The evidence for harmony may not be obvious in some families. But it seems that four out of five young people now get on with their parents, which is the opposite of the popularly held image of unhappy teenagers locked in their room after endless family quarrels.
An important new study into teenage attitudes (态度) surprisingly shows that their family life is happier than it has ever been in the past. “We were surprised by just how positive (积极的) today’s young people seem to be about their families,” said one member of the research team. “They’re expected to be rebellious（叛逆的）and selfish but actually they have other things on their minds; they want a car and material goods, and they worry about whether school is serving them well. There’s discussion between parents and children, and children expect to take part in the family decision-making process. They don’t want to rock the boat.”
So it seems that these parents are much more likely than parents of 30 years ago to treat their children as friends. “My parents are happy to discuss things with me and willing to listen to me,” says 17-year-old Daniel LaSalle. “I always tell them when I’m going out clubbing. When they know what I’m doing, they’re fine with it.” Susan Cromer, who is now 21, agrees. “Looking back on the last 10 years, there was a lot of what you could call talk or discussion. For example, when I’d done all my homework, I could go out on a Saturday night. But I think my grandparents were a lot stricter with my parents than that.”
Maybe this positive view of family life should not be unexpected. It is possible that the idea of teenage rebellion（叛逆）is not based on real facts. A researcher explains, “Teenagers were thought to be different from others in a part of time in our social history. But to our surprise, they say they are getting on well with their parents. But that idea of rebelling and breaking away from their parents really only happened during that one time in the 1960s when everyone rebelled.”

  1. 1.

    The study shows that teenagers don’t want to _____________

    1. A.
      share family duties
    2. B.
      cause trouble in their families
    3. C.
      go boating with their family
    4. D.
      make family decisions
  2. 2.

    Compared with parents of 30 years ago, today’s parents _____________

    1. A.
      go to clubs more often with their children
    2. B.
      are much stricter with their children
    3. C.
      care less about their children’s life
    4. D.
      give their children more freedom
  3. 3.

    According to the writer, teenage rebellion ____________

    1. A.
      may be a wrong opinion
    2. B.
      is common at present
    3. C.
      lived only in the 1960s
    4. D.
      was caused by changes in families
  4. 4.

    Which title best gives the main idea of the passage?

    1. A.
      Discussion in family
    2. B.
      Teenage education in family
    3. C.
      Harmony in family
    4. D.
      Teenage trouble in family


On the night of 23 July, 2011, a fast running train D301 from Beijing to Fuzhou suddenly hit another train which had already stopped there. The motor car accident happened in Wenzhou, China's eastern province of Zhejiang. It caused four carriages to fall off a bridge which is at least 30 metres high from the ground. 40 people have died in the accident. Among them were 2 foreigners: an Italian woman, Assunta Liguori, and a Chinese American, Cao Erxing. So far, most of the 39 bodies have been claimed by their relatives, based on ID cards, clothes and other characteristics, but the results of DNA tests are coming out in about one week or two. Another 210 people have been taken to hospitals in Wenzhou after the accident.
The accident study shows that it is the lightning strike that caused the big accident: the first train lost power because of a lightning strike and had to stop on the rail way. And after a few minutes it was soon hit from the back by another train following it. 
After the accident, questions have been raised over “what caused the accident” and “how to do with it”. During a visit to Wenzhou, where 39 people have been killed last weekend, Premier Wen calls for an transparent investigation into the cause of the accident, and he once again emphasized(强调) the importance of putting safety first in the country’s development

  1. 1.

    According to the report, _______ people got hurt in the accident

    1. A.
      40
    2. B.
      42
    3. C.
      210
    4. D.
      250
  2. 2.

    The underlined word “claim” means ______ in Chinese

    1. A.
      发现
    2. B.
      掩埋
    3. C.
      索赔
    4. D.
      认领
  3. 3.

    The motor car accident happened because of _______

    1. A.
      the lightning strike
    2. B.
      running fast
    3. C.
      high bridge
    4. D.
      too many people
  4. 4.

    Which of the following is NOT TRUE?

    1. A.
      The accident happened in Zhejiang Province
    2. B.
      Train D301 was hit from the back by another train
    3. C.
      the 39 bodies have been claimed by the results of DNA tests
    4. D.
      Premier Wen came to Wenzhou after the accident
  5. 5.

