The city of Cannes is situated in the southern part of France, in the Riviera region and has a population of nearly 70,000. Cannes is very famous around the world for its Film Festival and also for its Cannes Lions Festival. It is a comfortable city and has tourism (旅游業(yè)) as its main industry. Cannes offers some of France's finest hotels. You can surf the Internet for more information about hotels.
It is 905 km away from Paris, 164 km from Marseille and 26 km away from Nice. The coast is often visited. The Boulevard de la Croisette is one of the most important attractions for people who love the beach, sun and sand.
La Croisette is a 12 km waterfront avenue (海濱林蔭道) with many trees, hotels, cafes, shops and restaurants around. Visiting the Musee de la Castre is also a good choice for seeing beautiful works of art, paintings and so on. And if you want to relax,
you can visit the Îles de Lérins  (Lé rins Islands) with nice views and beautiful beaches.
If you just take a walk in the streets of Cannes, you will discover a very friendly atmosphere (氣氛). The main streets are d'Antibes and Meynardier. You will have a good time in the shops. Its restaurants are very good, although the prices are sometimes expensive. Depending on whether the restaurant is located on the waterfront or not, the price will be a bit more expensive

1. 1.

   What do the underlined words "is situated" mean?

   1. A.
      Directs
   2. B.
      Identities
   3. C.
      Lays
   4. D.
      Lies
2. 2.

   What does the underlined word "It" refers to?

   1. A.
      Marseille
   2. B.
      Nice
   3. C.
      Cannes
   4. D.
      France
3. 3.

   To see beautiful works of art and paintings, you can visit _________

   1. A.
      Lérins Islands
   2. B.
      the Musée de la Castre
   3. C.
      the Boulevard de la Croisette
   4. D.
      Marseille
4. 4.

   The price of restaurant would be more expensive if it is located _________ according to the fourth paragraph

   1. A.
      on the water Front
   2. B.
      in d'Antibcs
   3. C.
      in Meynardier
   4. D.
      in Cannes
5. 5.

   According to the passage we can know that the passage is about _________ in France

   1. A.
      fashion
   2. B.
      places
   3. C.
      people
   4. D.
      Sports

Sports Club Sports Club provides you with many different sports to keep healthy. You’ll never get bored. Our programme is always working on new ways to keep you strong and happy. For more information, visit www. mysportsclub.com.

Model Time If you like models, then Model Time will be the right place for you. From model trains, planes and cars to boats and ships, we have them all! To get more information, please call 885-6321.

Kids Art Club Kids Art Club gives drawing classes to children aged 7 to 14. Classes are small with only 6 students each. Jim Todd teaches all classes. He has worked in the art field for over 23 years. For more information, please call 885-7621.

Keypals International Club KIC is a fun club started by kids, for kids aged 8 to 16. KIC tries to help kids understand different cultures through emails and other activities. KIC has members from 40 different countries. For more of it, visit www. worldkids.net.

1. 1.

   If a kid aged 14 wants to know different cultures of the world, he or she can ______

   1. A.
      call 885-6321
   2. B.
      visit www. worldkids.net
   3. C.
      call 885-7621
   4. D.
      visit www. mysportsclub.com
2. 2.

   Which club is organized by kids?

   1. A.
      Sports Club
   2. B.
      Model Time
   3. C.
      Kids Art Club
   4. D.
      Keypals International Club
3. 3.

   If your 8-year-old sister is interested in drawing, she may join ________

   1. A.
      Model Time
   2. B.
      Sports Club
   3. C.
      Kids Art Club
   4. D.
      Keypals International Club
4. 4.

   At Kids Art Club, each drawing class has ________ children at most

   1. A.
      six
   2. B.
      seven
   3. C.
      eight
   4. D.
      fourteen
5. 5.

   Which of the following is TRUE according to the advertisement?

   1. A.
      Model Time is a good place for us to take a train, plane, boat, etc
   2. B.
      We can do different kinds of sports at Sports Club
   3. C.
      Keypals International Club is mainly for kids aged 7 to 18
   4. D.
      Jim Todd has worked in the art field for less than 23 years

Everyone needs friends. There is an old saying “Friends are God's way of taking care of us.” But how do you find real friendship and keep it?
The American writer Sally Seamans tells young students some smart ways to find friends. Sally says finding friendship is just like planting a tree. You plant the seed and take care of it to make it grow.
First, you should choose a friend. What makes a good friend? It is not because a person has money or good looks. A good friend should be kind and patient. For example, if you have a bad day, a good friend should listen to your complaints and do his or her best to help. To make a friend, you can not be too shy. You should make each other happy and share your lives. But things cannot always be happy. Even the best have fights. What should you do when you have a fight with your friend? You have to talk to him or her. When there is no one around, have an honest talk. If he or she doesn't want to talk, you could write a letter.
There are three steps to being friends again:
Tell him or her how you are feeling ; say what your friend has done wrong, and explain why you did this or that. Remember that friendship is the most important thing in your life

1. 1.

