The world itself is becoming much smaller by using modern traffic and modern communication. Life today is much easier than it was hundreds of years ago, but it has brought new problems. One of the biggest problems is pollution.
To pollute means to make things unfit or unclean to use. Pollution comes in many ways. We see it, smell it, drink it and even eat it. Pollution is beginning to threaten (威胁) our health, our happiness and our life.
Man has been polluting the earth from the time he first made fire, washed his clothes in the river and threw his waste on the ground. When land was used up or water became dirty, men moved on to another place. At first, the problem was not so serious because there was plenty of clean air, land and water. There weren’t so many people then and their wants fewer. All the dirty things could be absorbed(吸收) by nature and soon covered over. But this is no longer true. The increase of pollution and the development of industry(工业) have changed that. Man is slowly poisoning(毒害)not only his environment but also himself.
Through the use of poison, man has polluted the land, killing the animals. By putting dirty water and chemicals into rivers and lakes we have polluted our drinking water, killing the fish.
Our increasing population is part of the problem. More people, more waste.
Where is this all to end? Are we turning the world into a big rubbish dump(堆存处)，or is there any hope that we can get rid of (摆脱，除去) the pollution? Luckily, millions of people have been warned of the danger of pollution. Large numbers of people are now working hard to bring pollution under control.
The earth is our home. We must take care of it. This means keeping the land, air and water clean. And we must take care of the rise in pollution at the same time.
1.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. We live on the earth, so we should look after it.
B. Man is fighting against different kinds of pollution.
C. To pollute means to make air, water and land unfit for use.
D. All the waste produced by modern industry can be absorbed.
2.In Paragraph4, the underlined word “chemicals” mean ____________.
A. 化学物质 B. 医疗器械 C. 污染源 D. 塑料制品
3.Through the uncontrolled use of poison man has___________.
A. made the drinking water dirty B. polluted the land
C. killed the animals D. all of the above
4.From the sentences “More people, more waste.” We know that ___________
A. we need more people, not more waste
B. the increase of population caused more waste.
C. there isn’t any hope that we can get rid of the pollution
D. More people have been warned of the danger of more waste.
5.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Man begins to understand the pollution.
B. Man doesn’t know how to control pollution.
C. Man is doing something to control pollution.
D. Man still doesn’t realize how serious pollution is.
What is “Walk to school”?
Now we are working on a program of “walk to school”. We would like as many parents and children as possible to take part, even if in a small way. Children who walk to and from school along with their parents can learn essential(基本的) road safety and life skills.
You can take part by…
● Walking to and from school with your child every day.
● Walking for one or two days during the week.
● Encouraging others to walk, if you have already done.
Walking is great!
● Walking is great exercise! A walk is good for your body and can keep you fit.
● You won’t have to waste time looking for a parking site(停车点).
● It’s free. You’ll save money by not using the car.
● It’s pollution free.
● It’s a good chance to your children and to meet other parents, too.
Enjoying walking to school!
Here are some suggestions to help you and your child enjoy walking to school.
● Plan a safe route together.
● Teach children what a kerb(马路牙子) is and what it means.
● Encourage your child to help you choose the safest places to cross the road.
● Look at and discuss the things you see on your way—especially road signs and what they mean.
Walk to school! Thousands of parents and children have already taken part, could you?
Please go to WWW.walkschool.org.uk for more information.
1.“Walk to school” may be _________.
A. a relaxing advertisement B. an interesting sign
C. a meaningful program D. a colorful picture
2.Who are encouraged to take part in Walking to school?
A. Parents and children B. Drivers and workers.
C. Teachers and students. D. Mothers and fathers.
3.Walking to school can help you __________.
A. how to walk to school quickly
B. save time to get to school
C. draw some pictures of the kerb and road signs
D. learn essential road safely and life skills
4.Which is NOT the benefit(好处) of walking to school?
A. It can keep you fit.
B. It can save money.
C. It won’t pollute the air.
D. It can’t help you make new friends.
5.According to the writer, you can learn more about “walk to school” by?
