A TV series in England，Away from it all，has surprised everyone by becoming a success with young people across the country. Its success is surprising because the series is about the relaxing lifestyles of people who live in the country. There is none of the action that we usually see on TV today. There are also no stressful moments, busy offices or crowded cities. Away from it all is set in the peaceful English countryside and tells simple stories about people’s kindness.
The director of the TV series says that its success is a sign of teenagers suffering from stress. They say that watching Away from it all helps teenagers forget about the pressures of exams and homework, and the troubles that fill the world today. They also say that it’s a good sign of today’s young people turning to happier TV series as it shows they want a happier and healthier world.
Although the series’ success might have a good side, many teachers and parents are worried, however. They say that some of their students and children spend more time before TV and are using Away from it all as an excuse for not finishing homework. Some children have even refused to learn for exams because they say that they can only get personal happiness by avoiding stressful situations.
And what do the experts say? Paula Ray, a doctor of education, says that TV can influence children’s lifestyles. But she says that if a child reacts strongly, it’ s likely that there are other reasons for his change in behaviour. She says that there is nothing wrong with watching Away from it all but suggests that parents should let their children know TV is not the same as real life.The success of the new TV series is surprising because__________.
| A．it is different from other successful TV series |
| B．it is the same as other successful TV series |
| C．it is about the English countryside |
| D．it is about life in busy cities |
The director of Away from it all believes that the series helps young people deal with__________.
| A．simple stories | B．stress |
| C．busy life | D．exams |
The success of the series shows that young people would like__________.
| A．a world with no homework |
| B．English TV series |
| C．relaxing jobs |
| D．a happier and healthier world |
__________ are worried about the effects of the series.
| A．Experts and teenagers. | B．Teachers and experts. |
| C．Teachers and parents. | D．Young people and parents. |
| School Open Day |
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| Time |
Activity |
Place |
| 8:00 a.m. |
See the students’ art works |
Art room |
| 9:00 a.m. |
Watch the students doing morning exercises |
Playground |
| 9:30 a.m. |
Have a parents’ meeting |
School hall |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Watch two lessons (English & Maths) |
Classroom building |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Have the music party (about 1.5 hours) |
Music room |
Tom’s mum can go to the to see art works.
| A．music room | B．school hall |
| C．art room | D．playground |
Jack’s dad gets to school at 9:20 a.m, so he is late for .
| A．the English lesson | B．the music party |
| C．the parents’ meeting | D．morning exercises |
How long does the Open Day last (持续)?
| A．About 5 hours. |
| B．Over (超过) 6 hours. |
| C．Over 7 hours. |
| D．5.5 hours. |
Parents don’t go to on the Open Day.
| A．the classrooms |
| B．the computer room |
| C．the hall |
| D．the playground |
Parents sing and dance with the students .
| A．in the morning |
| B．in the school hall |
| C．after 9:30 a.m. |
| D．for 90 minutes |
How much sleep do we need? We are all different. Some people need only three hours of sleep a night. Others need ten hours of sleep a night. Most Americans sleep an average(平均) of seven to eight hours a night. After the age of fifty, the average sleeping time goes down t0 6.5 hours a night.
Most people have a bad night when they cannot fall asleep(睡着).
The name of this problem is called insomnia.
This isn't a new problem. Many famous people in history Had insomnia. Some of these people had special ideas to make them sleep.
Benjamin Franklin, the famous inventor had four beds. He moved from one to another to fall asleep. King Louis XI V(国王路易十四)of France had four hundred and thirteen beds and hoped to fall asleep in one of them. Mark Twain, the famous American writer, had a different way. He laid on his side across the end of his bed. 
