鲁教版九年级英语阅读提升与写作训练（含答案）

Unit 1　When was it invented
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Alice Lewis is from America.She is a creative girl.She likes to invent—to think of new ideas for things that no one has made before,and then make them.
One day,Alice’s mother showed her an article which explained how difficult it was to get sick people through the countryside to the hospital in Africa. Alice wanted to help.
Alice knew that in North America,before there were cars,horses pulled heavy things on a travois(旧式雪橇)which was made of wood.Alice thought people in Africa could do the same thing.She added wheels to the travois for the African people.To make her travois light to pull,she used bamboo,a plant that grows in Africa,instead of wood.
You need to wear a belt(腰带)to pull Alice’s travois.That means you can free your hands to carry or hold other things.Alice thought her travois was perfect for carrying food home from the market,as well as taking people to the hospital.After it was finished,she wrote instructions for building one.So people in Africa could make it by themselves.
Alice doesn’t know if she wants to be an inventor when she grows up, because she also likes music and writing.But she thinks it’s important for children to learn about inventing at school.
(　　)1.What’s Alice’s travois made of
A.Bamboo. B.Wood.
C.Plastic. D.Glass.
(　　)2.The underlined word “light” in the passage means “　　” in Chinese.
A.明亮的 B.轻便的
C.美观的 D.舒适的
(　　)3.What did Alice do after she finished her travois
A.She tried to learn to use it.
B.She showed it to her mother.
C.She drew a picture of it.
D.She wrote the way to make it.
(　　)4.From the passage,we can learn that 　　　.
A.Alice often helps others make things
B.Alice likes singing and dancing very much
C.Alice wants to be an inventor when she grows up
D.Alice thinks it’s important for children to learn about inventing
(　　)5.What’s the best title for the passage
A.Helping Others
B.Making a Travois
C.A Creative Girl
D.A New Invention
Ⅱ.动词填空
　　阅读下面短文,用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空(必要时可加情态动词或助动词)。
Anne is a newspaper reporter.She chose this job so she 6.　　　(travel) around the world.The work has taught her many unforgettable lessons.She 7.
　　　 (see) wars,earthquakes and death.She has also seen courage,hope and happiness.
Last year,she 8.　　　 (win) an award for her reporting in Africa.She was very proud of it.At first,she thought she got the award because of her good work.But then she realized that she should thank many other people,because they 9.　　　always 　　　 (do)something to help her.
Anne 10.　　　 (bear)in Jamaica.Her family was not poor,but it was not rich,either.Her parents had 11.　　　 (work) hard so that she could go to school.At school,Anne was not a good student,but she enjoyed 12.　　　 (write),because her English teacher said,“Anne,if you work harder,you 13.　　　 (be) a wonderful writer.” The teacher encouraged her all the time.
Later,Anne went to university in Canada and then looked for a job.It was very difficult.Then,one day,she went to see the editor of a newspaper in Ottawa.The editor gave her a job.“Everyone 14.　　　 (need) a chance at first.I know you 15.　　　(try) your best,”he said.
Ⅲ.综合填空
　　阅读下面短文,根据短文内容及首字母提示,在空白处填入一个适当的单词。
Electric cars may seem like a recent invention,but they’ve been around for years.In the early 1900s,there were more electric cars on the road than petrol (汽油) cars.At that time,petrol was 16.e　　　 compared with other fuels(燃料).17.W　　　 petrol prices dropped and new technologies were developed, electric cars went out of fashion (过时).Instead,petrol cars became more 18. p　　　 because they could travel longer distances(距离)without stopping.
During the 20th century,petrol cars got bigger,heavier,and faster.They needed more fuel,and it 19.c　　　 more air pollution.For years,car makers didn’t worry about pollution.They didn’t worry about the amount of petrol cars used,20.e　　　.But when people began to realize that there was not enough oil on the earth,they asked car makers to produce more efficient(高效能的)and less polluting cars.
One 21.w　　　 of solving the problem was a “hybrid” car(混合动力车),one that ran partly on petrol and partly on electricity.Hybrid cars became popular in the 2000s when petrol prices went up and the prices of hybrid cars went 22.d　　　.
An all-electric car uses no petrol.The problem,however,is that car batteries(电池) need to be recharged (再充电).That makes electric cars not so useful for long 23.j　　　.Many people are not 24.p　　　 with it.The government and car makers are 25.w　　　together to develop safe,cheap,and useful electric cars.When people have these cars in the future,a petrol station may be a thing of the past.
Ⅳ.阅读表达
阅读下面短文,根据要求完成下面各小题。
Last week we went on a school trip to a science museum.Ms.Liu,the guide,showed us around a smart home.
We started with the front door.Ms.Liu asked me to ring the doorbell.I didn’t notice the tiny camera that was fixed just above it.After I pressed (按) the doorbell,the camera sent a live video (视频直播) to the home-owners.“They can electronically open the door when they are not at home,” said Ms.Liu.
The other thing I couldn’t see on the door was a lock.“There must be one,”I thought.At this time,Ms.Liu took out a smart phone and put it against the door.And it opened.“Oh,the key is on the smart phone.”
After entering the living room,I saw a computer on a table.By using the computer,the owners can control how much energy is used.In this way,they can manage their living cost.
One of the rooms I wanted to see most was the bedroom.To my great surprise,the bed disappeared into the floor at the touch of the smart phone.The window has a smart blind (百叶窗).It can be raised and lowered with a voice.
As I left the smart home,I looked back on what I had just seen. Scientists often say that these products are improving our life.I think the technology in the smart home may make us lazier.However,there is no doubt that it will become more popular in the homes of tomorrow.
A.根据短文内容简要回答问题。
26.Where is the key to the door

27.How can the owners control how much energy is used

B.将短文中划线的句子译成汉语。
28.
29.
C.请给短文拟一个适当的英文标题。
30.
　　从古至今,无数的发明走进了我们的生活,如电灯、电视、电脑、电话、自行车、雨伞等。这些发明物给我们的生活带来了诸多方便,使我们的生活水平有了很大的提高。请以“My favorite invention—the computer”为题,写一篇100词左右的英语短文。
My favorite invention—the computer









