The University of Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and it’s one of the top universities in the world. There is no clear date when the university started, but teaching began at Oxford in some forms in 1096 and developed quickly from1167.
There are 39 independent colleges at Oxford , attracting students and learned men from across the world. There are over 100 libraries for the students and learned men to use. At the University of Oxford, they also provide a large amount of money for the best students. Of course, if you want to study here, first you have to reach a certain level(级别,水平) of English language.
College life at Oxford is very exciting and busy. The groups of college provide a friendly and welcoming home for students and the college is strict with students about their studies. Many Chinese students are studying here. The number of Chinese students at the university has grown quickly over the past 10 years.What do you have to do first if you want to ask fir studying at Oxford? You have to________.
| A．be independent |
| B．pass a certain level test of English language |
| C．study English hard |
| D．be the best students |
How’s the college life at Oxford? It’s full of ________ and has __________.
| A．excitement; much school work to do |
| B．excitement; no school work to do |
| C．attraction; no school work to do |
| D．attraction; a little school work to do |
What’s the best title for the passage?
| A．The College Life |
| B．The Famous Learners at Oxford |
| C．The Chinese Students at Oxford |
| D．The University of Oxford |
You want to run across the street to catch the bus which is leaving soon? But wait! You’d better not. If a policeman sees you, you’ll have to pay a fine (罚款).New traffic laws (交通法) say that if people cross the street when the light is red, they can be fined as much as 50 yuan.
Traffic accidents killed more than 104,000 people in China last year. Chinese cities have more cars than ever. Drivers and pedestrians (行人) must work together to make the streets safer.
The law has new rules for drivers and pedestrians. Drivers have to slow down when they are close to crosswalks. If people are in a crosswalk, cars must stop to let them pass.
There are rules for bus drivers, too. If bus drivers smoke, drink or make phone calls while driving, they can be fined. Buses that carry too many people are also against the law.
Pedestrians will have to walk more safely under the new law. They must cross streets at crosswalks. Also, they shouldn’t climb over the fences (栅栏) along streets.
Do you bike to school? It’s not a good idea to carry classmates on the back. You could be fined 50 yuan.And stay in the bike lane (慢车道) when you’re riding. The big roads are for cars and buses.Do you like to ride your uncle’s motorbike? When you put on your helmet (头盔), ask him to put one on, too. People on motorbikes must wear helmets, the new law says. If they don’t, they’ll have to pay 200 yuan.Do you ride in cars often? Don’t forget to put on your seat belt (安全带), even if you’re going for a short taxi ride. It could save your life.
If you see a hit-and –run (肇事逃逸), tell the police. They may give you a reward (奖赏). And don’t be afraid to help people to the hospital if they are hurt in an accident. Don’t worry about money. The new law says that doctors must take care of them even if they can’t pay right away.Don’t go across the road when _______.
| A．the light is green | B．the light is red |
| C．the bus is leaving | D．traffic is busy |
What does the word “crosswalk” mean is Chinese?
| A．过马路 | B．人行横道 | C．立交桥 | D．车行道 |
If you are a bus driver, _______while you are driving, according to the new traffic laws.
| A．you can make a phone call |
| B．you can’t talk to others |
| C．you can’t smoke |
| D．you can drink |
When you ride in a car, the first thing you must do is __________.
| A．to put on the helmet |
| B．to tip the driver |
| C．to put on the seat belt |
| D．to see if it carries too many people |
You should do all the following EXCEPT _________.
| A．carrying your classmate on the back when you’re riding a bike |
| B．phoning the police when you see a hit-and-run |
| C．helping people to the hospital if they are hurt in an accident |
| D．wearing your helmet while riding a motorbike |
Australia is the largest island in the world. It is a little smaller than China. It is in the south of the earth. Australia is big, but its population is small. The population of Australia is nearly as large as that of Shanghai.
Enough laws (法律) have been made to fight against pollution. The cities in Australia have got little air or water pollution. The sky is blue and the water is clean. You can clearly see fish swimming in the rivers. Plants grow very well.
Last month we visited Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia, and went to a wild flowers' exhibition (展览). There we saw a large number of wild flowers we had never seen before. We had a wonderful time. Perth is famous for its beautiful wild flowers. In spring every year Perth has the wild flowers' exhibition. After visiting Perth, we spent a day in the countryside. We sat down and had a rest near a path at the foot of a hill. It was quiet and we enjoyed ourselves. Suddenly we heard bells ringing at the top of the hill. What we saw made us pick up all our things and run back to the car as quickly as we could. There were about three hundred sheep coming towards us down the path.
