According lo a new survey . Students’ safety has become a big problem .Nearly 50% of students say they are worried about robbery (抢劫)on the way to and from school.Now in main big cities.in China some schools have taught all unusual lesson: self-protection. Students like this lesson because there are no exams or boring classes. And they can learn how to save lives and know how to stop danger before it really happens.
Chen Haoyu, a teacher at Beijing No 25 Middle School .give young students advice on how to deal with danger
If you are robbed
Keep calm.lf youcan not cry for help or run away.Give the robber your money.Try to remember what the robber looks like and tell the police later. If you are in a traffic accident.
It a car hitsyou. You should remember the car number.If it is a bicycle. Try to call your parents before you let the rider go. This is because you don't know how seriously you are hurt
If it is raining hard and there is lighting. (闪电)
Don’t stay in high places and stayaway from trees.
When there is a fire.Get away as fast as yon can.Put wet things on your body and try to find an exit.Do not lake the lift.
If someone is drowning(溺水)
If you can’t swim. don’t get into the water. Cry out for help.
Remember that danger is never as far away as you think.Take care of yourself at alI times!

1. 1.

   Why do students like the self-protection lesson?
   ①Because there are no tests.
   ②Because the lessons are boring
   ③ Because they can learn how to save lives.
   ④Because they know how to slop danger before it happens

   1. A.
      ①②
   2. B.
      ②③
   3. C.
      ①②④
   4. D.
      ①③④
2. 2.

   What will you do if a bicycle hurts you?

   1. A.
      I will remember the bicycle number
   2. B.
      I won't let the rider go until I rail my parents
   3. C.
      will let the rider go before I call my parents
   4. D.
      I will letthe rider go because I know how seriously I am hurt
3. 3.

   lf your house is on fire,you must______.

   1. A.
      put dry things on your body
   2. B.
      run quickly and take the lift
   3. C.
      run away and find an exit as quickly as you Can
   4. D.
      take everything you have and then run away
4. 4.

   There______ ways of self-protection mentioned in the passage

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

   The best title for this passage is______.

   1. A.
      How to Keep Calm
   2. B.
      Self-protection
   3. C.
      An usual lesson
   4. D.
      Danger

Mr. Ma, a famous mental(心理的)doctor from Beijing once said at an important meeting, “Now many young students can have problems with their minds. Some students become worried because they have to study very hard. Others have trouble getting on well with people around them like their parents and classmates. Parents and teachers should care more about this problem.”
Then Mr. Ma gave some examples. One patient, a middle school students from Xi’an was doing badly in his lessons. He thought his teachers and friends often laughed at him, and he became so nervous and worried that one night he left his home without telling parents. Another student, a 14-year-old schoolgirl from Shanghai, was very afraid of exams. While she was reading the exam paper, she couldn’t think of anything to write.
A recent report from Jiefang Daily says about 18% of the young students in Shanghai have mental problems. They often felt worried and very unhappy. Unluckily many of them won’t go and ask for help. Some think they will look stupid if they go to see a doctor. Others won’t talk about their secrets.
At the end of the meeting, Mr. Ma offered some good ideas to young people:
u     Talk to your parents or teacher often.
u     Take part in group activities.
u     Try to get on well with the people around you.
u     Go to see a doctor if you often feel unhappy

1. 1.

   The students who often become worried or have trouble getting on with others may have _______

   1. A.
      no parents
   2. B.
      no secrets
   3. C.
      poor memories
   4. D.
      mental problems
2. 2.

   The schoolgirl’s problem happened whenever she _______

   1. A.
      studied very hard
   2. B.
      had exams
   3. C.
      talked with her parents
   4. D.
      went to see the doctor
3. 3.

   Some of those with mental problems won’t ask for help because _______

   1. A.
      they don’t want to tell their secrets to others
   2. B.
      their parents are too busy to look after them
   3. C.
      doctors can’t help them with the problems
   4. D.
      they can do with the problems themselves
4. 4.

   The underlined word “stupid” in this passage means _______

   1. A.
      pretty
   2. B.
      happy
   3. C.
      not clever
   4. D.
      not friendly
5. 5.

   According to the last part, which of the followings is a good idea?

