Biodiversity(生物多样性), or biological diversity, is a wide-ranging concept that covers all the different kinds of plant and animal species present on earth. Environmentalists believe that many millions of species exist. As all these living organisms are dependent on each other in some way, biodiversity is desirable. Any loss to the planet is actually a loss for mankind as well, and it is our responsibility to try and save Earth’s biodiversity.
Biodiversity has a vital role to play in the evolution（演变）of species. Species become extinct, but new species evolve, and this is how a balance is maintained. This may sound pretty simple, but it takes millions of years for changes to take place.
Biodiversity is also very important to the stability of food webs. Damage to them can mean disaster for an entire ecosystem. The extinction of a single animal species can put huge pressure on the numerous other species dependent on it.
Biodiversity also has an important role to play in human society. Apart from being the most intelligent species on earth, human beings are also the most dependent. We depend on nature to meet our basic needs. When we change the balance of nature to create our cities and bring about our technical advances, we knowing or unknowing cause great damage to the ecosystem. This must be understood, and the damages must be reversed（颠倒）in any way they can to ensure that the balance of the ecosystem is maintained

  1. 1.

    We learn from the first paragraph that_________

    1. A.
      biodiversity can be seen
    2. B.
      all living species are found on earth
    3. C.
      people everywhere are aware of the importance of biodiversity
    4. D.
      the loss of any species can affect humans
  2. 2.

    Why can change in food webs lead to disaster?

    1. A.
      Because it can make people suffer from disease
    2. B.
      Because it can put huge pressure on some species
    3. C.
      Because it takes a long time for such changes to take place
    4. D.
      Because it will damage ninety-nine percent of species
  3. 3.

    What does the underlined word probably mean?

    1. A.
      画线
    2. B.
      Peace
    3. C.
      Strength
    4. D.
      Variety
  4. 4.

    We learn from the last paragraph that __________

    1. A.
      humans are as independent as they are intelligent
    2. B.
      the balance of the ecosystem is easily maintained
    3. C.
      nature has given us a lot
    4. D.
      nature is taking revenge on us
  5. 5.

    Which of the following may be the best title for this passage?

    1. A.
      Food Webs are Closely Related to Biodiversity
    2. B.
      Biodiversity Plays a Very Important Role in Evolution
    3. C.
      How Biodiversity Affects Human Society
    4. D.
      Understanding Biodiversity and Its Importance

The Clockwork Radio
The British inventor Trevor Baylis created this really clever ′wind-up radio′ for people from Third World countries. in some parts of the Third World countries, it’s very hard for people to get or pay for enough energy. This radio uses no batteries (电池) and does not need any electricity to run it. A clockwork generator (发电机) is put inside the radio and works as the power. When it is fully wound up (上弦), the radio can work for long periods.

The clock work product is not a new invention. The Victorians had already put it in wide use. We may find them used in toys as well. Then what is new about this clockwork radio? Baylis has used this simple but effective (高效的) way of creating electricity to both help the people of the Third World and to develop a product which is selling well in Western Europe.
Even former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandella has one of these radios and personally recommends this product to others

  1. 1.

    What does the clockwork radio use to run it?

    1. A.
      Batteries
    2. B.
      Electricity
    3. C.
      A clockwork generator
    4. D.
      Wind power
  2. 2.

    The Third World countries are       in the world

    1. A.
      the rich countries
    2. B.
      the poor countries
    3. C.
      Western European
    4. D.
      Victorian countries
  3. 3.

    Which sentence is true according to the passage?

    1. A.
      the clockwork radio can work for only a short period of time
    2. B.
      Trevor Baylis created the world’s first clockwork product
    3. C.
      The clockwise radio is also a toy for people of the Third World
    4. D.
      Nelson Mandella owns one of the clockwork radios


If you like shopping and you are crazy about fashion, London is a good place for you. In London you can buy not only the most expensive clothes, but also beautiful clothes which are inexpensive.
Many of the world’s most famous fashion designers have their own shops in London. And every year in February and September, there is an important fashion event. It is called London Fashion Week and people all over the world come here and enjoy England’s wonderful new clothes . Usually the clothes are sold at a high price. The clothes are always in style. In the 1960s, a fashion designer Mary Quant invented the mini-skirt. It made her famous all around the world. Later, in the 1970s,came “punk” fashion.
Outside of London there are some shopping centers as well. In the shopping streets of most towns have a Market Day. On that day, some of the streets are filled with stalls selling food, flowers, dresses, hats, bags, and many other different things. The clothes there are always at a low price. Nearly everybody can afford them

  1. 1.

