If you think GM food sounds far away from you, you are totally wrong. In fact, you may eat GM food every day. Four of every five people in the world are eating GM food, according to the Ministry of Agriculture.
According to Xinhua News Agency, in China, the only GM plants that are grown for sale are cotton and papaya. Also, China buys some GM plants from other countries, such as soybeans and corn. The GM plants are used to make other products.
A reporter once said, “In China, more than half of cooking oil is soybean oil. And 90 percent of that oil is made from GM soybeans.” So it’s possible that we eat GM food every day!
Scientists have changed GM plants’ DNA in a laboratory. Scientists usually do this to protect plants against bugs and diseases and have more harvests. Many people think it’s against nature. Also, they worry that eating such food might be bad for their health.
Is GM food safe? There’s no agreement. Some people say that GM food causes tumors. But there are no long-term safety studies about GM food. If you want to stay away from GM food, you can start by checking the cooking oil in your home. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, _____people in the world aren’t eating GM food.
| A．20% | B．40% | C．60% | D．80% |
In China, people grow GM plants for sale like ______.
| A．cotton and papaya | B．soybeans and corn |
| C．cotton and corn | D．soybeans and papaya |
What does the underlined word “harvest” mean in Chinese?
| A．损失 | B．种子 | C．收成 | D．疾病 |
Which of the following is NOT TURE according to the passage?
| A．In fact, GM food isn’t far away from us. |
| B．People use the GM plants to make other products. |
| C．In China, about a quarter of cooking oil is soybean oil. |
| D．Some people say that the GM food causes tumors. |
What’s the main idea of this passage?
| A．It’s about GM plants grown in the laboratory. |
| B．It’s about cooking oil made from GM soybeans. |
| C．It’s about some facts about GM food around us. |
| D．It’s about studies about the safety of GM food. |
Eating habits are different in many countries. The Chinese have a saying， “ Eat good things for breakfast， eat a big meal for lunch， but eat less at dinner.” Many Americans agree that one should start the day with a good breakfast， but their ideas about lunch and dinner are different.
Most Americans only give themselves a short time for lunch. So they eat a small meal. After work they will have more time to eat a big dinner. Also a quiet dinner at home with all the family members， talking about their day is a way to rest after a long， hard day of work.
Eating at restaurant is also different. In China， people like to talk and laugh while eating. Very often you can hear people talking and laughing loudly， and they are just having a good time. In America it is not like this. People want a quiet place where they can eat a good meal far away from the noise of the outside world. If some people are talking too loudly， the manager（经理） may come out and ask them to leave.Which is the good way for keeping healthy in China?
A. Eating nothing for breakfast.
B. Eating less to lose weight.
C. Eating less at dinner.How long do most Americans only give themselves for lunch?
A. The whole noon.
B. A long time.
C. A short time.Talking at table isn’t a way to rest in America， is it?
A. Yes， it is.
B. No， it isn’t.
C. No. They aren’t.What do people like doing when we are having a meal in China?
A. Talking and laughing.
B. Having a rest.
C. Only eating quietly.What will the manager of the restaurant do if some people are talking too loudly in America?
A. Talk with them happily.
B. Let them go away.
C. Do nothing.
Li Lei is thirteen now. He began to study in a middle school two years ago. His home is in a small village， and it’s nearly five kilometers from his school. He has to get up early in the morning and run to school. He is never late for school. His father thinks Li Lei is too tired. He wants to borrow some money to buy a bike for him. Li Lei doesn’t agree because he knows his mother is always ill and the family spends a lot of money on medicine. He keeps running every day. He becomes stronger and stronger. He runs fastest in his class. Last week there was a sports meeting in his school. Li Lei ran faster than any other boy and got the first place in the boys’ 1，500 meters. Now he’s famous in the whole school. His classmates and teachers were very proud of him. He was happy， too. He ran home fast to tell his parents about the good news.Li Lei is thirteen years old.
