There’s one language that is used in every country in the world. It’s everyone’s second language. It’s easy to be understood, although you can’t hear it. It’s sign language.
When you wave to a friend who is crossing the street, you’re using sign language. When you raise your hand in class, you’re saying, “I think I know the correct answer.”
Babies can point at things. They’re using sign language. A policeman who wants to stop the traffic holds up his hand. He’s using sign language, too.
Sign language is a bridge between the deaf and non-disabled people. They use the movement of the hand, arms or body to express a speaker’s thoughts.
Today, in many countries, there are special TV news programs for deaf people. The news reporter tells the news in sign language. At the same time, the words appear on the TV screen. The actors in the theater for the deaf often use their hands to show what they want to say. They can make a roof with their hands over their heads when they want to show “house”. One finger over a person’s mouth can mean “quiet”. You can talk to people behind closed windows. And when you go swimming with your friends, you can have a talk under water with sign language.. This passage mainly talks about __________.
| A．sign language | B．Chinese culture |
| C．a foreign language | D．bodies |
When one raises his hand in class, that means ___________.
| A．He doesn’t know the correct answer |
| B．he wants other students’ help |
| C．he is very nervous |
| D．he may know the correct answer |
If a policeman wants to stop the traffic, he often __________.
| A．puts his hands over the head |
| B．smiles to the drivers |
| C．holds up his hand |
| D．shakes his hand |
If an actor in the theater for the deaf wants to show “house”, he often ________.
| A．puts his finger over his mouth |
| B．makes a roof over his head with his hands |
| C．stands with his arms crossed |
| D．sits down and smiles |
How will you talk to your friends behind closed windows or under water?
| A．We can speak loudly. |
| B．We can use phones. |
| C．We can use the movement of our mouths. |
| D．We can use sign language. |
判断（共5小题，每小题2分）（T="True," F=False）
Mother’s Day is a holiday for mothers. And on this day, mothers don’t work. It is on the second Sunday in May. It is celebrated in the United States, England, Sweden, India, Mexico and some other countries. Little by little, it becomes widely celebrated. On the day, many people send presents of love to their mothers. Those whose mothers are still living often wear a pink or red rose or carnation(康乃馨). While those whose mothers are dead wear a white one.
The idea of a day for mothers was first given by Miss Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia. The celebration of the first American Mother’s Day was held in Philadelphia on May 10, 1908. Soon the holiday became popular around the country and the world.Mothers don’t go to work on Mother’s Day.
The first Mother’s Day was celebrated only in the USA.
Mother’s Day is on May the second.
On Mother’s Day many mothers send presents to their children.
Those whose mothers are dead wear a white rose or carnation.
阅读理解（共5小题，每小题2分）
Tom saw an advertisement（广告）in a newspaper for a beautiful bicycle. It cost 55 pounds so he went to the shop and asked to see one of the wonderful bicycles. The owner of the shop was happy to show one to Tom. Tom examined it carefully and then turned to the owner and said, ‘There isn’t a lamp(灯)on this bicycle, but there was one on the bicycle in your advertisement.” “Yes, sir” answered the man, “but the lamp isn’t included(包括)in the price of the bicycle.” “Not included in the price of the bicycle?” Tom said angrily, “But that’s not honest. If the lamp is in the advertisement, it should be included in the price.” “Well, sir” answered the shop owner coldly. “There is also a girl on the bicycle in the advertisement, but we can not give you a girl with the bicycle, either.”In the advertisement, there was a and aon the bicycle.
A. lamp, girl B. newspaper, shop owner C. lamp, manAfter he read the advertisement. Tom decided to .
A.see and buy the lamp B. ask the owner C. see and buy the bikeTomafter he looked at the bike carefully
A. returned the bike to the shop owner
B. didn’t find a lamp on the bicycle
C. showed the bike to the shop ownerTom thought it wasfor the shop owner to sell the bike without a lamp while there was one in the advertisement.
A. wrongB. honestC. necessaryThe text gives us a lesson that .
A. we must read a newspaper carefully
B. bicycle must be examined carefully before they are bought
C. sometimes we can’t completely(完全地)believe an advertisement
Most people make their living with their hands. But Tom makes his living(谋生）with his feet. A very good living it is, too.
Tom’s story began in a very small city in England. His parents were very poor. Seven people lived in their small house. Tom had no place to play in but in the street.
Tom’s father often played football, and little Tom wanted to play football, too. So his father made a nice ball for him to play. The little boy played it every day.
At last Tom learned to play a real football, and after a few years he could play football very well.
Now Tom is one of the best football players.
根据短文内容，选择正确答案Tom made his living with his______.
A、hands B、head C、feetTom’s parents lived in a_____city in English.
A、small B、big C、newTom’s father____a football for him to play.
A、bought B、borrowed C、MadeA few years later, Tom was_____at playing football.
A、well B、good C、badTom plays football_____ than many other players.
A、harder B、worse C、better
Jane is a nice girl. She lives in London. She studies(学习) in a middle school. She gets up at six every day. She likes reading English. She’s a bright girl. She draws pictures well. After school, she often reads newspapers with her grandmother. At seven o’clock in the evening. Jane has supper(晚饭) at home. Every day at eight she does her homework and goes to bed at nine.
根据短文内容，选择正确答案Jane lives in______.
A、England. B、New York C、ParisWhat does Jane like to do?________.
A、She likes reading story-books.
B、She likes drawing big pictures
C、She likes learning English.She is a_________ girl.
A、nice B、clever C、nice and brightWhat does she often do after school? ________.
A、She draws pictures.
B、She has supper
C、She does some reading with her grandmaWhat time does she go to bed? ________.
A、8∶00 B、9∶00 C、8∶35
Tom and Mike are good friends. They are kind to children. They want to find summer jobs. One day Tom tells Mike that Beidaihe Kids Summer Camp needs help with sports, music and computers. They are both very glad to hear(听说) this. Tom can play basketball and volleyball, and he can swim, too. Mike can play the violin, the trumpet, the drums and the guitar. Tom and Mike like computers very much. Can they join the Summer Camp?
根据短文内容，选择正确答案Tom and Mike want to _________.
A、help with sports, music and computers
B、be good with children
C、join the Summer CampWhat does the Summer Camp need help with?
A、Flying kites.
B、Sports, music and computers.
C、Making cakes.Tom can play____________
A、balls B、computer games C、musicMike can play__________
A、the drumsB、volleyball C、basketballWhat do Tom and Mike both like?
A、Football. B、Computers. C、Swimming.