A 3-year-old boy who was lost in the woods for two days is now safe at home. But Casey Hathaway told his rescuers that he was not alone in the rainy, freezing cold woods. He said he was with a friend—a bear.The child went missing on January 22 while playing with friends at his grandmother's house in the southern state of North Carolina. When the other children returned to the house and Casey did not, the family searched the area for almost an hour before calling the police.Police formed a search and rescue team to look for the young boy in the nearby woods. But two days went by and still—no Casey. The woods of North Carolina are home to many black bears, like this one. It seems one of them helped a little boy while he was lost in the woods. Then on January 24, someone called the police saying they heard a bear cub whimpering.According to the passage, Casey's missing is a case of ________.- pure accident- planned kidnap- children's trick- animal attack

Her elegant style _____ her ______ from other journalists.A. set . . . down B. set . . . forth C. set . . . apart D. set . . . up

Fool __________ Jane is, she could not have done such a thing.A. whoB. asC. thatD. like

Chinese calligraphy（书法） is an important part of traditional Chinese culture.There are many famous calligraphers in history such as Wang Xizhi and Yan Zhenqing.Different calligraphy works can show different calligraphers' feelings and personality（性格） .Today，they can be seen on the walls of offices，shops，hotels and many other places. Calligraphy started in China and spread to other parts of Asia with Chinese culture.It has a history of4，000 to 5，000 years.Calligraphy is the art of writing Chinese characters and especially refers to the rules of writing with a brush.When you practice calligraphy，it is important to pay attention to the changes of the strokes（笔画） and the spaces between characters. "If I once lived in China，I must have become a calligrapher rather than a painter， "the world-famous master of art，Picasso，once said after seeing Zhang Daqian write down his name with a calligraphy brush. The tool for practicing calligraphy is calligraphy brushes.They are usually made from the hair of different animals.But there is a popular calligraphy brush that is made from foetal hair（胎毛） .No one is really sure where the tradition comes from.But hundreds of years ago in China，people started to believe this kind of calligraphy brush was a symbol of good luck. Practicing calligraphy needs a lot of patience and many people take lessons to learn it.During the lessons，they can learn how to hold a calligraphy brush and how to write different strokes of Chinese characters.If you' re interested in it，you may start practicing with a professional （专业人员） right away.（1）What can we learn about a calligrapher through his calligraphy works？ ____ ①His age.②His character.③His background.④His feelings.A.①②B.②④C.③④D.①③（2）Which of the following is TRUE about calligraphy？ ____ A.It started in some parts of Africa.B.It has a very short history.C.It refers to the changes of strokes.D.It is an art form of writing Chinese characters.（3）What can we infer about Picasso from the passage？ ____ A.He thought calligraphy was very great.B.He once practiced calligraphy.C.He once lived in China.D.He was both a calligrapher and a painter.（4）Why are calligraphy brushes made from foetal hair so popular？ ____ A.Because they can help people write more beautiful characters.B.ecause they are cheaper than those made from animal hair.C.Because they are thought to be a symbol of good luck to those who use them.D.Because they can help kids write characters easily.（5）What can calligraphy lessons teach us？ ____ A.How to become a professional as soon as possible.B.How to create new strokes of Chinese characters.C.How to make Chinese paintings with calligraphy brushes.D.How to hold calligraphy brushes correctly.

39.We ran out after the thief,but he C into thin air.-|||-A.had vanished B.was vanishing C.could vanish D.would vanish

