Mary can’t understand such sentences as “She is blue today.” “You are yellow.” “He has a green thumb (大拇指).” “He tells a white lie.” and so on. And she goes to her teacher for help.
Mary: Mrs. Smith, there is a colour in each of these sentence. What do they mean?
Mrs. Smith: In everyday English, blue sometimes means sad. Yellow, afraid. A person with a green thumb grows plants well. And a white lie is not a bad one.
Mary: Would you please give me an example of a white lie?
Mrs. Smith: Certainly. Now I give you some cake. In fact, you don’t like it. But you won’t say it. Instead, you say, “ No, thanks. I’m not hungry.” That’s a white lie.
Mary: Oh, I see. Thank you very much. Blue sometimes means sad in ________ English.
| A．good | B．spoken | C．dirty | D．poor |
I don’t have a green thumb, so all my plants _________.
| A．die off | B．grow well | C．look nice | D．are good |
He is yellow. Tom is ______ to climb the tree.
| A．happy | B．clever | C．glad | D．afraid |
He is ______ today. It means his father is ill.
| A．blue | B．yellow | C．green | D．white |
A vegetarian（素食者）is someone who does not eat meat.Being a vegetarian has become a popular choice.In fact,l in every 200 kids in the US is a vegetarian.Most people choose to be vegetarians for many reasons.
First,they believe that a vegetarian diet（饮食）is good for health.It usually has less fat （脂肪）than a diet that includes meat.Vegetarians eat a low﹣fat diet to stay fit and healthy.A vegetarian diet also provides many vitamins（维生素）that people can't get from meat.These vitamins protect people from some diseases.
Second,many vegetarians are worried about how animals are raised and killed for food.They hope animals can be better treated.
Finally,they think being a vegetarian can help the planet.People use more energy,water and land to raise animals for food than to grow fruit and vegetables.Also animals put greenhouse gases（温室气体）into the air.These gases cause global warming（全球变暖）.
Vegetarians advise people to have just a couple of vegetarian meals a week to make the world a better place,
（1）In fact,1 in in the US is a vegetarian.
（2）Vegetarians eat a low﹣fat diet to stay .
（3）Many vegetarians are worried about .
（4）People use to raise animals for food than to grow fruit and vegetables.
（5）Vegetarians advise people to a week.
There are many deserts（沙漠）on the earth.And the following are some facts you may find interesting.
What are deserts like？
Deserts can be hot and dry places.Rain may not fall there for months or years.Some deserts are sandy and stony（多石的）.Deserts can also be very windy places.The wind can change the shape of the deserts.It moves sand around from place to place.
Temperatures in the desert can vary enormously（非常）.During the daytime，the temperature may reach 40℃even in the shade（阴凉处）.At night deserts can become very cold.In winter there may even be a frost（霜冻）in the early morning.
Living in the desert
The camel is sometimes called "the ship of the desert".It stores food in its hump （驼峰）and can go for days without water.It has large feet which help it not to fall into the soft sand.Its long eyelashes（睫毛）keep out the sand during sandstorms.
An oasis is an area of the desert where water may be found.The water may be in pools or under the ground.People and animals visit an oasis for water and food.Plants grow at an oasis.Some farmers are able to grow crops here.
The Arabian Desert
The Arabian Desert lies between the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf.In some parts of the desert，it is too hot for people to live.Oil was discovered under parts of the desert and in the Arabian Gulf.This oil has made some countries in the area very rich.Much of the money has been spent building fine cities with lovely parks and lakes，and people live a comfortable life there.
（1）Which of the following can best describe deserts？
A.Hot and dry.
B.Sandy and rainy.
C.Wet and stony.
D.Windy and snowy.
（2）The word "vary" in the passage means " ".
A.be low
B.be high
C.be similar
D.be different
（3）The camel has long eyelashes to .
A.stay cool in deserts
B.go for days without water
C.help it not to fall into the soft sand
D.keep out the sand during sandstorms
（4）According to the passage，people and animals visit an oasis for .
A.frost and crops
B.sand and stones
C.water and food
D.money and oil
（5）What is the best title of the passage？
A.What is the weather like in deserts？
B.What do you know about deserts？
C.How do people live in deserts？
D.Where is the Arabian Desert？
When the days grew long in the middle of summer，Lisa liked to go to the park and watch the clouds.
One day，Lisa saw a cloud that looked like a standing dragon.After a few minutes it became a flying dragon.Then it seemed to change direction.Another cloud moved in to mix with it，and the dragon changed into a dancing elephant.Then it became a sitting dog then a barking （吠，叫） dog，and then a tiger.
