Do you remember your dreams? Do people have the same dreams? Why do I dream?
There are many questions about dreams. We dream during the REM (快速眼动) stage of sleep. We have about five periods of REM sleep during the night. The first REM cycle (周期) lasts about 10 minutes. As the night goes on, the REM cycle gets longer. By early morning, the REM cycle can last up to 90 minutes. Usually, it is in this last REM cycle that we remember our dreams.
Dreams change as people age. People may have several dreams each night. Some are like films and usually in color. They come to us over and over again. That may be because the dreamer is worrying about something and trying to find the answer. Sometimes we wake up with a good feeling from a dream. But often we can’t remember the dreams clearly.
It is reported that too much dreaming is bad for our health. The more we sleep, the longer we dream. The mind is hard at work. That is why we may have a long sleep and still feel tired when we wake up.
Do you feel a little sleepy after lunch? Well, that’s normal. Your body naturally slows down then. What should you do about it? Don’t drink coffee, take a nap, instead. There are many advantages of a daily nap. First of all, you can remember things better and make fewer mistakes. Also, you can learn things more easily after taking a nap. A 20-minute nap can reduce your pressure. Finally, a nap can make you cheerful.
But, there are some simple rules you should follow about taking a nap. First, take a nap at noon, about eight hours after you wake up. In general, a 20-minute nap is the best. If you sleep longer, you may fall into a deep sleep. After waking up, you will feel worse. Also, you should set an alarm clock. That way, you can fully relax during the nap. You don’t have to keep looking at the clock so that you don’t oversleep. Now, next time you feel sleepy after lunch, don’t get stressed. Put your head down, close your eyes and take a nap.
1.According to the article, which of the following is true?
A. People always ask questions in their dreams.
B. People never dream in their last REM cycle.
C. The first REM cycle is the shortest of the five.
D. It’s impossible for people to remember their dreams.
2.According to the article, why do people sometimes have the same dream again and again?
A. Because they are worried about something.
B. Because they often watch interesting color films.
C. Because they want to remember the dream clearly.
D. Because other people ask them too many questions.
3.The underlined word “nap” in Paragraph 5 most probably means “___________”.
A. A long walk B. a kind of drink
C. a short sleep D. a deep sleep
4. According to the article, which of the following is not an advantage of a daily nap?
A. We can run much faster.
B. We can learn things more easily.
C. We can become happier.
D. We can remember things better.
5.According to the article, which of the following is true?
A. Dreaming is harmful to our health.
B. The longer we dream, the better we sleep.
C. We should fall into a deep sleep after lunch.
D. We’ll feel better after a 20-minute nap at noon.
Since last year, Where Are We Going, Dad? has been one of the most popular TV shows. It is produced by Hunan TV. The show invites five stars from different fields and their children. The show follows the adventures of the five dads together with their young children (aged 4 to 10) and try to finish a set of tasks. We can look at the changing roles of dads in the “Where Are We Going, Dad?”. On the show, the five fathers and their children traveled around China riding camels through the western deserts, fishing on the east coast, and selling vegetables for their bus fare in southwestern Yunnan Province.
One dad didn’t know how to do his daughter’s hair, so some people tried to help him. Another one couldn’t cook. When he stayed with his son for three days in the desert, they only ate instant noodles(方便面).
Along the way we see the kids and their dads having fun, but we also see tearful moments and uncomfortable moments as the dads try to get on with their children. The show provides an interesting view on modern family life.
Why is Where Are We Going, Dad? so popular? Because it is about how Chinese parents look after their kids. “The show makes modern parents think about what they should do with their kids. In traditional Chinese culture, the father is strict and the mother is kind. But on the show, we see fathers who are much more gentle on their kids and they can listen to their children carefully. Fathers also teach their children skills and encourage them to try new things. They also give them a sense of safety.”said Li Minyi, a professor of early childhood education.
In the past, children were taught to obey their parents’ wishes and look after them in their old age. But today Chinese parents increasingly realize that respecting(尊重) their children’s choices may be a better way to get them ready for modern society. As they raise their children, parents are growing up at the same time.
1.Where Are We Going, Dad? __________.
A. has been on TV for five years
B. has been shown in other countries
C. is produced by Henan TV station
D. is among the most popular TV shows
2.According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. The fathers on the show are common people in China.
B. The youngest child on the show was only four years old.
C. The fathers and their children on the show go around the whole world.
D. The fathers and their children on the show went fishing in Yunnan Province.
3.From the second paragraph of the passage, we know .
A. the writer doesn’t like this kind of TV show
B. the director of the TV show is a very cruel man
C. it is very healthy to eat instant noodles in the desert
D. the fathers and their children met problems along the way
4.According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. The fathers on the show were patient with their children.
