A new TV series in England, Away from it all, has surprised everyone by becoming a huge success withyoung people across the country. Its success is surprising because the series is about the relaxing lifestyles ofpeople who live in the country. There is none of the action that we usually see on TV today. There are also nostressful moments, busy offices or crowded cities. Away from it all is set in the peaceful English countrysideand tells simple stories about people’s kindness.
The director of the TV series says that its success is a sign of teenagers suffering from stress. They saythat watching Away from it all helps teenagers forget about the stress of exams and homework, andthe troubles that fill the world today. They also say that it’s a good sign of today’s young people switching to(转到) happier TV series as it shows they would like a happier and healthier world.
Although the series’ success might have a good side, many teachers and parents are worried, however. Theysay that some of their students and children are becoming couch potatoes (终日泡在电视机前的人) and areusing Away from it all as an excuse for not completing homework. Some children have even refused to learn forexams because they say that they can only achieve personal happiness by avoiding stressful situationscompletely.
And what do the experts say? Paula Ray, a doctor of education, says that TV can influencechildren’s lifestyles. But she says that if a child reacts strongly, it’s likely that there are other reasons for hischange in behaviour. She says that there is nothing wrong with watching Away from it all but suggests thatparents should make sure their children know TV is not the same as real life.
| A．a world with no homework |
| B．English TV series |
| C．relaxing jobs |
| D．a happier and healthier world |
| A．it is different from other successful TV series |
| B．it is the same as other successful TV series |
| C．it is about the English countryside |
| D．it is about life in busy office |
| A．There is some action in the TV series. |
| B．The programme is about busy offices. |
| C．Many teachers and parents are worried that it will influence children’s studies. |
| D．TV is different from real life. |
The Sydney Opera House is a very famous building in the world. It has become Sydney's best-known landmark and international symbol. The Opera House with a " sailing roof" was designed by a famous Danish architect (丹麦建筑大师),Utzon. The base for the building was started in 1959, years before the designs were finished. Utzon spent four years designing the Opera House. In 1962, the designs were finalized (定稿) and the construction began. In 1967, they started the decoration inside. It took 14 years in total to
build the Opera House. Queen Elizabeth II officially opened it on October 20th, 1973.
The Sydney Opera House cost around $100 million and was paid for by the public. 6,225 square meters of glass was used to build it. The Opera House includes 1,000 rooms. It is 185 meters long and 120 meters wide. The building's roof sections weigh about 15 tons. Each year, this fantastic building attracts 200,000 tourists to come for a visit or enjoy events in it.
The Opera House reaches out into the harbour (港湾). It is amazing and unforgettable, offering people a strong sense of beauty.
The designer of the Sydney Opera House was from _______.
| A．America | B．Australia |
| C．England | D．Denmark |
Building the Sydney Opera House lasted__________.
| A．from 1959 to 1973 | B．from 1962 to 1973 | C．from 1959 to 1967 | D．from 1962 to 1967 |
The underlined word "construction" means ________ in Chinese.
| A．创立 | B．设计 | C．施工 | D．竣工 |
_______ paid for the cost of the building of the Sydney Opera House.
| A．Utzon | B．The public |
| C．Queen Elizabeth II | D．The government |
Which is the best title for the passage?
| A．Sailing Roof |
| B．Travelling in Sydney |
| C．The Sydney Opera House |
| D．The Opening of the Opera House |
Do you want to do well in exams? Sometimes your knowledge is not enough, you also need good strategies. Here are some for you:
Before you answer the questions, if you feel a little nervous, take a few deep breaths to help you relax. Always read the question carefully and make sure that you understand it. Read it a few times if possible. Find out how much each question is worth or how many points you need. If it asks to give one answer, only write one.
If there is a difficult question, don’t worry. Go on to the next question and come back to it if you have time later. Try not to leave questions unanswered when you finish the test. Sometimes a guess may get your points.
When you finish, go back and check your answers. You will need to check your writing or spelling mistakes. From the passage, we know we canto help ourselves relax if we feel a little nervous.
| A．tell ourselves not to be nervous |
| B．ask the teacher for help |
| C．go out for a walk |
| D．take a few deep breaths breaths to help you relax. |
To make sure we understand the question, we had better.
| A．read it fast |
| B．read it till we finish it |
| C．read it a few times if possible |
| D．read it slowly |
When we finish answering all the questions, we need to.
| A．hand in at once |
| B．check spelling mistakes |
| C．worry about our points |
| D．check with classmates |
The underlined word “strategies” in the passage means.
| A．策略 | B．思维 | C．途径 | D．智慧 |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
| A．Find out how many points we need or how much each question is worth. |
| B．Try not to leave questions unanswered when we finish the test. |
| C．If it asks to give one answer, we’d better write more. |
| D．Sometimes we should guess the answers to get points. |
Being shy keeps many Chinese people from getting to know westerners. You may feel nervous about making language mistakes in front of a native English speaker.
