What do you do if you're in trouble on a lonely island? Surely you need to find a way to get in touch with the outside world. Your best chance of doing this is to draw the attention of a passing plane.
Body signals (信号)
Pilots from different countries understand body signals if they have the correct training, When you wave your arms up and down in a straight line, it means, "yes". When you point downwards and swing your arm from side to side, it means "no". If you want the pilot to know that it's safe to land, push your hands out in front of you and bend (弯曲) your knees. If you want to say that it's not safe to land, put your arms in the air and move them to one side.
Smoke signals
The smoke from a fire can be seen from far away, so it’s a good way to draw attention. If the weather is dry, it isn’t hard to start a fire. Remember, however, that fires can be very dangerous if they get out of control. Never light a tire unless you're sure that it can’t spread. If the ground is dark, light smoke can be seen more easily. Green grass and leaves produce light smoke.
Ground-to-air signals
It's a good idea lo build some signals, too. Use large pieces of wood to make the symbols (标记). If you can't find any wood, use earth. Some useful symbols are:
F "I need food and water"
II "I need medicine."
I "I am badly hurt."
X "I am unable lo move from here."
Pilots' replies
If the pilot lowers the plane's wings from side to side, this means: "message received and understood" (At night, the pilot flashes the plane's green lights.) If the pilot flies the plane in a clockwise circle, this means "message received hut not understood" (At night, the: pilot flashes the plants red lights.)
However, there is no signal which means "message not received. Why not'?How many signals can we use to draw the attention of the passing plane if you're in trouble?
A.Three. | B.Four | C.Five | D.Six |
Which picture means "it's not safe to land"?
What can we learn from the passage?
A. Swinging your arm from side to side means "yes"
B. If the ground is dark, light smoke can’t be seen.
C If you need some medicine, make a symbol “Ⅱ”.
D. The pilots make replies with a blue light at night.What is the passage mainly about?
A.The explanation of building signals on an island. |
B.The importance of making signals on an island. |
C.Ways of sending out signals on a lonely island. |
D.Ways of receiving signals from a lonely island. |
We all know that his name is Harry Potter.
And we all know that Harry Potter written by J.K. Rowling has influenced the lives of its readers.
Here are some fans' stories about the influence of the books on them.
Melanie Martin
I was lonely, and Harry Potter helped me get better.
When I was 16, my family moved away to a foreign country. I lived with my uncle and his family. At that time, I was lonely. Times were grey, but Harry Potter always gave me something to look forward to. The books helped me understand that I could talk to my friends, depend on them. And the books have taught us to care about others. Thanks to J.K. Rowling. How I wish to get her autograph(亲笔签名) !
Krystal Sim
Like Harry, I'd lost my mother. Harry Potter helped me face it.
My mother had been dead by the time I read Harry Potter. Though I was an 11﹣year﹣old girl, I understood a little of how Harry felt, I remember staying up to read it through the night and ending up crying as Lily Potter, Harry's mother, said to him﹣"You've been so brave." Those are the kind of words you want to hear when you've lost a parent. They hit your heart sometimes, in the most beautiful way. I think I can be a lot stronger than before.
Matthew Lawrence
I didn't want to read, until my friends told me about a wizard (魔法师) called Harry.
I didn't like reading until I heard a lot of my friends reading Harry Potter. I read it from the first page to the last page. As Harry, Hermione and Ron grew up, I grew up, too. Harry Potter showed me that reading could be enjoyable. It changed my life because it led me to love reading.
(1)Who will probably ask for J.K, Rowling's autograph according to the passage?
A. Melanie Martin.
B. Krystal Sim.
C. Lily Potter.
D. Matthew Lawrence.
(2)Which of the following is TRUE in the passage?
A. Melanie Martin and Harry Potter both lost their mothers.
B. Matthew Lawrence always wanted to read with his friends.
C. Krystal Sim was 11when her family moved to a foreign country.
D. Harry, Hermione and Ron might be the characters in Hany Potter.
(3)What is the best title for the passage?
A. How to read Harry Potter
B. How Harry Potter Changed My Life
C. Reading Harry Potter Is Enjoyable
D. Every Child Knows Harry Potter
Imagine a perfect day: the weather is good and everything seems fine. When, suddenly, your mobile phone loses its signal, the television has no programs, and you can't get online with your computer.
What has happened? These are just the types of problems a solar storm(太阳风 暴)might cause. You may not think of storms as putting our society in danger. But today, a solar storm is as serious as other bad events, such as earthquakes.
A solar storm is caused by solar flares(太阳耀斑): large explosions(爆炸)near the sun that can give off lots of energy. The strong energy can stop the satellite systems(卫星系统)that control our computers, telecom networks and so on. These storms can even cause the power to go out for weeks or months.
In the past few months, scientists have recorded some of the strongest sun flares in years. The most recent one happened around Valentine's Day, 2011. It caused radio and satellite signals to go down in some northern cities in China.
"Solar flare activity is going to be much worse than what we've seen in the past. We're not talking about a few cities losing power, it could be half of the country, maybe more." SolarStorm Warning.com, a US website about space weather, warned.
Scientists say that little can be done to predict such a storm. Governments around the world are trying to work together before the next storm, although they are not sure when that may happen.
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(1)According to the passage, a solar storm can cause many problems EXCEPT that .
A. |
earthquakes happen |
B. |
mobile phones have no signals |
C. |
people cannot get online |
D. |
the power may go out |
(2)According to the passage, solar flares are .
