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Test 13
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Have you ever thought about how your desk looks Is it a big mess or nice and tidy If it's a mess, Clean off Your Desk Day is for you!
Clean off Your Desk Day is on the fourteenth day of the first month every year. This is a day to clean not only your real desk but also your computer desktop. Most of us have a lot of things on our desktops and many of them we don't really need. Clean off Your Desk Day is a good start to the year and shows how you want to go on. A tidy desk means you are organized. You won't waste time looking for things and you'll have a safe place to put your coffee cup.
Why do some people have such messy desks Is it because they have a creative mind, are too busy, or are just lazy It might be a sign from your childhood. If your parents were tidy, you might be too. If you liked cleaning your room when you were a child, you might do the same with your desk when you're an adult. For many people, a clean desk makes them feel happy. They can sit down and start working right away. The same is true for a tidy computer desktop. It only takes 60 seconds at the end of the day to clean up and put things in the right place. Use your trash can well. Do that and life will be better.
When is Clean off Your Desk Day
A. December 12th. B. September 8th.
C. February 24th. D. January 14th.
The underlined word " creative " means______in Chinese.
A. 有缺点的 B. 有活力的
C. 混乱的 D. 有创造力的
You might be_____ if your parents are tidy.
A. tidy B. creative
C. smart D. kind
According to the passage, a clean desk can make you______.
A. work for a longer time B. finish work easily
C. feel good D. more careful
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. We usually have few things on our desktops.
B. If a person's desk is messy, they must be lazy.
C. Only adults need to clean their desks.
D. It takes only one minute to clean the desk every day.
B
Learning new skills can sometimes lead to unexpected benefits. Let me tell you a story about this.
The diligent blacksmith, John, would toil away all day in his workshop. Dave, the son of the wealthy neighbor Mr Smith, would spend the entire day in the workshop, simply having a good time observing John at work.
"Young man, why not learn to make shoe tacks Even if it's just to pass the time," suggested the blacksmith. "Who knows One day, it might come in handy for you."
The indolent Dave was intrigued and decided to give it a try. With a little practice, he discovered that he was becoming quite proficient and soon could make some of the finest tacks.
Old Mr Smith passed away and Dave lost all his wealth due to the war. He was compelled to relocate to another place. Coincidentally, in the village, there were numerous shoemakers who were spending a considerable amount of money purchasing tacks. Sometimes, despite offering high prices, they couldn't obtain what they desired because there was a significant demand for soldiers' shoes in this region.
Dave, who was finding it challenging to earn a livelihood, recalled the skill of making tacks that he had learned. He informed the shoemakers that he could make tacks for them if they would assist him in establishing his workshop. The shoemakers were more than willing to do so. Consequently, Dave had his own shop and soon he was able to produce the finest tacks. Making tacks brought him prosperity.
Sometimes, skills you acquire by chance can prove beneficial to you.
John was a_____ man, while Dave used to be a____ young man.
A. hardworking; lazy
B. intelligent; hardworking
C. lazy; diligent
D. intelligent; lazy
Dave lost all his wealth because _______.
A. he was indolent B. his father died
C. the war broke out D. he was extravagant every day
Why did the shoemakers spend a lot of money on tacks in the village
A. Because there were a large number of villagers there.
B. Because the shoes were highly popular there.
C. Because the shoes they produced were of poor quality.
D. Because they needed to manufacture a large quantity of shoes for soldiers.
Why did those shoemakers agree to build a workshop for Dave
A. Because they were friendly.
B. Because Dave offered them a substantial sum of money.
C. Because Dave was a remarkable person.
D. Because they wanted Dave to make tacks for them.
C
Have you ever thought about the wonderful inventions around us Let me show you some.
Crayons, those colorful things we all like, were made by Edwin Binney and Harold Smith. They had a paint company in New York City. In 1903, they put the first box of eight Crayola crayons on the market. These new crayons, made of wax and in different colors, were very popular.
