Because earthquakes happen without warning, it’s important to take steps now to prepare． Because you don’t know where you will be when an earthquake happens， prepare some supplies for your home， workplace， and car．
1．Water．
A person need at least 1/2 gallon of water daily just for drinking． Store at least 1 gallon of water per person per day and be prepared for a 72-hour period．It is suggested that you buy bottled water． Keep bottled water in its original container and do not open it until you need to use it． Also， do check the “use by” date．
2．Food．
It’s always a practical idea to keep a supply of nonperishable （不易腐烂的）food on hand． Have an enough supply of canned food， powdered milk， dried fruits, nonsalted nuts and canned juices for at least 72 hours．
3．Flashlights （手电筒） and spare batteries．
Keep a flashlight beside your bed, at your place of work, and in your car． Do not use matches or candles after an earthquake until you are sure that no gas leaks．
Prepare a battery-powered radio and spare batteries． Most telephones will be out of order, so radios will be your best source of information．
4．Clothes．
If you live in a cold place， you must think about warmth． You might not have heat after an earthquake． Think about your clothing and bedding supplies．Why should people prepare themselves for an earthquake?
| A．Because earthquakes can be known before they happen． |
| B．Because earthquakes take place without warning． |
| C．Because earthquakes usually take place in the neighborhood． |
| D．Because it’s people’s daily work to prepare the earthquakes． |
About the prepared water, which description is RIGHT?
| A．A person should prepare 0.5 gallon of water for one day． |
| B．You’d better use your own containers to keep water． |
| C．You’d better open the bottled water when you buy it． |
| D．You shouldn’t open the bottled water until you need it． |
You should prepare all of the following except ________．
| A．powdered milk | B．fresh vegetables | C．dried fruits | D．canned juices |
According to the article we know that________．
| A．we need to prepare some supplies only at home． |
| B．a telephone is the most important prepared thing． |
| C．flashlights but not matches are first used after earthquakes． |
| D．clothes are used to protect your head． |
If you live in a cold place, you should prepare________．
| A．some warm clothes and bedding supplies | B．some hot water |
| C．some batteries | D．some flashlights |
Going to an American friend’s house is very exciting. But you must remember to be polite.
When to arrive If your friend tells you to come “ around 3:00”, that means you can go there a little bit after 3:00. But usually it is a good idea to arrive at the right time.
What to bring It’s nice to bring something to your friend’s house. This could be a box of chocolates for you two to share, or maybe a movie that you can watch together. You can also bring some flowers. A little gift is a nice way to show your friend that you are excited to be at his house.
How to greet When you visit your friend’s house, you may also meet his parents. You should tell who you are and they may tell you their names. As a child, I went to visit my friend Paul. I call his parents by their first names John and Mary. But now I know it is more polite to call them Mr or Mrs Smith. You can also call them Madam or Sir.
It is a cool thing to visit a friend’s house. Be polite to your friend and your friend’s parents, and you will be invited again!If you are told to get to an American friend’s house around 5:00pm, it is polite to arrive at ______ pm.
| A．5:02 | B．4:50 | C．4:30 | D．6:00 |
If you go to a friend’s house, you’d better take _____ with you.
| A．some money | B．some flowers | C．a car | D．a knife |
When the writer want to visit his friend Paul, he called his friend’s father ___.
| A．Mr Smith | B．John | C．Mary | D．Mrs Smith |
The passage mainly tells us ______.
| A．when to arrive at your friend’s home |
| B．how to greet people |
| C．what to bring to your friend |
| D．how to be a good visitor |
The passage may be from ______
| A．a notice on the wall |
| B．a letter to a friend |
| C．an article in a magazine |
| D．a news story in a paper |
A woman was collecting money for a church charity. The money she collected was going to be given to poor children who had no parents to take care of them. She went from apartment to apartment and from house to house. She knocked on doors and asked for money. She always said the same thing. “Good morning, I’m collecting for a church charity. Please give generously. We need $5,000.” Then she held out a collecting box. Most people put a few coins in the box. An artist lived in one of the apartments. He opened the door. “Good morning.” she said. “I’m collecting for a church charity. Please give generously. We need $5,000.” The artist thought for a moment, then he said, “I’m sorry, but I don’t have any money. However, I’ll give you a painting. It’s worth $ 400.” The woman thanked the artist and took the painting away. A week later she called on him again. “I’m sorry to trouble you again,” she said, “but we still need more money. I need another $ 100. Can you help?” “Of course,” the artist said. “I’ll increase the value of my painting to $ 500.”Who was the woman collecting money for?
| A．Poor children. | B．Herself. | C．Her friends. | D．A church. |
What did most people give her?
| A．A lot of money. | B．A few dollars. | C．Paintings. | D．Very little money. |
Why didn’t the artist give money to her?
| A．He was not a generous man. |
| B．He did not have any money. |
| C．He had too many paintings. |
| D．His paintings were worth a lot of money. |
Did the woman collect enough money at last?
| A．No, she didn’t. | B．Yes, she did. |
| C．We don’t know. | D．Yes, she does. |
How much money does she need?
| A．$5,000 | B．$5,00 | C．$4,00 | D．We don’t know. |
Many children use the Internet to get useful knowledge and information, and to relax in their free time. But some of them are not using it in a good way. Here are some rules to make sure you are safe and have fun on the Internet.
