Want to say "hello" from Disneyland? Send a post card!
Beautiful scenes of paradise (乐园), wild animals, silly pictures — you can find them all in one place. Where? On a post card! Have people always sent post cards? No. Before post cards, people liked sealed letters.
The idea for the first decorated (装饰) post card came to John P. Charlton in 1861. He thought a simple card with decorations would be a great way to send a note. Then in the late 1800s, post cards with pictures appeared. By law, people had to write their note on the front ——on the picture! The back was only for the address. Several years later, England allowed a divided-back post card. Then people could write their note on the back left side and put the address on the right. During the early 1900s, the golden age of post cards, picture post cards became a craze of the world. In 1908, Americans alone mailed over 677 million post cards. Today, post cards are the third most popular collection in the world after stamps and coins.
【小题1】We can see some silly pictures on the post cards.
【小题2】 Post cards were produced before sealed letters.
【小题3】In 1861, the first decorated post card appeared.
【小题4】Post cards were most popular during the early 1900s.
【小题5】Stamps, coins and post cards are the most popular collections in the world.

Here's an interview to a pilot about his life.
(R="Reporter;" P= Pilot)
R: How much time do pilots actually spend flying a plane?
P: It varies (WES'J) from about 20 minutes on some domestic (区别) flights to as much as 18 hours on international flights. It all depends on if the flight is a short- or long-haul flight.
R: Do pilots take breaks during flights or do they fly the whole time?
P: Yes, we take breaks during long-haul flights. Airlines assign (指派) three or four pilots to long flights. We take turns flying the plane.
R: If pilots are traveling all the time, how do they deal with jet lag (时差)?
P: Jet lag is annoying for almost all pilots. I try to go to sleep as I would at home.
R: How important is it to know the weight and size of the plane you are flying?
P: It is very important. We weigh almost everything put into the airplane and make estimates (估计) according to the number of people on each flight.
R: Do pilots eat the airplane food?
P: Yes, we eat business class food! Airplane food changes every season and is very delicious if you don't hate eating lobster (龙虾) every day! The pilots on the same plane are supposed to make different meal choices so that if one of the dishes causes food poisoning, only one of them will be sick. That way, at least one pilot will always be well enough to fly the plane!
【小题1】The number of pilots depends on _.

A．how many hours a plane flies	B．what kind of planes they are
C．the airline companies assign	D．what the pilot likes

【小题2】In order to know the weight of the airplane, the pilots must know_ __.

A．the weight of everything put into the plane

B．the number of people on the plane

C．the weight of the things and people on the plane

D．the importance of the weight

【小题3】What's the Chinese meaning of the word "poisoning" in the passage?

A．中毒

B．难吃

C．缺少

D．浪费

【小题4】 What does the pilot think of the airplane food?

A．Airplane food is more delicious than lobster.

B．The pilot suggests having airplane food instead of lobster.

C．The pilot doesn't like the airplane food at all.

D．Airplane food is as delicious as lobster.

【小题5】 What question doesn't the reporter ask in the interview?

A．How to keep passengers safe?

B．How long do pilots actually spend flying a plane?

C．How to deal with jet lag?

D．How to take breaks during flying.

Sitting on a chair all day in school can make anyone want to move around. So, more and more teachers are letting students have a ball. By sitting on exercise balls instead of chairs, teachers find students' posture (姿势) and attention improve.
Dottie Pownall, a fifth-grade teacher in West Virginia, USA, has been using balls as chairs since December 2008. "The students love them", she says. Pownall took a survey of her students. She found that 80% of the students thought sitting on the balls helped them pay more attention to what they were learning.
The teacher, Pisa Witt, felt so strongly about the use of balls as chairs, she started Witt Fitt. This company encourages the use of the balls. And the company educates not only teachers but also students on how to use them. "Our products are used in 24 states, three provinces in Canada, Puerto Rico ('波多黎各) and Japan," says Witt. "Research shows that sitting on the balls makes them sit up straighter. You can slouch (低头垂肩地坐) on a ball," says Witt, "but it feels awful." Because the students are moving, their blood (血液) increases. That carries more oxygen (氧气 to the brain (大脑), so the kids have more energy and can focus longer.
"Furthermore, they're fun." says Pownali.
【小题1】 What will happen if a student sits on a chair all day in school? The student will _________.

A．pay more attention to his lessons	B．be fun
C．like to move around	D．sit up straighter

【小题2】 How long has Dottie Pownall used the balls?

A．About three years.	B．Only one year.
C．In 2008.	D．Since he was a fifth-grade teacher.

【小题3】 In how many countries are the balls used as the students' chairs?

A．Four.

B．Three.

C．Two.

D．One.

【小题4】Teachers choose balls instead of chairs because sitting on balls helps the kids___________.

A．improve the students' posture and attention	B．slouch on the chairs
C．have fun	D．Both A and C are correct answers.

【小题5】Which is better for kids to study in class, sitting on a chair or sitting on a ball?

A．Sitting on a chair.	B．Sitting on a ball.
C．They are the same.	D．We don't know.

用所给词的适当形式填空，每空限用一次。（7分）

copy,  rise,  experience, save,  regard… as…,  mention,  be

【小题1】 _____________ careful to look both ways before you cross the sheet.
【小题2】—I_____________ my money so I can buy a car.
— So am I.
【小题3】 Good boy! You're doing such a good job of_________ materials for me.
【小题4】The old teacher used to get up before the sun _____so that he could catch the early bus to work.
【小题5】Every baby_____ the apple of the parents' eye.
【小题6】 As a volunteer, she___________ love and hate, sadness and happiness in. the
past ten years.
【小题7】 He thinks it necessary____________ his sister in his speech, who has supported
him in his university study.

