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Emergencies(紧急情况)don’t happen very often. But when they do, you want to get help first. No one wants to spend time looking up the phone numbers.
In 1568, the Untied States government wanted one number that people could call for emergencies. They decided that 911 was easy to remember and people could dial it quickly. The very first 911 call was made on February 16, 1968. in Alibama. Today, 911 is used for emergencies in most parts of the United States and many parts of Canada.
Other countries may use other numbers. In Great Britain, it’s 959. If you’re not sure which emergency number is used in your area, check your phone book.
When to call
Never call 911 as a joke or just to see what might happen. The only time you should call 911
When in an emergency call
When you dial the 911 operator(接线员)，it’s always OK to give out your information. Speak slowly and clearly when you explain what’s happening. What happened? Where are you? Who needs help?
Don’t hang up(挂断)！
If you have to call 911, do not hang up until the operator tells you it’s OK to do so, That way, you can be sure that the operator has all the information to offer help fast.
A dog named Faith dialed 911 when her owner who was in a wheelchair fell and needed help. She had been taught to use a speed—dial(快递拨号)function.
The emergency number 911 was first used in ____ in the USA.
A. 1958 B. 1968 C. 1978 D. 1999
Why was 911 chose to be the emergency call?
| A．Because other countries also used the number. |
| B．Because it was suggested by the phone company. |
| C．Because it was simple and easy to remember and dial. |
| D．Because it was also used in many parts of Canada. |
People can’t call 911 when ____.
| A．a bus hits a boy badly |
| B．a girl feels bored |
| C．an old lady falls off the stairs, unable to stand up |
| D．some people can’t get out of a burning building |
Which is the right thing to do?
| A．Wait for the operator’s words to end the call. |
| B．Tell the operator what his happened and hang up. |
| C．Test if your phone can get through to 911. |
| D．Tell the operator everything as quickly as possible. |
Which is NOT true according to the passage?
| A．911 is an emergency number almost throughout the United States. |
| B．We haven’t got a worldwide universal(通用的)emergency number yet. |
| C．Usually phone books list emergency call numbers. |
| D．The dog Faith pressed the three numbers 9—1—1. |
Life is like four seasons. Now I am very old, but when I was young, it was the spring of my life. I played a lot, and then I started school. I learned many new things. Like a flower, I grew bigger every day. There were happy days and sorrowful days. Some days the sun shone, and some days it didn’t.
In my twenties, I had a good job. I was strong and happy. Then I married and had a child. In those days I didn’t have much time to think. Every day I was busy and worked hard. I started to get some white hair. The summer of my life passed quickly.
Then the days got shorter. Leaves fell from the trees. My child was a university student and an engineer. My home was much quieter. I started walking slowly. One day I stopped working. I had more time. I understood it was my autumn, a beautiful time when the trees changed color and gave us delicious fruit.
Now the days keep getting shorter and colder. Winter has come. I am older and weaker. I know I do not have many days left; I will enjoy them to the end.The writer was very busy in the ______ of his life.
| A．spring | B．summer |
| C．autumn | D．winter |
According to the passage, which of the following ages is during the autumn of his life?
| A．15 | B．33 |
| C．62 | D．87 |
What does the underlined word “sorrowful” mean in Chinese?
| A．Sad | B．Exciting | C．Wonderful | D．Pleasant |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．The writer was an engineer. |
| B．The writer had a garden with flowers |
| C．The writer was always happy as a child. |
| D．The writer now is old and weak, but he still enjoys his life. |
The best title of the passage can be_______.
| A．Four Seasons |
| B．My Life |
| C．Four Seasons in a year |
| D．Four Seasons in My Life |
Sarah Winfrey |
I’d love to work for myself. I want to spend my mornings making cards. Then I’m going to write stories for newspapers in the afternoon. How am I going to do that? I’m learning how to make cards and taking some writing lessons. |
Justin Ryan |
At first I planned to be an actor because I wanted to have a lot of money. Then I’d like to be a writer. But soon I found it was a boring job. And now…I really don’t know what my dream job is. |
Will Chen |
I loved watching Growing Pains when I was a small kid. I always thought Dr Seaver had the best job in the world. He could give his family a comfortable life. And he could help a lot of people just by talking to them. So to be a psychologist(心理学家)like him is my dream. I’m going to try to do something for others. |
Beth Chapman |
I want to be a journalist. I want to take nice photos and write magazine articles about my great experiences. In fact, my dream is my hobby now, though no one pays me for it. I’m sure that one day everything will change. It’s important to do what I like. |
Philip Brewer |
My first dream job was a computer programmer. In college, I spent every free minute in the computer room. But soon I found it was difficult for me. And my next dream job was to be a writer. I sold my first story in 1979 and I’ve never really stopped writing. |
Who may like writing?
| A．Sarah | B．Beth |
| C．Philip | D．All of the above |
Who has already got her/his dream job?
| A． Sarah | B．Justin | C． Beth | D．Philip |
What did Dr Seaver do in Growing Pains.
