How to get rid of waste is a great problem for the world today. Waste must be treated 1        it will not become a danger to life. 2      ,in some countries,waste from factories is still poured straight into rivers. People who use the water from these rivers often get 3        The water may become so polluted that it 4        all the fish in the rivers. When these rivers finally reach the 5       ,they pollute the ocean.

  In many countries with 6       ,human waste is piped directly into the sea without being dealt with. This is not 7       . Although the sea can break down the waste,beaches 8      be polluted. 9       scientists suggest people take the waste far out to sea in ships where the wind and waves can break it down.

  In 1989 an international law was passed to 10        people putting waste into the sea. It is now against the 11        to put all waste into the sea. Rubbish like plastic can't be thrown 12        the sea. Other waste can be put into the sea,either 19 or more than 40 kilometers from land,13       the nature of the materials.

  The 14       of dealing with waste has become so great that several international organizations have been 15        to protect the environment and control pollution.

(   ) 1. A. as if   B. so that   C. ever since   D. now that

(   ) 2. A. Luckily   B. Happily   C. Unfortunately   D. Hopefully

(   ) 3. A. sick   B. hope   C. rich   D. fun

(   ) 4. A. raises   B. feeds   C. kills   D. breaks

(   ) 5. A. pool   B. lake   C. spring   D. sea

(   ) 6. A. grassland   B. plains   C. sea coasts   D. deserts

(   ) 7. A. safe   B. useful   C. dirty   D. wrong

(   ) 8. A. need   B. may   C. can't   D. needn't

(   ) 9. A. So   B. Because   C. Since   D. But

(   ) 10. A. stop   B. suggest   C. keep   D. find

(   ) 11. A. school   B. organization   C. factory   D. law

(   ) 12. A. out of   B. away from   C. into   D. above

(   ) 13. A. depending on  B. feeding on  C. leading to  D. connecting to

(   ) 14. A. news   B. method   C. problem   D. disadvantage

(   ) 15. A. punished   B. set up   C. refused   D. interviewed

Dear neighbors, 

We are writing this letter to you 1        our school has started a group.   It 2      (call) " Help the Environment". It works 3      (look) after the environment. Here are some interesting facts that our group has learned ：★ Most things that we throw away 4        be used again or recycled (再利用) .

★ Some 5        countries,such asGermany,already recycle half of their waste.

★ 90% of people in the country would like to recycle more.

We think that most people would agree 6        the following ideas;

★ We need to recycle our waste,not use up the world's resources.

★ It is 7      (good) to recycle our waste than to burn it or throw it into the sea.

One of the best 8      (thing) our group can do is to collect the recyclable (可回收的) waste. We will sell this waste to recycling factories and give the money to Friends of the Earth. We would like you to bring your recyclable waste to school. But if you don't have time,we 9      (collect) it from you once a week. We hope 10        you will agree to this. If you do,please email us: helpenvir@hotmail. com. 

Yours,

John Cooper

1.        2.        3.        4.        5.         

6.        7.        8.        9.        10.       

 In theUnited States,there are many types of restaurants.

1.      They are very famous,with KFC and McDonald's in many countries in the world.

You look at a menu above the counter (柜台) and order the food. After paying,you take your food and sil down to enjoy it or take it away. There's no need to leave a tip.

2.      You need a reservation (预订) and you need to arrive on time. The waiter shows you where to sit. If you have wine,he sometimes asks you to taste it. When you get your bill,check it and add fifteen to twenty percent to it as a tip. You pay the waiter.

3.       The atmosphere (气氛) is not so formal in a family restaurant,but the waitress shows you where to sit. Often the waitress tells you her name. If you don't eat your food up,the waitress gives you a doggy bag to take your left food home. You add an extra fifteen percent to the bill as a tip.

4.       You sit at the counter or at the table. The waitress usually brings you coffee when you sit down. You tell her what you'd like to eat and she brings it to you. You pay at the cashier (收银员) as you leave.

   A. A family restaurant   B. Topclass restaurants

   C. A cafe             D. Fast food restaurants

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

   A. Types of restaurants inAmerica    B. Types of houses inAmerica

   C. Types of hotels inAmerica       D. Types of shops inAmerica

 Most teens need more than 9 hours of sleep each night. But about 1 in 4 teens has trouble in sleeping. Lack of sleep can affect everything from our feelings to how well we focus on tasks like studying. It can also influence sports performance,increase our chances of getting sick,and may lead to weight gain in some people.

  How can we get the sleep we need? Here are some ideas:

  Be active during the day. Get at least 60 minutes of exercise a day. Physical activity can decrease stress and help people feel more relaxed. Just don't work too close to bedtime because exercise can wake you up before it slows you down.

  Say goodnight to electronics. Experts suggest using the bedroom for sleep only. At least shut everything down an hour or more before lights out.

  Keep a sleep routine. Going to bed at the same time every night helps the body expect sleep. Creating a set bedtime routine can improve this relaxation effect. Reading,listening to music,spending time with a pet,writing a diary or doing anything else can relax you.

