Many people go to school for an education. They learn languages, history, politics, geography, physics,
chemistry and mathematics. Others go to school to learn a skill so that they can make a living. School education
is very important and useful. Yet, no one can learn everything from school. A teacher, no matter how much he
knows, can not teach his students everything they want to know. The teacher's job is to show his students how
to learn. He teaches them how to read and how to think. So, much more is to be learned outside school by the
students themselves.
     It is always more important to know how to study by oneself than to memorize some facts or a formula. It
is actually quite easy to learn a certain fact in history or a formula in mathematics. But it is very difficult to use
a formula in working out a math problem. Great scientists before us didn't get everything from school. Their
teachers only showed them the way. Edison didn't even finish primary school. But they were all so successful.
They invented so many things for mankind. The reason for their success is that they knew how to study. They
read books that were not taught at school. They would ask many questions as they read. They did thousands of
experiments. They worked hard all their lives, wasting not a single moment. Above all, they knew how to use
their brain.

1. People go to school to _______.

A. learn several subjects
B. make a living
C. get an education
D. learn from teachers

2. According to the passage, the most important thing a teacher should do is _______.

A. to teacher his students everything he knows
B. to know everything
C. to teach the students how to think
D. to teach the students how to study by themselves

3. To work out a math problem, you need to know ________.

A. only a certain formula
B. more than one formula
C. some facts
D. the method to solve it

4. Why were many scientists so successful?

A. They received good education.
B. They were very clever.
C. They knew how to learn.
D. They learned lots of facts and formulas.

5. How did great scientists study?

A. They read a lot of books and asked many questions while reading.
B. They did thousands of experiments.
C. They always worked hard and never wasted time.
D. All of the above.

    Wang Lei 1._____
    The most difficult thing about learning English is to remember new words. I study the words and remember
them, but a week later I have forgotten most of them. When reading something in English, I always get into
trouble when I come across a new word. There must be a better way to learn new words.
    Li Qiang 2. _____
    I have been studying English for so long now, but I don't enjoy it any more. I used to like it, but now I feel
that I'm not making any progress, I'm just not motivated (有动力的) any more. I wish there was something I
could do to make me interested in studying English again.
    Fang Zhe 3. _____
    I wish I could improve my spoken English. Every time when I take part in a group discussion or try to
speak English to someone, I find it difficult to express myself. I don't know what to say and I can't think of
the words I need.
    Huang Wei 4. _____
    I don't like English at all. Why do we have to study English? I'd rather spend more time on math and
science, because I think those subjects are more important.
    Zhong Mei 5. _____
    I think it is easy to remember new grammar rules. But when writing something, I always make a lot of
mistakes. How can I learn to use the rules that I have learned?

根据以上五位学生在英语学习中遇到的困难， 从所给的选项A-E中，选出每个人所需要读的文章。
A. How to speak good English
B. How to put English grammar to use
C. How to master (掌握) English words
D. How to realize the importance of English
E. How to get interested in English

    Do you like sports? Are you getting enough exercise? Well, if you're looking for a way to exercise, try
walking.
    ● Walking is easy. There are no special instructions, and there are no rules. You just walk-left, right,
left, right. See? It's easy. 
    ● Walking is cheap. Don't spend money on expensive clothes and equipment (器材). All you need is a
pair of good shoes.
    ● Walking is fun, and it gives you time for yourself. Go with a friend. Walk and talk. Do something
you enjoy. Listen to music, think about life, relax and so on.
    ● Walking is good for your health. It's good for your mind and body. You feel good after walking a
lot. And now scientists say that walking outdoors is a best exercise. 
    ● Walking is good in all kinds of weather. So it's raining? Don't worry, take an umbrella.
     When it's sunny, use sunglasses. If it's hot, take some water with you. When it's cold, you always
feel warm. And walking in the snow is of great fun!
     Are you willing to walk? Don't wait! Just do it!

(     )1. Here are four reasons why walking is great exercise.
(     )2. You must follow some rules while you are walking.
(     )3. If you walk, you needn't buy expensive clothes.
(     )4. Walking is boring because you can't walk on rainy days.
(     )5. The passage tells us walking is a good way to keep healthy.

