“Tom. You haven’t sold flags before,” said Miss Mark suddenly. “Would you like to have a try?”Tom was hesitant(猶豫的)，but he finally nodded.

On the flag day, Tom and Angela sold flags in a busy street. “Ex-cuse me, Could y-o-u pl-ea-se buy ...?” said Angela softly to the first person she met. The man smiled and put five-dollar coin into Angela’s collection bag. Then she said thanks and put a flag under his shoulder. “I did it!” said Angela happily. “It’s your turn now.”

Feeling nervous. Tom began to shake. Soon, he saw a young lady walking towards him. The lady was smiling and holding a few coins in her hand. She asked, “Are you selling flags for Fund for the Homeless Children?” Tom’s face became red and said yes. Then the lady made the donation(捐贈) and Tom gave her a flag. “You made it!” laughed Angela.

In the next couple of hours, Angela and Tom sold flags quickly and bravely. At last, their collection bags were so heavy that they had to hold them with both arms. They felt very proud.

【1】Why did Tom keep quiet in his seat?

A. He had other plans.

B. He didn’t like Miss Mark.

C. He was not interested in the activity.

D. He was not brave enough to talk to the strangers.

【2】When Miss Mark asked Tom to have a try, he finally .

A. laughedB. noddedC. refusedD. cried

【3】Where did Tom and Angela sell flags?

A. In a busy street.B. In their school.

C. In a tall building.D. In a small garden.

【4】How much did the first man pay Angela for the flag?

A. Five dollars.B. Ten dollars.

C. Fifteen dollars.D. Twenty dollars.

【5】How did Tom and Angela feel after they sold the flags?

A. Bored.B. Shy.C. Confident.D. Sad.

How are you? It has been a month since my family left Hong Kong for England and we are fine.

England is very different from Hong Kong. The weather is terrible and it rains a lot. The buildings are funny. They are in rows and not high. I love them because the rooms are much larger. I’m having a wonderful at my new school and my new home!

Mum and Dad are happy with their new jobs. But my brother Jack doesn’t like moving to England because he misses his friends so much.

I’ve made lots of new friends at school. My teachers are really nice too and my English has improved a lot. After school, we can take part in relaxing activities such as sport, watching films or playing computer games. There’s a park near the school where I often go with the other students at the weekend.

We are travelling back to Hong Kong for the summer holiday. I will visit you and bring you a present!

Write back soon!

Love

Sandy

【1】Where did Sandy’s family live before?

A. Hong Kong.B. Sydney.C. New York.D. London.

【2】Sandy loves the buildings in England because their rooms are .

A. cheaperB. warmerC. newerD. larger

【3】How many people are there in Sandy’s family?

A. 2.B. 4.C. 6.D. 8.

【4】Who does not like moving to England?

A. Dad.B. Mum.C. Jack.D. Sandy.

【5】What is the letter mainly about?

A. Sandy’s summer holiday.B. Sandy’s parents.

C. Sandy’s new classmates.D. Sandy’s new life.

Miss Chan is very patient. Whenever we_________questions in class. she explains to us very carefully. She is also_________because she cares much about us. She often says to us. “Tell me immediately if you feel unhappy. Share your_________with me and do not just try to solve it by yourself.”

Miss Chan is very generous（慷慨的）．One day, she gave each of us a book, Three Days to See, and told_________We should read more. She once chose our monitor as the most helpful student, and gave him a set of stationery（文具）as a_________.When she is free, she___________helps us with our studies and we’ve made great progress.

Not only do all of us like Miss Chan, but Miss Chan also likes my class because she thinks all of us are_________. She always says she thinks herself very_________to be the teacher of my class. In fact, Miss Chan is the most thoughtful (體貼的) teacher I have ever met. She always thinks about our feelings. I hope I will go to a high school with __________ as good as Miss Chan.

