A wise man used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach every morning.
One day, when he was walking along the shore（海岸）, he saw a young man moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself at the thought that someone would dance on the beach. So he began to walk faster to catch up.
As he got closer, he saw that the young man wasn’t dancing, but instead he was reaching down to the shore, picking up something and very gently throwing it into the ocean.
He called out, “Good morning! What are you doing?” The young man stopped, looked up and replied, “Throwing starfish in the ocean.” “I guess I should have asked, why are you throwing starfish in the ocean?”
“The sun is up and the tide（潮汐）is going out. And if I don’t throw them in, they’ll die.”
“But, young man, don’t you realize that there are miles and miles of beach and starfish all along it. You can’t possibly make a difference!”
The young man listened politely. Then he bent down, picked another starfish, and threw it into the sea, and said, “It made a difference for that one.”
There is something very special in each and every one of us. We have all been gifted（赋予）with the ability to make a difference.
We must each find our starfish. And if we throw starfish wisely and well, the world will be better.What was the wise man used to doing every morning?
| A．Taking a walk on the shore. |
| B．Watching the young man dance. |
| C．Meeting up with the young man. |
| D．Helping the young man pick up starfish. |
Why did the young man throw the starfish into the ocean?
| A．To have fun. | B．To study starfish. |
| C．To feed some fish. | D．To save starfish. |
What can we learn from the story?
| A．Each of us should learn to protect starfish. |
| B．People living on the shore always try to save starfish. |
| C．Each of us has the ability to make an important effect on something. |
| D．People can come up with some good ideas when walking on the shore. |
More and more people like bicycling and it is no surprising. It is fun, healthy and good for the environment. Maybe that’s why there are 1.4 billion bicycles and only 400 million cars on roads today. Bikes can take you almost anywhere, and there is no oil cost!
Get on a bicycle and ride around your neighborhood. You may discover something new all around you. Stopping and getting off a bike is easier than stopping and getting out of your car. You can ride to work and benefit (受益) from the enjoyable exercise without polluting the environment. You don’t even have to ride all the way. Folding (折叠) bikes work well for people who take the train. Just fold the bike and take it with you. You can do the same on an airplane. A folding bike can be packed in a suitcase. You can also take a common bike with you when you fly. But be sure to look for information by getting on airline websites. Not all airlines are bicycle-friendly to travelers.
Health benefits of bicycling：
﹡It helps to prevent heart diseases.
﹡Bicycling helps to control your weight.
﹡A 15-minute bike ride to and from work three times a week burns off five kilos of fat in a year.
﹡Bicycling can improve your mood (心情).
﹡Bicycling is healthier than driving.
﹡Exercise like bicycling has been shown to make people feel better, more relaxed and self-confident. From the passage, we know that bicycling is becoming very ________.
| A．surprising | B．exciting | C．expensive | D．popular |
When you are riding your bicycle around your neighborhood, you may ________.
| A．pollute the environment around |
| B．find something you didn’t notice |
| C．go everywhere and use a little oil |
| D．get off your bike and begin to work |
If you travel with a folding bike, you can fold it and ________.
| A．get out of the car | B．take it onto a train |
| C．put it in your purse | D．go on airline websites |
One of the benefits from bicycling is that ________.
| A．you can fold the bicycle | B．you will be friendly to others |
| C．you will be more relaxed | D．you may get fatter and fatter |
Which is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．Bicycling is an enjoyable exercise for people. |
| B．Driving cars is healthier than riding bikes. |
| C．Riding a bike pollutes your neighborhood. |
| D．Common bikes are welcomed by all airlines. |
Special Offers
| Free Soft Drink Buy any meal for at least 6 yuan at Mike’s cafe and receive a free soft drink. We serve the best hamburgers and snacks in the mall. Come in and try our delicious meals and our excellent service. Free soft drink offer ends on November 12. |
Buy One, Get One Free Buy one shirt at LOTTE Mart’s Menswear(男士专柜), and get another shirt of the same value free. You can choose any tie here, then we will give you another one at no cost. Hurry! Offer ends on November 10. |
| 10% Off Show this ticket at Xinhua Bookstore to get a 10% discount on any book you buy. We have lots of books to choose from, including children’s books, novels, travel guides and hobbies. You are sure to find something that you’ll enjoy. Shop now for Christmas. |
6 Hours’ Free Parking If you spend 100 yuan or more in RT-Mart, you will receive six hours of free parking. When you have spent 100 yuan or more, just take this ticket that you pay for your goods to the service desk. They will stamp (盖章) your parking ticket to allow 6 hours of free parking. |
The information above is probably taken from .
| A．a sports report | B．a storybook |
| C．a fashion magazine | D．an advertisement poster |
If the price of the book is 40 yuan, you need to pay .
| A．4 yuan | B．36 yuan | C．40 yuan | D．44 yuan |
You can get another tie for free at LOTTE-Mart’s Menswear.
| A．on November 9 | B．on November 11 |
| C．on December 10 | D．on Christmas Day |
How long can you park your car for free at most after spending 108 yuan in RT-Mart?
| A．1 hour. | B．5 hours. | C．6 hours. | D．7 hours. |
What can Tom get for free after he has spent 7 yuan at Mike’s Cafe?
| A．A soft drink. | B．The best hamburgers. |
| C．The best snacks. | D．A delicious meal. |
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We always look forward to World Book Day-it’s a chance to share our love of books and reading with even more people! Here are some of the activities in different countries and places to celebrate the World
Book Day, April 23rd every year.
