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专题04�阅读理解20篇（最新名校期末好题）（原卷版）
学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________

一、阅读单选
Some people think riding bicycles isn’t popular. They aren’t interested in it. So fewer and fewer people ride bicycles in the city. Nowadays some office workers usually go to work by car. Most students take the bus or the subway to go to school.
But I don’t think so. I think riding bicycles is good for my health. It has many benefits (益处). Firstly, when I am riding a bicycle, my whole body is exercising all the time. It is a good way to keep fit. Usually most office workers are busy with their things and most students are busy with their lessons, so they have no time to do sports. So riding bicycles is a good way to keep healthy for them.
Secondly, riding bicycles does good to our environment (环境). As we know, driving cars can pollute (污染) air. It makes the temperature high day by day. If we go to work by bike, the air will become cleaner than before. We can also save money at the same time. Why not enjoy doing it?
Riding bicycles is good for our health and the environment. We should all ride bicycles.
1．How do some office workers go to work?
A．By subway. B．By bus. C．By car. D．On foot.
2．The writer thinks riding bicycles ________.
A．is popular B．does good to our health
C．makes the ground cleaner D．saves time
3．Riding bicycles is ________ to keep fit for students and office workers.
A．the best way B．a good way C．the only way D．a bad way
4．What does the writer want us to do in the third paragraph (段)?
A．To ride bicycles. B．To drive cars. C．To save money. D．To save time.
5．The best title for the passage is ________.
A．How to Ride Bicycles B．Do Exercise C．How to Keep healthy D．Benefits of Cycling

Brooklyn Children’s MuseumOpened in 1899, it is the first museum for children in the world. The museum is in New York, the USA．It is best for preschool and young primary school students.
Opening time: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 a.m.—5 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m.—6 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday: 10 a.m.—7 p.m.
Prices: 1 and older: $11 Free for children under 1
Museum of ChildhoodThe museum in Edinburgh, Scotland is the first museum in the world about the history of childhood. There are toys and games from across the generations (几代人) in it. The museum also tells visitors about things in history, like children’s schooldays, holidays, clubs, clothing and so on. It’s free!
Opening time: Monday—Sunday: 10 a.m.—5 p.m.
National Space CenterThe museum is in Leicester, the UK. With six interactive galleries (互动展馆) , the UK’s largest planetarium (天文馆) and the 42m-high Rocket Tower (火箭塔) , the National Space Center is a wonderful place to visit.
Opening time: Monday—Friday: 10 a.m.—4 p.m.
Saturday—Sunday: 10 a.m.—5 p.m.
Prices: Adults (成人) : ￡14  (for each)
Children (5—16) :￡11 (for each)
Under 5: free
*Children under 14 must visit the center with an adult.
6．Brooklyn Children’s Museum is not open on ________.
A．Monday B．Tuesday C．Wednesday D．Thursday
7．The Museum of Childhood is in ________.
A．New York B．Washington C．Leicester D．Edinburgh
8．The Museum of Childhood is open for ________ hours a day.
A．5 B．7 C．8 D．10
9．Sam is a 10-year-old boy. He needs to pay ________ if he visits the National Space Center with his parents.
A．£33 B．£36 C．£39 D．£42
10．According to the passage, we can know that ________.
A．children under 14 must visit these museums with an adult
B．Brooklyn Children’s Museum has a history of over 50 years
C．the National Space Center has the highest Rocket Tower in the UK
D．the Museum of Childhood is the world’s first museum for the history of childhood
Choose the best answer (根据以下内容，选择最恰当答案)
Nicolas Anelka arrived in Shanghai last month to begin playing for Shanghai Shenhua in the Chinese Super League (中超联赛). Anelka is French and played for France’s national team as well as for Chelsea (切尔西队) in England. He is the biggest and the latest of a growing number of foreign stars that have come to play professional sports in China.
At the beginning of this season, the Chinese Basketball Association had several NBA players in the league including Wilson Chandler and Kenyon Martin. These players came to China because of the NBA lockout (停摆，停赛) last September. They wanted to play basketball and they were able to get the same salary here as they would have in the NBA．However, most of them left China when the NBA season started again. The CSL and the CBA are happy to welcome these players and to pay them big salaries because both sports leagues have had trouble keeping their fan base. The CSL has lost many fans because of past match fixing scandals (打假球丑闻) and the CBA has suffered by comparison with the NBA — it’s just not as exciting.
China’s professional sports teams have a long way to go if they are going to match the quality of play seen in other countries. Bringing in top foreign athletes (运动员) is a way for Chinese athletes to learn and to improve. And it’s hoped that the big names will fill the seats in China’s stadiums and arenas (赛场).
