For some people, it’s easy to get dressed for work. Pilots and police officers, for example, don’t have to make decisions about their work clothes. They wear uniforms to work every day.
For many office workers, however, it is more difficult to choose clothes for work. They do not wear uniforms to the office. Also, many organizations are changing their dress codes. They are allowing their employees to wear casual(随意的) clothes to work.
The change to casual work clothes began in the 1990s. At first, many companies in the United States allowed employees to wear casual clothes on one day of the week—Friday. Friday became “Casual Friday” or “Dress-down Friday”. Today, however, many companies are allowing their employees to wear casual clothes every day of the week.
Some studies show that people are producing and achieving more when they are wearing comfortable clothes. Some companies also like the casual dress code because they don’t need to buy special clothes for work. They can save money this way.
Unfortunately, a casual dress code can also cause problems. Sometimes employees think they can wear anything. Many companies have rules about casual clothes. They list the kinds of clothes that are not “business-casual” clothes. Blue jeans, sandals, and sportswear are examples of clothes that are usually too casual for the office.What do pilots and police officers wear to work?
| A．Casual clothes. | B．Sportswear. | C．Blue jeans. | D．Uniforms. |
What do the underlined phrase “dress codes” mean?
| A．They tell what you can do and can’t do. |
| B．They are rules about what clothes to wear. |
| C．They save a lot of money. |
| D．They show you what to say at work. |
“Dress-down Friday” is a day when employees are allowed to_______.
| A．eat delicious food |
| B．have smart uniforms on |
| C．wear casual clothes to work |
| D．work longer hours |
Why do some companies agree to the casual dress code?
| A．They don’t need to buy special clothes for work. |
| B．It is difficult for them to choose clothes for work. |
| C．They don’t like the same uniforms. |
| D．It is easy for them to make decisions about work clothes. |
What problems can a casual dress code cause according to the passage?
| A．Employees seldom wear comfortable clothes. |
| B．Usually employees put on expensive clothing. |
| C．Employees always have too little on themselves. |
| D．Sometimes employees dress too casually. |
Yucai Middle School will have a School Day on Friday．Students don't need to have any classes．Instead，they are going to do a lot of things for fun．Here is a poster for it．
The most wonderful game of the year
Meet our school basketball stars
Basketball Court 3:00 p.m．— 5:00 p.m．
Tel：375 — 7682
Water Sports
It's really cool!
Xingsha Beach The whole afternoon
Tel：375 — 7442
Talent Show
Are you good at singing，dancing，acting or playing the guitar?
Come and show yourself!
Music Hall 7:00 p.m．— 9:00 p.m．
Tel：375 — 9876
Chess is fun!
Different kinds of chess
Who will win at last?
Chess Club 8:00 a.m．— 10:30 a.m．1:00 p.m．— 3:30 p.m．
Tel：375 — 7465
For further information，please call the school office．Just do it! Enjoy yourself!You can _______ in the morning or in the afternoon．
| A．have the chess competition |
| B．go to the talent show |
| C．watch the basketball game |
| D．have water sports |
If you want to see the school basketball stars，you can go at _______．
| A．8:00 a.m．— 10:30 a.m． |
| B．3:00 p.m．— 5:00 p.m． |
| C．1:00 p.m．— 3:00 p.m． |
| D．7:00 p.m．— 9:00 p.m． |
You can have water sports _______．
| A．at Xingsha Beach |
| B．at the music hall |
| C．at the basketball court |
| D．at the chess club |
If you are good at singing and dancing，you should call at _______．
| A．375-7682 | B．375-7442 | C．375-9876 | D．375-7465 |
If you want to learn about further information，what should you do?
| A．See the poster． |
| B．Ask your classmates． |
| C．Call the school office． |
| D．Go to the school office． |
Snack time is a part of the day for children of all ages. But new research suggests that kids snacking in big groups could be at risk for obesity.
Scientists from American University looked at the eating behavior of 54 kids between the ages of 2 and 6. At snack time, the scientist watched the amount of food each child ate while they were in groups of either three or nine. According to the study, the more children there are in a group, the more likely they are to eat more. Those in the larger group ate nearly 30 percent more than those in the smaller group, and they actually ate faster.
Since this is the first such study in children, scientists are quick to point out the importance of encouraging healthy habits in kids as early as possible.
“If you know kids eat more in large groups, it seems perfect to use this information to keep snack groups small or use small tables,” says Dr. Jana Klauer, an expert in New York.
