"Come and have a dinner with me on Thursday," says John.
“But I don’t know where your house is,” says Henry.
“It’s easy,” says John. “There’s no problem. You get off(下车) the bus. Then, you cross the street. You take the first on the left, and you walk for five minutes. Then you come to a big tree about a hundred metres down this street, there is a big red house. You go past the big red house. And after about five hundred metres, you see a small yellow house near a little tree. Open the door with your foot."
“With my foot?” Says Henry.
“Why, yes,” says John, “Your hands will be full(满满的).”
"How do you know my hands will be full?"says Henry.
“You wouldn’t come to my house without(没有) some food with you”.John’s house is _____________.
A. a big and red house B. a small yellow house C. near a big treeWhy does John want Henry to open the door with foot? Because ______.
A. John invite(邀请) Henry to have dinner with him
B. There is something wrong Henry’s hands
C. John thinks that when Henry comes, his hands will be fullIn the story(故事), "You take the first on the left" means(意思)
A. You take No.1 bus on the left B. You take the first turning on the left
C. You take the first step on the left
The human body is a machine that can raise lots of interesting questions.Why,for example,are yawns(呵欠)contagious(传染的)?What's up with ice﹣cream headaches? Here are answers to these and other questions about our bodies.
Why do I get a headache when I eat ice cream too quickly?
Scientists aren' t exactly sure what causes the brain freeze when we eat ice cream or other super﹣cold foods too quickly,though some believe it's the result of changed blood flow in the nervous stem.Blood vessels in the head tighten to stop the loss of body heat and then relax to let blood flow rise;that sudden rush of blood is what causes the headache.You can improve an ice﹣cream headache by rapidly rubbing your tongue across the roof of your mouth to help warm up things.
What causes my stomach to make a low continuous noise when I'm hungry?
Actually,your stomach makes noise whether you're hungry or full;you just hear it more clearly when you're hungry.Think of your digestive tract(消化道)as a really long tube lined with smooth muscle tissue. These muscles move food,fluids and gas through your digestive tract. A .It can make you feel embarrassed(尴尬的) but is nothing to worry about.
Why do I blush when I'm embarrassed?
When you're embarrassed,your brain releases a shot of adrenaline(肾上腺素),which makes your heart race and blood vessels become larger in size.All this happens to increase blood flow and oxygen delivery throughout the body in a fight﹣on﹣ flight reaction(对抗反应).There are a lot of tiny blood vessels in your face,which turn noticeably redder from this sudden rush of blood.As for the actual function of blushing,researchers are still trying to find that one out.
Why are yawns contagious?
Have you ever yawned in front of someone,only to have them yawn right back? It's a common thing but researchers don't have a good explanation for it.They do,however,know this happens only with humans and chimpanzees( 黑猩猩).A bigger question puzzling scientists is why we yawn at all It used to be thought that yawning showed that oxygen to the brain was not enough,but that's just a myth.A growing body of research now shows that yawning is nature's way of keeping our brains cool.
(1)What is the meaning of the underlined word tighten? .
A.变松
B.变紧
C.变短
D.变长
(2)Which of the following sentences can be filled in the blank? .
A.And that's what you're hearing when your stomach makes noise.
B And that's why you're so hungry when your stomach is empty.
C.And that's what makes you feel uncomfortable when you're full.
D.And that's how it makes a difference to your digestive tract.
(3)Which of the following statements is TRUE? .
A.There is no way for you to improve an ice﹣cream headache.
B.Researchers have found out the actual function of blushing.
C.Your stomach makes noise only when you are hungry.
D.Researchers don't have a good explanation for why yawns are contagious.
(4)What is the best title of the passage? .
A.Some Interesting Facts
B.Our Strange Body
C.Some Useful Discoveries
D.Our Amazing Feelings
You think it's " cool " to carry your backpacks and head out to school.But if you don' t know exactly how to choose,load,lift and wear them﹣these all﹣important accessories(配件)can be a pain in the back.Not to mention the neck,head and shoulders.
Backpacks can influence your health.Carrying a heavy load improperly can lead to
poor body position;and even hurt the spinal column(脊柱).This can cause muscle strain,headaches,back,neck and arm pain.
For example,if it is carried on one shoulder,a heavy backpack forces the muscles and spine to balance the unequal weight.This may increase the possible back problems later in life.
