As a volunteer teacher, I traveled a long way to a small village school in Long Zhou, Guangxi. On my way there, I thought about the village, the school, and the children there. However, my heart sank when I arrived there. It wasn’t what I expected. It didn’t look like a school at all! The school had only three rooms, one for Grades 1, 2, and 3, and the other for Grades 4, 5 and 6. There was a third one for me.
The children welcomed me warmly on my first day. They asked me a lot of questions, and I told them stories about myself and my life in Shanghai. The next day, I gave them a test to find out their level. To my surprise, though the test was very easy, over half of the students failed it, yet they all wanted to learn new things. I knew they needed me.
I was busy preparing lessons, reading test papers every night. I enjoyed teaching these lovely and hard-working children, and I could see that they were making progress with my help. I have also learned a lot from them. I understand their lives better, and we are now good friends.
I have worked in Long Zhou for a year now. I’m very happy, and the experience has been very useful for me. I love the small village and the children. In fact, I would like to continue working here.The writer is a volunteer teacher who comes from __________.
A.Guangxi | B.Xiamen | C.Shanghai | D.Liaoning |
The writer found there were only ________rooms in that school.
A.two | B.three | C.six | D. eight |
In the passage, “my heart sank…” means that the writer ________
A.felt upset | B.was happy | C.got angry | D. am sad |
The writer found the students’ level was _________ she excepted after the first test.
A.just as | B.higher than | C.lower than | D.high than |
Which of the following statement is NOT true?
A.Both the volunteer teacher and the students are working so hard. |
B.The volunteer teacher doesn’t like to work there any longer. |
C.The students became better and better with the help of the volunteer teacher. |
D.The teacher is still in the school. |
Germs(细菌) are everywhere. You can’t see them, but they are on your desk, on your computer, and even in the air!
Like people, germs move around the world. They fly with us on planes. When food, clothes, and other things travel around the world, germs travel, too. Some germs are safe, but some are dangerous. Germs cause illnesses like colds and the flu.
Warmer Weather Brings Germs
The world’s weather is changing. Cooler countries are getting warmer, so insects from hot countries can move there. Some of these insects, like mosquitoes, carry dangerous germs. These germs cause headaches, fever, and can even kill people.
Under Your Skin
Your skin protects you from germs. It stops some germs, but not all. They can enter your body when you eat, or when you have a cut. Germs are on your hands, too. They enter your body when you touch your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Fighting Germs
Your immune system(免疫系统) protects you, too. When germs get inside your body, your immune system finds and kills them. Special cells(细胞) move around your body and fight germs. They help you stay healthy. Other cells make antibodies(抗体). Antibodies help your body find and stop germs.
What can you do to fight germs? You should wash your hands with soap and water. Soap kills many germs, and water washes them away. According to the text, insects ______.
A. kill germs B. carry germs C. protect germsThe underlined word “there” refers to ______.
A. cooler countries B. hot countries C. the worldWhich of the following is right according to the text?
A. All germs are dangerous.
B. There are more germs in cold places.
C. Germs can get into your body.What do antibodies do?
A. They get inside your body and kill your immune system .
B. They carry dangerous germs.
C. They help protect us from germs.Which can be the best title for this text?
A. Germs Are Everywhere B. Weather Is Changing C. Skin Stops Germs
根据短文内容,判断下列句子是否正确,对的涂(A),错的涂(B)。
Cats are the most popular pets among Americans. So it is not surprising there are many expressions about cats. Do you know any of them? Now let me introduce some to you.
Some cats like to catch small birds, like canaries. If someone looks very proud or satisfied with himself, we say he looks like the cat that ate the canary.
Sometimes, a cat likes to play with a small animal it catches. So if you play cat and mouse with someone, you change between different kinds of behavior when dealing with another person. For example, a child might offer something sweet to her little brother, and then take it away when reaches for it.
A cat will often catch a small animal and present it to its owner. The saying “that looks like something the cat dragged in (把…拖进来)” describes something in bad condition.
A fat cat is a person with a lot of money.
There are many other expressions about cats in America. How interesting! Which kind of cat are you, or which kind would you like to be? Americans don’t like cats as pets very much.
The canary is a kind of bird.
If you have much money, we can call you a sad cat.
We can say he looks like the cat that ate the canary if someone is very pleased with himself.
The passage introduces us four expressions about cats.
