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The BBC recently reported a rise in the use of British English in the US. Words like “cheers”, meaning “thank you”, and “mate”, meaning “friend”, are becoming popular. No one knows 1. this has happened, although the success of British 2.(film) like Harry Potter may have something to do with it.
British English and3.(America) English are a little different. The two are the same in grammar but different in the way they pronounce and spell some words. Americans pronounce words like car, better and sweater with an /er/ at the end while British say these words with an /e/. The British way of 4.(spell) “color” is “colour” and they write “favorite” as“favourite”.
English is the most spoken language in the world because5. the British Empire. Its colonies (殖民地)once6.(cover) 25 percent of the planet. In some parts of the US, people 7.(real) like the British accent (口音). The British actor Hugh Grant, with his British accent, was very 8.(success) in Hollywood. His accent is very popular, and Americans often think British accents sound very elegant (优雅的). Maybe this has something to do with the Queen.
Don’t 9.(worry) about the difference between British 10. American English. When you have exams, it is fine to use the English that you learned from your textbooks. The differences are not so important.
William Blake described the eyes as the “windows of the soul.” Our eyes are the windows through which we see the world around us. Either way, there’s no question that we place great value on our eyes and our eyesight. Surveys have shown that of the five senses, sight is the one that people fear losing the most.
Thinking about the important function of our eyes, we’d give them the best care possible, but sometimes we get too busy or forget to do a few simple things that can keep our eyes healthy.
Protecting your eyes starts with the food on your plate. Remember when you were a kid and your mom told you that carrots would improve your eyesight. Well, she might be right. Proper food will keep your eyes strong and healthy.
Give up your daily habits that could seriously injure your eyes. Always wear sunglasses in a sunny day to protect your eyes from ultraviolet ray（紫外线）. Rest your eyes every 20 minutes from the computer screen by looking 20 feet away for 20 seconds. At least every 2 hours, get up and take a 15-minute break when working at a computer.
Make sure your eyes do not get injured in the first place. You should try to prevent eye injuries whether you’re playing sports or doing housework. You should also know when to wear safety glasses and what kinds will work best for you.
Last but not least, get your eyes examined regularly. Eye exams can help find some eye diseases. It’s important to find these diseases early on, when they’re easier to treat.
1.According to a survey, people fear losing ________ most.
A.their sights B.their hearings C.their smells D.their tastes
2.The underlined word function might mean “________ ” in Chinese.
A.差异 B.功能 C.优势 D.问题
3.________ is NOT a good way to protect your eyes.
A.Eating carrots B.Wearing sunglasses
C.Using safety glasses D.Working at computers
4.Finding eye diseases early on through eye exams ________.
A.saves much work for the doctors B.is helpful for the treatment
C.provides you the best care of your eyes D.wastes much of your money
5.What is the best title of the passage?
A.Give Your Eyes Some Rest B.Good Habits Bring Health
C.Simple Way of Eye Exams wastes much of your money D.Protect the Windows of the Soul
There are a lot of interesting things living in the sea. There are many types of fish and many other animals. There are also many types of plants. There are even some animals which have a lot in common with you. They are mammals living in the sea. How much do you know about creatures that live in the sea? Do you want to know more about the food chain（链）in the sea?
In the sea, all sea creatures get food from other sea creatures. At the first link of the food chain are the sea plants and plankton (浮游生物). Plants are found only in the sunlight zone where there is enough light for them, however, animals are found at all depths of the oceans though their numbers are greater near the surface where food is enough. Many kinds of fish and animals, such as the snail, shrimp, jellyfish, and sea star eat the plankton. The small animals and fish that eat plankton then become food for larger fish, such as the tuna and mackerel. These fish are then eaten by larger fish and animals, such as the shark and dolphin. The shark and dolphin are at the top of the food chain in the sea. Sharks are very dangerous so many people are eaten by them in the sea. But why the number of the shark is becoming smaller and smaller? And who eats the shark? Check out the menu at a seafood restaurant next time you are eating there. Don't be surprised if you find shark on the menu.
1.The underlined word “creatures” means ________.
A.生物 B.维持 C.奇特 D.藻类
2.Plankton is food for ________.
A.the snail B.shrimp
C.sea star and jellyfish D.All the above
3. ________ are at the top of the food.
A.The sea plants B.The small fish
C.People D.The shark and dolphin
4.What’s the passage mainly talk about?
A.Food Chain in the Sea B.The sea plants
C.Dangerous sharks D.Colorful Sea Animals
Wang Xingyue, 14, Shnaghai: I don’t think we should set off firecrackers during holidays. It is really noisy. Some people set them off at midnight. People nearby can’t sleep well. It also creates air pollution and lots of rubbish. So I think there is no need to set them off anymore during holidays.
