What’s it like to have a foreign friend eatin...

What’s it like to have a foreign friend eating, watching football matches and hanging out with you? The answer is – absolutely (绝对的) fantastic!

It all began in April. His name is Jean, a boy of my age from France. My family prepared a welcome party to surprise him and make him feel at home. We all were excited about living with a foreign boy and hoped to make his stay as interesting as possible. The first thing I noticed about him was his politeness. When we were eating together, he always said “thanks” when my parents cooked food for him.

As I got to know him better, I found out we had a common interest – football. His love for football impressed me. He told me that he likes PSG, a French football club, so we watched the Europe Champion League together. When PSG lost a point, he hit the sofa and sighed. When the team scored a goal, he cheered and shared his happiness with me.

Also, both of us like spending time outdoors. Later that day, we went on a trip to Shuangshan Island, where we rode horses and enjoyed ourselves. He said that he liked the trees there very much and seeing them reminded him of trees back in France.

Happy days always go by too quickly. I felt happy to have the chance to share such unforgettable memories with my new French friend.

1.What do we know about the French boy?

A.He is good at cooking. B.He is very polite.

C.He likes Chinese food. D.He studies in China.

2.The author (作者) and the French boy both like __________.

A.making friends B.football C.watching movies D.spending time indoors

3.What word would the author use to describe this experience?

A.Necessary B.Strange C.Unpleasant D.Interesting

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On the first day of 2019, everyone was amazed. 1. Most of the students' birthdays are in January. Our teacher gave them birthday cards. The cards' covers were printed with a group photo of our class. 2. It was really sweet!

Then, we sang a birthday song for the birthday kids. In addition, all of us got to share cream cakes, even if our birthdays weren't in January. I thought this was nice. 3. It's nice to have good friendships like this.

Then, something hilarious happened! We started smashing the cake into each other's faces, even into our hair. 4. It was a really fun time.

I was happy to be at school on that day. I watched all of my friends have fun together. I felt like it was one of the happiest moments I've ever had in junior high school. 5. This isn't possible, of course. But I do hope that all of my friends can cherish their friendships forever.

A.Some of us drew pictures on the birthday kids' faces.

B.Our teacher arranged a birthday party for 23 students.

C.The teacher wrote birthday wishes to the students on the back.

D.I watched everyone eat their cake together and have some fun conversations.

E.I wished that I could stop time or make the moment last just a few minutes longer.

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Close friends, think alike?

"What! You, too? I believed I was the only one." Have you ever said something like this to someone? 1.

It seems that similarity often helps form friendship. The Greek thinker Aristotle once said, "People regard friendship as a matter of similarity; they say that we love those who are like our-selves." 2. Scientists from University of California said friends have similar behaviors, Scientific American reported.

The scientists invited 42 university students to take part in a test. Each student watched the same set of videos, which included a comedy, a discussion and a soccer match. 3.According to their scans, friends who watched the same video reacted in similar ways. Similar parts of their brains lit up while watching the videos, especially parts that are connected with motivation(动机), learning and memory. 4.

"Seeing one's friends have similar behaviors will reinforce(强化)one's own values, opinions, and interests," lead scientist Carolyn Parkinson told Business Insider. 5. Scientists from the University of Leipzig, Germany, found that friendship is also based on how physically close you are to someone. The scientists did a test with first-year college students the first time they met in class. In this test, students who sat in neighboring seats were more likely to become friends.

A.Now, there is some science behind this idea.

B.If so, you may have ended up becoming friends with this person.

C.Friends share a lot of similarities, though there are some differences.

D.But brain similarity is not the only thing that can result in friendship.

E.However, people who weren't friends had different reactions to the same videos.

F.At the same time, scientists scanned their brains and recorded their brain activity.

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One day, I was with my friends. We were having a picnic in the field and I saw something strange. A white cat with a pink nose was sitting in a tree. There was nothing strange about that, of course, but it was eating the leaves in the tree! That was strange! Cats don't usually eat leaves. "Probably it's very hungry," I thought.

