The best way of learning a language is using it. The best way of learning English is talking in English as much as possible. Sometimes you'll get your words mixed up(混合) and people will not understand you. Sometimes people will say things too quickly and you can' t understand them. But if you keep your sense of humor(幽默感)，you can always have a good laugh at the mistakes you make. Don't be unhappy if people seem to be laughing at your mistakes. It's better for people to laugh at your mistakes than to be angry with you，because they don't understand what you are saying. The most important thing for learning English is："Don't be afraid of making mistakes because everyone makes mistakes."
【小题1】The writer thinks that the best way for you to learn a language is ____.

A．writing	B．listening
C．using it	D．learning grammar

【小题2】What should you do in learning English?

A．Be careful not to make any mistake.

B．Write as quickly as you can.

C．Laugh more often.

D．Speak English as much as you can.

【小题3】When people laugh at your mistakes，you should ____.

A．not care	B．be happy
C．feel worried	D．be unhappy

【小题4】When you make a mistake，you should ____.

A．keep quiet	B．keep your sense of humor
C．be kind	D．get angry

【小题5】The story tells us："_____".

A．Only foolish(愚蠢的) people make mistakes

B．Few people make mistakes

C．People never make mistakes

D．There is no one who doesn't make mistakes

When can I get a cell phone?” The answer is when your parents think you need one, though many kids seem to be getting them around age 12 or 13. Some younger kids may have them because their parents see it as a matter of safety and convenience. For example, a kid can call mom and dad when sports practice is over. And a cell phone can give kids almost instant access(快捷通道) to their parents if something goes wrong or they need help. It can give parents quick access to their kids so they can check on them and make sure they’re OK.
If you do get a cell phone, make some rules with your parents, such as how many minutes you’re allowed to spend on the phone, when you can use your phone, when the phone must be turned off, and what you will do if someone calls you too often, and so on.
You’ll also have to learn to take care of the phone in your life. Keep it charged(充电) and store it in the safe place so it doesn’t get lost. And whatever you do, don’t use it in the bathroom. I know someone who dropped her phone in the toilet!
【小题1】Parents buy cell phones for their kids because ___________.

A．they think it is necessary

B．they think their kids are old enough

C．they have asked the author for advice

D．they want to follow their kids wherever they are.

【小题2】The author of the passage ___________.

A．wants to describe how children use cell phones

B．knows nothing about when children can have a cell phone

C．may have done a survey on kids using cell phones

D．has been a teacher for many years

【小题3】Which of the following is true?

A．It is too young for kids of 12 or 13 to get a cell phone.

B．A cell phone is useful for kids and their parents.

C．The author is against the idea of kids to have cell phones.

D．Most kids are considering having cell phones.

【小题4】Who is the passage most probably written by?

A．Parents who have bought phones for their kids.

B．Someone who does cell phone business.

C．A teacher who cares most about school safety.

D．Someone who works for children’s education.

【小题5】Which might not be a rule for kids with a cell phone?

A．Keep it on all the time.	B．Make a call if something goes wrong.
C．Don’t use it in the bathroom.	D．Take care not to lose it.

Everyone needs friends. We all like to ______close to someone. ______ is nice to have a friend to talk with, laugh at , and do things with. ____, sometimes we need to be alone. We don't always want people_______ . But we would feel lonely if we _______had a friend.

No two people are______. Friends_____ don't get on well. That doesn't mean_____ they no longer like each other. Most of the time they will make up and become ____ again.

Sometimes friends move away. Then we feel very ______.We miss them very much, but we can   ______them and write to them. It could be that we could even see them again. And we can______new friends. It is surprising to find out _____ we like our new friends when we get to know them.

There’s more good news for people who have friends. They live longer than people who don't. Why? It could be that they are ______ . Being happy helps people stay well. Or it could be just knowing that someone cares. If someone cares about you, you take _______care of yourself.

1.A. look   B. watch   C. feel       D. see

2.A. It        B. He         C. There    D. Someone

3.A. Hardly        B. Nearly   C. Suddenly       D. Certainly

4.A. alone B. away     C. all over D. around

5.A. ever  B. never    C. just        D. really

6.A. friendly      B. kind       C. just the same         D. quite different

7.A. always        B. sometimes    C. often     D. usually

8.A. that    B. whether        C. how       D. why

9.A.  friendly   B. good     C. pleased          D. friends

10.A. angry        B. sad        C. happy   D. alone

11.A. call  B. ask         C. tell         D. talk with

12.A. look for    B. find       C. make     D. know

13.A. how often         B. how long       C. how many     D. how much

14.A. happier    B. stronger        C. kinder   D. richer

15.A. less  B. better   C. little      D. no

 

HOW DO YOU GET A LIBRARY CARD?
* Anyone who lives, works or studies in the city can borrow books from the library free of charge.
* You need to show proof (证明) of your name and address.
* You need to complete application form.
* If you are under 18, you must ask a parent to fill in the form.
* You will receive a library card, which you can use immediately.
* You can use it at all Happy City public libraries in the city.
USING YOUR LIBRARY CARD
* You must always have your card to borrow books from the library.
* Please tell the library immediately if you lose your card. You are responsible for any books that are borrowed on your card until you report it to the library. You must pay to get a new card.
HOW DO YOU RETURN BOOKS?
* You can return books to any one of our libraries no matter where you

Maximum Number of Books (最大限量)	Loan period (借出期限)	Number of Renewals (更换)
10 books	30 days	2
4 magazines	14 days	1
2 cassettes	30 days	2
4 foreign language books	30 days	2
5 literacy (识字) books	30 days	2

Notice: You can borrow no more that 4 books on any one subject.
HOW DO YOU RENEW BOOKS? 
You can renew (续借) books in person, by telephone or by using the Internet. You can go to any Happy City Public Library to renew books, no matter where you borrowed them.
【小题1】If your brother, who is in Junior 1 of a middle school, wants to get a card, __________.

A．he can fill in the form himself	B．You can fill in the form for him.
C．Your parents must fill in the form.	D．He has to pay for the books.

【小题2】If you want to renew the book, you ___________.

A．have to go to the library again for it.	B．You can make it on the computer.
C．You have to pay for the second time.	D．You can only call the library.

【小题3】According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A．If you don’t live in the city, you can also be able to borrow books by using the card.

B．If you lose the card, you can get a new one for free.

C．You can borrow books from any of the Happy City public libraries if you have the library card

D．You can use the card to borrow books in any library in the country.

【小题4】You can return the book to _________.

A．the library where you borrowed the book

B．Your school library

C．The biggest library in the city

D．any one of the libraries in the city

There is an elephant and a monkey. They’re friends. But one day they want to know who is stronger. One of them says, “Who can get apples over there, who is stronger.”
There is a river over there. The monkey says, “I can’t swim.” The elephant says, “I can swim. Please sit on my back.” They go across the river. The apple trees are very tall. The elephant can’t reach the apples. The monkey climbs up the tree and gets many apples.
Now they know they should help each other.
【小题1】The elephant and the monkey want to know ______.

A．who is smarter	B．who is higher
C．who can swim	D．who is stronger

【小题2】______ can’t swim.

A．The elephant	B．The monkey
C．The big animals	D．The small animals

【小题3】______ can’t reach the apples.

A．The elephant	B．The monkey
C．The high animals	D．The short animals

【小题4】At last the monkey goes across the river with the help of ______.

A．the elephant

B．the monkey

C．an animal

D．a boat

【小题5】From the story we should _______.

A．learn from the elephant	B．learn from the monkey
C．A and B	D．help each other