On the first day of school our teacher introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn’t already know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned around to find a little old lady with a warm smile. She said, “Hi, handsome. My name is Rose. I’m eighty-seven years old.”
“Why are you in university at such a YOUNG age?” I asked. She replied, “I’m here to meet a rich husband, get married, have a couple of kids, and then retire and travel.” I knew she was joking. I was curious (好奇) what might have encouraged her to be taking on this challenge at her age. “I always dreamed of having a university education and now I’m getting one!” she told me. We became friends. Every day we would talk nonstop after class. I always enjoyed listening to this “time machine” as she shared her wisdom (智慧) and experience with me. And Rose easily made friends wherever she went.
At the end of the term we invited Rose to make a little speech. She cleared her throat and began, “We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. I’ve learned a few secrets to staying young, being happy, and achieving success. You have to laugh and find humor every day. You’ve got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die.”
“There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up. Anybody can grow older. That doesn’t take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding the opportunity in change...”
| A．terrible | B．impolite |
| C．serious | D．humorous |
| A．meet a rich husband | B．make new friends |
| C．get a better job | D．get a university education |
| A．always came to class on time |
| B．made friends easily at university |
| C．enjoyed a long life and had lots of wisdom and experience |
| D．knew the difference between growing older and growing up |
| A．growing older | B．growing up |
| C．staying young | D．being happy |
| A．“Easier said than done.” |
| B．“Well begun is half done.” |
| C．“It is never too late to learn.” |
| D．“Reading makes a full man.” |
In today’s world, so many people like traveling around the world. Traveling abroad can be expensive, but there are some ways of visiting Britain cheaply. So we hope we can give you some good ideas.
If you don’t go there in the busy months—July and August, your visit may be cheaper. There will be fewer visitors. The weather in Britain can be pleasant from April to the end of September. Of course you can go there in winter, but it is often dark by 4 pm. Many places, such as large houses and castles(城堡)are closed in winter. However, if you are interested in museums, art galleries(画廊) or theaters, winter may be the good time to visit.
If you are a student, it is a good idea to apply for (申请) an International Student Identify Card. With the card, you can save a lot of money. You can get the card from your local （当地的）student travel office, and you can also call (44)08708 413224 to get it. To get the card, you need to show that you are a student, get a passport photo, and pay for a little money.If you want to visit ____, it is not the good time to visit Britain in winter.
| A．museums | B．castles | C．art galleries | D．some places |
Which of the following is not true?
| A．There are many visitors in July in Britain. |
| B．Days are very long in winter in Britain. |
| C．Many museums are not closed in winter. |
| D．Only student can get the International Student Identify Card. |
A student without an International Student Identify Card may______.
| A．get a little money. | B．watch TV at home. |
| C．spend more money. | D．save a lot of money. |
Which of the following is the best title?
| A．How to have a cheaper trip in Britain. |
| B．How to travel to Britain. |
| C．When to travel to Britain. |
| D．Why to travel to Britain. |
Scientists are trying to find out how things affect our feelings. How you feel is controlled by many things, such as your personality(性格), the actions(行动) of others. Maybe you don’t know the weather can affect your feelings as well.
People often say they feel good when the sun is shining and sad when it is cloudy. In fact, sunlight makes us feel good. When sunlight hits our skins, our bodies makes vitamin D(维生素D). Vitamin D helps our bodies make a special chemical(化学物质). This special chemical affects our brains and makes us feel happy. For example, there are long, dark winters of little sunlight in Sweden and Norway, so many people in these countries often feel sad. To help the people in these countries feel better, scientists build special “sunrooms” for people to go there and get “sunlight” for an hour or two!
