“Who needs a shopping mall if you have Taobao?”says Wang Wei, 28, a writer in Beijing.
Taobao, China’s largest online shopping site, has become an important part of Wang Lin’s life. She spends lots of money on Taobao.
A growing number of Chinese Internet users like Wang have found the joys of online shopping. Most online shoppers are students or young workers. More women shop on line than men. Clothing and home –use products are the most popular on line.
It was reported that 250 billion yuan was spent on line shopping last year, eighty percent through Taobao.
Taobao means “looking for treasure” in Chinese. People can find almost everything they need on Taobao, from clothes to books, from candies to DVD players.
You may question the security of online shopping Wang said, “ It’s very safe and convenient. Unless you receive the products from the sellers and are satisfied with them, the shop owner will not get the money. You can also get your money back if you want to return the product”Wang wei _________________.
| A．is a writer in Nanjing |
| B．is a popular man |
| C．spends much money on Taobao |
| D．thinks it is unsafe to shop online |
The underlined word “security” in the passage probably means“_________”.
| A．quality | B．safety |
| C．joys | D．convenience |
More than ____ billion yuan was spent shopping on Taotao last year.
| A．80 | B．100 | C．200 | D．250 |
Most people shopping on line are ___________.
| A．young | B．students | C．babies | D．men |
The best title for this passage is __________.
| A．Wang Wei’s Life | B．Online Shopping in China |
| C．Where to Shop | D．The Safest Shopping |
The first Thanksgiving was in 1621. Each year, we celebrate Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November. What do American children think of Thanksgiving? This is what some of them wrote.
Thanksgiving is a holiday to say “Thank you”. It means eating turkey and having a special party with your family.
Thanksgiving is giving thanks to people that help you. I think it is a special holiday. You give thanks to your family and your friends.
Annie
Lots of people have done things for me that I like. Lots of people like to make me happy, like my mum.
Many people have done things for me and make sure I am all right. I am pleased（高兴的）that people care about me.
Most people I know give me money or presents at Thanksgiving. Sometimes people take me to visit places or ask me to their houses.
I like to do nice things for other people. Also I hope people help me when I get old.
Jeremy
Once we were at my grandparents’ house during Thanksgiving and we went to the store to buy a turkey, but they didn’t have any, so we had to buy a live（活的）one. When we went out to kill（杀）it, it had gone! There was nothing left except feathers（羽毛）. That year we had to eat chicken instead of （代替）turkey.
Eleanor
I’m thankful for having a really good mum who looks after me so well and having good teachers and especially（特别地）Ms. McMillan because she helps to try new things. I love all my family.
I enjoy Thanksgiving because I eat turkey with all my family and I love it.
RyanWhen was the first Thanksgiving?
| A．In 1621. |
| B．In 2012. |
| C．In 1921. |
| D．In 2011. |
Thanksgiving means to Annie.
| A．giving money to people |
| B．doing things for others she likes |
| C．eating turkey and having a special party with the family |
| D．cooking dinner |
Eleanor and her family ate chicken because .
| A．they didn’t like eating turkey |
| B．the live turkey ran away before they killed it |
| C．chicken was delicious |
| D．they like eating chicken |
makes Ryan love the teacher Ms.McMillan.
| A．Often helping Ryan with his homework |
| B．Always playing with him |
| C．Helping him try new things |
| D．Teaching very well |
Which is the best title（标题）for the passage?
| A．Opinions About Thanksgiving |
| B．How to Eat Turkey |
| C．How to Thank Others |
| D．How to Try New Things |
Martin’s Clothes Store
Come and buy your clothes at Martin’s Clothes Store! We have pants, shorts, hats and more at very good prices! Come and have a look!
Clothes Price
black pants
blue pants
green pants $20
$18
$22
shorts ( all colours) $10
hats (all colours) $14
socks (all colours) $5
red skirts
blue skirts
white skirts $12
$14
$11
white T-shirts
green T-shirts $7
$8
red sweaters
yellow sweaters $30
$28Where does Martin work?
| A．In a bookstore. | B．In a clothes store. |
| C．In a hotel. | D．On a farm. |
A yellow sweater and a pair of black pants are .
| A．$48 | B．$34 | C．$29 | D．$36 |
Cindy has nineteen dollars. She can buy with the money.
| A．a hat and a T-shirt |
| B．a T-shirt and a pair of socks |
| C．a skirt and a pair of shorts |
| D．a sweater and a T-shirt |
Of all the clothes, are the most expensive.
| A．skirts | B．pants |
| C．sweaters | D．hats |
Rose can’t buy at Martin’s Clothes Store.
| A．red hats |
| B．blue socks |
| C．green pants |
| D．black T-shirts |
My name is Daniel. I am in Grade 8. This is my second year of middle school. When we finish Grade 9, we have to take an exam to continue（继续）our studies. We go to school five days a week and have seven classes every day. We study maths, Chinese and English. We also have other subjects. They are science, geography, history and P.E. P.E. is my favourite subject.
