The weekend is usually a time of rest. But today’s Chinese teenagers can’t rest during the weekends. According to a survey（调查), 24% of the Junior students in Beijing have classes at the weekend. Over 40% of the Junior 3 students have less than eight hours of sleep each night.
Ji Ping, a Junior student in Guangzhou, has to get up at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday. Then she has a whole day of classes. On Sunday she gets to extra（额外的）classes for Maths and English. But she doesn’t complain（抱怨）. She says that all her classmates work hard on Sunday.
Liu Yang is from Dalian. As a Junior 2 student, his weekends are less busy. But he always spends Saturday in school. On Sunday, after finishing homework, he plays basketball. He feels happy because he still has time to do the things he likes.
A few students are luckier. Yang Qing, a Junior 3 student from Zibo, Shangdong, is one of them. At weekends, she usually gets up at 8:00. Then she spends some time doing homework. After that she is free to do what she likes. “Don’t push（逼迫）yourself too much. Learning well at school is easy,” she said. And she is a top student in her class.
How many hours do 40% of the Junior 3 students in Beijing sleep each night?
| A．Less than 6 hours. | B．Less than 7 hours. |
| C．Less than 8 hours. | D．More than 8 hours. |
Why does Ji Ping get up early on Saturdays?
| A．Because she doesn't sleep well. |
| B．Because she has a whole day of classes. |
| C．Because she has to play computer games. |
| D．Because her parents ask her to do so. |
What does Liu Yang do after finishing homework on Sunday?
| A．He plays basketball. | B．He plays football. |
| C．He reads books. | D．He does housework. |
Which of the following in NOT true?
A. 24% of the Junior students Beijing have classes at weekends.
B. Ji Ping gets up at 6:30 a.m. on Saturdays.
C. Liu Yang feels sorry about his busy weekend.
Do you know something about the holiday camps in Hong Kong? The students in Hong Kong[used to take part in an English holiday camp in their holidays. And their parents weren’t with them, though they were very young.Now they still enjoy taking part in many kinds of holiday camps without their parents. Many parents let their children take part in some kinds of holiday camps in order to learn some practical knowledge in their life and also learn some knowledge about living skills, science, reading and writing ... The most important for the children is to learn to look after themselves. Holiday camps in Hong Kong are not so expensive. Most families can afford to send their children there for further study or for making their bodies strong.
It is said that students in Hong Kong have much knowledge about many things. Perhaps it has something to do with all kinds of holiday camps.Students in Hong Kong usually took part in ________in the past.
A. an English holiday camp
B. a maths holiday camp
C. a science holiday campWhen students in Hong Kong are in holiday camps, their parents ______.
A. have to look after them
B. don’t go with them
C. must stay at homeThe most important thing for the students to take part in holiday camps in Hong Kong is______.
A. to learn some practical knowledge in life
B. to learn about living and learning skills
C. to learn to look after themselvesThe cost of taking part in a holiday camp is ________.
A. very high B. not fair C. lowThe students who often take part in holiday camps usually ________.
A. know a lot about many things
B. show much interest in sports
C. have a strong love for further study
The first part of a new science-fiction series （系列剧）was shown on NBC last night. Star Trek is about a spacecraft（宇宙飞船）which travels faster than the speed of light. The show is developed from three ideas about the 22nd century. First, we’ll find other life forms great tools which will make amazing things possible.
Let’s think about these predictions. If we find life forms on other planets, will they be intelligent? I hope so. But we human beings might not be friendly – I don’t think we’ll believe in the idea o fpeace one hundred years from now. But this is science fiction, so we can be optimistic! And Star Trek’s idea of life in the future is ‘communicators’. And we will be ablt to have conversatins with people who are on because you’ll have an electronic notebook. And if you get ill, the doctor won’t have to examine you – a machine will ‘read’ your body. The strangest manchine includes a ‘teleport’ which will take people to a different placein a second!
The ideas are interesting, and in my opinion there’s only one problem with star trek: the acting. The TV company （公司）will have to get better actors. If they do that, the show might be a success. If the acting doesn’t improve, Star Trek won’t last for more than one series. Of course, my prediction may be wrong. I can’t see into the future!What is Star Trek?
| A．A TV play. | B．A popular song. |
| C．A spacecraft. | D．An alien. |
What does the underlined word “optimistic” mean?
| A．Lucky and happy. |
| B．Hopeful and confident. |
| C．Helpful and creative. |
| D．Thankful and popular. |
What’s the writer’s opinion about Star Trek?
A. The life forms on other planets are stupid.
B. Interesting ideas make a new series popular.
C. The new series might not be successful without better actors.Which would be the best title for the passage?
| A．Aliens on Other Planets. |
| B．The Idea of Human Life. |
| C．A Science Fiction. |
| D．A New Series about Future. |
Today there are many fires than in the past. Over 100,000 wildfires burn each year in America. Russia has 20,000 to 35,000 wildfires every year. Australia has on average 60,000 each year. These fires destroy（损害）huge areas of forests and burn hundreds of homes.
