Michael,Tim,Peter,Gina和Sarah各自打算去参观一座名塔。请仔细阅读第1〜5题中的个人情况说明和A到E五座名塔的介绍，选出符合各人要求的最佳选项。

1. Tim,from America,is traveling around the world. Hi_vs last stop is to visit a tower where he can spend the night.

2. Michael,a student of history,is ready to write a report on old towers. He will visit one in Europe.

3. Gina,a teacher from Australia,likes shopping very much. She is thinking of buying different things for her students.

4. Sarah is a college student. She is on holiday in July and would like to visit the tallest tower of the five below.

5. Peter is interested in plants and animals. He is now looking for a tower where he can see fish and other water animals.

1.        2.        3.        4.        5.      

 The human brain weighs about 1. 4 kilograms,but it can hold much more information than most computers. However,there is another difference between humans and computers. Computers don't forget information they are given,but humans often do. No one remembers everything and luckily we don't usually have to. But everyone can improve their memory if they want to. Here are some suggestions.

  ◆Try to use new information immediately. For example,if you meet someone who says "Hi!I'm Carlos."，don't just say "Hello". Repeat the person's name and say "         ”.

  ◆Break a big number into small parts. For example,it's hard to memorize 109244153. But if you break it into three parts―109/244/153,it will become easier.

  ◆Write down what you need to remember over and over again. This will help you keep it in mind longer,especially when memorizing formulas (公式) or facts.

  ◆Always review information. If you bring what you've learned back to your mind,it will become easier to remember. For example,before you go to sleep,it's a good idea to review the new things you've learned that day.

  ◆Discuss with friends. It is always easier to remember things through discussions. You can have a discussion about what's right or wrong,and it will lead to the right answer.

  ◆Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory. You can always do something to help improve your memory. And everyone's memory will get better if they use it often.

  All of the suggestions are helpful. If you follow them,you are certain to improve your memory.

(   ) 1. How many suggestions are mentioned in the passage?

   A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six.

(   ) 2. Which of the following should be put in the blank in Paragraph 2?

   A. Hello,Carlos. B. How do you do?

   C. Hello,I am Sophia. D. Nice to meet you!

(   ) 3. What can help memorize a big number more easily according to the passage?

   A. Storing it in a computer. B. Breaking it into small parts.

   C. Discussing it with a friend. D. Reviewing it before you sleep.

(   ) 4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

   A. Discussing with friends can help you remember things.

   B. Always reviewing information can help you fall asleep.

   C. Formulas and facts can help you learn about your brain.

   D. Human beings can improve their memories by using computers.

(   ) 5. The underlined sentence "Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory." means "You should      "

   A. tell others about your bad memory   B. believe in other people all the time

   C. ask others to improve their memories  D. be confident in your memory ability

  Two robbers have been sent into prison in Italy. One of them is called Daniel Pure. He is twenty years old. The other one is Doran,and he is twentyone. It isn't new in the world to catch robbers with the help of mobiles. The following is how the story happened.

  The two persons moved slowly outside a clothes shop for a long time,and they seemed to have nothing to do. The owner of the shop felt they were strange. So he used his mobile phone to take a picture of them. After that he sent a message with the picture to the police. The picture surprised the police. Because the persons in the picture had done something illegal several times,and the police were trying to catch them!A police car was immediately sent to the shop. The two people were caught there.

  The two robbers were sent to prison for six months. A policeman told a newspaper, "Because of the shop owner who sent us the picture,we could catch the criminals."

(   ) 1. It's new in the world to catch robbers with the help of mobiles,isn't it?

   A. Yes,it is.  B. No,it isn't.  C. Yes,it isn't.  D. No,it is.

(   ) 2. The shop in the story sells         .

   A. mobiles   B. pictures   C. newspapers   D. clothes

(   ) 3. The shopkeeper felt something was wrong with the two persons because they       .

   A. looked quite strange   B. had no mobiles

   C. sent messages to him   D. wore strange clothes

(   ) 4. The underlined word "criminals" refers to those who         .

   A. like taking photos   B. like shopping

   C. have done something illegal   D. have nothing to do

(   ) 5. Which of the following is NOT true?

   A. The two robbers are both young men.

   B. The two robbers were sent to prison for six months.

   C. The two robbers robbed nothing this time.

   D. It was the first time that the two robbers had done something illegal.

  Welcome to the Wildlife Conservation Society's Central Zoo. Here,just a few yards from 5th Avenue.