We have different clubs to join after school. Some clubs are for fun, such as the guitar club and the chess club. Some clubs are for study, such as the English club and the science club. I’m a member of the English club. It is fun to learn English there.
There are 1800 students in our school. Many new students may have problems with their new school life. When they have problems, they often do not want to tell the teachers. In our school, senior students can join the Helping Hands Club. These brothers and sisters talk to the new students and try to help them with their problems.When Daniel finishes , he has to take an exam to continue his studies.
| A．Grade 7 | B．Grade 8 |
| C．Grade 9 | D．Grade 10 |
How many classes does Daniel have every day?
| A．8 | B．7 | C．6 | D．5 |
is Daniel’s favourite subject.
| A．P.E. | B．English |
| C．Geography | D．Maths |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．Daniel joins different clubs after school. |
| B．Daniel thinks it is fun to learn English in the English club. |
| C．There are 1800 new students in Daniel’s school. |
| D．New students often tell their problems to their teachers. |
What does the underlined word “senior” mean in Chinese?
| A．小学的 | B．中学的 |
| C．低年级的 | D．高年级的 |
English people like to say “Thank you” when others help them or say something kind to them. In fact, people all around the world do so. It’s a very good habit.
You should say “thank you” when someone passes you the salt on the table or opens the door for you, or say you have done your homework well. “Thank you” is used not only between friends but also between parents and children, brothers and sisters, husbands and wives.
“Excuse me” is another useful short expression. When you hear someone say so behind you, you know he or she wants to walk past you without touching you. It’s not polite (礼貌的) to interrupt(打搅) others when they are talking. So if you want to speak to one of them, say “Excuse me” first. You should also do so when you want to make any noises(噪音) that may trouble others or you have to leave early at a party.
Let’s all learn to say “Thank you” and “Excuse me”. It’s really important to get into the good habit.________________ like to say “Thank you” and “Excuse me”.
| A．People in some countries | B．Only English people |
| C．Few people | D．People all over the world |
You should say “Thank you” when ________________.
| A．someone smiles to you |
| B．someone opens the door for you |
| C．you pass the salt to others on the table |
| D．you want to cough咳嗽 before others |
If you want to walk past someone without touching him, you’d better say “________________” first.
| A．Hello | B．How do you do |
| C．Excuse me | D．Don’t move |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．People say “Thank you” among the members of a family. |
| B．If you would like to leave a party early, you should say “Excuse me”. |
| C．People only say “Excuse me” between brothers and sisters. |
| D．If you want to make noises before others, you should say “Excuse me “ |
What’s the best title标题 of this passage?
| A．Polite Words | B．Thank you |
| C．Excuse me | D．English People’s Words |
LOST AND FOUND
| Found: Is this your book? Please call Tony at 495-3456. |
| Found: Is that your backpack? Please call Mary. Phone# 476-5939. |
| Found: A set of keys. Please call Jane at 498-2456. |
| Found: A cat. Black and white. At the school gate. Call Jenny at 412-9856. |
| Lost: My pencil case. Blue and white. Call Tom at 456-8700. |
| Lost: My school ID card. My name is Mike. Please call 487-2349. |
There are _______ notices 启事 in the Lost & Found.
| A．three | B．four | C．six | D．eight |
You lost your keys. You may call _______.
| A．487-2349 | B．498-2456 |
| C．476-5939 | D．495-3456 |
You found a pencil case. Maybe 可能 it belongs to 属于 _______.
| A．Tom | B．Jenny | C．Tony | D．Mary |
Jenny found _______.
| A．a blue and white cat | B．a black and white case |
| C．a black and white cat | D．a blue and white case |
_______found the book.
| A．Tony | B．Mary | C．Mike | D．Jenny |