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As an exchange student，I must admit （承认） that at first America was a big culture shock for me．
I stayed with a host family in a small town．My host parents organized a lot of activities in my spare time so that I wouldn't miss home or feel lonely．
However，life was hard to get used to．My main problem was with the language．I failed to understand much in the first few weeks because everyone spoke so fast．Though I managed to get used to it．I
still have problems because they used a lot of idioms （习语）．
Another difference was with the food．My host family always had bread，potatoes and salad for meals．I really miss the dumplings，rice and delicious dishes from home．
School was a big shock too．They do not require students to wear uniforms，so students can wear
almost whatever they like．Some students have strange hairstyles （发型） as well．Some students even
have pink or purple hair!
﹣﹣﹣By Brad Li
My dream was to see some real snow，so during the Christmas holiday，we took our passport （护照） and flew over the Pacific to Calgary，Canada．We took a bus to a ski resort in the Canadian Rockies．As the bus climbed through the mountains，we saw the thick snow on the trees．I was dying to get
out and play with it．At last，we reached the resort and quickly jumped out of the bus．This was our
first experience with snow．We were like little children﹣﹣﹣we made snow balls，and threw them at one another．Then we check in at the hotel．
The next day，we put on our ski suits and gloves，took our skis and went outside onto the snow．Our
instructor took us to a gentle slope （斜坡），and showed us some basic skills．To be honest，the first lesson was not a great success．I kept on falling over，and I had to hold on to a rope to keep my balance （平衡）．
However，the next day，I only fell over a few times，and I managed to do a few rapid runs．I felt pleased with myself，and my instructor told me I was doing much better．Although it was very cold，I spent most of my holiday skiing．I had a wonderful time．
﹣﹣﹣By Vanessa
26．Brad Li seemed to tell us that his host parents ．
| A． |
were very active |
B． |
were very kind |
C． |
felt lonely |
D． |
felt unhappy |
27．Which of the following shows America was a big culture shock for Brad Li？
a．People used a lot of idioms．
b．He stayed with a host family in a small town．
c．His host family always had dumplings for meals．
d．Students are not required to wear uniforms at school．
| A． |
a，c |
B． |
b，d |
C． |
a，d |
D． |
b，c |
28．After landing on Calgary airport，Vanessa went to a ski resort ．
A．by bus B．by train C．by ship D．by plane
29．How did Vanessa react （反应） when she saw the snow for the first time？
| A． |
She was dying when she got out and played with it． |
| B． |
She was afraid of death to get out and play with it． |
| C． |
She wanted very much to get out and play with it． |
| D． |
She was too nervous to get out and play with it． |
30．Which picture shows that Vanessa's first lesson was not a great success？
31．The best word to describe the two writers'experiences in another country is" "．
| A． |
unsuccessful |
B． |
comfortable |
C． |
unforgettable |
D． |
tiring． |
In the 1920s and 30s the airlines were just beginning. It was unusual for people to travel by air because it was expensive and dangerous. In those days, there were no flight attendants to look after the passengers. Young men ,or “stewards” helped the passengers onto the airplane and carried the passengers’ luggage(行李)but they did not provide food and drinks. But then in 1930,a woman called Ellen Church invented the “stewardess”.
Ellen Church was born in 1904 on a farm in Iowa. She was a different child. She didn’t want to work on a farm or marry a farmer —she wanted a more adventurous(冒险的)life. Ellen studied to be a nurse at the University of Minnesota and then got a job in a hospital. For the next few years she stayed at the hospital but also took flying lessons and got her pilot’s license.
Ellen was twenty-five years old when she first got in touch with Boeing Air Transport. She loved flying but she understood that airlines were a man’s world. Although women like Emelia Earheart were becoming famous, she realized it was impossible for a woman to have a career as a pilot .But she had another idea. Most people were frightened of flying because. flying was still an unreliable(不可靠的) way to travel. There were often delays(延误),many crashes and the bad weathers made many passengers sick. Ellen thought nurses could take care of passengers during flights and B.A.T. agreed.
The young woman from Iowa and seven other nurses became the first air stewardesses.
At first pilots were unhappy because they did not want stewardesses on airplanes, but passengers loved the stewardesses. In 1940 there were around 1000 of them working for different airlines. The early “stewardesses” had to be under twenty-five-year-old, single and slim. When a woman joined an airline, she had to promise not to get married or have children. It was hard job and not well paid. They worked long hours and earned ＄1 an hour.
In the 1970s, stewardesses were unhappy in their job and airlines had to make some changes. Since the 1970s, “stewardesses” have been called flight attendants. They are well paid and work fewer hours than in the past.The last sentence of the first paragraph suggests that _________.
| A．the word “stewardess” was made up by Ellen Church |
| B．Ellen Church was the first woman who flew a plane |
| C．Ellen Church was the first woman who worked on a plane |
| D．Ellen Church was the first woman passenger on a plane |
From the second paragraph, we learn that ________.
| A．Ellen did not behave in the same way as most as other girls |
| B．Ellen’s family was not rich enough to support her education |
| C．Ellen was fond of working as a nurse in the hospital |
| D．Ellen has an unhappy childhood that changed her completely |
The main reason for Boeing Air Transport offering Ellen the job was ________.
| A．her flying experience | B．her university education |
| C．her nursing experience | D．her life attitudes |
According to the passage, in the 1940s a woman had to ________ if she wanted to be a stewardess.
| A．be a nurse | B．be married | C．be a mother | D．be young |
The passage mainly talks about _______.
| A．the background of early flying pilots | B．the experience of flying passengers |
| C．the history of early flight attendants | D．the development of airplanes |
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What are the right clothes to protect your skin from the sun ?
| A．A baseball hat and light-colored clothes. |
| B．A baseball hat and dark-colored clothes. |
| C．A sun hat and light-colored clothes. |
| D．A sun hat and dark-colored clothes. |
Where shouldn’t you put sun cream on your body?
| A．On your ears and neck. | B．Around your eyes and eyelids. |
| C．On dry skin. | D．On darker skin. |
What is the right way to use sun cream ?
| A．Use a little and often | B．Use a lot, two or three times a day. |
| C．Use a lot every two hours. | D．Use a little every two hours. |
Why is it important to spend time in the sun?
| A．You can drink more water. |
| B．It improves dry skin. |
| C．It’s a chance to wear cool sunglasses. |
| D．It helps keep your skin and bones healthy. |
According to the text which of the following is true about sun cream?
| A．Sun cream is usually very expensive. |
| B．Black people don’t need sun cream. |
| C．Sun cream reduces the risk of skin cancer. |
| D．Sun cream starts to work immediately. |
阅读短文，根据要求完成下面各小题。
There is a Chinese saying: Time and tidy wait for no man. Have too many things to do in too little time? Well, 76if you make a good plan, everything will be in order. This chart will certainly help. If you can do all this, every your single day will be productive(高效率的).
●Make a list
It all begins with listing. If you don’t have a list, create one.
●Worst first
We often have one thing on the list, which is hanging over our heads and makes us worried. Work on it first and make the rest of your day easier.
●Just do it
Those small thing are easier to deal with. Complete them and cross them off the list.
●Make things enjoyable
Have small breaks, enjoy music, or even a snack when you are tired.①________
●Pack times
Which part of your time is most productive?②__________
●Re-list
a. Sometimes you will not complete everything on your list. This is okay. Add them to tomorrow’s list with a star so that you will know they should be done first the next day.
b. By the day’s end you will have a rough (粗略的)idea of things you need to do tomorrow. Go ahead and list them. Tomorrow when you start fresh, you will not forget to do them.请把划线部分的句子译成汉语。
What should you do if you are tired according to the passage?
___________________________________从A、B、C中为78①②选出两个适当的选项，并将其字母标号分别填入在下面横线上。
A. Replay all the e-mail at a time and make all the phone calls at another time. This will help keep your mind and your job clear.
