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专业指引 专注中考 Test 21 A How can we make the fullest utilization of cartoon movies for language acquisition? Let's hear what a teacher and two students have to say. Wang Shen, 29, a teacher hailing from Beijing. A considerable number of my students are enthusiasts of cartoon movies. These movies serve as highly beneficial tools for language learning. You can commence with one that boasts an engaging story and straightforward language. Make use of the subtitles to aid your comprehension. Xu Xiaoxuan, 15, a student from Heilongjiang. I embarked on my journey of watching cartoon movies when I was just a little kid in kindergarten. The very first movie I watched was Tom and Jerry. Subsequently, I was exposed to Snoopy and The Adventure of Tintin. I can't always grasp all the lines completely, but I resort to the subtitles to assist me. Through this approach, I manage to learn numerous daily expressions that are not present in my textbooks. Sun Weize, 15, a student from Xi'an. Watching cartoon movies proves to be an enjoyable method of learning. It is distinctly different from attending English classes at school. There's no grammar to worry about or homework to complete. You experience a sense of freedom and relaxation when you're engrossed in a movie. People tend to learn rapidly and effectively when they are in a cheerful and laid-back mood. Question: 1. What kind of students does Wang Shen have a lot of? A. Students who like music. B. Students who love cartoon movies. C. Students who are good at sports. D. Students who dislike studying. 2. How does Xu Xiaoxuan learn when watching cartoon movies? A. By only listening. B. By not using subtitles. C. By using the subtitles. D. By asking her parents for help. 3. What does Sun Weize think of having English classes at school? A. It's interesting. B. It's relaxing. C. It's boring. D. It's difficult. 4. The underlined word "engrossed" means ________ in Chinese. A. 忙碌的 B. 全神贯注的 C. 无聊的 D. 紧张的 5. What can we know from the passage? A. Cartoon movies have no subtitles. B. Watching cartoon movies is only for fun. C. People can learn from cartoon movies. D. People can't learn English from cartoon movies. B I am extremely grateful to my father, who is the most remarkable father in the entire world. He has imparted numerous valuable lessons about life to me. • Good children avoid the headmaster's office. Back when I was in Grade Eight, I found myself being sent to the headmaster's office. During a math class, since I already knew everything being taught, I felt incredibly bored. So, I decided to insert a pen into one of my nostrils just for the sake of having some fun. This action caused my classmates to burst into laughter in the class. However, the teacher remained unamused. The teacher shouted, "Stop that immediately!" But I then placed the pens into one nostril and one ear. Once again, the students couldn't contain their laughter.sequently, my teacher escorted me to the headmaster's office. The sole complication was that my father happened to be the headmaster. He engaged in a brief conversation with me before sending me back to class. From his words, I could sense his disappointment. That was definitely not what I had intended. • Rule with love. My father is deeply adored by everyone who is acquainted with him in my hometown. As a result, he was elected as the leader in my hometown. However, he leads not through the exercise of power, but through kindness and love. Question: 1. Why was the writer sent to the headmaster's office? A. Because he didn't do his homework. B. Because he was late for class. C. Because he made his classmates laugh in class. D. Because he put a pen into his nostril. 2. What did the writer's father do before sending him back to class? A. He shouted at the writer. B. He had a short talk with the writer. C. He punished the writer. D. He didn't do anything. 3. Why was the writer's father made as the leader in his hometown? A. Because he was rich. B. Because he was strict. C. Because he was kind and loving. D. Because he was powerful. 4. We can infer from the passage that the writer ________. A. will never do anything wrong again B. didn't understand his father at first C. didn't like his father as a headmaster D. learned a lot from this experience 5. What can we learn from the passage? A. The writer's father was a strict headmaster. B. The writer's father was a kind leader. C. The writer was a bad student. D. The writer didn't like his father. C Alan, who worked diligently in an office located in the city, had a strong desire to take a vacation. He was accustomed to going to the seaside. But one day, he came across an advertisement in a newspaper that read, "Relish the country life. Spend a few weeks at Willow Farm. Delicious food, fresh air, horseback riding, walking and fishing. Affordable prices." "This seems like an excellent idea," he contemplated. "I'll spend a month at Willow