You may hear about earthquakes, but do you know what to do before, during and after an earthquake? Here is some advice for you:
Before an earthquake It is necessary to prepare yourself and your family. All family members should know how to turn off gas, water and electricity and know useful telephone numbers ( doctor, hospital, police and 119 etc.). Never put heavy things over beds.
During an earthquake It is important for each of you to stay calm. If you are indoors, quickly move to a safe place in the room such as under a strong desk or table. The purpose is to protect yourself from falling things. Stay away from windows, large mirrors, heavy fumiture and so on. If you are cooking, turn off the gas. If you are outdoors, move to an open area like a playground. Move away from buildings, bridges and trees. If you are driving, stop the car as soon as possible, staying away from bridges and tall buildings, stay in your car.
After an earthquake ONCE the shaking has stopped, DO NOT run out of the building at once. It is better to wait and leave when it is safe. Check around you and help the people who are in trouble. If your building is badly broken, y
ou should leave it. If you smell or hear gas, get everyone outside 
and open windows and doors. If you can do it safely, turn off the gas. Report it to the gas company.
1.Which of the following is mentioned in the second paragraph?
A. People should know how to turn on gas.
B. People should know how to save water.
C. People should not put heavy things over beds.
D. People should not forget the phone numbers of friends.
2.When an earthquake happens, _______ can help you deal with it.
A. keeping quiet B. staying calm C. looking outside D. moving indoors
3.When the earth stops shaking, you should_______.
A. check around you first
B. run out of the building at once
C. break the windows and doors
D. write a report to the company
4.You can learn_______ after reading the passage.
A. what an earthquake is like
B. what to do to avoid (避免) an earthquake
C. how an earthquake happens
D
. how to protect yourself in an earthquake
"My dear dad, where are we going?" This has become the most popular question recently. It's a line from the theme song of Hunan TV station's reality show Where Are We Going, Dad?
"All of my classmate
s are big fans," said NingYun, 14, from Guangxi. "On Fridays, we remind each other: don't forget to watch it tonight! "
In the show, five pairs of fathers and kids go to strange places and finish interesting tasks. It's all about growing up. Fathers learn to cook and comfort their kids. The kids learn about teamwork and being independent (独立). Yet, growing up needs courage. In the show, 4-year-old Kimi finds it hard to finish his work alone. "When I saw Kimi looking for his dad, I burst into tears," said Chen Yufang, 13, from Guangxi. "It reminded me of my first night at the school dormitory (宿舍). I really felt the pain of growing up that night. "
When people see the fathers trying to help their kids, it also hits a soft spot in their hearts.
Tian Xiaofeng, 14, from Jiangsu, said his father is like Guo Tao in the program. "He is strict. And I was sad about it," he said. But now he sees it in a different way. "Guo Tao's son looks determined. I think his parenting style works. And I guess my father just wants me to be like that," he said.
On the journey of life, kids learn to grow up and adults learn to be better parents.
Maybe we can plan a trip with our parents.
Shall we go?
1.What is the most suitable word to replace the underlined word "determined" in the passage?
A. absent-minded B. smart C. out-going D. strong-minded
2.When could we see five fathers and their children on TV?
A. On Friday nights. B. On Saturdays. C. Every night. D. Only on Sundays.
3.What's the best title for the article?
A. Where are we going, Dad? B. Fathers and their children.
C. A popular reality show. D. Growing together.
Dear Jenny．
How is it going? Are you busy with your study these days?
I've been back at school nearly four weeks. I am very glad to tell you that great have taken place in our school this term. First of all, we are aked to "clean our plates" when having our meals and say to waste. Some of us used to order more than what we could eat. That was a big waste of food and money. Now we need to the food we order.
We should also stop wasting in some other ways. For example, we should turn off the lights when we the classroom. And our school has opened up some for us to learn how to grow vegetables. Each class is given a small garden and our class has to grow some tomatoes and beans in our spare time. I think it'll be very interesting. Maybe I'II be able to you some beans we've grown next time.
What's more, we have only two classes in the afternoon we have more time for after-school activities. I am one of the traffic safety volunteers in our school. After school, we take turns asking people in the streets near our school to the traffic rules.
I think our school life is now improving! Please write back soon and tell me more about your school.
Yours truly,
Wang Wei
1.A. in B. for C. on D. at
2.A. changes B. things C. interests D. accidents
3.A. yes B. hello C. no D. thanks
4.A. clean B. pay C. cook D. finish
5.A. leave B. reach C. open D. build
6.A. rooms B. fields C. groups D. sports
7.A. searched B. appeared C. decided D. compared
8.A. plant B. buy C. give D. lend
9.A. because B. when C. before D. so
10.A. follow B. make C. break D. think
-It's generous_______ him to provide the poor children so much food.
-Yes. I think he is the person that we should ad
mire very much.
A. of; for B. for; to C. for; with D. of; with
-The final exam is coming. _______ I worried about it, _______ I could sleep.
-There is nothing to be regretful if you have tried your best.
A.
The more; the more B. The more;' the less
C. The less; the more D. The less; the less
-Where has all the time gone? I can still remember the day when I first came to this school, but now I am about to leave.
-_______.
A. That makes two of us
B. One is never too old to learn
C. I don't have a clue
D. The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence
