Suggested outlines:

1. What are the important things in your life?

2. Which one do you think is the most important?

3. Why do you think so?

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Have you ever heard of the crop circles? It’s a magic event: crops in the field get curved（弯曲的）over one night and show different patterns（图案）. Most times, they show simple circles or circles with rings. So they are named “crop circles”.

It’s not a m_______ event. But in ancient times, people couldn’t see these patterns, because you need to see them from some h_______ places and there were no tall buildings in the fields. With the invention of planes, a lot of aerial（航空的）p_______ let people see the crop circles with their own eyes.

Some people say they are the work of tornado（龙卷风）; and some believe supernatural（超自然的）power c_______ them. But most people think it’s just a trick played by artists. According to some research, 80 percent of the crop circles may be man-made. But some facts are undeniable. At Stonehenge（英国巨石阵）in 1996, a pilot r_______ seeing nothing while flying above the place. Fifteen minutes later, a huge 900-foot pattern of 149 circles a_______. This took eleven scientists more than five hours to survey. How could human beings finish it in just 15 minutes? No one has a certain answer.

【1】m________

【2】h________

【3】p________

【4】c________

【5】r________

【6】a________

Heather describes her work as “protecting people from rattlesnakes — and protecting rattlesnakes from people!” In the area where they live, rattlesnakes often come face to face with people. They are found in stores, offices, houses and gardens. Heather explains that it’s not the snakes that are moving into places where people live, but it’s the other way round. The snakes lived in these places first and then the people built houses.

Most people who see a rattlesnake are feared. If you keep your distance, however, the snake won’t bite (咬) you. In twelve years as a snake catcher, Heather has never touched a snake. She doesn’t take the risk. She picks up the snakes with a special tool. This doesn’t hurt them, but it keeps them at a safe distance so that they can’t bite her.

Heather and her husband are very busy because they are never off duty. Catching snakes is a full-time job and they don’t often have a day off. People can get to them at any time of the day or night. Not everyone can do this job, but Heather doesn’t want to do anything else. “I just love my job,” she says.

【1】The Ramirezs make a living in an unusual way by _____.

A. catching and selling snakes B. catching snakes as a part-time job

C. protecting snakes in the wild D. being self-employed snake catchers

【2】 In Paragraph 2, Heather explains why the rattlesnakes _____.

A. never bite people B. are afraid of people

C. are found where people live D. lived with people at first

【3】The underlined word “them” in Paragraph 3 refers to _____.

A. rattlesnakes B. special tools

C. people around D. the Ramirezs

【4】 Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. Heather catches snakes only at night.

B. Heather is always ready to do her job.

C. Heather risks touching snakes sometimes.

D. Heather has been a snake catcher for 20 years.

【题目】Choose the sentences from the box to complete the dialogue. （There are two extra sentences）
①You look lovely, Alice!
②Would you like something to drink?
③It's getting late! How is your homework?
④I'm going to visit Jiuzhaigou tomorrow!
⑤Do you think they'll win?

【题目】Complete the sentences with proper forms of the words given.
（1）A big storm make it （possible） for us to go out.
（2）James tried his （good）to solve problems in English.
（3）So far, physics as well as other subjects （teach）in English.
（4）We will go to senior high school in two （month）time.
（5）Jay spends a lot of time （practise）singing.
（6）I'm hungry. Give me something （eat）.
（7）Betty （watch）television on every Friday evening.
（8）—Who is that boy wearing a white hat?
—Ben, a friend of （I）.
（9）How many （city）have you been to?
（10）—Why are you （run）?
—Because I'm late for school.

【题目】阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填写表格，每空限填一词。 When we say someone is in a blue mood, it means he or she is unhappy or sad. Are you feeling a little blue? Here are some fast and easy ways to cheer you up.
Exercise
When you exercise, your brain gives out a chemical called Endorphin (内啡肽). This chemical makes you feel happy. That is why exercise is good for you.
Have a talk
If something or somebody is troubling you. don't quarrel with other people to relax yourself. It is a good idea to have a heart-to-heart with a friend or a family member. Tell them your feelings. A chat is a useful way to make you feel better.
Have some bobbies
For example, playing pop music, drawing something or listening to your favorite music will make you smile. Act like an artist. Draw, paint or make something. Being active and creative makes you feel more satisfied and less nervous.
Laugh more
Laughing is the best way to improve your moods. Children laugh about 400 times a day. Adults only laugh about 20 times a day. What happen? Experts say if we laugh more, we will be happier and healthier.
Think positively
Close your eyes and imagine a beautiful scene or a time. Never think about anything terrible that you can't change. What's more, leave your flat and go outside. Sun and fresh air are good for you. Be a kid for a day. Play games, watch comedy movies or read jokes online.

