In the West, some people believe that personality can be predicted according to the time of the year the person was bor. From China comes the belief that the year of birth influences one’s personality. In the past century, a new belief ahs arisen: the idea that personality is related to one’s ABO blood type. People with blood type A, for example, are considered more likely to be serious, hard-working, and quiet, while people with blood type O are likely to be popular and outgoing, yet often unable to finish what they start. Though this belief continues to be strong, some people question whether it is true.

The blood-type personality theory(理论) started in Japan in 1927 when Furukawa Takehi noticed personality similarities and differences among his workers. This idea soon went out of fashion, but was brought back by a Japanese television host named Toshitaka Nomi in the 1970s. The belief is still strong in Japan and is increasingly popular in neighboring countries. Some young Koreans have taken to the theory. A recent study showed 76 percent of Koreans aged between13 and 64 believing in the blood-type personality connection. Though most Asians might believe in the blood-type theory, for many it seems harmless and not something to be taken too seriously.

    Is the belief true? The scientists in Asia largely dismiss the belief as a modern-day superstition(迷信). Most studies have failed to find any strong connection between blood and personality. Generally, scientists warn against making predictions or important decisions based on this questionable theory.

1. The writer uses blood type A and O as an example to explain ________.

    A. the difference between to two blood types

    B. the relationship between the two blood types

    C. the influence of blood type on one’s behavior

    D. the connection between personality and blood type

2.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?

    A. It was lightly believed.             B. It was brought to them.

    C. They liked and accepted it.              D. They stole the idea from others

3. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

    A. Most scientists in Asia don’t believe in the theory.

    B. The blood-type theory began in Japan in the 1970s.

    C. The blood-type personality theory is about blood type.

    D. People don’t change their personality to match the theory.

4. What is the best title for the passage?

    A. Is the blood-type theory poplar?     B. Is the personality changeable?

C. Is it in your blood?                 D. Is it in you mind?

 

long ago people made fires from lightning(闪电)。 But they had to keep the fire burning, for they couldn’t start it again if there was no lightning. Later, they found out hitting two piece of stone together could make a spark (火花). The spark could fire dry leaves. In this way they could make the fire again if it went out. Then people also learned to make a fire by rubbing. They made a hole on a big piece of wood and put a smaller stick into the hole. They turned the stick again and again. After a few minutes they got a fire.
As years went by, people learned other ways to make a fire. Sometimes they used the heat from sun. they held a piece of glass in the right way and made a piece of paper on fire.
About two centuries ago, people began to make matches (火柴). Matches brought people a quick and easy way to make fire. Today matches are still being used, but people have more new ways to make fires. One of them is to use an electric fire starter. Of course an electric fire starter is much more expensive than a box of matches. But it is more useful.
【小题1】 A spark can _________.

A．fire any leaves	B．burn anything
C．burn dry leaves	D．keep fires burning

【小题2】 We can also get a fire by _________.

A．making a hole on a big piece of wood

B．putting a smaller stick into the hole

C．turning the stick hard for a while

D．doing all the above together

【小题3】 Matches have been used _________.

A．for about two thousand years

B．for about two hundred years

C．since people began to use fire for cooking

D．since people used the heat from the sun.

【小题4】From this passage we know _______.

A．using matches is the easiest and most useful way to make fires

B．people don’t use matches any more since they had electric fire starters

C．today there are only two ways to make fires

D．some forest fires happen from lightning

【小题5】 Choose the right order of the ways to make fires people got to know _________.
a. with a match
b. from the sun
c. from lightning
d. by rubbing
e. with an electric fire starter.

A．d ,b, c, a, e	B．d, c, b, a, e
C．c, d, b, a, e	D．c, b, d, a, e

In Australia, different people have different ways to enjoy themselves. They also have their own ideas about   1  to pass time.
   2   children, about 80%, work hard in school because they have to take lots of exams. After school, they don’t want to stay at home reading books any more.   3 , they put aside their school bags and go out to play.
Some old people   4  early in the morning. Then they go to park to   5 . It helps them know what is happening around the world. In the evening, they would prefer to stay at home  6  rather than do anything else. 
Young people enjoy having   7  trip on weekends. They go to mountains to have a picnic or go to the   8  to camp. They usually start on Friday and spend one or two days outside. Then on   9  evening, they start their way back home.   10  seems to be in a hurry, although a busy week is waiting for them again.

