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Junior school students in Harbin，Heilongjiang，had a“long weekend”．They had four days off from Oct．19 to Oct．22．It was not for any festival，but was caused by serious smog．
The smog was caused by high levels of PM 2.5 in the air．
PM 2.5 is small particles(微粒)of pollution in the air with a diameter(直径)of 2.5 micrometers or less．Waste gas from cars and factories is the biggest cause of PM 2.5 pollution．On Oct．17，the World Health Organization named air pollution a cause of cancer．
To better protect children，cities are taking action．
On Oct．21，Harbin Education Bureau decided to close primary and junior high schools for two days．
Beijing started a program on Oct．22 which has a warning system with four levels．The red warning is the highest warning level．It means that the next three days will see serious pollution．
When a red warning is issued(发布)，schools will be closed for a few days．
If there’s pollution that’s not so serious，the Beijing Commission of Education will not ask schools to stop PE classes and outdoor activities．
How will students be informed?
“First，the Commission of Education will inform schools online，”Ye Yan，head of Beijing Shijingshanqu Experimental Primary School．told Beijing Times．“Then teachers will text students’parents．”
Will the days off affect the study plan?
“Missing school days will be made up during the summer or winter vacations，”said Wang Hao，a physical education teacher in Beijing Chaoyang District．
For students in Harbin who had the long weekend，they would go to school on the next two Saturdays．Why did students in Harbin have a long weekend?
| A．Because the weather was extremely cold． |
| B．Because a special festival came． |
| C．Because the winter vacation began． |
| D．Because there happened serious smog． |
Which of the following is TRUE about PM 2.5?
| A．It makes water polluted． |
| B．People can see it with eyes． |
| C．It only comes from factories． |
| D．It can cause serious diseases． |
When a red warning is issued in Beijing，what will happen?
| A．All of the work will be stopped． |
| B．People aren’t allowed to go outside． |
| C．Schools will be closed for a few days． |
| D．Air pollution will be seen in a few weeks． |
What does the underlined word“text”mean in Chinese?
| A．写信 |
| B．发信息 |
| C．写文章 |
| D．发邮件 |
What is the reading mainly about?
| A．What PM 2.5 is made up of． |
| B．How people right against air pollution． |
| C．What influence the smog brings to schools． |
| D．How schools deal with the missing school days． |
Thursday, April 24th
We got to the clean, lovely city of Yangzhou early in the morning. This is our first trip to China. All the different smells attract our attention to the local food. We are going to try something special for dinner tonight. The hotel we are staying in is not expensive but very clean. We plan to stay here for a few days, visit some places in the city, and then travel to the Great Wall in the north.
Sunday, April 27th
We visited the famous Slender West Lake (瘦西湖) which was crowded with visit ors from all over the world, and bought a lot of toys for our friends outside the gate of the park. Everything is so colourful, and we have taken hundreds of photos already! Later today we will do the famous foot massage (按摩) and then leave for the Great Wall. We will take the night train north, stay in Beijing for two days, and then catch a bus to the Great Wall.
Wednesday, April 30th
Our trip to the Great Wall was long and boring. We visited a small village in the mountains. People in the village love the quiet life. They are the kindest people I had ever met. They always smile and say “Hello”. Ralph and I can speak only a few words in Ch inese, so smiling is the best way to show our kindness. From the passage we can see that the writer had a stay in Yangzhou.
| A．four-day | B．five-day |
| C．six-day | D．seven-day |
The writer didn’tin Yangzhou.
| A．taste delicious food |
| B．visit places of interest |
| C．do foot massage |
| D．climb mountains |
The writer left Beijing for the Great Wall.
| A．by train | B．by car |
| C．by bus | D．on foot |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．The writer left Yangzhou for Beijing by train at night. |
| B．It took them a long time to get to the Great Wall from Beijing. |
| C．People in the village live a quiet but happy life. |
| D．The writer was travelling alone but happily. |
What is the best title for the passage?
| A．My First Visit to Yangzhou |
| B．My Travelling in China |
| C．Delicious Food and Beautiful Places |
| D．A Trip to the Great Wall |
What’s the most important thing for athletes (运动员) to win? Training hard? Having an excellent coach? Never giving up? Probably these are all very important, but according to a new book, the most important thing is getting enough sleep.
This book is Sleep to Win! by Dr. James Maas and Haley Davis. In this book, you can find out how getting more sleep helped fifteen-year-old Sarah Hughes win an Olympic gold medal. She said the biggest change she mad e in her training for the Olympics was getting more sleep. Sleep to Win! also gives examples of other professional athletes as well as student athletes becoming faster runners because of getting more sleep. For example, after Amber Way, a high school student in Michigan, changed her sleeping time from seven to over nine hours each night, her running speed increased a lot. She finally became the state champion (州冠军) after breaking five school records.
