1Climate is the average weather usually taken over a 30-year time period for a particular region and time period. Climate is not the same as weather, but rather, it is the average pattern of weather for a particular region. Weather describes the short-term state of the atmosphere (大气).

The climate is changing. Many agreed that climate change may be one of the greatest threats (威胁) facing the planet. Recent years show increasing temperatures in various regions, and/or increasing extremities (极端性) in weather patterns.

Is the Earth getting warmer? Yes! The Earth has warmed by about 1°F over the past 100 years. But why? Well, scientists are not exactly sure. The Earth could be getting warmer on its own, but many of the world’s leading climate scientists think that things people do are helping to make the Earth warmer.

Global Warming may be a big problem, but can you make a difference? Yes! There are several little things you can do to make a difference. Try carpooling. This will help reduce the amount of fossil fuels going into the atmosphere. Whenever you use electricity, you help put greenhouse gases into the air. Turn off lights, the television, and the computer when you are through with them. Also, planting trees is fun and a great way to reduce greenhouse gases. Trees absorb carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, from the air. Finally, don’t forget about recycling.

1.Climate is         weather.

A. the same as          B. different from

C. a kind of            D. part of

2. The Earth has warmed by about 1°F over the past 100 years         .

A. only because of human activities

B. but scientists are not exactly sure of the reasons.

C. and we can do nothing to it.

D. and it’s getting warmer on its own

3.Global Warming may be a big problem, but we can do the following things to make a difference except          .

A. carpooling                   B. saving electricity

C. cutting down more trees      D. recycling

4.What can be the best title of the article?

A. Climate and weather.

B. Weather and climate changing.

C. Climate changing and global warming.

D. Weather and global warming.

 

 

1.       has the largest population (人口) among these countries.

A. Italy       B. Australia   C. China        D. Italy

2. If you want to visit Big Ben, you should travel to       .

A. Rome         B. London       C. Beijing      D. Canberra

3. You can visit        in the country with the smallest population,

A. the Opera House              B. the Great Wall

C. the Leaning Tower of Pisa   D. Big Ben

4. From the form, you can find        in Western Europe.

A. one country B. two countries    C. three countries D. four countries

5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the information in the form?

   A. Australia isn't English-speaking countries.

   B. Rome is a city in Southern Europe.

   C. Canberra is the capital of Italy.

   D. London has a population of 56 million.

 

先通读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从下面四个答案中选择可以填入空白处的最佳答案。（本大题共10分，每小题1分）

Everybody wants a new start for a new school year. So, students often go back-to-school shopping. They buy school things and shoes. But, the story is not so easy.

"Mum, I want this pair of shoes!"

"Dear! Those are 900 yuan! That is too __16___ !"

"But all the boys in my class wear this brand (牌子)!"

So the real story is: Kids___17____to catch up with school fashion.

Chinese students __18__ uniforms at school. Parents think all the kids look the same, but kids know the differences. The "rich" kids wear amazing watches, ride good 19__and use cool pencil cases. They show off their expensive things to 20__ kids. Then everyone else wants them too. For example, some "rich" kids use a pencil box that _21_1,000 yuan! It not only holds pencils, but also has a thermometer (温度计), a compass (指南针), a music box and even games in it! But think about it. Do you really need ____22___ a special pencil box? What can you do with a compass or a thermometer in class? They only distract (分散注意) you.

As for these "rich" kids, they are not rich at all. 23__ parents buy them all their school things. They may have an advantage now, but it won't last forever. If you want to show off __24__ money you have, you have to make it yourself first. So, study hard. You will get a great job in the future.

Parents should also learn __25___to refuse their kids' demands (要求). They should tell their kids: as students, what is really important is not school fashion but good school grades.

1. A. expensive     B. cheap            C. ugly             D. nice

2. A. hate          B. give up          C. want             D. get

3.A. put on        B. take off          C. buy              D. wear

4.A. cars          B. bicycles         C. MP3            D. CDs

5. A. another       B. the others       C. others            D. other

6.A. pays          B. costs           C. spends            D. buys

7. A. so            B. such           C. as                D. like

8. A. His           B. Her            C. Their             D. Your

9.A. how many     B. how much       C. how long          D. how often

10.A. how          B. what            C. why             D. where           

 

 

Although Tokyo is one of the most expensive cities in the world , you will be surprised that there are still some free activities in Tokyo.

★          Free temples （庙 ）

There are many temples in Tokyo.The most famous one is Meiji Jingu.This is the most important temple in Tokyo. If you visit it , you can know more about Japanese history .Of course , it’s free.

★          Free museums

If you go to Kanto Earthquake Museum , you can see the exhibitions and the memorial for the people who died in the 1923 earthquake disaster.

★          Free parks

 There are two famous parks in Japan. They are Yoyogi Park and Ueno Park .Yoyogi Park is one of the largest parks in Tokyo .It is now a great place to see street performers.Ueno Park is popular with many Japanses people and foreign visitors.

★          Free snacks (小吃)

Janpanese food is delicious and healthy . You can try different kinds of snacks , before spending money on them. You don’t need to pay for them when you try them.

请根据短文内容，选择最佳答案, 将其标号在答题卡上涂黑。（每小题1分，共5分）

1.If you visit Meiji Jingu,you can ____  

A. know more about Japanese history           B.see the exhibitions and the memorial

C. see many foreign visitors                  D. try different kinds of snacks.

2.The underlined word “disaster” means “________ ”in Chinese

   A.区域      B. 灾难      C. 疾病       D. 灾区  

3._______ is good place to see street performers.

   A.Ueno Park     B. Yoyogi Park     C.   Meiji Jingu    D. Kanto Earthquake Museum

4.According to the passage ,which of the following is NOT true ?

A.If you want to try snacks , you need to pay for them first.

B.There are four free activities in the passage  

C.Meiji Jingu is the most important temple in Tokyo.          

D. Tokyo is an expensive city in the world

5.Which is the best title for the passage?

   A.Famous building in Tokyo.              B.Visiting Tokyo for free.

   C. Museums and parks in Tokyo.           D. The best places to visit

 

They will visit the Great Wall if it _________ tomorrow.

        A. isn’t rain       B. doesn’t rain     C. won’t rain