Robert had just moved into the street and he felt strange that he was not wanted. He knew that perhaps the other boys were trying to get an idea of what kind of boy he was. This did not help to make him less lonely. He was new and he had to be tested. Still, proving himself would not be all that easy. He did not want to run with bad boys or get into something against the law to prove that he was strong. No! He must show what he was made of in a more helpful way. That was when he got the idea. The next day was Saturday. He knew that most of the boys would be down on the playground and choose upsides for the Saturday game. Robert knew he could play well and what just might be enough to prove he was strong—and to make friends with them.
He arrived early and did his step exercises. He shot (投掷) the ball some times and did some other exercises—the most difficult and most wonderful in basketball. Then the boys came. Robert went through what he had done before the game and showed what he could do.
No one said a word. The boys just looked at each other, and thought about it. In the end, when it was all over, the biggest of the group just smiled and shook his head. Robert knew he had made it.What does “This did not help to make him less lonely” mean?
| A．Robert felt more lonely because the other boys wanted to test him. |
| B．Robert did not feel lonely in fact. |
| C．Robert felt as lonely as before when the other boys tried to find out what kind of boy he was. |
| D．The other boys did not want to make Robert feel less lonely. |
When did Robert decide to prove himself by playing basketball?
| A．After he had thought about the two wrong ways. |
| B．Long before he moved into the street. |
| C．When the other boys came down to the playground. |
| D．As soon as he showed what he was made of in front of the other boys. |
What did the biggest of the group mean by shaking his head?
| A．He did not want to say anything about what Robert had done. |
| B．He had not thought Robert could play so wonderfully. |
| C．He did want to make friends with Robert. |
| D．He did not think Robert played basketball well. |
“Last week was Road Safety Week at Jason’s school. All the students had to take part in a talk on road safety which was given by a police officer. The following is what the police officer said. ”“Most traffic accidents shouldn’t happen. They happen because people are careless. A frequentcause of traffic accidents is speed. Some people drive too quickly. This means that if they have to stop suddenly, they cannot stop quickly enough to avoid （避免）hitting other vehicles （车辆）or people. You need to remember this when you are crossing the street or walking along the sidewalk. ”
“It’s not only drivers who cause accidents, however. People on foot－pedestrians, and bicycle riders often cause accidents, too. Pedestrians sometimes walk out into the street without looking. You should always look on both sides before stepping into the street. ” “Do any of you ride a bike? Bicycle riders can cause accidents by changing directions suddenly or without warning other road users. Before you turn left, for example, you should check behind you to make sure there aren’t any cars, trucks or buses coming. You should show with your left hand to tell that you want to turn left. You should not turn until the street is clear. ”
“The rules of the road are very simple. If we learn them and obey （遵守）them, we should not have accidents any more. ”The main idea of the story is _______.
| A．obeying the rules of the road can keep you from having accidents |
| B．it was Road Safety Week at Jason’s school |
| C．it’s not only drivers who cause traffic accidents |
| D．some people have accidents because they drive too quickly |
Why do most traffic accidents happen?
| A．Because people stop their cars suddenly. |
| B．Because people don’t know the rules. |
| C．Because people don’t care if they have an accident. |
| D．Because people are careless. |
How can bicycle riders cause accidents?
| A．By crossing the road without warning other road users. |
| B．By turning suddenly or without warning other road users. |
| C．By making sure there aren’t any cars coming. |
| D．By showing suddenly or without warning other road users. |
The word “frequent”in the passage means ____ in Chinese.
| A．频繁的 | B．偶尔的 | C．所有的 | D．罕见的 |
Which of the following is the best title of this passage?
| A．Road Safety Week | B．A Talk on Safety |
| C．Safety First | D．Safety and Accidents |
There are many wetlands（湿地） in China and some of them have become the world‘s important wetlands. The Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands are among them. They are in Yancheng， Jiangsu Province. They are home for many different kinds of birds and animals. The world’s largest Milu Deer Nature Reserve（自然保护区） is in them. More than 700 milu deer live freely there. There are not many red-crowned cranes in the world， but every winter you can see some in the Red-crowned Cranes Nature Reserve in the Yellow Sea Wetlands.
The temperature in the wetlands is usually neither too high nor too low. There is a lot of rain and sunshine， too. They are really good places for wildlife（野生生物）。 Offering food and home for some special kinds of animals and birds is not the only reason why we need to protect wetlands. Wetlands are important because they also prevent flood. But some people want to change the wetlands to make more space for farms and buildings. This means there will be less and less space for wildlife.
Luckily， more and more people are beginning to realize the important of wetlands and wildlife. Every year， on February 2nd， many activities are held to tell people more about wetlands.