Dr. Haley Davis explained, “Why is sleeping so helpful? The reason is that teenagers whose bodies are still growing need to get about 9.25 hours of sleep each night. That’s about two hours more than most American teenagers are getting. Enough sleep helps the brain work properly. While teenagers are sleeping, their brains are preparing for the next day. A good night’s sleep can help them pay attention, make decisions and be creative.”Who is an Olympic champion?
| A．Dr. James Maas. |
| B．Dr. Haley Davis. |
| C．Sarah Hughes. |
| D．Amber Way. |
We can read many stories of ______ in Sleep to Win!
| A．young athletes |
| B．the authors |
| C．hard-working students |
| D．great coaches |
In America, most teenagers are getting about ______ hours’ sleep each night.
| A．7 | B．7.25 | C．9 | D．9.25 |
What does the underlined word “properly” mean in Chinese?
| A．适当地 | B．永久地 | C．独立地 | D．不断地 |
What do the authors of Sleep to Win! probably think is the most important thing for young athletes to win?
| A．Training hard. |
| B．Having a good coach. |
| C．Never giving up. |
| D．Getting enough sleep. |
Not all inventions are made by scientists. Kids can also make history with their inventions.
The state flag of Alaska was designed by 13-year-old Bennie Benson in 1926. His design was chosen from a flag-designing competition. It became the official flag in 1959. Bennie won a ＄1,000 scholarship（奖学金）and a watch.
Frank Epperson invented the Popsicle in 1905 when he was only 11 years old. It was called the Epsicle at that time. Frank left his drink outside the door overnight with a stick（木棒）in it. That night the temperature dropped and everything was frozen including Frank’s drink. That didn’t stop him from tasting it, so today we have Popsicles to eat.
In 1642 Blaise Pascal designed the first counting machine when he was 18.The machine was for his father, a tax collector, to make his job easier. Blaise named it “the Pasealine”. He made about 50 of them, but nobody was interested in it. People thought it would take jobs away from them. 300 years went by, and the calculator（计算器）finally became a success. In 1968, the programmɩng language（程序设计语言）, PASCAL, was named after him. How old was Bennie Benson when he designed the flag?
| A．13. | B．26. | C．46. | D．59. |
What does the underlined word “Popsicle” mean in Chinese?
| A．凉茶 | B．美味 | C．冰柜 | D．棒冰 |
Why did Blaise Pascal invent the calculator?
| A．Because he wanted to use it in a test. |
| B．Because he wanted to make his father’s job easier. |
| C．Because he wanted to sell it for money. |
| D．Because he wanted to know how much money he should give to sellers. |
Why were people not interested in “the Pasealine” at first?
| A．Because people thought it could make them lose jobs. |
| B．Because they thought it was useless. |
| C．Because it cost a lot. |
| D．Because there was no programming language then. |
This passage mainly tells us about_______.
| A．several useful inventions |
| B．several inventions by kids |
| C．how to make history |
| D．how to become a successful inventor |
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USA? Britain? Which country is better to study in?' We often hear such discussions. As China opens its door, it is a dream for many Chinese students to study abroad. They want to learn about the outside world.
It's true that studying abroad can help students develop themselves. Their foreign language skills will be improved and it may be easier to find jobs.
But there are problems that should be considered. Language is the first. Students must spend a lot of time learning another language.
Students must also learn to live without parents' care and deal with all kinds of things they haven't had to do before, like looking after themselves. There are reports about Chinese students abroad running into an ocean of difficulties and giving up finally. When they have to take care of themselves, it is hard for students to study well.
Finally, studying abroad brings a heavy burden (负担) to the family. For most Chinese parents, the cost of studying abroad is very high. But is it worth it?
We know that there are many famous people who have achieved success through their hard work in China. Liu Xiang is a good example. Once an American teacher invited him there, but he refused. He kept training hard with his Chinese teacher. He surprised the world when he won a gold medal at the Athens Olympic Games. So when you wonder which country is better to study in, think again.
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◆ It is helpful to the future |
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| ◆ It's hard for Chinese students to get used to the life abroad |
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To tell us studying abroad is not the only way to be describing Liu Xiang's example. |
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You may feel comfortable with some people. You spend an hour with them as if you have known them half a life. These people have something in common. And once we know what it is, we can try to do it ourselves.
How is it done? _____ If you follow the skills, you’ll make friends with people quickly.
First of all, good talkers ask questions. ______ One well-known businesswoman says, “At business lunches, I always ask people what they did that morning. It’s a common question, but it will get things going. “From there you can move onto some other questions. And he answers will let you know how far you can go.
________ This point seems clear, but it isn’t. Your question should have a point and help to tell what sort of person you are talking to. And to find out, you really have to listen carefully and attentively.
Real listening at least means some things. _______ If someone stick to one point, it means he really interested in it. Real listening also means not just listening to words, but to tones of voice. If the voice sounds boring, then, it’s time for you to change the subject.
Finally, good talkers know well when to say goodbye. Remember to give him a handshake and say, “I’ve really enjoyed meeting you.” _____ Let people know what you feel, and they may walk away feeling as if they’ve known you half their life.
| A.Almost everyone will answer a question. B.Here are several skills that good talkers have. C.If you want to see that person again, don’t keep it a secret. D.First, it means not to change the subject of the conversation. E.Second, once good talkers have asked questions, they listen to the answers. |