1,000m run is one of the activities in the physical education(PE)test for the senior high school entrance examination(中考).Most students in China will have PE tests twice a year.It is a way to test if students are healthy enough.Students must do well in each area or they will fail the exam.PE tests are very important for junior school students.The tests are worth 50 points in the entrance exam for senior high school.
However, in the US, kids who do well in the PE tests will get an award rather than a good grade.Nearly half of elementary and high schools in the US use the Presidential Fitness Test to measure(评估)kids' health levels.Students in most states have PE tests twice a year starting at age 10.In 1956, US President Eisenhower started the test.It has been a tradition in schools since 1966.Students who score at or above 85 percent on all the activities get a Presidential Physical Fitness Award.The test encourages students to lead a healthy and active life.It helps students test their limits, according to the US' National Association for Sport and Physical Education.
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(1)
Why is the PE test very important for junior school students in China?
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A.
Because it is a way to check if the students are healthy enough.
B.
Because if they fail the test, they won't enter senior high school.
C.
Because PE lessons are the most important lessons in junior school.
D.
Because the tests are a part of the entrance exam for senior high school.
(2)
What's the difference between US kids and Chinese kids who do well in the PE test?
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A.
US kids get a good grade, while Chinese kids get an award.
B.
US kids get an award, while Chinese kids get a good grade.
C.
Both US kids and Chinese kids get a good grade.
D.
Both US kids and Chinese kids get an award.
(3)
________
points are worth in the entrance exam for senior high school.
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A.
Fifty
B.
Forty
C.
Thirty
D.
Twenty
(4)
Which of the following is NOT true about the Presidential Fitness Test?
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A.
It encourages students to lead a healthy and active life.
B.
Nearly 50% of US elementary and high schools use it to measure kids' fitness levels.
C.
It has been a tradition in schools since 1956..
D.
It was created by US President
(5)
The passage is mainly about ________.
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A.
Chinese and American PE.tests
B.
US PE tests
C.
Chinese PE tests
D.
PE.tests for the senior high school entrance examination
Did you see snow in your hometown last winter?Did you feel it was warmer than before?
"There have been 21 warm winters in China since 1986," said scientists.They also said that in the past 100 years, as the global(全球的)temperatures went up by 0.74℃, the temperature in North China has climbed 1.4℃ in only 50 years.
China needs to take quick action to cut carbon dioxide(二氧化碳)emission(排放), because it's the main reason for global warming.The good news is that China has seen the importance of going green.China set the goal of cutting energy use by 20 and pollution emission by 10 in the 11th Five-Year Plan.
Can you slow global warming?Sure!You and your family can take steps to cut the amount of carbon dioxide that is sent out into the air.
Here are some pieces of advice to help you save the earth.
Wear used clothes.Wearing your brother's, sister's or dad's old T-shirt means you save the energy.
Change your light bulbs(灯泡).Use energy-saving light bulbs.And don't forget to turn off the lights when you leave a room and turn off your television and computer when they are not in use!
Ride the bus.Taking a bus saves a lot of oil every year.
Say no to plastic bags.The next time your parents go to the market, ask them to use baskets
Open a window.Don't use the air conditioner(空调), and let some fresh air in.When you have to use the conditioner, set the temperature higher in the summer and lower in the winter to save energy
Make small changes in your daily life.Don't use paper cups, bags and boxes.
It's time for all of us to do something to save the earth.
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(1)
The main reason for global warming is ________.
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A.
the oil
B.
carbon dioxide
C.
paper cups, bags and boxes
D.
televisions and computers
(2)
The word "energy" in the second paragraph means "________"
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A.
活力
B.
干劲
C.
精力
D.
能源
(3)
How many pieces of advice are there in this passage?
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A.
Three
B.
Four
C.
Five.
D.
Six
(4)
Which of the following is true?
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A.
It's a pity to wear your dad's old T-shirts.
B.
Using air conditioners may be a waste of energy.
C.
Taking a bus wastes a lot of oil every year.
D.
Using paper bags saves energy a lot.
(5)
The passage is mainly about the ways to ________.
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A.
slow down global warming
B.
make energy
C.
change our daily life
D.
change the world weather
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Welcome Aboard(乘坐)your Piccadilly Flight to Heathrow
The Piccadilly line to Heathrow(伦敦西斯罗机场)is not only the fast way to travel but also the cheapest.So the next time you’re flying to Heathrow, make sure you fly Piccadilly line.
Your Piccadilly flight features(特点):
Departures(发车)from 36 stops on the Piccadilly line, or from over 200 stations only one change way
Service every 5 minutes to and from Heathrow throughout the day
Journeys from central London taking less than 50 minutes
Only £3.70 for a single adult fare(费用)
See tables below for journey times-pFares to and from London
Adult single £3.70
Child single £1.50
If you are traveling as a group, then you are allowed to use the family travel card, which means each adult can travel for £3.40, and each child for £0.80.
(1)
At what time does the first train leave Earls Court on Sunday?
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A.
07∶15
B.
05∶55
C.
05∶13
D.
05∶57
(2)
If your father wants to take the train, how much should he pay?
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A.
£1.50
B.
£3.40
C.
£3.70
D.
£5.20
(3)
If you miss a train, how long will it take to wait for another?
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A.
39 minutes
B.
49 minutes
C.
50 minutes
D.
only 5 minutes
(4)
The last train to Piccadilly Circus on Wednesday leaves at _________.
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A.
00∶32
B.
00∶43
C.
23∶49
D.
23∶30
(5)
If you travel with your mum and dad as a child, what is your best choice?
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A.
All pay full fare.
B.
Use the family travel card.
C.
Each pay for his or her own.
D.
Look for free tickets.
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House of Pizza(比萨屋)
We have three kinds of pizzas,small,medium and large.A small pizza with pepperoni.onions and olives is \$ 3.5.A medium pizza with mushrooms. tomatoes and cheese is \$ 4.0.A large pizza with olives and cheese is \$4.7.
Welcome to our house!
Lunch Special
We have some great specials.The pizza with cheese and tomatoes is just \$2.50.The cheap for \$1.50 has green peppers and onions.The pizza and salad lunch special is \$ 2.90.
Time:11:00 a.m.~2:00 P.m.
Pizza Express
Tel:825-3933
The Californian pizza with mushrooms,olives and green peppers is just \$3.00.The pizza with pepperoni and olives is \$ 2.50.The hot dog is \$ 1.50. The lemonade is \$ 1.00.The juice is \$ 0.5.
Order a meal today!
(1)
If you want to buy a small pizza,a medium pizza and a large pizza, you can pay _____ .
A.\$12.20 B.\$8.20 C.\$8.70 D.\$12.70
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(2)
If you go to the House of Pizza,you can buy 3 medium pizza with _____ on it.
A.pepperoni,onions and olives
B.olives and cheese
C.green peppers and onions
D.mushrooms,tomatoes and cheese
[ ]
(3)
If you only have \$1.50 with you,you can buy _____ at lunch time.