Look at the cat on the left. Find anything strange?
In 1961, a man found a strange cat on his farm in Scotland. The cat’s ears were folded（折着的）, bent（弯曲）forward, on its head. In fact, this was a new kind of cat. People named it the “Scottish Fold”.
The Scottish Fold has a round head and big eyes. Its neck and legs are short. They make it look very lovely. Interestingly（有趣地）, all the Scottish Folds are born with straight and unfolded ears. And when they are growing up day by day, some cats’ ears will begin to fold. So, the Scottish Fold comes in two types: folded ears and straight ears.
There is a nickname（昵称）for the Scottish Fold. It is the “Messenger（信使）of Peace”. Why? Because the Folds are sweet and friendly animals. They can get along well with other cats. And unlike some other cats, they can even get along well with dogs! In many different places, for example, at a noisy house or in a cat show, you can see them playing with other animals happily.
Well, when you come to a new school, do you think it’s difficult to feel comfortable in the new place? Perhaps you can learn from the Scottish Fold, which is always sweet and friendly to others.
The Scottish Fold .
| A．is born with folded ears |
| B．is born with straight ears |
| C．always has folded ears |
| D．always has straight ears |
What does the Scottish Fold look like?
| A．It has no ears. |
| B．Its neck and legs are long. |
| C．It doesn’t look very lovely. |
| D．It has a round head and big eyes. |
Why do people name the Folds “Messenger of Peace”?
| A．Because their ears are folded. |
| B．Because they look very cute. |
| C．Because they can get on well with other animals. |
| D．Because they can stay at a noisy house or in a cat show. |
What does get along well mean in Chinese?
| A．友好相处 | B．互相打击 | C．互相促进 | D．进展顺利 |
According（根据）to the passage, what is the writer’s advice to us when we are in a new environment（环境）?
| A．We should have a nickname. |
| B．We should not learn from the cats. |
| C．We should get along well with dogs. |
| D．We should always be sweet and friendly to others. |
Rudy Saldia is a 25-year-old postman from America. Every day he rides to deliver (投递) parcels across his hometown of Philadelphia with his six-month-old cat called MJ always sitting on his shoulders.
MJ, short for Mary Jane, is different from other cats. She was born in a drawer in Rudy’s bedroom on April Fool’s day. When she got older, Rudi noticed (注意到) that her favorite place to rest was his shoulders, so he decided to train her to work with him.
“The first day we crossed one block. The next day we tried two blocks and now we can ride about 25 miles every day. MJ enjoys moving around on my shoulders,” Rudi said.
However, Rudy hopes to be able to ride 100 miles with MJ in the coming day. “People are always surprised and excited to watch us. I often hear someone shout, ‘Oh, my God, he has a cat on his shoulder! How lovely that is!’ MJ is so comfortable on my shoulder and she never hurts me with her claws. We always get on well with each other and have a great time during the work.” Rudy smiled.
MJ loves noisy streets of Philadelphia, the only problem is that she is scared of the siren(警笛声). However, her owner Rudi is always there for her. One day, if you go to Philadelphia and see a postman with a cat on his shoulder, don’t be surprised! What’s MJ’s biggest difference from other cats?
| A．She never hurts Rudi. |
| B．She is very lovely. |
| C．She likes riding with Rudi. |
| D．She loves sitting on Rudi’s shoulder. |
Which might the real reason why Rudi always brings MJ while working?
| A．MJ enjoys people’s attention. |
| B．MJ helps him deliver things. |
| C．MJ can make him pleased and relaxed. |
| D．ML can help him make a lot more money. |
Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
| A．MJ is less than one-year-old now. |
| B．Few people enjoy watching Rudi and MJ |
| C．Rudi and MJ cross over two blocks every day. |
| D．MJ doesn’t like siren as well as the noisy streets |
The underlined word “claws” means “_______”
| A．爪子 | B．尾巴. | C．嘴巴 | D．牙齿. |
What is the best title of the passage ?
| A．A Smart Postman. |
| B．A Very Cool Cat. |
| C．A Very Special Riding. |
| D．A Postman and His Cool Cat. |
Many middle school students don't know how to spend their free time. When they have holidays, they always have nothing to do and feel bored. Some may play computer games all day long and some may stay in bed and sleep all day. It's not a good way. Here are some suggestions(建议).
