Should we be afraid of sharks? Maybe not. New research into the reasons for shark attacks (攻击) suggests that sharks don’t like the way humans taste! In fact, most people who are attacked by the shark are still alive after receiving only one bite (咬). Why is this?

There are many opinions to explain why sharks sometimes attack people. One opinion is that sharks are just curious (好奇的). We know that sharks are the strongest animals in their environment, so they are not afraid of anything. Naturally, that means they are curious when they meet something unusual. Because they don’t have hands or feet., the only way they can find out an object is to bite it! It is thought that sharks sometimes bite humans for this reason, and then swim away.

Scientists also say that sharks would not waste energy trying to eat a human, as we have a lot of bones (骨头). It is hard for a shark to eat us because sharks don’t have hands, and they can’t pull the meat off our bones. Maybe that’s why they only bite us once. Unluckily, one bite from a large shark is serious enough to hurt people greatly!

Another opinion is that sharks attack humans by mistake. Some sharks may sometimes mistake humans for a seal. An example of this is when a shark attacks a surfer. A surfer lying on a surfboard looks like a seal when seen from below. Sharks like seals because they have thick fat.

Whatever the reason for shark attacks on humans, sharks should be afraid of us. Sadly, we kill almost 40 million of them each year.

1.What happens to people attacked by sharks?

A. Most of them become blind.

B. Most of them become deaf.

C. Most of them died.

D. Most of them are still alive.

2.How do sharks find out about an unusual object according to the passage?

A. By biting.

B. By smelling.

C. By touching.

D. By killing.

3.Which sentence about sharks is true?

A. Sharks pull meat off bones when they eat.

B. Sharks might mistake humans for seals.

C. Sharks like to attack surfers because of their thick fat.

D. One bite from a shark is nothing serious.

4.What would the author（作者） write the passage mainly for?

A. To tell surfers to stay away from sharks.

B. To ask people to kill sharks.

C. To tell us why sharks attack people.

D. To show that humans are much stronger than sharks.

Mr Johnson worked well in a hospital. Three years ago, when he was sixty-eight, he retired. But a lot of people come to ask him to look them over. He’s very busy in the daytime and he wants to have a good rest at night.

Half a year ago a young man moved in the room upstairs. At first he was quiet. The old man was satisfied with him. But now he has several friends. They often came to see him in the evening. They talked loudly, sang and danced. Mr Johnson was unhappy, but he didn’t say anything.

It was the young man’s birthday yesterday. All his friends came at seven in the evening. They drank too much and made a lot of noise. The old man couldn’t fall asleep the whole night. This morning, as soon as he got up, he went upstairs and began to knock at the door. The young man opened for him and asked him to come in.

“Did you hear me beat the ceiling(天花板) last night, young man?” asked Mr Johnson.

“It doesn’t matter, sir,” said the young man, “ I don’t mind it. It was very noisy in my room, too.”

1.Mr Johnson is a ________.

A. teacher     B. policeman

C. doctor       D. gatekeeper

2.A lot of people come to ask Mr Johnson to look them over because ________.

A. he’s kind to them

B. he’s very polite

C. they don’t pay him for it

D. his medical skill is good

3.Mr Johnson was ________ last night.

A. angry      B. happy

C. sad       D. strange

4.Which of the following is true?

A. The young man thought Mr Johnson came to say sorry to him.

B. Mr Johnson wanted to drink with the young man.

C. Mr Johnson hoped that the young man could move in another house.

D. The young man was afraid to meet Mr Johnson.

Reporter : How long have you been a firefighter?

Wilson :  For eight years.

Reporter : How did you get started?

Wilson:  First, I had to take a lot of tests in two weeks. Then, I went to the fire fighter school for four months. I learned how to put out fires and how to use equipment(装备) . I also had a full—time training every day!

Reporter : How do you stay safe on the job?

Wilson:  I wear special clothing. It helps keep me protected from fire. I also carry an oxygen tank（氧气瓶）and a mask（面具）. They help me to breathe in a smoke—filled building.

