62. If you could (發(fā)明) something new,what product would you develop?

61. You can see many different kinds of (機(jī)器人) in the room.

In common with many countries,Britain has serious environmental problems. In 1952,about 12,000 people died because of the smog in London. The government introduced new laws to stop smog from coal fires and factories and the situation improved a lot.

Today,London is much cleaner but there is a new problem： smog from cars. In December 1991,there was very little wind in London and pollution increased a lot. As a result,about 160 people died from pollution in just four days.

Part of the problem is the new “out of town” shopping centres. In the past,people often walked to shops near their homes or went by bus. Now,many people drive to the new shopping centres. As a result,more people have to travel to do their shopping.

Critics say that Britain needs better and cheaper public transport. Transport in Britain is very expensive. An early morning train trip from Glasgow to London (about 600 km) can cost about £l00,for example. A short 15-minute bus trip can cost over £l.

Many people are trying to reduce the use of cars in Britain. Some cities now have special bicycle paths and many people cycle to work. Some people also travel to work together in one car to reduce the pollution and the cost.

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Teenagers can’t afford to buy expensive gifts. So what do you do if you want to give gifts to the important people in your life? In fact,you don't have to spend much money on holiday gifts. There are many cheap ways to do that.

Here are some make-it-yourself gift ideas to try：

To your mum and dad：

You can clean the room,sing a song or write a letter to your mum and dad. You could also draw a picture if you like.

To your teachers：

Sometimes students put their pocket money together and buy a teacher a holiday gift. Some kids would like to give their own gifts. You can send a nice card with the words of thanks inside. You might even write down the favourite things you’ve learned in the teacher’s class this year. It will make the teacher feel happy.

To the kids who need a friend：

The holidays are a good time to think about people who are lonely. Maybe there is someone in your class who doesn’t seem to have any friends. Try to do something for this person. It could be giving a Christmas card or just chatting with him or her. It’s a small thing,but it could mean a lot to him or her.

() 46. According to the passage,teenagers don't have to their parents as a gift.

   A. sing a song to   B. draw a picture for

   C. write a letter to   D. buy an expensive thing for

() 47. If you want to send your teacher a card,what will you write in it?

   A. Ways to improve my grades.

   B. The names of the students I don^,t like.

   C. Something I've learned in the teacher’s class.

   D. The importance of making nice gifts by myself.

() 48. Which of the following is NOT true?

   A. You should spend much money buying gifts for your teachers.

   B. Chatting with a classmate who has few friends is also a good holiday gift.

   C. A small gift during holidays may mean a lot to someone who feels lonely.

   D. Sometimes students put their pocket money together to buy the teacher a gift.

() 49. You might see this passage in a (n) .

   A. notice   B. science book   C. school newspaper   D. advertisement

() 50. What’s the best title for the passage?

   A. Making friends by giving gifts   B. Making holiday gifts by yourself

   C. How to save money during holidays   D. How to choose gifts for different people

Sometimes people come into your life and you know at once that they are sure to be there. They serve some sort of purpose,teach you a lesson or help find out who you are or who you want to become. You never know who these people may be： your classmate,neighbour,teacher,longlost friend or even a real stranger. But you know that every moment they will affect your life in some serious way.

Sometimes things happen to you. At the time they may seem terrible,painful (痛苦的) and unfair. But later you realize that without getting over those difficulties you would have never realized your further ability and strength. Everything happens for a reason and nothing happens by chance or with good or bad luck.

The people you meet affect your life,and the successes and failures you experience create who you are. Even the bad experiences can be learned from. In fact,they are probably the most poignant and important ones.

Enjoy every day even every moment and take from it everything that you possibly can,for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to people you have never talked to before,and really listen. You should set your sights high,hold your head up,tell younself you are a great one and believe in yourself. You can make your life anything you wish. Create your own life and then go out and live it.

() 41. The people we meet.

   A. all know where to find us   B. serve us on no purpose

   C. won’t become our neighbours   D. will change us in some way

() 42. From the passage,we know that bad things can make us.

   A. terribly meet bad luck   B. realize our further ability

   C. find no serious success   D. possibly enjoy every moment

() 43. The underlined word “poignant” in the passage means “”

   A. 平淡的   B. 明顯的   C. 深刻的   D. 艱苦的

() 44. The writer’s advice is that we should.

   A. never talk to strange people   B. learn as much as we can each day

   C. get over difficulties painfully   D. not believe in ourselves but others

() 45. Which is the best title for the passage?

   A. Create your own life   B. Hold your head up

   C. People you meet in life   D. Things happen to you

Jesse really felt very happy. When he arrived at his seat in the classroom that morning,he found an invitation (請柬) on his desk. It was from several of his classmates asking him to join them on a camping trip. This was the first time he was asked to join in an out-of-school activity. Why were they asking him now? Nobody seemed to like him. In fact,he had been so lonely that he drowned his feeling with food. As a result,he had put on a lot of weight,and this gave the kids something more to make fun of him.

Cindy,who was standing near Jesse when he read the invitation,went out quickly to tell the others that the trick had worked. Everyone was pleased that Jesse thought that was true. But there was no camping trip. The whole thing was made up.

At first,Cindy thought it was fun. But later,when Jesse told her that he was going to buy a sleeping bag with his savings,Cindy had a second idea. She knew that Jesse's family had little money,and she hated to see him spend his savings on something he would never use. Cindy also hated to tell Jesse the truth. Her close friends would be angry with her.

What could she do now?

() 36. The underlined part “he drowned his feeling with food” means “”.