Farm. I'll indulge in horseback riding, walking and fishing. They will be a departure from merely sitting by the seaside." Four days later, he returned home. "What went wrong at Willow Farm?" his friend Jack inquired. "Didn't you relish the country life?" "The country life was fine," Alan responded. "But there was another predicament." "Oh, what was it?" "Well, on the first day, a sheep passed away, and we had roast lamb for dinner." "Fresh meat is the best. You were fortunate!" "No. On the second day, a cow died, and we consumed beef for dinner." "Oh, that sounds wonderful." "You don't comprehend," Alan said. "On the third day, a pig died and we had roast pork for dinner." " Every dinner is distinctive," Jack said. "Let me finish," Alan said, "On the fourth day, a farmer died and I didn't have the courage to stay for dinner!" Question: 1. Why did Alan see the ad in the newspaper? A. Because he wanted to change his vacation place. B. Because he was bored. C. Because the ad was interesting. D. Because he liked reading newspapers. 2. What did Alan think of the country life at first? A. It was boring. B. It was wonderful. C. It was different. D. It was terrible. 3. What happened on the fourth day at Willow Farm? A. A chicken died. B. A farmer died. C. Alan left Willow Farm. D. Alan had a great dinner. 4.From the passage, we can infer that Alan ________. A. is very brave B. doesn't like animals C. will never go to the countryside again D. had an unexpected vacation at Willow Farm 5. What can we learn from the passage? A. Alan didn't like the food at Willow Farm. B. Alan had a bad vacation at Willow Farm. C. Alan will go to Willow Farm again. D. Alan likes the country life very much. D One fine day, a boy and a girl were invited to a television station to participate in an interview program. Both of them had lost their arms when they were just kids. The boy tragically lost his arms in a horrifying car accident where his father also lost his life. After this calamity, he had to rely on the support of his younger brother. But one day, his younger brother decided to let him fend for himself and refused to assist him constantly. He felt extremely downcast and had no clue about what to do. Just like the boy, a fierce fire snatched away the girl's arms. Both of her parents tragically passed away. Her elder sister, who was studying in another city, desired to look after her. Nevertheless, she was determined to be self-reliant. She penned down the following words, "I'm lucky. My wings(翅膀) are broken, but my heart can fly. " During the interview, they scribbled something on a sheet of paper using their feet. The boy wrote, " My younger brother's arms are my arms." The girl wrote, "Broken wings, flying heart." People might encounter dreadful accidents at any moment. How to confront them is the real challenge. If you merely grumble and escape from them, they will haunt you perpetually. But if you opt to be strong, you can also discover new hopes and opportunities. Question: 1. How did the boy lose his arms? A. In a fire. B. In a car accident. C. In a fight. D. In a sports game. 2. What did the girl write during the interview? A. "I'm sad." B. "I'm lucky." C. "Broken wings, flying heart." D. "I need help." 3. Who wanted to take care of the girl at first? A. Her younger sister. B. Her elder sister. C. Her brother. D. Her friend. 4. How did the boy feel when his younger brother stopped helping him? A. Happy. B. Sad. C. Angry. D. Surprised. 5. What can we learn from the passage? A. We should always depend on others. B. We should give up when facing difficulties. C. We should be strong when facing difficulties. D. We should complain when facing difficulties. E Paul received a Christmas gift which was a car from his brother. One day, when Paul returned to his car after shopping, he noticed a large boy wandering around the brand-new vehicle. "Is this your car, sir?" the big boy inquired. "Yes. My brother gave it to me for Christmas," Paul replied. "You mean your brother gave it to you and it cost you nothing. I wish..." the big boy paused. Naturally, Paul knew what he was about to wish for. He assumed the big boy was going to wish he had a brother like that. "I wish," the big boy said, "that I could be a brother like that." Paul looked at the big boy in astonishment. Then he proposed, "Would you like to take a ride in my car?" "Oh yes, I'd love that," the big boy responded. After a brief ride, they halted in front of a house. The big boy dashed towards the house. Then in a minute, Paul saw him coming back, accompanied by his little handicapped (跛脚的) brother. "There it is, Buddy, just like I told you upstairs. His brother gave it to him for Christmas. And some day I'm going to give you one just like it. Then you can witness all the beautiful things for yourself. Question: 1. What did the big boy do first when they stopped in front of the house? A. He thanked Paul. B. He went into the house. C. He showed the car to his brother. D. He called his parents. 