Thousands of years ago, people didn’t know that the Earth moved. They thought the sun really did move across the sky. The Greek god Helios was said to drive the sun around the sky with his chariot（战车）. But now, these ideas have all changed. Nowadays, it is the sun that drives our “chariot” around the sky.

So what does all this mean? Well, quite simply, there is now a plane （or “chariot”） that is powered by the sun. It has special parts in its wings. These parts absorb power from the sun. They absorb so much power that they can carry on flying at night. In the Greek myths（希腊神话）, Helios had to take a break at night. It seems we’re finally even more efficient than the gods themselves.

This plane is called Solar Impulse （“太阳驱动”号）. It will fly across the US in May. This is very important for the future of the world.

So why is solar energy so good for us? Well, other kinds of energy cause a few problems. If you live in China, you’ve probably noticed the pollution. This is caused by burning coal or gas to make energy. The heat and chemicals（化学制品）from this make things work. But if we use the heat from the sun, we don’t have to burn anything, and there’s no pollution.

Solar energy is not all there yet. It needs to be improved. But the best thing about it is that, unlike coal and gas, it doesn’t run out. Solar Impulse could keep flying forever. Well, actually, the sun will run out too, one day, but not for another 5 billion years. That’s a pretty long flight.

1.What does “chariot” really refer to in the last sentence of Paragraph 1?

A．The Earth.         B．The Greek god.     C．Solar Impulse.      D．Birds.

2.Which of the following is TRUE of Solar Impulse?

A．It can only fly at night.                    B．It has already flown across the US.

C．It is powered by the sun.                  D．It needs gas to work.

3.In the passage, what is mentioned as the cause of pollution in China?

A．Overpopulation.                        B．Burning coal or gas.

C．Using solar energy.                      D．Heavy traffic.

4.What does the writer mean by “That’s a pretty long flight”?

A．It takes a lot of time to get Solar Impulse going.

B．Solar Impulse moves very slowly.

C．Solar Impulse will be in use for a long time.

D．Solar Impulse has a long way to go to take the place of the sun.

5.The passage is most probably taken from___________.

A．a Greek myth      B．a science fiction     C．a story-book       D．a science magazine

 

听力录音材料：

一、听对话，从下面各题所给的A、B、C三幅图片中选择与对话内容相符的图片。每段对话你将听两遍。

Number 1                                     

M: Hey, Betty! How do you study for a test?

W: I study by listening to tapes.

Number 2                                     

M: Sally, did you use to be afraid of tigers?

W: Yes, I did.

Number 3                                     

M: I think we should be allowed to play soccer after class.

W: I agree.

Number 4                                     

M: It’s Celia’s birthday tomorrow. I don’t know what I should get her.

W: If I were you, I would get her a scarf.

二、听对话或独白，根据对话或独白的内容，从下面各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选择最佳选项。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。

请听一段对话，完成第5至第6小题。

M: Hi, Maria! Whose backpack is this?                           

W: I don’t know. Look, there is a hair band in it. So the owner can’t be a boy.

M: It could be Lily’s hair band. She has long hair.

W: You’re right. The backpack might belong to Lily.

请听一段对话，完成第7至第8小题。

W: Have you done your homework, John?                         
M: Not yet.
W: Then why are you watching TV now?
M: This is my favorite baseball game.
W: You can watch it after you finish your homework.
M: But the show will be over.
W: There will be another game next week.
M: Please?
W: You know the rules, John.
M: I hate the rules! I can’t wait till I grow up.

请听一段对话，完成第9至第10小题。

W: Hi, Lewis! I’m so glad the holiday is finally here.

M: Me too. Imagine! We’ve got three days in a row.

W: So, where’re you going?

M: I don’t have any plans yet. I’ll just play it by ear. How about you, Tina?

W: We’re going hiking and camping in the mountains.

M: That sounds exciting!

W: Would you like to join us?

M: Hmm, let me think about it. I’ll let you know later.

请听一段对话，完成第11至第13小题。

M: Gina, I was invited to a party. I don’t know what to wear and I need your help. 

W: Well, what kind of party is it?

M: It is an important party for all junior students.

W: When is the party?

M: 8:00 pm, next Friday evening.

W: Oh, that is one week from today. You have enough time to get prepared. And if I were you, I

 would wear a shirt and tie. But don’t wear a suit. That makes you look old.

M: I agree. But what if I don’t know anyone?

W: Well, if I were you, I would talk to someone first. It is not good to be too shy, right?

M: Yes, you are right.

W: Don’t worry. Everything will be fine. Have a good time at the party.

M: Thanks.

请听一段独白，完成第14至第16小题。

Hello, boys and girls. Welcome to our Summer Camp Day! It is a team competition taking place once every year both at the festival and on our website!

