Reporter : How long have you been a firefighter?
Wilson : For eight years.
Reporter : How did you get started?
Wilson: First, I had to take a lot of tests in two weeks. Then, I went to the fire fighter school for four months. I learned how to put out fires and how to use equipment(装备) . I also had a full—time training every day!
Reporter : How do you stay safe on the job?
Wilson: I wear special clothing. It helps keep me protected from fire. I also carry an oxygen tank（氧气瓶）and a mask（面具）. They help me to breathe in a smoke—filled building.
Reporter : Are there any new tools that firefighters use?
Wilson: We have a special camera that can see in the dark. It can find heat . That way, we can exactly tell the place of a fire.
Reporter : Do you save pets?
Wilson: Just three days ago, I helped save some cats. They were hiding under the beds. Pets usually hide during a fire because they are afraid of danger.
Reporter : Do you ever get afraid?
Wilson: No. There is no time to be afraid . I just think about what to do to put out the fire safely.
Reporter : What do you like best about being a firefighter?
Wilson: Helping people!Kate Wilson has done her job for .
| A．2 weeks | B．3 days |
| C．4 months | D．8 years |
To become a firefighter, Kate Wilson at first.
| A．took a lot of tests |
| B．learned to stay safe |
| C．saved some animals |
| D．use fire equipment |
Kate Wilson says she does not get afraid because .
| A．she has a oxygen tank |
| B．she knows how to fight fires |
| C．she enjoys finding heat |
| D．she is too busy putting out fires |
Geography is the study of Earth and its climates. Scientists use it to study global warming and track the weather. Governments use it to learn where people live and work and to plan what to do with the land. It is now easier than ever to use geography because of a science called space technology.
The United States launched its first satellite in 1958. Some space missions that followed were geographical studies. In fact, earth science is a big part of the work of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Astronauts looked out of the space shuttle. They decided to take photographs of Earth from their vantage point. Over the years, picture quality improved. Shuttle photography now shows land features, such as rivers. It can even show the streets of large cities. Photos of the same places at different times show how the land is changing.
NASA does not use just photographs, though. In 1958 it launched TIROS (the Television Infrared Observation Satellite). This first use of a satellite to study Earth was effective in giving weather forecasts. It led to the creation of new space tools to use in geography.
The Landsat Program began in 1972. This satellite sent detailed views of Earth from space. The pictures were so precise that scientists could count the number and kinds of crops in a field. Landsat showed where Earth’s surface had faults along which earthquakes might happen. This information helped in the planning of new cities and factories. Landsat also made discoveries. In Antarctica it located ranges of unknown mountains. It pinpointed small lakes in Virginia that were no ton maps. Landsat, now more advanced, still flies today.
Another space tool is Earth Observing-1 (EO-1). This spacecraft flies right behind Landsat. It takes pictures of the same sites. The two sets of pictures, viewed together, show how cities grow and how other places, such as rain forests, become smaller over time. This helps scientists learn how people affect geography.
One of the newest space tools is the Geographical Information Systems (GIS). GIS is computer software that helps scientists to study Earth. GIS is different from earlier space tools. Businesses, schools, and even average people — not just the government —can use it to show them how changes in the planet might affect them.Why do governments study geography according to the passage?
| A．To improve the environment. |
| B．To make the land use plan. |
| C．To make new discoveries. |
| D．To count the crops in a field. |
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
| A．The U.S. satellite program began in 1972. |
| B．Landsat was able to take pictures of other planets. |
| C．TIROS was successful in giving weather forecasts. |
| D．GIS can only be used by the government. |
EO-1 takes photographs of the same places as Landsat because __________.
| A．the two groups of pictures can show the changes of Earth |
| B．EO-1 is practicing for future photography missions |
| C．Landsat is out of date and new pictures are needed |
| D．Landsat can’t send detailed views of Earth from space |
From the passage, we can infer that ___________.
| A．GIS is the newest computer to study Earth |
| B．NASA only depends on photos to study Earth |
| C．satellite pictures can give more detailed information |
| D．recent U.S. satellites are as advanced as the old ones |
Which country grows the most tea? The answer is India. It grows three times as much as China. Which country drinks the most tea? It’s neither China nor Japan. It’s Great Britain.
In the wild, tea plants may be 30 feet tall. But a plant grown for market is pruned. Pruning keeps the plant only three or four feet tall. This is an easy height for tea picking. Only the two top leaves and bud of each new shoot are picked. So to make money, tea plantations must be huge.
In general, there are two kinds of tea. Black tea and green tea. Black tea is fermented. In the process, the tea loses nearly all of its healthy qualities. Green tea is steamed right after the leaves are picked. Green tea retains its healthy qualities. For example, it may prevent heart disease.
How did we get tea bag? The answer: by accident. Tea merchants used to send samples in tin boxes. This was costly. One merchant thought of a cheaper way. He sent samples in small silk bags. Customers would cut open the bag. They would brew the leaves as usual. One customer put the bag into a pot. Then he just poured hot water over it. And the tea bag was born.
