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2. — Who helped you clean the bedroom yesterday, Kitty?
—Nobody . I cleaned it all by myself.( A. Somebody B. Everybody D. Anybody
)
3. —Linda, how is your classmate, Lisa?
—She never says anything against her friends. She’s the kindest girl I’ve ever met. (A. for B. to C. with)
4. I can’t find my history book, but I know it’s somewhere in the living room.( B. until C. since D. because)
5. —Hi, Amy. I didn’t see you when I went to the party last night.
—Oh, I was getting ready for the coming maths exam. (A. am getting C. get D. have got
)
6. —Must I do the laundry first, Mum?
—No, you needn’t. You can do your homework first.( A. Must; mustn’t B. Can; mustn’t D. May; needn’t
)
7. Some children don’t like to talk with their parents, but I am different from them. I love to talk with
my parents. (A. the same as C. pleased with D. interested in
)
8. My aunt May has changed a lot over these years. She used to be a little fat, but now she is very
slim.( A. changes B. changed C. was changing)
9. —We are a teenager’s parents. Sometimes we wonder what my daughter needs most.
—Love and understanding, I think.( A. what does my daughter need most
C. why does my daughter get stressed very often
D. why my daughter gets stressed very often
)
10. The number of rare red-crowned cranes is getting smaller and there is less living space for them. We should do something to protect them.( A. fewer ; smaller C. smaller; fewer D. fewer; less
)
11. —Americans prefer forks and knives to chopsticks while Chinese people would rather use
chopsticks.
—Different cultures make it. (A. would rather; prefer
C. would rather; would rather D. prefer; prefer
)
12. After Nanjing Youth Olympic Games Park is completed, it will become a new tourist attraction.( A. completed B. has completed D. was completed
)
13. —How much is a boat ticket for children?
—How old is your child? It’s free for kids under three years old.( A. How long C. How often D. How soon
)
14. —I won the 100-meter race on our sports day.
—Congratulations! I’m proud of you.( A. That’s all right B. Sorry to hear that D. I’d love to
)
15. — Millie, do you mind if I turn on the TV?
—You’d better not. My grandma is sleeping now.( A. No, of course not B. Yes, please D. That’s OK
)
When you write a letter or make a telephone call, your words carry a message. People communicate with words, but it is also possible for them to communicate without
words. A smile on your face shows you are happy and friendly . Tears in your eyes tell others that you are sad. When you put up your hand in class, the teacher knows you want to say something. You shake your head, and people know you are saying no . You nod and people know you are saying yes.
Other things can also give some information. For example, a sign at the bus stop helps you to know which bus to take. A sign on the wall of your school helps you to find the library. Signs on doors tell you how to go in or out. Have you ever noticed that there are a lot of signs around you and that you receive messages from them all the time? People can communicate in many other ways. A/An artist can use his drawings to tell about beautiful mountains, about the blue sea and many other things. Books are written
to tell you about all wonderful things in the world and also about people and their ideas. Books, magazines, TV and radio and films all help us to communicate with other people. They all help us to know what is going on in the world.
Last month I got the chance to take part in an underwater research p roject in an area of the Gulf of Mexico called the Flower Gardens. A team of professional researchers, led by the scientist Dr Matt Phillips, was trying to learn more about the fish and different creatures that live in this part of the sea. The Flower Gardens are a long way from the shore (海岸) and we spent three days on a boat.
The team used a piece of underwater equipment(装备) called ROV to collect information. The ROV was great fun. It was controlled by a computer on the boat, and I was allowed to operate it a few times. However, the thing I enjoyed most was diving into the water. At first, I was quite scared---mainly because I couldn’t see land in any direction. But as soon as I jumped into the water, I wasn’t afraid any more. It was amazing to see the colorful fish swimming around and I could see all the ways to the Flower Gardens, which are almost 30 meters down.
I will never forget the Flower Gardens. The trip was like a holiday but I also learnt new things about science and research projects. It was a great chance and it has made me think about my goals in life. The experience will help me work harder to become a scientist.
