It's time        

A. to get school                          B. get to school

C. for school                                  D. get to school

It’ s time ______________.

A．to get school

B．get to school

C．for school　　

D．get to school

Walk to school every day? That will work, but not if you like sleep in. If you like bad smells and crowding(拥挤), the bus might be your best Choice. But why not a bicycle? A bicycle will get you there faster than your feet and will save your money.

This is why you see more bicycles than any other kind of transportation in China, about 500 million of them. That’s close to one for every two people in the whole country. But if you survey your class at school, you may will find a higher rate(比率).

Bicycles became popular because they are fun for people and at the same time help develop a strong body. No vehicle is better than a bicycle for enjoying an autumn weekend outside the city with parents or friends. You can travel on small, quiet paths. You also can park your bicycle beside the path wherever you want to stop to admire the beauty.

Cycling every day helps people build with city healthier hearts and stronger muscles(肌肉). Scientists say a 30-minute ride every day can help you lose weight.

Today, bicycles also are popular with city planners. They see bicycles as a good way to reduce heavy traffic. Unlike buses, bicycles produce no exhaust(尾气) and don’t burn energy. Many countries are encouraging more daily use of bicycles.

1.What’s the main subject of the passage?

A．Pollution reduction

B．Pollution of bicycle

C．Transportation of China

D．advantages of bicycling

2.Which of the following statements may NOT help convince of bicycles?

A．Bicycling makes people stronger

B．Bicycles can travel on narrow paths

C．Many bicycles are stolen every year

D．Bicycles seldom(很少)get stuck in traffic jams

3.The following paragraph is taken from the article above. Which paragraph should it follow?   South Korea expects a 10% increase in using bicycles by 2011. They say that could cut the cost of oil(石油)by $1.4 billion(十亿)during that period.

A．Paragraph 1       B．Paragraph 2        C．Paragraph 5        D．Paragraph 6

4.We can tell from the story that _____

A．all Chinese students ride bicycles

B．if you ride a bicycle for 30 minutes a day, you’ll be thinner

C．there are no bicycles that burn energy

D．you can’t enjoy beautiful views unless you ride a bicycle

5.Which of the following thing is a vehicle?

A．A train            B．A chair            C．An orange         D．A television

A Manchester teenager has received a phone bill（账单） for over ? 420 after sending 3,800 text messages in just one month．

Tony Russell has had his new mobile phone for only one month, but now his father, Lionel, has taken it away．

“He's been asking me for a mobile for years because all his friends have got one,” explained Lionel．”I finally bought one for his birthday because he's been doing so well at school, but he and his friends are crazy about sending text messages．They do it all the time．They even text each other from different sides of the school playground．

Tony said, “I thought texting was much cheaper than phoning, so I've been texting my friends all day long and even into the early hours of the morning．I've been going to bed at 2:00 most nights．Sometimes my hand hurt because I pressed the buttons so much, but I was having such good fun that I couldn't stop!”

His father said, “I have forgiven him, but I am angry with the phone company as they are encouraging this crazy behavior．” He has made his son promise to pay back the money, so Tony has been working on Saturdays．He has found a job in a shoe shop．“I think it will take me about half a year to clear this debt（债务）,” he said．

76．What does the passage mainly talk about?

　 A．A father who worries about his son．　 B．A teenager who sent too many text messages．

C．Young students' problems at school． 　　　 D．A young man and his friends．

77．Tony got the mobile phone because _____

A．he's been asking his mother for years　　 B．he wanted to change a better one

C．he needs a birthday present　　　　　　 D．he's been doing well at school

78．The underlined（加下划线的） word “text” probably means______

A．make a phone to　　　　　　 　　　　　 　B．send messages to

C．write a letter to　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　D．read textbooks to

79．When he sent text messages, Tony ______．

A．made friends at school　　　 　　　　　 　B．hurt himself

C．felt quite happy　　　　　 　　　　　　　 　D．got help from his friends

80．How much does Tony get for his job every month?

A．About ?70．　 　　 B．About ?90．　 　 C．About ? 35． 　　 D．About ? 630

Everyone tries to get to school on time. But when bad weather gives you trouble, can you still make it before the bell rings?
In northern China during spring, big sandstorms often make trouble for students and everyone else. When the sky is dark with sand, buses and cars all move much more slowly. Sometimes, people can’t even see for 20 metres.
Sandstorms usually happen in spring. This year, sandstorms started in late March. They have happened in more than 10 provinces (省)  in northern China this year. More than 70 million people have had problems in those places because of the sandstorms.
People in southern China don’t have to worry about this kind of bad weather. Most of the sand comes from Gansu and Inner Mongolia（内蒙古）. In northern China, lots of places have few trees and don’t get much rain. People there have been cutting down too many trees. When there aren’t many trees, the ground can’t keep enough water. Over the years, the ground dries up and turns to sand. When spring comes and the ice melts（融化）, the ground becomes looser（更松散的）. Strong winds take the loose sand into the sky.
Sandstorms are bad for people’s health. If people breathe（呼吸） too much sand, they could cough or have asthma（哮喘）.
Sandstorms also give farmers lots of problems. Sometimes their sheep get lost in the storms and never get back home. The winds also tear down farmers’ houses.
What can you do to stop sandstorms? Here’s an idea: Ask you parents to help you plant some trees this spring.
If you see people cutting down too many trees, tell them about the dangers of sandstorms, and ask your government to stop them from cutting

1. 1.

