We were standing at the top of a church tower．My father had brought me to this high tower in a small town not far from our home in Rome．I wondered why．
“Look down, Elsa," Father said．I gathered all my courage and looked down．I saw the square in the center of the village．And I saw several streets leading to the square．“See, my dear,”Father said gently．“There is more than one way to the square．Life is like that．If you can't get to the place where you want to go by one road, try another．"
Now I understood why I was there．Earlier that day I had begged my mother to do something about the bad lunches that were served at school．But she refused because she could not believe the lunches were as bad as I said．
When I turned to Father for help, he would not help．Instead, he brought me to this high tower to give me a lesson．By the time we reached home, I had a plan．
At school the next day, I poured my lunch soup into a bottle and brought it home．Then I asked our cook to serve it to Mother at dinner．The plan worked perfectly．She tried one spoonful and sputtered．“The cook must have gone mad!” Quickly I told what I had done, and Mother promised that she would take up the matter of lunches at school the next day!
In the years that followed I often remembered the lesson Father taught me．I began to work as a fashion designer two years ago．I wouldn’t stop working until I tried every possible way．Father’s wise words always remind me that there is more than one way to the square．Father brought Elsa to the top of the church tower to_________________．
| A．have sports with Elsa |
| B．explain what he means clearly |
| C．enjoy the views |
| D．have a rest there |
Elsa wanted her mother to_____________ earlier that day．
| A．do something delicious for lunch |
| B．know he was complaining about his lunch |
| C．speak to the school about lunch |
| D．change the terrible eating habit |
By sharing her own experiences, Elsa tries to tell us________
| A．when one road is blocked , try another |
| B．how bad the lunch of her school is |
| C．how wise her father is |
| D．how terrible her mother is |
Father’s Day is a perfect opportunity to express your deepest feelings. Ties and wallets are nice. But don’t you think that Dad can feel bored getting the same gifts every time? So try a little change this year. Here are a few gift ideas for Father’s Day with different tastes and interests. These might help you to select Father’s Day gifts. These Father’s Day gift ideas can be fit for dads, uncles or men who are like your father.
| For Trendy（新潮的） Dads If your dad loves to carry a fashionable thing, giving him a pair of cool sunglasses is a wonderful idea. He might own some already but he would welcome another one with a warm smile. Perfumes(香水) and deodorants(除臭剂) can also be given. |
| For Sporty Dads Sporty dad loves a Father’s Day gift for fun and sports. So you can give him something that is within his area of interest. Golf, rackets or tennis set would be a nice sporty idea. If he loves indoor games, you may give him chess or cards set or anything else like dartboards(掷镖游戏的靶). |
| For Bibliophile(爱书者) Dads If your dad loves to spend time reading, there can be no better idea than to give him a nice book. You should be a little thoughtful and keep your dad’s choice in mind. On Father’s Day you may also select books for your father and maybe you can share the beautiful relationship between a father and a child. |
| For Technology Dads There are a lot of things in the market for Dads who love latest technology. You can buy a new mobile，a camera， a lap top and DVDs. Other ideas include electronic shavers, massager(按摩器) or exercise equipment. |
The writer suggests you should change Father’s Day’s gifts, because _______.
| A．Dad doesn’t want to cost too much |
| B．the children aren’t rich enough |
| C．ties and wallets are not nice |
| D．Dad will feel bored |
We should select _____ for sports dads.
| A．exercise equipment | B．sunglasses |
| C．books | D．chess |
If you have a book as a Father’s Day gift, you should send it to your______.
| A．bibliophile dad | B．technology dad |
| C．sports dad | D．trendy dad |
If you want to send your father a camera, _________.
| A．your father must be fashionable man |
| B．your father must love sports |
| C．your father should be a technology man |
| D．you must be a technology person |
This passage mainly tells us________.
| A．some advertisements | B．the history of Father’s Day |
| C．some stories | D．some suggestions |
Do animals have a culture? What do we mean by “culture”? Lately social scientists have begun to ask if culture is found just in humans, or if some animals have a culture too. When we speak of culture, we mean a way of life a group of people have in common. Culture includes the beliefs and attitudes we learn. It is the patterns of behavior that help people to live together. It is also the patterns of behavior that make one group of people different from another group.
Our culture lets us make up for having lost out strength, claws, long teeth, and other defenses. Instead we use tools, cooperate with one another, and communicate with language. But these aspects of human behavior, or “culture”, can also be found in the lives of certain animals. Animals can make tools, for example. We used to think that the ability to use tools was the dividing line between human beings and other animals. Lately, however, we have found that this is not the case. Chimpanzees can not only use tools but actually make tools themselves. Animals can also share knowledge with each other and use their own language to communicate. So it may be important for us to know that the line dividing us from animals is not as clear as we used to think.When we talk about “culture”, we mean __________.
| A．book language of behavior we learn |
| B．the patterns of behavior we learn |
| C．traditional ideas |
| D．people’s habits |
We thought ________ was the biggest difference between human beings and other animals.
| A．cooperating with one another |
| B．communicating with language |
| C．using tools |
| D．losing long teeth |
The example of chimpanzees shows __________.
| A．animals are the same as human beings |
| B．animals can be as clever as human beings |
| C．there is no differences between humans and other animals |
| D．animals may have a culture like our own |
It’s ________ that animals have a culture too.
| A．sure | B．unbelievable |
| C．possible | D．important |
The main idea of the passage is _______.
| A．chimpanzees can learn to use sign language to make sentences |
| B．other animals can invent tools |
| C．knowledge and communication are no longer signs of only human behavior |
| D．the line dividing human culture from animal culture is not as clear as we might think |
A long time ago, my grandma and grandpa lived in a house with a big front yard. They planted lots of vegetables and flowers in the yard.
