Computers are useful machines. They can help people a lot in their everyday life. For example, they can help people save much time, and they can help people work out many problems they can’t do easily. Our country asks everyone to learn to use computers except the old people.
Today more and more families have own computers. Parents buy computers for their children.They hope computers can help them improve (提高) their studies in school. Yet(然而) many of the children use computers to play games, to watch video or to sing Karaoke, instead of studying. So many teachers and parents complain (抱怨)  that computers can not help children to study but make them fall behind. So computers are locked by parents in the boxes.
In some other countries, even some scientists hate computers. They say computers let millions of people lost their jobs or bring them a lot of trouble.
Will computers really bring trouble to people or can they bring people happiness?  It will be decided by people themselves.
【小题1】Why do we say the computer is a useful machine? Because _______________.

Peter is a sixth-grader at Woodland Primary School. He is only 12 years old but has been smoking for three years. John, 15, is a Junior 2 student at Woodland Secondary School. He began smoking four years ago. “Smoking is part of my life,” John said. Peter and John are not those boys’ real names. But their problem, smoking, is a very real problem. In many countries, smoking is becoming a bigger problem for young people. Most smokers start in their teens or earlier.
A study of 8,000 London students shows that smoking is a problem for many British kids. More than 21% of middle school students and 6 % of primary school pupils said they smoked.
“If young people start smoking early, it will be very hard for them to give up later on,” said a professor.
Every year, about four million people die because of smoking. And if people keep smoking, that number will go up to about ten million a year by 2030, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. So we have to learn and tell others about the dangers of smoking.

【小题1】The sentence “Smoking is part of my life” probably means “__________”

At a nation’s saddest moment, its greatest heroes are born.
　　On September 11th, 2001, many police officers and government officials in America worked day and night to save lives from the big fire at the World Trade Centre. And in Japan, after the serious earthquake, a group of workers showed their courage.
　　The earthquake on March 11th made Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant(福岛核电站) turn off and stop its protective cooling systems. And later, a fire broke out.  Workers were told that the plant’s radiation(辐射) could be harmful to human health. Hundreds of workers left the plant quickly. However, a group of workers decided to fight against the fire and the damage, though they knew it could cause very serious health problems. There were 50 workers in all, so they were also named the "Fukushima 50". The workers worked in shifts(轮班).
　　People knew little about the workers, who were mainly experts (专家) with the skills to control the situation. One woman said that her father had volunteered to stay there. “I heard that he volunteered even though he would retire(退休) in just half a year and my eyes were filled with tears. I am really proud of him. And I pray for his safe return.”
【小题1】The passage mainly tells us                           .

There are different outdoor activities for different seasons. In spring we can fly kites. In summer, we can go swimming or sailing. In autumn, it is a good idea to camp or hike. In winter, we can go to ski or skate because they bring us a lot of fun. They make us strong and fit, too. So it is important for people of all ages to take part in some outdoor activities at the right time.
There are many group activities, like football and basketball. The members work together for the same goal（目标）. So group activities need team spirit(团队精神). It is very useful for a person to have team spirit. It is good for us in life and work.
Old people like walking and jogging. These outdoor activities don’t need much strength（气力）. Young people like exciting activities like diving（潜水）, skiing and horse riding. Children like fun activities like flying kites. Some outdoor activities are dangerous, like climbing rocks. So we must be careful when we take part in them.

Once a man wanted to go            one side of a river  to          in a boat.  He     take       him a sheep,a wolf and a basket of vagetables. But he could take only of them           ,because the boat was very       ."If I         the wolf and the  sheep together,the wolf may eat the sheep,"he said to     "If I leave the sheep and the vagetables together ,the sheep   may eat the vagetables ."He thought and thought .At last,he  had an idea.And he     able to get to the other side of the  river with the sheep,the wolf ,and the vagetables .Do you know       ?
【小题1】A. on         B. from            C. with
【小题2】A. another     B. the other          C. other
【小题3】A. had to      B. has to            C. must
【小题4】A. after       B. with             C. about
【小题5】A. once a time  B. in time            C. at a time
【小题6】A. big         B. small            C. beautiful
【小题7】A. will leave  B. left             C. leave
【小题8】A. oneself      B. myself           C. himself
【小题9】A. was         B. is               C. can
【小题10】A. how did he it  B. how did he do itC. how he did it

Jim is the son of a farm owner. One New Year’s Day, when he was 15 years old, his father     him to work on the farm for one year at his free time. Jim was     with his father’s idea. “That isn’t my job. I have    school work to do.” At hearing this, his father said, “I promise (答应) to give you the best present if you    finish one year’s work.” Jim thought for a while and     .
Starting one Saturday, the boy got up early and worked      until evening, just like any other farmer. Time passed    . Jim’s crops grew very well. On the last day of the year, the father called his son to him. “I’m happy to see that you have worked very hard the whole year,” said the father. “Now, tell me    you want.”
The boy smiled and showed his father a big piece of bread made from his wheat. “I’ve already got the      present. No pains, no gains. I think this is what you wanted me to     .” His father was very pleased to hear that.