Make rules for Internet use with your parents. For example, when you can go online, for how long and what activities you can do online.
Don’t give your password to anyone else, and never give out the following information: your real name ,home address, age, school, phone number or other personal information.
Check with your parents before giving out a credit card number.
Never send a photo of yourself to someone in e-mail unless your parents say it’s OK.
Check with your parents before going into a chat room. Different chat rooms have different rules and attract different kinds of people. You and your parents will want to make sure it’s a right place for you.
Never agree to meet someone you met on the Internet without your parent’s permission. Never meet anyone you met online alone.
Always remember that people online may not be who they say they are. Treat everyone online as if they were strangers.
If something you see or read online makes you uncomfortable, leave the site. Tell a parent or a teacher right away.
Treat other people as you’d like to be treated. Never use bad language.
Remember that not everything you read on the Internet is true.The writer tells children to_____________.
| A．send their own photos to him. |
| B．make rules for Internet use with parents. |
| C．believe everything they read on the Internet |
| D．give out their personal information |
It’s good for children to _______________.
| A．give password to others |
| B．get useful knowledge and information |
| C．give out a credit card number |
| D．go into a chat room as they’d like to |
What shouldn’t you do when you are on line?
| A．Using bad language. |
| B．Sending messages and e-mails. |
| C．Leaving the site if you feel uncomfortable. |
| D．Treating everyone online as strangers. |
If your parents don’t agree, never________________.
| A．read anything on the Internet. |
| B．have a face-to-face meeting with anyone you met online. |
| C．relax in your free time |
| D．treat other people as you’d like to be treated. |
The best title for this passage is “_________________”.
| A．How to use computers | B．Surfing on the Internet |
| C．Information on the Internet | D．Internet safety rules |
The weather is getting warmer and warmer. It is fun to play outside, but people are afraid to play outside these days, because of the H7N9 virus. The H7N9 virus is one type of influenza A H7 viruses. It is a new type of bird flu. Influenza A H7 viruses mainly affectbirds but sometimes they can also affect humans. Most people infected with H7N9 virus look like they had a common flu. They had a fever, a cough and shortness of breath. Some had bad pneumonia. This March, H7N9 virus hit Shanghai, Anhui, Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Up until April 11th, the number of people infected had reached 35. Nine of these people died.
But don’t be afraid , some cases are curable. A 4-year-old boy in Shanghai and a 67-year-old man in Hangzhou got the virus, and they are getting better. Besides, it's not easy to be infected by the H7N9 virus.
There are some ways to save ourselves from this. First, wash your hands with soap and running water before you eat and after you use the toilet. You should do the same after you touch animals or animal waste. Second, cover your nose and mouth with your elbow when coughing. Third, you should have a good rest and do some exercises, so your body can become strong enough to beat the virus.How’s the weather during these days?
| A．cold | B．warm | C．hot | D．cool |
How many people have been infected H7N9 until April 11th?
| A．35 | B．25 | C．45 | D．30 |
Which place didn’t find H7N9 in March?
| A．Shanghai | B．Jiangsu | C．Zhejiang | D．Beijing |
Which sentence is not true about the H7N9?
| A．It is a new type of bird flu. |
| B．It is very easy to be infected by the H7N9. |
| C．Some of the H7N9 cases are curable. |
| D．Most people infected with H7N9 virus look like they had a common flu. |
How can we save ourselves from the H7N9 virus?
| A．Wash your hands before you eat and after you use the toilet, touch animals or animals waste. |
| B．Cover your nose and mouth with your elbow when coughing. |
| C．Have a good rest and do some exercise to make your body strong enough. |
| D．All of above. |
There are some fun activities this week! Everyone who is interested please look at the notice!
| Monday |
Wednesday |
| Meeting Room 19:00-21:00 Dr. Thomas West’s report：Space and Man Come and listen to it if you want to learn more about the stars and the space. |
Science Room 18:00-20:00 Mrs. Green’s report: Modern Medicine Would you like to learn about medical science? Come and listen！ |
| Friday |
Sunday |
| Meeting Room 18:30-21:00 Mr. Smith’s lesson: Computer Science Mr. Smith is from Harvard University. Learn to use Windows XP |
Library 8:00-11:30 Personal Inventions Show You can see many inventions by the students; you may also bring your own inventions. |
You may have a chance to show people your inventions on_________.
| A．Monday | B．Wednesday | C．Friday | D．Sunday |
You can learn something about modern medicine from___________.
| A．Dr. West | B．Mr. Smith | C．Mrs. Green | D．a student |
Mr. Smith, from Harvard University, teaches_________ science.
| A．natural | B．medicine | C．space | D．computer |
If you are free at the weekend, you can go to __________.
| A．Mr. Smith’s lesson | B．a report called Modern show |
| C．the personal inventions show | D．a report called Space and Man |
If you want to know about the space, you can listen to the report_______.
| A．from 8:30 am to 11:30 am on Sunday |
| B．from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Monday |
| C．from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday |
| D．from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday |