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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． |
Stay as safe as possible during an earthquake. Be aware that some earthquakes are actually foreshocks(前震) and a larger earthquake might occur. Reduce your movements to a few steps to a nearby safe place.
If you are indoors, do “duck, cover and hold”. Duck or drop down to the floor, under something strong, such as a table or a desk, cover your head and face with your arms and hands and hold on to that table or desk so that it does not move away from you as the ground shakes. Do this until the shaking stops and it is safe to move. Stay inside to avoid being injured by falling glass or building parts. If there isn’t a table or desk near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch(蜷缩) in an inside corner of the building.
Stay clear of windows, fireplaces, and heavy furniture that may fall over. Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries occur when people inside buildings attempt to move to a different location inside the building or try to leave.
If you are outside, get into the open and stay there. Move away from trees, buildings, signs and power lines. Once in the open, stay there until the shaking stops. The greatest danger exists directly outside buildings, at exits and alongside exterior walls. Ground movement during an earthquake is seldom the direct cause of death or injury. Most earthquake-related casualties（伤亡） result from collapsing walls, flying glass, and falling objects.
If you are driving, you may not realize what is going on at first because the car may feel like it is going to blow up. Stop the car in as clear and open an area as possible and stay in it until the shaking stops. If it is a really bad quake, turn on the radio to find an emergency channel to get information. Follow the directions of people directing traffic.
If you are in a mountainous area, watch out for falling rock and other debris that could be loosened by the earthquake.
If you are at the beach, move quickly to higher ground or several hundred yards inland.Which of the following pictures means “duck, cover and hold”?
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?
| A．Ground movement during an earthquake is the main reason of death. |
| B．You should keep your windows, fireplaces and heavy furniture clear. |
| C．Stop your car in the clear area and get out of it if an earthquake happens. |
| D．Run away from the beach as quickly as possible if an earthquake happens. |
The passage is mainly about ___________during the earthquake.
| A．ways of keeping you safe |
| B．the importance of keeping safe |
| C．ways of finding safe places |
| D．researches on how to keep safe |
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. |