For many years, we couldn’t talk with the deaf. These deaf people couldn’t use a spoken language.
But beginning in the 1700s, the deaf were taught a special language. Using this language, they could share thoughts and ideas with others. The language they used was a language without sound. It was a sign language.
How did this sign language work? The deaf learnt to make certain movements with their hands, faces and bodies. These movements stood for things and ideas. People might move their forefingers across their lips. This meant “you are not telling the truth”. They might tap their chin with three fingers. This meant “my uncle”.
The deaf learned to see a finger alphabet. They used their fingers to make the letters of the alphabet. In this way, they spelled out words. Some deaf people could spell out words at a speed of 130 words per minute.
The deaf don’t use the sign language and finger spelling as much as they once were. Today, the deaf learn to understand others by watching their lips. They also learn how to speak.How long has the sign language been taught?
| A．For 1700 years. |
| B．For 700 years. |
| C．Since about 300 years ago. |
| D．Since about 200 years ago. |
What kind of language was the special language?
| A．A language with sound. |
| B．A language without sound. |
| C．A language can be written. |
| D．A language can spoken. |
How did this sign language work?
| A．The deaf make certain movements using their hands, faces and bodies. |
| B．The deaf speak with their mouth. |
| C．The deaf talk with us by writing. |
| D．The deaf only talk to us by using their fingers. |
Which of the sentences is wrong?
| A．The sign language and finger spelling are not used as much as they once were. |
| B．Today, the deaf are taught to understand others by watching their lips. |
| C．The deaf might tap their chin with three fingers. This mean “you are not telling the truth”. |
| D．The deaf are also taught to see a finger alphabet. |
The title of the passage is __________.
| A．The Deaf. |
| B．The Blind. |
| C．The Language of the Deaf. |
| D．The Language of the Blind. |
A study reported: using a computer at home may be bad for a child's performance in math, science and English. It can't improve them. Children are spending more time chatting (聊天) , playing games or sending and they aren't doing their homework.
Li Jun, Hunan
Now more and more people are buying and selling things on the Internet. Hackers around the world are interested in this. They often break in your system, but it's very difficult to find them. They even can take your money out of the bank.
Xiao Yu, Guangdong
I'm a 14-year-old girl in Tibet. The Qinghai-Tibet Railway was built in 2006. I can reach Beijing by train in about 48 hours. I can often go to visit my grandpa.
Joma, Tibet
I'm 13 years old. I want to invent a machine. My machine will forecast the earthquake better and make people run to safe places.
Lin Yan, SichuanWhat does Li Jun think of using the computer at home?
| A．It can help children improve their study. |
| B．It's good for a child's performance in math, science and English. |
| C．It's bad for children's study. |
| D．It's good for children to chat with each other. |
What do Hackers always do according to Xiao Yu?
| A．They sell things on the Internet. |
| B．They break in others' system to get money or other things they want. |
| C．They buy things on the Internet. |
| D．They protect the Internet. |
People in Tibet can get to Beijing _________ in about 48 hours now.
| A．by train | B．by bus |
| C．by plane | D．by subway |
The underlined word "forecast" means " ________ " in Chinese.
| A．制止 | B．预报 |
| C．发现 | D．处理 |
What is Lin Yan's dream?
| A．To be a hacker. |
| B．To be a teacher. |
| C．To be a doctor. |
| D．To be a scientist. |
For many girls, having long beautiful hair is something to beproud of. Rachel Barrett, 15, recently cut her long hair and lookedlike a boy. But she was also proud of herself. She donated (捐赠)herhair to a charity (慈善机构) and raised a lot of money.Barrett is a middle school student in Britain. On Nov. 16 at her
school's talent contest, Barrett had her hair cut off in front of around 300 students. The hair would be used to make wigs (假发) for children with cancer. She has raised several thousand pounds and the money will help people with breast cancer (癌症)．
Barrett got the idea when she visited her friend's mom with cancer. “All of her hair had fallen out, and it really made me want to do something,” Barrett said.
When she found out that the charity Little Princess Trust could make wigs for children with cancer, she decided to donate her own hair, even though she loved it.
“I saw how sad it was for my friend's mom to lose her hair. So if my hair can go to help a young child with cancer then it's worth it,” she said.
