Snowy was a little cat. He lived with a little old lady who loved Snowy very much. Sometimes the old lady would sit in her rocking chair, rocking backwards and forwards until she fell asleep or sometimes she would play little tunes(曲子) on her piano.
One sunny day, Snowy jumped up on the window sill(窗台). Snowy wanted to go out and play with the pretty butterflies, but the window was shut and the old lady had fallen asleep in her rocking chair.
He ran to the door but that was shut, too. He sat down near the old lady's feet and said, "Miaou?" That was his way of saying, "May I go out to play, please?" The old lady didn't hear him but stayed fast asleep.
He rubbed his soft head against the old lady's legs. Still the old lady slept. So Snowy sat down and thought hard. Then he had an idea. He would jump up on the piano and play a tune. That might wake her up. So Snowy jumped up onto the piano and was a little scared of the loud, big, deep drum sound he made as he landed.
He took another little step. It wasn't quite such a loud note(调子). Up and down the notes he walked until he reached the very high notes which sounded like lots of bells. But still the old lady slept. Snowy kept dancing about on them and made quite a pretty tune. At last the old lady woke up.
"What are you doing, Snowy?" She asked but she wasn't angry. "Miaou," said Snowy, running to the closed door. "How clever you are to wake me up by playing the piano!" said the old lady as she let Snowy out into the sunshine.
(1)Where did the old lady often fall asleep? (within 4 words)
(2)What did Snowy want to do by jumping onto the window sill? (within 10 words)
(3)What did Snowy jump on the piano to do? (within 10 words)
(4)How did Snowy feel when he landed on the piano? (within 5 words)
(5)What did the old lady do in the end? (within 10 words)
It was a great pleasure for the family to move to a house with a very big garden.Betty and Tony could climb up trees,grow flowers and even play badminton.They liked to watch the birds flying among the trees in the garden.They even started to put food out to attract more birds.
Everything was fine for a few days until one afternoon there was a strange bumping noise on a window.Betty went outside and found a small bird dead on the grass.Its neck seemed to be broken.
"It must have flown into the window."Tony said when his sister Betty called him to have a look" Ah,yes,look here.You can see the mark where it hit the window.There are a couple of tiny feathers stuck on the window."
"Poor things!" Betty said.
During the next month,five more birds died in the same way."Why would they fly to the windows?"They wondered.Finally they knew the truth.When the birds were flying,they couldn't see into the rooms.All they saw was the reflection(倒影) of the garden,They thought that they were flying into trees because they saw trees reflected by the window,
"Something has to be done to save the birds."the parents decided.
At first,the family tried keeping curtains (窗帘)across the windows,but this made the room dark.Then they bought some strong black paper and cut out the shape of a hawk.They made six hawks﹣﹣one for each window.They stuck the hawks to the windows.They looked pretty and did not keep out much light,When the birds saw the hawks,they would fly away.
After that,there were no more dead birds.The family were much happier.
46.They put food out to attract birds because they .
A. |
had a special garden for birds |
B. |
had too much bird food to feed the birds |
C. |
wanted to see more birds flying in the garden |
D. |
wanted to catch some birds in the garden |
47. birds died in the garden.
A. |
Six |
B. |
Five |
C. |
Four |
D. |
Seven |
48.The bird flew to the windows because they .
A. |
found the windows very big and clean. |
B. |
wanted to fight for more food |
C. |
thought there were more trees ahead |
D. |
wanted to go into the room |
49.The underlined word "hawk" means
A. |
丛林 |
B. |
鹰 |
C. |
山脉 |
D. |
燕子 |
50.The story is mainly about
A. |
why those birds died in their garden |
B. |
Betty and Tony were good at paper﹣cutting. |
C. |
how the family saved the birds in the garden |
D. |
the family had a new house with a big garden. |
Traveling is an exciting experience.It makes us feel pleased,and enjoy new wonders and new part of life that we've never known.A single holiday trip can give you the freedom and the chance to make changes that daily life does not allow.It matters little where you go on your holiday;it is all in what you make of it.Any travel can be interesting and attractive,and give you memories to last a lifetime.