Li Lei runs to school in the morning.
Li Lei’s father bought him a bike.
Li Lei is often late for school.
Li Lei got the first place in the boys’ 1，500 meters last week.
Most mobile phone companies design（设计）models especially for children. But parents are usually the ones buying the phones, and paying the phones. According to a study, 56% of parents of children aged 8 to 12 have given their children a mobile phone. Most children get their first mobile phone at the age of 12.
Many parents think it’s necessary for children to have a mobile phone because it helps children stay in touch with their friends and families. They believe that mobile phones are an important tool when something happens suddenly. Children can stay connected with their parents at all times. Some people think mobile phones help teach children to be responsible.
But other people are worried about the health and safety of children’s mobile phones. They believe that sending messages while doing homework is bad for children’s concentration（注意力）. They say that children are spending too much time sending messages instead of talking to each other. But we do need to communicate face to face. Also, the radiation（辐射）that the mobile phones give off can be harmful to young people.
What do you think? If you have any idea about it, please tell me.
根据短文内容，选择正确答案。According to the passage, most children got their first mobile phone .
A. at the age of 12
B. at the age of 10
C. at the age of 8Many parents think it’s necessary for children to have a mobile because .
A. it’s cheaper than before
B. it helps children stay in touch with their friends and families
C. it’s a great birthday presentWhen something happens suddenly, mobile phones are ________ to stay touch with others.
A. a useful language
B. an important tool
C. a different wayThe underline word “responsible” means “” in Chinese.
A. 负责任的 B. 乐于助人的 C. 尊重人的Which is NOT TRUE according to this passage?
A. Some especial mobile phones are designed for children.
B. Some people think that sending messages while doing homework is a bad habit.
C. 56% of children aged 8 to 12 paid for their mobile phones.
Welcome to My Restaurant
| MENU |
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| Main courses |
Drinks |
Desserts |
| Hot dog $2.50 |
Juice $2.50 |
Apple pie $4.50 |
| Pizza $12.00 |
Coke $4.00 |
Ice cream $2.50 |
| Sandwich $5.00 |
Coffee $6.00 |
Salad $10.00 |
| Rice with chicken $7.00 |
Milk $2.00 |
Fruit $3.00 |
| We’re open every day from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. We’re closed on Christmas Day. |
根据表格信息，选择正确答案。There are __________ kinds of drinks in the restaurant.
A. 3 B. 4 C. 5If you want to buy a sandwich and a glass of juice, you must pay __________.
A. $7.50 B. $5.00 C. $2.50The most expensive thing on the menu is _______.
A. Pizza B. Coke C. Ice creamThe restaurant isn’t open on _______.
A. Children’s Day
B. New Year’s Day
C. Christmas DayThe restaurant is open at ___________ in the morning.
A. 8:00am B. 9:00am C. 11:00pm
Most children like watching TV. It’s very interesting. By watching TV they can see and learn a lot and know many things about their country and the world. Of course, they can also learn over the radio. But they can learn better and more easily with TV. Why? Because they can hear and watch at the same time. But they can’t see anything over the radio.
TV helps to open children’s eyes. TV helps to open their minds（智力）, too. They learn newer and better ways of doing things. They may find the world is now smaller than before.
Many children watch TV only on Saturday or Sunday evening. They are always busy with their lessons. But a few children watch TV every night. They go to bed very late. They can’t have a good rest. How about you and your friends?Children like watching TV because it’s ______.
A. interesting B. boring C. excitingChildren can’t see anything ______.
A. on TV
B. on the radio
C. on the computerTV helps to open children’s ______.
A. eyes
B. minds
C. eyes and mindsMany children watch TV only ______.
A. every day
B. on Monday
C. on Saturday or Sunday eveningFrom the passage we can guess the writer thinks ______.
A. it’s bad for children to watch TV
B. it’s good for children to watch TV
C. listening to radio is not useful for learning