【1】A. leaveB. knowC. meetD. choose

【2】A. spellB. trainC. askD. remember

【3】A. surprisedB. humorousC. strangeD. kind

【4】A. chanceB. problemC. advantageD. skill

【5】A. themB. youC. usD. him

【6】A. giftB. markC. smileD. joke

【7】A. seldomB. oftenC. neverD. hardly

【8】A. difficultB. carelessC. unableD. excellent

【9】A. luckyB. sillyC. angryD. worried

【10】A. starsB. touristsC. teachersD. scientists

The villagers in Mhangeni, Africa. faced a very big challenge(挑戰(zhàn)).They didn’t have a school for their kids.

Then the village elder thought of an i【1】. He said that there was an old, abandoned (廢棄的)farmhouse. It could be changed into classrooms after cleaning and furnishing(裝設(shè)備)it. All the villagers were p【2】with his suggestion and started the project immediately

The parents repaired the broken walls. Some villagers d【3】the house into three classrooms by using pieces of wood. The others helped make desks and chairs for the students. Still, there was much more work to do. But the rains were coming. They had to s【4】working for the school as it was now the best time for them to plant.

So the children of Mhangeni decided to finish the house by t【5】.They had to hurry as summer had ended and other schools had already opened. They didn’t want to delay(耽擱) their studies. Everv day they were busy with cutting the grass and clearing the bushes(灌木).

The news about the porject s【6】and many people knew it. Two teachcrs who worked for the country’s Department of Education arrived to help out. and two foreign visitors were also touched (感動) by the children’s a【7】.They donated money for them to buy textbooks and stationery.

After 10 days of hard work, the new school was r【8】.The kids were very happy but a bit worried—they were behind in their studies.

Besides(除…之外)this, they also faced many d【9】.There were not enough classrooms to hold all the students. And two or three students had to share one book.

However, the children are happy to study in school—e【10】in their new school which they helped to build. Though their school might not be modern, their dream of having a school near their homes has come true.

A. Are they yours?

B. Where are you going?

C. Have you lost anything?

D. Tony is looking for his gloves.

E. Look! Here's my name “Tony”!

F. When do people often lose things?

G They’re green.

A: Tony. You’re in a hurry. 【1】

B: Hello. Ms Li. I’m going to the Lost and Found Office.

A: 【2】

B: Yes. I’ve lost my gloves.

A: What colour are they?

B: 【3】 My aunt gave me as a birthday present.

A: Look! l found a pair on the floor just now. 【4】

B: Let me see …. Oh. They’re mine. 【5】Thank you. Ms Li

A: You’re welcome! Look at this nice watch. Is it yours too, Tony?

B: No. it isn’t.

A: Please be careful with your things.

B: OK. I will.

【1】他拿出相機(jī)開始拍照。

He took out his camera and started to _______ _________

【2】上周，我的朋友大衛(wèi)帶著一本新書到我家來訪。

Last week. my friend David_______ ________with a new book.

【3】火車再一次晚點(diǎn)。

_______ ________, the train was late.

【4】很高興收到你的來信。

It’s great to _______ ________you.

【5】奶奶喜歡縫制衣服而不是去服裝店里買。

Grandmother likes making clothes_______ ________buying them in the shops.

— Maybe I’ll have a meeting.

A. Well, I’m not sure.B. That’ll be great!

C. Certainly.D. You’re welcome.

Soon after, however, he started to do an amazing thing. He started to make clicking(咔塔) sounds with his tongue舌頭) to help him move around. Much like a bat(蝙幅), he now moves about using sonar(聲吶). He is so good at it that he can ride a bicycle in traffic. He and his group, World Access for the Blind, teach others how to use sonar. In this interview with National Geographic, Kish explains how the process works.

How does sonar work?

“When I make a clicking sound, it makes sound waves. These waves reflect(反射) off surfaces all around and return to my ears. My brain then processes the sounds into images(圖像). It’s like having a conversation with the environment

When you click, what do you see in your mind?

"Each click is like a camera flash. I make a 3D image of the things around me for hundreds of feet in every direction

What is it like riding a bike using sonar?

“It's exciting and enjoyable but requires a lot of focus. I click up to two times per second,, much more than I usually do.”

Is it dangerous to move around the world in this way?

"Much of the world lives in fear of things that we mostly imagine. I have a habit of climbing anything and everything, but I never broke a bone (骨頭) as a kid.”

