What do people do with their old, out of date but still useful computers? Most people don’t know how to deal with them. Many old computers are put away. Many more are simply thrown away as rubbish.
Finally, some companies are thinking of ways to bring down the number of old computers. Sony has agreed to help recycle old Sony products(产品). Dell, Hewlett Packard and other companies now also take back some old computers of their own brands.
In some countries, laws have been passed, too. Computer companies have to pay for collecting and recycling their used products. And 70% of computer waste must be recycled. The idea behind the laws is that computer companies themselves should pay for the cost. That will encourage them to make computers which are easier and cheaper to repair and upgrade(升级).
Yet many people are throwing away good computers, while others cannot afford them at all. Hundreds of organizations are working on this problem. They collect and repair old computers. Some also teach others how to repair computers. These repaired computers then go to schools, charities(慈善团体) or people who need them. Giving a used computer to one of these organizations can turn one person’s rubbish into someone else’s useful things and cut down waste, too.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。What do many people do with old computers?
| A．They repair them. |
| B．They sell them. |
| C．They send them to others. |
| D．They stop using them. |
How many computer companies are mentioned in the second paragraph？
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
According to the laws in some countries, computer companies must _____.
| A．recycle most of their products |
| B．collect all their used products |
| C．repair and upgrade old computers |
| D．make more cheaper computers |
What do the organizations do to solve the problem of old computers?
| A．Help the computer companies to collect them. |
| B．Repair and send them to those who need them. |
| C．Help people to learn to use them. |
| D．Turn rubbish into useful things. |
What is the main idea of this passage?
| A．Repairing old computers. |
| B．Encouraging to make cheap computers. |
| C．Recycling old computers. |
| D．Helping those who need computers. |
It’s the lunchtime break at Shanghai Xianxia Middle School. No mobile phones can be heard ringing anywhere. The common sight of crowds of children chatting on their phones or sending short messages has disappeared(消失).
A grade-2 student said: “I couldn’t concentrate(集中精力) during classes if the phone was with me. I couldn’t help checking if there were messages or missed phone calls. I even played games on the phone sometimes.”
The school leaders say they feel the ban(禁令) is necessary to keep order in class. They even gave out an open letter to remind parents not to let their children bring mobile phones to school. More than 96 percent of parents say they welcome the school decision. The school is also being flexible（灵活的）in implementing the ban. Those students who live far from school are allowed to bring mobile phones to call their parents. But they still have to turn them off in classrooms.
Medical experts(专家) have also welcomed the school decision. They say too much dependence on mobile phones can cause many psychological problems in school students.
| A．whether the mobile phone should be used at school by students |
| B．the harm the mobile phone may cause to middle school students |
| C．different opinions between school leaders and medical experts |
| D．a ban on the use of mobile phones by students in a middle school |
| A．调整 | B．公布 | C．执行 | D．张贴 |
We each have memory (记忆力). That’s why we still remember things after a long time. Some people have very good memories and they can easily learn many things in a shot time, but some people can only remember things when they say or do them again and again. Many of the great men of the world have surprising memories.
A good memory is a great help in learning a language. Everybody learns his mother language when he is a small child. He learns the sounds, remember them and then he learns to speak. Some children are living with their parents in foreign countries. They can learn two languages easily because they hear, remember and speak two languages every day. In school it is not so easy to learn a foreign language because the students have so little time for it, and they are busy with other subjects, too.
But your memory will become better and better when you do more and more exercises.
| A．They always sleep very well |
| B．They often eat good food and fish. |
| C．They read a lot of books. |
| D．They have very good memories. |
| A．At the age of six. |
| B．When he is a small child. |
| C．After he goes to school. |
| D．When he can read and write. |
| A．He must read and write. |
| B．He must chat with others. |
| C．He must hear and remember the sounds. |
| D．He must think hard and listen to much music. |
| A．You must eat a lot of food, especially lots of fish. |
| B．You must keep practicing it. |
| C．You must say or do things only once. |
| D．You must become a great man. |
| A．Because he must speak English every day. |
| B．Because he will have a good memory in England, not in China. |
| C．Because his father is an English man. |
| D．Because his English teacher is better in England. |
Today more and more cars go into families. Which car is the best for people? Different people have different ideas.
Some people like the bright colour car made in China. It's really a good choice(选择). The bright colour car made in China is cheap, nice and safe. This kind of cars is suit for(适合于) the general income (收入一般的) family.
Some people love famous foreign cars like Japanese cars, American cars and German cars. They're good but too expensive. But most people think famous foreign cars of better quality are better in safety. These are suit for the high income family or for business.
Some people like sports cars, because they're fast and exciting. Some sports cars are very nice but very expensive. Only rich people can afford them.