    We are all busy talking about and using the Internet, but how many of us know the history of the Internet?
    Many people are surprised when they find that the Internet was set up (建立) in the 1960s. At that time,
computers were large and expensive. Computer network (网络) didn't work well. If one computer in the
network broke down, then the whole network stopped. So a new network system (系统) had to be set up.
It should be good enough to be used by many different computers. If part of the network was not working,
information could be sent through another part. In this way computer network system would keep on working
all the time.
    At first the Internet was only used by the government (政府), but in the early 1970s, universities, hospitals
and banks were allowed to use it, too. However, computers were still very expensive and the Internet was
difficult to use. By the start of 1990s, computers became cheaper and easier to use. Scientists had also
developed software that made"surfing" the Internet easier.
    Today it is easy to get on-line and it is said that millions of people use the Internet every day. Sending e-mails
is more and more popular among young people. The Internet has now become one of the most important parts
of people's life.

1. How long has the Internet been used?

A. For about 10 years.
B. For about 20 years.
C. For about 40 years.
D. For about 60 years.

2. What would happen when one computer in the network broke down after the new network system was
    set up?

A. The other computers would wait.
B. The other computers would still work.
C. Some of the others still worked.
D. The other computers wouldn't work.

3. What is true about computers in the 1990s?

A. They became cheaper and easier to use.
B. They became larger and larger.
C. People couldn't buy them anywhere.
D. People could get information only from them.

4. What can we infer (推断) from the last sentence?

A. People will die without the Internet.　　　　
B. All people should set up (建立) their own network.
C. People live easily without the Internet. 　　　　　
D. People will more and more depend on (依赖) the Internet.

5. Which is the best title (题目) for this passage?

A. The History of the Internet
B. Computers and Information
C. Computers and the Government
D. The History of Computers

     Do you like chocolate? Maybe most people do. A box of it can be a great gift. Buy one for a friend and
give it as a surprise. See how happy that person gets.
     Say you just got a box of chocolate. Which piece do you pick first? A man has studied people's choices.
He says they tell something about the person. Did you choose a round piece? You are a person who likes to
party. Did you choose an oval (椭圆形的) shape? You are a person who likes to make things. Picking a
square shape shows something else. The person is honest and truthful. You can depend on him or her.
     What kind of chocolate do you pick? Maybe you like milk chocolate. This shows you have warm feelings
about the past. Dark chocolate means something else. A person who chooses it looks toward the future. What
about white chocolate? Would you choose it? If so, you may find it hard to make up your mind. Some people
like chocolate with nuts (果仁). These are people who like to help others. 
    Do you believe these ideas? Can candy tell all these things? It doesn't really matter. There is one sure thing
about eaters of chocolate. They eat it because they like it.

1. This passage mainly tells us ______.

[     ]

A. why people like chocolate
B. almost everyone likes chocolate
C. about different kinds of chocolate
D. different choices may show different characters

2. Picking a round shape of chocolate shows that a person ______.

[     ]

A. likes singing, dancing and drinking
B. likes to do something for others
C. is good at making things
D. can be depended on

3. If you enjoy eating milk chocolate you may ______.

[     ]

A. look forward to the future
B. like to think of the past
C. enjoy parties and fun
D. have trouble making decisions

4. From this passage we can say that a helpful man may choose chocolate ______.

[     ]

A. in oval shape
B. in square shape
C. with nuts
D. with coffee

5. The last paragraph suggests that the writer ______.

[     ]

A. believes all the information about chocolate
B. does not believe the information about candy
C. is trying to get you to believe false information
D. doesn't think it important whether you believe the ideas

    You may know the word "astronaut". But do you know the word "taikonaut"? It means "Chinese astronaut" in
English. It comes from the Chinese pinyin "taikong" and the English word "astronaut". In 1998, a Malaysian
Chinese scientist used the word for the first time. Since then, because of the fast development of China's space
industry (工业), more and more people all over the world have known the word. In September, 2008, taikonauts
caught many people's eyes again.
    The Shenzhou-7 spacecraft (宇宙飞船) that carried three taikonauts took off from China's Jiuquan Satellite
Launch Center on September 25th. It's the third time for China to send people into space. During the flight in
space, some tasks were completed and the 20-minute spacewalk was the most exciting one. With the help of his
two teammates Liu Boming and Jing Haipeng, Chinese taikonaut Zhai Zhigang completed China's first spacewalk.
China has become the third country to finish such an outer space activity following Russia and the U.S.A. All the
Chinese people are proud of our country.

