When it comes to fashion, just about anything goes.Citizens in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province have been wearing antenna hairpins(天线发夹).
There are around 100 different designs for the antenna hairpins, which have been worn by the young and old, reported People’s Daily Online.Many of the hairpins are different kinds of plastic flowers.From afar, it looks like a plant that has grown from the top of a person’s head.While closer, it looks more like an antenna.
According to reports, the antenna hairpins have appeared all over Chengdu recently.Firstly they were only worn at touristy areas but have since spread to other parts of the city.
Many people are wearing them because they thought the hairpins made them look cute, and it’s not just for women or children.One man has told reporters: “I saw them and thought they were interesting so I bought one.People look cute when wearing it.”
His opinions are not shared by everyone however.Another man thought the hair pieces were silly.He said: “There are middle-aged men wearing the hairpins.They just look stupid.”
People have also taken to the web to discuss this funny new trend(趋势).One said: “I saw someone wearing it on the underground today.It feels like they might be able to transmit(传输) WI-FI signals.”
But street vendors(小贩) are glad of the trend.They are sold for 5 yuan by vendors but can be found online for as little as 0.3 yuan.As a vendor can sell over a hundred of the hairpins each day, they stand to make hundreds of yuan.
What is the new fashion in Chengdu recently?
A.Wearing antennas.
B.Planting plastic flowers.
C.Wearing funny hairpins.
Seen from a distance (远处), the hairpin looks like _____.
A.a plant that grows from a person’s head
B.an antenna to transmit WI-FI signals
C.a cute child with a plastic flower
Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A.This new kind of hairpins are only worn by women or children.
B.Not all people think the hairpins look cute.
C.People wear the hairpins for getting WI-FI signals.
How much will you pay if you buy 10 hairpins online?
A.50 yuan. B.30 yuan. C.3 yuan.
Why are the street vendors glad of the new trend?
A.Because it is good for the tourism.
B.Because they can make more money by selling them.
C.Because they also want to wear the hairpins.
Jack Brown was very quiet as Dr. Johnson examined him. The doctor looked at the boy’s throat, took his temperature and listened to his heart. Finally, he asked Jack’s mother a few questions.
“When did Jack begin to feel ill?” “This morning when he got up. He said he felt too sick to go to school today.” “What did he eat for breakfast?” “He got orange juice, two pieces of bread, an egg and a glass of milk.” “I see.” the doctor asked Jack, “How do you feel now，my boy?” Jack answered, “Terrible, I think I’m going to die(死).” The doctor said, “You won’t die. In fact, you’ll be fine by dinner time.” “Oh, doctor! Do you really think so?” Jack’s mother looked very glad. Dr. Johnson answered, “Mrs. Brown, your son has a sickness that is common（普通的）to boys at a time like this. It comes and goes quickly.”
Mrs. Brown said, “But I don’t understand.” “Today,” the doctor told her, “the most exciting football final of the World Cup is on TV. If Jack feel well enough to watch TV this afternoon, and I think he does. He will be fine when the final is over. It’s the only cure(疗法) I know of this sickness. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I must go across the street to see the Fords boy, Steve. He seems to have the same thing as Jack has today.”Jack said that he didn’t feel well when he __________.
A. had breakfast B. went to school C. got upJack’s mother ___________.
A. was happy
B. thought Jack was really ill
C. examine JackJack ate _______for breakfast.
A. very little B. a lot C. nothingWhat did Jack really want to do?
A. He wanted to watch the football final on TV.
B. He wanted to be ill.
C. He wanted to go to school. In fact, Jack and Steve ___________
A. were not ill at all
B. wanted to watch the football final on TV
C. both A and B
| Name |
Introductions |
| Daniel Radcliffe |
Born in London, England in 1989 An actor Played the part of Harry Potter |
| Celine Dion |
Born in Montreal, Canada in 1968 A singing star In 1997, sang My Heart Will Go On for the film Titanic |
| Thomas Edison |
Born in 1847, Kentucky, the USA Made over 1,000 inventions Died in 1931 |
| Bill Gates |
Born in 1955 in the USA Wrote Business@ the Speed of Thought Owns Microsoft Company |
| Mark Twain |
Born in 1835 in the USA A writer Wrote Tom Sawyer Died in 1910 |
Who is the youngest of the people?
A. Daniel Radcliffe.
B. Celine Dion.
C. Bill Gates. ________ people of the five people come from the USA.
A. Five B. Four C. ThreeMy Heart Will Go On is the name of a ________.
A. film B. book C. songThomas Edison died at the age of ________.
A. 83 B. 84 C. 85 Who wrote Tom Sawyer?
A. Mark Twain. B. Bill Gates. C. Celine Dion.
任务型阅读。阅读短文，然后回答后边的问题 （每题2分，共6分）
Many people go to school for a good education. They learn languages, history, math and many other subjects. Others go to learn a skill so that they can make a living.School education is very important and useful. Yet, no one can learn everything from school.A teacher can’t teach his students everything.The teacher’s job is to show students how to learn.The teacher teaches them how to read and how to think. So the students themselves shall learn much more outside school.Is school education important and useful?___________________________
Why do people go to school?________________________________________
What’s the teacher’s job?_________________________________________
According to a new survey, students’ safety has become a big problem. Nearly 50% of students say they are worried about robbery (抢劫) on the way to and from school. Now in main big cities in China, some schools have taught all unusual lesson: self-protection. Students like this lesson because there are no exams or boring classes. And they can learn how to save lives and know how to stop danger before it really happens.
Chen Haoyu, a teacher at Beijing No. 25 Middle School , give young students advice on how to deal with danger.
If you are robbed.
Keep calm. lf you can not cry for help or run away, give the robber your money. Try to remember what the robber looks like and tell the police later.
If you are in a traffic accident.
If a car hits you, you should remember the car number. If it is a bicycle, try to call your parents before you let the rider go. This is because you don't know how seriously you are hurt.
If it is raining hard and there is lighting. (闪电)
Don't stay in high places and stay away from trees. When there is a fire, get away as fast as yon can. Put wet things on your body and try to find an exit. Do not take the lift.
If someone is drowning. (溺水)
If you can't swim, don't get into the water. Cry out for help.
Remember that danger is never as far away as you think. Take care of yourself at all times!Why do students like the self-protection lesson?
①Because there are no tests.
②Because the lessons are boring.
③Because they can learn how to save lives.
④Because they know how to stop danger before it happens.
| A．①② | B．②③ | C．①②④ | D．①③④ |
What will you do if a bicycle hurts you?
I will remember the bicycle number.
I won't let the rider go until I call my parents
C. I will let the rider go before I call my parents
D. I will let the rider go because I know how seriously I am hurt.If your house is on fire, you must ________.
| A．put dry things on your body |
| B．run quickly and take the lift |
| C．run away and find an exit as quickly as you Can |
| D．take everything you have and then run away |
The best title for this passage is ________.
| A．How to Keep Calm | B．Self-protection |
| C．An usual lesson | D．Danger |
Have you watched the TV show, Dad, Where Are We Going? It is one of the most popular TV shows in China. The TV show has attracted lots of viewers and got higher ratings than other shows.
Dad, Where Are We Going? is a reality show. In the show, five star dads ( Jimmy Lin, Zhang Liang, Guo Tao, Tian Liang and Wang Yuelun) and their kids( Kimi, Tiantian, Cindy and Angela) went to a poor place to experience a new life. They had to face some difficulties and complete different tasks together.
The show was so successful that five dads and their children have become real super stars. Among five dads , Jimmy Lin has the most fans. He is an actor and singer from Taiwan. His son Kimi’s popularity(名气) has soared since they appeared on the show. Kimi’s cute face and their close relationship have won many viewers’ hearts.
“ The TV show gives Kimi a chance to learn about the outside world. It’s also a chance to learn to get on with others. Kimi has learned a lot in the experience. He now knows how to behave well in public. He also gets more outgoing.” Jimmy Lin said.
The TV show, Dad, Where Are We Going? It got ____________ than other shows.
| A．more viewers | B．fewer viewers |
| C．more readers | D．fewer readers |
In the show, five star dads and their children did some things EXCEPT__________ .
| A．facing difficulties |
| B．completing some difficulties |
| C．experiencing a new life |
| D．communicating with viewers. |
What does the underlined word “ soared” mean in English?
| A．rose quickly | B．rose slowly |
| C．fell quickly | D．fell slowly |
Among five dads, _____________ was the most popular in China.
| A．Guo Tao | B．TianLiang |
| C．Jimmy Lin | D．Wang Yuelun |