Fear and its companion pain are two of the most useful things that men and animals possess, if they are properly used. If fire did not hurt when it burnt, children would play with it until their hands were burnt away. Similarly, if pain existed but fear didn’t, a child would burn himself or herself again and again, because fear would not warn himself or herself to keep away from the fire that had burnt himself or herself before. A really fearless soldier—and some do exist is not a good soldier because he is soon killed; and a dead soldier is of no use to his army. Fear and pain are therefore two guards without which men and animals might soon die out.
In our first sentence we suggested that fear should be properly used. If, for example, you never go out of your house because of the danger of being knocked down and killed in the street by a car, you are letting fear rule you too much. Even in your house you are not absolutely safe: an aeroplane may crash on your house, or ants may eat away some of the beams in your roof so that the latter falls on you, or you may get cancer!
The important thing is not to let fear rule you, but instead to use fear as your servant and guide. Fear will warn you of dangers; then you have to decide what action to take.
In many cases, you can take quick and successful action to avoid the danger. For example, you see a car coming straight towards you. Fear warns you, you jump out of the way, and all is well.
In some cases, however, you decide that there is nothing that you can do to avoid the danger. For example, you can’t prevent an aeroplane crashing onto your house. In this case, fear has given you its warning; you have examined it and decided on your course of action, so fear of this particular danger is no longer of any use to you, and you have to try to overcome it.
1.Children would play with fire until their hands were burnt away if _________.
A. they were given no warning beforehand
B. they had never burnt themselves
C. they had no sense of pain D. they were fearful of the fire
2. A really fearless soldier _____________.
A. is of great use to the army B. is not a real soldier
C. is nothing but a dead soldier D. easily gets killed in a battle
3.People sometimes succeed in timely avoiding the danger because _________.
A. they have gained experience B. they jump out of the way in time
C. they are calm in the face of danger
D. they are warned of the danger by fear and take quick action
4.What's the writer's suggestion when the danger can't be avoided?
A. You have to try to overcome it. B. Fear can really help you to run away.
C. Fear always helps you stay safe. D. Fear is of great use to you.
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Last weekend we went mountain-climbing．Even the heavy rain in the morning could not
prevent us go．Setting off very early, we went along an extreme narrow road, all in high spirits．
On every side of the road were green fields and some farm house．We could hear the sound of
the rain and our footsteps mixing with our laughter．At noon we reached top of the
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1. It is a new term in today's tourism industry．But in an age of growing environmental awareness, it is not too difficult for us to imagine and understand this new form of holiday．
Ecotourism, which is considered as a kind of responsible tourism, is typically defined（定义）as travel to places where special and unusual plants, animals and cultural heritages （遗产） are the main ttractions． 2. Therefore, programs concerning the protection of some natural and cultural spots also form'a part of ecotourism． Ecotourism is developing at great speed．According to a recent report by the World Tourism Organization, ecotourism in recent years has enjoyed an annual growth of about 5% worldwide． 3. They include bird watching, hiking, diving, photography and taking part in various kinds of local cultural events． 4. However, it looks like some smaller towns and country areas may well become the new destinations for people to visit tomorrow because they are rich in ecological, cultural and historical resources （资源）．
Ecotourism has been gaining increasing recognition and popularity mainly for the relaxing, natural and vivid experience it offers to tourists．People are attracted to nature and long to be close to it．However, a conflict between nature and human beings is unavoidable． 5.
A．The definition of ecotourism is beyond words．
B．It takes ecology and culture into consideration．
C．You may not be very familiar with "ecotourism"．
D．More than 80 activities have been listed for ecotourism．
E．People can have great fun enjoying nature through ecotourism．
F．Big cities are still the major places that attract tourists in our society today．
G．How to protect natural resources while taking advantage of them is of great importance．
Imagine a classroom missing the one thing that's long been considered a necessary part to reading and writing ? Paper. No notebooks, no textbooks, no test paper. Nor are there any pencils or pens, which always seem to run out of ink at the critical (关键的) moment.
A "paperless classroom" is what more and more schools are trying to achieve.
Students don't do any handwriting in this class. Instead, they use palm (手掌) size, or specially-designed computers. The teacher downloads texts from Internet libraries and sends them to every student's personal computer.
Having computers also means that students can use the Web. They can look up information on any subject they're studying ? from maths to social science.
High school teacher Judy Herrell in Florida, US, described how her class used the Web to learn about the war in Afganistan (阿富汗) over one year ago.
"We could touch every side of the country through different sites ? from the forest to refugee camps (难民营)," she said. "Using a book that's three or four years old is impossible."
And exams can go online too. At a high school in Tennessee, US, students take tests on their own computers. The teacher records the grades on the network for everyone to see and then copies them to his own electronic grade book.
A paperless classroom is a big step towards reducing the waste of paper. High school teacher Stephanie Sorrell in Kentucky, US, said she used to give about 900 pieces of paper each week to each student.