A. reading a newspaper B. going to the Internet.
C. making a phone call D. having a traffic lessons.
Nick is a knight(骑士). But he doesn’t like to ride and he doesn’t like to fight. Nick likes to read and write, and he likes to knit(编织).
One night, there was a knock at the door. “I need you to fight a dragon(龙)!” cried King Kareen.
“But I’m the wrong kind of knight!” said Nick. “I don’t like to fight.”
“Never mind! Hurry up!” cried the King.
“The dragon is in my bed!” said the King. Nick’s knees were knocking. He lifted the blanket(毯子) and saw a little dragon. “I’m freezing.” The dragon said.
Nick quickly started knitting. He knitted a coat, some long socks and some pants for the dragon. The dragon was glad. “Thank you!” he said and off he went.
“I think you’re the right kind of knight!” said the king.
1.What does Nick do?
A.A king B. A knight C. A knitter D. A writer
2.Nick likes to read ,write and ______ .
A. ride B. fight C. sing D. knit
3.Why were Nick’s knees knocking ? Because Nick was ___________
A. so glad B. too frightened
C. a wrong kind of knight D. a right kind of knight
4.The dragon was in the King’s bed because ___________.
A. he liked the king B. he was hungry
C. he was freezing D. he liked Nick
5.The dragon was very glad and went off after__________.
A. Nick knitted some clothes for him
B. Nick had a big fight with him
C. the King gave him much food
D. the King gave him much money
Tang Hai is chatting with his e-pal David on QQ (T: Tang Hai D: David)
D: Hi. How is it going these days?
T: Pretty good! We celebrated our Dragon Boat Festival(端午节) last week.
D: Dragon Boat Festival? 1.
T: To remember an ancient Chinese poet(诗人)。
D: How do you usually celebrate it?
T: 2. But this year, we did something more interesting.
D: What did you do?
T: Our school had a Dragon Boat race.
D: 3. who won the race?
T: Our class.
D: 4.
T: Thanks a lot. I hope you can come to China sometime.
D: 5. I’m interested in Chinese traditions. Tell me more about them next time.
T: Ok, I will. See you.
D: See you!
6.A. What do you celebrate for?
B. What are you doing ?
C. When do you celebrate it?
D. Where do you celebrate it?
7.A. We usually do some cleaning on that day.
B. We usually have a big dinner on that day.
C. We usually eat rice dumplings on that day.
D. We usually go hiking on that day.
8.A. Pretty good! B. Thank goodness!
C. How dangerous! D. Sound interesting!
9.A. What a pity! B. Congratulations!
C. Have a good time. D. I’m sorry to hear that.
10.A. I hope so. B. I’m afraid not.
C. I don’t think so. D. Me, neither.
Far, far away, there is a bad king. All his people 56 him. One hot day, the King goes to swim 57 himself in the river.
Suddenly he feels very 58 and can’t move his hands and legs. He begins to sink. 59 , two farmers are working in the filed nearby and see everything. Of course, the farmers don’t know the man in the river is the terrible king. 60 the farmers jump into the river and 61 him.
The king thanks the farmers and says, “I’m your king. Ask me for 62 , and I will give it to you.”
“My mother and father are sick in bed,” one farmer says, “Can you give me some 63 to send them to a doctor?” The King agrees.
Then he asks 64 farmer, “How about you? What do you want?” The farmer looks worried and unhappy. “ 65 let other people know I met you.” he says.
1.A. hate B. love C. stand D. mind
2.A. to B. for C. with D. by
3.A. happy B. glad C. weak D. strong
4.A. Friendly B. Luckily C. Slowly D. Quickly
5.A. Though B. Or C. But D. So
6.A. thank B. save C. catch D. hug
7.A. something B. everything C. anything D. nothing
8.A. flowers B. time C. money D. help
9.A. the other B. another C. other D. others
10.A. What about B. Why not C. Please D. Don’t
—Excuse me. Do you know _________?
— Last Sunday.
A. where he would like to visit
B. when he was back home
C. how he came here
D. why did he come to the zoo
