Mo was born into a farming family in a village in Shandong province .He grew up listening to folk stories about gods, spirits foxes .Those stories later became the inspiration (灵感)for Mo’s writing.
Mo left school at the age of 12 and started to work in the fields . Although he was tired after his daily hard work ,Mo was always hungry for books .However, there were very few in the village .He read his older brothers’ textbooks and even dictionaries .He helped others with farm work in exchange for books . “When I finished reading all the books around ,I thought I was the most knowledge man in the world ,”he told Xinhua.
After Mo left his hometown and joined the army in 1976,he began to read widely ,including works by Lu Xun and many other famous writers .He studied from these writers but did not copy them .Instead ,he developed his own style .As the first Chinese citizen(公民)to win a Nobel Prize in literature, Mo told a group of reporters in his hometown shortly after he won the award . “I grew up in an environment filled with folk culture .It enters my novels whenever I pick up a pen. This has affected ,even decided my style.”When did Mo Yan leave school and start to work in the fields ?
A.at the age of 12. | B.at the age of 11. |
C.at the age of 13 | D.at the age of 15 |
Mo Yan is from_____
A.Shanxi | B.Jiangsu |
C.Shandong | D.Guangdong |
Mo Yan developed his own style_______
A.while listening to folk stories about gods ,spirits and foxes |
B.during his dairy hard work in the fields . |
C.when he won the Nobel Prize in literature. |
D.after he studied from many famous writers. |
Which of the following is wrong __________?
A.Mo Yan left school when he was very young. |
B.Mo Yan was the most knowledgeable man in the world . |
C.Mo Yan read many books when he was very young. |
D.Mo Yan is the first Chinese citizen to win a Nobel Prize in literature. |
What can we learn from Mo Yan’s success(成功)?
A.Rome was not built in a day. |
B.Easier said than done. |
C.Well begun , half done . |
D.The older, the wiser. |
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Look at this special handrail(扶手). One part of it is a seat.It is helpful for old people.They can sit on it and rest when they're climbing stirs A company in Shenzhen designed this handrail. What a good idea! |
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Wearing a mask(口罩)is not a big problem for people with hearing problems, wearing masks makes it hard for them to communicate with others.This new mask design is here to help. There is a "window" in it.People with hearing problems can read each other's lips(嘴唇)and facial expressions. |
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Can printers only print on paper? This small printer can print on almost anything. You can print on clothes, cups and even on your skin! The printer uses a special kind of ink If you don't like the pattern(图案),you can just wash it off. Once fully charged, the printer can work for six hours. |
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Pepper is a human﹣like robot. Japanese company SoftBank invented it. It can talk with people through speech or body language. Because of this, Pepper can be a babysitter(保姆), nurse and emergency(急救)medical worker. In April, 2020, a supermarket in Germany started using Pepper to keep customers apart from each other. It can tell customers to keep their distance(距离)while shopping. |
(1)This handrail is helpful for .
A. |
the old |
B. |
the rich |
C. |
the young |
D. |
the poor |
(2)This new mask makes it for people with hearing problems to communicate with others.
A. |
hard |
B. |
easy |
C. |
comfortable |
D. |
exciting |
(3)You can if you don't like the pattern.
A. |
put it off |
B. |
cut it off |
C. |
turn it off |
D. |
wash it off |
(4)Germans started using Pepper to in a supermarket.
A. |
work as nurses |
B. |
look after babies |
C. |
keep customers apart from each other |
D. |
save customers 'lives as soon as possible |
(5)We can probably find the passage in a .
A. |
travel guide |
B. |
science magazine |
C. |
history book |
D. |
geography book |
MAKE A DATE! SCHOOL SHOW DANCING ! SINGING! FUN! EATING! Free tickets! Drinks & snacks FREE! Date & time: Friday, 14 August, 3:30﹣ 5p.m. Place: School hall Come along and take part, or just sit and watch. Money will be collected for the old people's home. ALL ARE WELCOME |
(1)Are the tickets free?
(2)At what time will the school show end?
(3)Where can you join in the school show?
(4)Why will the money be collect?
(5)Who are welcome?
Starting high school can be difficult. Everyone is nervous and nobody knows where to go for classes. Thinking about making new friends might make you feel nervous, too. But don't worry, because you are not alone. You are going to school with a group of students of your age,and we have several suggestions for you to follow.
