二、阅读理解(4小题共20分)
3.
(本题4.5分)
Recently,No.9 Middle School has done a survey on the speaking abilities of students in Grade Seven.They asked 100 students,a quarter of all the seventh graders.Here is the result.
How often do you practice speaking English?
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How do you practice speaking English? |
From the survey,we can see that most students realize the importance of spoken English and are ready to practice.The school should create more chances for them,such as the English speech competition,the English singing competition and so on.Also,students can create chances by themselves,like taking part in the English comer,making some foreign friends online.Listening,speaking,reading and writing are four basic skills of English.We shouldn't only learn it.We should also use it and communicate with it.So practice speaking now!
(1) of the students usually practice speaking English.
A.17%
B.38%
C.45%
D.20%
(2)Most of the students to practice speaking English.
A.speak more in class
B.talk with friends in English
C.watch English moves
D.talk with English teachers
(3)We can learn from the last paragraph that .
A.listening and reading are more important skills
B.speaking and writing are more important skills
C.doing exercises is important for learning English
D.using English to communicate is important
4.
(本题4.5分)
Each weekday,Raden rides her three-wheeler with books for children in Muntang village.She will lend the books to children who give her plastic cups,bags and other waste.She told Reuters that she is helping the kids develop a habit of reading more books.At the same time,she wants them to realize the importance of protecting the environment.As soon ae shows up,little children surround (围绕) her"Trash Library" .
The children are all carrying rubbish bags and Raden's three wheeler quickly fills up with them as the books fly out.She's happy that the kids are going to spend less time on online games as a result.
"Let us build a culture of literacy(素养) from young age to mitigate the ham of the online world," Raden said."We should also take care of our waste in order to fight climate(气候) change and to save the earth from trash ,"Raden said.
She collects about 100 kg of waste each week,which is then sorted out(挑选) and sent for recycling or sold.She has 6,000 books to lend and wants to take the mobile service to neighbouring areas as well.
Kevin Alamsyah,an 11-year-old reader,searches for waste lying in the village. "When there is too much trash,our environment will become dirty and it's not healthy.That's why I look for rubbish to borrow a book," he says.
(1)What's the purpose of Raden's mobile service?
A.To get kids in the village to read more.
B.To make the villagers collect the waste.
C.To encourage children to buy the books.
D.To ask the villagers to give her books.
(2)What does the underlined word "mitigate" in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A.add.
B.brighten.
C.increase.
D.reduce.
(3)Which words can best describe the librarian?
A.Humorous and caring.
B.Responsible and creative.
C.Talented and hardworking.
D.Outgoing and brave.
5.
(本题6分)
What would it be like if you could only use one hand?Every year,1,500 babies are born in the U.S.without arms.Many more children lose hands in accidents.
Some of these children can use man-made arms or hands.These are called prosthetics(义肢).They cost thousands of dollars.As kids grow,they need new,bigger ones.Over time,the cost adds up.Many families cannot afford it.This is a problem.
▲ Some of the volunteers are students.At Alexandria County Day School(ACDS) in Virginia,a group of sixth-graders works in teams ,printing prosthetics in their science class.They are using 3-D printers to make prosthetics.These printers are not common printers.They print with plastic.
In 90 minutes,the class can finish making about nine prosthetics.
Taylor Grace Peterson,a student from ACDS,seemed amazed by the 3-D printed hand.She said it is "pretty cool" to be able to make a hand for a kid in need.
The students work with a nonprofit(非营利的) group called e-NABLE.II has 16 designs for 3-D printed hands.The prosthetic hands are made from everyday materials.A hand can be made for less than $50,as long as you have a 3-D printer.
Then the hands go to children in need all over the world.A 10-year-old boy in New Mexico first received the hand they made.He was born without left hand.The boy is a huge fan of Denver Broncos (a name of a football team in America),so the students made his prosthetic hand with the team's colors:orange and blue.
Using a 3-D printer is a very cheap way to make prosthetics.Lieberman,the students' science teacher said there is also one big advantage. "If the hand they made for a child is the wrong size,we can adjust( 调整) it or send him or her another one ,"Lieberman said.
(1)Paragraph 2 mainly talks about the of the prosthetics.
A.shape
B.color
C.history
D.disadvantage
(2)Which of the following sentences can be put in the ▲ in the passage?
A.Now the science teachers are giving them a hand.
B.Now volunteers in the world are stepping up to help.
C.Now volunteers are teaching them to use prosthetics.
D.Now scientists are inventing a new kind of prosthetics.
(3)What can we learn from the passage?
A.Many families can't afford the printed hands because they cost a lot.
B.Students print the prosthetics with materials that cost more than $50.
C.The boy in New Mexico has received an orange and blue prosthetic hand.
D.The printed hand has to be thrown away if it is too big for a child.
(4)What's the best title for the text?
A.Let me give you a hand
B.Protect your hands
C.Let's join e-NABLE
D.Stop using prosthetics
6.
(本题5分)
Communicating with people is very important. (1)
Be brave.We underestimate(低估)how much others like us when we first talk to them,according to the research.So we are not as bored as we think!
(2) Then you'll feel less alone,and the other person will get a prize from doing a good deed.
Besides,focusing on what you have in common is a good thing.There's always the weather.When you find what you have in common,you will have a lot to talk about. (3)
Using a smile is good.(4) This will leave a good impression(印象)on others.
Be sure that the communication is equal(平等的).Is the other person enjoying your exchange?Watch for signs that he or she might prefer to be alone.
Just like everything else,talking to strangers is easier if you practice.(5)
A.Also you can ask others for help.
B.It's really a good way to get success.
C.It is a good way to develop a relationship.
D.Here are some useful steps for you to take.
E.And don't worry if the strangers aren't active.
F.Never shout for help if the strangers are not kind.
G.Smile is a sign to tell others that you are kind and easygoing.