Canberra is the capital city of Australia. It is a modern and lively city that has a population of more than 345,000.Canberra is the eighth largest city in Australia. In 1911, the government chose a place to build the new capital. It was between Sydney and Melbourne, the two largest cities. In 1927, the city was founded. It became the capital and was named Canberra. "Canberra" means "a place for friends to get together." Canberra is a beautiful city with trees and flowers everywhere. There's a Flower Festival in September each year there. People can enjoy all kinds of beautiful flowers and welcome the spring to arrive. A man -made lake, Burley Griffin is in the center of the city. In Canberra, the National Library is a famous place of interest which is the largest one in Australia. There're also many famous universities like the University of Canberra.
任务2：阅读短文（B），根据英文释义及首字母提示拼写单词。
f1. to build or start building something large
e2. here and there or at every place
任务3：阅读短文（B），完成同义句转换，每空一词。
In 1911, the government chose a place to build the new capital.
In 1911, a place 3. 4. to build the new capital by the government.
任务 4: 根据短文（B）内容回答问题。
When was Canberra founded to be a capital?
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What is the population of Canberra?
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Is there a Flower Festival in autumn each year in Canberra?
7.
A: Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the Central Street?
B: Sure. It's very far from here. 1.
A: Which bus should I take?
B: 2. Here is the bus stop. I think the bus will come soon. And after getting off the bus, please walk along the street to the end, then you will arrive.
A: Thanks. And how long will it take me to get there?
B: 3. Traffic in our city is heavy now because the subway is being built. Is this your first time to come to Harbin?
A: Yes. It's my first time here.
B: 4.
A: I like it very much. The ice and snow is really beautiful.
B: Look! Here comes the bus!
A: Thanks. 5.
B: Me, too. Bye!
A.You can take No. 1 bus.
B.What do you like about Harbin?
C.How do you like Harbin?
D.You'd better take a bus.
E.I've been here twice.
F.I think it will take you one and a half hours.
G.It's really nice meeting you.
In Canada and the United States, there is a new group of children called "satellite kids", who live in one place but whose parents live in another place. 1.
Asians are immigrating (移民) to Canada and the United States in larger numbers than ever before. Most Asians immigrate because they believe that they can give their children a better education in the West. In Asia, especially in China, Japan and Korea, it is difficult to go to university. 2. However, in Canada and the United States, it is easy to go to university. As a result, Asian parents decide to leave their countries so that their children can go to university.
The problem is that when Asians arrive, they discover finding a job and making money are more difficult in the West than in the East. 3. Because of these two reasons, most Asian parents decide to go back to work while their children study in the West. 4. Their parents don't realize how sad it is to be a "satellite kid".
Studies have shown being a "satellite kid" means growing up in a country where you know you are different and where you can't make friends because you do not speak English well. What's more, it means growing up lonely, because your parents are elsewhere. What will these "satellite kids" probably say to their parents? 5.
A.Students must first pass the strict national examination.
B.Therefore, these children become "satellite kids".
C.It's better to have parents around than to have a university education.
D.Here is some information about them.
E.Also, they feel lonely and miss their homes.
Accidents happen more often than you think. Every year in China, 3,200,000 people die in accidents. Experts say that the 10 minutes after an accident can make the difference between life and death. This is why learning first aid (急救) is so necessary.
The second Saturday of September is World First Aid Day. First aid mentions the first steps taken to help those who are hurt. They include keeping the person safe from harm, paying attention to their pain, and getting help either by telling other people or calling 120. Basic first aid training teaches you how to deal with emergencies, treat things like burns, bleeding and broken bones. It takes as little as two hours to learn these skills.
You can learn first aid by visiting the official website of China First Aid Training (http://www.chrctc.org.cn/). You can read books or watch videos that can be found on free apps like First Aid Guide. Some hospitals also give courses or even hold first aid camps for kids.
"Learning first aid is good for everyone and it is better to start young," said Wang Jiangshan, a doctor in the hospital's emergency room. It can be good for oneself and others for the rest of one's life.
1.The underlined word "emergencies" in the passage means "______" in Chinese.
A.医学症状 B.心肺复苏 C.突发状况
2.In China, _______ people die in accidents every year.
A.0.32 million B.3.2 million C.32 million
3.From the article, we can learn first aid in many ways, not including ______.
A.keeping the person safe from harm
B.feeding medicine
C.treating things like burns, bleeding and broken bones
4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.The first 10 minutes is the most important to save lives after an accident.
B.Learning first aid can only be good for others.
C.First aid mentions to tell others to call 120.
5.The passage is mainly about______.
A.the difference between life and death B.learning how to save a life C.World First Aid Day
An elderly carpenter (木匠) was ready to retire (退休).He told his boss of his plans to leave the house business and live a more comfortable life with his wife enjoying his big family, looking after their grandchildren. He would miss the paycheck (薪金), but he really needed to retire. The boss was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favor. The carpenter agreed, but this time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He used bad materials and worked carelessly. It was an unlucky way to end his career. When the man finished his work and the boss came to check the house, he handed the front door key to the carpenter. "This is your house," he said. "My gift to you." What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently. Now he has to live in the home he had built sadly.
So it is with us. We build our lives in an absent-minded way, willing to do less than the best. At important points we do not give the job our best effort. Then with a shame, we fall into the situation we have created and find we are now living in the "house" we have built.
1.The elderly carpenter planned to live a more comfortable life alone.
2.The boss asked the man to build just one more house as a personal favor.
3.The man agreed with the boss, he used the good materials and worked carefully.
4.After checking the house, the boss didn't give it to the man as a gift.
5.From the story, we learn your life today is the result of your attitudes and choices in the past.
Anna's Blog (博客) Shut Up Zoos, Not Animals You may think that visiting zoos is harmless fun, but you're wrong because zoos are just prisons for animals. The difference is that prisoners get out after a few years! Animals in cages look bored and sad. After all, we all know what an elephant looks like, and we've seen them on TV. So why make animals hurt by shutting them up for our fun? Shut up the zoos instead! Posted by: Anna on May 8. at 20:50
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Comments(3) Comments (评论） I partly agree. But some zoos aren't there for fun. I've just got back from Jersey Zoo. It saves endangered animals and feeds them. Then it returns the babies to the wild. Not all zoos are the same, you know. Posted by: Susan on May 8, at 20:55 Quite agree! Every time I go to the zoo, I never look into the poor animals' eyes! Kept in the small and smelly cages, they look so lonely. Hope one day they will return to nature, where they can live happily and freely with their family. Posted by: Tony on May 9, at 21:05 In my opinion, zoos are fantastic places for children. They can play with animals and enjoy themselves so much there. Also, they learn a lot about animals. Why shut up Posted by: Linda on May 9, at 21:50 |
1.Anna thinks a zoo is ______.
A.a fun place for children B.a terrible place for animals C.a warm home for animals
2.Who thinks some animals can be well protected in the zoos?
A.Linda B.Susan C.Tony
3.When did Linda post her comment?
A.On May 8, at 20:50 B.On May 9, at 21:05 C.On May 9, at 21:50
4.According to the passage, _______ people express their opinions?
A.two B.three C.four
5.Which of the following is Not True according to the information above?
A.Susan never looks into the poor animals' eyes when she goes to the zoo.
B.Jersey Zoo saves endangered animals and feeds them.
C.Linda thinks zoos are fantastic places for children.