阅读理解What will the weather be like tomorrow? Some people say they can forecast(预测)the weather from animals.Some of them look at seabirds. When they see seabirds fly high, they say it will be a nice day. When the weather is bad, the seabirds stay on the shore(岸). They don't like to fly in strong winds and they sit in trees when rain is on the way.Other people look at different animals on the farm. For example, chickens may make a lot of noise and run here and there when rain is on the way. Frogs(青蛙)can tell the weather, too. When rain is on the way, they stay in water and make a lot of noise too. But when it is a nice day, they will be quiet and jump out of the water.(1)When some people see seabirds ________ they think it is going to be a nice day.A.sit in trees B.stay on the shore C.fly high D.fly to the trees(2)Chickens ________ when rain is on the way.A.run around B.keep quiet C.know nothing D.sit in trees(3)When rain is on the way, frogs may ________.A.eat a lot B.not make a lot of noise C.go to the land D.not jump out of the waterWe talk every day. When we have good news, we like to share it with our good friends and when something terrible happens, we will let others know soon. But do you know that a tree can talk and share news? It sounds strange, but it's true that some trees can also communicate with each other. Of course, no tree moves lips and says words just as people do.Willow trees(柳树)are the best- known of these trees. When insects(昆虫)begin eating a willow tree, the tree gives out a special smell at once. This smell tells the other willow trees that insects are coming near. All of them quickly make a chemical(化学物质)in their leaves. This chemical is bad for the insects. The insects do not like it and they fly away soon. In this way, the willow trees keep themselves away from the insects.Next time when you take a walk near the trees, maybe the trees are "talking" to each other quietly. And when someone says that trees cannot "talk", please tell them that even trees can "talk" to each other, too.(1)Willow trees communicate with each other by ________.A.words B.winds C.smells D.sounds(2)The underlined word "lips" in the first paragraph means ________.A.树干 B.嘴唇 C.枝条 D.手势(3)________ make(s) the insects fly away.A.The leaves on the willow treesB.The"talk"between the willow treesC.The special smell that willow trees give outD.The chemical that willow trees make in their leaves(4)The passage tells us that some of the trees can ________.A.speak just as people doB.tell stories to municate with each otherD.kill insects in the woodsFamily traditions are special habits or customs that your family have. For example, in the family of Bill Gates, his parents keep the tradition of reading with children. And what's the tradition in your family?★ Nick, 15, EnglandOn every family member's birthday, we give him or her a surprise. Last Sunday, it was my mother's birthday. And I knew that she wanted to see a film. So I bought a ticket without telling her first. This made her really happy.★ Jack, 15, CubaEvery weekend, my parents and I go to my grandparents' home. My grandparents cook many delicious foods. I meet all my cousins. We talk about interesting things at school. Sometimes, my parents also join us to play games.★ Yu Xin, 14, ChinaDuring every summer or winter holiday, we have a family trip across the country. I'm always the one who chooses where to go. We have visited Qingdao, Xiamen and Beijing. I enjoy the trips.(1)Sometimes, Jack's parents ________ when the family get together.A.cook foodB.talk about interesting thingsC.meet cousinsD.play games with the children(2)Yu Xin has visited some places EXCEPT ________.A.Xiamen B.Hangzhou C.Beijing D.Qingdao(3)The three children are talking about their ________.A.school life B.birthday parties C.holiday plans D.family traditionsWhen the weather is hot, you go to a lake or an ocean. When you are near a lake or an ocean, you feel cool. Why? The sun makes the earth(地面)hot but it cannot make the water very hot. Although the air over the earth becomes hot, the air over the water stays cool. The hot air over the earth goes up. Then the cool air over the water moves in and takes the place of the hot air. When it moves in, you will feel the wind. And the wind makes you cool.Of course, scientists cannot answer all of our questions. If we ask "Why is the ocean full of salt(盐)?", scientists will say that the salt comes from rocks.When a rock gets very hot or very cold, it cracks(断裂). Rain falls into the cracks and then carries the salt into the ocean. But then we ask, "What happens to the salt in the ocean?" The ocean does not get saltier every year. Scientists are not sure about the answer to this question.We know a lot about our world. But there are still many answers which we don't have and are curious(好奇的)about.(1)The main idea of this passage is that ________.A.people feel cool when they are near a lake or an oceanB.scientists can explain many things, but not everythingC.scientists can explain everything about the oceanD.the salt in the ocean comes from rocks(2)Now scientists know ________.A.what makes people feel cool near a lake or an ocean in summerB.everything about the oceanC.what happens to the salt in the oceanD.why the ocean does not get more and more salty(3)A rock cracks when ________.A.rain falls B.it gets very hot C.it gets very cold D.both B and C(4)In the first paragraph, the underlined word "it" refers to ________.A.the hot air over the waterB.the cool air over the earthC.the hot air over the earthD.the cool air over the water(5)Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this passage?A.The reason why people feel cool when they are near a lake or an ocean in hot weather.B.The reason why the ocean doesn't get saltier every year.C.The reason why the water in the ocean is salty.D.The reason why rocks crack.阅读短文,完成下列小题。Peter always doesn't know the way. His friends often laugh at him. In his eyes, every street looks the same. Sometimes he has to take a taxi home because he can't remember the way.Peter watches a lot of films and reads a lot of books about animals. Each bird knows which way is south. Bats(蝙蝠)can fly at night and find their way with their ears. He feels embarrassed(困窘的)because animals know the direction. He tries to find his way with the help of the North Star in the sky. He knows how to find it.Of course, Peter's friends are still laughing at him, because he can only see the North Star outside when it is sunny at night. He can't tell the directions in the daytime or when it is cloudy.(1)题完成句子;(2)和(3)题按照文章内容简略回答问题;(4)题找出并写下全文的主题句;(5)题将文中画线句子译成汉语。 (1)In Peter's eyes, every street ________. (2)Why does Peter sometimes take a taxi home? ________ (3)What animal can fly at night and find their way with their ears in the passage? ________ (4)________ (5)________.

