My name is Wang Kun. Ever since middle school, my sister Wang Wei and I have dreamed about taking a great bike trip. Two years ago she bought an expensive mountain bike and then she persuaded me to buy one. Last year, she visited our cousins, Dao Wei and Yu Hang at their college in Kunming. They are Dai(傣族人) and grew up in western Yunnan Province near the Lancang River, the Chinese part of the river that is called the Mekong River in other countries. Wang Wei soon got them interested in bike riding too. After graduating from college, we finally got the chance to take a bike trip. I asked my sister, "Where are we going?" It was my sister who first had the idea to ride along the whole Mekong River from where it begins to where it ends. Now she is planning our schedule for the trip.
My sister has one serious shortcoming(缺点). She can be really stubborn(固执的). Although she didn't know the best way of getting to places, she insisted(坚持) that she organize the trip properly. Now, I know that the proper way is always her way. I kept asking her, "When are we leaving and when are we coming back?" I asked her whether she had looked at a map yet. Of course, she hadn't; my sister doesn't care about details(细节). So I told her that the source (源头)of the Mekong River is in Qinghai Province. She gave me a determined look—the kind that said she would not change her mind. When I told her that our journey would begin at an altitude of more than 5,000 metres, she seemed to be excited about it. When I told her the air would be hard to breathe(呼吸) and it would be very cold, she said it would be an interesting experience. I know my sister well. Once she has made up her mind, nothing can change it. Finally, I had to give in.
Several months before our trip, Wang Wei and I went to the library. We found a large atlas with good maps that showed details of world geography. From it we could see that the Mekong River begins in a glacier on a mountain in Qinghai Province. At first the river is small and the water is clear and cold. Then it begins to move quickly. It becomes rapids as it passes through deep valleys, travelling across western Yunnan Province. Sometimes the river becomes a waterfall. We were both surprised to learn that half of the river is in China. After it leaves China, the Mekong becomes wide, brown and warm. As it enters Southeast Asia, its pace slows. At last, the river delta enters the South China Sea.Who planned the trip to the Mekong River?
A.Wang Kun | B.Wang Wei | C.Dao Wei | D.Yu Hang |
The Mekong River begins from________.
A.Kunming | B.western Yunnan Province | C.Qinghai Province | D.the South China Sea |
According to the passage, which of the following can you see when you travel along the Mekong River ?
A.An island. | B.Taiwan. | C.Some lions. | D.A waterfall. |
Which of the following is NOT TURE according to the passage?
A.Wang Kun and Wang Wei dreamed about taking a bike trip and finally they got the chance. |
B.Wang Kun thought that it would be easy to start their trip in Qinghai. |
C.Wang Kun had to stop arguing with Wang Wei and accept her idea finally. |
D.Wang Kun and Wang Wei didn’t know that half of the river is in China before they went to the library. |
What do you think is the best title of the passage ?
A.The Dream And The Plan | B.A Trip In The Mountain |
C.The Mekong River | D.A Great Bike Trip |
DNA is the whole"map" of the human body.It is something that all humans have,and it tells the body what to do.DNA is the reason that we look like our parents,because we get some of their DNA to make our own.
People have been trying to understand the human body for a long time.In 1860,Mr Mendel discovered why we look similar to other people in our family.It is because of small things called "genes(基因)"in our body.In 1953,two scientists,Watson and Crick,found out that those small parts are real messages.They are written in the DNA with a special language.
In 1961,another two scientists found the first "word" that they could understand in that language.It shows how DNA tells the cell(细胞) to build its parts.So far,scientists have found all the words in the DNA map,but we do not understand what they all do.By understanding what just one "word" means,we can help to save people from several illnesses.So the more we understand ,the more doctors will be able to do.
Most people hope that this will help to make better medicine to help sick people,Other people worry that when we learn more "words" and find out more information,we will use it in the wrong way,just to make people more attractive(有吸引力的)or stop sick people getting jobs.
(1)Who discovered why we look like other people in our family in 1860?
A.Crick.
B.Watson.
C.Mr.Harris.
D.Mr.Mendel
(2)The two scientists found in 1961.
A.all the words in the DNA map
B.small things called "genes" in our body
C.the first "word" that they could understand in that language
D.The small parts are written in the DNA with a special language
(3)How can we help sick people if we understand more "words" in the DNA map?
A.Make better medicine.
B.Stop them getting jobs.
C.Tell them what to do.
D.Make them attractive.
(4)According to the passage,all of the following are true except that .
A we look like our parents because of "genes" in our body
B.we have understood what all the words in the DNA map do
C.DNA is the whole "map" of the human body
D.DNA tells the cell to build its parts
(5)What do people think of this research about DNA?
A.It can be bad.
B.It can be good.
C.Lt can be good but won't work.
D.It can be good and bad.
Turkey was proud of his looks.Every time he walked past the other animals,he would show off his feathers(毛) and say,"I am so beautiful.Move out of my way!"
The other animals thought Turkey was to proud.They decided to give him a lesson,so Fox wrote a note to invite Turkey to a dance party.Turkey was so pleased.When the sun went down,he got to Fox's home.Seeing Turkey,all the animals bowed and cheered.
