Tokyo is Japan’s capital (首都) and largest city. It’s also one of the largest cities in the world. Tokyo has a history of hundreds of years.

Many streets of Tokyo are very crowded, and most of the buildings are very tall and modern (现代的). But how could such an old city look so modern? During World War Ⅱ, over a third of the buildings in Tokyo were destroyed (被摧毁). After World War Ⅱ, people began to build the city again. That way, the city looks different from before. Today Tokyo is a very welcoming city. Many people come to visit Tokyo every day. The best way to go to the city from other parts of Japan is by train. Visitors from other countries can enjoy themselves a lot in Tokyo. They can learn Japanese culture and try Japanese food. There are lots of nice restaurants in Tokyo. The city never goes dark(黑暗的) at night. So walking in Tokyo at night is always an option for most visitors.

If you come to visit Japan, make sure you stop in Tokyo for at least a few days.

1.From Paragraph 1, we can know Tokyo is ________.

A.the oldest city in Japan

B.the largest city in Japan

C.the most modern city in the world

2.What happened to Tokyo during World War Ⅱ?

A.It had to be dark at night.

B.People built a new city near it.

C.Many buildings there were destroyed.

3.If you travel in Japan, traveling ________ is the best way.

A.by bus B.by car C.by train

4.The underlined word “option” in Paragraph 2 means ________ in Chinese.

A.考验 B.选择 C.任务

5.What does the writer think of Tokyo?

A.It is a great city to visit.

B.It is getting less popular.

C.It has fewer problems than before.

I am a girl called Yuan Ningfei from Beijing. Now I live in London and I’m a student at City of London School for Girls. In my school, music is not just for people who play an instrument. It is for everyone.           

We have music lessons once every week. Not everyone plays a musical instrument, but everyone is expected to learn a little bit about music. After all, it is never too late to pick up an instrument. During our lessons, we learn about musicians like Beethoven and Schumann. We not only listen to the music they composed (作曲), but also learn about their personal history.

 We have concerts each grade. And it’s not just musicians who take part in our concerts. Everyone can take part! The students play the main role. Teachers give non-musicians some simple percussion (打击乐器) instruments because they’re easier to play. When I was in Grade 7, my classmates and I performed(表演) for our parents. I have a few friends who don’t play music. But they played these percussion instruments for that concert. I asked them what it felt like. One of my friends said, “It made me feel confident even if I didn’t think I could be there!” 

Except the concerts, we have many other musical activities as well. Last month, I took part in the Young Musician of the Year Competition, which was organized (组织)by my school this year. I played the piano and won an award (奖项). I felt like I was a star performer onstage. I was so proud!

We all love music, and we believe music is an important part of life and that everyone should have the right to enjoy it.

根据短文内容,选择最佳选项,并在答题卡上将选定答案的字母标号涂黑。

1.Where does Yuan Ningfei study at?

A.a school for Boys in Beijing B.a school for Boys in London.

C.a school for Girls in Beijing D.a school for Girls in London

2.How often does Yuan Ningfei have music lessons?

A.Once a day. B.Twice a week. C.Once a week. D.Twice a day.

3.Which of the following is TRUE about the concerts?

A.Only musicians can take part in the concerts.

B.The teachers play the main role in the concerts.

C.Yuan Ningfei performed for her parents when she was in Grade7.

D.Yuan Ningfei’s friend didn’t play any instruments at that concert.

4.What does the underline word onstage mean?

A.在舞台上 B.在会议上 C.在网上 D.在讲台上

5.What do we know from the passage?

A.Music makes everyone become confident.

B.Music is important for Yuan Ningfei’s life.

C.Yuan Ningfei likes classical music the most.

D.Students should take part in different activities.

Little Toby is doing very badly in math. His parents try everything—tutors(家庭教师), cards, special learning centers—in short,everything they can think of. Finally they take Toby to a catholic(天主教的) school.

After the first day, little Toby comes home with a very serious look on his face. He doesn’t kiss his mother hello. Instead,he goes straight to his room and start studying. Books and papers are spread (铺开) out all over the room and little Toby is hard at work. His mother is surprised. She calls him down to dinner and as soon as he finishes eating,he goes back to his room without a word. In no time he is back hitting the books as hard as before. This goes on for some time. Day after day the mother tries to understand what is happening.Finally, little Toby brings home his report card. He quietly puts it on the table and goes up to his room and hit the books. His mom looks at it and to her surprise, little Toby gets an A in math. She can no longer hold her curiosity(好奇心). She goes to his room and asks, “Son, what is it? Is it the nuns(修女)?”

Little Toby looks at her and shakes his head, “No.” “Well then,” she asks again. “WHAT is it?”

Little Toby looks at her and says, “Well, on the first day of school, when I see that man nailed( 钉) to the plussign(十字架), I know they aren’t kidding.”

1.Why do Tommy’s parents send him to a catholic school?

A.Because he can eat well there.

B.Because he can learn more about nuns.

C.Because his parents want him to do better in his math.

D.Because his parents don’t want him to learn math anymore.

2.Tommy’s mother feels surprised that his son .

A.is still the same as usual B.eats so much at dinner

C.kisses her hello after school D.works hard but says little

3.“Hitting the books” means ” in Chinese.

A.studying really hard B.doing exercise C.being angry D.playing games

4.The last sentence in the passage shows that .

A.Toby feels sorry for the nail B.Toby is afraid of being nailed

C.Tommy doesn’t like the plus sign D.Toby likes playing jokes on others

5.From the passage, we can infer(推断)that .

A.teachers should be strict with their students

B.a catholic school is much better than other ones

C.sometimes misunderstanding (误解) might do good

D.nuns are good at helping children with their math

A live-streaming app (直播应用) that monitors (监控) students in classrooms in some middle schools has raised a lot of online discussion. It was reported that any user of the app Shuidi could see inside classrooms. Some parents have praised the app for giving them the chance to monitor their children, while others worry about privacy problems, Do you think the app is a good idea?

I strongly support this app. Nowadays, children play an important role in the whole family, and parents always want to care for their children, wherever they are. This new platform (平台) helps parents see what their children are doing in classes. It's also a good way to make students behave themselves in school.

I'm in favor of this app if parents get their children's permission (准许) first. The app could help parents focus on children's bad habits. It could also be used as a tool to prevent bullying (霸凌). However, parents should get their permission first to protect their privacy.

I think this app is a bad idea. Schools should be a pleasant and relaxing place for students to study and play. But we will feel uncomfortable if cameras are watching us all the time. We should pay attention to our privacy. Our lives shouldn't be watched by the public.

Any form of privacy invasion (侵犯) shouldn't be allowed. Although some parents want to know more about their children, they should do it in a better way. Being under the eye of strangers is too dangerous.

1.Can any user of a living-streaming app see inside classroom?

______________________

2.In Linda's opinion, what does this new platform help both parents and students?

______________________

3.According to Jeff, what are the advantages of this app if parents get their permission first to protect their privacy?

______________________

4.Why does Betty think this app is a bad idea?

______________________

5.What form does David think is too dangerous?

______________________

6.Are you in favor of having monitoring equipment in your school? Why?

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