Different weather makes people feel different. It influences health, intelligence and feelings. In August, it is very hot and wet in the southern part of the United States. People there have heart trouble and other kinds of health problems during this month. In the Northwest and the Middle West, it is very hot at some times and very cold at other times. People in these states have some heart trouble after the weather changes in February or March.
The weather can also influence intelligence. For example, in a 1983 report by scientists, IQ of a group of students was very high when a very strong wind came, but after the strong wind, their IQ was 10% lower. The wind can help people have more intelligence. Very hot weather, on the other hand, can make it lower. Students in many schools of the United States often get worse on exams in the hot months of the year(July and August).
Weather also has a strong influence on people’s feeling. Winter may be a bad time for thin people. They usually feel cold during these months. They might feel unhappy during cold weather. But fat people may have a hard time in hot summer. Low air pressure（气压） may make people forgetful. People leave more bags on buses and in shops on low-pressure days. People feel best at a temperature of about 18℃.
Are you feeling sad, tired, forgetful, or unhappy today? It may be the weather’s problem.According to the writer, fat people may feel bad in ________weather.
| A．cold | B．cool | C．warm | D．hot |
The underlined word “intelligence” means _________ in Chinese.
| A．性格 | B．思考 | C．智力 | D．成绩 |
A report shows that people may have more intelligence when ______ comes.
| A．rain | B．a strong wind |
| C．very hot weather | D．low air pressure |
The writer want to tell us that_____________.
| A．hot and cold weather influence all people in the same way |
| B．weather influences people’s behavior |
| C．IQ changes when weather changes |
| D．people feel good on low-pressure days |
The best title for this passage is_________.
| A．Hot Weather Causes Health Problems |
| B．Different Weather Makes People Feel Bad |
| C．Weather Influences Feelings |
| D．Weather Influences Health, Intelligence and Feelings |
We humans are only born with one set of eyes, so it's our job to take care of them for our whole lives. The good news is that if we do a few simple things every day, we can maintain (保持) our eyesight and reduce (减少) the risk of ever hurting our eyes.
Almost all doctors agree that we can improve and maintain good eyesight by eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. It is especially important for us to eat vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes. Besides, we need to protect our eyes when we spend a long time in bright sunlight. The best way to do. this is by wearing sunglasses that have 100% UV (紫外线) protection. What's more, it is necessary to protect our eyes when we work with dangerous chemicals (化学物质). For this reason we should always wear goggles in chemistry labs at work or at school. Finally, we should not spend too much time in front of the computer or television screen. That is why doctors advise if we have to use a computer for a long time, we should take a short break every fifteen or thirty minutes.
Maintaining good eyesight is important. If we do these few simple things we can protect our eyes and reduce the chances of losing our eyes. As the popular English expression goes, “It's all fun and game, until someone loses an eye.” When people say this, they mean that losing an eye is a very terrible thing.When should we wear goggles?
| A．While watching TV. |
| B．While using a computer. |
| C．While staying in the sun. |
| D．While working in a chemistry lab. |
How many pieces of advice are given in the passage?
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
What does the underlined word ‘that’ refers to?
| A．We should eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. |
| B．We should take a short break every fifteen or thirty minutes. |
| C．We should not spend much time in front of a computer or TV. |
| D．We should do a few simple things every day to keep our eyesight. |
Which would be the best title for the passage?
| A．Fun and Games with Our Eyes |
| B．Caring for Our Eyes |
| C．The Risk of Hurting Our Eyes |
| D．Born with One Set of Eyes |
Like most cultures around the world, the Zulu people of Africa tell stories that have animals as heroes. These stories are meant to entertain, but they are also used to teach important lessons to children. This is one of those stories.
One hot afternoon, Jackal was walking along the rocky road sniffing (嗅) the ground. He was hoping to smell a mouse or a lizard (蜥蜴), or something else that would be good to eat. He was so much lost in sniffing that he wasn’t really paying attention to what was around himself.
Suddenly, Jackal looked up to see his neighbor, Lion, walking straight toward him. He did not have enough time to get away. Jackal had played many tricks (捉弄) on Lion over of something quickly.