More foreign athletes, such as Anelka, are also discovering that China is a great place to spend part of their careers. The money is good, but they also like the country and its culture. Anelka, for one, says he is “delighted (高兴的)” to be here. I think Shanghai is delighted to have him.
11．Nicolas Anelka has played for ________.
A．Shanghai Shenhua and Chelsea
B．Chelsea and France’s national team
C．Shanghai Shenhua and France’s national team
D．France’s national team, Chelsea and Shanghai Shenhua
12．Wilson and Kenyon Martin came to China ________.
A．when the NBA season started again B．last month
C．at the beginning of this season D．last September
13．The possible reason why NBA players left China is that ________.
A．the CBA is not very happy to welcome the players
B．the CBA refuses to pay the players the same salary as they’ve expected
C．the CBA isn’t as exciting as the NBA
D．the players have lost their interest in playing basketball
14．The underlined part can be replaced (替代) by ________.
A．foreign stars B．great people
C．those who are rich enough D．famous foreign athletes
15．Which of the following sentences is true according to the passage?
A．China’s professional sports teams should try hard to make improvements.
B．Nicolas Anelka is the biggest and the last foreign star who has come to China to play professional sports.
C．Nicolas Anelka is delighted to spend the rest of his career in Shanghai.
D．Past match fixing scandals have made the CBA lose many fans.
16．What is the best title for the passage?
A．Nicolas Anelka, welcome to Shanghai.
B．Famous people in Shanghai.
C．China attracts more foreign athletes.
D．How to solve the problems of Chinese sports.

Story 1

In America in 1940, the twin boys went to live with two different families almost as soon as they were born. The two brothers never saw each other again until 1979, when they met by chance at a party. When they started talking to each other, they discovered some amazing similarities (相似处). First, they found out that they both enjoyed making things out of wood. Later on, they discovered that they had both married women called Linda, and that they both had one son whose first and middle names were James and Alan. Besides, both brothers had called their dogs by the same name—Toy. As if that wasn’t enough, they also found out that they both took their family holiday at the same place every year.
Story 2

In 1996, a Filipino woman called Mrs. Jimena told other people that her three children could breathe underwater like fish. Mrs. Jimena said that her children had three small holes on the sides of their necks below each ear，and that these were like the gills (鱼鳃) on fish. Mrs. Jimena said that she didn’t know how to swim and that her children were just starting to learn. Her family lives in a mountain village far from the sea. According to Mrs. Jimena, the holes in her children’s necks become larger when they are underwater allowing them to stay underwater for up to six minutes．
Story 3

On 11th October, 1994, a 10-year-old English girl called Vicky Willmore told her mother that she had a headache. Soon afterwards, Vicky began writing in mirror image (镜像). She wrote letters and numbers either upside-down or back-to-front. Although she could read what she wrote, no one else could. She was examined by different doctors, but none of them could find out what was wrong with her. Vicky became very upset, and soon stopped reading and writing altogether. Instead she started watching TV all the time. On 27th, September 1995, Vicky was watching her favourite football team, Manchester United, play on television. When the team scored a goal, she became so excited that she jumped out of her seat and fell backwards, hitting her head on a coffee table. The next day, Vicky could read and write properly again.
17．The twin brothers didn’t meet each other until ________.
A．1940 B．1979 C．1994 D．1996
18．The twin brothers ________.
A．grew up in two different families B．didn’t have any similarities at all
C．had two sons named James and Alan D．didn’t like making things out of wood
19．Mrs. Jimena’s children could stay underwater for up to 6 minutes because ________.
A．their mother was the best swimmer B．their village was close to the sea
C．they had holes like gills below ears D．they had gills like fish in their necks
20．The 10-year-old English girl changed her proper writing habit ________.
A．soon after she had a headache one day
B．while she was watching a football match
C．when she hit her head on a coffee table
D．as soon as she stopped reading and writing
21．From the third story we know that ________.
A．Vicky wrote backwards for nearly three years
B．doctors didn’t know what was wrong with Vicky
C．hitting one’s head can make him write backwards
D．watching football on television can cause trouble
22．This passage consists of three ________ stories.
A．traditional B．historical C．frightening D．amazing
Choose the best answer (根据以下内容，选择最恰当答案)
“I can’t believe this is happening,” I thought as I saw Jane walk into the restaurant. She hadn’t changed at all. She was still tall and beautiful with blond hair and bright green eyes. I smiled and thought of how my life had changed since we had last met.
It all started when I noticed her at a party in a friend’s house. I followed her to the dining room and started talking to her about the food. “You seem very interested in food.,” She laughed. “Well, I’m a great cook,” I told her. It was a lie, but I had to find an excuse to see her again. “Why don’t I cook for you sometime?”