B. When this time comes around, close your door so that it is just you and your work.
C. Life is short. Enjoy your work.
①________________②_______________What should you do if you can not finish today’s work?
____________________________________Give a title(标题)in the passage.
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A smart diet, a healthy life
No matter how old your kids are, you can take steps to improve a healthy diet and to encourage good eating habits.
Tip One: Family Meals
Family meals are nice for both parents and kids. Children like to guess what they are going to have and parents get the chance to introduce new foods to children. Parents can also use the mealtime as a chance to talk with their kids about their life.
Tip Two: Healthy Snacks(零食)
Kids, especially younger ones, will eat mostly what can get at home. That’s why it’s important to have enough healthy snacks, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, yogurt and whole-grain biscuits.
Tip Three: Being a Good Example
The best way for you to encourage healthy eating is to eat well yourself. Kids will follow the
lead of the adults they see every day. By eating fruits and vegetables and avoiding fast food and sweet drinks, you are sending the right message.
Tip Four: No Shouts about Food
Parents might find themselves shouting at children to get them to have healthy foods in front of them. This in fact can make children dislike what they are asked to eat. You need to work a bit on different cooking methods(方式，方法).
Tip Five: Get Kids Included(参与)
Most kids will enjoy making the decision about food. Talk to them about making choices and planning a healthy meal. It can help them to make good decisions on their own about the foods they want to eat.What is the author’s attitude(态度) toward snacks?
| A．Snacks shouldn’t be eaten. |
| B．Healthy snacks can be accepted. |
| C．Kids can only have snacks at home. |
| D．It’s not necessary to have snacks at home. |
The best way for parents to encourage a healthy diet is ________.
| A．to have family meals | B．to eat healthy snacks |
| C．to be a good example | D．to get kids included |
What does the underlined phrase “ the right message” mean?
| A．Being a good cook. | B．Healthy eating | C．Eating fast food. | D．Cooking at home. |
According to Tip Four, what should parents do if kids refuse to eat healthy food?
| A．Explain how healthy it is. | B．Try cooking it in a different way |
| C．Never cook the same food. | D．Ask kids to get used to its taste. |
Why should parents get kids included when they make the decision about food?
| A．To let kids eat anything they like. |
| B．To help kids become a wonderful cook. |
| C．To help kids make good choices by themselves. |
| D．To set a good example of eating healthy food. |
A six-year-old British girl, Mollie Price, is opening up her third candy store. She is said to be one of Britain’s youngest bosses. Her stores are called “Mollie’s.” She sells both British and American candy. The girl would like to open more candy stores. “It might sound crazy, but believe me,” Mollie says.
“It was Mollie’s idea to open up the shop. It is Mollie who runs the candy stores,” her mother Becky, her “business partner” says.
Her mother says all the stores are put together and stocked(进货)by Mollie. Mollie works in one of the stores every Saturday, then gets up early Sunday to go to the company’s product supplier(供应商). She asks her friends to test the sweets to decide which ones are good. She’s good at smart marketing. For example, if the weather is really cold, she sells the Mr Whippy ice cream cheaper than when it’s hot outside.
“Children have the best ideas. I tell my mum what I think and she always says I have good ideas. It’s just because I know what other children like,” Mollie says.What’s Mollie’s plan for the future?
| A．Become Britain’s youngest boss. | B．Open more candy stores. |
| C．Work as a product supplier. | D．Make the best ice cream products. |
How does Mollie know which kinds of candy are good?
| A．Her mother decides it |
| B．She has her friends test the candy. |
| C．She goes to the market to research |
| D．She asks the company’s product supplier. |
The prices of some ice cream products in Mollie’s stores change according to _______.
| A．the number of the products | B．her friend’s idea |
| C．the weather | D．the dates |
According to the passage, what’s the key(关键)to Mollie’s success?
| A．She works hard and she is good at smart marketing. |
| B．The company’s supplier makes good products. |
| C．She would like to open more candy stores. |
| D．Her mother always has good ideas. |
According to the passage, Mollie is a/an________ girl.
| A．kind | B．honest | C．smart | D．polite |