  Expect a good night's sleep. Instead of worrying that you won't sleep,remind yourself that you can. Say "Tonight,I will sleep well" several times during the day.  It can also help to practice breathing exercises or gentle exercises before bed.

  Everyone has a sleepless night once in a while. But if you regularly have trouble in sleeping and you think it's affecting your mood or performance,talk to your doctor.

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

   A. increase   B. spread   C. influence   D. waste

(   ) 2. There are        tips about better sleep in the passage.

   A. three   B. four   C. five   D. six

(   ) 3. If David often has trouble in sleeping and it affects his performance,he should         .

   A. go to see a doctor           B. be active during the day

   C. say goodnight to electronics   D. keep a good sleep routine

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

   A. Making the light on helps to have a good sleep.

   B. Hoping a good night's sleep can help to have a good sleep.

   C. Exercise can reduce stress and help us feel relaxed.

   D. Lack of sleep can increase the chances of getting sick.

(   ) 5. The passage mainly tells us         .

   A. how sleep affects our life      B. how to make a good sleep plan

   C. the ways to relax in our life   D. the suggestions for better sleep

  Mr. Jenkins liked all kinds of delicious foods. As an important officer,he was often invited to dinner. The shopkeepers tried their best to fawn on (巴结) him. They knew it was good for their business. Then the officer got fatter and fatter. He could hardly go upstairs at home and had to sleep downstairs. He often felt tired if he walked or did some housework. He was worried about it and had to see a doctor.

  "Stop eating much meat and candy,Mr. Jenkins," said the doctor. "Or it'll be worse for your health!"

  It was difficult for the officer to do it. He didn't do as the doctor said. Then he found something was wrong with his heart a few months later. Then he thought the doctor was right. And he had to be in hospital.

  "You must lose weight," said the doctor, "unless you want to die soon!" 

  "Could you tell me a way to lose weight,please?" 

  "You must do exercise first." 

  "Which exercise?"

  "To move your head from side to side when you're invited to dinner!"

(   ) 1. Mr. Jenkins was often invited to dinner because         .

   A. he liked the delicious food     

    B. he was ready to help others

   C. he was friendly to the shopkeepers 

    D. he was helpful to the shopkeepers' business

(   ) 2. It was difficult for Mr. Jenkins to do everything because he was fatter,so         .

   A. he didn't go out for dinner  

    B. he began to do some exercise

   C. he went to ask the doctor for help   

    D. he had to take much medicine

(   ) 3. At first,          .

   A. Mr. Jenkins thought the doctor was right   

    B. Mr. Jenkins didn't do as the doctor said   

    C. Mr. Jenkins listened to the doctor   

    D. Mr. Jenkins had to be in hospital

(   ) 4. Mr. Jenkins was afraid         ， so he went to the doctor's again.

   A. to die  B. to be thin  C. to stop working  D. to do the housework

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

   A. The doctor told Mr. Jenkins not to do some exercise.

   B. The doctor told Mr. Jenkins to move his head.

   C. The doctor told Mr. Jenkins not to go out for dinner.

   D. The doctor thought Mr. Jenkins would die.

  World Environment Day is held each year on June 5.It is an important way through which the United Nations (UN) stimulates (激发) worldwide awareness of the environment and gets political attention and action. World Environment Day improves ways to improve the earth's environment,such as protecting forests.

  What do people do?

  World Environment Day is celebrated in many ways in countries such asKenya,New Zealand,Poland,Spainand theUnited States. Activities include concerts,tree planting,and cleanup campaigns. In many countries,this annuaK每年的) event is used to get political attention and action towards improving the environment.

  Public life 

  The World Environment Day is not a public holiday,so public life is not affectecK影响) . 

  Background 

  World Environment Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972. It is hosted every year and honored with an international fair through the week of June 5.

  Symbols 

  The main colors for this event are natural colors.  These colors are often green,brown and blue. Images of the earth's natural features,such as snowy mountains,clean beaches and unpolluted rivers are used to improve campaigns supporting the day.

(   ) 1. Which is NOT the UN's aim to hold World Environment Day?

   A. Get political attention and action.

   B. Improve the earth's environment.

   C. Stimulate awareness of the environment.

   D. Give people a public holiday.

(   ) 2. The underlined word "established" in the passage means         .

   A. set up   B. looked up   C. got up   D. turned up

(   ) 3. What can NOT be used to improve campaigns supporting World Environment Day?

   A. The unpolluted rivers. B. The polluted lakes.

   C. The snowy mountains. D. The clean sea beaches.

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

   A. World Environment Day will influence people's life.

   B. World Environment Day is held on July 5th every year.

   C. There aren't many activities on World Environment Day.

   D. The important colors for World Environment Day are natural colors.

(   ) 5. World Environment Day in 2015 is on         .

   A. Tuesday   B. Thursday   C. Friday   D. Sunday

  There are times in our lives when we remember. Remembering the good things of 1       is the most precious (宝贵的) treasure. These memories are 2        in my mind.

  When I was four years old,I often went to a kindergarten. I 3       many toys and friends that made me laugh and cry. The teachers were 4        and friendly. They taught us many interesting songs and games.

