Peter always doesn’t know the way. His friends often laugh at him. They say he needs a map to find the bathroom in his own house. In his eyes, every street looks the same, and he doesn’t know which way to go. Sometimes he has to take a taxi home because he can’t remember the way to his house.
Peter watches a lot of films and reads a lot of books about animals. Each bird knows which way is south. Bats (蝙蝠) can fly at night and find their way with their ears. He feels embarrassed (困窘的) because all these animals have a good sense of direction. He tries to find his way with the help of stars in the sky. There is a star called the North Star, and he knows how to find it.
Of course, Peter’s friends are still laughing at him, because he can only see the North Star outside when it is sunny at night. He can’t tell the directions in the daytime or when he is inside or when it is cloudy.Sometimes Peter has to take a taxi home because __________.
| A．he is tired after shopping |
| B．he doesn’t know the way home |
| C．he likes taking the taxi |
| D．his friends want him to do that |
Bats find the way with their __________.
| A．ears | B．mouths | C．noses | D．eyes |
How does Peter find his way in the evening?
| A．Reading a map. |
| B．With the help of Bats. |
| C．With the help of stars in the sky. |
| D．By himself. |
="What" does the phrase “sense of direction” mean in Chinese?
| A．幽默感 | B．责任感 | C．幸福感 | D．方向感 |
Peter’s friends still laugh at him because he __________.
① can’t still find his way in the daytime
② can’t still find his way when he is inside
③ can’t still find his way when it is cloudy
④ can see the North Star outside
| A．①③ | B．①② | C．①②③ | D．①②③④ |
“Colour” and “color”， “favourite” and “favorite”… Have you ever wondered why Americans spell those words without a “u”? Is it because they are lazy?
Of course not. In fact， the difference in spelling was created by Noah Webster(1758-1843). He is a teacher who reformed English to make American identity stronger. Linguists（语言学家） celebrated his 250th birthday on October 16. After the Revolutionary War（1775-1783）， Webster believed that Americans should have their own dictionary， rather than rely on British versions. He dropped the British “u” in some words. And he changed “centre” into “center” for children to learn English by spelling words more like they sounded.
Webster wasn’t shy about expressing his opinions. In defining preposterous (unreasonable)， he wrote， “A republican government in the hands of females is preposterous.”
Webster spent 28 years on the project before completing the 70，000-word dictionary in 1828 with his American-style spellings. He also added local words. His dictionary was widely used in schools. Linguists believed it helped a new nation achieve unity and cultural independence at a time when most were focused on political freedom.
“He was the shaper of our language and the shaper of American identity，” said Joshua Kendall， who is working on a biography(传记) about Webster. “He at last bonded（联合） us through our language.” According to the passage， when he worked on his dictionary， Noah Webster did all of the following EXCEPT__________.
| A．dropping “u” in all the British words. |
| B．changing “centre” into “center” |
| C．adding local words |
| D．voicing his opinion |
Why did Noah Webster create these differences in his dictionary?
| A．Because he wanted to make English simple and easy. |
| B．Because he wanted American English to have its own characteristics. |
| C．Because he wanted to show that the USA is stronger than the UK. |
| D．Because he wanted to achieve political freedom. |
Which of the following would probably be the best title for the passage?
| A．Webster’s Dictionary. |
| B．American Identity |
| C．The Shaper of American English |
| D．Spelling Differences Between American and British English. |
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows By J. K. Rowling Paperback， 784 pages. Publisher (出版商): Arthur a Levine Date：07/07/2009 Reading level: Age: 9—12 Price: $16.69 |
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Deceptively Delicious By Jessica Seinfeld Hardcover， 204 pages. Publisher: Collins Date：09/01/2007 Reading Level: Parents Price: $12.83 |
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Rich Dad， Poor Dad By Robert T. Kiyosaki Paperback， 266 pages Publisher: Business Plus Date: 01/01/2010 Reading Level: Age 20-25 Price: $5.59 |
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Among the books， there is/are ____ written for adults(成人) .
| A．one | B．two | C．three | D．four |
Who wrote Rich Dad， Poor Dad ?
| A．J.K. Rowling. | B．Jessica Seinfeld. |
| C．Cormac McCarthy. | D．Robert T. Kiyosaki. |
Which of the following books is the latest in print ?
| A．Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. |
| B．Deceptively Delicious. |
| C．Rich Dad ， Poor Dad. |
| D．The Road . |
Here are some simple steps on how to sleep well, from your bed to your diet, our aim is to help you sleep better at night.
Step1: Food and drink
Avoid coffee, tea, coca and cola drinks late in the evening as they all have caffeine. They may keep you awake. Don’t eat too much for your dinner, because your body will have to stay awake half the night digesting(消化) your meal, so you won’t feel rested in the morning. Milk, turkey and peanuts all have chemicals that help the brain relax. So have a turkey and peanut butter sandwich is a good choice.
