You draw； you paint， or you do sculptures． It doesn't matter一everyone is an artist!
THE CASE FOR We look at the Mona Lisa or a Picasso painting， and we say，"That's art．" But what about the amazing graffiti （涂鸦） on your street？What about photographs posted online by our friends？ What about your school art display？You worked hard， and it's great．So，is that art？To me， art is anything that's creative．Of course，I like going to famous museums．But I also like drawing pictures of my friends． I'm not very good，but I'm creative．I'm very interested in it，and my friends like it．Most of all， I like it! Jane， age 15 |
THE CASE AGAINST I like visiting art museums， too． Why？Because I like looking at good art．Art is not the drawings of four﹣year﹣old children． it isn't painting your body crazy colors and standing in the street．And it certainly isn't graffiti．Some people say，"If it's creative and cool， it's art．" I don't agree． Art is the result of hard work and study． My aunt is an artist． She went to art school for six years． She doesn't make much money， but sometimes her sculptures are on display． Her art is great． Art is very hard， and not many people can do it well． Kayla， age 16 |
（1）What do Jane and Kayla argue （争辩） about？
A． Whether everyone is an artist．
B． Whether children should learn art．
C． Whether artists make much money．
D． Whether people like visiting museums．
（2）The underlined word "it" in THE CASE FOR refers to ．
A． going to famous museums
B． posting photographs online
C． drawing pictures of friends
D． making friends by drawing
（3）How can we become artists according to Kayla？
A． Go to ant museums from time to time．
B． Stay in an art school for six years．
C． Devote ourselves to art study and practice．
D． Try to get our sculptures displayed．
An important question about eating out is who pays for the meal. If a friend of yours asks you to have lunch with him, you may say something like this, “ I’m afraid it’ll have to be somewhere cheap, as I have little money.” The other person may say, “OK, I’ll meet you at McDonald’ s.”
This means that the two agree to go Dutch, that is, each person pays for himself. He may also say, “Oh, no, I want to take you to lunch at Smith’s.” or “ I want you to try the Chinese dumplings there. They are great.” This means the person wants to pay for both of you. If you feel friendly towards the person, you can go with him and you needn’t pay for the meal. You may just say, “ Thank you. That would be very nice.”
American custom about who pays for dates is much the same as in other parts of the world. In the old days, American women wanted men to pay for all the meals. But, today, a university girl or a woman in business world will usually pay for her own.The passage tells us ________.
| A．how to eat out |
| B．where to eat out |
| C．what to eat out |
| D．who pays for the meal |
If you have little money, ________.
| A．you’ll not pay for your meal |
| B．you’ll borrow some from others |
| C．you’ll have a cheap meal |
| D．you will not eat anything |
“Go Dutch” in the passage means________.
| A．去吃饭 | B．就餐 |
| C．订餐 | D．各自付款 |
If your friend says to you “ I want to take you to lunch at noon”, that means _________.
| A．the person wants to lend some money to you |
| B．the person wants to pay for both of you |
| C．the person will be angry with you |
| D．the person can’t understand you |
In America, some girls and women _______in the old days.
| A．asked men to pay for their meals |
| B．tried to pay for the men’s meals |
| C．tried to pay for their own meals |
| D．never had anything outside |
Giving someone good news is easy, but what about bad news? Are there any good ways to give bad news without making people too upset? The following steps might help:
Say something positive. Try to start or end the conversation with some good news, so that it’s not all bad. For example, “ You did very well in the interview, but unfortunately we’ve given the job to somebody else.”
Prepare your listener for the news. Use phrases to introduce what you’re going to say, like “Unfortunately, …”, “ I’m really sorry , but…” or “ I’m afraid I’ve got some bad news.” This gives the listener time to prepare for what you’re going to say.
Try to give a reason. People like know why things go wrong. Try to explain the decision. If someone doesn’t get the job, can you explain why? If you have to cancel an appointment, try to give a reason.