There are four teams: red, yellow, blue, and purple. You can join a team by joining the team’s Facebook group. Within each group, team members work together on how they can win the competition, and decide more fun things like team songs, team flags and so on.

Each year, one team will be named the Summer Camp Day Champion. The winning team will be decided at the end of the festival, and we will fly their flag that day. The winning team will also get a party.

As a team member, you have to wear your team color and encourage your teammates, or join in games. The games include spelling game, guessing game, water ball game and soccer game. If you win a game, you will get prizes like T-shirts or some other souvenirs. Most of the games will be during the day on Saturdays, and the winning team’s party will be on Sunday afternoon.

I hope you will enjoy yourself in our summer camp! 

三、听对话，根据所听到的对话内容和提示词语，将所缺的关键信息填写在答题卡的相应位置上。对话你将听两遍。

W: Hello, Hoffman Travel Agency.

M: Hello. I’d like to book a flight from Beijing to Shanghai, please.

W: I see. May I have your name, please?

M: Thomas Green. T-H-O-M-A-S. Thomas. G-R-E-E-N, Green.

W: Got it. So when are you travelling?

M: I’d like to fly next Monday, November 25^th.

W: Wait a moment, please. (Pause) We have one ticket left.

M: Perfect! How much is the ticket?

W: It is only 840 RMB.

M: Well, that’s a pretty fair price.

W: A ticket to Shanghai for next Monday, November 25^th. OK, your ticket has been booked. The flight number is CA1589 from Beijing International Airport Terminal Three to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. The departure time is 8:30 p.m.

M: Thank you so much! By the way, can I bring my pet with me?

W: I’m sorry. Pets are not allowed.

M: Oh, I see. Thanks.

W: You are welcome. Goodbye.                                

M: Bye.

一、听对话，从下面各题所给的A、B、C三幅图片选项与对话内容相符的图片。每段对话你将听两遍。（共4分，每小题1分）

二、听对话或独白，根据对话或独白的内容，从下面各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选择最佳选项。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。（共12分，每小题1分）

5. What’s in the backpack?

A. A notebook.       B. A pencil box.      C. A hair hand

6. Whose backpack could it be?

  A. Jack’s            B. Lily’s           C. Maria’s

  请听一段对话，完成第7至8小题。

7. What is John doing now?

  A. Watching TV.       B. Doing homework.      C. Playing baseball.

8. What does John hate?

  A. The shows.         B. The rules        C. The games.

  请听一段对话，完成第9至10小题。

9.How long will the holiday be?

  A. Two days.           B. Three days.     C. Four days.

10. What is Tina going to do during the holiday?

  A. Go hiking and camping.       B. Go to the beach.      C. Visit the museum.

请听一段对话，完成第11至13小题。

11. When is the party?

  A. Next Sunday evening.      B. Next Saturday evening.      C. Next Friday evening.

12. What will the boy probably wear for the party?

  A. A shirt and tie.         B. A suit and shirt.        C. A suit and tie.

13. What can we know about the boy?

  A. He has no friends.           B. He needs more time.      C. He wants some advice.

  请听一段对话，完成第14至16小题。

14. How can you join the team?

  A. By joining a party on Saturdays.      

B. By joining a group on Facebook.   

C. By joining games on the Internet.

15. Which game is not talked about?

A. Guessing game.      B. Spelling game.      C. Dancing game.

16. What does the speaker want to do?

  A. To tell us about a competition.      

B. To introduce a competition team.     

C. To encourage us to win the game.

三、听对话，根据所听到的对话内容和提示词语，将所缺的关键信息填写在答题卡的相应位置上。对话你将听两遍。（共10分，每小题2分）

知识运用

情景搭配。

“If he doesn’t call me, I’m going to die!”
That’s a pretty normal feeling. It means you are “in love” ---kind of. It’s puppy love (早恋、初恋)，not real love--- not true love, yet.
Puppy love is common among students all over the world. In the West, people think puppy love is a healthy part of a teenager’s life. 【小题1】In China, parents and teachers think it is a problem.
Puppy love is beautiful. It’s cool to love someone, or be loved by someone else instead of your mother or your dog. It can make you a better person. 【小题2】You will know how to use your love to help other people.
If you find yourself “in love”, it’s OK, but …wait! 【小题3】现在你有许多重要的事情要做。Think of these questions: Will you still love him or her ten years later? Do you have enough education to find a good job and live a happy life with the person you love in the future? What would you do if you found someone better than him or her? I bet (打赌) you are not sure of these answers. Why? 【小题4】因为你太小还不懂真爱。
【小题5】True love will come when you grow up. Now, you should try to be the best person you can be, and do the very best you can. That means doing well at school and being a good son or daughter first.