We have to agree that brushing teeth day after day can be a bit of pain. What’s even worse is trying to get much water to rinse(冲洗) out the toothpaste. Not only is it difficult, but also a waste of water. Of course, you could use a rinsing cup, but that has to be cleaned all the time. Now, a design company has finally invented an interesting invention called Rinser to help you do it.
A company in New York recently invented a toothbrush. It looks very much like a common one expcet one thing. That is when you pour water on the handle, it magically sprouts(涌向) straight into your mouth. It makes rinsing an easy thing and a lot of fun.
The brush is designed such that its handle(把手) has a hollowed(空的) out part. This part collects tap water and directs it to a tiny spout(喷口). All the users have to do, is aim the tap onto the spout and the toothbrush will offer you water as much as possible.
This kind of cool toothbrush won’t be used until November, 2012. Although it is convenient, it is a little expensive. Each one can cost $22 if you order it from the design company. Once it is sold in stores, the price will rise up to $34.99. If you are interested in this cool toothbrush, ask your mum or dad to get one for you!What can Rinser do according to the passage?
A.It can save time when you brush your teeth.
B.It can help you rinse the toothpaste.
C.It can help wash your face..What does Rinser look like ?
A.It looks like a common toothbrush.
B.It looks like a tap.
C.It is too heavy..What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us?
A.It mainly tells us what Rinser looks like.
B.It mainly tells us when we can use Rinser.
C.It mainly tells us how Rinser offers you water..The underlined word“Once”means“________”in Chinese.
A.一次 B.一旦 C.曾经.When will people start to use Rinser according to the passage?
A.In December 2012.
B.In November 2012.
C.In November 2013.
Reading is fun. When you read, would you like a paper book or an e﹣book(电子书)? Some people choose e﹣books, some love paper books, and others prefer reading both.
Li Ming, a university professor(教授), is busy doing some research. So he is often on business.
When he is at the airport or on the train, he especially loves reading e﹣books. He also likes reading paper books in the library for his research work. Besides, he enjoys the smell of the paper books.
What's more, Li Ming would like to read with his family. There is a reading time from 8: 00 to 9: 00 each Friday evening at home. Everyone reads and shares what they learn from the books. One Friday evening. Grandma took out an old paper book and said to her grandson, "Lei Lei, this is the first book your grandpa gave me. There is his name on the front page. Whenever I read it, I can get something new from his notes. And I can still remember the happy life we lived together." Li Lei said, "But I enjoy reading e﹣books. E﹣books need no paper. Many forests will be saved." Grandma advised. "Don't read for a long time, or your eyes will get sore."
Different people have different ideas about e﹣books and paper books. No one knows whether e﹣books can replace(代替) paper books or not. Somehow, books are our friends. No matter which kind of books you choose to read, you can learn more about the world through them.
(1)Do all the people prefer reading e﹣books?
(2)When is the reading time in Li Ming's family?
(3)What does the old paper book mean to Grandma?
(4)Do you think e﹣books will replace paper books in your life? Why or why not?
As the saying goes, "Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime." This is the way the charity organization Heifer International(国际小母牛慈善组织) wants to end world hunger.
It began in the 1930s when an American farmer, Dan West, went to Spain to help people in need.He tried to feed the people with milk. But it seemed that there would never be enough milk. It made him think that what they needed was "not a cup, but a cow".
Dan West returned to America. He worked together with some friends to find ways to end hunger. He believed giving animals and providing training would stop world hunger. With his help, Heifer
International was set up.
On Heifer International's website, you will see a list of animals like cows, chickens, pigs and
even fish and bees. You can offer help by buying some animals for one certain family. Those animals will have babies. With more and more animals, these families will be able to support themselves. Once these families get better lives, they will pass on the act of kindness to others. More importantly, you are buying the resources(资源) for programs run by Heifer International to help more families.
The programs also help small﹣sized farms. As a rule, each farmer must give his animal's first female (雌性)baby to another in need. Heifer International also provides training on animals' health and feeding. And these farmers all agree to teach others what they have learned as another rule.
However, there is still a long way to go. The milk may run out. But if families have their own cows, they can get plenty of milk to feed themselves. The organization wants the farmers to go on working together, helping each other and learning from each other. Maybe hunger can really be stopped.
(1)According to the passage, we know that Dan West .
A. |
set up a team in Spain |
B. |
helped people with enough fish |
C. |
was a Spanish farmer |
D. |
helped set up Heifer International |
(2)Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the charity organization Heifer International ?
A. |
Heifer International makes a list of animals on its website. |
B. |
Farmers in the program must teach others how to feed animals. |
C. |
Farmers in the program must give all the animals' babies to others. |
D. |
Heifer International provides training on animals' health and feeding. |
(3)If we put the passage into four parts, which of the following is the best ?
