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2011滨州 AOnce Effendi had a joke with the Prime Minister（宰相）. He said that the Minister would die the next day. The next day, the Minister fell to the ground from the horse and really died. When the king learned this, he got angry and sent his men to catch Effendi at once.When Effendi was brought to him, the king shouted angrily, “Effendi, since you knew when my Minister would die, you must know the date of your own death. Say it out, or youll die today.”Effendi looked at the king for a while. Then he answered, “But how can I know? Ill die two days earlier than you.” The king was afraid that if he killed Effendi, he himself would die after that. He thought he must keep Effendi alive as long as possible, so he let Effendi go.1. This story tells us _. A. how Effendi fooled the king B. when the king would die C. why the Minister died D. Effendi knew the date of everyones death2. The Prime Minister died because _. A. Effendi killed him B. Effendi said he would die C. he was badly ill D. he fell off the horse3. Why did the king ask Effendi to tell him the date of Effendis own death? A. Because the king wanted to know when he himself would die. B. Because the king wanted to find an excuse to kill Effendi. C. Because he himself had known the date of Effendis death. D. Because he wanted to know when Effendi would die.4. The king let Effendi go because _. A. he hoped to live a long life B. he was afraid of Effendi C. he didnt believe Effendis words D. he knew they would die two days later5. Which of the following is not true? A. Effendi played a joke on the Minister. B. The king was afraid of death. C. Effendi didnt know when the king would die D. If the king killed Effendi, he himself would die two days later.2011济宁 BYou may know about “ junk food” like French fries. But do you know about “junk sleep”? Recently, a British survey found that electronic products in teenagers bedrooms are affecting(影响)their sleep. The survey was done among 1,000 British kids from 12 to 16. It found that 30 percent of them got just 4 to 7 hours sleep every day. But doctors say they need 8 to 9 hours. Almost a quarter of the kids said they fell asleep more than once a week while watching TV, listening to music or using other electronic products.“This is very worrying.” Said Dr Chris Idzikowski, a British expert, “We call it junk sleep, It means you dont get enough sleep and the quality of the sleep is bad, too. If you dont get good rest, you dont perform well in school the next day.”The survey found that 40 percent of the kids felt tired each day, with girls between 13 and 16 feeling the worst. Nearly all the teenagers have a phone, Mp4 or TV IN THEIR BEDROOM. And many of them have all three.6. This passage is mainly about_.A. junk food B. junk sleep C. electronic products D. the importance of sleep7. _of the children in the survey sleep only 4 to 7 hours a day.A. 200 B. 300 C. 500 D. 1,0008. “Junk food” and “junk sleep”are similar to each other in the way that_.A. they are both low in quality B. they are both produced in factories C. people enjoy both in their spare time D. they are both good to peoples health9. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Teenagers need 4 to 7 hours of sleep each day. B. Many teenagers have a phone in their bedrooms.C. Teenagers spend too much time on electronic products.D. Girls between 15 and 16 spend the least time on electronic products.10. Which of the following is the best solution to the problem?A. Parents watch TV together with their children B. Forbid teenagers to use any electronic product. C. Teenagers limit (限制) their use of the electronic products. D. The use of mobile phone and Mp4 is not allowed at school.2011梧州 CCars are lots of fun, but they could also be dangerous. We have to be careful when we drive them or ride in them.Its always a good idea to put on your seat belt when youre in a car. Why? Think about this example: You put an egg on a skateboard and give it a push. If the skateboard hits a stone, it will stop, but the egg wont. It will fly through the air, hit the ground and break.Now, think what would happen if you tied the egg to the skateboard. When the skateboard hits a stone, the egg wont go flying; it will stay safely on the skateboard.Volvo, a famous Swedish carmaker, was the first to use seat belts in 1849.Air bags are also very important for car safety, because sometimes a seat belt isnt enough. If the car is going really fast and runs into something, seat belts could even hurt the people who wear them. Most new cars have air bags