Smaller groups would allow for a quiet and more relaxing environment-a perfect chance to teach children about food, manners and how to know when they feel full. “This would have an effect on kids' eating,” adds Klauer. “They would slow down and eat less.”How many times have the scientists done such study according to the passage?
| A．Once | B．Twice | C．Three times | D．Many times |
The underlined word means””in Chinese.
| A．健康 | B．肥胖 | C．瘦弱 | D．服从 |
Why do children in smaller groups lose weight?
| A．Because children in smaller groups eat faster. |
| B．Because children in smaller groups don't like eating. |
| C．Because children in smaller groups don't know about food. |
| D．Because children in smaller groups eat slowly and eat less. |
The best title of the passage is “ ”
| A．Snack Time | B．Different Groups |
| C．Eating More | D．Food for Kids |
Several years ago, a television reporter was talking to three of the most important people in America. One was a very rich banker, another owned one of the largest companies in the world, and the third owned many buildings in the center of New York.
The reporter was talking to them about being important.
“How do we know if someone is really important?” the reporter asked the banker.
The banker thought for a few moments and then said, “I think anybody who is invited to the Whiter House to meet the President of the United States is really important.”
The reporter then turned to the owner of the very large company. “Do you agree with that?” she asked.
The man shook his head, “No. I think the President invites a lot of people to the White House. You’d only be important if while you were visiting the President, there was a telephone call from the president of another country, and the President of the US said he was too busy to answer it.”
The reporter turned to the third man. “Do you think so?”
“No, I don’t.” he said. “I don’t think that makes the visitor important. That makes the President important.”
“Then what would make the visitor important?” the reporter and the other two men asked.
“Oh, I think if the visitor to the White House was talking to the President and the phone rang, and the President picked up the receiver, listened and then said, ‘it’s for you.’”This story happened in _______.
| A．England | B．America | C．Japan | D．Australia |
The banker thought _______.
| A．He was really important because he was a rich banker |
| B．The visitor to the White House was really important |
| C．The visitor who met the President of the United States was really important |
| D．the reporter was really important |
The owner of many buildings thought _______.
| A．He was really important because he owned many buildings in the center of New York |
| B．The owner of the very large company was really important |
| C．The visitor was really important if he talking to the President and the President received a telephone call for the visitor |
| D．The person who worked in the White House was really important |
Could you be a genius like Einstein? A genius needs to learn and think. Reading is a good idea, but it is not enough. Einstein’s advice is to use your brain more. Here are some tips:
lAsk. When you look at new things, ask why they are new or different. Ask more questions. Ask yourself and others. Keep thinking until you find the answers.
lDraw. Einstein thought in pictures. Sometimes, it helps to draw problems and ideas.
lRead. Try to read new things. Read books from different parts of the library. After you read, think about the ideas you have learned. Are they different from what you thought?
lRelax. Many ideas come when you are relaxed. Take some time to relax yourself in the ways like taking a walk in a park, going to a concert or a museum.
lWrite. Keep a diary. Write down your questions and ideas. Write down new ideas after you read.
lShare. Einstein used to talk to his friends and explain his ideas. Sometimes, a friend can help you find the answer to a problem.
lBe brave. Do not let other people say your ideas are silly. Explain yourself. Let other people explain why they think you are wrong. Then decide.What can we do to relax ourselves according to the passage?
| A．Keeping a diary. |
| B．asking questions. |
| C．Taking a walk. |
| D．Reading mew things. |
The author suggested we shouldif other people say our ideas are silly.
| A．discuss the ideas with others |
| B．draw problems and ideas |
| C．go to a museum with others |
| D．write down your ideas |
Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
| A．A genius needs to learn and think. |
| B．We should find the answers all by ourselves. |
| C．Einstein’s advice is to use our brain more. |
| D．Einstein liked to talk to his friends and explain his ideas. |
The holiday is coming to us. Finally, after months of study, you have some time to yourself. So, why not read a book? Well, some people will say, “Why do you like reading books? We have Internet. It offers a lot of more colorful fun. Books are history!” But I am sure you can learn a lot from books than Internet.
One clear reason is that a well-chosen book can give you a lot of wonderful words, as long as you have a good dictionary, of course. Believe me; it’s far easier to get new words from a book or an article than it is from the TV or the Internet.
But another more important point is that books give you something that the Internet cannot. The general webpage (网页) is picture-heavy and the text is as easy to read as possible. While “easy” may attract (吸引) you, unluckily it’s not helpful for any long-term development of reading skills and the general language level. Because of that, reading on the Internet can’t take the place of reading books.
But perhaps the best reason is that just choosing what you read and doing it independently means that it’s something you do by and for yourself. You can choose what you want to read. It’s hard work, but you’ll find that what once seemed like a duty is now a pleasure.Does the writer advise people to read books in their holidays?
What can people get from a well-chosen book?
What’s the general webpage like?
How many reasons for reading a book does the writer mention in the passage?
What does the writer want to tell us in the passage?