What would you think if you saw a fish walking? Would you look again if you saw a fish c1.a tree? There is a fish that does b2.of these things. It is called the tree-climbing fish.
It is believed that a traveller to India first told about the tree-climbing fish. The fish was h3.up in a tree. What was the fish doing in that tree? How did it get there? The traveller t4. a bird might have put it there.
The next day the traveller saw a fish come out of the w5. . It was hard to believe, but up the road went the fish. It used its fins (鱼鳍) and tail to pull i6. along. It stopped to eat some worms. After the fish had eaten, it walked slowly over to a tree. Up, up it climbed. When it got high up in the tree, it took a r7..
The traveller was s8. to see these things and told other people about the tree-climbing fish. The people wanted to know what this fish looked like. He e9. that one he saw was dark brown and about one foot long.
The tree-climbing fish is f10. not only in India but also in the Philippines, Thailand, Pakistan, and other places. It was at one time found in Florida, America. Because of cold temperatures, it was not able to live there.
1.Marie Curie is famous for the ______________ (discover) of radium.
2.He is brave enough to go to a place that is __________(know) to humans at that time.
3.Is there any _________(possible) that you’ll join our trip to Shanghai?
4.The government has managed to take __________(far) control over the gold market.
5.The________ (pollute)air which is spread by the factory is bad for people’s health.
1.Many people believe that we will be cared for by _________(机器人) in the future.
2.Scientists are trying hard to _________(开发) plants that can grow on Mars.
3.A number of goods made in China have been up to ___________(标准).
4.__________(比较) with buying presents from shops, more and more people prefer DIY.
5.Britain is behind Japan in developing modern_____________________ (技术).
Do you ever find yourself getting really unhappy for almost no reason? Or suddenly feeling down without knowing why? Going from sadness to anger to joy in a matter of minutes can make many teens feel as though they’re losing control. But why is the feeling so common among teens?
Maybe you’re starting a new school and not able to see old friends as much. Getting good grades or wanting to be better in sports or other activities can be a concern (关注) for many teens.
Being accepted by friends is important. Teens also may notice, for the first time, a sense of distance from parents and family. You may feel you want to be on your own and make your own decisions, but it can also seem a bit lonely at times.
Another important cause for mood swings is biology. When puberty (青春期) begins, the body starts producing hormones (荷尔蒙). These hormones cause physical changes in the body. But in some people, they also seem to cause emotional (情绪的) changes.
Here are some things you can do that might make those bad moods a bit easier to deal with.
●Recognize you’re not alone. Although not every teen experiences mood changes to the same degree, they are common.
●Talk to people you trust. Friends can help each other by realizing that they’re not alone in their feelings. Talking to parents is important, too. Parents can share their own experiences dealing with bad moods. Teachers are often good resources and a doctor can help to answer questions about development.
●Get enough sleep. Though it can be hard to find enough time, getting enough rest is very important. Being tired can lead to more sadness.
●Create. Taking part in some kinds of activities, like building something out of wood, or starting an art or music piece. Writing can help you organize and express your thoughts and feelings. Get your thoughts on paper. Do the same thing with paint, music, or other art forms. Put your feelings into your artwork.
1.When puberty begins, some teens feel ______.
A. unhappy B. angry C. joyful D. emotional
2.______ may not make some teens be in bad moods.
A. Study pressure B. Getting good grades
C. The sense of distance from parents D. Missing old friends
3.It’s easier to deal with your mood changes by ______.
①realizing they are common ②explaining your feelings to people you trust
③playing computer games ④being creative
⑤breaking school rules ⑥getting enough sleep
A. ①②③④ B. ①②③⑥ C. ①②④⑥ D. ①③④⑤
4.The passage is mainly for ______.
A. parents B. teenagers C. teachers D. doctors
The American book Who Moved My Cheese has been a best seller all over the world. It teaches people how to face changes in their lives. It is just for teens. The book tells us that when facing change in our life, like a new school or new friends, don’t be afraid. Use this change to make a better life.
The book gives an example of a change at school. A school is changing from having two terms to three terms because there are too many students. Several teens are talking about this. Most of them are unhappy and worried. But Chris is not. He laughs and tells a story about two mice, two“little people”and some cheese.
The four are in a maze(迷宫)looking for The cheese. Here, cheese means some thing important in life. But they find the cheese is gone. The mice realize that they can’t change what has happened and have to find more cheese. This means finding different dreams. The little people can’t do this. They are afraid of change so they find no cheese.
After Chris finishes the story, the friends understand one thing:to get more cheese, move in a new direction quickly. His friends understand how this can be used in the changes all teens face, such as doing well at school or feeling good about yourself.
1.The book Who Moved My Cheese wants to teach us_______.
A. how to find the cheese B. how to face changes
C. how to make a better life D. how to do well in our study
2.From the story, we can know that finding more cheese means_______.
A. finding more food B. finding more friends
C. finding different dreams D. feeling good about ourselves
3.Why does Chris tell the story to his friends?
A. He wants to help his friends out. B. He likes telling stories.
C. His friends like listening to stories. D. His teacher asks him to do so.
What does traveling mean? Visit, enjoy and discover.
Every year hundreds and thousands of people come to the UK. And London, the capital city, is usually their first stop. What can they see? What can they experience!
Getting around in London is not difficult. There is the underground train, the oldest in the world, or the traditional double-decker bus. A boat trip along the River Thames takes you to the Tower of London.
Going around the city center on foot is easy. The maps in the streets will show you what is around you in five-minute walk. You can get a great view of the city from 135 meters up on a huge wheel, the London Eye. Look across the river and you will see the Houses of Parliament and the famous clock tower, Big Ben.
There are over 240 museums in the capital, but the two most popular are in South Kensington and cost nothing to get into. In the Natural History Museum, the key word is Big. Next to it is the Science Museum. It has those great British inventions, the history of flight and exploration (探索) of space.
1.For many tourists, London is their ______ stop when they are traveling in the UK.
A. first B. second C. third D. lost
2.Going around the City center on foot is easy because ______.
A. Big Ben is across the river B. the maps in the streets will help you
C. it take only five minutes D. you can gets great view of the city
3.The Natural History Museum is next to ______.
A. Big Ben B. the Tower of London
C. London Eye D. the Science Museum
