For many people of Norway(挪威),skiing(滑雪) is the best way to have fun in winter. Almost everyone can ski. Children learn to ski after they learn to walk. Long long ago in Norway ,there were no buses, trains or cars. People had to find a way to walk over the deep snow. Skis were the right answer!
Although they love winter, the people of Norway are also happy to see summer come. They enjoy the out-door activities at any time of the year. In summer they swim and sunbathe near the beach. Some people go hiking and go mountain climbing. Sail-boating is also very popular during the warm sunny summer months.
The Norwegians(挪威人), like people everywhere, find many in-door ways to have a good time. During the long winter they also enjoy movies. They like to read books from the libraries in all seasons(季节). Family life is very important to the people of Norway.
In winter, ______ is the most popular sport for Norwegians to have a good time.
A.skiing. | B.skating | C.swimming | D.shopping |
Long long time ago, Norwegians skied for ______.
A.having fun | B.crossing the deep snow |
C.making money | D.exercising |
How many activities can you find in the passage?
A.6 | B.7 | C.8 | D.5 |
The writer wants to tell us about ______.
A.skiing |
B.the life of Norwegians |
C.out-door activities |
D.swimming |
Which sentence is right?
A.Norwegians like winter, but they don’t like summer. |
B.Norwegians don’t think family life is very important. |
C.Norwegians also like indoor activities. |
D.Norwegians don’t like indoor activities. |
Lots of students are too busy doing their homework to help out with housework.So,many parents want to know if they should give their children chores.Well,there's no need to worry. (1)
First,doing chores helps children learn to be independent.Parents can't stay by their children's side all the time.(2) And these skills will help them be ready for the day when they go to college or take care of their own houses.
(3) When children finish a chore,they will not only take pride in a job well done but also have confidence in their ability to do things well.
Third,doing chores makes it possible for children to develop good relationships with their family,friends and partners.Doing chores together with family can make children more caring for their family.And they begin to learn their responsibility in a family or a group.
(4) They will know that if they work together as a team,things will be completed quicker and better.
(5) Yes!And it should be on the top of the list .Now,my friends,are you ready to help?
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A.Should children do chores?
B.Chores are good for children.
C.What chores should children do?
D.That helps them build team spirit.
E.Children can not do chores without their parents' help.
F.Second,doing chores helps children build self﹣confidence.
G.Children need to learn the necessary life skills to be independent.
According to UNESCO,a large number of children in villages in some African countries like Kenya and Tanzania do not go to school.They have to work to make money for their family.And more than half of people in these countries live without electricity.
A company is now working to solve both of these problems.It has created a special solar(太阳的)power station,which is in the shape of a cow,called"Solar Cow".The company encourages parents in those poor villages to send their children to school by setting up Solar Cows at schools.
Just as its name suggests,the Solar Cow can charge batteries(给电池充电)called"Solar Milks".The Solar Milks provide electricity for the families.
The batteries can only be charged using the Solar Cow,so children have to go to school to get the electricity.Everyday,children put their batteries into the bottom of their school's Solar Cow.
They go to class while the batteries are being charged.At the end of the day,they take the charged batteries home.
Each fully﹣charged Solar Milk battery can charge a mobile phone three or four times,or a radio once or twice.The battery is also a flashlight,and it can provide ten hours of light."My father used to travel two to three hours to the charging shop to charge his phone,and it cost a lot," a boy said. "But now,he can use the battery I bring from school to charge his phone at home."
Since 2018,this company has set up two Solar Cows in Kenya and one in Tanzania.The company also started to raise money for more Solar Cows to help the poor children in Africa.
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。
(1)What is a Solar Cow?
A.An animal which can produce milk.
C.A mobile phone in the shape of a cow.
B.A solar battery in the shape of a cow.
D.A solar power station in the shape of a cow.
(2)How does the company encourage the parents to send their children to school?
A.By giving them money.
B.By setting up Solar Cows at schools.
D.By building some schools in the villages.
C.By offering them cows.
(3)What is the correct order for children to get the electricity for their families?
a.Children go to school with batteries.
b.Children take the charged batteries home.
c.Children have classes while the batteries are being charged.
d.Children put the batteries into the bottom of their school's Solar Cow.
A.a﹣d﹣c﹣b
B.a﹣c﹣d﹣b
C.b﹣d﹣c﹣a
D.b﹣a﹣c﹣d
(4)What can each fully﹣charged Solar Milk battery do?
A.It can charge a radio three or four times.
B.It can provide electricity for a Solar Cow.
C.It can provide ten hours of light as a flashlight.
D.It can charge a mobile phones even or eight times.
