One day a monkey met a turtle (海龟) on the road,and asked, "Where are you going?"

  "I am going to find something to eat,for I have had no food for three days," said the turtle.

  "I am hungry,too," said the monkey, "and since we are both hungry,let's go together and hunt for food. ”

  They soon became good friends and chatted along the way,so the time passed quickly. Before they had gone far,the monkey saw a large bunch of yellow bananas on a tree at a distance.

  But the turtle was shortsighted and could not see them. By and by they came near the tree,and then he saw them. The two friends were very glad.

  But the turtle could not climb the tree,so he agreed that the monkey should go up alone and throw some of the fruit down to him. The monkey was up in a flash,and seated himself comfortably. He began to eat the finest of the fruit,and forgot to drop any down to the turtle waiting below.

  At last the turtle became very angry. When the monkey was having a good time,the turtle gathered (收集) sharp,broken pieces of glass,and stuck them,one by one,all around the banana tree. Then he hid himself under a coconut shell not far away.

  The monkey could not eat all the bananas and came down the tree with great difficulty,for the glass was so sharp that it cut the hands of the monkey. The turtle thought he had his revenge,and was not so angry as before.

  But the monkey was now very angry at the trick that had been played on him,and he began looking for the turtle,intending to kill him.

(   ) 1. The monkey felt        when he ate the bananas.

   A. hungry   B. happy   C. angry   D. uncomfortable

(   ) 2. The turtle became angry because       .

   A. he didn't see the banana tree   B. he couldn't climb up the banana tree

   C. the monkey didn't give bananas to him   D. the monkey ate all the bananas

(   ) 3. The underlined word "revenge" means "         " in Chinese.

   A. 复仇   B. 谦虛   C. 嫉妒   D. 骄傲

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

   A. The turtle hid himself under a coconut shell.

   B. The monkey and the turtle were hungry at first.

   C. The monkey was shortsighted and could not see the bananas.

   D. The turtle played the trick on the monkey by sticking the broken pieces of glass.

(   ) 5. What is the best title for the passage?

   A. The coconut shell              B. The banana tree

   C. Sharp and broken pieces of glass   D. The monkey and the turtle

  When you are on vacation in a country far away from home,it is really hard to find a good place to

  This Jaco Beach Hotel is located (位于) as close to the beach as you can get. Jaco can offer excellent views and within walking distance (距离) to everything.  Prices start at $ 55 per night for two people during the main season. They have a large selection of rooms up to $ 150,including suites at $ 150. One of their apartments can provide room for six people. Pools for adults and children,Jacuzzis and more.

(   ) 1. There are        rooms in the Jaco Beach Hotel.

   A. 50   B. 55   C. 100   D. 150

(   ) 2. The word "prime" in the picture means "       ".

   A. part   B. main   C. necessary   D. whole

(   ) 3. If Mr. White and his wife want to have a suite during the main season,they will pay       .

   A. $55   B. $110   C. $150   D. $65

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

   A. The Jaco Beach Hotel is inCosta Rica.

   B. There are two pools in the Jaco Beach Hotel.

   C. The Jaco Beach Hotel is very close to the beach.

   D. The meeting room can hold a hundred people.

(   ) 5. The passage may be         .

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

  Most people want to be happy,but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not 1        happiness. A famous person once said, "Happiness depends on 2       ." In other words,we make our own happiness. Here is some advice that can make us 3        happier.

  The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the 4        things in life. Too often,we spend so much time thinking about the 5       ,such as getting into college or getting a good job,that we can't enjoy the present. We should enjoy life's simple pleasures,6       spending time with close friends,listening to our favorite music,or 7       a good book. People who have a few close friends often live 8        and healthier lives.

  9       secret that leads a happy life is to be active,and have 10        We can collect toy cars,go fishing or play a 11       like table tennis or basketball. In this way,we can enjoy ourselves and 12        our problems or worries,and only think about the joy of the present.

  13      ,many people find happiness in helping others. People will feel good after they help others. 14       we want to feel happier,do something nice for someone. We can help a friend 15        his or her studies,go shopping to buy food for the elderly,or just clean up parks or streets.