2. What did the big boy wish for? A. To have a car like Paul's. B. To have a brother like Paul's. C. To give a car to his brother. D. To go shopping with Paul. 3. How did Paul feel when he heard the big boy's wish? A. Happy. B. Sad. C. Angry. D. Surprised. 4. Was the big boy's brother happy to see the car? A. Yes, he was. B. No, he wasn't. C. We don't know. D. The passage doesn't say. 5. What can we learn from the passage? A. We should help others. B. Christmas gifts are always cars. C. Brothers should give each other cars. D. We should not accept gifts from others. Test 22 A One fine day while a man was enjoying fishing, he managed to catch a fish that had a rather peculiar appearance. Without much thought, he threw it onto the ground beside him. To his utter astonishment, the fish opened its mouth and declared, "Please throw me back into the lake, and I will grant you three wishes." "Any three wishes?" the man questioned. "Yes, I will give you any three wishes," the fish replied. The man then reckoned that three wishes were not sufficient for him, so he said, "Fish, give me five wishes and I'll throw you back. " "Sorry," the fish answered, "only three wishes." The man was extremely irked. After mulling over for a while, he said, "Only three wishes? How about four wishes?" "Only three," the fish said feebly. The man then contemplated the advantages and disadvantages of accepting the three wishes or persisting in bargaining for that additional one. Finally, the man stated, "All right, fish, you win, three wishes." Regrettably, by then, the fish had passed away. Question: 1. What did the man do immediately after catching the fish? A. He threw it back into the lake. B. He showed it to his friends. C. He threw it on the ground. D. He took it home. 2. Why did the fish offer the man wishes? A. Because it was scared. B. Because it wanted to thank the man. C. Because it hoped to be thrown back. D. Because it liked the man. 3. How many times did the man try to bargain with the fish? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five. 4. The underlined word "irked" means ________ in Chinese. A. 高兴的 B. 生气的 C. 惊讶的 D. 害怕的 5. What can we learn from this story? A. We should be kind to animals. B. We shouldn't be too greedy. C. We should believe everything a fish says. D. We should always try to get more. B Have you ever wondered if stones can move by themselves? Well, in the US, there are some well-known moving stones in Death Valley. A majority of the stones are small, but a few of them are incredibly large. Some of the big stones are as large as a grown-up person. The largest stone weighs approximately 350 kilograms. The stones only move during the night. Nobody has ever witnessed them in motion, but scientists have now figured out the answer. The answer lies in the wind. When the wind blows from the west, the stones shift to the east. When the wind comes from the south, they always move to the north. But how can the wind move such heavy stones? Death Valley is one of the hottest places in the world, but it can get very cold at night. Sometimes, there are even severe storms at night. Rain falls, and the wind is strong and chilly. The water on the ground turns to ice easily. Then the powerful wind can move the stones along the flat ground. In the morning, the sun rises and dries the ground. So people can notice that the stones have moved from one place to another during the day. Question: 1. What is special about the stones in Death Valley? A. They are very small. B. They can move. C. They are very beautiful. D. They are very heavy. 2. When can the stones move? A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. At night. D. In the afternoon. 3. If the wind comes from the southwest, where will the stones move? A. To the northeast. B. To the southeast. C. To the northwest. D. To the southwest. 4. What causes the stones to move? A. The sun and the water. B. The rain and the ice. C. The wind and the ice. D. The wind and the rain. 5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. Some stones are small and some are large in Death Valley. B. Nobody has ever seen the stones moving. C. The strong wind can move the stones along the flat ground. D. Many people like to visit Death Valley at night to see the moving stones. C What are your thoughts for this weekend? Maybe you have the idea of downloading all your favorite TV series. If you've successfully downloaded them, you might immerse yourself in your beloved fictional world by watching several episodes or even the entire TV series continuously. You might feel that most of your days are consumed by studying, so you might think why not unwind by watching TV series throughout the entire night? Well, according to researchers, spending a lot of time binge-watching TV series might be detrimental to you. Spending numerous hours in the evenings or on weekends watching TV series could transform