B. The fathers on the show were too strict with their children.
C. The children on the show didn’t feel safe with the fathers.
D. The fathers on the show taught their children new languages.
5.Many people like to watch Where Are We Going, Dad? because it’s about .
A. living happily in the western deserts
B. fathers taking care of their kids
C. making money by selling vegetables
D. lots of uncomfortable moments
A man and his little son spent their summer vacation walking through the mountains far from their city. One day, the little boy slipped 20-30 meters down the side of the mountain. Finally he was able to grab onto a tree branch and hold on.
“Help me!” he cried out.
“Help me!” a voice shouted back.
The boy was very surprised. “Who are you?” he shouted.
“Who are you?” the voice shouted back.
“You are a fool!” he said.
“You are a fool!” the voice came back.
At that moment, his father got to him. “Someone is talking to me but I can’t see who he is,” the boy said to his father.
“Son, that is called an echo(回音),” his father said. “But really, it’s called life.”
“You are a winner!” the father cried.
“You are a winner!” the voice answered.
“You are talented!” the father shouted.
“You are talented!” it came back.
“Son, that’s how life is. Whatever you do, it always comes back to you,” the father said. “The question is: what are you sending out about? Please start sending out: ‘I am strong, I am talented, and I am the best.’ What you send out is going to come back to you.”
If you want more love in the world, create more love in your heart. Life will give you back everything you have given to it.
1.The man and his son spent their _________ in the mountains.
A. weekends B. summer vacation
C. winter vacation D. Christmas holiday
2.What happened to the boy?
A. He could not find his father.
B. He fell down from a tall tree.
C. He slipped down the mountain.
D. He got lost in the mountains.
3.When the boy shouted “Who are you?”, the voice said _________.
A. “Help me.” B. “Who are you?”
C. “You are a fool.” D. “I am the best.”
4.The boy thought the voice came from __________
A. himself B. his good friend in his city
C. his father D. someone in the mountain
5.What’s the best title of this story?
A. Life is like an echo.
B. Have you ever heard an echo?
C. Everybody needs help.
D. Do you like climbing mountains?
补全对话 阅读对话，从每题A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案完成对话。（5分）
A: Good morning, madam.
B: I’d like a T-shirt for my son.
A:
B: Size L. My son is quite tall. He loves cotton T-shirts.
A: It’s made in China.
B: OK. Let me have a look.
A: 120 dollars.
B: But I’m afraid it’s too expensive and I don’t like the color.
A: Do you like the yellow one? It’s only 80 dollars.
B: I’ll take it. Thank you.
A: You’re welcome.
1.
A. How are you?
B. What’s the matter?
C. Can I help you?
D. Do you have skirts?
2.
A. What size do you want?
B. Is your son tall or short?
C. What else do you need?
D. We have many T-shirts here.
3.
A. What color is it?
B. How about this one?
C. Is this hat yours?
D. Where does he live?
4.
A. How much is it?
B. Where is your home?
C. How old is he?
D. How many do you have?
5.
A. It’s too short.
B. It was terrible.
C. It’s your turn.
D. It looks nice.
One day, a boy found the cocoon(茧) of a butterfly and brought it home. A few days later, the boy saw a small in the cocoon. He sat and watched for several hours as a butterfly tried to make body through that little hole. Suddenly it stopped.
The boy decided to the butterfly, thinking the butterfly might be thankful. He took out a knife and cut the hole to make it . The butterfly came out of the cocoon but it looked a little different. It had a weak body and small, thin . The butterfly didn’t start to fly. In fact, the butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling(爬行) around with a weak body and thin wings. It was able to fly.
The boy acted with kindness, he didn’t understand why it could be like this. When a butterfly crawls out of the cocoon, it must try very hard. The hard work of getting out of the cocoon makes its wings strong. It helps the butterfly be to fly. If the butterfly doesn’t have to try hard to get out of the cocoon, its wings won’t get strong enough for it to fly.
In our lives, pain is the key all windows. Without it, there’s no way of life. We can’t difficulties or problems. So, next time you have a problem or difficulty, remember the butterfly. Try hard—then fly!
1.A. dog B. girl C. hole D. bird
2.A. my B. its C. your D. their
3.A. eat B. kill C. feed D. help
4.A. older B. bigger C. shorter D. warmer
5.A. eyes B. ears C. hands D. wings
6.A. never B. still C. also D. often
7.A. or B. if C. but D. because
8.A. used B. ready C. glad D. afraid
9.A. to B. on C. in D. at
10.A. feel B. find C. avoid D. stand
–Tom, could you tell me _______ this morning?
–Sorry, Mr. Black. My alarm clock didn’t go off and I missed the train.
A. why you arrived late for school
B. how did you get to school
C. when do you get to the station
D. where was your alarm clock
