Skipping   Stones It is a   nonprofit(非盈利的) children’s   magazine. It provides a playful place for sharing ideas and experiences among   children from different countries and cultures. Skipping Stones   welcomes art and original writings in every language and from all ages. Non-English   writings are accompanied(伴有) by English translations   to encourage the learning of other languages
Creative   Kids It includes   stories, games, opinions, poems and drawings by and for kids. Students from   all over the world write for the magazine. It is recommended for kids ages 8   to 14. Published by Prufrock Press, which aims to encourage the creativity of   readers and invites children to display their creative work.	New MoonIt is an international magazine designed for every   girl who wants her voice heard and her dreams taken seriously. It is for   girls aged 8-14. The magazine includes stories, poems, artwork, personal   profiles and a variety of good articles. It provides a place for girls to   express themselves and communicate with other girls around the world.
Calliope   Discover the mysteries   of the past with CALLIOPE! This magazine can bring young people face to face   with history-makers in places and cultures from around the world. It is   designed to help readers of grades 5-9 to know more about historical events.	Ranger   RickIt is a monthly magazine for children aged   7-12. It features colorful animal photos, funny drawings, and exciting   stories. Ranger Rick is published by the National Wildlife Federation and   focuses on teaching young kids about wildlife, nature and the environment.

1. 1.

   The magazine published by Prufrock Press aims to encourage children to______.

   1. A.
      learn from others
   2. B.
      read more classic books
   3. C.
      be more creative
2. 2.

   New Moon is a little bit special because ______.

   1. A.
      it is a magazine only for girls
   2. B.
      it is for children aged 8-14
   3. C.
      it has many good stories for children
3. 3.

   Sally is twelve years old. Her favorite subject is history. She may like ______.

   1. A.
      Skipping Stones
   2. B.
      Calliope
   3. C.
      New Moon
4. 4.

   What do we learn about the magazine Skipping Stones?

   1. A.
      It makes money for poor children
   2. B.
      You may find Chinese articles in it
   3. C.
      It mainly displays writing from adults
5. 5.

   Mrs Smith’s eight-year-old son is interested in nature, so she would choose          for him

   1. A.
      Ranger Rick
   2. B.
      Creative Kids
   3. C.
      New Moon

UFO    Reports
Date	Time	Places	Description(描述)
January   14,2007	00:24	Leeds	There   were two bright lights (發(fā)光體).They were round and orange in color.
February   4,2007	20:00	Bridlington   North Bay	A   group of lights in the sky were moving to the west.They seemed to move   slowly.
February   15,2007	01:00	Selby	A   white light was moving slowly in the direction(方向) of Hull.It looked like it was floating(漂浮).
February   23,2007	19:45	Eastleigh	The   light was bright green in color, and it looked like a rocket.It was high in   the sky and was traveling fast.
December   24,2007	21:20	Whitstable	There   were three bright, orange lights in the sky, and then a fourth orange light   came out and followed the other three.

1. 1.

   Someone saw a group of lights in the sky moving to the west at______.

   1. A.
      12:24 am on January 14
   2. B.
      1:00 am on February 15
   3. C.
      8:00 pm on February 4
   4. D.
      9:20 pm on December 24
2. 2.

   There were more reports about UFOs in ______ than in other months

   1. A.
      January
   2. B.
      February
   3. C.
      December
   4. D.
      January and December
3. 3.

   What happened on February 23?

   1. A.
      Three bright lights were seen in the sky
   2. B.
      The person saw something that looked like a rocket
   3. C.
      Something strange happened in Selby
   4. D.
      A white light was moving slowly
4. 4.

   Where would you probably read the reports?

   1. A.
      On the radio
   2. B.
      On a TV show
   3. C.
      On the Internet
   4. D.
      In a clothes store
5. 5.

   We can learn from the passage that UFOs ______.

   1. A.
      all have the same shape
   2. B.
      always have the same color
   3. C.
      all have the same speed(速度)
   4. D.
      usually have bright lights

1. 1.

   Sunny English Club is for______.

   1. A.
      nurses
   2. B.
      policemen
   3. C.
      students
2. 2.

   You will pay______if you want to stay in the English club for half a year

   1. A.
      300yuan
   2. B.
      600yuan
   3. C.
      1200yuan
3. 3.

   You can visit Sea Museum______.

   1. A.
      on Saturday
   2. B.
      on Yu Le Street
   3. C.
      anytime
4. 4.

   One can get free exam in Health Center if he is______.

   1. A.
      9
   2. B.
      17
   3. C.
      73
5. 5.

   If you are interested in the life of fish, you should call for______ help

   1. A.
      539871
   2. B.
      380151
   3. C.
      3785290

What is your favourite colour? Ask famous persons like Cate Blanchett，Searlett Johansson and Bono，and maybe they will say“green．”That’s not because these artists particularly like the colour green．Instead，they are interested in green fashion．
Green fashion is about making(and wearing)clothes that are good for humans，animals，and the Earth．In the past，green fashion made people think of hippies(嬉皮士)and ugly clothes．But today，green fashion is different．It is about looking good and caring about the Earth and other people．You can have interesting clothes and be green．
Around the world，green fashion is becoming popular．For example，the U．K．company
People Tree sells men’s and women’s clothing and accessories(飾品)．They are made from
natural fabrics(織物)like cotton and wool．Workers who make the clothes are from countries like Nepal，Kenya，and Bangladesh．People Tree pays the men and women good money for the clothes they create．
Singer Bono and his wife also started a clothing company called EDUN．When the clothes sell，EDUN uses most of the money to help people around the world．

1. 1.

