Rachel Carson was born in the USA on May, 1907. Her mother, Maria Carson, was a school teacher. She also loved nature. She showed Rachel the beauty of nature. She also taught Rachel a deep love for books. As a quiet child, Rachel liked to read and write stories and she wanted to be a writer someday. Her story was put in a children's magazine when she was ten years old.
Her first book, Under the Sea Wind came out in 1911. In 1948, Miss Carson began working on another book The Sea Around Us. She collected information from more than one thousand places to write The Sea Around Us. When the book came out in 1951. It won the National Book Award. The Sea Around Us made Rachel Carson famous.
Rachel Carson's most famous book, Silent Spring came out in 1962. In this book, she told people that the use of some kinds of pesticides (杀虫剂) like DDT would cause the number of birds to decline (下降) because it would kill them as well. Finally, in November 1969, the United States government decided that the use of DDT must stop in two years.
As a great environmentalist (环保主义者) and writer. Rachel Carson will be remembered in the world.
1.Who made Rachel Carson have a deep love for nature and books?
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2.Where was Rachel's story first put when she was ten years old?
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3.When did she begin to write The Sea Around Us?
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4.Was Under the Sea Wind Rachel Carson's most famous book?
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5.What did the United States government decide because of the book Silent Spring?
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Jumped out from the roadside. 1. Liu was scared, but he didn't run after the robber. He found a telephone and called the police at 110.
"2." Liu said, remembering what his teacher had told him in his first aid class. "It is not safe to run after an adult who is much stronger than you."
Liu is a junior student at Shenzhen Bao'an Middle School in Guangdong. His school is one of the first in China to have compulsory (必修的) first aid education. 3.
Teenager safety has become a serious problem recently. According to a 2004 survey, about 16,000 teenagers die in accidents in China every year.
Bao'an School said that the first aid classes are to teach students skills so that they can protect and save themselves in emergencies (紧急情况).
The students have also learned skills for surviving (幸存) in earthquakes. "4. And if we meet people who try to hurt us, we may hit their eyes or noses or kick their weak parts.5." said Zhong Hua, a 13-year-old girl.
A.Junior 1 students at the school must take the class once a week.
B.The teacher told us that we should try not to go out alone, especially at night.
C.Then we should quickly run into a crowded place.
D.Safety is the priority (要务) in such a situation.
E.He pulled Liu off his bike and rode away.
Have you had a headache during a test? Have you ever been so worried about something that you have a headache or even can’t sleep at night? If so, then you know what pressure is. Pressure is what you feel when you are worried about something.
This worry in your mind can make your body feel bad. You may feel angry, sad, scared, or afraid－all of which can give you a stomachache or headache.
However, there are different kinds of pressure. Some kinds of pressure are good and others are bad. Good pressure might happen when you’re called to answer questions in class or when you have to give a speech. This kind of pressure can help you to get things better done. For example, you may do a better job on your test if the pressure pushes you to prepare better before the test.
On the other hand, bad pressure can happen if the pressure lasts too long. You may not feel well if your parents are fighting, if a family member is sick, if you’re having problems at school, or if anything else makes you unhappy every day. That kind of pressure isn’t going to help you. And it can really make you sick.
The best way to fight pressure is to have a balanced life. Make sure you keep yourself in mind: Sleep, Exercise, Relaxation, and Food. If you get enough sleep and eat properly, and if you exercise and leave time for fun, you’ll probably fight pressure.
根据短文内容，判断句子正（T）、误（F）。
1.In the writer’s opinion, pressure is what you feel when you are excited about something.
2.All kinds of pressure are bad for our health.
3.When good pressure happens, it can help you to get things better done.
4.You can really feel sick if the pressure lasts long.
5.If you want to fight pressure, you’d better have a balanced life.
Joe, 75, lived very happily and had a beautiful family. He had four grandchildren, and they all visited him during their holidays.
Before they came to visit, Joe got his home ready for the children: cleaning the house and buying their favorite food. But while he was working, he lost his favorite watch. The watch was a gift from his wife. She died when their first child was born. Joe loved the watch very much. He was sad.
When his grandchildren came, they told Joe that they would find the watch. One granddaughter asked, "Grandpa, do you remember when you saw the watch last before it went missing?" Joe answered, "I think when I was cleaning the barn (谷仓)."
All the children went to the barn to look for the watch, except little Mike. They stayed in the barn for more than two hours but couldn't find it.
After they came back, Mike went to look for the watch in the barn. Joe asked why he was going there. The little boy just asked the other children not to follow him and to keep silent. He was there for about 15 minutes and then ran quickly to his grandfather. He found the watch!
