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            What is your favorite color? Do you like yellow, orange, or red? If you do, you must be an active person who enjoys life. Do you like blue?

Then you are probably quiet, shy, and would rather follow than lead.

            Colors do influence our moods. A yellow room makes most people feel more cheerful and more relaxed than a dark green one, and a red dress brings warmth and cheer to the saddest winter day. On the other hand, black is depressing. There was a black bridge over the River

Thames near London. The number of people who killed themselves on that bridge used to be larger than that on any other bridge in the area —until it was repainted green.

                Light and bright colors make people not only happier but also more active. In the factory, the workers will work better, harder, and have fewer accidents when their machines are painted orange rather than black.

(    )1. An active person may like_•

A.    yellow，orange，or red

B.    yellow, black, or red

C.    orange，blue，or black

D.    black, red, or orange

(    )2. Most people feel more_in a yellow room than in a dark  

green one.

A. tired    B.    bored

C. worried    D.    relaxed

(    )3. More people killed themselves on the black bridge than on any

other bridge probably because_.

A.    the bridge was very tall

B.    the bridge was too crowded

C.    people didn’t like the bridge

D.    the color of the bridge was depressing

(    )4. In the factory, when the machines are painted orange, the workers

will work_•

A. worse    B.    harder

C. more slowly    D.    more angrily

(    )5. Which could be the best title for the passage?

A.    Cheerful Colors.

B.    Your Favorite Color.

C.    The Secret of Colors.

D.    The Color of a Bridge.

                                               F

      What is language for? Some people seem to think it's for practicing grammar 1 and learning lists of words—the longer the words,the better. That's wrong. Language is for the exchange 2 ideas,for communication.

      The way 3 a language is to practice speaking it as often as possible. A great man once said 4 is necessary to drill as much as possible,and 5 you apply it in real situations,the more natural it will become.

      Learning any language 6 a lot of effort. But don't 7 . Relax!Be patient and enjoy yourself.Learning foreign languages should be 8 Rome wasn t built in a day. Work harder and practice more. Your hardworking will be 9 by God one day. God is equal to everyone!

      Use a dictionary and grammar guide 10 . Keep a small English dictionary with you 11 . When you see a new word,look it up. 12 the word一use it,in your mind,in a sentence.

      Try to think in English whenever possible. When you see something,think of the English word of it,13 think about the word in a sentence.

      Practice tenses as much as possible. 14 you learn a new verb> learn its various forms.

     I would also like to learn more about the 15  behind the language. When you understand the cultural background,you can better use the language. 

() 1. A. roots   B. riddles   C. rules   D. researches

() 2. A. of   B. for   C. in   D. from

() 3. A. to learn   B. learned   C. learns   D. learning

() 4. A. this   B. that   C. it   D. these

() 5. A. the less   B. the fewer   C. the more   D. the much

() 6. A. takes   B. returns   C. works   D. offers

() 7. A. give out   B. give off   C. give in   D. give up

() 8. A. necessary   B. fun   C. easy   D. complete

() 9. A. thought   B. happened   C. rewarded   D. produced

() 10. A. really   B. certainly

   C. differently   D. constantly

() 11. A. at all time   B. at times

   C. at a time   D. at no time

() 12. A. Look about   B. Talk about

   C. Think about   D. Worry about

() 13. A. however   B. then

   C. till   D. although

() 14. A. Which   B. Whose

   C. When   D. Why

() 15. A. business   B. appointment

   C. importance   D. culture

                                            E

      I dreamed of going to the US when I was a middle school student. When I was in high school,I made up my m 1 to go to America.

      I wanted to study English and American culture. And I didn^ want to study in college in Japan at all. In Japan,it is very d 2 to enter a famous college or university but easy to graduate,so students don’t study hard after they enter the college or university. This was one of the r3 why I came to America.

      I came to America last September. I have been here for eight months. When I first came here,I was very surprised. There are many differences b 4 Japan and America. I felt it was very strange and interesting.

      I was also very upset because I heard English e 5 . Whenever I watched TV,went shopping,or even t 6 a walk,I heard only English. Everything was very hard for me because I could hardly understand EnglisK Now I am used to hearing English,and I can talk with Americans more e 7 ,so things are getting better.

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5.  6.

7.  8.

9.  10.

                                               D

     This week we asked students at New Star High School about the best ways to learn more English. Some said they learnt by using English. Some students had more specific suggestions.

     Lillian Li said the best way to learn new words was by reading English magazines. She said that she had never studied grammar. She thought it was too boring.

     Wei Ming feels differently. He's been learning English for six years and really loves it. He thinks studying grammar is a great way to learn a language. He also thinks that watching English movies is a good way to learn new words.

     Liu Chang said that joining the English club at school was the best way to improve her English. Students get lots of practice and they also have fun.

                                    C

    Spending more than two hours a night doing homework leads to better results in English,math and science,according to a major study (by Pam Sammons,England) which has tracked the progress of 3 ,000 children over the past 15 years.

    Spending any time doing homework showed advantages,but the influence was greater for the students who put in two to three hours a night,according to the study published by the Department for Education in England.

    The scientists who did the research say their study emphasizes what students actually do rather than how much work the school has set.

    Pam Sammons,a professor of education at Oxford University,said that time spent on homework showed the influence of the school—if children were expected to do homework and if they enjoyed their subjects. “That's one of the reasons Indian and Chinese children do better. They put more time in it ,” he added 

    It's also reported that students who enjoyed school got better results. “Schools could make sure children had a better experience by improving the school environment,making schoolwork interesting and making children feel supported by teachers,^w Sammons said.

