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What are you most afraid of? A few years ago, I thought of the scariest thing I could do, and then I made myself do it! I did a ______ jump. I was scared of ______ and couldn’t even climb a tall ladder (梯子). How would jump out of an aeroplane from a thousand meters ______ ?
Before I ______ my first jump, I did a few hours of training, ______ how to leave the aeroplane, how to ______ the parachute, and how to land safely. Then it was time to put the parachute on and ______ the plane. I was terrified! But I wanted to see ______ I could do it.
The plane went up and up. I ______ sicker and sicker. When it was my turn, I was numb with fear, but I did ______ I had to. I put my leg out of the aeroplane______ . I looked back at my ______ and when he said “go”, I ______ . I should have ______ the seconds, but I forgot to. I held my hands and legs out wide, just as I had been taught to do. I was falling and falling and falling. It was______ . My eyes were open but I couldn’t ______ . My ears were ______ but I couldn’t hear. All I could feel was that I was falling and falling.
My parachute had opened. It had only ______ four seconds of falling, but it had seemed like minutes. It was all so strange, but I was______ ! Life felt so good.
I landed safely and guess what? Over the next few months, I did thirty-two ______ jumps. I was always scared every time, but the important thing was that I did it!
1.A. pedestrian B. parachute C. presentation D. platform
2.A. depths B. lengths C. weights D. heights
3.A. up B. down C. away D. out
4.A. went B. fell C. did D. put
5.A. learning B. working C. preparing D. recreating
6.A. settle B. relax C. organize D. control
7.A. fall into B. turn into C. get into D. run into
8.A. as B. if C. when D. though
9.A. managed B. left C. felt D. came
10.A. which B. that C. who D. what
11.A. wing B. door C. window D. floor
12.A. instructor B. leader C. monitor D. participant
13.A. flew B. went C. ran D. quit
14.A. counted B. waited C. forgot D. promoted
15.A. exciting B. exhausting C. terrifying D. satisfying
16.A. cry B. see C. observe D. notice
17.A. sounding B. shutting C. working D. whispering
18.A. spent B. paid C. taken D. passed
19.A. vital B. unconscious C. scared D. alive
20.A. better B. another C. more D. much
Orcas, or killer whales, are the largest of the dolphins and one of the world’s most powerful animals feeding on meat. They feast on marine mammals such as seals, sea lions, and even whales, employing teeth that can be four inches (ten centimeters) long. They are known to grab seals right off the ice. They also eat fish, squid (鱿鱼), and seabirds.
Though they often frequent cold, coastal waters, orcas can be found from the polar regions to the Equator (赤道).
Killer whales hunt in deadly groups, family groups of up to 40 individuals. There appear to be both permanent and temporary group populations of killer whales. These different groups may hunt different animals and use different techniques to catch them. Permanent groups tend to prefer fish, while temporary groups target marine mammals. All groups use effective, cooperative hunting techniques that some are similar to the behavior of wolf packs.
Whales make a wide variety of communicative sounds, and each group has various noises that its members will recognize even at a distance. They use echolocation (回波定位) to communicate and hunt, making sounds that travel underwater until they meet objects, then reflect back, showing their location, size, and shape.
Killer whales are protective of their young, and other adolescent females often assist the mother in caring for them. Mothers give birth every three to ten years, after a 17-month pregnancy.
Killer whales are immediately recognizable by their special black-and-white coloring and are the intelligent, trainable stars of many aquarium shows. Killer whales have never been widely hunted by humans.
1. Killer Whales do not feed on ______.
A. seabirds B. seals C. fishes D. seaweeds
2.【The following aspects about killers whales are mentioned except ______.
A. hunting B. communication C. weight D. habitats
3.We can conclude that ______.
A. people can find killer whales everywhere around the world
B. killer whales live in different groups and never live alone
C. by making sounds killer whales hunt and communicate
D. humans’ hunt has made killer whales being endangered
4.Killer Whale are often seen in some aquarium shows because ______.
