[1] If you don’t have good nutrition(营养), you’re missing a key weapon against colds. Basics include vegetables and nuts .The following are five surprising foods that can improve immunity(免疫力).
[2] Yogurt. Yogurt, a milk product, contains probiotics(益生菌). These probiotics change the immune system and help reduce the severity of colds. Choose the yogurt that contains live and active probiotics to make sure you’re getting the benefits of the yogurt.
[3] Green tea. A cup of green tea can help cure a sore throat and lift spirits. Green tea can help prevent damage in the body. It may also fight against colds.
[4] Garlic(大蒜). Garlic has received widespread attention for its possibility of disease-prevention and immune-improving functions. In a study, researchers found that people who regularly were two-thirds less likely to catch a cold. The best way to get garlic’s benefits is eating it without cooking.
[5] Orange-fleshed (有橙色的果肉的) vegetables. Pumpkins, sweet potatoes, and other orange-fleshed vegetables are high in beta carotene (胡萝卜素)，which the body uses to make Vitamin A. A diet low in beta carotene can reduce immunity, so eating vegetables is a great way to ensure your body has the nutrients it needs. Vitamin A is also important in keeping skin healthy.
[6] Oysters(牡蛎). Oysters are definitely not the first thing that comes to mind when a cold or other illness attacks you, but they are a great source of zinc (Zn). Zinc is important in the development of white blood cells. It’s best to get zinc from a balanced diet. In a addition to oysters, beef and chicken are good sources.
1.What does the text mainly talk about? ( no more than 8 words)
2.What kind of yogurt should people choose according to the second paragraph? ( no more than 8 words)
3.List two benefits of green tea. (no more than 10 words)
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4.Fill in the blank in Paragraph 4 with proper words. ( no more than 4 words)
5.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 5 probably refer to? ( no more than 2 words)
How to be Prepared
Electricity, water, gas and telephone may not be working after an earthquake. The police and fire department are likely to be tied up. You should be prepared to take care of yourself for at least three days, preferably for a week.
This list can also be applied to other disasters, such as floods or wildfires.
1. food and water (a gallon a day per person)
2. a first aid kit
3. a fire extinguisher suitable for all types of fires
4. flashlights, a portable radio extra batteries
5. blankets, clothes, shoes and money (ATMs may not work)
6. baby and pet food
It’s also a good idea to decide beforehand how and where your family will reunite if separated during a quake and to conduct in-home practice drills.
During an Earthquake
If you are indoors, stay there. Get under and hold onto a desk or table, or stand against an interior wall. Stay away from exterior walls, glass, heavy furniture, and stay away from windows and outside walls and do not use the elevator.
If you are outside, get into the open, stay into the open, stay away from buildings, power lines or anything else that could fall on you.
If you are driving, move the car out of traffic and stop, avoid parking under or on bridges or overpasses, Try to get clear of trees, light posts, signs and power lines.
If you are in a crowded public place, avoid panicking and do not rush for the exit. Stay low and cover your head and neck with your hands and arms.
After an Earthquake
If the phone is working, only use it in case of emergency. Likewise, avoid driving if possible to keep the streets clear for emergency vehicles.
Be aware that items may fall out of cupboards or closets when the door is opened, and also that chimneys can be weakened and fall with touch. Check for cracks and damage to the roof and foundation of your home.
Listen to the radio for important information and instructions. Remember that aftershocks, sometimes large enough to cause damage in their own right, generally follow large quakes.
If you leave home, leave a message telling friends and family your location.
1.Which of the following items is unnecessary to prepare before an earthquake？
A. Batteries B. Cash C. Medicine D. Credit card
2.When an earthquake comes，you should ______.
A. hide yourself in the kitchen
B. rush for the exit immediately
C. stay away from heavy objects
D. call the police right away
3.When an earthquake is over，you should______.
A. drive a car to take your family to the safe place
B. check the security of your home
C. call your relatives to tell them you are safe
D. clear up the mess as soon as possible.
4.Which of the following sentences is true according to the passage？
A. You’d better make it clear how and where your family will reunite if separated during a quake after the quake happens.
B. If you are indoors, get into the open.
C. If you are in a crowded public place, avoid panicking and do rush for the exit.
D. If the phone still works, only use it when necessary.
5.What does the underlined word “aftershock ” mean?