After the age of sixty, the average sleep hours are_______ a night.
| A．3 hours | B．70r 8 hours |
| C．6.5 hours | D．10 hours |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．King Louis XI V was an American |
| B．Many famous people in history had a bad night when they couldn't fall asleep. |
| C．Benjamin Franklin was a famous writer |
| D．Most young Americans sleep for an average of 6.5 hours a night. |
Why did Benjamin Franklin have four beds?
| A．Because he hoped to fall asleep. |
| B．Because he was a famous inventor |
| C．Because he had a lot of money |
| D．Because he liked to lie on his side across the end of his bed. |
A few years ago I was afraid of my neighbor Mr Reed. Now we're friends.
It all started from a basketball game near his home. Peter passed the ball to me. But I didn't catch it and it went right into Mr Reed's garden.1 was very afraid. Everyone said that he didn't like children. And no one knew Mr Reed well because he rarely came out of his house. And he rarely spoke.
I walked into Mr Reed's garden slowly and quietly. My hands were sweaty（出汗的）.Suddenly I saw a tall man walking toward me, It was Mr Reed.
“Is this your ball?" he asked.
I said yes and agreed never to do it again.
To my surprise, Mr Reed said, "Why don't you kids play here? No one has used this hoop（篮筐）for years. It's better than yours."
My friends and I couldn't believe it. Mr Reed was inviting us to play in his garden! We all learned an important lesson: what many people say isn't always true.From the third paragraph（段落）we know that the writer was very_______ before he met Mr Reed.
| A．sorry | B．sad |
| C．excited | D．worried |
What does the underlined word "rarely" mean in Chinese?
| A．很少 | B．经常 | C．有时 | D．总是 |
Which of the following about Mr Reed is NOT true?
| A．He often stayed in his house. |
| B．He didn't often speak to people. |
| C．He didn't like children. |
| D．He had a place to play basketball. |
Which of the following can be the title for this passage?
| A．My good neighbour. | B．A basketball game. |
| C．A strange man. | D．Seeing is believing. |
Now many people like the game "Angry Birds". Here is a piece of good news for them----soon there will be a lot of Angry Birds-themed activity parks around the world.
The first two parks opened in Finland last year, and a few other parks are going to open in the UK. However, people still don't know when and where Angry Birds-themed activity parks will open in the UK.
"As a kind of online game, it is popular with people of all ages. It's really an interesting game, and the parks will be interesting places for everyone around the world," said Peter, an officer of Angry Birds Company. He also said, "We want to make Angry Birds a part of pop culture (文化). We're just getting started."
Angry Birds-themed activity parks have many interesting places for people to play. They like them very much. People can see the characters and colours from the game in the park. People can also play the Angry Birds game on large screens in the park. The company wants to invite people to not only play it on the sofa, but to go out, move around and have fun. So everyone will be happy in Angry Birds-themed activity parks. "Angry Birds" is_______.
| A．an online game | B．an online movie |
| C．a talk show on TV | D．a game show on TV |
Lots of people think "Angry Birds" is very _______.
| A．boring | B．easy |
| C．interesting | D．difficult |
From the passage, we can know_______.
| A．"Angry Birds" is only popular with young people |
| B．Peter works for Angry Birds Company |
| C．there is no screen in Angry Birds-themed activity parks |
| D．Angry Birds-themed activity parks will open in the UK in 2015 |
It is a very nice Sunday morning. Ann and her mother are on a big bus. There are many people on it. Some are from America. Some are from England and Japan. They are all friends. They are going to the Great Wall. There are two Chinese on the bus, too. They are a young man and a young woman. They can speak English. The young man is the driver of the bus. The woman is talking about the Great Wall. The others are all listening to her. They all like the Great Wall.It’s _______ today.
| A．Saturday | B．Sunday |
| C．Monday | D．Wednesday |
Ann and her mother are going to the Great wall _______ .
| A．on foot | B．by taxi |
| C．by bus | D．by train |
_______of the people on the bus are Chinese.
| A．Two | B．Four | C．Many | D．Some |
The people on the bus are talking in _______.
| A．Chinese | B．English |
| C．Putonghua | D．Baihua |
The driver of the bus is _______.
| A．a Chinese | B．an Englishman |
| C．an American | D．a Japanese |