g _t_r　　　　　　　　　　 d_nc_?　　　　　　　　　　　　ch_ss?

p_ _nt　　　　　　　　　　sp_ _k　　　　　　　　　　　　 p_ _n_

sw_m_ _r?　　　　　　 ch_ldr_n　　　　　　　　　　　　 k_d s_ _mer?　　　　　　　　 c_ _p　　　　　　　　　　　　　　dr_m

tr_mp_t?　　　　　　　　 vi_l_n　　　　　　　　　　　　 m_s_c_an

m_ _be?　　　　　　　　 t_lk?

阅读理解

　　Every object has weight. But the center of its weight is not always in the middle of the object, If the top of an object is heavier than its bottom, it will fall over easily. We say that its center of gravity（引力）is high. But if the bottom is heavier, it won't fall easily. Then we say that its center of gravity is low.

　　Look at the first picture, lifts empty box must fall over, bemuse its center of gravity (C) is not above the line of its bottom (AB).

　　Now look at the second picture. There is some heavy iron at the bottom of this box. It will not fall, because its center of gravity is above its bottom.

(1) Please point out which box will not fall?

(2) From the passage, we can infer that the Leaning Tower of Pisa does not fall is because_______.

[　　]

A．the top of the tower is heavier than its bottom

B．the bottom of the tower is not heavier than its top

C．its center of the gravity is still above the line of its bottom

D．its center of the gravity is not above the line of its bottom

(3) If an object has a low center of gravity, _______.

[　　]

A．it won't fall	B．it won't fall easily
C．it is certain to fall over	D．its top must be heavier

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

[　　]

A．The center of the weight is always in the middle of the object

B．The center of the weight is always on the object

C．The center of gravity is not always in the middle of the object

D．The center of the gravity is always high

(5) The passage is mainly about _______.

[　　]

A．why things fall over	B．a low center of gravity
C．a high center of gravity	D．that everything has weight

Reading Comprehension

　　A barn owl(猫头鹰) silently flies at night through the dark forest. Suddenly, the large bird hears a mouse running through the leaves. The bird quickly changes its flight path, drops down, and scoops up(抓起) the mouse in its talons(猛禽的爪). Another meal has been successfully captured.

　　How is the barn owl able to pinpoint the location of the mouse in the dark? Credit(把…归功于) the bird' s excellent hearing and its ability to determine the exact location of the source of a sound.

　　According to a recent study at Stanford University, a barn owl learned how to pinpoint the location of a sound source when it was only about two weeks old. The owl did this by noting the difference in the time it took a sound to reach each ear and in the difference in the loudness of the sound in each ear.

　　In another test, three young barn owls were given eyeglasses when their eyes were just beginning to open. The lenses(镜片) in the glasses distorted(使变形) a scene so that an object an owl was looking at seemed to be 20 degrees to the left of its actual position.

　　The scientists found that whenever one of the young owls heard a sound, it would look at a spot 20 degrees to the left of the sound source. Thus, the scientists concluded, the owls learned at a very young age how to locate the source of a sound.

1．What is the reason for the barn owl to successfully catch the mouse?

[　　]

A．It has very good eyesight at night.

B．It has very sharp hearing.

C．It is very good at determining the location of the sound.

D．Both B and C.

2．According to a recent study, a barn owl learned how to ________ when it was only about two weeks old.

[　　]

A．fly fast without sound

B．catch the mouse with its talon

C．locate the sound source

D．open its eyes wider

3．What do the words “to pinpoint the location” in the second paragraph mean?

[　　]

A．To find the exact position.

B．To notice the particular smell.

C．To recognize the real shape.

D．To hear the sound clearly.

4．Why did one of the young owls, after hearing a sound, look at a spot 20 degrees left of the sound source?

[　　]

A．It was too young to find the correct spot.

B．It was used to looking at the spot 20 degrees to the left of an object.

C．It was a mistake often made by this young owl.

D．It was wearing eyeglasses which distorted the object.

5．What is the main idea of the passage?

[　　]

A．How did the scientists train the owls to catch mice at night?