Reporter : Are there any new tools that firefighters use?

Wilson: We have a special camera that can see in the dark. It can find heat . That way, we can exactly tell the place of a fire.

Reporter : Do you save pets?

Wilson: Just three days ago, I helped save some cats. They were hiding under the beds. Pets usually hide during a fire because they are afraid of danger.

Reporter : Do you ever get afraid?

Wilson: No. There is no time to be afraid . I just think about what to do to put out the fire safely.

Reporter : What do you like best about being a firefighter?

Wilson: Helping people!

1.Kate Wilson has done her job for                .

A. 2 weeks          B. 3 days

C. 4 months        D. 8 years

2.To become a firefighter, Kate Wilson          at first.

A. took a lot of tests

B. learned to stay safe

C. saved some animals

D. use fire equipment

3.Kate Wilson says she does not get afraid because              .

A. she has a oxygen tank

B. she knows how to fight fires

C. she enjoys finding heat

D. she is too busy putting out fires

Teddy' s Bear

The story of how the teddy bear was invented is an interesting one. In 1902, American president （总统），Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt was hunting (打猎) in the forest     several of his friends. Almost everyone had successfully shot an animal, but the president     not.  Nobody wanted to make the president look     , so they tied an American black bear to a     . They wanted the president to shoot     .

The president was very surprised to see the bear tied to a tree. He felt it was    to shoot the bear, because it couldn't run away. He     to shoot it, and the story of his decision went all over the country.    was moved by the president's beliefs (信念). There was     a cartoon showing the president refusing to shoot a cute bear.

It was this cartoon and the story behind the president's hunting trip that gave Morris an idea to make a new     . He made a small, soft bear and     it in his shop window. Next to the bear he made a sign that read, "Teddy's Bear". The new toy was a big success and it     Morris with the money to create a toy company.

Teddy bears have been     since they were first made. A teddy bear would be the first choice     people think about children's toys. Theodore Roosevelt's famous     on a hunting trip in 1902 brought millions of soft, stuffed bears. They are being loved by people across the world.

1.A. for          B. with            C. by             D. without

2.A. did          B. should           C. would       D. was

3.A. sad          B. happy           C. friendly        D. fine

4.A. wall         B. chair            C. rock          D. tree

5.A. it           B. him             C. them           D. her

6.A. difficult      B. unfair           C. dangerous      D. exciting

7.A. wanted       B. decided         C. refused          D. went

8.A. Everybody    B. Nobody         C. Both            D. Neither

9.A. only         B. hardly           C. even           D. still

10.A. company     B. toy             C. shop           D. present

11.A. collected     B. showed          C. found           D. hid

12.A. gave         B. filled            C. met           D. provided

13.A. colorful      B. expensive        C. popular        D. boring

14.A. since        B. when            C. until            D. unless

15.A. decision    B. speech          C. sign            D. skill

1.手机发明于1973年

2.手机用于和别人交流（communicate with sb）

3.青少年们能不能使用手机，

4.使用手机的利与弊

1.poteto chips are c     , most children like to eat them.

2.The t       dog is my pet.

3.Mr.Smith is my next—door n      he often helps me with my study.

4.The m       of this company is very strict in his work.

5.The soup is too s     ,could you please add some water?

1.The personal computer was invented in 1976 (就划线部分提问)

the personal computer         ?

2.A  Chinese named  Cai Lun invented paper.(改为被动语态)

Paper                     a Chinese named Cai Lun.

3.You shouldn’t take away the dictionary.(改为被动语态)

The dictionary                      away.

4.The man could be running for exercise.(就划线部分提问)

the man        running for?

5.I like movies that are interesting.(对划线部分提问)

movies do you like?

A: Tom, I’m starting a band.1.

B:Sure,John .I’d love to be in a band.

A:Ok,good!2.

B:No,I don’t want to play an instrument. I think I can sing. I like music that has great lyrics.

A:3.

B:Well,there’s Dave. He plays the piano. But he prefers quiet music.

