Debbie doesn’t know what Pete ________ about these days. She ________ it’s his problem, not hers. So she doesn’t care.

A.is thinking; thinks B.thought; is thinking

C.thinks; thinks D.thinks; is thinking

Taking a tech-free (零科技) holiday would be a good time to ________ something new or ________ hobbies which you never had time for.

A.put up; get on B.pick up; return to

C.try on; come up to D.choose from; put on

Robert hurt his little sister’s hand by accident. He didn’t ________ do it. But he thinks it was his fault.

A.decide to B.try to C.plan to D.mean to

—I don’t like young kids. They always make a lot of noise.

—That’s not a very nice thing to say, ________? You need to be kind to them.

A.is it B.is that C.isn’t it D.is that

Our school basketball team ________ in the final of the basketball competition. Another team from No.5 Middle School ________ doing very well too.

A.is; isn’t B.are; aren’t C.is; are D.are; is

When Alice walked ________ a small door, she saw a beautiful garden ________ colorful flowers and a fountain inside.

A.from; with B.through; with C.out of; of D.into; of

—Darren said he would go to the museum with me yesterday. But later he changed his mind.

—________ He is not someone you can trust.

A.So what? B.Sounds bad to me.

C.See? Told you. D.He did it, though.

Is there a connection between music and language? According to recent studies, the answer is ________: Music improves certain (某种) language abilities (能力) in the brain. Here, we look at two examples.

A recent study by researcher Kraus shows that playing a musical instrument can improve a person’s ________ ability. In his study, two groups of people listened to a person talking in a ________ room: The people in the first group were musicians, while those in the second group had no musical training. The musicians were able to hear the talking person ________.

Musicians hear better ________ they learn to pay attention to certain sounds. Think about violinists in an orchestra. When the violinists play with the group, they hear their own instrument and many other ________, too. But the violinists must listen closely to what they are playing, and pay ________ attention to the other sounds. ________, musicians are able to focus on (专注于) certain sounds, even in a room with lots of noise.

Schlaug, a ________ at Harvard Medical School, works with stroke (中风) patients (病人). ________ their illness, these people cannot say their names, addresses, or other information normally. However, they can ________ sing. Schlaug was surprised to ________ that singing words helped his patients to speak. Why does this work? Schlaug isn’t sure. Music ________ to make different parts of the brain work, and even the damaged (损坏的) parts. This might ________ patients to use that part of the brain again.

Music improves concentration (注意力), memory, listening skills, and our overall language abilities. It can even help sick people get better. Playing an instrument or singing can help us do better in school and keep our brain sharp (敏锐的) as we get ________. Music is not only enjoyable, it’s also good for us in many other ways.

1.A.yes B.unknown C.no D.possible

2.A.language B.speaking C.hearing D.singing

3.A.large B.dirty C.beautiful D.noisy

4.A.clearly B.more clearly C.quickly D.more quickly

5.A.so B.because C.when D.after

6.A.voices B.people C.noises D.instruments

7.A.no B.a lot of C./ D.a little

8.A.Anyway B.By the way C.On the way D.In this way

9.A.headmaster B.scientist C.doctor D.student

10.A.When B.Because of C.After D.Thanks to

11.A.hardly B.finally C.still D.only

12.A.find B.see C.know D.learn

13.A.trains B.starts C.gets D.seems

14.A.explain B.teach C.help D.stop

15.A.stronger B.older C.cleverer D.taller

1. San Francisco

Fisherman’s Wharf is an old marketplace by the sea with fashionable restaurants, shops and street performers. Visit Ghirardelli Square, home to the amazing Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop, and Pier 39, a lively marketplace with shops, restaurants and music. From here you can take a cruise (游艇) around the bay (海湾).

2. Venice Beach

This is where skateboarding started, so you must visit the famous skate park right on the beach. Also watch the bodybuilders (健美者) at Muscle Beach Gym, which is where Arnold Schwarzenegger started his career (职业生涯).

3. Hollywood

You can stand in the footprints of Johnny Depp at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and then meet his wax model, along with Hugh Jackman, Brad and Angelina, all at Madame Tussauds Hollywood. Discover how films are made at Universal Studios (环球影城), where there are also exciting park rides (供乘骑的游乐设施) and shows.

4. Disneyland

One of the most magical places in the world, Disneyland Park has hundreds of rides such as Space Mountain and Indiana Jones Adventure. A day in Disneyland is a day you will never forget!

5. Santa Cruz

Go to the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and see different boards. Next stop, the Santa Cruz Beach Broadwalk for a ride on a big rollercoaster (过山车).

1.According to the article most travelers go to Ghirardelli Square to ________.

A.watch street performances B.take a ride on a cruise

C.taste some famous dessert D.have meals in modern restaurants

2.Erin likes going shopping and enjoying great food when she is on holiday. Which place is the best for her?

A.Santa Cruz. B.San Francisco. C.Venice Beach. D.Disneyland.

3.In how many places can people take exciting rides?

A.One. B.Two. C.Three. D.Four.

4.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?

A.You may learn about the history of surfing in Venice Beach

B.You can find how films are made at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre

C.Santa Cruz Beach is where Arnold Schwarzenegger started his career.

D.You can enjoy a view of the sea in Fisherman’s Wharf.

5.Where can we probably read this article?

A.In a travel guide. B.In a news report.

C.In a TV guide. D.In a sports magazine.

We brush our teeth every day but few people know ________. Today, a French company has introduced an electric toothbrush, which can work wirelessly (无线地) with a smartphone. It’s called the Kolibree toothbrush. It has different models, and will cost from $99 to $200.

Users download (下载) an app and connect by Bluetooth, and the Kolibree will record 1) the time you spend brushing teeth, 2) whether (是否) all areas of your mouth are reached 3)whether you brush up and down instead of just side to side. Then it will send the information to a mobile phone by Bluetooth, telling you whether you have brushed in a night way. The Kolibree app records your progress (进步) and scores your brushing way to help you improve brushing habits.

The Kolibree toothbrush was invented by Thomas Serval. He says the idea of inventing it came from his experience as a father. He would come home from work and ask his kids if they had brushed their teeth. They always answered “yes”, but Thomas used to find their toothbrush heads dry. He decided that a kind of brush was needed to tell him how well they brushed their teeth.

Thomas says that one day it’ll be possible to use a brushing unit with a camera. The camera can even examine holes in your teeth while you brush.

1.Which of the following is the best for ________?

A.what kind of toothbrush is good for us

B.whether there are bad teeth in our mouths

C.how interesting brushing teeth can be

D.how well we’re brushing our teeth

2.According to the article, the current (目前的) Kolibree toothbrush can ________.

A.check the holes in your teeth when you brush

B.tell you whether you have made improvement in teeth brushing

C.send all kinds of useful information to your mobile phone

D.help you reach the unknown areas of your mouth

3.What can be inferred (推断) from the story of Thomas Serval?

A.Thomas’s kids didn’t have a good brushing habit.

B.Thomas’s kids never told the truth to him.

C.Thomas was very interested in making inventions.

D.Thomas was a careless father.

4.Who is the Kolibree toothbrush most suitable (合适的) for?

A.An inventor who wants to make a better toothbrush.

B.A woman who wants to have whiter teeth.

C.A girl who wants to know whether she brushes her teeth correctly.

D.A boy who wants to make teeth brushing fun.

5.Which of the following statements about the Kolibree toothbrush is NOT TRUE according to the article?

A.It is an electric toothbrush, which can work with a smartphone.

B.Different models of it have different prices.

C.It was first invented by a French company.

D.You need to download an app to record information with it.