B．Why can eyeglasses help owls to catch mice?

C．Scientists used eyeglasses to make owls see better.

D．Why can owls catch mice at night?

Helping your children to read and write at home will improve their skills and confidence—it will also make them get ready for learning in the classroom environment.
　    　 are needed by every child in every subject in every year of their life in or outside school. Students who improve their reading and writing skills will increase their vocabulary and their ability（能力）to use the English language correctly. As parents, you can play an important role in improving your children’s literacy（读写能力）. You can make a difference by listening, asking questions, giving information, and reading with your children outside school hours.
Here are 8 tips on how to help your children to read and write:
² having everyday conversations with your children
² trying to ask more “wh-” questions instead of easy “yes” or “no” questions
² encouraging your children to talk about events you don’t know
² reading to your children each night
² listening to your children read
² teaching your children how to use dictionaries
² talking about your children’s writings
² practicing filling in forms, writing letters, sending cards or emails
You can also encourage your children to join the Reading Challenge Club and discuss the books they are reading together. In the club, children must read 15 books from the Challenge book list and 5 more books chosen by themselves. There are over 1,000 books on the list. The reading must be done in one year. What’s more, it is a wonderful way to help your children to write. For example, you can encourage them to write diaries or book reviews. Remember to make positive comments as much as possible.
【小题1】This passage is mainly written for __________.

A．children

B．teachers

C．parents

D．doctors

【小题2】__________ is the best for the missing part in Paragraph 2.

A．“Listening and speaking skills”	B．“Reading and writing skills”
C．“Listening and writing skills”	D．“Reading and listening skills”

【小题3】__________ is NOT mentioned in the 8 tips above.

A．“Listening to the radio every day”	B．“Listening to your children read”
C．“Reading to your children each night”	D．“Talking about your children’s writings”

【小题4】 In the Reading Challenge Club, children have to read __________ in one year.

A．5 books

B．10 books

C．15 books

D．20 books

【小题5】 Parents can help children to write by encouraging them to__________.

A．draw pictures or take photos	B．listen to pop music
C．write diaries or book reviews	D．play computer games

Helping your children to read and write at home will improve their skills and confidence—it will also make them get ready for learning in the classroom environment.
　    　 are needed by every child in every subject in every year of their life in or outside school. Students who improve their reading and writing skills will increase their vocabulary and their ability（能力）to use the English language correctly. As parents, you can play an important role in improving your children’s literacy（读写能力）. You can make a difference by listening, asking questions, giving information, and reading with your children outside school hours.
Here are 8 tips on how to help your children to read and write:
² having everyday conversations with your children
² trying to ask more “wh-” questions instead of easy “yes” or “no” questions
² encouraging your children to talk about events you don’t know
² reading to your children each night
² listening to your children read
² teaching your children how to use dictionaries
² talking about your children’s writings
² practicing filling in forms, writing letters, sending cards or emails
You can also encourage your children to join the Reading Challenge Club and discuss the books they are reading together. In the club, children must read 15 books from the Challenge book list and 5 more books chosen by themselves. There are over 1,000 books on the list. The reading must be done in one year. What’s more, it is a wonderful way to help your children to write. For example, you can encourage them to write diaries or book reviews. Remember to make positive comments as much as possible.
【小题1】 This passage is mainly written for __________.

A．children

B．teachers

C．parents

D．doctors

【小题2】 __________ is the best for the missing part in Paragraph 2.

A．“Listening and speaking skills”	B．“Reading and writing skills”
C．“Listening and writing skills”	D．“Reading and listening skills”

【小题3】 __________ is NOT mentioned in the 8 tips above.

A．“Listening to the radio every day ”	B．“Listening to your children read”
C．“Reading to your children each night”	D．“Talking about your children’s writings”

【小题4】 In the Reading Challenge Club, children have to read __________ in one year.

A．5 books

B．10 books

C．15 books

D．20 books

【小题5】 Parents can help children to write by encouraging them to__________.

A．draw pictures or take photos	B．listen to pop music
C．write diaries or book reviews	D．play computer games