I began to send e-mails when I was 17, I discovered (发现) Google 5 years later. Now I use the Internet all the time. The Internet has become so popular that 90 percent (百分比) of 12- to 17-year-olds in the United States use the Internet, and about half of these kids use it every day. They visit chat rooms and send e-mails. They go to website to get information for their homework.

“Kids are now living in a virtual (虚拟的) world,” says Greenfield an expert (专家) at University of California. “As the Internet is becoming more and more important for our life, we should worry about one question: Is the Internet good or bad for kids?”

“It’s ▲▲▲▲ to answer the question because the Internet involves (涉及) so many things,” says Justine, who is from Northwestern University. “They include online computer games, news, messages and even e-mails to your grandmother.” So more and more people believe that the online world can be helpful in some ways, but dangerous in others.

“Although it’s not easy to tell whether (是否) it’s good or bad,” says Justine, “the Internet, at least, is very useful and can be used widely by everyone in the world.

1.The writer discovered Google at the age of __________________.

A. 5 B. 12 C. 17 D. 22

2.What is the percentage (百分率) of the American 12- to 17-year-olds using the Internet every day?

A. About 45%. B. About 50%. C. About 80%. D. About 90%.

3.Greenfield ________________________.

A. is an expert from Northwestern University

B. wants to stop all the kids from using the Internet

C. is worrying about whether the Internet is good or bad for kids

D. thinks that the Internet is good for all the kids in the world

4.“▲▲▲▲” in the passage should be the world “_________”.

A. difficult B. possible C. easy D. good

5.Which is the best title of the passage?

A. Don’t use the Internet. B. Is the Internet good or bad?

C. Kids and e-mails. D. Two experts from universities.

When your great-grandparents (曾祖父母) were young, the world was very different. People did not have the kind of technology (技术) that we have to communicate with each other today. Things such as mobile phones and computers were not yet invented (被发明). It took longer for people to get news about each other. Today’s technology makes it easier and faster to stay close to people.

Long ago, people wrote letters to keep in touch. From 1860 to 1861, letters were carried by horses. The horse riders were paid to carry letters across the country. Then trains began to carry letters from city to city. By the early 1902, planes were a faster way to carry letters across the country and around the world.

As time goes by, new inventions have made it easy to contact (联系) friends and family in seconds! People began to use telephones in the late 1800s. Modern phones can do many things. Mobile phones can be carried with us wherever we travel. Some phones can even let you take pictures. These images can be sent to other mobile phones.

Computers have made some of the biggest changes in communication. The Internet sends e-mail messages around the world in seconds!

Although new technology helps us stay in touch with each other, many people still enjoy sending and receiving letters. With so many ways to communicate, it’s easy to find your favorite way to stay in touch.

1.When your great-grandparents were young, ________.

A. the world was the same B. people didn’t communicate

C. it was slower to communicate D. mobile phones were invented

2.From the passage, we know that ________ carried letters fastest.

A. horses B. buses C. trains D. planes

3.When did people begin to use telephones?

A. In the early 1900s. B. In the 18th century.

C. In the 21st century. D. in the late 1800s.

4.What does the underlines word “images” mean?

A. pictures. B. messages. C. telephones. D. letters.

5.Which is the best title of the passage?

A. The best way to communicate. B. How we keep in touch.

C. Please communicate. D. No letters any more.

What is the most famous building in Australia? It must be the Sydney Opera House. In fact, it is one of the top 10 famous buildings in the world. The Opera House with a “sailing roof” was designed by a famous Danish architect (丹麦建筑大师), Utzon. The base for the building was started in 1959, years before the designs were finished. Utzon spent four years designing the Opera House. In 1962, the designs were finalized (定稿) and the construction began. In 1967, they started the decoration (装璜) inside. It took 14 years in total to build the Opera House. Queen Elizabeth II officially opened it on October 20th, 1973.

The Sydney Opera House cost around $100 million and was paid for by the public (公众). The Opera House includes 1,000 rooms. It is 185 metres long and 120 metres wide. Each year, this fantastic building attracts 200,000 tourists to come for a visit or enjoy events in it.

The Opera House reaches out into the harbour (港湾). It is amazing and unforgettable, offering people a strong sense of beauty.

1.The designer of the Sydney Opera House was from .

A. America B. Australia C. England D. Denmark

2.The underlined word “construction” means in Chinese.

A. 创立 B. 设计 C. 施工 D. 竣工

3.Building the Sydney Opera House lasted .

A. from 1959 to 1973 B. from 1962 to 1973

C. from 1959 to 1967 D. from 1962 to 1967

4. paid for the cost of the building of the Sydney Opera House.

A. Utzon B. The public

C. Queen Elizabeth II D. The government

5.Which is the best title for the passage?

A. Sailing Roof B. Travelling in Sydney

C. The Sydney Opera House D. The Opening of the Opera House

阅读表达.

Every year, thousands of students choose to study in another country for a term, one summer, or a year. Studying oversea (海外) can be an exciting experience for many people.

Why do it

Living in another country can help you to learn a language, and about another culture. You will see the world in a new way, and learn more about yourself. Overseas study may also look good on your future resume (履历). Many companies today want employees (雇员) who speak a second language, or have experienced living or working in another country.

Making the right choice

Once you decide to study overseas, you have to make some choices. To choose the right country or school, ask yourself: Where do I want to go and why? How much do I want to pay? How long do I want to study overseas? Do I want to live with roommates or alone?

Getting ready to go

Get your passport and visa early! Before you go, learn some of the language, and read about some common customs (礼仪) in the country that you are going to. Learn bout the money. Bring some of it, and a credit card (信用卡) with you.

Once you are there

After the few weeks overseas, many students will feel a little homesick (相思). They may miss their family, friends, and familiar ways of doing things. Remember that it takes you some time to get used to a new place, school and culture. When you feel sad or homesick, try to talk to others, or write about you feelings in a notebook.

根据所给中文，完成句子翻译。

1.我们最近把那个花园变成了游泳池。

We ______________________________________________ a swimming pool recently.

2.现在从我们家乡到杭州有直达火车已经容易得多了。

Now______________________________ direct trains from our hometown to Hangzhou.

3.我们的英语老师来我们学校已经六年了。

Our English teacher ____________________________________________ six years.

4.我和父母一大早就动身去机场了。

My parents and I ______________________________________________________.

5.我想他两天后不会回来。

I ____________________________________________________________two days.

6.自10世纪起，苏州就以它的丝织业闻名。

Suzhou _________________________________ silk industry____________________.

书面表达。

请你以“A trip to Hangzhou” 为题，写一篇短文，包括以下要点:

1.上周末你和家人一起去坐长途汽车去了杭州，花费你们两个半小时到达那儿；

2.第一天你们欣赏了西湖的美景，参观了一些名胜，拍了许多照片；

3.第二天你们去购物，为亲朋好友买了一些礼物；

4.你们玩的很开心，你的感受…

注意点：1、表达流畅，语言简明扼要，句式丰富，切勿语法错误；

2、短文必须包括所有提示内容，需适当发挥；

3、文章开头已经给出，但不计入总字数。

A trip to Hangzhou

Last weekend, my family and ______________________________________________

There is book in my backpack, book is very heavy.

A. a; The B. a; A C. the; A D. the; The

—Have you found your lost mobile phone?

—No, I haven’t found __________ , but I bought __________ this morning.

A. one; that B. that; one C. it; one D. one; it

The earth goes ________ the sun.

A. around B. through C. between D. across

—Hello! Is that Lynn speaking? —

A. Yes, I am. B. No, I'm not. C. Yes, speaking. D. Who are you?