    Premier Wen mainly tell the Chinese _________

    1. A.
      what caused the accident
    2. B.
      how to do with the accident
    3. C.
      the importance of our country’s development
    4. D.
      how importance the safety is

The quickest way to make friends with others is to smile (微笑). When you smile, people think you are friendly and easy to talk to. It may not be easy to smile at first, but you can practice it in front of a mirror (镜子). When you look at yourself in the mirror, think about the difference between a smiling face and a sad or an angry face. Most people will stay away from(躲避) a sad or an angry face.
The easiest way to start a conversation with someone is to say something nice about him or her. For example, you can comment on someone’s great answer to a teacher’s question, a great prize, a nice shirt, etc. Think about how great you feel when someone says something nice to you. Doesn’t it make you want to keep talking with that person? Also, ask your new friends questions about themselves. For example, who are their favorite singers and what do they do after school are all good questions to start a conversation

  1. 1.

    __________ is the quickest way to make friends with others

    1. A.
      Smiling
    2. B.
      Practicing
    3. C.
      Asking questions
    4. D.
      Saying nice words
  2. 2.

    When you start a conversation with a new friend, you’d better NOT talk about his or her __________

    1. A.
      nice shoes
    2. B.
      great answer
    3. C.
      good prize
    4. D.
      bad grade
  3. 3.

    The underlined words “comment on” mean “__________” according to the passage

    1. A.
      信赖
    2. B.
      推测
    3. C.
      评论
    4. D.
      批评
  4. 4.

    The following questions are good to start a conversation EXCEPT (除……之外)        “__________”

    1. A.
      How do you go to school?
    2. B.
      What do you think of my new hat?
    3. C.
      What is your favorite instrument?
    4. D.
      How do you spend your holiday?
  5. 5.

    According to the passage, we can learn that __________

    1. A.
      it is always easy to smile with others
    2. B.
      a smiling face helps people to be more healthy
    3. C.
      a smiling face and a sad or an angry face aren’t different
    4. D.
      people usually feel great when hearing nice words about them

Come and see the Indian elephants and the new tigers from Northeast China. The beautiful birds from England are ready to sing songs for you, and the monkeys from Mount EMei（峨眉山）will be happy to talk to you. The lovely dogs from Australia want to laugh to you. Sichuan pandas will play with balls for you. The giraffes from Africa are waiting to look down on you.

Tickets                            Opening Time
Grown--- ups : ￥   3                 9:00 a.m. --- 4:00 p.m. on weekdays
Children:
Over 1.2 m : ￥ 2
Under 1.2m: Free                    10:00a.m.—3:00 p.m. on weekends
Keep the zoo clean!
Do not touch, give food to or go near the   animals.

根据短文内容，选择最佳答案，并在答题卷上按要求作答。

  1. 1.

    How much does Mr. Smith have to pay if he visits the zoo with his 14—year—old son?

    1. A.
      ￥ 3
    2. B.
      ￥ 4
    3. C.
      ￥ 5
    4. D.
      ￥ 6
  2. 2.

    At which of the time can we visit the zoo?

    1. A.
      8:30 a.m. Wednesday
    2. B.
      9:30 a.m. Friday
    3. C.
      3:30 p.m. Sunday
    4. D.
      5:00 p.m. Tuesday
  3. 3.

    Which of the following can we do in the zoo?

    1. A.
      To touch the monkeys
    2. B.
      To give some food to the animals
    3. C.
      To go near the tigers
    4. D.
      To watch the animals carefully
  4. 4.

    How many kinds of animals are there in the passage?

    1. A.
      Four
    2. B.
      Five
    3. C.
      Six
    4. D.
      Seven
  5. 5.

    What is this passage?

    1. A.
      An advertisement
    2. B.
      A speech
    3. C.
      A story
    4. D.
      A song

In the United States, it is not usual to telephone someone early in the morning. If you telephone early in the day, while he is shaving or having breakfast, the time of the call shows that the matter is very important and requires immediate(立即的) attention. So it is with the telephone calls made after 11:00 pm. If someone receives a call during sleeping hours, he may think that it’s a matter of life and death. The time chosen for the call communicates its importance.
In social life, time plays a very important part. In the USA guests are likely to feel they are not highly regarded if the invitation to a dinner party reaches them only three or four days before the party date. But it is not true in all countries. In other areas of the world, it may be thought silly to make an appointment(约会) too far ahead because plans which are made for a date more than a week away may be forgotten. The meaning of time is not the same in different cultures that treat time differently; being on time is valued highly in American life, for example. If people are not on time, they may be regarded as impolite or not fully responsible(责任). In the USA no one would think of keeping a business friend for an hour; it would be too impolite. A person who is 5 minutes late is asked to make a shout apology (道歉). If he is less than 5 minutes late, he will say a few words of explanation(解释), though perhaps he will not complete the sentence

  1. 1.