Step2: Another thing that affects your sleep is the position you sleep in. we all have our preferences, but for a perfect night’s sleep you should try to keep your body in a proper position, where both your head and neck are kept straight. All you need is a comfortable bed and some well placed pillows.
Step:3 Your bedroom should be a place for sleeping only. It is not a good idea to use your bed for doing work, making phone calls etc. Help your body recognize that this is a place for rest by throwing away anything work related before you go to bed.Keep your bedroom dark while you are sleeping. As soon as it’s time to wake up , open the curtains or turn a light on. Lights helps your body know it’s time to wake up.
Step4: Have a bedtime routine ( 常规). Having a bath before bed will help your brain relaxed and prepare you for sleep. Reading a book or listening to the same piece of music every night may help too. Write down your worries and possible solutions before you go to bed, then stop thinking about them.
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Are you good at eating? Do you want to eat every delicious food in the world? Then do you watch the popular program? “A Bite of China(舌尖上的中国)” is a documentary on Chinese delicious food which has been broadcast by CCTV. Can you find any holiday celebrated without a special festival food? Food is very important in China. Here are several traditional Chinese foods:
Eggs hold a special meaning in many cultures. Chinese believe that eggs mean producing something new. For example, after a baby is born, parents may hold a " feast party," where they pass out eggs to announce the birth. In some areas of China the number of eggs represents the sex of the child, the number(1,3,5…) for a girl, and (2,4,6…) for a boy.
Noodles are a symbol of long life in Chinese culture. They are as much a part of a Chinese birthday celebration as a birthday cake with lit candles in many countries. Since noodles represent long life, it is considered very unlucky to cut them off.
Although westerners sometimes may be very sorry to see fish lying on a plate, in China a whole fish is a symbol of richness. In fact, at a party it is traditional to serve the whole fish last, fish head pointed toward the valued guest. Fish also has a special meaning because the Chinese word for fish, yu, sounds like the word for richness or plenty, and it is believed that eating fish will help your wishes come true in the future.
Another very popular food during the Dragon Boat Festival is Zongzi. This tasty food is made of rice dumplings with meat, peanut or other delicious food in bamboo leaves. The tradition of Zongzi is meant to remind us of a great man, Qu Yuan.
The 50-minute program tries to bring something new by presenting more cultural elements(元素),such as eating habits and the quality of eating.A bite of China is _______.
| A．a book | B．a documentary |
| C．a guide book | D．a newspaper |
The underlined phrase means_____ .
| A．小蜡烛 | B．点蜡烛 |
| C．彩色蜡烛 | D．点燃的蜡烛 |
In this part the documentary tells us about Chinese food ______ in the history.
| A．cooking | B．eating |
| C．making | D．meaning |
If you are asked to continue the passage which of the following can appear in it?
| A．If a boy is born by one of your friend , you may get six eggs. |
| B．It is tradition to serve a whole fish last at a party in China. |
| C．Noodles are more preferred in the north than in the south. |
| D．There are many kinds of Zongzi during the Dragon Boat Festival. |
Smog is a big problem in many Chinese cities. But it seems that besides wearing a mask, few of us know what has caused the smog and what to do to beat it. Chai Jing, a former news interviewer with CCTV, discussed the questions in her documentary Under the Dome.
The 103-minute film was on websites on Feb 28. In the film, Chai visits polluted places and talks to officials and scientists. She thinks that burning too much coal and oil are the main causes of PM2.5 and smog.
To solve the problem, Chai suggests that we should clean our coal and oil or replace them with cleaner energy such as natural gas.
In her film, Chai also emphasized (强调) that everyone can do something to help control smog too. For example, we can live a greener life by using more public transport. Or if we see things that could harm the environment, we can try to stop it. In the film, when she sees a restaurant cooking without any suitable filter facilities (过滤设备), she calls the hotline 12369. The restaurant installed the filter a week later.
Chen Jining, the new minister of environmental protection, praised Chai. “This film encourages ordinary people to take notice of the environment. This is what we need in the future.”What is the main cause of smog according to Chai?
| A．Setting off too many fireworks. |
| B．Burning too much coal and oil. |
| C．Too many cars in big cities. |
| D．Too many factories and companies. |
Which of the following is NOT included in Chai’s suggestions towards reducing smog?
| A．Using cleaner energy. |
| B．Cleaning coal and oil. |
| C．Using public transport. |
| D．Replacing coal with wind energy. |
What can we tell from the story?
| A．Only factories produce heavy smog. |
| B．Only the government can control smog. |
| C．Smog can’t be controlled by ordinary people. |
| D．Living a green life can help reduce smog. |
What’s Chen Jining’s attitude towards Chai’s film?
| A．He didn’t watch it. | B．He thought highly of it. |
| C．He disagreed with it. | D．He disliked it. |