Napoga is a 12—year---old girl in Ghana, Africa. It is hard for her family to get clean water . Every morning , she leaves home at half past five to get clean water for her family in a village far away . It takes her six hours to get enough clean water for daily cooking and drinking. She has no time to go to school or to play with her friends. Millions of people in the world are like Napoga . They can’t get enough clean water to keep healthy.
Earth Day is April 22. But on all other days, we must also remember it. The water we use is the most important natural resource(自然资源)on the earth.
Water covers 70 perent of the earth’s surface (表面). But most of that is sea water. We can’t use it for very many things. Fresh water covers only one percent of the earth’s surface.
You probably feel lucky that your life isn’t as hard as Napoga’s . But that doesn’t mean you don’t have to worry about water. We all face serious water problems. One of them is water pollution. All kinds of things from cars, factories, farms and homes make our rivers , lakes , and oceans dirty. Polluted water is very bad for people to drink. And dirty water is bad for fish , too. Now, thirty-four percent of all kinds of fish are dying out.
How do cars and factories make our water dirty? First, they pollute the air. Then , when it rains, the rain water comes down and makes our drinking water dirty. Dirty rain, called acid rain(酸雨), is also bad for plants ,animals and buildings.
Scientists say that in 30 years, more than half of the people in the world won’t have enough clean water. We have to learn how to save more water for ourselves and our children. Here is some advice for saving water:
● Turn off the water while you brush your teeth. You can save as much as 450liters(升)each month.
● Leaky taps （漏水的龙头）waste a lot of water. Fix them right away.
●You can easily cut your 10—minute showers in half---and you’ll be just as clean.
●When you wash dishes, don’t let the water run.
●Only wash clothes when you have a lot to wash. If your washing machine isn’t full , you are wasting water!
根据材料内容，选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。Every morning Napoga went to get clean water _________.
| A．before she went to school |
| B．after she finished school |
| C．without going to school |
| D．after she played with her friends |
On the earth, _______________.
| A．sea water is more widely used than fresh water |
| B．there is very little water for our living |
| C．there is 71 percent of fresh water |
| D．we don’t need to worry about water |
Acid rain____________________________.
| A．is only bad for living things. |
| B．can be produced in factories |
| C．doesn’t do harm to people , but it’s bad for plants, animals and buildings. |
| D．doesn’t just do harm to human beings but to animals, plants and buildings. |
Which of the following wastes water?
| A．We need ten minutes if we want a clean shower. |
| B．We should put in enough clothes when we wash them in washing machines. |
| C．You can keep yourself clean by having a shower for five minutes. |
| D．Don’t let the water run when we brush our teeth and wash dishes. |
What’s the main idea of the passage?____________.
| A．Something must be done to prevent water from being polluted. |
| B．Clean water means much to human beings and living things around us. |
| C．It’s time to take care of the water we use. |
| D．Water is the most important natural resource on the earth. |
先阅读短文，在其后空白处写出各单词的正确形式，单词的第一个字母已给出。
One day, I was walking along Fifth Avenue. Suddenly I remembered that I nto buy a pair of socks. I turned into the first sock shop that c
my eye, and a boy clerk came forward.
“What can I do for you, sir?” “I wish to buy a pair of socks.” His eyes shone. There was a note of passion（饱含激情的口气） in his v . “Did you know that you have come into the f
place in the world to buy socks?” I really didn’t know that, because I came here accidentally. “Come with me,” said the boy.
I followed him and he began to iall kinds of socks. “H
on, I am going to buy only one pair!” “I know that,” said he, “but I want you to see how beautiful they are. Aren’t theyw
?” There was a serious expression on his face, as if he were talking about his belief.
I became far more iin him than in the socks. I looked at him and said, “My friend, if you can k
up this excitement day after day, in ten years you will o
every sock in the United States.”
And now he has become the CEO of the biggest sock shop in the world.
My aunt Edith was a widow (寡妇) of 50, working as a secretary, when doctors discovered what was thought to be a very serious heart disease.
Aunt Edith doesn’t accept defeat (击败) easily. She began studying medical reports in the library and found an article in a magazine about a well-known heart surgeon (外科医生), Dr. Michael DeBakey, of Houston, Texas. He had saved the life of someone with the same disease. The article said Dr. DeBakey’s fees were very high; Aunt Edith couldn’t possibly pay them. But could he tell her of someone whose fee she could pay?
So Aunt Edith wrote to him. She simply listed her reasons for wanting to live: her three children, who would be on their own in three or four more years, her little girl was dreaming of traveling and seeing the world. There wasn’t a word of self-pity----only warmth and humor and the joy of living. She mailed the letter, not really expecting an answer.
A few days later, my doorbell rang. Aunt Edith didn’t wait to come in; she stood in the hall and read aloud: “Your beautiful letter moved me very deeply. If you can come to Houston, there will be no charge for either the hospital or the operation. Signed—Michael DeBakey.”
That was seven years ago. Since then, Aunt Edith has been around the world. Her three children are happily married. For her age, she is one of the youngest, most alive people I know----all because of an open heart surgeon who knew how to honor his profession, and how to open his own heart.We learn from the reading that ________.
| A．the heart disease was hard to deal with at that time |
| B．some doctors also could save Aunt Edith’s life |
| C．Aunt Edith’s children worried about their mother |
| D．Aunt Edith finally died when she was 57 |
The underlined word charge is the closest in meaning to ________.
| A．problem | B．fee | C．time | D．chance |
Aunt Edith didn’t really expect an answer because ________.
| A．she didn’t know Dr. DeBakey’s exact address |
| B．Dr. DeBakey was too busy to write a letter |
| C．she didn’t tell the doctor her trouble |
| D．she thought the doctor didn’t care about the poor |
Dr. DeBakey promised to help Aunt Edith in order to ________.
| A．make himself better-known |
| B．make her dream come true |
| C．honor his profession |
| D．help the children live better |
Which is the best title of the passage?
| A．A Lucky Widow | B．A Successful Operation |
| C．An Unexpected Answer | D．A Full-loved Letter |
“I believe you’re the right person to write an advice column (专栏) for the students called Dear Amy!” Jenny, editor of the school newspaper, said to Andy, who finally agreed to accept the job if Jenny promised not to tell it to anyone else.