(   ) 1. A. show   B. sell   C. bring   D. lose

(   ) 2. A. others   B. money   C. success   D. ourselves

(   ) 3. A. feeling   B. feel   C. felt   D. to feel

(   ) 4. A. simple   B. surprising   C. expensive   D. strange

(   ) 5. A. health   B. future   C. money   D. danger

(   ) 6. A. in fact   B. such as   C. as a result   D. rather than

(   ) 7. A. closing   B. printing   C. reading   D. copying

(   ) 8. A. happier   B. lazier   C. poorer   D. quieter

(   ) 9. A. The other   B. Others   C. Other   D. Another

(   ) 10. A. hobbies   B. parties   C. classes   D. habits

(   ) 11. A. CD   B. sport   C. part   D. joke

(   ) 12. A. forget   B. try   C. meet   D. know

(   ) 13. A. Firstly   B. Secondly   C. At first   D. Finally

(   ) 14. A. After   B. But   C. If   D. Though

(   ) 15. A. in   B. at   C. on   D. with

  We know the mosquito very well. Mosquitoes fly everywhere. They can 1       (find) almost all over the world,and there are more than 2,500 kinds of them.

  No one likes the mosquito. But the mosquito may decide whether she loves you. She? Yes,she. It's true that male mosquito doesn't bite and only the female mosquito bites 2        she needs blood to lay eggs. She is always looking for things or people she wants to bite. If she likes 3        she finds,she bites. But if she doesn't like your blood,she 4       (turn) to someone else for more delicious blood. Next time a mosquito bites you,just remember you are chosen. You are different from the 5       .

  If the mosquito likes you,she lands on your body without 6       (let) you know,she bites you so quickly and 7       (quiet) that you may not feel anything different. 8       she bites,you will have an itch on your body because she puts something from her mouth to your blood. By the time the itching begins,she has flown away.

  And then what happens? Well,after her delicious dinner,the mosquito feels 9       . She just wants to find a place 10       (have) a good rest. There,on a leaf or a well,she begins to lay eggs,hundreds of eggs.

1.        2.        3.        4.        5.         

6.        7.        8.        9.        10.         

1. Charles works in the city center and wants to take up a sport that he can often do during his lunch break. He enjoys a game in which he can play with his workmate on the desk to relax.

2. Isabel,aged 17,is a Chinese girl who studies in theUSnow. She never misses any matches played by Houston Rockets.

3. Alex likes water sports very much. He is good at showing different styles,such as butterflies,frogs and so on. Believe it or not,he can dive under water for 2. 5 minutes.

4. Tara comes fromAmerica. Now she teaches English in a middle school in Beijing. In her free time,she would like to go in for a traditional sport so that she can learn more aboutChina.

5. Toby is a student in Riverside Sports Middle School. These days he is training hard for the coming sport meeting. He wants tobreak the school high jump record of 175 cm.

 A group of swans flew down to a beach where a crow (乌鸦) was jumping around. The crow watched them with disdain (鄙视) .

  "You have no flying skills at all！" he said to the swans. "All you can do is to move your wings. Can you turn over in the air? No,that's beyond you. Let's have a flying competition. I'll show you what real flying is!"

  One of the swans,a strong young male,took up the challenge. The crow flew up and began to show off his skills. He flew in circles,performed other flying tricks,and then came down and looked proudly at the vswan.

  Now it was the swan's turn. He flew up,and began flying over the sea. The crow flew after him,making all kinds of comments (评价) about his flying. They flew on and on till they couldn't see the land and there was nothing but water on all sides. The crow was making fewer and fewer comments. He was now so exhausted that he found it hard to stay in the air,and had to struggle to stop himself from falling into the water.

  The swan pretended (假装) not to notice and said, "Why do you keep touching the water,brother? Is that another trick?"

  "No," said the crow. He knew he had lost the competition. "I'm in trouble because of my pride!If you don't help me,Fll lose my life..."

The swan took pity on him,and took him on his back and flew back to the beach.

