Are you happy most of the time? Or do you easily get angry sometimes? Everyone has a different temperament(脾气) . It is usually believed that both genes(基因) and environment may affect people's temperaments in different ways. Scientists have found that the season of the birth also plays a role.
Scientists from Budapest, Hungary, studied 400 university students. In the study, the students need to finish a questionnaire (问卷) The purpose of it was to find out which of four kinds of temperaments they most had. From the questionnaire, scientists found that the students always answered something like “My mood often changes for no reason.” and “I love to deal with new projects, even if it is risky.” These answers were then matched with their birthdays.
They discovered that people born in summer easily change between sad and happy moods compared to people born in winter. Those who always feel positive are mostly born in spring and summer.
The study also found that those born in autumn less probably had a mood of depression which may easily drive them to cry, while those in winter were not easier to be angry.
Scientists said that this was probably because the seasons had an influence on certain chemicals in the human body. And the chemicals are important to control people’s moods even in adult life.
“It seems that when you are born may increase or decrease your chance of developing certain mood disorders(紊乱) ,” lead scientist Xenia Gonda told the Telegraph.
1.What probably can’t affect people’s temperaments according to Paragraph 1?
A. Genes. B. Ages. C. Seasons. D. Environment.
2.What does the underlined word “depression” most probably mean?
A. Sadness. B. Happiness.
C. Surprise. D. Excitement.
3.Which of the following sentences is NOT true from the passage?
A. People born in summer change their moods more easily.
B. The season of birth has an influence on human’s moods.
C. There were 400 middle school students taking part in the study.
D. The answers to the questionnaire were matched with their birthdays.
4.What will the writer most probably write about on “______”?
A.How many kinds of moods there are.
B. What can we change the human body most.
C. How the certain chemicals affect the moods.
D. Whether the students will continue their study.
5.What’s the best title of this passage?
A. Seasons and Moods. B. The influence of Genes.
C. Moods and Health. D. The Importance of Birthplaces.
| Monday |
8—10 a. m | TECHNOLOGY Information Technology (IT )—Using the Internet In this lesson, students learn how to surf the internet safely and effectively. There will also be information about using different search engines. Finally, this lesson teaches students about the best websites to use to continue their education online. |
10—12 a. m | ARTS |
10：00 a. m | DRAMA Students learn the play that the teacher gave before class. During this lesson, students will have the chance to act out roles with other students. |
11：00 a. m | PAINTING WITH WATERCOLOURS For most of this term, students learn how to use watercolours properly to make pictures. If the weather is good, the lesson may take place outdoors. |
| LUNCH |
1—2 p. m | SCIENCES Biology/Chemistry Students can choose which class to attend In biology this week, the topic is Human Body. Students will learn about how it works. Alternatively, students can study chemistry. This class takes place in the science lab, and this week students learn about H2 and O2 |
2—4 p. m | SPORTS |
2：00 p. m | SIKLLS Students learn about the skills in a certain sport. We use video to see real action from past games. |
3：00 p. m | PRACTICE After we have picked teams, students will play a short match lasting 45 minutes. This week, the sports are football(for boys) and tennis (for girls) |
| HOMEWORK IT— the teacher will give students websites to look up at home (about 30minutes) Drama –students have to learn a part for the next lesson (about 40 minutes) Biology/ Chemistry—students have to write a short report of the lesson (about 20 minutes) |
1.At ______ , students are having a painting lesson.
A. 9：30 a. m B. 11：35 a. m
C. 1：30 p. m D. 2：15 p. m
2.The underlined word “Alternatively” in closest in meaning to “______ ”.
A. As another choice B. For this reason
C. At the same time D. In other words
3. Students should prepare a new part of _____ ahead(提前) of time as their homework.
A. Technology B. Biology C. Drama D. Chemistry
4.Students can learn how to ______ according to the information in the table.
A. make a video B. write a report on Drama
C. play basketball D. surf the internet safely
5.An average student need about ______ minutes to finish his homework.
A. 30 B. 40 C. 90 D. 110
Have you ever heard of e-waste ( electronic waste, 电子垃圾) ，which can be produced every day? How do you deal with your computers, MP4 players and mobile phones when they’re broken or you want a new one?