   Sally wants to tell students the ways to ________

   1. A.
      find friends
   2. B.
      plant trees
   3. C.
      get happy
   4. D.
      keep fit
2. 2.

   What makes good friends? A good friend should ________

   1. A.
      be lovely and cool
   2. B.
      be kind and patient
   3. C.
      have lots of money
   4. D.
      have good looks
3. 3.

   Accroding to the text, you can ________ your friend after a fight

   1. A.
      buy a present for
   2. B.
      never say a word to
   3. C.
      have dinner with
   4. D.
      write a letter to
4. 4.

   What is the best title of the text?

   1. A.
      Teenagers and friendship
   2. B.
      The good friends around you
   3. C.
      The trouble of growing up
   4. D.
      The care and keeping of friends

1. 1.

   How long will you travel if you go to Cayman Islands?

   1. A.
      Two weeks
   2. B.
      Ten days
   3. C.
      One day
   4. D.
      Three days
2. 2.

   Where is Betsy travelling?

   1. A.
      From Ensenada to Hawaii
   2. B.
      On Cayman Islands
   3. C.
      On beach
   4. D.
      At a shop
3. 3.

   Who is having a vacation on Cayman Island?

   1. A.
      Betsy
   2. B.
      Betsy’s parents
   3. C.
      Larry
   4. D.
      Robby

1. 1.

   If you find a white-black cat today, you should call ________

   1. A.
      Miss Gao
   2. B.
      Lucy
   3. C.
      Wang Jiang
   4. D.
      Mr. wan
2. 2.

   You can get in touch with Miss Gao or go to 118 Zhujiang Road to__________

   1. A.
      sell your bike
   2. B.
      rent a bike
   3. C.
      have your bike repaired
   4. D.
      buy a bike made in England
3. 3.

   You have a free single-room apartment, then you can _________

   1. A.
      call Lucy at noon
   2. B.
      call Wang Jiang
   3. C.
      call 86811123 at 8 pm
   4. D.
      call 13711166688
4. 4.

   According to the information above, we know that _________

   1. A.
      Lin Feng is a student
   2. B.
      Wang Jiang’s cat is dead
   3. C.
      Mr. Wan wants to sell his house
   4. D.
      Lucy must find an apartment near No. 10 Middle School
5. 5.

   Where can we possibly read the information?

   1. A.
      At the library
   2. B.
      In a local newspaper
   3. C.
      In a novel
   4. D.
      In a hotel

Soon computers and other machines will be able to remember you by looking at your eyes! The program works because everyone’s eyes are different. So in the future you won’t have to remember a number when you want to use a machine or take money out of a bank. You’ll just have to look at the machine and it will be able to tell who you are.
The eye-recognition(眼睛識(shí)別) program is already being tested in shops and banks in the USA, Britain and France. Soon, this technology(技術(shù)) will change all other ways of finding out who people are.
However, scientists are working on other systems. Machines will soon be able to know you from the shape of your face or hands or even your smell! We already have machines that can tell who you are from your voice or the mark made by your fingers.
Eye-recognition is better than other kinds because your eyes don’t change as you get older, or get dirty like hands or fingers. And even twins have different eyes, so the program can be up to 94％ correct, depending on(依靠) how good the technology is. Some programs may only be right 51％ of the time. In Britain, it was found that 91％ of people who had tried it said that they liked the idea of eye-recognition.
In the future your computer will be looking at you in the eye. So smile!

1. 1.

   What is the advantage of using the eye-recognition program?

   1. A.
      You needn’t use a machine
   2. B.
      You needn’t remember a number
   3. C.
      You needn’t look at the machine
   4. D.
      You needn’t take some money with you
2. 2.

   How does the eye-recognition program work?

   1. A.
      You type in your number
   2. B.
      You show your ID card
   3. C.
      You look at the machine
   4. D.
      You say your name
3. 3.

