Are the lives of city kids the same as those in villages? In lots of ways, they are very different. But what are those differences?
Hu Peng from Wuhan and four of his friends decided to find out. Earlier this month, they went to live for a week in Caidian, a village near Wuhan. Hu and his Junior l classmates went door to door in Caidian and asked kids lots of questions. They want to learn more about village kids' everyday lives, so they asked questions like this: Do your parents teach you how to do the housework? How much money do you usually spend on dinner? What would you do if a thief came into your house? They also asked 150 city kids the same questions.
On April 12, the team gave a report to their class. They told about many differences between children's lives in cities and those of children in villages. The biggest difference is about independence. Hu's team found that 60 percent of city kids can't do much housework, but 90 percent of village kids can care for themselves.
City kids told Hu they care about schoolwork a lot, and they have no time for washing clothes or making their beds. Village kids said they help their parents a lot : cooking, cleaning the houses and feeding pigs. Hu's team  also found that village kids have less pocket money. Many have never used computers. They like playing in rivers or on mountains. Some don't even like to make new friends.
Hu and his friends said their trip gave them more self- confidence (自信) because they have done something by themselves. But it also worried them a bit because they found they still have a lot to learn. "When we grow up, our parents can't take care of us," Hu said. "We have to learn to take care of ourselves. "  Shen Guanquan, one of Hu's friends said, "When people learn to care for themselves, they learn to do lots of difficult things. "
【小题1】How many city kids went to learn about village kids' everyday lives?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Five.

D．Six.

【小题2】Their report showed that most city kids ＿＿.

A．help their parents a lot	B．have less pocket money
C．can take care of themselves	D．still have a lot to learn

【小题3】The underlined word "it" in the last paragraph means ＿＿.

A．their trip

B．their report

C．a village kid

D．a city kid

【小题4】 Hu Peng and his friends finished their report by ＿＿. 

A．visiting schools in the village

B．questioning village and city kids from door to door

C．watching village and city kids' everyday lives

D．questioning village and city kids' parents

阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
Hi, dear boys and girls! Do you know how to be a healthy kid? Here are some rules you should follow.
First, eat different foods, especially fruit and vegetables. You may have a favorite food, but you'd better eat something different, if you eat different foods, you will probably get more nutrients (营养物质) your body needs.
Then, drink water and milk as often as possible. When you're really thirsty, cold water is the No. l choice. Milk is a great drink that can give you more calcium (钙) your body needs to grow strong bones .
Next, listen to your body. How do you feel when you are full? When you are eating, notice how your body feels and when your stomach feels comfortably full. Eating too much will not make you feel comfortable and make you fat.
Afterwards, limit (限制) screen time. Screen time is the time you watch TV, DVDs and videos, or using computers. It is good to take more exercise such as basketball, bike riding and swimming. You can't watch TV for more than two hours a day.
Finally, be active. One thing you'd like to do as a kid is to find out which activity you like best. Find ways to be active every day.
Follow these rules and you can be a healthy kid.
【小题1】You have to eat different kinds of foods especially _________.

A．meat

B．hamburgers

C．sweets

D．fruit and vegetables

【小题2】Which kind of drinks can give you more calcium?

A．Juice.

B．Milk.

C．Cold water.

D．Tea.

【小题3】According to the passage, how many rules should you follow if you want to be healthy?

A．Five.

B．Nine.

C．Fifteen.

D．Thirteen.

【小题4】According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A．When you're eating, you don't have to pay attention to how your body feels.

B．You can eat your favorite food as much as you can .

C．You can watch TV whenever you like to get more information.

D．We should try to live in an active way in our life.

【小题5】Which is the best title of the passage?

A．How to make yourself popular	B．How to be a healthy kid
C．How to be a popular kid	D．How to make your parents healthy

第二节根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有

两项为多余选项.

—Excuse me．madam．I,m looking for a place to eat．Can you tell me if there are any restau-

rants in the shopping center?

- 61  What kind of food are you thinking about?

-l,m not sure，anything but fast food．

- 62  It,s a little expensive，but the food is good．

-Oh，sounds good．But I ate Japanese food last night．I,d rather try something new．

-OK．  63 

-Italian sounds good，but so does Chinese．I just can,t decide．Are there any American

places here?

- 64   From Texas，I think．

--I,m sorry to be such a bother，but nothing interests me in particular．  65 

-Well, I,m afraid that,s all we have here．

A．Do you like Italian food?