Two days later, Jane came to my house. However, the dinner party was very embarrassing (尴尬的). I ordered food from a nearby restaurant, but I told her that I had cooked it. After dinner, she offered to wash up and found the delivery boxes in the kitchen. She laughed at me and I felt awful. Angry with myself, I decided then and there to learn how to cook.
I never saw Jane after our terrible dinner date. I started a cookery course and found that I was good at it after all. I went on to train to be a great cook. I worked hard and later I was able to open my own restaurant.
Now, she had walked into my restaurant. Feeling very happy, I pretended I was a waiter and walked to her table. “Ready to order, madam?” I asked.
23．The writer met Jane at a ________ for the first lime.
A．restaurant B．party C．bar D．hotel
24．During their first talk, the writer ________.
A．showed Jane how rich he was B．told Jane how much he loved her
C．showed Jane how to cook a dish D．told Jane he was good at cooking
25．The writer said, “Why don’t I cook you dinner sometime?” because he wanted to ________.
A．show Jane that he was a good cook
B．help Jane with her housework
C．get a job as a cook and make Jane hap
D．find an excuse to see Jane again
26．Jane didn’t find out the truth until ________.
A．someone else told her about it
B．writer himself told her about ii
C．she happened to find the delivery boxes
D．she tasted the food the writer had cooked
27．The writer became the owner of a restaurant because ________.
A．he had an experienced cook there
B．his friends helped him a lot
C．he learned his lesson and worked hard
D．Jane had joined him in the business
28．From the story we know that ________.
A．the writer’s life didn’t change at all
B．the writer’s life changed a lot
C．the writer became a waiter in a restaurant
D．the writer invited Jane to his restaurant
Choose the best answer (根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案):
David Copperfield is one of the world’s most famous magicians (魔术师). He became the youngest member of the Society of American Magicians (美国魔术师协会) when he was 12. Now he is famous all over the world. In 1983, he made the Statue of Liberty (自由女神像) in New York disappear (消失) for a few minutes. In 1986, Copperfield first came to China. He walked through the Great Wall in Beijing! During his second visit in 2002, lots of Chinese people were lucky enough to enjoy his shows.
Copperfield’s shows are not just magic. He also dances and does lots of interesting things to make his fans happy. He even asks his fans to help him do tricks (戏法)! One of Copperfield’s greatest tricks is flying. In his shows in China, he even made some fans fly around the theatre! In another trick, an electric saw (锯) cut Copperfield’s body into two halves. Copperfield’s magic is different each time. What do you think he will do next time? It will be fun to wait and see!
29．David Copperfield was the youngest member of the Society of American Magicians when he was _______.
A．7 B．9 C．10 D．12
30．When did Copperfield come to China first?
A．In 1983. B．In 1986. C．In 2002. D．In 2011.
31．_______ is one of Copperfield’s greatest tricks.
A．Dancing B．Walking C．Flying D．Cutting
32．According to the passage, we can’t see Copperfield _______ in his shows.
A．walking in the water for several minutes
B．cutting his own body in half with a saw
C．making his fans fly around the theatre
D．making the Statue of Liberty disappear for a while
33．Which of the following sentences is TRUE?
A．Copperfield has never been to Beijing.
B．Copperfield once flew over the Statue of Liberty.
C．Copperfield is also a famous singer.
D．Copperfield also dances in his shows.
34．Which is the best title of this passage?
A．A Famous Magician
B．A Visit to China
C．Lucky Chinese People
D．A Wonderful Show

More than 60 years after scientists made big discoveries about the structure of DNA, 20 students at US Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy gained insight（了解）into some of the molecular（分子的）mysteries that make them who they are.
Last fall, while studying life sciences, the girls sent samples（样本）of their DNA off to Living DNA, a DNA testing company. The test results became known last week and they left a big impression on the students, who were able to make real-world connections to topics they have been studying all semester long, including genotypes（基因型）.
“Students were able to maturely（成熟地）look at their results and apply what they learned in science. It’s about bringing learning to life,” said Laura Pena, the STEM program teacher.
For most of the girls, the DNA test was their ancestry（血统）. Sitting with her mom, Amariah Caudle, 15, looked with her mouth wide open at the charts showing her results. She was surprised that her European ancestry was only 13 percent. Her mother, Janell Caudle, was surprised it was that high.
“I didn’t think a trace（痕迹）would show up in her,” she said. “After many generations, this is still showing up in our bloodline（血统）. I was shocked by the science of it all.”
DNA has a power to engage people, said Diahan Southard, Living DNA community manager. Southard believes the program gives students an understanding of DNA at an important moment, when they are still young enough to absorb lessons and change their values.