Unit 2　Teenagers should be allowed to choose their own clothes.
Ⅰ.阅读理解
How do we know the time A clock,a watch or a mobile phone can help us.However,many years ago there were no clocks and knowing the time was not so easy.Over the centuries people have developed different ways of telling the time.
About 5,500 years ago,the Egyptians invented the sun clock.This was a tall stone building.Its shadow(影子) showed the movement of the sun.So people were able to know midday.The Egyptians made a sundial about 3,500 years ago.It was smaller than the sun clock and could let people know the time for half a day.On cloudy days or at night it was impossible to tell the time with a sun clock or a sundial.Water clocks were the first clocks not to use the sun.The idea is simple.Water flows (流动) from one bottle to another.When the water reaches a certain level,it shows the hours.The Egyptians used water clocks about 3,400 years ago.These clocks were popular in the Middle East and China.But they failed to make people know the exact time.
In the 13th century,the mechanical clock was invented.This was more exact,but it was expensive to make one.Over the next few centuries it was developed.For example,springs(发条) were added around 1500.This enabled people to get the correct time and allowed clocks to be smaller.In 1927,the first quartz clock (石英钟) was developed.Clocks became cheaper to build.It’s also cheaper for ordinary people to own a clock.People began depending on them more and more to run businesses,markets and so on.More recently,in 1956,came the digital clock.And nowadays satellites send our mobile phones the time to the exact second.
There has been a lot of progress in timekeeping(计时).Clocks are always changing but some things never change.Many of us still have trouble getting out of bed on time and not being late for school or work.
(　　)1.According to the passage,what can’t we use to tell the time on a rainy day
A.A water clock.
B.A sun clock.
C.A digital clock.
D.A mechanical clock.
(　　)2.What’s the meaning of the underlined word “ordinary” in the third paragraph
A.modern B.special
C.rich D.common
(　　)3.How many kinds of clocks are mentioned in the passage
A.Four. B.Five.
C.Six. D.Seven.
(　　)4.Which is the correct order of the following events
a.water clocks
b.mechanical clocks
c.mobile phones
d.quartz clocks
e.digital clocks
f.sun clocks
A.a—b—c—d—e—f
B.f—a—b—d—e—c
C.c—f—a—e—b—d
D.d—f—c—a—b—e
(　　)5.What can be the best title for the passage
A.The importance of time
B.The development of timekeeping
C.The inventions of clocks
D.The history of a digital clock
Ⅱ.动词填空
阅读下面短文,用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空(必要时可加情态动词或助动词)。
Something that I learnt from both my parents was the importance of having respect(尊重)for other people.I remember one day while we 6.　　　　 (travel) on a bus.I sat down while other people were standing.My mother shouted at me,“7.　　　　 (get) up immediately! You have young legs and you don’t need to sit down.”At the time I 8.　　　　 (feel) embarrassed about it in public,but now I understand.I think children nowadays have lost that respect and it 9.
　　　　 (make) me angry if I see children sitting down when older people 10.
　　　　 (stand).Also,we had a lot of rules about table manners.For example,we 11.　　　　 (allow) to start our meal until the oldest person had started.We had to say “thank you” when our food was served,and eat everything on our plates before we could leave the table.We 12.　　　　 (make) any noise when eating.What’s more,we were only allowed to have sweets at the weekend as a special treat if we had been good.
Although my upbringing(养育)was perhaps a bit more strict compared with modern children,I’m very thankful to my parents for 13.　　　　 (give) me a clear direction in life.Even though I was sometimes punished,I think it has made me 14.　　　　 (grow) into a better person.In my view,children need clear rules,but more than that they need to learn how 15.　　　　 (get) on with other people.They should also realize they are not the center of the world.
Ⅲ.综合填空
阅读下面短文,根据短文内容及首字母提示,在空白处填入一个适当的单词。
For a long time,it’s been discussed whether students should be allowed to watch TV during the week.I am here to say yes.Television is not the enemy,but old ideas are!
After a little bit of careful thinking,parents will realize that watching TV after school is a good way for students to 16.r　　　.Our lives are busier 17.t　　　 our parents’ when they went to school.We not only have more homework,but also have many other things to do 18.a　　　 school.There is tutoring (课外辅导),sports clubs and so on.When we get home,we are 19.t　　　. All we really want to do is to give our brains a break.
Parents also remember what TV was like in the old days.They had 20. f　　　 choices.Most of the programs were silly.Today we usually have over a hundred programs to choose from.In one hour,we can 21.l　　　 about ancient Egypt and planets traveling around other stars.TV can be 22.e　　　.It shows us more things than a textbook can.
Lastly,today’s students use TV watching as a prize for finishing their 23.h　　　.Television does not keep us from our homework.24.I　　　,it encourages us to do it.This is totally different from the way our parents used television.
So,students should be allowed to watch TV on school nights.Do you 25.a　　　 with me
Ⅳ.阅读表达
阅读下面短文,根据要求完成下面各小题。
One day,a young boy named Zhang Liang was walking along a bridge.He saw an old man sitting there.One of the old man’s shoes was left under the bridge.
“Go over there and get my shoe,young boy!” the old man ordered.Zhang Liang felt surprised,but he still picked it up for the old man.The old man said,“Five days later,please come to meet me at the bridge early in the morning.”
Five days later,Zhang Liang went there as promised.But the old man came there before him.The old man got angry about his lazy habit.
Zhang Liang was asked to come again.The next day,Zhang Liang arrived earlier than before.But the old man was still before him.The old man became much angrier and asked him to get there again the next morning.
This time,Zhang Liang arrived at the bridge late at night.He spent the whole night there.When the old man came the next early morning,he was happy to find Zhang Liang there earlier than him.
The old man nodded with a smile and gave Zhang Liang a valuable book.Zhang Liang read the book carefully day and night and learned many skills from it.Many years later,he became a wise general(将军) and made great achievements.
A.根据短文内容简要回答问题。
26.Why was the old man angry with Zhang Liang

27.What can we learn from Zhang Liang

B.将短文中划线的句子译成汉语。
28.
29.
C.请给短文拟一个适当的英文标题。
30.
安全对每个人都很重要。为了进一步增强中学生的安全意识,提高他们的自我保护能力,你校开展了以“安全”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请根据以下提示,以“Safety rules at school”为题写一篇90词左右的演讲稿,介绍你们在学校应该注意的安全准则。
提示:
1.上、下楼梯不要拥挤;
2.不要从楼上往下扔杂物;
3.玩耍时不能使用刀等尖锐的器械;
4.禁止吸烟、喝酒。
Safety rules at school
Hello,everyone!It’s important for us to keep safe at school.










