Earthquakes may happen anywhere on the earth. When some plates(板块) of the earth move suddenly, an earthquake happens. Many earthquakes begin under the sea. They often happen near the mountains (山脉), too.
During an earthquake, the shakings make rocks rise suddenly and even crack(断裂) open. Houses fall, people are killed or hurt, and sometimes the whole villages or cities are destroyed(破坏).
Can we do something to keep ourselves safe from earthquakes? Scientists have studied earthquakes and made maps that show the “earthquake belts”. In areas in these belts, it’s possible for earthquakes to happen. In these areas we should build strong houses to fight against (对抗) earthquakes.
In the future, scientists will be able to tell when and where an earthquake will be before they happen. They can also tell people what to do and how to do it.
| A．that there are so many plates on the earth |
| B．that the sea is too deep |
| C．Rocks’ cracking open |
| D．that the mountains are too high |
| A．in the area | B．next to mountains |
| C．at night | D．in the morning |
| A．what kind of houses to build |
| B．what kind of houses can stay up in an earthquake |
| C．where earthquakes may happen |
| D．when earthquakes may happen |
| A．During an earthquake few people are killed or hurt. |
| B．The scientists can tell when and where an earthquake is now. |
| C．We should build strong houses to fight against earthquakes. |
| D．Earthquakes all happen near the mountains. |
| A．with the help of scientists’ exact prediction(预测) |
| B．because of a map showing the “earthquake belts” |
| C．because we can guess the date and place of earthquakes |
| D．because no earthquakes will happen around us |
I'm a Chinese girl. At school I have two good friends. Their names are Lucy and Lily. They are Americans. They are twins. They're eleven. They are good girls. Miss Gao is our English teacher. She is a good teacher. We like her very much. She likes us very much, too.
We go to school at seven in the morning. At four o'clock we play games. At four thirty in the afternoon we go home. We are very happy.The twins are ________.
| A．an English girl | B．an American girl |
| C．American girls | D．American girl |
How old is Lucy?
| A．She's eleven. | B．She's twelve. |
| C．She's thirteen | D．She's fourteen |
Miss Gao is ________
| A．English | B．American |
| C．an English teacher | D．young |
They go home ________ in the afternoon.
| A．at four | B．at four thirty |
| C．at five | D．at three thirty |
They ________ very happy.
| A．is | B．am |
| C．aren't | D．are |
It’ s 9:00 in the evening. The family are at home. Jim’s father sits in a chair. He’s watching TV(看电视). His mother stands near the window. She feeds(喂) the birds—Polly. Polly says, “Thanks! Thanks!” Where is Jim? Oh, he’s behind the door. Kate is looking for(找) him. They play games in Kate’s room.There are ________people in the family.
| A．three | B．four |
| C．five | D．Six |
Who sits in a chair?
| A．Jim | B．It’s Jim |
| C．Jim’s father | D．It’s Jim’s mother |
Where is Jim?
He’s is watching TV.B. Behind the door.
C. He’s looking for Kate. D. Near the door.Jim and Kate are ___________.
| A．good friends | B．two girls |
| C．two boys | D．brother and sister |
Where’s Kate?
| A．She’s behind the door. | B．She’s near the window. |
| C．She’s in her room. | D．She plays games. |
All schools have their own rules. The rules change from one school to another. Some schools are much stricter than others. There are also some rules that are strange or funny to us. Here are some funny school rules:
Strict Japanese rules
Most schools ask students to wear uniforms, such as sports suits or skirts. But Japanese schools even have rules about the colour of underwear(内衣)! They also require(需要) that girls' socks should be folded(折叠) in a certain way and boys' heads should be shaved(剃).
Other Japanese schools tell students that they can't go to the movies after sunset.
Different shoes in the USA
At some American schools, students have to change their shoes when they go into the schools every day. This makes sure students won't fall over on the floors and keeps the schools clean.
