阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Think about the different ways that people use the wind. You can use it to fly a kite 1. to sail a boat Wind is one of our cleanest and 2. (rich) power sources, as well as one of the oldest. Evidence shows that windmills (风车) 3. (begin) to be used in ancient Iran back in 4. seventh century BC. They were first 5. (introduce) to Europe during the 1100s, when armies returned from the Middle East with knowledge of 6. (use) wind power.
For many 7. (century), people used windmills to grind (磨碎) wheat into flour or pump water from deep underground. 8. electricity was discovered in the late 1800s, people living in remote areas began to use 9. (they) to produce electricity. This allowed them to have electric lights and radio. Today, there is a 10. (globe) movement to supply more and more of our electricity through the use of wind.
China's giant pandas show the achievement of the international effort to save animals that are now in danger. In television programs we often see pandas _______ funny games. Children have panda toys and beautiful cards with pictures of lovely_______ in them. They often visit the giant pandas in the zoo in _______ holidays and have a good time there. However,scientists are worried about the _______ of giant pandas. They know only about 1000 giant pandas remain _______today.They think the giant panda will die out in 30 years if the present conditions are not _______.
It is reported that the giant pandas have a very _______ birthrate. About 115 pandas live in the zoo and research centres mainly in China,but during the past 10 years they _______ only 34 _______ pandas that are still alive. The survival rate for giant pandas in the wild is probably the same or lower.
There are several reasons for the low ________.The main reason is________ male pandas can make babies with females in a very ________ season—only a few days a year. When they do have babies,females often produce two pandas,but the mother is usually not able to care for ________ of them. The newborn pandas ________ only a few kilograms each. They are too weak to live without special care. In the zoo,scientists can help the mothers ________ the young pandas but those living in the wild do not get enough ________.It is very difficult for mother pandas to bring up their young pandas.
Conditions for the giant pandas have been worse in recent years. Pandas in China continue to ________in number. We know pandas live on bamboos. But sometimes all the bamboos in one area die. The pandas there have ________ to eat and die of hunger.
Giant pandas now live in 13 separate ________areas in China. Several years ago the Chinese government and the International Wild Life Organization agreed ________ a project of protecting giant pandas in the wild. We hope it could be helpful.
1.A.play B.playing C.do D.done
2.A.pandas B.children C.bamboos D.zoos
3.A.our B.their C.your D.the
4.A.past B.now C.future D.present
5.A.live B.living C.lively D.alive
6.A.changed B.increased C.improved D.considered
7.A.low B.proper C.high D.right
8.A.cloned B.produced C.kept D.made
9.A.small B.young C.old D.adult
10.A.price B.speed C.birthrate D.limit
11.A.why B.how C.when D.that
12.A.short B.long C.suitable D.certain
13.A.all B.both C.none D.neither
14.A.weight B.heavy C.weigh D.heaviness
15.A.have B.raise C.bring up D.care for
16.A.help B.food C.water D.milk
17.A.reduce B.grow C.rise D.change
18.A.something B.nothing C.everything D.anything
19.A.protected B.protecting C.defending D.guarding
20.A.with B.to C.on D.that
It seems that there is never enough time in the day. But, since we all get the same 24 hours, why is it that some people achieve much more than others? 1.
Keep 0a to-do list.
You should have a reminder system to tell you when you need to do what. 2. Carry a pen and paper wherever you go and write down the things you need to do, including dates and deadlines (最后期限).
Set goals.
Set yourself exact goals, and make sure that they are realistic. To do this, you first need to examine your present situation and assess (判断) which goals are important to you. Have a secondary route to your goals in case you have to change your plans.
Break down tasks.
Break goals down into different parts so that you can complete them one step at a time. 3. Try to complete one task before you go on to the next.
Organize your time.
4. A good way to do this is to record everything you do for a week in detail and then examine your record to see how you use or waste your time.
5.
Keep your work space tidy so that you can work efficiently — it’s hard to work if things you need to find are buried under a pile of paper! Work to plan things so that you can meet deadlines in good time — don’t leave everything until the last minute.
A.Make a detailed plan.
B.Develop a regular work order.
C.The answer lies in good time management.
D.The best time to do something is usually NOW.
E.Don’t try to remember everything in your head.
F.Find areas of your life where you are wasting time and try to reduce them.
G.Write these steps clown, and try to be as detailed as you can when you do this.
Do you love holidays but hate the increase weight that follows? You are not alone.
Holidays are happy days with pleasure and delicious foods. Many people, however, are worried about the weight that comes along with the delicious foods.
With proper planning, though, it is possible to control your weight. The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much. You don’t have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy. The following suggestions may be of some help to you.
Do not miss meals. Before you leave home for a feast, have a small, low-fat snack. This may help to keep you from getting too excited before delicious foods.