Many experts believe there are several reasons for this sudden increase in fires. The first reason is climate（气候）change. Recent weather has been warmer and drier. This leads to dangerous fire conditions. When lightening strikes（发生雷电），dry grass easily catches fire. Hot winds add to the problem. The wind spreads a fire quickly. In 2010, Russia had the hottest and driest summer in a century. In just one month, 500 fires destroyed over 2,000 homes. Some people lost their lives.
Traditional fire-fighting practices are another reason for the increase in fires. In America, firefighters used to quickly put out every fire. They didn’t allow the grass and trees to burn. As a result, today many forests have thicker vegetation（植被）.Thicker vegetation means more fuel（燃料）for fires. Also, without fires from time to time, forests become overcrowded and unhealthy. Some trees are dead. The dead wood then easily catches fire. So surprisingly, America has many more fires today partly because of its past fire-fighting practices.
Scientists now understand that a fire can be a natural part of a healthy forest. As a result, countries like Australia allow more fires to burn naturally. Sometimes, fire fighters even start fires to get rid of（去除）dead wood. Of course, they carefully control the fires. The fire thins out old trees. This allows sunlight to reach the ground. As a result, fires help new trees to grow. Therefore, if a fire is not a serious threat（威胁）to people, firefighters may let it burn naturally.Why did Russia have so many fires in one month in 2010?
| A．Because lightening spread the fire. |
| B．Because there was much fuel for fires. |
| C．Because there were not enough firefighters. |
| D．Because it was unusually hot, dry and windy. |
What is the main idea of Paragraph 4?
| A．Fires are serious threats to human beings. |
| B．Australian firefighters don’t put out fires. |
| C．Fires can play an important role I forests. |
| D．It’s difficult for firefighters to control the fires. |
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Not all the fires in the forests must be put out.
B. People’s carelessness leads to dangerous fires.
C. Australia allows all the fires to burn naturally.
D. There are more fires in Russia than in the USA.
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| The Cartoon Museum Come and see the best of British cartoon art. There is something for everyone—including popular cartoon characters and a great shop full of funny books and cards. Price: ￡4.00 Opening times Tuesday – Saturday 10:30-17:30 Sunday 12:00-18:00 |
Cox’s Hotel Tel: 01789 404600 E-mail:info@coxshotel.co.uk Website: www.coxshotel.co.uk Opening times Coffee shop: 9:00am-6:00pm Tea room: 10:30am-5:30pm Pub (酒吧): 12:00- midnight (1:30am on Friday/Saturday) |
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Where can we get funny cards when we visit English?
| A．In the Cartoon Museum. |
| B．On Stratford Butterfly Farm. |
| C．At Cox’s Hotel. |
| D．At Cox’s pub. |
Which is the proper time to go to the pub at Cox’s Hotel?
| A．9:00-18:00 on Friday. | B．10:30-17:30 on Tuesday. |
| C．12:00-1:30 on Saturday. | D．10:00-16:30 on Monday. |
How much should four college students pay for a visit to Startford Butterfly Farm?
| A．£ 16. | B．£ 32. | C．£ 18. | D．£ 22. |
Tony and Jane give their opinions about keeping pet dogs.
| Keeping pet dogs is a good idea, says Tony I think people should be allowed to keep pet dogs. There are lots of reasons for this. First, dogs are really cute. It’s nice to pick them up and hold them in our arms, and it’s wonderful to see them growing up quickly. Second, your dog might not be dangerous but by simply barking(吠)he can keep away a burglar(窃贼)who might think of entering your house. Finally, we can also learn about life and death from dogs. Young people can learn how to care for others and how to respect(尊重)all living things by keeping a pet dog. I think keeping pet dogs is something everyone can enjoy. |
Keeping pet dogs is not a good idea, say Jane In my opinion, it is never a good idea to keep a pet dog. Firstly, pet dogs creates a lot of mess. They leave fur(毛) and hair on the floor, on beds and on sofas, and they need to be washed daily. Secondly, we should remember that not all dogs are friendly. Some dogs bark at people they do not know. A few dogs bark all night. This stops their neighbors from getting any sleep. A small number of pet dogs even bite(咬) people. Lastly, you have to make sure pet dogs are in good health and provided with good pet products. Paying for dog food and visiting the vet when dogs are ill can be expensive. I believe that people should not keep pet dogs. |
Tony would probably think it____ to put pet dogs on beds.
A. uncomfortable B. acceptable C. dangerousThe underlined word “they” in the passage refers to(指) “ ____”.
A. beds B. sofas C. pet dogsFrom the underlined part, we can guess “vet” means“ ____”.
A. 兽医 B. 宠物店 C. 驯兽师Tony and Jane disagree on ____.
A. the growth of pets
B. the sound made by dogs
C. the money paid for pets It can be learned from the passage that ____.
A. people are not allowed to keep pet dogs
B. people are encouraged to keep pet dogs
C. opinions are divided on keeping pet dogs