While I was looking at it, the cat got out of the tree, jumped down to the ground, walked across the field and sat next to us. It was possible that it wanted some of our picnic to eat, but there was nothing for the cat. The cat got up and came close to me. I talked to it and it smiled at me.

Was it a Cheshire cat? I found some biscuits in my pocket and gave them to the cat. Soon, it was eating biscuits and smiling at us. Then, after a while, the cat got up and walked across the field. I thought it wasn't hungry any more.

1.I was ________ in a field when I saw something strange.

A.playing football B.having a picnic C.watching a game D.flying a kite

2.What was strange about the cat?

A.The cat was in a tree. B.The cat was white. C.The car was eating leaves. D.The cat had a pink nose.

3.I gave the cat some ________ to eat.

A.biscuits B.picnic C.fish D.meat

4.Why did the cat come close to us?

A.Perhaps it was tired. B.Perhaps it lost its way.

C.Perhaps it was hungry. D.Perhaps no leaves were left for it.

5.What's the best title for the passage?

A.Close to Nature B.A Field Trip C.A Strange Cat D.Goodbye to Biscuits

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It’s one of the greatest sitcoms(情景喜剧) ever made, loved by millions of fans all over the world.

In fact, ever since Friends ended its 10-year run in 2004, the world has been dying for a reunion. But now, it may be the time. The Hollywood Reporter reported that the six cast members and the show’s creators were now in talks to reunite on HBO Max last month.

The news generated excitement. “It’s been nearly 25 years ... but the fascination (魅力) and universal appeal (吸引力) of the hit TV series lives on with fans of all ages,” Peter van Roden, a US Emmy-award winning producer, told Entertainment Weekly.

But why has a show with 10 years of episodes become one of the most re-watched TV programs ever?

Writing at CS Monitor, critic Cathaleen Chen said Friends was special for its “lighthearted pleasantries (轻松愉快)”.

In the show, the six characters spend most of their free time in the now iconic (标志性的) Central Perk coffee shop. Instead of zany (搞笑的) storylines, the characters often make us laugh through their natural conversation. With six different personalities, it’s natural that there will be fights and arguments, but they usually reunite and help each other.

Indeed, many viewers love the show for its relaxing nature. “Friends was nothing more than a very funny, anxiety-free sitcom,” Salon’s Willa Paskin wrote on the 20th anniversary of the show in 2014. “The pure pleasure-giving sitcom has never been a rare thing.”

It’s about more than just pleasure, though. Friends also reflected (反映) the realities faced by young people entering adulthood.

Watching the show feels like reading the story of a young person’s life, said British lecturer Brett Mills.

“It’s about people working out how they are going to live their lives – what kind of relationships they are going to have, what kind of job, and the difficulties of settling down,” Mills told the Daily Mail.  “You’ve asked all those questions about escaping from your family, becoming an adult and working out what you want to be.”

1.What do we know about Friends after reading the first two paragraphs?

A.Its six main actors will have a reunion.

B.Its creators wanted it to play again on TV.

C.It will be made into a Hollywood film.

D.It has more fans than ever before.

2.What makes Friends popular with viewers, according to Chen?

A.Its amusing storylines.

B.The personalities of the characters.

C.Its funny and relaxing atmosphere.

D.The fights and arguments between the characters.

3.What can viewers learn from Friends, according to Mills?

A.How to find simple pleasures in everyday life.

B.How young people choose to live their lives.

C.What kind of job is the most suitable for them.

D.How to avoid difficulties the characters have experienced.

4.What is the best title of the passage?

