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The Simpsons are the most popular family in the world. Every week, many people all over the world stay at home to watch them on TV.
This is a cartoon family of five people: all of them have bad-looking yellow faces and big white eyes. The parents are Marge and Homer, Marge has blue hair. She loves her hair very much. She is always very kind to her family.
Homer works in a factory and spends all his free time watching TV and eating donuts（炸面圈）. He always eats with his mouth open and he is too fat.
Bart is the oldest child. He always gets bad grades. He doesn’t like to do his homework and often makes his parents angry. He likes playing tricks（恶作刷） on his sister, Lisa. Lisa is a little younger than Bart and is always top of the class at school. She is the smartest person in the family. Maggie is the youngest child. She can’t talk or walk and she’s always silent. She can only say one word: "Daddy".
The Simpsons started in 1989 and it’s still very popular now. People of all ages like it because the Simpsons are like a real family. They aren’t perfect or beautiful like a lot of families on TV.
1.What can we know about Bart according to the passage?
A.He is quite a smart boy.
B.He is the youngest in his family.
C.He doesn’t work hard at his study.
D.He likes to play tricks on his sister Maggie.
2.What does the underlined word "silent" mean?
A.Outgoing. B.Serious. C.Quiet. D.Strict.
3.What might the writer think of the Simpsons?
A.Boring. B.Successful. C.Terrible. D.Perfect.
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In the modern world computers and the Internet are getting more and more popular. Most people think they are very useful in their work and lives.
The first computer was born in 1946. It was very big and it worked slowly. Today computers are getting smaller and smaller, but they work faster and faster. What can computers do? Computers can do many things.
At the same time, our world is getting smaller and smaller with the Internet. The Internet came into the world about twenty-five years later than computers. It makes our lives easier. If you are far away in America, you can talk to your family on the Internet. If you want to read a good book, but you don’t have time to buy it in the bookstore, you can read it on the Internet. You can also read newspaper, do some shopping, play games and make friends on it.
Many students like the Internet so much that they would not like to do anything else. They make friends on the Internet, but they may not see these friends. Some of the students are cheated by (受……的欺骗) the “unreal friends”. Because of the Internet, some students can’t work hard at their lessons. Many of them can’t do as well as before in their studies. A few of them have to leave school.
We can use computers and the Internet to learn more about the world. But please remember, “Not all things are good for you.”
根据材料内容，选择最佳答案。
1.Which of the following about computers is WRONG?
A.The first computer was born in 1946.
B.Computers can help us with our studies.
C.Computers work much faster because they are smaller.
D.The first computer didn’t work as fast as computers now.
2.Our world is getting _________ with the Internet.
A.larger B.smaller C.more beautiful D.more colorful
3.When was the Internet born?
A.In 1921. B.In 1971. C.In 1980. D.In1900.
4.What does the writer think of computers and the Internet?
A.They are good for everyone and everything.
B.They are not good for children.
C.They are very useful, but sometimes they are bad for students.
D.They are good for only older people.
5.What’s the best title of the passage?
A.Computers and Our Lives
B.Computers and the Internet
C.The Internet and Our Lives
D.Computers or the Internet
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In the moder world computers and the Internet are getting more and more popular. Most people think they are very useful in their work and lives.
The first computer was born in 1946. It was very big and it worked slowly. Today computers are getting smaller and smaller, but they work faster and faster. What can computers do? Computers can do many things.
At the same time, our world is getting smaller and smaller with the Internet. The Internet came into the world about twenty-five years later than computers. It makes our lives easier. If you are far away in America, you can talk to your family on the Internet. If you want to read a good book, but you don’t have time to buy it in the bookstore, you can read it on the Internet. You can also read newspaper, do some shopping, play games and make friends on it.
Many students like the Internet so much that they would not like to do anything else. They make friends on the Internet, but they may not see these friends. Some of the students are cheated by (受……的欺骗) the “unreal friends”. Because of the Internet, some students can’t work hard at their lessons. Many of them can’t do as well as before in their studies. A few of them have to leave school.
We can use computers and the Internet to learn more about the world. But please remember, “Not all things are good for you.”
根据材料内容，选择最佳答案。
1.Our world is getting ________ with the Internet.
A. larger B. smaller C. more beautiful D. more colorful
2.What does the writer think of computers and the Internet?
A. They are good for everyone and everything.
B. They are not good for children.
C. They are very useful, but sometimes they are bad for students.
D. They are good for only older people.
3.When was the Internet born?
A. In 1921. B. In1971. C. In 1980. D. In 1900.
4.Which of the following about computers is WRONG?
