Jiuzhaigou is a very beautiful place. It is in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Region in Sichuan Province. Jiuzhaigou is a valley. It is more than 40 kilometers long. The green and golden trees, the lofty and multi-shaped mountains and the clear and colorful waters form the unique beauty of Jiuzhaogou. The water of Jiuzhaigou is the soul of the beauty. There are more than 100 lakes of different shapes in the valley. These lakes have wonderful colors. They are called “haizi”, which means son of the sea. It is these beautiful lakes that make Jiuzhaigou a fantastic place. Between the forests and the lakes, there are nine Tibetan villages. The name Jiuzhaigou means Nine Village Valley.
Jiuzhaigou was discovered because of a panda rescue program. The pandas were once endangered because the bamboo there was blooming. When people came to rescue the pandas, they were surprised by the beauty of Jiuzhaigou. After that, Jiuzhaigou became a protected scenic area.
In China, there is a saying which goes like this: No mountain is worth seeing after you have seen Mount Huang and no other body of water will attract you after you have visited Jiuzhaigou. The beauty of Jiuzhaigou cannot be described with mere words. The best way to enjoy this fairyland is to go there. See you in Jiuzhaigou.
1. What is the best title for the passage? （no more than 3 words）
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2. How long is the Jiuzhaigou Valley? （no more than 7 words）
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3. How was the Jiuzhaigou Valley discovered? （no more than 9 words）
4. What does the name Jiuzhaigou mean? （no more than 7 words）
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Directions：Read the following passage．Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage．Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer．
New Year traditions all around the world
“Happy New Year!” Everyone will greet each other with these words as they meet each other over the next couple of weeks. But it wasn’t always January 1 that marked the New Year.
At least 4,000 years ago, the ancient Egyptians and Babylonians marked the changing of the year. In Egypt, the year started when the Nile River flooded, enriching farmers’ fields. This happened at the end of September.
The Babylonians held a festival in the spring, on March 23, to kick off the next farming cycle. The Babylonian celebration lasted for 11 days.
The date January 1 was picked by the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar as the change of the year when he established his own calendar in 46 BC. The month of January originates from the Roman god, Janus. He is pictured with two heads. One head looks forward and the other back. They represent a break between the old and new. The new calendar was in time with the sun and it has been used until the present day.
In Vietnam, the New Year holiday happens in February. They buy fresh flowers and a peach blossom to put in their house, following the Vietnamese custom.
Thailand has its specific New Year’s date; it’s different from the normal calendar. The Thai New Year is celebrated on April 13. On this day, Thai people play with water, throwing it on each other. It is intended to bring good luck during the New Year ahead.
In China, the more favorable New Year is usually celebrated in February according to lunar calendar (阴历). On New Year’s Eve, all family members sit together at table, enjoying lots of auspicious foods such as dumplings, chicken to bring good luck.
New Year traditions all around the world
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Countries |
1. _____ |
Origins or activities |
Meanings or reasons |
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2. _____ |
the end of September |
the Nile River flood |
3. _____ |
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Babylon |
4. _____ |
5. _____ |
kick off the next farming cycle |
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6. _____ |
January 1 |
roman god, Janus |
7. _____ |
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Thailand |
8. _____ |
throwing water on each other |
bring good luck |
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9._____ |
February |
buying fresh flowers and a peach blossom |
follow the custom |
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China |
February |
10. _____ |
bring good luck |
Life gets noisier every day and very few people can be free from noise of some sort or another. It doesn’t matter where you live—in the middle of a modern city, or a faraway village—the chances that you will be disturbed by jet aeroplanes, transistor radios, oil-powered engines, etc. are almost everywhere .We seem to be getting used to noise, too. Some people feel quite lonely without background music while they are working.
Scientific tests have shown that total silence can be very frightening experience for human beings. However ,some people enjoy listening to pop music which is very loud, and this can do harm to their eardrums(耳鼓).The noise level in some disco is far above the usual safety level for heavy industrial areas.
One recent report about noise and concentration suggested that although a lot of people say that any noise disturbs their concentration, what really affects their ability to concentrate is a change in the level of noise. It goes on to say that a background noise, which doesn’t change too much (music, for example) may even help people to concentrate.
1.The best title for this passage is _______________.
A. Noisy Life B. Background Noise
C. Disturbed Concentration D. Changeable Noise
2. “Background music” in the passage means _______________.
