任务型阅读 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
Long long ago，a king set a big rock in the middle of a very busy road．Then he hid nearby to see if anyone would move the rock out of the way to make it convenient(方便的)for others．Then some supporters of the king came。wealthiest supporters came past and simply walked around it．Many others complained about the problem．To the king’s surprise．No one did anything about moving it out of the way．
Finally，a poor farmer came along，carrying a load(担)of old vegetables．When he saw the
rock，he put down his load，and tried to move the heavy rock to the side of the road．No one stopped to help him．Many laughed at him and made jokes as they walked past．
After much pushing，and with no help，the farmer managed to get the rock to the side of the road·As he belt down(弯下腰)to pick up his vegetables，he noticed a small bag lying on the road，exactly where the rock had been．There was a lot of money and a note in the bag．The note was from the king saying that the money was for the person who moved the rock out of the way．Where did the king set the big rock?
__________________________________________________________________Who moved the rock to the side of the road at last?
__________________________________________________________________What did the king put in the bag?
__________________________________________________________________The farmer was very kind, wasn’t he?
__________________________________________________________________请将划线句子翻译成汉语。__________________________________________________________________
It is said that about half of the people in China smoke. Many young boys and girls have the habit of smoking, though they are middle school students.
More and more people have come to realize how serious this problem is. But they are never bored with it. ①Some people think it is a kind of fashion, some think it is of great fun and others think that smoking can relax themselves.
Smoking causes many illnesses. A lot of people always cough(咳嗽)②______ ______smoking. The most serious illness caused by smoking is lung cancer. At the same time smoking is a waste of money. Beside, careless smokers may cause dangerous fires.
It’s known that smoking does harm to our health. We should get rid of(摆脱) the bad habit of smoking. 在②句空白处填上恰当的词使句意完整、上下文通顺：________ ________
将①句译成中文:
_______________________________________________________________回答问题：What’s the most serious illness caused by smoking?
_______________________________________________________________________________在文中找出与下列句子意思相近的句子: We all know that smoking is bad for our health.
_______________________________________________________________________________找出文中最能表达该短文主题的句子。
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You probably know you should say “please” and “thank you” at restaurants. You probably know the rules of a library. You know you should respect(尊重) and be nice to your classmates. But do you have music manners?
Keep It Down! You have to notice the volume of your music. You should not play your music so loud that everyone around you can hear it. Some people might even get angry. Usually, when you play the music loud on an MP3 player, other people can't hear the words of the song. They just hear a loud sound. No one wants to listen to this. Very loud music can also be bad for your ears, so even if you are alone when listening to your MP3 player, you shouldn’t have it turned up too high.
Take Them off! You need to know when to turn your MP3 player off and put it away. Libraries and schools don't allow MP3 players. There are other places, like museums, that don’t have rules, but it would be rude to have your MP3 player on. Why would you listen to music at a play, a movie or a sporting event? You would miss what is going on and others would wonder why you even came.
Take One Out! Once in a while it's OK just to take out one earphone and not the other. Imagine you are listening on your MP3 player when someone asks you the way. It would not be rude to take out one earphone, tell him the way, and put back the earphone and continue listening. You can also do this when you order food at a fast-food restaurant or when you answer the telephone and it's not for you.
It’s Your Choice! There are times when you need to decide what is best. For example, some people can listen to music on their MP3 players when reading books, while others think it is disturbing. In cases like this, you need to do what seems right for you.No one wants to listen to_________ from others’ MP3 player.
| A．a loud sound | B．sad stories |
| C．a long movie | D．the words of a song |
We should turn down the music when we are alone because loud music_______.
| A．is not enjoyable | B．makes us tired |
| C．is bad for MP3 players | D．hurts our ears |
If we listen to our MP3 player at a play, ________.
| A．the teacher won’t allow it |
| B．the actors will get angry |
| C．others won’t hear the play well |
| D．we will miss part of the play |
We can take one earphone out when we________.
| A．show others the way |
| B．talk to friends on the phone |
| C．watch a sporting event |
| D．have dinner with our parents |
It's all right to use our MP3 player in______.
| A．schools | B．libraries | C．restaurants | D．museums |
Dear Malia and Sasha,
I know that you’ve both had a lot of fun these two years. You have been to many picnics and had all kinds of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn’t have let you eat. But I also know that it hasn’t always been easy for you and Mom. So now I want to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our family on this journey.
When I was a young man, I thought life was all about me—about how I'd make my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want. But then the two of you came into my world with those smiles and suddenly, all my big plans didn’t seem so important any more. I soon found that the greatest happiness in my life was that you were so happy. And I realized that my own life wouldn't mean much if I couldn’t make you two happy. In the end, girls, I ran for(竞选)President: Because of what I want for you and for every child in the US.
I want all our children to go to school so that they can learn and grow. I want them to have the chance to go to college—even though their parents don’t have enough money. And I want them to get good jobs.