Begin with clear soup, fruit or vegetables. A large glass of water before you eat may help you feel full. Use a small plate; a large plate will encourage you to have more than enough.
Better not have high-fat foods. Dishes that look oily or creamy have much fat in them.
Choose lean meat. Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables.
If you have a sweet tooth, try mints and fruit. They don’t have fat content as cream and chocolate.
Don’t let exercise take a break during the holidays. A 20-minute walk after a meal can help burn off excess calories.
1.Holidays are happy days with pleasure but they may ________.
A.bring weight problems
B.bring you much trouble in your life
C.make you worry about your foods
D.make you hate delicious foods
2.In order to really enjoy your holidays without putting on weight, you’d better ________.
A.drink much water and have vegetables only
B.not eat much food in high fat
C.not accept invitations to feasts
D.turn away from delicious foods
3.According to the passage, ________ is a necessary part to stop you from putting on weight.
A.clear soup B.water
C.calories of energy D.physical exercise
4.Many people can’t help putting on weight after the holidays because they ________.
A.can’t control themselves
B.go to too many feasts
C.enjoy delicious foods
D.can’t help turning away from the foods
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项。
The earthquake affected the students of the destroyed areas in many ways:losing parents,being scared and feeling lonely.How can we help them?Teens reporter talked with Lin Dan,the program director of the Sunshine in Your Heart Project at the Red Cross Society of China.
How will the earthquake affect the teenagers mentally?
They’ll have feelings of fear,anger and feel they are not safe.They will find it hard to focus.They will tend to cry,shout and tremble.And they might be afraid to be alone.
What will happen if they are not helped?
The teenagers will find it hard to live in a balanced way.If things get worse,they might not be able to focus on their studies.They might give up on life.
How can we help them overcome these problems?
The first thing is to build up trust with them.Show your sympathy and sadness,and be their friends.Then you have to give them a sense of safety.Tell them that there’s a solution to every problem.Thirdly,try to satisfy their psychological needs.Be a good listener if he or she needs to talk.
Some of us were not directly affected by the quake but have seen images on TV and feel scared.What should we do?
Talk with an adult or share your feelings with someone who might feel similar.If this doesn’t help,then you should see a doctor for professional help.
1.What’s the BEST title of the passage?
A.The scare caused by the earthquake
B.Dealing with the pain left behind after the earthquake
C.How to get a sense of safety
D.The psychological needs
2.The earthquake will affect the teenagers mentally.Which of the following statements is NOT included?
A.They’ll tend to cry,shout and tremble.
B.They may be afraid to be alone.
C.They’ll feel unsafe.
D.They’ll feel sympathetic.
3.The underlined word“psychological”in Paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to “ ”.
A.mental B.physical
C.material D.professional
4.From the passage,we can infer that .
A.the scare caused by the earthquake can be relieved quickly
B.seeing a doctor is the most important measure to deal with the problems
C.the images on TV can also affect people and even cause problems
D.to help them overcome these problems,we should always talk with them
On a Saturday evening , I was waiting for my train and on the subway station's floor was a man just sitting there. I looked around and nobody stopped so I just went my way. After a few steps, I turned and asked him whether he needed help. He told me his house was one station further and he would only need to take the train there. So I reached for his hand to help him stand up.
He wanted to take the stairs but I feared that he would hurt himself since he seemed too weak to walk, so I asked him to take the elevator. Even though my mind was trying to turn the danger lights on, I put the thought that I should not go alone with a drunken man out of my mind and accompanied him on the elevator.
We arrived on the platform with no incidents. The man's knees seemed to soften, so I asked him to rest on a bench. While sitting there, he thanked me, telling me that I saved him. No, I said, I really did nothing; he saved himself as he walked on his own feet.
At the next station, we said our goodbyes. Before I knew it, he left 100 dollars and dashed out of the train. There was no way to give him back his money. I wanted to leave it on the seat, but a young woman who thought it belonged to me ran after me and gave me the note.
My initial reaction to getting that money was of shame and I even felt offended. Then I thought he just wanted to thank me, the best way he knew how. Now, my question is — what act of kindness shall I do with these 100 dollars?
1.Why was the man sitting on the subway station's floor?
A.Because he wanted to go home. B.Because he was seriously ill.
C.Because he was waiting for the train. D.Because he was drunk.
2.Seeing the money left by the man, the author first felt ________.
A.ashamed B.grateful
C.delighted D.frustrated
3.How will the author possibly deal with the money?
A.Give it back. B.Buy something favorable.
C.Give it to people in need. D.Leave it on the seat.
4.What can we infer from the passage?
A.I helped the man the moment I saw him.
B.I thought it unsafe to go alone with the drunken man at first.
C.I accompanied the man to take the stairs.
D.A young woman ran after me and gave me the note.