The Little Prince was written by a French pilot and writer Antoine de Saint—Exupery. It is one of the most famous books around the world. It was published in 1943. This story has been translated into 42 languages and was adapted(改编) into a movie.
The little prince lives on a small planet alone. He leads a happy life. One day the winds brings him a seed. The seed then turns into the loveliest flower he has ever seen. He takes good care of the flower, but finally he decides to leave it and his planet in search for a secret—the most important thing in his life.
During his journey in space, the little prince meets a king, a businessman, a lamplighter and a geographer. They all live alone on different planets. At last he finds out the secret from a fox of the Earth. Before he returns to his planet, he tells his secret to the writer of the book, whom he meets in the desert. The secret is: the power of love.
When you read this touching and sincere story of the little prince, you can’t help smiling and feeling the beauty of life and love in your heart.
小题1:After reading the passage, we can’t know______.

A．who wrote the book

B．when the book was published

C．what is the book about

D．who adapted the book into a movie

小题2:Who told the little prince the secret?

A．A fox.	B．A king.
C．A geographer.	D．A businessman.

小题3:The underlined word “ touching” means “_______”in Chinese.

A．无聊的	B．感人的
C．惊讶的	D．失望的

小题4:Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．The story has been translated into 24 languages.

B．The secret is the power of knowledge.

C．The little prince met the writer of the book in the desert.

D．The king, the businessman, the lamplighter and the geographer live on the same planet.

If you are a computer game fan, you must have heard of StarCraft. Recently, the University of Florida opened a StarCraft class for students. Maybe you feel confused when you hear of the news, maybe you think I am joking. But that’s true. In our mind, students are not allowed to play computer games by teachers and parents. Don’t you believe that the StarCraft class was set up in the University of Florida? Please read more.
Nowadays, the world is developing in a fast way, so it is very important for students to be good at skills such as solving problems, making decisions and critical thinking(批判性思维). It is said that all these skills appear in StarCraft. Therefore, StarCraft can provide a high effective environment for students to consider and take action in difficult situations.
“A student who gets a university education and goes into the business world could realize that something he learned in his StarCraft class helps him to think in a different way,” said one teacher in the University of Florida.
“The StarCraft class offers a new way to students to study. Study is not only about learning things from books,” said another teacher.
Not all the students can take the StarCraft class. The class is only open to the students who have some knowledge about the game.
小题1:Why did the University set up the StarCraft class?

A．Because many students like it.

B．Because the world is developing in a fast way.

C．Because students can learn some important skills.

D．Because students are not allowed to play at home.

小题2:The underlined word “effective” means “_____” in Chinese.

A．有效的	B．友好的
C．有用的	D．真实的

小题3:Some don’t believe that the StarCraft class was opened in a university because_________.

A．most students don’t like StarCraft.

B．they think StarCraft is not easy to play

C．they think that the StarCraft class can’t bring enjoyment to students

D．they don’t think students are allowed to play computer games at school

小题4:What’s the main idea of the passage?

A．It’s about who invented the game, StarCraft.

B．It’s about a StarCraft class opened in the University of Florida.

C．It’s about the importance of university education.

D．It’s about how to be a winner in the business world.

What should you take in with you when you take an exam? Pen, pencil, eraser, ruler…, and don’t forget a bottle of water!
According to a study at the British Psychological ( 心理学的) Society Annual Conference held in London, students who bring water into exams may improve their grades by up to 10 percent.
Scientists at the University of East London and the University of Westminster, UK, did a study on 447 students. The students were studying for different degrees (学历) at the University of East London. Only 25 percent of them entered the exam hall with something to drink.
Scientists then compared their exam results with their normal schoolwork grades. They found that all those who had brought drinks with them got better grades by between 2 and 10 percent.
It is unclear why drinking water improves exam results. But scientists say having enough water in our bodies and not feeling thirsty could have a helpful effect on our brains. Drinking water may also cut down on anxiety ( 焦虑), which has a bad effect on exam performances, according to Chris Pawson, PhD, of the University of East London.
“Whatever the explanation, it is clear that students should try hard to stay hydrated (含水的)with water during exams,” he said.
So next time, when you are going to have a big exam, try bringing a bottle of water with you.Who knows – it may help you pass the exam!
小题1:How much may the students improve their grades most if they bring water into exams?

A．By2%.	B．By8%.
C．By10%.	D．By25%.

