People at home keep asking me, "Is it hard to learn Chinese? Why have you learned it so well?" Well, there's one thing that makes Chinese easy to learn: there are so many people to talk to. You've probably heard that it's the most spoken language. Today it's also one of the most written languages online. And with so many Chinese people interested in learning English, it couldn't be easier to find a friend for language learning. You just have to know where to look for them.
The really good place to look for them is QQ. QQ has the same status(地位) in China as AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) does in the US. It is reported that at any moment, up to 9,000,000 people are using QQ. They're at work, or in a web café(网吧), or at home, and the information of the users can be found. If you sign on with your address set to "abroad", you'll soon find that many thousands of them are interested in speaking to you! This is a great way for you to learn Chinese, and for them to learn English. I think that it's a very interesting way of cultural contact(文化交流), too, for ordinary people from around the world to be able to have one-on-one contact.
小题1:In the first paragraph(段落), the writer tells us ___________.

A．why his family members want to learn Chinese

B．where you can find people to talk to for language learning

C．the easiest thing to do is learning Chinese

D．Chinese isn’t so hard to learn as his friends think

小题2:From the second paragraph we know that QQ and AIM are __________.

A．addresses for the Internet users	B．documents you need to get online
C．tools for people to talk online	D．programs of a computer

小题3:Offices, web cafes and homes ____________.

A．attract the most people to learn Chinese

B．provide both QQ and AIM in China

C．are the best places for English learners

D．have the most people online

小题4:The writer wrote this passage mainly to __________.

A．tell a way of learning Chinese

B．show what the Chinese people are doing

C．tell the important of learning Chinese

D．show the difference between AIM and QQ

小题5:The writer of this passage is probably ___________.

A．a Chinese who works abroad	B．an expert who works at home
C．an American who works in China	D．a salesman who sells soft wares

James sat outside the office waiting for the interview. He felt so nervous that he didn’t know what to do with himself .The person who had gone in ___小题1:___ him had been there for nearly an hour. And she looked so ____小题2:_______when she went in. not like James. He felt sure that she had already got the ___小题3:___. The problem was that he wanted this job so much. It meant ___小题4:___ to him. He had thought about it again and again such a lot before the day of the interview. He had imagined himself ___小题5:___ brilliantly at the interview and being offered the job __小题6:____.
But now here he was feeling ___小题7:___.He couldn’t remember all those things he had  planned to say. At that moment, he almost decided to get up and ___小题8:___. But no — he had to do this. He had spent so much time considering it that he couldn’t ___小题9:__ like that. His hands were hot and sticky and his mouth felt dry.
At last the door of the office opened. The woman who had gone in an hour earlier came out looking very ___小题10:___ with herself. She smiled sympathetically at James. The managing director then appeared at the office door. “Would you like to come in now, Mr. Davis? I’m sorry to have kept you waiting.”

小题11:

A．beside B．with C．before D．after

小题12:

A．cheerful B．challenging C．anxious D．sure

小题13:

A．reward B．job C．place D．degree

小题14:

A．everything B．anything C．something D．nothing

小题15:

A．explaining B．observing C．performing D．writing

小题16:

A．surprisingly B．lately C．frequently D．immediately

小题17:

A．terrible B．foolish C．ashamed D．excited

小题18:

A．say B．leave C．think D．walk

小题19:

A．give in B．give out C．give up D．give away

小题20:

A．ugly B．pretty C．pleased D．sad

Dear Ann,
I’m really anxious , because I can’t      my backpack. I think I _   it during the concert，so it      still be in the symphony hall. I really need it      I will have a math test tomorrow. It’s important because it      30% to the final exam. I tried to call you      your mom said you      still at your optometrist appointment (I hope your new      look nice). If you       an idea     it could be, please call me.
Thanks,
Linda.