Unit 3　It must belong to Carla.
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Have you ever had lucid(清醒的)dreams Recent studies suggest that the number of people having them is on the rise.Someone having a lucid dream realizes they are dreaming and may from then on“direct” the action.Or they may simply “watch” the dream unfold.The sense of awareness(知道)makes it different from a dream that is simply very lively and true to life.And although the description may seem strange,the process is far from alien to many of us.
Studies suggest that the number of people in the Western world experiencing lucid dreams,which happen once in a while,has risen by between 10 and 40 per cent since the 1980s.Today,they are so common that about one in eight of us will have one in our lives.But still,little is known about what causes them or what is behind the rise.
Research carried out at the respected Harvard University in the US shows that the brain is working hard during lucid dreams.In fact,the level of the mental(精神的)activity in some parts of the brain is similar to that of a person who is awake.Lucid dreamers seem to share certain personal characters. For example,in general they are quite creative.They are also good at digging deep into problems and going out of their way to solve them.
Our nightmares may show our waking worries,with the five most common ones—falling,being run after,feeling disabled,being late and the death of a loved one.Men are more likely to have nightmares about fights or being fired while hair and tooth loss appear more in women’s nightmares—perhaps showing worries about losing their looks.Research has also found that women have more nightmares than men.Their dreams are also scarier and more unforgettable.
(　　)1.What do we know about lucid dreams according to Paragraph 1
A.We know nothing about their process.
B.Fewer people are having them now.
C.They are just common lively dreams.
D.They may be directed by the dreamers.
(　　)2.Which of the following is TRUE according to Paragraphs 2 and 3
A.The cause of lucid dreams remains a mystery.
B.The brain is inactive during lucid dreams.
C.Most Western people have had lucid dreams.
D.Lucid dreamers have nothing in common.
(　　)3.How is Paragraph 3 mainly developed
A.By listing numbers.
B.By giving reasons.
C.By providing examples.
D.By making comparisons.
(　　)4.Compared with men,which of the following dreams do women often have
A.Fights.
B.Being fired.
C.Feeling disabled.
D.Hair loss.
(　　)5.What does the underlined word “nightmares” mean in Chinese
A.焦虑 B.噩梦
C.惊恐 D.悲观
Ⅱ.动词填空
阅读下面短文,用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空(必要时可加情态动词或助动词)。
One day as a boy and his father were taking a walk in the woods,they saw a pair of shoes lying beside a half-fallen tree.An old workman 6.　　　(cool) his feet in a neighboring stream.The son picked up some small pebbles(卵石) and said,“I will put these in the old fellow’s shoes,and it 7.　　　(be) great fun when he tries to put them on.”
“I doubt if you will get much fun out of that,judging (判断) from his clothes,he 8.　　　(be) a poor man,” said the father.“Would there be fun in adding to his troubles If you want to surprise him,putting a coin in each shoe,you would probably enjoy more.”The boy accepted the idea of his father and put a silver coin into each shoe.Then they 9.　　　(hide) behind a tree.After a while,the old man came back to his work and put his right foot into his shoe.
Feeling something hard in the shoe he took back his foot 10.　　　(see) what was inside.He discovered the coin.A puzzled(迷惑不解的) look came over his face.As he looked at the coin,he 11.　　　(feel) with his foot for the other shoe,which also held a coin.He stared at the coins in astonishment(惊奇).Then suddenly he fell upon his knees and cried,“Oh,the kind helper!How do you know that My wife 12.　　　(be) ill in bed for years.My son 13.　　　(work) hard on the farm but my grandchildren are suffering(遭受) from hunger now.And I 14.　　　(force) to work day and night.You have gone without even waiting to be thanked.But wherever you 15.　　　(go),my blessing (祝福) shall find you out and be with you to the end of life.”
The boy and his father heard the most heart-felt words in the world,eyes wet.
Ⅲ.综合填空
阅读下面短文,根据短文内容及首字母提示,在空白处填入一个适当的单词。
When I was in the 4th grade,I got to take a trip to the 16.m　　　.I remember the day like it was yesterday.It was one of the strangest experiences I had ever had.
　　It all started 17.w　　　 Miss Fritz,our science teacher,was showing a video about the solar system and different planets.Suddenly I noticed a shiny disc(圆盘) lying on the floor.I kept trying to pay attention to the video,but found myself reaching over to 18.p　　　 up the disc.
　　As soon as I touched it,something strange 19.h　　　.I wasn’t in the classroom anymore.I was flying in the air!I could see the whole town.I was a little 20.n　　　,but also very excited.What was happening Then I began flying through space.Soon I was standing on the moon.It was amazing!It looked very different from the earth.No trees,water,or 21.h　　　.There wasn’t even any wind.Later I saw a flag.On the 22.f　　　 were the words,“To return to the earth,close your eyes.”
I knew it might get dark soon and I didn’t want to be on the moon by myself.So I decided to close my eyes.When I opened my eyes,I was in my23.c　　　.Miss Fritz was turning 24.o　　　 the lights because the video was over.I sat there wondering what had just happened.I opened my hand to look at the disc,but it was gone!Did I really take a trip to the moon or was it just a 25.d　　　
Ⅳ.阅读表达
　　阅读下面短文,根据要求完成下面各小题。
Do you think there is a ghost in the world Many years ago,a student jumped from the top of the clock tower in the University of Birmingham.He did this only because he failed his final exam.
After his death,it was believed that anyone who walked under the clock tower would have bad luck in his exam.Years later,students there still remembered the story of the tower.Although Birmingham is the second largest city in Britain,the university is green and quiet.The grass around the tower has been worn away by the feet of students who refuse to pass underneath the tower.
The university had to pave(铺) extra paths,so students could walk to their classrooms without passing under the most terrible area.But,one day just before an important exam,a top student in the university walked under the clock tower because he was lost in thought.However,he got high marks in the exam the next day.Quickly students all knew about it.Then they realized that the most important thing is working hard.
Whenever I go under the clock tower,I will tell myself,“Working hard is the key to success.”
A.根据短文内容简要回答问题。
26.Why did the student jump from the top of the clock tower

27.Why did the top student walk under the clock tower

B.将短文中划线的句子译成汉语。
28.
29.
C.请给短文拟一个适当的英文标题。
30.
假设你家的宠物狗点点走失好几天了,现在还没找到。它可能到哪里去了呢 它可能正在寻找回家的路;它也可能遇到好心人,被送到警察局;它还可能正饿着肚子在街上游荡……你们一家人都很着急,希望能早日找到它。 根据所给提示,写一篇80词左右的短文。可增加1—2条你对点点现状的猜测。














Unit 4　I like music that I can dance to.
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Stop motion movies
Stop motion(定格动画) is a special type of movie-making.It uses real objects—instead of drawings—to tell a story.The story characters can be people,animals,or even everyday objects.You can make them out of clay (黏土) or just use some small toys.
Give it a try,and be creative! Get your parents and friends together and show your film!
STEPS TO FOLLOW
*Make up short story.Make sure it has a beginning,middle and end.Then write down your story.
*Pick a place where you’re going to shoot the movie.Make sure you’ll have enough room to take pictures.
*Collect or make the characters you’ll need for your movie,then prepare any backdrops(背景幕).A piece of cloth will work.
*Set up your first shot(拍摄).Put your characters and props(道具) at the right place for your first scene.Keep your “movie camera” steady(稳定的) and in the same place.
*Repeat the step above over and over and over again until you complete your story.
YOU WILL NEED
*A smart phone or camera that shoots videos
*A support with three legs used for the phone or camera
*Your imagination and a story to tell
*Characters (Use action figures,toys,etc.,or make some with clay.)
*A good place to shoot a movie
*Whatever else you need for your story
(　　)1.Stop motion is a special way to make 　　　.
A.characters
B.movies
C.props
D.backdrops
(　　)2.When making stop motion movies,you must use 　　　 to tell a story.
A.real objects
B.drawings
C.real people
D.real animals
(　　)3.Why is “a support with three legs” needed
A.To shoot a movie.
B.To make characters.
C.To support the backdrops.
D.To keep the phone or camera steady.
(　　)4.This passage teaches readers 　　　.
A.how to make a movie
B.how to tell a story
C.how to pick a place
D.how to set up your first shot
(　　)5.This passage is from a website for 　　　.
A.adults B.kids
C.parents D.teachers
Ⅱ.动词填空
阅读下面短文,用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空(必要时可加情态动词或助动词)。
Beth Jones was only eight years old when she first tried playing the drums.This was during a lunchtime music club at school,which she only went to because it 6.　　　　(snow) heavily then.Of all the musical instruments,the drums were the most interesting to Beth.She 7.　　　　 (think) it was cool that there were many different shapes and sizes of drums,and she wanted to hit them,8.　　　　 (see) what they sounded like.
Now,Beth is thirteen and many concerts 9.　　　　 (give) by herself around the country.She also has her own online channel and gets over a million hit a year.What’s amazing is that Beth 10.　　　　 never 　　　　 (be)to a drum lesson.“You 11.　　　　 (learn) anything on the Internet,so I’ve never felt it was important for me to take classes,”explains Beth.
12.　　　　 (give) concerts wasn’t easy for Beth in the beginning because usually she only played drums alone in her bedroom when she came home after school.At her first concert,she played in a band with many adults.She could feel hundreds of pairs of eyes 13.　　　　 (look) at her,and that made her 14.　　　　 (feel) afraid.
So,does Beth enjoy being famous now “I didn’t plan 15.　　　　 (be) famous,” she says.“All I want is to show others what I love.I don’t think I’m someone special.I just want everyone to have a great time at my concerts.”
Ⅲ.综合填空
阅读下面短文,根据短文内容及首字母提示,在空白处填入一个适当的单词。
Different people like different kinds of movies and music.My grandparents like movies about wars such as World War Ⅱ.They can sense the 16.p　　　 and sadness that the war brings to people.It also makes them 17.r　　　their painful experiences in the old days.My father likes documentaries because they provide 18.p　　　 of information about certain subjects.My mother likes movies that give her something to think about.She doesn’t mind whether the 19. d　　　 is famous,but the movie must 20.r　　　 ordinary people’s life.My sister likes watching movies which are about lives of the Palace in her 21. s　　　 time.I 22.p　　　 comedies because they can make me laugh.My grandparents like Beijing Opera best.They have a small radio and listen to it every morning while walking.Mei Lanfang is their favorite 23.p　　　.My parents like quiet and smooth music.They think it makes them relaxed after hard work.My sister likes music that has great 24.l　　　,but I like rock music best.It makes me full of 25.e　　　.What kind of movies do you prefer What’s your favorite music
Ⅳ.阅读表达
阅读下面短文,根据要求完成下面各小题。
Thousands of songs about growing up are available (可得到的).They can always get a response(反应) from teenagers in some way.While listening to the songs,teenagers can always feel themselves or understand themselves.
Songs about being a teenager
Growing up isn’t always easy.Teens always want to be independent,but parents have a hard time letting go.There can be moments of worry,uncertainty and even anger.Some songs speak of those feelings and can help them get through this period.
Songs about teenagers’ achieving dreams
As teenagers grow,they’re likely looking toward the day when they’ll be able to work hard to achieve their dreams.The song I have a dream is well-known. The key lyrics (歌词) are “I have a dream,a song to sing.To help me cope (处理) with anything...You can take the future even if you fail”.This song has encouraged so many teenagers to fight for their dreams.
Graduation songs
Graduation songs usually speak of the joy of this season of their life. These songs are perfect for graduation parties and get-togethers with friends.As they graduate,they can sing “Today is where your book begins,the rest is still unwritten...”.
When teenagers grow up,they find childhood is a bittersweet (苦乐参半的) time.They’ve looked forward to the day for so many years and finally it is here.However,they may not be sure about whether they’re ready for it.At this time,listening to songs about the sweet days of childhood can always make them relaxed.
A.根据短文内容简要回答问题。
26.What is the response from teenagers while they are listening to the songs