I want us to see new technologies and inventions that improve our lives and make our earth cleaner and safer. And I want us to see no difference of different colors and areas because we are all equal.
I hope both of you will start to give others the chances you’ve had. You know, this country has given our family so much, so you have to, and really should, give something back. When you are doing something larger than yourself, you will realize how helpful you are.
These are the things I want for you—to grow up in a world in which you can make your dreams come true. And I want every child to have the same chances to learn and dream and grow and get what you girls have. That's why I've taken our family on this great adventure.
I am so proud of you. I love you more than you can ever know. And I am thankful every day because you behave so well when we get ready to start our new life together in the White House.
Love，
DadFrom the letter we can see that the father is President of _______.
| A．the USA | B．the UK | C．Australia | D．Canada |
According to the second paragraph, the greatest happiness in the father's life was that_______.
| A．he could be President |
| B．he was very successful |
| C．his two children were so happy |
| D．he could get all the things he wanted |
The underlined word “colors” in Paragraph 4 most probably means________.
| A．people | B．lifestyles | C．inventions | D．cities |
What can we learn from the last paragraph?
| A．The children don't behave well enough. |
| B．The children know their father's love well. |
| C．The children are very proud of their father. |
| D．The family will live in the White House soon. |
Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?
| A．How to be a president |
| B．What I want for you |
| C．A journey to the White House |
| D．We love you, Dad! |
Many students ask for advice about improving their English. There are three basic questions.
The first question is about real English. Li Hao from Hubei wrote, “I enjoy watching English films and listening to real English songs. But it takes a long time. What do you think?”
This is a great way to learn English! Talk about the film or song with your friends, and guess the meaning of the new words. Just enjoy yourself!
The second question is about speaking. Sam, from Suzhou wrote. “Our school has a foreign teacher. But I'm shy and can’t speak to her. What should I do?”
When I visit China, lots of people in the street say, “Hello! How are you? Where are you from? Do you like China?” These are good questions to start a talk. Many people are shy when they speak English, so before you begin, take a deep breath and smile! Smiling always helps.
The third question is about vocabulary. Oliver, from Anhui wrote, “I want to remember all the new words. I write them down, but I forget them quickly. What should I do?”
Try to remember eight or ten words a day. Write them on pieces of paper and place them in your bedroom. Say the words when you see them, and change them every day. And when you’re shopping, how about counting the English words, or saying the English names for everything you see?How many basic questions do the students often ask?
| A．Two. | B．Three | C．Four. | D．Five. |
What should you do if you are shy to speak English?
| A．Watch English films. |
| B．Write down the words first. |
| C．Listen to real English songs. |
| D．Take a deep breath and smile before you begin. |
What is Oliver's problem?
| A．He’s too shy to talk with others. |
| B．He’s not able to count English words. |
| C．He can’t remember new words. |
| D．He doesn't know what real English is. |
What’s the best title of this passage?
| A．How to learn English |
| B．Talking about English films |
| C．Advice about English writing |
| D．The way of beginning an English talk |
Which isn’t a good way to learn English?
| A．Listening to English songs |
| B．Practicing English with a foreigner in the street |
| C．Sitting in your bedroom to remember words |
| D．Saying the English names for everything you see |
The new book Harry Potter and the Half-Blood is warmly welcomed by the children in China. It sells well across China. You can see and hear the advertisements about the book here and there.
Why is the book so attractive to children? After reading it, I was attracted by the magic world. I cannot help asking: where is our own Harry Potter?
China has a long history and colorful culture. With a large market of teenagers, China published(出版)many popular books among children. However, why are the present books not as good as those foreign ones?
Firstly, quite a number of children’s books are written for teaching, and they have little interest. Reading them, children often have a feeling of being “educated”. Certainly, they don't like them. Secondly, fewer children like the same stories, but most Chinese books are usually much the same. One knows the ending as early as in the beginning. Finally, the writers seldom think about children’s needs.
First-class Reading, for children should be interesting, and written in their language.About the present Chinese children's books, which is NOT right?
| A．They have little interest. |
| B．Our writers seldom know children’s needs. |
| C．Most of them are the same. |
| D．They are better than foreign ones. |
Harry Potter is so popular, because________.
| A．it’s the same as Chinese books |
| B．it can lead children into a wonderful world |
| C．it's not written in children’s language |
| D．it’s advertised more often on TV or posters |
The Chinese meaning of the underlined phrase “First-class Reading” is_______.
| A．第一批读物 | B．一节课的阅读 | C．一流的读物 | D．基础的阅读 |
“Where is our own Harry Potter?” means________.
| A．the writer can’t find any books for children |
| B．Chinese parents should buy Harry Potter for their children |
| C．our children should learn from Harry Potter |
| D．Chinese writers should write better books for our children |
Which is the best title of the passage?
| A．Ways to read books. |
| B．A magic boy, Harry Potter. |
| C．Books and advertisements. |
| D．Our children need better books. |