Use a soft tone of voice. If you’re giving someone bad news, try to use a soft, calm voice to make your sound kind. Say things to show you understand, like “I’m really sorry.” Or “I know this must be disappointing.” Which step isn’t mentioned in the passage?
| A．Talk about problems |
| B．Try to give a reason |
| C．Say something positive |
| D．Prepare your listener for the news |
What does the underlined word “ tone” mean in Chinese?
| A．词语 | B．语气 | C．眼神 | D．手势 |
Linda failed the test. She could tell her mum the news beginning with “__________”.
| A．You lucky thing! |
| B．You’ll never guess what. |
| C．Bad news, I’m afraid. |
| D．That’s really wonderful. |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
| A．“Unfortunately” can be used to tell the bad news. |
| B．You can start the conversation with some good news. |
| C．Tone of voice is important when giving the bad news. |
| D．Nobody likes to know the reason why things go wrong. |
The best title for the passage is “ _______”.
| A．Bad news can be good news |
| B．Good ways to give bad news |
| C．It’s easy to give bad news |
| D．Giving bad news without any trouble |
LISTEN. Do you hear the sound of birds outside, a car going by, your favorite music? (A)Because of your ears, you can hear it clearly.
March 3 is International Ear Care Day. This year, the theme for the day is “Ear care can avoid hearing loss (丧失)”.
The World Health Organization(WHO) reports that there are 360 million people in the world with disabling (使伤残) hearing loss. At least half of all cases of hearing loss are avoidable through healthy ear care practices.
Protecting yourself from loud noise is a key part of ear care. Nowadays, (B) it is very common for people to listen to music with headphones on while traveling to school or work. Experts suggest a 60:60 rule: listen to your music at 60 percent of the maximum (最大值的) volume for no more than 60 minutes a day.
Cleaning your ears is a basic step to take care of your ears. Do you clean your ears with cotton buds or fingernails? Think again. These things can push earwax (耳垢) deeper into your ear, and hurt your ear canal (耳道). The ear is a self-cleaning organ and does not require active cleaning,(C)the WHO. If the wax makes you (D) , you can ask a doctor to deal with it.
Take care of your ears when you are swimming. You can use earplugs. Dry your ears with a towel afteru(耳塞) to stop water getting into your ears. swimming or having a bath. (E) If you feel there is water inside your ear, shake your head a little bit to help get the water out.
Top things to know about earphones
Here are some helpful tips to guide you to using earphones in the right way.
1. (F) What kind of earphones you wear is important for your hearing. Choose over-the-ear headphones. This type can block out (挡住) background noise and allow you to have the volume lower. In-the-ear headphones are less effective (有效的) at blocking out background noise.
2. Some children like sharing earphones with their friends. But when you have only one earphone, you may naturally turn the volume up. Instead of (G)earphones, get a splitter (分线器). This lets you connect two sets of earphones. This way, you can protect your own hearing as well as your friend’s.
3. Want to know if your earphones are at a safe volume? Ask people (H)near you if they can hear your music. If they can, it’s a sign that your hearing is being damaged. Turn the volume down until other people can no longer hear it.
任务一：从方框中选择单词并用适当的形式填入D、G、H处
| comfortable sit share |
D
G
H
任务二：将文中B、E、F划线句子译成汉语B
E
F
任务三：用适当的短语替换A处划线短语A
在C处填上适当的短语C
任务四：根据短文回答问题 Cleaning your ears isn’t a basic step to take care of your ears，is it？
_____________________________________ What’s the theme of International Ear Care Day?
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Do you ever find yourself getting really unhappy for almost no reason? Or suddenly feeling down without knowing why? Going from sadness to anger to joy in a matter of minutes can make many teens feel as though they're losing control. But why is the feeling so common among teens?
Maybe you're starting a new school and not able to see old friends as much. Getting good grades or wanting to be better in sports or other activities can be a concern (关注)for many teens. Being accepted by friends is important. Teens also may notice, for the first time, a sense of distance from parents and family. You may feel you want to be on your own and make your own decisions, but it can also seem a bit lonely at times.