The weather can also affect people’s feelings in other ways. Hot weather can make people angry because people don’t feel comfortable when they are hot. In the same way, rain can make people angry because being wet can be unhappy. As you can see, the weather can have an effect on the chemicals which control our brains. Through these ways, the weather can affect our feelings in these ways. Sadly, while the weather can change us, we cannot change the weather.Which of the following is TRUE about vitamin D according to the passage?
| A．It is a kind of special food. |
| B．It makes us worried by affecting our brains. |
| C．It is helpful to our bodies. |
| D．It is in the sunlight. |
The underlined words “brains” means in Chinese.
| A．心灵 | B．心脏 | C．大脑 | D．精神 |
What can we infer(推断) from the passage?
| A．We will feel good when we are in the bright cool weather. |
| B．We will be happy when we are in the rain. |
| C．All people in Norway and Sweden feel sad in winter. |
| D．The less vitamin D you have, the happier you’ll be. |
What may be the best title for this passage?
| A．Why Do We Feel Sad |
| B．The Weather Influences People’s Feelings |
| C．People Need More Vitamin D |
| D．We Can Change the Weather |
_________ wrote the postcard.
| A．Tony | B．Tom | C．Jack | D．Peter |
The hotel was very _________.
| A．big | B．beautiful | C．clean | D．warm |
They arrived at Mount Tai on _________.
| A．April 26th | B．April 27th | C．April 28th | D．April 29th |
What did they do on Tuesday morning?
| A．They ate nice hot food. | B．They visited an old temple. |
| C．They bought many nice things. | D．They enjoyed the sea of clouds. |
You may meet many people in your life. But Mom and Dad are two of the most important people in your life. Over your lifetime, they may influence(影响) you more than anyone else you will meet. Moms and Dads need to care for their kids every day. Most parents will do this as long as they live.
There are many ways to stay close, to get along well and to build a strong relationship(关系) with your parents. Here are some of them:
Spend time together. Don’t play computer games or watch TV alone. Ask your mom and dad to play with you. Go outside together, or do some reading.
Be kind. Little things might mean a lot to your mom or dad. You can give your parents a happy day with a card or a joke. It’s also lovely when a kid cleans up his or her room without being asked. And if you try not fight with your brothers or sisters, your parents will be so happy.
Do your best at whatever you do. You don’t have to be the best, but when you do your best, you make your parents proud(骄傲). It makes them happy to see how you are turning into a good kid. Why? Because it lets them know they are doing a good job.What does the underlined word “this” mean in the first paragraph?
| A．To meet people everywhere. | B．To care for their kids every day. |
| C．To work for the family. | D．To take their kids to school . |
Which of the following can’t help you build a strong relationship with your parents?
| A．Being kind. |
| B．Spending time with them together. |
| C．Playing computer games or watching TV alone. |
| D．Doing your best at whatever you do. |
Which of the following can make your parents happy?
| A．Give them a card . | B．Play a joke with them. |
| C．Clean the room yourself. | D．All of the above. |
A French woman goes to London to see her son. She knows a little English,but cannot speak it very well. One day she goes to a shop. She wants to buy a hen ( 母鸡） for supper. But she cannot remember ( 记得) the English word for“ hen” . Just then the shop waiter asks her, “Can I help you?” “ I want the egg’s mother” the woman answers. The shop waiter does not understand( 明白)her and says, “ Sorry, we have not any bigger (交大的) eggs.” Suddenly (突然））） the woman remembers(记起)the word“cock(公鸡She says, I want the cock’s wife妻子! ”This time the shop waiter laughs (笑 ).The woman goes to London .
| A．to learn English | B．to have supper | C．to see her son | D．to buy a cock |
The woman;
| A．only knows a little English | B．knows much English |
| C．doesn ’ t know English | D．can speak English very well |
The shop waiter thinks the egg’s mother must be
| A．bigger eggs | B．the cock ’s wife | C．hens | D．cocks |
The shop waiter laughs because he ______
| A．understands the woman at last(最终） |
| B．thinks it is interesting |
| C．does not understand the woman |
| D．thinks the woman is shy |
Is the woman clever?
| A．Yes, she isn’t. | B． No,he isn’t | C． Yes,she is | D．No,she is |