A.A ‘Friends’ reunion B.The best sitcoms

C.Viewers love “Friends” D.“Friends” reflects reality

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1.I love ice cream very much. But every time I eat it, it always gives me a bad headache. Shouldn't I have any ice cream?________

2.My friends Bob often shouts to me, "Huh? Can you speak up?" Bob likes to put on his headphones and listen to loud music. I want to know if loud music hurts his ears. ________

3.We like video games so much that we often hear something like this from Mom, "Enough! Turn off that thing and find something else to do!" But you know we have been lost in the games and it's hard to stop. ________

4.I wish I were as thin as a catwalk model or as strong as my favorite football player. Sometimes I wish I were taller or just had a good shape. Can you give me some advice? ________

5.I've been looking forward to Thanksgiving dinner all the year—turkey, fried potatoes and pumpkin pie. However, every time I finish the turkey, I start to feel sleepy. Is there anything in turkey that makes me sleepy? ________

A.You wish to change your shape, right? There isn't any magic medicine that can make it. Even though you lifted weights, you wouldn't be able to develop big muscles(肌肉)like adult men. But you'd better take more exercise.

B.Studies have shown that playing video games too much can cause health problems. And without enough exercise, kids can become too fat. Why not do something interesting like playing basketball or chess?

C.Although you may feel pain, it doesn't mean that something is wrong with your body. Eating cold foods slowly may be helpful to your headache.

D.In fact, nothing in turkey makes you sleepy. You know, when people are quite full, they always feel sleepy. If you eat other foods, the results will be the same.

E.Listening to loud music a lot can cause hearing loss (丧失), especially if headphones are used. Tell him to turn down the volume (音量), and he won't be saying "What?" later on.

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Miss Wang: What’s wrong, Paul? You look worried.

Paul: Yes, Miss Wang. _____________

Miss Wang: How come? You said she cared about you.

Paul: She did. But she always tries to manage my life._____________She chooses TV programs for me.

Miss Wang: Well, actually that’s not a big deal, is it? It’s her way to take care of you.

Paul: I don’t feel good. I know she cares about me, but I can’t stand that she stops me from playing with my friends._________　　

Miss Wang: Maybe you should have a talk with her.

Paul: I guess I should. _________ She doesn’t like my friends.

Miss Wang: And you could invite her when you do something interesting with your friends so that she can know them better.

Paul: Oh, yes. _________ Because she likes skating as much as my friends and I do.

Miss Wang: Sounds great. You’ve got it.

Paul: Thank you so much, Miss Wang.

Miss Wang: You are welcome.

1.

A.I don’t like getting up early in the morning. B.I don’t get on well with my elder sister.

C.My sister and I both study English hard. D.My bike was broken on the way to school.

2.

A.She decides what books I need to read. B.She helps mom do many chores.

C.She likes action movies instead of comedies. D.She left her homework at home today.

3.

A.How can I ride a bicycle? B.When is the best time to watch TV?

C.What should I do? D.Where is my sister going?

4.

A.My friends have very bad habits. B.I don’t think my sister is good at painting.

C.My father has a meeting this afternoon. D.She hasn’t known much about my friends.

5.

A.No one can play with her. B.We can do nothing together.

C.We can skate together. D.I wouldn’t like to skate.

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As we all know, English is an important subject in middle school. Everyone knows that they must learn English well, but some people don't know how to learn it well. Here are some suggestions which may help you with your English.

The biggest problem is people's own fear. They worry that they won't say things correctly or that they will look foolish so that they don't speak English at all. Don't be afraid of being laughed at. Only if we aren't afraid of making mistakes can we learn English well.

The fastest way to learn something is to do it again and again until you get it right. Learning English needs practice. Don't let a little fear stop you from getting what you want.

The best way to learn English is to have a good environment. Take notes in English, put English books around your room, listen to English radios, watch English news, movies and TV programs. Speak English with your friends whenever you can. The more English materials that you have around you, the faster you will learn it.

Many people think that exercises and tests aren't much fun. However, by doing exercises and taking tests you can really improve your English. If you never test yourself, you will never know how much you are making progress.

