Macao is only forty miles from Hong Kong and it is easy to reach. You can get there by sea. It is an interesting place and it has a long history. Macao is a part of China and most people living there are Chinese.
The first Europeans to go to Macao came from Portugal. More than four hundred years ago the Portuguese went there to trade（做生意）with China. Some settled and made their homes there. They built strong forts（城堡）to guard the city and the harbor（港口）. They also built churches, schools, hospitals and other places. Slowly the city grew. People from many countries came to live and work in Macao.
Today many people visit Macao. Some only go there to watch dog-racing or motor-racing or to “gamble ”with their money, whether they lose or win. But Macao is a quiet and peaceful place. It is pleasant just to walk around and look at the old buildings and forts. You feel you are back in the old days. Of course, some of the buildings are now in ruins（毁坏）. The Church of St. Paul has only the front wall with many steps leading up to it. But it is still interesting to see.
When you are hot and tired, there are small cool gardens to rest in. When you are hungry, there are good restaurants with many kinds of food. Nearby are some islands, which are also nice to visit and are easy to get to. There is certainly a lot to see and to do in Macao.Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．Portuguese were the first to go to Macao. |
| B．Some Portuguese settled in Macao and made their homes nearly a century ago. |
| C．The city Macao grew slowly. |
| D．People there put up strong forts to defend the city. |
You feel in Macao you are back in the old days because _____.
| A．some of the buildings are now in ruins |
| B．you can watch dog-racing or motor-racing |
| C．you go about and look at the old buildings and forts with pleasure |
| D．it’ s a peaceful place. |
The word “gamble” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to “_____”.
| A．watch dog-racing |
| B．watch horse-racing |
| C．watch motor-racing |
| D．play games of chance for money |
Where will you have a break when you feel tired?
| A．In good restaurants. |
| B．In small cool gardens. |
| C．On some islands. |
| D．In beautiful parks. |
What does the writer most want to tell us?
| A．People from many countries came to live and work in Macao. |
| B．Portuguese were willing to do business in China. |
| C．People in Macao serve good food. |
| D．Macao is a quiet and peaceful place with a lot to see and to do. |
Laboratory work is your chance to learn science firsthand. It can be fun but you must be careful to prevent injury. Listen closely when your teacher reads and explains the rules before your first lab lesson.
| LABORATORY RULES |
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| Throughout the lesson |
·Do not enter the science lab without the teacher’s permission. No food or drinks are to be allowed in the science lab. |
| Before the Experiment |
·Read all instructions carefully before every experiment. · Prepare all apparatus（仪器）and arrange them so that you will not knock them over while doing the experiment. |
| During the Experiment |
·If you are unsure of how to use any apparatus or how to operate, ask your teacher for help. ·Never smell or taste chemicals unless your teacher gives permission. |
| After the Experiment |
·Wash all apparatus after use and return them to the places where they were. ·Throw waste materials in proper waste baskets. |
| First Aid |
·Report all accidents to your teacher immediately. ·If you spill（溅出）any chemicals onto your body or clothing, wash with plenty of water and report to your teacher. |
Your teacher will probably tell you the rules above ___________ the first lab lesson.
| A．before | B．since | C．during | D．after |
Before every experiment, you should ___________.
| A．taste the chemicals first |
| B．clean all the apparatus |
| C．read all instructions carefully |
| D．report all the accidents to the teacher |
When you are not sure how to use all apparatus, ___________.
| A．try them on your own | B．read the rules carefully |
| C．ask your teacher for help | D．put them back |
It is clear that you can ___________.
| A．bring food into the lab | B．enter the lab at any time |
| C．smell chemicals as you like | D．learn science directly in the lab |
If you get chemicals on the clothing, you can find ways to solve it in the part ___________.
| A．Before the Experiment | B．First Aid |
| C．During the Experiment | D．After the Experiment |
Reporter: How long have you been a firefighter?
Wilson: For eight years.
Reporter: How did you get started?
Wilson: First, I had to take a lot of tests in two weeks. Then, I went to the firefighter school for four months. 1 learned how to put out fires and how to use equipment. I also had a full-time training every day!
Reporter: How do you stay safe on the job?
Wilson: I wear special clothing. It helps keep me protected from fire. I also carry an oxygen tank (氧气瓶) and a
mask (面具). They help me to breathe in a smoke-filled building.
Reporter: Are there any new tools that firefighters use?
Wilson: We have a special camera that can see in the dark. It can find heat. That way, we can exactly tell the place of a fire.
