Do you ever fight with your little brother or sister? How would you like to travel around the world with them in a musical group? Sisters Johanna and Klara Soderburg are doing just that in their band, First Aid Kit! The two sisters are sweeping the world with a perfect mix of pop and folk music.
The Soderburg sisters come from Sweden. Their music sounds like music from the 1960s. They both play several instruments. And, since they are sisters, their voices fit together perfectly!
Like many other teen stars before them, the two girls got their start on the website, YouTube. Their singing caught the attention of a Swedish musician. It wasn’t long before people all over the world discovered their music!
The sisters don’t just sing or play instruments; they also write their own music and design all of their album art！They have worked very hard, and they released four new songs at the beginning of 2011! If you want to hear the songs, check out their music in YouTube for yourself! Listen to see why First Aid Kit is your new favorite band!
Johanna and Klara Soderburg are famous for .
| A．touring the world | B．their musical group |
| C．a perfect mix of music | D．cleaning the world |
What is the advantage of their group because they are sisters?
| A．Their voices fit together perfectly. |
| B．They look more beautiful than other stars. |
| C．They both play several instruments. |
| D．They have more time to train together. |
People got to know Johanna and Klara Soderburg .
| A．in the magazine | B．on the radio |
| C．on TV | D．on the Internet |
The underlined word“released”means .
| A．放弃 | B．发行 | C．构思 | D．错过 |
What do you know about Johanna and Klara Soderburg?
| A．They are a famous musical group now. |
| B．They often fought with each other in the past. |
| C．They are learning different instrument. |
| D．They want to come China some day. |
There are two websites I think you should know about. Do you find it difficult to say a word correctly? Do you want to hear the correct pronunciation(发音)? If so, what you’ve been looking for is cooldictionary.com. This site is designed to pronounce words and phrases in precise(严谨的) manner. All you have to do is to go to the Pronunciation Help and type in a word. You can also practice your spoken English and improve your communication skill.
Another useful site is www.nutsandboltsguide.com. It has been specifically designed to help you with every step of writing. This site is a must-visit for all those who want to become a writer. It not only talks about different kinds of writing but also discusses a lot about grammar. I’m sure that this site will help you with your writing skills and different writing styles with its sound tips. So get connected and log in to play. Happy surfing!We can know from passage that the cooldictionary.com is _______.
| A．a website on the Internet |
| B．an electronic dictionary that can pronounce words |
| C．a website teaches you how to write |
| D．a part of the Pronunciation Help |
What is not offered on the website www.nutsandboltsguide.com?
| A．Sound tips on how to write |
| B．Guide to different stages(步骤) of writing |
| C．Advice on grammar learning. |
| D．The pronunciation of each word in your article. |
This passage is probably from ________.
| A．a magazine about computer | B．a novel |
| C．a newspaper | D．a comic book |
Welcome to our fantastic theme park—Lightwater Valley
GREAT VALUE PRICES—PAY ONCE RIDE ALL DAY!
DAILY ADMISSION PRICES(2012)
| Over 1.3m in height |
£19.45 |
| Under 1.3m in height |
£16.95 |
| Under 1.0m in height |
Free |
| Seniors(老年人) / Disabled / Only 2 carers（陪护者） |
£10.95 per person |
| Family ticket for 3 |
£49.50 |
| Family ticket for 4 |
£66.00 |
| Family ticket for 5 |
£82.50 |
| Family ticket for 6 |
£99.00 |
| Family ticket for 7 |
£115.50 |
WEBSITE PRICING: BOOK(预定) ONLINE AND SAVE UP TO £3.50 PER PERSON
| Over 1.0m in height |
£15.95 per person |
GROUPS:
PAY BEFORE ARRIVAL PAY ON ARRIVAL
--SAVE UP TO £7.50 PER PERSOM --SAVE UP TO £6.50 PER PERSON
| 12-20 |
£13.95 |
12-20 |
£14.95 |
| 21-99 |
£12.45 |
21-99 |
£13.95 |
| 100+ |
£11.95 |
100+ |
£12.95 |
If a 75-year-old woman and her daughter go to Lightwater Valley, how much will they pay for the tickets?
