Nearly every parent says that we never grow up. In fact, we are maybe 16 or 17 years old. In their eyes, we are always little ones and always do wrong things. For example, when I need to stay at home alone, they always worry about me and my life without them.

Most parents always think that they have offered the best things they can to make their children live a comfortable life. They buy their children pretty clothes, cool shoes, expensive school things, and often a thousand-yuan-cost bike. They think that they have done everything that they can for their children. In return, they only want their children to get good results in the examinations.

But why their children still can’t understand them? Does it mean that they still want more material things? No. As a matter of fact, what they want is a true family. What does a true family mean? I think it means a place where we can hide ourselves from the cold world outside. From here, we can get warmth, we can get consolation ( 安 慰 ), and we can get happiness. And one important thing is that we should be stronger and more confident in the outside world because we know that we have a family.

So I think that parents should save their money and sit down to talk with their children to let them know that they have a true family, so the children and their parents could understand each other more and more. Then, no children will be regarded as little ones.

【題目】補(bǔ)全對話
A：Hello, Steven, what are you doing for your summer vacation? B:I'll fly to Chengdu to visit my grandparents the day after tomorrow. A:
B: Oh no, not at all··
A: Flying is quick, isn't it?
B: Yes, What's more, it's often delayed(延誤) and always crowded. A: But it's convenient and comfortable.
B: I don't think so. While in the plane, you can't walk around or open the windows. By the way, the seats are uncomfortable. There is not much choice of food and there are not enough toilets.
A: Is not much choice of food and there are not enough toilets. A:
B: It's even worse. It takes hours to get out of the airports and into the city. A: Then you prefer travelling by train, don't you?
B: Yeah. They're cheaper, safer and more comfortable. If you miss a train, you can always catch another one later.
A: But trains are always much slower than planes.
B: Besides, today's high-speed rail is also fast and comfortable.
A: I agree with you .Have a good time!
B: Thank you very much.

A.the otherB.the othersC.otherD.another

First of all, music helps us when we are unhappy, and gives us pleasure when we are happy. There are many different types of music: slow and fast, serious and relaxing. We can choose the music to match our feelings. And second, music is fun. People enjoy playing drums (鼓) and using their energy!

Scientists say that music helps children with language learning. Singing simple songs is good for young children. Music improves the ear — and we know that children who have studied music can learn foreign languages more easily and pronounce (發(fā)音) them much better. Students who have learnt to play music are also better at maths. This is not surprising, as music is mathematical, with notes in order. Playing music with other people also teaches children to work together. People who can play musical instruments ( 樂 器 ) always have something they can do at a party. Older children who play in school orchestras (管弦樂隊) enjoy school more and do not drop out of school early.

You need a lot of practice to play an instrument, and it can be difficult to ask your child to spend hours at the piano or playing the guitar. So music practice should be a daily habit — for example, every day after school, but do not make the practice too long.

Parents should listen to their children playing and tell them that they enjoy it. Practice should also be fun. It is also a good idea to finish the practice with a piece of music the child likes, and so learning music will be a pleasant (愉快的) part of the day.

【1】Which of the following can't music help children?

A.Learn languages.B.Learn maths.

C.Work together.D.Use energy.

【2】How often should children practice playing an instrument according to the article?

A.Every day.B.Once a week.

C.Once a month.D.Twice a week.

【3】What should parents do when their children are playing instruments?

A.Do housework.B.Play with them.

C.Give them advice.D.Listen to them playing.

【4】Which of the following is TRUE according to this article?

A.Music can give us pleasure only when we are unhappy.

B.It's easy for parents to ask their children to play instruments.

C.It's good to finish music practice with a piece of music the child likes.

D.People who can play instruments always have nothing to do at a party.

【5】What's the best title of this passage?

A.How to play an instrumentB.Music helps the young

C.Learning music is pleasantD.Practice makes perfect

Sharks have been around for a very long time. It means that they have been on earth for thousands of years, and have changed little. A shark is a fish, but it has many from a fish. For example, if a shark swimming, it will sink(下沉).
There are 200 and 250 kinds of sharks in different size. The largest can be long as 15 meters. Sharks feed on fish, sea animals, or smaller sharks. It is said that one of the most sharks is the Great White Shark. They have attacked(攻擊) a number of people off the beaches of America. Australia, New Zealand and South Africa also have shark 0attacks. In some places there watchtowers on the beach to warn people about sharks in the water. a shark appears, a bell rings to tell people to get out of the water. Shark attack about 100 people a year in America. Perhaps the shark thinks that the people is a kind of sea animal, or good to eat.

【題目】閱讀理解
B
Students in our school have a colorful school life. We have School Activity Week every year, On the wall of the teaching building are the posters from Grade 7, Grade 8 and Grade 9. Let's go and have a look!

（1）We can see the posters on the ________.
A.desk
B.blackboard
C.wall
D.playground
（2）The “stop smoking” challenge lasts ________.
A.one week
B.one month
C.on term
D.one year
（3）When we take part in the activity on Apr. 10th, we can do the following activities expect _______.
A.buying school things
B.getting new ways of reading
C.improving reading skills
D.learning more about nature
（4）If a pen in the shop is ten yuan, we can pay only ______ yuan for it in our school on Apr. 14th.
A.eight
B.seven
C.three
D.two

A.How do you pronounce this word?

B.This fountain welcomes all visitors.

C.Which country would you like to visit next year?

D.It’s difficult to climb the Yellow Mountain.

A.He does his homework.B.He studies at school.

C.He works in his company.D.He sees his clients.

【題目】—Alice, would you like to go hiking with us?
—What a pity! I am free every day today.
A.for
B.except
C.besides
D.among

Now most Chinese students only have holidays in summer and winter. During the holidays, some students stay at home doing their homework. Others travel with their family. How do kids in the US and UK spend their holidays? Let's take a look.

US

* Summer holiday: mid-June — early September

* Christmas holiday: mid-December — early January

* Thanksgiving holiday: one week in late November

* Spring break: usually a 10-day holiday in mid-March

Summer camp is one of kids’ favorite places to go. There, they can make new friends. They can also take part in some interesting activities like archery (射箭) and sailing. This helps them learn teamwork.

Spring break can be a great time to travel. Middle school students usually travel with their parents. Beaches are one of their favorites.

UK

* Summer holiday: late July — September

* Christmas holiday: mid-December — early January

* Easter holiday: late March — mid-April

* Autumn break: one week in October

British children like one-day trips during the summer holiday. They can visit museums, sports stadiums and castles.

Christmas holiday is usually time for family get-togethers. Many people like travelling in Easter.

【1】American students cannot during summer camp.

A.make new friendsB.learn teamwork

C.take part in activitiesD.travel with their parents

【2】 is the longest holiday for students in the UK.

A.Autumn breakB.Easter holiday

C.Summer holidayD.Christmas holiday