In today’s world of modern science and medicine, a more traditional treatment is once again becoming popular---animal friendship.

It is now well-known that people with problems such as heart disease or cancer live longer and get better more quickly if they have pets. Keeping pets reduces blood pressure and makes people less worried. Animals are increasingly important in treating older people who have memory loss and other brain problems. These people often feel nervous and upset. Activities with animals help them improve their physical condition and also give them joy, amusement and caring friendship.

Here is a case that shows the benefits of animals. John was a six-year-old mute. He had no physical problems. He just refused to talk. His older cousin, Ned, had a parrot(鹦鹉)called Sally, and John used to visit it. When he arrived, Ned used to say, ”Hi, John!”We all know parrots copy what they heat. After a few visits, Sally began saying “Hi, John!” when John came into the room. Then, one day, John turned to the parrot and replied “Hi, Sally!”Staying with the parrot encouraged John to begin talking.

Another use of animal helpers is in schools. In some cases, animals are use to help children with physical or personal problems. In other cases, they are used to teach children to get on well and share with others, and even to teach them about animals.

If you want to know more about animal helper programs ,you can get in touch with organizations like Riding for the Disabled or do a search under “animal therapy” on the Internet. You don’t have to be an animal trainer or a doctor to join in.

1.Which is NOT mentioned as an illness that animals can help with?

A. Fever B. Cancer C. Heart disease D. Blood pressure

2.The underlined word “mute” in Paragraph3 is closest in meaning to “_________”.

A. a person who speaks slowly B. a person who does not speak

C. a person who cannot hear D. a person who enjoys talking

3.How can animals help school children according to the passage?

A. They can make children more popular.

B. They can improve children’s memory.

C. They can increase children’s blood pressure.

D. They can teach children the value of sharing.

4.Which of the following shows the organization of the passage?

(①=Para.(自然段)1 ②=para.2 ③=para.3 ④=para.4 ⑤=para.5 )

A. ①;②;③;④;⑤ B. ①②;③④;⑤

C. ①②;③;④⑤ D. ①;②③;④⑤

We are now living in the 21st century. Is your classroom living in the 21st century, too? Tony is a student in Grade 8 at an American middle school. He was surprised when he saw his modern ____, on the first day of school.

In Tony’s classroom, there are many new electronics, like ipads. This semester, they will ____ the electronics to take notes, watch videos and do projects and homework. “It’s ____,” said Tony. “I prefer using an iPad to work on math or other projects ____ my team members.”

The school uses new technology in classrooms to help students see, hear, touch and sometimes experience their tasks. “ Technology is pretty common in most of our classrooms now,” the head teacher said. “We’re trying to use technology to _____ the world to kids, it can bring the outside world in.”

Science teacher Mr. Miller agrees. “It’s a ____ way for students to know the outside world,” he said. Mr. Miller now regards himself as a guide of learning ____ as a teacher. “If they have a question for me, I will try to teach them ____ to find the answer rather than tell them what the answers are,” he said.

Dale, another student, loves technology. He was not really interested in class before, ____ now he likes the classes very much. “It helps me use what I know about technology at school,” Dale said. “Most importantly, I ____ the classroom. This, of course, will help my study.

1.A. dormitory B. playground C. library D. classroom

2.A. allow B. use C. want D. help

3.A. boring B. relaxing C. amazing D. disappointing

4.A. on B. by C. at D. with

5.A. open up B. look up C. put up D. call up

6.A. wrong B. slow C. quick D. bad

7.A. because of B. instead of C. according to D. thanks to

8.A. why B. what C. when D. how

9.A. but B. and C. or D. so

10.A. stand B. hate C. enjoy D. dislike

Many Chinese girls love "small, fresh meat", which refers to young, effeminate(女人气的) male stars. However, not everyone is a fan of them. On Sept. 6, an article described some male stars as too effeminate.

This came after CCTV was criticized for inviting several young male stars to perform on First Class for the New Semester,an educational TV show for primary and secondary school students, which aired 5days earlier. After that, many parents left comments online, saying the stars in the show had a bad influence on their children.

The popularity of effeminate male stars is partly down to the influence of Japanese and South Korean pop culture, an expert told China Daily. However, the “femininity” of males isn't a recent social phenomenon. In fact, being effeminate was popular among Chinese men centuries ago.

Indeed, the debate about effeminate male stars has been going on for a while. In July, a Hong Kong singer said during the singing reality show Sing! China that he feels tired of seeing effeminate male stars. “It isn't that they're not good, but we should discover ourselves.”He said during the show.

His opinion was shared by a Chinese director. “Some young actors are feminine and they should be more manly,” he said.

Deng Xiquan, head of the Youth Research Institute at the China Youth and Children Research Center, believes such a phenomenon is completely natural.“It will be replaced by a new youth culture at some stage. If a man has feminine beauty, this doesn't mean that he lacks responsibility,” Deng told China Daily. Deng's opinion was echoed by the People's Daily.“A man's strength should be judged on the basis of their inner qualities - not their phyical apperance,” it wrote.

1.First Class for the New Semester aired on_________

A. Sept.6 B. Sept.3 C. Sept.2 D. Sept.1

2.From the third paragraph we can know that_________

A. the popularity of effeminacy appeared in Japan first

B. young, effeminate male stars are popular in South Korea

C. in China, being effeminate was popular hundreds of years ago

D. Chinese experts don't think effeminate male stars are popular

3.Which of the following is RIGHT about the Hong Kong singer?

A. He doesn't like effeminate male stars. B. He thinks some young actors are more manly.

C. He doesn't know anything about Sing! China. D. He asks women to discover themselves.

4.The underlined word“echoed" here means“_________”in Chinese.

A. 利用 B. 附和 C. 质疑 D. 声明

5.What’s the passage mainly about?

A. “Feminine” men cause hot debates. B. The time being effeminate appeared.

C. The way to become effeminate men. D. People criticize effeminate men.

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