小题2:How many students in the study got better grades?

A．About112 students who brought drinks or water into their exams.

B．All the447 students who come from the University of East London.

C．About300 students who took part in the study.

D．About10 percent of the students who studied different subjects.

小题3:The underlined phrase “cut down on” probably means _______.

A．increase	B．bring
C．reduce	D．change

小题4:According to the passage, how does water help students in exams?
a. It is good for their brains.
b. It makes students smarter.
c. It helps students stay cool.
d. It helps students stay awake.

A．a b	B．a c
C．b c	D．c d

小题5:Where can you probably read the article?

A．Fashion magazine.	B．Text book.
C．Travel guide.	D．Newspaper.

A 2-year-od boy is being described as a hero after using Face Time to save his mother after she was badly hurt.
According to a report from KGUN, Laura was trying to stop a fight between two dogs when one of the dogs bit(咬) part of her middle finger almost completely off.
Laura tried to call 911 herself, but she said her hands were too badly hurt to make the call. “ I asked my daughters to call 911, and they’re four, and they were quite afraid to even touch the phone, because it was covered in my blood(血),” Laura told KGUN.
The mother continued to lose a lot of blood and thought she would go into a deep sleep—until her 2-year-old son Bentley came up with a dishcloth from the kitchen. After cleaning some of the bold off his mother’s iPhone, Bentley continued to use Face Time to call Laura’s friend Connie.
“All I could see was his little forehead. I said ‘Hi Bentley’ and it was quiet for a little bit. Then I heard Laura shouting,” Connie told KGUN.
Connie then called 911, and Bentley unlocked the door to let firefighters into the house.
Laura told KGUN she is very thankful for her little hero and has since taught all of her children how to call 911.
小题1:Laura was badly hurt when she was _______.

A．opening the door	B．cooking in the kitchen
C．making a phone call	D．trying to stop a dog fight

小题2:Through Face Time _______ learned about the accident and called 911 at last.

A．Laura’s son	B．Laura’s daughter
C．Laura’s friend	D．Laura’s husband

小题3:The passage is probably taken from _______.

A．a newspaper	B．a poster
C．a science magazine	D．a guidebook

Canada is famous for its winter lifestyle, for the season lasts half the year there. A great example of this is the Quebec Winter Carnival(嘉年华). Quebec is an old city with beautiful historic building, and many agree that winter is the best time to visit. The city comes alive in the snow, especially during the winter festival. People who visit the cold city can find tons of things to do that will make winter seem perfect.
The Carnival has a magical ice palace made with 9,000 tons of snow, a boat race on the St. Lawrence River, and two night parades(游行) with funny people and colorful cars. Other interesting things include a 122-meter ice slide, and a large football game. There is also an exciting dogsled race that runs through six kilometers of the city’s streets. With more than 20 teams in the game, the dogsled race is noisy, fun and full of great cheer. Even better, artists from around the world come to enter the snow sculpture(雕塑) competition. It is amazing how these artists can bring snow to life. The Quebec Winter Carnival has everything for the whole family and more. It is surely a great way to experience winter at its fullest.
Another famous winter festival is on the other side of the world in China. Known as the City of Ice, Harbin is the capital city of Heilongjiang Province, which is next to Siberia. In the winter, it is very cold, and temperatures there can drop to 30℃ below zero. Even so, the cold weather makes the city the right place for the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival. The festival is held every year.
小题1:According to the passage, many people think ______ is the best time to visit Quebec.

A．spring	B．summer
C．autumn	D．winter

小题2:The Quebec Winter Carnival includes ______.
①a dogsled race     ②a winter swimming   ③two night parades
④a snow fight       ⑤a boat race

A．①②③	B．②③④
C．①③⑤	D．③④⑤

小题3:Which of the following is TRUE about Harbin?

A．It is known as the City of Ice.

B．It’s famous for its four seasons.

C．It is in Northern China, next to Quebec.

D．It holds an exciting festival every month.

小题4:The writer will probably write about ______ in the next part of the article.

