The earliest ice cream was eaten in China many centuries ago. People at that time would put orange juice on the ice or get something cool to drink. Later,this idea traveled to Italy. Around 1660, it was popular to serve ice cream in coffee shops in Paris.Most of the shops were owned by Italians.Among them, the first successful one belonged to a man named Francesco Procopius.

Ice cream was brought to America in the early 1700s, and it quickly became the favorite of Americans. President George Washington had ice cream pots（罐）and machines in his kitchen.Dolly Madison, the wife of President Madison,was the first one to serve it in the White House. She made her guests very happy when she served such desserts.

Before ice cream was sold in stores, it was made and kept at a very low temperature first. It took a lot of work to mix cream, eggs, fruit and ice. Nancy Johnson, an American woman who was good at machines, invented the ice cream freezer in 1846. Five years later. Jacob Flu sell opened the first ice cream factory in Baltimore, Maryland.Her business quickly came to other states.

Today in the United States, ice cream is not only a kind of food, but also a way of life.

【1】The earliest ice cream was the ice with ________on or something cool to drink.

A.orange juiceB.apple juice

C.watermelon juiceD.tea

【2】The owner of the first successful coffee shop in Paris was a（n）________.

A.FrenchmanB.American

C.ItalianD.Chinese

【3】Which of the following is TRUE?

A.In 1700, ice cream came to the White House.

B.In 1846, many ice cream factories opened

C.President Madison was the first one to serve ice cream in the White House

D.Today ice cream means a lot to Americans

【4】The best title for this passage is"________".

A.the History of Ice CreamB.Ice Cream in America

C.Business on Ice CreamD.Ice cream in Italia.

Happy birthday to you! On this special day, I’d like to talk to you in a special way.

I don’t think I’m good at telling you my thought face to face with you, so I’m ______ to show my deep love for you. You’re not a rich man _______a famous person. But in my heart, you are one of the greatest______in the world. I’m______you. You’re______interested in being famous and rich. You do______things like paying for your phone on time, and working as a worker in your factory. The smile on your face shows you’re pleased with the family. You take good care of my grandparents. You help me with my schoolwork and do some shopping with mom on Sundays.

In the past, I didn’t care______you were with me or not. Now I am sorry to say I didn’t______you before. But I am thankful for what you have done for me.

I am quite lucky that I have______a great father. And I feel happy that now I can let you know_______I love you. You are successful as a son, a husband, a father and a friend.

Love from,

Lydia

【1】A.writingB.thinkingC.readingD.speaking

【2】A.andB.orC.alsoD.as well

【3】A.kidsB.adultsC.menD.women

【4】A.worried aboutB.proud ofC.afraid ofD.sorry for

【5】A.alwaysB.everC.alreadyD.never

【6】A.commonB.interestingC.wonderfulD.popular

【7】A.whetherB.thatC.whatD.where

【8】A.realizeB.regretC.respectD.remind

【9】A.tooB.soC.veryD.such

【10】A.how manyB.how muchC.how oftenD.how wide

“There have been twenty-one _________winters in China since 1986,” said scientists. “_________the past 100 years, as the world temperature has been up by 0.74 °C , the temperature in North China has _________1.4 °C in only 50 years.”

China needs to take quick actions to_________ carbon dioxide (二氧化碳) emission (排放) because it’s the main reason for world warming. The good news is that China has seen the importance of going___________ China sets the goal of cutting energy use by 20% and pollution emission by 10% in the 11th Five-Year Plan.

Here is some advice for you.

_________used clothes such as your brother’s, sister’s or dad’s old T-shirts means you _______ energy; And don’t forget to___________the lights when you leave a room and turn off your television and computer when they are not_________! Besides, taking a bus saves a lot of oil every year. Also open a window and try not to use the air conditioner (空調(diào)). If necessary, set the temperature__________ in summer and lower in winter to save energy; It isn’t good to use paper cups, bags or boxes in our daily life.