Another important cause for mood swings is biology. When puberty begins, the body starts producing hormones（荷尔蒙）. These hormones cause physical changes in the body. But in some people, they also seem to cause emotional(情绪的)changes.
Here are some things you can do that might make those bad moods a bit easier to deal with.
Recognize you're not alone. Although not every teen experiences mood changes to the same degree, they are common.
Talk to people you trust. Friends can help each other by realizing that they're not alone in their feelings. Talking to parents is important, too. Parents can share their own experiences dealing with bad moods. Teachers are often good resources and a doctor can help to answer questions about development.
Get enough sleep. Though it can be hard to find enough time, getting enough rest is very important. Being tired can lead to more sadness.
Create. Taking part in some kinds of activities, like building something out of wood, or starting an art or music piece. Writing can help you organize and express your thoughts and feelings. Get your thoughts on paper. Do the same thing with paint, music, or other art forms. Put your feelings into your artwork.When puberty begins, many teens feel__________.
| A．unhappy | B．angry |
| C．joyful | D．emotional |
The underlined word “puberty” in the passage probably means “”
| A．成长期 | B．青春期 | C．情绪化 | D．变化期 |
_______may not make some teens be in bad moods.
| A．Study pressure |
| B．Getting good grades |
| C．The sense of distance from parents |
| D．Missing old friends |
It’s easier to deal with your mood changes by ___________.
①realizing they are common
②explaining your feelings to people you trust
③playing computer games
④being creative
⑤breaking school rules
⑥getting enough sleep
| A．①②③④ | B．①②③⑥ |
| C．①②④⑥ | D．①③④⑤ |
The passage is mainly for ________.
| A．parents | B．teenagers |
| C．teachers | D．doctors |
Imagine the situation. You are driving along a desert or on a mountain. You have no idea where you are. You passed the last house two hours ago. Then your car breaks down. It is night and it is cold. You have no mobile phone. What do you do? Well, next time take a GPS with you. This invention may be able to help you. It is a device(装置) which uses satellites (卫星) to find the user’s position(位置). It can find your position to within 20 metres. A GPS cannot start your car, but at least you will know where you are.
GPS, which means Global Positioning System, is a small radio receiver. It looks like a mobile phone. You can hold it in your hand, or put in your pocket. It is sometimes put into a watch or a telephone. We also find GPS devices in cars, planes, or boats. Some of these devices have electronic maps, so you know where you are. For example, in a city they can tell you the name of the street.
There are three parts to the Global Positioning System. The first part is the receiver. You can hold it in your hand, or have it fixed into your car, plane, etc. The second part is a group of satellites orbiting the Earth. The receiver contacts at least four of the satellites and calculates(计算) its position. The third part of the system is a network of ground stations. They are all over the world. They control the satellites and make sure they are working well.
Some people think that in the future the GPS will be as common as the mobile. They are becoming cheaper and more and more accurate(精确的). There are also new uses for the GPS. Perhaps they will become like watches. Everyone will have one and you will never be lost again.According to the passage, with the help of the GPS, people ________.
| A．can’t be lost in a new city |
| B．can’t find their way in different countries |
| C．can learn about the culture of an unknown place |
| D．can spend the least time getting to another place |
We can learn from the passage that ______.
| A． there are three parts to the GPS |
| B．a GPS can’t be put into a watch |
| C．a GPS can help you start your car |
| D．the GPS are becoming more and more expensive |
The underlined word “They” in paragraph 3 means “________”.
| A．Receivers | B．GPS devices |
| C．Satellites | D．Ground stations |
The passage is mainly about _____.
| A．the history of the GPS | B．the introduction of the GPS |
| C．the shape of the GPS | D．the three parts of the GPS |
What can we infer(推断) from the passage?
| A．All GPS devices have electronic maps. |
| B．People in many countries will use the GPS for free. |
| C．The receiver of the GPS contacts at least five of the satellites. |
| D．The GPS will become more and more common in everyday life. |