阅读下面短文,根据短文内容回答短文后的各个问题,并将答案写在每个小题下的横线上。
On Sunday , April 22, people all over the world take time out to appreciate ( 珍惜 ) the earth that we all share. It’s Earth Day, a special day to learn about our planet ( 星球) and how to take care of it.
On Earth Day, some people listen to speeches about the environment. Others help clean up their offices or save water and electricity at home. Your parents may even decide to take a day off from driving their cars.
The idea for Earth Day came from a U.S. Senator (参议员) ,who was worried about pollution and the health of plants and animals. And the idea quickly caught on ( 流行起来). In 1970, the first Earth Day was celebrated. More than 20 million people in cities all over the U.S. took part . Since then, Earth Day has been used to educate people about their role in taking care of our planet.
Now , Earth Day has become a global celebration. In 1990, 200 million people from 140 countries took part in clean-ups, tree planting and other environmental events on Earth DayWhen is Earth Day?
Who came up with the idea for Earth Day?
How many people celebrated the first Earth Day in 1970 ?
Is Earth Day popular around the world now ?
What is Earth Day?
In England, people often talk about the weather because they can experience(经历)four seasons in one day. In the morning the weather is warm just like in spring. An hour later black clouds come and then it rains hard. The weather gets a little cold. In the late afternoon the sky will be sunny, the sun will begin to shine, and it will be summer at this time of a day.
In England, people can also have summer in winter, or have winter in summer. So in winter they can swim sometimes, and in summer sometimes they should take warm clothes.
When you go to England, you will see that some English people usually take an umbrella or a raincoat with them in the sunny morning, but you should not laugh at them.
If you don’t take an umbrella or a raincoat, you will regret(遗憾)later in the day.Why do people in England often talk about the weather?
A.Because the sky is sunny all day. |
B.Because they often have very good weather. |
C.Because the weather is warm just like in spring. |
D.Because they may have four seasons in one day. |
“People can also have summer in winter.” means “it is sometimes too ___ in winter.”
A.cold | B.cool | C.warm | D.rainy |
Dear Vicky,
Thanks for your letter and for the photos of your family. Now it’s my turn! This is a photo of my family. My dad is called Peter. He’s a dentist. He likes playing golf and he loves watching sports on TV. In fact, we all like watching TV! My mom’s name is Diana. She’s a teacher. She likes reading and she also likes watching romantic movies.
I have two brothers-James and Brian. James is nine years old. He likes watching cartoons and playing video games. Little Brian is still a baby. He’s only two years old. He doesn’t like watching TV! He likes playing with his teddy bear.
And me? Well, I like watching tennis on TV but I prefer to play. Do you like playing tennis? I do. Maybe we can play some time? What do you like to do? Write and tell me.
Yours truly, DebbieThe letter is from_________.
A.Debbie | B.Vicky | C.Peter | D.Diana |
How many people are there in Debbie’s family?
A.3. | B.4. | C.5. | D.6. |
James likes_________.
A.playing with his teddy bear |
B.watching sports on TV |
C.reading and watching romantic movies |
D.watching cartoons and playing video games |
Many people like traveling (going to other places). Modern traffic is fast, so going to different places becomes very easy. If you want to travel, you must be healthy. But do you know how to keep healthy when you are traveling? The following information is important for you.
Before leaving:
Wear comfortable shoes, a hat and sunglasses.
Do some exercise for weeks or months before you leave.
While traveling:
Be sure not to eat dirty food or bad fruit.
Drink clean or bottled water.
Find time to take a good rest.______ before leaving.
A.Do some exercise | B.Clean the shoes |
C.Have a rest | D.Eat enough fruit |
_______ while traveling.
A.Have some time | B.Eat a lot of food |
C.Drink bottled water | D.Do some shopping |
The writer tells us how to __________ when you travel.
A.walk fast | B.eat too much |
C.wear shoes | D.keep healthy |
Family Information
MEMBERS |
NAME |
JOB |
LIKES |
Grandma |
Linda |
Cleaner |
Watching TV |
Dad |
Jeff |
Teacher |
Basketball |
Mum |
Catherine |
Nurse |
Singing |
Daughter |
Betty |
Student |
Reading |
How many people are there in the family?
A.Two. | B.Three. | C.Four. | D.Five. |
Who likes singing?
A.Catherine. | B.Linda. | C.Jeff. | D.Betty. |
What’s Dad’s job?
A.A cleaner. | B.A teacher. |
C.A student. | D.A nurse. |
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Travelling is one of the most important activities and people like travelling very much. Staying healthy while travelling can make your trip happier. But do you know how to keep healthy during a trip? The following information may be useful to you.
Before leaving
Wear comfortable shoes, a hat and sunglasses.
Take some medicine with you. When you get sick or have other problems, you can have some.
Do some exercise for weeks or months before you leave if you plan to do lots of walking or climbing during your trip.
Prepare proper(合适的) food. If you take a long trip, you should bring food such as bread, biscuits(饼干) and some fruit. They don’t go bad quickly. The nearer people can bring meat, fish, eggs, milk and even salads and vegetables.
While travelling
Be sure not to eat dirty food or bad fruit.
Have enough time to take a rest during your trip.
Keep food in good condition. If you take hot food, you should try to keep it hot. For example, you can put it in heavy towels. If you need to keep cold food cold, you can put cold food in a box with ice. When you arrive, put cold food in the fridge. Remember: If you travel with food, keep hot food hot and cold food cold.
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