Elianed Guzman, 14, said she knew little about her family except that they were from Mexico. She described in her native Spanish how surprised she was to learn that she shared genetic DNA with people in China, Japan and Korea.
As the girls sat in small groups to examine their results, with reactions ranging from confusion to surprise, they began to understand what it all means.
“Now I know I have family from everywhere,” said Amariah.
35．Scientists made big discoveries about the structure of DNA possibly________.
A．in the 1910s B．in the 1930s C．in the 1950s D．in the 1990s
36．How did the students feel when they found out the DNA test results?
A．Anxious. B．Doubtful. C．Impressed. D．Calm.
37．Why was Amariah Caudle’s mother surprised?
A．People had the opportunity to test their DNA． B．The European trace showed up in Amariah’s DNA．
C．Amariah possibly had European ancestry. D．Amariah shared genetic DNA with people from Asia.
38．What does Southard think of the program?
A．It helps students understand their DNAs. B．It has a great power to bring people together.
C．It will change their students’ DNAs. D．It should be introduced to more people around the country.
39．What did the students learn from the program?
A．People need to accept who they are. B．We should learn more about family history.
C．People’s personalities can be explained by their bloodlines. D．People from all over the world are connected with each other.
40．The best title for the passage is ________.
A．Our amazing past B．Our amazing present C．Our amazing future D．Our past, present and future
Lost Underground is a story about school children who went on a trip to some caves. These caves were very large and people could go into them only with a guide. However, four children decided to explore on their own. They went in the caves with a group, but left the group and walked down a tunnel. They thought it would be fun to explore the caves alone.
Soon they came to a hole in the wall. They climbed through the hole into another part of the cave. Then they decided to turn back, but they could not remember the way. They were lost in the caves. When the guide led the other children out of the caves, he counted them. He discovered that there were four children missing. He had to go back into the caves to try to find the missing children.
The children who were lost moved deeper and deeper into the caves. The deeper they went, the more lost they became. They were frightened. They started shouting for help, but the guide didn’t hear them. How dangerous they were!
Soon they came to an underground river. They guessed that the river must flow out of the caves. The water was very cold and deep, but the children kept on swimming. For a long time, they swam in darkness. Then they saw light ahead of them. The river was flowing out of the caves into the bigger river and the children were able to leave the caves. They climbed out of the river and reached the riverbank. They saw the bus with the other children in the distance.
41．Lost Underground is a story about school children who ________.
A．got out of the underground B．got on well with each other
C．went out for an outing D．went on a trip to some caves
42．Four children left the group in the caves, because ________.
A．they decided to turn back from the caves
B．they would like to explore the caves alone
C．they wanted to walk down a tunnel through a hole
D．they could not remember the way to the caves
43．When the guide led the other children out of the caves, ________.
A．some people found that four children lost in the caves
B．some people knew that four children could go out of the caves
C．the guide discovered that four children were missing
D．the guide realized that a child could not find his way out
44．When four children moved deeper and deeper into the caves, ________.
A．they could hear the guide speaking
B．they saw many big rivers and swam out
C．they were too brave to go out by themselves
D．they felt frightened and shouted for help
45．Which of the following is NOT true?
A．The guide had to go back into the caves to find the children.
B．The guide tried his best and found the missing children.
C．The children decided to try to swim out of the caves.
D．The children climbed through the hole into another part of the cave.
46．The underlined word “explore” probably means “________”.
A．get lost B．look around C．touch a stone D．make a fire
On March 22nd, World Water Day is a day to celebrate water and make a difference for people who do not have the water they need.
The truth about the world
The truth is that we are lucky enough to have clean water whenever we want, but this is not the case for many people around the world. Did you know that around 750 million people do not have clean water to drink? That’s around 1 in 10 people in the world.
But what does this mean?
If we drink dirty water, we can catch diseases from the bacteria (细菌) and become ill. Every year over 500,000 children die from dirty water. That’s around 1,400 children every day! In Ghana, 85% of all disease are from dirty water, and in Nicaragua, 75% of the people don’t have clean drinking water. Also, in some countries children walk many kilometers every day to get water, they can’t go to school so they don’t learn how to read and write and don’t get an education.
Water for everyone
In 1993 the United Nations decided that March 22nd is the World Day for Water. On this day every year, countries around the world hold events to educate people about the problems of dirty water. People organize events to raise money.
For World Water Day, some people in the UK walk, run or cycle 10 km, others climb mountains or even jump from an aeroplane and skydive to the ground. At one school, children between the ages of 10 and 15 walk 6 km with 6 litres of water, so they can see how it feels to walk along distance carrying heavy bottles of water. People give them money to do these things and all the money helps get clean water to as many people as possible around the world.