阅读单选Our family went to the Yellow Stone National Park last summer vacation. Our son, Tom, wanted to see bears there. And what an experience(经历)it was! When we got there, we put up our tent(帐篷) and went to explore(探险). As we returned, we heard our daughter Susie cry out. And then we saw a bear go into our camp. Tom wanted his father to chase(追赶)him away. His father said, “No. It’s dangerous to chase a bear. And don’t let him chase you. ”Susie said, “What shall we do? Maybe we should climb a tree. ”Tom said, “No. We have to get him out of there. He might go to sleep in our tent. ”“Maybe we could make him leave if we put some honey outside for him to eat. ”Susie suggested. Then I said, “How are you going to get the honey? It’s in the tent. ”We watched the bear go into the tent and heard him upset(翻倒; 弄翻)everything inside. “It’s foolish for us to try to chase him away. ”said my husband, “Leave him alone and wait for him to come out. ”We waited, but the bear stayed inside. We had to sleep in the car that night.(1)Tom wanted to go to Yellow Stone National Park to see________.A.tigers B.wolves C.bears D.birds(2)Where did the family go on vacation last summer?A.They went to the Central Park.B.They went to Yellow Stone National Park.C.They went to a zoo.D.They just stayed at home.(3)Who do you think saw the bear first?A.Susie. B.Tom. C.The writer. D.The writer’s husband.(4)What did they do when they saw a bear go into their tent?A.They chased the bear away.B.They stayed outside the tent and did nothing.C.They climbed up a tree.D.They put some honey outside for the bear to eat.(5)What did the bear do in the tent?A.He ate the honey.B.He chased the people away.C.He drank the beer.D.He turned things upside down.People in the UK spend their free time in different ways. They usually use it to relax. They spend a lot of their free time at home. The most popular activity is watching TV. People in the UK watch TV for about 25 hours a week. They often record (录制) programs so they can watch them later. Reading is also a popular way of spending free time. People in the UK spend a lot of time reading newspapers and magazines. Many people in the UK have pets. They like playing with their pets in their free time. In summer, gardening (园艺) is popular. And families often have a “day out” on the weekend. They often go to a festival or see a show. Young people like to go to clubs, and people of all ages like to go to the cinema. In winter, “do-it-yourself” is popular. People often spend their free time repairing (修理) houses. Some free time activities are with friends. Asking friends for a drink or a meal at home is the most usual one. Sometimes people and their friends have dinner in a restaurant. On the weekend, people in the UK like to spend their free time doing sports. The popular kinds of sports are soccer, horse racing, swimming, tennis, skating, climbing and hill walking.(1)What is the favorite free time activity of people in the UK?A.Reading. B.Watching TV. C.Doing sports. D.Playing with their pets.(2)______ is popular in winter in the UK.A.Gardening B.Seeing a show C.Repairing houses D.Going to a festival(3)We can find ______ kinds of popular sports in the passage.A.5 B.6 C.7 D.8(4)Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.People in the UK often record TV programs.B.People in the UK like to do sports in the morning.C.People of all ages in the UK like to go to clubs in summer.D.People in the UK often have a “day out” with their friends.(5)What is the passage mainly about?A.People in the UK like making friends.B.People in the UK enjoy different festivals.C.What people in the UK do in their free time.D.Why people in the UK have a lot of free time.Everyone knows that exercise is important. We all need to exercise. Doctors say it’s good for us. It keeps body strong. When the daytime comes, we must get up. This is the time for exercise. Exercise means doing things with the body. There’re many ways to exercise. You can walk, run, swim, skate, or play ball games. Make sure you exercise in the following(下面的)ways: You have to like what you’re doing. Exercise enough—but not too much. It’s good to exercise twice each week. Thirty minutes each time is enough. Try all kinds of things until you find one, two or three sports that feel right for you. Exercising can be fun. Friends can exercise together at a_______, or they can play sports together. How do you exercise? 