Isyourmobilephonejusttomakepho-优题课

Most people work or study from Monday to Friday. The weekend is usually a time of rest. But today's Chinese teenagers can hardly rest during the weekends.
According to a survey, 24% of the Grade 8 students in Beijing have classes at the weekend. Over 40% of the middle school students have less than eight hours’ sleep each night because of study.
And this isn't only in Beijing. Ji Chunying is a Grade 9 student in Guangzhou. The 14-year-old girl has to get up at 6:45 am on Saturday. Then she has a whole day of classes. On Sunday, she goes to extra classes for math and physics.
But Ji doesn't complain. She says her classmates all work very hard.
Finding time to have fun

Zhao Yang, 13, is from Dalian, Liaoning. As a Grade 8 student, Zhao's weekend is less busy. But he still spends Saturday in school. On Sunday, after finishing homework, he plays basketball. "I feel happy because I still have time to do the things I like," he said.
Some students are much luckier. They don't have to go to school on the weekend.
Ding Yi, a Grade 8 student from Laiwu, Shandong, is one of them. And she's a top student.
During the weekend, Ding usually gets up at 8 am. Then she spends some time doing homework. After that she is free to go shopping or watch TV.
Ding said her mother once wanted her to try extra classes. But when they asked Ding's teacher about it, the teacher said it was unnecessary.
"My teacher said I don't need to push myself too much. Learning well at school is enough," Ding said. "I feel pretty lucky."
Over 40% of the middle school students have less than eight hours sleep each night because of ___________.

A．playing computer games

B．playing with friends

C．busy study

D．watching TV

How many students are mentioned in this passage?

A．2.

B．3.

C．4.

D．5.

We can learn from the passage that ___________.

A．Some middle school students can enjoy their weekend.

B．All the students in China are busy studying on the weekend.

C．Every student in China has to go to extra classes on the weekend.

D．All the students complain about their busy weekend.

The above text may be a _______.

A．a story of science	B．school notice
C．short play	D．news report

This is Li Gang’s English self-schedule(自学计划)for one week.

Monday	Review some English spelling rules.
Tuesday	Study prepositions（介词）to show place.
Wednesday	Read the useful sentences used in a telephone conversation. Write a simple conversation.
Thursday	Review the prepositions that I have learned. Practice them in the evening.
Friday	Listen to the English radio program for one hour. Write nothing down. Just listen.
Saturday	Review all of the new words I have learned this week. Write a story with the new words.
Sunday	Read an English story. Do exercise. Summarize（概述） the story in my notebook.

Li Gang will read the useful ________ used in a telephone conversation on Wednesday.

A．sounds

B．numbers

C．sentences

D．words

Li Gang will review the prepositions to show place on ________.

A．Monday

B．Tuesday

C．Wednesday

D．Thursday

Li Gang will improve his _______skills on Friday.

A．listening

B．speaking

C．reading

D．writing

“Depend on yourself” is what nature says to every man. Parents can help you. Teachers can help you. Others still can help you. But all these people only help you to help yourself.
There have been many great men in history. Many of them were very poor when they were young, and had no uncles, aunts, or friends to help them. Schools were few and not very good. They could not depend on them for education. They tried their best to learn something and never gave up till they became well-known. One of the most famous teachers in England used to tell his pupils, “I cannot make worthy men of you, but I can help you make men of yourselves.”
Some young men don’t try their best to make themselves valuable to the human beings. If they see their weak points and change their ways, they can be successful. They are nothing now, and will be nothing as long as(只要) they live, unless they accept the advice of their parents and teachers, and depend on themselves.
Why did many men succeed?

A．Because they had good education.

B．Because they wanted very much to become well-known.

C．Because they worked hard.

D．Because their families were very rich.

What can a teacher do according to the famous teacher in England?

A．A teacher can make his pupils men of strength and courage.

B．A teacher can make his pupils worthy.

