All living things on the earth need other living things to live. Nothing lives alone. Most animals must live in a group, and even a plant grows close together with others of the same kind. Sometimes one living thing kills another, one eats and the other is eaten. Each kind of life eats another kind of life in order to live, and together they create a food chain (链条). Some food chains are simple, while others are not. But all food chains begin with the sun, and all food chains become broken up if one of the links (链接) disappears.
All life needs sunlight to live on. But only plants can use sunlight directly. Plants are ‘factories’. They make food from sunlight, water and things in the soil (土壤) and air. Plants feed all other living things. Animals can only use the sun’s energy after it has been changed into food by plants. Some animals feed directly on plants, others eat smaller animals. Meat-eating animals are only eating plants indirectly.
What about humans? We are members of many food chains. We eat rice, vegetables, and fruits and so on. We also eat meat and drink milk. But we often break up the food chains. We kill wild animals and also make rivers, lakes and seas polluted. When these rivers, lakes and seas are polluted, the fish in them can not be eaten. If we eat the fish, we will get strange illnesses.
Each form of life is linked (关联的) to all others. Breaking the links puts all life in danger

1. 1.

   Which living things can use the sun’s energy directly?

   1. A.
      Animals
   2. B.
      Plants
   3. C.
      Animals and plants
   4. D.
      All living things
2. 2.

   Who often destroy the food chains?

   1. A.
      Humans
   2. B.
      Animals
   3. C.
      Plants and animals
   4. D.
      Humans and wild animals
3. 3.

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

   1. A.
      The Sun’s Energy
   2. B.
      Plants
   3. C.
      Food Chains
   4. D.
      Living Things

Look! I’m Tom. This is a pencil case. It’s orange. It’s my pencil case. What’s in the pencil case? A ruler is in the pencil case. It’s my ruler. The ruler is blue and red. That is a pencil. It’s black and white. It’s not my pencil. Look! That girl is Lucy. It is her pencil. That boy is Tim. I found his green pen in the lost and found case. I call Tim at 7890003. It’s his telephone number

1. 1.

   What color is the pencil case?

   1. A.
      It’s orange
   2. B.
      It’s blue and red
   3. C.
      It’s green
2. 2.

   I am Tom. That is not my____

   1. A.
      pencil
   2. B.
      pencil case
   3. C.
      ruler
3. 3.

   _______has 有 a pencil

   1. A.
      Tom
   2. B.
      Lucy
   3. C.
      Tim
4. 4.

   ______found the pen in the lost and found case

   1. A.
      Tim
   2. B.
      Lucy
   3. C.
      Tom
5. 5.

   I am Tom. Is my telephone number 7890003?

   1. A.
      Yes
   2. B.
      OK
   3. C.
      No

1. 1.

   Which of the following is experiment time?

   1. A.
      8:00-22:00 on Saturday
   2. B.
      10:00-21:00 on Wednesday
   3. C.
      8:00-11:30 on Monday and Thursday
   4. D.
      18:00-21:00 on Sunday, Monday, Thursday
2. 2.

   If you want to be a volunteer, you should _____________

   1. A.
      come from Asian countries
   2. B.
      be able to get up early in the morning
   3. C.
      be free at certain time next two weeks
   4. D.
      call the office of the department of psychology
3. 3.

   How much will you be paid after three hours’ experiment?

   1. A.
      30 yuan
   2. B.
      60 yuan
   3. C.
      90 yuan
   4. D.
      120 yuan

The world’s population has reached 7 billion（十亿）according to the United Nations（联合国）by 2011. It comes just 12 years since the total reached 6 billion - with official estimates saying the population will top 8 billion in 2025 and 10 billion before the end of the century.
And it is most likely that the 10-billionth baby will be born in the Asia-Pacific region - where the population growth rate is higher than anywhere else in the world.
Of the 2.3 billion people, the United Nations believes will be added by 2050, more than 1 billion will live in sub-Saharan Africa. The Indian subcontinent（次大陆）will add some 630 million people.

With more people to feed, more houses & medical care to provide, experts say the world’s resources（资源）will face more strain than before

1. 1.