【1】A.coolB.hotC.coldD.warm

【2】A.duringB.forC.sinceD.after

【3】A.climbedB.wentC.arrivedD.got

【4】A.increaseB.improveC.cutD.break

【5】A.yellowB.greenC.blackD.blue

【6】A.WearingB.DressingC.BuyingD.Selling

【7】A.useB.findC.saveD.keep

【8】A.turn onB.turn offC.turn upD.turn over

【9】A.in useB.on businessC.at presentD.for fun

【10】A.lowerB.higherC.tallerD.brighter

A:Hi,Bill! You’re reading the novel again.

B:Yes, Tom. I ’ll never be tired of it.

A: 【1】

B: Three times.Every time I read it,I can learn something new.

A: Really?【2】

B: Charles Dickens.I think he is a great English writer.What about you?

A:【3】He is also my favorite foreign writer.Please let me have a look at it.

B:OK, here you are! What do you think of this novel?

A:【4】I haven’t seen a better one for long.Where did you buy it?

B: In the Rose Bookshop.

A:I don’t know where it is.【5】

B: N0.Only 10 minutes’ walk from here,next to the People’s Cinema.

A:Oh, I see.I'm going there to get one, too. Thank you!

B:You’re welcome.

A.When did it come out?

B.How many times have you read it?

C.Is it far from here?

D.Who is your favorite author?

E.It is wonderful.

F.So do I.

G.How far is it?

A.is changingB.had changedC.changedD.is changed

—___________.

A.Great! I can’t stand it

B.Yes, I’d love to, but I don’t mind it

C.Good idea, but I’m not sure

D.Yes, I’d love to. I can’t wait.

What is pop culture? Well, pop is short for popular. The origins of pop culture can often be traced(追溯) to popular movies, television shows, music stars and sports figures. Pop culture is also promoted by business and advertising. The most common examples of American pop culture appear among high school and college students. Trends(潮流) set by famous people quickly become part of young people’s lifestyles.

American pop culture has spread around the world. One major reason for its popularity is that English is a world language. English is the language of diplomacy, international business and transportation. Since language and culture go together, learning English means becoming aware of English-speaking countries’ cultures. Also, America is a world leader in movies, music and magazines. The kind of American culture communicated in those media is pop culture. Finally, pop culture is easy to package and to export. For that reason, it is easy to “sell” to the world.

Many people suppose that American pop culture is what America is all about. Does pop culture reflect(反映) the true culture of America? Yes and no. Pop culture does represent(代表) a part of American society — especially urban young people that are turned into the media. But American pop culture is faddish and ever-changing. It is man-made and surface picture of America. If you want to learn about real American culture, you’ll have to go a little further than McDonald’s.

【1】Paragraph 3 is mainly about .

A.why language and culture go togetherB.how American pop culture leads in media

C.why American pop culture is popularD.how American pop culture is exported

【2】The underlined word “export” probably means .

A.to buy from a foreign countryB.to sell to a foreign country

C.to send to othersD.to store in some places

【3】Which of the following is TRUE about American pop culture according to the passage?

A.Pop culture isn’t a part of American culture.

B.Young people always set the trends of pop culture.

C.It is popular in the world mainly because of the popularity of English.

D.If you want to know real American culture, you can go to McDonald’s.

【4】What can we infer from the passage?

A.American pop culture is a part of American culture.

B.McDonald’s, Coca Cola, Levi’s etc. are all symbols of American pop culture.

C.American pop culture is easy to sell to the world only because it’s popular.

D.To learn about real American culture, you should study more than pop culture.

Scientists now believe that the taste of food can change when your ears hear different sounds, but it has to be the right kind of sound. When you turn on a microwave with popcorn in it, it soon starts to pop. Do you think “That sounds tasty!”? Not really, you probably think it’s nearly ready. But when smell it, you go to get the salt and the butter. Hearing the popcorn make you think about it, but smelling it tells you that it tastes good. So what are the sounds to change the tastes of the things?

In an experiment in a fish restaurant, customers listened to the sound of the seaside while they were eating. Did it make a difference? Yes, it did. Listening to the seaside seemed to improve the taste of the food. It was fresher and saltier. When the restaurant tried the same experiment with the sound of the farm animals, there was no difference in taste. The results are going to be useful for restaurants. Perhaps they will try to use fewer unhealthy things, like salt and sugar in food. With the right music or sounds, perhaps we won’t taste the difference.