School Children’s Books
School Children’s Books are happy that best-selling writer Holly Webb is their World Book Day writer for 2012. Holly has written a large number of books for children and she has written a special Magic Molly story just for this years World Book Day!
Reading Package
On the World Book Day, every primary school student in Britain will receive a package from their school. Inside, there is a story book, a beautiful card and a reading list. Besides these three things, there will also receive a special note, which is worth one pound. Children can use it to buy their favorite books. And they can also enjoy a special price---20% cheaper.
Share of Reading
It is an interesting on-line activity which is for one wee k. People can share their opinions of a book o n line. There are also many reading-aloud activities in libraries. For example, in 2010’s
World book Day, U.S. first lady Michelle Obama read aloud a book called The Cat in The Hat for More than 200 children in a library.
Information Card
| What’s the date of the World Book Day |
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| Who is the World Book Day writer of School Children’s Books |
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| How many things do primary school students in Britain receive on the World Book Day |
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| What can people do in the activity of Share of Reading |
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| Which book did Michelle Obama read aloud to children on the 2010 World Book Day |
The weather is getting hotter. You are thirsty after playing basketball or riding home from xSchool. A cold drink may be just the thing. But be careful of what you are drinking. Something that looks cool may not be good for our health. There are plenty of "energy drinks" on the market. Most of them have beautiful colors and cool names. The lists on them tell you they are helpful to your health. Sounds great!
But after a careful check you may find that most energy drinks have lots of caffeine (咖啡因) in them. These drinks are especially aimed at young people, students, busy people and sports players. Makers sometimes say their drinks make you better at sports and can keep you awake. But be careful not to drink too much.
Caffeine makes your heart beat fast. Because of this, the International Olympic Committee has limited( 限制) its use. Caffeine in most energy drinks is at least as strong as that in a cup of coffee or tea. Possible health dangers have something to do with energy drinks. Just one box of energy drink can make you nervous, have difficulty sleeping and can even cause heart problems. Scientists say that teenagers should be discouraged from taking drinks with a lot of caffeine in them.Many people like drinking energy drinks because of the following EXCEPT that ________.
| A．they have beautiful colors and cool names |
| B．they have lots of caffeine |
| C．they can keep them awake and better at sports |
| D．they are said to be helpful to health |
The main reason for people not to drink too much energy drinks is that they may cause
_____.
| A．heart problems | B．nervousness |
| C．sleeping difficulty | D．possible health dangers |
Which of the following can take the place of the underlined word “discouraged”
| A．encouraged | B．stopped | C．helped | D．Disliked |
From the passage we can know that _________.
| A．advertisements are important in getting people to buy energy drinks |
| B．energy drinks are helpful to teenagers' study |
| C．sports players need to drink a lot of energy drinks |
| D．energy drinks are especially aimed at teenagers |
The best title of the passage is ________.
| A．Energy Drinks Are Useful |
| B．Energy Drinks Help Teenagers |
| C．Energy Drinks--- Be careful |
| D．Energy Drinks---Good for Health |
Here are two letters to George and his answers.
| Dear George, I’m fourteen and I’m much shorter for my age. What’s worse, I’m very fat. I want to lose weight to be 55 kg and to be taller and then I can go to the school basketball team and enjoy myself. Can you help me? Bob |
| Dear Bob, Don’t worry if you’re shorter than your friends. Teenagers（青少年）grow at different times. It doesn’t matter how heavy you are. You are still the same person. Plan your meals with your mum, and she can help you lose weight. Also, try to take more exercise. George |
| Dear George, I’m learning French but I don’t get good marks. I don’t know why. Sometimes I want to give up. But I know I shouldn’t because languages are going to be very important. What should I do? Alice |
| Dear Alice, You are right. You should never give up, and I’m sure that you’ve made more progress than you think. You can talk to your teacher and ask her what you should do to get a better grade. Talk to your friends who are good at French. Find something that helps you. George |
According to the letters, we know that George is ______.
| A．a teacher |
| B．a doctor |
| C．a person who can give others advice |
| D．Bob and Alice’s friend |
The weight of Bob is ______ now.
| A．about 50 kg | B．55 kg |
| C．more than 55 kg | D．less than 55 kg |
Alice is worrying about ______.
| A．her friends | B．her marks |
| C．her height | D．her weight |
Bob should ______ according to George’s letter.
| A．take more exercise | B．talk to his friends |
| C．join a basketball team | D．learn some French |
George advises Alice to talk to ______ for help.
| A．her mother | B．her teacher |
| C．Bob’s teacher | D．Bob’s friends |