The wonderful experiment I am going to introduce proves that air is just all around and that it presses down upon us. Air pressure is a wonderful force. When you swim underwater, you can feel water push down your body. The air all around you does the same. However, your body is so used to it that you do not notice this. The pressure is caused by a layer of air called the atmosphere. This layer surrounds the Earth, extending to about five kilometers above the Earth’s surface.
The following experiment is an easy one that you can do at home. But make sure that you are supervised, because you will need to use matches. Now for the experiment！
What you need:
·A hard-boiled egg without the shell
·A bottle with a neck slightly smaller than the egg
·A piece of paper
·A match
Method:
1） Check that the paper will sit firmly on the neck of the bottle.
2） Tear the paper into strips and put the strips into the bottle.
3） Light the paper by dropping a burning match into the bottle.
4）Quickly sit the egg on the neck of the bottle.
Result:
Astonishingly, the egg will be sucked into the bottle. Your friends will be amazed when you show them the experiment. But be careful when you handle matches.
Why it happened
As the paper burns, it needs oxygen and uses up the oxygen（air）in the bottle. The egg acts as a seal in the neck of the bottle, so no more air can get inside. This reduces the air pressure inside the bottle. The air pressure must equalize, so more air from outside must enter the bottle. The outside air pressure against the egg and then the egg is pushed into the bottle! This proves that air is all around and that it is pressing down on it.
1.Why is there the need to take care when you are doing the experiment?
A. The bottle could break.
B. You need to light the paper with a match.
C. The egg needs to be shelled.
D. The egg has to be perfectly placed on the neck of the bottle.
2.In the experiment, the burning inside the bottle can ________.
A. equalize the air pressure inside and outside
B. make a seal in the neck of the bottle
C. finish up the oxygen inside the bottle
D. produce more oxygen inside the bottle
3.How was the egg put into the bottle?
A. The oxygen inside the bottle sucked the egg in.
B. It became salt without the shell.
C. The neck of the bottle was wide enough.
D. The outside air pressure forced it into the bottle.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.How does Steven describe his music?
A. It's hard rock. B. It's folk music. C. It's modern pop.
2.Why does Steven love Australian audiences？
A. They never throw things at him.
B. They buy more of his records.
C. They are more friendly.
3.What's Steven's attitude towards people downloading his music？
A. He doesn't mind. B. He feels upset. C. He is puzzled.
4.What advice does Steven give to songwriters？
A. Listen to more music. B. Stick to their own style. C. Make use of the Internet.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where are the speakers?
A. In a bank. B. On a lake. C. At a hotel.
2.Why does David's father want to spend Christmas in the countryside?
A. He can enjoy the lake view.
B. He can be freed from housework.
C. He can have some peace and quiet.
3.Why is David unhappy?
A. He can't attend the party.
B. He isn't allowed to skate.
C. He has to cook for his parents.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.How did the man come to the place?
A. By car. B. On foot. C. By train.
2.Why is the man here？
A. To have an interview.
B. To discuss traffic problems.
C. To share his work experience.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.How long is the woman going to stay at the hotel?
A. Two nights. B. Three nights. C. Four nights.
2.Why are the prices for the two rooms different？
A. The rooms are different in size.
B. The rooms have different views.
C. The rooms are of different shapes.
How is Janet probably feeling now?
A. Disappointed. B. Confused. C. Stressed.