A．the Quebec Winter Carnival

B．the introduction of Heilongjiang Province

C．the snow sculpture competition in Quebec

D．the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival

E-waste is fast becoming a serious problem around the world. This report will examine this problem and provide some possible ways to solve it.
We live in a society that is producing and using electronics(电子产品) all the time. It is often cheaper to buy new products than to repair old ones. Also, through clever advertising, companies always encourage people to change their old TVs, mobile phones and computers for the latest models. E-waste is created when we throw away old ones. In the EU alone, about 8,700,000 tons of e-waste is produced each year. Sadly, just over 1,000,000 tons is recycled.
Burying(填埋) e-waste or burning it cause serious problems for the environment. Electronics have dangerous things in them. These things can then get into the ground or pollute the air when they are burnt.
In recent years, ____. However, their plans are not always managed properly. Sometimes electronics are just sent to poor countries such as Ghana. Here they are often burnt in public areas, which is very bad for people’s health. Setting up recycling centers is a good way to solve this problem. E-cycling centers could recycle the parts that can be reused and deal with the rest properly.
Another way is to make producers responsible(负责任) for their used products. This means that producers must take back old products which are no longer wanted. They should then make sure they are properly recycled or reused.
As for us, we should try to cut down on e-waste. Change electronics only when we have to. And don’t buy a product just to have the latest model.
E-waste is a serious problem in the modern world. Both producers and users must take actions and try to keep it to the smallest amount.
小题1:According to the passage, it is often _______ to buy new electronics than to repair old ones.

A．more expensive	B．more difficult
C．cheaper	D．worse

小题2:In the passage the underlined word “they” refers to ______.

A．the old products	B．the producers
C．the users	D．the new products

小题3:Which of the following is the best for the blank in Paragraph 4?

A．the e-waste problem has been solved

B．the e-waste problem continues growing

C．many countries have started recycling e-waste

D．people haven’t realized the e-waste problem yet

小题4:Which sentence shows the writer’s opinion?

A．Burning e-waste causes problems for the environment.

B．E-waste problem is very serious and people should take actions.

C．Sometimes electronics are sent to poor countries such as Ghana.

D．In the EU alone, about 8,700,000 tons of e-waste is produced each year.

May is National Bike Month. a month-long event trying to get couch potatoes outside, cars off the roads and subway trains empty. It encourages everyone to get back onto their bicycles to enjoy riding a bike an often as they can during the month (and hopefully longer). May in the beginning summer and warm weather, so why not start right away and enjoy sunshine!
Ride Out to Protect the Environment
Bike month helps everyone make their efforts to improve theenvironment. If you’rebiking to school, you are helping bring down the air pollution. It is the most common form of pollution andby getting your family to stop driving and start riding a bike, you can do your part in improving the air quality.
Count Down Those Calories
Cycling isn’t just good for theenvironment; it’s good for you too. Riding a bicycle burns calories and helps keep you healthy. It not only improves your physical health, but also your mental state of mind. It can really help you be a happier person.
Share the Sunny Summer
So get into that shed, and take out your old bike. Paint the bike blue. Put on a nice coat. Load up a number of songs. Invite a group of friends to get on the bikes and ride this May! Be a fun-in- the-sun child! Enjoy yourself!

小题1:The second paragraph mainly tells us that riding bicycles       .

A．improves our physical health

B．does good to the environment

C．changes our mental slates of mind

D．helps us enjoy the sunny spring

小题2:You’re likely to read the article in the        section of a magazine.

A．history	B．geography
C．sports	D．food

小题3:The writer writes the article to       .

A．advise people to lose more weight

B．ask people to repair and paint the old bikes

C．preventpeople from staying at home watching TV

D．makepeople realize the advantages of riding bicycles

The Malaysian government announced that Malaysian flight MH370 lost the contact with the Air Traffic Control       the morning of March 8^th. The flight        at 00:41 a.m. that morning and planned to arrive in Beijing at 6:30 a.m. It carried 239 passengers,        154 Chinese. The passengers come from 14 countries and areas. Nobody knows what happened to the plane. Over twenty countries took part in        it. On March 24, Prime Minister of Malaysia said that MH370 crashed in southern Indian Ocean and none of the passengers survived. When we heard the bad news, we were very sad. So far the plane wreckage(飞机残骸)        yet. We hope they will find it soon.

小题1:	A．in B．at C．on D．for

小题2:	A．takes off B．landed C．was taken off D．took off

小题3:	A．including B．except C．besides D．inclusion

小题4:	A．searching out B．searching for C．looking for D．looking out

小题5:	A．hasn’t been founded B．wasn’t found C．hasn’t been found D．has been found