Fireworks, which started in China, were first made for having fun but were later used to scare enemies in wars. Now, we use them to celebrate. Isn't it great that this old way is still here and we still like it
In South Korea, some students have a new English teacher - a robot. The robot is 157cm tall and can speak both Korean and English. It can also make 16 different faces. Will robots ever take the place of human teachers one day
How many crayons were there in the first box of crayons
A. 6. B. 7 C. 8 D. 9
At first, fireworks were invented for what
A. To scare enemies. B. To have a good time.
C. To make money. D. To celebrate birthdays.
Which languages can the robot teacher speak
A. English and Chinese. B. French and Chinese.
C. Japanese and Korean. D. English and Korean.
Which is right according to the passage
A. Edwin Binney and Harold Smith were the inventors of crayons.
B. Fireworks were invented in the 21st century.
C. The robot teacher can make 6 kinds of faces.
D. The writer is sure that robot teachers will replace human teachers in the future.
D
Facing a choice between having fun with friends and fulfilling responsibilities is a common dilemma. Here is a story about Kyle.
Angela and Darren have two children - their son, Kyle, who is 16, and their daughter, Rita, who is 6. Kyle is usually willing to assist his parents in taking care of his little sister. However, at times, he finds this task somewhat monotonous.
One Friday afternoon, Kyle's parents both had to work late. They requested him to collect Rita from school in the afternoon. Kyle agreed as he had no other plans for the day.
Around 3:00 in the afternoon, Kyle received a call from his friend Peter. "Kyle!" Peter exclaimed. "Jessica's mother has generously offered us the use of her countryside house this weekend!"
The only thing their friend Jessica ever talked about was her mother's opulent country house. It boasted numerous bedrooms, a vast swimming pool, and a well-appointed gym room. Kyle and his friends had always dreamt of going there. "Come on, we'll be leaving in fifteen minutes!" Peter urged.
Kyle glanced at his watch and contemplated how much enjoyment he could have with his friends in the country house. He wavered for a moment. He truly longed to go with his friends.
But he knew he couldn't disappoint his parents and leave Rita alone. He informed his friend that he had given his word and had to keep it. Realizing he had little time remaining, Kyle rushed towards his sister's school.
He was five minutes late, and upon arrival, he saw that Rita was in tears. She was the last student at the school.
When she saw her elder brother sprinting towards the school door, Rita broke into a smile and laughter.
Kyle is______years older than his sister.
A. 4 B. 6 C. 8 D. 10
Kyle ______ _felt bored to look after his sister.
A. never B. sometimes
C. frequently D. always
What do you think of Jessica's mother
A. She is wealthy. B. She is beautiful.
C. She is sociable. D. She is constantly occupied.
The underlined word " dilemma" means______
in Chinese.
A. dream B. knowlege
C. example D.problem
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. Kyle's parents dislike Kyle's sister.
B. Peter's mother possesses a luxurious country house.
C. Kyle ultimately decided to pick up his sister.
D. Kyle reached his sister's school punctually.
E
A remarkable structure in a city often represents its history and development. Let's take a look at the story of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
If you'd lived in Paris between 1889 and 1930, you would have witnessed the world's tallest building. The Eiffel Tower was named after its chief builder, Gustave Eiffel, and was constructed in 1887 to commemorate the centenary of the French Revolution. It remained the world's tallest building until 1931.
Today's towers of similar height are typically utilized for communication. Television, radio, and mobile phone companies rely on such towers to transmit their signals. However, the Eiffel Tower was built before the era of radio communication and even before the advent of the radio.
As one of the world's most renowned attractions, the tower has garnered significant attention, yet not all Parisians were receptive to it. The French writer Guy De Maupassant perhaps detested the building but dined at its restaurant daily. When asked why, he claimed that it was the sole place in the city where he couldn't catch a glimpse of the tower. During the years 1925 to 1930, the tower served as the world's largest advertisement, promoting cars for the French company, Citroen. When the German soldiers invaded Paris in 1940, the power of the elevator in the tower was cut off. Nevertheless, German soldiers still climbed all the way to the tower's summit to fly the swastika.
Compared to modern buildings, the Eiffel Tower may seem relatively small. Nevertheless, the romance endures, and the tower welcomes over 6 million visitors each year. To maintain its fresh appearance, workers repaint it every 8 years! The aging tower lives on.
Complete the sentenses:
The Eiffel Tower was built in ______.
The Eiffel Tower was named after ______.
The tower was used as the world's largest sign to advertise ______ from 1925 to 1930.