Joe was very surprised and asked how he was able to find it. The little boy answered, "I sat there without making a noise, and the barn was so quiet. After a few minutes, I heard the' tick, tick' sound and found the watch." Joe hugged him and thanked the little boy.
This shows the power of silence. If we stay calm, we are able to find a solution (解决方法)!
1.Why was Joe very sad when he found he lost his watch?
A.Because it was very expensive. B.Because he didn't like it.
C.Because it was a gift from his wife. D.Because it was very beautiful.
2.How long did it take the little boy to find the watch?
A.About one hour B.At least 50 minutes
C.About 15 minutes D.More than 2 hours
3.Which of the following is NOT true?
A.Joe was a 75-year-old man and he had a beautiful family.
B.The little boy found he watch with the help of other grandchildren.
C.Joe was very surprised when he knew Mike found his watch.
D.Mike heard the "tick, tick" sound in the barn.
4.The underlined word "silent" may mean ________.
A.healthy B.warm C.quiet D.quick
5.What does the writer want to tell us?
A.We should take good care of our watch.
B.Cleaning the house is very important for all of us.
C.When we meet problems, we should stay calm and find a solution.
D.The barn isn't a good place.
Trip 1 One Week In The Mountains
Bring your strong shoes and warm coat for this walk in a beautiful area of the Green Mountains. You may go hiking or have a try of rock climbing. This is also a protection area for wild animals. You can find many kinds of animals in this area.
Time: July 8-July 14 Tel:84639818
Adult: $110 Child: $5
Trip2 Three Days In The Country
There are many beautiful gardens. Take your camera and enjoy the wonderful sights in Hunter Valley. It is a good place for fishing and horse riding. You can also find different kinds of flowers here. This is also a great walk for bird lovers.
Time: July 20-July 22 Tel:83986432
Adult : $50 Child: $25
Trip 3 Flashlight Adventure
Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. It is a trip full of adventure. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the plants on this trip can only be seen at night.
Time: July 16-July 18 Tel:83875629
Adult : $30 Not for Child
Trip 4 Five Days By The Sea
Wear your sun hat and enjoy wonderful sunshine all the time from morning to evening. Our hotel is next to the sea. We have our own boats, too. You can swim in the sea or in the swimming pool. Every day our boat will take you to different places for swimming.
Time: July 13-July 17 Tel:83549679
Adult : $80 Child: $40
1.What number can you call if you want to enjoy the sunshine at the seaside?
A.83549679 B.83875629 C.84639818 D.83986432
2.Sam stayed in Hunter Valley with his wife and his five-year-old daughter. How much did it cost?
A.$25 B. $50 C. $100 D. $125
3.David loves sports. He will take his holiday from July 7 to July 15. What activity will he probably take part in?
A.Hiking in the mountains. B.Watching plants at night.
C.Fishing in the country. D.Swimming in the sea.
4.Lucy wants to know something about the life of plants at night. Which trip will she choose?
A.Trip 1 B.Trip 2 C.Trip 3 D.Trip 4
5.Which of the following is NOT mentioned according to the four advertisements?
A.Sun hat B.Coat C.Umbrella D.Camera
Every one of us, rich or poor, should at least have one or two good friends. Your friends will _______ you when you speak, will take care of you when you are sick, and will be together _______ you in your journey through life.
Everyone _______ friends. Friendship can make us happier. _______ can we find a good friend and get on well with each other? Here _______ some advice. _______friends with a person who is easy to get along with. You should make friends with a person who has _______ in common with you. Give your friend a _______ when he or she is in trouble. Friends should always be ready to _______ each other. Believe in each other. This is the most __________ thing in a friendship. Even the best friends may have ________ sometimes. ________ this happens, don't let it last too long. Try to make up with (和好) your ________ soon.
________ is a kind of treasure (珠宝) in our life. It ________ a bottle of wine, the longer it is kept, the better it will be.
1.A.listen to B.hear C.sound D.listen
2.A.for B.from C.with D.at
3.A.need B.and C.have D.needs
4.A.What B.When C.How D.Where
5.A.has B.have C.are D.is
6.A.Making B.Makes C.Made D.Make
7.A.nothing B.everything C.something D.anything
8.A.book B.hand C.help D.map
9.A.help B.helping C.to help D.helps
10.A.loudly B.outgoing C.important D.quietly
11.A.a fight B.a laugh C.a point D.a result
12.A.Before B.Until C.When D.As
13.A.parents B.teachers C.classmates D.friends
14.A.Book B.Friend C.Friendship D.Teacher
15.A.is like B.look like C.likes D.feel like