A. music played in the concert B. a kind of noise coming into your ears
C. music helps people to concentrate D. music played while people are working
3. Some people may have their hearing hurt _______________.
A. while they are in completely silence B. while they are dancing violently
C. while they are listening to pop music D. while they are listening to soft music
4. Scientists have discovered that what prevents people from concentrating is _____.
A. any kind of noise B. great changes in level of noise
C. background noise D. various background music
5. What may even let people concentrate?
A. Changeable noise. B. Fairly stable noise. C. Loud noise. D. Some discos.
When I was six, Dad brought home a dog one day, who was called “Brownie”, My brothers and I all loved Brownie and did different things with her. One of us would walk her, another would feed her, then there were baths, playing catch and many other games. Brownie, in return, loved each and every one of us. One thing that most touched my heart was that she would go to whoever was sick and just be with them. We always felt better when she was around.
One days, as I was getting her food, she chewed up(咬破) one of Dad’s shoes, which had to be thrown away in the end. I knew Dad would be mad and I had to let her know what she did was wrong. When I looked at her and said, “Bad girl.” She looked down at the ground and then went and hid. I saw a tear in her eyes.
Brownie turned out to be more than just our family pet. She went everywhere with us. People would stop and ask if they could pet her. Of course she' d let anyone pet her. She was just the most lovable dog. There were many times when we'd be out walking and a small child would come over and pull on her hair. She never barked (吠) or tried to get away. Funny thing is she would smile. This frightened people because they thought she was showing her teeth. Far from the truth, she loved everyone.
Now many years have passed since Brownie died of old age. I still miss the days when she was with us.
1. What would Brownie do when someone was ill in the family?
A. Look at them sadly. B. Keep them company.
C. Play games with them. D. Touch them gently.
2. We can infer from Paragraph 2 that Brownie ________.
A. would eat anything when hungry B. felt sorry for her mistake
C. loved playing hide-and-seek D. disliked the author's dad
3. Why does the author say that Browrnie was more than just a family pet?
A. She was treated as a member of the family.
B. She played games with anyone she liked.
C. She was loved by everybody she met.
D. She went everywhere with the family.
4. Some people got frightened by Brownie when she__________.
A. smiled B. barked C. rushed to them D. tried to be funny
5. Which of the following best describes Brownie?
A. Shy. B. Polite. C. Brave. D. Caring.
Directions：Read the following three passages．Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements．For each of them there are 4 choices marked A，B，C and D．Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage．
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Hi, dear boys and girls! Do you know how to be a healthy kid? Here are some rules you should follow.
First, eat different foods, especially fruit and vegetables. You may have a favorite food, but you'd better eat something different, if you eat different foods, you will probably get more nutrients your body needs.
Second, drink water and milk as often as possible. When you're really thirsty, cold water is the No.l choice. Milk is a great drink that can give you more calcium your body needs to grow strong bones.
Third, listen to your body. How do you feel when you are full? When you are eating, notice how your body feels and when your stomach feels comfortably full. Eating too much will not make you feel comfortable and make you fat.
Fourth, limit screen time. Screen time is the time you watch TV, DVDs and videos, or using computers. It is good to take more exercise such as basketball, bike riding and swimming. You can't watch TV for more than two hours a day.
Fifth, be active. One thing you'd like to do as a kid is to find out which activity you like best. Find ways to be active every day.
Follow these rules and you can be a healthy kid.
1. You should eat different foods especially ___.
A. meat B. hamburgers C. sweets D. fruit and vegetables
2. Which kind of drinks can give you more calcium?
A. Juice B. Milk C. Cold water D. Tea
3. According to the passage, you should follow ＿＿rules if you want to be healthy.
A. five B. nine C. fifteen D. thirteen
4. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. When you're eating, you don't have to notice how your body feels.
B. You can eat your favorite food as much as possible.
C. You can watch TV whenever you like to get more information.
D. We should try to live in an active way in our life.
5. Which is the best title of the passage?
A. How to make yourself important
B. How to be a healthy kid
C. How to be a popular kid
D. How to make your parents healthy
Only mother’s love is true love. It gives everybody everything in all his life. When you are still 1. boy, mother takes good care of you as possible. In your walking hours, she always holds you in her arms. 2. you are ill, she stops her work right now to look after you day and night but forgets about 3. . When you are growing up day 4. day, she feels very happy. When you are old 5. to go to school, mother still looks after you all the time. On cold winter days, she always tells you to put on more clothes. She always stands in the wind waiting for you back from school. When you hurry to leave home for school with little breakfast, she always feels 6. about you at home. She usually knows about your study and spends much money on your school things. When you do 7. at school, you will see the brightest smile on her face.
Mother is always ready to give everything she has to her children, not to receive. 8. true love it is in the world! We will remember mother love forever!
