Delegates from nearly 200 countries have spent the past two weeks in Warsaw, Poland. More than 9,000 representatives gathered for a United Nations conference on climate change. Organizers called the meeting to work toward a treaty to fight rising temperatures on our planet. The treaty would be signed in 2015 and take effect after 2020.
It doesn't matter whether you play a guitar, a piano, a horn, or a drum. And what kind of music you play is not important. Just play itl It will do good things for your body. The research at Northwestern University shows that playing a musical instrument is good for your brain. And although our ears may not work well as we age, the brain remembers how to "Iock onto" the important sounds. And that helps us to hear better.
Powerful, intense fires have been burning out of control in parts of the western United States. In a new report, scientists are predicting more and bigger wildfires over bigger areas and for longer periods in the western United States. Scientists at Harvard University in Massachusetts looked at past weather conditions and wildfires to find out why. Atmospheric chemist Loretta Mickley is a researcher and helped to organize a new study. She says high temperatures and rainfall in other years can create the conditions for large fires.
The western state of California is known for wildfires. This year the fire season has been extremely active. California has some of the most experienced firefighters in the country because of its high risk of fire. Prisoners who have no history of violent crime and are in good physical condition may train and work as firefighters. They may get their prison sentences reduced in exchange for their help fighting fires. But that is not the only appeal of the work program, says Louie Orozco, who was sentenced to prison for robbery.
Americans have been volunteering to make a difference around the world through the Peace Corps for more than 50 years. A community development program for the United States began 20 years ago. Its name is AmeriCorps. And now, another volunteer effort is making a difference in people's lives______ with music.
阅读以上5段材料，然后与下面各标题相匹配，并将其标号填入题前括号内。
| A．Working to fight climate change |
| B．Rising temperatures could mean more wildfires |
| C．Prisoners in California help fight wildfires |
| D．Music and the human brain |
E. Volunteers bring music to those in need
阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容完成表格。
An American named Crum invented potato chips in 1853, although that was not his intention(意图). He was a chef(厨师长) at a beautiful restaurant in Saratoga Springs, New York. A regular dish on the menu was fried(油炸的) potatoes, which was an ides that had started in France. At that time, French fried potatoes were cut into thick slices(片).
One day, a dinner guest at the restaurant sent back his fried potatoes to the chef because he did not like them so thick. So Mr Crum cut the potatoes a little thinner and fried them. The guest did not like those either. That made Mr Crum angry, so he thought he would just show the man. He sliced the potatoes paper-thin and fried them, thinking that the man would say nothing about it. However, to his surprise, the man loved the thin potatoes very much. Other guests tried them and liked them. So, Mr Crum’s potato chips were added to the menu. They were called Saratoga Chips.
Finally, Mr Crum opened his own restaurant to sell his famous chips. Now potato chips are packaged(包装) and sold in stores.
Is it a tree? Is it a bear? If you’re looking at a tree in the shape of a bear, it’s a topiary(林木雕塑). A topiary is a tree or a bush(灌木) that is trained into a shape. Growing a topiary garden takes both time and skills. 
A topiary gardener should make a drawing first. The drawing shows the final shape that the gardener likes. The gardener then chooses a bush for the topiary. It may be one that just planted or one that is already in place.
In June of the plant’s first year, the gardener looks for new leaves. When the leaves grow, it’s time to shape(给……造型) the bottom of the bush. It needs about five years. The top is not trimmed during this time. In the fifth year, the bush grows tall enough for shaping. Then the gardener begins to shape the whole bush.
Once a topiary has been starte
d, it needs care all year. In the summer it must be cut many times to keep its shape. This cutting also helps the bush grow. In the winter the bushes don’t grow. The gardeners have to brush snow of the plants, or snow may hurt some parts of them.
Topiary gardening is very old art. The Romans did it in the first Century. In the sixteenth century, people in Europe like topiaries too. By the late 1600s, topiaries were also grown in America. Today it’s popular in many parts of the world. Put the following in the right order according to the passage.
a. The gardener chooses a bush for the topiary.
b. The whole bush grows tall enough for shaping.
c. The gardener begins to shape the bottom of the bush.
d. The gardener draws the shape of a topiary.
| A．d→a→b→c | B．b→c→a→d | C．a→d→c→b | D．d→a→c→b |
In which part of the world did the topiary gardening begin first?
| A．In Rome. | B．In Europe. | C．In America. | D．In Africa. |
Many students ask for advice about improving their English. There are three basic questions.
The first question is about real English. Li Hao from Hubei wrote, “I enjoy watching English films and listening to real English songs. But it takes a long time. What do you think?”
This is a great way to learn English! Talk about the film or song with your friends, and guess the meaning of the new words. Just enjoy yourself!
The second question is about speaking. Sam, from Suzhou wrote, “Our school has a foreign teacher. But I’m shy and can’t speak to her. What should I do?”
When I visit China, lots of people in the street say, “Hello! How are you? Where are you from? Do you like China?” These are good questions to start a conversation. Many people are shy when they speak English, so before you begin, take a deep breath and smile! Smiling always helps.