【小题1】

A．what B．how C．when D．why

【小题2】

A．Some B．Most C．All D．No

【小题3】

A．However B．Though C．Instead D．Or

【小题4】

A．get up B．come up C．stay up D．set up

【小题5】

A．read newspapers B．do sports C．enjoy themselves D．have breakfast

【小题6】

A．climbing hills B．watching TV C．go shopping D．going hiking

【小题7】

A．boring B．busy C．tiring D．relaxing

【小题8】

A．forest B．floor C．flat D．factory

【小题9】

A．Friday B．Sunday C．Tuesday D．Wednesday

【小题10】

A．Anybody B．Somebody C．Everybody D．Nobody

Some British and American people like to invite friends for a meal at home. You should not be upset（不安的）if your English friends don’t invite you home. It doesn’t mean they don’t like you. Dinner parties usually start between 7 and 8 p.m. and end at about 11. Ask your hosts（主人）what time you should arrive. It’s polite to bring flowers, chocolates or a bottle of wine as a gift. Usually the evening starts with drinks and snacks（小吃）. If you want to be extra polite, say how much you like the room, or the pictures on the wall. But remember－it’s not polite to ask how much things cost. In many families, the husband sits at one of the table and the wife sits at the other end. They eat with their guests. You’ll probably start the meal with soup or something small, then you’ll have meat or fish with vegetables, and then dessert（甜点心）, followed by coffee. It’s polite to finish everything on your plate and to take more if you want it. Did you enjoy the evening? Call your hosts the next day, or write them a short “thank you” letter. British and American people like to say “thank you, thank, thank you” all the time!
【小题1】If your English friend doesn’t invite you to dinner at home, it means he or she ______.

A．doesn’t like you	B．likes you
C．can’t afford to do so	D．is too busy

【小题2】It’s impolite ______.

A．to ask about the price of a certain thing

B．to say “thank you” to hosts

C．take nothing with you when you are invited to dinner

D．to eat up everything on your plate

【小题3】The meal ends with _______ usually.

A．soup

B．coffee

C．meat or fish

D．dessert

【小题4】When you are invited to a dinner party, you’d better _______.

A．ask what time you should arrive	B．take your wife with you
C．drink as more as possible	D．eat more snacks as you can

【小题5】Which of the following is true?

A．The hosts like the people who sit closer to them.

B．The hosts like the people who ask them time, price, age, etc.

C．The husband and the wife usually sit together.

D．You can call your host the next day or write a letter of thanks after that

In some western countries, many children do chores (家务) to get pocket money. They usually start to do this when they are ten years old.
School students have to do homework and study for tests.  They don’t have much free time on weekdays. They often do chores on weekends.
Young kids only do easy chores. So they don’t get much money. But that’s enough. Many of them only want to buy candy. And candy is cheap! They often help do the dishes, sweep the floor, or feed the pet cat or dog.
When they get older, they want to buy more and more things. They want things that are more expensive than candy. So they have to work harder! They often help their parents wash the family car, cut the grass, or cook meals.
Some jobs are a good way for kids to learn new things. For example, they can learn how to use a lawnmower ( 割草机) or how to cook. Of course, their parents help them at first.
【小题1】How do many children get pocket money in some Western countries?

A．By studying hard.	B．By doing chores at home.
C．By doing part - time jobs.	D．By asking their parents for it.

【小题2】Mary wants to get more pocket money to buy something expensive. She may _________

A．do the dishes	B．feed the pet cat
C．cook meals	D．sweep the floor

【小题3】Which of the following is not true?

A．Young kids do easy chores because they can get much money from their parents.

B．School students often do chores on Saturdays and Sundays.

C．If kids get older and want something more expensive, they can help wash their family car.

D． Kids can learn how to cook with the help of their parents.

【小题4】The passage mainly tells us how children in some Western countries_________

A．find jobs

B．get pocket money

C．study at school

D．do chores