Robert is sixteen now. He’ll finish middle school in two years. His father has a shop and makes much money. He hopes his son can go to college and makes him study hard. But the young man likes to play cards. He often goes out when his parents fall asleep.
One night, when Robert came back home, his father happened to see him. The old man was very angry and told his son to live upstairs. Robert had to go up and down quietly. Of course it troubled him. He thought and thought but didn’t find a way.
Last evening, Robert listened carefully. And he was sure his parents went to sleep, then he went out to play cards with his friends. He won some money and was happy. And he got back, he took off his shoes and was going upstairs. Suddenly he heard a noise in his parents’ bedroom. He stood behind the door and saw a man come out. He understood that the man was a thief (小偷 ). He stopped him at once. The man was very afraid and brought out all the things he stole in the room.
“Tell me how you didn’t wake my parents up,” said Robert. “Or I’ll take you to the police station!”Robert’s father wants Robert ________.
| A．to study in a university |
| B．to be a good helper when he finishes middle school |
| C．to catch up with his classmates |
| D．to work in his shop |
Why does Robert have to go out at night?
| A．Because his friends have no time in the daytime. |
| B．Because he can play cards when his parents fall asleep. |
| C．Because he can’t win any money in the daytime. |
| D．Because his parents let him do so after they go to sleep. |
Why do Robert’s parents ask him to live upstairs?
| A．Because they are old. |
| B．Because Robert doesn’t like any noise. |
| C．Because they can hear if Robert goes out at night. |
| D．Because the room upstairs is better than the one downstairs. |
Robert listened carefully because he wanted to know _______ .
| A．if he woke his parents up |
| B．if someone came in |
| C．if it was raining hard outside |
| D．if his parents went to sleep |
Robert wanted _____.
| A．to learn how he couldn’t wake his parents up |
| B．to know how to make more money |
| C．to stop playing cards |
| D．the thief to teach him how to steal |
Britain Today
Food
British people like good food,and more than half of them go to a restaurant every month. Fast food is also very popular— 30% of all adults have a hamburger every three months, but46% have fish and chips!
Sports
British people don't do a lot of sports. Only 17% of people go swimming every week,about 9% go cycling and 8% play golf—and only 6% of people play football( but 32% go to watch it ).
Cinema and TV
Films are very popular in Britain,and about 60% of people between 15 and 24 go to the cinema every month. At home, men watch TV for about three hours every day — two quarters more than women.
Holidays
British people love going on holiday,and have 56 million holidays every year. Most of these holidays aren't in the UK—27% are in Spain,10% are in the USA,and 9% are in France. Maybe this is because the weather in Britain isn't very good!
阅读下面四篇语言材料，然后按文后要求做题Which food could be more popular among British adults,a hamburger or fish and chips?
| A．A hamburger. | B．Fish and chips. | C．Both. | D．Neither. |
Which of the followings can show the right percentage (百分比) about Sports in Britain?
| A．17% | B．32% | C．6% | D．40% |
Those who are interested in movies are ____.
| A．men | B．women | C．old people | D．young people |
How long do British women spend watching TV every day?
| A．Three hours. | B．Three hours and a half | C．Two hours | D．Two hours and a half |
British people's favorite country for a holiday is ____.
| A．Spain | B．France | C．America | D．Australia |
Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” In other words, we make our own happiness.
Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future —for example, getting into college or getting a good job —that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.
Another secret to living a happy life is to be active, and have hobbies where you forget your problems and time. Many people experience this dancing, or playing a sport, such as swimming. You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activity.
Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.
阅读下面四篇语言材料，然后按文后要求做题The best title（标题）of the passage is ________.
| A．Money Makes You Happy |
| B．The Secrets of Happiness |
| C．Ideas for Helping Other People to Be Happy |
| D．Good Friends Make You Happy |
The second paragraph tells us that ________.
| A．the more friends you have, the happier you will be |
| B．we shouldn’t think about our future |
| C．happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. |
| D．some people fail to live a happy life |
The passage gives us ________ pieces of advice on happiness.
| A．one | B．two | C．three | D．four |
The writer thinks that ________.
| A．everyone knows how to live a happier life |
| B．it’s wrong to spend time on work |
| C．hobbies take up too much time |
| D．doing good things for someone can make you happier |
Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?
| A．Reading a good book. |
| B．Traveling to a foreign country. |
| C．Playing a sport. |
| D．Spending time with close friends. |
The Water World Swimming Pool is open every day from eight o’clock in the morning until half past seven in the evening. It costs two dollars sixty to enter the pool. There is a special cheap price for students with a student card. The price is one dollar forty. But you must bring your student card with you.