The third question is about vocabulary. Olive, from Anhui wrote, “I want to remember all the new words. I wrote them down, but I forget them quickly. What should I do?”
Try to remember eight or nine words a day. Write them on pieces of paper and place them in your bedroom. Say the words when you see them, and change them every day. And when you’re shopping, how about counting the English words, or saying the English names for everything you see?How many basic questions do the students often ask?
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
What should you do if you are shy to speak English?
| A．Watch English films. |
| B．Write down the words first. |
| C．Listen to real English songs. |
| D．Take a deep breath and smile before you begin? |
What is Oliver’s problem?
| A．He’s too shy to talk with others. |
| B．He’s not able to count English words. |
| C．He can’t remember new words. |
| D．He doesn’t know what real English is. |
What’s the best title of this passage?
| A．How to learn English |
| B．Talking about English films |
| C．Advice about English writing |
| D．The way of beginning an English conversation |
(Megan and Kyle are talking before class begins.)
Megan: Hey, Kyle, are you ready for the big test today? I studied that list of words and the definitions(释义) for two hours last night.
Kyle: Oh, but I didn’t study at all. I just wrote all the answers on the palm(手掌) of my hand, see?
Megan: Kyle! You can’t do that! That’s cheating(作弊)！
Kyle: Hey, don’t worry. I won’t be caught. Mrs King will never know.
(Mrs King comes in and passes out the test papers.)
Mrs King: Okay, no more talking. You may begin.
(Kyle looks st his hand when the teacher isn’t looking.)
Joe: (raising his hand) Mrs King, may I have a drink? I have the hiccups(打嗝).
Mrs King: Yes, you may.
Kyle: (raising his hand) Mrs King, may I get a drink, too?
Mrs King: Kyle, what is that on your hand? I think you had better come to my desk.
Kyle: Oh no…
(After this, Kyle realizes his mistake and never cheats in exams again.)根据Megan and Kyle are talking before class begins（在上课开始前）.及下文描述，可知这个故事可能发生在教室里。A
根据Kyle: Oh, but I didn’t study at all. I just wrote all the answers on the palm(手掌) of my hand, see?可知他把答案写在了手上，选项中没有正确答案。
Where did the story possibly take place?
| A．In the classroom. |
| B．In the library. |
| C．On the playground. |
| D．In the reading room. |
Where did Kyle write the answers?
| A．On his hand. |
| B．In his notebook. |
| C．Megan told his classmates everything. |
| D．Joe told Mrs King about Kyle’s cheating. |
Breaking Bad Eating -Habits
Have you heard the expression "You are what you eat"? Well, do you like who you are’’
If not, break some bad eating habits and feel better about yourself.
Bad habit 1: ______________
Many packaged ( =" in" small bags) foods, such as frozen （纤维) dumplings ,rice rolls
and instant noodles (方便面) have lots of fat and calories (热量).
The solution: Read the instructions to find the healthiest foods that are low
in salt and nigh in fiber Also check to make sure they have ingredients such as
vegetables and grains When possible, use packaged foods as part of a "home-cooked"
meal. For example frozen （纤维) dumplings with fresh vegetables are better than
dumplings alone.
Bad habit 2:_____________________________________________
People without breakfast don’t have enough energy they need to get through the
morning. Eating breakfast improves your concentration, memory (冰冻的） and
mood.
The solution: Always keep a kind of quick foods like yogurt. Or have a standing
order a! breakfast place.
Bad habit 3:_______________________________________________
It takes your body at least 20 minutes to "tell" your brain that you are full,
So last eaters usually eat more than people who eat slowly.
The solution: Try to slow down. Try eating at least some of your meals without I
V, hand phones or computers. Use a plate or bowl when you eat.
Bad habit 4:______________________ ______________
Healthy snacks between meals are fine. But when you snack instead of having real
meals, you will not eat your meals regularly. Plus, snack foods such as chips and
sweets aren’t very satisfying That makes it easy to overeat.
The solution: To get more energy, allow yourself two healthy snacks a day. Choose
snacks that will make you feel full. Try fruit, yogurt or nuts.
As we all know, bad habits can be broken. Take the first step toward a healthier
eating routine（常规）——star following these tips today!给文中的横线处选择合适的标题,并将其字母代号填写在下面的横线上.(2分)
a. You are a fast eater.
b. You often don’t eat breakfast.
c. All your meals come in packages.
d. You snack too much.
Bad habit 1:_____ Bad habit 2:_____ Bad habit 3:_____ Bad habit 4:_______
Bad habit 1:_c_ Bad habit 2:_b Bad habit 3:_a___Bad habit 4:d_______ 列举出文中提到的三种packaged foods: (1 分)
_______________ ____________________ ___________________根据上下文，将文中划线句子译成汉语
It takes your baby at least 20 minutes to “tell” your brain that you are full.根据文章内容完成句子。
No eating breakfast is bad influence on your_________________, __________________,______________________ and __________________________回答问题；How can you eat snacks healthily? (至少答出两种方式)
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________从文中找出与所给句子意思相同或相近的句子。
Your heaith depends on the food you eat.
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