    When did “punk” fashion become popular?

    1. A.
      In the 1950s
    2. B.
      In the 1960s
    3. C.
      In the 1970s
    4. D.
      In the 1980s
  2. 2.

    On a Market Day, we _______ on the streets

    1. A.
      can buy flowers , hats and bags from stalls
    2. B.
      can not buy food from the stalls
    3. C.
      can buy some clothes at a high price
    4. D.
      can’t find the stalls which sell flowers
  3. 3.

    What does the underlined word “afford” mean in Chinese?

    1. A.
      购买
    2. B.
      收购
    3. C.
      负担得起
    4. D.
      支付不起
  4. 4.

    After reading the passage, we can know___________

    1. A.
      who organized the last London Fashion Week
    2. B.
      who invented the mini-skirt
    3. C.
      why “punk” fashion were in style
    4. D.
      when Mary Quant was born
  5. 5.

    What’s the best title for the passage?

    1. A.
      Stalls selling Clothes
    2. B.
      Clothes in Fashion
    3. C.
      London Fashion Week
    4. D.
      Shopping in London

Look at these things. This is Mr. Wang’s ID card. And this is Jim’s watch, that’s Mary’s key. Gina’s notebook is over there. Look! What’s that on the floor? Oh, it’s gold ring. It’s Jenny’s ring. It’s very nice.

  1. 1.

    This is Mr. Wang’s ______

    1. A.
      notebook
    2. B.
      key
    3. C.
      ID card
    4. D.
      watch
  2. 2.

    ______ notebook is over there

    1. A.
      Jim’s
    2. B.
      Gina’s
    3. C.
      Jenny’s
    4. D.
      Mary’s
  3. 3.

    Is this Jim’s watch? ______

    1. A.
      Yes, it is
    2. B.
      No, it isn’t
    3. C.
      Yes, he is
    4. D.
      No, he isn’t
  4. 4.

    Is Jenny’s ring very nice? ______

    1. A.
      Yes, she is
    2. B.
      No, she isn’t
    3. C.
      Yes, it is
    4. D.
      No, it isn’t

Sleep is like food for the brain. Enough sleep helps the body and brain grow and develop. However, many Chinese do not sleep well, and many do not pay enough attention to sleep.
The Chinese Medical Doctor Association released the 2013 China Sleep Quality Index (指数) on March 19 to mark World Sleep Day – March 21.
According to the index, nearly a quarter of Chinese people don’t sleep well. Half said that they feel tired after getting up and 15 percent people have trouble falling asleep.
Ye Jingying, a sleep expert at Beijing Tongren Hospital, says: “If people often wake up during the night, or always feel weak and tired in the day, they should pay attention to their sleep pattern (模式).”
Many people play with their cell phones or iPads before sleeping. The report said that this is one of the main reasons for bad sleep. Other reasons include stress and bad moods.
How to sleep well? Above all, get enough sleep. Seven to nine hours of sleep every night is perfect for an adult, and eight to nine hours is best for a teenager.
Forming good sleep habits is important. The report suggested that people need to keep away from digital devices (数码产品) for at least an hour before sleep. The lights keep their brains excited for a long while. Other suggestions include: try to go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends and during holidays, and do the same relaxing things before bed each night, like listening to soft music

  1. 1.

    From Paragraph 1, which of the following is NOT true?

    1. A.
      The longer you sleep, the better
    2. B.
      Many Chinese people don’t sleep well
    3. C.
      Many Chinese people don’t care about sleep
    4. D.
      Sleep is very important for our body and brain
  2. 2.

    Which of the following means that you sleep well?

    1. A.
      You feel tired after getting up
    2. B.
      You can fall asleep within 20 minutes
    3. C.
      You wake up several times during the night
    4. D.
      You often do something boring until you feel sleepy
  3. 3.

    From the article, which of the following may NOT cause sleeping problems?

    1. A.
      Reading a book late at night
    2. B.
      Having sad or angry feelings
    3. C.
      Playing with digital devices before sleeping
    4. D.
      Being under strong stress about their life or work
  4. 4.

    Which of the following helps teenagers sleep well?

