Toby, an 11-year-old boy, is playing with a ball. The ball goes into the street and Toby runs for the ball. A car hit(碰撞) Toby.
An ambulance(救护车)takes Toby to the hospital in 30 minutes. The doctors at the hospital tell Toby’s parents, “Toby is in a coma.” Every day Toby’s parents visit him at the hospital. They sit next to Toby’s bed and talk to him. But Toby never talks to them. He just sleeps.
One day, Toby’s father says ,” Wake up, Toby. Wake up, come home and play with Rusty.” Rusty is Toby’s dog.
When Toby’s father says ’Rusty’, Toby moves his arm. “Rusty!” Toby’s father says again. Again, Toby moves his arm(手臂).
Toby’s parents have an idea. They tell the nurse, “We want to bring Toby’s dog to the hospital.” The nurse says “OK”.
The next day, Toby’s parents bring Rusty to the hospital. When they put the dog on Toby’s bed, Toby opens his eyes and hugs(拥抱)the dog.
Toby’s parents bring Rusty to the hospital every day. One day Rusty jumps onto Toby’s bed and scratches(抓)his arms. Toby says his first words “Bad dog!”.
After eight weeks, Toby is well. He leaves the hospital and goes home.
Toby is in the street when a car hits him.
A.visiting his father | B.walking with his dog |
C.talking with his dog | D.running for a ball |
The words “Toby is in a coma.” may mean (意思是)_____________.
A.Toby can’t wake up or talk |
B.Toby must leave the hospital |
C.Toby needs to play sports |
D.Toby is very healthy |
wakes up Toby in the bed.
A.A doctor | B.A nurse |
C.His dog | D.His father |
From the story, we can learn that .
A.Toby can never talk at last |
B.Toby likes playing basketball |
C.Toby’s dog is bad |
D.Toby is in hospital for about eight weeks |
The best title(标题)for the story may be .
A.the parents’ love | B.Toby and Rusty |
C.a story of Rusty | D.Toby’s family |
Now QQ coins are popular among Chinese teenagers. People use real money to buy Web money. Then they buy clothes for their online characters (人物形象) or services for their online pets with it. And these fancy things will cost QQ fans more in the future.
The government will put a tax (税) of 3% on online sales. For example, if QQ users pay 100 yuan for 110 QQ coins, they will have to spend 103 yuan in the future. The extra (额外的) three yuan is tax.
Beijing was the first city to carry out the policy. Online games have to pay the tax, too. A number of players make money by spending a lot of time on the games to gain powers (获得能量), and then selling them.
Experts said that online trade grow fast. There is more than 10 billion yuan of real money in online trade a year in China.
However, the government’s new move has become a hot topic (话题) among Internet users around the country. In a survey by sina.com more than 70% of about 3,000 surveyed were against it. They said that the tax is too much.
But supporters (支持者) said the government’s better management (管理) of the Internet would help it become healthier. They believe the new move would help stop online identity theft (账号偷窃).We can learn from the story that QQ coins are ________.
A. a kind of game software
B. a special Web moneyThe Chinese government will put a tax of ________ on online sales.
A.3% | B.10% | C.11% | D.15% |
Which city was the first city to carry out the policy?
A.Shenyang. | B.Shanghai. |
C.Guangzhou. | D.Beijing. |
The new move can help Internet become healthier and ________.
A.stop online shopping | B.stop online trade |
C.stop online identity theft | D.stop online spending money |
I often hear some students say English is difficult, and it gives them a headache. But English is very easy for me. I’m good at it. I’m very glad to tell you something about how I study English.
First, I think an interest in English is very important. When I learned English first, it was fresh for me. I was interested in it, so I worked hard at it. Soon we had an English exam and I got a very good mark. How happy I was! After that, I learned English harder and harder. Our English teacher often teaches us English songs, and the songs sound nice. I often think how interesting English is!
Second, I think English is a foreign language. I should learn it well in the following ways: Listen to the teacher carefully, speak bravely, read aloud and have a good vocabulary. Then practice again and again, never be tired. And I also have a good habit: Asking whenever I have a question. I must make it clear by asking our English teacher. How happy I am when I understand!
Besides this, I often read English stories, jokes and easy novels. They help me understand a lot of things. So to do more reading is an important way to learn English well. And I also write English diaries. English has become a close friend of mine.Why do some students often “have a headache”?
A.Because they are easy to catch a cold. |
B.Because it’s often very cold |
C.Because they think English is easy. |
D.Because they don’t think English is easy. |
The writer tells us that we should be ________ in English if we want to learn it well.
A.kind | B.interested |
C.angry | D.Strict |
The sentence “I got a very good mark” means ________.
A.I got a good way | B.I had a good idea |
C.I did badly in the exam | D.I did well in the exam |
Which of the following is not the way the writer studies by?
A.Speaking bravely. | B.Writing to foreign friends. |
C.Reading aloud. | D.Writing English diaries. |
WARNING: Holding a cell phone against your ear or putting it in your pocket may be bad for your health.