A. The first computer was born in 1946.
B. Computers can help us with our studies.
C. The first computer didn’t work as fast as computers now.
D. Computers work much faster because they are smaller.
5.What’s the best title of the passage?
A. Computers and Our Lives B. Computers or the Internet
C. The Internet and Our Lives D. Computers and the Internet
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Every year in English-speaking countries, people list the most popular names. Here are some examples. In the United States at the moment, the three most popular names are Emily, Emma, and Madison. For boys, they are Michael, Joshua and Mathew. In Britain parents today might call their little girl Grace, Jessica or Ruby. If they have a little boy, they could call him Jack, Thomas or Oliver.
In China names have very clear meanings. If a girl is called Mei, her name means “beautiful”. If a boy is called “Wu”, his name means “ like a soldier”. Names in English-speaking countries are like this too. The girl’s name Joy is probably chosen because the parents with their daughter to be joyful and bring joy to others. If a girl is Ruby, it may be because of the beautiful valuable stone.
Parents often pick names that can be shortened. They might choose such names because they want to be able to speak to their child in a personal way.
For exampale, a popualr name is William. But William can be shortened to Will, Willy, Bill and Billy. The same is true of the favourite old name for a girl, Elizabeth. Elizabeth can be shortened to Beth, Liza and Liz.
Another reason children get the names is that parents want their boy or girl after someone who is famous, such as an actor, a pop star or sports star. David is a popular name in Britain, partly because David Beckham is a famous footballer.
1.At the moment, Michael is one of the three most popular names for boys _______ while Grace for __________ in Britain.
2.Mei means ________ and Ruby means ________ according to the passage.
3.From this passage, we know that both parents in ________ countries and in China would like to choose names for their __________.
4. Parents often pick names that can be _________ so that they can ____________ in a personal way.
5.David is a popular name in Britain partly __________________ the famous football _____________, David Beckham.
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Robot
In 2345, there are many robots in the world. Every family has more than one robot. Everyone can make different robots. They’re popular in the world.
1. the first one is from my friend, The second one is from my parents, and the third one is from my classmate.
The first robot is Peg. 2. its body is a big circle, It can run very fast, jump very high, swim slowly, and take me to fly! It likes milk for breakfast, some noodles for lunch and some porridge（粥） for dinner. 3. .It’s learning to keep its balance. Be careful, Peg!
The second robot is Jack. It has a round face, two small eyes and a big mouth. 4. .Jack also likes making friends with others, such as people, animals, trees, flowers, even air. Everyone likes it.
The last one is Dick. 5. It can teach me how to live, and it can help me relax and learn new things!
The robots can teach me many things. They make me happy. I like them!
| A.It’s the smartest of the three. B.I have made a lot of robots. C.Look! Peg is riding a bicycle. D.I have three robots at home. E.It likes dancing, playing the piano and skating. F.It has a square face and a small mouth. |
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Tea is ________ drink in the world besides water．
A.popular B.more popular C.most popular D.the most popular
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Do you know who invented tea? In fact, tea, the most popular drink in the world （after water）, was invented by accident （偶然）. According to an ancient Chinese legend （传说）, the emperor Shen Nong （神农皇帝） tea when he was boiling drinking water over an open fire. Some leaves from a nearby bush （灌木丛） fell into the water and remained there for .The emperor noticed（注意到） that the leaves in the water produced a smell. Later he decided the hot mixture （混合物）. It was quite delicious. And one of the world’s favorite drinks was invented.China is the home of tea, has more than 4,000 years of history. People all over China drink tea daily. the three major drink—tea, coffee and cocoa, tea is drunk by people in the world. Tea from China, along silk and porcelain（瓷器）, began to be known by the world over a thousand years ago and has been an important Chinese export （出口商品） .Tea leaves mainly in the area south of the Yangtze River, in the provinces of Zhejiang, Jiangxi and Fujian, becauuse of the mild （温和的） and rich soil there，Longjing, Wulong, Pu’er and Tieguanyin are all kinds of tea..Over the past centuries, Chinese people their unique tea culture, which includes tea planting, tea-leaf picking, tea making and so on. Tea is a popular topic which is often mentioned in dances, songs, poems and novels.
1.A. invented B. found out C. discovered D. tried out
2.A. Sometimes B. some time C. some times D. some days
3.A. pleasant B. pleased C. bad D. Terrible
4.A. not to taste B. to taste C. tasting D. Taste
5.A. by the way B. on the way C. on its way D. in this way
6.A. who B. which C. where D. When
7.A. In B. For C. Of D. By
8.A. the number of B. a number of C. a large number of D. the largest number of
9.A. between B. with C. except D. Besides
10.A. at that time B. from now on C. since then D. since now
11.A. produce B. are produced C. make D. is made
12.A. climate B. weather C. condition D. environment
13.A. interesting B. important C. famous D. Normal
14.A. had developed B. have developed C. developed D. are developing
15.A. too B. as well C. either D. Also
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In the world ,soccer is the most popular sport. This is because many countries have wonderful teams for the World Cup. The World Cup is held every four years.
