Reading books is a good hobby for all kinds of reasons. First, reading books is fun. You can always keep yourself happy if you like reading. This is especially useful when the weather is bad. It is a relaxing hobby, too. You can really become lost in a book.
Next, you can read a book anywhere: in a car, in a waiting-room, on a plane or in bed. All you need is a book! Reading is a convenient hobby as it is easy to stop and then start again.
Another good reason for reading books is that it is useful. If you read as a hobby you will get better and better at it. This makes you read faster and become easier at understanding what you read. If you read enough, you will probably find that your schoolwork becomes much better.
Some people say that reading is out of date. This is not true. You can read on computers and, the more you read, the better your computer skills will be.
Good readers are most likely to be good writers, too. They are usually good at spelling as well, and have more things to write about. Reading books is a wonderful hobby. Why not start reading right now?
The passage mainly tells us______.
A. the best place to read books
B. how to read books
C. why reading is a good hobby
What does the underlined word“convenient”mean in Chinese?
A. 复杂的 B. 方便的 C. 流行的
Which of the following is true?
A. Reading books is bad for school work.
B. Reading books helps you study better.
What will you be if you are a good reader according to the last paragraph?
A. A writer. B. A worker. C. A doctor.
The passage suggests us______.
A. not reading too much
B. reading right now
C. becoming a writer
A young woman was driving through the lonely countryside. It was dark and rainy. Suddenly she saw an old woman by the side of the road, putting up her hand as if she wanted a lift(搭便车).
“ I can’t leave her there in this weather,” the young woman said to herself. She stopped the car and opened the door.
“ Do you want a lift?” she asked. The old woman nodded(点头) and climbed into the car. After a while,she said to the old woman, “Have you been waiting for a long time?”The old woman shook her head. “Strange(奇怪),” thought the woman.She tried again. “Bad weather for the time of the year,” she said. The old woman nodded.
Then the young woman found that the old woman’s hands were large and hairy(多毛的). Suddenly she knew that “she” was a man! She stopped the car. “ I can’t see out of the rear screen(后视镜) ,” she said, “ Would you like to clean it for me?”
“The old woman” nodded and opened the door. As soon as “she” was out of the car, the scared young woman drove off as fast as she could. When she got to the next village, she stopped and opened the handbag of “the old woman”. Inside was a gun(枪).
| A．the old woman asked her to |
| B．she recognized the old woman |
| C．she knew what the woman wanted |
| D．she wanted to helped the old woman |
| A．That she kept nodding her head |
| B．That she was unable to speak |
| C．That she gave no answer to her questions |
| D．That she had large and hairy hands |
| A．this is the way she thought of to get rid of him |
| B．the hitchhiker frightened her |
| C．the hitchhiker was very helpful |
| D．she couldn’t see out of the rear screen |
| A．he wanted to give her a warning |
| B．he had not expected the woman would leave him behind in the rain |
| C．it was his present for her |
| D．he wanted to kill her with the gun |
The University of Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and it’s one of the top universities in the world. There is no clear date when the university started, but teaching began at Oxford in some forms in 1096 and developed quickly from1167.
There are 39 independent colleges at Oxford , attracting students and learned men from across the world. There are over 100 libraries for the students and learned men to use. At the University of Oxford, they also provide a large amount of money for the best students. Of course, if you want to study here, first you have to reach a certain level(级别,水平) of English language.
College life at Oxford is very exciting and busy. The groups of college provide a friendly and welcoming home for students and the college is strict with students about their studies. Many Chinese students are studying here. The number of Chinese students at the university has grown quickly over the past 10 years.What do you have to do first if you want to ask fir studying at Oxford? You have to________.
| A．be independent |
| B．pass a certain level test of English language |
| C．study English hard |
| D．be the best students |
How’s the college life at Oxford? It’s full of ________ and has __________.
| A．excitement; much school work to do |
| B．excitement; no school work to do |
| C．attraction; no school work to do |
| D．attraction; a little school work to do |
What’s the best title for the passage?
| A．The College Life |
| B．The Famous Learners at Oxford |
| C．The Chinese Students at Oxford |
| D．The University of Oxford |
Keeping better eating habits can help you reduce (减少) disease. A healthy eating plan means choosing the right foods to eat and preparing foods in a healthy way.