A. they are able to be trained
B. they have special body colors
C. they must be protected
D. they have never been hunted
We spend a quarter of our lives asleep. Sleep is necessary for the body to rest, yet our brains continue to process information. Studies have shown that students are more successful when they sleep after studying–instead of pulling all-nighters–because the brain reviews information learned. Similarly, dreaming is an opportunity to work out emotional problems and form thoughts and memories. About 25 percent of the time spent sleeping is spent in rapid eye movement, or REM, sleep. This type of sleep is known for when dreams occur, but it also helps energize the brain and body.
Researchers have found two important factors regarding humans and sleep: basicsleep need and sleep debt. Basic sleep need is the amount of sleep we need to have regularly to perform at our best. Sleep debt is the loss of sleep. A few studies say that most adults function best with a basic sleep need of seven to eight hours a night. The problem is that sleep debt also factors in, just because that you meet your basic sleep needs a few nights of the week doesn’t mean it cancels out the effects of one night’s sleep debt.
Of course, everyone is different and some people require more or less sleep than the standard basic sleep need. But the real problem lies in what lack of sleep does over the long period to people who either does not meet his or her body’s needs or for one reason or another doesn’t get enough regular sleep. It is more possible for these people to have motor vehicle accidents, weight gain and risk for heart disease or diabetes (糖尿病) and may be at increased risk for psychological conditions such as depression or drug abuse. Sleeping too long also can be associated with depression and poor health.
1.Most peoplespent around ______ of the sleeping time in REM sleep?
A. One third of the time
B. More than half of the time
C. One fourth of the time
D. More than 5 hours every day
2.【Which of the following is NOT the result for lack of sleep according to the passage?
A. Car accidents. B. Putting on weight.
C. Heart problems. D. Review learning things.
3.The best title for the passage is ______.
A. Why We Need Sleep
B. REMSleep and Basic Sleep
C. Sleep Causes Problems
D. How Much Sleep We Need
4.Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Students will forget what they have learned if they go to sleep immediately after study.
B. People may have an idea on how to solve an emotional problem if they have a dream.
C. It’s all right to have a night of sleep debt if you fulfill several days of basic sleep need.
D. Sleeping as long as you can is considered to be good for your health and performance.
As a middle school student, you are in an age group that is both fascinating and complex. You are no longer a “baby”, but you are not yet an adult. You are experiencing biological, physical, and behavioral and social changes. Relationships with your friends and family take on new meanings. This time period, called adolescence, can be joyful and painful at the same time. However, it is always a time of growth. You will be dealing with more complex intellectual tasks. You will be expected to behave in a more mature manner and you will be held more responsible for your actions. In other words, you are growing up. Use your curiosity, imagination, energy, and idealism to make your school an exciting place to learn and play.
As an adolescent, you now have more control over how you apply yourself to your school work and on the kinds of friends you make. As an intelligent and thinking adolescent, be aware of health risks to avoid such as involvement with drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and sexual activity. This involvement reduces your quality of life. Be kind and gentle to yourself, seek the advice and wisdom of your parents/guardians regularly, and talk with your teachers and school counselor.
Middle school students are expected to be respectful and considerate of others. You are responsible for your behavior. Think of ways to improve your behavior
△in your classroom
△in the lunchroom
△on school grounds
△during school activities
△on the school bus
△in your community
If you need assistance in working on ways to improve yourself as a person, contact your counselor. The counselor is trained to help students solve personal problems.
1.A middle school student is considered to be a(n) ______.
A. baby B. adolescent C. adult D. wiser
2.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Being a middle school student can be painful and joyful at the same time.
B. Middle school students are expected to behave in a more mature manner.
C. Curiosity and imagination are to be considered part of middle school life.
D. It’s hoped that middle school students will improve their behavior after school.
3.What are middle school students warned of in the passage?
A. Dealing with more complex tasks.
B. Applying themselves to their school work.
C. Involvement with drugs or alcohol.
D. Association with their parents or teachers.
4.What is a school counselor responsible for according to the passage?
A. Management of everything at work.
B. Assisting students with their problems.
C. Control of students’ issues in study.
D. Contact between students and parents.
For over 40 years, Gallup &Stribling has been breeding and growing excellent quality orchids (兰花) at a 48-acre farm on the central California Coast.