To remember 2002 FIFA World Cup ,children from different countries and more than 60 children from Japanese schools came together and spent three weekends drawing a big picture called “Dream(梦幻) World Cups ”in Japan .The children drew animals, flowers and people playing soccer under a blue bright sky. They wished each soccer team good luck by drawing the flags(旗帜)of all the countries that would take part in the World Cup in Japan and South Korea.The picture was put up in a park near a playground in Yokohama .Some soccer teams would have games there.
Are you a soccer fan(迷)？The World Cup makes more and more people interested in soccer. Teenagers(青少年)like playing and watching soccer .Many of them love some soccer stars so much that they get the pictures of their favourite players on the walls of their rooms. That is the way to show their love for the World Cup as children in Japan.As Chinese teenagers,if we stick on to our soccer dream,it will come true.Let’s take action now.
1. If a country wants to take part in the World Cup ,she must have______.
A. Many soccer fans B. a very good team
C. many soccer player D. a big playground
2.The next World Cup was held in_______.
A. 2006 B. 2007 C. 2005 D. 2004
3. From the passage ,in the picture children drew many things except_________.
A. people playing soccer
B. pictures of some soccer stars
C. a sunny sky
D. flowers and animals
4.In “Dream World Cup”,the children drew the flags of some countries______.
A. to show their love for their owe country.
B. to tell the people their stories
C. to show their good wishes for the soccer teams.
D. to show their new ideas about football
5.Many teenagers own the pictures of some soccer stars because______.
A. they are interested in soccer.
B. they are soccer fans
C. they think their favourite players are great
D. all of A,B and C
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In the world ,soccer of football is the most popular sport. This is because many countries have wonderful teams for the World Cup. The World Cup is held every four years.
To remember 2002 FIFA World Cup ,children from different countries and more than 60 children from Japanese schools came together and spent three weekends drawing a big picture called“Dream(梦幻) World Cups” in Japan .The children drew animals, flowers and people playing soccer under a blue bright sky. They wished each football team good luck by drawing the flags(旗帜)of all the countries that will take part in the World Cup in Japan and South Korea. The picture was put up in a park near a playground in Yokohama .Some football teams will have games there.
Are you a football fan(迷)？The World Cup makes more and more people interested in football. Teenagers(青少年)like playing and watching football .Many of them love some football stars so much that they get the pictures of their favorite players on the walls of their rooms. That is the way to show their love for the World Cup as children in Japan.
1.If a country wants to take part in the World Cup ,she must have______.
A．Many football fan B．a very good team
C．many football player D．a big playground
2.From the passage, in the picture children drew many things except______.
A．people playing football B．pictures of some football stars
C．a sunny sky D．flowers
3.In“Dream World Cup”,the children drew the flags of some countries______.
A．to show their love for their own country
B．to tell the people their stories
C．to show their good wishes for the football teams
D．to show their new ideas about football.
4.Many teenagers have the pictures of some football stars because___.
A．they are interested in football
B．they are football fans
C．they think their favorite players are great
D．all of A,B and C
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Did you know that tea, the most popular drink in the world (after water), was invented by accident? Many people believe that tea was first drunk 1.(几乎，差不多) 5,000 years ago. It is said that a Chinese 2.(统治者) called Shen Nong first discovered tea as a drink. One day Shen Nong was 3.煮沸) drinking water over an open fire. Some leaves from a tea plant fell into the water and remained there for some time. It produced a nice 4.(气味) so he tasted the brown water. It was quite delicious. And so, one of the world’s favorite drinks was invented.
A few thousand years later, Lu Yu, “the saint of tea”, 5.(提到) Shen Nong in his book Cha Jing. The book describes how tea plants were grown and used to make tea. It also discusses where the 6.(最好的)tea leaves were produced and what kinds of water were used.
It is believed that tea was 7.(带到) to Korea and Japan during the 6th and 7th centuries. In England, tea didn’t appear until around 1660, but less than 100 years later, it had become the 8.(民族的) drink. The tea trade from China to Western countries took place in the 19th century. This helped to 9.(传播) the popularity of tea and the tea plant to more places around the world. Even though many people now know about tea culture, the Chinese are without 10.(疑问) the ones who best understand the nature of tea.