Do you know how to play a game called “Musical Chairs”? It is easy to play and most people enjoy it. All you need are some chairs, some people and some way of making music. You may use a piano or any other musical instrument, if someone can play it. You may use a tape recorder. You can even use a radio.
Put the chairs in a row. The chairs may be put in twos, back to back. A better way is to have the chairs in one row with each chair facing in the opposite direction to the chair next to it.
The game is easy. When the music starts, the players walk round the chairs. Everyone goes in the same direction, of course, they should walk in time to the music. If the music is fast they should walk quickly. If the music is slow, they should walk slowly.
The person playing music cannot see the people in the game. When the music stops, the players try to sit on the chairs. If a person cannot find a chair to sit on, he drops out. Then, before the music starts again, one chair must be taken away. When the music stops again, one more player will be out.
At last, there will be two players and one chair. The one who sits on the chair when the music stops is the winner.If ten people are playing musical chairs, you must begin with _______.
A.nine chairs | B.ten chairs |
C.eleven chairs | D.one chair |
Which of the following is not suitable for playing musical chairs? _______.
A.A piano | B.A radio |
C.A tape recorder | D.A telephone |
The chairs should be put _______.
A.with the desks | B.before the winner |
C.all over the room | D.in a line |
When the music starts,the players must _______.
A.run about the room | B.get down |
C.walk around the chairs | D.sit on the chairs |
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A.The game “Musical Chairs” is not difficult to learn. |
B.The last one can sit on the last chair. |
C.The winner can sit on the chair. |
D.If the person plays music,he cannot be the winner. |
As many as 10 of the 17 kinds of penguins(企鹅)may be in danger of disappearing. The number of penguins have decreased(减少) by 30% since 1987.
Penguins are black and white birds that live in the southern part of the world. They are common in South America,New Zealand,Australia and South Africa. Many live near cold waters. But some live near warm waters in Galapagos Islands. Penguins cannot fly,but they are fine swimmers. Penguins eat fish and krill(磷虾).
The warming of the earth is the decrease in penguin populations. The heating of the air has caused ocean waters to become warmer. Higher water temperatures have reduced the supply of fish and krill. Some years later these birds are completely unable to reproduce(繁殖). Besides,many adult penguins die of hunger.
Widespread(广泛的) fishing,exploration for oil and oil leaks(漏) also make penguins be in danger. Poisonous organisms(生物) in ocean water are another danger. Penguins also have their enemies,including wild dogs,sharks,seals and sea lions.
News about penguins is not all bad,however. Several years ago,oil leaking from a ship hurt 40% of the penguins in South Africa. The penguins became covered with oil. But thousands of people helped clean and treat the birds well. Then they returned the penguins to the wild. Now these South African penguins are reproducing in higher numbers than before the oil leaking.Penguins ___________.
A.can swim better than fly | B.can be found near Oceania (大洋洲) |
C.eat fish only冬腊月 | D.live only in cold waters. |
Which of the following is NOT the cause of penguin's decrease in numbers?
A.Oil searching. | B.Widespread fishing. |
C.Human's killing. | D.Warming of the oceans. |
Why are the penguins in South Africa reproducing in higher numbers than before the oil leaking?
A.Because people removed the ship. |
B.Because people sent a lot of penguins to the wild. |
C.Because people helped the penguins. |
D.Because people treated the penguins well. |
In England recently three foreign gentlemen came to a bus stop and waited . About five minutes later, the bus they wanted came along. They were just going to get on when suddenly there was a loud noise behind them. People rushed onto the bus and tried to push them out of the way . Someone shouted at them. The bus conductor came rushing down the stairs to see what all the trouble was about. The three foreigners seem all at sea and looked embarrassed (窘迫的 . No one had told them about the British custom (习惯)of lining up for a bus that the first person who arrives at the bus stop is the first person to get on the bus .
Learning the language of a country isn't enough. If you want to have a pleasant visit, find out as much as possible about the manners and customs of your host country. You will probably be surprised just how different they can be from your own. A visitor to India would do well to remember that people there consider it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table. The left hand is supposed to be used for washing yourself. Also in India, you might see a man shaking his head at another to show that he doesn't agree. But in many parts of India a shake of the head means agreement. Nodding (点头) your head when you are given a drink in Bulgaria will most probably leave you thirsty .
In that country, you shake your head to mean 'yes'— a nod means 'no' . At a meal in countries on the Arabic Peninsula, you will find that your glass is repeated refilled as soon as you drink up . If you think that you have had enough , you should take the cup or glasses in your hand and give it a little shake from side to side or place your hand over the top.
