A community cleanup brings volunteers(志愿者)together to clean, repair, and improve public spaces or other areas that have been filled with rubbish or destroyed(破坏). Cleanup projects can include all kinds of public spaces—parks, playground, and even parking lots. Cleanups show that people care about its appearance. Crime(犯罪)is less likely to happen when a neighborhood is clean, and used by neighbors and their friends. By cleaning a used park or playground, more people would like to play there and protect them, which makes the community safer. ◎A cleanup can be a one-time event(事件). The activity can also continue by moving the cleanup from one place to another—for example, from the school playground to a neighborhood park. ※Sharing the work—letting people do different jobs that interest them makes each new cleanup a fresh chance for volunteers. Make sure your community cleanup goals(目标)are realistic. It’s a good idea to start with a project that can be finished in one afternoon and then turn to larger projects. Whether your cleanup project is a one-time event or a year-long task, don’t forget to celebrate the results. Take photos and videos, then post them on the Internet and write thank-you letters to those who helped. Making a meal at the end can make volunteers look forward to working together again. |
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(1). How do people share their tasks in community cleanups?
A. |
Men take more jobs than women. |
B. |
They are given jobs in order of age. |
C. |
They choose freely for each cleanup. |
D. |
Those who arrive earliest choose first. |
(2). Which of the tasks is the best for a community cleanup to start with?
A. |
Tidying a small security room. |
B. |
Cleaning the parking lot once. |
C. |
Making a month-long cleanup plan. |
D. |
Helping clean an old people’s home. |
(3). What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us?
A. |
Where community cleanups take place. |
B. |
What jobs community cleanups include. |
C. |
Why community cleanups are important. |
D. |
How many people a community clean up needs. |
(4). Why is making a meal at the end of cleanups suggested?
A. |
To say thank-you to volunteers. |
B. |
To praise volunteers for their work. |
C. |
To draw volunteers to the next cleanup. |
D. |
To invite volunteers to show their cooking. |
(5). Where is the text most probably from?
A. |
A travel guide. |
B. |
A health magazine. |
C. |
A cleaning poster. |
D. |
A geography textbook. |
Long long ago, the colours of the world started to quarrel. Green said, “Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of life and hope. Without me, all animals would die.” Blue said, “You only think about the earth instead of the sky and the sea. Without my peace, you would all be nothing. " Yellow laughed, "You are all so serious. I bring fun and warmth into the world. " Orange shouted, "1 am the colour of health and strength. I am the most important for I serve the needs of people' s life. " Red shouted out, "I am the most important of all. I am the colour of danger, bravery and love. I am brave to fight for truth. " Then Purple and Indigo came...
The colours went on quarrelling, each saying he or she was the most important. Their quarrelling became louder and louder. Suddenly it thundered and rained hard. The colours felt so frightened that they stopped quarrelling and got together for comfort(安慰).
At this time, rain began to speak, "You foolish colours, quarrelling among yourselves, each tried to be the most important. You don' t know that you each were made for a special purpose? Join hands with each other and come to me. "
Doing as they were told, the colours united (团结) and joined hands. They formed a colourful rainbow. From then on, when a good rain washes the world, a rainbow appears in the sky. They begin to appreciate(欣赏) each other.The colours were quarrelling about__________.
A.who was the cleverest |
B.who was the strongest |
C.who was the most important |
D.who was the most beautiful |
There are______colours in the story.
A.four | B.five. | C.six | D.seven |
What does this story want to tell us?
A.Thunder is frightening. |
B.United, we can create wonders. |
C.It's useless to appreciate each other. |
D.Some of the colours are foolish. |
The earth is about 4,600 million years old. Modern man has lived on the earth for only 35,000 years, but during that time, we have changed our planet in many ways. Many of the things that we have done are good, but more are not good for the earth.
Water pollution
A lot of people, birds and fish die each day because of water pollution. Factories have polluted the land and the water. As a result, many rivers and lakes are now dead.
Air pollution
In big cities, factories, as well as cars, trucks and buses are the main cause of air pollution. Many people in cities now have serious health problems. For example, Mexico city used to be a beautiful sunny capital, but today it is always covered by thick brown clouds.
oil pollution
In order to have a good harvest, most of the farmers use chemicals too much in their fields. That’s bad for the soil. But this kind of pollution is difficult to stop.
Hope for the future
These problems are very serious for our future, so all of us should do something to improve our environment. If we can stop pollution, our planet will become more and more beautiful and our health will be better. Let’s be greener people!_____ have made the earth change a lot.
A.Human beings | B.Animals |
C.Plants | D.People in other planets |
There are _____ kinds of pollution in this passage.
A.two | B.three | C.four | D.five |
Pollution isn’t a big problem now, is it?
A.Yes, it is. | B.No, it isn’t. |
C.Yes, there is. | D.No, there isn’t. |
Which sentence is NOT right according to the passage?
A.Because of water pollution, many rivers and lakes are now dead. |
B.We must stop the factories from pouring waste water into the rivers and lakes. |
C.Most of things that we have done are good for our planet. |
D.Water pollution is very serious nowadays. |
Which sentence is RIGHT?
