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In many countries, unusual names for children are becoming more popular, especially when more and more stars give their children special names. In Britain, you can call a child almost anything you like except dirty words.
Some parents choose names which come from popular culture. Because of the film the Lord of the Rings(指环王), six boys were named Gandalf. Names about sport are very common, too. Since 1984, 36 children have been called Arsenal after the football team.
Other parents like to make up names, or combine(合并) two names to make a special one. A mother in Britain invented the name Tiaamii for her daughter. She combined the names Thea and Amy (the two grandmothers).
In China, there are some rules about names ―- you can’t use foreign letters or symbols(符号) in a Chinese name. For example, parents are not allowed to name their baby @. In New Zealand, a name beginning with a number is not allowed. Other countries have stricter rules about calling children. For example, Japan, Denmark, Spain, Germany and Argentina have a list of names. Parents must choose the names in the lists for their children.
In Britain, some old-fashioned(过时的) names have become popular again, such as Maisie or Ella for a girl, and Alfie or Noah for a boy. But the most popular names are not the strange ones. The top names are very traditional--Jack and Thomas for boys, or Grace and Jessica f6r girls.
根据短文内容，选择正确答案，并将其字母代号填入答题卷相应空格内。(共5小题,每小题2分，满分l0分)
小题1:In Britain, people can’t use words in their children’s names.

A．strange

B．popular

C．old-fashioned

D．dirty

小题2:Thirty-six children were called Arsenal because of a .

A．movie star

B．football star

C．football team

D．film

小题3: According to the passage, which of the following names is NOT allowed?

A．Gandulf in Britain	B．Tiaarnii in Britain
C．李@in China	D．Real in New Zealand

小题4:In , people must name their children according to the list.

A．Japan

B．Britain

C．America

D．China

小题5:From the last paragraph(段落), we know today.

A．you can name a girl Alfie in Britain

B．strange names are the most popular in Britain

C．people don’t use old names in Britain

D．the most popular names are the traditional names in Britain

答案

小题1:D
小题1:C
小题1:C
小题1:A
小题1:D

解析

小题1:从文章的句子：In Britain, you can call a child almost anything you like except dirty words.可知答案是D
小题1:从第二段的句子：36 children have been called Arsenal after the football team.可知答案是C。
小题1:从第四段的句子：parents are not allowed to name their baby @.可知答案是C
小题1:从第四段的句子：For example, Japan, Denmark, Spain, Germany and Argentina have a list of names. Parents must choose the names in the lists for their children.
可知答案是A
小题1:从文章最后一段的句子：The top names are very traditional--Jack and Thomas for boys, or Grace and Jessica f6r girls.可知答案是D

举一反三

Americans think a great deal about time. From childhood they learn to value（珍惜）time. As children, they are taught to be on time to go to school, to do work and to do everything. When they are having a good time, they say that time flies. When a person is dying, they say he is living on borrowed time. Time is money. Time is knowledge. Time is everything in America. A working American has to work hard for 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week. This is the working time. In his free time, he also works hard for more money. Even Saturday and Sunday are filled with（充满）activities. In the street you can hardly see a man who walks slowly. They walk very fast. In fact, they are running. They love time because time brings them money, comforts and progress. But sometimes they also hate time, for they feel they have become servants（仆人）of the clock.
小题1:A working American has to work___ days a week in his working
time.
A. seven      B. six     C. five
小题2:An American always walks____.
A. sadly       B. slowly    C. fast
小题3:“He is living on borrowed time” means_____.
A. He has little money.
B. He has no time
C. He is dying
小题4:In his free time, an American usually_____.
A. plays cards with their friends
B. stays at home all day and watched TV.
C. gets more money by work.
小题5: Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
A. The Americans usually value time.
B. The Americans are often on time.
C. All Americans love time and don’t hate time.

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Healthy Eating
Healthy eating is important to us. What and how should we eat to be healthy?
First, we must have enough food, never too much or too little. The food must be clean and we should cook it properly.
Second, it’s very important for us to keep a balanced diet. Different kinds of foods are necessary, such as rice, bread, meat, fish, eggs, milk and vegetables. Rice and bread give us energy. Meat, fish, eggs and milk help our bones grow. Fruit and vegetables make us healthy.
Third, we should eat regularly. It’s said that half of the students don’t have a regular breakfast or don’t eat anything at all in the morning. It is bad for their health. In fact, a good breakfast keeps us strong.
In short, we should not only eat enough food, healthy food but also eat regularly.
小题1:We eat food freely.
小题2: We should eat different kinds of healthy foods.
小题3:Vegetables are the most important food for our health.
小题4:The more regularly, the healthier we are.
小题5:All the students don’t have a regular breakfast.