Having those memories is truly what travels are all about.Many people say that a bit of planning and research before you leave can make sure of those long﹣lasting memories.But why not try something unexpected?In fact,the most unforgettable moments of a travel experience are the ones that you don't plan for.Yes,maybe you'll experience a bad meal in an unfamiliar place.But these experience will make sure you discover little﹣known shops or an open﹣air theater production that is only advertised in the local paper.
You'll find the enjoyable moments happening all around you:a wonderful sunset or a small child playing in the puddles(水洼) of a cobble(鹅卵石)road.The magic will truly be in the trip you take.Take time to go for a long walk for enjoyment when visiting a new place,which will allow you to listen,smell,and see the different culture and sights that your busy life may stop you from enjoying.
Simple things such as a leaf from a tree you sat under can keep the memories of your travel alive for years to come.Collect small things such as leaves,stones,or feathers,which can be turned into memorable works of art when you get back home.
41.What can we learn from the passage?
A. |
There is no need to choose where to go on holiday |
B. |
Plans can make traveling become uninteresting. |
C. |
Small things around you always looks simple |
D.Traveling is a good way for people to understand life.
42.According to the writer,traveling is all about .
A. |
having unforgettable experiences |
B. |
having a healthy life |
C. |
enjoying natural wonders of the world |
D. |
visiting places of interest |
43.If you want a most unforgettable travel experience,you could .
A. |
learn much about the new place |
B. |
research into all the possible ways of traveling |
C. |
find out as many local activities as possible |
D. |
try something and unplanned |
44.What is really magical in the trip?
A. |
The beautiful local sights |
B. |
The enjoyment around you |
C. |
The different cultures and places |
D. |
The enjoyment from a long walk |
45.What does the passage mainly tell us?
A. |
Traveling can make you tired but happy. |
B. |
Traveling should be unexpected. |
C. |
Traveling is a wonderful experience. |
D. |
Traveling may change your life. |
What do you often do when you wait for a bus or a train at the station?
Tom arrived at the bus station quite early for Paris bus.The bus for Paris would not leave until five to twelve.He saw a lot of people waiting in the station.Some were standing in line; Others were walking around.There was a group of schoolgirls.The teacher was trying to keep them in line.Tom looked around but there was no place for him to sit.
He walked into the station cafe.He looked up at that clock there.It was only twenty to twelve.he found a seat and sat down before a large mirror(镜子) on the wall.Just then,Mike,one of Tom's workmates,came in and sat with Tom."What time is your bus?"asked Mike."There's plenty of time yet."Answered Tom."Well,I'll get you more tea then."said Mike.
They talked while drinking.Then Tom looked at the clock again."Oh! It's going backward!" he cried."A few minutes ago,it was twenty to twelve and now it's half past eleven."
"You're looking at the clock in the Mirror."Said Mike.Tom was so sad,The next bus was not to leave for another hour,Since then Tom has never liked mirrors.
36.Tom went into the station cafe because .
A. |
Mike asked him to have a cup of tea together |
B. |
he wanted to have a drink with his workmate there |
C. |
he didn't like to stay with the schoolgirls |
D. |
It was quite early and he couldn't find a seat in the station |
37.What time was it in fact when Tom looked at the clock in the mirror?
A. |
Half past eleven |
B. |
Twenty two twelve |
C. |
Half past twelve |
D. |
Half past one |
38.From the story we know that when we look at a clock in a mirror,we will find .
A. |
it's going backward |
B. |
it's going slower |
C. |
The time is right |
D. |
it's going faster |
39.Which of the following is true?
A. |
Tom arrived in Paris on time that day |
B. |
Tom looked at the clock in the mirror only once |
C. |
After that Tom didn't like clocks any longer |
D. |
The next bus would leave in half an hour |
40.Which of the following is the best title of the story?
A. |
The Clock in the Mirror |
B. |
Not a Careful Man |
C. |
Being later for a bus |
D. |
The Mirror of the Station. |
It fills me with joy that I am a member of the UN Global Education First Youth Advocacy Group.I have plenty of volunteer experiences and it is from these experiences that I was chosen out of 400 people who wanted to join to serve in this group.
