—Susan, do you like my skirt?

—Yes, it is very _____. How much does it ______?

A．beautiful; cost                          B．beautifully; cost

C．beauty ; spend                         D．beautifully ; take.

Which of the following sentences is wrong?

A．What will you do with the old books?

B．How will you deal with the old books?

C．This box is too heavy to carry.

D．We are looking forward to see the famous singer.

Scientists are trying to make some small cars that may some day take the place of today’s big cars. If everyone drives such cars in the future, there will be 1_ pollution in the air. There will _2 be more space or parking cars in cities, and the _3_ will be less crowded. Three such cars can fit in__4__ that it is now needed for one car of the usual size.

The little cars will __5___ much less to own and to drive. Driving will be __6___, too, as these little cars can go only 65 kilometers per hour. The little cars of __7___ will be fine or getting out of the city, but they will not be useful for__8__ trips. Little cars which are powered by gasoline( 汽油 ) will go 450 kilometers __9___ needing to stop for more gasoline .

If big cars still are used together with the small ones, _10__ sets of roads will be needed in the future. Some roads will be used for the big, fast cars, and some roads will be needed for the slower, small ones.

1.                A．much          B．less            C．small D．more

2.                A．have           B．a(chǎn)lso            C．too  D．less

3.                A．spaces         B．streets         C．shops    D．building

4.                A．spaces         B．the rooms       C．the group D．the space

5.                A．spend          B．take           C．cost D．pay

6.                A．faster          B．safer           C．quick D．dangerous

7.                A．today          B．todays          C．the past  D．the future

8.                A．short          B．long           C．a(chǎn)ny  D．the shortest

9.                A．a(chǎn)fter           B．then           C．before   D．while

10.               A．few           B．two            C．many D．little

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.

1.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

2.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

3.What does the underlined word ‘cheat’ mean in the passage？

A．聊天             B．核對(duì)             C．查詢             D．作弊

4.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

5.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

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 “l(fā)ucky dog”? There’s a bit of envy(嫉妒) in those words. Maybe he doesn’t see _it_ himself. But “l(fā)ucky 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(語調(diào)) of voice? His posture(姿態(tài))? 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.

1.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

2.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

3.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

4.According to the passage, the writer most probably is a ______.

A．teacher                               B．psychologist(心理學(xué)家)

C．farmer                               D．doctor

5.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

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.

1.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.

2.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

3.With ____ cars on the roads, there will be fewer traffic jams.

A．more             B．many             C．less              D．fewer

4.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.

5. People won’t get into traffic jams in a car with ___ because it can study the latest traffic news.

A．a(chǎn) policeman       B．a(chǎn)n inspector       C．a(chǎn) computer        D．a(chǎn) TV set

If you had only three years left to live, how would you spend your time? It’s a hard question and few of us would even like to think about it. But 18-year-old Huang Ge has to answer this question and he says, “I want to thank the people who have helped me.”

At the age of one, Huang’s mother left the family. Six years later, he was badly ill. He has been using a wheelchair since 9 years old. Doctors said he would only live to 18.After Huang’s story went on TV, hundreds of people sent money to help him. The boy was so moved that he decided to thank every one of them. But he has to be tied to his wheelchair. And the family can only afford a three-wheeled motorcycle(三輪摩托). Since 2003, the father and son have traveled 14,000 kilometers, to 10 provinces, and thanked more than 30 helpers.          

“I am moved by the story of the boy. We need the courage to face death, and we should also show our gratefulness to those who help us,” says an online post on CCTV. com.

1._________, Huang Ge started to use a wheelchair.

A．When he was 9 years old                 B．When he was 18 years old

C．When he was 10 years old                D．When he was 6 years old

2.Huang and his father took a _________to thank the helpers.

A．train             B．ship              C．motorcycle        D．bus

3.The underlined word “gratefulness” means _______________

A．誠信             B．奉獻(xiàn)             C．寬容             D．感謝

4.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A．Hundreds of people sent money to help him.

