Do you know that it is your own immune system working against the virus that makes you uncomfortable when getting a cold, but not the virus itself? So when you have got a strong immune system and the virus is strong enough too, you will possibly get terrible cold symptoms( 症状) ?
Vitamin C won't stop a cold
It is claimed that Vitamin C helps by increasing white blood cells. However, many tests have shown that it does not prevent colds. At best, it only slightly reduces the rime of symptoms.
Staying indoors won't protect you
One of the most likely sources of cold viruses is your computer mouse or desk. A study of the cold virus in offices found that 47% of desktops, 46% of computer mice and 45% of telephones had cold viruses on them.
Wrapping up warm won't protect you
Colds are more common in autumn and winter. That's because the cool, wet and cold weather drives people indoors, where viruses may more easily jump from one person to another. And the distinct peak in colds(感冒高峰) is in September and early January, which is likely due to the return of students to schools and colleges after the summer and winter vacation.
Old granny's chicken soup is right
Granny's chicken soup is an old cure for colds since a long time ago. Scientists say it is true. Chicken soup does help cure a cold. Many canned soups are just efficient as homemade ones.
1. It is ______ that makes you uncomfortable when getting a cold.
A. the virus itself B. Vitamin C
C. the terrible cold symptom D. your own immune system
2. "Staying indoors won't protect you" tells us that ______ indoors.
A. there are many desks B. there are many telephones
C. there are many cold viruses D. there are many computer mice
3.The distinct peak in colds is in September and early January. That's because______.
A. it's in autumn and winter
B. the weather is cool, wet and cold
C. students return to schools and colleges
D. viruses can jump from one person to another more easily
4.Many canned soups are just efficient as homemade ones. The underlined word "efficient" means _____ in Chinese.
A. 有效的 B. 美味的 c. 值钱的 D. 方便的
The widespread number of food scandals ( 丑闻) in China is making many people pause before they put their chopsticks in their mouth. They are wondering if the food they are eating is clean, healthy and nutritious or does it contain something harmful that will cause disease?
Most of the food we eat today is processed food( 加工食品). That means the foods we buy in stores and supermarkets, especially packaged foods, are prepared in factories. Chemicals are added to the foods in these factories to make them look better, taste better and last longer on the shelf. The chemicals are supposed to be harmless and there are laws that regulate which chemicals can and cannot be used. Unfortunately, some producers do not obey the laws.
A producer of steamed buns (馒头) in Zhejiang Province was recently discovered to be breaking the law. He was adding yellow dye and other banned chemicals to the buns. He was also taking old buns and using them to make new buns. Most of the buns were sold to schools and eaten by students. . . like you'
Why did he do it? Why did he break the law and endanger people's health? The answer is simple: he wanted to make more money. It was a moral failing, and this is at the heart of the food scandals in China. Too many people focus on making money and not on the effects their actions can have on others.
1. Chemicals are added to the foods in the factories because _____.
A. they want to make the foods look better, taste better and last longer
B. they want to make the foods contain something harmful
C. chemicals will cause disease
D. chemicals are harmless
2. According to the passage, which is NOT true?
A. Most of the food we eat today is prepared in factories.
B. There are laws that regulate which chemicals can and cannot be used.
C. The food scandals in China are making many people worry about the food safety.
D. Most of the buns were sold to schools and eaten, by students in Zhejiang Province.
3.It was a moral failing, and this is at the heart of the food scandals in China. Here what's
the Chinese meaning of "moral failing"?
A. 精神崩溃 B. 道德滑坡 C. 质量下降 D. 心理失衡
4. What is the main reason of the food scandals in China?
A. Some producers do not obey the laws.
B. The processed food is clean, healthy and nutritious.
C. Too many people pay much attention to making money.
D. The chemicals are supposed to be harmless and can be used.
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She is Liu Hui ,a middle school student in Anhui, one of the “ stay-at-home children” in her town. Liu Hui is 12 years old and lives 1. w _________ her sister. Her parents left home to make money in big cities when she was2.o ________ four. Liu Hui has to take 3. c _________ of her younger sister. They have to stay at home alone 4. b ________ they have to go to school.
