What foods are successful? Hamburgers and pizzas are popular. But instant noodles (方便面) have also become the world’s success. Now instant noodles are celebrating their 61st birthday!

Instant noodles were invented by a Japanese named Momofuku Ando. To find a way to make noodles last longer, Ando began experimenting (实验) in 1955 and three years later, he made the first bag of instant noodles.

Each year, 95 billion (十亿) bags of instant noodles are eaten around the world. In the UK, people call instant noodles “pot noodles”. University students like them a lot. During the first term at college, you may be given a gift bag that includes instant noodles. Instant noodles are cheap and easy to eat. But watch out! People may think you are lazy if you are an instant noodle lover.

The UN often sends instant noodles as part of its food aid (援助). This is because of their long life and high fat, which makes people feel full for longer time.

However, instant noodles aren’t healthy. They are high in fat and salt. Health experts say they are bad for us and we shouldn’t eat them too often.

An e-reader can carry a whole library wherever you go, which is great for travelers or those who always want a choice of reading materials. Although e-readers are convenient, high levels of screen brightness from an electronic device (电子设备)can cause eye problems. A study in the Information Science Research found that young people preferred e-readers, like smart phones or iPads. That’s why most teenagers are short-sighted (近视).

Many book lovers still prefer paper books and value the feeling of them. Paper books are very well designed, they look and smell good, and they carry with them a more human touch. Avid (热衷的) readers prefer reading on paper. Perhaps this is their choice because paper books give them a sense of ownership. It is reported that reading on paper rather than an electronic screen is better for memory and focus. But paper books are heavy and they are not convenient to carry. Which is your decision, an e-book or a paper book?

根据短文内容选择最佳答案。

【1】The underlined word “factor” in the passage means “________” in Chinese.

A.事实B.因素C.动力

【2】If you are a traveler who wants to read books, you can choose ________.

A.e-readersB.paper booksC.a library

【3】Most teenagers are short-sighted because ________.

A.they always read books

B.they were born so

C.They often use e-readers like smart phones or iPads.

【4】Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A.E-readers are convenient for people but they can cause eye problems.

B.All people prefer e-readers, like smart phones or iPads.

C.Reading on paper is better for memory and focus.

【5】What is the main idea of the passage?

A.The advantages and disadvantages of the e-reads.

B.Factors about decisions on e-readers or paper books.

C.Why young people like to choose e-readers.

根据短文内容选择最佳答案。

【1】A.agreeB.disagreeC.say

【2】A.beforeB.afterC.until

【3】A.HaveB.HadC.Having

【4】A.FinallyB.HoweverC.But

【5】A.isB.areC.was

【6】A.anything newB.new somethingC.something new

【7】A.Think ofB.HearC.Listen to

【8】A.whatB.thatC.who

【9】A.learnB.learningC.to learn

【10】A.educateB.loveC.study

A: What are you reading, Jill?

B: It’s a book about the future.

A: Sounds cool. So 【1】 will the future be like?

B: Well, cities will be more crowded and polluted. There will be 【2】 trees and the environment will be in great danger.

A: That sounds bad! What 【3】?

B: People will have less space to live in.

A: Will we have to move to 【4】 planets?

B: Maybe. But I want to live on the earth.

A: Me, too. Then what can we do?

B: we can use less water and plant more trees. Everyone should 【5】 a part in saving the earth.

A: Where did you go last night, Jane?

B: I went to the cinema to see a movie.

A: 【1】

B: The Lion King.

A: 【2】

B: Yes, it’s a cartoon.

A: 【3】

B: It’s about a brave young lion’s experiences to become a lion king.

A: It must be very interesting. By the way, what kind of cartoons do you like best?

B: 【4】

A: Me, too. A happy ending is the most important thing for me to choose cartoon.

B: Another cartoon will be on at the Student Cinema this weekend. Shall we go to see it together.

A: 【5】

B: Then see you this weekend.

A: See you.

A.What’s it about?

B.What is the name of the movie?

C.Is it a cartoon?

D.I like cartoons which have happy endings (结局).

E.What for?

F.That’s right.

G.That sounds great.

【1】一天的差异是多么大呀！

________ a difference a day________!

【2】旧习难改。

Old habits ________ ________.

【3】朋友不在多而贵在好。

You don’t need a lot of friends ________ ________ as they’re good.

【4】一个真正的朋友是在需要时给你帮助，使你感动。

A true friend________ for your hand and ________ your heart.

【5】如果你不把这些节目太当回事，它们还是有看头的。

If you don’t________ these shows too________, they are fun to watch.

【6】我最好的朋友能够帮我激发出自己的所能。

My best friend helps to ________ out the ________ in me.

【7】有些决定与合理的规划相关。

Some resolutions________ to do ________ better planning.

【8】我知道她关心我，因为她随时能够听我倾诉。

I know she cares about me because ________ always ________ to listen.

【9】米老鼠就像普通人一样，但他总是努力地面对任何危机。

Mickey was like a common man, but he always ________ to face ________ danger.

【10】赶快锻炼起来，不要等到来不及。

Start ________ ________ it’s too late.

Note: Not shopping online

A.556B.286C.256

① Keep away from your family.

② Think of some happy things.

③ Smile! Be friendly to the people you meet.

④ Share your sadness with your best friends.

⑤ Say to yourself, There is no one in the world like me. I can do nothing

A.①②③B.②③④C.②④⑤

A.fromB.inC.between

—I read 21st Century every day.

A.How longB.How oftenC.How many