Mr. Lee was in bed and was trying to go to sleep when he heard the bell ring. He turned on the light and looked at his clock. It was twelve o'clock. "Who can it be at this time of night?" He thought. He decided to go and find out. So he got off bed, put on his dressing gown (浴袍) and went to the door. When he opened the door, there was nobody there. "That is very strange." Then he went back to his bedroom, took off his dressing gown, got back into bed, turned off the light and tried to go to sleep. A few minutes later he heard the bell again. Mr. Lee jumped out of bed very quickly and rushed to the door. He opened it, but again he found no one there. He closed the door and tried not to feel angry. Then he saw a piece of paper on the floor. He picked it up. There were some words on it : "It is now after midnight(午夜), so it is April Fools’ Day. April fool to you!"

"Oh, it was the English boy next door!" Mr. Lee exclaimed (惊叫) and almost smiled. He went back to bed and fell asleep at once. The bell did not ring again.

1.When did Mr. Lee go to bed?

A. before twelve o'clock B. after twelve o'clock

C. when the bell rang D. when he saw the boy

2.Why did he rush to the door when he heard the bell ring the second time?

A. He wanted to open the door for the visitor

B. He wanted to find out who the visitor was.

C. He was afraid of the ring

D. He was waiting for someone.

3.From this passage, we learn that we can _______ on April Fools’ Day.

A. say "Hello" to each other B. dance and sing at night

C. play jokes on each other D. send presents to children

What is language for? Some people seem to think it's for practicing grammar rules and earning lists of words—the longer the list, the better. That's wrong.Language is for the exchange(交流)of ideas and information.It's meaningless knowing all about a language if you can't use it freely. Many students I have met know hundreds of grammar rules, but they can't speak correctly or fluently(流利地).They are afraid of making mistakes.One shouldn't be afraid of making mistakes when speaking a foreign language. Native speakers make mistakes and break rules, too.Bernard saw once wrote, "Foreigners often speak English too correctly."But the mistakes that native speakers make are different from those that Chinese students make. They're English mistakes in the English language.And if enough native speakers break a rule, it is no longer a rule. What used to be wrong becomes right.People not only make history, they make language.But a people can only make its own language.It can't make another people's language. So Chinese students of English should pay attention to grammar, but they shouldn't overdo(做过头)it. They should put communication first.

1.Language is used to ________.

A. express oneself B. practise grammar rules

C. talk with foreigners only D. learn lists of words

2.Generally, when an American or an Englishman speaks English, he ________.

A. never makes mistakes B. often makes mistakes

C. can't avoid making mistakes D. always makes mistakes

3."Foreigners often speak English too correctly."This sentence means that ________.

A. foreigners speak correct English

B. foreigners speak incorrect English

C. foreigners speak English according to the grammar rules

D. foreigners never make mistakes when they speak English

4.When we speak a foreign language, we should ________.

A. speak in Chinese way

B. speak by the rules

C. speak to native speakers

D. not be afraid of making mistakes

March 16th is World Sleep Day. This year’s slogan (标语) is “Breathe Easily, Sleep Well”. Its aim is to celebrate the benefits of good and healthy sleep.

Sleep is like food for the brain. Enough sleep helps the body and brain grow and develop. According to the National Sleep Foundation in the US, adults need seven to nine hours of sleep every night. For students aged 10 to 17, a healthy amount is about eight to nine hours per night.

But many students don’t get enough sleep because of early school start time and heavy homework. About 80 percent of middle school students don’t get enough sleep, the China Youth and Children Research Center reported. For some students, they want to sleep early, but they keep worrying about their schoolwork and can’t fall asleep quickly. For others, they may even have insomnia which might keep them awake (醒着的)all night.

These sleeping problems greatly affect people’s lives. Experts have shown that lack of sleep for teenagers leads to poor grades. Students without enough sleep cannot pay attention in class or do well in sports. Also, the lack of sleep may make them depressed (沮丧的).

Luckily, with good sleeping habits, it is easier to fall asleep. Some of these good habits include avoiding drinks that make people excited late in the day, going to sleep at the same time each night, and sleeping in a comfortable place that is dark, quiet, and neither too warm nor too cold.

1.If Li Hong is 15years old, how much sleep does she need every night?

A. 10-12 hours. B. 8-9 hours.

C. 7 hours. D. Less than 7 hours.

2.What might happen if teenagers don’t get enough sleep?

A. They might do well in sports.

B. Their bodies and brains might grow better.

C. They might feel depressed.

D. They might not be able to finish their schoolwork.

3.The underlined word “insomnia” means “_______” in Chinese.

A. 健忘症 B. 肥胖症

C. 多动症 D. 失眠症

4.Which of the following are good sleeping habits?

a. Sleeping in a bright place. 

b. Going to bed at the same time.

c. Sleeping in a dark and quiet place.    

d. Drinking something that makes you excited.

A. a-b B. a-c

C. b-c D. b-d

Michael Greenberg is a very popular New Yorker. He is not famous in sports or the arts, but people in the streets _______ him, especially those who are _________.

For those people, he is "Gloves" Greenberg. How did he get that _______ ? He looks like any other businessman, wearing a suit and carrying a briefcase (公文箱). But he's _______. His briefcase always has some gloves(手套).

In winter, Mr. Greenberg does not ________ like other New Yorkers, who look at the sidewalk (人行道) and ______ the street. He looks around at ________. He stops when he ________ someone with no gloves. He gives them a pair and then he ________, looking for more people with cold _________.

On winter days, Mr. Greenberg __________ gloves. During the rest of the year, he ________ gloves. People who have heard about him _________ him gloves, and he has many in his apartment(公寓).

Mr. Greenberg __________ doing this 21 years ago. Now, many poor New Yorkers know him and __________ his behavior(行为). But people who don't know him are sometimes ________ him. They don't realize that he just wants to make them _________.

It runs in the _________. Michael's father always helped the poor as he believed it made everyone happier. Michael Greenberg feels the _________. A pair of gloves may be a _______ thing, but it can make a big difference in winter.

1.A. know about B. learn from C. cheer for D. look after

2.A. old B. busy C. kind D. poor

3.A. job B. name C. chance D. message

4.A. calm B. different C. crazy D. curious

5.A. act B. sound C. feel D. dress

6.A. cross over B. drive along C. hurry down D. keep off(不接近)

7.A. cars B. people C. street numbers D. traffic lights

8.A. helps B. chooses C. greets D. sees

9.A. holds up B. hangs out(闲逛) C. moves on D. turns around

10.A. hands B. ears C. faces D. eyes

11.A. searches for B. stores up(储存起来) C. gives away(赠送、分发) D. puts on

12.A. borrows B. sells C. returns D. buys

13.A. call B. send C. lend D. show

14.A. delayed(推迟) B. remembered C. began D. enjoyed

15.A. understand B. dislike C. study D. excuse

16.A. sorry for B. satisfied with C. proud of D. surprised by

17.A. smart B. rich C. special D. happy

18.A. city B. family C. neighborhood D. company

19.A. honor B. pain C. same D. cold

20.A. small B. useful C. delightful (高兴的) D. comforting

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