A. A less serious quake following a large earthquake in the same area.
B. A further reaction following the shock of a deeply disturbing thing.
C. A mess one has to deal with after a terrible thing.
D. An instruction the government gives to solve problems.
Old Bear
Kevin Henkes(2008), under 40 pages
Target Audience: Preschoolers
Price: $3.8
Content: It is snowing really hard and Old Bear is getting ready for his long nap. As he sleeps, he dreams of being a cub again and enjoying the wonders of nature. He dreams about summer, fall, winter and spring and how each season brings him so much joy! The illustrations(插图) show the beauty of the seasons that Old Bear dreams about. Great book!
Half-Minute Horrors
Susan Rich(2009), 120~160 pages
Target Audience: Intermediates (4th~6th grade)
Price: $9.6
Content: Looking for a scary book that is also quick to read? How about a one-paragraph tale of terror or a simple drawing that will make your skin crawl? This book is a collection of very short stories, pictures and cartoons from an impressive group of authors and illustrators.
Leaves
David Ezra Stein(2007), under 40 pages
Illustrated by David Ezra Stein
Target Audience: Toddlers, Preschoolers
Price: $3.4
Content: It’s Little Bear’s first year. Fall has come to his island. When the leaves begin to fall, he wonders what to do. However, after following his instinct and sleeping through the winter, he awakens in spring to find everything blooming once again.
Thanksgiving at the Tappletons’
Eileen Spinelli (2003) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Megan Lloyd
Target Audience: Preschoolers
Price: $3.5
Content: The Tappletons (bears) are gathered together for their big Thanksgiving feast. However, all is not going well during the preparations. The turkey slides out of the house, down a hill and into a pond. There are no pies at the bakery and the lettuce for the salad has been given to the rabbits. As they sit down for the feast, Grandmother Tappleton reminds them that although they have nothing to eat, they can still be thankful that they have each other.
1.Which book has the most pages?
A. Old Bear B. Half-Minute Horrors
C. Leaves D. Thanksgiving at the Tappletons’.
2.What can we learn from the book Thanksgiving at the Tappletons’?
A. We should always keep things in order.
B. We should try to make more delicious food on Thanksgiving.
C. If we don’t work hard, there will be no food.
D. Family love is the most important thing.
3.If you like reading horror stories, which book would you like?
A. Old Bear B. Half-Minute Horrors
C. Leaves D. Thanksgiving at the Tappletons’.
4.Who are the main readers of these books?
A. Adults. B. Old people
C. Little children D. Middle school students.
5.Where can you probably find this passage?
A. In a travel guide. B. In an advertisement.
C. In a science textbook. D. In an official report
I wish there would be a way to describe China in simple terms but that’s impossible. For the most part Chinese people are friendly, easy-going and optimistic. They are curious and unusually patient and they are also the hardest-working people I have ever met.
In China, family is everything. In my English classes when the students were asked what they would do if they only had a few hours to live, most students told me how they would spend their last few hours with their families and parents. Many times the subjects in the classes center on families and friends. I teach many students a year, talking to them freely.
The cost of living here is very low compared with that of the US. The city of Xiang Fan I live in isn’t large and I live better. Non-imported(非出口的) foods are very cheap, so are clothing and articles of everyday use. The cost of public transportation is very low, too. Chinese value education. However, it is reported that many children can’t afford the expenses of schooling and are forced to leave school in some poor area in China. But they organized Project Hope many years age. It creates conditions for the poor children to go back to school. In my opinion, Project Hope is of great importance to the development of the rural education.
When we read news of China in the west, rarely, if ever, will we see anything mentioned of the positive changes China has gone through. While it is true that economic miracles have not reached many areas of China, but we also have the same problems.
When I am asked which country I consider better. China or the US, my answer has always been the same, “We are not worse or better than each other, we are only different.”
1.What does the author think of Chinese people?
A. He thinks most Chinese people hardly work.
B. He thinks most Chinese people are proud.
C. He praises most Chinese people a lot.
D. He dislikes most Chinese people.
2.What is the author doing in China?
A. He is visiting the places of interest.
B. He is teaching English in a school.
C. He is studying in a college.
D. He is on business.
3.What are not cheap in China in the author’s opinion?
A. Clothes and shoes made in China. B. Local foods
C. Public transportation tickets. D. Imported foods
4.We can infer from the passage that the author thinks________.
A. the westerners have got to know China well
B. China’s economic miracles have appeared everywhere
C. the progress of China is seldom reported in the US
D. the education in rural areas is never cared about in China
5.In the author’s eyes,________.