  You'll find over 130 different species ranging from giant (巨大的) polar bears to the tiny leafcutter ants. A walk around the zoo will take you through all kinds of habitats,all carefully designed to rebuild the natural environment of the animals.

(   ) 1. The underlined word "tiny" means "       ".

   A. small   B. long   C. cute   D. thin

(   ) 2. If Mr. Smith wants to visit the zoo on Friday in April,he can visit at         .

   A. 8：30 a. m. B. 11：30 a. m. C. 5:00 p.m. D. 5:30 p.m.

(   ) 3. Mr. Green will visit the zoo with his wife and his 11-year-old daughter,he should spend       .

   A. $19   B. $24   C. $31   D. none

(   ) 4. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

   A. The habitats are designed to rebuild the natural environment of the animals.

   B. We can visit the zoo at five o'clock in the afternoon on Labour Day.

   C. We can find more than 130 different species in the zoo.

   D. If Jim is two years old,he should spend seven dollars visiting the zoo.

(   ) 5. The passage may be         .

   A. an advertisement   B. a letter   C. a story   D. a play

  One day,a snake was looking for food. She found a 1       and went into it. "Hooray!It was a house for mice," she said to 2        happily. There,she saw some little babies of mice. "They are good dinner for me!"

  She came to them and asked, "Where are your parents?" The babies 3       ,"They went out for food.""Food? Good!" said the snake. "Come on and 4        me. I come here to see your parents and tell them not 5        people's grain any more or they will 6        you all. " The little mice 7        their own safety. "Don't be afraid. My body is like the hole. It is a safe place. 8       I open my mouth,you can come into it one by one. Then we will 9        your parents to come back. Are you clear?" The little babies came into the snake from her mouth one by one.

  A moment later,the mice's parents came back 10        some grain. Just then they found a snake in their room. "Who are you? Why did you come into our house?" "Where are our 11       ?"asked the mice's parents. The snake answered 12       ,"I am a judge of the people. I know you did a lot of 13       deeds. You often steal lots of food from people. Today,I 14       to sentence (判刑) you to death. Your babies have been in my body. 15       you want to see them?" With these words,the snake flew at the mice.

(   ) 1. A. place   B. hole   C. house   D. room

(   ) 2. A. her   B. she   C. herself   D. hers

(   ) 3. A. answered   B. spoke   C. told   D. thought

(   ) 4. A. laugh at   B. depend on   C. mix up   D. listen to

(   ) 5. A. to borrow   B. to lend   C. to steal   D. to save

(   ) 6. A. play   B. kill   C. protect   D. take

(   ) 7. A. worried about  B. dreamed about  C. talked about  D. learned about

(   ) 8. A. What   B. Where   C. When   D. Which

(   ) 9. A. look for   B. thank for   C. care for   D. wait for

(   ) 10. A. in   B. at   C. for   D. with

(   ) 11. A. babies   B. parents   C. grain   D. food

(   ) 12. A. slowly   B. quickly   C. coolly   D. happily

(   ) 13. A. good   B. bad   C. strange   D. amazing

(   ) 14. A. got   B. came   C. became   D. went

(   ) 15. A. Not   B. No   C. Not to   D. Don't

1.       2.         3.        4.          5.         

6.        7.         8.       9.        10.       

  Li Ming is a naughty boy. One day after school,1       Li Ming turned on a tap (水龙头) and splashed (溅) water here and there on the ground. 2       Li Dong happened to pass by when Li Ming played a joke on him to splash him with water and made him all wet. 3       Li Ming was afraid that Li Dong would have a fight with him,so he ran away without turning off the tap. 4       When Li Dong saw this,he went over and turned off the water.  He was angry because he thought water shouldn't be wasted. Then he went home and wrote a notice. He put it up on the wall near the tap. 5       After some time,Li Ming went back. When he saw the words "Save Water" on the notice,his face turned red. He felt sorry for what he had done.

1.        2.        3.        4.        5.      

 Knowing how to stay safe is just as important as knowing the family rules. Again,this is something you need to talk about with your mom,dad or both of them. Go over safety rules for the kitchen if you'll be doing any cooking while you're at home alone. It's a good idea to practice what you would do in a real emergency (紧急事件) ，just in case anything ever happens.

  Kids who are at home alone might worry that someone could break into the house and hurt them. The good news is that this is very unlikely. But keeping the doors and windows locked will help you to stay safe.

  Decide with your mom or dad what to do if the phone rings or if someone knocks at the door,remember your parents' words. It's never a good idea to tell someone that you're at home by yourself. And if you get home and the door is open or a window is smashed,don't even go inside. Instead,go to a neighbor you trust for help.