   According to the picture, the population of the world reached 6 billion in ________

   1. A.
      1987
   2. B.
      1999
   3. C.
      2011
2. 2.

   We know that more than 1 billion will live in  _______ by 2050

   1. A.
      sub-Saharan Africa
   2. B.
      Indian subcontinent
   3. C.
      the United States
3. 3.

   According to the picture, _______ will have the largest population in 2050

   1. A.
      China
   2. B.
      India
   3. C.
      Nigeria
4. 4.

   The underlined word “strain” in the last paragraph（段落）means “_________”

   1. A.
      破坏
   2. B.
      关闭
   3. C.
      压力
5. 5.

   The population of the world grows ________ according to the picture

   1. A.
      slower and slower
   2. B.
      faster and faster
   3. C.
      smaller and smaller

Dear World,
My son starts school today. It’s going to be strange and new to him for some time. And I wish you would treat him gently.
You see, up to now, he has been king of his own room. He has been boss of the backyard. I have always been around to treat his wounds, and to comfort his feelings.
But now things are going to be different. This morning, he’s going to walk down the front steps, wave his hand and start his life.
So, World, I wish you would take him by the little hand and teach him the things he will have to know. Teach him there are heroes, leaders and friends in this world. Give him quiet time to think over the mystery of birds in the sky, bees in the sun, and flowers on the green hill.
Teach him to believe in his own ideas, even if everyone else tells him he is wrong.
Teach him to stand and fight if he thinks he is right.
Teach him never to put a price on his heart and spirit.
Teach him gently, World, but don’t love him too much, because only the test of fire makes fine steel. This is a big order, World, and see what you can do. He’s such a little fellow

1. 1.

   From the second paragraph we know that the writer’s son       

   1. A.
      is often ill
   2. B.
      rules the whole family
   3. C.
      has been working at home
   4. D.
      has been taken good care of
2. 2.

   The writer wishes her son       

   1. A.
      to treat others gently
   2. B.
      not to feel strange at school
   3. C.
      to develop some good habits
   4. D.
      to be better than other children at school
3. 3.

   Which is the best title of this passage?

   1. A.
      A great moment is coming!
   2. B.
      How to teach my son
   3. C.
      A mother’s letter to the world
   4. D.
      Don’t be rude to my son!

Mobile phone has become a problem for middle schools. Some middle schools in Australia have banned（禁止）students from carrying mobile phones during school hours.
Mobile phone use among (在….之间)children has become a problem for the school this year. Several children have got mobile phones as Christmas gifts， and more students will want them.
Mary Bluett，an official，said mobile phone use is a distraction（分心） to students during school hours and it also gives teachers so much trouble in their classrooms. Teachers were also saying that sometimes students might use phone messages to cheat during exams.
She said some schools had tried to ban mobile phones. Some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t get in touch with their children.
Many teachers said students should not have mobile phones at school， but if there was a good reason， they could leave their phones at school office. They also said there were many reasons why the students should not have mobile phones at school：they were easy to lose and were a distraction from studies.
Many people say that they understand why parents would want their children to have phones， but they think schools should let the students know when they can use their mobile phones

1. 1.

   Some middle schools in Australia have banned students from carrying mobile phones______。

   1. A.
      because they are students
   2. B.
      when they are free
   3. C.
      when they are at school
2. 2.

   We know from the passage that some children get mobile phones from_______。

   1. A.
      the makers and sellers
   2. B.
      the passers-by（路人） and strangers
   3. C.
      their parents and friends
3. 3.

   What does the underlined word cheat mean in the passage？

   1. A.
      聊天
   2. B.
      作弊
   3. C.
      查询
4. 4.

   Some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t_______ during school hours

   1. A.
      use their mobile phones
   2. B.
      leave their mobile phones at school office
   3. C.
      get in touch with their children
5. 5.

   The passage tells us that _______。

   1. A.
      students shouldn’t have mobile phones at school except for some special reasons
   2. B.
      it is impossible to ban students from using mobile phone at school
   3. C.
      some parents felt unhappy because they couldn‘t use their phones at school

Although Tokyo is one of the most expensive cities in the world , you will be surprised that there are still some free activities in Tokyo.
Free temples （庙 ）
There are many temples in Tokyo.The most famous one is Meiji Jingu.This is the most important temple in Tokyo. If you visit it , you can know more about Japanese history .Of course , it’s free.
Free museums
If you go to Kanto Earthquake Museum , you can see the exhibitions and the memorial for the people who died in the 1923 earthquake disaster.
Free parks
There are two famous parks in Japan. They are Yoyogi Park and Ueno Park .Yoyogi Park is one of the largest parks in Tokyo .It is now a great place to see street performers.Ueno Park is popular with many Japanses people and foreign visitors.
Free snacks (小吃)
Janpanese food is delicious and healthy . You can try different kinds of snacks , before spending money on them. You don’t need to pay for them when you try them.
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1. 1.

   If you visit Meiji Jingu,you can ____

   1. A.
      know more about Japanese history
   2. B.
      see the exhibitions and the memorial
   3. C.
      see many foreign visitors
   4. D.
      try different kinds of snacks
2. 2.