More than 50 percent of young people suffer back pain by their teenage years.Research shows that this could be mainly caused by improper use of backpacks.
Here's some advice to help you carry backpacks comfortably and safely.
Choose the right backpack.Forget leather(皮革)! It looks great,but it's far too heavy.Go for canvas(帆布).Pick a pack that has two wide,adjustable,comfortable shoulder straps(带子),along with a hip or waist strap,and plenty of pockets.Make sure the pack fits properly and its size is suitable for the wearers body.
Packing it properly.Only put in the pack what is needed for that day.It's a good idea to know what each object weighs.The total weight of the filled pack should be no more than 10 to 15 percent of the wearer's own body weight.Pack heaviest objects close to the body,and place little ones outside, away from the back.
Putting the backpack on.Put the pack on a smooth surface,at waist height.Put on the pack,one shoulder at a time,then adjust(调整)the straps to fit comfortably.Remember when lifting a backpack, or anything,to lift using the arms and legs and to bend at the knee.
The right way to wear a backpack,Both shoulder straps should be used,and adjusted so that the pack fits the body,without hanging to one side.Backpacks should never be worn over just one shoulder.You should be able to move your hands between the backpack and your back.The waist strap should also be worn.
Take the above advice,and you may not complain back pain,numbness or weakness in your arms and legs any more.
(1)What could mainly cause some young people to suffer back pain by their teenage years? .
A.Too much homework.
B.Poor treatment for backs.
C.Improper use of backpacks.
D.Unhealthy sleep position.
(2)Which of the following does the writer suggest? .
①Choose leather backpacks because it looks"cool" to go to school.
②Pick a pack that its size is suitable for the wearer's body.
③Make sure the backpack contains only what is needed for that day.
④Pack heaviest objects close to the body,and place little ones outside.
⑤Put the pack on a smooth surface,above the waist height.
A.①②④
B.①③⑤
C.②③④
D.②③⑤
(3)If a boy weighs 40kg,how heavy should his filled backpack be at most? .
A.About 4kg.
B.About 6kg.
C.About 10kg.
D.About 15kg.
(4)What is the passage mainly about? .
A.Some problems that teenagers face in their study at school.
B.The suitable backpack material that you should choose.
C.The good influence that backpacks have on your health.
D.Some advice on how to carry backpacks comfortably and safely.
Then Alice saw a small glass table.There was a little golden key on it.She picked it up and put it all the locks on the doors but it didn't open any of them.She moved a curtain on one of the walls and discovered another door,a very small one.She put the key in the lock.It was exactly the right size! She opened the door and looked through it.At the end of a low passage she saw a beautiful garden.It was full of brightly coloured flowers and fountains.
"Oh,how beautiful!" she said."I'd love to go there but I'm too big to get through the door."
She walked back to the table.There was a bottle on it now.
"I'm sure that bottle wasn't there before,"she said ,a little confused.
She put down the key and picked up the bottle.She read the words "DRINK ME"on it.Alice wasn't a stupid girl.She didn't drink it immediately.First she looked at the bottle carefully.There wasn' t a label on it that said" POISON".
So she put the bottle to her lips and drank.
"Mmm, it's nice,"she said.It tasted like cherry tart,pineapple,roast turkey and toast﹣all the things that she liked to eat﹣so she drank some more.And some more.Soon the bottle was empty.
"What a curious feeling,"she said."I'm getting smaller and smaller."It was true! She was now as small as her cat Dinah.
"Good! I can go through the door into the garden,"she said.But,poor Alice! When she got to the door,she didn't have the key! It was on the table.She couldn' t reach it because she was too small now. She sat down and cried.
After a while she said, "Alice!Stop crying. Crying doesn't help. Dry your tears immediately! "
When she looked at the table again,she saw a small glass box under it.She picked it up and opened it.There was a small cake inside.It had the words"EAT ME"on it.She put a small piece of it in her mouth.
"If I grow bigger I can reach the key,"she thought. "And if I grow smaller I can go under the door."
But nothing happened so she finished it.
(1)From the passage we can know that .