you into an unhealthy person who just lounges on the sofa. Studies have indicated that side effects such as fatigue and obesity could be in your future. Apart from health issues, there could also be other problems, like intensified feelings of loneliness, sadness, and depression. Some people might believe that watching TV can help them escape from such emotions, but in the long term, this is likely to worsen the problem. So please don't binge-watch TV series for an extended period in your leisure time. When you sit down to watch TV series, decide beforehand to limit the number of episodes you'll watch. Question: 1. What does "binge-watching TV series" mean? A. Watching a few episodes of a TV series. B. Watching TV series for a short time. C. Watching TV series continuously for a long time. D. Watching TV series with friends. 2. What is the writer's opinion about binge-watching TV series? A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Neutral. D. Unknown. 3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Binge-watching TV series may lead to feelings of loneliness. B. Binge-watching TV series can help you relax effectively. C. Binge-watching TV series can enrich your life. D. Binge-watching TV series can increase your knowledge. 4. The main point of the passage is ________. A. to introduce different ways to enjoy weekends B. to explain how to download TV series C. to emphasize the significance of binge-watching TV series D. to point out the disadvantages of binge-watching TV series 5. What should we do before watching TV series? A. Prepare some snacks. B. Decide the duration of watching. C. Decide the number of episodes to watch. D. Invite friends to watch together. D It was June 15th, and in just two days, I would reach the age of 30. I was filled with worry, thinking that the best times of my life might already be in the past. So, I turned to my neighbor Nicholas, a 79-year-old man, and asked, "What was the best period of your life?" Nicholas said, "Well, Joe! When I was a child in Austria and everything was taken care of for me by my parents, that was the best time of my life." "When I began attending school and learning the things I know now, that was the best time of my life." "When I landed my first job, that was the best time of my life." "When I met my wife and fell in love, that was the best time of my life. " "When World War II broke out, my wife and I had to leave Austria to safeguard our lives. When we were together and safe on a ship bound for North America, that was the best time of my life." "When we arrived in Canada and started a family, that was the best time of my life." "When I was a young father, watching my children grow up, that was the best time of my life." "And now, Joe, I am 79 years old. I have good health, I feel great and I am still in love with my wife. This is the best time of my life." Question: 1. When will the speaker celebrate his birthday? A. On June 15th. B. On June 16th. C. On June 17th. D. On June 18th. 2. Where did Nicholas spend his childhood? A. In Austria. B. In Canada. C. In Australia. D. In North America. 3. Why did Nicholas and his wife leave Austria? A. To seek better job opportunities. B. To visit their relatives. C. To protect their lives. D. To explore new places. 4. How did Nicholas view his life? A. Filled with difficulties. B. Full of happiness. C. Boring and meaningless. D. Lonely and sad. 5. What can we learn from this passage? A. We should always look forward to the future. B. We should cherish every moment of our lives. C. We should avoid difficult situations. D. We should focus on our past memories. E Celine Dion started her singing career in her parents' piano bar when she was merely five years old. Her talent shone brightly even at such a tender age. At the age of 12, she composed one of her first songs, It Was Only a Dream. 1_ Angelil discovered the tape and called the family back on the very same day. When the 12-year-old girl sang in his office, Angelil was immediately captivated and made the momentous decision to turn her into a star. He not only recognized her potential but also took practical steps to support her. 2 Both of them sold well, laying a solid foundation for her future success. In 1983, Dion achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first Canadian to own a gold record in France. When she was 18, Dion saw Michael Jackson's electrifying performance on television and informed Angelil that she aspired to be a star like him. Angelil agreed wholeheartedly. _3 Her 1990 album, Unison, contained several hit songs in the US. But it was Beauty and the Beast that catapulted her to unprecedented heights of fame in 1992. _4 The following year, she delivered a soul-stirring performance of My Heart Will Go On for the movie Titanic, which gained immense popularity worldwide._ 5_ Choose the correct sentences to fill in the blanks. A. She was also sent to an English school to learn English. B. With