The power of the elevator in the tower was cut off when ______ attacked Paris in 1940.
Workers repaint the Eiffel Tower every ______ years.
Test 14
A
It's a known fact that a black hole is very powerful. When you do the cleaning, watch closely because you will be able to see the dirt move towards the vacuum cleaner. A black hole is just like a vacuum cleaner, cleaning up what is left behind in outer space. A black hole has a very strong power, gravity, to pull things towards it.
When a large star runs out of fuel, it can no longer support its heavy weight. The star gets smaller and smaller, but its weight stays the same. You can understand this better by the following example. If you take a sponge which has the same size as a coffee cup, you can easily hide it completely in your hand. Here is the interesting part. Think: Once you make the sponge smaller, its power of gravity becomes much stronger. Imagine then, if you make a star into the size of a grain of sand, how powerful its gravity would become! Such a star then forms a black hole.
A black hole is so powerful that anything that gets too close to it, including light, will get pulled in. That's right. Even light can't escape from a black hole. You can leave the earth in a spaceship, but you can never leave a black hole once you get into it.
1. For what reason does the author give the example of the vacuum cleaner
A. To help people understand the theory of the black hole more easily.
B. To persuade people to clean their rooms regularly.
C. To show how the vacuum cleaner works.
D. To persuade people to buy the vacuum cleaner.
2. When a large star runs out of fuel, it gets_____.
A. smaller and smaller B. heavier and heavier
C. bigger and bigger D. lighter and lighter
3. When a star gets smaller, its weight______.
A. gets heavier B. gets lighter
C. stays the same D. gets twice heavier
4. When a star gets smaller, its gravity_____.
A. gets weaker B. gets stronger
C. stays the same D. gets more useful
5. What's the best title for the passage
A. What Is the Relationship Between a Sponge and a Black Hole
B. How Does a Black Hole Form
C. How Do We See a Black Hole
D. Where Is the Black Hole
B
In the world of Indian cinema, there is a shining star named Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Let's take a closer look at her amazing life and career.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was born in 1973. Her father was an army biologist and her mother was a homemaker. She has an elder brother, Aditya Rai, who is an engineer. Aishwarya was a very smart student at school. While studying architecture, she worked as a part-time model. She originally planned to become an architect. But things changed in 1994 when she entered and won the Miss World contest.
Aishwarya became a full-time model after fulfilling her duties as Miss World. She was still considered the most beautiful woman in the world. She could speak five languages. She started acting in the movie Iruvar, a 1997 Tamil film. However, it didn't have great success. Her first success came a year later in another Tamil movie, Jeans.
The Bollywood movie industry noticed her talent and she starred in several successful Hindi movies. In 1999, she won the Filmfare Best Actress Award. She has appeared in over 40 movies in the past ten years in Hindi, Tamil, Bengali and English. She also had the lead role in 2009's Pink Panther 2 in Hollywood.
She became well-known abroad. In 2007, she married an Indian actor Abhishek Bachchan. In November, 2011, she gave birth to a baby girl.
1. Who among the following is an engineer
A. Aishwarya's father.
B. Aishwarya's mother.
C. Aishwarya's brother.
D. Aishwarya's husband.
2. How old was Aishwarya when she won the Miss World contest
A. 21 B. 20 C. 19 D. 18
3. When did Aishwarya become an actress
A. 1994 B. 1997 C. 1999 D. 2009
4. What language is the movie Jeans in
A. English B. Indian
C. Tamil D. Hindi
5. Which statement about Aishwarya is true
A. She wasn't good at school when she was a child.
B. She was very successful in the movie Iruvar.
C. She played the lead role in 2007's Pink Panther 2.
D. Four years after her marriage, she had a daughter.
C
It's a fact that traveling alone is a big part of Australian culture. It's easy to travel around Australia. The cities here are very safe and there are many things to do. Especially in Sydney, you can visit the Opera House, take a boat ride across the harbor, climb the bridge or just relax on Bondi beach.
Ireland is a wonderful choice for those traveling alone. It has friendly people, so you won't feel lonely if you don't want to. There are many interesting places in the countryside like mountains and lakes, as well as the city views of Dublin, the capital of Ireland.