【题目】根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 ”Neville is my brother,” Sir Henry continued, ”about five years ago, my brother and I quarreled, Soon after this, our father died. I am the elder son, and I got everything. I wanted my brother to apologize to me. He didn't, and so I gave him nothing. With the little money he had, he left England for South Africa. I wrote to him several times, but I received no replies. Perhaps, he never got my letters. I don't know. But as time passed, I worried more and more about him.”
“Mr. Quatemain, will you please tell me everything you know about him?”
“Very well,” I said, “but you will be the first person to whom I have told what I know.” Your brother wanted to find King Solomon's Mine. That is why he lelt for Inyati”
“King Solomon's Mines!” Sir Henry screamed. ”I have never heard of it.where are they?”
“There is a tale about them.” I will tell you what I know if you promise to keep it secret,” I said.
“You have our promise.” Sir Henry said.
“An elephant hunter. Evans, told me the tale.” I said, “he told me there was a destroyed city northwest of the Solomon Mountain, and Solomon had his diamond mines there”
“Then one evening a Portuguese(葡萄牙人)。Jose Silvester came to my camp and asked to stay the night. The next day he said. “When we meet again. I shall be the richest man in the world.”
“A week or more passed, Jose Silvester came back but he was ill badly. I took him into my tent. The next morning when I was awoke. He was looking at the mountains. 'There it is!' he cried, 'but I shall never get there. I am dying'”.
“He took out an old map to me,' This map has been in my family for hundreds of years,' he said,' it will make you the richest in the world.' Then he died.”
I took the map out of my pocket and passed to Sir Henry. Sir Henry read the writing:”I am Silvester. I am in a cave north of the mountain. I am dying of hunger. With my own eyes I have seen the diamonds in Solomon's treasure cave behind the white Death. If you do find it, you will be a rich man!”
I took back the map and put it in my pocket.
“It is an amazing story.” Sir Henry said.
“Yes.” I said.” But I have not invented it.” I stood up and left angrily. I thought they were doubting my story.
（1）How long has Neville been away from England?
A.A few months
B.A week or more
C.About five years
D.Less than three years
（2）Neville left for Inyati because ___________.
A.he needed to search for his blind wife.
B.he wanted to find King Solomon's Mines.
C.he decided to go to Portuguese for a visit.
D.he planned to travel abroad with his friends.
（3）Who gave Mr. Quatemain the map?
A.Neville
B.Sir Henry
C.Evans
D.Jose Silvester
（4）What can we infer(推断)from the passage?
A.Quatemain left angrily because he thought his story wasn't believed.
B.Si Henry quarreled with his brothers because of their father's death.
C.Jose Silvester would like to find King Solomon's Mines with Sir Henry.
D.Solomon had his diamond mines in a beautiful city northwest of England.

【题目】根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 Many hundreds of years ago, the moon was a mystery to people on the earth. What was that glowing ball came out at night? Why did it keep getting smaller, then larger? Why didn't it fall from the sky? Through the ages, people have tried to come up with answers.
To the native people of Bolivia, in South American, the moon was a great chief who once lived on the earth. The Abaluyian people of Kenya, in Africa, believe the moon and the sun were brothers who fought in the sky. In other parts of the world, people believed they saw different pictures in the moon. The Haida Indians of Canada saw a woman carrying a bucket. The Chinese saw a road.
People in the past also used the moon to mark time as a kind of calendar. In fact, in some languages, the word for moon meant “month”. A Native American nation called the Sioux made a calendar of 13 moons, or months. Each moon had a name, such as Moon of Black Cherries, Moon of Green Corn, and Moon of Severe Cold.
Though people of the past found the moon was helpful, mysterious and interesting, they didn't know much about it. They only knew what they could see with their own eyes.
Then almost 400 years age, an Italian scientist named Galileo made a new telescope(望远镜) that was more powerful than any telescope made before. Galileo decided to take his new implement to look at the moon. He discovered that the moon was not the smooth, shiny ball. The brighter places were mostly hills and mountains. The flat areas were lower, which is why they appeared darker.
As more people saw the moon through telescopes, they discovered more about it. Yet, people still had much to learn about the moon.
（1）Which name of the moon is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A.Moon of Severe Cold.
B.Moon of Red Trees.
C.Moon of Black Cherries.
D.Moon of Green Corn.
（2）The underlined word “implement” probably means .
A.idea
B.way
C.tool
D.habit
（3）From this passage, we can know that .
A.Thousands of years ago, Galileo used his implement to look at the moon
B.People in the past also used the moon to mark time as a kind of calendar
C.People discovered that the darker areas in moon were hills and mountains
D.The native people of Bolivia thought that the moon and the sun were sisters

First of all, transport should be much better. _______, our spaceships are too slow to carry large numbers of people to Mars - it takes months. However, by 2100, Spaceships can travel at half the speed of light. It might take us two or three days to get to Mars.

Secondly, humans need food, water and air to live. Scientists should be able to develop plants that can be grown on Mars. These plants will _______ the food and the air that we need.

There is still another _______ for us to live on Mars. Mars makes us much lighter than the Earth does. This will be dangerous because we could easily jump too high and fly slowly away into space. To _______ this, humans on Mars have to wear special shoes to make themselves lighter.

Life on mars may be better than that on the Earth in many ways. People will have more space. Living in a large building with 10 bedrooms is highly _______. Many people believe that robots will do most of our work.

However, life on Mars may not be better than that on the Earth today. Meals will probably be in the form of pills and space travel will make many people feel ill.

【1】A.crowdedB.modernC.developedD.serious

【2】A.At timesB.At lastC.By the wayD.At present

【3】A.destroyB.produceC.growD.support

【4】A.hopeB.chanceC.problemD.mistake

【5】A.refuseB.preventC.realizeD.repair

【6】A.changeableB.responsibleC.possibleD.impossible

【题目】根据句意或句子的语法要求，用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
（1）The boy hopes that he will be a (tomorrow) TV star.
（2）“A miss is as good as a mile.” I often say to (I).
（3）—Why is Alan so popular in your class?—Because he is very (friend) to everyone.
（4）Suzy got the (five) place in the competition. She has tried her best.
（5）We all know you are smart, but you'd better(not show) off.
（6）Jackson has difficulty in (solve) the problem in such a short time.
（7）She is very hungry. Can you give her something (eat)?
（8）I (keep) the books for three weeks, so I have to renew them this afternoon.
（9）We will insist on it until she (change) her idea.
（10）The passengers (tell) just now that the highway was closed because of the heavy fog.