1. What does "taikonaut" mean in English?

A. Chinese astronaut.
B. Chinese scientist.
C. Chinese center.
D. Chinese space industry.

2. Who completed China's first spacewalk?

A. Jing Haipeng.
B. Liu Boming.
C. Zhai Zhigang.
D. Yang Liwei.

3. Which countries have finished such an outer space activity?

A. Russia and the U.S.A.
B. Russia and China.
C. China and the U.S.A.
D. Russia, the U.S.A. and China.

4. Which sentence is NOT true according to the passage?

A. It's the third time for China to send people into space.
B. Russia and the U.S.A. have already finished outer space activity.
C. The Shenzhou-7 spacecraft was sent into space on September 25th, 2008.
D. Zhai Zhigang completed 20-minute spacewalk without the help of his two teammates.

5. The best title of this passage is ________.

A. The Shenzhou-7 Spacecraft
B. Chinese Taikonaut's First Spacewalk
C. How the Word "taikonaunt" Comes from
D. The Fast Development of China's Space Industry

     New rules and behaviour standards (行为规范) for middle school students came out (颁布) in March.
Middle schools are going to use a new way to decide who the top students are. The best students won't
only have high marks. The following are some of the new rules.?
     Tell the truth. Have you ever cheated (作弊) in an exam? Don't do it again! That's not something honest
students should do.
     Do more at school. Good students love animals and care for other people. April is Bird loving Month in
China. Is your school doing anything to celebrate it? You should join! In that way, you can learn more about
animals and how to protect (保护) them.?
     Be open to new ideas. Have you ever thought people could live on the moon? Maybe you'll find another
earth in space in the future. Everyone's new ideas are important.?
     Protect yourself. Has a thief ever taken money from one of your classmates? Don't let it happen to you.
If you have to go back home late, you should let your parents know.?
     Use the Internet carefully. The Internet can be very useful for your study. But some things on the Internet
aren't for kids, so try to look at the good web pages (网页). You can use the web pages for fun or homework.

1. What should the best students do in an exam?
?                                                                                                                 
2. What should you do if you have to go back home late? 
                                                                                                                    
3. What can the children use the good web pages for? ?
                                                                                                                    
4. When did the new rules come out? ?
                                                                                                                    
5. Which new idea do you think may come true? ?
                                                                                                                    

    The first walk into outer space was taken by a Soviet astronaut. Astronaut Zhai Zhigang became the first
Chinese to walk in space on September 27,2008. It showed that it was quite safe for a man to be outside the
spaceship for a certain period of time. But to walk in space, astronauts have to meet with many kinds of
difficulties and dangers.
    The spaceship goes round the earth at an altitude (海拔高度) of about 200 kilometers above its surface. At
such altitudes there is no atmosphere which prtects the life on the earth. The conditions of outer space are very
harmful to man.
    The boiling point of liquids (液体) goes down with pressure. But pressure outside the spaceship is nearly
zero. In such conditions the decompression (减压) of the spacesuit may cause the boiling of the blood and quick
death. There is radiation from space and it is harmful.
    Breathing problems in space can be solved with the help of the spacesuit. Another problem is heat. Man gives
off heat in the course (过程) of his activity, and the harder the labor (劳动) is, the greater the amount (总量) of
heat is. In space unless special measures are taken, the heat inside the spacesuit would make the conditions
difficult.
1. 根据处完成下面的句子。（每空一词）
    Zhai Zhigang became the first Chinese astronaut _______  _______ in space on September 27, 2008.
2. 根据短文内容，完成下面的句子。（每空一词）
    The altitude is so _______ that there is no atmosphere which protects the life on the earth. At the same time,
    the astronauts usually meet with some problems, such as _______ problem, radiation problem, breathing
    problem, heat problem and so on.
3. 将画线句子翻译成汉语。
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