Scientists have found a new use for children’s imaginations(想象力)—to make Stomachaches go away. The BBC reports a new study that shows: “Children can be taught to use their Imaginations to deal with stomachaches.” This may be very good news for parents who need a quick cure for their sick children.
Any mother or father understands the stomach problem is one of the most frequent(时常发生的) things their children complain about. Around twenty percent of children suffer from stomachaches that doctors cannot find a reason for.
This new research is especially good for kids with active imaginations. Researchers found that the more creative the child is, the better he or she is at imagining the pain away.
The researchers used a relaxing CD with children. A voice guided them through different fantasy(幻想) situations. One of these was pretending to be floating on a cloud. Thirty children took part in the tests. Half of them used the “guided imagery” method, and the other half received normal medicines. Researchers found 73.3 percent of the CD users reported a reduction in pain. This compared to only 26.7 percent of kids who got normal treatment.
Study leader Dr Miranda Tilburg was very excited about her findings. She believed that it was a very cheap and easy way to stop children’s stomachaches. She said it would not work as well with adults.
1. The new study may be good news for those who____________.
A．have less imaginations
B．don’t know how to relax
C．want to stop their kids’ stomachaches in a short time
D．can find why children suffer from stomachaches
2. What kind of kids will benefit(从…收益) most from the new research?
A．Kids who like listening to music.
B．Kids who are good at remembering things.
C．The independent(独立的) kids.
D．Kids with active imaginations.
3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Sometimes, doctors don’t know why children suffer from stomachaches.
B. Children complain about their learning problems most frequently.
C. The more creative the child is, the less likely he or she is to have a stomachache.
D. 30 children received normal medicines in the tests.
4.From the end of the passage, we know that__________.
A．adults can also use their imaginations to make stomachaches go away
B．Dr Miranda Tilburg wasn’t pleased with her findings
C．the normal cure for stomachaches will not be used
D．a cheap and easy way to stop children’s stomachaches has been found
5. What does this passage mainly tell us?
A．Tell us how to stop stomachaches in public places.
B．Children can “imagine” their pain away.
C．Children’s imaginations are very active.
D．It mainly talks about how to develop children’s imaginations.
The last few days before Christmas passed quickly and it was soon Christmas Eve. That night when everyone went to bed, Bunny couldn't sleep. He still couldn't think of what he wanted his special Christmas gift to be. He wondered how Santa Claus would know what to bring him if he didn't know himself.
As he was sitting up in bed, Bunny heard a big noise on the roof and a sound downstairs. It was Santa Claus, he realized. Bunny jumped out of bed and raced down the hall to the stairs hoping to have a look at the old man with his own eyes.
By the time Bunny reached the bottom of the stairs, though, everything was again silent .Beautiful gifts were piled(堆积) under the Christmas tree, but Santa Claus was gone. He looked for him for a few minutes, but it was already too late. Bunny turned to climb back upstairs when he heard a cry.
“Hello,” said Bunny. “Is somebody there?”
He was answered by another cry. Bunny looked around the big pile of gifts to see what was making the noise. Right under the tree was a funny looking brown animal with big feet and sad eyes. Bunny might have mistaken it for a dog, if it hadn’t been for the antlers(鹿角) on its head.
"Are you a reindeer?" asked Bunny.
"Yes," replied the animal, “my name is Ralph."
"And you were pulling Santa’s sled(雪橇)?"
"I was until I got air-sick," replied Ralph," I'm afraid I wasn't cut out for the job. Now I'm stuck here and I don't know how to get back to the North Pole."
"Well, if you like, you can stay with us as a friend," said Bunny. As he made the offer, Bunny suddenly realized the gift he wanted from Santa Claus was a new friend!
1. Why couldn't Bunny fall asleep on Christmas Eve?
A. He had a lot of things to do.
B. He wanted to take a look at the reindeer.
C. He was disturbed by a big noise.
D. He was thinking of what gift he would get.
2.As soon as Bunny came downstairs, he _____.
A. was probably very sad B. found what he wanted
C. ran into a reindeer D. heard a loud cry
3. The underlined part “cut out for” in the passage probably means”___”
A. fit for B. afraid of
C. proud of D. interested in
4.Why didn't Ralph go back to the North Pole?
A. He got stuck in the chimney.
B. Bunny asked him to stay.
C. He was air-sick.
D. He didn't know the way to the North Pole.
5.What would be the best title for the passage?