“I used to feel5.s ________ without my parents at home,” she said, “but now I know 6. w _________ they do so. They have to go away to make money for7.u _________ so that we can live a better life.”
Every day, Liu Hui gets up at 6:30 a.m. and cooks8. b ______________. Then the two girls go to school. They have supper at 6:00 p.m. Then Liu Hui does housework and 9.h _____________ her sister with her homework. She usually goes to bed at 9:30 p.m.
Though busy, Liu Hui is still the 10.b ________ student in her class. She said, “My life is OK. But I still hope my parents will come back and live with us.”
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A farmer had some dogs to sell. He painted a sign advertising the dogs. A little boy came up to him and said, “Sir, I want to buy a dog.”
“Well,” the farmer said, “but they1._____________________ (be) very expensive.” The boy 2. _____________________ (take) some changes out of his pocket, “I’ve got thirty-nine cents. Is that enough to take a dog?”
“Sure. I have six dogs. You3. ________________________ (choose) any of them.” Then the farmer whistled, “Dolly!” At once, Dolly ran out of the doghouse followed by four little dogs. Then the little boy’s eyes4.____________________________ (dance) with happiness.
But the boy saw another little dog5.___________________________ (move) out slowly. This one was the smallest. She was trying her best 6. _________________________ (catch) up with the others…
“I went that one,” the boy said, 7. ____________________________ (point) to the last one. The farmer was surprised. “She 8. _________________________ (not run) and play with you like other dogs. Will you still want to buy her?” he said kindly.
Hearing that, the little boy rolled(卷起) up one leg of his trousers. A steel brace(支架) 9. _____________________ (tie) on both sides of his leg. Looking up at the farmer, he said, “So you see, Sir. I can’t walk very well myself, I 10. ____________________________ (understand) her. So we will be good friends.”
Eating out is more popular in Britain today than it has ever been. It is reported that British people spend more eating out than cooking for themselves and eating at home. It seems that many British people are becoming more and more interested in how good their food tastes, and also how healthy it is.
However, eating out can also be expensive, so British people do not eat out every night. When having a date with friends, or having a birthday, many people like to go to a restaurant, and people often also eat in a restaurant before going to the cinema or the theater.
As in all cultures, there are many rules of manners about eating. The knife and fork should be used in the correct way. It is also impolite to speak with your mouth full then you are eating.
Most British cities have a large collection of food as well as British food, from the very cheap to the very expensive－ French, Italian, Indian, Chinese, Thai, Japanese and many, many more.
When people are too tired to cook after work, they often get a “takeaway”. This means that they order from a take－out restaurant by telephone, and then go to get it. Many take-out restaurants also send it to your house. All you have to do is to open the door, pay and eat!
1.When do British people often eat in a restaurant?
A. After having a birthday. B. Before watching a movie.
C. When they feel tired. D. If they want to have natural food.
2.Many people prefer to eat out nowadays because __________.
A. eating out is cheaper than cooking at home
B. they can learn more manners in the restaurant
C. people care more about their food than before
D. people don’t like to stay at home after work
3.From the fourth paragraph, we can learn that _________.
A. British dishes are very expensive B. Japanese dishes are most expensive
C. British people like foreign food D. French food is most popular
4. The “takeaway” is the food __________.
A. you order and take out of the restaurant
B. that is left when you are eating in a restaurant
C. you order but don’t need to pay at once
D. that is sold and ordered only on the phone
5.What is the best title(标题) of the passage?
A. British restaurant culture B. British table manners
C. Best restaurants in Britain D. Best food in Britain
Spend your summer holidays wisely!
1. Where will you have classes if you like playing basketball?
A. At Cliff College. B. At Golden Finger Club.
C. At Whitehawk School D. At Haved School.
2. The underlined word “Fee” in the ad is about “________”.
A. the money B. the teacher C. the address D. the school
3.How much will they pay if Darning and his deskmate take part in “Speak Good English”?
A. $15 B. $30 C. $45 D. $60
4. All classes will end after _________.
A. 1 p.m. B. 2 p.m. C. 3 p.m. D. 4 p.m.
5. What is the aim of “Easy Trip with mathematics”?
A. To help students finish their homework.
B. To make students’ thinking skills better.
C. To show you some rules of the math class.
D. To teach students to speak in class bravely.
