Most people have jobs. They go to work nearly every day. Some people are lucky, because they have very interesting jobs. Some people must take a long time to learn how to do their jobs. For example, to be a doctor, one should study for at least five years.

Some young people have very interesting and high-paying jobs. Many young athletes are very successful. Football and tennis players are usually under 35 years old, for older people can’t play these sports very well. They can’t move fast enough. Golf, however, is a good sport for older people. Many golf players are quite old, but they can still play golf very well.

Most people work until they are about 60 years old. Then they retire and have a lot of free time. Some people never retire. These people usually have interesting jobs. Writers, artists, scientists and actors usually work till they are very old.

根据短文内容，选择正确答案。

1.One should study for at least _________ years to be a doctor.

A. three         B. four          C. five         D. six

2.Which sport can old people play?

A. Football.      B. Tennis.       C. Basketball.    D. Golf.

3.What does the underlined word “retire” mean in Chinese?

A. 锻炼         B. 学习        C. 退休        D. 养老

4.Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Some people have interesting jobs, but some don’t.

B. People usually stop working when they are about 60 years old.

C. Football and tennis players can work as long as they like.

D. According to the passage, writers, artists and doctors have interesting jobs.

5.What is the passage mainly about?

A. Good jobs.                   B. Interesting jobs. 

C. Different jobs.                D. High-paying jobs.

 

完成表格。阅读下面短文，根据其内容，完成表格中所缺的信息。

What makes a successful speech? First, you should have a good speech script (稿子) so that your ideas and language can attract people's attention. And some skills are necessary, too.

Here are some suggestions on giving great speeches:

◆Beat nerves

Relax yourself before and when making a speech. Practice your opening sentence three or four times. This will help make a sure start and a successful speech. When you stand on the stage, think of the audience(观众) as your family members and friends.

◆Keep it natural

Natural body languages will help your speech: smile, stand straight and look at the audience. Do not drop your head or play with a pen. Also, dressing yourself nicely will help the audience feel respected.

◆Pace and pause (节奏和停顿)

Pace and pause add color to your speech. Speak fast enough to keep people excited and slowly enough for people to fully understand you. After an important point, pause for a moment. It'll change the atmosphere (气氛)in the audience.

Tips on giving speeches

Main tips	Things to do	Advantage
Speech script	Have good    1  .	People's attention is attracted.
Suggested  2	A: Practice opening sentence three or four times. B: Think of the audience as yourfamily members and friends.	A: This can give you a sure start. B: This can help   3 .
A: Smile, stand straight and look at the audience. B: Dress yourself formally.	A: These   4   will help your speech. B: The audience will feel respected.
A: Speak fast enough sometimes and slowly enough other times. B: Pause after an important point.	A: People are kept     5  and can    6   you. B; The atmosphere in the audience willbe changed.

 

 

阅读下面短文，根据其内容，完成表格中所缺的信息。（共5小题，每小题1分；计5分）
What makes a successful speech? First, you should have a good speech script (稿子) so that your ideas and language can attract people's attention. And some skills are necessary, too.
Here are some suggestions on giving great speeches_:
◆Beat nerves
Relax yourself before and when making a speech. Practice your opening sentence three or four times. This will help make a sure start and a successful speech. When you stand on the stage, think of the audience(观众) as your family members and friends.
◆Keep it natural
Natural body languages will help your speech: smile, stand straight and look at the audience. Do not drop your head or play with a pen. Also, dressing yourself nicely will help the audience feel respected.
◆Pace and pause (节奏和停顿)
Pace and pause add color to your speech. Speak fast enough to keep people excited and slowly enough for people to fully understand you. After an important point, pause for a moment. It'll change the atmosphere (气氛)in the audience.
Tips on giving speeches

Main tips	Things to do	Advantage
Speech script	Have good    1 .	People's attention is attracted.
Suggested  2	A: Practice opening sentence three or four times. B: Think of the audience as yourfamily members and friends.	A: This can give you a sure start. B: This can help   3.
	A: Smile, stand straight and look at the audience. B: Dress yourself formally.	A: These   4  will help your speech. B: The audience will feel respected.
	A: Speak fast enough sometimes and slowly enough other times. B: Pause after an important point.	A: People are kept     5 and can    5  you. B; The atmosphere in the audience willbe changed.

 

—Daddy, do you believe I can swim ______ to catch up with Ben!

  —Great, dear! But I don’t have ______ to watch your match. I hope to hear your good news.

A. fast enough, time enough                                  B. enough fast, enough time

C. enough fast, time enough                                  D. fast enough, enough time

 

阅读理解（二）（本题共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下列短文回答问题：
The most unusual museum in London is the Science Museum. In most museums, there’s no shouting and no running, and you aren’t allowed to touch the exhibits. But the Science Museum is different… because it’s noisy ! People talk about what they can see and do there, and some of the machines are noisy as well. Visiting the Science Museum is fun and it’s a great way to learn about science because you can work things out and try out ideas.
When I visit the Science Museum, I go to the Launch Pad. This is my favorite room because you can do physics experiments. For example, if you want to fill a bag with falling sand, you have to move a kind of truck on wheels into the correct position. I also go to the Rocket Show. You can learn how we travel into space and back again.
Then I go upstairs to the Human and Nature room. You can compare your speed with animals there. You hear a noise and push a button. If you aren’t fast enough, the lion catches you! I’m faster than all my friends, but the lion still catches me.
You can do a lot of things in this museum, but you have to obey some rules as well. For example, you mustn’t take photos of the exhibits in the museum. But you can buy postcards of them in the museum shops.
Above all, the Science Museum is free. That means you can drop in for a few minutes or you can stay as long as you like – it’s open every day, from 10 am to 6 pm. So if you ever go to London, make sure you visit the Science Museum. It’s my favorite museum in the whole world.
【小题1】Where does Tony go first when he visits the Science Museum?
【小题2】What can you try out in the Human and Nature room?
【小题3】How much does it cost to go in the Science Museum?
【小题4】How long can you stay at the Science Museum ?
【小题5】What does the writer think of the Science Museum?