| A．£38.90. | B．£30.40. | C．£21.90. | D．£27.90. |
Two 1.2m-tall children will go to Lightwater Valley. How much will they save if they book their tickets online?
| A．£2. | B．£7. | C．£1. | D．£3.50. |
A group of 30 high school students will go to Lightwater Valley. In which way will they pay the least money?
| A．Booking by calling. | B．Booking online. |
| C．Paying on arrival. | D．Paying before arrival. |
Teenagers live very busy lives and often forget to think about their diet and exercise. How much do you know about keeping healthy and fit?
Healthy eating along with regular exercise is probably the only way to become fit. Diets are useless in the long term, about 20% of teenagers say they have tried eating less and skipping meals to control their weight. If you eat properly and exercise regularly, you will lose weight, keep fit and feel great.
As a teenager, it is important to give your body energy it needs. If you skip meals, you don’t get enough energy, and then you feel tired. For a healthy diet, you should eat mostly rice, bread, vegetables and fruit.
Exercise is something that can help to make you look good, feel good and be healthy. Teenagers should spend at least 30 minutes exercising, five times a week. It is easy to do! Walking and riding your bike to school, and doing some school sports. If you follow the suggestions above, you will look and feel much better!According to the writer, what is not a proper way to lose weight?
| A．Eating healthy meals | B．Walking or riding to school every day |
| C．Skipping meals | D．Doing sports exercise |
The underline word “skipping” means “_________”.
| A．改善 | B．增加 | C．改变 | D．略过 |
Which is the best title for this passage?
| A．How to eat healthily | B．Doing sports every day |
| C．How can teenagers keep fit | D．What should we eat every day |
When Kyle walked into Ernie's Pet World, he looked very worried. He walked quickly to the front counter（柜台）. The owner of the shop, Ernie, jumped out to greet Kyle. He was the shop's first shopper of the day.
"Good morning, sir!" Ernie said. "What can I help you with?"
"Well, I...," Kyle started to say.
"Wait, don't tell me," Ernie interrupted (打断) him. "You're looking for a … a little dog... for
your daughter 's birthday. Right?"
"No T really, l just..."
Ernie didn't let him finish. "Ah, I've got it, You just moved into a new house, and you want some fish for it. I have some very nice tanks over here."
"In fact, I..." Kyle was starting to look very nervous (紧张的). His face had a strange expression（表情）on it.
"No fish? Ah, a cat! You look like a cat person. At Ernie's Pet World, we have the best kinds. Take a look at this Persian — long, white hair, and look at that cute expression. She's looking at you. She's thinking, ‘Take me home. Take me home.’ Would you like some cat food and toys as well?"
"No, thank you," Kyle said. By this time, he was walking up and down. He had a pained (痛苦的) look on his face. "Really, I'm not interested in cats or fish or little dogs."
"What do you want, then?" Ernie asked.
Kyle looked like he was going to cry. "I just want to know if I can use your bathroom!" he finally said. What does the writer want to tell us?
| A．A good pet owner. | B．A funny story. |
| C．A wonderful shopkeeper. | D．A strange pet shop. |
What was true about Ernie's Pet World?
| A．The shop was not busy. | B．Kyle went there often. |
| C．The shop was about to close. | D．Kyle knew the shop owner well. |
What do you think of Ernie?
| A．He is careful. | B．He is helpful. |
| C．He likes talking. | D．He is clever. |
Why did Kyle look anxious and pained?
| A．He wanted to get a cat very much. | B．He didn't like animals. |
| C．He was late for work. | D．He was not comfortable. |
Tom can't join the summer camp because he _______.
| A．doesn't speak English well | B．doesn't like the university |
| C．is 20 years old | D．isn't a Canadian |
How much will you pay when you visit Tate Modem Art Gallery with your parents?
| A．￥5 | B．￥10. | C．￥15 | D．It's free. |
Where can we see the above reading?
| A．On a poster. | B．In a textbook. | C．In a letter. | D．In a guide book. |