Some people like travelling, so they need a travel car. Travel cars are comfortable. But they use much oil(油).
What's the best car for us? Maybe it's a new and popular topic in life.
| A．It's nice but expensive. | B．It's good but too expensive. |
| C．It's cheap, nice and safe. | D．It's comfortable. |
| A．the high income family | B．the general income family |
| C．people like traveling | D．people like sports |
| A．cheap and nice | B．comfortable and save oil |
| C．good but too expensive | D．fast and exciting |
| A．Cars made in China are cheap. |
| B．famous foreign cars are too expensive. |
| C．Sports cars are also cheap. |
| D．Travel cars are comfortable. |
| A．some expensive cars | B．famous foreign cars |
| C．some cars made in China | D．different cars |
Everyone needs friends. There is an old saying: Friends are God’s way of taking care of us. But how do you find real friendship and keep it?
“The Care and Keeping of Friends” by American author Sally Seamans tells young students some smart ways to find friends.
Sally says finding friendship is just like planting a tree. You plant the seed and take care of it to make it grow.
First, you should choose a friend. What makes a good friends? It is not because a person has money or good looks. A good friend should be kind and patient. For example, if you have a bad day, a good friend should listen to your complaints(抱怨) and do their best to help. To make a friend, you cannot be too shy. You should make each other happy and share your lives.
But things cannot always be happy. Even the best friends have fights. What should you do when you have a fight with your friend? You have to talk to them. When there is no one around, have an honest talk. If he or she doesn’t want to talk, you could write a letter.
Sally says there are three steps to being friends again: Tell him or her how you are feeling; say what your friend has done wrong, and explain why you did this or that. The book also has advice on some small but important things like celebrating your friends’ success. Even if you haven’t had a real friend before, you will start to think of having one if you read this book. Because the book tells that friendship is the most important thing in your life.The writer of the text really wants to tell us________.
| A．life is great if we have friends | B．an old saying |
| C．Sally Seamans is an American writer | D．God’s way of taking care of us |
“The Care and Keeping of Friends” is_______.
| A．the word of the God | B．a way of making good friends |
| C．the name of a book by Sally | D．a story from a newspaper |
A good friend should_______.
| A．have a lot of money | B．have good look |
| C．be kind and patient | D．listen to you |
Good friends will_______.
| A．always be happy | B．do their best to help you |
| C．never do wrong | D．not have a fight |
What can’t you do if your good friend has done wrong?
| A．Write a letter to him. | B．Have an honest talk with him. |
| C．Tell him or her your feeling. | D．Have a fight with him. |
Do you know what Oscar is? When did it start? Maybe you can find the background of the awards in the following passage.
The awards started in 1929. Their full title is “The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Awards”. The Academy is a group of people who have worked in the film industry for many years. They decide who will receive the awards. The awards are often referred to as the “Oscar”. This is a nickname given to the awards by a lady called Margaret Herrick. She was once the director of the Academy and she once said that the little gold statue reminded her of her uncle Oscar!
The Oscar is always an exciting event. Each year, at least one unusual thing happens. When the Italian actor and director Roberto Benigni won an Oscar for best foreign film, he danced on stage! When Gwyneth Paltrow, the star of Shakespeare in Love won the Oscar for best actress, she could not make her acceptance speech because she was crying so much with happiness!
In 1987, Roberto Benigni won the award for best director for a film about the last emperor of China. Since then, Chinese film and actors have started to make an impact at the award. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was a huge success and it won the award for best foreign language film in 2001. It also won several technical awards for its amazing “flying” people. We expect to see more awards for Chinese film in the near future.
It’s time for the Oscar again. Once more, the stars will dress up in their finest and go to Kodar Theater. There, they will find out who had won the awards for best actor, best actress and best director. Millions of people watch the awards every year to find out who the winners are. Some people watch it to see the stars crying and laughing as they receive their awards.Who give the awards?
| A．In 1927. |
| B．Oscar. |
| C．The Academy of Nicknames. |
| D．A group of people who have worked in the film industry for many years. |
What did Gwyneth Paltrow win an Oscar for?
| A．Best Director. | B．Best Foreign Film. | C．Best Actress. | D．Best Actor. |
Which Chinese film won an award for best foreign film?
| A．Crouching Dragon, Hidden Tiger. |
| B．Crouching and Hidden Dragon and Tiger. |
| C．Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. |
| D．Crouching, Dragon, Hiding Tiger. |
Where are the Oscars held?
| A．At the Academy. | B．in a Los Angeles restaurant. |
| C．At Oscar’s house. | D．At Kodar Theater. |
Why do some people watch Oscars?
| A．To see the restaurant. | B．To see the fashion. |
| C．To see a film. | D．To see the stars crying and laughing. |