  We played all day long. We did not know what learning was at that time,5       we were learning every day.

  When I was 6       years old,I started to go to primary school. I was very 7        because I became a school student and began to learn school subjects. My favorite subject was 8        I remember,on the first day,our science teacher told us the sun is like a big fire ball and that 9        is very,very far away. Nobody can stay close to that "ball". We were quite surprised and kept our mouths open. We began to wonder about the 10        of the universe (宇宙) .Later on,more ideas 11        weather,planes,railways,wildlife,deserts and even pollution came to our ears. We began to learn 12       .

  When I was about ten years old,I 13       quite a lot of things. I began to read newspapers,keep a diary,visit museums 14        make many friends. Every day was new. Every day was interesting and exciting.

  Now I am in middle school. Each day is new to me. I am still learning happily. Learning is like a journey to me. I have finished the first part,but there is still a long 15        for me to go. I hope I will become a learned person some day.

(   ) 1. A. the future   B. the past   C. last year   D. next year

(   ) 2. A. sometimes   B. seldom   C. never   D. always

(   ) 3. A. borrowed   B. bought   C. had   D. saved

(   ) 4. A. beautiful   B. old   C. kind   D. young

(   ) 5. A. as   B. but   C. if   D. before

(   ) 6. A. three   B. seven   C. eleven   D. fifteen

(   ) 7. A. angry   B. excited   C. tired   D. worried

(   ) 8. A. English   B. physics   C. science   D. math

(   ) 9. A. they   B. I   C. he   D. it

(   ) 10. A. size   B. colour   C. shape   D. place

(   ) 11. A. about   B. to   C. with   D. for

(   ) 12. A. quietly   B. carelessly   C. slowly   D. suddenly

(   ) 13. A. kept   B. bought   C. knew   D. took

(   ) 14. A. and   B. but   C. so   D. or

(   ) 15. A. time   B. trip   C. way   D. money 

  British people are very polite,sometimes too polite. They always say sorry 1        everything,even there is no need to apologize,and they can spend a long time 2       (do) so. For me it is normal to do this. I am a very polite person and will always apologize for getting in someone's way in the street and I    3      (normal) expect that the other person will apologize too.

  Before I moved toGermanyI 4       (tell) that Europeans are more direct and not as 5       (polite) as British people. There is no need for an apology when you stand on someone's toe or try to walk in the same direction as another person. I am very surprised that people do not 6        to me when they have stood on my foot,7       hit me over the head with their bag because I am so used to it. One of my friends here explained to me that most 8       (German) feel no need to apologize as both people should know that it was an accident.

  When you're in a hurry or very busy,9       should you waste time apologizing over and over again to someone who already knows that you did not mean to do it? However I still find 10        very strange when something like this occurs.

1.        2.        3.        4.        5.         

6.        7.        8.        9.        10.       

1. ________________ 2. ________________ 3. ___________________ 4. _______________ 5. __________________ 

 In 1900,about 100,000 cheetahs (猎豹) lived in the world. Today there are only 10 ,000. Everyone knows that cheetahs are fast. Some studies have measured (测量) their speed at about 95 kilometers an hour.

  John Wilson took part in the cheetah research. He says cheetahs can easily deal with the energy. They rest for most of the day. And they only have a few periods of activity. For example,a cheetah would only hunt in the morning for a few hours and in the afternoon for a few hours.

  Dr Wilson says the new study finds that it is not really what happens. " Our study has found that cheetahs lose about 12 percent of the food. While they lose quite a bit of their food,cheetahs are pretty fast eaters. So,they've eaten a lot of that food before they use that food. The act of losing food is not so significant (有重大意义的) ."

  The longer they look for food,the more energy they need. And,he says, "That is the problem. ” It takes longer time for cheetahs to find animals they can catch and eat. And they haVe to walk farther to do so. Dr Wilson says it is because they naturally avoid people. Human beings are increasingly occupying the areas where cheetahs traditionally look for food. Houses and fences block them from searching for animals to attack. Cheetahs use up a lot of energy to get around.

  Dr Wilson says that there are no easy solutions to help cheetahs deal with human activities,but fast action is needed.

(   ) 1. The cheetahs are        animals nowadays.

   A. endangered   B. increasing   C. friendly   D. simple

(   ) 2. The cheetahs can run at a speed of         .

   A. 12 km/h   B. 19 km/h   C. 59 km/h   D. 95 km/h

(   ) 3. The underlined word "they" in the third paragraph refers to "         ".

   A. periods   B. cheetahs   C. eaters   D. hunters

(   ) 4. The underlined word "occupying" in the passage means         .

   A. planning   B. giving up   C. noticing   D. taking up

(   ) 5. Which is NOT true according to John Wilson's research?

   A. There are many easy solutions to help cheetahs deal with human activities.

   B. Cheetahs can easily solve the energy and they have simple periods of activity.

   C. Cheetahs are pretty fast eaters and they often lose quite a bit of their food.

   D. Cheetahs have to walk much farther to find animals because they must avoid people.