No strange hair in the UK
Strange hairstyles are not allowed in some British schools. But they might allow students to wear certain hairstyles during the World Cup years. There were two students who had special hairstyles during the 2002 World Cup. After the World Cup, their teachers asked them to go to the barber's (理发室)at once. How many strange or funny school rules are mentioned in this passage?
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five | D．Six. |
Students in Japanese schools should wear_______.
| A．uniforms | B．indoor shoes |
| C．shirts | D．strange hairstyles |
Why do students in the USA have to wear indoor shoes?
| A．Because in that way they won't hurt if they fight. |
| B．Because in that way they will feel comfortable. |
| C．Because in that way they won't fall and can keep the schools clean. |
| D．Because in that way they won't make any noise when walking. |
Which country's schools have rules about students' hair?
| A．Schools in Japan only. | B．Schools in the USA and the UK. |
| C．Schools in Japan and the UK. | D．Schools in the UK only. |
What's the best title of the passage?
| A．Different school uniforms | B．Different hairstyles |
| C．Different shoes | D．Different school rules |
Many teenagers(青少年) feel that the most important people in their lives are their friends. They believe that their family members don’t know them as well as their friends do. In large families, it’s quite often for brothers and sisters to fight with (与...打架)each other and then they can only go to their friends for some ideas. It is very important for teenagers to have one good friend or a group of friends in their lives.
Even when they are not with their friends, they usually spend a lot of time talking among(在......之间) them on the phone. This communication is very important in children’s growing up, because friends can discuss(讨论) something. These things are difficult to say to their family members in fact.
However, parents often try to choose their children’s friends for them. Some parents even stop their children from meeting their good friends. Have you ever thought of the following questions?
Who choose your friends? Do you choose your friends or your friends choose you? Have you got a good friend your parents don’t like? Your answers are welcome.
Choose the best answers:（选择正确答案。） Many teenagers think that can understand them better.
| A．friends | B．brothers |
| C．sisters | D．parents |
is very important to teenagers.
| A．To make friends | B．Communication |
| C．To stop meeting friends | D．Both A and B |
When teenagers have something difficult to say to their parents, they usually .
| A．stay alone at home |
| B．fight with their parents |
| C．discuss it with their friends |
| D．go to their brothers and sisters for help |
The sentence“Your answers are welcome.”means“.”.
| A． You are welcome to discuss the questions with us. |
| B． We’ve got no idea, so your answers are welcome. |
| C． Your answers are always right. |
| D． You can give us all the right answers. |
Which of the following is the writer’s attitude（态度）?
| A．Parents should choose friends for their children. |
| B．Children should choose everything they like. |
| C．Parents should understand their children better. |
| D．Teenagers should go to their friends for help. |
My name is Frank. I am from St. John Middle School in America. I am in Class Three, Grade
Seven. We study Chinese at school. Our Chinese teacher is Joy Black. He is not Chinese, but he is good at Chinese.
I have a lot of friends in my school. Jimmy is tall and has black hair. He is good at playing basketball. He is in the school basketball team (队). May is short and she wears glasses. She is good at Maths. Sandra has long hair. She likes swimming. She is in the school swimming team. Maria is new here. She is from Hong Kong. She has black hair and big eyes. She is good at English and computers. Nick is tall. He has small eyes. He is funny. He plays football very well.
阅读短文，选择正确的答案Frank is ____________.
| A．in Class Seven | B．a middle school student |
| C．in Grade Eight | D．a Chinese student |
Joy Black teaches Frank ____________.
| A．English | B．Chinese |
| C．Maths | D．French |
Swimming is __________ favourite sport.
| A．Jimmy’s | B．May’s |
| C．Sandra’s | D．Frank’s |
Maria is good at _____________.
| A．Maths and swimming | B．football and music |
| C．basketball and French | D．English and computers |
Who comes from China in Frank’s class?
| A．Maria | B．May |
| C．Nick | D．Joy Black |