选择恰当的单词填空，将答案填写在文章下面的横线上，每词限用一次（有两个是多余的）（8分）

anyway, impossible, succeed, another, no, six, once, plan, after, because

When he decided to produce his V-8 motor, Henry ford chose to make an eight- cylinder (汽缸) engine-block in one piece. But the engineers said that was 8___________
Ford said, "Produce it ______9_____."
"But," they replied, "it is impossible."
"Go ahead," Ford said, "and stay on the job until you   10  , no matter how much time is required."
Six months passed and nothing happened. Another   11    months passed, and still nothing happened, The engineers tried every possible   12   to carry out (执行)the orders , but lire request (要求) seemed impossible.
At the end of the year, the engineers again informed Ford they had found _ 13 way to carry out his orders.
"Go right ahead," said Ford. "I want it, and I'll have it."
They went ahead, and then, as if by a stroke (轻触) of magic, the secret was discovered. Ford had won   14 more!
Henry Ford was successful     15  one of his principles of success is that he believe what
he wants. If you can do this, you can equal (与……相当) your achievements in any calling for which you are suited.
【小题1】______________ 【小题2】 _____________ 【小题3】 _______________     【小题4】_____________
【小题5】______________ 【小题6】_____________ 【小题7】 _________________    【小题8】 _______________

阅读下面图示，完成短文，每空词数不限 （每空1分，共5分）
   
Here are the steps for___________________ hand wash! 
First, wet your hand with water. Then put some soap on your hands. And lather(形成皂沫)at least 15 seconds. _________________________, rinse your hands______________________  Dry _________________________ with some paper towel or a hand dryer. Finally, please________________________ to turn the taps off with towel

Breaking Bad Eating -Habits
Have you heard the expression "You are what you eat"? Well, do you like who you are'' If not, break some bad eating habits and feel better about yourself.
Bad habit 1: ______________
Many packaged ( =" in" small bags) foods, such as frozen （纤维) dumplings ,rice rolls and instant noodles (方便面) have lots of fat and calories (热量).
The solution: Read the instructions to find the healthiest foods that are low in salt and nigh in fiber Also check to make sure they have ingredients such as vegetables and grains When possible, use packaged foods as part of a "home-cooked" meal. For example frozen （纤维) dumplings with fresh vegetables are better than dumplings alone.
Bad habit 2:_____________________________________________
People without breakfast don't have enough energy they need to get through the morning. Eating breakfast improves your concentration, memory (冰冻的） and mood.
The solution: Always keep a kind of quick foods like yogurt. Or have a standing order a! breakfast place.
Bad habit 3:_________________________________________________
It takes your body at least 20 minutes to "tell" your brain that you are full, So last eaters usually eat more than people who eat slowly.
The solution: Try to slow down. Try eating at least some of your meals without I V, hand phones or computers. Use a plate or bowl when you eat.
Bad habit 4:______________________ ______________
Healthy snacks between meals are fine. But when you snack instead of having real meals, you will not eat your meals regularly. Plus, snack foods such as chips and sweets aren't very satisfying That makes it easy to overeat.
The solution: To get more energy, allow yourself two healthy snacks a day. Choose snacks that will make you feel full. Try fruit, yogurt or nuts.
As we all know, bad habits can be broken. Take the first step toward a healthier eating routine（常规）——star following these tips today!
【小题1】给文中的横线处选择合适的标题,并将其字母代号填写在下面的横线上.(2分)
a. You are a fast eater.
b. You often don't eat breakfast.
c. All your meals come in packages.
d. You snack too much.
Bad habit 1:_____   Bad habit 2:_____   Bad habit 3:_____  Bad habit 4:_______
Bad habit 1:_c_ Bad habit 2:_b Bad habit 3:_a___Bad habit 4:d_______
【小题2】 列举出文中提到的三种packaged foods: (1 分)
_______________  ____________________  ___________________
【小题3】根据上下文，将文中划线句子译成汉语（2分）
It takes your baby at least 20 minutes to “tell” your brain that you are full.
                                                              
【小题4】根据文章内容完成句子。（2分）
No eating breakfast is bad influence on your_________________, __________________,______________________ and __________________________
【小题5】回答问题；How can you eat snacks healthily? (至少答出两种方式) （2分）
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【小题6】从文中找出与所给句子意思相同或相近的句子。（1分）
Your heaith depends on the food you eat.
_______________________________________________________________________________

假设你喜欢的老师是Mr. Wang 或者Ms. Wang.请根据下面的提示，以My favorite teacher 为题目，用英语写一篇短文。
要求：1. 必须包括①description ②friendship ③the best quality 三个方面的内容，括号内的提示可以任意选择或可以适当发挥。
2.文中不得出现真实姓名或学校。
3．字数（80-100）（文章题目和开头已经给出，不计入总次数）
①description (appearance, character…)
favorite teacher    ②friendship  (an event between you; the story of becoming friends)
③the best quality （kind; warm-hearted; strict; helpful…）
My favorite teacher
My favorite teacher is                                                             
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

For my homework I have to write a(n)        about the wonders of the world.

A．music

B．picture

C．composition

D．exam

We usually go to         school on weekdays, and sometimes go to         cinema at weekends.

A．不填; the

B．the; the

C．the; 不填

D．不填；不填