12.Tom and Mike are good friends.They are kind to children.They want to find summer jobs.On Saturday,Tom tells Mike that Beidaihe Kids Summer Camp needs help with sports,music and computers.They are both very glad to hear that Tom can play basketball and volleyball,and he can swim,too.Mike can play the violin,the trumpet,the drums and the guitar.Tom and Mike like computers very much.Can they join the Summer Camp? (1)Tom and Mike want to
. A.help with sports,music and computers B.be good with children C.join the Summer Camp D.get help from the Camp (2)What does the Summer Camp need help with?
A.Flying kites. B.Sports,music and computers C.Making cakes D.Drawing pictures (3)Tom can play
. A.basketball B.computer games C.Music D.violin (4)Mike can't play
. A.the drums B.the violin C.the guitar D.basketball (5)What do Tom and Mike both like?
13.Britain is very close to France but there are many cultural differences in daily life between them.When an English person is traveling in France,what does he need to follow? Never refuse.You should never refuse an invitation to a social event or any kind of offer,even if you don't like.Maybe it is strange for jye.ai.You will find there is no polite British way of saying no in France. Food and eating time.As an English clerk,you are used to eating your packed lunch quickly in front of a computer screen in the office.To your surprise,you will find French clerks leave their offices to restaurants for their relaxing meals and a 2-hour break. Another thing about French food and drink culture is the coffee culture.You have been used to drinking coffee in a restaurant quickly.But you will find French people often have coffee and slices (薄片) of homemade cake with their old friends in their warm homes.I am sure you will also enjoy this kind of lifestyle very much. Greetings.English people shake their hands on the first meeting,but in France people greet each other with two kisses on the cheeks when they meet each other for the first time.
(1)Saying "no" to a person
. A.is easy for a French person B.is rude in France C.is quite common in France D.is strange for an Englishman (2)What should you do when you meet a French person for the first time?
A.Bow to him/her. B.Shake his/her hand. C.Kiss his/her cheeks. D.Hug him/her. (3)What does the passage mainly tell us?
A.Traveling in France. B.Making friends with French people. C.Delicious food in France. D.Cultural differences between France and Britain.
14.Hello!My name is Emma.My favorite day is Friday.Do you know why?We have a music lesson on Friday morning.It is my favorite subject.I also like other three lessons in the morning.They are English,Chinese and math.In the afternoon we usually have three classes,but on that day there are only two classes,P.E.and oral English.P.E teacher is my favorite teacher because her lessons are very interesting.I like the nice weekend.
(1)Emma's favorite day is
. A.Sunday B.Saturday C.Friday (2)Emma's favorite subject is
. A.English B.music C.Chinese (3)Emma has a music lesson on
morning. A.Friday B.Monday C.Sunday (4)Emma's favorite teacher is
teacher. A.music B.P.E. C.oral English (5)How many classes do they usually have in the afternoon?
A.Only two classes. B.Five classes. C.Three classes.
15.Mindfulness Matters In recent years,some schools have begun to introduce meditation,or mindfulness training,into their classrooms.During mindfulness raining,students may be asked to sit quietly and observe their own thoughts and feelings to avoid being controlled by them.Mindfulness training can help students overcome anxiety (焦慮),control their behavior,and improve their ability to pay attention in class.Students are expected to learn how to meditate in order to reduce stress and do better in their schoolwork. Among schools that already teach meditation,the results have been positive.In one study,teachers reported that after five weeks of mindfulness practice,their students were more focused.They also participated more fully in class.A middle school in San Francisco reported that a student meditation program led to higher attendance rates and better grades.Another study suggested that meditation helped students perform better on tests by improving their working memory and reducing their anxiety. Many supporters believe that meditation training programs can also help students overcome stress.For example,Headstand is a mindfulness education program designed to help students overcome anxiety.A study concluded that ninety-eight percent of participating students felt less stressed after they completed the Headstand program.In another study,researchers in New Haven,Connecticut,followed students who participated in meditation and yoga classes three times a week.They found that after each class,participants had lower levels of cortisol,a stress hormone (激素),in their bodies. Despite the positive results seen so far,critics also point out that much of the current research is not rigorous (嚴謹的) enough.Associate Professor Tamar Mendelson agrees that research on meditation in children is still in its early stages.However,even she insists that she has seen the positive impact of meditation on children.Others express worries that meditation is not a valuable use of class time.But many disagree.Denise Pope,a professor from the Stanford University,says, "This is something teachers can do immediately.You get a lot of bang for your buck and anyone who is against it isn't thinking clearly." Indeed,additional studies will surely strengthen our understanding of the benefits of mindfulness. Although still in its early stages,research shows that meditation can help students learn to deal with anxiety and stress.As an added bonus,students of mindfulness training also report better concentration and gains in their academic performances.Therefore,meditation should be a part of every student's school day.Participating in "stillness" can be just as productive as other school-related activities.
(1)Why do some schools introduce mindfulness training into classes?
A.To control students' working memory. B.To reduce students' stress and anxiety. C.To increase students' attendance rates. D.To research students' thoughts and feelings. (2)What can we learn from the passage?
A.Mindfulness training is not a valuable use of class time at school. B.Mindfulness training is more productive than other school activities. C.Students felt more stressful after joining yoga classes three times a week. D.Students paid closer attention in class after weeks of mindfulness practice. (3)The words "a lot of bang for your buck" in Paragraph 4 probably mean
. A.challenges B.complaints C.advantages D.influences (4)The writer probably agrees that
. A.further studies will prove the benefits of mindfulness training B.students will become more talented with mindfulness training C.doctors will do researches on the spread of mindfulness training D.mindfulness training decides students' mental and physical health
Air Jordan(飛人喬丹) shoes are very popular and expensive.The first Air Jordan shoes were made in 1985.The next Air Jordan shoes came out in 1986.These shoes were special for basketball shoes,because they were made in Italy in 1990,which gave them a luxury (奢侈的)feel.Two years later,the third Air Jordan shoes were produced. (2)
If you want to make your shoes look new,first,get out a toothbrush and some cleaning oil. Second,spray(噴)the oil on the shoes.Third,wash the dirt off with the toothbrush repeatedly while you are scrubbing(擦).Finally scrub the shoes with a paper towel or clean cloth.If you did a good job,your shoes should look as nice as when you first got them. (3)
If you go to a dance party,you'll need to wear dress shoes.However,wearing dress shoes for a few minutes can be really painful.To solve the problem,you can bring a box of band-aids(創可貼)with you.When your feet hurt,put on those band-aids.The band-aids will create something that will reduce pain. (4)
When playing golf and bowling(保齡球),people need to wear special shoes.Golf shoes have sharp metal spikes(鞋釘),while bowling shoes have almost no spikes at all.Both these shoes help players perform.Besides,looking silly golf shoes and bowling shoes do not have soles (鞋底) that are fit for street use. (5)
Are you wearing shoes?Why?People wear shoes for many reasons.The fist and most important reason is to protect their feet.Shoes keep people from hurting their feet while walking on hard roads.Some people wear special shoes designed to help them play a game.Some people wear expensive shoes to look fashionable.And a lot of other people wear shoes so that their feet won't stink(發臭) up the room.
17.Are you the only child in the family?If so,you are the most important in your family.Parents are the(1)
(close)people to you in the world.But a lot of middle school students have(2)
problem.They feel they're not(3)
close to their parents as before.They even think their parents are unfair to them. Some students complain that their parents say a lot to them,(4)
never listen to them.Some of them even say it(5)
(angry). Ben said,"My parents don't allow me(6)
(play) computer games,but other(7)
(classmate)are doing that." Others say when they're(8)
(make)phone calls to friends,their parents like to ask if they're speaking to a boy or a girl.These make them very unhappy.Some students even decide to leave home.But they don't know running away may bring(9)
(they)more problems.Show your parents you're growing(10)
.Then they'll feel you're no longer a little child. If you follow the advice,you'll have a happy life and never think of running away.