   Why can the eye-recognition program be up to 94％ correct?

   1. A.
      Because eyes hardly change
   2. B.
      Because hands or fingers can get dirty
   3. C.
      Because people like the idea of the program
   4. D.
      Because the program is widely used around the world
4. 4.

   Which recognition program has been already in use?

   1. A.
      Remembering eyes
   2. B.
      Remembering smells
   3. C.
      Remembering fingerprints
   4. D.
      Remembering the shape of faces

“When can I get a cell phone?” The answer is when your parents think you need one, though many kids seem to be getting them around age 12 or 13. Some younger kids may have them because their parents see it as a matter of safety and convenience. For example, a kid can call mom and dad when sports practice is over. And a cell phone can give kids almost instant access(快捷通道) to their parents if something goes wrong or they need help. It can give parents quick access to their kids so they can check on them and make sure they’re OK.
If you do get a cell phone, make some rules with your parents, such as how many minutes you’re allowed to spend on the phone, when you can use your phone, when the phone must be turned off, and what you will do if someone calls you too often, and so on.
You’ll also have to learn to take care of the phone in your life. Keep it charged(充電) and store it in the safe place so it doesn’t get lost. And whatever you do, don’t use it in the bathroom. I know someone who dropped her phone in the toilet!

1. 1.

   Parents buy cell phones for their kids because ___________

   1. A.
      they think it is necessary
   2. B.
      they think their kids are old enough
   3. C.
      they have asked the author for advice
   4. D.
      they want to follow their kids wherever they are
2. 2.

   The author of the passage ___________

   1. A.
      wants to describe how children use cell phones
   2. B.
      knows nothing about when children can have a cell phone
   3. C.
      may have done a survey on kids using cell phones
   4. D.
      has been a teacher for many years
3. 3.

   Which of the following is true?

   1. A.
      It is too young for kids of 12 or 13 to get a cell phone
   2. B.
      A cell phone is useful for kids and their parents
   3. C.
      The author is against the idea of kids to have cell phones
   4. D.
      Most kids are considering having cell phones
4. 4.

   Who is the passage most probably written by?

   1. A.
      Parents who have bought phones for their kids
   2. B.
      Someone who does cell phone business
   3. C.
      A teacher who cares most about school safety
   4. D.
      Someone who works for children’s education
5. 5.

   Which might not be a rule for kids with a cell phone?

   1. A.
      Keep it on all the time
   2. B.
      Make a call if something goes wrong
   3. C.
      Don’t use it in the bathroom
   4. D.
      Take care not to lose it

Four men who would become fathers were in a hospital waiting room while their wives were in labor (分娩). The nurse arrived and proudly said to the first man, “Congratulations, sir. You’re the father of twins!”
“What a coincidence (巧合)! I work for the Minnesota Twins Baseball teams!”
Later the nurse returned and congratulated the second father on the birth of his triplets (三胞胎).
“Wow! That’s unbelievable! I work for the 3M Company.”
An hour later, the nurse returned to congratulate the third man on the birth of his quadruplets (四胞胎). Surprised, he only could answer, “I don’t believe it! I work for the Four Seasons Hotel!”
　　After this, everyone turned to the fourth man who had just fainted (暈). The nurse ran fast to his side. As he slowly came to himself, they could hear him speak in a very low voice over and over, “I should never have taken that job at 7-Eleven. I should never have taken that job at 7-Eleven. I should never have taken that job at 7-Eleven.”

1. 1.

   Why were the fathers there?

   1. A.
      They were waiting for their wives.　　
   2. B.
      They were seeing doctors
   3. C.
      They were waiting for their babies to be born.　　
   4. D.
      They were working at men nurses there
2. 2.

   Which of the following is true about the third man?

   1. A.
      He thought the nurse made a mistake.　
   2. B.
      He was very surprised at the nurse’s words
   3. C.
      He didn’t want to have these babies.　　
   4. D.
      He should never have worked at 7-Eleven
3. 3.

   Why did the fourth man faint when he heard what the nurse told the third man?

   1. A.
      Hew was afraid of having so many babies.　　
   2. B.
      He was seriously ill
   3. C.
      He was too excited
   4. D.
      He was very glad to have 7 babies
4. 4.

   At least how many babies would be born according to the story?