   The underlined word “disaster” means “________ ”in Chinese

   1. A.
      区域
   2. B.
      灾难
   3. C.
      疾病
   4. D.
      灾区
3. 3.

   _______ is good place to see street performers

   1. A.
      Ueno Park
   2. B.
      Yoyogi Park
   3. C.
      Meiji Jingu
   4. D.
      Kanto Earthquake Museum
4. 4.

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

   1. A.
      If you want to try snacks , you need to pay for them first
   2. B.
      There are four free activities in the passage
   3. C.
      Meiji Jingu is the most important temple in Tokyo
   4. D.
      Tokyo is an expensive city in the world
5. 5.

   Which is the best title for the passage?

   1. A.
      Famous building in Tokyo
   2. B.
      Visiting Tokyo for free
   3. C.
      Museums and parks in Tokyo
   4. D.
      The best places to visit

C

1. 1.

   How many popular articles are there in the magazine?

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

   Which article is about saving money?

   1. A.
      Ice cream and banking
   2. B.
      Black sheep and Uncle Bob
   3. C.
      Relation between you and food
   4. D.
      Films that aren’t really about Canada
3. 3.

   What is Black sheep and Uncle Bob about?

   1. A.
      American films
   2. B.
      Family stories
   3. C.
      Food
   4. D.
      Banking

Swimming is very popular in the world. Most people like swimming in summer, even in the other three seasons. Water makes people feel cool and swimming makes people keep healthy.
If you swim in a wrong place, it may not be safe. A lot of people died when they were enjoying themselves in the water, and most of them were students. Now some people are not careful enough in swimming. They often think they can swim so well that nothing will happen to them in water. If you go swimming in summer, don’t forget that a lot of good swimmers have died in water. They died not because they couldn’t swim, but because of their carelessness (粗心). Don’t get into water when you are alone. If there is a “No Swimming” sign（标记）, don’t get into water. If you remember these, swimming will be safe and enjoyable (舒服的).

1. 1.

   ____ like swimming in summer

   1. A.
      Few people
   2. B.
      Most people
   3. C.
      Only students
   4. D.
      Only swimmers
2. 2.

   Swimming can make people keep ____

   1. A.
      clean
   2. B.
      fat
   3. C.
      healthy
   4. D.
      thin
3. 3.

   It’s ____ to swim in a wrong place

   1. A.
      wonderful
   2. B.
      interesting
   3. C.
      not safe
   4. D.
      not careful
4. 4.

   Some swimmers died in water because they are ____

   1. A.
      students
   2. B.
      children
   3. C.
      not strong
   4. D.
      too careless
5. 5.

   If you go swimming, you shouldn’t ____ when you are alone

   1. A.
      get into water
   2. B.
      die in water
   3. C.
      swim too long
   4. D.
      swim too badly

Dear Dongdong
I have been in Hong Kong for a whole week. I will stay here for another week.
Hong Kong is really a great place to visit. There’s so much to see and do here. And I’ve done so many wonderful things.
I’ve taken the cable car(缆车) to the Peak Galleria (山顶广场). I’ve been to Hong Kong Racing Museum. I’ve known a lot about horse racing. I’ve also visited Ladies’ Street. In the street I bought some beautiful clothes for my mother. Last night I went to a concert. Chinese traditional music has always been my favourite. This morning I went to Ocean Park and watched the dolphins perform. Dolphins are so clever. They can jump from the water to touch a ball, sway (摇摆) their bodies to music, kiss people and even do math. Mr Host is going to take me to an Italian film festival in Hong Kong Cultural Centre tomorrow. I’m so excited because I have never seen an Italian film before. But some people say they’re boring.
That’s all. Best wishes!

1. 1.

   Haohao hasn’t been to ______ yet

   1. A.
      the Peak Galleria
   2. B.
      Hong Kong Racing Museum
   3. C.
      the Italian film festival
   4. D.
      the concert
2. 2.

   In ______ we can know something about horse racing

   1. A.
      Ocean Park
   2. B.
      Hong Kong Racing Museum
   3. C.
      Hong Kong Cultural Centre
   4. D.
      Ladies’ Street
3. 3.

   Last night Haohao went to ______

   1. A.
      Ladies’ Street
   2. B.
      the concert
   3. C.
      the Italian film festival
   4. D.
      the Peak Galleria
4. 4.

   Dolphins can’t ______

   1. A.
      ride bicycles
   2. B.
      kiss people
   3. C.
      do math
   4. D.
      dance
5. 5.

   Which of the following is NOT TRUE?

   1. A.
      Haohao has planned to stay in Hong Kong for two weeks
   2. B.
      This morning Haohao went to watch the dolphins perform
   3. C.
      Haohao likes Chinese traditional music very much
   4. D.
      Dongdong has seen an Italian film before