Forget your fear and just talk to some
Don't be afraid to get close to strangers. Introduce yourself and start a conversation about something you have in common. Sit in the middle of the classroom with many new friends around you as possible.
Join clubs
Take part in after﹣school activities that interest you. Try to make friends in clubs. If you join anything, you will be just going to classes and then going home. Being in a club makes you more social.
Stay clean
No one likes a bad smell that could knock somebody over. Shower every day, brush your and wash your hair. You should make yourself look clean and tidy, whatever you wear.
Be respectful of peopled differences
Everyone has his or her own opinion(观点)of the world.And everyone believes different things.It's a good thing t0 have different friends with different opinions because you can each share your own.
(1)The following things can help you get used to high school EXCEPT .
A. |
playing with students of your age |
B. |
staying in the classroom on your own |
C. |
starting a conversation with others |
D. |
forgetting your fear and talking to some |
(2)You can make friends with others by .
A. |
sitting at the back of the classroom |
B. |
just going to classes and then going home |
C. |
wearing the most beautiful clothes |
D. |
taking part in after school activities in clubs |
(3)What's the writer's attitude (看法) about people's differences?
A. |
Respect each other. |
B. |
Only believe yourself. |
C. |
Sharing isn't needed. |
D. |
Don't have different opinions. |
(4)Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. |
The ways to start a club |
B. |
Face your fear bravely |
C. |
How to start high school |
D. |
Keep clean and tidy |
Lots of students are interested in wild animals such as elephant, tigers, snakes, zebras,giraffes and so on. Here's some information about zebras and giraffes.
Zebras live in some parts of Africa. They live in groups. That's why we often see zebras walking and running in groups. Zebras look a lot like horses.
In fact, horses are their nearest relatives. Zebras are famous for their black and white stripes (条纹). Each zebra's pattern (图案) of stripes is different. The patterns look similar, but they are uniquelike humans' fingerprints (指纹).No two have the same pattern. How do zebras protect themselves from their enemies? They can stay alive because they run fast to avoid lions and other enemies.
Giraffes live in parts of Africa,too.They are brown and yellow.Their patterns are different.Giraffes are the tallest animals of all.They are one of the world's heaviest animals,and their heats are the biggest of any animal s.They have long legs and long necks.Their necks are long,so they can reach high into tees to cat the leaves,which give giraffes most of the water they need.Giraffe's long legs mean they take big steps when they walk or run.They can run very fast, so they can protect themselves from dangerous animals such as lions.
(1)The Chinese meaning of the underlined word "unique" is .
A. |
独一无二的 |
B. |
完全相同的 |
C. |
常见的 |
D. |
相似的 |
(2)What can we infer (推断)from Paragraph (段落)Three?
A. |
Zebras are all from Asia. |
B. |
Lions may catch the slow zebras. |
C. |
Zebras are black or white. |
D. |
Lions always live by themselves. |
(3)According to the text, giraffes can protect themselves because they have .
A. |
long legs |
B. |
big hearts |
C. |
heavy bodies |
D. |
strong necks |
(4)Which of the following is the same enemy for zebras and giraffes in the text?
A. |
Snakes. |
B. |
Elephants. |
C. |
Tigers. |
D. |
Lions. |
Do you like to help others? You can help others by using your interest and talent (才能).Let the teenagers show you.
Name |
Age |
Actions |
Alia |
13 |
Ali draws rainbows (彩虹) on rocks.Then she puts the cocks where people can find them.This makes people happy.She also sells the rocks and gives away the money to help people in need. |
Braden |
14 |
Braden lost his hearing.So he has to wear hearing ads.When he knows that not all kids like him can buy hearing aids, he wants to help. So Braden starts a help centre online. So far, he has helped some kids hear better. |
Savanna |
15 |
Savanna wants kids to be healthy,so they can have happy lives. Her centre,Happy Hear, teaches about the importance of exercise and healthy eating. |
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(1)Alia sells her rainbow rocks to .
A. |
help her parents |
B. |
make money for herself |
C. |
start a help centre |
D. |
help other people |
(2)Braden has something wrong with his .
A. |
eyes |
B. |
ears |
C. |
nose |
D. |
mouth |
(3)How many helpful teenagers are mentioned in the text?
A. |
One. |
B. |
Two. |
C. |
Three. |
D. |
Four. |
(4)Where is the text probably taken from?
A. |
A tour guide. |
B. |
A newspaper. |
C. |
A magazine. |
D. |
A science book. |