A. A teacherB. A writer
B. A psychologist D. A nurseWhich of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．Philip is going to work for a magazine in the future. |
| B．Sarah really doesn’t know what she wants to be |
| C．Justin thought it was boring to be a computer programmer. |
| D．Beth hopes to do what she likes |
What’s the best title for the passage?
| A．Interesting Jobs | B．Dream Jobs |
| C．Finding jobs | D．Their Different Jobs |
As teenagers, you have many dreams. Do you ever try to make your dreams come true? Follow your heart by the Australian writer Andrew Mathews tells us that making our dreams come true is life’s biggest challenge.
You may think you’re not good at some school subjects, or it is impossible for you to become a writer. “If you think in this way, it will stop you getting your dreams come true,” the book says. In fact, everyone can make his dreams come true. The first thing you must do is to remember what your dreams are.
There will be difficulties on the road to your dreams. But the biggest difficulty comes from yourself. You need to decide what is the most important. Studying instead of watching TV will lead to better exam results. And saving five yuan instead of buying an ice cream means you can buy a new book. As you get closer to your dream, they may change a little. It is good as you have the chance to learn more skills and find new interests.What is Follow your heart?
| A．A movie about love stories |
| B．A book about an Australian writer |
| C．A TV program to help find friends |
| D．A book to help teenagers make their dreams come true. |
Which may stop you getting your dreams come true if you want to be a singer?
| A．Spending time studying |
| B．Believing you can do it well |
| C．Practicing singing every day |
| D．Thinking it impossible for you to become a singer. |
What is important to make your dreams come true according to third paragraph?
| A．Believing yourself |
| B．Buying new books |
| C．Taking action for your dreams. |
| D．Remembering what your dreams are. |
What does the underlined word “challenge” mean in Chinese ?
| A．机遇 | B．任务 |
| C．挑战 | D．选择 |
What is the passage about?
| A．How to make your dreams come true. |
| B．How to find a good book. |
| C．How to believe in yourself. |
| D．How to look for a dream. |
I’m Larry. I’m really good at selling things. I also love helping people. But I’m not so good at solving(解决) problems. I think I’d like to be a salesman or detective(侦探).
I’m Anita. I really like doing things with my hands. I also enjoy working with wood. I don’t enjoy working in the same place every day, and I hate being in noisy places. I think I’d like to be a factory worker or a carpenter(木匠)。
I’m Jill. I’m good at explaining things and I really like children. I can’t stand working long hours. I think I’d like to be a doctor or a teacher.
I’m Maria. I’m really interested in meeting people, and I enjoy wearing different clothes every day. I’m not so good at organizing(安排) my time and I can’t stand computers. I am going to be a model.
I’m Jim. I enjoy helping people, but I can’t stand working nights and weekends. I want to be a nurse or a social worker.Larry wants to be_________.
| A．a worker or a teacher |
| B．a nurse or a doctor |
| C．a salesman or a detective |
| D．a model or a carpenter |
Anita doesn’t enjoy working in_______.
| A．the same place | B．different places |
| C．noisy places | D．A and C |
wants to be a teacher or a doctor.
| A．Anita | B．Jill |
| C．Maria | D．Jim |
Maria likes_________.
| A．meeting people |
| B．wearing different clothes |
| C．working nights and weekends. |
| D．A and B |
What does ”can’t stand ” mean in Chinese?
| A．不能忍受 | B．不能站立 |
| C．不能坚持 | D．不能适应来源 |
Street art is very popular around the world. You can find it on buildings, street signs and trash cans from Tokyo to Paris, from Moscow to Cape Town. Street art has become a global culture and even art museums are collecting the works of street artists.
People have different opinions about street art. Some think it is bad, but others think it is a very beautiful new culture.
Street art began in New York in the 1960s. This style of drawing and writing became know as graffiti. Graffiti art showed that young people wanted to rebel(反对)against the rules. They traveled around cities to make paintings that everyone could see.
One well-known New York street artist is Swoon. She cuts paper pictures of people and puts them on walls. Swoon didn’t start as street artist. She studied art but, later, got bored with the works she saw in museums. Then she fell in love with graffiti. The people in New York enjoy Swoon’s style. Some museums have already bought some of her works.
Street artists do their work for some reasons. A number of them choose street art because it is closer to the everyday life.
Nowadays the Internet has a big influence on street art. Artists can show their pictures to people around the world. Many people in the city, however, say that seeing a picture on the Internet is never as good as seeing it live(在现场).The underlined word “global” means “________”in Chinese.
| A．全镇的 | B．全市的 | C．全国的 | D．全球的 |
Where did street art begin?
| A．In Paris. | B．In New York. |
| C．In Tokyo. | D．In Cape Town. |
In the 1960s in New York, young people_______.
| A．hated(讨厌) graffiti art |
| B．liked to paint for museums |
| C．traveled everywhere to enjoy street art |
| D．wanted to say no to the rules through graffiti art |
Swoon studied _____ in the past.
| A．geography | B．history | C．art | D．science |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．The people in New York like Swoon’s works. |
| B．The Internet has little influence on street art. |
| C．Young people all think street art is a very beautiful new culture. |
| D．Lots of street artists choose street art because it can help them become rich. |