Problems                               Causes                                                        Advice

 

Feel stressed                        Too much homework. Don’t have enough time for their hobbies.    Make a plan for study and hobbies. Find time to relax.

 

Get short-sighted                 Too much homework. Bad study habits.   Do eye exercises or read in a correct way.

 

Fight with each other          Don’t know how to get on well with classmates.      Make more friends and understand each other.

 

Don’t like to study                The bad influence of computer games.   Play computer games just for a short time.

 

Get fat                                    Have more pocket money to buy snacks. Don’t like to do exercise. Use your pocket money to do something meaningful. Do exercise every day.

 

1.For whom is this form above most probably written?

A. Parents.         B. Children.         C. Teachers.        D. Students.

2.According to the information given in the form, why don’t students like to study?

A. Because of too much homework.

B. Because they don’t know how to get on well with classmates.

C. Because of the influence of computer games.

D. Because they don’t like to do exercise.

3._______ will help you avoid becoming short-sighted.

A. Doing eye exercises regularly                                    B. Reading in bed

C. Reading in the sun                                                       D. Reading too long

4.If you feel stressed, you should ________.

A. do less homework

B. make plans for your study, hobbies and relaxation

C. fight with others

D. have some snacks

5.Peter is very fat. Maybe he ________.

A. plays computer games too much            B. has too many snacks

C. doesn’t like to do exercise                                D. B＆C

 

The 2012 London Olympic Games will be held on July 28^th. Do you have time to go there? If you do, maybe you will meet some foreign friends. But do you know their characteristics(特征)?

The Germans are very quiet and they always keep calm. They don’t like to speak more words. They look very serious. They like different kinds of amusements. The Germans are very hard-working. They like tidiness, especially the women, who always keep their home clean.

In some ways, the Englishmen look the same as the Germans. They are very quiet and never talk too much with the strangers. They are really polite, so we often hear they say “Thank you.” or “Sorry”. The gentlemen are also the Englishmen.

The French’s holidays are very long. They like traveling and usually spend their long time staying in other countries. The Frenchmen are more outgoing than the Germans. It is very easy to make friends with them.

Compared to the Frenchmen, the Americans are more outgoing. And they are even opener than all of the Europeans. They don’t like to depend on others. So it is very common that the students do part-time jobs in their free time. And in Americans’ eyes, success is an important part in their life.

1.What does the underlined word “tidiness” mean in Chinese?

A.整洁                  B.安静                      C.时尚        

2.In the writer’s eyes, the gentlemen are__________.

A. the Americans        B. the Frenchmen            C. the Englishmen        

3.You can find it easy to __________ the Frenchmen.

A. depend on            B. make friends with       C. do part-time job with

4.According to the passage, __________ are very quiet.

A. only the Germans         B. only the Englishmen

C. Both the Germans and the Englishmen

5.Which is TRUE according to the passage?

    A. Characteristics of the foreigners are the same.

B. All of the Europeans are as outgoing as the Americans.

    C. It’s important to be successful in Americans’ eyes.

 

The new book Harry Potter and the Half-Blood is warmly welcomed by the children in China. It sells well across China. You can see and hear the advertisements about the book here and there.
Why is the book so attractive (吸引人的) to children? After reading it, I was attracted by the magic world. I can not help asking: where is our own Harry Potter?
China has a long history and colorful culture. With a large market of teenagers, China published (出版) many popular books among children. However, why are the present books not as good as those foreign ones?
Firstly, quiet a number of children’s are of strong sense of teaching, and they have little interest. Reading them, children often have a feeling of being “educated”. Certainly, they don’t like them. Secondly, fewer children like the same stories, but most Chinese books are usually much the same. One knows the ending as early as in the beginning. Finally, the writers seldom think about children’s needs.
First-class Reading for children should be interesting, and written in their language.
【小题1】About the present Chinese children’s books, which is NOT right?

A．They have little interest.	B．Our writers seldom know children’s needs.
C．Most of them are the same.	D．They are better than foreign ones.