C．A teacher can help his pupils become well-known.

D．A teacher can do nothing.

If young people depend on their own efforts, _______________.

A．they are sure to be very famous in the world

B．they can be successful in their lives

C．they no longer need help

D．they are sure to fail

What can we learn about the writer from the passage?

A．He thinks highly of those who are working hard to be successful.

B．He thinks highly of parents and teachers.

C．He wants to be a famous scientist.

D．He thinks highly of those who are poor.

Do you know that colorful fruits and vegetables are good for your health? Their natural colors help protect your body from disease. Think about the colors of the food: the red of tomatoes, the orange of carrots, the green of kiwi fruit(猕猴桃), and the purple of grapes.
You can enjoy eating fruits and vegetables of all colors: green, yellow, orange, red, blue, purple and white. Each color has something unique(独一无二的) and important for good health. They work together to protect your body.
Scientists have surprisingly discovered the benefits of colorful fruits and vegetables. The list below shows the benefits of some colors in fruits and vegetables.
Red gives you a healthy heart. It can reduce the risk of heart disease. Red helps prevent cancer. It helps improve your memory, too.
Yellow and orange give you a healthy immune system(免疫系统). They are also good for your eyes. They help prevent blindness in the old.
White can keep cholesterol(胆固醇) at a lower level.
Green helps prevent cancer. It is good for your eyes. It also gives you strong bones and teeth.
Blue and purple help protect your memory as you grow old. They also help fight cancer and heart disease.
So when you buy or eat fruits and vegetables, remember: the more colors, the better!
______different colors of fruits and vegetables are mentioned in the passage.

A．Four

B．Five

C．Six

D．Seven

The underlined word “benefits” in the passage means “_______”.

A．益处

B．危害

C．营养

D．后果

Daniel has poor eyesight. _____ fruits and vegetables are good for him.

A．Red, yellow and orange

B．White, green and blue

C．Yellow, green and orange

D．Blue, red and white

Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A．Keeping cholesterol at a lower level is good for your health.

B．The more colorful fruit and vegetables you eat, the better it will be for your health.

C．Red fruits and vegetables will cause heart diseases.

D．Blue, purple and red fruits and vegetables are good for your memory.

As we know, there are differences between western culture and Chinese culture. We can see differences when we pay attention to the way words are used. Let’s look at the words about animals and plants. Most expressions in Chinese about the dog, for example, “a homeless dog”, “a mad dog”, “a running dog” and “a dog catching a mouse” have negative(消极的) meanings. But in western countries, dogs are thought to be honest and good friends of humans. In English, people use the dog to describe positive(积极的) actions. For example, “you are a lucky dog” means you are a lucky person. And “every dog has its day” means each person has good luck sometimes. To describe a person’s serious illness, they say “sick as a dog”. The word “dog-tired” means very tired. However, Chinese love cats very much. But in western culture, “cat” is often used to describe a woman who is cruel(残酷的)。
The rose is regarded as a symbol (象征) of love in both China and some western countries. People think the rose means love, peace, courage and friendship. And the rose is the national flower of England, America and many other countries.
The words about plants and animals are used in positive or negative ways in different cultures. We can learn about many differences in cultures by comparing how some words are used.
“Every dog has its day.” Means “__________”

A．Everybody in the world is lucky.

B．Each person lives his own way of life.

C．If one works hard, he’s sure to succeed.

D．Everybody has a time in life to be lucky.

Western people usually use “cat” to refer to “___________”.

A．a tired person

B．a brave man

C．a homeless person

D．an unkind woman

Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A．Words show differences in culture.

B．Chinese people prefer dogs to cats.

C．Western people think cats to be good friends.

D．Rose is the national flower of all western countries.

What’s the best title for the passage?

A．Negative or Positive

B．Different Countries Have Different Culture

C．Rose Means the Same in Chinese and English

D．What Dog and Cat Mean in English and Chinese