    A call at midnight would mean_________

    1. A.
      the matter is less important
    2. B.
      the matter is too difficult to handle
    3. C.
      the matter requires immediate attention
    4. D.
      it is a matter of life and death
  2. 2.

    According to the passage, time plays a very important part in__________

    1. A.
      everyday life
    2. B.
      personal life
    3. C.
      getting along with others
    4. D.
      business
  3. 3.

    In the passage, the writer suggests that invitation cards should be sent___________

    1. A.
      three or four days before the party date in all cultures
    2. B.
      three or four days before the party date in some cultures
    3. C.
      three or four days before the party date in the USA
    4. D.
      at your chosen time

You can easily find that your sister or brother is different from you. You live together in the same house and have the same parents, but you have different personalities(性格).
Why? One possible reason is the way your parents treat you.
Firstborn children receive all the attention from their parents. Generally speaking, a firstborn has twice as many photos as any other child has. Parents usually give firstborns more responsibilities (责任)and depend on them to take care of younger brothers and sisters. As a result, firstborns are often responsible, hard-working, and serious. They often want to do well at school and in work. More firstborns became American Presidents, for example George W.Bush, George Washington and Lyndon Baines Johnson, than second or last-borns.
When a second child arrives, parents are more relaxed. The second child has to compete (竞争)with the first-born for parents’ attention and love. These children often choose different sports and hobbies to develop different personalities. They are often outgoing, but can be jealous and get angry easily.
The youngest child is usually the happiest, and has fewer responsibilities and more freedom(自由的). These children do well at school and in work, but have to be creative（创造性的） to get their family’s attention. They are often friendly and cool. Many famous talk-show hosts were born last

  1. 1.

    The underlined word “jealous” means_______ in Chinese

    1. A.
      友好的
    2. B.
      嫉妒的
    3. C.
      快乐的
  2. 2.

    The writer thinks that the second-born children are often ______

    1. A.
      outgoing but jealous
    2. B.
      cool and friendly
    3. C.
      hard-working and serious
  3. 3.

    ______ is usually the happiest in the family according to the passage

    1. A.
      The eldest child
    2. B.
      The second child
    3. C.
      The youngest child
  4. 4.

    We can learn from the passage that ______

    1. A.
      the second child is very similar to the firstborn child
    2. B.
      brothers and sisters usually have the same personalities
    3. C.
      more firstborns became American presidents than second or last-borns
  5. 5.

    The passage is mainly about ______

    1. A.
      birth order and personalities
    2. B.
      children and their parents
    3. C.
      different children and different work

Most teenagers feel sad or afraid when their parents fight. They might think their parents don’t love each other any more.
In fact, it is normal for parents to disagree and argue sometimes. They might disagree about important thing like jobs and family decisions. They might even disagree about little thing that don’t seem important at all – like what’s for dinner. Maybe sometimes parents feel so strongly about their differences that it may lead to arguments. However, these arguments are often over quickly. Parents may say sorry and make up , and the family returns to normal
As a family member, you should find out what it really means when your parents fight. When your parents get angry with each other, they might say things they don’t really mean. If your parents are fighting, don’t worry too much about it. Try to find a good way to solve it.
If your parent’s fighting really bothers you, you might find it hard to sleep or got to school. If this happens, try talking to your parents. They may not even realize it until you tell them how their fighting has influenced you. You can also tell other relatives, a teacher or a close friend.
Just remember that no family is perfect and arguments are common in every family

  1. 1.

    What does it mean when parents fight?

    1. A.
      They aren’t happy with their family
    2. B.
      They don’t love each other any more
    3. C.
      They disagree with each other about something
  2. 2.

    The underlined part “make up” in paragraph 2 means “      ” in Chinese

    1. A.
      弥补
    2. B.
      组成
    3. C.
      和解
  3. 3.

    The underlined word “it” refers to “     ”

    1. A.
      your parents’ fighting
    2. B.
      your parents’ life
    3. C.
      your parents’ difference
  4. 4.

    What should we do when our parents’ fighting bothers us?

    1. A.
      Talk to them
    2. B.
      Shout at them
    3. C.
      Say something nice to them
  5. 5.

    What can we learn from the passage?

