Mr Brown works in a hospital. He is a good doctor. Mr Brown is shortsighted(近视), but he doesn’t like wearing glasses(眼镜) when he has his meals.
Mr Brown is very strict with his son, Peter. Peter is a good student. He likes talking with others very much. He often talks about his teachers and his classmates at the table. Mr Brown says, “Don’t talk when you have meals. It’s dangerous and not good for your health. ”
One day, when they’re having dinner, Peter sees a fly (苍蝇) in his father’s bowl(碗). He wants to tell his father about it. His father looks at him and says, “ Don’t talk! ”
After dinner his father asks him, “ What do you want to say? ” “There is a fly in your bowl! ”What does Mr Brown do?
A.He works in a hospital. | B.He is a doctor. |
C.He is shortsighted. | D.He has a son. |
Mr Brown is a ________ father.
A.good | B.bad | C.dirty | D.strict |
Peter likes ________.
A.talking in class | B.talking about flies |
C.having dinner with a fly | D.talking with others |
Why doesn’t Mr Brown let Peter talk at table?
A.Because he is very strict. |
B.Because he doesn’t like Peter. |
C.Because he thinks it’s dangerous and not good for health. |
D.Because he is a doctor. |
Which is NOT true?
A.Mr Brown doesn’t have glasses. |
B.Mr Brown is a good doctor. |
C.Peter knows a lot about his teachers and classmates. |
D.Perhaps(或许), Peter had the fly that day. |
Many earthquakes happen without warning, so it is important to know what to do when it happens. Here are some tips on how to stay safe in earthquakes.
◆Keep a cool head. Worry won’t help you. Think about what you should do. The first several seconds are important.
◆If you are indoors, stay inside and duck and cover. Hide under a desk or table, or stand in a corner. Cover your head and neck with your arms. Stay away from windows and anything that could fall on you.
◆If you are in a crowded(拥挤的) hall or shop, don’t rush for the door. You will find too many people trying to get out at the same time. Instead, lower(降低) yourself close to the ground and cover your head and neck with your hands and arms.
◆If you are outdoors, try to get into an open area away from buildings, trees or street lights.
◆If you are trapped in a place, you may make noises by knocking at the rocks. But don’t shout all the time. You could be without help for up to 72 hours. Try to find some water and food.
◆Stay in your seat if in a cinema or a theatre. Get below the level(水平线) of the back of the seat. Cover your head and neck with your arms.
◆Stay in a safe area until you are sure it’s OK to leave. Some aftershocks(余震) may follow. They are as dangerous as the earthquake.The best title(题目) of the passage is ____________.
A.Advice for dangerous situations |
B.How to keep calm in earthquakes |
C.Ways to protect yourself in earthquakes |
D.Be careful with aftershocks |
The underlined word “duck” in Tip 2 means _____________.
A.a water bird with short legs | B.some kind of meat for eating |
C.walk like a duck | D.lower your head or body very quickly |
_________ should be the most important part(s) to be protected in earthquakes.
A.Your head and arms | B.Your head and neck |
C.Your neck and arms | D.Your arms |
. From the passage we know that _________.
A.keeping calm is very important during the earthquake |
B.we can hide under the tree during the earthquake |
C.we don’t have to care about aftershocks |
D.we should keep shouting for help if we are trapped |
Hi! I’m Mike the apple tree.
I like spring because it’s warm.
I get pink and white flowers.
I get new leaves.
The friendly bees visit me.
Ahhh! Spring.
I like summer because it’s hot.
My apples grow bigger and bigger.
My leaves become greener and greener.
People rest under my shade.
Hummm! Summer.
I like autumn because it is cool.
My apples become red.
My leaves become colourful.
People come and pick my red apples.
Wow! Autumn.
I have no leaves or apples any more.
But, I like winter thanks to the clean white snow.
I can sleep and wait for spring.
Zzzzz! Winter. The poem is about __________.
