Canada, the second largest country in the world, lies in the north of America. The population of Canada is about 29 million and the capital is Ottawa. The country covers about 9,980,000 square kilometers and six of the world’s 24 time areas (时区) as well.
There are two official languages spoken in Canada: French and English. Many people can speak both English and French. More than 60% of Canadians speak English as their language. About 25% of the Canadians speak French. In one province of Canada where French is the common language, the programmes on TV and radios as well as the teaching in schools are all in French. Today, Chinese has become the first inofficial(非官方的) language in Canada.
Canada’s climate is not as cold all year around as some may believe. In winter, temperatures fall below freezing point throughout most of Canada. In summer, the southern provinces often experience high levels of temperatures that can reach over 30℃ regularly. The weather in Canada is just like the weather in China. It is rather cold in the north while it is fairly warm in the south. Winters in the north last long with snow for half a year. As the cold northern climate, only one-fifth of the land is suitable for farming.
As it is known to all, Canada has one-third of the world’s supply of fresh water. It has many great lakes. There are five great lakes in the south. And there are many others, especially in the north. It is also rich in natural resources, such as coal, oil, natural gas of which Canadians make use to produce energy.
People of northern Canada are called Inuit (因纽特人), who came from Asia and settled in Canada about 4,000 years ago. They used to travel around from place to place with teams of dogs which pulled their baggage. Now, they seldom move. There are about 2,500 Inuit in all. The government has started a new school project in which Inuit teach their own young children. So it is hoped that the way of Inuit life will be kept alive for more centuries.How many people are there living in Canada?
| A．About 24 million. | B．About 29 million. |
| C．About 25 million. | D．About 9,980,000. |
Today, most Canadians speak _________ as their first language.
| A．French | B．Chinese | C．English | D．Japanese |
Only ________ of the land is fit for farming because of the cold northern climate.
| A．15% | B．20% | C．30% | D．50% |
Which statement about Inuit is NOT right?
| A．They settled in Canada about 4,000 years ago. |
| B．Dogs could help them pull their baggage when they had to travel years ago. |
| C．They can teach their own young children according to the new school project. |
| D．They way of Inuit life may disappear in the future. |
From the passage we can know _________.
| A．Canada lies in the south of America |
| B．Canada has many different kinds of natural resources. |
| C．the weather in Canada is so cold the whole year as some people think |
| D．the Canadians government pays little attention to Inuit’s education. |
March 16th is World Sleep Day. This year’s slogan (标语) is “Breathe Easily, Sleep Well”. Its aim is to celebrate the benefits (好处) of good and healthy sleep.
Sleep is like food for the brain. Enough sleep helps the body and brain grow and develop. According to the National Sleep Foundation in the US, adults need seven to nine hours of sleep every night. For students aged 10 to 17, a healthy amount is about eight to nine hours per night.
But many students don’t get enough sleep because of early school start times and heavy homework. About 80 percent of middle school students don’t get enough sleep, the China Youth and Children Research Center reported. For some students, they want to sleep early, but they keep worrying about their schoolwork and can’t fall asleep quickly. For others, they may even have insomnia which might keep them awake all night.
These sleeping problems greatly affect people’s lives. Experts have shown that lack of sleep for teenagers leads to poor grades. Students without enough sleep cannot pay attention in class or do well in sports. Also, the lack of sleep may make them depressed (沮丧的).
Luckily, with good sleep habits, it is easier to fall asleep. Some of these good habits include avoiding drinks that make people excited late in the day, going to sleep at the same time each night, and sleeping in a comfortable place that is dark, quiet, and neither too warm nor too cold.If Li Hong is 15 years old, how much sleep does she need every night?
| A．10-12 hours. | B．8-9 hours. |
| C．7 hours. | D．Less than 7 hours. |
What might happen if teens don’t get enough sleep?
| A．They might not be able to finish their schoolwork. |
| B．Their bodies and brains might grow better. |
| C．They might do well in sports. |
| D．They might feel depressed. |
The underlined word “insomnia” means “_______” in Chinese.
| A．健忘症 | B．肥胖症 |
| C．多动症 | D．失眠症 |
Which is NOT a reason why so many students don’t get enough sleep?
| A．They cannot pay attention in class. |
| B．They have too much homework to do. |
| C．They have to get up very early to go to school. |
| D．They have sleeping problems. |
Which of the following are good sleeping habits?
A. Sleeping in a bright place. B. Going to bed at the same time.
C. Sleeping in a dark and quiet place. D. Drinking something that makes you excited.
A. a-bB. a-c
C. b-cD. b-d
The card is used for_____________.
| A．taking a taxi | B．disgavelling by train |
| C．taking a bus | D．entering the college[来 |
Lilian is_________________.
| A．a bus driver | B．a university student[ |
| C．a teacher in a college | D．a middle school student |
The card can be used in any of the four .
| A．cities | B．colleges |
| C．universities | D．bus companies |
According to the reading material,if you find a lost card,you can.
| A．sell it | B．phone Lilian |
| C．use it for disgavelling | D．give it back to any Stagecoach driver |
You can not findin the card.
| A．Lilian’s age | B．the price |
| C．the card number | D．the time limit |
As is known to all, waste has become a more and more serious problem. We can easily see many people throw a lot of food into the garbage can. Some people spend thousands of yuan buying fashionable clothes.What do you think of them? Here are some of students’ opinions:
| Mary |
| As for me, I believe “Waste not, want not.” As we know, there are still millions of Chinese living in a poor condition. We can never afford waste. Therefore, it is no doubt that saving is still a good habit that we should not give up. I do not like the men who spend their money in a wrong way. They do not know waste is a bad thing. It can only make them happy for the time being. |
| Jacky |
| More and more people are no longer interested in the simple life style, including me. And I feel embarrassed to save the things I used. What I love is the latest fashion. In my eyes, saving is already out of style. |
| Sally |
| One of the best ways we students can do in this situation is to recycle the textbooks we are using everyday. After we've used them and are moving on to new ones, we should find ways to recycle these books instead of simply throwing them away. There are different ways to do so such as sending them to a recycling factory, reusing them for other purposes, passing them on to new students and so on. |
| Tim |
| The negative effects of waste can be shown as follows. Firstly, it makes some students ask their parents for money quite often, which is harmful to their development. If they don’t learn to support themselves, they will be “useless people” when they graduate. Secondly, it is not easy for our parents to arrange for our schooling. Last but not the least, just like what Mary said that our country is still poor. There are many people who cannot go to university and many poor people still need our help. |
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When you finish high school or university, is learning done? The answer is “no”. In many countries, people continue learning all their lives. ____ is lifelong(终身的) learning important? How can it help you?
You go to school and learn. You study. You take tests. ____ learning doesn’t only happen in school. Learning doesn’t
_____ when you graduate from high school or college. You are learning all the time. For example, learning can
___ when you go to a museum. It can
____ happen when you get a job. You learn when you
_____ sports or when you take a trip.
_____ is life! We never stop learning. Every day you can improve yourself by learning something
_______.
Let’s look at one example of lifelong learning in Japan. In Japan, lifelong learning is very important. People in Japan like to try new learning activities. Music, calligraphy(书法) and foreign languages are some of their _____ classes.
When we graduate from school, we should ____ on learning. Make lifelong learning one of your goals!
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You will visit housebound(不能离家的) people in their own homes and chat with them. You should have patience and know senior people well. You will meet new people and enjoy cheering them up. |