根据以上短文内容，然后从每题所给的四个选项中选择最佳选项。The Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands are in the ____of China.
| A．east | B．south | C．west | D．north |
Usually the weather in the wetlands is _______.
| A．hot | B．pleasant | C．cold | D．dry |
The World Wetlands Day is on _______.
| A．April 22 | B．June 25 | C．February 2 | D．March 22 |
We must protect wetlands because _______.
| A．they are home for wildlife |
| B．they can prevent flood |
| C．they can offer food to the animals and birds |
| D．all of the above |
The best title for the passage is _______.
| A．China‘s Wetlands Have All Entered the World’s List |
| B．Wetlands—Home for Wildlife and Human Beings |
| C．Special Animals in the Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands |
| D．Wetlands—Valuable Recourses（珍贵资源 of Land on the Earth |
根据表格内容，选择正确答案。
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From the first sign we know we can not _______ in the lake.
| A．stay for long | B．fish | C．swim | D．boat |
Helen is six years old, and she’s got a bad cough. She should take ________ a day.
| A． 0.5teaspoonful | B．2 teaspoonfuls |
| C．1.5 teaspoonfuls | D．3 teaspoonfuls |
The cough medicine can’t be taken by ________.
| A．a four-year-old child | B．a three-year-old child |
| C．a seven-year-old child | D．an eight-year-old child |
You’d better _______ if you want to take part in the outing on Sunday.
| A．put on an old coat | B．take your camera |
| C．wear strong shoes | D．take your umbrella |
The fast food shop isn’t open ________.
A. at 9:00 P.M. on ThursdayB. at 10:00 A.M. on Friday
C. at 9:00 P.M. on SaturdayD. at 10:00 A.M. on Sunday.
Which is the most popular song in the world now? Yes, it’s South Korean star PSY’s “Gangnam style” video. The video has become the most liked video on YouTube. 
In fact, breaking records, the video has set the Guinness (吉尼斯) World Record for the most 'liked' video in YouTube history. Gangnam Style, that was available for viewing on July 15, has more than 2,479,030 likes on YouTube. What’s catching the eyes in Gangnam style is PSY’s special dance moves, funny horse riding scenes and dancing in a towel（毛巾）. Even as many may not understand the language, the video has become the talk of the Internet.
The video also has many different versions（版本） on the Internet now. The song has been the top one on the song lists in 31 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. “The YouTube video never wanted to attract foreign countries. It was for local fans,” PSY told the reporters after a concert. “My goal in this music video was to look not so fashionable until the end. I achieved it. ”
The singer’s stage name is from “psycho”, and he writes and produces his own music. “Gangnam style” is about the lifestyle of the young people in Seoul, the Capital of South Korea.Who sang the song “Gangnam Style” first?
| A．YouTube. | B．PSY. | C．Guinness. | D．We don’t know. |
YouTube is probably a ___________.
| A．magazine | B．newspaper | C．shop | D．website |
So many people are interested in PSY’s special dance moves. It looks like___________.
| A．duck walking | B．fish swimming | C．horse riding | D．bird flying |
The song won the first place on the song lists in ___________ countries.
| A．about thirty | B．three | C．fifteen | D．millions of |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．PSY is the singer’s real name. |
| B．PSY sings songs written by others. |
| C．The song of “Gangnam style” appeared in mid-July. |
| D．“Gangnam Style” describes the lifestyle of the old people in Seoul. |
Last week, the manager of an old jeweler’s shop received a letter marked “personal”. As he was very busy, the letter lay on his desk till teatime. When he opened it, a $10 note fell out onto his desk. With the note was a short letter. This is what it said:
| Dear sir, I got engaged (订婚的) forty years ago. Unfortunately at that time there was a lot of unemployment and I lost my job. I was out of work for about six months before I got another one. Of course I was very short of money.  I came to your shop to buy a wedding ring one day. The assistant brought some rings for me to have a look, later she was called away, and then I put one of the rings into my pocket. When she came back, I said I did not know the size of my girlfriend’s finger. So I left the shop without paying for the ring. My wife died a month ago, and the fact that I never paid for her ring has been on my conscience (让我良心不安) all these years. I always feel guilty about that. At that time the ring cost $2, and I think that is about five times -- $10 at today’s price. Now I am sending you that amount. Yours truly, A customer |
After reading the letter, the manager said, “Well, well, well, life is full of surprise!”The ring that the customer put into his pocket was ____ at that time.
| A．$2 | B．$5 | C．$10 | D．$40 |
The underlined word “unemployment” means “____” in Chinese.
| A．辞职 | B．就业 | C．悲伤 | D．失业 |
How long has the customer’s wife been dead?
| A．A week. | B．A month. | C．A year. | D．Two months. |
The customer wrote to the manager in order to ________.
| A．return the ring | B．say thanks to him |
| C．ask him for some advice | D．send the money for the ring |
Which is NOT true according to the passage?
| A．The manager opened the letter by himself. |
| B．The manager thought life was full of surprise. |
| C．When the customer’s wife knew the fact, she was impatient. |
| D．The customer always feels sad for not paying for the ring years ago. |