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Swimming and English Learning
Can you swim? Do you like swimming? Yes? Well， how can you learn to swim? I think the best way is to go into the water and learn. I’m afraid you’ll never learn to swim just by reading books about swimming or looking at others swimming. It’s the same with the English study. We must practice， practice and practice.
Listening and speaking are very important for beginners. The children in English-speaking countries first listen to others. Then they try to imitate and speak. We can listen to English programs on radio. You may just understand a few words. It doesn’t matter. Just be relaxed， try to catch every word.
Somebody may be a good listener. But he dare not speak. He’s afraid of making mistakes. You know we sometimes make mistakes when we speak Chinese. Don’t be afraid. We must be brave. If you really want to learn English well， you must try to speak with everyone so long as he knows English. Whether you know him or not is not important when there’s nobody to talk with， you can talk to yourself in English. It’s interesting and also a good way to practice your spoken English. Remember， the more you speak， the fewer mistakes you’ll make.
Reading and writing are more important for senior school students. First we must choose the books we’re interested in. A lot of reading will improve your language sense. This is the most important.
Keep writing English diaries. We can also write English articles. You may even post them to English magazines. Don’t be afraid of failure. Failure is the mother of success.
Easier said than done. Well， let’s do more practice from now on. I’m sure you’ll learn English well in this way.
You can learn to swim by_______.

A．reading books about it	B．looking at others swimming
C．having lessons on it	D．going into the river and learning

We should learn English by _______.

A．listening and speaking	B．reading and writing
C．A and B	D．swimming

What will you do with mistakes when you speak?

A．Don’t make mistakes.	B．Study hard.
C．Try not to speak English.	D．Don’t be afraid.

What’s more important for senior school students?

A．listening	B．speaking
C．reading and writing	D．learning

We can listen to English ______， according to the passage.

A．by train	B．on the radio
C．every minute	D．now and then

Want to travel as cheaply as possible while enjoying as many beautiful places as you like?
Backpacking is the way. As the most popular traveling choice among young western people, backpacking allows you to travel at your own free will. Carrying a tent, a sleeping bag and clothes, backpackers(背包客) also need to pack a spirit that will help them deal with many challenges.
It is exciting to put our ability to test and challenge ourselves with the difficulties we might meet with. So, backpacking is something that almost all young people want to try.
The rich might stay in expensive hotels where everything is provided. But backpackers carry everything in a large bag and depend on themselves to travel through unknown places.
To travel with as little money as possible, they stay in cheap hotels, or in schools and universities, and they even sleep in railway stations, in tents, or under bridges.
Young people in Europe often travel around by train. Now, with plane tickets dropping in price, more are traveling to countries far away. And some just travel within their own countries.
But no matter where a backpacker travels, planning in advance(提前) is important if he or she wants to enjoy the trip.
Clothing
In summer, light, waterproof (防水的) clothes are best. Backpackers must remember to travel lightly and not pack too many clothes.
Medicine
There are many medicines especially for summer, such as those for sunstroke (中暑). Others are useful in every season, such as those for common colds.
Cards
Three types of cards are valuable for backpackers: student Identity Card, personal ID and a credit card.
A student ID card can be helpful for saving money. It often gets train tickets and entrance tickets at cheaper prices in many western countries.
Personal ID cards can not only get you out of trouble with local police, but also prove useful in all kinds of other situations.
Carrying a credit card can be a safer way than carrying money, as cash can easily get lost, stolen or wet.
Travelers in a foreign country must always take care of their passports.
And of course, don’t forget to enjoy your trip!

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According to Paragraph 2, what do backpackers usually carry in their backpacks?
根据短文内容回答问题(限15个词以内）。
Why do some backpackers sleep in railway stations?
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根据短文内容回答问题(限10个词以内）。
What is important for backpackers to do if they want to have a good trip?
根据短文内容用一个完整的英文句子(限15个词以内）回答问题。
What is this passage mainly about?

Do you remember your dreams? Do people have the same dreams? Why do I dream?
There are many questions about dreams. We dream during the REM (快速眼动) stage of sleep. We have about five periods of REM sleep during the night. The first REM cycle (周期) lasts about 10 minutes. As the night goes on, the REM cycle gets longer. By early morning, the REM cycle can last up to 90 minutes. Usually, it is in this last REM cycle that we remember our dreams.
Dreams change as people age. People may have several dreams each night. Some are like films and usually in color. They come to us over and over again. That may be because the dreamer is worrying about something and trying to find the answer. Sometimes we wake up with a good feeling from a dream. But often we can’t remember the dreams clearly.
It is reported that too much dreaming is bad for our health. The more we sleep, the longer we dream. The mind is hard at work. That is why we may have a long sleep and still feel tired when we wake up.
Do you feel a little sleepy after lunch? Well, that’s normal. Your body naturally slows down then. What should you do about it? Don’t drink coffee, take a nap, instead. There are many advantages of a daily nap. First of all, you can remember things better and make fewer mistakes. Also, you can learn things more easily after taking a nap. A 20-minute nap can reduce your pressure. Finally, a nap can make you cheerful.
But, there are some simple rules you should follow about taking a nap. First, take a nap at noon, about eight hours after you wake up. In general, a 20-minute nap is the best. If you sleep longer, you may fall into a deep sleep. After waking up, you will feel worse. Also, you should set an alarm clock. That way, you can fully relax during the nap. You don’t have to keep looking at the clock so that you don’t oversleep. Now, next time you feel sleepy after lunch, don’t get stressed. Put your head down, close your eyes and take a nap.