When I finished my middle school,I started volunteering in a few non﹣governmental organizations.I began to understand a lot about community development.I took part in some projects and activities about the environment,peace and HIV/AIDS.
I had many obstacles(障碍)while volunteering because people don't think volunteer work is important.People consider volunteering as a waste of time.They can't imagine the fact that someone can work without pay.My friends and relatives advised me to stop volunteering.I felt hard at some point but I couldn't stop because I loved doing it.I decided not to pay attention to their advice but to continue my work.
One day,a group of young people came to me and said that they were all thankful to me for the changes I had brought into their lives through peer(同龄人)education.I was so happy to hear that because it brought great joy to me.My advice to peers is that we can't succeed in life overnight.We have to work hard to achieve our dreams.Even if you graduate from the best school in the world,it's not enough because what matters most is your skill.The best way to discover who you are is to volunteer.Volunteering does not only allow you to offer your services,but to learn and discover new things and improve your skills.One secret of voluntary work is to avoid thinking about money because that is where the problem lies.
67.Why could the writer be chosen by the UN Global Education First Youth Advocacy Group?
A. |
Because she loved helping others very much. |
B. |
Because she had rich volunteering experiences. |
C. |
Because she got support from her relatives. |
D. |
Because she was quite willing to work without pay. |
68.After middle school,the writer .
A. |
organized some activities and projects |
B. |
began to work in her community |
C. |
put her heart into volunteering |
D. |
started a voluntary organization |
69.According to the passage.being volunteers,
A. |
we won't meet any obstacles |
B. |
we will succeed in life overnight |
C. |
we may waste a lot of time |
D. |
we may discover who we are |
70.What would be the best title for the text?
A. |
Hard work pays off. |
B. |
How to be a group member. |
C. |
Volunteer,start now. |
D. |
Volunteering influences my life. |
Do you believe that only boys do well in science?Does it seem to you that girls have better language skills than boys?In your opinion,are boys better at building things?If your answer to each of those questions is "Yes",you are right.According to an article in Current Science."There are exceptions(例外),but here are the facts."
Usually,boys score higher on tests about math,while girls do better in tests about words,spelling and memory.But these differences may not always be true.In the future.a person's abilities may not be decided by sex.As one scientist says,"Nothing is impossible for a person to be or do."
A recent study by Jerome Kagan,a scientist at Harward University is studying the watching ability of children 10 months old.Baby boys and baby girls are watching a "show" while seated on their mothers' laps.In ActⅠof the show,an orange﹣colored hall is lifted from a blue box and moved slowly.Then it is returned to the box.This is repeated six times.ActⅡis almost the same,except that the orange ball is smaller.
Baby boys do not seem to notice the difference in the size of the ball,but girls immediately become excited and begin to make noises that sound like language.
It's also known that baby girls usually talk at an earlier age than baby boys do.Scientists believe that the left side of the brain develops faster in girls than in boys.As a result,by the time they start to school,little girls have an advantage that boys don't have,but what have the boys been doing in the year before starting school?They have been developing something called aggression.An aggressive person feels strong and independent.He is often the first one to start a fight.It is said that aggression is caused by hormones(荷尔蒙).Scientists believe that hormones are not the only cause.They say aggression in boys is also caused by mothers.
63.Where does this text possibly come from?
A. |
Reading for babies. |
B. |
A newspaper on science. |
C. |
A school notice. |
D. |
A travel guide. |
64.According to the passage, .
A. |
boys and girls have completely different skills |
B. |
it is impossible for girls to become a scientist in the future |
C. |
girls always get higher scores than boys in math |
D. |
boys may usually do better in building things than girls |
65.The writer uses the example of the orange ball to show that
A. |
baby boys are cleverer than baby girls |
B. |
baby boys are not interested in shows |
C. |
baby girls are better at watching different things |
D. |
baby girls talk at an earlier age than baby boys do |
66.The underlined word aggression in paragraph 3 means .
A. |
an angry feeling |
B. |
a nice feeling |
C. |
a happy feeling |
D. |
a sad feeling. |