What do you want to do later in life? Here are 4 teenagers talking about their hometowns and their dreams.
Albert, age 11, Ontario
I come from Ontario.I love how different each season is. In winter, I go skiing with my family and cousins.
I’ve played soccer since I was three. I’ve made great friends and learned a lot of new skills. When I’m a professional soccer player, I want to work with kids, helping and encouraging them.
Sara, age 12, Washington
I live in Washington. It’s so pretty and green. I can go camping and hunting, and we have the best rivers to fish in.
I want to make a difference in the world. I’ve started making a change by leading my school’s Drug Abuse Prevention Club. I’ve also helped raise money for children who live with wars.
Madison, age 10, Maine
I live in Maine.I like living in a small townbecause it’s easy to get outside with friends.
I’m not sure what I am planning for my future, but I have lots of ideas! I like to think outside of the box and experience new things, so as I go through life I’m sure I’ll have even more ideas!
Brittany, age 11, New Jersey
I live in New Jersey. I love going to Six Flags Great Adventure and playing with my dad.
I have been a member of a public speaking organizationsince I was seven. I really enjoy going to my speaking classes and competing against other teams. My dream is to be a lawyer.Who is going to be a soccer player?
| A．Albert. | B．Sara. | C．Madison. | D．Brittany. |
How did Sara help the children who live with wars?
| A．By encouraging them. | B．By raising money. |
| C．By planning for their future. | D．By giving speeches. |
Madison likes living in a small townin Maine because ______.
| A．each season isdifferent there |
| B．he can go camping and hunting |
| C．it’s easy to get outside with friends |
| D．it’s fun to go to Six Flags Great Adventure |
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| Live Music Come and enjoy the songs by Qi Qin, one of the most famous singers in the past 20 years. Place: The Stadium Date: June 26th Price: ￥588—1288 Time: 7:00pm Tel: 6935094 |
| Spanish Dancing Spanish dancing is fun and easy to learn. Come and learn this wonderful dance from Spain. Place: John Black’s Date: June 15th—July 14th Price: ￥500 Time: 7:30—9:30pm Tel: 2711399 |
If you want to enjoy country music, you should call ________.
| A．8115608 | B．6935094 | C．2711399 | D．2715608 |
You can enjoy Qi Qin’s music at _________.
| A．Rainbow Stadium | B．Rainbow Music Club |
| C．The Stadium | D．John Black’s |
If you want to learn Spanish dancing, how much do you need to pay?
| A．￥300. | B．￥500. | C．￥588. | D．￥1288. |
阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。（共10分，每小题2分）
We’ve all heard of mermaids. They are the beautiful half-human, half-fish creatures(生物). They have the head and body of a human and the tail of a fish. We also know that mermaids only exist in fairy tales. But where did all the stories about these creatures come from? If you have ever seen a manatee, then you might have an idea. 
Manatees, which are also called sea cows, are mammals(哺乳动物) that live in the sea. Since they are mammals, they have to swim up to the surface to breathe air. Many people believe that the story of the mermaid began with the ancient sailors who saw the manatees putting their heads out of the water to breathe. Because manatees are upright when they do this, it looks like they are standing. If a sailor saw a manatee doing this from far away across the sea, it is possible that the sailor would mistake the manatee for a creature that is half-human, half-fish.
Mermaids are described as having very long hair. This is probably because manatees like to swim up to the surface of the water in areas where there is sea grass. Manatees eat all kinds of plants in the sea, including sea grass. The sea grass around the manatee’s head when they eat could create a picture of long hair.
Manatees also have powerful tails that are very similar to the fish-like tail of a mermaid. The sailors probably watched manatees come up for air and then swim back below the surface, using their paddle-shaped tails. This would explain why the sailors thought mermaids had fish-like tails.What are mermaids?
Where do manatees live?
Do manatees need to breathe air out of water?
What do manatees eat?
Why did the ancient sailors mistake manatees for mermaids?
阅读短文，根据短文内容，从短文后的五个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。（共8分，每小题2分）
A Frenchman went to a small Italian town and was staying with his wife at the best hotel there. One night, he went out for a walk alone. It was late. . Suddenly he felt someone behind him. He turned his head and saw an Italian young man who quickly walked past him. The man was nearly out of sight when the Frenchman suddenly found that his watch was gone. He thought that it must be the Italian who had taken his watch. because he wanted to get back the watch.
Soon the Frenchman caught up with the Italian. Neither of them understood the other’s language. The Frenchman shook his fist(拳头) in the Italian’s face and pointed at the watch. . In the end he gave up his watch to the Frenchman.