Iceland has a great culture and beautiful views. It's a good place for a single traveler. Try to plan your visit for the northern lights for a really special experience and enjoy the bath with natural hot water on snowy days.
Peru has a rich culture and history, and it also has amazing views that include mountains, rainforests and deserts. It's a perfect place for single travelers. Peru is well-known for the Inca Trail that ends at Machu Picchu. You can also have fun with different river activities on the Apurimac and Urabamba rivers.
1. The cities in Australia are thought to be______.
A. special B. safe C. big D. quiet
2. Which of the following views can't be enjoyed in Ireland
A. City views of Dublin. B. Beautiful mountains.
C. Beautiful lakes. D. Big deserts.
3. Where can you take a bath in natural hot water in the middle of snow
A. Sydney. B. Ireland.
C. Iceland. D. Peru.
4. What is Peru famous for
A. The Inca Trail. B. River activities.
C. Northern lights. D. Rainforests.
5. The main idea of this reading is to_____.
A. explain the reason for traveling
B. introduce four beautiful countries
C. encourage traveling on vacation
D. recommend four countries for solo travel
D
Liam always cared a lot about his younger brother Sam and this made him very worried. Let's see what happened.
Liam watched the clock, worrying and imagining all kinds of bad things—bus accidents and fearing that Sam might be hurt or even die. Only when Sam came home safely could Liam finally feel at ease.
In fact, feeling a bit worried sometimes is normal. But if you are too anxious, you can do the following to help yourself.
Talk with your mom, dad or an adult you trust.
Don't tell other kids about your fears unless you are sure you can trust them. Some kids can be very mean sometimes and they might laugh at you.
Do plenty of exercise and get enough sleep. It can make you stop thinking about those things.
Ask your mom or dad to take you to see the doctor if you are always feeling worried.
Don't watch scary movies and DVDs even if all your friends say they have watched them.
Practice skills like reading aloud, giving a report, so that you feel confident enough to try when you are doing something in class.
Try to do something else if you are really unhappy about what the class is doing.
1. When Liam was worried about his younger brother, he ______.
A. couldn't eat anything
B. couldn't go to sleep
C. couldn't focus on his homework
D. couldn't do anything
2. According to the passage, feeling a little worried is ______.
A. okay B. terrible C. good D. bad
3. The underlined word " normal " means ______ in Chinese.
A. 固执的 B. 无情的
C. 软弱的 D. 正常的
4. If you are feeling too worried, you'd better ______.
A. talk to your teacher
B. tell your best friend
C. do a lot of exercise
D. ask your parent(s) to take you to see the doctor
5. The passage mainly tells us ______.
A. why Liam is so worried
B. not to worry too much
C. what to do when we are anxious
D. why some people feel anxious
E
It's true that Jeff Keith has only one leg. Every day Jeff puts on an artificial leg. The leg is plastic. With the plastic leg Jeff can ski, ride a bicycle, swim and play soccer. He can also run.
When Jeff was 12 years old, he had cancer. Doctors had to cut off his right leg.
Jeff made a plan with his friends who had plastic legs, too. They decided to run across America. They all wore special T-shirts. On every T-shirt was "Run, Jeff, Run, Jeff Keith's Run Across America."
When he was 22 years old, Jeff Keith ran across the United States from the east to the west. He started running in Boston. Seven months later, he stopped running in Los Angeles. He ran 3,200 miles. Jeff wore out thirty-six pairs of running shoes and five plastic legs. Jeff stopped in cities on the way to Los Angeles. In every city people gave Jeff money. The money was not for Jeff, but for American Cancer Society. The society used the money to learn more about cancer.
On the way to Los Angeles, Jeff talked to people about cancer. Jeff is disabled, but he can do many things. He finished college and now is studying to be a lawyer. Jeff said, "People can do anything they want to do. I want people to know that I run not only for disabled people, but run for everybody."
Answer the following questions:
1. Can Jeff play sports with his artificial leg
__________________________________________.
2. What did Jeff and his friends decide to do
__________________________________________.
3. How many pairs of running shoes did Jeff wear out after he ran 3,200 miles
__________________________________________.
4. Where did the money that Jeff got in every city go
__________________________________________.
5. What's Jeff going to be in the future
__________________________________________.
Test 15
A
It's true that the New York Museum is a great place to explore. Its opening hours are from Monday to Friday, starting at 9:00 a.m. and closing at 5:00 p.m. On Saturday, it opens at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 1:00 p.m. It's located at 1100 Chesnut St. New York. You can call 7736-4431 for more information.