27.What are graduation songs about according to the passage

B.将短文中划线的句子译成汉语。
28.
29.
C.请给短文拟一个适当的英文标题。
30.
请你以“My Favorite 　　　　”为题,从你喜爱的电影、歌曲、CD、乐队、书、电视节目等中选取一项,写一篇100词左右的短文,谈谈你的喜好、感受和理由。
My Favorite 　　　







Unit 5　You’re supposed to shake hands.
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Enjoying delicious international food is one of the greatest joys of traveling.But as a visitor to a new country,you may worry that you don’t know the practices to follow when eating out.Let’s look at common restaurant customs in some of the world’s most popular travel destinations.
In France,it’s important to be on time for your restaurant reservation(预订).Greet the waiter politely.You should order your own meal,as it’s considered impolite to share one dish.Although it is uncommon to take your leftovers(剩菜) home,a new law requires that larger restaurants allow it if asked.
At an Italian restaurant,a waiter will seat you.It’s fine to share food,but don’t make any special requests (要求) when ordering a dish.Italians usually drink water,beer,or wine with their meals,and never coffee or soda.Try to finish your food and do not ask to take leftovers home.
At a formal meal in Thailand,it’s certain that you’ll be told where to sit.Get your waiter’s attention by waving your hand.Like Italian restaurants, sharing food is perfectly fine,and if you’re with a group,it’s the older women who generally order dishes for the table.Often,the host will pay.You can offer to pay but only ask once.
If you wait for a South Korean waiter to seat you,you’ll be waiting a long time!As long as there are seats available,you can seat yourself.To call the waiter over,touch the button on the table.Also note that sharing food in South Korea is not just acceptable but expected.Just remember that during the meal bowls are kept on the table.Use your spoon instead of chopsticks to eat rice.
(　　)1.What does the underlined word “destinations” mean in Chinese
A.目的地 B.组织
C.比赛 D.景点
(　　)2.What custom do Italians and Thais have in common
A.The host should pay.
B.They can share food.
C.Bowls are kept on the table.
D.Leftovers should be taken home.
(　　)3.What custom do you have to follow in South Korea
A.You can’t seat yourself.
B.You’d better eat rice with chopsticks.
C.You should hold your bowl during the meal.
D.You should call the waiter by touching the button on the table.
(　　)4.Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage
A
B
C
D
(　　)5.What is the best title for the passage
A.Common restaurant customs around the world
B.Travel destinations in the world
C.Let’s look at common restaurants
D.Enjoying delicious international food
Ⅱ.动词填空
　　阅读下面短文,用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空(必要时可加情态动词或助动词)。
One day,I took my daughter to the park.As soon as we got there,my daughter 6.　　　(run) to the swing(秋千) and asked for a push.When I was helping my daughter,I noticed another girl trying to make her own swing 7.　　　(go) high by herself.Her old grandmother was sitting on the chair nearby and smiling at us.Gradually,my daughter 8.　　　(push) higher and higher by me.Then I walked towards the little girl.I asked if I 9.　　　(give) a big push to her.She smiled and said “Yes”.For the next hour,I pushed the swings,and played with my daughter and the little girl.When we went home,I 10.　　　(be) tired but very happy.
One day two years later,after a day’s work,I went to pick up my daughter before going home.While I 11.　　　(wait) outside the school gate,a little girl smiled sweetly at me and gave me a big hug.As I watched her 12.　　　(run) away,I realized that she was the girl whom I gave a big push in the park.
So far,I 13.　　　(not forget) her sweet smile and the warm hug that she gave me.In fact,if we give love to others,love 14.　　　(find) its way back to us.It may travel from heart to heart or it may blossom(开花) in the heart.The love we share,the kindness we 15.　　　(give),and the happiness we create will come back to us with a pleasant surprise.
Ⅲ.综合填空
　　阅读下面短文,根据短文内容及首字母提示,在空白处填入一个适当的单词。
Making friends is a skill.Like most skills,you can 16.i　　　 it if you are patient.If you want to meet people and make friends,you must be willing to take action.
You must first go where there are people.You can’t make friends if you stay at home 17.a　　　.Joining a club or a group,talking to those who like the same things as you do is much easier.Or join someone in some activities.Many people are nervous when 18.t　　　 to new people.After all,meeting strangers means seeing the unknown people.And it’s human nature to 19.f　　　 a bit unpleasant about the unknown.Most of fears about dealing 20.w　　　 new people come from doubts about ourselves.We imagine 21.o　　　 people are judging us—finding us too tall or too short,too this or too that.But don’t forget that they must be feeling the same 22.w　　　.Try to accept yourself as you are,and make others 23.f　　　 at home.You’ll all feel more comfortable.Be brave even if you don’t feel that way when you go to a new place.Walk tall and straight, look directly at other people and smile.If you see someone you’d like to speak to,say something.Don’t 24.w　　　 for the other person to start a conversation. Just meeting someone new does not mean that you’ll make friends with that person.It 25.t　　　 time and effort for us to develop friendship.
Ⅳ.阅读表达
阅读下面短文,根据要求完成下面各小题。
As an exchange student,I studied in France for two years.The first time I took a class in the chemistry lab,I was surprised to find that students were fully “armed”.Everyone was wearing goggles (护目镜) and gloves.
My chemistry teacher Mrs.Louise usually gave us the instruction paper the night before the lab class and let us read it. During the class,she first went over the steps(步骤) and then put us into groups of two to do the experiments.What was special was that for every lab class,Mrs.Louise changed everyone’s lab partner (伙伴),so that they could work with different classmates.
The class was often filled with laughter and screams (尖叫). We once tried to burn the chemicals and watch the colors of the flames (火焰).Different chemicals produced different colors of flames,including bright orange and dark green.Many students in my class were surprised.“Wow!That’s so beautiful!” they screamed.Then they excitedly took pictures,posted them online and sent them to their friends.We made loud “noises” but the teacher was not angry with us.She herself even took photos with us!
After finishing an experiment,we had to write a lab report.If we had a big mistake in the experiment,we needed to analyze (分析) why it happened and what we should do to avoid it next time.The lab reports were very important.They made up around 25% of our term grade.
A.根据短文内容简要回答问题。
26.Why did Mrs.Louise change everyone’s lab partner in every lab class