They worked hard to keep the garden growing. All summer long, the family ate food from the garden and enjoyed the flowers.
Years passed. It became harder for them to keep up the garden. So they made it a little smaller.
Then one summer Grandpa died. It was a lonely winter for Grandma. It was hard for her to care for the garden alone. When spring came, she planted just a few vegetables and flowers.
One day in the early summer, Grandma heard big noises in the yard. She looked out of the window and saw thousands of bees.
What could she do? Should she hire someone to get rid of the bees? But that would cost more than she could afford. She decided to wait.
Over the next few days, the bees were busy with their own business. Grandma decided the bees wouldn’t bother anyone, so she didn’t give them another thought.
That summer, Grandma’s little garden grew and grew. The neighbors would stop to admire the big crop of vegetables and the lovely flowers.
One day, Grandma’s brother visited. As Grandma made him delicious squash pan cakes (南瓜煎饼), she told him about the bees.
Frank said, “Farmers often hire beekeepers to set up beehives (蜂窝). The bees, pollinate (传粉) the crops and help them to grow.”
“So that’s why my garden is doing so well!” Grandma exclaimed (欢呼). After that, she believed that Grandpa had sent the bees to take his place and make Grandma’s little garden grow and grow...The garden became smaller than before, because .
| A．the grandpa died |
| B．they became old |
| C．they didn’t have enough money |
| D．Because they didn’t need so much food |
What did Grandma think of the bees at first?
| A．They were noisy. | B．They were helpful to the garden. |
| C．They could make honey. | D．They were sent by Grandpa. |
The underlined word “hire” in paragraph 6 may mean_________.
| A．“解雇” | B．“允许” | C．“出租” | D．“雇佣” |
Why did the garden grow well that Summer?
| A．Because of Grandpa. |
| B．Because of Grandma. |
| C．Because of the help of the bees. |
| D．Because of the good weather. |
Which of the following statement is not true according to the text?
| A．Grandma wouldn’t get aid of bees any more. |
| B．The garden gives them a lot. |
| C．Grandpa sent the bees to help Grandma. |
| D．The neighbors also loved the garden. |
Colors |
Makes you feel …. |
Opinions |
Blue |
Safe |
David: I like blue. I have a clothes shop, and I find when I changed the wall’s color to blue, my clothes sold better. Someone told me that blue can make people feel safe. |
Green |
Energetic |
Mary: I am a nurse. I heard that green can make people feel energetic. Because it is the color of nature, it can also give people a feeling of hope. It is my favorite. |
Red |
Lucy |
Li Ming; I like red. In our country, red means good luck. For example, during the Spring Festival, most Chinese people like wearing red clothes, because we believe it will bring us good luck in the future. |
Orange |
Happy |
Sam: I like orange because it is a warm color. When I am sad, if I see something orange or wear orange clothes, I will feel better. I like buying things that are orange —— bags , caps ,cups, anything ! I live in an orange word! |
Black |
Powerful |
Linda: I think black is a powerful color .we know that the leaders of a country always wear black clothes. And it makes people look thin. |
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，将其标号填入题前括号内。Of the following people, who likes orange best?
| A．David. | B．Mary |
| C．Sam | D．Linda |
If you want to give a gift to a friend who is sad , which of the following is the best ？
| A．An orange pencil case |
| B．A blue coat |
| C．A green cup |
| D．A black wallet |
Why do Chinese like red ？
| A．They think red gives them a feeling of hope. |
| B．They think red makes them feel safe. |
| C．They think red brings good luck. |
| D．They think red makes them powerful. |
If you want to look like all of the other people in the government, which color will you wear?
| A．Red | B．black |
| C．Green | D．Orange |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．Sam thinks fat people should wear green clothes. |
| B．Linda is a nurse, and she likes green. |
| C．Li Ming thinks red is a lucky color. |
| D．Mary thinks orange gives people a feeling of hope. |
Turn on the radio. A program will come out from a broadcasting station miles and miles away. We know that sounds and music themselves couldn’t travel that distance through space .There must be something that brings the program from the station. But what is this silent carrier ( 载体) ?
This is known as radio waves. However, we can’t see them or even hear them. In fact, nobody knows exactly what they are. Nevertheless( 然而) ，we know that they are made by electricity .
At the broadcasting station, people talk, sing, play musical instruments or make many other sounds. These sounds are changed into electricity. Then from the broadcasting aerial (天线)of a tall tower , electricity sends out radio waves which travel in all directions .And some of them reach your radio aerial. What happens next is a magical thing. The radio waves start an electric current ( 电流) in your aerial like the one that was first made in the broadcasting station . Finally, the loudspeaker in your radio set changes the electricity into sound .Therefore, you hear the program.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，将其标号填入题前括号内。When you turn on the radio _________________.
| A．you can see a program |
| B．you can hear a program |
| C．a picture will appear |
| D．you can feel the electric current. |
The silent carrier that brings the program to you is called ____________.
| A．radio set | B．sound waves |
| C．radio waves | D．radio current |
Electricity sends out radios waves from _________________.
| A．the broadcasting aerial of a tall tower. |
| B．you radio set |
| C．all directions |
| D．a broadcasting station |
The electricity is changed into sound by _______________.
| A．the radio waves | B．the aerial |
| C．the radio program | D．the loudspeaker |
You may find this passage in a ______________.
| A．guidebook |
| B．science magazine |
| C．fashion newspaper |
| D．fictional novel |