Cath Stanton, a teacher, felt proud of the girl. “She's always been very well groomed (打扮的), so for her to cut all her hair off really moves us,” she said. “She has done a moving job.” Many students were moved by her courage and donated money.How old is Rachel Barrett?
| A．12. | B．13. |
| C．14. | D．15. |
Why did Barrett cut her long hair?
| A．Because she liked short hair very much. |
| B．Because her school didn't ask her to have long hair. |
| C．Because she wanted to help some children with cancer. |
| D．Because she wanted to take part in a talent contest. |
When did Barrett want to donate her long hair?
| A．After she visited her friend's mom with cancer. |
| B．When she visited her teacher. |
| C．After she saw a child without hair. |
| D．When she knew her hair was worth much money. |
Which of the following is NOT true according to this passage?
| A．Barrett was proud of what she did. |
| B．People would use the hair to make wigs for children with cancer. |
| C．Little Princess Trust was the name of a middle school. |
| D．Cath Stanton was a teacher from Britain. |
From this passage, we know Barrett is a(n)______ girl.
| A．honest | B．kind |
| C．poor | D．hard-working |
WHAT’S ON IN SHANGHAI
This March is a busy month in Shanghai. There is much to do. Here are the exciting activities.
Live Music-Late Night Jazz(爵士乐)
Enjoy real American jazz from John Davis, the famous guitar player. This is his third visit to Shanghai. Get your tickets quickly!
| PLACE: The Jazz Club DATES:15-23 March PRICE:￥120 TIME: l0 p.m. till late! TEL: 6466-8736 |
Scottish(苏格兰的) Dancing
Take your friends and get ready to dance till you get tired. Scottish dancing is fun and easy to learn. Teachers there will teach you to dance.
| PLACE: Jack Stein's DATES: every Monday PRICE:￥60 TIME: 7 p. m.-10 p. m. TEL:6402-1877 |
Exhibitions - Shanghai Museum
There are 120,000 pieces on show here. You can see the whole of Chinese history. It's always interesting to visit.
| PLACE: Shanghai Museum DATES: daily PRICE:￥30(￥15 for students) TEL:6888-6888 TIME: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. -5 p.m. , Weekends 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. |
Which month is busy in Shanghai?
| A．May. | B．March |
| C．June | D．July. |
If you want to watch John's performance, you can call ______ to book a ticket.
| A．6466-1877 | B．6888-6888 |
| C．6402-1877 | D．6466-8736 |
Bob and his friend want to go Scottish dancing. They should pay ______ for the tickets.
| A．￥180 | B．￥120 |
| C．￥90 | D．￥60 . |
At 2 p.m. on Monday, you can ______.
| A．enjoy real American jazz |
| B．take your friend to do Scottish dancing |
| C．go to visit Shanghai Museum |
| D．see the whole of the world history |
Where can we see the whole of Chinese history?
| A．In the Jazz Club. | B．In Jack Stein's home. |
| C．In Shanghai Museum. | D．In John Davis' concert. |
One morning Mr. Green and his son, Bill, are in a big shop. Mr. Green wants to buy a new sweater and a skirt for Mrs. Green, and a T-shirt for himself(他自己). Bill likes apples, so (所以) his father buys two kilos of apples. Bill wants to buy a black T-shirt and some picture books too. There are many people in the shop. They all want to buy something in the shop.
根据上文,判断下列句子正 “T”, 误 “F”.Bill goes shopping with Mrs. Green.
Mr. Green wants to buy a new skirt for Mrs. Green.
Mr. Green buys a T-shirt for himself.
Bill wants to buy some books.
Many people buy things in the shop.
My name is Tom Johnson. I'm 13. I love sports, and I have many sporting goods. I have two soccer balls, five ping- pong bats and balls, four basketballs. But I don’t have baseball. It is difficult for me. I only watch baseball on TV. After school, I often (经常)play basketball with my classmates. It is relaxing.Do you have a baseball?
A．Yes, I do.
B．No, I don’t.
C．OKI have _______ soccer balls.
A．sixB．two C．fiveI only watch baseball on ______.
A．TV
B．computer
C．sofaI often play basketball with my ______.
A. friends
B. cousins
C. classmatesMy last name is ______.
| A．Johnson |
| B．Nick |
| C．Mike |
| D．Tom |