“Help! Help!” cried Jackal as he quickly jumped upon a large rock hanging over the road. “The rocks are falling down, and I can’t hold them much longer. We shall both be crushed (压碎) if you do not do your best to hold these rocks back, Lion”
At once, Lion pushed his strong shoulder against the rocks to keep them from moving any further. “I’ll just run over here to get something to stop the rocks,” shouted Jackal as he ran away to safety. Lion stayed leaning against the unmoving rocks for quite a long time before he realized that Jackal had tricked him yet again!Why was Jackal sniffing the ground?
| A．To play with Lion. | B．To push upon a rock |
| C．To run after a mouse | D．To look for something to eat. |
What does the underlined word ‘leaning’ mean?
| A．supporting | B．sleeping | C．running | D．sitting |
Why did Jackal cry for help?
| A．Because Lion was rushing to him. |
| B．Because he was caught under a rock. |
| C．Because he got an idea to get away from Lion. |
| D．Because he saw a large rock moving toward him. |
What lesson does the story teach us?
| A．Trust your friend, trust yourself. |
| B．Work hard, and you’ll succeed. |
| C．Help others when they are in trouble. |
| D．Try to find a quick way out when in trouble. |
If Mr. Smith goes to visit Stokesay Castle with his 4-year-old daughter, how much should he pay for the tickets?
| A．￡5.00. | B．￡7.50. | C．￡12.50. | D．￡16.50. |
On what day can we visit Stokesay Castle in November?
| A．Every day. | B．From Tuesday to Sunday, |
| C．From Wednesday to Sunday. | D．From Thursday to Sunday. |
What can we do in Stokesay Castle?
| A．Take a walk with a pet dog. | B．Do some shopping. |
| C．Enjoy tea in the tearoom anytime. | D．Get free souvenirs. |
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Ma Hua graduated from Fudan University. He had a good career in IT and a great life in Shanghai, but he felt there was something missing from his life. He wanted to help others to improve their lives, so in March 2003 he gave up his job. Then he moved to south-west China to do voluntary work in a village primary school.
He soon became an important member of the local people. In his class, he painted pictures on the walls to help students remember English words. He also spent his money building a playground for the children.
Ma Hua quickly got used to his new life. He got great satisfaction from his work and felt very happy, even though life there was hard---he had to melt(融化) ice for water and grow vegetables for food. When he was free, he wrote poems describing the peace and beauty around him. Sometimes he would go walking in the mountains and enjoy the beautiful view.
Sadly Ma Hua was killed in a car accident in July 2004 at the age of 31. His death was a great loss to all those who knew him, but it is a comfort to know that he lived happily, doing what he loved and enriching the lives of others.When did Ma Hua give up his job in Shanghai?
What did Ma Hua build for the primary school children?
Did Ma Hua enjoy his life in the village?
What did Ma Hua do in his free time? Give ONE example.
What can we learn from Ma Hua?
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Some people believe that your nationality can influence your personality. This is why you might hear someone saying “She is a typical(典型的) Australian” or “He is so French”. It seems that people from a certain country share certain similar characteristics.
French
French people are often seen as romantic and outgoing people with a great love for life, food and wine. They are good at singing and dancing.
Chinese
Chinese are friendly people who are hard-working. They are polite because they are careful about “saving face” when dealing with other people.
Australians
Australians are merry people who spend a lot of time outdoors. They enjoy a slower life. They laugh a lot but sometimes people think they are loud and rude.
Germans
Germans are often described as being serious and careful. They are hard workers and pay a lot of attention to details. However, sometimes people say Germans have no sense of humour.
All these national types can be true for some people, but very wrong for others. For example, you might meet a German who is a confident singer with a great sense of humour, or an Australian who is shy and quiet.!
| Personalities and Nationalities |
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| Opinion |
People from a certain country (1)similar characteristics |
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| Examples |
French |
lRomantic and (2) lLove life, food and wine lGood singers and (3) |
| (4) |
lFriendly, hard-working and polite lAfraid of “(5)face” before others. |
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| Australians |
lLike to stay (6),enjoy a slower life. l(7)a lot. lMerry, sometimes loud and rude. |
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| Germans |
Pay attention to (8). Serious and careful, not (9). |
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| Conclusion |
Nationalities may(10)personalities, but not for all! |