   1. A.
      9
   2. B.
      10
   3. C.
      11
   4. D.
      16

Imagine the situation. You are driving along a desert or on a mountain. You have no idea where you are. You passed the last house two hours ago. Then your car breaks down. It is night and it is cold. You have no mobile phone. What do you do? Well, next time take a GPS with you. This invention may be able to help you. It is a device(裝置) which uses satellites (衛(wèi)星) to find the user’s position(位置). It can find your position to within 20 metres. A GPS cannot start your car, but at least you will know where you are.
GPS, which means Global Positioning System, is a small radio receiver. It looks like a mobile phone. You can hold it in your hand, or put in your pocket. It is sometimes put into a watch or a telephone. We also find GPS devices in cars, planes, or boats. Some of these devices have electronic maps, so you know where you are. For example, in a city they can tell you the name of the street.
There are three parts to the Global Positioning System. The first part is the receiver. You can hold it in your hand, or have it fixed into your car, plane, etc. The second part is a group of satellites orbiting the Earth. The receiver contacts at least four of the satellites and calculates(計(jì)算) its position. The third part of the system is a network of ground stations. They are all over the world. They control the satellites and make sure they are working well.
Some people think that in the future the GPS will be as common as the mobile. They are becoming cheaper and more and more accurate(精確的). There are also new uses for the GPS. Perhaps they will become like watches. Everyone will have one and you will never be lost again

1. 1.

   According to the passage, with the help of the GPS, people __________

   1. A.
      can’t be lost in a new city
   2. B.
      can’t find their way in different countries
   3. C.
      can learn about the culture of an unknown place
   4. D.
      can spend the least time getting to another place
2. 2.

   We can learn from the passage that ____________

   1. A.
      there are three parts to the GPS
   2. B.
      a GPS can’t be put into a watch
   3. C.
      a GPS can help you start your car
   4. D.
      the GPS are becoming more and more expensive
3. 3.

   The underlined word “They” in paragraph 3 means “____________”

   1. A.
      Receivers
   2. B.
      GPS devices
   3. C.
      Satellites
   4. D.
      Ground stations
4. 4.

   The passage is mainly about _______________

   1. A.
      the history of the GPS
   2. B.
      the introduction of the GPS
   3. C.
      the shape of the GPS
   4. D.
      the three parts of the GPS
5. 5.

   What can we infer(推斷) from the passage?

   1. A.
      All GPS devices have electronic maps
   2. B.
      People in many countries will use the GPS for free
   3. C.
      The receiver of the GPS contacts at least five of the satellites
   4. D.
      The GPS will become more and more common in everyday life

Steve Jobs was one of the fathers of the personal computer times and the founder of Apple. He was also one of the giants of the information age. Here are some of his greatest contributions.

AppleⅡ Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded Apple Computers inc.in 1976. A year later, the AppleⅡwas invented. This production was the world’s first mass-market personal computer.

The iMac Under Job’s leadership, Apple introduced the all-in-one iMac computer in 1988. The iMac became the first machine which offered only a CD-ROM slot (插槽).

The iPad By 2010, Steve Jobs was confident that the world was ready to have a tablet computer that would be great for watching movies and playing games. The touch-sen-sitive iPad was a great success.

The iPhone 4s The iPhone 4s came out on October 4, 2011, in America. It looks like the iPhone 4. It has a larger and wider screen and a slimmer yet wider case. It has a better camera and faster data transfer (數(shù)據(jù)傳輸) speeds.

1. 1.

   When was the AppleⅡinvented?

   1. A.
      In 1976
   2. B.
      In 1977
   3. C.
      In 1998
   4. D.
      In 2010
2. 2.

   Which of the following was the iMac which came out in 1988 different from others?

   1. A.
      People could play games on it
   2. B.
      It offered only one CD-ROM slot
   3. C.
      It had one camera in it
   4. D.
      It had a larger screen
3. 3.

   What was the latest product?

   1. A.
      The iPhone 4s
   2. B.
      The AppleⅡ
   3. C.
      The iPad
   4. D.
      The iMac
4. 4.

   From the passage, we can know that the iPad           

   1. A.
      has a better camera
   2. B.
      is the first personal computer
   3. C.
      has a CD-ROM slot
   4. D.
      is great for watching movies
5. 5.

   According to the passage, which of the following about the iPhone 4s is TRUE?

   1. A.
      Its screen is the same size as the iPhone 4
   2. B.
      It has a smaller screen and slimmer case than the iPhone 4
   3. C.
      It has a larger screen and a better camera than the iPhone 4
   4. D.
      It uses more time to transfer the same date than the iPhone 4