In many classrooms, it’s not  31  to find students spinning (旋轉(zhuǎn)) their pens  32  they listen to their teachers.

    Pen-spinning is also popular  33  Japanese students. It is a form of entertainment. Recently, a pen-spinning competition was held in Tokyo, Japan. Ryuki Omura, a 16-year-old high school student, became the first pen-spinning  34  .

    276 people took part in the competition. They came from different age groups. Some were students  35  some were office workers. First, they  36  the videos of their pen-spinning skills to the organizer’s website. Then some of them came to the last round in Tokyo.  37  of them had 30 seconds to show their skills in front of 400 people,   38  reporters and fans. Omura took a pen from his little finger to the rest fingers, then to his palm(手掌) and the back of his hand. His wonderful show made him  39  the champion.

   Omura said he began learning pen-spinning only about 14 months ago. He did  40 in the competition. If you like to spin your pen, you can practice it in your spare time. But when you are in the class, please don’t do that.

1.A. different       B. easy         C. common         D. difficult

2.A. before         B. when        C. after            D. as soon as

3.A. for            B. between     C. among           D. to

4.A. chairman      B. captain       C. champion       D. sport

5.A. or             B. and          C. with            D. but

6.A. were sent      B. sent          C. was sent        D. sends

7.A. Each          B. Both          C. Every           D. All

8.A.includes         B. included      C. included        D. including

9.A. become       B. became       C. becomes        D. becoming

10.A. quite good     B. quite well     C. quite better     D. even better

 

—Please don’t  touch that fish.It smells _______.

—OK，I won’t.

A．bad              B．badly             C．good             D．well

 

An old man was going home late one night with his horse and cart after a day’s hard work. When he was not far from his house, the light on the cart went out. He tried but could not mend (修理) it. He was near his home, and so he went along the road without a light. When a policeman saw this, he stopped the old carter.
“Where is your light?” asked the policeman. “No man may take a cart along the road at night without a light. You know that. You have broken the law (法律).” “I had a light, but it has just gone out,” said the old man.
“I don’t believe that story,” said the policeman. He took out a book and got ready to write. What’s your name and where do you live?” he asked.
“Please don’t take my name,” said the old man. “My home is just there. You can see it from here. I had a light nearly the whole way. I haven’t come far without a light.”
“You came all the way without a light. What’s your name?”
The carter quickly took the policeman’s hand and put it down on top of the light. The light was still hot and burnt the policeman’s hand. The policeman jumped and he was very angry. “Now, what do you think?” said the carter. “Did I come all the way without a light?”
【小題1】In the passage the word “cart” is ____.

A．something like a car

B．something like a light

C．something pulled by a horse

D．something with a light

【小題2】The old man drove home ____.

A．on the back of his horse

B．late one night

C．very late every night

D．with a policeman

【小題3】Where did the policeman stop the old man?

A．Near the old man’s home.

B．At the traffic lights

C．Under a road light

D．Far from the old man’s home

【小題4】The cart was stopped by the policeman because ____.

A．the old man didn’t have a light

B．the policeman didn’t believe the old man’s words

C．the old man didn’t want to tell his name

D．the light on the old man’s cart was not on

【小題5】What made the policeman believe the old man’s words?

A．He made the policeman touch the light.

B．He jumped and shouted angrily.

C．He made the policeman angry.

D．The light burnt the policeman’s hands.

Welcome to Phillip Island Nature Park and the penguin Parade(企鵝列隊(duì)). You will see the world’s smallest penguins— the little penguins appearing from the ocean and crossing the beach to their home in line. It's a natural experience. Remember the Little penguins are wild. You are a visitor to their home.
Making the most of your visit
Here are some helpful hints(提示) ：
●The Penguins Parade last 50 minutes from the time penguins first cross the beach.
●Dress in warm clothes, for the Paradeis in the open air on the beach.
●It is best to get down to the beach at least 15 minutest before the parade begins.
Protecting the Penguins
We do have some simple rules—designed to protect the penguins and make your visit more enjoyable.
●Photography—including video cameral is not allowed. Photography during the Parades. Make sure that your cameral is placed inside your bag, or in a bag provided, before walking down to the beach, Photographs can be bought at proper price in the gift shop.
●Smoking is not allowed anywhere.
●And remember, the penguins are wild birds so please don't try to touch them.
【小題1】During the Penguin Parade, people________.
A. are allowed to smoke
B had better wear warm clothes.
C. have to hand in their bags
D. Can take photos of the penguins
【小題2】Which of the following statements is WRONG?

A．The Little Penguins go back home in line.

B．The whole Penguin Parade lasts 50 minutes.

C．People have a chance to touch the penguins.

D．The Penguin Parade takes place on the beach.

【小題3】The passage is written mainly to________.

A．help make people's visit more pleasant

B．introduce the life of the Little Penguins

C．welcome people to Phillip bland Nature Park

D．encourage people to protect the Little Penguins

Tick, tick, tick! Good morning, Jim! It’s 6:30 now. It’s time   1  up. Do you know me? I’m your new friend. My name is Clock. Look   2  me. I have no feet,   3  I can walk with my hands. I have no mouth, but I   4  speak to you. Now please listen to   5 . Today is Monday. You have many things to do. Classes   6  at 8:00. You have four classes in the morning and two classes in the afternoon. After 3:40 you have a basketball match   7  Class Two. You come   8  at 5:40. You have supper at 6:00. You   9  CCTV news at 7:00. And you go to bed at 9:30. Now please get up quickly and have your breakfast or（否則）you will be   10 .
（  ）1. A. get            B. gets             C. to get           D. getting
（  ）2. A. at             B. for          C. after            D. like
（  ）3. A. and            B. but          C. so           D. or
（  ）4. A. can’t          B. mustn’t      C. must             D. can
（  ）5. A. I          B. my           C. mine         D. me
（  ）6. A. begin      B. begins           C. beginning        D. to begin
（  ）7. A. to             B. with         C. and          D. for
（  ）8. A. home       B. to home      C. your home        D. at home
（  ）9. A. watch         B. read         C. see          D. look at
（  ）10. A. early        B. happy            C. glad         D. late