阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
“If you want to see a thing well, reach out and touch it！”
That may seem a strange thing to say．But touching things can help you to see them better．Your eyes can tell you that a glass ball is round．But by holding it in your hands, you can feel how smooth and cool the ball is．You can feel how heavy the glass is．When you feel all these about the ball, you really see it．With your skin, you can feel better．For example, your fingers can tell the difference between two coins in your pocket．You can feel a little drop of water on the back of your hand, too．
All children soon learn what “Don't touch！” means．They hear it often．Yet most of us keep on touching things as we grow up．In shops, we touch things as we might buy food, clothes and so on．To see something well, we have to touch it．
There are ways of learning to see well by feeling．One way is to close your eyes and try to feel everything that is touching your skin．Feel the shoes on your feet, the clothes on your body, the air on your skin．At first, it is not easy to feel these things．You are too used to them!
Most museums are just for looking．But today some museums have some things to touch．Their signs say, “Do touch！” There you can feel everything on show．If we want to see better, reach out and touch．Then you will really see!By touching things, ______．
| A．you will have a strange feeling |
| B．you will learn how to use your hand |
| C．you can learn more about them |
| D．you can tell what colours they are |
When people buy things in shops, they often ______．
| A．try them on first |
| B．keep their right hands on them |
| C．ask about them |
| D．feel and touch them |
Why does the writer say “At first, it is not easy to feel these things”？Because______．
| A．the things are used by people, too |
| B．people feel the things too often |
| C．people know how to use the things |
| D．the things are easy to feel |
______ museums today have things for you to touch．
| A．No |
| B．Some |
| C．Most |
| D．All |
Which of the following is true?
| A．Touching is more important than seeing． |
| B．Our feet, fingers, hands, and skin can help us buy food． |
| C．People have to learn to see by feeling as they grow up． |
| D．Visitors can feel the things on show in some museums． |
Biggie Burger, a new fast-food restaurant, will soon be opened in the town. A large group of kids and parents were holding signs shouting outside it yesterday. They were there because they didn’t want the restaurant to open. Never!
“This kind of food is really bad for us!” said Diana, “It’s high in salt, fat, and sugar. it’s unhealthy and we are going to say ‘no’ to it!”
“Our town has been a quiet place. Restaurants like these bring people and also a lot of trouble to this area,” said Barbara. “And I’m afraid they will take business away from our local restaurants.”
Other local people don’t agree. The officials（官员） believe that Biggie Burger will bring in huge amounts of money to help improve the town. And 17-year-old Sandy can’t wait for Biggie Burger to open.” I love their hamburgers and fried chicken wings! And I can get a job there.”
Sandy’s dad, a cleaner, agrees, “Biggie Burger’s prices are just right for a family like ours.”
Michael, who owns a toy shop next door to Biggie Burger, is excited, too. “Maybe people who come for a Biggie Burger will spend a few minutes in my store and pick up something.”
The town will hold a meeting on Thursday to hear sides. Everyone is welcome to take part in it. Come and give your opinion!
根据短文内容，判断下列句子正误。正确的用“A”表示，不正确的用“B”表示。Biggie Burger was opened yesterday and many people were there.
Diana thinks that the food in Biggie Burger is too expensive.
Barbara is afraid that fewer people will come to the local restaurants.
Sandy and Michael welcome the opening of Biggie Burger.
The town doesn’t care about people’s opinions when making a decision.
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It seems that a family just isn’t complete (完整的) without a pet. But if pets aren’t suitable to a family’s lifestyle or environment, they can quickly lead to problems such as stress or arguments (争执). To save yourself and your family such problems, treat this decision seriously. 
When choosing a pet, people must consider the family’s health. Many people are allergic (过敏的) to cats and dogs. Perhaps a dog or cat with short hair will be fine. And a dog might not be the best choice for a child who is naughty (顽皮的) because the dog might bite him or her. Some people can also have problems with certain pets. It’s a good idea to spend a little time with the pet around each member of the family before making your decision.
Consider the quality of life of the pet, too. If a pet is used to having space to run around, it can quickly develop psychological (心理的) problems when it is kept in a small flat all day. If pets are allowed to run about in areas with lots of traffic, they can meet an early end. Cats shouldn’t be brought into homes that already have large dogs because they won’t be able to get along well with each other.
The decision as to what kind of pet to choose is very important. If you find the right one to suit (适合) everyone in the family and their lifestyle, then it’s time to choose one. Remember that your decision is important because it can have effects that last for many years.
| Considerations When Choosing a Pet |
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| Paragraph Outline (要点) |
Supporting Details |
| Importance of choosing a pet |
●A (1) __________ with a pet seems to be complete. ●Pets can bring some problems if they aren’t suitable to the family. |
| The family’s health must be considered |
●Many people are allergic to pets with (2) hair. ●It’s not (3) _________ to choose a dog for a naughty child. ●Some people have problems with some pets. |
| The pet’s quality of life |
●You shouldn’t (4) a pet in a small flat if it is used to running around. ●Make sure the areas where pets can run about do not have a lot of traffic. ●If your house already has a dog, don’t get a cat. |
| Choose the right (5) of pet |
●Find the right one for your family because your choice can have lasting effects. |
The traditional school exercise book and pen could become history. Every pupil at Writhlinton School is being offered their own laptop (笔记本电脑) to use in class and for homework.