根据短文内容,选择正确答案。(1)In the passage the writer tells us that we all need to .A.drink B.relax C.exercise D.work(2)Which of the following sports we can’t find in the passage?A.Fishing. B.Running. C.Swimming. D.Walking.(3)What does exercise mean?A.It means doing things with the body.B.It means studying.C.It means doing lessons.D.It means playing.(4)What can exercise do to the body?A.It can make the body weak.B.It can make the body healthy.C.It can make us sick.D.It can make us sleep more.(5)The words “fitness center” in the text mean .A.减肥中心 B.健身中心 C.购物中心 D.医疗中心Do you have any good ways to learn English well? Here are some students talking about ways of learning English.Mark, 13 I usually learn English by reading aloud (大声地). I like reading English stories. It really helps me a lot. Tom, 13 I learn English by talking with my friends. I think speaking is the best way to learn English. Jenny, 12 I learn English by watching English movies and listening to the radio. Maybe it is difficult for me to understand (理解) all of them, but I think my listening is getting better. Amy, 13 We can make full use of our piecemeal (零碎的) time. For example, we can remember 1-3 English words (单词) before sleeping. (1)How many students talk about their ways of learning English?A.3. B.4. C.5. D.6.(2)How does Mark learn English?A.By reading textbooks.B.y reading class notes.C.By reading English stories.D.By reading English newspapers.(3)Who learns English by watching English movies?A.Mark. B.Jenny. C.Tom. D.Amy.(4)What is the best way to learn English according to Tom?A.Speaking. B.Reading. C.Listening. D.Writing.(5)Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.Jenny and Amy are of the same age.B.Listening to the radio can help Mark with his English listening.C.Amy asks us to make full use of our piecemeal time.D.We have to remember many English words before sleeping.I went on vacation with my family last summer. “Wake up! It’s time to go fishing,” My mom woke me up. After having breakfast we got on a boat. Getting up at 6 a.m. was really early and I was not happy, but later, I had fun. My uncle caught (抓住) a big fish first. And my mom caught one, too. Then I caught a Black Drum. Next, my dad caught a big Sheepshead. The captain said no one caught a big fish like this one. We were all happy when we heard this. Later we tried to catch small sharks (鲨鱼). My grandpa caught one, but it snapped the line (咬断绳子). My uncle caught one, but it also snapped the line. My dad caught one at last. It didn’t look so scary but was a little funny. Then our fishing activity was over, and we went back with all the fishes. We were tired but happy!(1)Who woke up the writer?A.His father. B.His mother. C.His uncle. D.His grandpa.(2)The underlined word “captain” means “_______” in Chinese.A.船长 B.律师 C.司机 D.飞行员(3)Why did they feel happy when they heard the captain’s words (话)?A.Because someone caught a fish the same size as theirs.B.ecause the Black Drum was expensive.C.Because the fish was the biggest (最大的).D.Because the boat went very fast.(4)How did they feel when they went back with the fishes?A.Scared. B.Lucky. C.Tired and terrible. D.Tired but happy.(5)What does the writer talk about?A.His summer vacation. B.His favorite fish. C.His favorite activity. D.His happy family..

Details of the murder were _____ by the local paper.A. discoveredB. revealedC. exposedD. found

Three decades ago leukemia was mostly _ , while now, over half of the leukemia cases could be cured.()A. crucialB. lethalC. vagueD. ethical