题目内容
We all long for friendship, but how to make a friend? “The best time to make a friend is before you need one.” Joy Steven said. The following are some tips for you.
People equal friends
Friends usually begin with strangers. Getting in touch with other people is the first step to make a friend. Friends can’t be made in empty air. Best friends take time to make.
Friends understand friends
Friends understand each other when talking. Many unpleasant personal quarrels can be avoided if you will take the time to understand others’ feelings and points of view.
Friends touch friends
Touching is a warm from of communication between friends. When you see best friends communicating, you will notice them stand close together, touch each other comfortably and listen to each other. Sometimes a friendly touch is more powerful than words.
Friends praise friends
Praise is a powerful tool to make a friend. Honest praise can affect (影响) your friends’ lives. So try to praise your friends, including your general ones.
Friends can loyal (忠诚的) and trustworthy
Trust and loyalty go hand in hand for friends. Friends can share secrets with you, because good friends never break confidence (信心) and are loyal forever.
【小题1】From Joy Steven’s words, we can conclude that ________.
| A．a friend in need is a friend indeed |
| B．it is never too late to make a friend |
| C．it is late to make a friend when you need one |
| D．everyone needs a friend in his life |
| A．get in touch with people | B．understand your friends |
| C．praise your friends | D．quarrel with your friends |
| A．how to communicate with a friend | B．how to develop friendship |
| C．when to make a friend | D．how to praise a friend |
【小题1】C
【小题2】D
【小题3】B
解析试题分析：短文大意 “交朋友最好的时间是在你需要朋友之前。”本文就如何交朋友和发展友谊给出了一些建议。
【小题1】细节理解题。根据第一段中The best time to make a friend is before you need one.可知该选C。
【小题2】细节理解题。根据第四行Getting in touch with other people is the first step to make a friend.、第七行Many unpleasant personal quarrels can be avoided if you will take the time to understand others’ feelings and points of view.和第十四行So try to praise your friends, including your general ones.可知该选D。
【小题3】主旨大意题。本文主要告诉人们如何交朋友并且发展友谊，所以该选B。
考点：日常生活类阅读。
Janel gave her 13-year-old son Jim an iPhone for Christmas. But she also had a contract (契约)about how Jim’s new toy can and can’t be used.
Contract
Rule 1: It is my phone. I bought it. I pay for it. I am lending it to you. Aren’t I the greatest?
Rule 2: If it rings, answer it. It is a phone. Say “hello”, use your manners.
Rule 3: Hand the phone to one of your parents at 7:30p.m. every school night & every weekend night at 9:00 p.m.. It will be shut off for the night and turned on again at 7:30a.m..
Rule 4: Turn it off, silence it, put it away in public. Especially in a restaurant, at the movies, or while speaking with another people. You are not a rude person, do not allow the iPhone to change that.
Rule 5: Leave your phone home sometimes and feel safe. It is not all for you. Learn to live without it. Be bigger and more powerful than it.
Rule 6: Don’t take too many pictures and videos. There is no need to record everything. They will be stored in your memory for ever.
Rule 7: If it falls into the toilet, breaks on the ground, or lose, you should pay for it. You can take care of the baby, and wash dishes to save some money.
I hope you can agree to these terms and enjoy your new iPhone.
Mom
【小题1】From the contract, who is the real owner of the iPhone?
| A．Jim | B．Jim’s parents |
| C．Janel | D．Jim’s father |
| A．be a person with good manners | B．say hello |
| C．speak with another people | D．answer the phone |
| A．Yes, he can. |
| B．No, he can’t. |
| C．We don’t know. |
| D．If he finishes his homework, he can use it. |
| A．储存 | B．供给 | C．消除 | D．取代 |
| A．A Christmas Present | B．Jim’s iPhone Contract |
| C．How to use an iPhone | D．Enjoy Your New iPhone |
Mary did not understand such sentences as “She is in blue today.” “You are yellow.” “ He has a green thumb.（大拇指）” “He has told a white lie.” and so on. . And she went to her teacher for help.
Mary: Mrs Smith, there is a color in each of these sentences. What do they mean?
Mrs Smith: In everyday English, Mary , blue sometimes means sad. Yellow means afraid. A person with a green thumb grows plants well. And a white lie is not a bad one.
Mary: Would you give me an example for a white lie?
Mrs Smith: Certainly. Now I give you some cake. In fact you don’t like it, but you won’t say it. Instead, you say, “No, thanks, I’m hungry.” That’s a white lie.
Mary: Oh, I see. Thank you very much..
