Mom and dad﹣they're two of the most important people in your life．You probably see at least one of them every day and，over your lifetime，they influence you more than anyone else you meet．
Moms and dads need to care for their kids from the minute they're born．It's a parent's job to love and help kids﹣and most parents will do this as possible as they can，even when the"kids"grow up and have children of their own．That means you have many years ahead to share with your mom and dad．
Here are some ways you can stay close，get along，and build a strong relationship（关系）．
Spend time together．Don't play a computer game or watch TV by yourself．Ask your mom and dad to play with you，go outside together，play a game，or read a book out loud．Try to spend more time together．
Share your feelings and ask for help，Many kids say they'd like their parents to help them when they're unhappy．Tell them if you're sad or have a problem．They'll be happy to help you．
Be kind and caring．Little things might mean a lot to your mom or dad．You can brightena parent's day with a hug，a card，or a joke．It's also lovely when a kid cleans up his or her room without being asked．It's important to show that you care for each other．Kids and parents show their love by respecting（尊重）each other，and being caring，polite and thoughtful．
Do your best at whatever you do．You don't have to be perfect，but when you do your best，you make your parents proud．It makes them happy to see how you're turning into such a great kid．Why？Beacuse it lets them know you're doing a good job．
（1）Your parents are two of the most important people in your life because they ．
| A． |
see you every day |
| B． |
have duty to care for you |
| C． |
need your help |
| D． |
influence you more than anyone else |
（2）Most parents after their kids have grown up．
| A． |
stop helping their kids |
| B． |
try their best to help their kids |
| C． |
leave their kids |
| D． |
are busy taking exercise |
（3）What should kids do when they're unhappy？ ．
| A． |
Watch TV by themselves |
| B． |
Play a game with their parents |
| C． |
Tell their parents and ask for help |
| D． |
Be kind to their parents |
（4）The underlined word"brighten"in the sixth paragraph means" "in Chinese．
| A． |
使…忙碌 |
| B． |
使…愉快 |
| C． |
使…悲伤 |
| D． |
使…紧张 |
（5）Which can be the best title of the passage？ ．
| A． |
Getting Along with Your Parents |
| B． |
Talking to Your Parents |
| C． |
When Your Parents Fight |
| D． |
Spending More Time with Your Parents． |
When my family moved to America from a small village in Guangdong, China, we brought not only our luggage, but also our village rules, customs and culture. One of the rules is that young people should always respect(尊敬) elders. Unluckily, this rule led to my very first embarrassment in the United States.
I had a part-time job as a waiter in a Chinese restaurant. One time, when I was serving food to a middle-aged couple, the wife asked me how the food could be served so quickly. I told her that I had made sure they got their food quickly because I always respect the elderly. As soon as I said that, her face showed great displeasure. My manager, who happened to hear what I said, took me aside and gave me a long lecture about how sensitive(敏感) Americans are and how they dislike the description “old”. I then walked back to the table and apologized to the wife. After the couple heard my reason, they understood that the problem was caused by cultural differences, so they laughed and were no longer angry.
In my village in China, people are proud of being old. Not so many people live to be seventy or eighty, and people who reach such an age have the most knowledge and experience. Young people always respect older people because they know they can learn from their rich experience.
However, in the United States, people think “growing old” is a problem since “old” shows that a person is going to retire(退休) or that the body is not working well. Here many people try to keep themselves away from growing old by doing exercises or jogging, and women put on makeup, hoping to look young. When I told the couple in the restaurant that I respect the elderly, they got angry because this caused them to feel they had failed to stay young. I had told them something they didn’t want to hear.
After that, I changed the way I had been with older people. It is not that I don’t respect them any more; I still respect them, but now I don’t show my feelings through words.Jack brought the couple their food very fast because______.
| A．the manager asked him to do so | B．he respected the elderly |
| C．the couple wanted him to do so | D．he wanted more pay |
In Jack’s hometown, ______.
| A．people dislike being called “old” |
| B．people are proud of being old |
| C．many people reach the age of seventy or eighty |
| D．the elderly are the first to get food in restaurants |
After this experience, Jack ______.
| A．lost his job in the restaurant |
| B．made friends with the couple |
| C．no longer respected the elderly |
| D．changed his way with older people |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．The more Jack explained, the angrier the couple got. |
| B．Jack wanted to show his feelings through words after his experience. |
| C．The manager went back to the table and apologized to the couple. |
| D．From this experience, Jack learned more about American culture. |
Which is the best title for this passage?
| A． Different countries, different customs | B． Old people, old customs |
| C． Different restaurants, different services | D． Differences between old and young |
English is spoken as a first language by most people in the USA，Britain，Australia，New Zealand，Ireland and Canada. However，English is spoken all over the world. It is the main language in over 60 countries，including India，Singapore and many of the Caribbean and Pacific islands. In these places English is often a second language.
English is also an international language in many other countries，like China and Japan. People in these countries use it for business，and travelers to these countries use English when they get there to communicate. Other people may learn English because they enjoy reading books in English，listening to British or American music or watching American films.
English has changed a lot over the years and still goes on changing. It is no longer right to talk about British English or American English if the speakers come or don’t come from those countries. People in Japan and Korea，for example，may use the American spelling but may not sound like Americans.