On Wednesday morning the pool is only open to mothers and babies. So mothers can enjoy themselves in the water with their babies. Please leave your older children at home on Wednesday morning.The new Water World Café will be open up on June 22nd. From the café you can watch the swimmers or enjoy a drink after you swim.
Please call 2105369 for more information. We look forward to seeing you at the Water World Swimming Pool.
阅读下面四篇语言材料，然后按文后要求做题How long is the Water World Swimming Pool open every day?
| A．Eleven hours. | B．Seven hours. |
| C．Eleven and a half hours. | D．Seven and a half hours. |
What is the price for students with a student card to enter the pool?
| A．Two dollars. | B．One dollar forty. | C．Two dollars sixty. | D．One dollar. |
A ten-year-old boy can’t go to the Water World Swimming Pool .
| A．on Saturday | B．on Sunday | C．on Wednesday afternoon | D．on Wednesday morning |
From the café you can watch the swimmers or enjoy a drink after you swim ___________.
| A．on May 21st | B．on May 22nd | C．on June 23rd | D．on June 21st |
This passage is a(n) .
| A．advertisement | B．note | C．story | D．slogan |
More and more people like bicycling and it is no surprise. It is fun, healthy and good for the environment.
Maybe that’s why there are 1.4 billion bicycles and only 400 million cars on roads worldwide today. Bikes can take you almost anywhere, and there is no oil cost! Get on a bicycle and ride around your neighbourhood. You may discover something new all around you. Stopping and getting off a bike is easier than stopping and getting out of your car. You can bike to work and benefit (受益) from the enjoyable exercise without polluting the environment. You don’t even have to ride all the way.
Folding (折叠) bikes work well for people who ride the train. Just fold the bike and take it with you. You can do the same on an airplane. A folding bike can be packed in a suitcase. You can also take a common bike with you when you fly. But be sure to look for information by getting on airline websites. Not all airlines are bicycle-friendly to travellers.
Health Benefits of Bicycling:
It helps to prevent heart diseases.
Bicycling helps to control your weight.
A 15-minute bike ride to and from work three times a week burns off five kilos of fat in a year.
Bicycling can improve your mood (心情).
Exercise like bicycling has been shown to make people feel better, more relaxed and self-confident.
Bicycling is healthier than driving.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案From the passage, we know that bicycling is becoming very.
| A．surprising | B．exciting | C．expensive | D．popular |
When you are riding your bicycle around your neighbourhood, you may .
| A．pollute the environment around |
| B．find something you didn’t notice |
| C．go everywhere and use a little oil |
| D．get off your bike and begin to work |
If you travel with a folding bike, you can fold it and.
| A．get out of the car | B．take it onto a train |
| C．put it in your purse | D．go on airline websites |
One of the benefits from bicycling is that.
| A．you can fold the bicycle |
| B．you will be friendly to others |
| C．you will be more relaxed |
| D．you may get fatter and fatter |
Which is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．Bicycling is enjoyable exercise for people. |
| B．Driving cars is healthier than riding bikes. |
| C．Riding a bike pollutes your neighbourhood. |
| D．Common bikes are welcomed by all airlines. |
Homesick is a compound (复合的) word made up of HOME and SICK. You know what each means on its own, of course. But do you know the meaning they are used together? The definition (定义) of homesick is SICK FOR HOME. It means you miss your home.
Now think for a minute SEASICK. If you change the word HOME in the definition to the word SEA, would the definition SEASICK? Does seasick mean SICK FOR SEA? It means something quite . Seasick means SICK BY THE MOVEMENT ON THE SEA. When you are , the only place you want to be is at home. When you are seasick, you want to be is at sea.
Have you ever a person being heartsick? Heartsick doesn’t mean that something is wrong with a person’s heart. People are heartsick when they are deep inside as if (好像) their hearts are broken. And we also have other compound words, such as handshake and . Perhaps you may write definitions for them. It must be helpful to know something like this in your English study.
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