Australia is famous for its sheep and kangaroos. After a short drive from any town, you will find yourself in the middle of white sheep. Sheep, sheep, everywhere are sheep.Australia is.
| A．the largest country in the world |
| B． larger than China |
| C．as large as Shanghai |
| D．not so large as China |
Enough laws have been made to.
| A．increase the population |
| B．grow more plants |
| C．fight against pollution |
| D．show wild flowers |
Perth is.
| A．the capital of Australia |
| B．in the west of Australia |
| C．in the east of Australia |
| D．the biggest city in Australia |
In Perth you may visit a wild flowers' exhibition in.
| A．October | B．January |
| C．May | D．July |
Which of the following sentences is TRUE?
| A．All the big cities in Australia are seriously polluted. |
| B．Australia is famous for its sheep, kangaroos and large population. |
| C．We ran back to the car because we were in the middle of the white sheep. |
| D．If you go to the countryside in Australia, you will see a large number of white sheep. |
I really enjoyed this movie. It's a fun move for the whole family. I had really good laughs and enjoyed being there. -- James
I would recommend (推荐)this movie to everyone. Whether you go with family or friends, I honestly think this movie has something you will really enjoy! --Sam
I've seen several movies of this kind, but this one is the best. It is so well made, some of the scenes are so beautiful.--John
I went to see this movie with my five-year-old daughter this Tuesday, really without knowing too much about it. My daughter and I were pleasantly surprised at how funny it was. We just couldn't help laughing. I would recommend this movie to the whole family.--Mary
From the poster, we can tell that is spoken in the movie.
| A．Chinese | B．English |
| C．Japanese | D．French |
The poster shows that the movie lasts _______.
| A．25 minutes | B．60 minutes |
| C．85 minutes | D．125 minutes |
John likes the movie because of _______.
| A．the funny actors | B．the wonderful music |
| C．the sweet voices | D．the beautiful scenes |
Mary and her daughter spent watching the movie.
| A．$30 | B．$40 | C．$45 | D．$60 |
According to the passage, the movie most probably tells a story.
| A．funny | B．sad |
| C．terrible | D．serious |
任务型阅读：根据短文内容，填写下面表格。
Being safe in your everyday life needs knowledge. If you remember the following information, your life will be much safer.
★Always notice the environment around you. You shouldn’t walk alone outside at night. Make sure where the public phones are. If anything dangerous happens, you can find them easily.
★Your bag should be carried towards the front of your body instead of putting it on your back. when a bus is full of people, it is easy enough for a thief to take away the things in the bag on your back.
★If you are followed by someone you don’ t know, cross the street and go to the other way, let the person understand that you know he or she is after you. Next, don’t go home at once. You are safer in the street than you are alone in your home or in a lift (电梯).
★If you have to take a bus to a place far away, try to get to the stop a few minutes earlier before the bus leaves. This stops other people from studying you. On the bus, don’t sit alone. Sit behind the driver or with other people. Don’t sleep.
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| How to keep safe in our daily life |
|
| What we should do |
What we shouldn’t do |
| ◆Always notice the environment around you. Make sure where the |
●You shouldn’t walk alone outside when you are out |
| ◆ |
●Don’t put your bag on your back because it’s |
| ◆Let the person understand that you know he or she is after you if you are followed by someone you don’t know. |
●Don’t go home or get into a lift at once. You are safer in the |
| ◆Get to the stop a little earlier if you have to take a bus to a place far away. Sit |
●Don’t sit alone or sleep on the bus. |
Laura lived in a small village near the sea. One day she decided to go for a swim in the sea. She knew that the sea near the village had a strong tide(浪), but she was a good swimmer, so she wasn’t afraid. Laura left her friends lying on the sands and ran into the sea. She swam quite far out from the beach and waved(招手) to her friends in the distance. After a short while she decided to swim back. She tried her best, but she couldn’t get any closer to the beach. The tide kept pulling her back. She waved her arms in the air to let her friends know that she was in trouble, but they just waved back, for they didn’t know what she meant. After a long time, Laura became very tired and she couldn’t swim any more. Her legs went down and she lost hope. Suddenly, her foot touched the sand! All the time she had been swimming in a place where the water wasn’t deep!
When at last she came back to the beach, one of her friends asked, “Did you enjoy your swim?”
“Yes, it was lovely,” she answered. She never told them what really happened.Where did Laura swim one day?
A. In a swimming pool.
B. In a sea behind her house
C. In the sea near her village.When she swam quite far out from the beach, her friends____________.
A. were playing on the sands.
B. were lying on the sands.
C. were swimming with her.What did Laura’s friends think of her second wave?
A. They thought she was very happy.
B. They thought she was asking them to swim with her.
C. They knew that Laura was in danger.Who saved Laura at last?
A. Her friends.
B. Someone in the sea.
C. Herself. Which of the following sentences is NOT true.
A. The tide was too strong for Laura to swim back to beach.
B. Laura was a swimming lover.
C. Laura told her friends the truth in the end.