When he returned to the hotel, the Frenchman told his wife what had happened. He was greatly surprised when his wife pointed to the watch on the table. Now he realized that by mistake he had robbed(抢劫) the Italian. .
| A．The Italian was afraid |
| B．It was the Italian’s watch |
| C．He decided to follow him |
| D．The Frenchman got excited |
E. The street was dark and quiet
Beyond Baby Mozart, Students Who Rock
Music education hasn’t changed much since the 1970s. Students are still taught to read notation(乐谱) so they can recite compositions that they would never listen to on their MP3 players or play with friends. Playing music enriches life. The question is: Why do schools teach music in a way that turns off so many young people rather than catch their imagination? Can we do a better job of using the power of music to get kids excited about school?
The experience of an organization called Little Kids Rock suggests the answer is yes — if we change the way music is taught. Little Kids Rock has helped music programs in over a thousand public schools and served 150,000 children. The organization has given 30,000 free instruments out, mainly guitars, and trained 1,500 teachers to run music classes in which students quickly experience the joys of playing their favorite songs, performing in bands(乐队), and writing their own music. 
The key to Little Kids Rock is that it teaches children to play music the way many musicians learn to play it — not by notation, but by listening, imitation(模仿) and meaningful experimentation. “The knowledge you need to get started playing rock music is very limited,” explains Dave Wish, the founder of Little Kids Rock. “In high school, my friend Paul taught me a couple of chords(和弦) and my life was changed forever. On the first day of class, Little Kids Rock teachers place guitars in the hands of their students and get them practicing chords that will enable them to play thousands of songs. The kids decide what songs they want to learn and the class is off and running. Their progress is surprising. Within a year, eight and nine-year-olds are playing musical instruments, and giving concerts, even performing their own songs.
One of the biggest advantages that music offers is the ability to encourage students who are otherwise bored by school. “I’ve had students start coming back to school because of this program,” said Adkison Thomas, who heads up music for the Dallas Independent School District. He added, “One of the best things is that the teachers discover a new side of their students. They see kids become successful who weren’t before.”The expression “turn off” in Paragraph 1 means “______”.
| A．make kids feel cool | B．make kids feel bored |
| C．make kids feel confident | D．make kids feel nervous |
How did Little Kids Rock help the school?
| A．By writing music for kids. |
| B．By playing kids’ favorite songs. |
| C．By making instruments for school. |
| D．By training teachers for music classes. |
Little Kids Rock is successful because ______.
| A．it encourages kids to experience music |
| B．it helps kids learn from great musicians |
| C．it allows kids to decide how to learn music |
| D．it offers musical programs all over the country |
What does the writer want to tell us?
| A．Learning music is a good way to become successful. |
| B．Teaching in a proper way benefits students’ development. |
| C．It’s necessary for students to practice a lot in learning music. |
| D．It’s important for teachers to discover the new sides of students. |
You change the channels for the fourth time and realize that once again there’s nothing on television that gets your attention. Not a problem! Throw on some running shoes and comfortable clothes and go for a run.
One of the coolest things about the sport of running is that you don’t need expensive equipment(装备). All you need is a good pair of running shoes and a safe environment. But just because you don’t need much equipment don’t be fooled into thinking the sport of running is easy. No one wakes up and decides to run a marathon without training.
Running makes your heart, lungs, and muscles stronger. It makes you know more about your body. Running also gives you energy by increasing your oxygen(氧气) intake, so you don’t get sick easily. It can even help you keep your mind on school work because exercise helps you to think more clearly.
How do you take part in the sport if you don’t know much about it? Most schools offer cross-country and track programs, but there are also running clubs open to all ages. A simple Internet search can help you find some in your area. The programs show you how running can offer competition or just be for fun. They also teach runners to set realistic goals and take care of their bodies.
Runners have great respect for each other because they know how difficult the sport can be. If you go to a race, you’ll see people cheering for all the runners, from the first place finisher to the last place finisher. Running isn’t always about how fast you are or how far you’re going. It’s about getting out there and doing it. Taking part is more important than competition, and effort is recognized over gift.
If you’re looking for more than just a sport, running may be the perfect choice for you.Which of the following is true?
| A．Running helps you win a marathon. |
| B．Running helps you improve your study. |
| C．Running helps you think more about yourself. |
| D．Running helps you set realistic goals in your life. |
What is the most important for runners in a race?
| A．Having fun. | B．Receiving respect. |
| C．Trying their best. | D．Winning the competition. |
What is probably the best title for this passage?
| A．Running and Runners |
| B．Running: Easy or Difficult |
| C．Running and Watching TV |
| D．Running: a Sport or a Way of Life |