Day 1


Class is more fun with... (P3)
Choose the best answer:
1. On the first day of school in the US, the
writer _____.
A. got a free iPad from her teacher
B. found many students playing games on
iPads
C. shared an iPad with her desk mate in class
D. rented an iPad to use at school for three
years

2. According to paragraphs 4-5, we learn
that _____.
A. Focus is a type of teaching material
B. there is a special learning system on
every iPad
C. students don’t like to use iPads in class
D. students mainly use iPads to watch videos

3. What does the writer think of using
iPads in school?
A. Students are more likely to copy
homework online.
B. It may take a lot of time for teachers to
grade essays.
C. Most students use iPads to log on social
networking websites.
D. The key to using iPads is to have good
self-control.

Day 2

Take a run to improve... (P5)
Choose the best answer:
1. What did the scientists find out?
A. How to better remember words.
B. Fresh air or a long walk can improve
creativity.
C. Listening to music helps you come up
with ideas.
D. Taking exercise regularly can improve
creative thought.

2. According to paragraph 3, we learn that
_____.
A. convergent thinking means thinking of
several solutions for one problem
B. divergent thinking means thinking of one
solution to one problem
C. convergent thinking is more important
than divergent thinking
D. convergent thinking and divergent
thinking are parts of creative thinking

3. Which of the following about the tests is
TRUE?
A. All the participants exercised regularly.
B. The participants had to think of the uses
of a pen.
C. The participants had to find a link between
two words.
D. The scientists did the tests several times.

4. According to Professor Lorenza Colzato, exercise _____.
A. helps you build up a good body
B. trains your body to keep active
C. trains your brain to become more flexible
D. helps you to become smart


Day 3

Embrace mom’s little... (P6)
Choose the best answer:
1. After the mom made dinner one night, the writer _____.
A. showed no interest in the bread rolls his
mom had made
B. was so hungry that he couldn’t wait to
eat all the food
C. waited to see if his dad had noticed the
burned bread rolls
D. talked about the fun things at school with
his dad

2. The dad looked _____ when he was eating the bread rolls.
A. happy
B. angry
C. upset
D. crazy

3. From paragraph 4, we can tell that the writer’s dad _____.
A. was very busy during the daytime
B. was deeply in love with his wife
C. liked eating bread rolls very much
D. liked making dinner for his family

4. What can we learn from the story?
A. Never hurt those who love you.
B. Be thankful for what you have today.
C. Learn to forgive and be understanding.
D. Think twice before making a decision.


Day 4

任务型阅读
When you are away from home for a long time, you start to miss your good old bed, and your good old parents. Believe it or not, you’re feeling homesick (想家的). You can help yourself feel less homesick. Here’s how:
● ____1____ If you’re going away from home, take your favorite pajamas (睡衣) with you. You can also bring some pictures of the people who you may miss. You can look at them any time you want.
● ____2____ The busier you are, the less time you’ll have to feel homesick. Spend your free time listening to music, playing sports or reading books. Try to join in activities wherever you are.
● ____3 ____ You can make a plan for when
you’ll call your mom and dad. You can also keep in touch with family and friends by e-mails and text messages.
● ____4____ Sometimes, telling someone that you’re feeling a little homesick will help you feel better. Maybe you can tell a friend that you feel homesick and the two of you can do something fun.
从A、B、C、D中选择正确的选项作为文章第2~5段的小标题。
A. Keep yourself busy.
B. Tell someone your feelings.
C. Stay in touch.
D. Bring something familiar with you.
5. Which is the best title for the passage?
A. How to stay away from home
B. How to do something fun
C. How to feel less homesick
D. How to miss your home

Day 5

Cloze
David was a middle school student. His father, Mr Hill, was a rich farmer and he had a very big _1_ . They lived in a small village for 15 years. Later on, Mr Hill opened a shop in our town and _2_ a house here last month. Then his family moved to the new house and David began to _ 3_ in our class. But at first he had _4_ friends at school. He was always alone.
His neighbor Cathy was a _5_ girl. She had many friends. When she found out that the boy
_6_ talked with others, she decided to help him. She talked a lot with him and sometimes played with him. Very soon they became good friends.
One afternoon, Cathy said to David: “It’ll be my 16th birthday tomorrow. I’ll have a birthday
_7_ . Will you please come?”
“Certainly. I’d be glad to,” the boy said _8_ .
David got home and thought about what he could give to Cathy. He was sorry that he _9_ to ask the girl what she liked.
At that moment, Mrs Hill came and asked:
“What’s the matter, boy?”
“What would you like _10_ it were your 16th birthday, Mom?”
“Nothing,” his mother said. “I just wish I were 16.”
1. A. school B. factory C. farm D. shop
2. A. closed B. opened C. sold D. bought
3. A. live B. study C. teach D. read
4. A. few B. many C. some D. little
5. A. bad B. kind C. shy D. poor
6. A. never B. always C. usually D. often
7. A. card B. gift C. cake D. party
8. A. slowly B. happily C. angrily D. carefully
9. A. tried B. forgot C. wanted D. liked
10. A. how B. why C. if D. because


（参考答案见下期）

上期参考答案
Reading
【P2】 1. 722 students 2. Andy Lau 3. my father
4. my mother 5. 32 6. talent 7. confidence
8. parents
【P3】 1. She was the youngest person to complete a marathon on all seven continents.
2. 18 months.
3. Don’t put off what you can do today until tomorrow.
4. It raises money for cancer research through racing competitions.
5. Yes, she did.
6. How we can better protect the continent.
【P5】 DCBB
【P6】 1. A 2. look over
3. a. looked over/examined the engine
b. pulled out a small hammer
c. gently tapped something
4. surprised/angry
5. 努力很重要，但在生活中知道该往哪儿努力更是至关重要。
Cloze 1-5 CABDC 6-10 BABCD