    1. A.
      They should do different things before sleeping
    2. B.
      They should sleep for more than nine hours a day
    3. C.
      They should not use any digital devices during the daytime
    4. D.
      They’d better go to sleep and get up at the same time every day

In northern Scotland there is a deep lake called Loch Ness. It is more than 200 metres deep and it is the deepest lake in the United Kingdom. People say a huge monster (妖怪) lives in the dark, cold water. It weighs more than 1,000 kilos and is at least ten metres long. It has a dark gray colour. Some people say that it looks like a snake. Many people travel to Loch Ness to look for this strange monster, but only a few people say that they saw it. No one knows whether (是否) these people really saw it or not.
The Loch Ness Monster is a famous story. People first told it over 500 years ago, but it became popular only in the twentieth century (世纪). In 1993, a couple reported that they saw a big monster in the middle of the lake. From then on, many people said that they saw a monster in Loch Ness. A few people took photos, but some of them weren’t real photos. During the 1960s, people set up an organization to find out the truth. They took many photos and made movies, but they weren’t able to find a monster.
There is no real evidence (证据) that there is a monster in Loch Ness, but there is also no evidence that there is not. One thing is true about Loch Ness: there are lots of curious (好奇的) people going there every year

  1. 1.

    From the passage, we know Loch Ness is the name of _______

    1. A.
      a huge monster
    2. B.
      a lake
    3. C.
      a river
    4. D.
      a country
  2. 2.

    The second paragraph (段) mainly talks about ______

    1. A.
      who first told the story of the Loch Ness Monster
    2. B.
      when people took photos of the Loch Ness Monster
    3. C.
      why people set up an organization in the 1960s
    4. D.
      how the story of the Loch Ness Monster became popular
  3. 3.

    Which of the following is NOT true?

    1. A.
      The Loch Ness monster weighs less than 1,000 kilos
    2. B.
      People began to tell the story more than five centuries ago
    3. C.
      People are not sure whether there is a monster in Loch Ness
    4. D.
      Many visitors are interested in the story of the Loch Ness monster

If you spend more than 100 yuan, you can get a pair of tennis rackets. Hurry up and have a look!

Jeans
Brand (牌子): Robin Hood
Color: black,   blue, white
Price: Only ￥45		Brand: Li Ning
Color: black,   pink, yellow
Material: wool
Price: ￥48 after 50% off
Sports shoes
Brand: Nike
Color: white, red,   blue
Price: ￥166		Sports socks
Brand: Langsha
Color: white,   black, blue
Material: cotton
Price: ￥9 for each
Backpack (背包)
Brand: Kids
Color: black,   blue, brown
Price: ￥25 and get a sports cap for free.		Shorts
Brand: Adidas
Color: yellow,   black, red
Price: ￥30 for each, but ￥55 for two
T- shirt

  1. 1.

    Jim buys a backpack, a T-shirt and a pair of sports socks. What else can he get?

    1. A.
      A sports cap
    2. B.
      A pair of tennis rackets
    3. C.
      A pair of jeans
    4. D.
      Nothing else
  2. 2.

    How much is the T-shirt before it is off?

    1. A.
      ￥24
    2. B.
      ￥48
    3. C.
      ￥72
    4. D.
      ￥96
  3. 3.

    Bill wants to buy sports socks. What brand can he buy?

    1. A.
      Li Ning
    2. B.
      Adidas
    3. C.
      Langsha
    4. D.
      Kids

Recent research from the Pew Internet Project suggests that 90% of Americans aged from 12 to 17 use the Internet, and 51% of those teens use social networks. However, there are many possible problems with social networking sites and the teenagers who use them.

Apart from the social advantages, social networking sites can be used to record school research, develop artistic talents and experiment with other forms of subject creation. They provide a way to communicate with others who share the same interests and to get helpful advice on ongoing projects.
Along with these advantages come some dangers. For example, most social networking sites are open to all, especially MySpace, which is the most popular social network among teens in America. It means that they could be put in unpleasant and frightening situations.
A greater danger is that teens may become objects of the people with secret purposes. The secrecy of some social networking sites makes it easy for dangerous people to find young teens and invite them into dangerous conversations. It’s easy for them to pretend as teens and draw children into dangerous real-world communication as well. Then further hurt might be on its way.
Another danger is identity stealing, which can happen when teens share too much information about their names, dates of birth and locations.
Therefore, it’s very important to make sure teens are safe when they use social networks.
Many of the same rules that work for online chat work for these sites:
※Don’t use your real name.
※ Don’t give out personal information to people you don’t know. A last name and a town
are enough for a bad guy to find where you are.
※ Don’t believe that people are who they say to be.
※ Immediately end any communication that makes you uncomfortable and report it to a
parent.
Only if you are sure of your safety, can you enjoy the fun brought by social networking. Besides, trying to deal with all problems on your own can lead to terrible results. Remember, asking your parents or school officials for help doesn’t mean you are unable to do anything but wiser than many others

  1. 1.