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If someone asks me, “Do you like music? ” I am sure I will answer him or her. “Of course, I do.” Because I think music is an important part of our lives.
Different people have different ideas about music. For me, I like rock music because it’s so exciting. And my favourite rock band(摇滚乐队), the “Foxy Ladies” is one of the most famous rock bands in the world. I also like pop music. My classmate Li Lan loves dance music, because she enjoys dancing. My best friend, Jane, likes jazz music(爵士乐). She thinks jazz is really cool. “I like dance music and rock very much,” says my brother, “because they are amazing.” But my mother thinks rock is boring. “I like some relaxing(轻松的)music.” she says, that is why she likes country music(乡村音乐), I think.
小题1:The writer likes music because he thinks ________.

A．it’s an exciting part of our lives	B．it’s an amazing part of our lives
C．it’s an important part of our lives	D．it’s an interesting part of our lives

小题2:What kind of music does the writer like?

A．Jazz and country music.	B．Rock and dance music.
C．Rock and pop music.	D．Rock and country music.

小题3: Who likes dancing?

A．The writer.

B．Li Lan.

C．Jane.

D．The writer’s mother.

小题4: The writer’s mother thinks that country music is ________.

A．amazing

B．boring

C．relaxing

D．cool

小题5: How many people’s ideas about music are talked about in this passage?

A．4.

B．5.

C．6.

D．7.

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What is your favorite colour? Do you like yellow, orange, red? If you do, you must be an optimist (乐观者), a leader or an active person who enjoys life, people and excitement. Do you prefer grey and blue? Then you are probably quiet, shy and you would rather follow than lead. If you love green, you are strong-minded and determined(有决心的). You wish to succeed and want other people to see you are successful. At least this is what psychologists(心理学家)tell us, and they should know, because they have been seriously studying the meaning of colour preference (爱好), and the effect that colours have on human beings(人类).They tell us that we don’t choose our favorite colour as we grow up. If you happen to love brown, you did so as soon as you opened your eyes, or at least as soon as you could see clearly.
A yellow room makes us feel more cheerful and comfortable than a dark green one, and a red dress brings warmth and cheer to the saddest winter day. On the other hand, black is depressing(压抑的). Light and bright colours make people not only happier but also more active. It is a fact that factory workers work better, harder, and have fewer accidents when their machines are painted orange rather than black or dark grey .
Remember, then, that if you feel low, you can always brighten your day or your life with a new shirt or a few colourful things. Remember also that you will know your friends and your enemies better when you find out what colours they like and dislike. And don’t forget that anyone can guess a lot about your character when you choose a piece of handkerchief or a lampshade(灯罩).
小题1:According to this passage, ________.

A．one can choose his colour preference

B．one is born with his colour preference

C．one’s colour preference is changeable

D．one has to choose his favourite colour as he can see clearly

小题2:If one enjoys life, one is sure to prefer________.

A．red to yellow	B．blue to orange
C．red to grey	D．blue to yellow

小题3:The main idea of this passage is ________.

A．one’s color preference show one’s character

B．you can brighten your life with wonderful colours

C．psychologists have been studying the meaning of colour preference

D．one’s color preference has something to do with his character and colours have effects on human beings

小题4:The writer believes that in realizing the four modernizations(四个现代化) of our country, we need more people who love ________.

A．yellow

B．red

C．green

D．black

小题5:“I’m feeling black.” means “________ ”.

A．I am feeling well.	B．I am very happy.
C．I am excited.	D．I am depressed

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In almost every big university（大学）in the United States, football is a favourite sport. American football is different. Players sometimes kick the ball, but they also throw the ball and run with it. They try to take it to the other end of the field. They have four chances（机会）to move the ball ten yards（码）. They can carry it or they can throw it. If they move the ball ten yards, they can try to move it another ten yards. If they move it to the end of the field, they receive six points.
It is difficult to move the ball. Eleven men on the other team try to stop the man with the ball. If he does not move the ball ten yards, his team kicks the ball the other team.
Each university wants its own team to win. Many thousands of people come to watch. They all shout for their favourite team.
Young men and women come on the field to help the people shout more. They dance and jump while they shout.
Each team plays ten or eleven games each season.
The season begins in September and ends in November. If a team is very good, it may play another game after the season ends. The best teams play again on January 1, the first day of the New Year. Many people go to see these games and many others watch them on TV.
小题1:In American football players can_____.

A．only kick the ball	B．only throw the ball
C．only carry the ball	D．kick, throw and carry the ball

小题2:Which is the best title for the passage?

A．American Football

B．Most People Like F

ootball

C．Many People Enjoy Watching Football Games

D．American Football Is Not Like Soccer

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