Many children think mobile phones are cool. They come in fun colors and let you talk with friends anytime and anywhere.
In the U.S., more than 90 million people use mobile phones. Many of these people are children. For children, mobile phones are more than phone calls. They are fashionable.
Most mobile phone users don’t think about the health problems caused(引起) by mobile phones. Some scientists say that mobile phones give off radiation(辐射) that might be bad for the users. One newest study shows that mobile phone radiation might raise(增加) a person’s chance of getting some kinds of cancer(癌症). Other scientists say mobile phones don’t’ threaten people’s health. They say that they have not found any link(联系) between phone use and cancer.
Scientists say that people can protect (保护) themselves from mobile phone radiation. One way is to use a headset(耳机). Or people can make shorter call.
1.Many children like mobile phones because they think mobile phones are _________.
A. cool B. small C. cheap D. their toys
2.Many of the mobile phone users in the U.S. are ___________.
A. girls B. boys C. scientists D. children
3.Some scientists think mobile phones aren’t _________ for users health. They causes some kinds of cancer
A. bad B. good C. wrong D. helpful
4.The underlined word “threaten” in the passage means ____________.
A. 威胁. B. 担心 C. 治疗 D. 证实
5.What should people do to protect themselves from mobile phone radiation?
A. Make longer calls B. Use a headset C. Make shorter calls D. Both B and C
Many people like spring, because they can go out and do many kinds of activities. We made a survey about the activities that people like to do in spring. Here are the results.
Scott:
In spring, I often visit my uncle and I like fishing with him. I also like boating and enjoy the beach. Last spring my uncle and I went boating. The dolphins came so close to us. It was very amazing. I hope that I can go there again soon.
Linda:
My favorite spring activity is gardening (园艺). I think it is relaxing to work in the garden. I grow many flowers in my garden every year. They are so beautiful.
Nancy:
I love spring. I love going to the beach and spending a whole day there. It is so relaxing to lie on the beach. I also like surfing in the sea.
James:
I am twelve years old. My favorite spring activity is swimming. I started to learn swimming when I was seven years old. I always have a good time with my friends in the river.
1.Scott likes to go fishing with his ______.
A. father B. mother C. uncle D. aunt
2.Linda grows many ______ in her garden.
A. grasses B. flowers C. trees D. vegetables
3.Both _____ and _____ enjoy the beach.
A. Scott; Linda B. Nancy; James C. Scott; Nancy D. Linda; James
4.James has been swimming for ______ years.
A. five B. six C. seven D. eight
5.The passage is mainly about _______.
A. favorite seasons B. free time activities
C. favorite places to go D. favorite spring activities
Report Card
Name: James Stuart Time: January 24th, 2012
Subjects Grades Comments (评语)
English B+: Your reading and writing are good. But you have a strong accent (口音), so you are not good at speaking. And you do not put much effort (努力) into this subject. If you work hard, you can get a better grade in this subject.
Physics A+:You are good at this subject. You are hard-working. I am glad that you do best in this subject
Math C:You like this subject. But you are not good at this subject because you are a little bit lazy. It is disappointing. You can do better if you try your best.
Music B:It is a happy thing to hear you play the piano. You are crazy about the music. Although you like this subject best, your accent has a bad influence on your singing.
1.James got the best grade in ________.
A. English B. physics C. math D. music
2.James’s favorite subject is ________.
A. English B. physics C. math D. music
3.Why didn’t James get the best grade in music?
A. He was a little bit lazy. B. He had a strong accent.
C. He didn’t play the piano well. D. He didn’t like the music.
4.Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage?
A. James studies hard in physics. B. James doesn’t like math.
C. James’speaking is good. D. James is good at singing.
5.From this passage, we know that _______.
A. James is a bad student
B. effort can make one get good grades
C. all the teachers are happy with James
D. James had the exams on January 25th
Dear Dad,
Happy birthday to you!
On this special day, I’d like to talk to you 36 a special way.
I don’t think I’m good at 37 you my thought (想法)face to face with you, so I’m writing to show my deep love for you.
You aren’t a rich man or a famous person. But in my heart, you are one of the greatest 38 in the world. I’m 39 you.
You are 40 interested in fame and wealth (名和利). You do 41 things like paying bills on time, and working as a worker in your factory. The smile on your face shows you are happy with the family. You take good care of my grandparents. You help me with my schoolwork and do some shopping with Mom on Sundays.
In the past, I didn’t care 42 you were with me or not . Now I am sorry to say I 43 you the respect (尊重) before. But I am thankful for what you have done for me.
I am quite lucky that I have 44 a great father. I want to let you 45 how much I love. You are a successful as a son, a husband, a father, and a friend.
Yours,
David”
1.A.in B. at C. by D. on
2.A.talking B. saying C. speaking D. telling
3.A.businessmen B. man C. men D. worker
4.A.worries about B. proud of(自豪) C. afraid of D. sorry for
5.A.always B. ever C. already D. never
6.A.common B. interesting C. wonderful D. popular
7.A.whether(是否) B. that C. what D. where
8.A.will show B. don’t show C. didn’t show D. have shown
9.A. too B. so C. very D. such
10.A.to know B. know C. knew D. knowing
--- When did your father come back last night?
--- He didn’t come back _______ he finished all the work.
A. until B. while C. if D. unless
I think Kate will come if she _______ free this afternoon.
A. is B. will be C. was D. are