Rivers are one of our most important natural resources (资源). Many of the world's great cities are located(坐落) on rivers, and almost every country has at least one river running through it that plays an important role in the lives of its people.
Since the beginning of the history, people have used rivers for transportation(运输). The longest one in the United States is the Mississippi. The lifeline of Egypt is the Nile. To the people of India, the Gangs is great, but it is also important for transportation; Ships can travel along it for a thousand miles. Other great rivers are the Congo in Africa and the Mekong in southeast Asia. The greatest of all for navigation (航海), however, is the Amazon in Brazil. It is so wide and so deep that large ships can go about two thousand miles upon it.
Besides transportation, rivers give food, water to drink, water for crops(庄稼), and chances for fun and entertainment for the people who live along their banks. In order to increase(增加) the supply of crops, engineers sometimes build a dam (大坝) across a river and let a lake from behind the dam. Then people can use the water not only to irrigate (灌溉) their fields but also to make electricity for their homes and industries.
However, large cities and industries that are located upon rivers often make problems. As the cities grow in size and industries increase in number, the water in the rivers becomes polluted with chemicals(化学物质) and other materials. People are learning the importance, however, of doing more to keep their rivers clean if they want to enjoy the benefits (利益) of this natural resource.The greatest river for navigation is ___________.
| A．the Amazon | B．the Nile |
| C．the Mekong | D．the Mississippi |
From a dam, people can use the water for ___________.
| A．keeping the rivers clean | B．only making electricity |
| C．washing clothes | D．irrigation and making electricity |
The water in the river is polluted because of _____________.
| A．people's drinking water too much |
| B．people's swimming in the river too much |
| C．chemicals and other materials |
| D．people's building a dam across a river |
The best title of the passage is ___________.
| A．Rivers in Cities | B．The importance of Rivers |
| C．Transportation | D．Natural Resources |
Some Advice on Travel
1. Forget fashion! Always wear your most comfortable clothes when going on long journeys(旅行).
2. Traveling on trains and buses can be boring, so take a good book to read.
3. If you're going somewhere cold; remember to put on your warm clothes!
4.If you are going somewhere sunny, remember to bring your sun- block(防晒霜) and sunglasses.
5. Always take a camera with you to capture those special moments.
6. Be careful with your things whenever you go to a busy place, like a train station. There are many thieves there!
7. Most countries have lower prices for students, so if you are a student, take your student card with you.
8. Always leave room in your bag and buy presents on the way home.
9. Bus tours often stop at expensive shops along the way, save your money by buying presents at local shops.
10. If you travel abroad( 国外), remember to take your passport. Whatever you do, don't lose it!If you go to Hainan Island for a trip in summer, you should take ______ with you.
A. warm clothes and sports shoes
B. sunglasses and sun-block
C. fashionable(时尚的) clothes and a big bagAccording to the passage，______ is a good way to keep away from boredom(单调) while you're on a train or a bus.
A. taking a camera
C. listening to music
B. reading a good bookYou must always ____ while you are at busy places because there are often thieves there.
A. put your things away
B. look after your things well
C. give your things awayThe underlined word "capture" in this passage means ______ .
A. 拍摄 B. 感受 C. 抓住
Lisa likes movies. She went to the cinema yesterday and saw a good movie.
Henry likes camping. He camped by the lake with his family last weekend.
Grace had a good weekend. She went to the zoo and saw many animals there.
My cousin visited me last week. I took him to the art museum. We had a good time there.
Flying a kite is interesting for me. It is good for people’s health. I went to fly a kite yesterday.
Flying a kite is an interesting activity. It is cool to fly a kite on windy days.
Many children and animal lovers like to go to the zoo on weekends. They like buying food for their favorite animals and taking photos of them.
Many people like visiting museums nowadays. In museums, they can learn a lot.
What do people like to do in their free time? Many people like watching movies. Different people like different kinds of movies.
Camping is a good way to spend your free time. It helps you get fresh air and relax yourself.