27.What did the students have to do after finishing an experiment

B.将短文中划线的句子译成汉语。
28.
29.
C.请给短文拟一个适当的英文标题。
30.
　　假定你是李华,有一位美国交换生要来你校学习,他想了解中国的春节和美国圣诞节的异同。请你根据要求写一篇80词左右的英文短文。内容包含风俗、庆祝活动等相关内容。
要求:
1.思路清晰,语句通顺,书写规范;
2.不得出现自己的真实信息;
3.题目和开头已给出,不计入总词数。
The Spring Festival and Christmas
The Spring Festival is the most important traditional festival in China.









Unit 6　Sad movies make me cry.
Ⅰ.阅读理解
What will you do to make yourself feel better when you feel bad
Caroline,28 　　I look after the patients in hospital.I’m sure you can guess what I am.I usually write a blog when I meet something that makes me feel bad.It’s like keeping a diary,giving me a way to express my feelings.Besides that,many people often write some positive words to me,which make me feel even better.
John,40 　　I’m the father of a beautiful girl Lily.I’m a program manager and I’m very busy at work.Sometimes if I feel upset,I’ll put myself into movies.I’ll imagine myself as the main character.It always gives me positive energy.
Susan,21 　　I’m a college student.I have a special way to cheer myself up when I feel bad—helping other people.I often call a local nursing home and ask how I can help.Those few minutes on the phone can cheer me up.Knowing that I’ll soon help other people makes me feel good about myself.
(　　)1.Caroline is most probably a 　　　 according to the material.
A.teacher B.manager
C.nurse D.student
(　　)2.Why does John imagine himself as the main character of a film
A.Because he wants to be an actor.
B.Because he likes watching films.
C.Because it’s good for his work.
D.Because it can cheer him up.
(　　)3.If Susan feels upset,she will probably 　　　.
A.keep a diary
B.see a movie
C.go to help someone
D.visit her friends
(　　)4.Which person is the oldest according to the material
A.Caroline. B.John.
C.Lily. D.Susan.
(　　)5.What does the above material mainly talk about
A.Ways to cheer up.
B.Ways to be healthy.
C.How to help others.
D.How to find a job.
Ⅱ.动词填空
　　阅读下面短文,用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空(必要时可加情态动词或助动词)。
I didn’t have any confidence in myself when I was young.That was because I was the strongest girl in my class and I had never been the smartest kid.But one thing 6.　　　 (change) me later.
It was the first day of my new school and I didn’t know anyone.In the math class,the teacher explained a couple of problems to us and showed us how 7.　　　 (deal) with the similar problems.After solving the 5th problem,she asked us to solve a problem by ourselves and write our answers on the whiteboards(白板) she gave us.Then we 8.　　　 (ask) to hold up our boards so that the teacher 9.　　　 (see) the answers.It seemed that everybody had the same answer except me.I could not help 10.　　　 (cry) because I was afraid that my classmates 11.　　　 (laugh)at me.The teacher came up to see what was wrong.After 12.　　　(look)at my answer carefully,she said with a smile,“You 13.　　　 (be) the only one in the whole class that got the right answer.”The moment I heard that,I started to smile.When the math class was over,it was time for lunch.Everyone in the lunchroom 14.　　　 (discuss) how smart I was.
Since then,I 15.　　　 (stop) doubting myself.I have also learned to believe in myself and feel sure of my abilities.
Ⅲ.综合填空
阅读下面短文,根据短文内容及首字母提示,在空白处填入一个适当的单词。
Mr.Happy always woke up with a sunny smile.He was one of the most cheerful men in the world.His smile was even brighter than the 16.s　　　　.However,he had one secret that made him sad.Then one day,while going out for a walk,Mr.Happy met Miss Beautiful.Mr.Happy smiled as 17. u　　　　 and Miss Beautiful smiled back.But then she stopped and looked at Mr.Happy 18.a　　　　.
“How rude you are!” she shouted.“Young man,don’t you know that you should raise your hat when you 19.m　　　　 a lady!”
For the first time in his life,Mr.Happy lost his smile.“I’m sorry,Miss Beautiful,” replied Mr.Happy.“ 20.B　　　　　 without my hat on,I’m not very good-looking and that makes me 21.s　　　　.”
“Really ” asked Miss Beautiful.“Well,let me see.I promise to keep the 22.s　　　　.”Mr.Happy took off his hat.He had 23.o　　　　 three hairs on his head!
“Is that all you’re worried about ” asked Miss Beautiful.
“Why Everybody 24.l　　　　 you because of your bright sunny smile,not of the hairs you have!” Miss Beautiful smiled.
Ever 25.s　　　　 that day,Mr.Happy hasn’t stopped smiling.He is always quick to raise his hat to everyone he meets.
Ⅳ.阅读表达
阅读短文,根据要求完成下面各小题。
Everybody is afraid of something.That’s what more than 1,700 kids told us when we asked them about fears and scary stuff.We gave kids a list of 14 scary things and asked which one frightened them most.
Here are the top 5 answers from our survey (调查):
① Scary movies and TV shows;②Scary dreams;③Thunderstorms,hurricanes(飓风) and other horrible weather;④War and terror (恐怖活动);⑤Noises heard at night.
But not everyone is afraid of the same thing.And what makes one person scared can be of no big deal for someone else.Plenty of kids said their biggest fear wasn’t on our list.
What is fear Fear is a feeling that everyone has—it’s programmed into all of us—and that’s a good thing because fear is there to protect us.We’re born with a sense of fear so we can react to something that could be dangerous.The baby cries,and his or her mom comes over to comfort him or her,helping the baby feel safe and OK again.
The best way to get over a fear is to get more information about it.As kids get older,they understand more and start seeing the difference between what is real and unreal.So when William’s imagination leads him to think of witches,he can tell himself,“Wait a minute.They’re not real things.I don’t need to worry about them.”
The same goes for the dark.A kid’s imagination can start playing tricks when the lights go out.What’s under my bed Is that a thief I hear With the help of a parent,kids can get more comfortable in the dark.Using a nightlight or shining a flashlight under the bed to see that there’s nothing there.
A.根据短文内容简要回答问题。
26.Why does the writer think fear is a good thing