Shen Nong was the first to drink tea. (Shen was a Chinese emperor.) This was about 2737 B.C. Shen had bad digestion. So he drank several cups of hot water daily. One day something happened. Leaves from a wild tea tree fell into the hot water pot. The next cup was poured. The water was now colored. Shen sipped it. He liked it. He drank it all. Shen was proud of his new drink. He served it to his guests. Word spread. People thought this way. Tea is good enough for the Emperor. So it must be good enough for the people. Tea became the drink of China.The best title for this passage should be ________________.
| A．Black Tea | B．Tea Plant |
| C．About Tea | D．Tea Bag |
One difference between green tea and black tea is that green tea __________.
| A．must be pruned | B．has a better taste |
| C．is fermented | D．is healthier |
What does the underlined word “retains” mean?
| A．Keeps. | B．Makes. |
| C．Produces. | D．Loses. |
We can know from this passage that __________.
| A．tea bag was invented by a merchant |
| B．tea is better than any other drink |
| C．tea is popular in many countries |
| D．tea only grows in warm climates |
| Landing card Welcome to the United States of America 1. First (Given) nameWilliam___________ 2. Date of birth (dd/mm/yy)12/08/94__________ 3. Flight no.AA3751___________ 4. Number of family members traveling with youNone_________ 5. Country of citizenshipSpain___________ 6. Purpose of visitTo see family_____ 7. Are you carrying any of these things: Food, animal, plants, guns or cash over 10,000?Some chocolate___ 8. Have you had any illnesses in the last 3 months? No_____________ 9. How long will you be staying in the USA?Two weeks_______ 10. Is this your first visit to the USA?No______________ 11. In which city will you spend the most time during your stay? 12. What is your next destination? Madrid, Spain_____ |
When is William’s birthday?
| A．August 8 |
| B．December 8 |
| C．August 12 |
| D．December 12 |
Where is William from?
| A．America. |
| B．England. |
| C．Spain. |
| D．New York. |
How long will William stay in the USA?
| A．Two weeks. |
| B．Two months. |
| C．One week. |
| D．One month. |
Where can you find the card?
| A．At the school. |
| B．In the airplane. |
| C．At the bus stop. |
| D．In the hospital. |
| For Rent A big apartment for a family of three people. ￥ 650 a month. Call Mr. Zhang. Tel：(010) 8838-7166. |
| Wanted Looking for a quiet single（单人的）room under ￥ 120 a month. Please call Harry at 138-7682-5856. |
| Lost ID card Name：Dick Number：232324198804125510 Please call (010) 8433-9211. |
| Found A red bag with some books. Come to Room 402 in the evening or call White at (010) 6378-3021. |
根据表格内容，选择正确答案。Please call _____ to rent a three-bedroom apartment.
| A．(010) 8838-7166 | B．138-7682-5856 |
| C．(010) 8433-9211 | D．(010) 6378-3021 |
You can rent your single room to _____ for ￥ 120 a month.
| A．Dick | B．Harry |
| C．White | D．Mr. Zhang |
If you find an ID card, you can call _____ at (010) 8433-9211.
| A．White | B．Harry |
| C．Dick | D．Mr. Zhang |
If you can’t find your bag, you can _____ to get it back in the evening.
| A．call (010) 8433-9211 | B．go to Room 402 |
| C．call Harry | D．go to look for a single room |
If(如果) you want to rent a big apartment for your family for three months, it will cost you _____.
| A．￥ 650 | B．￥ 1,300 |
| C．￥ 1,950 | D．￥ 2,600 |
Hi! We are Lucy and Lily. We are sisters. We are studying in a high school. We are always wanting the weekends to come. Because on weekends there are different kinds of outdoor activities, such as going to the park, going shopping, playing ball games and so on.
We usually go to the park on Saturdays. We often take some bread, meat, water and milk with us. It’s Saturday today. We are in the park again. Father is fishing in a boat on the lake(湖). Mother is sitting and reading under the tree. Now we are drinking some water. Do you think we are happy?
根据短文内容，选择正确答案。Lucy and Lily are ________.
| A．students | B．teachers |
| C．nurses | D．cousins |
What do Lucy and Lily usually do on Saturdays?
| A．Play ball games. | B．Go to the park. |
| C．Go for a picnic. | D．Go shopping. |
How many people can we know from the passage?
| A．Three. | B．Four. |
| C．Five. | D．Six. |
What are Lucy and Lily doing now?
| A．They are fishing. |
| B．They are reading. |
| C．They are flying a kite. |
| D．They are drinking some water. |
Which of the following is NOT true（不正确的）?
| A．Lucy and Lily like the weekends. |
| B．Lucy and Lily often take some food with them. |
| C．It’s Sunday today. |
| D．Lucy and Lily’s father is in the park, too. |