Much meaning can be carried clearly, with our eyes, so it is often ____ that eyes can speak.
Do you have such kind of ___? In a bus you may look at a stranger, but not too long. And if he ____ that he is being looked at, he may feel uncomfortable. The same in daily life. If you are looked at for more than necessary, you will look at yourself up and down, to see if there is ____ wrong with you. If nothing goes wrong, you will feel _______ toward the person who is looking at you that way. Eyes do speak, right?
Looking too long at someone may seem to be impolite. But sometimes things are different. If a man looks at a woman for more than 10 seconds, it may mean that he wishes to attract(吸引)her attention, to make her understand that he __  her. When two people are in a conversation, the speaker will only look at the listener from time to time, ______ make sure that the listener does pay attention ___ what he or she is speaking. Lovers will enjoy looking at each other or being looked at for a long time, to show something that ____ cannot express.
Clearly, eye contact should be done according to the relationship between two people and the place ____ you stay.

It was the year 1867. Mark Twain was out of money. He walked in the streets, trying to find a way to make some money. At last he     a hotel and sat down in the lobby. There came a lovely dog. Mark Twain put the dog in his lap.
At this time an Army General came along and he loved the dog. He said to Mark Twain, “He is a     . Would you sell him?”
Thinking of his      stomach, Mark Twain thought it seemed to be a good thing and said, “Yes.”
The General asked, “What do you ask for him?”
“Three dollars.”
The General was     and said, “Only three dollars! Are you serious?”
“Three dollars.”
“Very well, since you just want it,” said the General. He gave Mark Twain the  , led the dog away and disappeared upstairs.
In about ten minutes a middle-aged gentleman came along and began to    . Mark Twain asked if he was looking for a dog.
The man’s face had been sad and   , but now it became bright and he answered, “Yes. Have you seen him?”
“Yes. He was here a minute ago, and I saw him follow a gentleman    . I think I can find him for you, if you would like me to     .”
The gentleman said he would pay for the trouble. He asked how much Mark Twain would    .
“Three dollars.”
“Dear me, it is nothing. I will     .”
“No. Three is the    .”
Mark Twain got the General’s room number from the clerk. The door was        and Mark Twain asked the General to give back the dog.
“Why?” asked the General.
“The dog’s owner wants it back.”
“Are you not the owner?”
“No, I am not.”
The General began to shout, but he was too tired to      with Mark Twain. Finally, Mark Twain paid back the three dollars, and led the dog downstairs. He      the dog to the owner and got three dollars for the job.
【小题1】A. stopped    B. entered      C. built
【小题2】A. neighbor   B. wonder      C. doctor
【小题3】A. empty      B. large       C. comfortable
【小题4】A. angry      B. patient     C. surprised
【小题5】A. money      B. answer     C. freedom
【小题6】A. look after B. look around  C. find out
【小题7】A. relaxed    B. disappointingC. troubled
【小题8】A. downstairs  B. upstairs     C. everywhere
【小题9】A. follow     B. finish       C. try
【小题10】A. ask over  B. ask about     C. ask for
【小题11】A. pay more  B. pay up      C. pay off
【小题12】A. price     B. answer      C. question
【小题13】A. opened    B. shut        C. broken
【小题14】A. discuss   B. argue       C. discover
【小题15】A. returned  B. sold        C. brought

Everybody sometimes loses things. People often lose things when they are travelling or when they are        a hurry. That’s     there are lost and found offices at     and stations. What can you do when you       things ? Let me tell you.
In some big cities there     some lost and found offices. Some clerks are working in the offices. When they get a new thing, they always check       . They want to find out who its owner（主人） is. They are happy to see an ID card（身份证）. They can find the owner’s       and address on the ID card,      they can find the owner easily.
When you lose things, first of all, you should think. If you can’t do that, just take out your mobile phone and       . Maybe you can get a       .

Man began to make use of fire long long ago. Fire is useful in many ways, but sometimes it is dangerous. If you are not      with it, it can burn things or even hurt you. A big fire can    forests and tall buildings. Sometimes a piece of thin paper can cause (引起)a big fire. So please remember not to smoke in the dry places like woods and forests. When you use candles at home, you should      your long hair away from the fire.
But if there is a fire in our building,       should we do? Pour some water  your clothes. What’s more, put a      towel (毛巾) over your mouth and your nose to keep the      out. You’d better run away from the fire as      as you can. But you mustn’t rush! Or you may fall over and hurt yourself or others. Of course you should also call     . On the phone you should clearly tell the firemen where the fire is to help them get there without difficulty. By the way, Do not       out of the window. Jumping may be more dangerous than the fire.
Keep ourselves away from fire and safety is above all!