Studying is usually not a happy task，especially when there are so many things you can do for fun．The balance（平衡）between work and play is a lifelong matter．Are you feeling tired and bored when you study？What should you do if you're not interested in study？ Here are ways you could do to deal with the problem．
Change your thoughts． If you're lack of passion（缺乏热情）for study， just think about your future．Only good grades can give you a chance to achieve your dreams． Good grades will help you get into your dream high school and college． No matter how old you are， you're always growing and learning．
Work hard to achieve your dreams． Study is teaching you an important lesson﹣You must work for what you want to achieve． Winning a game， passing a test， doing something difficult…These are all rewarding（值得的）experiences because of the time you spent and the effort you made． The harder you work， the happier you'll be．
Relax yourself at times． You don't need to study as often as you think you should do． I am not telling you not to study﹣You still should， but you can try studying less if it doesn't influence your grades．
Find your favorite subjects． Discover your interests and develop them carefully． Keep studying and stay healthy．
（1）Studying is usually not a task according to the passage．
| A． |
hard |
| B． |
happy |
| C． |
boring |
| D． |
tiring |
（2）We can know is a lifelong matter from the passage．
| A． |
doing things for fun |
| B． |
growing and leaning |
| C． |
balancing work and play |
| D． |
feeling tired and bored |
（3）You can get into a dream school with the help of ．
| A． |
similar thoughts |
| B． |
good grades |
| C． |
serious problems |
| D． |
different feelings |
（4）You can achieve your dream by ．
| A． |
working hard |
| B． |
passing tests |
| C． |
winning games |
| D． |
giving lessons |
（5）What does the underlined sentence mean in the fourth paragraph？
| A． |
You should never study． |
| B． |
You should always think． |
| C． |
You could sometimes study less． |
| D． |
You may usually feel tired． |
Cats are creatures of habit. They like to go to sleep about the same time every day and for a certain length of time. They seem to have a natural clock inside them that tells them when to sleep. Cats increase their regular sleep with occasional cat naps(打盹). Some experts feel that humans could also benefit from this habit. Cat naps help to build up energy in the body. They are also a good way to get rid of trouble! Since cats have the same moods as humans, some experts believe that people can improve their moods. People might become happier.
A number of famous people have copied cats by taking cat naps during the day. The naps would usually last from 15 to 30 minutes. Winston Churchill took cat naps. So did Presidents Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy, and Lyndon B. Johnson. These famous men were known for their energy. They were also able to work long hours, often into the night. Napping was their secret.Naps usually last _________.
| A．three hours | B．less than half an hour |
| C．forty-five minutes | D．fifty-five minutes |
Taking cat naps _________.
| A．will make person lazy and tired |
| B．is a bad habit |
| C．will make people feel better |
| D．can help people to become famous |
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
| A．People should take their naps secretly. |
| B．Cats have the same moods as people. |
| C．Some famous people take cat naps. |
| D．Some people have full energy after they take cat naps. |
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Call us! 800-810-5222If you want to take a trip to the beach, you should call _______.
| A．800-810-6562 | B．800-820-6222 |
| C．800-820-8188 | D．800-810-5222 |
If you take the "4-Day Beautiful Guilin Private Tour", you will be able to _________.
| A．visit the Great Wall | B．enjoy the river life |
| C．enjoy the spring climate | D．experience city life |
How long will the " Beijing Culture Group Tour" last?
| A．Four days. | B．Five days. | C．A week. | D．Eight days. |
Mrs. Li plans to take the "5-Day Sanya Private Tour" with her two daughters. How much do they need to pay?
A$1,890. B.$1,707. C.$1,644. D.$1,770.If you take the "____", you will be able to experience different cultures.
| A．4-Day Beijing Culture Group Tour |
| B．8-Day Colorful Yunnan Group Tour |
| C．4-Day Beautiful Guilin Private(私人的) Tour |
| D．5-Day Sanya Private Tour |
There have been many great inventions, things that changed the way we live. The first great invention was one that is still very important today -the wheel. This made it easier to carry heavy things and to travel a long distance.
For hundreds of years after that there were few inventions that had as much effect (作用) as the wheel. Then in the early 1800's the word started to change. There was little unknown land left in the world. People didn't have to explore（探索） much anymore. They began to work hard to make life better. In the second half of the 19th century many great inventions were made. Among them were the camera, the electric light and the radio. These all became a big part of our life today. The first part of the 20th century saw more great inventions. The helicopter (直升飞机) in 1909. Sound movies in 1926. The computer in 1928. And jet planes in 1930. This was also a time when a new material was first made. Nylon came out in 1935. It changed the kind of clothes people wear.