A. A strange Christmas tree B. A special Christmas gift
C. A quiet but smart boy D. A lovely reindeer
Hi, everyone! I am Paul Hawking, the trip leader for this weekend’s activity. It’s that time of the year again when the days are long and it is nice to sit outside and enjoy some oysters(牡蛎).
We plan to head out to the Mission Bay this Sunday for a beach picnic. You can buy fresh oysters at the Mission Bay Oyster Company and you just need to pay $6 to $l0 for each dozen, depending on the size. It' s on Sunday, June 30. We will meet at the Student Center at 9:00 a.m. and all go together. The driving time is one and a half to two hours, and the time of return is still uncertain. Come and join us in what must now be the 4th or 5th such trip for the Outing Club.
The oyster farm has a small picnic area with chairs and barbecue grills (烧烤架). Bring some briquettes (煤球) if you would like to grill. Except for oysters, oysters and oysters, little is available there, so please bring your own food and drinks. And of course, if you have any special oyster recipes (食谱), bring them make them and share them!
The weather forecast says it's going to be sunny and around 26°C this weekend. My telephone number is 408-896-3228. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. Remember to finish your homework before we leave for the picnic.
1.On June 30, Paul Hawking will ______.
A. hold a meeting at the Student Center
B. arrive at the oyster farm at 9:00 a.m.
C. teach the students to cook oysters
D. take the students for a picnic
2. If you buy 24 big oysters, you should probably pay _________.
A. $6 B. $10 C. $12 D.$20
3. If you plan to grill, you must bring ___________.
A. a BBQ grill B. some briquettes
C. your own recipes D. some oysters
4. Which of the following statement is TRUE?
A. The writer plans to head out the Mission Bay next Sunday for a beach picnic.
B. You should finish the homework before leaving for the picnic.
C. You can buy and share food and drinks on the farm
D. The driving time is less than one and a half hour
5. Where does this text probably come from?
A. A notice on a school website.
B. A book on the Mission Bay.
C. A business newspaper.
D. A science magazine.
书面表达（共1小题，满分15分）
假如上周日你参加了春江社区的Yard Sale活动。请给报社的English Club 栏目写一篇关于此次活动的介绍。要点如下：
1. 有300多人参加了此次活动；
2. 有的人出售旧衣物，如：衣服、玩具、自行车等；
3. 有的人出售自制的蛋糕、卡片、书签等；
4. 还有的人交换旧书；
5. 请写一至两点你对本次活动的看法。
注意：1.字数80左右，文章的开头已给出，不计入总词数；
2.文中不得透露个人名字和学校名称。不要逐条翻译。
参考词汇：Chunjiang Community, n.春江社区 exchange, v.交换 used, adj.旧的
It was fine last Sunday.
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单词拼写（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
1.It’s really c____________ to live in downtown, you can buy everything you need easily.
2.He is a basketball fan, and the person he a_________ most is Yao Ming.
3.The students didn’t find much i_________ about the topic on that website, Baidu.
4.Wednesday is the f______ day of a week.
5.P________ bicycles are widely used in Hangzhou and some other cities in China. They are very popular to people.
6.The nineteenth Asian Games will be h_______ in Hangzhou in 2022.
7.I hope you’ll stay here for the night. It’s raining hard. B_______, it is very dark outside.
8.It’s a piece of cake to you, but for me it’s quite d__________. I can’t make it.
9.Tell the students not to do something d___________. After all, safety comes first.
10.English is very widely used for business between different c___________.
（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
In most classes, students sit at desks and listen to teachers in a classroom. But in a new class at Chapman Middle School (CMS) 1. Kansas, US, students are leaving the blackboards behind for blue skies and green grass. They are 2. (actual) taking an outdoor life class. It is not a typical class, 3. teachers are trying it out. “We want kids to experience the outdoors,” the teacher John Harris said. Twenty-six students will attend the semester long class. The class 4. (include) four parts: archery (射箭), hunter, life skills 5. fishing. Also, students will discuss protecting 6. (nature) resources. Before Harris’ class this year, archery teacher Andy Fewin 7. (teach) a 9-week outdoor life class. He believes everyone needs 8. “enjoy life” and “get outside”. “The outdoor life class aims to get the kids interested in coming to school, really 9. (enjoy) their class time.” Harris said. But he said everyone needs to finish their other work 10. (one). “It really teaches them to focus and pay attention in class. If they don’t, then they’ll miss out on the fun things they’re doing,” he said.