Animals do many different, amazing things to get through the winter. Some of them migrate. They travel to other places where the weather is warmer or where they can find food.
Many birds migrate in autumn. Because the trip can be dangerous, some travel in large groups. For example, geese(鹅) fly in noisy, “V”-shaped groups. Other kinds of birds fly alone.
Some animals stay active in winter. They must change themselves as the weather changes. Many change their doing or their bodies. For example, snowshoe rabbits grow white fur to help them hide in the snow.
Food is hard to find in winter. Some animals, like mice, collect lots of food in autumn and store it to eat later. Some animals eat different kinds of food as the seasons change.
Some animals hibernate for part or all of the winter. This is a special, very deep sleep. The animal’s body temperature drops, and its heartbeat and breathing slow down. It uses very little energy. In autumn, these animals get ready for winter by eating much more food than in summer and storing it as body fat. They use this fat to keep them alive while hibernating.
Water makes good protection for many animals. When the weather gets cold, they move to the bottom of lakes and rivers. There, frogs and many fish hide under rocks or fallen leaves. Cold water holds more oxygen than warm wa ter, and frogs can breathe through their skin.
Every type of insect has its own life cycle and that is the way it grows and changes. Different insects spend the winter in different forms of their lives. Some insects also spend the winter without moving. Some insects spend the winter as pupae(蛹). Other insects die after laying eggs in autumn. The eggs change into new insects in spring and everything begins all over again.
For me, Christmas always began in the middle of the cold, windy month of November. My sister, Alison, and I each sat down in front of the fire and wrote a letter to Father Christmas telling him about all the presents we wanted. We seriously wrote “Father Christmas, the North Pole” on the envelope, before giving them to our mother to post.
With December our excitement grew each day—as we opened the new year calendar, Christmas cards arrived in the post, Christmas lights appeared in the streets, and we attended the town carol service. And of course, there was snow everywhere, enough snow to make snowmen, and to have exciting snowball fights in the school playground.
On Christmas Eve, the whole family helped to decorate(装饰) the house, put up the Christmas tree. Then, in the afternoon, when Auntie Kathleen and my two cousins arrived, everything was ready. Before we went to bed, we left some wine and biscuits for Father Christmas and then put our stockings (长筒袜) at the end of our beds. We tried to stay awake as long as possible to see Father Christmas but the next thing we knew it was morning. Christmas morning!
At the bottom of the bed was the stocking, now full of all kinds of small presents and sweets. Christmas morning was bright and sunny, so my cousin David and I went out into the garden to play with our new presents. Lunch was always late, but what a lunch! A big turkey with all the vegetables followed by Christmas pudding (布丁). We sang Christmas carols happily, laughed at jokes, put on silly paper hats and laughed again.
After lunch, the adults slept on the sofas in front of the Queen’s speech on television while we all played cards. Then we had tea, with a huge Christmas cake covered with snowmen. It didn’t seem possible, but we carried on eating. By bedtime all of the children were very tired. As soon as we turned off the light, we all fell into a deep, happy sleep.
46. Now Father’s Day becomes very popular. It is on the third Sunday every June.
47. Would you please open the window? We need some fresh air.
48. Teenagers should be encouraged to make decisions by themselves.
49. Niushou Hill is becoming such a famous place that thousands of people go there to enjoy the beautiful view every day in spring.
50. In crowded places like airports and railway stations, you must take care of your things.
B)
51.—It’s sunny this weekend. Why not go camping, David?
—Sounds great.
52. Jim invited many good friends to celebrate his fourteenth birthday at his house last Sunday afternoon.
53. At present more and more restaurants in China have taken part in the “Clear Your Plate” activity in order not to waste food.
54. Everyone likes Mary in our class because she always talks to others politely.
55. The telephone was one of the most important inventions of the 19th century.
56. Just stop complaining about the air pollution. Just think about what we can do to reduce it.
W: Mr. Wu, could you tell us something about the style of the music and singing in Beijing Opera?