Most people just throw them away. With the development of electronic industry, e-waste pollution has become a serious problem. According to the United Nations, in 2014, people around the world produced 41.8 million tons of e-waste and only recycled 6.5 million tons. The US was the biggest waster, producing 7.1 million tons. China came second , with 6 million tons.
It’s important to pay attention to e-waste. It can either be valuable or harmful(有害的) ，depending on how we deal with it. E-waste is a valuable urban mine(城市矿藏) . The value of the metals, like gold and silver in the waste around the world, is amazing. And the metals can be refused. But if people throw them away, the toxic chemicals(有毒化学物质) can get into the earth or air, affecting the environment and people’s health.
Apple, for example, now recycles people’s used products in China when they are buying new ones. The company will test and repair the used ones and sell them at lower price. To help reduce(减少) e-waste , we can buy longer lasting electronic products. If you have unwanted electronics find a new home for them. You can also take computers and phones to see if companies offer reveling programs.
1.The following can become e-waste EXPECT ________.
A. computers B. mobile phones
C. plastic bags D. TV
2.Which country produced most e-waste last year according to the United Nations?
A. America. B. China. C. Japan. D. England
3.What does the underlined word “affecting” mean in this passage?
A. 保护 B .影响 C. 改善 D. 导致
4.From paragraph 4, we can learn that ___________.
A. the recycled Apple products will be sold at a higher price.
B. buying longer lasting electronic products is a good way to reduce e-waste.
C. it’s better to keep the unwanted electronics in your bedroom.
D. Apple only recycles people’s used products in China.
5.The main purpose of this passage is to _______________.
A. prove that e-waste is useless
B. encourage people to buy more electronic products
C. advise people to deal with e-waste probably to reduce pollution
D. encourage people to buy Apple products.
完形填空
Once there was a rich man named Chulong.
One day, he was walking in his garden when he saw a strange with beautiful features(特征) and sweet voice in a tree. Chulong went near the tree and caught the bird, which he thought he could and get lots of money.
“Don’t think about making money through me!” said the bird, “ will buy me, because, in imprisonment (监禁), I lose my beauty and sweet voice.” Chulong’s hope of making money was shattered. He became angry and wanted to the bird for the meat.
Then the bird suggested, “Well, set me free. In return I shall teach you simple but useful rules, which can do good to you.”
Chulong didn’t believe the bird , and he was afraid that the bird would fly away. However, the bird it would keep its word(守信). Chulong wanted to take a risk. He set the bird free and it sat on the branch of a tree. It became again.
Chulong asked, “Now teach me the rules.” “Certainly,” said the bird.
Then the bird taught Chulong the ： The first rule is Never believe everything others say. The second rule is Never be sad about something you don’t have. The third rule is Never throw away what you have in your hand.
“You silly bird,” shouted Chulong, “These rules are known to everyone. You me.”
But the bird said, “Today, you had me in your hand, but you threw me away. You believed all that I said. And you are sad about not having me. the rules are simple, you have never followed them. Now have you got the of the rules? Just sit down and think for a while.” With these words, the bird and disappeared from his sight.
1.A. cat B. bird C. panda D. monkey
2.A. proudly B. freely C. slowly D. weakly
3.A. eat B. study C. draw D. sell
4.A. Nobody B. Somebody C. Anybody D.Everybody
5.A. find B. borrow C. smell D. kill
6.A. busy B. helpful C. clever D. lucky
7.A. three B. four C. five D. six
8.A. for ever B. later on C. at first D. at last
9.A. promised B. remembered C. guessed D. hoped
10.A. ugly B. beautiful C. lazy D.hard-working
11.A. songs B. languages C. rules D. skills
12.A. cheated B. helped C. found D. forgot
13.A. Until B. Unless C. If D. Although
14.A. history B. value C. reason D.connection
15.A. woke up B. fell down C. flew away D. held on
If you want more classmates to make the show successful, you can say, “_________.”
A. The early bird catches the worm
B. Practise makes perfect
C. You cannot burn the candle at both ends
D. Many hands make light work
You will get a point ____________________you give a correct answer.
A. every time B. whenever C. while D. though