   A. he ate a lot to make himself feel less lonely

   B. he asked for a lot of food from his classmates

   C. he brought his food to his classmates

   D. he had a lot of food to put on weight

() 37. What would happen if Cindy told Jesse the truth?

   A. Jesse would go on the camping trip himself.

   B. Jesse’s family would be angry with Cindy.

   C. Cindy might have trouble with her friends.

   D. Jesse would be thankful to his classmates.

() 38. If Jesse really bought a sleeping bag,.

   A. everyone else would also buy one   B. it would be the best in the class

   C. Cindy would pay for it   D. he would have it for no use

() 39. From the story we can guess.

   A. everybody would go camping in the class

   B. Jesse had few friends in the class

   C. Cindy was Jesse’s best friend in the class

   D. Jesse joined in many out-of-school activities

() 40. What’s the best title for this passage?

   A. Jesse and his school. B. Jesse and his friends

   C. An invitation for Jesse   D. Jesse and his camping trip

A group of people asked this question to a group of 4-to-8-year-old children, ^What does love mean? The answers were surprising.

“When my grandmother hurt her knees,she couldn’t bend (彎腰) over and paint her toenails (腳指甲) any more. So my grandfather did it for her all the time,even when his hands hurt too. That’s love. ” (Rebecca—age 8)

“Love is when someone hurts you and you get so mad,you don't shout at him or her because you know it would hurt his or her feelings. ”(Samantha—age 6)

“Love is what makes you smile when you’re tired. ”(Terri—age 4)

“I let my big sister pick on (故意習(xí)難挑剔) me because my mum says she only picks on me because she loves me. So I pick on my baby sister because I love her. ”(Bethany—age 4)

⁴⁴1 know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new clothes. ”(Lauren —age 4)

“Love is when Mummy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken. ”(Elaine—age 5)

“My mummy loves me more than anybody. You don't see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night. ” (Clea—age 5)

“You really shouldn’t say ‘I love you’ if you don't mean it. But if you mean it,you should say it a lot. People forget ”(Jessica—age 8)

() 31. The passage mainly tells us about.

   A. what “l(fā)ife” means to children   B. what “family” means to children

   C. what “friends” means to children   D. what “l(fā)ove” means to children

() 32. Who told us the love between mum and dad?

   A. Clea. B. Elaine. C. Rebecca. D. Lauren.

() 33. Which of the following is NOT true?

   A. Rebecca^ grandmother ever couldn^,t bend over.

   B. Bethany is willing to be picked on by any other person.

   C. If Samantha becomes angry,she will not shout at others.

   D. Lauren likes to wear her sister’s old clothes better.

() 34. What does Jessica mean about love?

   A. Too much love is no love. B. You should say love more often.

   C. You mean what you think. D. Say love more often if you mean it.

() 35. What is love according to Terri?

   A. Love is what cheers you up when you are tired.

   B. Love is the care between husband and wife.

   C. Love is a rest when you are tired.

   D. Love is a kiss from parents.

Two months ago,there was a serious earthquake in my country. Many people were hurt and 16 their homes. In my school,we decided to organize a 5-kilometre run to collect money for the people.

17 signed up for the run and asked their relatives and neighbours to support them. These people agreed to 18 some money—50 cents or a dollar,for example,for every kilometre that the students completed.

Joe was my classmate. He was the 19 student in my class because he seldom did any exercise and he ate plenty of junk food. He never walked to school. He always took a bus. When he was asked 20 he was going to take part in the run,he said he would think about it. A few students laughed and Joe felt embarrassed. I felt a bit sorry for 21.

The next day,as I was riding to school,I saw Joe walking in the street. I stopped and asked why he was 22 . He said he was training to take part in the run. “Good for you,Joe!” I said. 23,I told my friends about Joe. Most of them just laughed and said that they didn’t think he would 24 the run.

I wasn’t sure,but I decided that I would 25 Joe. So,for the two weeks before the run,I was his trainer. He walked to school for a few 26 . Then he started to run slowly.

On the day of the run,Joe lined up with the other students. The 27 began and soon Joe was left behind. Well,it took him hours to finish and he didn't expect to 28 the other students,but he tried to do his best. And 29 he completed the 5-kilometre run. Everyone was very 30 and said ,“Well done,Joe!” What is more,Joe collected more money than any other student!

() 16. A. cleaned   B. reached   C. lost   D. made

() 17. A;Parents   B. Students   C. Teachers   D. Workers

() 18. A. borrow   B. get   C. give   D. lend

() 19. A. happiest   B. heaviest   C. tallest   D. youngest

() 20. A. how   B. where   C. why   D. if

() 21. A. her   B. him   C. us   D. you

() 22. A. crying   B. riding   C. singing   D. walking

() 23. A. Again   B. However   C. Later   D. So

() 24. A. complete   B. discuss   C. support   D. understand

() 25. A. help   B. invite   C. stop   D. visit

() 26. A. days   B. weeks   C. months   D. years

() 27. A. class   B. movies   C. race   D. school

() 28. A. catch up with   B. get on well with   C. make friends with   D. talk with

() 29. A. easily   B. quickly   C. firstly   D. finally

() 30. A. busy   B. happy   C. interested   D. nervous

() 15. — Could you tell me?

—Sure. It,s near the bank on the other side of the street.

   A. when was the post office built   B. when the post office was built

   C. where is the post office   D. where the post office is

() 14. The work in two hours. Let’s hurry.

   A. must be finish   B. must finish   

    C. will finish   D. must be finished