(B) 

       Why do plants grow in some places and not in others? Why does some land have so many plants growing on it,while other land has almost no plants growing on it at all?

       To grow,plants need some things. One is warmth. In very cold places,almost nothing grows. Plants also need water. In very dry parts of the Earth,only a few unusual plants can grow. That's why dry deserts (沙漠) almost don't have trees or grass.

       Plants must also have a place in which to put down their roots (根) and grow. They find it difficult to grow on hard land. The town is on hard land. The plants here can only grow in the soil (土壤) between the cracks of the stones.

       Another thing plants must have before they can grow is food.

       What will happen if we try to make things grow on the sandy (有沙的) beach? A few plants,such as beach grass,will grow in sand,but most plants won’t. Even if (即使) the weather is warm enough and we water the plants each day,many of them will die because the sand on this beach has  almost no food for plants.

() 6. According to the passage,plants need things to grow well.

   A. two   B. three   C. four   D. five

() 7. What does the underlined word “cracks” mean in the text?

   A. 縫隙   B. 表面   C. 上面     D. 底部

() 8. From the passage,we can know it is for plants to grow in dry places.

   A. easy   B. difficult   C. impossible   D. important

() 9. The reason why most plants can’t grow on the sandy beach is that .

   A. there isn't enough sunlight   B. there is too much water

   C. it has too much food there   D. it has little food for plants

() 10. We may find the passage in a book.

   A. science   B. history   C. travel   D. math

六、閱讀理解(20%)

                                                 (A) 

      In America,street dancing is a great outdoor sport for young people to do with a group of friends. Many people bring their radios out onto the streets,and then wait for others to join in.

Step 1 

      Wear comfortable clothes. Also wear comfortable running shoes that allow (允許) you to jump easily. Dancing needs a lot of movements,so it is smart to take care of your feet. 

Step 2  

      Get some music that you can dance to and bring a radio or a CD player.

Step 3 

      Invite some friends to street dance. Put some music on and start dancing to it. Use your feet as much as possible and make quick movements.

Step 4 

      Put your arms up to the right,and then move them quickly to the left while turning your body. This will make others start street dancing.

Step 5

      Try different movements if possible. Street dancing is all about free-style dancing. You can enjoy yourself while getting exercise by street dancing.

() 1. Street dancing is a kind of sport for young people.

   A. indoor   B. outdoor   C. ball   D. difficult

() 2. The underlined word “movements” means in Chinese.

   A. 轉(zhuǎn)動   B. 活潑     C.遷移  D. 方向

() 3. If you want to street dance,you don't need to .

   A. wear comfortable clothes   B. have a radio or a CD player

   C. invite some friends   D. ask your parents to dance with

() 4. Which of the following is NOT right?

   A. Young people like to street dance.

   B. When you street dance,you need music.

   C. You mUwSt be careful with your arms while moving.

   D. Move your arms quickly while turning your body.

() 5. The main idea for the passage may be .

   A. how to street dance   B. young people and street dancing

   C. the steps for street dancing   D. street dancing in America

五、完形填空(10%)

        I cannot believe that it is already 2016!Where did 2015 go? I guess the saying is true： Time flies when you are having 1.

        I am going back to the USA soon,but I can't 2 my good friends in Nanjing. One of my favourite 3 of 2015 in Nanjing was going boating in Xuanwu Lake Park with my friends. We usually did this during the summer months 4 it's warm,sunny and you don’t need to wear thick coats or long jeans like you do in the winter time. My friends and I would usually 5 at Xuanwu Gate at 8： 00 a. m. on Sundays. We would often play for 6 and then walk over to the bus station to take a bus to The Confucius Temple. When we got there,my favourite thing 7 was the Chinese food,such as rice dumplings,smelly tofu and so on.

        Even though I love ^summer,winter has so many fun things to do,too. 8 I love most about winter time are the Christmas Trees in Xinjiekou. People 9 the trees with many shiny lights and they were so beautiful and lovely. And I also got to meet a young man who 10 up as Father Christmas around the trees. He was giving out presents or colourful boxes full of sweets.

Goodbye,my Chinese friends. Happy Spring Festival!

() 1. A. lessons   B. meals   C. fun   D. money

() 2. A. remember   B. forget   C. record   D. change

() 3. A. friends   B. movies   C. memories   D. jokes

() 4. A. because   B. so   C. if. D. after

() 5. A. attend   B. discuss   C. get   D. meet

() 6. A. days   B. years   C. months   D. hours

() 7. A. to eat   B. to drink   C. to see   D. to play

() 8. A. When   B. What-   C. Where   D. Why

() 9. A. painted   B. repaired   C. kept   D. decorated

() 10. A. put   B. filled   C. dressed   D. chose

5. 他們已經(jīng)把那些開闊的空地變成了一個公園。

4. 你們是通過發(fā)郵件相互保持聯(lián)系的嗎?

3. 在過去的幾年中，蘇州發(fā)生了巨大的變化。

四、完成句子(15%)

1. 你以前聽說過這個人嗎？

2. 他們一輩子都住在這個小鎮(zhèn)上。

10. This is the first time I (see) such a beautiful sea since I was born.

9. The bowl is empty. Eddie (eat) all the food.

8. —It seems that you know a lot about the story.

—Well. I (read) ií many times.