(   ) 1. What's the correct order of the following events?

    a. The crow showed off his flying skills.

    b. The swan took pity on the crow and saved him.

    c. The crow laughed at the swans' flying.

    d. The crow followed the swan and got into trouble.

    e. The crow challenged the swans and a strong young swan accepted it.

    A. e,c,d,a,b   B. a,e,c,d,b   C. c,e,a,d,b    D .e,a,d,c,b

(   ) 2. What does the underlined word "exhausted" in Paragraph 4 mean?

   A. Tired.    B. Angry.

   C. Frightened. D. Regretful.

(   ) 3. Why did the crow keep touching the water?

   A. Because he was showing another flying skill.

   B. Because he was struggling to stop himself from falling into the water.

   C. Because he was thirsty and wanted to drink some water.

   D. Because he was enjoying himself by doing so.

(   ) 4. What can we infer from the passage?

   A. The crow didn't know flying.

   B. Flying skills were useless.

   C. The swan saved the crow because they were good friends.

   D. The swan was better at longdistance flying than the crow.

(   ) 5. What does the story tell us?

   A. No pains,no gains.

   B. The early bird catches the worm. 

    C. Pride goes before a fall.

   D. Practice makes perfect.

 I'm Alfred. I was born with a problem in my backbone and mobility (行走能力) was a big challenge (挑战) for me,but thanks to my teachers and friends,my school life was excellent.

  My friends and I used to sit together and have lots of fun. Whenever we got a free period,we used to start shouting or play games. I took part in all competitions,such as poetry writing,story writing,painting and all activities on Teachers' Day or somebody's birthday and had much fun.

  My English teacher was very tall. The moment she entered the class,we would all sit quietly and open the books. She would encourage me by giving me important assignments and also morning news to read during the assembly. She would come down and listen to my English debate (辩论) ，which made me participate (参加) in all debate competitions.

  The same was true of my biology and science teacher. She was very nice and sweet. She would always give me extra information on the biology project. I could not go to the lab for practicals ( lessons or exams in science,cooking,etc. in which you have to do or make something yourself rather than write or read about it) ，so she would bring down the lab and help me with the biology and science practicals and would give me excellent marks.

  My friends made me monitor and the naughty boys listened to me. My friends used to help me with my notes when I was absent (缺席的) .My teachers always gave me important project work and I felt proud when they patted me on the back after I finished it quickly and correctly. I was never shouted at or made fun of or scolded (批评) by any of my friends or teachers.

  Today I often see the terrible punishments given to students on TVs. I feel very sad.

  I really want to express my love and thanks to all my wonderful teachers and friends,without whom my school life would not have been so excellent and unforgettable. I really pray to God that each child in the world is blessed with caring teachers and friends.

(   ) 1. Alfred's problem in his backbone         .

   A. made him have fewer friends than others

   B. prevented him from enjoying an excellent school life

   C. made him feel down all the time in his life

   D. made it impossible for him to move freely

(   ) 2. How many Alfred's teachers are mentioned in the passage?

   A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.

(   ) 3. Alfred tried to do the following EXCEPT         .

   A. playing games during a free period with his friends

   B. taking part in all competitions and all activities

   C. going to the school lab to do the practicals

   D. completing his project work quickly and correctly

(   ) 4. The underlined part "patted me on the back" is the closest in meaning to "         ".

   A. scolded and hit me   B. encouraged and praised me

   C. touched my backbone   D. made me calm down

(   ) 5. By writing the passage,Alfred aims to         .

   A. tell us how lucky he is

   B. express his thanks to his teachers and friends

   C. get understanding and care from more people

   D. show us his great school achievements (成就)

  Today,there is no list of wonders for modern world. But still there are some buildings and landmarks that are called "wonders". These landmarks are easily recognized by people everywhere. Here are some of them. These sites and structures are just a few that are on the voting list as possibilities.

The Channel Tunnel

Built: AD 1986〜1994 Three tunnels,which run mostly under the sea bed,connectEnglandandFrance. A highspeed train journey to Paris from London takes about three hours.

(   ) 1. How long did it take the workers to build the Taj Mahal?