     It is suggested that children aged 5 to 7 should be set one-hour homework a week,half an hour a night for 7-to 11-year-olds. Secondary schools were encouraged to set up two hours a night for 14-to 16-year-〇lds.

     “Headteachers should make their own homework policy,” the government says.

() 1. Where can we probably read this passage?

   A. In a poster. B. In a magazine.

   C. In a storybook. D. In an advertisement.

() 2. According to the first paragraph,spending doing homework leads to better results in lessons.

   A. half an hour   B. an hour

   C. over two hours   D. less than two hours

() 3. The underlined word “published” probably means “ ”in Chinese.

   A. 公布   B. 印刷   C. 出版   D. 发现

() 4. Which of the following sentences is TRUE according to the passage?

   A. Schools could make sure children had a better experience.

   B. Children aged 14—16 should spend an hour a night on homework.

   C. The study was published by the Department for Education in China.

   D. Chinese and Indian children do worse in schoolwork according to Pam Sammons.

() 5. From the passage,we can know that .

   A. students should become interested in their results

   B. students should do homework as much as possible

   C. parents should encourage their children to do more homework

   D. it's headteachers’ duty to make their own students’ homework policy

                          B

   Here are some tips which may help you to master the English language!

   ◆Speak Without Fear 

    The biggest problem most people face in learning a new language is their own fear. They worry that they won’t say things correctly so they don't talk at all. Don’t do this. The fastest way to learn anything is to do it一again and again until you get it right.

Don’t let a little fear stop you from getting what you want.

    ◆Use All Of Your Resources

     Use as many different resources? methods and tools as possible? and it will allow you to learn faster.There many different ways  you can improve your engils.For example,the Internet is a fantastic resource,and for the language learner it's perfect.

     ◆Let English Around You Take notes in English,put English books around your room,listen to the radio in English,watch English news,movies and television,listen to English music. Speak English with your friends whenever you can. Then you will begin “thinking in English”.

      ◆Study As Often As Possible

      Only by studying things like grammar and vocabulary and doing exercises can you really improve your knowledge of any language.

      ◆Do Exercises And Take Tests 

      Many people think that exercises and tests aren’t much fun. However,by completing exercises and taking tests you can really improve your English. If you test yourself? you will know how much you are progressing.

() 1. When people begin to learn English,the biggest problem they have is .

   A. their ability   B. their resources

   C. their listening   D. their own fear

() 2. The underlined sentence means ^u ”.

   A. learning English requires cleverness

   B. learning English requires practice

   C. it's very difficult to learn English

   D. it's easy to have fun

() 3. The underlined word “resources” means “ ” in Chinese.

   A. 资源   B. 办法

   C. 精力   D. 财力

() 4. How many tips are mentioned in this article?

   A. Five. B. Six.

   C. Seven. D. Eight.

() 5. The best title of this article is .

   A. How to Pass the English Test

   B. How to Use English Resources

   C. How to Learn English

   D. The Easiest Way to Improve English

  Where do I start? Before you begin studying English,ask yourself one question—Why do I want to study English? Is it because you want to,or because someone else wants you to? Like every decision in life,studying English must be something you want to do.

  Set goals if you know why you want to study English. For example,maybe you want to travel to an English-speaking country. Great. Perhaps you already know many useful

phrases,but you want to improve your listening skills and pronunciation. Whatever your goals are,write them down.

  Make an agenda. How long do you need to study to achieve your goals? This answer is different for every student. The important thing is to be realistic. If you work 60 hours per week,don^Jt plan to spend another 40 hours a week studying English. Start off slow,but study regularly. Use material that is challenging,but not too difficult. After you have studied for a few weeks,adjust your study schedule. Do you study best at night or on the bus on your way to school? Do you like to study alone in a quiet place,or with friends and background music? If you are sure you are ready to begin studying,make a promise and keep it.

() 1. What should you do before you begin learning English?

   A. Find some books. B. Find out why you learn.

   C. Ask an English teacher. D. Make a decision.

() 2. According to the passage,you should set goals in order to .

   A. travel to an English-speaking country

   B. know many useful phrases

   C. improve your listening skills and pronunciation

   D. improve certain skills you need

() 3. Which is NOT important for making an agenda?

   A. How much time you need.

   B. To be realistic.

   C. Planning to spend more hours.

   D. Adjusting your study schedule.

() 4. You should if you want to do best in learning English.

   A. learn on your way to school   B. enjoy learning   C. be a serious student   D. not have fun when learning

() 5. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?

   A. Why to Learn English. B. How to Learn English.

   C. When to Learn English. D. How to Set Goals.

光中学八年级五班的班长，请你根据活动主题并结合所给信息，以“ _Be a good Reader ”为题 给报社写一份英文倡议书，号召广大学生读好书。内容提示如下：

1. 我喜欢读书，尤其对现代小说感兴趣；

2. 好书有益身心，可以帮助我们拓宽视野；

3 .我班有部分学生过去热衷于网上阅读，但并不是所有的网络小说都适合他们；

4. 他们花很多时间上网阅读，结果睡眠不足，学业受影响；

5. 我建议……

注意：

1. 倡议书须包括所给内容要点，要求语句通顺、意思连贯；

2. 第5个要点须用2至3句话展开合理想象，作适当发挥；

3.词数在90个左右，倡议书的首尾已在答题卡上给出，不计入总词数；

4. 倡议书内容必须写在答题卡指定的位置上。

Hello everyone,

I am the monitor of Class 5 , Grade 8,Beijing Sunshine Secondary School. These days we are encouraged to read good books.

No one knows the meeting yesterday.

The shopkeeper says this kind of toy plane by children.