_______________________
Do you often change your toothbrush? Maybe you think it is not necessary. A study shows old toothbrushes bring disease. You should often change your toothbrush.
Exercise
Swimming, running, skating, skiing, dancing, walking and some other activities can help you stay healthy. You should exercise at least three times a week and for twenty minutes or more each time. Do it.
Plan out your life
You should have breakfast before you go to school. Have a proper (合适的) meal for lunch. A proper diet can also help you stay healthy.What’s the passage mainly about?
| A．Healthy food. | B．Healthy lifestyle (生活方式). |
| C．Junk food. | D．Healthy sports. |
What is the best title (标题) for the second paragraph?
| A．Man’s disease | B．Disease |
| C．Watch the toothbrush | D．Your bathroom |
At least how long should you exercise each time?
| A．Twenty minutes. | B．Fifteen minutes. |
| C．Five minutes. | D．Ten minutes. |
From the passage, we know _______ can help us stay healthy.
| A．proper diet |
| B．exercise |
| C．sleep and exercise |
| D．proper diet and exercise |
What does a healthy eating plan mean?
A. Choosing the right foods.
B. preparing foods in a healthy way.
C. Never eat meat or fresh vegetables.
D. Both A and B.
A good way to pass an exam is to work hard every day in a year. You may fail in an exam if you are lazy for most of the year and then work hard only a few days before the exam. If you want to be good at English. You have to read stories in English. And speak English as much as possible. A few days before the exam you should go to bed early. Do not go to bed late at night studying. Before you start the exam, read carefully over the question papers, try to understand the exact meaning of each question. When you have at last finished your exam, read over your answers. Correct the mistakes if there are any and be sure that you don’t miss anything out.If people want to do well in an exam, they have to work hard_____.
| A．every day in a year |
| B．for most of the month |
| C．for only a few days |
| D．late at night |
It is important to ________ a few days before the exam.
| A．play too much |
| B．go to bed early |
| C．read the question papers |
| D．have a good drink |
When people have finished the exam, they should_________.
| A．stand up and leave at once |
| B．answer a few more questions |
| C．make sure that they don’t miss anything out |
| D．leave some mistakes on the question paper |
The best title for the passage is ________.
| A．An Important Exam |
| B．An Easy Exam |
| C．Get Ready For Exam |
| D．How to Pass an Exam |
Mr. Gao lives in a town. When he was twenty-five, his son was born. He calls him Gao Ling. The little boy is clever. He and his wife love him very much. It’s September 1st today. A new school year begins. Gao Ling is happy and wears his most beautiful clothes. He’s going to school with his new bag.” Let me take you to school, dear,” said Mrs. Gao. “Thank you, Mummy,” said the boy. “The school is not far from here. I can go there myself.”
At school a teacher met the little boy and asked, “What’s your name, my little friend?” “Gao Ling, sir,” answered the boy. “How old are you?” “Six, sir.” “What’s your father’s name?” “Gao Daling, sir.” “How old is he?” “He is six, too, sir.” “Oh,” the teacher said in surprise. “Is he as old as you?”
“Yes, sir,” said the boy. “He became a father only on the day when I was born.”Mr. Gao is _____now.
A. six
B. twenty-five
C. thirty one Gao Ling didn’t let his mother take him to school because_____.
A. she was too busy
B. his friends could took him
C. the school is near and he could take care of himselfGao Ling thought_____.
A. his father and he were born on the same day
B. his father forgot to tell him about his age
C. Gao Daling became a father only for six years