English will probably be the most widely used language in the world by the end of the 21st century. This language no longer belongs to British，American or Australian speakers. It belongs to anyone in the world. So，as a middle school student of English today, think about how you can use this language. After you leave school, you will almost certainly need it. In how many countries is English spoken as a first language in the passage?
| A．Five. | B．Four. | C．Three. | D．Six. |
In which other countries is English spoken as a main language?
| A．Britain, the USA and Australia. |
| B．India, Singapore and many of the Caribbean and Pacific islands. |
| C．China and Japan. |
| D．New Zealand and Canada. |
People from other countries learn English for ________.
| A．passing exams |
| B．business and traveling |
| C．reading English books, enjoying English music or films |
| D．both B and C |
Even if people in Japan and Korea use American spelling they ________.
| A．will speak the same as Americans |
| B．may not sound like Americans |
| C．will speak British English |
| D．will speak English much better |
Which is the best title for the passage?
| A．A First Language in the World | B．A Second Language in the World |
| C．English around the World | D．A Useful Language |
Now satellites are helping to forecast（预报）the weather. They are in space, and they can reach any part of the world. The satellites take pictures of the atmosphere, because this is where the weather forms. They send these pictures to the weather stations. So meteorologists（气象学家）can see the weather of any part of the world. From the pictures, the scientists can often say how the weather will change.
Today, nearly five hundred weather stations in sixty countries receive satellite pictures. When they receive new pictures, the meteorologists compare them with earlier ones. Perhaps they may find that the clouds have changed during the last few hours. This may mean that the weather on the ground may soon change, too. In their next weather forecast, the meteorologists can say this.
So the weather satellites are a great help to the meteorologists. Before satellites were invented, the scientists could forecast the weather for about 24 or 48 hours. Now they can make good forecasts for three or five days. Soon, perhaps, they may be able to forecast the weather for a week or more ahead.Satellites travel _____________.
| A．in space | B．in the atmosphere |
| C．above the ground | D．above space |
Why do we use the weather satellites to take pictures of the atmosphere? Because __________.
| A．the weather satellites can do it easily |
| B．clouds form there |
| C．the weather forms there |
| D．the pictures can forecast the weather |
Meteorologists forecast the weather __________.
| A．when they have received satellite pictures |
| B．after they have compared new satellite pictures with earlier ones |
| C．before they received satellite pictures |
| D．during they study satellite pictures |
Maybe we’ll soon be able to forecast the weather for ________.
| A．one day | B．two days |
| C．five days | D．seven days or even longer |
The main idea of this passage is that satellites are now used in _________.
| A．taking pictures of the atmosphere |
| B．receiving pictures of the atmosphere |
| C．doing other work in many ways |
| D．weather forecasting |
Menu
HAMBURGERS DRINKS
Chicken $5.50 Orange juice $1.50
Egg $3.40 Coke $3.00
Fish $4.80 Coffee $5.50
Beef $6.20 Tea $2.00
RICE DESSERTS
Fried$3.50 Ice cream $2.50
With meat $5.70 Apple pie $4.50
With eggs $4.20 Fruit $3.50
With vegetables$3.90 Chocolate $6.00 Where do we often see a menu?
| A．In a hospital. | B．In a restaurant. |
| C．In a supermarket. | D．In a school. |
I have only two dollars. What can I buy?
| A．Coke. | B．Ice cream. | C．Tea. | D．Fruit. |
I want to eat a beef hamburger, a cup of coffee and an apple pie. How much should I pay?
| A．$ 15.20. | B．$ 16.70. | C．$ 16.20. | D．$ 15.80. |
“Dessert” here means _______?
| A．沙漠 | B．冷饮 | C．热饮 | D．甜点 |
The most expensive food in the above menu is _________.
| A．beef hamburger | B．rice with meat | C．coffee | D．chocolate |
Saving water is an important part of going green. As water becomes less and polluted more, conservation (保护) becomes more and more important. The less water you use, the less wastewater will end up in our rivers and lakes. Wasting water means that more water needs to be treated and cleaned, a process that requires quite a lot of energy.
As it is said above, cutting down on water usage is one of the most important things you can do for your local environment and the planet as a whole. That is why more green households are going blue: cutting down their water footprint by conserving and harvesting (收获) water.
It may seem like a big concept, but going blue starts with small changes that everyone can make. Something as simple as turning off the tap while you brush your teeth can save a lot of water. Wash your fruits and vegetables in a bowl rather than under a tap to save even more. Make sure that the taps are fully turned off every time you step away from the sink or the shower — all those little drips can add up to a lot of water waste.
Another way of reducing your water footprint is reducing your dependence on the main water supply. Rainwater harvesting can meet a lot of your home’s water needs. Many of us already practice rainwater harvesting in a small way. Collecting water from your gutters (檐沟) is a great way to keep your garden green without running the sprinkler (洒水器). The underlined word “green” means ______ in this passage.
| A．未成熟的 | B．环保 | C．嫉妒 | D．健康的 |
According to the passage, which is NOT the reason that people should save water?
| A．Treating wastewater needs much energy. |
| B．The water on the earth is becoming less and less. |
| C．The water on the earth is becoming polluted more. |
| D．Rainwater harvesting can meet a lot of your home’s water needs. |
According to the passage, all of these can be used to save water except ______.
| A．washing fruit and vegetables under a tap |
| B．using a bowl to wash your fruit and vegetables |
| C．making sure taps are fully turned off all the time |
| D．turning off the tap every time after brushing your teeth |
Which of the following is the best title of this passage?
| A．Save Water by Turning off the Tap |
| B．How to Treat and Clean Wastewater |
| C．Keep Your Garden Green with Rainwater |
| D．Save Water Starting with Small Changes |
From the passage, we can know that_____.
| A．we can get enough water by harvesting |
| B．most people pay no attention to saving water |
| C．we can practice rainwater harvesting in a small way |
| D．harvesting water is more necessary than conserving it |