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Food is a major part of every culture. After all, everyone needs to eat! But each country has its own traditions on what people eat and when.
Egypt
Egyptians commonly start the day with a drink, sometimes going with bread. Breakfast can be eaten any time after this but before the day’s main meal. In the past, this main meal was served at around 3:00 p.m. But now people work longer hours and eat when they get home at around 6:00 p.m. Dinner parties are held later, around 9:00 p.m.
Most Egyptian meals include bread or ice, cooked vegetables and beans or meat.
France
France is known for its fine cooking, and its people take food seriously. Most eat three meals a day at fixed times and never snack between meals. Breakfast is a light meal of bread and coffee. They eat lunch at around 1:00 p.m. and a dinner with multiple courses after 8:00 p.m.
The French consider eating a social activity. Eating alone is hard to see, and eating while doing something else is unheard-of. The French take time to enjoy their meals and visitors should do the same.
Brazil
Like the French, Brazilians usually eat a light breakfast. Lunch, the largest meal of the day, usually consists of meat, rice, potatoes, beans and vegetables. Between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., people enjoy a smaller meal with their families.
Brazilians don’t mind eating a hurried or light meal and sometimes buy food from street carts (手推车). But they always finish eating before walking away.
The United States
American’s ancestors came from many countries, so American eating habits differ. Some take time to prepare and eat a hot breakfast. Others take a bagel (面包圈) while rushing out the door or just skip breakfast. For lunch, most Americans eat a sandwich or leftovers. Traditionally, families got together for a large evening meal around 6:00, but now busy schedules force many families to eat in turns. American restaurant servings tend to be huge. But you don’t have to finish them; taking leftovers home is common.People of Egypt usually start a day with ________.
| A.a drink |
| B.a bagel |
| C.some meat |
| D.some vegetables |
In which country do people consider lunch the largest meal?
| A.Egypt. |
| B.France. |
| C.Brazil. |
| D.The United States. |
The underlined phrase “skip breakfast” means________.
| A.cook breakfast |
| B.enjoy breakfast |
| C.not have breakfast |
| D.not serve breakfast |
What does the passage mainly talk about?
| A.Life styles. |
| B.Eating habits. |
| C.Delicious food. |
| D.Restaurant culture. |
Once a king got two nice falcons(猎鹰)from his son. He had never seen such beautiful falcons before. He loved them so much and he ordered the best falconer to train them to fly.
After several months, the king came to see how the training was going on. He found that one falcon had already been able to fly high in the sky, while the other was staying on the branch(树枝) of a tree quietly, just keeping still.
The king called all his falconers together and ordered them to try every way they could to make the other falcon fly. But none of them succeeded. One day, while the king was taking a walk in the forest, an idea came to his mind. Maybe someone who knew the natural environment well could solve this problem. He sent for a farmer who lived in the forest into his palace to train it at once.
The next morning, the king saw the other falcon flying above in the sky freely. “It is unbelievable!” shouted the king. How could you make it happen?”
The farmer replied, “It’s very easy. I just cut off the branch where the falcon rested.”
It is always the same to human beings. We all have “two flying wings” in our hearts as well, but we often seem not to notice them and stay where we just for safety and comfort. We won’t realize we can fly so high and freely until the “branch” we are resting on breaks.What did the king do after he got the two falcons?
| A.He kept them on the branch of a tree. |
| B.He sent them to a farmer in the forest. |
| C.He made the best falconer train them to fly. |
| D.He set them free and let them fly in the sky. |
Why did the king call all his falconers together?
| A.Because he wanted to get more falcons. |
| B.Because he wanted the other falcon to fly. |
| C.Because he wanted them to see his falcons. |
| D.Because he wanted to know more about his falcons. |
Who finally made the other falcon fly in the sky?
| A.The king. | B.The king’s son. |
| C.The farmer. | D.The best falconer. |
How did the king feel when he saw the other falcon fly freely in the sky?
| A.Excited. | B.Moved. |
| C.Worried. | D.Relaxed. |
What is the best title for the text?
| A.The Wise King | B.The Nice Falcons |
| C.The Best Falconer | D.The Flying Wings. |
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| Built in 1967 |
Built in 1984 |
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a garden and a garage |
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in the city center |
Diamond House was built ___________.
| A.with $132,000 |
| B.in 1997 |
| C.9 km from the city center |
| D.about ten years ago |
Seaview is __________ more expensive than Sunshine Apartment.
| A.thirty-four thousand dollars |
| B.twelve thousand dollars |
| C.five thousand dollars |
| D.twenty-two thousand dollars |
Which of the following is true?
| A.Seaview has got 3 bedrooms and two kitchens. |
| B.Diamond House has got a garden and a garage. |
| C.Diamond House is cheaper than Sunshine Apartment. |
| D.Sunshine Apartment has got a small garden. |
If you like doing shopping in the city center every day, you’d better buy ________.