    How many dangers of using social networks are mentioned in the passage?

    1. A.
      2
    2. B.
      3
    3. C.
      4
    4. D.
      5
  2. 2.

    The writer takes MySpace as an example to show that ________

    1. A.
      students could be put into unreal situations on the Internet
    2. B.
      teenagers are facing unknown dangers on the social networks
    3. C.
      Internet provides more social websites to American teenagers
    4. D.
      social networks are very popular among teenagers in America
  3. 3.

    We can infer from the passage that ________

    1. A.
      the dangers are similar when chatting online and surfing social networks
    2. B.
      more than half American teenagers aged from 12 to 17 use social networks
    3. C.
      teens who ask for help are wiser when meeting problems on social networks
    4. D.
      there are more disadvantages than advantages for teens to use social networks

New rules and behavior standards（行为规范）for the middle school students came out. Middle schools are going to use a new way to decide who the top students are. The following are some of the new rules.
You should not be allowed to dye（染）your hair, smoke or drink. You should not copy others’ work in an exam. Don’t do it again if you did it!
Good students love animals and care for other people. Being kind to animals is being kind to ourselves. Be friendly to the people around you. Try to think of others, not only yourself.
Don’t look down on new ideas. Everyone’s ideas are important. You should welcome them, because new ideas make life better for everyone.
Learn to protect yourselves. If you have to go home late, you should let your mother or your father know.
Use the Internet carefully. The Internet can be very useful for our studies. But some things on the Internet aren’t good for teenagers, so try to look at web pages that are good for you

  1. 1.

    The new school rules will help teenagers by telling them ________

    1. A.
      how they can study well
    2. B.
      what they should do at school
    3. C.
      what is right and what is wrong
    4. D.
      how they can pass an exam
  2. 2.

    Good websites can ________

    1. A.
      be a waste of time
    2. B.
      do homework for children
    3. C.
      make life busier
    4. D.
      help children with their studies
  3. 3.

    According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

    1. A.
      It’s not polite to dye hair for everyone
    2. B.
      Don’t copy others’ work in an exam
    3. C.
      Be kind to others and try to think of others
    4. D.
      Don’t look down on new ideas
  4. 4.

    The passage mainly tells us how to ________

    1. A.
      protect ourselves
    2. B.
      be the top students
    3. C.
      care for others
    4. D.
      use the Internet

In the bushes of Northern Africa, a baby lies warm and safe in a cave(山洞). He lies among baby wolves(狼), next to Mother Wolf, and he is not afraid. Outside the cave, Shere Khan, the man-eating tiger, shouts angrily, wanting to kill. “No!” says Mother Wolf. “He belongs to me. He will live to run with the other wolves and be like my son. And I will call him Mowgli.”
The years pass, and Mowgli—the man’s baby, grows up with the wolves. He learns the Law of the Jungle(森林法则) from his teachers, Baloo, an old brown bear and Bagheera, a white elephant. He has many adventures(冒险经历), and many friends among the animals of the jungle. But he still has an enemy. Shere Khan the tiger has not forgotten him. He waits for the day when he can catch the man’s child—and kill him.
If you want to know more about the story, just read The Jungle Book!

  1. 1.

    Shere Kham is ___________

    1. A.
      a wolf
    2. B.
      a tiger
    3. C.
      a bear
    4. D.
      an elephant
  2. 2.

    Where does this story happen?

    1. A.
      In Northern Africa
    2. B.
      In Southern Africa
    3. C.
      In Eastern China
    4. D.
      In Western America
  3. 3.

    Who teaches the man’s baby the Law of the Jungle?

    1. A.
      Shere Khan and Mother Wolf
    2. B.
      Mowgli and Mother Wolf
    3. C.
      Baloo and Bagheera
    4. D.
      Baloo and Shere Khan
  4. 4.

    What is The Jungle Book?

    1. A.
      A storybook
    2. B.
      A. TV programme
    3. C.
      A comic book
    4. D.
      A film
  5. 5.

    Which sentence is right according to the passage?

    1. A.
      One of Mowgli’s teachers is a monkey
    2. B.
      Mowgli doesn’t have any adventures because his friends help him
    3. C.
      Mowgli is frightened when he lies in a cave
    4. D.
      Mother Wolf takes care of a man’s baby
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