B．Yes，there is a very good one downstairs．

C．Thanks，anyway．

D．Sure，there are several．

E．How about Italian or Chinese?

F．I do believe I,ll have a good time here．

G．There is a nice Japanese restaurant upstairs．

 

Teens ---want to gain valuable work experience? Do you enjoy working with kids? Need to finish community service requirement for school?
Volunteer for the alameda recreation and park department!
Volunteers are needed to help Recreation Leaders with youth programs and special events at our local park. During the summer, volunteers are also needed to help with our Aquatics Program at the swim center as well. This is a perfect opportunity to gain valuable work experience for future employment opportunities.
Don’t delay(延迟)! Spaces Are Extremely Limited! Sign up early!
l You may register in person or mail the completed form and payment to: Alameda Recreation and Park Department, 2226 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, 94501.
l Faxed registrations accepted with MasterCard/ VISA,(510)747—7566.
Once your application has been reviewed(审查), you will be contacted by the Teen Coordination to plan an oral interview. If you are accepted into the program, you must attend a volunteer training.
All applications are to arrive no later than two weeks before the training date (listed below) and are limited to space availability.
Not all applications will be surely given an interview. Late Applications will not be dealt with.

Volunteer training information Training Date: Thursday, May28,2009 Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Location: Veteran’s Memorial Building(2203 Central Avenue, Room 120,Alameda) Cost: $45 per person----includes training, uniform and materials.

【小题1】We can know from the passage that the program can        .

A．teach kids to swim at the swim center

B．train teens to be prepared for job interviews

C．offer people who are out of work some jobs

D．provide a chance for volunteers to get work experience

【小题2】Once you are allowed to join in the program, you           .

A．will be trained for volunteering

B．will have a face to face interview

C．must contact the Teen Coordinator

D．will pay $45 for the materials

【小题3】To join the program, you should register________.

A．on Thursday, May28, 2009

B．before Thursday, May 14, 2009

C．after Thursday, May 28, 2009

D．before Thursday, June 11, 2009

【小题4】What information can we get from the passage?

A．You will be interviewed once you apply.

B．You can register by sending an email.

C．There is a limit to the number of volunteers.

D．The training will last about two weeks.

Do you want to improve the way you study? Do you feel nervous before a test? Many students say that a lack of concentration (注意力) is their biggest problem. It seriously affects their ability to study, so do their test results.

If so, use these tips to help you.

Study Techniques

l  You should always study in the same place. You shouldn’t sit in a position that you use for another purpose. For example, when you sit on a sofa to study, your brain will think it is time to relax. Don’t watch TV while you are studying. Experts warn that your concentration may be reduced by 50 percent if you attempt to study in this way. Always try to have a white wall in front of you, so there is nothing to distract (make less concentrated) you. Before sitting down to study, gather together all the equipment you need. Apart from your textbooks, pens, pencils and knives, make sure you have a dictionary. If your study desk or table is needed when you are not studying, store all your equipment in a box beside it.

l  Your eyes will become tired if you try to read a text which is on a flat surface. Position your book at an angle of 30 degrees.

l  Be realistic and don’t try to complete too much in one study period. Finish one thing before beginning another. If you need a break, get up and walk around for a few minutes, but try not to telephone a friend or have something to eat.

Test-taking Skills

l  All your hard work will be for nothing if you are too nervous to take your test. Getting plenty of

rest is very important. This means do not study all night before your test! It is a better idea to have a long-term study plan. Try to make a timetable for your study which lasts for a few months.

l  Exercise is a great way to reduce pressure. Doing some form of exercise every day will also

 improve your concentration. Eat healthy food too.

l  When you arrive in the examination room, find your seat and sit down. Breathe slowly and

deeply. Check the time on the clock during the test, but not too often. Above all, take no notice of everyone else and give the test paper your undivided attention.

1.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A. You should study in a different place every day, so you don’t get bored.

B. Your concentration will improve if you study and watch TV at the same time.

C. Check the time during the exam at a certain time.

D. Staying up all night and studying is tiring, but you will learn a lot using this method.

2.What does the underlined word “it” （paragraph 2）refer to?

A. Your study desk or table.    B. Your textbook.

C. Your dictionary.             D. The equipment you need.

3.What can be inferred from the passage?

A. You shouldn’t look at everyone else during the test.

B. You will have enough energy to deal with your study and exams by eating healthy diet.

C. You’ll concentrate more if there is nothing to distract you.

D. If you feel tired during study, you can walk around for a few minutes.