According to a new survey . Students’ safety has become a big problem. Nearly 50% of students say they are worried about robbery (抢劫) on the way to and from school. Now in some big cities in China, some schools have taught an unusual lesson: self-protection. Students like this lesson because there are no exams or boring classes. And they can learn how to save lives and know how to stop danger before it really happens.
Chen Haoyu, a teacher at Beijing No 25 Middle School gives young students advice on how to deal with danger:
If you are robbed
Keep calm. lf you can not cry for help or run away, give the robber your money. Try to remember what the robber looks like and tell the police later.
If you are in a traffic accident.
If a car hits you. You should remember the car number. If it is a bicycle, try to call your parents before you let the rider go. This is because you don't know how badly you are hurt
If it is raining hard and there is lighting. (闪电)
Don’t stay in high places and stay away from trees.
When there is a fire.
Run away as fast as yon can. Put wet things on your body and try to find an exit. Do not take the lift.
If someone is drowning(溺水)
If you can’t swim, don’t get into the water. Cry out for help.
Remember that danger is never as far away as you think. Take care of yourself at all times!Why do students like the self-protection lesson?
①Because there are no tests.
②Because the lessons are boring
③ Because they can learn how to save lives.
④Because they know how to stop danger before it happens.
| A．①② | B．②③ | C．①②④ | D．①③④ |
What will you do if a bicycle hurts you?
| A．I will remember the bicycle number. |
| B．I won't let the rider go until I call my parents. |
| C．I will let the rider go before I call my parents. |
| D．I will let the rider go because I know how badly I am hurt. |
lf your house is on fire, you must ______ .
| A．put dry things on your body |
| B．run quickly and take the lift |
| C．run away and find an exit as quickly as you can |
| D．take everything you have and then run away |
There are _____ ways of self-protection mentioned in the passage.
| A．3 | B．4 | C．5 | D．6 |
The best title for this passage is ________ .
| A．How to Keep Calm | B．Self-protection | C．An usual lesson | D．Danger |
Every time you turn on the television or take a ride in a car ,you could be adding to a problem called acid rain(酸雨). In this article, you’ll learn how acid is created, and how it affects us, and more importantly, what we all can do to prevent it.
How is acid rain created?
When people use fuels(燃料), such as coal and gasoline, poisonous gases are given off. When these gases mix with rain, acid rain forms. Many power stations burn fuels in order to create the electricity(电) that we use in our homes and offices every day. Cars and trucks also send these gases into the air when they burn gasoline .When rain mixes with these gases, harmful things called acids form. This is acid rain.
How does acid rain affect us?
Acid rain damages(毁坏)everything that it touches. It poisons our rivers, ponds, lakes, and oceans along with all the life in them. It pollutes our soil and crops, harms trees, and can even kill fish and plants. Acid rain also eats away at buildings.
How can we prevent acid rain?
We need to cut down on the pollution that gets into our air. Turn off lights, television, and other electrical appliances if you are not using them, Walk or take a bike whenever possible. If you are travelling a long distance, take a bus or train to save fuel.
As research shows, acid rain harms our environment. But people everywhere can take small steps now to help protect our environment for future generations.When power stations burn fuel, _______.
| A．acid rain form | B．air pollution is caused |
| C．noise pollution is caused | D．acid rain gets heavier |
What advice does the article give us?
| A．Go to school on foot or by bike if we can. |
| B．Go to bed earlier in order to use less electricity. |
| C．Travel by bus to prevent acid rain. |
| D．Turn off the television on rainy days. |
What is the best title of the article?
| A．Preventing Acid Rain | B．Forming of Acid Rain |
| C．Acid rain, Heavy Rain | D．Acid Rain, Killer Rain |
In Germany there are different kinds of high schools. Some prepare students for workers, others prepare them for college. All schools are great places for making friends and learning German.
Short days
Most high schools in Germany begin at about 8:00 a.m. and end at about 3:30 p.m. This means your morning will be busy with classes. You will have time to do homework and take part in private(私人的) clubs after school.
Formal setting
In Germany, teachers and students’ relationship is more formal than you might be used to. Teachers are respected and students must use the formal “Sie（德语，您）” when talking to teachers.
Getting to school
Most students take public transport to school or ride a bicycle. Some areas have school buses. It is not common for parents to drive students to school.
Private clubs
In many countries, schools offer official sports and after-school activities. This is less common in Germany. After-school activities are usually organized through private clubs. There are clubs for things like soccer, dance, choir, theatre and almost everything else. Once you are in Germany, ask around at school and talk to other students to find out what private clubs are in your area and meet your interests.
