| Renault Ménage： This 2-seating luxury car provides a comfortable driving experience. But its powerful engine means you had better be prepared for a big fuel bill（燃油费用） each week. Its fantastic look will make you the focus of all attention. Company： Renault， France. Price：$85，000 |
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| Fiat 500： Although expensive， it will soon pay for itself with the money you save on petrol(汽油). It has the most efficient and cleanest petrol powered engine. It has 4 seats and it is perfect for a family. Company： Fiat， Italy. Price：$35，000 |
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| Land Rover Discovery： With 7 seats， this car is suitable for all driving conditions. It has good control for driving in the city and the power for rough roads and carrying heavy things. But it consumes（消耗）lots of fuel. Company： Land Rover， Britain. Price：$51，999 |
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| Hyundai i20： 4 seats inside. Perfect for short journeys but doesn’t have the power to make long distance driving enjoyable and comfortable. Still， at this price you can't complain and you'll be smiling when you have to fill up the tank too. It really saves fuel. Company： Hyundai， Korea. Price：$8，000 |
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Which of the following is true?
| A．Each car above has 4 seats. |
| B．The four cars are made by European companies. |
| C．Land Rover Discovery is the second most expensive of above. |
| D．Both Renault Ménage and Fiat 500 consume lots of fuel. |
John needs to drive his two sons to school and he likes European cars. What may he choose?
| A．Hyundai i20 or Fiat 500. |
| B．Fiat 500 or Land Rover Discovery. |
| C．Renault Ménage or Fiat 500. |
| D．Land Rover Discovery or Hyundai i20. |
Which of the following cars are greener?
| A．Hyundai i20 and Fiat 500. |
| B．Renault Ménage and Fiat 500. |
| C．Land Rover Discovery and Hyundai i20. |
| D．Renault Ménage and Land Rover Discovery. |
If you choose a Land Rover Discovery， you will__________.
| A．spend less money on fuel |
| B．take 5 people at most each time |
| C．be able to drive on rough roads |
| D．be more friendly to the environment |
Where can we see this passage?
| A．In a novel. | B．In a news report. |
| C．In a science magazine. | D．In an advertisement. |
Americans think much about time. From childhood they learn to value(珍惜)time. As children they are taught to be on time to go to school, to go to work and to do everything. When they are having a good time, they say that time goes easily. When a person is dying, they say he is living on a borrowed time.
Time is money. Time is knowledge. Time is everything in America, a working American has to work hard for more money. Even on Saturday and Sunday he also works hard as usual. In the street you can hardly see a man walking slowly. He walks very fast. In fact, he is running.
They love time because time can bring them money and lots of things. But sometimes they also hate time, because they feel they have become servants(奴隶) of the clock.parents in America teach their children to go to school _______.
early B. sometimes C. on time D. lateWhat does “Time is money” mean in America?
| A．If someone saves time and works hard, he can make a lot of money. |
| B．It takes quite a lot of tme to make money. |
| C．working hard can bring people wealth. |
| D．It is not easy to make money. |
The passage says that a dying person ________.
| A．is having a good time. |
| B．thinks time goes easily. |
| C．is living on a borrowed time. |
| D．is saving time. |
From this passage we can be sure that ______.
| A．Americans live in a quick rhythm(节奏) |
| B．Americans live a hard life. |
| C．Americans are good at wasting time. |
| D．Americans always walk fast. |
Which of the following is the best title for this passage?
| A．Time is money. |
| B．Americans’s ideas about time. |
| C．Never waste any time. |
| D．Learn to be on time |
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| Name |
The Wednesday war |
The cat in the Hat |
The Alchemist |
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm |
| Writer |
GaryD.Schmisdt (American 1957) |
Theodore Geisel (American,19014) |
Paulo Coellho (Brazilian,1974) |
Kate Wiggin (American, 1856) |
| Publishing Time |
Over 5 years ago |
In 1957 |
In 1988 |
In 1903 |
| Theme （主题） |
Development of a boy’s mind |
A natural and easy attitude to life |
A boy’s journey of following his dream |
A positive attitude to difficulty |
| Achievment |
Winning the Newbery Medal |
Attracting readers all over the world |
Breaking the Guinness record |
Being one of the most popular books |
______ of the books in the form were written by American writers.
A. Two B. Three C. FourThe book that came out in 1957 was written by _________.
| A．Cary | B．Paulo Coelho |
| C．Theodore Geisel | D．Schmidt |
If you want to know how a boy’s mind developed, you should choose _______ according to the form above.
A. The Wednesday Wars
B.Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
C. The AlchemistThe book that broke the Guinness record came out _________.
A.in 1974 B. in 1988 C. in 1903Which of the following is NOT true according to the information above?