"This is better than TV!" Lisa shouted.
Mr Thomas，the music teacher at Lisa's school，was flying a kite with his son in the park.He heard Lisa's voice.He gave the kite string（线）to his son and came to Lisa.
"Hi，Mr Thomas!" Lisa said. "Look at those clouds.They keep changing!First they looked like a dragon，then an elephant，then a dog，and now a tiger!"
Mr Thomas looked up. "A tiger？" he said. "That looks like a horse to me.It's running towards the sun.That's so lively. "'
Lisa looked again.He was right! "How do clouds know how to make so many shapes？"
The clouds don't know how to make shapes.Your imagination（想象力）helps you see those shapes in the clouds， ""Mr Thomas answered as the horse changed into a chicken.
（1）What did Lisa like to do in the park in the middle of summer？
A.Train her dog.
B.Watch the clouds.
C.Feed animals.
D.Read books.
（2）Lisa found that "a barking dog" in the clouds changed into .
A.a dragon
B.an elephant
C.a tiger
D.a giraffe
（3）What was Mr Thomas doing in the park when Lisa shouted？
A.Studying plants.
B.Flying a kite.
C.Having music lessons.
D.Playing tennis.
（4）What did Mr Thomas think of the running horse in the clouds？
A.It was strong.
B.It was shy.
C.It was noisy.
D.It was lively.
（5）According to Mr Thomas，what helped Lisa see different shapes in the clouds？
A.Tradition.
B.Silence.
C.Imagination.
D.Environment.
I'm Kevin，a student of Grade 9.Most of my friends walk to school，but I like to ride my bike each day.I wake up at 7：00.After I wash my face and eat breakfast，I throw the schoolbag on my back.Do I have my books and homework？Yes，I do.
I take my bike，hop （跳）onto it and ride to school at 7：30. "See you later，mum， "I say.
I pass my friends when I ride by. "Hi，Kevin!" they call when I pass.Mary does not want to ride with me.She does not like to wear a schoolbag.She likes to carry her books in her arms when she walks.She likes to kick the autumn leaves.But she likes to look at the flowers the best.
Not me!I like to ride my bike to feel the fresh air in my face.When I get to school，I lock my bike in the bicycle park.I walk across the field to say hi to Mr Brown and wait for my friends in our classroom.
（1）What grade is Kevin in？
A.Grade 6.
B.Grade 7.
C.Grade 8.
D.Grade 9.
（2）What time does Kevin ride to school？
A.At 6：30.
B.At 7：00.
C.At 7：30.
D.At 8：00.
（3）On her way to school，Mary likes to the best.
A.ride with Kevin
B.look at the flowers
C.wear a schoolbag
D.kick the autumn leaves
（4）Why does Kevin like to ride a bike？
A.To take his mum with him.
B.To meet his grandpa.
C.To feel the fresh air in his face.
D.To show he is brave.
（5）Where does Kevin wait for his friends？
A.At home.
B.In the field.
C.At the school gate.
D.In the classroom.
I travel a lot.Each month，I pack up my suitcase to hit the road，whether it could be by plane，train，or automobile.I always find myself with the same problem—how to stay healthy while traveling？ （1）
1.Move around.
Though only about 1 in 4，500 airplane passengers develop a blood clot（血块），you should still make efforts to move around on the plane，just standing in the aisle or by taking a walk to the toilet.Have a layover（中途停留）？Instead of sitting，make sure to walk around the airport.Taking a road trip？Make plenty of stops to move around.（2） Whether it is working out at your hotel，taking hikes，or giving up public transport to walk，you'll feel much better if you get in some activity.
2.Prepare snacks smartly.
（3） Though these seem like a convenient choice，they're not the healthiest.I like to pack snacks that are within my calorie budget for the day and 100 calories or under each.When traveling and buying food，I try to choose fresh fruit and vegetables.Is fast food the only choice if you're very hungry？Stick to something simple and whatever you do，don't supersize.
3. （4）
Because of low humidity on planes，many of us can find ourselves feeling thirstier than ever.Drink more water.Make sure when traveling on day trips to carry water with you at all times. （5） As a result，you will eat more healthily throughout the day.
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A.Eat，eat，eat. B.Drink，drink，drink. C.Here are some practical tips. D.Once you get to your location，don't forget to do exercise. E.Water will also help you to be able to stay full between meals. F.While at the airport or on road trips，you'll pass countless fast restaurants. |