A. China is different from the US
B. China is better than the US
C. Americans are richer than Chinese
D. China bears great similarities to the US
A friend of mine named Paul received an expensive car from his brother as a Christmas present．On Christmas Eve when Paul came out of his office，a street urchin (顽童)was walking around the shining car. “Is this your car，Paul？”he asked．
Paul answered，“Yes，my brother gave it to me for Christmas．”The boy was surprised．“You mean your brother gave it to you and it didn’t cost you nothing？Boy，I wish…”He hesitated(犹豫)．
Of course Paul knew what he was going to wish for．He was going to wish he had a brother like that. But what the boy said surprised Paul greatly.
“I wish，”the boy went on，“that I could be a brother like that．”Paul looked at the boy in surprise， then he said again， "Would you like to take a ride in my car？”
“Oh yes，I’d love that．”
After a short ride，the boy turned and with his eyes shining，said，“Paul，would you mind driving in front of my house？”
Paul smiled a little．He thought he knew what the boy wanted．He wanted to show his neighbors that he could ride home in a big car. But Paul was wrong again. "Will you stop where those two steps are？ the boy asked．
He ran up to the steps. Then in a short while Paul heard him coming back， but he was not coming fast. He was carrying his little crippled (残疾的)brother. He sat him down on the step and pointed to the car.
“There she is，Buddy，just like I told you upstairs. His brother gave it to him for Christmas and it didn’t cost him a cent. And some day I’m going to give you one just like it…then you can see for yourself all the nice things in the Christmas windows that I’ve been trying to tell you about.”
Paul got out and lifted the boy to the front seat of his car. The shining-eyed older brother climbed in beside him and the three of them began an unforgettable holiday ride.
1.The street urchin was very surprised when ________．
A．Paul received an expensive car
B．Paul told him about the car
C．he saw the shining car
D．he was walking around the car
2.From the story we can see the urchin ________．
A．wished to give his brother a car
B．wanted Paul’s brother to give him a car
C．wished he could have a brother like Paul’s
D．wished Paul could be a brother like that
3.The urchin asked Paul to stop his car in front of his house ________．
A．to show his neighbors the big car
B．to show he had a rich friend
C．to let his brother ride in the car
D．to tell his brother about his wish
4.We can infer（推断）from the story that ________．
A．Paul couldn’t understand the urchin
B．the urchin had a deep love for his brother
C．the urchin wished to have a rich brother
D．the urchin’s wish came true in the end
5.The best name of the name story is _________．
A．A Christmas Present
B．A Street Urchin
C．A Brother Like That
D．An Unforgettable Holiday Ride
阅读下面短文，从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
The story is told about what happened on a flight between a passenger and an air hostess. The passenger rang and told the air hostess (乘务员) that he needed a cup of ____to take his medicine when the plane just took off. She told him that she would___him the water in ten minutes.
Thirty minutes later, when the passenger’s ring for___sounded, the air hostess was in a hurry. She was kept so___that she forgot to deliver (送) him the water. As a result, the passenger was___to take his medicine.She___over to him with a cup of water, but he___it.
In the following hours on the___, each time the air hostess passed by the ___ she would ask him with a smile___he needed help or not. But the passenger___paid attention to her.
When the passenger was going to get____the plane, he asked the air hostess to___him the passengers’ booklet (意见薄). She was very____. She knew he would write down__words, which might result in the loss of her job. ___with a smile she handed it to him.
Off the plane, she__the booklet, and cracked a smile, __the passenger put it, “On the flight, you asked me whether I need help or not for twelve times__. How can I refuse your twelve sincere（真诚的） smiles?”
That’s____! Who can refuse twelve sincere smiles from a person?
1.A. coffee B. tea C. water D. cola
2.A. take B. bring C. carry D. hold
3.A. food B. drink C.service D.medicine
4.A. tired B. silent C. calm D.busy
5.A. delaying B. delayed C.delays D.delay
6.A. hurried B. went C. came D. got
7.A. refused B. accepted C. liked D. hated
8.A. seat B. air C. floor D. flight
9.A. customer B. passenger C.guest D. visitor
10.A. whether B.when C. what D. that
11.A. never B. often C.always D.seldom
12.A. on B. to C. off D. from
13.A. hand B. take C. throw D. lend
14.A. glad B. angry C. curious D. sad
15.A. good B. sharp C. polite D. nice
16.A. So B. Because C. And D. But
17.A. hid B. tore C. opened D.closed
18.A. if B. for C. after D.when
19.A. in all B. above all C. or else D. or so
20.A. wrong B. wonderful C. impossible D.right
