There's a heat that's so hot you can literally(不加夸张地) fry an egg in the sun. This is a serious side to summer in Australia that you might not know about.
In February there were more than 80 different bushfires burning at the same time in New South Wales, a southeastern state of Australia. The Guardian newspaper reported that 42 homes were burned to the ground because of these fires. These homes are not like Chinese ones. They are huge farms. Many Australian properties are larger than 1,000 sq km, while the biggest is more than 20,000 sq km, even larger than Beijing!
Every family prepares for bushfire season and protects their property. But sometimes the fires are too big and people have to move to safety
The hot weather also causes other problems. It was so hot in February that thousands of bats(蝙蝠) died from the heat. People can get sick if they stay outside for too long or don't drink enough water The heat can also cause power problems for homes and businesses
The heat, which can go above 40 ℃ in some cities, is very dangerous. There are lots of trees and dry grass in areas far away that can easily catch fire. Even throwing a burning cigarette out of a car window can start a dangerous fire. That is why summer is also known as "bushfire season" in Australia.
The Australian summer is enjoyable. But it is worth remembering that the heat can cause lots of problems, too.
1.According to the second and third paragraphs, we know that________.
A.bushfires happen more often on farms
B.bushfires can cause a huge loss to people
C.Australian people are very rich because of their large farms.
2.What does the underlined word “properties” in Para.2 probably mean in Chinese?
A.房产 B.山林 C.水域
3.The hot weather in Australia can bring the following problems EXCEPT that________.
A.bats can die B.electricity can go out C.drinking water runs out
4.What’s the main idea of the fifth paragraph?
A.There are more fire accidents in areas far away.
B.It is dangerous to smoke in a forest.
C.Bushfires in Australia are common events in summer.
5.What can we infer from the passage?
A.The high heat is one of the causes of bushfires in Australia.
B.People have no way to fight against bushfires.
C.The weather changes a lot in Australia.
The History of Tofu
In China
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1.Over 2000years ago, there was an ancient picture which shows a kitchen scene where soya milk and tofu were being made; 2.At about AD 1500,apoem called“Ode to Tofu" was witten by Su Ping. |
In Japan | 1.Duinghe Nara era (奈良时代), Kento broug tofu back to Jpan from China; 2. In 1489, the word "tofu" was first written in the actual Japanese characters;, 3.In 1782,a popular cooking book Tofu Hyakuchin was published. |
In Westem Countries | 1.In 1603, a Spanish book A Cllecion of Voyages and Travels introduced how tofu was made; 2. In 1704, the book A Cllection of Voyages and Travels was published in English; 3. In 1880, tofu was first produced in France by Pillieux; 4. In 1895, tofu was made in San Francisco, US. |
1.Which of the following was the earliest evidence（证据）of tofu production?
A.A book. B.A poem. C.A picture.
2.The word “tofu” was first mentioned in Western World in .
A.1489 B.1500 C.1603
3.According to the information above, tofu was introduced in foreign languages.
A.Four B.Five C.Six
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A.Flat A. B.Flat B. C.House C.
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A.Flat A. B.Flat B. C.House C
“Everything happens for the best.” Whenever I faced disappointment, my mother would say so.
After I_________from college in 1932, I decided to find a job in radio as a sports announcer (广播员). I went to Chicago and knocked at the door of every station. But_________, I was refused every time. At one station, a kind lady told me that big stations wouldn’t hire ( 雇 佣 ) an inexperienced person and suggested that I try my luck at smaller stations. Following her _________, I went back to Dixon, where I had grown up. There were no radio-announcing jobs in Dixon, and my father said a newly-opened store wanted a local athlete to work for it. I applied for the job, but I was_________ again. “Everything happens for the best,” Mom _________me. Dad offered me the car to look for a job. I_________WOC Radio in Davenport, Iowa. The program director, Peter MacArthur, said they had hired an announcer. As I left his office, my frustration (挫败感) boiled over. “How can I become a sports announcer_________I can’t get a job in a radio station?” I asked aloud. While I was waiting for the elevator, I heard someone
_________my name. It was MacArthur. “What was that you said about sports? Do you know anything about football?” Then he asked me to broadcast (广播) an imaginary game. _________with my performance, he offered me a chance to work there.
On my way home, I thought of my mother’s words: “If you __________, one day something good will happen. Something wouldn’t have happened if not for that previous (之前的) disappointment.”
1.A.left B.returned C.graduated
2.A.kindly B.unluckily C.certainly
3.A.order B.advice C.decision
4.A.refused B.suggested C.watched
5.A.smiled B.reminded C.changed
6.A.tried B.called C.met
7.A.as B.. until C.if
8.A.calling B.crying C.singing
9.A.Angry B.Unsatisfied C.Pleased
10.A.get on B.carry on C.put on
I still remember the park we first met three years ago.
A.which B.where C.when
— What did John say to you?
— He asked me .
A.that I had a good time
B.If I would like to go skating
C.When did I buy this poster