A.what season is “my” favourite | B.what the weather is like |
C.why “I” like different seasons | D.why “I” dislike seasons |
Who is “I” in the poem?
A.An apple. | B.An apple tree. |
C.A bee. | D.A boy. |
“I” like many things about spring, but “I” don’t talk about __________.
A.the warm weather | B.the friendly bees |
C.the colourful flowers | D.the comfortable wind |
Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
A.“I” don’t like winter thanks to the snow. |
B.“I” like people to pick the apples. |
C.The apples become bigger in summer. |
D.“I” lose the leaves in winter. |
Happy New Year, everyone!
The year of 2014 is the Year of the Horse in the Chinese lunar calendar(农历). It begins on January 31, 2014, and ends on February 18, 2015. People say 2014 is the Year of Wood Horse. Wood is something about trees or green, so it is also called Year of Green Horse. 2014 is the jiăwŭ (甲午) year.
Horses are our good friends for a long time. In the past, horses helped people carry heavy things and travel far. Today many people ride horses for fun.
Horses are hard-working and loyal animals. So are the people born in the Year of Horse. They are true to others. If you have some friends like that, be nice to them. They could be your friends forever.The year of 2014 is the Year of the ____________.
A.Snake | B.Dragon | C.Monkey | D.Horse |
The underlined word “loyal” in the last paragraph means __________ in Chinese.
A.令人畏惧的 | B.自信的 | C.忠诚的 | D.固执的 |
Apart from keeping fit, students can learn many important lessons about life from life doing sports. Sports can teach students about winning and losing, When they win, they will get a lot of ___, but they will also have to
it when they lose. This will help students understand competition, and make them more
___ and hardworking. All this will
them for the difficult challenges they will face at school and in
____.
The introduction of school uniforms has helped to ___ school violence. Much of school violence is linked to the clothes which different youth gangs wear. In schools with youth gangs, the number of fights
___ by 40 percent after uniforms were introduced. Uniforms also
____ a message that students are at school to study, not to play. They create school
_____. These things help to reform problem students and improve their
____ at school.
For travelers with a sense of adventure and who so want to experience some of the history and mystery of the ancient world, here is a list of cool destinations that you may want to consider for your next holiday.
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Built in the 12th century, Angkor Wat (meaning “capital monastery”) was a temple in the ancient Khmer capital city of Angkor. It is Cambodia’s best-known tourist attraction and appears on the country’s flag. The temple is known for its beautiful architecture and reliefs. You'll need at least three days to fully discover the delights of the magnificent site.
Machu Picchu, Peru
Machu Picchu was built high in the Andes Mountains of South America by the Inca in the 15th century. Although well preserved its exact purpose is unknown. It is famous throughout the world not only for its incredible design but also for the natural beauty that surrounds it. Give yourself a week to explore this magnificent site and make you’re fit as there will be a lot of climbing.
Stonehenge, England
The entire Stonehenge site was constructed over thousands of years. But why and how it was built remains a mystery. As the weather can be pretty bleak in winter and the crowds huge in summer, we suggest autumn is the best time to visit these monster rocks.
Pompeii, Italy
When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D., Pompeii was buried under many layers of ash, preserving the city exactly as it was when the volcano erupted. Because so many objects were preserved, archaeologists and visitors are able to better understand daily life in the ancient Roman Empire.Which location offers the most direct view into daily life in the ancient world?
A.Pompeii. | B.Stonehenge. |
C.Ankor Wat. | D.Machu Piccu. |
Why may people want to visit Machu Piccu?
A.To climb the Andes Mountains. | B.To discover how it was built. |
C.To explore both history and nature. | D.To learn to speak Spanish. |
When is the best time to visit Stonehenge?
A.Summer. | B.Spring. | C.Winter. | D.Autumn. |
Where would you probably read such an article?
A.In a history textbook. | B.In an archeology(考古) journal. |
C.In a travel magazine. | D.In an adventure novel. |