【小题1】Blue sometimes means sad and is ________ English.”
| A．good | B．spoken |
| C．poor | D．useful |
| A．die off | B．grow well |
| C．look nice | D．are good |
| A．happy | B．clever |
| C．sad | D．afraid |
| A．the reason | B．the meaning |
| C．the answer | D．the true story |
| A．blue | B．yellow |
| C．green | D．white |
There would be a school party on Friday evening. The girls were talking about what they were going to wear.
“I’m going to wear a black dress, so everybody will notice me,” said Emily. “How about you, Linda?”
“I’m not sure. Maybe jeans, an old shirt, and a hat. People will notice me more than you!” Linda said.
“But what are the boys going to do in the party?” asked Jane. “Do you remember the last school party, last year? They just stood there, and we girls had to dance by ourselves!”
“I hear that some of the boys learnt how to dance this summer. Maybe it’ll be better this time,” said Mary.
The party was held on Friday evening,groups of students arrived.The music began.The girls stood in a line on the side,and the boys on another side.Mr Green,their teacher,tired to get them together,but failed,After a while, “I don’t want to stand here the whole time.The party is only for two hours,It’ll be over soon.” He started to dance.All the others watched him.Then David asked Emily if she wanted to dance.The Jack and Linda. Then,all began to dance.Soon there were more dancers than watchers.
【小题1】How long would the party last?
| A．On Friday evening | B．For one hour |
| C．For two hours | D．for three hours |
| A． black dress. | B．Jeans. |
| C．An old shirt. | D．Jeans, and old shirt and a hat. |
| A．They danced by themselves. | B．They didn’t dance. |
| C．They danced with their teachers | D．They danced with the boys. |
| A．They watched TV. | B．They went swimming |
| C．They learned to dance. | D．They went climbing |
| A．There would be a school party on Friday evening. |
| B．The boys and the girls stood together and watched their teacher dance. |
| C．Their teacher asked them to dance together. |
| D．Jack and Linda danced together. |
Helen is a teenager who has growing problems. She posts her problems on her blog and gets a lot of advice from other bloggers.
 Helen: My parents are annoying. They never stop going on about how I should keep my room tidy, keep my hair tidy and wear smart clothes. They even make me do the washing-up after dinner every night! None of my friends have got such parents. What should I do? |
| Why do you think you're the only one with parents like that? All parents are the same. They want us to look like them. Sometimes it's really annoying. They don't understand that fashions have changed in the last 30 years! Tom, Canada Hi, Helen. I think you should do what your parents ask. They're much older than you and you should take their advice. It's their house you live in and their money you spend. Emily, New Zealand, Helen, why should your parents do all the washing-up? You should help around the house---it's only fair. Simon, Scotland I don't see why you are so unhappy. Your parents act like that because you are the one they love and care about. We share housework in my family. I even wash the car for my father. And I get paid for that. Victoria. Australia |
| A．parents | B．friends |
| C．schoolwork | D．holiday plan |
| A．Tom’s and Helen’s | B．Tom’s and Simon’s |
| C．None | D．All. |
| A．Tom | B．Victoria | C．Simon | D． Emily |
| A．Helen | B．Emily | C．Tom | D．Victoria |
| A．One | B．Two | C．Three | D．Four |
Before you hit ‘Enter’ on MSN, read this
It is often said that the language we use online is less formal than that we use in a letter, or in direct speech sometimes. This is true, but it can also make us in trouble sometimes.
The thing about online communication is that you have no idea what the person who is reading your messages is feeling. For this reason, it is always a good idea to be polite and cautious when writing e-mails or messages to your friends.
Chinese can be a direct language, but in English, people often talk about a subject in another way. So instead of saying “Please meet me here” or “Do this for me now”, English speakers usually go for indirect phrases like “Would it be possible”, “if you have time” or “It would mean a lot to me if…”
If you have a close friend, you may still run into trouble because of your jokes. If you have asked someone to do something and they need a bit more time, you might joke with him: “What? You still haven’t done it yet? What’s wrong with you?” While this seems funny to you, your friend may feel unhappy.
If you have foreign friends in different countries, the time difference can also be a factor. While you are waking up for class on Friday morning, they may be having a party on Friday night. You will be serious and they will, probably, be excited. So don’t be angry if they seem not to care about you. Just try to message them at the proper time.
【小题1】 According to the passage, we learn that our letters are more ______ than the e-mails.
| A．formal | B．direct |
| C．different | D．funny |
| A．polite | B．rude |
| C．direct | D．formal |
| A．Because we mustn’t play jokes online. |
| B．Because our friends are easy to be angry. |
| C．Because it can help us avoid lots of troubles. |
| D．Because we can’t see our friends online. |
| A．It is OK to connect your friend by MSN anytime. |
| B．Using the proper way to chat online is necessary. |
| C．Don’t ask your friend to do something for you by MSN. |
| D．Never play jokes with your friends. |
Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents, however, it is not true. Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to communicate with your parents, don’t worry about it. Here is some advice for you to bridge the generation gap(消除代沟)。
Don’t argue with your parents. Don’t get to your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won’t consider(认同) your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can’t express yourself well if you are angry. Go someplace to cool off（冷静）. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.