The City Flower Show is also wonderful. It takes place from April 8th to April 17th. The price is $50 for adults and $25 for children. It's located at 112 Kendal Way Chesterton Cambridge CB4. You can call 5553-9561 for details.
The English Summer Camp at the University of Toronto, Canada is a good choice for your summer. It's for those aged 13 to 18. For more information, call CEE/CCIEE at 010-6606-2607.
The Pop Music Week is coming. This week, bands from home and abroad will give performances in Chaoyang Park, Beijing. Chinese singers like Zhang Liangying will also share music with fans. The price is 30 - 50 yuan. The time is from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
1. New York Museum is closed on_____.
A. Monday B. Friday C. Saturday D. Sunday
2. Eight-year-old Tommy is visiting the City Flower Show with his parents. How much should they pay
A. $75. B. $100. C. $125. D. $150.
3. If you want to get more information about the English Summer Camp, you can______.
A. go to Canada B. write to CEE/CCIEE
C. call CEE CCIEE at 010-6606-2607
D. send an e-mail to the University of Toronto
4. In the Pop Music Week,_______will give performances in Chaoyang Park.
A. bands and singers B. bands and dancers
C. actors and singers D. bands and actors
5. Philip, twenty years old, is NOT allowed to _____.
A. go to New York Museum
B. visit the City Flower Show
C. join the English Summer Camp
D. watch the performances in Chaoyang Park
B
Paulo Coelho, a Brazilian writer, was born in 1947. In 1970, he decided to leave school and start traveling around South America, Africa, and Europe. During these trips, he learned a lot about the supernatural, and this later became the themes of his books. After coming back to Brazil, he wrote song lyrics for famous Brazilian singers and even worked with Raul Seixas.
In 1986, Coelho went on a walk that changed his life. He walked on the 800-kilometer Road of Santiago de Compostela in Spain, an old road that had been used for centuries. He said he had a spiritual awakening, which he wrote about in his novel The Pilgrimage. This book was published in 1987, opening a new way for his writing.
One year later, Coelho's most famous book, The Alchemist, was released. At first, the book sold slowly and his publisher gave it up. However, he found another publisher interested in his work, and the book became one of the best-selling books ever. It reached the top in 18 countries, and so far, 30 million copies have been sold.
Coelho was the most successful Portuguese author in history. His books have been translated into 68 languages. So far, Coelho has sold over 100 million novels. He was the world's best-selling author in 2003. He spent his time writing novels and also wrote for a newspaper column. Also, he was a Messenger of Peace for the United Nations.
1. How old was Paulo Coelho when he left school
A. 24. B. 23. C. 18. D. 16.
2. Paulo Coelho learned about the supernatural when______.
A. he was at school B. he was traveling
C. he came back to Brazil D. he was in Spain
3. Paulo Coelho wrote about______ in his novel The Pilgrimage.
A. song lyrics B. supernatural
C. a famous musician D. spiritual awakening
4. The Alchemist was published in________.
A. 1970 B. 1986 C. 1988 D. 1995
5. Which of the following is TRUE about Paulo Coelho
A. He was the world's best-selling English author in history.
B. His books have been translated into all languages.
C. He was the world's best-selling author in 2003.
D. His book The Alchemist sold well right after it came out.
C
It's true that three roommates from the US had an amazing discovery. They paid $20 for a sofa from a store.
One night, they were sitting on the sofa and felt something must be in the sofa. Mr Werkhoven opened one part of the sofa and found an envelope with around $ 4,000 in it.
The roommates started opening other parts of the sofa, and kept finding more envelopes. At last they found over $ 40,000 in the sofa.
At first, the roommates said that they were very excited. They said they even started to talk about how to spend the money.
But then the roommates found a phone number on one of the envelopes. The next day, they called the person to say what they had found.
The owner was a 91-year-old lady. She put the money in the sofa. However, her family did not know about the money and gave the sofa away.
The roommates drove to the woman's house to return the money. When they gave the money back, the old woman cried and gave the three roommates $ 1,000 to express thanks.