   A. About 9 years. II About 15 years. C. About 22 years. D. About 150 years.

(   ) 2. What could the Pyramid at Chichen Itza be used for?

   A. Studying the sky. B. Protecting the northern borders.

   C. Burying the King's wife. D. Enjoying the opera.

(   ) 3. Who built the Statue of Liberty?

   A. The Americans. B. The Englishmen.

   C. The Frenchmen. D. The Mayans.

(   ) 4. What does the Sydney Opera House look like?

   A. A sailing boat. B. A big room.

   C. A flying bird. D. A wonderful palace.

(   ) 5. How could it take you only about three hours from Paris to London in 1995?

   A. By taxi. B. By underground.

   C. By coach. D. By highspeed train.

  After seating myself in my room and turning on my computer,I noticed a note―it was stuck to my monitor. It read, "Don't 1       your computer. You stayed up until midnight doing your homework last night. ―Mom."I 2       the note into the wastebasket. "Why do they 3       ?" I thought. "They're never here anyway."

  Right after middle school started,I almost lost contact with my parents. Because of all their business 4       ,they asked the neighbors to look after me. Of course,the neighbors didn't do such a (n) 5       job,as they had kids of their own to worry about. The only way of 6       between my parents and me was through the notes.

  After eight hours away from home,I usually came home to find the house 7        empty. It made me sad. I came home from school to be welcomed by 8       ,I had no one to talk to and was watched over by my neighbors. That was when I started 9        more clubs and staying outside after school more often,10       I didn't have to feel so lonely. Luckily,at school,my friends were there 11        me. They were all there to give me a 12       or talk with me when I wanted to talk. I felt great when I was at school. Yet,something was still 13      -my parents.

  Now I realize that nobody can 14        my parents. I hope that they will be there at home,waiting for me to come back from school. There are too many things my parents don't know about me. I hope that they will actually have a(n) 15       to understand me. I want them to understand that they're my parents and I'm their kid and I need them.

(   ) 1. A. go through   B. depend on   C. put up   D. turn on

(   ) 2. A. showed   B. threw   C. led   D. pulled

(   ) 3. A. check   B. know   C. care   D. speak

(   ) 4. A. designs   B. dreams   C. trips   D. partners

(   ) 5. A. free   B. easy   C. careless   D. good

(   ) 6. A. communication       R. behaviour   C. change   D. love

(   ) 7. A. suddenly   B. almost   C. completely   D. necessarily

(   ) 8. A. everybody   B. anybody   C. somebody   D. nobody

(   ) 9. A. creating   B. joining   C. finding   D. serving

(   ) 10. A. though   B. if   C. or   D. so

(   ) 11. A. in   B. after   C. for   D. without

(   ) 12. A. hand   B. wish   C. advice   D. reason

(   ) 13. A. disappointed   B. missing   C. hateful   D. possible

(   ) 14. A. look forward to   B. think highly of

       C. take the place of   D. look down upon

(   ) 15. A. excuse   B. chance   C. task   D. place

  Everyone has his own way of saying things and his own special expressions. Many everyday American expressions are based on colors.

  Red is a hot color. 1       (America) often use it to express heat. They 2       say they are red hot about something unfair. When they are red hot they are very angry about something. Fast loud music is popular 3        many people. They may say the music is red hot,4       (especial) the kind called Dixieland jazz.

  Pink is a lighter kind of red. People sometimes say they are in the pink 5        they are in good health. The expression was first used inAmericaat the beginning of the 6      (twenty) century.  It probably comes from the fact that many babies are born with a nice pink color that shows they are in good health.

  Blue is a cool color. The 7       (tradition) blues music in theUnited Statesis the opposite of red hot music. Blues is slow,sad and soulful. Someone 8       is blue is very sad.

  The color green is natural for trees and grass. 9       it is an unnatural color for humans. A person who has a sick feeling may say she feels a little green. A passenger on a boat who is feeling very sick from high waves may look very green.

  The color black 10       (use) often in expressions. People describe a day in which everything goes wrong as a black day. The date of a serious tragedy (灾难) is remembered as a black day.

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