It was a cold，rainy day.My mother and I drove to the mountains.It was dangerous to make the two﹣hour journey along the highway in such weather.I didn't want to take the risk.But my mother advised that we go to see something at the top of the mountain.
After ten minutes' driving，we stopped the car and got out.Walking along a path，we turned at a comer.Gradually，the peace and silence of the place began to fill my mind.From the top of the mountain，I saw several fields full of flowers，shining like a carpet （地毯）before us.It looked as if the sun spilled （播洒）gold down the mountain.
A lot of questions came to my mind.Who created such beauty？Why？How？
As we moved on，we saw a sign that read， "Answers to the Questions I Know You Are Asking. "
The first answer was， "One Woman一Two Hands，Two Feet，and Very Little Brain. " The second was， "One at a Time. " The third， "Started in 1971. "
On our way home，I was so shocked by what we had seen. "She changed the world.One bulb （一株）at a time.She started almost 50 years ago.It was probably just the beginning of an idea，but she kept at it. " I said， "Imagine，if I had a dream and worked at it，just a little bit every day，what might I have achieved？"
My mother looked at me，smiling. "Start tomorrow. " She said， " Better yet，start today. "
（1）The writer didn't want to go to the mountains because .
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she was tired of driving |
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their car was running out of petrol （汽油） |
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it was getting dark |
| D． |
it was not safe to drive in such weather |
（2）The underlined word "path" shares a similar meaning with .
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beach |
| B． |
road |
| C． |
bank |
| D． |
village |
（3）The person in Picture probably grew the flowers in the mountain.
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| B． |
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（4）The passage mainly tells us that .
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beauty always lies on the top of the mountain |
| B． |
even common people have great wisdom （智慧） |
| C． |
sticking to a dream will bring a big change |
| D． |
we should enjoy every moment in life |
What’s a big problem in Shenzhen today, do you think? Besides pollution, traffic is, of course.
There are too many people, too many cars but too little space so the roads are always busy. You can almost see traffic jams everywhere. It is even worse when everyone is going to school or to work. What’s more, cars need fuel(燃料) to move, so they let out a lot of dirty smoke and pollute the air.
However, the government is trying many ways to solve the problem. We can see more roads and footbridges over the main streets. And the workers are making some roads wider. It is said every car will have a computer. The computer can study the latest traffic news. Then it will look over its own map for the best way to drive and they won’t get into traffic jams.What’s a big problem in Shenzhen today?
| A．It’s air pollution. | B．It’s sound pollution. |
| C．It’s dirty smoke. | D．It’s pollution and traffic jams. |
The roads are always busy because ________.
| A．there are too many people and cars but there is too little space |
| B．there are too many buses, subways and too many taxis |
| C．they are very narrow and dirty |
| D．there are too many buildings and there is too little space |
With ____ cars on the roads, there will be fewer traffic jams.
| A．more | B．many | C．less | D．fewer |
How is the government trying to solve the problem?
| A．People are making old roads wider and building more roads and footbridges. |
| B．People are driving fewer cars and walking to school. |
| C．People are riding bikes to work and walking to school. |
| D．People are making old roads wider and building more bridges across the rivers. |
People won’t get into traffic jams in a car with ___ because it can study the latest traffic news.
| A．a policeman | B．an inspector | C．a computer | D．a TV set |
We can make mistakes at any age. Some mistakes we make are about money. But most mistakes are about people.
Why do we go wrong about our friends? Sometimes people hide their real meanings when they say something. And if we don’t really listen, we miss the feeling behind the words. Suppose someone tells you, “You’re a lucky dog.” That’s being friendly. But “lucky dog”? There’s a bit of envy(嫉妒) in those words. Maybe he doesn’t see _it_ himself. But “lucky dog” puts you down a little. He may mean you don’t deserve your luck.
How can you tell the real meaning behind someone’s words? One way is to take a good look at the person talking. Do his words fit the way he looks? Do his words agree with the tone(语调) of voice? His posture(姿态)? The look in his eyes? Stop and think. If you spend the minute thinking about the real meaning behind one’s words, it may save another mistake.According to the passage, the reason why we go wrong about our friends is that ______.
| A．we fail to listen carefully when they talk |
| B．we become angry when we realize what they really mean |
| C．they sometimes said one thing but meant another |
| D．we never believe what people say |
What does the underlined word “it” in the second paragraph refer to(指) ?
| A．Being friendly | B．A bit of envy | C．A lucky dog | D．The good luck |
From the passage, how many things should we pay attention to when we take a good look at the person talking?
| A．Three | B．Five | C．Six | D．Four |
According to the passage, the writer most probably is a ______.
| A．teacher | B．psychologist(心理学家) |
| C．farmer | D．doctor |
This passage is about __________.
| A．how to tell the real meaning behind our words |
| B．what to do when you listen to others talking |
| C．how to avoid(避免) mistakes when communicating with people |
| D．why we must know the wrong we will do |
Mobile phone has become a problem for middle schools. Some middle schools in Australia have banned students from carrying mobile phones during school hours.
Mobile phone use among children has become a problem for the school this year. Several children have got mobile phones as Christmas gifts，and more students will want them.