How challenging is it to teach people to use sonar?

“Many students are surprised how quickly results come. Seeing isn't in the eyes, it' s in the mind.”

【1】What's the main idea of Paragraph 2?

A. Kish explains how sonar works.

B. Kish teaches people how to use sonar.

C. Kish started to move around using sonar.

D. Kish is good at riding a bicycle in traffic.

【2】How does sonar work? Choose the right order.

a. The sound waves reflect off surfaces.

b. The person makes a clicking sound.

c. The brain makes images with the sounds.

d. The sound waves reach the persons ears.

A. b-a-c-dB. b-d-a-cC. a-b-d-cD. b-a-d-c

【3】What can we know about Kish from the passage?

A. He always challenges himself bravely.

B. He lives in fear of things that he imagines.

C. He became blind when he was 14 years old.

D. He broke his bone when climbing as a child.

【4】What would be the best title for the passage?

A. How Sonar Works.

B. Riding a Bike Using Sonar.

C. Seeing with the Mind.

D. How the Blind Move Around.

Big business

Pro (professional) gaming is certainly big business. In 2017, there were more than 3,000 gaming competitions and over 10,000 professional players worldwide. A large number of people watch their competitions online, and successful gamers can get more than 1,000,000 dollars from prize money and ads. The industry is clearly thriving.

What it takes

Becoming a professional is not just about being good at playing games- it also takes a lot of hard work. Some pro gamers practice for fourteen hours a day. "You need to spend much time and put all your efforts to it", says ex-gamer George

Not all fun and games

It can be a difficult job as well. Stress is a big problem for gamers. Tiredness is another, and injuries(受傷) are common. Top player Hai Lam had wrist(手腕) problems after years of pro gaming. Careers(生涯)are short, and many gamers retire (退休) before they are 30 and try to find another job.

However, the bad points probably won't change the dreams of many teenage gamers. And angry parents are still likely to hear the excuse, “But I'm just practicing for my future job!”

【1】How many professional players were there around the world in 2017?

A. 130.000.B. More than 3, 000.C. Over1,000.000.D. More than 10.000

【2】What does the underlined word "thriving" in Paragraph 2 mean

A. Getting worse.B. Doing well.C. Developing slowly.D. Changing quickly.

【3】What can we infer from the last sentence of the passage?

A. Children are angry with their parents

B. Teenagers practice games for their future jobs

C. Some teenagers are crazy about playing games

D. Parents stop their children playing games successfully.

【4】What's the main idea of the passage?

A. Pro gaming isn't all fun and games

B. The career as a pro gamer doesn't last long

C. Being a pro gamer is a good choice for teenagers.

D. Being a pro gamer is an easy way to make money.

At the age of 13, I invented something that changed my life. It also changed the lives of many people in my community. One night, a lion from the park came into my family's farm and killed one of our cows. I was angry. However, killing the lion, I thought, was not the best way to solve the problem. Instead, I decided to invent a solution

The first idea I got was to use fire, because I thought lions were scared of fire. But I came to realize that that didn't really help, because it was even helping the lions to see through the cowshed (牛棚). So I didn't give up. I continued.

And a second idea I got was to use a scarecrow(稻草人). I was trying to trick the lions into thinking that I was standing near the cowshed. But lions are very clever. They will come the first day and they see the scarecrow, and they go back. But the second day, they'll come and they say, this thing is not moving here, it is always here! So he jumps in and kills the animals.

So one night, I was walking around the cowshed with a torch(手電筒), and that day the lions didn't come. And I discovered that lions were afraid of a moving light. So I had an idea.

【1】What was Turere interested in when he was a child?

A. Tricking the neighbors.B. Looking after cows.

C. Playing with electronics.D. Making car parts

【2】What does the underlined word "it"in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A. The lion.B. The scarecrow.C. The cow.D. The cowshed

【3】What's the solution to driving the lion away?

A. Using a moving light.B. Using a torch.C. Using a scarecrow.D. Using fire.

【4】What can we get from the passage?

A. The lion killed all the cows.B. Turere killed the lion at last.

C. The lion no longer lived in the park.D. Turere's invention made peace with lions.