A. The theme of the book The cat in the Hat is a natural and easy attitude to life.
B. Only one of the four books won the Newbery Medal.
C. The book with the theme of a positive attitude to difficulty came out when the writer was 41 years old.
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Have you heard about “Survival (生存) Holidays”? “Survival Holidays” is for children to go into the lonely place for exciting activities. Now about 1,100 companies are allowed to take children into the great outdoors without their parents.
The reason why people like “Survival Holidays” is that they think being close to nature is good for children. Many children in big cities spend all time watching TV and playing computer games. “Survival Holidays” gives them an important change.
Is “Survival Holidays” a wonderful idea? Maybe it is. Children need more free time to play. They need to be left on their own, without adults disturbing (打扰) them. Parents care too much about their children. They like to see the children being busy with activities that are controlled by adults, but children don’t know what to do when they are in danger. Even something like crossing a small river seems to be a hard challenge. Children are not comfortable with danger. Even small danger like getting their feet wet or falling down seems very terrible to them.
Many people think the survival activities are good for children. Even years later, they will still remember what they have learned. Some have learned to stay calm in different times. Some have learned how to keep safe. Others have learned how to work in a team. All these skills will help them a lot in their lives. Is “Survival Holidays” for children or parents?
____________________________________________________ Why do people like “Survival Holidays”?
____________________________________________________ What do the children in big cities usually do?
____________________________________________________ How do children feel when they are in danger?
____________________________________________________ What can children learn in the survival activities？
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任务型阅读请根据短文内容，完成信息记录表，每空一词。
(共10小题；每题1分，共10分)
Jane was on her way home at around 6 o’clock. It was getting dark. As she drove into her community, she noticed a man.
She saw the man walking along the sidewalk next to some houses. He didn’t live in any of those houses. She had seen this man several times before. He looked like a criminal (罪犯).
She drove by him. He looked at her car as she drove by. She continued driving and watched him in her rear view mirror (后视镜). She got to the corner and stopped. She continued to watch him walking in her direction. Suddenly, he turned left up a driveway (车道). A red SUV was parked in the driveway right next to the sidewalk. She saw him walk up to the driver’s door and put his hand on the handle (把手). Then he returned to the sidewalk and went on to walk in her direction.
“What is that all about?” Jane wondered. Then she realized that he had tested the door to see if it was locked. “He is a criminal,” she thought. “That’s what he does. He just walks in our neighborhood looking for cars to break into.”
She called the police and described the man. The police officer said he knew who the man was. The people in the community called two or three times this week to report him walking by. But the police couldn’t arrest him for walking around unless they caught him with stolen things. “But he was testing that SUV door to see if it was unlocked,” she said.
“I’m sorry,” said the officer. “That’s not against the law. If you see him actually steal something, please give us a call.”
| Is He a Thief |
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| Background Information |
It was getting ____ |
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| Details of the story |
The man |
He was walking in Jane’s ____ |
| Jane |
She ____ |
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| The police officer |
He said he knew the man because he had been ____ |
The Queen Elizabeth and her sister Margaret had very different characters (性格): Elizabeth was very serious and tidy; Margaret was outgoing and headstrong. But they kept close her a lot of help.
Margaret was one of the few people who could lose their temper (脾气)with the Queen. Even as an adult, she would sometimes shout at her. Once she threw a dishcloth at Elizabeth's face when they had a picnic. But they never quarreled for long. To Queen Elizabeth, it was a sadness that her sister never found lasting (持久的) personal happiness. as sisters. When they were children, they depended on each other. They had lessons at home with their governess Marion Crawford. Margaret was often naughty. Elizabeth always protected her every time when she broke rules. When they grew up, Margaret has sad love stories and unhappy marriage. The Queen gave her a lot of help.
What kind of person was Elizabeth like? She was ________.
| A．serious and tidy |
| B．outgoing and tidy |
| C．easygoing and headstrong |
| D．serious and headstrong |
The word “governess” means ________.
| A．服务员 | B．家庭女教师 | C．牧师 | D．管家 |
Who had an unhappy family life according to the story?
| A．Elizabeth. |
| B．Margaret. |
| C．Marion Crawford. |
| D．Both Elizabeth and Margaret. |
According to the story, which of the following is not true?
| A．The queen and her sister had quite different characters. |
| B．Elizabeth always protected her sister. |
| C．The sisters often fought each other. |
| D．Elizabeth felt sorry for her sister for her unsuccessful marriage. |
What is the main idea of the story?
| A．Elizabeth was a kind person. |
| B．The two sisters lived happily. |
| C．Margaret had sad love stories. |
| D．The two sisters had a very good relationship. |