A new study has found no evidence that sunscreen, commonly used to reduce the risk of skin cancer, actually increase the risk.
       Researchers from the University of Iowa based their findings on a review of 18 earlier studies that
looked at the association between sunscreen use and melanoma (黑素瘤). They said that they found flaws in studies that had reported associations between sunscreen use and higher risk of melanoma.
       Most health experts believe that by protecting the skin from the harmful effects of the sun, sunscreen
helps prevent skin cancer, which is increasing in incidence (发生率) faster than any other cancer in the
United States.
       But questions has been raised about sunscreen and whether it may has opposite effect, perhaps by
allowing people to remain exposed to the sun longer without burning.
       The researchers said that among the problems with some earlier studies is that they often failed to
take into account that those people most at risk for skin cancer-people with fair skin(白皙的肤色) and
freckles (雀斑), for example-are more likely to use sunscreen. As a result, it may appear that sunscreen
users get cancer more often.
       The studies, which generally relied on volunteers to recall their sunscreen use, were also unable to
prove how well the products had been applied, said the new study.

1. The underlined word "flaws" in the 2nd paragraph most probably means          .

A. evidence
B. facts
C. faults
D. failures

2. People with fair skin and freckles         .

A. seldom use sunscreen
B. are more in danger of skin cancer
C. can be free from the harm of the sun
D. often expose themselves to the sun

3. We can learn from the passage that         .

A. sunscreen users get skin cancer more often
B. the volunteers have proved the effect of sunscreen
C. the new study was based on the experiences of volunteers
D. the number of skin cancer patients is increasing in America

4. Which of the following can be the title for this passage?

A. Sunscreen to Prevent Skin Cancer
B. Sunscreen to Increase Skin Cancer
C. Skin Cancer Caused by Sunscreen
D. Skin Cancer Caused by Freckles

     "If I had one million yuan, I would buy you a palace! Do I have one million yuan? No, I don't! So I only
  can spend ten fen on this short message, sending you my best wishes!"
     Today, SMS-Short Message Service is popular, and China Mobile says that every second, there are
 410 messages being sent.
     Look around you! People are watching their mobiles, smiling or laughing. Thumbs are moving quickly
 on mobiles, bringing happiness to their friends. Through SMS, we know the weather report, share jokes
 and news, express love and friendship.
     SMS is becoming more and more popular. It is reported that 67% of young people like to send short
 messages to greet each other. Internet SMS will be more helpful to people. I am thankful for the progress
  because SMS saves me much money. Just on the top end of a thumb, so much joy can be found!

1. Is SMS-Short Message Service very popular in China?
    __________________________________

2. How much does one short message cost according to the passage?
    __________________________________

3. Which finger plays the most important role (角色) when sending short messages on mobiles?
    __________________________________

4. Who like SMS better, the young or the old?
    __________________________________

5. The passage is mainly about ______.

根据短文内容，选择正确答案。

1.There will be _________ in the future.

A. small population
B. few changes
C. more people
D. few people

2.In the future the computer will be _________.

A. much bigger and few people will use it
B. much smaller and more useful
C. smaller and not many people will use it
D. bigger and a lot of people will use it

3.In the future more people _________.

A. will go to other countries for holidays
B. will study at school
C. will go earlier
D. will work for many hours

4.People will prefer _________ to _________ in the future.

A. fruit and vegetables; meat
B. meat; fruit and vegetables
C. fruit and meat; vegetables
D. meat and vegetables; fruit

5. The robots will _________ in the future.

A. do the dangerous work
B. do all the work
C. do only housework
D. do the easy work for people

     Overhead bridges can be seen in many parts of Singapore, in the places where traffic is very 1.h  
and crossing the road is not safe. These bridges can help people cross roads 2.s .Overhead bridges
are used in very much the same way as zebra crossings(斑马线).They are more efficient(效率高的),
3.t   less convenient(方便的)because people have to climb up a lot of steps. This is inconvenient to
the old. When people 4.u    an overhead bridge, they do not hold up(阻挡) traffic. But when they
cross a busy road using a zebra crossing, traffic is held up. This is 5.w     the government(政府)has
built many overhead bridges to help people and 6.k traffic moving at the same time. The government
of Singapore has 7.s   a lot of money building these bridges. For their own safety, people should be
advised to use them instead of rushing across the road. Old people may find it a little 8.d   climbing up
and down the steps, but it is still much safer than walking across the road 9.w   all the moving traffic.
Overhead bridges are very useful. People, both old and young, should always use them. This will stop
accidents from 10.h   .

1. Hundreds of years ago, life was much harder than it is today because _______.      

A. there were not any modern machines     
B. there was no modern medicine     
C. both A and B    
D. there were not many people 

2. What is the biggest problem in today's life?    

A. Water pollution
B. Air pollution     
C. Noise
D. Pollution      

3. The most serious kind of pollution is ________.  

A. noise pollution
B. air pollution    
C. water pollution
D. A, B and C  

4. Factories must clean their water ________.      

A. before they are thrown away     
B. when they are thrown away     
C. after it is thrown away     
D. before it is thrown away   

5. From the passage we know that ________.   

A. a few years ago, there was no smog at all     
B. today people don't have to talk to each other in a loud voice     
C. we can drink water from the polluted rivers and lakes'     
D. people are making rules in order to fight pollution

    Some parents are worrying that their children wouldn't like meals. In fact, most children are usually ready to
eat almost anything that is offered to them. A child often likes food unless it is badly cooked. Never ask a child
whether he likes or dislikes a food, never discuss likes and dislikes in front of him or allow anybody else to do
so. If the father says that he hates fat meat or the mother refuses some vegetables in the child's hearing, he may
copy this action. Parents should agree to the fact that he likes everything and he probably will . At meal times, it
is a good idea to give a child a small part at one time rather than give him as much as he may eat all together. Do
not talk too much to the child during meal times, but let him get on with his food. And do not allow him to leave
the table at once after a meal, or he will soon learn to eat his food hurriedly so he can hurry back to the toys in
his room . Never coax (哄骗) or make a child to eat, or he will think he eats for you. Don't you think it is the
same with study?