In Europe it quite usual to cross your legs when you are sitting talking to someone even at an important meeting. Doing this in Thailand, however, could bring about trouble . Also, you should try to avoid (避免)touching the head of an adult (成人) ——it's just not done in Thailand .The British people tried to push the three gentlemen out of the way, because the gentlemen______
A.were foreigners | B.didn't have tickets |
C.made a loud noise | D.didn't line up for the bus |
According to the article, if you want to have a pleasant journey in a foreign country, you should ____
A.learn the language of the country |
B.understand the manners and customs of the country |
C.have enough time and money |
D.make friends with the people there |
In India it is considered impolite ___________.
A.to use the right hand for passing food at table. |
B.to pass food with the left hand. |
C.to eat food with your hands. |
D.to help yourself at table. |
To cross one's legs at an important meeting in Europe is _______.
A.a common (平常的) habit | B.an important manner |
C.a serious (严重的) trouble | D.a bad manner |
Chen Guangbiao was born in Jiangsu in July,1968. He is the chairperson of a company in Jiangsu. Now he is one of China’s richest men and he has donated a great amount of money to charity projects. He says he will donate everything he has to charity after he dies.
When people are in need of help, he will appear at once. He helped people during the Wenchuan earthquake, the Yunnan earthquake and the Taiwan earthquake. He also gave a helping hand in Japan's earthquake. He has built many Hope Primary Schools to support the education in poor areas.
He doesn't do charity for honour(荣誉).He wants to encourage more people to make contributions(贡献)to charity. After announcing he would donate everything to charity after his death, many businesses, overseas(海外)Chinese people and common people encouraged by him have also promised to do something for charity.
As a philanthropist(慈善家),he is asked for help every day. Sometimes he gets very tired, but he has never stopped caring.
So far, he has received a lot of awards, including Pioneer of the Year, and National May Day Labour Medal(全国五一劳动奖章).He is considered as one of China’s top philanthropists.The article is probably taken from _______.
A.a newspaper | B.a novel | C.a detective story | D.a science book |
Which of the following is NOT mentioned (谈到) in the passage?
A.He is from Jiangsu. |
B.He has visited many countries. |
C.He has helped people in need. |
D.He has got a lot of awards. |
Which do you think is the best title for the passage?
A.Earthquakes |
B.Hope Primary Schools |
C.Pioneer of the Year |
D.Philanthropist Chen Guangbiao |
Today more and more cars go into families. Which car is the best for people? Different people have different ideas.
Some people like the bright colour car made in China. It's really a good choice(选择). The bright colour car made in China is cheap, nice and safe. This kind of cars is suit for(适合于) the general income (收入一般的) family.
Some people love famous foreign cars like Japanese cars, American cars and German cars. They're good but too expensive. But most people think famous foreign cars of better quality are better in safety. These are suit for the high income family or for business.
Some people like sports cars, because they're fast and exciting. Some sports cars are very nice but very expensive. Only rich people can afford them.
Some people like travelling, so they need a travel car. Travel cars are comfortable. But they use much oil(油).
What's the best car for us? Maybe it's a new and popular topic in life.What does the writer think of the bright colour car made in China?
A.It's nice but expensive. | B.It's good but too expensive. |
C.It's cheap, nice and safe. | D.It's comfortable. |
To the writer, the famous foreign car is suit for _________.
A.the high income family | B.the general income family |
C.people like traveling | D.people like sports |
Some people like sports cars because they're _________.
A.cheap and nice | B.comfortable and save oil |
C.good but too expensive | D.fast and exciting |
Which is NOT true about cars?
A.Cars made in China are cheap. |
B.famous foreign cars are too expensive. |
C.Sports cars are also cheap. |
D.Travel cars are comfortable. |
The passage tells us _________.
A.some expensive cars | B.famous foreign cars |
C.some cars made in China | D.different cars |
I'm searching for sports T-shirts. Do you have any good ideas?I think the NIKE T-shirts are better than others. Last month, I saw a T-slyirt of new style in a shop. It looked very nice. Its color was blue. I feel that the NIKE T-shirt is a bit expensive. It's about 400 Yuan.Even though it's a bit expensive, I advise you to buy it. It's made of cotton.
If you want to buy some cheaper ones, you can search the Internet Shopping onlihe is becoming more and more popular today.
You should go to the shop and choose clothes by yourself. So I think you’d better choose clothes according to your own body. If you are thin, Buy one in a warm color. If not, buy one in a dark color.
I have a good idea. You can design your favorite pictures on it. If you are a football fan, perhaps Beckham's photo is a good choice. Designing your own T-shirt is in fashion this year. It will show your own art of dressing.
A. So it must be very comfortable. |
B.Not all famous brands can make you look better. |
C.You can also compare the styles and prices online. |
D. Why don't you buy a white T-shirt? |
E. Do you like the NIKE T-shirts?