According to the article, which of the following is true?

A．People always ask questions in their dreams.

B．People never dream in their last REM cycle.

C．The first REM cycle is the shortest of the five.

D．It’s impossible for people to remember their dreams.

According to the article, why do people sometimes have the same dream again and again?

A．Because they are worried about something.

B．Because they often watch interesting color films.

C．Because they want to remember the dream clearly.

D．Because other people ask them too many questions.

The underlined word “nap” in Paragraph 5 most probably means “___________”.

A．A long walk	B．a kind of drink
C．a short sleep	D．a deep sleep

According to the article, which of the following is not an advantage of a daily nap?

A．We can run much faster.

B．We can learn things more easily.

C．We can become happier.

D．We can remember things better.

According to the article, which of the following is true?

A．Dreaming is harmful to our health.

B．The longer we dream, the better we sleep.

C．We should fall into a deep sleep after lunch.

D．We’ll feel better after a 20-minute nap at noon.

Since last year, Where Are We Going, Dad? has been one of the most popular TV shows. It is produced by Hunan TV. The show invites five stars from different fields and their children. The show follows the adventures of the five dads together with their young children (aged 4 to 10) and try to finish a set of tasks. We can look at the changing roles of dads in the “Where Are We Going, Dad?”. On the show, the five fathers and their children traveled around China riding camels through the western deserts, fishing on the east coast, and selling vegetables for their bus fare in southwestern Yunnan Province.
One dad didn’t know how to do his daughter’s hair, so some people tried to help him. Another one couldn’t cook. When he stayed with his son for three days in the desert, they only ate instant noodles(方便面).
Along the way we see the kids and their dads having fun, but we also see tearful moments and uncomfortable moments as the dads try to get on with their children. The show provides an interesting view on modern family life.
Why is Where Are We Going, Dad? so popular? Because it is about how Chinese parents look after their kids. “The show makes modern parents think about what they should do with their kids. In traditional Chinese culture, the father is strict and the mother is kind. But on the show, we see fathers who are much more gentle on their kids and they can listen to their children carefully. Fathers also teach their children skills and encourage them to try new things. They also give them a sense of safety.”said Li Minyi, a professor of early childhood education.
In the past, children were taught to obey their parents’ wishes and look after them in their old age. But today Chinese parents increasingly realize that respecting(尊重) their children’s choices may be a better way to get them ready for modern society. As they raise their children, parents are growing up at the same time.

Where Are We Going, Dad? __________.

A．has been on TV for five years

B．has been shown in other countries

C．is produced by Henan TV station

D．is among the most popular TV shows

According to the passage, which of the following is true?

A．The fathers on the show are common people in China.

B．The youngest child on the show was only four years old.

C．The fathers and their children on the show go around the whole world.

D．The fathers and their children on the show went fishing in Yunnan Province.

From the second paragraph of the passage, we know .

A．the writer doesn’t like this kind of TV show

B．the director of the TV show is a very cruel man

C．it is very healthy to eat instant noodles in the desert

D．the fathers and their children met problems along the way

According to the passage, which of the following is true?

A．The fathers on the show were patient with their children.

B．The fathers on the show were too strict with their children.

C．The children on the show didn’t feel safe with the fathers.

D．The fathers on the show taught their children new languages.

Many people like to watch Where Are We Going, Dad? because it’s about .

A．living happily in the western deserts

B．fathers taking care of their kids

C．making money by selling vegetables

D．lots of uncomfortable moments

A man and his little son spent their summer vacation walking through the mountains far from their city. One day, the little boy slipped 20-30 meters down the side of the mountain. Finally he was able to grab onto a tree branch and hold on.
“Help me!” he cried out.
“Help me!” a voice shouted back.
The boy was very surprised. “Who are you?” he shouted.
“Who are you?” the voice shouted back.
“You are a fool!” he said.
“You are a fool!” the voice came back.
At that moment, his father got to him. “Someone is talking to me but I can’t see who he is,” the boy said to his father.
“Son, that is called an echo(回音),” his father said. “But really, it’s called life.”
“You are a winner!” the father cried.
“You are a winner!” the voice answered.
“You are talented!” the father shouted.
“You are talented!” it came back.
“Son, that’s how life is. Whatever you do, it always comes back to you,” the father said. “The question is: what are you sending out about? Please start sending out: ‘I am strong, I am talented, and I am the best.’ What you send out is going to come back to you.”
If you want more love in the world, create more love in your heart. Life will give you back everything you have given to it.

The man and his son spent their _________ in the mountains.

A．weekends	B．summer vacation
C．winter vacation	D．Christmas holiday

What happened to the boy?

A．He could not find his father.

B．He fell down from a tall tree.

C．He slipped down the mountain.

D．He got lost in the mountains.

When the boy shouted “Who are you?”, the voice said _________.

A．“Help me.”	B．“Who are you?”
C．“You are a fool.”	D．“I am the best.”

The boy thought the voice came from __________

A．himself	B．his good friend in his city
C．his father	D．someone in the mountain

What’s the best title of this story?

A．Life is like an echo.	B．Have you ever heard an echo?
C．Everybody needs help.	D．Do you like climbing mountains?