Do you like to listen to music when you feel sad? Do you like to sing songs in the shower? Music is everywhere. But in many countries, music classes in schools are _ . These days, because of the bad economy in the US, some schools fired arts teachers including music teachers. Some students don't have the chance to learn music. In China, there are no exams for music. So many students choose to make use of their time and study subjects like science, math and history. But do you know that learning music helps children grow? "Playing music is like doing different things all together", said Gottfried Schlaug at Harvard Medical School. For example, when playing the piano, people see the music notes. And they decode them. At the same time, they use their fingers to make sounds. You do all these things at the same time. Scientists say that music helps with science too. Einstein played the violin. And German physicist Max Planck was talented in playing the piano. Music is also a very valuable thing. It makes you interested in things, and it makes you happy, according to US National Science Foundation. Why do we say music is valuable? A) Because it can make us interesting. B) Because there are no exams. C) Because it can make us happy. D) Because scientists can play.
C
(Question)
Hi, everyone! My name is Wang Kai. I'm twelve. I'm in Class 5 Grade 7. Teachers' Day is coming. I want to give some presents to my teachers. Miss Zhang is my English teacher. She is twenty-four years old. She likes flowers very much. I want to give her some flowers from my garden. My Chinese teacher has a four-year-old son, Li Xin. He likes playing football a lot. I want to give my Chinese teacher a "special" present: playing football with Li Xin for a day! What about my maths teacher Mr. Zheng? He likes drawing pictures. I would like to draw a picture of him and give it to him. My friends, what presents do you usually give to your teachers? Please tell me! Wang Kai would like to _ to his English teacher. A) buy some flowers B) give some flowers from his garden C) make a card D) give a football
(Answer)
B
Ques: If you want to make friends, what should you do? Steps: Try to look on the bright side of things. Look for groups in your area that do something you are interested in. Maybe you will learn some new skills and meet some people who have many things in common with you. Tips(,): _ your friends at least once a week by telephone or e-mail, or by visiting them to find out how they are. Remember important things about them such as birthdays and weddings . If you have an argument with your friends, say sorry first. Remember never to leave old friends just because you have made some new ones. Listen to others carefully. It's better to be a good listener. Be different. Don't try to change others through your own ideas. Warnings: Never ask or give away a friend's secret. Don't be afraid to stand up for what is right. You'd better not give your ID number, phone number or your home address to people that you have just made friends with. ,A, B, C, D,. (10) Why is it good to look for groups in your area? A) Because it isn't far. B) Because it is a rule in your area. C) Because you can make some money. D) Because it's a good chance to meet people who have the same interests.
Ans: D
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Sunshine For All The Beijing Sunshine Secondary School students are holding a charity show at the school hall of Beijing Sunshine Secondary School, Sunny Street, Sunshine Town. Date: 29 April Time: 7:30 p. m.9:00 p. m. We hope to raise money to help poor children go to school. Ticket price: $20 Donations are welcome. Programme: 7:30 p. m. Introduction 7:40 p. m. Songs 8:00 p. m. Break 8:15 p. m. Speech 8:30 p. m. Drama 9:00 p. m. End of the show Project Hope is an organization that raises money to build schools and buy books for poor students. We would like to thank the following for their help and support: The teachers at Beijing Sunshine Secondary School The Star Shopping Mall for the costumes Sunshine Advertisement Company for the posters When will the charity show be held? A) 7:30 p. m.9:00 p. m., 29 April. B) 7:30 a. m.9: 00 a. m., 29 April. C) 7:30 a. m.9: 00 p. m. 29 May. D) 7:30 p. m.9: 00 p. m. 29 May.
(A).
A
Ques:Diwali is perhaps the most well--known of the Hindu festivals. It is celebrated by Hindus in India and abroad. It is often called the Festival of Lights. For Hindus, Diwli is very important and it is also very exciting time for them. Normally , this holiday is celebrated in October or November and it falls on a different date each year. This year , it will be celebrated on October23. Diwali is usually celebrated for 5 days. To prepare for Diwali, Hindus spend several weeks cleaning their homes and preparing special food in order to welcome Laskhmi, the goodness of wealth into their lives. They will open the windows of their homes during this time to make sure that she can enter their home. One of other traditions of Dawali is to light up oil lamp in the homes. The oil lamps are used to make the goddess of wealth enter the homes. Hindus believe that she will not enter a home that is not lit up. During Diwali, the children in India do not have to go to school. They share gifts with one another and prepare special holiday meals to celebrate this event. Fireworks are also a big part of the Diwali festival. They are used to scare away bad spirits. Diwali _ . A) is celebrated for a week B) is celebrated in India only C) will fall on November 23 this year D) falls on a different date every year.

Ans:D
Question: Hello, I'm Jack. I live in Sydney, Australia. And I want an e-friend in China. I think China is a very interesting place. I am 14 years old and my birthday is in October. I can speak English and some French. I have a brother, Paul, and a sister, Sarah. They have e-friends in England and America. I like going shopping with my friends and doing exercises. My favorite subject is Art. It's funny. But I don't like Maths. It's too difficult. He thinks art is _ A) difficult. B) funny C) easy D) hard
Answer:
B