47．The passage is mainly about _________.
A．water festival B．World Earth Day
C．drinking water around the world D．how to save water
48．All over the world, _________ of the people can’t have clean drinking water.
A．10% B．20% C．85% D．75%
49．About _________ children die from dirty water in the world every day.
A．750 B．500,000 C．1,400 D．850
50．In some countries, children walk many kilometres away from home because _________.
A．they need to go to school B．their parents are busy
C．they are told to do so D．there is no clean water nearby
51．The underlined word “educate” in the third part means _________.
A．teach in class B．make someone know
C．talk with D．make fun of
52．In the UK, people DO NOT _________ on World Water Day.
A．raise money to help the homeless people
B．jump from aeroplanes and skydive to the ground
C．walk with 6 litres of water for 6 kilometres
D．walk, ran or cycle 10 km
Museums are some of the best places to go out in London. You can visit them for a day. Most of them are free. One day I went on a trip to the science museum with my dad. I really liked the place.
First we had a look at a new free show called Dan Dare and the Birth of High-tech Britain. It explained an important time in British history. From it we knew that British technology improved after the war. It was about the story of Dan Dare, a classic British science fiction comic hero. He was the leader of all the pilots on a spaceship.
After that, we went to the Energy Gallery (能源长廊), the museum’s latest interactive (互动的) gallery. When we saw it, we realized we need and use energy not only at present but also in the future. There were over 50 interactive shows. They taught us about the world of physics. The workers were excitedly explaining the shows while we watched them.
Finally, we went to the Antenna Gallery and got the latest science news. But I couldn’t study all the galleries in one day. There were just too many to see! What a pity!
53．What did the writer think of the science museum in London?
A．It was not a good place. B．The ticket cost too much.
C．It was really a good place. D．It didn’t have much to see.
54．From the free show, we can know that British technology improved ________.
A．before the war B．after the war C．during the war D．until the war
55．According to the second paragraph, we know that Dan Dare was ________.
A．an American B．a comic hero C．a leader on a ship D．a hero in history
56．In the Energy Gallery, the writer learned more about ________.
A．physics B．history C．literature D．math
57．In the Antenna Gallery, the writer ________.
A．enjoyed a free show B．watched some interactive shows
C．learned about the latest science news D．got to know how to build a gallery
58．The writer visited ________ places in the science museum.
A．two B．three C．four D．five
Bob is a student. He likes singing and hopes to be a singer in the future. He often buys some books about music. He thinks a singer with long hair looks cool. So he has long hair.
One morning, Mr. Chen wrote something on the blackboard, but Bob couldn’t see it clearly. He was afraid that there was something wrong with his eyes. So he went to a hospital.
“What’s the matter with you, Miss?” asked the doctor.
“Sorry, sir, I’m a man. I can’t see things clearly this week.” Bob said with a red face.
“Go to the barber’s (理发店) first, young man. I can’t find your eyes at all.” said the doctor.
59．What does Bob want to be when he grows up?
A．A doctor. B．A teacher. C．A singer. D．A dancer.
60．What does Bob look like?
A．He has long hair. B．He has long black hair.
C．He has short hair. D．He has short gray hair.
61．What was wrong with Bob?
A．He couldn’t see things clearly. B．He had a toothache.
C．There was something wrong with his hand. D．He couldn’t hear the teacher clearly.
62．The doctor asked Bob to ________.
A．take some medicine B．have a relax
C．buy a pair of glasses D．have his hair cut
63．Which of the following is TRUE?
A．Bob often buys some books about history. B．The doctor thought Bob was a woman.
C．Bob went to the hospital to visit his friend. D．The doctor liked Bob’s long hair.
Every thirty seconds there is an earthquake in the world. Some of these earthquakes are so weak that people can’t feel them. But some of them are very serious and many people get hurt or die in them. Do you know what cause earthquakes?
The earth’s surface (表面) has many pieces. These pieces are always moving. When two pieces move past each other, there is an earthquake. Scientists are trying to predict (预测) big earthquakes, but it’s very hard. Do you know how to protect yourself during an earthquake? Here are some ways. You should remember them.
If you are inside the door.
◆Quickly move under a desk or along a wall. It will protect you from falling things. Don’t run out of the door.
◆Keep away from windows.
◆Turn off lights.
◆Don’t get into a lift. If you are in a lift, get out as quickly as possible.
If you are outside
◆Don’t stay near tall buildings and trees. Things may fall on you.
◆Be careful of fallen power lines.
◆Lie on the ground in clear areas until the shaking stops.
64．How often does an earthquake happen in the world?
A．Once every thirty seconds. B．Once every thirty minutes.
