June 6 is National Eye Care Day. It is a good chance for us to improve our eye health. What are common eye problems we have today? How can we protect our eyes? Read on to find out the answer.
Eyes are important in our everyday life. We use them to read books， see colors and view the wonders of the world. But sometimes， we use them too much and it hurts them.
In the past， nearsightedness (近视) was a common eye problem among children. This is mostly because of their bad eye habits， such as watching TV too long and reading books in bed.
However， today’s technology (技术) is changing the way we live. Children spend more time working and playing in front of computers， mobile phones. US children spend about more than 42 hours a week in front of electronic screens (电子屏幕)， US’ ABC news reported.
This is really bad for our eyes. People may get dry and red eyes， eye pain， watering and other eye problems.
But don’t worry. The following tips can help you protect your eyes.
●When using a computer， you’d better make text size bigger until your eyes feel comfortable.
●When you are using mobile devices (设备)， keep them at least 30 cm from your eyes. Try not to use your mobile phone in direct sunlight.
●Remember to take a 20-20-20 break: every 20 minutes， take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet (about 6 meters) away.
●Spend less time in front of screens. One to two hours a day is OK for your eyes. From the passage， we can learn that .
| A．reading books in bed is the most important reason for nearsightedness |
| B．too much time in front of electronic screens can make us get eye problems |
| C．US children spend more time on computers than those in any other countries |
| D．people know the importance of their eyes and always take good care of them |
What does the underlined word “break” mean?
| A．弄坏 | B．折断 | C．休息 | D．结束 |
What should you do if you want to keep your eyes healthy?
| A．Don’t watch TV or use any mobile devices at any time. |
| B．Make reading text easier and shorter until your eyes feel comfortable. |
| C．Every 20 minutes’ read， take a 20-second rest and look a little far away. |
| D．Keep mobile devices far from your eyes. Try to use your mobile phone in dark. |
What can be the best title for this passage?
| A．National Eye Care Day |
| B．Tips for how to protect your eyes |
| C．The importance of eyes |
| D．Too much time for electronic screens |
Gao Wenqi, 49, owner of a restaurant in Xi'an, Shanxi, started to offer a new service on April 13, 2013: suspended meals (待用快餐). Now many restaurants in China, such as in Henan,Chongqing and Yunnan, have joined the program.
You can pay 10 yuan for a meal, which should be sold at 16, and leave it at the restaurant. Then other people in need, such as the disabled（残疾人）， the poor elderly or homeless children,can have it without paying.
This idea comes from the cafes (咖啡馆) in Naples, Italy. It's a tradition that someone there pays in advance for an extra (额外的) cup or two. Then another coffee-drinker can take them for free.
“The program is meaningful. It offers help with dignity（尊严），” said Gao to Xinhua. However, people are worried that someone who is able to pay would also ask for the suspended meals, so there should be rules for this program.According to the passage, this program may possibly take place .
| A．in a restaurant | B．at a bus station | C．in a school | D．on a train |
The suspended meals are offered to.
| A．students | B．workers | C．people in need | D．the rich |
The underlined phrase “in advance” in the third paragraph means “_ _” in Chinese.
| A．滞后 | B．预先 | C．优先 | D．胜过 |
It's said that the idea of “suspended meals” comes from.
| A．Italy | B．the U.S. | C．Canada | D．China |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．Someone who is unable to pay can ask for the suspended meals. |
| B．The program is meaningful and it offers help with dignity. |
| C．Gao Wenqi's restaurant joined the program on April 13， 2013. |
| D．All customers must pay an extra meal at the restaurant. |
Lots of kids hate school, a new study found. Usually this kind of feeling doesn't last long. But what happens if you feel this way too much? School is a fact of life and getting a good education can help you build the kind of future life you want. So let's talk about school and what to do when you don't like it.
If you don't like school, the first step is to find out why. You might not like school because you don't have enough friends, or maybe you don't get along with your teacher. Sometime it's a big problem with your classes and school-work. You may be getting farther and farther behind,and it may seem like you'II never catch up.
When you know why you don't like school, you can start taking steps to make things better. It's a good idea to talk to someone about your problems with school. Your mum, dad, teacher or school counselor(顾问) will be able to help you. Another good idea is to write down your feelings about school in a notebook. It's a great way to let out emotions(情绪). Remember, you don't have to share what you've written with others.Lots of kids, according to the writer.
| A．like school very much | B．are good at reading and writing |
| C．don't like doing homework | D．have the thought of hating school |
What does the underlined word “it”refer to(指的是)in the frrst paragraph?
| A．A good education. | B．School. | C．Future life. | D．Friendship. |
If you don't like school, the first step is to.
| A．find out why | B．go to see a doctor |
| C．ask your parents for help | D．leave school for a short time |
How many reasons why you don't like school are given by the writer?