But remember, westerners living in Asia know how it feels to try to communicate in a foreign language. They have made many mistakes when speaking Chinese!
So don’t worry about speaking imperfect English. The important thing is just to communicate. Start talking, and make some foreign friends!
Many westerners value(注重) their privacy(隐私). Don’t be surprised if your new friend doesn’t want to include you in everything he does. This may seem strange to Chinese who worry about that their friends will get lonely.
Chinese people often expect their good friends to give advice and take care of them in many ways. If you expect this kind of care from westerners, you may be disappointed. Why? Because most westerners value independence. They feel insulted(侮辱的) if others think they can’t take care of themselves. They will assume(假设) you feel the same way.
Of course, these tips(小提示) are just rules of thumb(经验之谈) and may not apply(适用) to all westerners. Each person you meet will have his or her own ideas about friendship. When you get confused(不明白), don’t be shy and worry to ask questions. Your new western friends may also have many questions about Chinese culture, and they may be hesitant(犹豫) to ask. So encourage them to ask questions, too.
Be honest and open to your friends. Respect each other’s differences. The friendships you make can be lifelong treasure both for you and your new friends.Why do many Chinese people feel worried to speak to the foreigners?
| A．Being shy. |
| B．Making a lot of language mistakes. |
| C．Nothing to say. |
| D．Can’t speak a foreign language. |
What is the important thing to speak perfect English?
| A．Starting talking. |
| B．Meeting foreigners. |
| C．Communicating. |
| D．Studying English. |
What do you think the foreigners may not be insulted with?
| A．Giving advice. |
| B．Taking care of themselves. |
| C．Getting care from good friends. |
| D．Getting help. |
What does the underlined word “independence” mean?
| A．独立自主 | B．依靠 | C．失落感 | D．伤心 |
In the sunny night, look up at the clear night sky. You can probably see thousands of stars. The biggest thing you’ll see, of course, is the moon. For thousands of years, people have wondered about this big thing in the sky.
Earth’s moon is a satellite. A satellite is a body that orbits(环绕轨道运行)a planet. All moons are satellites, and many planets have them. Some have many moons. Earth, of course, only has one. It’s a special moon, though. It’s the fifth largest moon in the solar system!
In fact, the moon is much smaller than the sun. But it’s much closer to Earth, so it looks as big as the sun. The moon is so close that you can see its dark and light spots(斑点)without a telescope. Men flew and landed on the moon’s surface many times by spacecrafts in the 1960s and 1970s. Neil Armstrong was the first human to step on the moon. He walked on the moon on July 20th, 1969. The flights to the moon have helped us learn much about it. Astronauts even brought rocks home with them!
There’s still a lot to learn about the moon. Now people still can’t live on the moon because it does not have oxygen or water like the Earth. But I’m sure that humans can live there one day in the future.
根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。What is a satellite?
| A．A planet. |
| B．A spacecraft. |
| C．A body that orbits a planet. |
| D．A black star. |
How many moons does the Earth have?
| A．One. | B．Four. |
| C．Three. | D．Two. |
Why does the moon look as big as the sun?
| A．Because it’s much closer to the Earth. |
| B．Because it comes out at night. |
| C．Because it is the fifth largest moon in the solar system. |
| D．Because people can’t see it without a telescope. |
Who was the first human to walk on the moon?
| A．Lance Armstrong. | B．Neil Armstrong. |
| C．Wally Schirra. | D．Neil Diamond. |
Have you ever tried scuba-diving(戴水肺潜水)? It is a very wonderful experience. Scuba is a kind of machine which can help people breathe under the water for a long time. The machine is invented by Jacques Cousteau and his friend.
Cousteau, a French man, is full of new ideas. Since he was a child, he has dreamed of diving (潜水) deep to see the wonderful world under the sea. Later with the help of the scuba machine, his dream was realized. Cousteau took lots of pictures and videos of many strange things that people had never seen before. He spent eight years making a TV show named The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau. People were surprised at so many beautiful things under the water.
Cousteau loved the coral reels(珊瑚礁) and the colorful fish very much. However, he was sad to see that the beautiful coral reels were dead and grey when he returned some years later. He tried his best to encourage people not to pollute our seas and oceans any more.
根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 The underlined word “scuba” means in Chinese.
| A．氧气瓶 | B．水下呼吸器 |
| C．救生衣 | D．防护服 |
Cousteau is from .
| A．Australia | B．France |
| C．the USA | D．Canada |
It took Cousteau years to make the TV show, The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau.
| A．4 | B．6 | C．8 | D．10 |
Why were the coral reels dead or grey?
| A．Because they were picked up. |
| B．Because they were eaten by fish. |
| C．Because they grew old. |
| D．Because the sea water was polluted. |