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When you don’t know an English word, you may need a dictionary. A dictionary is a very useful tool when you learn English. It plays an important role in your study. Do you know the smallest English dictionary in the world?
Let’s have a look at what it looks like. It is 2.6 centimeters long. It is 1.9 centimeters wide. It is the smallest English dictionary in the world.
The small dictionary has 384 pages. It has many thousands of words. When you open its case, you can also find a lens. The dictionary is so small that we need to use the lens to read it.
The smallest English dictionary came out in Glasgow, UK in 1890. Graham is the owner of the dictionary. He found it in a bookstore. Altough it was very expensive, he still bought it. He paid lots of money for the dictionary.
How wide is the smallest dictionary?

A.1.9 centimeters B.2.6 centimeters
C.6.2 centimeters D.9.1 centimeters

The underlined word “ lens” probably means “ __________” in Chinese.

A.显微镜 B.放大镜
C.近视眼 D.望眼镜

What’s the main idea of the passage?

A.It’s about the importance of dictionaries.
B.It’s about the smallest dictionary in the world
C.It’s about the importance of learning English
D.It’s about the famous bookstore in UK
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BEIJING﹣The Chinese military(军方) sent a specialist medical team to Mali on Thursday to join Chinese peacekeepers there and help deal with casualties(伤亡者)from a Tuesday terrorist attack,On Thursday the Defense Ministry confirmed(证实)that a soldier Shen LLiangliang,29,was killed in the attack,and another five soldiers were hurt.

China Daily June 4,2016,Saturday

A team of refugees(难民)will compete for the first time at this summer's Olympics in Rio.In the past,athletes(运动员)who did not represent(代表)a country were not allowed to compete."The team will likely number between five and ten athletes,"the committee said in a statement,"it will be treated at the Olympic Games like all the other teams.We want to send a message of hope to all the refugees of the world."

China Daily June 6,2016,Monday

NANNING﹣Floods(洪水)have caused three deaths in South China's Guangxi.More than ten cities and counties in Guangxi were hit by floods in the last three days.About 592people were displaced,and 27,800people were affected,it said.Direct economic loss(经济损失)totaled 28million yuan(about﹩4.26million).

60.When did the terrorist attack happen in Mali?  

A.On June 2,2016.

B.On June 4,2016.

C.On May 31,2016.

D.On June 6,2016.

61.What is special at this summer's Olympics in Rio?  

A.Athletes who represent a country are allowed to compete at this summer's Olympics

B.A team of refugees can compete at this summer's Olympics in Rio.

C.A refugee can represent his or her own country to compete in Rio Olympics.

D.This piece of news sends all the athletes a message of hope.

62.How many people died in Guangxi during the floods in the last three days?  

A.3

B.592

C.27,800

D.28

63.According to the news above,which of the following is TRUE?  

A.These three pieces of news are reported by China Daily.

B.Many people were affected in Guangxi because of the earthquake.

C.There may be over 10members in a team of refugees at this summer's Olympics.

D.The government of China is trying to cure the casualties in Mali's terrorist attack.

One day,Mr.Li was reading a book in his office after school.To his surprise,a ball flew in suddenly and hurt him on the head.He took the ball to the window,but he only saw a group of boy students running away quickly and disappearing in a minute.He sat down again and continued his reading.As it got dark,it was time for him to leave for home.Looking at the ball,he wondered what to do with it.He knew the owner of the ball must be nearby and wished to get it back.He went downstairs and walked to the playground.It was at the center of the playground that he placed the ball with a piece of paper,on which he wrote"Be careful next time!".Then he walked away.

The next morning,as Mr.Li opened the office door,he found the same piece of paper on the floor.Some words were added after his words:"Thank you for your kindness.Anyway,you are a clever fellow."

(1)What happened while Mr.Li was reading in his office?  

A.The window was broken by a ball.

B.A ball hurt him on the head.

C.A ball hit the window.

D.The door was broken by a ball.

(2)Why did the owner of the ball run away quickly?  

A.He was afraid of Mr.Li.

B.He wanted to get the ball back.

C.He wanted to go home.

D.He went to look for the ball.

(3)How did Mr.Li deal with the ball?  

A.He took it home.

B.He put it in his office.

C.He put it back on the playground.

D.He had no idea about it.

(4)According to the passage,we can know that  

A.Mr.Li is interested in reading

B.Mr.Li is too hard on his students

C.Mr.Li is good at playing sports

D.Mr.Li is a clever teacher with kindness.

The 31st Olympic Games will be hosted in Rio de Janerio (里约热内卢 ),Brazil this year.It will last from August 5th to August 21st.I am leaving for Brazil to be a volunteer to serve the Games.