Restaurants are also setting a connection between food and the sound that the packet(包裝袋) makes. Pick up a packet of your favorite potato chips, what does it sound like? One restaurant recently changed the material that they used to make their potato chip packets because experiments show that the packet which makes a right sound will make customers think the potato chips are fresher. Another idea is that a list of music will begin to appear on food packets, so if you don’t like your green vegetables, the right music or sounds could help you learn to love them.

【1】According to the passage, what makes you think the popcorn tastes delicious?

A.Turning on the microwave.B.Smelling the popcorn in the microwave.

C.Hearing the popcorn.D.Taking the popcorn out of the microwave.

【2】What was the result of the experiment in the restaurant?

A.The sounds of the seaside made the food taste better.B.The customers didn’t like the food.

C.The music changed the food.D.The customers preferred the sounds of the farm animals.

【3】Why is the material of the food packet important?

A.Because customers want it to sound and look right.

B.Because customers enjoy looking at the different materials.

C.Because customers think the food is good if it makes the right sound.

D.Because customers don’t like noisy packets.

【4】The passage mainly tells us .

A.sounds make a difference to the taste of food

B.the smell of food makes a difference to the taste of food

C.right music could help people love green vegetable

D.there is a connection between the sight of food and the taste of food

After a while, he asked his mom, “Why are you crying?” “Because I am a mother, boy,” she told him.

“I don’t understand,” he said. His mom took him in her arms and said, “You will never.”

Later, the little boy asked his father about it. “All mothers cry for no reason,” answered his father.

The little boy grew up and became a man, still wondering why mothers cry. One day while he was reading a story, he happened to find the answer. In the story, a lovely girl asked a granny, “Granny, why do mothers cry so easily?”

Granny said, “You see, girl, mothers are born to be special. Mothers’ shoulders are strong enough to carry the weight of the world, yet soft enough to give comfort. Their hearts are kind enough to stand the misunderstanding which comes from their children. Mothers take care of their families without saying anything. They love their children, even when their children hurt them badly. This kind of great love makes a child who made mistakes feel better, and it helps mothers share a teenager’s worries and fears. Mothers have the ability to know others’ feelings. Only mothers can use tears whenever it is needed.”

【1】When did Tom find out the reason why his mother cried one day?

A.After he asked his father about this question.B.After he grew up as a father.

C.After his granny told him about the reason.D.After he read a story.

【2】Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A.Children sometimes hurt their mothers.B.Children have their own worries and fears.

C.Mothers have the ability to know others’ feelings.D.Mothers always cry because of their children’s playing.

【3】The best title for the passage is .

A.Fathers’ ReasonsB.Mothers’ Tears

C.A Granny’s AnswerD.A Child’s Question

Living in a city is difficult for some of us. Can you imagine living in a city for one day if you 【1】(give) only 1 yuan? It seems much 【2】(difficult). But students from Xi’an did it.

On April 10, 2018, more than 60 students from a middle school of Xi’an took part 【3】 an activity — the One Yuan Metropolis Survival. Students not only have to live, but also have to deal with a lot of hard tasks.

To make money, many students looked for part-time jobs and 【4】(experience) how hard life was. Zhang Qiyue, 14, asked more than 10 restaurants for a job and 【5】(final) got one chance. “I was sad when they said no. But little by little, I got used to it,” he said. After being a waiter for an hour, he got 25 yuan. Zhao Jiacheng, 14, drew pictures. Some people 【6】 walked by noticed and helped him. “This shows it’s important 【7】(learn) a special skill,” he said.

Living was hard, 【8】 finishing the tasks wasn’t any easier. They went to different 【9】(place) to finish tasks in a short time. The amazing one was when they had to exchange things worth thousands of yuan with only a piece of paper in half 【10】 hour. They learned how to explain to others. “From a balloon to a cake to a bottle of yogurt… After almost 20 tries, we did it,” they said. They will donate all of the money they made to poor schools in Tibet.