Final exams are just around the corner. Liu Haoxuan, 14, who studies at Beijing Dayu School, is quite busy However, he still had to find time to practice his spoken English. That’s because he had to take a new English listening and speaking test.

Liu is not alone. This is a new test for all students who are taking senior high school entrance exams (中考) in Beijing, Junior 3 students have to take an English listening and speaking test that counts for 40 points on their full English exam. The test is taken on a computer. They can take the test twice—once in December and again in March -to try to get the highest score possible. The test was just introduced last year.

During the 30-minute test, students have to fill in blanks, answer questions and retell stories after listening to different materials. “It pushes us to speak. Though it was hard at the beginning, it’s a good thing,” Liu said. He got a low score when he first took it last semester. But he kept working hard in order to improve his pronunciation and other skills. He pracised speaking in front of a mirror every day. Later, he got a score of 39 on the test.

LiTianyou, 14, from Beying Yuying Middle School, has his own way to prepare for the spoken English test. He uses apps to take practice tests every day. “The apps will score your performance so that you can improve accordingly,” he said. “Also, the practice tests help me learn to take notes properly. They help me grasp topic sentences and connection words.”

1.How many times can they take the English listening and speaking test?

A.Only once B.Twice C.Three times D.Four times

2.According to the passage, we know ________.

A.All the students have to take the test.

B.The test was introduced this year.

C.It is worth 40 points on the full English exam.

D.Most of the students can get high scores on the test.

3.What do we know about Li Tianyou?

A.He got a score of 39 on the test.

B.He prepared for the test by using apps.

C.He was afraid of speaking English in class.

D.He still finds it hard to grasp topic sentences.

4.What’s the passage mainly about?

A.The difficulties students face in learning English

B.The research of English education in China

C.An oral English class that students in Beijing have to take

D.a new oral English test for Beijing Junior 3 students

I was traveling alone through the UK. To reach places that were off the public transportation map,I bought an old car, which cost most of my money. I couldn’t afford to stay in the hotel, so I had to camp in my car for the rest of the trip.

One morning I awoke in my old car on a country road in Ireland and saw a single house. The water in my thermos (保温瓶)had gone cold, so I knocked on the door of the house. A woman opened it. I asked her for some hot water. But she wouldn’t let me get away with just that! I was invited indoors. She asked me to sit at the table and have breakfast with her family. They filled my thermos before I left.

I was greatly moved. And I decided to pass the kindness on. The other day I met a young man who had been driving around to look for a parking lot. He looked increasingly upset. I was glad that I was able to point one out to him. His thankful smile was the hugest reward (奖赏)for me.

1.The writer bought the car in order to______________.

A.serve the public B.travel more easily

C.take the trip alone D.save more money

2.Why did the writer camp in his car?

A.He was short of money. B.It was his habit.

C.He could have a better rest. D.It would be warmer.

3.The writer asked the woman for______________.

A.a map B.a thermos C.some hot water D.a light breakfast

4.How did the young man feel at last?

A.Funny. B.Upset. C.Disappointed. D.Thankful

5.What’s the main idea of the text?

A.Traveling alone is interesting. B.Sharing food is a pleasure .

C.Kindness is the sunshine in life. D.Smile is important to everybody.

How to stay in a good mood

Everyone feels unhappy sometimes.But it's not a good idea to stay in those bad feelings—if you learn how to keep yourself happy,you'll likely avoid a lot of problems.

Talk to your parents,friends or teachers,and tell them what is going on.It is amazing how much better you feel after talking about your problems.

Do something you enjoy,like reading novels,listening to music,or even sleeping.

Play a sport you enjoy.This will improve your mood.

Hang out with people you like.You don't have to do anything special,they will likely help take your mind off your unhappiness.

Keep a “Happy Moments” journal where you record your best memories,successes,achievements,and the moments you felt great.When you feel down,read them and remember how great you are.

Go for a 15?minute run,then take a nice shower,and pick out a new movie to watch!

Think of ice?cream,go out for a walk,see new things,feel how much you are lucky when compared with lots of humans.

Do something crazy.Dance in the dark.Scream as loud as you possibly can.Eat a big bowl of something you know you shouldn't.Talk to the wall…and the sudden burst of energy can lift you up.

Think about your goals in life,and how happy you'll be when you complete them.

1.If you want to keep yourself happy,you can't ________ according to the passage.

A.stay in bed alone B.talk with your friends

C.play a sport you like D.do some reading

2.The underlined word “journal” here means “________” in English.

A.travel B.newspaper C.magazine D.diary

3.If you feel sad,you can take ________ run to relax.

A.one?hour B.half an hour's

C.a 15?minute D.forty?five?minute

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

A.When you feel sad,you can have a walk with your best friends.

B.Doing something crazy can make you feel relaxed.

C.You will be very happy when your goal comes true.

D.You mustn't talk with your parents about your problems.

5.The passage mainly tells us ________.

A.how to succeed B.how to stay happy

C.what to do with goals D.how to do something crazy

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