in front of and next to the seats. When a car hits something, its air bags will come out quickly in less than one second to keep the people inside safe.11. The passage mainly tells us .A. two important ways to keep safe in cars B. how air bags work to make cars safe C. how seat belts work to make cars safe D. why we must tie the egg to the skateboard12. The writer gives the example of the egg to _.A. tell us that eggs are easy to break B. show how to wear a seat beltC. show why its important to wear a seat belt in a car D. tell us what a skateboard is13. Seat belts can make us safer because .A. we are interested in them B. they can stop us from hitting other carsC. they can help us stay safely on the seats D. they are made of strong materials14. Air bags are important for cars because _.A. they are made of plastic B. they can also help us to keep safe in a carC. they can keep cars running slowly D. they are put in front of and next to the seats15. Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage?A. It wont be dangerous if there are seat belts or air bags in a car.B. Now most of new cars still have only one air bag.C. When a car hits something, its air bags will come out a few minutes later.D. Volvo was the first to use seat belts. 2011山东威海 DAmys family has fun. They mail a diary(日记簿、日记) to each other. Everyone writes something in it. Amys brother is open. He tells many things about his life. Amys sister is Lazy. She doesnt write much. Amys dad writes stories. Her mom is talkative. She writes a lot. Everyone enjoys the diary.Hello, dear family! I am having a fun week here at The Mall. I had lunch with Pan and Jack on Monday. On Tuesday, I designed a new dress. Yesterday, Tom told me a funny joke. He always makes me laugh!Hi, everyone! I made a chocolate cake yesterday. Thats Amys favorite. I wish I could mail you a piece, Amy! Its really delicious. Today was warm and sunny. Your father and I went for a walk in the park. We also waited your Aunt Betty. She told us some good news. Your cousin John got a new Job! Oh, Im writing too much, arent I? We really miss you all. Take care!Hi, all! Last week I was feeling sad. I had a bad day at work. My boss was angry at me. But the next day was better. I did a good job and my boss was very happy, so I felt better. Sometimes my work is hard. But I am really thankful for my job.Dear ones, let me tell you a story. A long, long time ago, A man lived a house on a hill. He had a candle. He lit the candle every night. Everyone could see the light. Then one night, something wonderful happenedHello! I miss you all. However, I dont have much time to write this week. Ill write more next time.Bye, everyone! 16.Where do Amys family members write their diaries?A. On the same family diary. B. On their own diaries.C. On Amys diary. D. On Mothers diary.17.When did Amy design a new dress?A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. Yesterday. D. Today.18.What does the brother think of his job?A. The job makes him sad. B. The job always gives him pleasureC. The job is too easy. D. The job is a challenge.19.What did the mother do today?A. She made a chocolate cake. B. She did nothing but walk in the park.C. She got a new job. D. She went for a walk and visited Aunt Betty.20.Whats the best title for the passage?A. Amy and her family. B. Amy and her diary. C.A familys diary. D. Amys father writes stories. 2011嘉兴 EWhen you are about to do something brave, a cheerful wish of “Good luck!” from a friend can be helpful. But if you think you need lots of luck, what else might you do?In the UK and US there are some strange traditions for bringing yourself a little more good luck. Some are hundreds of years old and some are much newer.Have you heard the saying “When you wish upon a star”? If you are looking up at the sky on a clear night and you see a sudden flash of light, it is probably a shooting star! Seeing one doesnt happen very often. The saying goes that if you see one you have been very lucky, and so if you make a wish, it will come true.Maybe you have heard of the lucky rabbits foot. Some people believe that rabbits are lucky animals, so they carry a part of the rabbit, its foot, for good luck. There are all kinds of strange, unclear rules about which of the rabbits feet is the luckiest. It is said that this good luck tradition is the oldest one of all. However, as the funny saying goes, “Depend on the rabbits foot if you will, but remember it didnt work for the rabbit!”People in Britain love trees. If it is autumn and leaves are falling from the trees, some people try to catch the leaves