C．Once every three hours. D．Once every thirteen seconds.
65．Why people can’t feel some of earthquakes?
A．Because some of them are so weak.
B．Because some of them are so serious.
C．Because scientists can predict earthquakes.
D．Because people know what to do during an earthquake.
66．Where should you stay during an earthquake?
A．Near the window. B．Along the wall. C．Outside the door. D．Near the door.
67．In the passage, you can know ________.
A．you don’t be afraid when an earthquake happens
B．you’d better lie on the ground in clear areas until the shaking stops
C．you should look for your family after the earthquake
D．you should not rebuild your homes after the earthquake
68．The passage tells us ________.
A．how to predict an earthquake B．how to save people after an earthquake
C．what to do before an earthquake D．how to protect ourselves during an earthquake

Do you like collecting coins? If your answer is “yes”, please come to visit the coin show in the City Museum. There are hundreds of coins from different countries. From these coins, you can learn art, history, culture from many parts of the world. You can also buy some of the beautiful coins. Don’t miss the good chance!
Ticket price: ¥50Time: 9:00-18:00
Date: Nov. 6-11
Place: City Museum
Address: No. 69, Renmin Road
Tel: 13985886666
Website: http://www.citymuseum.com
69．The coins are from ________.
A．the other country B．different cities C．other cities D．different countries
70．When will the coin show begin?
A．At 9:00 on November 11. B．At 8:00 on December 18.
C．At 9:00 on November 6. D．At 8:00 on December 16.
71．The underlined word “address” means “________” in Chinese.
A．价格 B．地址 C．材料 D．主题
72．Which of the following is TRUE?
A．People can see thousands of coins on the show.
B．The show will last six days.
C．People can visit the coin show at my school.
D．People can visit the coin show for free.
73．The passage mainly (主要地) tells us ________.
A．something about the coin show B．how to collect coins
C．where the coin show is D．why people like collecting coins

My grandfather’s name is Jim. He is seventy-four years old. He is very healthy. He looks like a sixty-year-old man. He can do everything all by himself. He also takes part in some activities for the old.
Every morning, my grandfather goes out with a radio. He listens to the news and goes to the park to practice Taiji. In the park, he talks with other old people. After coming back from the park, he has breakfast and then he goes to the university (大学) for the old people. He learns drawing there. In the afternoon, he plays erhu about one hour or two hours. After supper, he watches TV and learns about the world. He goes to bed at about nine o’clock. He never stays up. He likes to share his ways of keeping healthy with others.
74．How old is Jim?
A．60. B．61. C．74. D．75.
75．What does Jim take with him when he goes out every morning?
A．A mobile phone. B．An MP4. C．A radio. D．A book.
76．Where does Jim practice Taiji?
A．In a park. B．On the playground. C．In the square. D．At the gym.
77．What does Jim do after breakfast?
A．To listen to music. B．To play on the computer.
C．To talk to other old people. D．To learn to draw pictures.
78．Which of the following is TRUE?
A．Jim is very sad. B．Jim goes to bed early.
C．Jim plays erhu for three hours. D．Jim is unhealthy.
People usually hate mice, but people almost all over the world like one mouse—the famous Mickey Mouse.
Fifty years ago, most films had no sounds. A man called Walt Disney made a cartoon mouse. The cartoon mouse could talk in these films. He named his mouse Mickey Mouse. Soon Mickey Mouse became a good friend of both young and old people. Children liked to see their lovely friend, because he brought happiness to them.
Mickey is a clean mouse right from the beginning. Maybe this is why people love Mickey Mouse very much. In his early life, Mickey did some wrong things. People were very angry. They wrote to Disney and said they didn’t want Mickey to do wrong things. Because there were some things that Mickey could not do. Disney made a new animal called Donald Duck. He also made a dog, Pluto. This dog does some foolish and wrong things wherever he goes. Now our Mickey Mouse is more interesting as well. He is known as a star of beauty and wisdom(智慧). He has his friends in almost every country.
79．Mickey Mouse first came out ________.
A．on TV B．in the film C．in the play D．in a book
80．Children love Mickey Mouse because ________.
A．he bought them joy and laughter(笑声) B．he made some mistakes
C．he brought them cakes D．he made them angry
81．Why did Walt Disney make Donald Duck?
A．Because Mickey Mouse was very lonely.
B．Because there were some things that Mickey Mouse could not do.
C．Because Mickey Mouse was able to do everything.
D．Because people didn’t like Mickey Mouse any more.
82．The dog Pluto, is ________.
A．a fool dog that often does something wrong B．a clever dog that can do everything well
C．a beautiful dog that people like very much D．a famous dog as a star of beauty and wisdom
83．The best title for the passage is ________.
