1.(1)What does Gina's uncle do? A.A singer. B.A teacher. C.A worker. (2)How often does Gina visit her uncle? A.Hardly ever. B.Three times a year. C.Once or twice a year.
5.(1)Where do you think Betty would go for the coming holiday? A.To the mountains. B.To the seaside. C.To the countryside. (2)What's Tom interested in doing? A.Climbing mountains. B.Fishing. C.Swimming.
6.(1)How long has the girl had the computer? A.For one year. B.For two years. C.For three years. (2)Why does the girl want to give up the computer? A.It's old and slow. B.The screen is too small. C.It doesn't work any longer.
21.It was Saturday morning.At breakfast time,Mrs.Green said, "It's a(1)
day today.What about going to the beach?" "Sounds like a good (2)
!" said Mr.Green.He didn't need to go to work. "On,that's great!" Jack shouted happily.Then he turned to his sister and said, "Molly,we can go swimming together(一起) and we can(3)
enjoy the sunshine." "Oh,I'm afraid that I can't(4)
." Molly said."I promised (承諾) Tina that I would go to her parents'(5)
to help her." Hearing this,Jack was not happy.He said, "No,Molly.You must go with(6)
.I'm your brother.And doing farm work is not fun at all." "Jack,I'm sorry.I thought..." "No!" shouted Jack.Before Molly(7)
saying,Jack stopped her. Then Mr.Green said, "Jack,I know you want Molly(8)
with you,but she is(9)
!A promise is a promise.Tina will not believe (相信) her in future(10)
she doesn't keep her promise this time." Hearing this,Jack said, "I see,Dad." Then,he said sorry to Molly.
23.Confucius(孔子) is the greatest teacher in Chinese history.He was born on September 28,551 BC (公元前) in the Kingdom of Lu,in today's Shandong Province.When he was young,he and his mother had a hard life.At the age of fifteen,he began to learn music,and he did well in it.Then he went on learning other subjects.When he was thirty,he became a teacjye.air.He started his own school.He believed everyone should have a chance to get education whether they were rich or poor.He had about 3,000 students and many of them became famous. Chinese regard Confucius as the greatest thinker and also the greatest teacher.His most important ideas are kindness and good manners.He said young people should respect the old.People should stop thinking of ourselves and think more of others.His ideas are around in people's everyday life.Today people can still remember his thoughts.And they are spread to East and South Asia.
根據短文內容,判斷下列句子正 (T)、誤 (F)。 (1)Confucius was born in the Kingdom of Lu,in today's Shandong Province.
(2)Confucius was good at math and other subjects when he was fifteen.
(3)As a teacher,Confucius thought that only the rich could get education.
(4)Confucius' most important ideas are kindness and good manners.
(5)Confucius didn't think that young people should respect the old people.
24.Can you imagine a school with only one student?There is one on the Out Skerries Islands,and Aron is the only student. The Out Skerries Islands.jye.ai are around 280 km from the coast of Scotland,are home to about 70 people.The nearest town is Lerwick on the Shetland Islands.You can only get there by boat and it takes two and a half hours.Besides Aron's school,there are also two shops,a church and a community hall on the islands. Aron wasn't the only student at the school at first.Until July there were several other children there.But now they are older.jye.ai they go to the secondary school in Lerwick.Aron has been the only student since September. The school is very small.It has two classrooms,an art room,a music room and a library.Each week Aron studies Maths,English,Science and Art with the same teacher.She also gives him PE lessons.This is usually a long walk around the islands.He also has the school playground all to himself.Of course,there is one problem.He has no one to play with. Aron has lived in Out Skerries since he was born and loves the outdoor life.He enjoys exploring(探險) the islands on his bike and jumping into the sea from the pier(突堤). But his mother is worried that Aron might get lonely.She would like to see more families with children coming to live there.Many people have moved away since the local factory closed ten years ago.That's why there are so few children on the islands and why Aron has found himself being known as the loneliest schoolboy in Britain.
(1)What is NOT true about the Out Skerries Jslands?
A.There is a secondary school. B.There are less than 100 people. C.They are far from the coast of Scotland. D.There was a factory 10 years ago. (2)What can we learn about Aron's school?
A.It has many classrooms. B.There are several students. C.It probably has only one teacher. D.Four subjects are taught in the school. (3)In his PE class,Aron usually
. A.walks around the islands B.plays on the playground C.explores the islands on his bike D.jumps into the sea from the pier (4)What do you think Aron is probably learning at his school?
A.Everyone is different and that's a good thing. B.Teamwork is important to achieve things in life. C.It is important to know how to spend time alone. D.It's good to learn how to get on with people of different ages. (5)What is the passage mainly about?
A.The smallest school in Britain. B.The loneliest schoolboy in Britain. C.Aron's colorful life on the islands. D.Mom's worries about Aron's future.