the assistance of her mother and brother, she recorded it and sent it to a manager named Angelil. C. The song won both a Grammy Award and an Academy Award. D. He paid for her first two albums. E. Dion recorded six albums from 1992 to 1996. Test 23 A It was a very cold winter day. An old man sat on a lake that was all frozen. He made a hole in the ice, threw his fishing line in and waited. He had been there for almost an hour, but not even one fish came. Just then, a young boy walked onto the ice and made a hole near him. The boy threw his fishing line in and in a few minutes, he caught a big fish. The old man couldn't believe what he saw. Soon after, the boy caught another big one. Ten minutes later, he got a third one. In the next twenty minutes, the boy caught two more. Finally, the old man couldn't stand it anymore. "Son," he said, "you've only been here for half an hour and you've caught so many fish! How do you do it?" The boy answered, "Roo raf roo reep ra rums rarrm." "What was that?" the old man asked. Again the boy answered, "Roo raf roo reep ra rums rarrm." "Look," said the old man. "I can't understand a word you're saying." The boy took the bait out of his mouth and said, "You have to keep the worms warm!" Question: 1. What was the weather like that day? A. Hot. B. Warm. C. Cold. D. Cool. 2. How long did the old man wait before the boy came? A. For 20 minutes. B. For half an hour. C. For an hour. D. For 90 minutes. 3. How many fish did the boy catch in total? A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Five. 4. Why couldn't the old man understand the boy at first? A. Because the boy spoke too fast. B. Because there was something in the boy's mouth. C. Because the boy was too far away. D. Because the old man was deaf. 5. What can we learn from the story? A. The old man was better at fishing. B. The boy was smarter at fishing. C. Keeping the worms warm is important for fishing. D. Experience is very useful for fishing. B Here are some nature-themed films that will make you want to live a green life on Earth Day and every day. Chimpanzee This is a nature documentary about a little chimpanzee called Oscar. He lives alone in the African forest. In the film, Oscar finds a new father who takes him in and looks after him like his own child. The film was made by Alastair Fothergill and Mark Linfield. We sell the tickets from November 20th to November 26th. To the Arctic This documentary tells an interesting story about living conditions. The director is Greg Macgillivray. The famous actress Meryl Streep shows us the lives of a polar bear and her two seven-month-old babies in 41 minutes. They try hard to find new homes. You can choose to "Watch Now" or "Download" it to your computer. Young Voices for the Planet It's a documentary. The person who made it is Lynne Cherry. She wants everyone to know that kids can make the world better. The film tells eight different stories of kids who are trying to solve environmental problems. It's exciting to meet so many nice kids and help their voices be heard. Amazon Instant Video $ 3.99 to rent, $ 14.99 to buy Question: 1. What's the name of the chimpanzee in the film Chimpanzee? A. Alastair. B. Mark. C. Oscar. D. Greg. 2. What does Young Voices for the Planet tell us? A. We should help kids in need. B. We should love and protect our planet. C. Eight kids help each other. D. Kids can't make the world different. 3. Which of the following can we watch at home? A. To the Arctic and Young Voices for the Planet. B. Chimpanzee and Young Voices for the Planet. C. Chimpanzee and To the Arctic. D. All of the three films. 4. What kind of films are these three? A. Comedies. B. Thrillers. C. Documentaries. D. Operas. 5. From the passage, we know that ________. A. Lynne Cherry made To the Arctic. B. To the Arctic is about penguins. C. Oscar's new father likes him a lot. D. Chimpanzee tells us about a lovely kid. C If you want to have a great luxury family vacation, here are some interesting places for you. Hawaii A luxury family vacation to Hawaii is full of fun for kids. Let them enjoy a beautiful waterfall or take hula lessons. For young travelers, this is a wonderful vacation. The weather is nice all year round and you can meet friendly people and stay in beautiful hotels. The Caribbean In the Caribbean, you can enjoy the beautiful beach. It can give people of all ages an unforgettable time. Your kids can swim with dolphins in the clear water. On land, there are many interesting places. Mexico With beautiful beaches, great places and interesting culture, Mexico is a good place for a luxury family vacation. Older children will like to learn about different traditions, enjoy Mexican festivals and food and visit some old buildings. Europe Europe is nice for people of all ages. Your kids can learn about art, history, cultures and cooking of many countries in the world. You will have some unforgettable memories when you come back home. Question: 1. Who will like Hawaii best? A. The old. B. The young. C. The rich. D. The poor. 2. What can children do in the Caribbean? A. Take hula lessons. B. Swim with dolphins. C. Visit some old buildings. D. See a beautiful waterfall. 