We all want to have vacations. To me, it’s very important to relax myself. I finished a one-week vacation just now. Let me tell you what I did. I know you will feel bored when you look at other people’s vacation pictures!
My son finished his last week of school. During that week, I became a school mom. They had a class party at a teacher’s house, so I volunteered (志愿) to drive some of the students and attend the party. That was the last week my son would be with them. So it was time for me to spend time with them. I had lunch with the class and then attended their meeting. I never had time to be with the class before. I found it very interesting and my son was happy to show off that.
To the writer, the best thing to do on her vacation is .
| A．to play with her child |
| B．to have a good rest |
| C．to work from day to night |
| D．to go to a new place |
According to the writer, people .
| A．don’t like looking at others’ vacation pictures |
| B．often help their children’s teachers |
| C．often work for their children’s classes |
| D．like showing them off in the school |
From the passage, we can guess the party is to celebrate .
| A．the teacher’s birthday |
| B．the teacher’s child’s birthday |
| C．the children’s graduation (毕业) |
| D．the finishing of their vacation |
The word “attend” means .
| A．组织 | B．离开 | C．观赏 | D．参加 |
Life for Cathy Taylor’s three children is very busy. Their school days are busy enough. After school, though, Cathy takes the two boys from football to basketball. Then she has to take her daughter to piano lessons. The tired children don’t get home until 7 pm. They have a quick supper, and it’s time for homework.
The Taylors are like many American and British parents. They take their children from activity to activity, and try to fit as much as possible into their kids’ lives. Doctors say many children are under too much pressure. Teachers complain(抱怨) about teaching tired kids in the classroom.
Most children take part in after-school clubs. Activities include sports, language learning, music and math classes. Pushy parents are nothing new, but now parents seem to push their children a lot more. Parents see other children doing a lot of things, and they feel their own children should do the same.
Linda Miller, a mother of three in London, knows all about such pressure. “In some families, competition starts from a very young age,” she says. “Mothers send their kids to all kinds of classes when they are very young. And they are always comparing them with other children. It’s crazy. People shouldn’t push their kids so hard.
Dr Alice Green agrees. She also says that these children may find it hard to think for themselves when they are older. “Parents are trying to plan their kids’ lives for them. When these kids are adults, they might find it difficult to plan things for themselves.” Parents should learn to give their kids a bit more time to themselves. On one hand, children need organized activities. On the other hand, they also need time and freedom to relax, and they need time to do things by themselves.
( ) 8. Cathy Taylor sends her daughter to .
A. math classes B. language school B. sport club D. piano lessons
( ) 9. Why do teachers complain about teaching those children in the classroom?
A. Because they are very tired.B. Because they know a lot of things.
C. Because they are under too much pressure. D. Because they can’t plan things for themselves.
( ) 10. From the passage, we know children take part in after-school activities because .
A. they have interest in them B. their teachers tell them to do so
C. their parents push them to do so D. they see other children doing these things
( ) 11. The writer probably thinks that parents should .
A. compare their children with othersB. plan their children’s lives for them
C. take their children to different classes
D. give children time and let them do things by themselves
Entering high school means you have to make more effort on study, There are a few tried and tested skills that have always proved effective(有效的) for learning. Here are some of them.
Firstly, make a timetable and follow it. This will include how many hours and which part of the day you will spend studying. Try to make sure that your study time takes place after you have rested, so that you are fresh and can learn effectively. You will find that studying at the same time every day will help you concentrate(集中) better. It’s also important to keep improving your timetable, to make it more effective over time.
Secondly, pick a place that will help you concentrate on study. The place should be far away from loud sounds which make you uncomfortable and prevent you from concentrating on your study.
High school study skills include a method called SQ3R. The first step is to survey（纵览） what needs to be covered in order to get a general understanding of the subject. Next, you can learn about the material by answering questions such as what, why, how, when, who and where. As you study, ask yourself questions and look for the answers in your material. The third step is to read and then recite（背诵） what you have read. The last step, reviewing, is often the most important one. People need to review any material about three times, before they keep it well in their minds.
Besides these study tips, you can come up with several of your own study skills for school. However, remember that time is the most valuable thing you have. All the study skills for high school will be nothing, if you don’t use your time wisely.
( ) 4. In order to study well, you should do all the following EXCEPT _______.
A. never change the timetable once you have made it
B. choose a place that will make you feel comfortable
C. answer some questions and ask yourself questions
D. create and follow your own study skills for school
( ) 5 The writer thinks the most important step in study is to _______.
A. read B. survey C. review D. recite
( ) 6. The right steps to use the SQ3R method are _______.
A. question-survey-review-read & recite B. survey-read & recite-question-review
C. read & recite-review-survey-question D. survey-question-read & recite-review
( ) 7. Which of the following might be the best title for this passage?