25.Sitting for hours at a time is dangerous and can even lead to death.Today,however,many people spend more time sitting than sleeping. Studies show that all the time spent at the desk,at the computer,or in front of the television is taking years off your life.Ancient(古代的) humans spent their days hunting(打獵),working,and moving from place to place.So being active is what our bodies are designed(設計) for.As a rapid reaction(反應) to this discovery,many people have begun using standing desks.However,this really isn't an answer to the question. A standing desk is a desk specially designed for use without a chair.There are many kinds of them,including normal work desks and special standing computer desks.Researchers say that simply standing instead of sitting won't make your body much better.Standing only costs a few more calories(卡路里) than sitting and places more pressure on your joints(關節) and back.The best way is to actually move around more.Take a walk around the office every half an hour.You can also walk over to your colleagues and talk to them instead of sending emails. These are just a few ways to start moving more while at work.Outside of work,of course,be sure to do plenty of exercise.
(1)Standing all day is likely to
. A.help people react quickly B.be bad for people's joints and back C.make people feel more relaxed (2)The underlined word " colleagues " probably means
. A.People who you work with B.People who you live with C.People who you study with
26.Run-away Pepper Do you like tricks?Try the following steps and show a clever trick! You'll need: A glass of water Dishwashing soap(not hand soap) Pepper Follow the steps:
①First,secretly put a little dishwashing soap on one finger.Don't let anyone see! ②Then,get a glass of water(Don't set your soapy finger in it!),some pepper and a friend.Add some pepper on top of the water. ③Challenge your friend to put a finger in the water and test his or her power to make the pepper leave.The pepper may stick to your friend's finger instead of going away. ④Now you try it,with your secret soapy finger.Say loudly, "Pepper!Go away!" And it will!
The key to the trick:There's a skin of pepper on the water.But dishwashing soap will break it and push the peppery skin away,so the pepper seems to escape from your finger.
(1)The passage is mainly about
. A.a trick B.a finger C.the pepper D.the soap (2)Which is the right step according to the text?
A.Touch the water with your soapy finger. B.Wash your hands with the hand soap. C.Add some pepper on your friend's finger. D.Put much dishwashing soap on your finger. (3)Which part of a website is the passage from?
27.In Britain teenagers can take a part-time job if they don't have pocket money or want to earn(賺) money.About 15% of teenagers have a job in Britain. Popular part-time jobs for teens include babysiting(臨時保姆),delivering(送) newspapers to houses,shop work,and working in a restaurant.There are strict government laws(法律)about working hours.Only children over 13 can work:On a school day they can work a maximum(最大的)of two hours a day but not during school hours.At weekends and during school holidays they can work longer hours. The national minimum(最小的)wage(工資) for people aged 16-17 is £3.57 each hour.18-year-olds must earn at least £4.83.There isn't a national minimum wage for people under I babysit for my neighbors.Looking after young children in their homes is a popular job for teenagers when their parents have gone out for the evening.I get paid for watching children and television at the same time! Sam,16,from Chesterfield I work in a shop on Saturday mornings.I get three pounds an hour.Not much but it means I can buy new clothes or whatever I want. Amber,15,from Aberdeen (1)In Britain if a student wants to take a part-time job,he or she must be over
. A.12 years old B.13 years old C.14 years old. D.15 years old (2)On a school day a teenager can't work more than
. A.one hour B.two hours C.three hours D.four hours (3)If a 16-year-old boy works for two hours,he will get
. A.£3.57 B.£4.83 C.£7.14 D.£6.66 (4)How do Sam and Amber feel about their jobs?
A.They find their jobs boring. B.They find their jobs difficult. C.They feel tired of their jobs. D.They feel satisfied with their jobs. (5)What's the best title (標題) for the passage?
A.Part-time Jobs for Teens B.A Part-time Job C.Government Laws D.Wages for Teens
28.Clark can often be found sitting in front of a building at his university,for a few hours at a time.He always holds up a handmade poster that reads "Free Listening". Rana is a student at the same university.One day,she decided to sit down and talk to Clark.She said later that she feels relaxed every time she talks to Clark.Now they have been good friends. Clark is 27 years old this year.He has been doing this for about two years."I believe that listening plays an important role in our life,"he said.When someone talks to Clark,he lets them decide what to talk about.Conversations can be light or serious.Sometimes,people just want to talk about what they make for dinner.Other times,conversations are serious.The person might be emotional or stressed.Whatever they want to talk about,it does good to them,he said.Listeners can also learn more about things outside themselves in this way. Andrew Wolf is a professor at the university.He encourages what Clark is doing.Wolf said that listening helps people deal with their challenges that they are going through.
(1)Where can people find Clark listening to others?
(2)How does Rana feel after she talks with Clark?
(3)How old was Clark when he started "Free listening"?
(4)Why does Andrew Wolf encourage Clark to continue his free listening?
Last week,Alice made a survey about supermarkets,movie theaters and schools in her city.Here are the results. She hopes this report can help people make good decisions.