A.Though Mexico city is always covered by thick brown clouds, it’s still a beautiful sunny capital. |
B.Air pollution can make people sick. |
C.Now fewer farmers use chemicals in the fields. |
D.Factories, cars, trucks and buses are the main cause of soil pollution |
Do you live in a city? Do you know how cities began? Long long ago, the world had only a few thousand people. These people moved from one place to another. They moved over the land, hunting animals for food.
No one knows how or when these people learned about growing food. But when they did, their life changed. They did not have to look for food any longer. They could stay in one place and grow it.
People began to live near one another, so the first village was established (建立). Many people came to live in the villages, and these villages became even larger.
When machines appeared, life in the villages changed again. People built factories. More and more people lived near the factories. The cities began.
Today, it’s strange that some people are moving back to small villages. Can you tell me why?
根据短文内容,判断正(A)误(B)。People moved from place to place to hunt animals.
The story says,“No one knows how or when these people learned about growing food. But when they did, their life changed.” In this sentence, the word “they” means people.
When machines appeared, life in the cities changed again.
All people like to live only in big cities.
People built factories after the cities grew big.
Many students are under great pressure this term. There is some advice on studying and preparing for exams.
Sciences
Ask students what is the most difficult course, and most of them will give you the same answer: mathematics. This is also true for Dai Shuang, a 14-year-old student at No.1 Middle School. He says, “It’s so difficult that I get a headache whenever I think about the math exam.”
According to Dai, studying this course is not easy. He usually studies math by himself and spends most of his free time reading math books and doing exercises.
Solution
Qin Xia, a math teacher, offers some advice. “Most students fear mathematics because they think the class is too difficult or boring.” he says, “These students don’t listen carefully in classes or even sleep.” In Qin’s opinion, they can try to take notes. And they’d better ask teachers for help. It’s difficult for students to teach themselves math, which will waste a lot of time. Besides, doing a lot of exercises is also important.
Arts
Zhu Tianjiao, a 13-year-old student at Megan Middle School, is very nervous because she doesn’t know how to improve her English.
Solution
Xia Bingcong, a top student at Tsinghua University shares(分享) some of her learning experiences. According to Xia, memorizing, listening and reading are important in language learning. “Studying on a daily basis(基础) is the best choice.” Xia says.When the math exam comes, Dai Shuang usually _________.
A. has a bad cold | B. sleeps late |
C.has a hard time | D. feels excited |
According to Qin Xia, __________ is Not a good way to learn math.
A. asking teachers for help |
B. taking notes in classes |
C. doing lots of exercises |
D. studying alone |
The passage tells us that __________ can help us make progress with English.
A. exercising, listening, and reading |
B. memorizing, listing and reading |
C. memorizing, listening, and reading |
D. memorizing, listening and relaxing |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Dai Shuang often asks his math teacher for help. |
B. It’s necessary to study English every day. |
C. Most students think math is the easiest of all the subjects. |
D. Zhu Tianjiao is a student at Tsinghua University. |
Ann was my best friend. She had come to play half an hour ago, and I didn’t want her to go. “Your mother said you could stay an hour.” I said.
Ann pointed at the Teddy Bear on my desk. “I’ll stay if you give me your Teddy Bear.” she said.
I couldn’t imagine giving it to her. It was a special gift from Aunt Reba on my tenth birthday. My aunt was a beautiful and kind woman who was never too busy to spend time with me. The day she died, I cried for hours, unable to believe that I would never see her again. Now, when I saw the Teddy Bear, I was filled with memories(回忆) of Aunt Reba.
“Come on,” Ann shouted, “I’m your best friend.”
I don’t know what came over me, but I really wanted someone to play with me. So I handed Ann the Teddy Bear! Then, she stayed.
That evening I went to bed without dinner. The memories of Aunt Reba brought tears to my eyes. How ashamed I felt. I was sad all night.
Alone in the dark, I asked myself, “Is Ann really my best friend?”
At school the next day, I found Ann. I asked for the Teddy Bear. She was surprised at first. Then she thought for a few seconds and finally said, “Okay, I don’t like it anyway.”
After that, Ann and I stopped playing together. Through the years, I have had other best friends. I have come to understand that best friends are people who want to spend time with you, and they ask nothing in return.Ann finally stayed to play with the writer because __________.
A. she wanted to play with the writer |
B. Ann’s mother ordered her to stay |
C. she was the writer’s best friend |
D. the writer gave her the Teddy Bear |
From the passage we learn __________.
A. the Teddy Bear had a sweet face |
B. Anna and the writer were friends again at last |
C. the writer loved Aunt Reba deeply |
D. best friends always ask something in return |
The Chinese meaning of the word “ashamed” in this passage is probably “__________”.
A.兴奋的 | B.羞愧的 |
C.忠诚的 | D.凶狠的 |
The best title of the passage may be “__________”.
A. The Teddy Bear | B. Aunt Reba |
C. Best Friends | D. My Tenth Birthday |