M: Certainly. In the early days, Beijing Opera was often performed on open-air stages
in markets, streets, teahouses or outside temples. The music had to be played loudly and the performers had to sing with sharp voices in order to be heard over the crowds. Slowly, this kind of singing became a special style of Beijing Opera.
W: The stage design of Beijing Opera is usually very simple. Sometimes, there are just two chairs and a table. How do the performers perform on such a simple stage?
M: Well, symbols play a very important role in Beijing Opera. Many body movements can represent actions,
such as opening a door, climbing a hill, going upstairs or rowing a boat. For example, when a lady is riding in a carriage(马车), the performer actually walks with a flag on each side.
W: Well, thank you very much, Mr. Wu. We’ve learned a lot about Beijing Opera today.
The Old Town of Lijiang
Lijiang is a few hours bus-ride away from the ancient city of Dali in Yunnan Province. Surrounded by fields, mountains and rivers, the Old Town of Lijiang looks like a jade ink stone in spring and summer, this is why the local people proudly call their town “Dayan” which means the Town of the Big Ink Stone.
Each year, many tourists from abroad visit the Old Town and the place is like “Venice in the East” to them. There are narrow alleys, pretty streams, small stone bridges, and brick and tile houses with carved doors and painted windows.
Jiuzhaigou Valley
This area, north of Sichuan Province, is a natural wonder. You will never imagine how amazing it is if you don’t see it with your own eyes. Every year, visitors from all over the world come to admire the mountains, lakes, streams, trees, underground springs and waterfalls which make Jiuzhaigou Valley an area of outstanding natural beauty.
The water in the valley’s lakes, streams and waterfalls is famous for being very clear. The valley is also home to many protected kinds of plants including bamboo. The animals in danger, such as pandas, also live in the valley.
Mount Huangshan
Of all the mountains in China, Mount Huangshan is probably the most famous to be found in the southern part of Anhui province. It is well known for its scenery, sunsets, Huangshan pine trees, and views of the clouds from above. It is said that you won’t want to visit any other mountain after seeing wu yue(五岳) but you won’t wish to see even wu yue after you come back from it. This saying may give you some idea of the beauty and uniqueness of it. Together with the Yellow River, the Yangtze River and the Great Wall, it has become one of the great symbols of China.
Three places of interest in China
The Old Town of Lijiang
It takes a few hours from Da li to Lijiang by bus . Lijiang looks like a jade ink stone in spring and summer, so the local people call their town “Dayan”. Every year, many foreign tourists visit the Old Town and the place is like “Venice in the East” to them.
Jiuzhaigou Valley Jiuzhaigou Valley is an area of natural beauty. You will never imagine how amazing it is unless you see it with your own eyes. Many protected kinds of plants grow in the valley. And some endangered animals like pandas also live in it. Every year, visitors from all over the world come to admire it.
Mount Huangshan Mount Huangshan is in the south of Anhui province. It is famous for its scenery, sunsets, Huangshan pine trees and views of the clouds from above. It is said that you won’t to visit any other mountain after seeing wu yue but you won’t wish to see even wu yue after returning from it.
Do you want to be the best student in your class? Be the envy of all of your friends in school and be the pride of your teachers and parents !
First, a best student must study hard. This is the primary task of a student. Remember, if you don’t do anything, you will be nothing. Ask questions in class if you do not understa nd something. In addition, try to enjoy all the subjects you learn at school and work hard on them. It seems that hard-working students can have success more easily.
Second, good study habits are very useful. For example, when you prepare for a test, make
sure that you have all of the proper materials including books, pencils, paper, calculators, etc. Underline the words that you do not understand. And try marking some of the themes mentioned in the book. Then, come up with study questions and try to answer them. You’d better stop to take a rest every hour to refresh your memory.
Don’t forget to try asking your parents for help. They have personal learning experiences and can help you with your studies in many ways. Usually, the students who ask their parents for help can do better in class than those don’t.
Lastly, remember to never give up. You are already on your way in becoming the best student! The truth is that it doesn’t matter to fail if you pick yourself up and try even harder. Although
a lot of the famous people were all once failures, they never lost heart and managed to climb to the top and succeed.