| A.Seaview | B.Sunshine Apartment |
| C.Diamond House | D.None of them |
The Smiths want to buy a house with 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, a garden, a living room and a garage. Which one do they choose?
| A.Seaview | B.Sunshine Apartment |
| C.Diamond House | D.None of them |
During the day we work and play,and at night we sleep. Our body rests when we sleep. In the morning we are ready to work and play again. Our body grows most when we are asleep. Children who are tired usually need sleep. We can get better at our lessons after having plenty of rest. Boys and girls who are eight or nine years old need ten hours of sleep every night. Our body needs plenty of air when we are asleep. If we do not get enough fresh air, we will feel tired when we wake up. While in bed we must not cover our head,our lungs need to get enough fresh air. If we open our windows at night, we can have plenty of fresh air. Cool air is better than warm air.
根据短文内容,选择正确答案。 Our body grows most while we are _______.
| A.eating | B.playing |
| C.sleeping | D.exercising |
Too little sleep makes us _______.
| A.tired | B.hungry | C.happy | D.grow |
—What may cause us to feel tired in the morning?
—_______ during the sleep.
| A.Too much air | B.Not enough fresh air |
| C.Too much cold air | D.Too much sleep |
How many hours of sleep should 9-year-old children have every night?
| A.8 hours. | B.9 hours. | C.10 hours. | D.11 hours. |
What do the lungs need most?
| A.Fresh air. | B.Covering. |
| C.Warm air. | D.Exercise. |
| June 8, 2013 Dear Cindy, I’m sorry to hear that Bird Flu (禽流感) is very serious in some parts of the world and some people have got the flu. We must take good care of ourselves and keep away from the disease. Could you tell me what people in China do to keep away from it? Please write to me soon. Yours, Betty |
| July 2, 2013 Dear Betty, I think Bird Flu is very bad. Many chickens, ducks and birds in our country got the disease. Some of them died, but some birds flew away and they might carry germs to other places. This is a serious problem. We must do something to solve it. Let me tell you what people have to do to keep away from the disease. * Do morning exercises every day. * Open the windows in the morning. * Wash hands very often. * Eat more vegetables and less meat. * Go to bed early. I think these are good for our health. Do you think so? Yours, Cindy |
根据短文内容,选择正确答案。From the letter we know Cindy comes from _______.
| A.Canada | B.the USA | C.China | D.Japan |
Betty wrote her an e-mail to ask _______.
| A.whether (是否) Cindy got Bird Flu |
| B.how to keep away from Bird Flu |
| C.when Bird Flu began to spread |
| D.how Bird Flu spread in Cindy’s country |
A hard problem to fight Bird Flu is _______.
| A.we don’t have better doctors or nurses |
| B.Bird Flu is serious |
| C.some places are still poor |
| D.birds with the germs will carry germs to other places |
What does the underlined word “solve” mean in Chinese?
| A.解决 | B.分析 | C.通告 | D.治愈 |
From Cindy’s letter, we know _______ is bad for our health.
| A.washing hands very often |
| B.going to bed late every day |
| C.eating more vegetables and less mea |
| D.opening the windows in the morning |
Erica is a nine-year-old girl. Today is a beautiful day for Erica. Her uncle will come from Australia(澳大利亚) today. Her uncle is twenty-seven. He lives there for three years. He will bring a big surprise for Erica.
The school is over. And Erica puts her books in the bag and goes out of the classroom. She is running home and thinking about her uncle. She wants to know the surprise.
"Is it a surfboard? That is fun! I can learn how to surf!"
"Are they Australian nuts(坚果)? Oh, I can eat nuts all day!"
"Or maybe he brings a kangaroo(袋鼠)? That is not good. I don't have a place in my room for a kangaroo... "
Erica gets home at four o'clock. Her parents are there, and her uncle is there! She is very happy to see him. "Uncle, uncle," she calls, "What surprise do you have for me from Australia?" "Well," her uncle smiles and answers, "I have for you an Australian uncle."How old is Erica?
| A.She is three. | B.She is nine. |
| C.She is twenty-seven. | D.She is four. |
Erica is going home________.
| A.on foot | B.by car | C.by bike | D.on a bus |
The surprise for Erica is_______.
| A.surfboard | B.Australian nuts |
| C.kangaroo | D.her uncle |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A.Erica lives in Australia for three years. |
| B.Erica is a student. |
| C.Erica's uncle comes home after four. |
| D.Erica gets a beautiful gift from her uncle. |
What's the best title (题目)?
| A.A Beautiful Girl | B.My Australian Uncle |
| C.A Big Surprise | D.My Family |