Try to reach a compromise (和解). Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.
Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.
Talk about your values(看法). The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.
A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try!
【小题1】 The passage tells us ______ have a communication problem.
| A．parents and other people | B．school kids and their parents |
| C．teachers and their students | D．parents and children of all ages |
| A．don’t get to them often |
| B．write a letter to them |
| C．don’t speak to them politely（礼貌地） |
| D．express yourself well |
| A．have a talk with them often | B．keep away from them |
| C．agree with them all the time | D．know about their values |
| A．parents and children should not have a generation gap |
| B．parents should show love and respect to their children |
| C．there are some good ways to bridge the generation gap |
| D．there are so many serious problems in families today |
What a miracle! A low-cost Lost in Thailand 《泰囧》has got the best ticket sales. It is true that Lost in Thailand has become the most popular Chinese film of all time.
The ticket sales
The movie Lost in Thailand cost just 30 million yuan to make, but it has earned more than 1.2 billion yuan. It has got more ticket than Painted Skin: The Resurrection, the best-selling movie this summer in China.
The story summary
Lost in Thailand is a comedy. It is a story about three Chinese men who met on their trips to Thailand. The movie has a great plot. Xu Lang is a businessman. He hurried to Thailand to look for his boss because of his special purpose. His competitor, Gao Bo followed him to Thailand, too. Xu Lang met Wang Bao, a pancake maker on his way to Thailand, Three Chinese men had some funny and unexpected experiences in Thailand and the story made people high.
The director and actors
The director of the movie is Xu Zheng. He has been a popular actor for about ten years. He was famous for his role, the Evil Pig in a popular TV serious. Lost in Thailand is his first movie that was directed by Xu Zheng. Xu Zheng is a lead role in the movie. Huang Bo and Wang Baoqiang are China’s top comedians and the both play the important roles in the movie.
根据短文内容，从题中所给的A、B、c、D四个选项中，选择最佳答案。(10分)
【小题1】．Painted Skin: The Resurrection was mentioned because _______.
| A．the two movies were filmed in Thailand |
| B．the two movie were directed by Xu Zheng |
| C．Lost in Thailand was more successful than it |
| D．Painted Skin: The Resurrection was such a success |
| A．Because he wanted to find his boss. |
| B．Because he followed his competitor there. |
| C．Because he wanted to take a long vacation. |
| D．Because he wanted to stay away from his competitor. |
| A．可以预知的 | B．感到惊讶的 |
| C．意料之中的 | D．意想不到的 |
| A．its cost | B．its time limit |
| C．its director | D．its ticket sales |
| A．It’s about why Lost in Thailand sells well. |
| B．It’s about the relationships between directors and actors. |
| C．It’s about the background of a popular Chinese comedy. |
| D．It’s about why Lost in Thailand is popular among visitors. |
A recent research shows that physical activity(体育活动) may help students do better in their classes. The research comes because educators in some countries are reducing time for activities like P.E. class.
Researchers go over the results of fourteen studies. Twelve were from the United States, one from Canada and one from South Africa. The studies appeared between 2009 and 2013. They included more than 55,000 children, aged six to eighteen.
Thomas Singh, one of the researchers, says the studies showed a relationship between physical activity and scores on subjects such as math, English and reading. Ms. Singh offers some possible explanations (解释):
“ There are, first, physiological (生理的) explanations, like more blood flow, and so more oxygen (氧气) to the brain. Being physically active means there are more hormones（ 荷尔蒙） produced like endorphins ( 脑内啡). And endorphins make your stress level lower and your mood improved, which means you will perform better in class. Also, students who take part in organized sports learn rules and how to follow them. This could improve their classroom behavior and help them know what they should do.
All in all, the finding tells us that physically active kids are more likely to do better in school. Ms. Singh says schools should consider the finding before they cut physical education programs.
【小题1】What led the researchers to do the studies?
| A．Schools’cutting physical activity. |
| B．Their interest in physical activity. |
| C．The tests including about 55,000 children. |
| D．Kids’unsatisfying schooling performance. |
| A．14. | B．12 | C．2. | D．3. |
| A．Getting more blood flow. |
| B．Better classroom behavior. |
| C．Feeling relaxed and refreshed. |
| D．Greater ability to organize activities. |