Liu Ran, I4, Shangdong: Setting off firecrackers is a tradition during Chinese festivals. People set them off to celebrate or wish a happy new year. This is very important in our lives. It reminds us of the invention of gunpowder in ancient China. We can’t give it up.
Lin Yisong, 15, Zhejiang: I think we should control firecrackers. During holidays, the government could tell people to gather in one place. They can set off firecrackers and others can watch. It is safer to do this and people can still enjoy their holiday tradition.
Li Qiang, 14, Jiangsu: I think we can improve firecrackers. The firecrackers we use now are dangerous. That’s why we can’t set them off freely. But if we can make them safer and better for the air. We wouldn’t have to give them up.
Zhang Qi, 14, Hubei: Firecrackers are dangerous and bad for the air. I think we can use something else to replace them. For example, we can use LED firework instead. They are beautiful and safe. Even kids can play with them.
1.How many provinces (cities) are these teenagers from?
A.Three. B.Two. C.Five. D.Four.
2.What are the teenagers discussing?
A.Whether we should set off firecrackers. B.Ways to set off firecrackers.
C.What traditions we have for holidays. D.How to improve firecrackers.
3.What problems does setting off firecrackers cause?
a. It is noisy. b. It creates air pollution.
c. It wastes electricity. d. It creates rubbish
A.abc B.abd C.acd D.bed
4.Who most strongly agreed that people should still set off firecrackers?
A.Wang Xingyue. B.Liu Ran. C.Li Qiang D.Zhang Qi.
I come from Cambridge, a beautiful city in the east of England. It is on the River Cam and has a population of about 120, 000. My home town is especially famous for its university. Many famous people studied here, such as Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin. There are lots of old buildings and churches to visit. Students and tourists enjoy trips along the river by boat.
Cambridge is 80 kilometers from London. London is in the south of England and it is on the River Thames. It has a population of about; seven and a half million, so it is bigger and busier than Cambridge. It is about 2, 000 years old, and it is famous for Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and Tower Bridge.
England itself is part of an island, and you are always near the sea. The small villages and beaches on the coast are popular for holidays. Tourists like the areas of low mountains and beautiful lakes in the north, and the hills and pretty villages in the south. Everywhere in England, you will notice how green the countryside is.
It is never very hot in summer or very cold in winter. So come and see England any time of the year, but bring an umbrella with you. It rains a lot all year round. You will need it most days.
1.How many examples of famous people are mentioned in the passage?
A.One. B.Two. C.Three. D.Four.
2.What can we know about Cambridge and London?
A.Cambridge is much busier than London.
B.London is 2,000 kilometers from Cambridge.
C.Cambridge has more famous buildings than London.
D.London has a much bigger population than Cambridge.
3.Tourists like ________in the south of England.
A.the churches B.the low mountains
C.the pretty villages D.the beautiful lakes
Part-time(兼职的)jobs for students
Babysitter(临时保姆)needed We need a babysitter to look after our two boys aged 5 and 7 after school from 4: 30 p.m. to 6: 30p.m., Monday to Friday. $100 a week. Call Vicky at 6783-4521. | Rose Hotel part-time work We are looking for part-time workers to work in our hotel on Saturdays. Come in (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) or call Mina at: 6123-8745(after 6 p.m.). |
Holiday job Do you want to make some money this summer? Can you speak another language? We need French, Spanish or German speakers to work in the City Museum shop from Tuesday to Saturday. Send your CV(简历)to citymuscum@shopjob. lkj. | Newspaper delivery(递送) We need young people to deliver newspapers on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. The newspaper delivery takes 30 minutes in the village of Clanbrook. You must deliver the newspapers before 7: 30 a.m. and you must have your own bike. Interested? Ask for more information at Clanbrook post office. |
1.How much can a babysitter get for an hour?
A.5 dollars. B.7dollars. C.10 dollars. D.12 dollars.
2.If Joy wants to get the job in Rose Hotel, she can call Mina at________.
A.8 a.m. B.10 a.m. C.5 p.m. D.7 p.m.
3.What can we know about the holiday job?
A.It doesn't require any CV.
B.It doesn't provide any pay.
C.If you have got it, you needn't work on Monday.
D.If you want to get it, you must speak three languages.
4.If Harry takes the newspaper delivery job, he must________.
A.work three mornings a week B.use the bike of the post office
C.finish the work before 7:00 a.m D.be interested in the newspapers
