Many countries have different ideas about different animals, but when we talk about pigs, we may have the same idea of them---the pigs are ugly, lazy and stupid(蠢的).
Just look at the idioms(习语) in Chinese. We have “Boiling a dead pig, ” and “A big looking in the mirrors still a pig.” And in English, they have “eating like a pig” and “sweating like a pig,” None(没有一个)of them are good.
In fact, there are some good things about pigs. And maybe now is the best time to clear(澄清)their names.
First, pigs are not stupid. Their EQ is like dogs and chimpanzees(黑猩猩). They can remember things for a long time. And some pigs can learn things from people.
Second, pigs are very clean animals. On farms, they live in dirty places, so they are very dirty. In the wild(野外). Pigs are very clean.
Third, pigs are very friendly animals. Some people keep them as pets. Of course, people keep the small kind, not the big kind. Small pigs are very cute.
There are cute pigs in cartoons, too. Peppa Pig, for example, a UK cartoon, becomes popular in many countries. The four pigs in the cartoon teach children love, friendship and family. In China, we have McDull(麦兜), a pig who works hard to realize（实现）his dreams.
1.What do people think of pigs?
They think pigs are lazy, ________.
2.How many idiom are there in the passage?
________.
3.Why does the writer think that pigs are not stupid?
Because pigs can _________ and learn things from people.
4.What kind of pigs do people keep as pets?
They keep ________.
5.What does Peppa Pig teach children?
It teaches children ________.
1.我通常乘坐地铁上班。
I usually go to work ________.
2.她希望她的梦想可以实现。
She hopes that her dream can ________.
3.绝不要和别人打架。
Never ________ others.
4.大象正处于极大的危险中。
Elephants are _________ now.
5.不要买象牙制成的东西。
Don’t buy things ________ivory.
Bikes are very popular in China. In the country, you can see bikes almost everywhere. When you walk on the road, you can find a lot of people riding bikes to schools, shops and any other place. So many people call China “the kingdom（王国） of bikes”. In China, many families have one or two bikes.
Compared with cars, bikes have many advantages(优点). First, bikes don’t need much money. Some Chinese can’t buy cars, but they buy bikes. They can also use shared bikes(共享单车)with only one yuan every hour. An app on the phone helps them to do that. Second, bikes are small to park anywhere, but cars need a bigger place. What’s more, they can’t ride bikes too fast, so it’s usually not dangerous to ride.
However, bikes also bring some problems(问题). Some riders don’t follow the traffic rules and some don’t think about others’ safety, so they ride too fast. During rush hours(高峰期), there may be traffic jams because there are too many bikes on the road. We still have much to do to solve the problem, like making strict rules for the riders.
1.“The kingdom of bikes” is saying ________.
A.China has so many bikes B.China makes bikes
C.Chinese bikes are the best D.only China has bikes
2.Which of the following is NOT the advantage of bikes?
A.Bikes often don’t need much money. B.Bikes are easy to park.
C.Bikes are very fast. D.Bikes are safe(安全
)
3.What does the underlined word “solve” mean(意思是)?
A.面对 B.逃避 C.讨论 D.解决
4.Where can you find this passage?
A.A story book B.A newspaper
C.A dictionary D.A science book
5.Which is the best title(标题) of the passage?
A.The advantages of bikes B.The problem of bikes
C.Riding bikes every day D.China, the kingdom of bikes
Does study make you tired? Haw to relax yourself? Here is some advice(建议)for you.
Rest(休息)at the weekend
Weekends are time for a rest. After a week’s work, weekends are the best time for you to relax. You can sleep long and get up late. Sleeping well can also help you study better. You can also watch a movie, or take a walk in the park. Don’t watch TV for too long.
Keep a diary(日记)
You can write down all that you want to say. That’s a great way to think about and remember life. You can do it on paper or on computers.
Have a big dinner
Do you often think you are so fat that you can’t eat too much. When you feel unhappy, have a big dinner. Eating delicious food will make you feel good.
Join in activities(活动)
Having a get-together(聚会)is great fun. Going out with friends will make you happy and relaxed. And it will also bring you a good sleep.
1.You can’t to relax at the weekend.
A.take a walk B.have a good sleep
C.watch TV for too long D.watch a movie
2.According to the passage, can bring you a good sleep.
A.keeping a diary B.having a big meal
C.joining in activities D.going to bed late
3.Which of the following is TRUE?
A.Weekends are the best time to study.
B.Writing a diary is a good way to remember our life.
C.Only a big dinner can make you feel good.
D.Going out with friends makes us unhappy.
4.What is the main idea of this passage?
A.How to make yourself relaxed
B.How to have a good sleep
C.How to remember things well
D.How to study well
Barry Stewart is a high school teacher in Florida. Some of his students are real “heroes(英雄)”to many dogs and cats, because they makes houses for these animals.
Poor people can get dog houses from a program(项目)for free. These students go in the program. Mr. Stewart say, “Some students in the class like animals very much. They want to make houses for them. They want them to be happy.”
The students learn to make the small houses. At the same time, they know how to make houses for people. They have a good time.
Mr. Stewart and his students finish about 600 dog houses and 100 cat houses.
1.Why are the students real “heroes” ?
A.Because they give money to the poor people.
B.Because they make houses to get money.
C.Because they make house for dogs and cats.
D.Because they give the dogs and cats food for free.
2.How many house do the students make for the dogs and cats?
A.About one hundred B.About five hundred
C.About six hundred D.About seven hundred
3.Which sentence can be put into ?
A.This is good for the students, too.
B.It’s important to look after the animals.
C.The students are very busy at school.
D.The program teaches pet owners(主人)to make house.
School Rules in the World Every school has its own rules. Some rules are the same. But some are different. And some rules are interesting to us. Here are some school rules.
Strick Japanese rules Many Japanese schools ask students to wear uniforms. Some schools tell students they can not go to the movies, leave home at night or play computer games at home on school days.
Different shoes in the US At some US schools, students must have a pair of indoor(室内)shoes at school everyday. This can keep the school clean.
No strange(奇怪的)hair in the UK In some English schools, students can’t wear strange hairstyles(发型). But the students can wear strange hairstyles in the World Cup years.
1.What can’t some Japanese students do on school days according to(根据)the rules?
A.They can’t wear school uniforms B.They can’t watch TV.
C.They can’t play with friends D.They can’t leave home at night.
2.What must some American students wear to keep the school clean?
A.Sports shoes B.Indoor shoes C.Outdoor shoes D.Uniforms
3.Which is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Some rules in American schools are strict.
B.Rules of all the schools are the same.
C.Some Japanese students can’t go to the movies on school days.
D.English schools never allow(允许)students to have strange hairstyles.