27.What’s the best way to fight a fear in the writer’s opinion

B.将短文中划线的句子译成汉语。
28.
29.
C.请给短文拟一个适当的英文标题。
30.
　　日常生活中我们经常会遇到让人烦恼或心情不好的事情。当遇到这种情况时,不同人的处理办法也是不相同的。有人通过旅行忘掉烦恼;有人通过听音乐换种心情;有人通过阅读找回快乐。请用英语写一篇不少于80词的短文,谈谈你是怎样调节心情的。









Unit 7　Life is full of the unexpected.
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Yesterday was Monday.Class Eleven had a special meeting in the afternoon. The topic was about their terrible experiences last week.Here are some of them.
　　Last Friday morning,I left home at half past six.I thought I could get to school on time.However,my bike broke down halfway.I fell down and hurt my left arm.I also left my homework at home,which made my teacher very angry.I thought it was my worst day. —Cindy
　　Last Thursday afternoon,we had a math test.When I finished my paper,I carelessly dropped it onto the ground.There was some dirty water,and my paper got dirty.Although I was given another clean paper,half of the test time had passed.Finally I only got a D in my math test. —Jackson
　　Last Friday afternoon,I played volleyball with some of my classmates against the students from No.5 Middle School.Although we didn’t have good players,we had teamwork.However,I fell down and hurt my left leg in the game.As a result,we lost the game. —Helen
　　Last Wednesday afternoon,I hurried home with my heavy schoolbag.When I got near to the door,my schoolbag broke and dropped onto my right foot.It was so painful that I cried at once.No matter how sad I felt,nobody came to cheer me up.My parents were both out. —Bob
(　　)1.Cindy went to school by 　　　 last Friday morning.
A.bus B.bike
C.car D.subway
(　　)2.Who hurt the left leg
A.Bob. B.Helen.
C.Cindy. D.Jackson.
(　　)3.What happened to Bob last week
A.He got to school late.
B.He got a D in the math test.
C.He lost the volleyball game.
D.He hurt his right foot.
(　　)4.When did Jackson have a math test
A.Last Friday morning.
B.Last Friday afternoon.
C.Last Thursday afternoon.
D.Last Wednesday afternoon.
(　　)5.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A.Cindy was late for school last Friday morning.
B.Jackson had a physics test last Thursday morning.
C.Helen’s volleyball team had good players.
D.Bob’s parents were at home last Wednesday afternoon.
Ⅱ.动词填空
阅读下面短文,用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空(必要时可加情态动词或助动词)。
Hi,Jake,
How is it going Sorry I haven’t been in touch for a while.You 6.　　　　never 　　　　 (guess) what happened to me!
A couple of weeks ago,I decided 7.　　　　 (take) up yoga.It 8.　　　　(suppose) to be good for relaxation and keeping fit.I’ve been feeling a bit stressed about my school work recently and I thought yoga might help.My dad couldn’t give me a lift to the first lesson,so I decided to go to the gym by bike.The lesson was great and I felt really relaxed afterwards.On the way home,though,it started 9.　　　　 (rain) and I got very wet!
The next day,I woke up with a bad cold.I couldn’t stop 10.　　　 (cough).I couldn’t go to school because I also had a high temperature.We were having a math test that day so it was great that I 11.　　　　 (stay) at home.I didn’t really enjoy my day off though.I felt awful and stayed in bed.Mum 12.　　(bring) me cups of hot tea for my sore throat.She also went to the doctor’s and got me some vitamin pills.I have to keep taking these for a while so I can get stronger.That afternoon Robbie came to visit me.He said he’d do something 13.　　　　 (cheer) me up.“Mr.Banks says you’ve made great progress in math,”he said.It sounded believable,but I knew he 14.　　　　 (joke).The next day,I was a bit pale and didn’t have much energy,but I was feeling better.The day after that,I was able to go back to school.
Can you believe my luck I went to the yoga class to keep fit,but I caught a cold! Anyway,I’m fine now.Write and let me 15.　　　　 (know) what you have been up to ! Bye for now!
Yours,
Kate
Ⅲ.综合填空
　　阅读下面短文,根据短文内容及首字母提示,在空白处填入一个适当的单词。
One morning it was shining brightly when I woke up.I looked at the alarm clock.It said 3:45!It had 16.s　　　!What time was it I climbed out of bed and went downstairs to the 17.k　　　.The kitchen clock said 8:30—I was late!My 18.p　　　 were away.My aunt had 19.g　　　 to work without checking if I was up.The school bus went at 8:00.I had 20.m　　　 it.I rang my friend Tony on his mobile phone.“Tell the teacher I’ll be in as soon as I can!” I said.
“Come on your rollerblades,” Tony said.“It will be 21.f　　　 than the bus.”
I washed and dressed in a 22.h　　　.I grabbed an apple to eat on the way.That was my 23.b　　　!Then I put on my rollerblades and set off for school.It took half an hour to get to the school.I took all the short cuts I knew.I went across the park—even through some backyards!When I 24.g　　　 to school,I was very hot and my legs ached.I had missed math,our first lesson of the morning.But I made it just in time for history,our second lesson.I was very happy because history is my 25.f　　　 subject.
Ⅳ.阅读表达
阅读下面短文,根据要求完成下面各小题。
It’s hard to avoid looking like a fool on April Fool’s Day.On April 1 each year people play tricks on each other.These tricks are usually silly rather than mean.Classmates sometimes tie each other’s shoelaces to their chairs.Teachers might hand out an impossibly difficult surprise test that scares students before they realize it’s only a joke.Newspapers announce fake contests (such as “Win an elephant!”) and report on fake stories (like “UFO lands in New York City!”).
Forget gifts,songs and special foods—those are for the other holidays of the year.On April Fool’s Day the only tradition is to laugh (and maybe to cause a little bit of trouble).
One April Fool’s Day,when I was in high school,a group of students in my class played a very clever and funny trick on the teachers.They bought some chickens and set them free in our school cafeteria.The chickens ran all round the school in and out of classrooms and under our feet.Feathers were flying everywhere.
Teachers began running after the chickens trying to catch them.Finally they caught four of them.But the chickens were wearing numbered tags (商标) around their necks and the teachers discovered that they had only caught chickens No.1,2,3 and 5.Where was chicken No.4
The teachers looked and looked.They couldn’t find another chicken.After a few hours they realized that the students had played another joke on them.There were only four chickens in the first place! They’ve been tricked by the numbers on the chickens.
It’s been a long time since I was in high school but that April Fool’s Day remains one of my favorite memories from those years.
A.根据短文内容简要回答问题。
26.Why did students set chickens free

27.How many jokes did the students play on the teachers

B.将短文中划线的句子译成汉语。
28.
29.
C.请给短文拟一个适当的英文标题。
30.
　　某英文报以“An Unforgettable Day(《难忘的一天》)”为题,面向中学生开展征文活动,请你根据以下要点提示和要求写一篇短文参加此次活动。
要点提示:
1.哪一天让你感到难忘;
2.那一天什么事(开心的、伤心的或是有特别意义的)让你感到难忘;
3.那一天你经历了什么;
4.那天的经历对你有什么影响或者你有什么感受。
要求:
1.80～100词;
2.文中不得出现真实姓名及校名。
An Unforgettable Day