3. What can you learn when you visit Europe? A. Art, history, cultures and cooking. B. Art, history, cultures and countries. C. Art, history, cultures and weather. D. Art, history, food and buildings. 4. If you want to experience some special festivals, you can go to ________. A. Hawaii. B. The Caribbean. C. Mexico. D. Europe. 5. Where can we probably find this passage? A. In a textbook. B. In a dictionary. C. In a storybook. D. In a travel magazine. D It's very important to share your feelings with others. Sharing your feelings can help you get closer to the people you care about and who care about you. Sometimes it's really hard to tell someone that you're feeling sad, worried or unhappy. But don't keep the feelings in your heart. If you do that, it can even make you sick! But if you talk to someone who cares about you, like your mom or dad, you won't be alone with your problems or worries. It doesn't mean your problems and worries will go away, but at least someone else knows what's wrong and can help you find ways to solve them. If the person doesn't understand what you mean at first, try to explain it in a different way or give an example about you. Of course, there are many ways for you to talk about your feelings. If you think it's hard to say what's in your mind, write it down on a piece of paper. Some kids, just like some adults, are more private than others. That means some kids will be more shy to share their feelings. A kid doesn't have to share every feeling, but it's important to share feelings when he or she needs help. Question: 1. What does the underlined sentence tell us? A. Don't talk to others. B. Don't care about others. C. We should share our feelings. D. We should stay at home and think. 2. In the writer's opinion, what will happen if you talk about your worries with someone? A. They will laugh at you. B. They will help you find ways. C. They will share the worries with you. D. They will tell others about your worries. 3. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A. Sharing your feelings can make you closer to others. B. Worrying too much can make you sick. C. There are many ways to talk about your feelings. D. Adults are more private than teenagers. 4. The passage is mainly for ________. A. children B. parents C. teachers D. everyone 5. What's the best title for the passage? A. How to Make Friends B. Talk About Your Feelings C. Don't Laugh at Others D. Share Happiness with Others E A kind nurse led a young Marine to the bedside of an elderly man. "Your son is here," she said to the old man. The old man's eyes opened. He weakly saw the young Marine standing there. He reached out his hand. The Marine held the old man's hand and showed his love. The nurse brought a chair and the Marine sat by the bed. All night, the Marine sat there, holding the old man's hand and saying loving words. The next morning, the old man died. The Marine went to tell the nurse. The nurse started to say sorry, but the Marine stopped her. "Who was that man?" he asked. The nurse was surprised and said, "I thought he was your father." "No, he wasn't," the Marine said. "I never saw him before." "Then why didn't you say anything when I took you to him?" "I knew it was a mistake right away, but I also knew he needed a son, and his son wasn't here. When I knew that he was too sick to know if I was his son or not, and that he needed me so much, I stayed." Fill in the blanks to complete the sentences: 1. The nurse took a young Marine to the bedside of an ______ man. 2. The old man ______ when he saw the Marine. 3. The Marine ______ the old man's hand all night. 4. The old man ______ the next morning. 5. The nurse was ______ when she knew the truth. Test 24 A Have you ever thought about why reading is such a wonderful thing? Well, there are many reasons why reading is a great hobby. First of all, it's so much fun. If you love reading, you can always keep yourself having a good time. You'll never feel bored or tired. Next, you can read a book no matter where you are – in a car, on a plane, or even in the bathroom. All you need is just a book! Another good reason for reading is that it's very useful. If you make reading your hobby, you'll get better and better at it. You'll read faster and find it easier to understand what you read. As your reading skills improve, you'll probably find that your schoolwork becomes much better. Some people say that reading is not popular anymore. But that's not true. You can read on computers, and the better you read, the better your computer skills will be. Good readers might also become writers. They always have more things to write about. Reading is a lovely hobby. Why not start reading right now? Question: 1. Reading can always make