By this time most people had a very good life. Of course new inventions continued to be made. But man now had a desire to explore again. The world is known to man but the stars are not yet. Man began looking for ways to go into space. Russia made the first step. Then the United States took a step. Since then other countries, including China and Japan, have made their steps into space.
In 1969 man took his biggest step away from the earth. Americans first walked on the moon. This is certainly just a beginning thought. New inventions will some day allow us to do things we have never yet dreamed of.This passage talks mainly about ___________.
| A．why cars were very important |
| B．when light was invented |
| C．which country made the first step into space |
| D．how inventions effect people’s life |
Nylon came out nearly at the same time as__________.
| A．radio | B．camera | C．jet plane | D．movies |
Which of the statement is not true?
| A．For hundreds of years after wheel there were many other inventions having as much effect as the wheel. |
| B．America, Russia, Japan and China began to explore the stars before 1969. |
| C．In the early 1800’s people began to work instead of exploring more unknown land to make life better. |
| D．New invention will change our life greatly in the future. |
What does “a desire” mean in the passage?
| A．a good way | B．a new invention |
| C．a strong wish | D．a wonderful idea |
Man didn’t have a desire to explore a lot ______________.
| A．at the beginning of the 1800’s |
| B．in the 1960’s |
| C．since the 1900’s |
| D．from the 1800’s to the 1960’s |
A well-known poem by Tang dynasty poet Du Mu tells of a scene in early April: “Rains fall heavily as Qingming comes, and passersby with lowered spirits go.”
This scene takes place on Tomb Sweeping Day, also known as Qingming Festival. Tomb Sweeping Day is a traditional Chinese festival. Tomb Sweeping Day is a traditional Chinese festival. It began in the Zhou dynasty, over 2, 500 years ago. Chinese people celebrate it to remember and honor their ancestors(祖先). This year, it falls on April 4. Tomb Sweeping Day became a public holiday in the Chinese mainland in 2008. People have one day off for that day.
On this day. families bring flowers, food and wine to the grave sites(墓地) of their ancestors. They place cakes, fruits in front of the grave and some may bum joss paper as money for the dead. After that, they sweep the tombs and cherish(怀念) the memories of their dead family members.
Tomb Sweeping Day gives us a chance to show respect to our ancestors and family members who have passed away and show that we miss them. This tradition shows that family values are an important part of Chinese culture.
Tomb Sweeping Day is also the beginning of the time for gardening and outdoor activities in China. Families often get together for outings or to fly kites at this time.The Chinese meaning of the underlined word “passersby” is ______.
| A．行人 | B．陌生人 | C．故人 | D．古代人 |
Tomb Sweeping Day is celebrated for people to ______.
A. go out to fly kites
B. B. have a public holiday
C. get together with their families
D. remember and honor their ancestorsWhat can people take to the grave sites according to the passage?
| A．Flowers, food, fruits and umbrellas. |
| B． Flowers, food, wine and joss paper. |
| C．Food, fruits. joss paper and kites. |
| D．Flowers, wine and pets. |
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
| A．We have one day off for Tomb Sweeping Day. |
| B．Tomb Sweeping Day began in the Zhou dynasty. |
| C．People in the world celebrate Tomb Sweeping Day. |
| D．Family values play an important role in Chinese culture. |
What does the passage mainly discuss?
| A．People bring many things to the grave site. |
| B．Du Mu wrote a poem about Qingming Festival. |
| C．Tome Sweeping Day is a traditional Chinese festival. |
| D．Qingming Festival is a good time for outdoor activities. |
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The population is one of the greatest problems in the world. The population in developingcountries is more serious than that in developed countries.Women in developed countries often have only one or two children. While in some developing countries ,many women have three or four children.
China has the largest population in the world.The newborn population each year is almost as large as the whole population of Australia. If the population grows so fast, there won’t be enough space for people to stand on the earth.What’s more,a large population also causes many difficulties for the whole world. So some things must be done to stop the population from growing so fast. China has carried out a policy called family planning .
That’s late marriage.late child. fewer births and better babies.I think family planning is a useful policy to control China’s population,and things will be better if it workes well in controlling the population of China.What do you think of it?What can you tell from the population in developing countries and in developed countries?
__________________________________________________________________________Which country has the largest population?
_________________________________________________________________________________What problems does the large population cause?
_________________________________________________________________________________Has China carried out a policy called family planning ?
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