Mary Bluett，an official said mobile phone use is a distraction（分心的事） to students during school hours and it also gives teachers so much trouble in their classrooms. Teachers were also saying that sometimes students might use phone messages to cheat during exams. She said some schools had tried to ban mobile phones. Some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t get in touch with their children.
Many teachers said students should not have mobile phones at school, but if there was a good reason, they could leave their phones at school office. They also said there were many reasons why the students should not have mobile phones at school：they were easy to lose and were a distraction from studies.
Many people say that they understand why parents would want their children to have phones， but they think schools should let the students know when they can use their mobile phones.Some middle schools in Australia have banned students from carrying mobile phones __________
| A．because they are students | B．when they are free |
| C．when they are at school | D．because they are children |
We know from the passage that some children get mobile phones from _________
| A．the makers and sellers | B．the passers-by and strangers |
| C．their parents and friends | D．some mobile phone users |
What does the underlined word ‘cheat’ mean in the passage？
| A．聊天 | B．核对 | C．查询 | D．作弊 |
Some parents felt unhappy because they couldn‘t ___________during school hours.
| A．use their mobile phones |
| B．leave their mobile phones at school office |
| C．help the teachers with their work |
| D．get in touch with their children |
The passage tells us that ___________
| A．students shouldn’t have mobile phones at school except for some special reasons |
| B．it is impossible to ban students from using mobile phones at school |
| C．some parents felt unhappy because they couldn‘t use their phones at school |
| D．parents should teach their children how to use mobile phones during school hours |
Values join us together and set us apart. Today, our society has a terrible lack（缺乏）of values. Here are some social values that everyone needs.
◆Respect
Respect means to respect（尊重）others in everyday life. Even if you are against a person, it is important to have respect. It is this respect that makes us human. Without this respect, we become animals. We need to respect our friends for our friendships. We even need to respect our enemies, because they help us to grow up and be stronger. Respect is one of the crucial values in a relationship.
◆Love
Love is everything. With love in our hearts, we feel no need to hurt another. With love in our hearts, we will pay more attention to the similarities in opinions rather than the disagreement. If we want others to be good to us, we need to be good to them. After all, we give love to get love, right?
◆Loyalty
People often forget the meaning and importance of loyalty（忠诚）. Loyalty is necessary for people to believe in each other. In no matter what kind of relationship, we need to believe in each other so that we can work together towards the same goal.
◆Honesty
Honesty is to show other people who we really are. Honesty helps us do better, because it makes us realize our problems and find ways to solve them. It is this honesty, that will make others help you out, not because you need it. But, because they have problems too, which you can help out with. This honesty will help us follow the other values in society and, truly, "heal the world"!The Chinese meaning of the word “value” in the passage is probably “___________”.
| A．价格 | B．价值观念 | C．生活习惯 | D．爱好 |
According to the passage, we are different from animals because of ____________.
| A．Loyalty | B．Honesty | C．Love | D．Respect |
With love in our hearts, we will ____________.
| A．grow up and become stronger |
| B．believe in each other |
| C．never hurt another and be good to others |
| D．realize our problems and find ways to solve them |
The best title of the passage can be “___________”.
| A．Values we need for our society | B．Love and honesty |
| C．Our society | D．How to change our society |
As soon as you land at London Heathrow airport, you will see it is easy for you to ride the subway or take a bus to your hotel. However, if you are planning on touring London, it would be the best idea for you to rent a car so that you can go wherever you wish to visit freely and you don’t have to run to catch a bus or a train. Remember that the trains in London are always very crowded. So a rental car is the easiest and most comfortable way to travel.
London has so many different attractions（旅游景点） to offer and the same is true for England itself. In London you can find Buckingham Palace, which you can also visit during summer time when the Queen of England goes to one of the castles（城堡）around the country. If you are interested in history and art, you can’t miss the National Gallery, which is right in front of Trafalgar Square. Not far from Trafalgar Square, there is the House of Parliament that faces the Thames River. If you wish to have a good view of London, then the best idea would be to take a ride on the London Eye, the tallest Ferris wheel（摩天轮）of Europe. The tour takes about half an hour so you can sit comfortably and take pictures of London from above.
London is not too far from other major cities and attractions in England. For example, a drive of only one hour and a half will take you to Cambridge and with even less time than that you can reach Stonehenge to see the stones that have been there for centuries.According to the passage, the best way for you to tour London is ______________.
| A．to take the subway | B．to take buses |
| C．to take the train | D．to rent a car |
If you wish to take pictures of London from above, you’d better ______________.
| A．pay a visit to the National Gallery |
| B．visit Buckingham Palace |
| C．take a ride on the London Eye |
| D．take a plane |
Among these attractions, _____________ are in London.
①Buckingham Palace
②The London Eye
③Stonehenge
④Trafalgar Square
| A．①②③ | B．②③④ | C．①②④ | D．①③④ |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．By visiting the National Gallery, you can learn much about history and art. |
| B．The House of Parliament lies by the Thames River. |
| C．Cambridge is just one and a half hours’ drive from London. |
| D．The stones in Stonehenge have been there for only a hundred years. |