Reporter: Do you save pets?
Wilson: Just three days ago, I helped save some cats. They were hiding under the beds. Pets usually hide during
a fire because they are afraid of danger.
Reporter: Do you ever get afraid?
Wilson: No. There is no time to be afraid. I just think about what to do to put out the fire safely.
Reporter: What do you like best about being a firefighter?
Wilson: Helping people!Kate Wilson has done her job for____________.
| A．2 weeks | B．3 days | C．4 months | D．8 years |
To become a firefighter, Kate Wilson ____________at first.
| A．took a lot of tests | B．learned to stay safe |
| C．saved some animals | D．used fire equipment |
58. Kate Wilson says she does not get afraid because_____________.
| A．she has an oxygen tank |
| B．she knows how to fight fires |
| C．she enjoys finding heat |
| D．she is too busy putting out fires |
59. As a firefighter, Kate Wilson likes____________ most.
| A．wearing a mask | B．asking questions |
| C．helping people | D．hiding in smoke |
60. What did the reporter make this interview for?
| A．To tell people what a firefighter does. |
| B．To teach people how to prevent fires. |
| C．To make people want to be firefighters. |
| D．To show people how a firefighter is trained. |
One day a poor man was traveling on horseback. At noon, he tied his horse to a tree and then to eat something. A few minutes later, a rich man came along and tied his horse to the same tree.
“Please tie your horse to another tree,” said the poor man. “My horse is wild. It will kill yours.” the rich man said, “I shall tie my horse as I like!” he tied up his horse and had his lunch nearby. After a moment they heard a terrible , the two horses were fighting. They went up to them, but it was too . The rich man’s horse was killed. “See what your horse has done!” cried the rich man. “You will have to it.” And he brought the poor man before Mr. Know.
Mr. Know asked the poor man some questions. But he made no. At last Mr. Know said, “This man is dumb. He cannot speak.”
“Oh,” the rich man shouted. “He can! He spoke to me when I met him.”
“Are you sure?” asked Mr. Know. “What did he?”
“He told me not to tie my horse to the same tree because his horse was wild and would kill my horse.”
“Oh,” said Mr. Know. “So he you. Then can you expect to get money him?”
The rich man said nothing and left silently.
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Travelling is a very good activity. When you get tired of your work or study, and when you are not busy, you can go to a beautiful place to enjoy the beauty of nature or other cities. You can take in fresh air, meet different people and make friends with them. It is good for your health to do so.
But sometimes, travelling is not an enjoyable thing. For example, the weather can be changeable too often. You may catch a cold or be ill while travelling. The worst thing is some bad persons may steal your money. All these may happen to a tourist.
When you go on a trip, you must get everything ready. Firstly, you must have clear information about the weather. Secondly, ask a friend to go with you so that you can help each other. Thirdly, you must be careful everywhere and try not to cause accidents. If you do this, you will surely enjoy our travel.
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Clothes are important and necessary to us, but do you know how to choose suitable clothes in a correct way? Here are some ideas for you．
When you go shopping and want to buy some clothes，you should think about which kind of clothes you really need and decide how much money you can spend on them．Then look at the labels that are inside the new clothes. They tell you how to take care of the clothes．The label for a shirt may tell you to wash it in warm water. A sweater label may tell you to wash it in cold water. The label on a coat may say “dry clean only” and cleaning in water may ruin this coat. If you do as the directions say on the label, you can keep your clothes looking their best．
Many clothes today must be dry-cleaned. Dry cleaning is expensive. When buying new clothes, you had better check if they need to be dry-cleaned. You can save money if you buy clothes that can be washed or that are well-made. Well-made clothes last longer. They look good even after they have been washed many times.
Clothes that cost more money don’t always mean they are better made. They may not fit you, either. On the other hand, less expensive clothes may sometimes look better and fit you well. The first thing for you to do before you buy clothes is__________. ．
| A．to know how to wash them |
| B．to 1ook for well-made clothes |
| C．to read the directions inside them |
| D．to see which kind of clothes you need |
According to the passage，a sweater may be__________. ．
| A．washed in cold water | B．washed once a week |
| C．washed in hot water | D．dry-cleaned only |
What does the underlined word “label’’ mean?
| A．品牌 | B．标签 | C．价格 | D．尺寸 |
The main idea for the passage is __________.．
| A．buying less expensive clothes | B．washing clothes in a right way |
| C．being a clever clothes shopper | D．choosing the well-made clothes |