Have you heard about “Survival Holidays”? It is for children to go into the lonely place for exciting activities. Now about 1,100 companies are allowed to take children into the great outdoors without their parents.

The reason why people like “Survival Holidays” is that they think being close to nature is good for children. Many children in big cities spend all time watching TV and playing computer games. “Survival Holidays” gives them an important change.

Is “Survival Holidays” a wonderful idea? Maybe it is. Children need more free time to play. They need to be left on their own, without adults disturbing (干扰) them. Parents care too much about their children. They like to see the children being busy with activities that are controlled (控制) by adults, which causes many problems. Children don’t know what to do when they are in danger. Even something like crossing a small river seems to be a hard challenge. Children are not comfortable with danger. Even slight danger like getting their feet wet or falling down seems very terrible to them.

Many people think the survival activities are good for children. Even years later, they will still remember what they have learned. Some have learned to stay calm in dangerous times. Some have learned how to keep safe. Others have learned how to work in a team. All these skills will help them a lot in their lives.

1.What is “Survival Holidays” according to the passage?

A. It is summer holidays.             

B. It is winter holidays.

C. It is a kind of holidays to escape from danger.

D. It is a holiday to go into the lonely place for exciting activities.

2.Which children may take part in “Survival Holidays”?

A. Poor children.                      

B. Rich children.

C. Children from cities.                   

D. Children from the countryside.

3.What’s the main idea of the last paragraph?

A. The reasons people dislike “Survival Holidays”.

B. The advantages of “Survival Holidays”.

C. The disadvantages of “Survival Holidays”.

D. The suggestions of taking part in “Survival Holidays”.

4.In a “Survival Holidays” children can learn the following except ________.

A. how to get good grades              

B. how to stay calm in different times

C. how to keep safe when they meet danger  

D. how to work in a team

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

A. No companies can hold “Survival Holidays”.

B. Parents can take part in “Survival Holidays” with their children.

C. Parents like to keep their children busy with activities controlled by adults.

D. Children don’t listen to their parents any more after “Survival Holidays”.

 

补全对话：用适当的句子补全对话,使对话意思完整，每空一句。（5分）
A: I have bought a CD-ROM, Daniel.
B: Oh, that’s good.1 ___________________________?
A: It is called “Golden Dragon”. It is a new computer game.
B: That sounds interesting. 2_______________________?
A: It was designed by Nick Bruce.
B: 3___________________________?
A: I think it is set in ancient China.
B: 4___________________________？
A: Of course. If you want to pass each level, you should answer four questions correctly. And the questions are more difficult when you get to the higher levels.
B: That sounds exciting. 5_______________________________.
A: You should be quick, or it will be sold out.

 

In many high schools，there are strict rules about using mobile phones. If your phone rings in class，for example，the teacher will be very angry.

Every mobile phone has a ringtone (铃声). It tells you that someone is calling you. Now，there is a ringtone called “mosquitotone (蚊子铃声)”. Using it，students can receive calls and text messages (短信) in class but the teacher will not realize what is happening. How?

Mosquitotone has a special sound. Only children and teenagers can hear it. As we get older，we are unable to hear some sounds with high frequencies (频率). As a result，a child or teenager can hear the mosquitotone ringtone, but it’s_inaudible_to someone 20 or older.

But sometimes，people over 20 can hear the ringtone. One British student’s phone uses mosquitotone. In class，the student’s phone rang. The 32­year­old teacher looked at the student and became unhappy. “I heard that. You know the rule：no mobile phone in class.”

Not all the students are interested in mosquitotone. Jerry Jones，a high school student of 17，says，“Using mosquitotone too often is bad for our hearing. I may use it for pleasure，but not in class. It’s unfair to the teachers！”

What do parents think of mosquitotone？“I think it is perfect for places like movie theaters，” says Connie Neeson,44.“Think about it. Yon’re watching a film and someone’s mobile phone rings. Mosquitotone is good because many people don’t hear it. However，it also has a bad influence on their study if students use it in class.”

1.Mosquitotone works because ________.

A. it is very loud                  B. it has no sound

C. it has a beautiful sound         D. it uses high frequencies

2.The under lined part “it’s_inaudible_to” means “________”．

A. it can’t be seen by             B. it can’t be heard by

C. it isn’t popular with           D. it isn’t healthy for

3.The 32­year­old teacher felt unhappy because the student ________.

A. was late for class  B. didn’t do his homework

C. couldn’t answer her question          D. was using a mobile phone in class

4.Connie Neeson thinks that mosquitotone ________.

A. has no bad influence             B. is unfair to the teachers

C. has its advantage and disadvantage  D. can’t be used in any public place

 

A: How was your day off, Tina?

B: Oh, it was awful.

A: Really?      66

B: Well, we wanted to go camping, but the weather was terrible.      67

A: Oh, that’s too bad. Then what did you do? Did you watch TV at home?

B: No.      68     . It was boring.

A: Sounds terrible, Tina.

B:      69

A: I think I had great fun. I went to the museum and met a famous actor.      70      And I got his autograph.

B: That sounds wonderful.

1.A. What happened?                     B. Are you OK?

C. Can you help me?                     D. How is the weather?

2.A. It is raining now.

B. It rained all the time.

C. It is sunny.

D. It was fantastic.

3.A. We often go there by ship.

B. We will go out for a walk.

C. We helped mom with the chores.

D. We like delicious food.

4.A. Would you like to go with me?

B. When did you get to the museum?

C. Why did you meet a famous actor?

D. How about your day off, Tony?

5.A. I’m going to be a nurse.

B. I don’t like action movies.

C. I can’t stand soap operas.

D. I took a photo with him.

 

Skipping Stones It is a nonprofit(非盈利的) children’s magazine. It provides a playful place for sharing ideas and experiences among children from different countries and cultures. Skipping Stones welcomes art and original writings in every language and from all ages. Non-English writings are accompanied(伴有) by English translations to encourage the learning of other languages
Creative Kids It includes stories, games, opinions, poems and drawings by and for kids. Students from all over the world write for the magazine. It is recommended for kids ages 8 to 14. Published by Prufrock Press, which aims to encourage the creativity of readers and invites children to display their creative work.	New MoonIt is an international magazine designed for every girl who wants her voice heard and her dreams taken seriously. It is for girls aged 8-14. The magazine includes stories, poems, artwork, personal profiles and a variety of good articles. It provides a place for girls to express themselves and communicate with other girls around the world.
Calliope Discover the mysteries of the past with CALLIOPE! This magazine can bring young people face to face with history-makers in places and cultures from around the world. It is designed to help readers of grades 5-9 to know more about historical events.	Ranger RickIt is a monthly magazine for children aged 7-12. It features colorful animal photos, funny drawings, and exciting stories. Ranger Rick is published by the National Wildlife Federation and focuses on teaching young kids about wildlife, nature and the environment.

【小题1】The magazine published by Prufrock Press aims to encourage children to          .
A. learn from others          B. read more classic books       C. be more creative
【小题2】New Moon is a little bit special because         .
A. it is a magazine only for girls                         
B. it is for children aged 8-14. 
C. it has many good stories for children.
【小题3】 Sally is twelve years old. Her favorite subject is history. She may like         .
A. Skipping Stones                 B. Calliope                       C.New Moon
【小题4】 What do we learn about the magazine Skipping Stones?
A. It makes money for poor children.                
B. You may find Chinese articles in it.
C. It mainly displays writing from adults
【小题5】 Mrs Smith’s eight-year-old son is interested in nature, so she would choose          for him.
A.Ranger Rick                   B.Creative Kids                   C. New Moon