【小题2】Harry Potter is so popular, because __________.

A．it’s the same as Chinese books	B．it can lead children into a wonderful world
C．it’s not written in children’s language	D．it’s advertised more often on TV or posters

【小题3】The Chinese meaning of the underlined phrase “First-class Reading” is _______.

A．第一批读物

B．一节课的阅读

C．一流的读物

D．基础的阅读

【小题4】“Where is our own Harry Potter?” means __________.

A．the writer can’t find any books for children

B．Chinese presents should buy Harry Potter for their children

C．our children should learn from Harry Potter

D．Chinese writers should write better books for children

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

A．Ways to read books.	B．A magic boy, Harry Potter.
C．Books and advertisements.	D．Our children need better books.

Some British and American people like to invite friends for a meal at home. You should not be upset（不安的）if your English friends don’t invite you home. It doesn’t mean they don’t like you. Dinner parties usually start between 7 and 8 p.m. and end at about 11. Ask your hosts（主人）what time you should arrive. It’s polite to bring flowers, chocolates or a bottle of wine as a gift. Usually the evening starts with drinks and snacks（小吃）. If you want to be extra polite, say how much you like the room, or the pictures on the wall. But remember－it’s not polite to ask how much things cost. In many families, the husband sits at one of the table and the wife sits at the other end. They eat with their guests. You’ll probably start the meal with soup or something small, then you’ll have meat or fish with vegetables, and then dessert（甜点心）, followed by coffee. It’s polite to finish everything on your plate and to take more if you want it. Did you enjoy the evening? Call your hosts the next day, or write them a short “thank you” letter. British and American people like to say “thank you, thank, thank you” all the time!
【小题1】If your English friend doesn’t invite you to dinner at home, it means he or she ______.

A．doesn’t like you	B．likes you
C．can’t afford to do so	D．is too busy

【小题2】It’s impolite ______.

A．to ask about the price of a certain thing

B．to say “thank you” to hosts

C．take nothing with you when you are invited to dinner

D．to eat up everything on your plate

【小题3】The meal ends with _______ usually.

A．soup

B．coffee

C．meat or fish

D．dessert

【小题4】When you are invited to a dinner party, you’d better _______.

A．ask what time you should arrive	B．take your wife with you
C．drink as more as possible	D．eat more snacks as you can

【小题5】Which of the following is true?

A．The hosts like the people who sit closer to them.

B．The hosts like the people who ask them time, price, age, etc.

C．The husband and the wife usually sit together.

D．You can call your host the next day or write a letter of thanks after that

Happiness is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy but few know how to find happiness. Money and success don’t bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness.

Some people believe that if they are wealthy, they will be able to do anything they want, which means happiness. On the other hand, some people believe that holding a high position in the government is happiness. In this way, you have not only money, but also many other things which can’t be bought by money. However, other people believe that having lots of money is not happiness, nor is holding a high position in the government. These people value(重视 ) their beliefs, or their intelligence, or their health. They think these can make them happy.

Here are a few ways to help you be happier.

The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future, for example, getting into college or getting a good job, that we don’t enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have close friends usually enjoy happier and healthier lives.

The second secret of happiness is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.

Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to get food for an old neighbor, or simply help around the house.

Now maybe you know how to find happiness!

1.The underlined word “wealthy” means “      ” in the article.

A．pleased

B．healthy

C．excited

D．rich

2.Some people who hold a high position in the government think they can _______.

A．get money and something they can’t buy with money

B．do what they want to do at any time

C．enjoy health which makes them work hard

D．take an active part in all kinds of activities every day

3.The writer thinks the secret of happiness is that people _______.

A．think about getting a good job

B．think of presents they don’t like

C．often spend time with close friends

D．often spend time on entering the college

4.Many people find it happy to ______.

A．remember the old days and troubles

B．do some meaningful things for others

C．go shopping to buy some food

D．make much money and little success

5.The passage mainly tells us _______.

A．how to find happiness	B．how to save happiness
C．to do something good for others	D．to value our beliefs or health