Now, through our Visitor Center, we’re making our award winning orchids available to the public at incredibly low, farm-direct prices. When you come to our Visitor Center you’ll see hundreds of beautiful flowering orchids that you can purchase and take home. An expert nurseryman is always on hand to answer questions, help with cultures, and offer growing advice.
At our Visitor Center you’ll find
△Hundreds of varieties of designer quality, flowering or hybrid orchids at low farm-direct prices.
△Beautiful orchids grown at our farm, along with those from top planters around the world.
△A variety of orchid cultures, pots fertilizers, and growing aids.
△Expert advice and detailed growing information to help you grow beautiful orchids.
Gallup and Stribling’s Visitor Center is open daily throughout the year.
Phone 805-684-9842 for more information.
From Santa Barbara: Take Highway 101 South to the Padaro Lane exit in Carpinteria. Turn left, then make a right on Via Real, and go approximately one-half mile to the Visitor Center entrance.
From Los Angeles: Take Highway 101 North to the Padaro Lane exit in Carpinteria. Turn right, then make a right on Via Real, and go approximately one-half mile to the Visitor Center entrance.
1.Which might be close to the real meaning of the underlined word “breeding” in the first paragraph?
A. Raise orchids to get more.
B. Milkorchids to grow up.
C. Plantorchids to refresh room.
D. Adopt orchids to sell for money.
2.Most people come to Gallup &Stribling mainly to ______.
A. learn skills of growing flowers
B. buy high quality flowers
C. make a tour of enjoying flowers
D. visit experts on gardening
3.You can’t find ______ at the Visitor Center of Gallup &Stribling.
A. detailed growing information
B. various orchids at very low prices
C. things to help growing orchids
D. maps to get to Gallup &Stribling
4.People can come to Gallup &Stribling and enjoy orchids ______.
A. only in summer or fall
B. by visiting the Visitor Center
C. taking Highway 110
D. to buy any kind of flowers
On a hot summer’s day Jonathan and his classmates were anxiously sitting in their classroom, waiting for the final bell of the day to sound. Jonathan prayed that the bell would ring soon, because he wanted to quickly run home before the three huge, fat, smelly bullies (地痞) could see him. Every day the three bullies would wait there for an innocent school kid to tease and bully.
The moment the bell sounded, Jonathan rushed out with his bag. He sped off across the school field and out onto the walkway. However, all of his effort was useless because leaning on a fence were the three bullies.
Jonathan thought about crossing the street next to him, but it would be too risky. So he hid behind a small bush in hope that the three would leave. But he moved too quickly and was seen by one of the bullies. They approached him then.
One bully grabbed Jonathan by the collar of his shirt and grabbed the money out of Jonathan’s pocket and put it into his own.
“G-Give it back”, Jonathan weakly said.
“G-G-Give it b-back”, mocked (为了取笑而模仿) the bully. The other two bullies laughed.
Beside them was a small dirty stream.
“Let’s throw him in there”, said one of the bullies.
Then they threw Jonathan into the stream and walked off down the walkway. Jonathan shakily picked himself up out of the creek and continued his walk home with his head down and tears in his eyes. He dared not cry because he knew boys didn’t cry.
Jonathan arrived at his house where his mother was waiting outside the front door with an angry look on her face.
“Why are you so late and dirty?” she asked curiously.
“I slipped”, he quietly replied.
1.Why did Jonathan run home immediately after school?
A. Because his mother was strict with him.
B. Because he was afraid of his mother.
C. Because he had to escape being bullied
D. Because he didn’t like to go to school.
2.How did the bullies find Jonathan?
A. They ran after him till they caught up with him.
B. They waited on Jonathan’s way home by chance.
C. One of the bullies noticed Jonathan hiding himself.
D. Jonathan was given away by one of his classmates.
3.Jonathan didn’t tell the truth to his mother because ______.
A. he felt ashamed after being bullied
B. he wanted to be considered a boy
C. he didn’t dare to tell it to his mother
D. he was not allowed to play in the creek
4.The story is about ______.
A. trouble during a boy’s growing up
B. development of a boy’s heart
C. the way of a boy’s going home
D. a boy’s learning from life