(5)What does this passage mainly talk about?
A.Solar Cows have provided electricity for the schools.
B.Some African children don't go to school because they have to work.
C.More than half of people in Kenya and Tanzania live without electricity.
D.Solar Cows are resolving two problems at the same time in some African countries.
Felicia Grimmenhag from Sweden doesn't let anything get in her way,even a life﹣changing accident.
After a serious car accident,Felicia had to get used to getting around in a wheelchair(轮椅) .But that didn't stop her from following her dream of becoming a top horse rider.
In early June 2011,17﹣year﹣old Felicia got hit by a car.When she woke up in the hospital,she found both of her legs were missing.However,Felicia didn't quit trying to achieve her dream.She wanted to get back on the horse.She had ridden as a little girl and decided in the hospital to try again.She was n't sure if she would be able to.But after ten weeks' training,she could ride once again!
"The horses have meant a lot to me, "Felicia said."When I sit on a horse,I don't feel like the disabled Felicia,I feel like the confident(自信的)Felicia."
She has since taken part in competitions around the world,showing she doesn't need legs to win.Last year,she won silver at the Swedish Championships,and now she is preparing for the Tokyo Paralympics.
"What I have learned from all this is that you should dare to challenge yourself,and remember that you are the only person that sets your own limits(限制), "Felicia said.
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。
(1)What did Felicia lose in the car accident?
A.Her arms.
B.Her legs.
C.Her ears.
D.Her eyes.
(2)What does the underlined word"quit"in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A.Keep.
B.Enjoy.
D.Stop.
C.Begin.
(3)How long did it take Felicia to train to ride a horse again?
A.One year.
C.Ten weeks.
B.Nine years.
D.Seventeen weeks.
(4)The horses have meant a lot to Felicia for reasons of the following EXCEPT .
A.becoming a top horse rider is her dream
B.she is filled with confidence when riding a horse
C.she can get around on a horse instead of in a wheelchair
D.she doesn't feel disabled anymore when sitting on a horse
(5)Which of the following can best describe Felicia's experience?
A.Never say never.
B.Better late than never.
D.It's never too late to learn.
C.Never think of yourself.
The colorful clothes we wear today are made by machines.But what did ancient people do if they wanted to wear something colorful?Tie﹣dye(扎染)was away to do this.
More than 1,000 years ago,the Bai people in Yunnan used tie﹣dye to dye their clothes.Then this skill became so popular that people gave tie﹣dye clothes to the emperor as gifts.
To tie﹣dye,you need to first use tools to tie,sew(缝制) ,or clip(夹住)your cloth(布料) .The folded cloth is then put in dye.The Bai people usually make blue dye from a plant.
As the cloth is folded,some parts become dark blue,while other parts have a lighter color .When you unfold the cloth,you will see beautiful patterns.
In the1960s,tie﹣dye became a fashion trend in the US.People tie﹣dyed T﹣shirt and jeans in imaginative ways.Many children in the US still learn tie﹣dye in their art classes.
At a recent famous fashion show,an Italian designer surprised people with tie﹣dye dresses.
Tie﹣dyes is like an experiment(实验) .People can not imagine the patterns of the cloth if they don't see them.It's a surprise, "the designer said.There is no doubt that the tie﹣dye trend has never gone away.
根据短文内容,判断句子正(T)误(F)。
(1)Tie﹣dye is away to make clothes colorful.
(2)To tie﹣dye,people put the unfolded cloth in dye.
(3)The Bai people usually use a plant to make blue dye.
(4)Tie﹣dye is no longer popular with common people.
(5)When we tie﹣dye,we have no idea what the patterns look like until we see them.
Living with Less
These days,it seems that many people are trying to live more with less.They throw away all the less﹣used things,or some things that are not necessary.They are discovering the pleasure of spending their time and money on the things that matter most.(1) .
◆More free time
The more things you own,(2) .Just keep the things you use or enjoy.You'll be surprised at how much time you'll have to do what you rally want to do.Care for fewer things,and spend more time with friends and family.
◆Money saved
As you stop buying things you don't need,your finances (经济状况)will be better.(3) .Learn to reward(奖励)yourself with rich experiences.
◆Changed values
(4) .You will realize that things don't bring lasting happiness.True happiness comes from making memories (回忆) with loved ones.
Living simply lowers your stress(压力),betters your heath and allows you to find out what's important.Try to discover the peace and happiness this way of living can bring.Don't wait for a holiday to start living simply.Start today,(5) .
A.and you will find that less is more B.Here are some advantages of living simply C.Once you break the habit,your values will change D.the more time you will spend keeping them in order E.You can save some money and take a special trip instead |