  Other kinds of emergencies could come up,too,like a fire,or you or your brother might get sick or hurt. Just in case,you'll want to know:

  ◆how to diaK拨打) 911 

  ◆your address and phone number 

  ◆the name,address and phone number of the place where your mom or dad works 

  ◆the name,phone number and address of a trusted neighbor

(   ) 1. The underlined word "smashed" means "         

   A. locked   B. knocked

   C. dropped   D. broken

(   ) 2. The second paragraph tells us the safety rules         .

   A. in the neighbor's house   B. at home

   C. in the kitchen   D. in the neighborhood

(   ) 3. When you are at home,someone knocks at the door. What should you do? _;

   A. Dial 911 right away.

   B. Tell him that you're at home alone.

   C. Do as your parents tell you to.

   D. Open the door for him at once.

(   ) 4. Which is NOT true according to the passage?

   A. It's a good idea to practice what to do in an emergency.

   B. Staying safe is important.

   C. It's necessary for you to know safety rules for the kitchen.

   D. It isn't important to know the phone number of the place where your parent works.

(   ) 5. The main idea of the passage is about         .

   A. how to stay safe

   B. how to cook in the kitchen

   C. how to ask for help

   D. how to remember phone numbers 

  One day,a peacock (孔雀) planted a little seed.

  Along came a rabbit. She asked, "Can I help?" "Yes," said the peacock. "Please water the seed. " So the rabbit watered the seed.

  Along came a monkey. He asked, "Can I help?" "Yes," said the peacock. "Please feed the seed."So the monkey fed the seed.

  Along came an elephant. She asked, "Can I help?" "Yes," said the peacock. "Please watch the seed." So the elephant watched the seed.

  The little seed grew into a little plant. The little plant grew into a big tree. Big red apples grew on the tree!

  "I cannot reach the apples!" cried the elephant. "I can help!" said the monkey. He jumped onto the elephant's back. "I cannot reach the apples!" cried the monkey. "I can help!" said the rabbit. She jumped onto the monkey's back. "I cannot reach the apples!" said the rabbit. "I can help!" said the peacock. He jumped onto the rabbit's back. "Now we can reach them!" said the peacock.

  The four friends worked together,so they had yummy (美味的) apples to eat at last.

(   ) 1. There are        animals in the passage.

   A. two   B. three

   C. four   D. five

(   ) 2. The        helped the peacock feed the seed.

   A. elephant   B. monkey

   C. pig        D. rabbit

(   ) 3. The underlined word "them" in the sixth paragraph refers to "       ". 

    A. seeds   B. animals

   C. apples   D. trees

(   ) 4. Which is NOT true according to the passage?

   A. The peacock planted and watered the seed.

   B. There were big red apples on the tree.

   C. The peacock asked the elephant to watch the seed.

   D. The peacock jumped onto the rabbit's back to get the apples.

(   ) 5. We can learn that        from the passage.

   A. it's difficult to eat delicious apples

   B. we should learn how to pick up apples

   C. we should know how to plant a tree

   D. it's important to work together

  England can be divided into two major regions. They are called the highland zone and the lowland zone. The highland zone is the region where there are hills and mountains in the north and west. The lowland zone in the south and east contains mostly rolling (起伏的) plains.

  The highland zone is cooler than the lowland zone,and gets more rainfall and less sunlight. In many places in the highland zone it's impossible to farm. The soil is often too thin and stony. The part of the highland zone of England's southwest is often called the West Country. It has hilly,rough areas and manyscenic valleys.

  In the lowland zone there is less rainfall,but has more sunshine. It has more fertile soil than the highland zone,which hardly has any rich soil. Most of this region has low hills. Most of England's population lives in this region. The flattest (平坦的) lands in the lowland zone are in the eastern part of it.

(   ) 1. The highland zone lies in the         .

   A. north and west   B. north and east

   C. south and east   D. south and west

(   ) 2. It is not possible to farm in the highland zone because         .

   A. there is more sunlight   B. the zone is too high

   C. the soil is too thin   D. there is little rain

(   ) 3. The underlined word "fertile" means "         ”in Chinese.

   A. 茂密的   B. 肥沃的   C.贫瘠的    D.多水的

(   ) 4. There is/are        in the lowland zone in England.

   A. less soil   B. more rain

   C. less sunshine   D. low hills

(   ) 5. What's the best title for the passage?

   A. England's geography   B. England's valleys

   C. England's history   D. England's weather