1. A child will probably eat              if it is not badly cooked.

A. only a little of the food
B. all of the food
C. some of the food
D. almost all of the food

2.              can make a child like eating more.

A. Offering as much as possible
B. The way parents eat
C. The way a meal is well cooked and served
D. Playing with toys

3. Which of the following is a good action before a child during meal times?

A. To discuss the food a parent dislikes.
B. Never discuss likes or dislikes of food.
C. To ask a child what food he likes or dislikes.
D. To talk a lot to the child.

4. If a child is allowed to leave the table at once after a meal, he will             .

A. eat more
B. stop eating
C. dislike the meal
D. learn to eat hurriedly

5. From the passage, parents should learn that it's better _____.

A. to coax the child to do his homework
B. to make the child study
C. not to make the child work on his lessons
D. not to help the child with his study

                                                           Studying too much?
     Most people work or study from Monday to Friday. The weekend is usually a time of rest. But today's
Chinese teenagers can hardly rest during the weekends.
     According to a survey, 24% of the Grade 8 students in Beijing have classes at the weekend. Over 40%
of the middle school students have less than eight hours' sleep each night because of study.
     And this doesn't happen only in Beijing. Ji Chunying is a Grade 9 student in Guangzhou. The 14-year-old
girl has to get up at 6:45am on Saturday. Then she has classes all the day. On Sunday, she goes to extra
(额外) classes for math and physics. But Ji doesn't complain. She says her classmates all work very hard.
                                                        Finding time to have fun
     Zhao Ming, 13, is from Zhanjiang, Guangdong. Zhao's weekend is less busy. But he still weekend in
Zhanjian spends Saturday in school. On Sunday, after finishing homework, he plays basketball. "I feel happy
because I still have time to do the things I like," he said. Some students are much luckier. Ding Yi, a Grade 8
student from Laiwu, Shandong, is one of them. During the weekend, Ding usually gets up at 8:00am. Then
she spends some time doing homework. After that she is free to go shopping or watch TV. "My teacher said
I don't need to push myself too much. Learning well at school is enough," Ding said. "I feel pretty lucky."

1. Over 40% of the middle school students have less than eight hours' sleep each night because of ______.

A. playing computer games
B. playing with friends
C. watching TV
D. busy study

2. How many students are mentioned (提及) in this passage?

A. 2.
B. 3.
C. 4.
D. 5.

3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Some middle school students can enjoy their weekend.
B. All the students in China are busy studying at the weekend.
C. Every student in China has to go to extra classes at the weekend.
D. No student complains about his busy weekend.

4. The passage mainly tells us that ______.

A. Students should do more homework at the weekend
B. All the students in China must have classes at the weekend
C. Students should have more time to take a rest at the weekend
D. No student can play with his friends out of classes

5. The above passage may be a ______.

A. story of science
B. school notice
C. short play
D. news report

 根据短文内容，选择最佳选项。

1. Why are many Japanese students unhappy?

A. Because they don't live a rich life.
B. Because they can't afford to pay for their education.
C. Because they feel heavy pressures from their parents.
D. Because they often cause a lot of trouble for their parents.

2. What Japanese students easily become dropouts according to the passage?.

A. The students who do well in their studies and get good grades.
B. The students who fail their exams and feel unhappy at school.
C. The students who are not able to get help from their parents.
D. The students who have classes in evenings or on weekends

3. What do many child psychologists think of the school rules in Japan?

A. Strict.        
B. Really good.
C. Helpful.    
D. Important.

4. What can we learn from the passage?

A. Most Japanese parents try their best to help their children.
B. Japanese students like to make trouble in and out of school.
C. Almost 40% of the Japanese students learn little about life from their school.  
D. Japanese parents never make their children study hard for a wonderful future.

5. Which of the following is the BEST title for the passage?

A. Education in Japan
B. Japanese under pressure
C. Trouble in Japan  
D. Pressures of being a student in Japan

      Now the idea of  "car sharing" has become popular in Europe and the United States. That's to say,
 people share (分享) one car, not each person has one . (1) As we know, most cars are parked in
 garages for much time. In fact, we drive our own cars as long as one or two hours a day on average.
 When we don't use them, We have to pay for parking and other things. (2) We spend too much money
  on that. If we share a car, we'll only pay when we use it. (3) Because some people want to save
 money, they come up with the idea of 'car sharing'. Now many people are starting to do car sharing.
 In Switzerland, almost 40,000 people have joined it. Japan is also trying to make "car sharing" popular
 around the country. (4) car, is, of, new, sharing, transportation, beginning, a, idea, the, in . (5) This is 
  also very easy for us to travel here and there without buying cars. Do you love to share a car with
 others?

任务1：请将（1）处的句子翻译成汉语。

1. ________________________________________

任务2：在下面的空白处填上一个适当的单词，使句意与（2）处相同。

2. That _____ us too much money.

任务3：对（3）处的划线部分提问。

3. ________________________________________?

任务4：请将（4）处的单词组合成一个完整的句子。

4. ________________________________________

任务5：(5)处有一处错误，请找出错误并改在下面的横线上。（可用文字叙述）

5. ________________________________________