This sentence is a warning that you’d better not put it close to you when a new phone is bought. Apple company, for example, doesn't want iPhones to come closer to you than 1.5 centimeters; Research In Motion, BlackBerry's producer, recommends 2.5 centimeters.
If cell phone use can cause health problems, the result will be very serious. Americans spend 2.26 trillion minutes chatting on cell phones every year, which brings $109 billion for the wireless businessmen.
Devra Davis, an epidemiologist(皮肤病专家) who has worked for the University of Pittsburgh, has published a book about mobile phone radiation(辐射)"Disconnect." Davis studies how often brain cancer happens during different age groups. She finds a big increase (增长) in brain cancer in the 20-to-29 age group and a drop for the older people.
Children are more easily hurt by radiation than grown-ups, Ms. Davis and other scientists point out. But no studies have yet been finished on cell phone radiation and children, she says.
Henry Lai, a research professor, began lab radiation studies in 1980 and found that mice exposed to(暴露在) radiofrequency(电波频率)radiation had destroyed DNA in their brains.
Ms. Davis recommends using wired earphones(有线耳机)or the phone's speaker. Children should send text messages rather than call, she said, and pregnant women should keep phones away from their bodies.
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A habit is any action that we have performed so often that it becomes something that we do almost without thinking. Some of them are thought to be bad habits. People spend countless hours and dollars each year trying to get rid of these bad habits but often fail. Why? Change is hard work and there is no shortcut to achieve it. However, there is still some advice for you to follow.
First, look at why you do it. In other words, what’s the result of doing this thing? If your bad habit is shouting at people when you are unhappy or under pressure, what do you get from it? It may make you feel a little better for the moment. Or maybe you have a bad habit of leaving your homework undone. The result could be that you get more time to spend on the Internet!
Next, take a look on the other hand. What are you losing because of your habit? Shouting at other people is a bad habit because it makes people around you feel bad and unhappy. Leaving your homework undone is a bad habit because you may be punished by your teacher. Having more Internet time means that you are losing the chance to learn the things that you need to learn. When you think that way, you’ll find that it’s not wise to keep your bad habit! Now it is time to make a decision. What will you choose? I’m sure you will choose to do what you think is more important.From the first paragraph we know that __________.
A.a habit is a terrible thing that we can never change |
B.people take countless hours and dollars to get rid of habits |
C.none of the people who try to break bad habits are successful |
D.though it is difficult, we can still do something about our bad habits |
The underlined sentence “there is no shortcut to achieve it” means that ________.
A.it is not easy to get rid of bad habits |
B.there is a long way and a short way |
C.something dangerous may happen |
D.we must cut it in a short time. |
According to the reading, if you want to get rid of your habits, you have to _____.
A.talk to others when you are in low spirits |
B.know why you do what you do |
C.finish your homework first |
D.spend less time on the Internet |
Which of the following does NOT happen because of a bad habit according to the reading?
A.You are punished later. |
B.Making people around you feel unhappy. |
C.You feel a little better after shouting at others. |
D.You leave your homework at home by accident. |
The main purpose of this passage is to __________.
A.introduce and describe |
B.complain(埋怨)and disagree |
C.explain(解释) and advise |
D.discuss and argue(争论) |
Colours often have different meanings in different cultures. In the U.S., people have found the following to be true.
Black
Black is the colour of power. It is also popular in fashion because it makes people appear thinner.
White
White is the symbol of purity. White is thought to be a summer colour. However, white shows dirt and is more difficult to keep clean than other colours.
Red
This is the most exciting colour. Red furniture (家具) should look very good since it will attract a lot of attention. Red cars are the thieves’ favourite. Red is often used in restaurants because it is an appetite (食欲) stimulant. This means it can make people eat more.
Blue
Blue is the colour of the sky and the ocean. Peaceful blue is often used in bedrooms. Studies show that weightlifters are able to lift heavier weights in blue gyms.
Green
Green represents nature. It is the easiest colour on the eye. Hospitals often use green because it relaxes patients.
Yellow
Sunny yellow is a cheerful colour, yet people lose their tempers (发脾气) more often in yellow rooms, and babies cry more.Which colour is a summer colour?
A.Blue. | B.White. | C.Green. | D.Red. |
The underlined word “stimulant” means “______”.
A.刺激物 | B.防腐剂 | C.辐射物 | D.装饰品 |
Where is colour red often used?
A.In bedrooms. | B.In gyms. |
C.In hospitals. | D.In restaurants. |
What does the underlined sentence mean?
A.It is the easiest colour for people to find. |
B.It is the most comfortable colour for eyes. |
C.People can remember it more easily. |
D.It can improve our eyesight. |
Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
A.White can make people eat more. |
B.Blue can make patients feel more relaxed. |
C.People can get angry easily in yellow rooms. |
D.Black cars are popular among thieves. |