Unit 8　We’re trying to save the earth!
Ⅰ.阅读理解
The world uses about a thousand million tons of water a day.Water is a human right and everyone should have their share.Yet more than 700 million people around the world have trouble getting clean and safe water.
Treating wastewater is a good way to provide fresh water for us.And it also helps the environment by keeping waste out of rivers and oceans.80% of wastewater around the world is not treated at all,and it is running into oceans.But now we have got the technology to treat and reuse the wastewater.
While 71% of our planet is covered with water,only about 2% is fresh water—that comes from rivers,lakes,ice and snow.The rest,98% of the water,is in seas and oceans.It is too salty to drink.Then desalination businesses come in.More than 19,000 factories have been built around the world,mostly in coastal countries.They process (加工) more than 92 million tons of water every day.But the technology they use requires a lot of energy.
Scientists are working to create a less costly technology.They want to produce 20 times more clean water and make sure everyone has enough.But for now,the world still faces each day with not having enough water for everyone.
(　　)1.How many people have trouble in getting clean water around the world
A.Under 10 million.
B.Only 19 million.
C.About 92 million.
D.Over 700 million.
(　　)2.Treating wastewater helps the environment by 　　　.
A.storing waste in ice and snow
B.letting waste run into oceans
C.keeping waste out of rivers and oceans
D.sending waste to coastal countries
(　　)3.What does the underlined word “desalination” in Paragraph 3 mean
A.远洋运输 B.潮汐发电
C.食盐销售 D.海水淡化
(　　)4.At present,the technology to process water　　　.
A.needs much energy
B.saves much money
C.satisfies everyone
D.causes pollution
(　　)5.What can we infer from the last paragraph
A.Water should be a human right.
B.The water problem is still serious.
C.Our planet is covered with water.
D.Everyone has enough clean water.
Ⅱ.动词填空
阅读下面短文,用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空 (必要时可加情态动词或助动词)。
Hi !I’m a Chinese middle school student named Li Ping. I’m writing to tell you about an experiment we are doing at school with our science teacher.At the beginning of this school year,Mr.Wang 6.　　　 (show) us films and we read articles about problems in the environment.One day he said,“ I want to know what you think.Please 7.　　　　 (not tell ) me what we should do or must do.Tell me what each of you 8.　　　　 (do) next to protect the environment.” Some students said that they thought it was impossible for a single person to protect the environment.Someone else said that scientists 9.　　　　 (work) hard to find new ways to produce energy.
Mr.Wang said that it is everybody’s job to care for the health of the planet.Someone suggested 10.　　　　 (tell) the other classes in the school.Now all the students at our school 11.　　　　 (work) on the project.At the end of the year,our class will write a report about what we 12.　　　　 (achieve).Next week I’ll think about how 13.　　　　 (save) water or keep it clean.I’m planning to try and use less water every day,and also not use so much of the things that make it dirty.Each time I turn on the tap(水龙头),I must think about how much water is used.
14.　　　　 (use) less water,this is what I’ll do:
A.Take a shower instead of baths.B.Turn off the tap while 15.　　　 (brush) my teeth.C.Use less washing-up liquid when I wash dishes.If you want to know or join us,please write an e-mail to pingli@.
Ⅲ.综合填空
阅读下面短文,根据短文内容及首字母提示,在空白处填入一个适当的单词。
Eric Green has always wondered about things that live in the ocean.When he was 16.y　　　　,he loved to swim.He liked to watch all kinds of underwater animals and plants through his mask(潜水面罩).When he grew up,he wanted to look for new 17.t　　　　 in the ocean.
Today,Mr.Green is a marine ecologist(海洋生态学家).He studies how underwater animals and plants connect with each other and need each other to stay 18.a　　　　.
Mr.Green studies coral reefs(珊瑚礁) in the Pacific Ocean.A coral reef is like a big underwater town.Thousands of animals and plants live there.They compete for food and space there.As a 19.r　　　　,the beautiful coral reefs get injured easily.
Mr.Green also studies 20.h　　　　 people’s actions can change coral reefs.Sometimes people pollute the water or over-fish,so the 21.w　　　　 that all the living things are joined together has been changed.22.I　　　　 coral reefs get hurt,many animals have to find new homes.Some animals’ numbers drop low,and some animals just disappear.Mr.Green wants to 23.p　　　　 this from happening.
Mr.Green believes that all living things in a coral reef should be kept 24.s　　　　.“Underwater ecosystems are 25.l　　　　 airplanes,they need all of their parts to work correctly.To take better care of marine homes,we first must know them.Only through that can we understand the great influence humans have on these places,” Mr.Green says.
Ⅳ.阅读表达
　　阅读下面短文,根据要求完成下面各小题。
Pigs are misunderstood (误解).Some people think of them as lazy and stupid.Did you know that pigs are very smart Pigs are smarter than most pets and wild animals.Experts say that pigs are easier to train than dogs and cats.Would you want a pig for a pet
Keeping a pet pig is fun,but it is work. Pigs like to go for walks like a dog.Would you like to walk a pig down your street They can be trained to do tricks,and they like to be petted.They usually get along with other pets.
Pet pigs must be kept on a diet (节食).An adult pet pig should not weigh more than 150 pounds. But many weigh up to 300 pounds because of overfeeding.
Pigs are some of the cleanest animals on the earth.They can learn to use a little box like a cat.Many live in houses and apartments.But they can get in the way.
Pigs have a good sense of smell.They help find truffles(松露)in the forests. These plants sell for high prices.So the pigs are valued for their work.
Besides pork(meat from pigs),pigs provide us with many useful products.Pig hair is used to make hairbrushes and furniture(家具).Some of pig parts can be used to help sick people.
Pigs are found in every part of the world.They serve many useful purposes. They can work as guards like dogs.In the United States,two pigs were kept to guard the gate on the farm,which worked really well.
A.根据短文内容简要回答问题。
26.According to the passage,what good qualities do pigs have

27.What useful products can pigs provide us with

B.将短文中划线的句子译成汉语。
28.
29.
C.请给短文拟一个适当的英文标题。
30.
假设你是李华,你们学校在开展“世界与环境”的主题活动。学校校刊英文版征集有关环境保护的文章。请你用英语写一篇短文,谈谈现在的环境问题,作为学生的我们应该如何保护环境以及保护环境的重要性。
提示词语:factory,river,reuse,turn off,try one’s best
提示问题:
·What are the pollution problems
·What should we do as students
·Why is it important to protect the environment