A．Pluto B．Donald Duck
C．Donald Duck and Pluto D．Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck
Arriving in New York   
There are three airports in New York. When you arrive at one of them. you can take a bus or a taxi to any place in New York.
Public transport
In New York there is a good bus and subway(地铁) service. If you are planning to use the subway a lot, you should buy a subway ticket for ten journeys because it’s cheaper. But you don’t have to use public transport—there are lots of places you can go to on foot, like the Empire State Building(帝国大厦), 5th Avenue(大街) and Central Park. The New York taxis are a part of the city experience, so you should take at least one taxi during your visit.
Hotels   
There are lots of good hotels in New York. The best is the Plaza on 5th Avenue but you don’t have to pay a lot to stay in the city, there are lots of smaller hotels and the YMCA near Central Park is great for young people.
Eating out
There are many kinds of food in New York and you shouldn’t eat at McDonald’s every day. There are good restaurants in little Italy and Chinatown, for example.
Shopping  
Shopping in New York is fun. There are big shops on 5th Avenue. They are open seven days a week. But be careful when you look at the prices, you have to pay a special 8% tax(税) on everything you buy in New York.
Places to see  
Finally, there are a lot of places to see in New York—Times Square, the Statue of Liberty. And you shouldn’t go home without climbing the Statue of Liberty to enjoy the scenery of the city.
84．How many kinds of public transport are mentioned(提到) in the second paragraph?
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five.
85．“The Plaza” here is the name of ________.
A．a restaurant B．a hotel C．an airport D．a shop
86．How much do you have to pay if you buy a book of $10 in New York?
A．$10.8. B．$10.08. C．$18. D．$10.
87．When you visit New York, you should ________.
A．eat at McDonald’s every day B．take a taxi whenever you go out
C．stay at the best hotel D．climb the Statue of Liberty
88．From the passage, we can learn that ________.
A．people can visit many places of interest in New York on foot
B．people must travel by public transport in New York
C．New York is not a good place for shopping
D．people have to eat only one kind of food in New York

Henry was a carpenter (木匠) of our village. Once I asked him to make a dining table for my wife. He made it just the right size to fill the space between the two windows. When I arrived home that evening, Henry was drinking a cup of tea and writing out his bill for his work.
My wife said to me quietly, “That’s his ninth cup of tea today.” But she said loudly,
“It’s a beautiful table, dear, isn’t it?”
“I won’t decide about that until I see that bill,” I said.
Henry laughed and gave me his bill for the work. It said:
BILL
◎ One dining table
June 10, 2009
◎ Cost of wood
17.00
◎ Paint (油漆)
1.50
◎ Work, 8 hours (1 an hour)
8.00
◎ Total (总计)
36.50
When I was looking at the bill, Henry said, “It’s a fine day, isn’t it? Quite sunny.”“Yes,” I said. “I’m glad it is only the 10th of June.”
“Me too,” said Henry. “You wait—it’ll be a bit hotter by the end of the month.”
“Yes. Hotter—and more expensive. Dining tables will be 20 more expensive on June 30th, won’t they, Henry?”
Henry looked hard at me for half a minute. There was a little smile in his two blue eyes. I gave his bill back to him.
“If it isn’t too much trouble, Henry,” I said. “Please add it up again. You can forget the date.”
I paid him 26.50 and he was happy to get it.
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89．Why did Henry talk about weather when the writer was looking at the bill?
A．Because it was a fine day indeed.
B．Because he wanted the writer to look at the bill carefully.
C．Because he wanted to tell the writer the weather.
D．Because he didn’t want the writer to go through the bill carefully.
90．Why did the writer say “Dining tables will be 20 more expensive on June 30th.”?
A．Because Henry would almost certainly add the date to the cost of the dining table.
B．Because it was difficult to make dining tables in hot weather.
C．Because paint would be more expensive.
D．Because the cost of wood would be more expensive.
91．Henry would ask for ________ if he made a dining table on the last day of June.
A．26.50 B．56.50 C．46.50 D．20.00
92．When the writer gave him the money, Henry was happy because ________.
A．he got the money easily B．he didn’t have to add up the cost again
C．he got what he should get for his work D．he got much money for his work
93．From the story we know that ________.
A．Henry wrote out the bill before the writer got home
B．Henry still wanted to get 36.50 for his work in the end
C．Henry made a mistake in the bill
D．Henry tried to get more money for his work
Virginia, a straight-A student got a C in cooking class and she felt upset. Her dad wasn’t satisfied with her teacher, Ms Smith. He thought he discriminated against (歧视) Virginia because Ms Smith is white and Virginia is black.