B．Huang Ge’s mother left the family.

C．Huang Ge and his father have thanked more than 30 helpers.

D．Huang Ge was badly ill at the age of one.

5.Which is the best title for the passage?

A．A Great Success                        B．An Interesting Trip

C．A Grateful Heart                        D．A TV Show

Held on the second Wednesday of March each year, No Smoking Day helps people across the UK who want to stop smoking. The activity encourages and helps smokers to give up, and publicizes(宣傳) the many sources of help offered to people. Each year over a million smokers take part in the day, while about 40,000 actually give up smoking.

The much-publicized effects of smoking include increased risk (風(fēng)險(xiǎn)) of heart disease, lung cancer and asthma. However, smoking also causes dull skin and wrinkles. The reducedamount of oxygen getting to the skin accelerates (加速)aging, and makes the skin look sallow (病黃色的). And while many smokers believe that cigarettes help them to cope with stress (對(duì)付壓力), scientific research has shown that worry levels actually go down after giving up smoking.

Set a date and time to stop, and keep to it .Talk to your doctor about whether any kind of medicines might suit you.

Find out if there is a stop-smoking health center near you .Try to get the help of your friends and family.

Keep away from situation in which you used to reach for cigarette. If you need to, use nicotine patches (尼古丁戒煙貼片) or gum.

NHS Stop-smoking Centers are all over the UK, providing free services. They have specially trained employees who can advise you on the best way to stop smoking. There are also a number of free national helpline in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, where expert counselors can discuss with you how to give up smoking step by step.

1.How many people don’t give up smoking among those who take part in No Smoking Day every year according to the passage?

A．About 1,000,000.                       B．About 40,000.

C．About 960,000.                         D．About 1,040,000.

2.According to the passage, place the following titles in the correct orders.

A.What are the health risks of smoking?

B.A few tips on giving up smoking:

C.What is No Smoking Day?

D.What help is offered for giving up smoking?

A. a; b; c; d      B. b; a; d; c       C. d; a; b; c       D. c; a; b; d

3.Which of the following is Not true according to the passage?

A．No Smoking Day is held on the second Wednesday on March.

B．Smoking can make skin look dull.

C．If you give up smoking, your worry levels will increase.

D．You can get treatment in NHS Stop-smoking Centers for free.

4.The underline word “counselors” in the last paragraph probably means _______.

A．nurses            B．a(chǎn)dvisers           C．employees        D．doctors

5. How many tips on giving up smoking are mentioned in the passage?

A．Three            B．Four             C．Five              D．Six

A. read      B. interesting    C. watched      D. saw      E. like        F. prefer

A: What did you do during the winter holiday?

B: I went skating, watched five films, did sports and ______1._______ two books.

A: What do you think the most _______2.______ thing is?

B: Watching films. Life of Pie is very popular. I have _____3._____ it three times.

A: I like it, too. I saw another film Lost in Thailand. How do you ___4.__ it?

B: Well, That’ s really great fun. Which director do you ___5._____, Li An or Xu Zheng?

A: They are quite different, I think. It’s hard to say.

A.What time will it begin?

B.Maybe she has one.

C.Do you want to borrow it from me?

D.Would you like to come?

E.But I am a little busy these days.

F.I must finish my homework first.

G.Here you are.

Dick: Excuse me, Lucy. Have you got a dictionary?

Lucy: Sorry. I haven’t. You may ask Linda. _______1.____________

Dick: Excuse me, Linda. Have you got a dictionary?

Linda: Yes. ______2.________.

Dick: Thank you so much. I’ll give it back to you soon. By the way, tomorrow is my birthday. _______3.___________.

Linda: Yes, I’d love to. __________4._____________.

Dick: About seven o’clock.

Linda: I’ll try to be there on time, but __________5.________.

Dick: It doesn’t matter. Work must come first.