Unit 9　It’s important to have good habits.
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Social customs and ways of behaving change all the time.Things that were considered impolite many years ago are now acceptable. Just a few years ago,it was considered to be impolite behavior for a man to smoke on the street.No man who thought of himself as being a gentleman would make a fool of himself by smoking when a lady was in the room.
Customs also differ from country to country.Does a man walk on the left or the right of a woman in your country Or doesn’t matter What about table manners
The Americans and British people not only speak the same language but also share a large number of social customs.For example,in both America and England,people shake hands when they meet each other for the first time.Also most Englishmen will open a door for a woman or offer their seats to women,and so will most Americans.Promptness (准时) is important both in England and in America.That is,the dinner guest either arrives close to the time that has been made or calls up to explain his delay (耽误).
The important thing to remember about social customs is not to do anything that might make other people feel uncomfortable,especially if they are your guests.There is an old story about a man who gave a very formal dinner party. When the food was served,one of the guests started to eat his peas with a knife.The other guests were amused or greatly surprised,but the host calmly picked up his knife and began eating in the same way.It would have been bad manners to make his guests feel foolish or uncomfortable.
(　　)1.The underlined phrase “make a fool of himself” in the first paragraph means 　　　.
A.make himself strong
B.make himself rich
C.make himself comfortable
D.cause himself to seem like a fool
(　　)2.According to the passage,the American and the British 　　　.
A.don’t speak the same language
B.don’t have social customs in common
C.do share a lot of social customs
D.do have the exactly same social customs
(　　)3.If a dinner invitation is for six o’clock,the guest is supposed to arrive at 　　　 six.
A.nearly or a minute later than
B.a quarter past
C.a quarter to
D.much later than
(　　)4.The last example in the passage shows 　　　.
A.the correct way to use a knife at table
B.that it is good manners not to make your guests feel foolish or uncomfortable
C.that social customs and ways of behaving change too fast
D.that different countries have different customs
(　　)5.The best title of the passage is 　　　.
A.Different Customs
B.Social Customs
C.Customs Are Changing Fast
D.Different Countries,Different Customs
Ⅱ.动词填空
阅读下面短文,用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空(必要时可加情态动词或助动词)。
Health and food are the two main topics among people’s talk today.Weight problems,heart trouble and many forms of cancer 6.　 　 (become) more common because of unhealthy diets.Everywhere,people are thinking about how 7.　　 (eat) more healthily.
Some people think that sugar is bad for their health,while others 8.　　　　(say) that sugar is the best source of energy.Some people eat meat,but other people don’t.It is difficult to say who is right.
However,most doctors agree that a balanced diet is good for you to stay healthy.Your body 9.　　　　 (not work) properly without a balanced diet. 10.　　　　 (decide) what to eat and what not to eat,you 11.　　　　 (do)some research.Scientific information about your body’s needs for fats,proteins, minerals and vitamins 12.　　　　(help) you decide on the right things and the right amount 13.　　　　 (eat).It can also help you understand your body better.Learning how to balance your diet properly 14.　　　　(help) you have a healthier body in the future.
Teenage boys who often eat fish may do their brains some good,a study once suggested.In this study,5,000 15-year-old boys 15.　　　　 (survey),and those who ate fish more than once per week tended to score higher on intelligence tests three years later.The findings show that fish may indeed be brain food.
Ⅲ.综合填空
　　阅读下面短文,根据短文内容及首字母提示,在空白处填入一个适当的单词。
TV shows,movies and magazines show pictures of people that are slim.Does that mean that being slim is 16.g　　　 No,I don’t think so.
People come in all 17.d　　　 shapes and sizes,and the best weight for you is the one that is right for your body type and size.It can be unhealthy if you eat 18.l　　　 food than your body needs.Eating enough food is like putting gas into your car.If you 19.r　　　 out of gas,it will stop working.
Being overweight is not good 20.e　　　.Kids who are overweight may not get the right nutrition(营养),because the food they eat may have a lot of fat and 21.o　　　.Eating many kinds of health food,including fruit,vegetables,meat and milk,is the best way to 22.s　　　 healthy and have the right weight.Everyone 23.n　　　 to have a healthy and balanced diet to grow.So don’t think that “the slimmer,the more 24.b　　　”is right.Just keep scientific and proper 25.d　　　 and you will keep the right weight.
Ⅳ.阅读表达
　　阅读下面短文,根据要求完成下面各小题。
Research from the World Economic Forum shows that successful people put their mornings to good use.The researchers have listed 14 things that successful people do in the morning before the first meal of the day.These things include exercising,spending time with the family and working on a personal hobby.
The research suggests that we don’t have to do all the 14 things every day.We can choose some of them to start the day.Here are some examples.
Get up early.According to Laura,90% of successful people wake up before 6 am on weekdays.Tony Brown, the CEO(首席执行官) of an international company gets up at 4 am and is in the office no later than 7 am.At the same time,Owen Smith,a successful businessman, gets up at 4:30 to read,and John Stone,a famous university professor, gets up at 5:30.
Drink water instead of coffee.Drinking water in the morning makes you more active and speeds up your metabolism(新陈代谢).
Make your bed.This leads to a happier and more productive day.
Exercise.Exercising in the morning helps reduce stress.
Make a plan for the day.Using the morning to make a plan for the whole day can help you decide what you will do first.
A.根据短文内容简要回答问题。
26.When does Tony Brown get to the office in the morning

27.If you are under too much pressure,what can you do according to the passage

B.将短文中划线的句子译成汉语。
28.
29.
C.请给短文拟一个适当的英文标题。
30.
　　六月六日是“全国爱眼日”。为此,某中学生英文报社拟组织一次征文活动。请你结合实际生活,以“It’s important to protect our eyes”为题,用英语写一篇征文稿,词数不少于80。内容要点包括(可适当发挥):
1.眼睛的重要性;
2.保护眼睛的措施:
(1)不要长时间看书报;
(2)不要在太强或太弱的光线下看书;
(3)坚持做眼保健操;
……
It’s important to protect our eyes












Unit 10　I remember meeting all of you in Grade 6.
Ⅰ.阅读理解
We spend hours,days and years of our lives in school.Imagine you could design(设计)your dream school,what would it be like What would you be doing We wanted to find out what teenagers around the world thought.Here is what they said:
Richard from the USA:
My dream school would have a big swimming pool.It would also have a cinema,a gym and a shopping center.My school has none of these and I think there should be more pleasant things for students to do while they are studying.
Sonia from Italy:
I’d like a room where we can relax and play computer games.I’d also like to have a music room.I think there should be a place for everyone to go and relax after class.
Wu from Beijing:
I think it would be great to have another day off every week,besides the weekend.If that day was a Friday or a Monday,we would have a long weekend every week.What fun! I also think school should start later,at about 10 o’clock,and finish earlier.
Hannah from Australia:
In my dream school,I think the teachers should give us more freedom and choice about how we study and what we study.I also think it’s not necessary for us to wear school uniforms every day.I really don’t like wearing it.
(　　)1.There would be 　　　 in Richard’s dream school.
A.a big swimming pool and a music room
B.a room to relax and play computer games
C.a long weekend,three days off every week
D.a big swimming pool,a cinema,a gym and a shopping center
(　　)2.Wu wants to have 　　　 days off in a week.
A.2 B.3
C.4 D.1
(　　)3.The country of 　　　 is NOT mentioned in the passage.
A.Italy B.Australia
C.Japan D.the USA
(　　)4.In 　　　 dream school,the teachers should give them more freedom and choice for study.
A.Richard’s B.Sonia’s
C.Wu’s D.Hannah’s
(　　)5.From the passage,we know that 　　　.
A.Sonia from Italy would like a room where she can relax and play computer games
B.Richard from the USA thinks his dream school should start at 10 o’clock
C.Wu from Beijing thinks it would be great to have two days off every week
D.Hannah from Australia likes wearing a school uniform every day
Ⅱ.动词填空
　　阅读下面短文,用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空(必要时可加情态动词或助动词)。
This morning I got an e-mail from Alan.It seems that my boy really 6.　　　 (enjoy) his new life at Harvard University.The e-mail made me think of the first day when we moved into this house.
Little Alan ran around the new house with great excitement and 7.　　 (try) to move his own things into the house,such as his toys,books and clothes.When he 8.　　　 (move)something,his little hand knocked over a bottle of paint on the shelves.The paint made the tidy floor and the white wall terrible mess.“Oh!” my wife rushed in angrily.I looked at my son and his small face 9.　　　(fill) with fears.
I smiled and held his hand,“Take it easy,Alan.You 10.　　　 (give) some chances for us now.Let’s do something to make it look nice.”I took out a brush.“You see,Dad is a magician.I can change it into a big tree.”His mom soon helped paint some butterflies and