   1. A.
      It’s important for children to live with their parents
   2. B.
      It’s helpful for people to see doctors every day
   3. C.
      It’s useful for students to keep quiet in class
   4. D.
      It’s necessary for young people to have group activities

Dear Disney, Last weekend, the four members of my family   spent an enjoyable holiday at the Magic Kingdom - Disneyland. And one event   made our visit seem truly magical. We got to the front of the line at Space   Mountain, only to find out that our little daughter Gloria couldn't take her   ice-cream on the ride. We were so excited that we all forgot ice-cream was   not allowed on the ride. Gloria broke into tears and we all had no idea what to do.   Then Murphy, one of the staff(员工) members, came over. She bent down and   told Gloria that she would hold the ice-cream for her and give it to her when   she finished the ride. Gloria said, "Promise?" Then she gave Murphy   her ice-cream, and she completely enjoyed the ride. Sure enough, as we walked out the exit, there   was Gloria's new friend with "her" ice-cream. Now you and I both   know what happened, because we know that an ice-cream won't last twenty minutes   on a summer afternoon in Florida. Murphy knew' what time we would get off the   ride; she went to the nearest shop and bought a brand-new ice-cream thirty   seconds before we walked out the exit. Gloria said, "Thank you,"   but I'm sure she thought it was the same ice-cream. We know that someone tried hard to make   our visit special. Thanks so much for going above and beyond! Your fan, Carmen Rivera

1. 1.

   The family's visit to the Magic Kingdom was ______.

   1. A.
      helpful -
   2. B.
      awful
   3. C.
      frightening
   4. D.
      amazing
2. 2.

   Before the ride, Gloria cried because ______.

   1. A.
      she couldn't find her parents in the line
   2. B.
      she was too little to take the ride
   3. C.
      she couldn't take her ice-cream on the ride
   4. D.
      she had to wait for twenty minutes
3. 3.

   Murphy was waiting for Gloria______ after the ride

   1. A.
      in the ice-cream shop
   2. B.
      at the exit
   3. C.
      in the front of the line
   4. D.
      at the entrance
4. 4.

   In order to keep the promise, Murphy ______.

   1. A.
      took Gloria to the nearest shop
   2. B.
      asked her new friend to help Gloria
   3. C.
      helped Gloria get off the ride
   4. D.
      bought a new ice-cream for Gloria
5. 5.

   The underlined word "someone" in the last paragraph refers to (指的是)______.

   1. A.
      Murphy
   2. B.
      Disney
   3. C.
      Gloria
   4. D.
      Carmen
6. 6.

   Carmen Rivera wrote the letter to ______.

   1. A.
      order ice-creams
   2. B.
      promise to visit again
   3. C.
      express her thanks
   4. D.
      give some suggestions

What’s language for？Some people seem to think it’s for practicing grammar rules（规则） and learning lists of words --the longer the lists, the better. That’s wrong. Language is for the exchange of ideas and information. It’s meaningless 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（本土的） 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. So Chinese students should pay attention to grammar, but they shouldn’t overdo(做过头)it. They should put communication(交际)first

1. 1.

   Language is used to ______.

   1. A.
      express oneself
   2. B.
      practise grammar rules
   3. C.
      talk with foreigners only
   4. D.
      learn lists of words
2. 2.

   If too many native speakers break a rule,______.

   1. A.
      what they use will become right
   2. B.
      they are against the law
   3. C.
      they should say sorry to others
   4. D.
      they will become heroes
3. 3.

   When we speak a foreign language, we should______.

   1. A.
      speak in Chinese way
   2. B.
      speak by the rules
   3. C.
      speak to native speakers
   4. D.
      not be afraid of making mistakes
4. 4.

   What should Chinese students put first?

   1. A.
      Language
   2. B.
      Communication
   3. C.
      Rules
   4. D.
      Grammar

1. 1.

   From the passage we know that a yenta______.

   1. A.
      is famous for watching people walking
   2. B.
      1ikes talking about others
   3. C.
      can be either a man or a woman
   4. D.
      is not a help at all
2. 2.

   If you live near a yenta，you______.

   1. A.
      will not be safe
   2. B.
      can’t stop yourself from being watched
   3. C.
      will be stopped when you pass by
   4. D.
      have to pay for their help
3. 3.

   When you are in trouble，yentas______.

   1. A.
      will make a joke on you
   2. B.
      will watch you all the time
   3. C.
      can sometimes give you a hand
   4. D.
      will report that to the police
4. 4.

   The word “up-to-the-minute” means______.

   1. A.
      oldest
   2. B.
      best
   3. C.
      latest
   4. D.
      worst
5. 5.

   Which of the following is NOT true?