   In which season do sandstorms usually happen?

   1. A.
      In spring
   2. B.
      In summer
   3. C.
      In autumn
   4. D.
      In winter
2. 2.

   Which of the following provinces in China is often hit by sandstorms?

   1. A.
      Fujian Province
   2. B.
      Yunnan Province
   3. C.
      Jiangsu Province
   4. D.
      Gansu Province
3. 3.

   The underlined phrase “tear down” in the sentence means “_________”

   1. A.
      使……哭泣
   2. B.
      弄倒
   3. C.
      摧残
   4. D.
      加固
4. 4.

   According to the passage, what cannot be caused by sandstorms?

   1. A.
      Health problems
   2. B.
      Traffic problems
   3. C.
      The loss of farm animals
   4. D.
      Noise pollution
5. 5.

   Which is not stated in the passage？

   1. A.
      Trees can help keep enough rain water
   2. B.
      More trees need to be planted
   3. C.
      Some people are doing harm to the environment
   4. D.
      Sandstorms are the main cause of asthma

What is “Walk to school”?

Now we are working on a program of “walk to school”. We would like as many parents and children as possible to take part, even if in a small way. Children who walk to and from school along with their parents can learn essential(基本的) road safety and life skills.
You can take part by…
● Walking to and from school with your child every day.
● Walking for one or two days during the week.
● Encouraging others to walk, if you have already done.
Walking is great!
● Walking is great exercise! A walk is good for your body and can keep you fit.
● You won’t have to waste time looking for a parking site(停车点).
● It’s free. You’ll save money by not using the car.
● It’s pollution free.
● It’s a good chance to your children and to meet other parents, too.
Enjoying walking to school!
Here are some suggestions to help you and your child enjoy walking to school.
● Plan a safe route together.
● Teach children what a kerb(马路牙子) is and what it means.
● Encourage your child to help you choose the safest places to cross the road.
● Look at and discuss the things you see on your way—especially road signs and what they mean.
Walk to school! Thousands of parents and children have already taken part, could you?
Please go to WWW.walkschool.org.uk for more information.
【小题1】“Walk to school” may be _________.

Many people go to school for an education. They learn languages, history, politics, geography, physics, chemistry and mathematics. Others go to school to learn a skill so that they can make a living.
School education is very important and useful. Yet, no one can learn everything from school. A teacher, no matter how much he knows, can not teach his students everything they want to know. The teacher’s job is to show his students how to learn. He teaches them how to read and how to think. So, much more is to be learned outside school by the students themselves.
It is always more important to know how to study by oneself than to memorize some facts or a formula（公式）. It is actually quite easy to learn a certain fact in history or a formula in math. But it is very difficult to use a formula in working out a math problem.
Great scientists before us didn’t get everything from school. Their teachers only showed them the way. Edison didn’t even finish primary school. But they were all so successful. They invented so many things for mankind. The reason for their success is that they knew how to study. They read books that were not taught at school. They would ask many questions as they read. They did thousands of experiments. They worked hard all their lives, wasting not a single moment. Above all, they knew how to use their brain.
【小题1】 People go to school to _________.

Many people go to school for an education. They learn languages, history, politics, geography, physics, chemistry and mathematics. Others go to school to learn a skill so that they can make a living.

School education is very important and useful. Yet, no one can learn everything from school. A teacher, no matter how much he knows, can not teach his students everything they want to know. The teacher’s job is to show his students how to learn. He teaches them how to read and how to think. So, much more is to be learned outside school by the students themselves.

  It is always more important to know how to study by oneself than to memorize some facts or a formula（公式）. It is actually quite easy to learn a certain fact in history or a formula in math. But it is very difficult to use a formula in working out a math problem.

Great scientists before us didn’t get everything from school. Their teachers only showed them the way. Edison didn’t even finish primary school. But they were all so successful. They invented so many things for mankind. The reason for their success is that they knew how to study. They read books that were not taught at school. They would ask many questions as they read. They did thousands of experiments. They worked hard all their lives, wasting not a single moment. Above all, they knew how to use their brain.

1. People go to school to _________.

A. learn several subjects  B. make a living 

C. get an education  D. learn from teachers

2. According to the passage, the most important thing a teacher should do is _________.

A. to teacher his students everything he knows

B. to teach the students how to think

C. to know everything they want to know

D. to teach the students how to work out a math problem

3.To work out a math problem, you need to know _________.

A. only a certain formula  B. a certain fact

C. some facts    D. the way to solve it

4.Why were many scientists so successful?

A. They received good education.  B. They were very clever.

C. They knew how to learn.  D. They learned lots of facts and formulas.

5. How did great scientists study?

A. They read a lot of books and asked many questions while reading.

B. They did thousands of experiments.

C. They always worked hard and never wasted time.

D. All of the above.