I have a little brother who is 11 years this year. We get on well with each other and have had a good times together. Several days ago, I bought a book to him. The book is written by those which have won Nobel Prize and it aim to help children learn about the unknown world. Before I bought the book, I have read it. I felt that it is a good book for him, because he is interesting in new things and has so much questions. I hope that through reading book, my brother can learn more about the world and know how to do a good person.
根据下列句子及所给汉语注释，在横线上写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。（每空只填一词）
1.When they heard of her rules they knew it was__________ (没有希望的).
2.I could think _________(合逻辑地) and produced quick than any person .
3.Atlanta made a_________(讨价还价) with him .
4.I have ever been put into space rockets and sent to (探索).the Moon and Mars.
5.How can the runners enjoy (比赛) in winter.
6.To my great surprise the ________(入口) to the mine was closed.
7.It was a treasure that was （装饰）with gold and jewels.
8.They were put inside （木制的）boxes.
9.Mandela was the (律师) to whom I went for advice .
10. (无论如何) , my goal is to provide humans with a life of high quality .
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
We’d better develop our interest in English at the beginning of our study. 1. We may feel good when we can say something simple in English.
2. So we must make some plans before study. And we should certainly carry out these plans in our study.
3. Our notes are much thinner than the books so that we can learn them by heart easily and can often review and read them. We may also record our notes on tapes so as to listen to them easily.
Reading a newspaper is the best thing to improve your English. 4. It will help you keep in touch with a lot of subjects in English.
5. Learn by heart the whole sentences and the phrases that contain the new words so that we may know how to use the words.
If time permits (允许), we may read a mini Chinese-English dictionary carefully from cover to cover, which may help us widen our sight and master (掌握) knowledge in all ways.
A. Read a little from a newspaper every day.
B. Don’t read books without making notes.
C. Carefully write an e-mail in English.
D. It’s easy to develop an interest in English study.
E. The more, the better.
F. Plans are always very necessary.
G. Never just memorize (记住) single English words.
Bad teeth may be painful and it’s getting worse without treatment. They can even ruin your life. Illness of the teeth can find its way into the blood system. This can increase the chances of a heart disease or other illnesses.
Experts say good care for teeth should start at birth. Mothers’ milk is the best food for the healthy development of teeth.
But dentists say a baby’s mouth and early teeth should be cleaned after each feeding. Use a cloth with a little warm water. Do the same if a baby is fed with a bottle. Experts say if you decide to put your baby to sleep with a bottle, give him only water.
When baby’s teeth begin to appear, you can clean them with a wet toothbrush. Dentists say it is important to find soft toothbrushes made especially for babies and to use them very gently. Young children often eat toothpaste (牙膏) when they brush, so they should be carefully watched when they brush their teeth.
Parents often ask what effect thumb sucking (咬手指) might have on their baby’s teeth. Experts generally agree that this is fine early in life. Most children stop sucking their thumbs by the age of four. If it continues, parents should talk to their children’s dentist or doctor.
Dentists say children should have their first dental visit by the time they are one year old. They say babies should be examined when their first teeth appear usually at around six months.
1.Why should people pay attention to teeth problems?
A. They can cause other illnesses.
B. They will bring bad luck.
C. They will bring the family much trouble.
D. They usually last a long time.
2. According to the writer, baby’s teeth should be protected from the day ______.
A. he begins to speak B. he has his first tooth
C. he was born D. he is fed with bottle milk
3.The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 5 refers to “_____”.
A. toothache B. parents’ trouble C. thumb sucking D. experts’ advice
Part-time jobs for 15 and 16 years olds
Waiter / Waitress A job as a waiter or waitress is a good choice for 16-year-olds. Not only can one earn $9-$12 an hour, but they can also get the tips (小费). Most people that visit a restaurant don’t just have good food. They come here to relax and have a good time. Besides serving food quickly, a young waiter who talks to them politely with a smile on his face will make the diners enjoy their time at the restaurant. |
Work in a library If one is fond of books, working in a library is another suitable choice. Besides the pay is good, it offers a lot of free time when students can actually sit down and finish their homework. So on returning home, they would have time to hang around with friends or just relax. So working in a library is an excellent part-time job for teens, especially for school students. |
Internet jobs There are many ways of making money through online jobs like clicking on advertisements, visiting sites and signing up with them. However, such online jobs don’t pay well. A better Internet job for teens is to complete online surveys. These are quite simple surveys that usually ask one about his/ her opinions and ideas. Many companies use these ideas to make products designed for teenagers. |
1.What does the writer think of the job as a waiter/waitress?
A. It needs a period of training.
B. It pays much more than other jobs.
C. It can improve one’s leadership skills.
D. Making diners comfortable is part of the job.
2.A student who is busy with his research paper will probably choose to work ______.
A. in a restaurant B. in a library C. on the Internet D. in an IT company
3.The writer wrote this text to ______.
A. tell us the importance of doing part-time jobs
B. advise teenagers how to choose a part-time job
C. teach young people how to make lots of money
D. introduce his/her experience of doing part-time jobs
4.Why do some companies ask the teens to do surveys?
A. The teens have more free time.
B. They can pay less to the teens.
C. They need advice to make products for teens.
D. The teens usually express their true opinions.
According to Hunan Daily, in Yongxing County of Hunan Province, retired teacher Chen and his wife are living in a natural cave (山洞), and they quite enjoy such life.
Chen’s cave is 20 meters wide and 8 meters deep. Lichens (青苔)can be seen everywhere in it. Chen says that the place is free of pollution.
Because of being poor, they moved into the cave, Chen said. In 1975, the houses of his families and his neighbors were all burned to the ground in the fire. Chen was then already married and badly needed a house to live in. But he had no money to build a house, so he had to live in his relatives’ houses as long as 5 years.
In 1980, he happened to discover this cave, immediately he and his family members decided to live in there. Chen thought the cave could be a temporary（临时的）living place, but it never occurred to him that it could be his home in the next 28 years. Chen recalled that the first couple of days were the most difficult period, “I put up some wooden boards for a gate, but they were all blown away by wind that same night.”
Chen has two sons and a daughter, and they all left the cave after they got married. Now Chen’s old friends once in a while visit him in his cave drinking and playing Chinese chess. For Chen, the most enjoyable thing is to raise bees and grow kinds of plants.
1.From the passage we know what Chen likes to do most is ____.
A. drinking and playing chess with his friends
B. raising bees and growing plants
C. doing farm work in the fields
D. recalling his past life
2.What had happened to his house before he moved into the cave?
A. His house was blown away by wind.
B. His house was washed away by floods.
C. His house was destroyed by fire.
D. The text doesn’t mention it.
3.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. All of Chen’s children are studying in the university.
B. Chen’s friends hardly come to the cave to see him.
C. Chen and his children still live together in the cave.
D. Chen found the cave quite by accident.
4.The purpose of the passage is to ____.
A. introduce a natural cave to people
B. tell us something about a teacher living in the cave for 28 years
C. explain how the Chens suffered during the 28 years
D. expect more people to visit Chen’s cave