If you don't like to stay at home, you can go for a picnic or play some sports. In this way, you can take some fresh air and keep healthy. If you like to stay at home, you may enjoy some light music or read a few novels. You can play some indoor games such as chess, cards, and table tennis. You can also plant some trees and flowers in your garden to make your home beautiful. It is also a good way to keep a pet and talk with it. Just develop (发展) some hobbies and you will feel much happier after a long holiday. How many suggestions does the writer give if you want to stay at home?
| A．Six. | B．Five. | C．Eight. | D．Nine. |
Why do we need to do sports in our free time?
| A．To keep healthy. |
| B．To make more friends. |
| C．To make our studies better. |
| D．To know about the world. |
Which is NOT a good way to spend our free time according to the writer?
| A．Going for a picnic. | B．Sleeping all day. |
| C．Playing chess. | D．Keeping a pet. |
What is (are) important to you to spend your free time according to the writer?
| A．Money. | B．Friends. |
| C．Hobbies. | D．Trees. |
What's the main idea of the passage?
| A．What to do when you stay at home. |
| B．How to develop your hobby. |
| C．How to spend your free time. |
| D．How to keep healthy. |
任务型阅读。阅读下面对话，并根据要求完成相应任务。请仔细阅读下面短文，完成第1～5小题。I am 73 years old. I often watch TV in my free time. Of all the programs, I like the news best. Through the TV, I can learn what is happening in our country and in the world. At seven every evening, I always sit in front of the TV.
I am a grandma. I like Chinese traditional opera. From Monday to Thursday, I usually turn on the TV at half past seven. The programs from CCTV7 are my best.
I am a basketball fan. I like playing basketball very much. But I am too busy. So I have to watch it on TV. Every night, I watch the match till midnight. I am crazy about it, especially NBA.
I am a housewife. I do the housework all day. I’d like to watch TV at night. I prefer to see soap operas like “Palace”, “Meteoric Garden” and so on. Because they can make me feel relaxed.
I am the only son in the family. I am in Grade Five. I like cartoons best. I often watch cartoons on TV after doing the homework.
从所给的A、B、C、D、E选项中，选择正确的小标题。
If you go to Hong Kong by air, you will arrive at Kai Tak Airport. Because there was no enough land, it was built out into the sea. It is in the part of Hong Kong called Kowloon. Kowloon is one of the two big cities in Hong Kong.
The other city is Hong Kong itself. It is on an island. You can get there by ship or through a tunnel under the sea. Much of Hong Kong is farmland and mountains.
The population of Hong Kong is over 6 million. Most of them are Chinese. Chinese and English are spoken by many people there.
Clothes, computers, radios and TVs are made in Hong Kong. You can watch dog-racing or motor-racing. Some places are quiet and beautiful. When you are hot and tired, there are small and cool gardens to rest in. There are also a lot of tall buildings to live in. Hong Kong is also a good place for Chinese cooking. You can enjoy many kinds of Chinese cooking, for example, fish, meat and vegetables. Beijing Roast Duck is famous as well. There is certainly a lot to see and to do in Hong Kong.
In 1997, Hong Kong was returned to China. It’s a part of China.The airport was built out into the sea because ______.
| A．it's near the sea |
| B．there was not enough land |
| C．planes arrive safely |
| D．it's good |
Kowloon is ______.
| A．on an island |
| B．the name of an airport |
| C．a part of Hong Kong |
| D．a big city under the sea |
Most people in Hong Kong speak ______.
| A．neither Chinese nor English |
| B．Chinese as their second language |
| C．English only |
| D．Chinese and English |
The main idea of the fourth part is that ______.
| A．dog-racing is interesting |
| B．Beijing duck is famous |
| C．Chinese food is famous |
| D．Hong Kong is a good place for travelling |
Mr. and Mrs Jones seldom (很少) go out in the evening, but last Sunday Mrs Jones said to her husband, “There is a good film at the cinema this evening. Can we go to see it? ”
Mr. Jones was quite happy about it. So they went there and they enjoyed the film. They came out of the cinema at 11 o’clock, going into the car and began to drive home. It was quite dark. Then Mrs Jones said, “Bill, look, a woman is running along the road very fast and a man is running after her. Can we help her? ’’
Mr. Jones said, “Yes, I can.’’ He drove the car slowly near the woman and said to her, “Can we help you?” “No, thank you,” the woman said, but she didn’t stop running. “My husband and I run home after the film, and the last one will wash the dishes at home.”Mr. and Mrs Jones were often ________in the evening.
| A．at home | B．at the cinema |
| C．at work | D．out |
They thought the film was very ________.
| A．bad | B．popular |
| C．delicious | D．good |
The film finished at _______o’clock.
| A．twelve | B．ten |
| C．eleven | D．eight |
The man ran after the woman because he ________.
| A．wanted to get some money |
| B．was her husband |
| C．didn’t want to wash the dishes at home |
| D．was funny |