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
When you start taking steps to make things better, one of the good ideas is to .
| A．keep silent about your problems | B．share what you' ve written with others |
| C．write down your feelings about school | D．get along well with your classmates |
A 7-magnitude（震级）earthquake hit Ya'an,Sichuan at 8:02 on April 20, 2013, and it killed at least 196 people and injured more than 11,000.
Together with other students, Yang Xuelan ran out to the playground. She was safe. But all her textbooks and exercise books were buried（埋）in the teaching building.
What can we do when an earthquake happens? In fact, there's little we can do to stop natural disasters (自然灾害) such as earthquakes happening. But, some methods can reduce the harm they cause.
◆ Drop down onto your hands and knees. This way can protect you from falling.
◆ Cover your head under a strong table or desk. You can also stay along a wall,and cover your head with your arms and hands.
◆ Hold on to(守住,抓牢) your shelter(遮蔽物) until the shaking stops. Be prepared to move with your shelter if the shaking continues.
Schools can normally take the earthquake drills（演练） to help student stay alive.How many people lost their lives in the earthquake in Ya'an?
| A．At least 196. | B．More than 11,000. |
| C．Less than 196. | D．About 11,196. |
When the earthquake happened in Ya'an, Yang Xuelan was .
| A．at home | B．at school |
| C．on her way to school | D．playing on the playground |
What does the underlined word "reduce" mean in Chinese?
| A．提高 | B．阻止 | C．增加 | D．减少 |
According to the writer, we can to reduce the harm natural disasters cause.
| A．do nothing | B．stay at home |
| C．take some methods | D．run out of the house |
Which of the following can help you stay alive in an earthquake?
A. Dropping down onto your hands and knees.
B. Covering your head under a strong table or desk.
C. Holding on to your shelter until the shaking stops.
D. A, B and C.
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Could you send me some more information about the lessons offered, such as where and when they will be held and how much they cost? Also, I would like to know whether you teach students in groups or one-on-one.
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Li HuaWhere did Li Hua see Mrs. Daniels’ advertisement?
| A．At London University | B．In a newspaper |
| C．On the Internet | D．On TV |
Why did Li Hua write the email?
| A．To make friends with Mrs. Daniels |
| B．To apply to study at London University |
| C．To get more information about Mrs. Daniels’ lessons |
| D．To find out more information about Aston College |
Which of the following information did Li Hua NOT mention in his email?
| A．His age | B．His reasons for learning English |
| C．His language level | D．The language skills he wants to focus on |
Li Hua wants to take the lessons to improve his______.
| A．listening and writing | B．writing and speaking |
| C．listening and grammar | D．listening and speaking |
What can we learn about Li Hua from his email?
| A．He is now living in England |
| B．He is a student in Hong Kong |
| C．His level of English is very low. |
| D．He is studying at London University. |
The Vieira family moved to the United States in 1981. At that time, they decided to stop speaking Spanish at home and only communicate in English. This was because they were now living in an English-speaking country.
Now the Vieira children are adults, and they sometimes travel to Spain to visit their family and friends. But they cannot communicate with them. Unfortunately this is common. When people move to new countries, they often leave their own customs and mother language behind. This is a mistake because there are many benefits to knowing more than one language.
One advantage of speaking more than one language is that you can communicate directly with more people around the world. You do not have to depend on others to talk for you, so you’re more independent. People who know only one language must use others to help them communicate.
Furthermore, speaking a second language also allows people to experience other cultures and customs more effectively. Local expressions, vocabulary, and even jokes can have a powerful effect on a person’s understanding of another culture. So, knowing more than one language increases your knowledge of other cultures.
Finally, having more multi-language speakers improves relationships between countries. If people from different countries can communicate well, the world can become closer. Countries will then have more respect for each other and better understand each other’s problems.
The benefits of knowing more than one language are clear. In fact, there are no disadvantages. It is very sad that many people don’t try to learn another language. It is even worse when people let themselves forget their mother language and become silenced.What is the passage mainly about?
| A．The benefits of learning other languages. |
| B．The reasons why people come to America. |
| C．The importance of learning English. |
| D．How to learn another language. |
The passage begins with the experience of the Vieira family in order to_______.
| A．discuss the need for teaching a new language |
| B．introduce the passage’s main characters to the readers |
| C．describe the advantages of moving to another country |
| D．show the problems of speaking only one language |
The underlined phrase “multi-language speakers” (Paragraph 5) means “people who know ______.”
| A．their mother language | B．a new language |
| C．more than one language | D．body language |
According to the passage, if you can speak more than one language, you can____.
| A．find a better job |
| B．make more friends |
| C．better understand history |
| D．communicate more independently |
Based on the last paragraph, which of the following is the worst?
| A．Not knowing another language. |
| B．Forgetting one’s mother language. |
| C．Refusing to learn another language. |
| D．Failing to communicate with others. |