Reading is important
Reading can not only open up our eyes but also improve our knowledge. __________________
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1.在举行派对前，沃森太太给每个客人发了电子邀请函。
Mrs. Watson sent E-vites to every guest before the party __________ __________.
2.对她来说处理这个问题很难吗？
__________ __________ difficult for her to __________ __________ this problem?
3.多么有用的建议啊！我非常喜欢这个建议。
__________ __________ advice it is! I like this advice very much.
4.昨天萨丽背完了所有新单词才回家。
Sally ________ ________ ________ ________ she finished reciting all the new words yesterday.
5.他每天花两个小时做作业。
He __________ 2 hours __________ __________ his homework every day.
6.同学问我是否可以在回家的路上为她买些铅笔。
My classmates asked me ________ ________ ________ ________ some pencils for her on my way home.
7.去年在美国几个月后，她习惯了美式食物。
After several months in America, she __________ __________ __________ American food last year.
1.The food in this restaurant is very d________. We like it.
2.When they got to the hotel, it was nearly midnight and the kings fell a________ soon.
3.It’s awful of them to l________ at that disabled boy.
4.The latest films with great sound effects were put on in that c________ four days ago.
5.Last night my mum w________ me up and we had a long chat.
6.My classmates had got an operation. I hope it’s n________ serious and she will get well soon.
Question: I’m 15 and I’ve been having trouble sleeping at night. It usually takes me 2 to 4 hours to get to sleep. 1. I can’t focus on my lessons at school. Please help me!
Answer: If you are a person who doesn’t regularly get a good night’s sleep, you are not alone. 2. Here are some tips for helping you get a good night’s sleep.
⊙Keep regular hours
By keeping regular hours your body and mind know what is coming up and can start to prepare for you to sleep. 3. If you can’t go to bed at a regular time, then make sure you get up at a regular time. So after a late night you wake up tired, and it forces you to go to bed earlier.
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I know, you hear this about everything from heart health to losing weight, but exercise really does do you a world of good. However, don’t do it too close to going to sleep. It is better to do it about an hour after dinner.
⊙Relax before going to bed
5. In fact, when you lie down to go to sleep, your mind is going to be thinking about the programs you have been watching. Instead, take just 20 or 30 minutes before bed to read or sit, anything that gets you to slow down and gives your mind a rest!
A.Take some exercise.
B.And I usually get about 4 or 5 hours’ sleep in a day.
C.It also means you can get in regular number of hours each night.
D.Many people suffer from sleep problems.
E.You may think that watching TV before you go to bed is a good way to relax.
Who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?
Jane Addams (1860 - 1935)
Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She created shelters, education opportunities and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Noble Peace Prize.
Rachel Carson (1907 - 1964)
Rachel Carson was born in the rural river town of Springdale, Pennsylvania in America. The popular 1962 book "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson made people realize the dangers and the harmful effects(影响) of pollution on humans and on the world's lakes and oceans.
Angela Merkel (1954 - )
In 2005, Germans chose Angela Merkel as their first woman head of the country. She had been a scientist in the past. As Germany's leader, she has had an effect on the whole world.
Sandra Day O' Connor (1930 - )
When Sandra Day O' Connor finished her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work because she was a woman. However, she became the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court (最高法院) in 1981 after years of hard work.
Margaret Thatcher (1925 - )
In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became Britain's first woman Prime Minister (首相). She served until 1990, which made her the first British leader to serve three terms in a row. Because of her high standards and strong will, people called her Britain's Iron Lady.
Marie Curie (1867 - 1934)
Polish-born scientist Marie Curie discovered that some types of metal give off energy called radiation (辐射能). Her research led to new medical treatments and arms. She received the Nobel Prize in physics in 1903 and in Chemistry in 1911.
1.Who once won the Nobel Prize?
A. Jane Addams and Marie Curie B. Jane Addams and Margaret Thatcher
C. Marie Curie and Angela Merkel D. Marie Curie and Rachel Carson
2.We can infer from the text that Rachel Carson worked to _______.
A. help the poor B. spread geographic knowledge
C. protect the environment D. protect the rights of women
3.What do Angela Merkel and Margaret Thatcher have in common?
A. Both of them were scientists before coming to power.
B. Both of them are the first woman head of their country.
C. Both of them are famous for being strict.
D. Both of them have worked for three terms.
4.Who once failed to find a job?
A. Jane Addams. B. Sandra Day O’Connor C. Rachel Carson D. Margaret Thatcher
5.What would be the best title for the text?
A. Ways to Success. B. Famous Scientists.
C. Strong Leaders. D. Great Women.
Silk production has a long history and colourful history unknown to most people. Scientific discoveries have shown that silk production began in China around 2,500 B.C., although it could be much older. For hundreds of years, China kept the secret of silk to itself as one for the most closely protected secrets in history. Anyone telling the secret of silkworms or trying to take silkworm eggs out of ancient China was punished in prison.
At one time silk was served only for the Chinese emperor. Step by step, others began wearing silk. In addition to being used for clothing, silk was used to make musical instruments, fishing lines, ropes and even paper. During the Han Dynasty silk became a form of money.
However, the Chinese finally lost their monopoly(垄断) on silk production. It reached Korea in around 200 B.C. when some Chinese people arrived there. Silke production came to India in 300 A.D. In 500 A.D., silk production came to Europe when travelers smuggled(偷运) out silkworms in empty pipes of bamboo. These were used to set up silk factories in Rome, although Chinese silk was still considered to be the best.
Silk was brought to Rome from China by means of the Silk Road. There were actually two Silk Roads, one over land and one on the sea. Especially the land route had a huge effect in history. All sorts of trade goods were passed along this road. Ideas travelled the Silk Road, too. For example, the religion of Buddhism(佛教) was carried to China from India by traders on the Silk Road. The Silk Road created the first international culture, showing many people the ideas and treasures of both Western and Chinese cultures.
1.How was China able to keep the secret of silk production?
A. It refused to sell its silk to the other countries.
B. Foreigners were not allowed to come to China.
C. The silkworms were not able to live outside China.
D. Chinese passing on the secret to foreigners were seriously punished.
2.Which of the following uses of silk is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Clothing B. Pipes C. Paper D. Money
3.In what order did silk production spread throughout the world according to the passage?
A. Europe→India→Korea→China
B. Europe→China→Korea→India
C. China→Korea→India→Europe
D. China→India→Enrope→Korea
4.The underlined word “These” in Paragraph 3 refers to ________.
A. bamboo B. empty pipes C. silkworms D. travelesrs
5.Which of the following is true about the Silk Road?
A. It allowed for economic and cultural exchanges between countries.
B. It made China the most powerful country in the ancient world.
C. It could only be completed by travelers with a boat.
D. It was first developed for carrying religions.