   1. A.
      We can get weather reports from yentas
   2. B.
      You can learn things about neighbors from yentas
   3. C.
      Yentas are sometimes a help to others
   4. D.
      Yentas care more about themselves than about others

1. 1.

   How many kinds of animals are talked about in the passage?

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

   Now Mr. Smith is in the zoo with his two sons, one aged 14 and the other 10, how much are the tickets together?

   1. A.
      $ 4.00
   2. B.
      $ 2.00
   3. C.
      $ 3.00
   4. D.
      $ 1.00
3. 3.

   Which of the following is the visiting time?

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

   Which of the following can we do in the zoo?

   1. A.
      To give some food to the fish
   2. B.
      To touch the monkey on the head
   3. C.
      To throw things everywhere
   4. D.
      To take a few nice photos

Cloud 9 Bar Do you want to enjoy a cocktail   at one of the highest bar in Asia? If so, you can come to the 87th floor of   the Jin Mao Tower. Here you'll find Cloud 9, the Grand Hyatt Hotel's bar. You   can enjoy the delicious beef and the beautiful light music. It is a quiet   place here. Add: 87F Jin Mao Building, 88 Shi Ji Street, Putong Lowest   Cost: ￥   88/person Beer: ￥ 50/bottle Time:   Mon.--Sat. : 11:30 am--2am Tel:   021 - 50471234

 

Bar   Rouge Bar   Rouge has a wide observation deck on the 8th Floor of it..You can overlook   the Huangpu River and the skyscrapers on   it. The decoration in the bar is in fashion and fantastic. And a long bar   runs down the middle. Usually the door ticket is ~ 100. If there's a special   activity, the prices are higher. The cocktails are very good here, and you   can enjoy your party until daybreak at weekends. Add: 7F, Bund 18, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Road, near Nanjing Road Time:   Mon.--Thu. : 6 pm--2 am Fri.- Sat. : 6 pm until late Door   ticket: ￥100

1. 1.

   If you like to eat beef and enjoy light music, you can go to______.

   1. A.
      78F of the Jin Mao Tower
   2. B.
      Cloud 9 on the 87F of Jin Mao Tower
   3. C.
      the highest bar in the world
   4. D.
      The Grand Hyatt Hotel on Nanjing Road
2. 2.

   If you want to have a meal in Cloud 9, you must______.

   1. A.
      call 021 -50461334
   2. B.
      drink more than two bottles of beer
   3. C.
      spend more than 88 yuan
   4. D.
      go there before 8 o'clock in the morning
3. 3.

   You can also______. while you are drinking in Bar Rouge

   1. A.
      watch TV
   2. B.
      have a dancing party
   3. C.
      listen to the light music
   4. D.
      overlook the Huangpu River and skyscrapers
4. 4.

   Tom wants to have his birthday party in Bar Rouge on Tuesday, he should go there______.

   1. A.
      after 6 pm
   2. B.
      between 5 pm--3 am
   3. C.
      before 6 am
   4. D.
      between 11:30 am--2 am
5. 5.

   According to the passages, which of the following is NOT true?

   1. A.
      Both of the bars have cocktails
   2. B.
      Cloud 9 is much higher than Bar Rouge
   3. C.
      Both of the barswill rest on Sundays
   4. D.
      You have to buy door tickets if you go to either of the bars

①Forests help to keep water from running away, so drought does not often happen. The trees in the forests can keep raindrops from hitting the soil directly, and the dead leaves on the ground can also keep the water from running away.②
Chinese people don’t want to see more floods and droughts. We have built the “ Great Green Wall” of trees across the northern part of our country.③ Thanks to the “ Great Green Wall”, we can prevent the wind from blowing the earth away. It will stop the sand from moving towards the rich farmland. That’s why more “ Great Green Walls” are needed. Trees must be planted all over the world.④
根据短文内容，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳答案。

1. 1.

   “Great Green Wall will make the world better.” This sentence should be put in______.

   1. A.
      ①
   2. B.
      ②
   3. C.
      ③
   4. D.
      ④
2. 2.

   ______can help to keep water from running away

   1. A.
      Rain
   2. B.
      Forests
   3. C.
      Sand
   4. D.
      Land
3. 3.

   The reason of building “ Great Green Wall”is______.

   1. A.
      to make the city beautiful
   2. B.
      to move the sand
   3. C.
      to stop the sand from moving towards the rich farmland
   4. D.
      to stop the rain from hitting the soil directly
4. 4.