    1. A.
      Parents’ fighting often lasts a long time
    2. B.
      Parents might fight over small things
    3. C.
      Teenagers should never argue with their parents

When I was young，I liked to play jokes on people I knew, especially on my parents and friends. One day my mother was cooking and I was playing with my younger brother Tony. Suddenly I ran to my mother and said: “Tony fell from the open window!” She was very worried and ran out of the kitchen. Then I said: “Don’t worry, I’m just joking.” My mother shouted at me, “If you do it again, I’ll hit you.”
Another day I went swimming with my friends in the sea. I wanted to play a joke on them. In the beginning I swam fast and I called out “Help!”. All my friends came to help me. However, they found that I was joking. But half an hour later I wasn’t joking. I was so fast, soon I got tired and couldn’t swim on in water. I tried my best to call my friends for help, but this time nobody came to help me.
In the end they found I was telling the truth. They came and saved my life. They took me to the hospital. This is the best lesson in my life. From then on I haven’t joked on anyone

  1. 1.

    When he was young, the writer liked to _______

    1. A.
      play with his brother
    2. B.
      help his mother cook
    3. C.
      play jokes on people
    4. D.
      go swimming with his friends
  2. 2.

    What happened when the writer was playing with his brother?    ______

    1. A.
      He got tired
    2. B.
      He played a joke on his mother
    3. C.
      Tony fell from the open window
    4. D.
      His mother hit him
  3. 3.

    In the beginning, all his friends came to help him because he ______

    1. A.
      swam fast
    2. B.
      called for help
    3. C.
      would sink in water
    4. D.
      couldn’t swim on in the water
  4. 4.

    When the writer called his friends for help for the second time, they ______

    1. A.
      took him to the hospital at once
    2. B.
      came and saved him immediately
    3. C.
      thought at first he was joking again
    4. D.
      did nothing because the writer had lied to them
  5. 5.

    The story tells us that ________

    1. A.
      swimming is dangerous
    2. B.
      the writer is a naughty boy
    3. C.
      one can play jokes only on people he knows
    4. D.
      if someone always tells lies, others won’t trust (信任) him

I have a good friend at home. Its name is Mimi. It’s white and yellow. It’s very lovely. I play with it when I have time. It often plays with a ball. It likes fish very much. When it is behind the sofa or in the box, you can’t see it. When we sit on the sofa and watch TV, it sits with us. In the evening, I do my homework at my desk. It is on the desk, too. At that time I put it down. Then it sits beside me. Is it a good friend of mine?

  1. 1.

    Who is my good friend at home?

    1. A.
      A boy
    2. B.
      A girl
    3. C.
      A cat
  2. 2.

    When it is in the box or behind the sofa, you

    1. A.
      can see it
    2. B.
      can’t see it
    3. C.
      play with it
  3. 3.

    When I do my homework, it

    1. A.
      does its lessons
    2. B.
      sits in the box
    3. C.
      sits beside me
  4. 4.

    We can see       in the room

    1. A.
      a big sofa
    2. B.
      a black cat
    3. C.
      some friends
  5. 5.

    I do my homework

    1. A.
      with the cat
    2. B.
      with a friend
    3. C.
      in the evening

Last winter vacation, our class went to Xiangshan for a trip.Though the weather was a little cold, it was sunny.
At six in the morning we met at the school gate.We took a bus there.On the bus, our monitor told us an interesting story.The story was about an interesting man.Then three girls in our class sang songs.We were very happy.
At about seven thirty we got there.It was a beautiful mountain.There were many visitors.Then we started to climb the mountain.The boys had a climbing race(比赛).Li Ming won the first prize.He got a blue hat.At about nine o’clock we met a famous singer.Qi Hui and Ma Yan even got his autographs.They were very excited.
We had lunch in the mountain.We brought food from home and ate together.
After lunch we went to the zoo, because the was a new member(成员) in the zoo.It was a cheetah(猎豹).It came from Africa.
Finally, we took the bus back to school.Although we were tired, we really had fun

  1. 1.

    How was the weather on that day?

    1. A.
      It was warm and sunny
    2. B.
      It was hot and sunny
    3. C.
      It was cold, but sunny
    4. D.
      It was cold and cloudy
  2. 2.

    They went to the mountain      

    1. A.
      by bike
    2. B.
      by bus
    3. C.
      on foot
    4. D.
      by car
  3. 3.

    It took them about       to get to he mountain

    1. A.
      one and a half hours
    2. B.
      an hour
    3. C.
      forty minutes
    4. D.
      half an hour
  4. 4.

    They had lunch      

    1. A.
      at home
    2. B.
      at school
    3. C.
      in a restaurant
    4. D.
      in the mountain
  5. 5.

    Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

    1. A.
      They were quiet on the bus
    2. B.
      Two students got the singer’s autographs
    3. C.
      They bought food in the mountain
    4. D.
      The cheetah came from America
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