The TAJ 100 years of pictures THEN AND NOW See the Taj in history from 19:00 to 20:00 Photography Show City Art Museum 720 High Street Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m to 5 p.m |
AFRICAN SAFARI PARK A Driver-through Zoo Drive in your own car or take the special bus. See lions, elephants, tigers without cage Open every day 9-4 Special tickets$35 for 4 people |
BELL TOWER TRIPS Great scenery from the trip Climb 439 steps or take the lift Learn the 300 year history of our city Sundays only 8 a.m.to 3 p.m. No children under 5 |
HARRY POTTERMAGIC SHOW MAGIC SHOW See magic performances the quiet bell the clever boy the terrible message two full hours Saturday morning starts at 9:30 The Grand Cinema 741 High Street |
We can go to see the Taj pictures every day EXCEPT______.
A.Monday | B.Tuesday | C.Friday | D.Sunday |
If eight students go to see animals in the zoo on Sunday, they should pay ______.
A.$105 | B.$140 | C.$35 | D.$70 |
Children under _____ are not allowed to go to Bell Tower.
A.5 | B.6 | C.7 | D.8 |
On Saturday morning the film Harry Potter end at ______.
A.9:30 | B.10:00 | C.11:00 | D.11:30 |
If Sam wants to see magic performances, he may go to _____ to enjoy them.
A.City Art Museum | B.the Grand Cinema |
C.African Safari Park | D.Bell Tower |
If I had one million Yuan, I would buy you a house! Do I have one million Yuan? No, I don't.So I only can spend ten fens on this short message, sending you my best wishes! Today SMS---Short Message Service is popular, and China Mobile says that every second(秒钟), there are 410 messages being sent.
Look around you! People are watching their mobiles(手机), smiling or laughing.Thumbs(拇指) are moving quickly on mobiles, bringing happiness to their friends.Through SMS, we know the weather report, share jokes and news, express love and friendship.
SMS is becoming more and more popular.It's reported that 67% of young people like to send short messages to greet(问候) each other.Internet SMS will be more helpful to people.I'm thankful for the progress because SMS saves me much money.Just on the top of the thumb, so much joy can be found.SMS can help people do the followings except____.
A.knowing the weather report |
B.sharing jokes and news |
C.expressing love and friendship |
D.spending more time traveling |
The writer thinks that___.
A.SMS helps people a lot |
B.young people dislike SMS |
C.he makes SMS more popular |
D.he will buy a palace for his friend |
_____of young people like to send short messages to greet each other.
A.40% | B.50% | C.60% | D.67% |
The passage is mainly about____.
A.How to search Internet |
B.how to send short message |
C.the joy (快乐) of SMS |
D.ways of saving money |
Which of the following is WORNG according to the passage?
A.The writer has one million yuan. |
B.The writer spends ten fen on this short message. |
C.More than 400 people send messages every second. |
D.Internet SMS will be more helpful to people. |
Yao Ming, the center of the Chinese National Men’s Basketball Team, served the Huston Rockets in NBA.The 2.26 m, 120 kg center(中锋) becomes the first one to come from a foreign team.
Yao Ming was born in Shanghai in September, 1980.His mother was a center and captain of the Chinese National Women’s Team.His father played basketball, too.
Yao Ming is widely known in China.He came to be a very important basketball player in China Basketball Association (联赛).It’s short for CBA.During the 2000~2001 season, he did very well.He got 27.1 scores for the Shanghai Oriental (东方) Sharks in every match.
Yao Ming joined the Houston Rockets in November, 2002.He said this was a new start in his basketball life.He would do his best to learn from the NBA and improve himself.
Sport analyst (分析家) Bill Walton said, “Yao Ming has the potential (潜力), the capability(能力) of changing the future of basketball.”The Houston Rockets is the name of a ______ team.
A.table tennis | B.volleyball | C.basketball | D.baseball |
Both Yao Ming’s father and mother were ___________.
A.football players | B.basketball players |
C.the centers of the Chinese National Team | D.teachers |
Yao Ming ________ in CBA during the 2000~2001 season.
A.did badly | B.did well | C.was common | D.was not |
Yao Ming ________ the Houston Rockets in November, 2002.
A.did his best to join | B.was well-know in |
C.became a member of | D.left |
Sport analyst Bill Walton thought Yao Ming was able to _______.
A.learn from the NBA | B.change the future of basketball |
C.improve himself | D.becoming an American |