you _____. A. bored B. tired C. happy D. sad 2. You can read a book ______. A. only in a car B. only on a plane C. anywhere D. only in the bathroom 3. You can read faster if you _____. A. read as a hobby B. are a student C. read a book D. are a writer 4. It is ______ that reading is out of date. A. true B. not true C. sure D. possible 5. What does the passage mainly tell us? A. Good readers must be good writers. B. Reading is a good hobby for different reasons. C. You can read on computers. D. Reading is not out of date. B One day, an old man was on his way in the street along with his horse. It was raining cats and dogs. The old man felt really cold because he was walking in such a heavy rain. He wanted to go to a restaurant very much. It was a quarter past three in the afternoon. The old man reached a small restaurant. There were a lot of people inside. The old man couldn't get close to the fire. He thought for a while. Finally, he said to the waiter, "Take some fish to my horse." The waiter and the other people were extremely surprised. The waiter said, "A horse doesn't eat fish." The old man told the waiter, "This horse is very special. It can sing, dance and do all kinds of things. It can also eat fish." So the waiter brought some fish to the horse. All the people in the restaurant ran out to see the horse eat the fish except the old man. So the old man could sit near the fire. After a while, the waiter came back and said, "Your horse didn't eat any fish." The old man said, "All right. Take the fish back and put it on the table. I'll eat it." Question: 1. The old man felt very cold because ______. A. it was a windy day B. it was snowing heavily C. he was walking in the heavy rain D. he was hungry 2. All the people in the restaurant ran out except the old man because ______. A. they wanted to see the old man B. they wanted to see the horse eat fish C. they were told to go out D. there was no fire 3. In fact, the horse couldn't ______. A. sing or dance B. eat fish or sing C. walk or talk D. sleep or eat 4. Why did the old man ask the waiter to take some fish to his horse? A. Because he was cold and wanted to sit by the fire. B. Because his horse was hungry. C. Because he liked to play tricks on the waiter. D. Because he wanted to show that his horse was special. 5. What can we learn from this story? A. The old man was very smart. B. The people in the restaurant were very foolish. C. We shouldn't believe what strangers say easily. D. The horse could do many things. C What if there was a school with no tests, no grades, no normal classes, and no usual teachers? The students of the Met School and their parents think it's the best school ever. The school is located in Rhode Island, USA. Dennis Littky started it in 1996. He was fired from two other schools because many parents of the students there didn't like his unusual ideas. The Met School takes in poor kids who are not doing well at other schools. Nearly everyone had given up on these students, but their parents were willing to try anything. The Met School gave Littky a great chance to try out his new ideas. "When most kids talk about high school, they say it's boring," says Littky. "But no one says the Met is boring." Advisors (not teachers) work with small groups of students for four years. Students spend nearly half of their school time learning real-life skills, such as working for businesses, spending time with government people, and helping teach younger kids. Instead of having tests, the students show what they have done outside of school. In fact, students work harder here than in other schools. All the students from the Met graduate and can choose to go to a good university. Now, Bill Gates is starting schools like this one across the US. Question: 1. ______ think the Met School is the best. A. The headmaster of the Met School B. The students outside the Met School C. All the students and their parents from the Met School D. The teachers at the Met School 2. What do most high school students think of normal schools? A. Interesting. B. Relaxing. C. Boring. D. Exciting. 3. What does the word "graduate" mean in Chinese in the last paragraph? A. 毕业 B. 离开 C. 结束 D. 搬离 4. What do the students do at the Met School? A. They spend all their school time playing. B. They keep showing what they have done at school. C. They only learn by working for businesses. D. They spend nearly half of the time learning real-life skills. 