Should we be afraid of sharks? Maybe not. New research into the reasons for shark attacks (攻击) suggests that sharks don’t like the way humans taste! In fact, most people who are attacked by the shark are still alive after receiving only one bite (咬). Why is this?
There are many opinions to explain why sharks sometimes attack people. One opinion is that sharks are just curious (好奇的). We know that sharks are the strongest animals in their environment, so they are not afraid of anything. Naturally, that means they are curious when they meet something unusual. Because they don’t have hands or feet., the only way they can find out an object is to bite it! It is thought that sharks sometimes bite humans for this reason, and then swim away.
Scientists also say that sharks would not waste energy trying to eat a human, as we have a lot of bones (骨头). It is hard for a shark to eat us because sharks don’t have hands, and they can’t pull the meat off our bones. Maybe that’s why they only bite us once. Unluckily, one bite from a large shark is serious enough to hurt people greatly!
Another opinion is that sharks attack humans by mistake. Some sharks may sometimes mistake humans for a seal. An example of this is when a shark attacks a surfer. A surfer lying on a surfboard looks like a seal when seen from below. Sharks like seals because they have thick fat.
Whatever the reason for shark attacks on humans, sharks should be afraid of us. Sadly, we kill almost 40 million of them each year.What happens to people attacked by sharks?
| A．Most of them become blind. |
| B．Most of them become deaf. |
| C．Most of them died. |
| D．Most of them are still alive. |
How do sharks find out about an unusual object according to the passage?
| A．By biting. |
| B．By smelling. |
| C．By touching. |
| D．By killing. |
Which sentence about sharks is true?
| A．Sharks pull meat off bones when they eat. |
| B．Sharks might mistake humans for seals. |
| C．Sharks like to attack surfers because of their thick fat. |
| D．One bite from a shark is nothing serious. |
What would the author（作者） write the passage mainly for?
| A．To tell surfers to stay away from sharks. |
| B．To ask people to kill sharks. |
| C．To tell us why sharks attack people. |
| D．To show that humans are much stronger than sharks. |
Everyone needs friends. There is an old saying “Friends are God's way of taking care of us.” But how do you find real friendship and keep it?
The American writer Sally Seamans tells young students some smart ways to find friends. Sally says finding friendship is just like planting a tree. You plant the seed and take care of it to make it grow.
First, you should choose a friend. What makes a good friend? It is not because a person has money or good looks. A good friend should be kind and patient. For example, if you have a bad day, a good friend should listen to your complaints and do his or her best to help. To make a friend, you can not be too shy. You should make each other happy and share your lives. But things cannot always be happy. Even the best have fights. What should you do when you have a fight with your friend? You have to talk to him or her. When there is no one around, have an honest talk. If he or she doesn't want to talk, you could write a letter.
There are three steps to being friends again:
Tell him or her how you are feeling ; say what your friend has done wrong, and explain why you did this or that. Remember that friendship is the most important thing in your life.Sally wants to tell students the ways to ________.
| A．find friends | B．plant trees | C．get happy | D．keep fit |
What makes good friends? A good friend should ________.
| A．be lovely and cool | B．be kind and patient |
| C．have lots of money | D．have good looks |
Accroding to the text, you can ________ your friend after a fight.
| A．buy a present for |
| B．never say a word to |
| C．have dinner with |
| D．write a letter to |
What is the best title of the text?
| A．Teenagers and friendship |
| B．The good friends around you |
| C．The trouble of growing up |
| D．The care and keeping of friends |
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. |