"Think about the money and trees we could save with the computers," she said.
But, with all this technology, there's always the risk (危险) that the machines will break down. So, in case of a power failure or technical problems, paper textbooks are still widely available (可用的) for these hi-tech students.
1. What does the part of the last sentence in the first paragraph, “run out of ink at the critical
moment”, mean?
A. Pens may not write well at the critical moment.
B. Pens get lost easily, so you may not find them at the critical moment.
C. Pens may have little or no ink at the critical moment.
D. Pens use ink, while pencils don't.
2. In a paperless classroom, what is a must?
A. Pens. B. Computers. C. Information. D. Texts.
3.The high school teacher, Judy Herrell, used the example of her class to show that _______.
A. the Web could take them everywhere B. the Web taught them a lot
C. the Web is a good tool for information
D. the Web, better than the textbooks, can give the latest and comprehensive (全面的) information
4.The paperless classrooms will benefit _____ the most.
A. students B. teachers C. trees D. computers
5.What does the phrase in the last paragraph, “break down”, mean?
A. Break into pieces. B. Stop working. C. Fall down. D. Lose control.
In American schools there is something called Home-coming Day. Many high schools and colleges with a football team have a homecoming game. This can be the most important event of the year except graduation(毕业) or commencement(授奖典礼) day. Students plan homecoming day for many weeks in advance(预先).
Several days before Homecoming, students start to decorate(装饰) the school. There are signs to wish luck to the team, and many other signs to welcome all the graduates. Many people still come to Homecoming twenty or thirty years after their graduation.
The members of school clubs build booths(摊位) and sell lemonade, apples and sandwiches. Some clubs help to welcome visitors.
During the day people like to look for teachers that they remember from long ago. Often they see old friends and they talk together about those happy years in school.
Everyone soon comes to watch the football game. When the game is half over, the band comes onto the field and plays school songs. Another important moment is when the Home-corning Queen or King appears. All the students vote a most popular student Homecoming Queen or King. It is a great honor to be chosen.
Homecoming is a happy day, but it is not perfect unless the football team wins the game. Even if the team loses, the students still enjoy Homecoming. Some stay at the school to dance, and others go to a party. For everyone it is a day worth remembering.
1. The most important event of the year in high schools and colleges is ________.
A. homecoming B. the football game C. graduation D. winning the game
2. When do students begin to arrange everything for Homecoming?
A. The day before Homecoming. B. Many weeks before the day.
C. when the guests arrive. D. In the days before Homecoming.
3. Which of the following is NOT done on Homecoming?
A. To see old friends. B. To call on teachers they remember.
C. To watch the football game. D. To go home to see their family.
4. The underline words “vote” in the fifth paragraph means ________.
A. attend a meeting B. elect or choose
C. hold a celebration(庆祝) D. have a football match
5.Who can probably become Homecoming Queen or King?
A. The students who is liked most by the others.
B. The guest who is most popular with the students.
C. The students who is most liked by the guests.
D. The player who plays best in the football game.
People in the United States honor their parents with two special days：Mother’s Day, on the second Sunday in May, and Father’s Day, on the third Sunday in June. These days are set aside to show love and respect for parents. They raise their children and educate them to be responsible(有责任感的) citizens. They give love and care. These two days make us think about the changing roles of mothers and fathers. More mothers now work outside the home. More fathers must help with child care.
These two special days are celebrated in many different ways. On Mother’s Day people wear carnations. A red one symbolizes a living mother. A white one shows that the mother is dead. Many people attend religious services to honor parents. It is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit the cemetery(墓地).On these days families get together at home,as well as in restaurants. They often have outdoor barbecues for Father’s Day.These are days of fun and good feelings and memories.
Another tradition is to give cards and gifts.Children make them in school.Many people make their own presents. These are valued more than the ones bought in stores. It is not the value of the gift that is important, but it is “the thought that counts”. Greeting card stores, florists, candy makers, bakeries, telephone companies, and other stores do a lot of business during these holidays.
1.Which of the following is NOT a reason for children to show love and respect for parents?
A. Parents bring up children.
B. Parents give love and care to children.
C. Parents educate children to be good persons.
D. Parents pass away before children grow up.
2.What do you think “florists” do?
A. They sell flowers.
B. They make and sell bread.
C. They offer enough room for having family parties.
D. They sell special gifts for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.
3.Which do you think is right about “carnation”?
A .It has only two kinds of colors.
B .It refers to the special clothes people wear on Mother’s Day or Father’s Day.
C .It’s a kind of flower showing love and best wishes.
D. People can wear carnations only on the second Sunday in May.
4.What do you know from the passage?
A .Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are both in May.
B. Fewer women worked outside the home in the past.
C. Not all the children respect their parents.
D. Fathers are not as important as mothers at home.
5.On Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, .
A. people usually have family parties B .everyone goes to visit the cemetery
C.children always go to parents’ home D.hand-made cards are the most valuable gifts