A. School Life at High School B. Study Skills for High School
C. The Importance of Making a Timetable D. Best ways to Improve Your Study
Quick Reference Index（索引）
| MUSEUMS |
454-469 |
MAPS |
517-528 |
| ANIMALS |
493-496 |
NATIONAL PARKS |
747-749 |
| ART |
480-481 |
COUNTIRES |
529-615 |
| BOOKS,BESTSELLERS |
476 |
PASSPORTS |
142-144 |
| DISCOERIES AND INVENTIONS |
336-338 |
SPORTS |
884-978 |
| ENVIRONMENT |
80-101 |
PLANTS |
108-109 |
( ) 1. Where can you find the information on elephants?
A. On Pages 454-469. B. On Pages 108-109.
C. On Pages 747-749. D. On Pages 493-496.
( ) 2. One who likes surfing can find the information about how to surf on Pages ______.
A. 80-101 B. 476 C. 884-978 D. 517- 528
( ) 3. If you are interested in Thomas Edison, you may search ______.
A. DISCOVERIES AND INVENTIONS B. SPORTS
C. PLANTSD.MAPS
Social customs (习俗) and ways of behaving change all the time. Things that were considered impolite many years ago are now acceptable. Just a few years ago, it was considered to be impolite behavior for a man to smoke on the street. No man who thought of himself as being a gentleman would make a fool of himself by smoking when a lady was in the room.
Customs also differ from country to country. Does a man walk on the left or the right of a woman in your country? Or doesn’t matter? What about table manners (行为)?
The Americans and British people not only speak the same language but also share a large number of social customs. For example, in both America and England, people shake hands when they meet each other for the first time. Also most Englishmen will open a door for a woman or offer their seats to women, and so will most Americans. Promptness (准时) is important both in England and in America. That is, the dinner guest (客人) either arrive close to the time that has been made or calls up to explain his delay (耽误).
The important thing to remember about social customs is not to do anything that might make other people feel uncomfortable —especially if they are your guests. There is an old story about a man who gave a very formal dinner party. When the food was served (服务), one of the guests started to eat his peas with a knife. The other guests were amused or greatly surprised, but the host calmly picked up his knife and began eating in the same way. It would have been bad manners to make his guest feel foolish or uncomfortable.The underlined phrase “make a fool of himself” in the first paragraph means .
| A．make himself strong | B．make himself rich |
| C．make himself comfortable | D．make himself seemed like a fool |
If a dinner invitation is for six o’clock, the guest is supposed to arrive at six.
| A．nearly or a minute or two later than | B．a quarter past |
| C．a quarter to | D．much later than |
The last example in the passage shows .
| A．the correct way to use a knife at table |
| B．that it is good manners not to make your guest feel foolish or uncomfortable |
| C．that social customs and ways of behaving change too fast |
| D．that different counties have different customs |
The best title of the passage is .
| A．Different Customs | B．Social Customs |
| C．Customs Are Changing Fast | D．Different Countries, Different Customs |
Sometimes, even the best friends have fights. They disagree with each other and begin to argue. Sometimes, they even stop talking to each other. What can be done to help the two friends make up? Finding a good friend who knows both of them very well to be a peacemaker is a good way. Maybe one day you will be a peacemaker for your good friends. Here are some useful communication strategies for you to use.
State your feelings clearly but don’t criticize them. Begin with “I feel” instead of “You always…”.
Don’t stop or finish the other person’s sentences.
Listen carefully to what the other person is saying. Try to see the other person’s side of the disagreement.
Look the other person in the eyes when you are talking.
Ask questions to make sure that you understand them.
Repeat the other person’s ideas as you understand them.
Never put anyone down. Saying things like “You’re stupid” makes communication difficult.
Try to find a solution that makes the two friends happy. Never decide who is right and who is wrong. Instead, help them to find their own “win-win” solution. A “win-win” solution allows each of them to feel good. In this way, their friendship can be continued.Which of the following is the suitable language for a peacemaker?
| A．“I feel …” | B．“You always…” | C．“You are stupid.” | D．“You are wrong.” |
How should the peacemaker behave when talking with the two friends?
| A．Stop the other person’s sentences in time. |
| B．Repeat his own ideas to make himself understood. |
| C．Listen to the other person carefully and ask some questions. |
| D．Don’t look at the other when you are talking. |
What does the phrase “put anyone down” mean in the article?
| A．令人失望 | B．提醒人 | C．把人放下 | D．羞辱人 |
How do you understand a “win-win” solution?
| A．It is a way that helps make new friends. |
| B．It is a way that makes both people pleased. |
| C．It is a way that tells who is right and who is wrong. |
| D．It is a way to understand a person. |