阅读下面的短文,根据短文内容完成表格。
An American named Crum invented potato chips in 1853, although that was not his intention(意图). He was a chef(厨师长) at a beautiful restaurant in Saratoga Springs, New York. A regular dish on the menu was fried(油炸的) potatoes, which was an ides that had started in France. At that time, French fried potatoes were cut into thick slices(片).
One day, a dinner guest at the restaurant sent back his fried potatoes to the chef because he did not like them so thick. So Mr Crum cut the potatoes a little thinner and fried them. The guest did not like those either. That made Mr Crum angry, so he thought he would just show the man. He sliced the potatoes paper-thin and fried them, thinking that the man would say nothing about it. However, to his surprise, the man loved the thin potatoes very much. Other guests tried them and liked them. So, Mr Crum’s potato chips were added to the menu. They were called Saratoga Chips.
Finally, Mr Crum opened his own restaurant to sell his famous chips. Now potato chips are packaged(包装) and sold in stores.
The students were having their Chemistry(化学)class. Miss Hua was telling the children what water was like. After that, she asked her students, “What's water?” No one spoke for a few minutes.Miss Hua asked again,“Why don't you answer my question?Didn't I tell you what water is like?”
Just then a boy put up his hand and said, “Miss Hua, you told us that water has no colour and no smell. But where to find such kind of water?The water in the river behind my house is always black and it has a bad smell. ”Most of the children agreed with him.
“I'm sorry, children.”said the teacher,“Our water is getting dirtier and dirtier. That's a problem.Miss Hua was telling the children what ______ is like.
A.river | B.water | C.earth | D.weather |
A boy said,“The water in the river behind my house is always _______.”
A.clean | B.black | C. white | D.clear |
The water in the river has a bad smell because it is getting ______.
A.more and more | B.less and less |
C.cleaner and cleaner | D.dirtier and dirtier |
阅读短文,根据短文内容选择最佳答案。
Everyone has a family name. My name is Jane Armstrong. Armstrong is my family name. What does Armstrong mean (意思是)? Does it mean my arms are strong? But I am a slim girl. I don’t like strong arms. My best friend is Lucy Long. Is she a long or a tall girl? No, she isn’t. She is short. But she has long hair.
Some family names come from jobs. My cousin’s name is James Cook. Does it mean he can cook? No, he can’t. And he doesn’t like cooking at all. He only likes eating nice food. And he likes the TV show A Bite Of China (《舌尖上的中国》), because it is all about nice food.
Some people get family names from places. Ann Hill is my classmate. Is there a hill(小山) near her home? Yes, there is one behind her home. But her uncle, Tom Hill, lives 20 kilometers from a hill.What is Jane Armstrong talking about?
A.Her friends. | B.Her family. |
C.Family names. | D.Her name. |
Jane Armstrong ___________.
A.is a girl with strong arms |
B.wants to have strong arms |
C.has very strong arms |
D.doesn’t like strong arms |
Lucy Long ___________.
A.is a tall girl | B.has long arms |
C.has long hair | D.wants short hair |
Which of the following is Right about Jane’s cousin?
A.He cooks well. | B.He enjoys cooking. |
C.He wants to be a cook. | D.He likes eating. |
Ann Hill lives ___________.
A.20 kilometers from a hill | B.behind a hill |
C.in front of a hill | D.on a hill |
阅读下面的表格,根据表格内容选择最佳答案。
Millie’s activities(活动) |
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Activity |
Place |
Time |
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Monday |
Play basketball with her classmates |
In the playground |
4:30-5:30 p.m. |
Tuesday |
Sing English songs |
In the hall |
5:00-5:30 p.m. |
Thursday |
Go swimming |
In the Swimming Club |
6:00-7:00 p.m. |
Saturday |
See model planes |
In the Science Museum |
9:00-11:30 a.m. |
Sunday |
Read books with her brother |
At home |
11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. |
Millie plays basketball with her _________ on Monday afternoon.
A.friends | B.classmates |
C.parents | D.brother |
Where does Millie often sing English songs?
A.In the playground. | B.In the club. |
C.In the hall. | D.At home. |
Millie often __________ on Thursdays.
A.plays volleyball | B.reads books |
C.goes swimming | D.draws pictures |
Millie and her brother read books ________ on Sundays.
A.from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
B.from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
C.from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
D.from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
What can we know from the form (表格)?
A.Millie plays volleyball for two hours every time. |
B.Millie likes to stay at home on Saturdays. |
C.Millie read books at home on Sundays. |
D.Millie likes science very much. |
信息归纳
A healthy body is necessary for a healthy mind. As is known, to have a sound(健全的)mind, we must first have a sound body. This is of vital importance. Only by keeping ourselves healthy and strong can we feel energetic and vigorous in studying and working and live a happy life.
To keep ourselves fit, physics exercise is the best way. In taking part in out-door sports, we are closer to nature and can take in fresh air. The beauty of nature will keep us clear-headed, which is essential to our health. Besides, sports stimulate the circulation of blood and help to excrete the wastes in the body. Sports can also work up our appetite and activate our digestion. As a result, we can become strong-bodied.
I always take an active part in physical exercise and enjoy good health. I seldom get sick but feel vigorous even if I work a whole day long. I shall keep up doing physical exercise so as(为了)to live longer and do more for the country.
What we must first have to have a sound mind |
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Which is the best way to keep fit? |
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What will keep us clear-headed? |
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What does the writer always take part in? |
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Why the writer keeps up doing physical exercise? |
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Are Sports Important?
Sports are all around us. We watch and read sports news. There are also sports clubs,
and even sports-only channels(频道) on TV. In many countries, players make millions of dollars every year. But why are sports so important? They’re only games, right?
Our readers answer:
Vlad (Ukraine乌克兰)
Sports bring people together. In 2006, our team was able to play in the 2006 World Cup for the first time. Everyone was happy. Rich and poor, old and young, men and women—everyone was in the streets together!
Mike (U.S.A.)
Sports bring people together, but they divide them too. Fans of different teams fight all the Time
-they shout and hit each other. And here’s another example: My brother plays high school baseball.Last week, his team played an important game. At the game, two parents fought about a call .
Come on … baseball is only a game! Sports are so competitive (有竞争力的) these days. It’s all about winning. Then the game isn’t fun.
Oba (South Africa)
Right now, some of the world’s best soccer players are from African countries, and the 2010
World Cup games will be held in South Africa. Yes, some players make a lot of money—maybe too much, but sporting events (like the World Cup) bring tourists and money to countries
and people. And that is good for Africa.What’s the idea of Vlad to the sports?
A.They make people rich. |
B.They bring people happiness all the time. |
C.They make people younger. |
D.They bring people together. |
Maybe Mike is from_____.
A.the USA.B.South Africa.
C. Ukraine.D. England.Why are sports important for Oba?
A.Because sports are competitive these days. |
B.Because sports can make money for a country. |
C.Because sports can make players rich every year. |
D.Because sports can make people happy. |
What does the underlined word “call” mean?
A.Decision. | B.Telephone. |
C.Suggestion. | D.Seat |
What is the main idea of this passage?
A.Sports are popular all over the world. |
B.Sports divide people from different countries. |
C.People have different opinions about sports. |
D.Sports bring tourists and money to Africa. |