Do you know ?Firstly,I want to practice my oral English.I have learned English for about eight years and I have made only a few pen pals by sending e﹣mails in English,but I haven't really talked with native speakers.I am looking forward the day .I also want to show the world that we Chinese care about what happens around us.We are friendly and open,and we are one member of the living space.At last,I hope the people all over the world accept the fact that China is helpful to international events.

What will I do to be a volunteer in Brazil Olympic Games?I'll do all I can to help the players,such as showing them the way,taking care of their luggage,keeping the traffic order and so on.I'll also introduce China to them,our achievements,out kindness and our wishes to make friends with other people.

I can't wait to fly to Brazil and I hope that you can join me.

61.从A.B.C中为①②处选出恰当的选项,使文章通顺、连贯、合理.

A.when I can speak English with them face to face

B.how I can become a volunteer in Brazil Olympic Games

C.why l want to become a volunteer in Brazil Olympic Games

    

62.Where does the writer come from?

  

63.请将文中划线部分"I'll do all I can to help the players"翻译成汉语.

  

64.根据文中内容,判断正、误.正确写T,错误写F.

The writer will go to Brazil to compete in the Olympic Games.  

65.找出文中的主题句.

  

Five years ago,my mother gave birth to a brother for me when I was 8.I have learned a lot from getting along with him.

After he was born,I almost became a babysitter.I had to amuse him after school.I would make faces and sing to him when he was crying.Sometimes I even carried him everywhere in our yard to refresh him while my parents were busy.What I liked to do best was to feed him when looking after him.How cute he was as he tasted his favorite food! My parents often praised me happily.As an elder brother,you've made contributions to looking after your younger brother."

I have got happiness from sharing.When I was young,I was the only child in my family.I could get what I wanted from my parents and get my parents' whole love.I was a "Little Emperor".

But now,as long as I get something good,I will share it with him.I remembered the year when he was three,he was fond of Rubik cubes(魔方)I bought one for him with my lucky money as a birthday present.When he got the toy,he was so happy that he laughed,hugged me and said,

"Brother,I love you!"

Thanks for spending these years together with my family.It has taught me what responsibility means,what unselfishness means and what friendship means.Not only should I look after myself,but also I should pay attention to my family and my friends.

(1)The underlined word "amuse" in the second paragraph means  

A.开他玩笑

B.令他开心

C.令他生气

D.令他讨厌

(2)When looking after his younger brother,the writer did the following EXCEPT  

A.carrying him everywhere

B.making faces and singing to him

C.feeding him

D.telling stories to him

(3)How old was the writer when he bought the birthday present for his younger brother?  

A.3.

B.8.

C.11.

D.13.

(4)Before his younger brother was born,the writer  

A.was a babysitter in his family

B.was a "Little Emperor" in his family

C.cooked for his family

D.bought a Rubik cube for himself

(5)If you have a brother or a sister in your family,you might learn to be  from the passage.

A.responsible

B.selfish

C.lonely

D.puzzled.

Inventions

Phone

The first telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876.It made communications easier.But the telephones were only fixed in post offices.People had to go there to make calls to faraway people and the fees were very high.Later,a cellphone was developed in 1973in America.It was one of the most useful inventions.People can use cellphones to communicate with others much more easily.They can take them anywhere to make private calls,even vision calls (可视电话).Cellphones have many other functions,such as sending messages,taking photos and reading online.

TV

The first TV set was invented by an English scientist,John Baird,in 1926.The invention helped people watch films at home instead of going to the cinema as before.At first,TV sets only broadcast black﹣white pictures.Several years later,colored TV sets made the pictures lively.However,they were heavy and thick,so it was difficult to move them.Then,digital TV sets came into being.They are light and thin.Many TV programs are available (可获得的) at any time.At present,people can use the IPTV( 网络电视) to record and replay programs.

Computer

The first modern computer was invented in America in 1946.It was as big as a room.It improved the speed and exactitude of calculation (计算).In the 1950s,desktop computers were invented in the same country.They became smaller and could be put on the desk.Since then,they have become very important in many fields of work and leisure.Before the 1970s,the computers were single.It was the Internet that joined the computers into a big family,so they could share information with one another.Around 1985,laptops were developed in Japan.They were much smaller and could be put on people's laps.They were light and easy to take.

(1)The first cellphone was invented  

A.in 1876

B.in 1926

C.in 1946

D.in 1973

(2)People could watch films  before 1926.

A.in the cinema

B.on the computer

C.on the cellphone

D.on TV

(3)A scientist from   invented desktop computers.

A.China

B.the USA

C.the UK

D.Japan

(4)The first modem computer was used for?  

A.calculating

B.joining the computers into a big family

C.playing games

D.sharing information with one another

(5)Which of the following is right?  

A.Cellphones can't be used for making vision calls.

B.Digital TV sets are light and thick.

C.The first modem computer was as big as a desktop computer.

D.The Internet connects computers together.

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