What do you do if you are in trouble on a lonely island? Surely you need to find a way to get in touch with the outside world. Your best chance of doing this is to draw the attention of a passing plane.
Body signals
Pilots from different countries understand body signals if they have the correct training, When you wave your arms up and down in a straight line, it means, "yes". When you point downwards and swing your arm from side to side, it means "no". If you want the pilot to know that it's safe to land, push your hands out in front of you and bend your knees. If you want to say that it's not safe to land, put your arms in the air and move them to one side.
Smoke signals
The smoke from a fire can be seen from far away, so it’s a good way to draw attention. If the weather is dry, it isn’t hard to start a fire. Remember, however, that fires can be very dangerous if they get out of control. Never light a tire unless you're sure that it can’t spread. If the ground is dark, light smoke can be seen more easily. Green grass and leaves produce light smoke.
Ground-to-air signals
It's a good idea lo build some signals, too. Use large pieces of wood to make the symbols (标记). If you can't find any wood, use earth. Some useful symbols are:
F "I need food and water"
II "I need medicine."
I "I am badly hurt."
X "I am unable lo move from here."
Pilots' replies
If the pilot lowers the plane's wings from side to side, this means: "message received and understood" (At night, the pilot flashes the plane's green lights.) If the pilot flies the plane in a clockwise circle, this means "message received hut not understood" (At night, the: pilot flashes the plants red lights.)
However, there is no signal which means "message not received.According to the passage, you can use _____ to build Ground-to-air signals on a lonely island
| A．wood of earth | B．grass and leaves |
| C．wood and leaves | D．sand or grass |
Which picture means "it's safe to land"?
If the pilot flies the plane in a clockwise circle, what does this mean?
| A．It means “ message not received”. |
| B．It means “ message received and understood”. |
| C．It means “message received but not understood”. |
| D．It’s not mentioned in the passage. |
From the passage we know that ____________.
| A．swinging your arm from side to side means “yes” |
| B．light smoke can be seen easily if the ground is dark. |
| C．make a symbol “I” if you need some medicine |
| D．the pilots make replies with a yellow light at night. |
What is the passage mainly about?
| A．the explanation of body signals on an island. |
| B．The importance of making signals on an island. |
| C．Ways of living on a lonely island. |
| D．Ways of sending out signals on a lonely island. |
A little girl walked to and from school every day. Though it was not fine and clouds appeared in the sky that morning, the little girl made her daily trip to school as usual. When school was over, winds became stronger and it began to rain.
The mother of the little girl felt worried that her daughter would be afraid and that lightning might frighten(惊吓) her child. Following the bright light of lightning, the mother quickly got into her car and drove to her child’s school.
As the mother drove along the road, she saw her little girl walking alone in the rain. To her great surprise, she found that when a lightning came, her daughter stopped, looked up and smiled. Another lightning came and then another followed. With each lightning, the little girl stopped, looked up and smiled.
Inside the car, the mother asked her daughter, “What were you doing? Why did you look up and smile when the lightning came?” The little girl answered with a smile, “Mum, you know, God was looking at me. Each time I felt a little afraid walking in the rain, God would take a picture of me. I knew he was playing a game with me.”The little girl went to school __________ every day.
| A．by car | B．on foot | C．by bus | D．by bike |
At first, the mother felt worried because.
| A．she couldn’t look after her daughter |
| B．her daughter hadn’t taken her umbrella |
| C．she had something more important to do |
| D．her daughter might be afraid of lightning |
According to the article, we can know that the little girl was.
| A．proud | B．shy | C．brave | D．nervous |
The parents and children can select reading materials in _________.
| A．East Hills | B．Summer Reading Club |
| C．Green Island | D．Readers’ Service Center |
Students can take part in _______ activities in Summer Reading Club.
| A．drawing | B．singing | C．swimming | D．dancing |
Story time activities are held on ________.
| A．Friday 10:00 a.m. | B．Tuesday 10:00 a.m. |
| C．Monday 10:30 a.m. | D．Wednesday 10:30 a.m. |
As you are soon on your way to Eastern Europe, here are a few tips on what you should pack. In general, pack lightly, with only the most basic clothes. People dress casually(随便地) in Eastern Europe, so you don’t need to bring along your smartest clothing.
Batteries: If your camera, flash, or other appliances run on batteries, bring enough supply along. Certain types of batteries don’t exist in Eastern Europe, and those that do often don’t last very long.
Cash: We have found it good to have supply of small-unit U.S. bills($1and $5) to use in hard–currency stores, to buy international train tickets, etc. The hard–currency stores never seem to have the right change.
Electric Current Adapter(转换器): If you bring any appliances, remember that the electricity in Eastern Europe uses 220 volts A.C., not the standard 110 volts of North America. A 110 volts appliance will soon burn out when attached to an unchanged 220-volt plug.
Language Tools: One of Europe’s biggest challenges is communicating with the local people since their languages are so different from our own. To help overcome difficulties, you might buy phrasebooks before you go — you won’t find them once you are in Eastern Europe.
Money Belt: A money belt is especially helpful when you have many documents to carry around ( as you always do in Eastern Europe). The best one we find is made by Eagle Greek Travel Gear, 143 Cedros Ave. (P. O. box 651), Solona Beach, CA 92075 (tel. 619/755 – 9399, or toll free 800/874 – 9925) outside California.
Traveler’s Checks: These are necessary. Bring your traveler’s checks in small to medium unit ($10, $20, or $50) to change a little bit at a time, so as not to be left with a lot of local money. To be on the safe side, be sure to copy down the check numbers in two places, just in case something happens to the checks.How many tips are mentioned in the passage?
| A．6 | B．7 | C．8 | D．9 |
Which of the following things may be the biggest challenge in Eastern Europe?
| A．Appliances. | B．Money. | C．Language. | D．Clothes. |
Which of the following statements is NOT a fact according to the passage?
A. No shop in Eastern Europe accepts hard currency.
B. Travelers may need to carry many documents in Eastern Europe.
C. The electricity in Eastern Europe uses 220 volts A.C.
D. Eastern European languages can be a problem to foreign travelers.What’s the writer’s purpose of writing this passage?
| A．To tell you it’s not easy to stay in Eastern Europe. |
| B．To give you some advice on what you should pack when you’re in Eastern Europe. |
| C．To tell you something about the life in Eastern Europe. |
| D．To show you the life in Eastern Europe is different from that in your country. |
What do the underlined words “change” and “check” probably mean according to the given dictionary entries(词条)?
change
1. [V] to become different改变；变化
2. [V] to exchange money into the money of another country 兑换
3. [U] the money that you get back when you have paid for sth giving more money than the amount it costs 找给的零钱；找头
check
1. [V] to examine sth to see if it is correct, safe or acceptable 检查；审查
2. [C] an act of making sure that sth is safe, correct or in good condition by examining it 检查；查看
3. [C] a printed form that you can write on and sign as a way of paying for sth instead of using money 支票
| A．1; 3 | B．3; 3 | C．2; 3 | D．2; 2 |
You either have it, or you don’t－a sense of direction. But why is it that some people could find their way across the Sahara without a map while others can lose themselves in the next street?
Scientists say we’re all born with a sense of direction, but it is not properly understood how it works. One theory is that people with a good sense of direction have simply worked harder at developing it. Research being carried out at Liverpool University supports this idea and suggests that if we don’t use it, we lose it.
“Children as young as seven have the ability to find their way around,” says Jim Martland, research director of the project. “However, if they are not allowed out alone or are taken everywhere by car, they never develop the skills.”
Jim Martland also emphasizes that young people should be taught certain skills to improve their sense of direction. He makes the following suggestions:
If you are using a map, turn it so that it relates to(与……有联系) the way you are facing.
If you leave your bike in a strange place, put it near something like a big stone or a tree－something easy to recognize. Note landmarks on the route as you go away from your bike. When you return, go back along the same route.
Simplify(简化) the way for finding your direction by using lines such as streets in a town, streams, or wells in the countryside to guide you. Count your steps so that you know how far you have gone and note any landmarks such as towerblocks or hills which can help to find out where you are.
Now you will never get lost again!Children have the ability to find the way around when they are ______ years old.
| A．5 | B．6 | C．7 | D．8 |
Which of the following things cannot be used as landmarks?
| A．Tower blocks. | B．Hills. | C．Wells. | D．Bikes. |
What does the underlined word “emphasize” mean in the passage?
| A．To give special importance to something. |
| B．To express thanks for somebody. |
| C．To understand or become aware of a fact. |
| D．To admire somebody. |
Scientists believe that __________.
| A．some babies are born with a sense of direction |
| B．people learn a sense of direction as they grow older |
| C．people never lose their sense of direction |
| D．everybody has a sense of direction from birth |
What may be the best title of the passage?
| A．A research on direction. |
| B．A sense of direction. |
| C．People’s ability of finding the way. |
| D．Scientists’ research on skills. |
(One day Alice runs after a strange rabbit and comes into a deep hole. She becomes smaller when she wakes up the next day. She finds herself in a wonderland with many amazing things inside.)
The Caterpillar(毛毛虫) and Alice looked at each other for some time in silence. At last the Caterpillar took the pipe out of its mouth, and said to her in a tired, sleepy voice.
“Who are YOU?” said the Caterpillar.
This opening for a talk couldn’t make Alice at ease. Alice replied, rather shyly, “I----I hardly know, sir, just at present ----at least I know who I was when I got up this morning, but I think I must have been changed several times since then.”
“What do you mean by that?” said the Caterpillar, “Explain yourself!”
“I can’t explain MYSELF. I’m afraid, sir.” said Alice, “because I’m not myself, you see.”
“I don’t see.” said the Caterpillar.
“I’m afraid I can’t put it more clearly.” Alice replied very politely, “for I can’t understand it myself. And being so many different sizes in a day is very puzzling.”
“It isn’t.” said the Caterpillar.
“Well, perhaps you haven’t found it so yet.” said Alice. “But when you have to turn into a chrysalis(蛹，茧)----you will some day, you know ----and then after that into a butterfly, I think you’ll feel it a little stranger, won’t you?”
“Not a bit.” said the Caterpillar.
“Well, perhaps your feelings may be different.” said Alice. “All I know is, it would make ME feel very strange.”
“You!” said the Caterpillar scornfully. “Who are YOU?” The question brought them back again to the beginning of the talk. Alice felt a little angry because the Caterpillar was making such VERY short sentences. She drew herself up and said very seriously, “I think you ought to tell me who YOU are first.”
“Why?” said the Caterpillar.
Here was another puzzling question. As Alice could not think out any good reason, and as the Caterpillar seemed to be very unpleasant, she turned away.
“Come back!” the Caterpillar called after her. “I’ve something important to tell you!”
This certainly gave Alice some hope. Alice turned and came back again.Where may their talk take place?
| A．In a wonderland. | B．In the field. |
| C．In the tree. | D．Outside the hole. |
Alice didn’t feel __________ during her talk with Caterpillar.
| A．shy | B．sad | C．angry | D．strange |
Why did Alice think she was not herself?
| A．Because she was too young to understand the changes. |
| B．Because being changed several times in a day made her feel puzzled. |
| C．Because she didn’t like her changes |
| D．Because she didn’t feel very well. |
Put the following statements in the correct order according to the story.
① Alice drew herself up.
② Alice used an example to explain the changes to herself.
③ Alice couldn’t explain herself.
④ Alice turned away.
⑤ Alice looked at Caterpillar for some time in silence.
| A．⑤②③④① | B．⑤②③①④ |
| C．⑤③②④① | D．⑤③②①④ |
Which of the following sentences can be added to the end of the story?
| A．“Don’t be silly. You are still yourself.” said the Caterpillar. |
| B．“Don’t be angry. You think you’re changed, do you?” said the Caterpillar. |
| C．“Don’t be sad. You’ll grow bigger again.” said the Caterpillar. |
| D．“Don’t be afraid. You can go home now.” said the Caterpillar. |