   We have built the “ Great Green Wall” of trees______ of China

   1. A.
      in the east
   2. B.
      in the west
   3. C.
      in the south
   4. D.
      in the north
5. 5.

   From the passage, we can know which is wrong

   1. A.
      We must plant more trees
   2. B.
      We have to protect our environment
   3. C.
      “Great Green Wall” project is very beneficial to us
   4. D.
      It is not necessary that trees must be planted all over the world

Assertiveness is the ability to confidently express your opinions, feelings,attitudes, and rights, in a way that doesn't infringe（侵犯） the rights of others.
Many of us are taught that it is not nice to consider our own needs above those of others. If someone says or does something that we don't like, we should just be quiet and try to stay away from that person in the future.
Why is Assertiveness important?
If you don't know how to be assertive, you might experience:
?Depression - Anger, a sense of being helpless, hopeless, or of having no　control over your life.
?Resentment - Anger at others for taking advantage of you.
?Frustration - Why did I allow that to happen?
Most people find it easier to be assertive in some situations than in others. This　makes perfect sense. It's a lot easier to hold your ground with a stranger than with　someone you love. But the more important the relationship is to you, the more　ｉｍｐｏｒｔａｎｔ it is to be assertive. Assertive behavior leads to increased respect from others！
But before you decide to act assertively, you have to decide if you can live
with the results. Although assertive behavior usually will result in a positive
response  (积极的回应)，some people 　might react differently.
How to be effectively（有效地） assertive:
?Use "I" statements. Keep the focus on the problem you're having. "I'd like to be able to tell my stories without interruption." instead of "You're always interrupting my stories ! "
?Use facts, not opinions. "Did you know that shirt has a hole?" instead of　"You're not going out looking like THAT, are you?"
?Express ownership of your thoughts, feelings, and opinions. "I get angry when he breaks his promises. " instead of "He makes me angry. "
? Make clear and direct requirements. Don't invite the person to say no. "Will  you please?" instead of　'Would you mind．．．?" or "Why don't you．．．?"
?Keep repeating your point. Use a low level and pleasant voice. Don't try to explain yourself

1. 1.

   The writer probably agrees that______.

   1. A.
      you should consider others' response before you act assertively
   2. B.
      you should be assertive if you want to get good marks
   3. C.
      assertiveness is the ability to infringe others' rights
   4. D.
      assertive behavior will bring you bad feelings
2. 2.

   The expression "hold yourｇround" probably means “______”

   1. A.
      reach an agreement
   2. B.
      insist on your point
   3. C.
      keep your word
   4. D.
      keep on fighting
3. 3.

   Which of the following helps you to be effectively assertive?

   1. A.
      Explaining yourself in a soft and sweet voice
   2. B.
      Expressing ownership of others' thoughts
   3. C.
      Making requirements directly and clearly
   4. D.
      Using your opinions instead of facts

Today Newtown is a clean place, but many years ago there were millions of rats there. The rats even attacked (攻击 ) the cats and dogs. Sometimes many of them tried to bite men or women at night. The rats were very large in size and they harmed (伤害 ) many people.
The city office ordered every one to kill rats. However, most people were lazy, so they did not kill many rats. The city office could do nothing with the citizens and could do nothing with the rats, either. Some time later, they had to pay some money for each dead rat. That made the people very happy. They at once began to kill rats. They got as many dead rats as they could. And some of them even stopped their own work to kill rats because they could get more pay. Every day a city official(官员 ) put all the dead rats together. He was very busy doing that, because sometimes a man brought hundreds of them in one day. Two weeks later, there were not so many rats in the city as before,  but people still brought many dead rats to the city office. The city officials felt surprised at this but at last they found out people were stealing the dead rats they had collected. So the city official had to order his men to dig a big hole and put the dead rats in it. Soon there were no more rats and the city did not have to pay any more money for that

1. 1.

   The rats in Newtown were once ______

   1. A.
      as big as cats
   2. B.
      as dangerous as dogs
   3. C.
      huge in size
   4. D.
      run into cars there
2. 2.

   When the city office first ordered the citizens to kill rats, most people ______

   1. A.
      had to pay for each dead rat
   2. B.
      stole dead rats
   3. C.
      were too lazy to kill rats
   4. D.
      killed nearly all the rats very soon
3. 3.

   A big hole was dug so that ______

   1. A.
      the rats could come out to attack people at night
   2. B.
      people could take many rats
   3. C.
      the people loved dead rats
   4. D.
      people could not steal dead rats for money