Just at that time,a beautiful peacock(孔雀) showed up.When Turkey saw the beautiful feathers of the peacock,he became speechless.The other animals began to laugh."I look like a fool." thought Turkey.He ran out of the house as quickly as he could.
And then,no one saw Turkey for several days.Everyone began to feel bad about what they did.They looked for Turkey everywhere.They just wanted to teach him to be humble.They didn't want to hurt his feelings.Finally,they found Turkey in an old tree.He looked quite sad.
Peacock flew to Turkey and said, "Your friends are worried about you.They feel sorry for you."
"We are sorry for the joke we played on you,Turkey." the animals said.
"I am sorry I was so proud." replied Turkey.
"I think we should have another dance party!" said Fox,so they went towards Fox's home together.
(1)Why did the animals invite Turkey to the dance party?
A.Because they liked him.
B.Because they thought his feathers were beautiful.
C.Because they decided to give him a lesson.
D.Because they were proud of him.
(2)Where did they have the dance party?
A.At Turkey's home.
B.In an old tree.
C.At Peacock's home.
D.At Fox's home.
(3)Turkey left the dance party because he .
A.was tired
B.was fooled
C.had a fever
D.had to go home
(4)What does the underlined word "humble" mean in Chinese?
A.善良的.
B.温和的.
C.随意的.
D.谦逊的.
(5)Which is the best title for the passage?
A.What a party!
B.The proud Turkey.
C.Turkey's bad luck.
D.Who is more beautiful?
A primary school headmaster became the latest star on the Internet for dancing with his students.
Zhang Pengfei works in Xiguan Primary School in Linyi,Shanxi Province.Every morning,he leads 700 pupils to do the"ghost shuffle" routine on the playground.They dance for 30 minutes every day.They like dancing more than doing the old exercise routine,so they don't do the old one now.
"I thought we needed a change because the students lost interest in doing the old exercise routine though it was useful for pupils." Zhang told the reporter.After all,they started to do the old exercise routine in 1951.
Mr.Zhang saw a group of people doing the"ghost shuffle" routine by accident.Then he decided to learn it on his own."I thought the dance would be great for kids," he said, "The music is energetic and it really makes children relax." In October 2018,he introduced the dance to all the pupils of his school.Soon even teachers and workers there joined in the activity.
"Now the pupils don't keep playing games on their phones.Sometimes they watch different dancing videos and learn new moves!" the headmaster said.
(1)The students do the"ghost shuffle" routine for every week from Monday to Friday.
A.30 minutes
B.1.5 hours
C.2 hours
D.2.5 hours
(2)When did the students in Xiguan Primary School start to do the"ghost shuffle" routine?
A.In 1951.
B.In 2018.
C.In 2019.
D.In 2020.
(3)How did Zhang Pengfei feel about the music of the "ghost shuffle" routine?
A.Energetic and relaxing.
B.Slow and traditional.
C.Classical and interesting.
D.Quiet and relaxing.
(4)After Mr.Zhang introduced the "ghost shuffle" routine to his school,the pupils .
A.became smarter
B.asked their parents to dance with them
C.didn't do other types of sports any more
D.didn't keep playing games on their phones
(5)From the passage,we know .
A.the old exercise routine has a history of many years
B.only the students do the dance at Mr.Zhang's school
C.Mr.Zhang learnt the dance on TV
D.Mr.Zhang often dances after work
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(1)Susan's House offers .
A.rooms and drinks
B.rooms and food
C.food and drinks
D.free trips
(2)When you need to put your dog in a certain place,you can all .
A.543﹣002
B.544﹣471
C.544﹣996
D.543﹣616
(3)In Country Life Supermarket,you can have .
A.some fruit and vegetables
B.some rooms of different sizes
C.some nice rooms for your dogs
D.some special presents
(4)If you want special presents,you can go to .
A.Susan's House
B.Bela's Village
C.Country Life Supermarket
D.Next Wave Music Store
(5)Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A.We can know the address of Susan's House.
B.Dogs can learn everything at Bela's Village.
C.Arnold Swenson is a great painter.
D.Country Life Supermarket opens at ten 0's clock every morning.
Problems between parents and children are common.If you need to improve your relationship with your parents,you are not alone.To develop a better relationship with your parents,you should change how you think and do things.(1) .
Act first.Don't wait for your parents to try to improve the relationship.(2) .
Be thankful to your parents.Think about everything that your parents have done for you,you are sure to feel thankful to them.(3) .Give them a nice gift or do some housework without being asked.They will be happy with you for these actions.
(4) .Talk to your parents about things that you care about and your feelings about these things.Often talk to them,and your parents can understand you better.If so,it's easy for them to discuss things that you are interested in and develop the relationship.
Accept that your parents are different.They grow up in a different situation with different technologies.(5) .Try to remind them of any problem in their relationships with their parents because of these differences.Use this information when you talk to your parents to improve your relationship with them.
A.Be open and honest. B.Be brave and hard﹣working. C.You should take action first. D.Here is some advice for you. E.So they think in a different way. F.Show your thanks with your actions. |