小题1:	A．look for B．see C．find out D．find

小题2:	A．drop B．will drop C．dropped D．drops

小题3:	A．can’t B．must C．couldn’t D．might

小题4:	A．so B．because C．when D．why

小题5:	A．makes of B．take up C．makes up D．there is

小题6:	A．and B．but C．then D．although

小题7:	A．are B．were C．will be D．have been

小题8:	A．glasses B．glass C．a piece of glass D．one glass

小题9:	A．will have B．have C．are going to have D．may have

小题10:

A．where B．there C．here D．what

Many animals recognize their food because they see it. So do humans. When you see an apple or a piece of chocolate you know that these are things you can eat. You can also use other senses when you choose your food. You may like it because it smells good or because it tastes good. You may dislike some types of food because they do not look, smell or taste very nice. Different animals use different senses to find and choose their food. A few animals depend on only one of their senses, while most animals use more than one sense. 
Although there are many different types of food, some animals spend their lives eating only one type. The giant panda eats only one particular type of bamboo. Other animals eat only one type of food even when given the choice. A kind of white butterfly will stay on the leaves of a cabbage, even though there are plenty of other vegetables in the garden. However, most animals have a more varied diet. The bear eats fruits and fish. The fox eats small animals, birds and fruits. The diet of these animals will be different depending on the season. 
Humans have a very varied diet. We often eat food because we like it and not because it is good for us. In countries such as France and Britain, people eat foods with too much sugar. This makes them overweight, which is bad for their health. Eating too much red meat and animal products, such as butter, can also be bad for the health. Choosing the right food, therefore, has become an area of study in modern life.
小题1:We can infer from the text that humans and animals _____.

A．Humans and animals eat entirely different food

B．Humans and animals are not satisfied with their food

C．Humans and animals choose food in similar ways

D．Humans and animals depend on one sense in choosing food

小题2: What does the underlined word “varied” mean?

A．各种各样的

B．丰富的

C．好吃的

D．时令的

小题3: Which of the following eats only one type of food?

A．The small bird .

B．The bear.

C．The white butterfly

D．The fox.

小题4:We can learn from the last paragraph that _______________.

A．some people have few choices of food

B．some people care little about healthy diet

C．French and British food is good

D．Modern people should spend a lot of time choosing their food

小题5:What is the best title for this passage?

A．Like animals, like humans	B．The more to choose, the more to eat
C．Good choice, healthy diet	D．Good taste, good for health

As I look back on it now, I realize it was kind of silly of me to be so worried when Daddy was really just late. I waited every night for Daddy whom I followed around everywhere.
　 That day, I stood at my        place by the door, waiting for his return from work.
　 After standing there for a while, I began to      where Daddy was. I ran into the kitchen and asked Mummy    ,“When is Daddy coming? ”
　 “ Soon, honey, ”Mummy replied distractedly (心不在焉的) because she was following a difficult recipe(cookbook) for dinner.
　　I ran back to the door for I knew that Daddy was coming and that I wasn’t standing there for nothing, I began to read the words from my favorite books.
　　Tired of that, I went back to the kitchen to ask Mummy again but       I could open my mouth, she handed me a My little Pony coloring book. She said: “I’m busy, Daniel. Go and       a pretty picture and I’ll hang it on the fridge. ”
　　I went back to the door, put my book and crayons (蜡笔) down, then went to get my mini chair to sit in. After a while, the         became a pink-and-purple artistic wonder.
　　Soon I        with relief (放心) as I heard the sound of the garage door       and Daddy’s car driving in. I heard him turn off the engine and open and close his car door. The next thing I knew was that the door opened and there stood Daddy. I stood up and        my arms . I hugged him tightly and whispered, “I love you”.
　　As I sit at the computer finishing this story, I know Daddy will be home soon. I still       when he’s late. I still go to greet him when he arrives. And I still tell him I love him.

小题1:	A．own B．usual C．favorite D．strange

小题2:	A．think B．understand C．wonder D．search

小题3:	A．hopefully B．thoughtfully C．politely D．sadly

小题4:	A．when B．as C．until D．before

小题5:	A．color B．make C．draw D．paint

小题6:	A．book B．picture C．fridge D．chair

小题7:	A．smiled B．cried C．laughed D．called

小题8:	A．shaking B．opening C．shutting D．breaking

小题9:	A．carried out B．took out C．gave out D．held out

小题10:

A．mind B．realize C．doubt D．worry

People know the dangers of fires. It’s good for a family to learn how to prepare for a fire. There are some suggestions:
Put a smoke alarm in the house. Smoke from a fire causes the alarm to go off. The alarm makes a loud sound. The sound tells everyone to leave the house at once.
Make escape plans. Everyone should know all the ways out of the house. If there is a fire, everyone should know all the ways out of the house. If there is a fire, everyone follows the plan to get out. Part of the plan is to check all the windows to make sure they can be opened easily.
Buy fire extinguishers(灭火器) in the house. Everyone in the family should know how to use them. Practice for a fire. We do fire practice because we teach children about fire safety. Everyone in the family should know the following fire rules:
*Don’t open a hot door. The fire can grow more quickly if you open the door.
*Stay close to the floor. Smoke can be more dangerous than fire. The best air is near the floor because smoke rises.
*What should you do if your hair or clothes start to burn? First, stop. Don’t run! The fire burns faster because of more air. Drop1 Fall to the floor. Then roll! Turning over and over will make the fire go out. Put a blanket around you to keep air away from the fire that may still be on you.
There are many possible causes for fires. A wise family is ready all the time. If there is a fire, don’t forget to call 119 for help.
小题1:What does it mean when a smoke alarm rings at home?

A．You have to get up.	B．Water is running to the floor.
C．Something is burning.	D．Someone breaks your window.

小题2:The writer advises people to do the following to prepare for a fire EXCEPT that ________.

A．they practice for a fire	B．they make escape plans
C．they buy fire extinguishers	D．they use electrical cookers

小题3:When a fire happens,        if you open the hot door.

A．the fire will grow more quickly	B．the electricity will be cut off
C．the door will soon be on fire	D．the house will fall down

小题4:What are the right steps you should when your hair or clothes catch fire?

A．Stop,run,roll.

B．Stop,drop,roll .

C．Run,stop,roll.

D．Roll,drop,stop.

小题5:What is the best title for this passage?

A．The Dangers of a fire	B．The causes of a Fire
C．Learn to Use a Fire Extinguisher	D．Be Ready for a Fire

My teenage son Karl became withdraw after his father died. As a single parent, I tried to do my best to talk to him. But the more I tried, the more he pulled away. When his report card arrived during his junior year, it said that he had been absent(缺席) 95 times from classes and has six falling grades for the year. At this rate he would never graduate(毕业), I sent him to the school adviser, and I even begged(乞求) him. Nothing worked.
One night o felt so powerless that I got down on my knees(膝盖) and pleaded(恳求) for help. “Please God, I can’t do anything more for my son. I’m at the end of my rope(绳子). I’m giving the whole thing up to you.”
I was at work when I got a phone call. A man introduced himself as the headmaster. “I want to talk to you about Karl’s absences.” Before he could say another word, I choked up and all my disappointment and sadness over Karl came pouring out into the ears of this stranger. “I love my son but I just don’t know what to do. I’ve tried everything to get Karl to go back to school and nothing has worked. It’s out of my hands. “For a moment there was silence on the other end of the line. The headmaster seriously said, “Thank you for your time”, and hung up.
Karl’s next report card showed a marked improvement in his grades. Finally, he even made the honor roll .In his fourth year, I attended a parent-teacher meeting with Karl. I noticed that his teachers were astonished at the way he had turned himself around. On our way home, he said, “Mum, remember that call from the headmaster last year?” I nodded. “That was me. I thought I’d play a joke but when I heard what you said, it really hit me how much I was hurting you. That’s when I knew I had to make you proud.”
小题1: Which of the following has the similar meaning to the underlined word “withdrawn”?

A．Quiet and lonely.	B．Relaxed and excited.
C．Active and lively.	D．Happy and easy-going.

小题2:When the mother said “It’s out of my hands” to the headmaster, she meant that she ______.

A．didn’t know what to do about her son

B．would drive her son away from the house

C．had no money to support the family

D．would have to hang up

小题3:Who was it that telephoned Karl’s mother that day?

A．The headmaster	B．The school adviser
C．Karl himself	D．The passage doesn’t tell us

小题4:From the passage we can learn that ______.

A．children in single-parent families always have mental problems

B．mother’s love plays an important role in teenagers’ life

C．parents should give their children everything that they need

D．school education still works well without the support from parents

Everyone wants to have healthy teeth. When you laugh, you will     your mouth and show your teeth. The healthier your teeth are, the happier you feel. Why is that?
It's      your teeth are important in many ways. Take care of them, and they'll help to take care of you. Strong,       teeth help you grow. They also help you speak clearly. You can take care of your teeth by doing like these:
Brush your teeth         a day, after getting up and before bedtime. And you brush all of your teeth, not just the front ones. Spend some time         the teeth along the sides and in the back. Take your time while brushing. Spend at        three minutes each time you brush. Be sure your toothbrush is soft. Ask your parents to help you get a new toothbrush      three months. Clean between your teeth with dental floss(牙线). It feels strange when you do it at first, but soon you'll get used to         it. Brushing      your teeth healthy. You also need to care about what you eat and drink. Eat       fruits and vegetables and drink water instead of drinks.
Do you want to have white and healthy teeth? Please brush your teeth!

小题1:	A．close B．wash C．serve D．open

小题2:	A．though B．because C．if D．when

小题3:	A．tight B．white C．healthy D．clean

小题4:	A．once B．twice C．three times D．four times

小题5:	A．on B．in C．at D．to

小题6:	A．first B．least C．once D．last

小题7:	A．every B．both C．either D．neither

小题8:	A．helping B．making C．feeling D．doing

小题9:	A．starts B．produces C．keeps D．suggests

小题10:

A．a lot B．lots of C．few D．a little

   

HEALTH CENTER 9:00-17:00 every day 16 Yongle Street            Tel: 3801451 Free physical examination for those over 70. Give you good advice on how to keep healthy!

SUNNY ENGLISH CLUB FOR STUDENTS 16:00-18:00 every Saturday   200 yuan a month. 9 Zhouyu Street            Tel: 3785290 Foreign teachers, English songs and films and more!

IT’S MY BIRTHDAY! Ann hopes you can come to her party! Time: twenty to six in the afternoon Date: Saturday, August 29 Place: Flat 9B West Wing Tower     Tel: 8754615 The more friends, the better.

TOUR GUIDE WANTED Age: 20-30  Good health.  Two foreign languages. Apply to Red Rose Travel Agency.  Tel: 6348209

小题1:If you want to get more information about Heath Center, you can call______.

A．3785290

B．8754615

C．3801451

D．6348209

小题2:One can get free physical examination in Health Center if he or she is ___ years old.

A．20

B．30

C．60

D．73

小题3:The Sunny English Club is open _____ hours ______.

A．2, every day

B．2, every Saturday

C．8, every day

D．8, every Saturday.

小题4:Ann’s birthday party starts at ____ p.m. on ____

A．5:40; August 29	B．6:20; August 29
C．5:40; August 19	D．6:20; August 19

小题5:Which of the following is True according to the material?

A．The Health Center opens 5 hours every day.

B．You need to pay 600 yuan if you want to be a member of the Sunny English Club for half a year.

C．Students can’t learn any English songs in the Sunny English Club.

D．The tour guide needs to know two foreign languages.

Raising virtual(虚拟) pets is a popular online game among teenagers.“More than 20 of my classmates have adopted(领养) pets online,      last year the number was just 10,” said Wang, a 15-year-old student.
If you go to some websites, you can adopt virtual pets like penguins（企鹅）, chickens, dogs and elephants. You can feed, wash, talk         and play with your pet. Dai Yingshuang of Chongqing          pets on Kaixin001.com. She said it was great       . She thinks that by looking after her pet she has also learned how to         others.
But raising an online pet means one needs to          a lot of time online. If one doesn’t feed and look after the pet, it becomes unhappy and unhealthy. There are          things an online carer must do. Some parents feel        . They are afraid that their children may be neglecting(忽视) their studies.
Wang Zhaotong of Anhui, has been raising a penguin on QQ.com since last year. The 14-year-old takes good care of the penguin, which is         healthy and happy. She said her parents knew about the penguin and think it’s okay. “They believe I can keep the balance between studying and playing,” said Wang. “During the school period, I         go online and see my penguin at the weekends.”

小题1:	A．but B．when C．or D．then

小题2:	A．about B．to C．of D．over

小题3:	A．buys B．raises C．borrows D．wants

小题4:	A．fun B．funny C．boring D．frustrating

小题5:	A．stay with B．take care of C．take care D．get on with

小题6:	A．take B．pay C．spend D．cost

小题7:	A．the other B．many other C．the others D．others

小题8:	A．worried B．happy C．tired D．sad

小题9:	A．neither B．nor C．both D．either

小题10:

A．also B．only C．always D．never