Buildings with wireless (无线的) systems will open soon. The laptop project will cost the school about £400,000. Parents are being asked to pay £2 per week for their children’s laptop as long as the child stays at the school. Those unable to pay will receive economic aid (经济援助).
The headmaster, Will Roberts, says parents think it is a “bargain (划算的买卖)” because it’s expensive to buy a laptop.
“With the help of the laptop, any time they want to learn, they can. Pupils, who are aged between 11 and 18, can complete homework by connecting to the school servers (服务器) from home. And their work can be marked at once and teachers share pupils’ work away from the classroom.”
Mr. Roberts insists, however, that children will continue to use traditional learning materials. “There will always be a place for traditional writing and textbooks here,” he says. “But we want to prepare our pupils for the real world.”
The project was started with the help of the government-supported charity, the e-Learning Foundation (学习平台基金会). It is trying to make information technology (技术) more widely used in schools.
Spokesman, Kevin Pay, says using computers improves pupil’s work speed－“after all, there is no excuse for not having homework”.For what purpose is the school giving each pupil a laptop?
| A．To prepare its pupils well for society (社会). |
| B．To attract more pupils to study there. |
| C．To draw the attention of the public and charities. |
| D．To reduce the stress of teachers and pupils. |
From the passage, what do we know about the project?
| A．It will begin in several months. |
| B．It is not good for poor families. |
| C．It is based on some researches. |
| D．It received support from the government. |
All the following statements are true EXCEPT _____________.
| A．computers can greatly improve pupils’ studies |
| B．the traditional book and pen will disappear from schools |
| C．pupils unable to pay for the laptop can have the laptop too |
| D．computers make it easier for teachers to contact pupils |
What is the parents’ attitude (态度) towards the project?
| A．They are against it. |
| B．The don’t care about it. |
| C．They like it very much. |
| D．They are worried about it. |
A study finds that not enough morning light causes teenagers not to get enough sleep at night. “As teenagers spend more time indoors, they miss necessary morning light. Day light is needed to keep the balance of the body’s 24-hour biological system (生物系统), which regulates (调节) body temperature and sleep styles,” reports Dr. Mariana Figueiro. “These teenagers who receive little morning light are going to bed later, getting less sleep and doing badly in tests. They are more likely to fail in their exams.”
In the study, Dr. Figueiro asked 11 students in Grade 8 to wear special glasses to prevent blue morning light from reaching their eyes. At the end of the 5-day study she found that they fell asleep 30 minutes later than usual.
Throughout her research, Dr. Figueiro has been very worried about teenagers going to bed too late. The problem is that today’s schools require teenagers to be in school very early in the morning. These students are likely to miss the morning light because they often go to school before the sun is up or as it’s just rising.
Furthermore (此外), the schools are not likely to provide enough electric light to keep the balance of this biological system. Our biological system is much more sensitive (敏感的) to blue light. Therefore, having lots of light in the classroom does not make sure that there is enough light to keep our biological system balanced. Which of the following is the result of the study?
| A．Blue light in the morning harms the biological system. |
| B．Not enough morning light keeps teenagers sleep less. |
| C．Not getting more light in the morning make teenagers happy. |
| D．Not enough sleep makes teenagers fail in tests. |
We know from the passage that morning light __________.
| A．has the same effects as afternoon light |
| B．may change studying habits of teenagers |
| C．is important to children’s biological system |
| D．has no effect on students’ tests |
What’s the problem of the students according to the study?
| A．There are not enough electric lights in the classroom. |
| B．Being in school early affects their study habits. |
| C．They have to go to bed very early to have enough sleep. |
| D．They go to school too early to get enough morning light. |
Nobody is happy all the time, but some people are really happier than others. Here are some tips for you to be happy.
Make enough money to meet your basic needs: food, shelter, and clothing. In the US, that magic number is $40,000 a year. Any money you make beyond that will not necessarily make you happier. Once you make enough money to support your basic needs, your happiness is not affected by how much money you make.
______________________________ Or move to where other members are－so you can see them more. Now, people follow jobs around the country and sometimes around the world. As a result, our relationships with our friends and family have a far greater impact (影响) on our happiness than our jobs do. So next time you think about moving, consider a place where most of your friends and families live.
Find happiness in the job you have now. Many people expect (期待) the right job to change their level of happiness. But happiness research makes it clear that changing jobs can’t bring you happiness. If you want, you will make the best of any job. If you have good relationships with people, you won’t depend on (依赖) your job to give your life a greater sense of meaning. You will find it in your interactions with the people you care about.
If you are unhappy for a long time, you should ask an expert (专家) or a doctor for help. I hope you will be happy all the time.The writer wrote this passage mainly to _____________.
| A．make friends |
| B．give suggestions |
| C．put on an advertisement |
| D．complain about your actions |
The underlined word “interactions” means ____________.
| A．arrangement | B．choice | C．communication | D．agreement |
What is the title for the third paragraph?
| A．Ask family members for help. |
| B．Borrow money from family members. |
| C．How to make family members be happy. |
| D．Stay close to friends and family. |