A:What about Henry? He plays the guitar, doesn’t he?

B:Yes.4.

A:That’s OK. We can play loud music and quiet music.

B:What kind of music do you like ，John？

A:Oh,I like music that I can dance to. But there is just one problem for our band.

B: 5.

A:I can’t sing well.

As a child, I was really afraid of the dark and of getting lost. These fears were very real and caused me some uncomfortable moments.

Maybe it was the strange way things looked and sounded in my own room at night that scared me so much. There was never complete darkness, but always a streetlight or passing car lights, which made clothes on the back of a chair take on the shape of a wild animal. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the curtains(窗帘) seem to move when there was no wind. A very low sound in the floor would seem a hundred times louder than in the day. My imagination (想象) would run wild, and my heart would beat fast. I would lie very still so that the "enemy(敌人) " would not discover me.

Another of my childhood fears was that I would get lost, especially on the way home from school. Every morning I got on the school bus right near my home. That was no problem. After school, though, when all the buses were lined up along the street, I was afraid that I would get in the wrong one and be taken to some other strange places. On school or family trips to a park or a museum, I wouldn't let the leaders out of my sight.

Perhaps one of the worst fears of all I had as a child was that of not being liked or accepted by others. Being popular was so important to me then, and the fear of not being liked was a serious one.

One of the processes(过程) growing up is being able to realize and overcome our fears. Understanding the things that scared us as children helps us achieve greater success later in life.

1.The author had ________kind(s) of fears when she was a child.

A. one        B. two

C. three     D. none

2._________ would scare the author at night.

A. Streetlight and car lights

B. Wild animals and enemies

C. Moving curtains and wind

D. Strange sights and sounds

3.When she went to some other places, she would _________.

A. walk away without others

B. take a bus by herself

C. follow others closely

D. make sure not to take a wrong bus

4.Which of the following would be possibly true when she was a child?

A. She was usually popular among people.

B. She was always the leader of the others.

C. She always' got poor grades.

D. She was not at all liked by others.

5.The underlined word "overcome" means "_________" in Chinese.

A. 接受      B. 忍受

C. 信服    D. 克服

The weather is getting hotter. You are thirsty playing basketball or riding home from school. A cold drink may  be just the thing. But be careful what you are drinking. Something that looks cool may not be good for your health.

There are plenty of "energy drinks" on the market. Most of them have beautiful colors and cool names. The lists on them tell you they are helpful to your health. Sounds great!

But after a careful check you may find that most energy drinks have lots of caffeine (咖啡因) in them. These drinks are especially aimed at young people, students, busy people and sports players. Makers sometimes say their drinks make you better at sports and can keep you awake. But be careful not to drink too much.

Caffeine makes your heart beat fast. Because of this, the International Olympic Committee has limited( 限制) its use. Caffeine in most energy drinks is at least as strong as that in a cup of coffee or tea. Possible health dangers have something to do with energy drinks. Just one box of energy drink can make you nervous, have difficulty sleeping and can even cause heart problems. Scientists say that teenagers should be discouraged from taking drinks with a lot of caffeine in them.

1.Many people like drinking energy drinks because of the following EXCEPT that ________.

A. they have beautiful colors and cool names

B. they have lots of caffeine

C. they can keep them awake and better at sports

D. they are said to be helpful to health

2.he main reason for people not to drink too much energy drinks is that they may cause _____.

A. heart problems

B. nervousness

C. sleeping difficulty

D. possible health dangers

3.The underlined word "discouraged" can be replaced(替换) with "________".

A. encouraged       B. stopped

C. helped          D. disliked

4.From the passage we can know that _________.

A. advertisements are important in getting people to buy energy drinks

B. energy drinks are helpful to teenagers' study

C. sports players need to drink a lot of energy drinks

D. energy drinks are especially aimed at teenagers

5.Which of the following can be the best title(标题) of the passage?

A. What's the Use of Energy Drinks?

B. Who Can Drink Energy Drinks

C. What's That in Energy Drinks?

D. Why Can't We Buy Energy Drinks?