A. |
telecom networks |
B. |
solar storms |
C. |
large explosions near the sun |
D. |
US websites |
(3)From the passage, the right order of the following is .
a.solar flares give off lots of energy
b.people can't get online with their computers
c.solar storms happen
d.satellite systems are stopped
A. |
a﹣b﹣c﹣d |
B. |
a﹣c﹣d﹣b |
C. |
c﹣a﹣b﹣d |
D. |
c﹣b﹣a﹣d |
(4)The writer wrote the passage mainly to .
A.call for scientists to predict when the next solar storm will happen
B.tell people how to solve the problems caused by solar storms
C.introduce what solar storms are to people
D.ask people to work to prevent the solar storm from happening
(5)In Paragraph 1, the underlined word "signal" means .
A. |
电池 |
B. |
标志 |
C. |
力量 |
D. |
信号 |
Once there was a famine(饥荒).A rich cook sent for twenty of the poorest children in the town and said to them, "In this basket there is a piece of bread for each of you.Take it and come back to me every day at this hour for more."
In a hurry the hungry children got together around the basket,and fought over the bread because each wanted the largest piece.At last they went away without even thanking the good cook. Mary, a poorly﹣dressed girl, did not fight with the other children,but stood quietly in distance.When the badly﹣behaved children had left,Mary took the smallest piece,which was all left in the basket.She kissed the cook's hand and went home.
The next day the children were as badly﹣behaved as before. Mary got a piece of bread almost half the size of the one she got the first day.When she came home,her mother cut the bread open. Many new, shining pieces of silver fell out of it.
Her mother was very worried ,and said, "Take the money back to the cook at once.The silver must have fallen into the dough(面团)by accident. Hurry up, Mary."
When the little girl gave the rich man her mother 's message, he said, "It was no mistake.I had the silver pieces put into the smallest bread for you as a prize. Always be as satisfied, peaceable and thankful as you now are. Go home now, and tell your mother that the money is yours."
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(1)What did Mary do while the others fought over the bread?
A. |
She stood quietly in distance. |
B. |
She fought over the bread. |
C. |
She went home. |
D. |
She sent for her mother. |
(2)How did the girl express her thanks to the cook?
A. |
She left quietly without a word. |
B. |
She kissed the cook's hand. |
C. |
She gave money to the cook. |
D. |
She behaved as badly as the other children. |
(3)Why did the cook put the silver pieces into the bread?
A. |
Because he wanted to give them to the poorest child. |
B. |
Because Mary's mother was very worried. |
C. |
Because he wanted to give them to Mary as a prize. |
D. |
Because Mary's family was poor. |
(4)What do you think of Mary's mother?
A. |
She was very rich. |
B. |
She was peaceable. |
C. |
She was foolish. |
D. |
She was very honest. |
(5)What is the passage mainly about?
A. |
Some pieces of bread. |
B. |
Some pieces of silver. |
C. |
A good girl. |
D. |
A rich cook. |
Dear students, An English talk will be held in the school hall from 4 to 6 p.m. on March 7. It will be given by professor Li Ping from Peking University. It is about"How to learn English well". You may take notes if you like. And you may ask questions about learning English during the break. If you are interested, please attend the talk on time. English Club March 3, 2018 |
Dear all students, March 12 is Tree Planting Day. We have decided to go and plant trees that day. All the students in our school should take part in this activity. We are going to meet at the school gate at 7: 00 tomorrow morning. And then, we will take our school bus to West Hill. Please don't be late or absent. Pay attention to safety during the planting. Please wear sports shoes as well. Students' Union March 11,2018 |
Found A jacket was found on the playground on the afternoon of March 1. It is a new black jacket. There is a key in the pocket. The owner can come to Room 201, Building 3 to get it. Chen dong Class 3,Grade 8 March 2, 2018 |
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(1)When will the English talk be held?
A. |
On March 1. |
B. |
On March 7. |
C. |
On March 11. |
D. |
On March 12. |
(2)How will the students go to West Hill?
A. |
By bus. |
B. |
By ship. |
C. |
By bike. |
D. |
By train. |
(3)Where was the jacket found?
A. |
In the school hall. |
B. |
At the school gate. |
C. |
On the playground. |
D. |
In Room 201, Building 3. |
(4)Who found the jacket?
A. |
Professor Li Ping. |
B. |
Chen Dong. |
C. |
A student of the Union. |
D. |
A student of the Club. |
(5)What do we know about the three notices?
A. |
All students have to attend the English talk. |
B. |
English Club organizes the tree planting activity. |
C. |
A pair of sports shoes was found on the school bus. |
D. |
Chen Dong is a students in Class 3, Grade 8. |
We all learn foreign languages today. They open up our eyes to the world. They may help us live and work in other countries. They may also make us more successful in the future.
Because of this, Chinese is now a popular foreign language for Russian students. Now, 123 primary and middle schools in the country have Chinese classes, according to Sputnik(俄罗斯卫星通讯社). The Russian students like learning Chinese languages in class.
This year, Russian middle school students will have some Chinese textbooks. People's Education Press(出版社)in China helped a local press make them. Students will use the textbooks to learn Chinese in class. For students in the 9th grade, a Chinese language test will be in their exams in 2018.
"Our cooperation with China is growing." said an education officer in Russia. "And the Chinese language becomes more important."
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(1)Learning foreign languages may help us live and work in other countries.
(2)Russian is now a popular foreign language for Chinese students.
(3)The Russian students like learning Chinese in class.
(4)For students in Grade 8, a Chinese language test will be in their exams in 2018.
(5)The Chinese language becomes less important in Russia.