Miss Guasti said that they thought about keeping the money at first, but they knew that they would have felt wrong to use it.
1. The roommates spent_____ on the sofa.
A. 1,000 dollars B. 800 dollars
C. 20 dollars D. 40,000 dollars
2. Who found money in the sofa at first
A. Reese Werkhoven. B. Cally Guasti.
C. Lara Russo. D. Reese Russo.
3. They found the woman's_____ on one of the envelopes.
A. name B. letter
C. phone number D. family address
4. Why did the old woman cry
A. Because she was too sad.
B. Because she was very excited.
C. Because she couldn't find her money.
D. Because her family complained her.
5. You can read the passage in_______.
A. a story book B. a newspaper
C. a science book D. a poem
D
Collin is new at Portland High School. This is true that he doesn't know anyone else there.
He doesn't know the way around the building and often gets lost easily, which makes him late for one of his classes. When he is running to class, he falls and some of his things fall out of his schoolbag.
Some bad kids see this and start to laugh at him. When he tries to pick up his books, one of the bad kids kicks them away so that Collin can't reach them.
Another unkind kid runs to Collin and steps on his hand. The bad kids laugh loudly.
Then Simon stops them. "I think that's enough," he says.
The bad kids stop and look at him. Simon is a popular student. He is good at football, so the bad kids respect him.
"Don't laugh at him. Go to your classes." The bad kids turn and leave.
Collin sees all of this and can't believe it. He tells Simon, "Wow, you're great. You really helped me out here."
Simon says, "Thanks. When we see something like this, we must speak up. We all have the responsibility to protect and help others."
Then Simon helps Collin pick up his things and shows him the way to his classroom. Collin, in return, remembers this lesson and starts helping other new students.
1. Why is Collin late for one of his classes
A. Because he gets up late.
B. Because he has to finish homework.
C. Because he gets lost. D. Because his clock stops.
2. What happens when Collin runs to class
A. He meets Simon. B. He falls down.
C. He loses his schoolbag. D. He loses one of his books.
3. What is Simon like
A. He is serious and unusual.
B. He is smart and hardworking.
C. He is friendly and helpful.
D. He is funny and outgoing.
4. Collin starts to______like Simon.
A. help other new students
B. play sports every day
C. listen to popular music
D. play football with bad kids
5. What does the passage mainly tell us
A. We should not laugh at others.
B. It is not good to be late for class.
C. Playing football is a good hobby.
D. We should protect and help others.
E
It's a fact that bitterness can cause problems when we can't forgive someone. Someone might say or do something that hurts us. But instead of controlling the anger, we keep it deep inside. Then a bitter feeling begins to grow.
Bitterness can not only cause serious health problems such as heart disease, but also hurt our relationships with friends and family members. No one enjoys being around an angry person for a long time.
If you see bitterness in your life, here are some ways to deal with it.
Accept It
Instead of trying to stay away from your anger, make it clear to yourself and accept it. See what it is and quickly deal with it.
Stop Making Excuses for It
You may feel you have the right to be angry. You may think you're right and the other person is wrong. You may even secretly enjoy making the other person look bad. But in the end, bitterness hurts you much more than the other person. The bitterness will hold you back, and the other person will go on with his or her life.
Forgive and Forget It
You probably can't completely put the anger out of your mind. But you can decide to forgive the other person. Forget it and move on. You'll enjoy better health and a quiet mind.
Ture or False:
( ) 1. Bitterness can only cause health problems and has no influence on relationships.
( ) 2. When someone hurts us, we should express our anger immediately.
( ) 3. It's a good way to stay away from your anger when you feel bitter.
( ) 4. Making the other person look bad can solve the problem of bitterness.
( ) 5. Forgiving and forgetting can lead to a better mood and physical condition.
Test 16
A
In the large area of the United States, there are several special places made for children. Now, let's look carefully at four of them.
Brooklyn Children's Museum
The Brooklyn Children's Museum has a very important position in history because it was the first museum made only for children a long time ago in 1899. It is in Brooklyn, New York, and it is proud to be the oldest children's museum in the world.
The Center for Puppetry Arts
In Atlanta, Georgia, the Center for Puppetry Arts was built in 1978. It is the biggest organization in the country that is only about the art of puppetry. It mainly has three parts: the performing part, the educational part and the museum.