A.at first Alice could go through the door into the garden easily
B.then Alice found there was a little golden key on a small wooden table
C.Alice was as small as her rabbit Dinah after she drank something in the bottle
D.Alice saw a small glass box with a small cake in it under the table
(2)Alice did the following things in the order of .
a.She saw a beautiful garden at the end of a low passage.
b.She moved a curtain and discovered another door.
c.She put a small piece of the cake in her mouth.
d.She put the bottle to her lips and drank.
e.She cried because she couldn't reach the key.
A.a﹣b﹣c﹣d﹣e B.b﹣a﹣d﹣e﹣c C.d﹣a﹣b﹣e﹣c D.b﹣d﹣e﹣a﹣c
(3)The underlined word "it "in the last paragraph refers to .
A.the small box
B.the glass table
C.the small cake
D.the golden key
(4)According to the passage,the best words to describe Alice are .
A.careful and brave
B.curious and helpful
C.clever and friendly
D.organized and strange
Sea World Sea World celebrates 50 years with a Sea of Surprises. Step under the waves at Sea World San Diego's all﹣new Explorers' Reef. Go "hand﹣in"to touch a shark,a crab,or thousands of tiny cleaner fish that will bite playfully at your fingers. And you can enjoy an all﹣new Shamu's Celebration: Light Up The Night show. TOUR: A14 ADULT:﹩111 CHILD(3﹣10):﹩105 |
San diego Zoo Take a walk on the wild side at the San Diego Zoo with one of the most kinds of wild animals in the world.The San diego Zoo covers 100 acres and brings 4,000 animals,representing 800 kinds;together in one place.The Zoo has some of the most beautiful and rare creatures in the world and offers you a great chance to visit wild animals. TOUR: A13 ADULT:﹩ 90 CHILD(3﹣11):﹩72 |
Legoland California Offering a full day of wonderful adventures,Legoland gives fun,imagination,and entertainment to today's youngsters and their families.At Legoland California everyone in the family becomes a hero on more than 50 superrides,shows and attractions. TOUR: A16 ADULT: ﹩ 109 CHILD(2﹣12):﹩104 |
Universal Studios Hollywood Go behind the scenes on the world famous Studio Tour to explore where Hollywood movies are made.Then,face exciting rides,shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world's biggest movies. TOUR: A6 ADULT: ﹩138 CHILD(3﹣12):﹩96 |
(1)Tom,aged 11,who has only ﹩100 and is crazy about rides,can choose Tour .
A.A6
B.A13
C.A14
D.A16
(2)It can be known from the passages that .
A.visitors can step under the waves and enjoy 50 shows and attractions at SeaWorld
B.the San Diego Zoo covers 100 acres with one of the most kinds of wild animals in the world
C.youngsters and their families can enjoy a half day of wonderful adventures in Legoland
D.you will be put inside all of the world's biggest movies in Universal Studios Hollywood
(3)The four passages above probably come from .
A.a sports report
B.a story book
C.a science magazine
D.an advertisement poster
Drones(无人机)are like planes, but come in many shapes and sizes. They have no pilots and controlled from outside the drones. During these years, they have been used to attack(进攻)enemies or move goods in dangerous areas.
Now small drones are a part of people's lives. For example, people use drones to take photos or make videos. Besides, a drone delivery (投递) service has proved successful.
Online store JD can use drones to deliver small packages(包裹). It has built several drone stations so that it can load ( 装载) and deliver its packages.
Drones have made our shopping experience different. We can order a new coat in early morning and it will be delivered before we finish breakfast.
Bizzby Sky, a UK company, has created a delivery service for small goods. Open a smartphone app(应用软件) ,enter your address, set a time and pay enough money for the delivery service. Then in minutes, a drone will do tasks for you.
However, any drone company needs government permission (允许) to fly its drones in many countries. We believe we will see more and more drones with goods fly in the sky very soon.
根据上面短文内容填空:
(1)Drones are like Planes, but come in many . They have been used in some fields such as attacking enemies or in dangerous areas.
(2)Drones can to take photos or make videos by people. Besides. a drone delivery service has
proved to be another .
(3)Several have been built by JD to have its packages loaded and .
(4)If you open a smartphone app, enter , set a time and enough money on the delivery service, a drone will do tasks for you.
(5)Today's shopping experience isn't the old one because of drones. However, no drone company can fly its drones getting government permission in many countries.