Quick Reference Index（索引）

MUSEUMS	454-469	MAPS	517-528
ANIMALS	493-496	NATIONAL PARKS	747-749
ART	480-481	COUNTIRES	529-615
BOOKS,BESTSELLERS	476	PASSPORTS	142-144
DISCOERIES AND INVENTIONS	336-338	SPORTS	884-978
ENVIRONMENT	80-101	PLANTS	108-109

(   ) 1. Where can you find the information on elephants?

A. On Pages 454-469.               B. On Pages 108-109.

C. On Pages 747-749.               D. On Pages 493-496.

(   ) 2. One who likes surfing can find the information about how to surf on Pages ______.

A. 80-101        B. 476      C. 884-978        D. 517- 528

(   ) 3. If you are interested in Thomas Edison, you may search ______.

A. DISCOVERIES AND INVENTIONS        B. SPORTS

C. PLANTS                                 D.MAPS

 

Every year, the French town of Menton hosts an event called the Lemon Festival in the world. The Lemon Festival usually takes place between mid-February until March. During the festival, around 145 tons of oranges and lemons are sent into the town. Over 300 workers work together to make giant sculptures(雕塑) out of fruits.

Menton became the first producer of lemons in 1929. The lemons are loved by the world’s best cooks. In the late 19th century, a town parade was held to encourage Menton’s winter tourism. Kings, princes and artists filled the great and comfortable hotels or their own fantastic houses. Because of its great success, the streets were beautifully planted with oranges and lemons in the following years. In order to develop tourism, in 1934 the Lemon Festival was officially born.

Sleepy Menton becomes a world of color during the festival time. People find it very exciting and full of fun. The festival is enjoyed for three whole weeks. Along with a daily Lemon and Orange Exhibition, parades on Sundays, fireworks on Thursday nights.

Every year there will be a special theme for the Lemon festival. This year the theme of the Lemon Festival is: “The regions of France”. Some of the events are free, but you need to buy tickets to see the parades.

1.Why was the Lemon Festival officially born?

A．To encourage people to plant more lemons.

B．To help people enjoy the winter months.

C．To develop winter tourism in Menton.

D．To cerebrate the success of orange planting.

2.What is the writer trying to tell us in the second paragraph?

A．The history of Menton.

B．The tourist attractions in Menton.

C．The special taste of the lemons in Menton.

D．The history of the Lemon Festival.

3.You can enjoy the following activities EXCEPT_______ during the Lemon Festival.

A．lemon and orange shows                 B．a town parade

C．fireworks                             D．a concert

4.In which part of a newspaper can you find the passage?

A．Travel            B．Family            C．Advertisement     D．Sport

 

Most schools in England require children to wear a school uniform.
There are at least four advantages. Firstly, when they go on a
school trip they all look the same and so they can’t get lost.
Secondly, it stops kids worrying about what to wear each day. Everyone is equal. Thirdly, parents don’t have to shop for expensive and different clothes for their children to show off. Fourthly, wearing a uniform gives a sense of being proud and discipline(纪律约束) in them.
【小题1】What colour are the shoes that the English students wear in school?

A．White

B．Grey

C．Black

D．Yellow

【小题2】Where can you find the school name?

A．On the tie

B．On the sweater

C．On the shirt

D．On the skirt

【小题3】Which of the following is one of the advantages of wearing a uniform?

A．It gives students a sense of being proud

B．It helps children show off

C．It helps children choose different clothes

D．0It makes children strange

Island University has a competition for middle school students.

Read about the competition on their web site.

School Competition

 Students! Here is your chance to help the physically disabled(残疾人). Think out a robot or a machine to help them live better. There'll be three prizes. The winning schools will each get $15,000. Read the information below:

        What do you have to do?

·Try to know problems faced by the physically disabled in Hong Kong. Write a 200-word article on the difficulties these people have to suffer each day.

·Try to know modern inventions that help the physically disabled. Then think out a robot or a machine that will improve the lives of the physically disabled. Draw your invention. You can make as many drawings as you like to show your invention. You can even make a small model of your invention.

· Write a short description of your invention.

Who can join?

All middle school students in Hang Kong.

So, come on! Join the competition, and get the chance!

1.Where can you find the information?

2.Why is the school competition held?

3.What prize will each winning school get?

4.How many words should be written on the difficulties the disabled have to suffer each day?

5.Who can join the competition?

 

Island University has a competition for middle school students.
Read about the competition on their web site.
School Competition
Students! Here is your chance to help the physically disabled(残疾人). Think out a robot or a machine to help them live better. There'll be three prizes. The winning schools will each get $15,000. Read the information below:
What do you have to do?
·Try to know problems faced by the physically disabled in Hong Kong. Write a 200-word article on the difficulties these people have to suffer each day.
·Try to know modern inventions that help the physically disabled. Then think out a robot or a machine that will improve the lives of the physically disabled. Draw your invention. You can make as many drawings as you like to show your invention. You can even make a small model of your invention.
· Write a short description of your invention.
Who can join?
All middle school students in Hang Kong.
So, come on! Join the competition, and get the chance!
【小题1】Where can you find the information?
【小题2】Why is the school competition held?
【小题3】What prize will each winning school get?
【小题4】How many words should be written on the difficulties the disabled have to suffer each day?
【小题5】Who can join the competition?