At first it wasn’t too bad. Most of the letters he received were interesting and quite easy to answer. Then came a letter from a person named Joe.
“Dear Amy,” it began, “I’m in real trouble. I’ve wanted to be a songwriter all my life, but my parents won’t even let me take music lessons. I have a guitar, but they both get angry if I play. I’ve tried explaining, but they won’t listen. I feel sad. Should I run away from home? Maybe that will make my parents agree.” The letter signed “Joe”.
Andy thought about this letter for a long time. Should he advise someone to run away from home? Probably not. But didn’t Joe have a right to be a songwriter if he wanted to? Andy thought hard, but couldn’t think out a good answer. Andy couldn’t sleep. He just worried about poor Joe.
At a bar a few days later, Eleanor, a girl in Andy’s math class, sat down next to him and asked, “ What’s wrong with you? You look a little worried.”
“I guess I do,” said Andy.
“If you got an problem, why don’t you try writing to Dear Amy about it?” asked Eleanor.
Andy sighed; but she continued, “in fact, I guess Dear Amy is rather busy with other problems. She still hasn’t answered the phony letter I wrote her last week. You’d better read it – it may even make the most hard-hearted person cry! It was supposed to be from a songwriter named Joe.”Andy might be ______.
| A．an editor of the school newspaper |
| B．a songwriter |
| C．a math teacher |
| D．a doctor in the school |
It’s clear “Dear Amy” ______.
| A．helps students who want to run away from home |
| B．answers letters from the students |
| C．writes songs for the students |
| D．meets readers at a bar |
It seemed to be easy for Andy to do the job until _____.
| A．he changed his name |
| B．received a letter signed “Joe’ |
| C．he met Eleanor at a bar |
| D．his name was well-known |
In the letter Joe says that ______.
| A．his parents don’t know about music |
| B．his classmates don’t understand him |
| C．he would stay away from his parents |
| D．he would obey his parents |
The underlined word “ phony ” perhaps means ______.
| A．unreal | B．boyish |
| C．popular | D．favorite |
阅读下列材料，从每题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案。
The above reading is most probably ________.
| A．a menu | B．a food report |
| C．an advertisement | D．a letter |
It’s clear that the restaurant ________.
| A．offers Chinese food |
| B．was set up 22 years ago |
| C．gets no awards at all |
| D．is good at cooking ducks |
At 12:00 pm, customers can ________.
| A．find the restaurant closed |
| B．have a good meal in the restaurant |
| C．enjoy the awards in the restaurant |
| D．make a phone call to order food |
The reading doesn’t tell us ________.
| A．the address of the restaurant |
| B．the price of food |
| C．the phone number of the restaurant |
| D．the way to order food |
Which country does the restaurant belong to?
| A．China. | B．India. |
| C．America. | D．Canada. |
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Wuzhizhou Island Wuzhizhou Island, lies in Sanya, is China’s best waters for scuba(潜水). Divers will appreciate the clear seas, especially off the southern end of the island, where coral reefs(珊瑚礁) host a colorful range of tropical sea life. As well as Goddess Matsu Temple, there are many places of interest to visit including the Lover’s Bridge, Sunrise Rock and Life Well. |
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Namtso Lake Namtso Lake is the largest salt-water lake in the world. Namtso lake’s touching beauty never fails to attract any traveler who visits Tibet. Bright sky, white clouds and clear water contribute to a picturesque scene, like a fairyland. In Tibetan, Namtso means Heavenly Lake or Holy Lake. Looking at the faraway mountains and nearby water, backpackers only hope that time could stand still at that moment. |
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Zhangjiajie Scenic Spot Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, in Hunan Province, has been described differently, such as “delicate and wild”. Clear water bubbled up from the rocks, winding from west to east. Magical! |
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Kaili Lying in the southeastern area of Guizhou Province, Kaili City is a living quarter(居住区) of the Miao ethnic minority. So it is a nice place to learn about the culture and life of the Miao people. However, as a tourist destination, Kaili is also famous for its natural landscapes, karst land-form and the ancient architecture(建筑). It is a city with the ancient culture and modern civilization. |
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。Who may be interested in visiting Wuzhizhou Island?
| A．A professor who studies culture and life of the Miao people. |
| B．A young lady who loves the fairyland with mountains and water. |
| C．A man who likes scuba diving in the sea. |
| D．A student who likes different views of mountains. |
What is NOT mentioned about Kaili ?
| A．Its position. | B．Modern architecture. |
| C．Natural scenery. | D．Culture of Miao people. |
A student in Hunan prefers a short journey, which place will he choose?
| A．Wuzhizhou Island. | B．Namtso Lake. |
| C．Zhangjiajie Scenic Spot. | D．Kaili. |
What does Namtso mean in Tibetan?
| A．Salt-water lake. | B．Heavenly lake. |
| C．White cloud. | D．Blue sky. |
What do you think this passage is?
| A．A story. | B．A notice. |
| C．An advertisement. | D．A report. |