Chicago Children's Museum
The Chicago Children's Museum is in Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois. It was set up in 1982 and it is the fourth biggest children's museum in the United States. Every year, this museum serves 500,000 people.
Children's Museum of Houston
The Children's Museum of Houston in Texas was started in 1980 by a group of local Houston parents. Here, people are asked to use the museum to learn about physics and life.
1. Which museum is the oldest one in the world
A. Brooklyn Children's Museum
B. The Center for Puppetry Arts
C. Chicago Children's Museum
D. Children's Museum of Houston
2. When was The Center for Puppetry Arts built
A. 1978 B. 1972
C. 1980 D. 1982
3. Chicago Children's Museum is the ______ biggest children's museum in the US.
A. first B. second
C. third D. fourth
4. Who started Children's Museum of Houston
A. The government. B. Local parents.
C. Local schools. D. Local people.
5. What can people learn at Children's Museum of Houston
A. Physics and life. B. History and science.
C. Music and science. D. Culture and history.
B
A long time ago, my father told me a story about helping a person who was hurt very badly after being hit by a car.
Early in the morning, he was going to work. He was in a hurry because that day he had an important meeting. Suddenly, he saw a man lying on the street and the man was bleeding. Nobody helped him. Some people just drove by in their cars, looked at him and then went away. My father didn't think twice to help him and took him to the nearest hospital. He was afraid that the person would die because of losing too much blood.
The strange thing happened when my father was going to go back to work. The police stopped him and said he couldn't leave the hospital until the man woke up. The police thought that my father had hit him on the street. Although my father was unhappy about that, he couldn't do anything.
Fortunately, the person woke up four hours later and talked to the police, and then my father was allowed to go. He left the hospital happily. He felt happy because he had saved the person, but at the same time he felt worried because if the person had died, he would have had big problems.
1. The writer's father was ______ when he saw the man.
A. going to work B. going home
C. passing by a hospital D. passing by a bank
2. The underlined word "strange" means ______ in Chinese.
A. very important B. not necessary
C. valuable D. hard to believe
3. Who stopped the writer's father when he wanted to leave the hospital
A. The man's wife. B. The man's son.
C. The police. D. The doctor.
4. How did the writer's father feel when he left the hospital
A. He felt happy and worried.
B. He felt sad and worried.
C. He felt sad and angry.
D. He felt surprised and happy.
5. Who hit the man according to the passage
A. The writer's father. B. The police.
C. A woman. D. We don't know.
C
Is there an easy way to make reading a part of children's daily life Even when it's difficult to find time to sit down with a book.
Finding time to read is very important for all children. Reading chances are everywhere you go. Are train trips, waiting for a bus, after-dinner time and bedtime good opportunities for reading Keep books or magazines in your car, bag, and backpack to take out whenever you're going to be in one place for a while.
Even daily activities like cooking can offer reading moments. Can you read recipes aloud to younger kids, and can older kids read recipes to help you cook by telling you how much food you need Ask friends to send your children letters, e-mails, or text messages, and read them together. Help your children create letters or messages to send back to the friends. These activities help kids see the importance of reading.
Even when you're trying to get things done, you can encourage them to read. While cleaning, for example, can you ask your children to read a favorite book to you Younger kids can talk to you about the pictures in their favorite books.
Make sure kids get some time to spend quietly with books, even if it means reducing other activities, like watching TV or playing video games.
Most importantly, be a reader yourself. Kids who see their parents read are likely to imitate them and become readers, too!
1. Which is not a good time for reading
A. Train trips. B. Dinner time.
C. Waiting for a bus. D. Before going to sleep.
2. A mother can_____ while she is cooking in order to encourage them to read.
A. send her kids messages
B. ask her kids to read e-mails to her
C. ask her kids to read recipes
D. ask her friends to help her kids
3. To encourage the kids to read, the most important thing for parents is to______.
A. develop the habit of reading
B. buy many books
C. be strict with kids
D. teach the kids how to read
4. Which is the best title for the passage
A. Reading Is Important
B. Finding the Reading Moments
C. How to Be Good Parents
D. How to Be a Good Reader
5. The passage is mainly for______.
A. kids B. students
C. parents D. adults
D
How did a man's life change because of a decision Mr White was a soldier when he was young. He was brave and killed lots of enemies and he was also hurt in the fights. He lost his right eye, his nose and a leg. He was given much money for it and he nearly had all the things he wanted. Only one thing troubled him: no girl would marry him.