5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Life at the Met School is easy because there are no tests. B. Teachers at the Met School give students more homework than at normal schools. C. Students can choose to go to a good university. D. Students at the Met School spend all their time working outside school. D Anne and Joseph are having a chat about an interesting question. Why do some people change their names? There can be various reasons. Hanna changed her name to Anne because she thought it would be easier for people to remember. On the contrary, Joseph is considering changing his name to something unusual because he wants to be different. People have many different reasons for changing their names. Film stars, singers, sportspeople and some famous people often change their names because they want names that are not ordinary, or that have a special sound. They pick the "new names" for themselves instead of using the names their parents gave them when they were born. Some people have another reason for changing their names. They have moved to a new country and want to have a name that is common there. For instance, Li Kaiming changed his name to Ken Lee when he moved to the United States. He uses the name Ken at work and at school. But with his family and Chinese friends, he uses Li Kaiming. For some people, using different names makes life easier in the new country. In many countries, a woman changes her family name to her husband's after she gets married. But nowadays, many women keep their own family names and don't use their husbands'. Sometimes, women use their own names in some situations and their husbands' in other situations. And some use both their own names and their husbands'. Question: 1. Hanna changed her name to ______. A. Anne B. Hans C. Hnne D. Anna 2. Joseph is thinking about changing his name because he wants to ______. A. move to another place B. have a name with a special sound C. be different D. make life easier in a new country 3. In many countries, a woman changes her family name to her husband's ______. A. because she leaves her parents B. because she loves her husband C. before she gets married D. after she gets married 4. People change their names for ______. A. only one reason B. two reasons C. many reasons D. no reason 5. What is the main idea of the passage? A. People like to be ordinary, so they change their names. B. There are many reasons for people to change their names. C. Anne and Joseph are talking about changing their names. D. In many countries, women change their names to their husbands'. E Do you know how important friends are? Everyone needs friends. We all like to be close to someone. It's nice to have a friend to talk to, laugh with and do things together. We would feel lonely if we had no friends. 1. But sometimes, we also need some time alone. We don't always want others around. Friends might not always get along well. 2. It doesn't mean they don't like each other. Most of the time, they will make up and still be friends. When friends move far away, we feel very sad. 3. We really miss them. Then we call them or write to them. Maybe we can see them again one day. Of course, we can also make new friends. It's surprising to find how much we like new people when we get to know them. There's good news for people who have friends. They live longer than those who don't have friends. Why? Maybe it's because they are happier. 4. Being happy can help you stay healthy. Or maybe it's just because they know someone cares. If someone cares about you, you'll take better care of yourself. Question: 1. Why do we need friends? 2. What do we do when friends move far away? 3. Why do people with friends live longer? 4. What will friends do when they don't get along well most of the time? 5. Do we always want others around us? 答案： Test 21 A 1. B 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. C B 1. C 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. B C 1. A 2. B 3. B 4. D 5. B D 1. B 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. C E 1. B 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. A Test 22 A 1. C 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. B B 1. B 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. D C 1. C 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. C D 1. C 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. B E 1. B 2. D 3. C 4. C 5. E Test 23 A 1. C 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. B B 1. C 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. C C 1. B 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. D D 1. C 2. B 3. D 4. D 5. B E 1. elderly 2. opened his eyes 3. held 4. died 5. surprised Test 24 A 1. C 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. B B 1. C 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. C C 1. C 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. C D 1. A 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. B E 1. Because it's nice to have a friend to talk to, laugh with and do things together. We would feel lonely if we had no friends. 2. We really miss them. Then we call them or write to them. 3. Maybe it's because they are happier. Being happy can help you stay healthy. Or maybe it's just because they know someone cares. 4. They will make up and still be friends. 5. No, we don't. Sometimes, we also need some time alone. We don't always want others around. 12 八年级水平 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$