(①=Para.1 ②=Para.2 ③=Para.3 ④=Para.4 ⑤=Para.5 ⑥=Para.6)
A. |
①;②③;④⑤;⑥ |
B. |
①:②③;④:⑤⑥ |
C. |
①②;③;④⑤;⑥ |
D. |
①②③;④;⑤;⑥ |
(4)The best title of this passage may be " ".
A. |
Advice on Feeding Cows |
B. |
A Cow Instead of a Cup |
C. |
The Charity Organizations |
D. |
An American Farmer |
Dear Li Hua,
How's everything going? Congratulations on your graduation from junior high school!
I hope you have a great time during the holiday, but there is something important for you to think
about﹣a plan for your personal growth. Here is some advice for you.
Firstly, studyyourself. Understand what you like, what you value and what you want to be. In
studying yourself, you check your strengths(长处) and weaknesses. Find out what you need to prepare for your dream job.
Secondly, write down your plan. When writing, you can try using Mind Maps(思维导图). It is a
good way to help you to think more clearly. And you may find a proper way to work your plan out.
Thirdly, go over your plan with your teachers, parents or friends. They may give you some advice.
Think carefully about their advice and make some changes to your plan if necessary. And then you can go on with it.
Finally, ( 4 ). For example, if you want to be an English teacher in the future, you should spend more time reading English books, learning more about English culture and practicing your listening and speaking from now on. You can make your dream come true only through hard work.
You may find it difficult to make the plan now. Don't worry. All you need is just a rough(粗略的)
one. Once you enter the senior high school, you'll get a chance to make it better with the help of your teachers. And your personal growth plan may change with your age, your interests and the social development. So take your time and I believe you will grow into an excellent young man.
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Fang
(1)The underlined word "study" in Paragraph 3 probably means " " in Chinese.
A. |
学习 |
B. |
审视 |
C. |
帮助 |
D. |
调查 |
(2)Which of the following can be the missing part in Paragraph 6 ?
A. |
plan to find a job |
B. |
try to be an English teacher |
C. |
practice English |
D. |
work hard to realize your dream |
(3)According to the passage, a personal growth plan in your lifetime may change with the following
things except .
A. |
your Mind Maps |
B. |
your age |
C. |
social development |
D. |
your interests |
(4)In the letter, Li Fang mainly wants to tell Li Hua .
A. |
how to spend the holiday happily |
B. |
how to prepare for his dream job |
C. |
how to make his personal growth plan |
D. |
how to review the plan with his friends |
National Smile Month is the largest and longest mouth health activity in the UK. Starting in 1977, it is celebrating its 42nd birthday from May 14 to June 14 this year.
The British are known for their bad teeth because they have too many sugary(甜的) foods and drinks. It seems that most of them don't often show their feelings. They neither smile nor cry. But this is NOT true. The British like to smile as much as anyone else. They just don't want to show their bad teeth.
Brush your teeth at least twice a day, cut down sugary foods and drinks, and visit the dentist often. With the three messages, the organizers (组织者) hope that a month of smiling will make people all around the UK realize the importance of good teeth and be confident enough to open their mouths to smile.
One interesting activity is for the British to enjoy the fun photos with short stories behind. Seeing the smiling faces and reading the interesting stories, everyone can't help smiling! You're welcome to send yours with big smiles online.
Smiling is not only good for you but also good for those around you, even if you do have a few bad teeth. This makes National Smile Month a great idea!
(1)National Smile Month in the UK has had a history of years so far.
A. |
5 |
B. |
14 |
C. |
42 |
D. |
77 |
(2)According to Paragraph 2, we learn that most of the British .
A. |
don't like sugary foods |
B. |
have very good teeth |
C. |
don't show their feelings |
D. |
like to smile in fact |
(3)The three messages in Paragraph 3 tell the British how to take care of their .
A. |
teeth |
B. |
food |
C. |
drinks |
D. |
hands |
(4)National Smile Month in the UK suggests that .
A. |
the British should improve their health only this month |
B. |
the British should show more smiles with better teeth |
C. |
the British shouldn't smile if they have a few bad teeth |
D. |
the British shouldn't have many interesting activities |
Chinese Culture Centers Abroad
We offer Chinese language courses and activities of Chinese culture.
(1)The first Chinese Culture Center in Asia was opened .
A. |
in July, 1988 |
B. |
on October 29, 2002 |
C. |
in December, 2004 |
D. |
on December 5, 2012 |
(2)If you want to learn Chinese painting, you can call .
A. |
230﹣2088547 |
B. |
0020﹣2﹣37798203 |
C. |
00822﹣733﹣8307 |
D. |
007﹣495﹣6121197 |
(3)You can do Chinese kung fu at the Chinese Culture Center .
A. |
in Mauritius |
B. |
in Cairo |
C. |
in Seoul |
D. |
in Moscow |