When he was fifty, a friend of him brought a young woman to him. She wasn't beautiful but strong. Her father died in an accident and she couldn't live any longer because she could neither read nor write and nobody liked her. Mr White was happy and married her. And two years later, they had a son Mike. Mr white liked the boy very much and did his best to satisfy him. The boy did nothing but play. Of course he learned nothing at school.
Mr White died when Mike was fifteen. He left some money and the nice house to his son. The young man spent all the money on beautiful clothes and nice food. Two years later, he had nothing. He began to beg in the street.
One day he was given some food and wasn't hungry. And he began to go to an old, broken house in which he lived. A kind woman stopped him and asked, "We have some leftovers(剩饭) here. Do you want some "
"I'm sorry, madam," said Mike. "Now I only want a cake." "Oh Why "
"Because it's my birthday today!"
1. How did Mr White become rich
A. He got a lot of money because of an accident.
B. He got a lot of money because of his brave actions in fights.
C. He retired as an important officer.
D. He got a lot of money in fights.
2. Mr White had a son when he was _____.
A. 24 B. 32
C. 50 D. 52
3. Why couldn't Mr White's wife live after her father died
A. She couldn't work.
B. Because she was disabled.
C. Because she was ugly and strong.
D. Because she couldn't read or write.
4. When the kind woman gave food to Mike, he______.
A. received happily B. refused her
C. was eating a cake D. was hungry
5. The best title for the passage is______
A. I Only Want a Cake
B. A Brave Soldier
C. A Rich Man and His Wife
D. A Kind Woman
E
Can good grades in English tests show one's ability in English My friends think I'm good at English because of my always getting good marks. Do they think I'm a smart girl good at English 1.___
I wasn't good at English at first. I started my English study at 10. 2.____I was sad but not scared. I worked hard by spending most of my free time practicing through listening to tapes and repeating. I also read a lot of English books and did many exercises. 3.___. Finally, I could sometimes get good marks. I knew learning wasn't easy, so I spent a lot of time reading, listening, writing and speaking every day.
4.___For example, when you are writing an English composition, don't worry too much about grammar mistakes at the beginning. 5.___And when you talk with your English teacher or foreign friends, try to be brave and speak out. Believe in yourself and keep practicing.
Choose the corect sentenses to complete the passage:
A. Just express your ideas freely.
B. Soon, I made big progress and could understand the teacher in class.
C. I'm just an ordinary girl and I want to share my English learning experience.
D. You might find it hard to believe that I couldn't even make a full sentence then.
E. I also have some other suggestions. Don't be nervous but keep relaxed when writing.
答案：
Test 13 答案：
**A 篇**
1. D
2. D
3. A
4. C
5. D
**B 篇**
6. A
7. C
8. D
9. D
**C 篇**
10. C
11. B
12. D
13. A
**D 篇**
14. D
15. B
16. A
17. D
18. C
**E 篇**
19. 1887
20. Gustave Eiffel
21. cars for the French company, Citroen
22. the German soldiers
23. 8
Test 14 答案：
A:
1. B
2. D
3. C
4. A
5. D
B:
1. C
2. B
3. A
4. C
5. D
C:
1. A
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. B
D:
1. C
2. A
3. D
4. D
5. C
E:
1. Yes, he can.
2. They decided to run across America.
3. Thirty-six pairs.
4. The money was for American Cancer Society.
5. He is going to be a lawyer.
Test 15 答案：
A:
1. D
2. C
3. C
4. A
5. C
B:
1. B
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. C
C:
1. C
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. B
D:
1. C
2. B
3. C
4. A
5. D
E:
1. F
2. F
3. F
4. F
5. T
Test 16 答案：
A:
1. A
2. A
3. D
4. B
5. A
B:
1. A
2. D
3. C
4. A
5. D
C:
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. C
D:
1. B
2. D
3. D
4. B
5. A
E:
1. C
2. D
3. B
4. E
5. A
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