Mrs. Timms listened as the radio announcer gave a hurricane (飓风) warning for her town. Then she woke up her sons, Eddie and Jasper, and quickly explained, "We’ve got a lot to do, boys. There is no school today, and my office is closed. The hurricane is coming!
Just then, the boys grandfather arrived from his seaside home. Grandpa explained that the local government had told people to evacuate their homes by the sea. It just wasn’t safe for anyone to stay near the ocean during the hurricane.
Soon afterwards, Mrs. Timms left to buy supplies that the family would need during the storm. Batteries, bottled water and canned food were a few of the items on her list.
Grandpa stayed with the boys, and the three of them made preparations for the storm. First, they filled the bathtub and all the empty water bottles they could find. Next, they unplugged(拔掉插头)almost everything in the house. Then, Eddie helped Grandpa strengthen the windows. Meanwhile, Jasper put the outdoor chairs inside.
Later, as the storm approached, the family stayed in protected areas away from the windows and outside walls. Mrs. Timms and Grandpa moved chairs to a protected space near the staircase. Eddie and Jasper sat under a strong table next to them, reading and playing games. They waited for the radio announcer to declare that the hurricane had passed.
1.What did Mrs. Timms do after hearing the hurricane warning?
A. She went to work. B. She woke up her sons.
C. She prepared breakfast. D. She watched the hurricane.
2.The underlined word “evacuate” in Paragraph 2 means______.
A. lock B. reach C. repair D. leave
3.While Eddie helped Grandpa strengthen the windows, Jasper_______.
A. filled the bathtub B. turned off the lights
C. put the outdoor chairs inside D. sat under a strong table
4.What could be the best title for the text?
A. A Happy Family. B. A Seaside House.
C. The Damage of the Hurricane. D. The Day of the Hurricane.
Pacific Science Center Guide
◆Visit Pacific Science Center’s Store
Don’t forget to stop by Pacific Science Center’s Store while you are here to pick up a wonderful science activity or souvenir to remember your visit. The store is located(位于) upstairs in Building 3 right next to the Laser Dome.
◆Hungry
Our exhibits will feed your mind, but what about your body? Our café offers a complete menu of lunch and snack options, in addition to seasonal specials. The café is located upstairs in Building 1 and is open daily until one hour before Pacific Science Center closes.
◆Rental Information
Lockers are available to store any belongings during your visit. The lockers are located in Building 1 near the Information Desk and in Building 3. Pushchairs and wheelchairs are available to rent at the Information Desk and Denny Way entrance. ID required.
◆Support Pacific Science Center
Since 1962, Pacific Science Center has been inspiring a passion(热情) for discovery and lifelong learning in science, math and technology. Today, Pacific Science Center serves more than 1.3 million people a year and brings inquiry-based science education to classrooms and community events all over Washington State. It’s an amazing accomplishment and one we cannot achieve without generous support from individuals, corporations, and other social organizations. Visit pacificsciencecenter.org to find various ways you can support Pacific Science Center.
1.Where can you buy a souvenir at Pacific Science Center?
A. In Building 1.
B. In Building 3.
C. At the last Dome.
D. At the Denny Way entrance.
2.What does Pacific Science Center do for schools?
A. Train Science teachers.
B. Distribute science books.
C. Distribute scientific research.
D. Take science to the classroom.
3.What is the purpose of the last part of the text?
A. To encourage donations.
B. To advertise coming events.
C. To introduce special exhibits.
D. To tell about the Center’s history.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.Where did the story probably happen?
A. In a clothing shop. B. At a bus station. C. In a restaurant.
2.How did the young couple feel when the old lady came to them?
A. Embarrassed. B. Delighted. C. Surprised.
3.What did the young couple do when the old lady left?
A. They waved her goodbye.
B. They called a taxi for her.
C. They took a photo with her.
4.What can we know from the story?
A. The old lady was kind and polite.
B. The couple was glad to do a good deed.
C. The manager thought they were a family.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What has Alice decided to learn?
A. Art. B. Medicine. C. Music.
2.Who is the woman?
A. She's Alice's teacher.
B. She's Alice's friend.
C. She's Alice's sister.
3.What is said about an artist's income?
A. About sixty percent of the average people's.
B. Six times more than the average people's.
C. Sixty percent more than the average people's.
4.What will the speakers do next?
A. They will go out for supper.
B. They will have a talk with Alice.
C. They will give Alice some money.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What did the woman forget to do this morning?
A. To turn off her radio.
B. To talk with her neighbor.
C. To give her dad a message.
2.When does the woman wake up every morning?
A. At four. B. At four thirty. C. At five.
3.Why does the woman feel tired?
A. She can't sleep well because of the noise.
B. Her father is always angry with her.
C. She is very busy with her work.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Which month is it now?
A. May. B. July. C. September.
2.What will the man do in July?
A. Conduct a research project.
B. Attend a conference.
C. Type his paper up.