Different states, different schools
Each of Germany’s 16 states has its own slightly different school systems. The school system in Brandenburg will be a little different from the system in Bavaria for example. Where you live, your knowledge level and your age will decide what school you can attend.For high school students in Germany, which is NOT the common transport to school?
| A．School buses. | B．Parents’ cars. |
| C．Public transport. | D．Students’ bicycles. |
In Paragraph 3,the underlined word “respected” can be best translated into __________.
| A．受人尊敬的 | B．令人害怕的 | C．高收入的 | D．有权势的 |
From the passage, we can learn that in Germany _______.
| A．all kinds of high schools are for college |
| B．age is not important for attending schools |
| C．students can take part in after-school activities from 8:00 a. m .to 3:30 p.m. |
| D．students can join private clubs to meet their interests by themselves |
Most teenagers feel sad or afraid when their parents fight. They might think their parents don’t love each other any more.
In fact, it is normal for parents to disagree and argue sometimes. They might disagree about important thing like jobs and family decisions. They might even disagree about little thing that don’t seem important at all – like what’s for dinner. Maybe sometimes parents feel so strongly about their differences that it may lead to arguments. However, these arguments are often over quickly. Parents may say sorry and make up , and the family returns to normal
As a family member, you should find out what it really means when your parents fight. When your parents get angry with each other, they might say things they don’t really mean. If your parents are fighting, don’t worry too much about it. Try to find a good way to solve it.
If your parent’s fighting really bothers you, you might find it hard to sleep or got to school. If this happens, try talking to your parents. They may not even realize it until you tell them how their fighting has influenced you. You can also tell other relatives, a teacher or a close friend.
Just remember that no family is perfect and arguments are common in every family.What does it mean when parents fight?
A. They aren’t happy with their family.
B. They don’t love each other any more.
C. They disagree with each other about something.The underlined part “make up” in paragraph 2 means “” in Chinese.
A. 弥补 B. 组成 C. 和解The underlined word “it” refers to “”.
A. your parents’ fighting. B. your parents’ life C. your parents’ differenceWhat should we do when our parents’ fighting bothers us?
A. Talk to them. B. Shout at them. C. Say something nice to them.What can we learn from the passage?
A. Parents’ fighting often lasts a long time.
B. Parents might fight over small things.
C. Teenagers should never argue with their parents.
阅读短文，根据意思，判断所给句子的正误。正确的写T，错误的写F。并在答题卡上将T或F写在对应题号的方格内。
As I am now a middle school student, I have many friends, but there is one I like best. I first met him when I began to go to school.
Though he looks serious, he is interesting. Often he is clever, sometimes even much fun. He knows every language in the world, all the things in history, and the words of all the great articles. Everyone who knows him loves him. To me, he is a great teacher as well as a good friend.
My friend is always ready to help me. Though I may be not very smart, I can ask him for help again and again. When I am bored, he tells me something interesting. When I am lonely, he always stays with me. He is a friend not only to me but to all the people around the world.
Do you want to know his name? His name is “Reading.The writer thinks his best friend looks serious.
The writer’s best friend only knows one language.
The writer’s best friend doesn’t help people who are not smart.
When the writer feels bored, his best friend tells him something interesting.
The writer’s best friend is “Reading”.
Thirty years ago, few Chinese knew about American TV series, though during the 1980s and 1990s, Chinese people got the chance to watch some U.S.A. TV series like Growing Pains.
Now, ______,Chinese people have more chances to enjoy foreign TV series. Some American TV series such as Friends and Prison Break have become very popular among young Chinese English learners. In their opinion, watching American TV series is a good way to learn English and American culture. They have other reasons to support that point of view.
First, it’s easy and convenient for learners to manage their learning time. They don’t have to worry about the place and time to learn. _________,they can start watching and learning. All they need to do is to turn on their computers and put on their earphones.
The stories in the TV series also play an important role in attracting more learners. Different cultures between China and the Western countries and exciting story lines get young people interested in watching and learning . _______.
Besides, watching American TV series can help learners improve their listening and speaking skills. English learners may find it hard to find a native speaker to talk with,________, they can listen to native speakers and follow their conversations as much as they can.
| A. Any time they are free B. They also feel relaxed at the same time C. with the fast development of DVDs and the Internet D. but in the TV series |
Which of the following is true according to the passage.
| A．Thirty years ago, a few Chinese knew about American TV series. |
| B．Learners can’t manage their learning time easily. |
| C．Only exciting story lines get young people interested in watching and learning |
| D．It may be difficult for English learners to find a a native speaker to talk with. |