1.What is the biggest problem in learning English?

A.People don't know how to learn. B.People are afraid of being laughed at.

C.People don't have enough time to learn. D.People don't want to say.

2.What is the fastest way to learn English well?

A.Practice over and over again. B.Have a pen pal to communicate with.

C.Go over the fear first. D.Go to a foreign country.

3.To create a good environment, you need to do many things except ________.

A.putting English books around your room B.listening to English radios

C.watching English news and movies D.speaking English with your friends only in class

4.According to the passage, English exercises and tests are ________.

A.very necessary B.not helpful at all

C.very boring D.not important

5.What does the text mainly tell us?

A.The history of English. B.The ways of learning English.

C.The importance of learning English. D.The spread of English in the world.

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Friends bring joy and fun to our life. To most of us, it's always easy to make friends but hard to go on one more step closer to our friends. The tips below will help you.

● Be yourself with your friends

Sometimes your friends may find out that your true personality is completely different from what they thought it was. In order not to make them lose trust in you, find some proper time to tell them what you really often do and like to do. And they may understand you.

● Get through the difficult times with small tricks

People never know what kind of chocolate they are going to taste. It is true of life. When your friends taste the bad one, why not tell something funny about yourself, like "Am I like a round ball?" Hearing this, your friends may be happy again. The best friends may not always agree with each other and even have few words for days. Some small tricks like telling jokes or calling him or her nickname(绰号) may help you get along with your friends better.

● Find proper ways to communicate warmly

There is no doubt that people like to communicate with their close friends as often as possible. Remember those special days in your friends' lives. Sometimes you book a table to help celebrate your friend's birthday, but when you call her, she tells you her birthday is not that day. Don't make it happen and remember the exact date. Having regular activities also provides good chances to meet and chat with your friends. Make sure your friends will come and have fun.

阅读以上信息，用恰当的单词完成下面的短文，每空一词。

If you want to build a stronger friendship, please read the following suggestions. First, remember to be honest and open with your friends, and let your friends know your habit and 1. . Second, life is full of ups and downs. When your friends are unhappy, you can tell something funny about the shape of your own 2. to cheer them up. You can play small tricks when your friends and you are not in 3. . Third, it's always meaningful to contact your friends often. Every important day in your friend's life counts. Make sure the date you remember is 4. your friend's important day. What's more, organize some activities and invite your friends join you. In a word, the tips above can 5. , and your friendship will last forever.

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Does anybody sit down and watch TV these day ? When my parents were growing up ,they only had a few channels to choose from.If you _______ your favorite program,it was just bad luck--you didn’t have a _______ of seeing it again unless you had a video recorder . The TV was the center of the house . _______ planned what show they wanted to see and cooked their dinners so that　 they could finish eating in　 time to watch it .At school ,children _______ the shows they watched the night before and because there weren’t many programs for kids ,they all watched　 the _______ thing .

When I grew up ,the TV was bigger and a lot thinner than the TVs of my parents’ time .TV had better sound and a remote control to _______　 between the many channels .But the TV was _______ an important piece of electrical equipment in the house and we all sat　 _______　 it on a Saturday night to watch something as a family.

These days, TV just doesn't t seem to be so _______. People don' t even need a TV. They can watch them on phones__________ and wherever they like. And in many houses the TV set sits forgotten in the corner of the living room, waiting for the day when the family sits down together again and turns it on.

1.A.missed B.watched C.avoided D.recorded

2.A.list B.habit C.way D.chance

3.A.Classmates B.Families C.Children D.Friend

4.A.put off B.agreed with C.took up D.talked about

5.A.boring B.sing C.same D.right

6.A.cover B.change C.match D.stay

7.A.yet B.never C.still D.even

8.A.around B.in C.above D.along

9.A.useless B.expensive C.important D.ancient

10.A.whenever B.however C.whatever D.whoever

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