   According to the passage，what is“green fashion”?

   1. A.
      Wearing the colour green all the time．
   2. B.
      Making clothes from green trees．
   3. C.
      Putting green make-up on your face．
   4. D.
      Wearing clothes that are good for the Earth．
2. 2.

   In the past，what did people often think of when they heard“green fashion”

   1. A.
      Dangerous animals．
   2. B.
      Beautiful women．
   3. C.
      Colourful accessories．
   4. D.
      Ugly clothes，
3. 3.

   Which sentence about green clothing companies is true?

   1. A.
      Most use natural fabrics to make clothes．
   2. B.
      Many do not pay their workers well．
   3. C.
      They make clothes mostly for women．
   4. D.
      Most of the companies are in Africa．
4. 4.

   According to the passage，what does EDUN do?

   1. A.
      It teaches children to make clothes．
   2. B.
      It sells clothes and uses the money to help people．
   3. C.
      It gives clothes to poor people．
   4. D.
      It makes expensive clothes for teenagers．

Crazy is our new normal. With two teenage boys and three little boys, our family is restless- to the baseball field, track field (田徑場(chǎng)) and piano lessons. Even though we've limited（限制） each boy's activities and try our best to spare some time for the family, it seems that we're always in a hurry.
"Accept it. Roll with it," my husband, Lonny, says, "It's going to be like this for a while."
He is right. It's likely that life will continue to go forward before it slows down. But I remembered the peaceful, quiet days that our family used to enjoy. I missed long walks through the park when we held the boys' little hands. I wished for lazy Saturday afternoons under the tree in our backyard. I wanted to go back a few years, when busyness was the exception and not the rule（慣例）．
One night, after a particularly ful day and evening games, our family gathered on the porch (門廊) for ice cream. Two parents, two teens, and three small boys sat on one old swing and a couple of rocking chairs. We were together, in one place, for a short period of time.
The moon was full. The Mississippi River, flowing past our home, was smooth as glass. I put my own arms around the son who sat on my lap and breathed in deeply his little-boy smell -dirt and sweat. My heart was peaceful and satisfied.
I realized that though crazy is our new normal, happiness is as usual. They may look different from before, but they are still there - even if they're in the form of a single moment on the porch. Maybe I just need the eyes to see

1. 1.

   What does the writer mainly talk about?

   1. A.
      Her tiredness of her busy life
   2. B.
      Her family's struggle for a better life
   3. C.
      Her new feelings about the present life
   4. D.
      The pleasure of staying with her children
2. 2.

   Which of the following could best describe the writer's present life?

   1. A.
      Busy and boring
   2. B.
      Busy but happy
   3. C.
      Crazy and terrible
   4. D.
      Normal but exciting
3. 3.

   Which of the following is NOT true?

   1. A.
      The writer has five sons
   2. B.
      There is at least one child learning to play the piano
   3. C.
      The husband likes the present life
   4. D.
      The writer used to live a peaceful and quiet life
4. 4.

   Which of the following might the writer agree to?

   1. A.
      Happiness is everywhere, but we have to discover it
   2. B.
      Life is nothing but sadness, busyness and hurry
   3. C.
      Parents should do more for their kids' better life
   4. D.
      Life in the countryside is attractive, wonderful, and sweet

During the day we work and play, and at night we sleep. Our body rests while we sleep .In the morning we are ready to work and play again. Our body grows most while we are asleep. Children who are tired usually need sleep. We can get better at our lessons after we have had plenty of rest. Boys and girls who are eight or nine years old need ten hours of sleep every night.Our body needs plenty of air when we sleep. If  we do not get enough fresh air, we will feel tired when we wake up. While in bed we must not cover our head.Our lungs need to get enough fresh air. If we open our windows at night, we can have plenty of fresh air.Cool air is better than warm air.Boys and girls who want to be strong must get enough and plenty of sleep

1. 1.

   Our body grows most while we are

   1. A.
      eating
   2. B.
      playing
   3. C.
      sleeping
   4. D.
      exercising
2. 2.

   Too little sleep makes us______.

   1. A.
      tired
   2. B.
      hungry
   3. C.
      happy
   4. D.
      grow
3. 3.

   What may cause us to feel tired in the morning?

   1. A.
      Too much air
   2. B.
      Not enough fresh air
   3. C.
      Too much cold air
   4. D.
      Too much sleep
4. 4.

   How many hours of sleep should nine-year-old children have ?

   1. A.
      Eight hours
   2. B.
      Nine hours
   3. C.
      Ten hours
   4. D.
      Eleven hours
5. 5.

   What does the lung need most ?

   1. A.
      Fresh air
   2. B.
      Covering
   3. C.
      Warm air
   4. D.
      Exercise

My name is Wang Hui.

1. A.
   I’m from
2. B.
   I’m
3. C.
   She is

---I want to know more __________about how to use this word.
---You can look it up in the dictionary.

1. A.
   mostly
2. B.
   exactly
3. C.
   nearly
4. D.
   hardly

Which word of the following doesn’t have the same stress as the others?

1. A.
   Repair
2. B.
   Against
3. C.
   Magic

Mr. Green speaks very loudly______all the people can hear him clearly.

1. A.
   so that
2. B.
   when
3. C.
   because