Cartoon is one of the most popular TV programs in the world Many children are interested in this kind of TV show.

【1】 The word “cartoon” is from Italian. It first refers to the picture before an actual (真實的) drawing on the wall. Since the 1840s, it has also come to mean any humorous drawing or showing an opinion. It usually appears in a newspaper or magazine, with or without words.

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People of all ages, especially young children enjoy all kinds of cartoons in newspapers and magazines, on television and at the cinema. Cartoons not only show their life, but also make their life colorful.【3】They also give ideas to plays, movies, television series and so on. Names or words from cartoon senes come into modem languages.

Many cartoonists draw with special pens.【4】 Surely, computers are especially effective for the making of animated cartoons. This helps us to enjoy more lively cartoons.

A.They set the style for clothing, food, manner and many other things.

B.Different people have different ideas about cartoons.

C.Some use the computer.

D.Today cartoons are a part of the daily lives of most people

E.Do you know where the word “cartoon” comes from?

Our trip to the Mining Museum

On Tuesday 4th April, we took a bus to travel to the Mining (礦業(yè)) Museum because we had learning about the Gold Rushes.

__【1】___. We went past some famous places such as Sydney Harbor and the Open House along the way. We also chatted to our friends about what we had seen on TV last night.

When we arrived at the Mining Museum, we were taken to a room where we stored our bags. Our guide, Alison, then introduced us to a man named Bruce Binkley who is a miner.

Mr. Binkley talked to us about how people used to look for gold. __【2】__ . It seemed simple. You get a pan, fill it with dirt and water and then swirl (旋動) it around until the big stones are washed out along with other things. Gold, being heavier, is left at the bottom.

Next, we walked upstairs to look at pictures, information and samples (樣品) of gold. We filled in a worksheet about the early discoveries of gold in Australia. ___【3】_. That part was really exciting because you had to imagine that you were a miner digging for gold.

Lunch was spent in a nearby park. ___【4】__. They were yummy! We also played hide-and-seek while we were there.

__【5】___. We boarded the bus and felt very tired. Some children even slept on the bus!

It was an enjoyable trip to the Mining Museum.

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B．longest

C．longer

D．length

A. looking for; find B. seeing; look for

C. finding; look at D. looking at; see

Most people just throw them away. With the development of electric industry, e-waste pollution has become a serious problem. According to the United Nations, in 2014, people around the world produced 41.8 million tons of e-waste and only recycled 6.5 million tons. The US was the biggest waster, producing 7.1 million tons. China came second, with 6 million tons.

It’s important to pay attention to e-waste. It can either be valuable or harmful, depending on how we deal with it. E-waste is a valuable urban mine（城市礦藏）. The value of the metals, like gold and silver in the waste around the world, is amazing. And the metals can be reused. But if people throw them away, the harmful chemicals can get into the earth or air, polluting the environment around us and affecting people’s health.

Apple, for example, now recycle people’s used products in China when they are buying new ones. The company will test and repair the used ones and sell them at lower prices. To help reduce e-waste, we can also take computers and phones to see if companies offer recycling programs.

【1】Which of the following can become e-waste?

A. Computers. B. Vegetables.

C. Clothes. D. Plastic bags.

【2】According to the passage, how much e-waste did China produce n 2014?

A. 41.8 million tons. B. 6.5 million tons.

C. 7.1 million tons. D. 6 million tons.

【3】If you buy a new mobile phone, what shouldn’t you do with the old one?

A. Throw it away immediately.

B. Repair the old one.

C. Sell it at a lower price.

D. Take it to a recycling company.

Please give up smoking!

May I speak to Maria?

Jim, come and look!

There are some trees behind the building.

What’s Wonder about?

Auggie lives with his parents and sister in New York. He is a normal boy in many ways. He rides a bike and likes playing with his Xbox. But Auggie has deformities(畸形）of the face and looks very different from other children. At the start of the book, he tells us "My name is August. 1 won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it’s probably worse. " In the street, people look at Auggie and are frightened.

Auggie has never been to school because he has spent a lot of time in hospital. His mother teaches him at home.. but now he’s ten, she thinks he should go to school. At first,Auggie doesn’t want to go. He worries that other students will look at him and say terrible things. But when he visits a school with his mum, he likes the head teacher and decides to go. Auggie’s first year at school has good times and bad times, he makes some good friends but other children are rude to him. At the end of the year,Auggie goes on a on a school trip and a frightening event there changes things completely.

Is it a good book?

Wonder is an excellent book, It tells an exciting story that makes you feel many different emotions. It is easy to like Auggie. He has a good sense of humor’s the book has a good mix of funny and sad moments. But the book isn’t just about Auggie,We also learn what life for his sister, and his friend,Jack.Wonder is popular with people of all ages.Pre-teens,teenagers and adults all love the book.

A bestseller

Wonder is RJ Palacio’s first book, On her website, she explains that she had the idea for Wonder after seeing a girl with deformities on the street .one day ,Many schools use the book to start discussions about bullying ,friendship and being different .The book is very popular and has won praises. Many people are looking forward to seeing what Rj Palacio writes next.

【1】How is Auggie different from other boys?

A.His name is special.

B. His face shape is not normal.

C. he doesn’t go to school

D. he likes playing with his Xbox.

【2】why doesn’t Auggie want to go to school at first?

A. Because he has to stay in hospital

B. Because his mother teaches better than teachers.

C. Because he doesn’t think he should go to school.

D. Because he is afraid other students may make fun of him.

【3】What can we know about the book?

A.It tells the story of a real family.

B. Many schools use it to educate students.

C. Adults like the book more than children

D. The emotions of the story are hard to understand.

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A. because B. and C. but

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