Aana
I work in a bank from Monday.My house is near a park and is about ten kilometers from my office.I usually go to work by train.I usually get up at 6.30 am and take the train at 7 am.It usually takes me about thirty minutes to get to my office.The train is quick and cheap. I am never late for work.
I am a student. My house is near a beautiful lake. My school is across from the lake. I can walk to school across a bridge. It takes me about thirty minutes. But I often go to school by boat, because it is more fun. It takes me about twenty minutes.
Nancy
I’m a waiter. I work in a restaurant from Monday to Saturday. I often go to work by bus. It is about five kilometers from my house to the restaurant. It takes me about twenty-five minutes to go to work. Sometimes I am late for work because the traffic is very busy.Anna usually arrives at her office at about ______.
| A．6:30 am | B．7 am |
| C．7:30 am | D．8 am |
Joe often ______ to school.
| A．takes a bus | B．takes a train |
| C．walks | D．takes a boat |
Nancy lives about ______ kilometers from her working place.
| A．five | B．ten |
| C．fifteen | D．twenty |
The underlined word "traffic" means "______"in Chinese.
| A．餐馆 | B．交通 |
| C．市场 | D．车站 |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．Anna is sometimes late for work. |
| B．Joe lives near a river. |
| C．Nancy works five days a week. |
| D．Three of them go out by different means of transportation(交通方式). |
(1) Tom’s family members.
| Family member |
His /her looks |
| father |
tall, curly hair |
| mother |
short, black hair, heavy |
| sister |
long curly hair, medium build |
| brother |
looks like my mother, short, heavy |
(2) These are TV shows in Chongqing Station.
(3) Here is a weather report in some cities in China.
Tom’s mother is ______ and heavy with ______ hair.
| A．tall, curly | B．short, black |
| C．medium, long | D．short, long |
Beijing is ______ but Chongqing is raining.
| A．sunny to cloudy | B．cloudy to sunny |
| C．sunny | D．cloudy |
We can watch the sitcom at ______ on TV.
| A．4:50 p.m. | B．7:30 a.m. |
| C．3:30 p.m. | D．6:20 p.m. |
The highest temperature(最高温度) is ______ and it is sunny to cloudy.
| A．Chongqing | B．Shenzhen |
| C．Xiamen | D．Beijing |
Which of the following sentences is right?
| A．Tom’s father is a cook. He learns Chinese cooking on TV at 15:30. |
| B．Tom’s sister looks like his mother and she likes watching soap operas. |
| C．A reporter asks me about what I did on weekends on TV at 16:50. |
| D．Tom’s mother went to Harbin, she has to wear very warm clothes.[ |
When you are feeling unhappy or forget how great you are, these are six ways to make you feel good about yourself.
① Look at the mirror and say to yourself“I am a special person and there’s no one in the world like me. I can do anything!”It may not sound good, but it really works!
② Do something nice for someone. Helping others always makes you feel good.
③ Smile! Be friendly to people you meet. Look for the good things in your friends and family.
④ Learn something new! Have you always wanted to make your room nicer or learn how to swim? Go for it! New challenges are fun and give you a sense of accomplishment when you have finished.
⑤ Read and start a diary. Turn off the TV and let your imagination fly! Write down your thoughts, dreams or anything you want! Writing always helps to express your feelings.
⑥ Stay with your family. We all need our family time. Talk with your Mom or Dad or maybe even your cousin.This passage may be taken from_______.
| A．a science book | B．a storybook |
| C．a magazine | D．school rules |
According to the passage, when you are helping others, you will________.
| A．be special | B．be sure |
| C．feel nice | D．be remembered |
What do the underlined(划线) words mean?
| A．成就感 | B．忧伤感 |
| C．挫折感 | D．信任感 |
Which of the following should you say “No” to when you are unhappy?
| A．You should always look for the good things of others. |
| B．Stay alone at home as much as possible. |
| C．Learn something new and go for it! |
| D．Keep a diary to express your feelings. |
The best title for the passage is“”.
| A．Do Your Best |
| B．Six ways to Feel Good about Yourself |
| C．It’s never too late to learn |
| D．Always Smile to Your Life |