Virginia is in the ninth grade at Ashley High School. She never missed her lessons and all her grades were As. Virginia’s father said her heart was broken when she got the C．
Virginia is a model (模范的) student. She is a member of the swimming team. She also joins the chess club.
Ms Smith is a 28-year-old girl. This is her first year teaching. “Some of my best friends are African-Americans,” Ms Smith said. “This isn’t a black and white problem.”
The school headmaster said that he supported Ms Smith 100%. Virginia is a top student, and she would have no problem getting into the best universities even with a C in cooking, but she might have problems finding a husband, he laughed, “She’d better look for a man who likes to eat out a lot.”
94．In which class did Virginia get a C?
A．Swimming class. B．Chess class. C．Cooking class. D．Both A and B．
95．The underlined word “supported” in the passage means “________” in Chinese.
A．支持 B．批评 C．采纳 D．认为
96．Ms Smith is ________ years old.
A．26 B．28 C．30 D．32
97．What did Virginia’s father think?
A．He wasn’t angry with her. B．He wasn’t satisfied with Ms Smith.
C．His heart was broken. D．We don’t know.
98．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A．Virginia is in the ninth grade at Ashley High School.
B．This is in second year teaching.
C．Virginia has problems getting into the best universities with a C in cooking.
D．Virginia is not a model student.

When it comes to the question on how you feel about the 7-day Spring Festival holiday, different people have different answers.
Annie
I can’t tell you how excited I went to Beijing with my parents. We went to many museums and tasted traditional Beijing food. The most exciting time was during our visit to Tian’anmen Square. How proud we felt to watch the national flag rising there!
Tony
I didn’t travel anywhere but stayed in my city, visiting friends and relatives(亲戚). It may be boring for some people. But I don’t think so. I like staying with my family. It was the happiest time during the short holiday.
Bill
I went to Mount Huang with my cousins. There, a foreign boy asked me the way. I felt so nervous to talk to him. At last, he said “Thank you and happy Spring Festival” to me. I think I should study English because it is really useful.
Dan
My parents took me to visit my grandparents in the countryside. When we arrived there, I couldn’t believe my eyes. I was surprised and sad to see the river polluted by some factories. I heard it crying for help. But what can I do?
99．What didn’t Annie do in Beijing?
A．Had traditional food.
B．Watched the national flag rising.
C．Visited museums.
D．Visited friends.
100．How did Bill feel when a foreign boy asked him the way?
A．Excited. B．Worried. C．Nervous. D．Surprised.
101．The underlined word “it” refers to ________.
A．the countryside B．the holiday
C．the factory D．the river
102．What may Bill do later according to his words?
A．Travel to a foreign country.
B．Think about what to do for the village.
C．Join an English club.
D．Stay with his parents more often.
103．We can know from the passage that ________.
A．Annie loves her country very much
B．Tony didn’t do anything but stayed at home
C．Bill’s parents took him to climb Mount Huang
D．Dan felt good when he went back from his grandparents’ home

In the universe, as we all know, there is the sun, the moon, the earth and a good many stars. Through our geography lessons, we know the earth goes around the sun, and the moon goes around the earth. We have day and night because the earth keeps turning all the time. When our part of the earth turns to the sun, it is day. When our part of the earth turns away from the sun, it is night.
Just because the moon is closer to the earth than the sun, it looks much bigger than the sun. Big things will look smaller when they are farther, and small things also look bigger when they are nearer.
The sun is big enough to give out very strong light. The moon can’t give out any light at all, but it looks quite bright, too. Why? In fact, the light from the moon comes from the sun. The moon looks much bigger and brighter than the stars. But actually the stars are much bigger and brighter than the moon. They look smaller than the moon also because they are farther away from the earth. There are many other planets in the universe. But of all the planets, only on the earth are there living things and people can only live on the earth, too. But at 9:00 a.m., October 15th, 2003, the Chinese pilot Yang Liwei was sent up in to space. He stayed there for 21 hours. It was the first time for Chinese to get into space.
104．When our part of the earth turns away from the sun, the other part of the earth is ________.
A．night B．day C．evening D．Sunday
105．We find the sun is ________ than the moon because it is ________ us.
A．bigger; farther from B．smaller; closer to
C．bigger; closer to D．smaller; farther from
106．People and living things can live on ________.
A．the earth B．Mars C．the moon D．the sun
107．Yang Liwei returned to the earth on ________.
A．November 15th, 2002 B．October 16th, 2003
C．May 15th, 2004 D．October 15th, 2003
108．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A．The moon goes around the earth, and it can’t give out any light at all.
B．The moon goes around the sun, and its light is from the sun.
C．The earth moves around the moon, and people can only live on the earth.
D．Of all the planets, only the earth moves around the sun.