Speaking of the greatest inventions of the world, China’s name is sure to be mentioned several times. 1.
●Alcohol
Shocked? I was because when they said alcohol I thought about either the US or the UK. China had never crossed my mind. 2. This period was about 2000 B. C. — 1600B. C. Research says that in ancient China, beer with 4% alcoholic content was widely consumed by people.
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China is the proud inventor of tea which was first drunk by Shen Nong, a Chinese ruler around 2737 B. C. Tea production was rapidly developed, making tea a popular drink during the Tang and Song Dynasties.
●The Mechanical Clock
Have you ever wondered what on earth we would be doing without any idea of time? A clock really is an invention without which things were wrong. The credit of making the first mechanical clock goes to ancient China.
4. This was during 618 and 907.
●Silk Fabric
Silk, the favorite fabric of many girls out there, is also a Chinese invention. Although we all know that silk is made by silkworms, 5.. The oldest silk which has been found so far is in Henan Province and dates back to 3630 B. C.
A. Tea
B. Paper
C. The first mechanical clock was invented by Yi Xing in the Tang Dynasty.
D. Let’s have a look at the things which were invented by the Chinese.
E. Kinds of inventions have changed our life.
F. it was Chinese people who first invented a way to harvest the silk and then use it to make clothes.
G. In China, alcohol was made by two legendary persons named Yi Di and Du Kang who belonged to the Xia Dynasty
You have probably heard the saying,"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." Since lemons are considered bitter and lemonade is considered sweet, the saying tells you to make the best out of a bad Situation.
Unfortunately, when something bad happens, it's not uncommon for most people to talk about it to anyone who'll listen, and complain about life, "Why me?" That's like getting a bag of lemons, putting them down, and thinking, "Lemons taste bad! I'd rather have chocolate!" If you don't make anything with the lemons, they will go bad. But what if you did something with them? What if you made lemonade? Isn't it possible to do something similar with a bad situation?
Here's an example. Let's say you're about to go to the movies, but you discover you have a flat tire (瘪胎). You consider this a terrible thing. After all, you are really looking forward to spending some time with Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. Now you're all stressed out, hating the tire, the car, and your life. But what if you called AAA, got your tire fixed or got caught up on things that you'd been meaning to do? What if you did some reading, or had coffee with a friend instead? A negative experience can be turned into something positive. Almost anything can work itself out into something better. You can't change what has happened, right? So make the best of it. I'm not saying it will be easy. The easy thing to do is complain about your bad situation and not consider what it could be turned into.
Next time when some unfortunate things happen, stop and think, "How can I tum this around? How can I make it a positive experience? You needn't fear difficulties. As long as you keep on changing it, you will see the benefits (好处) at last.
1.What do we know about the saying in paragraph 1?
A.It is encouraging. B.It is funny.
C.It is easy to do. D.It is negative.
2.What do most people usually do when something bad happens?
A.Accept it. B.Find out the reasons.
C.Complain about it. D.Ask others for help.
3.The author uses the example of seeing a movie to tell us_______.
A.a flat tire happens sometimes
B.it doesn't matter to make mistakes
C.meeting film stars is a very exciting thing
D.how to tum something bad into something good
4.According to the author, what is the best way to deal with a bad situation?
A.Trying hard to solve it.
B.Laughing your way through it.
C.Thinking more about its benefits.
D.Turning it into a positive experience actively.
Have you ever thought that music can have an effect on animals? Dr. Fisher has put music in over 1,100 animal shelters, saying that it makes dogs and cats quiet and even cuts down on barking. Fisher asked artists around the world to share dog-and-cat friendly music. She gives it free to animal shelters.
One fan was Tina. Winter temperatures at the rural shelter for six dogs and six cats usually ran below zero and the wind blew nearly every day. To calm the animals, Tina tried the radio. Besides poor reception, the news and sports had people shouting and crying loudly. “The difference is great. ” she said. So she and her husband had to buy a second player for the cats. “When we play songs they like, they go and sit by the speakers. ” Tina said.
No one has studied the impact of Fisher’s music idea. But others have looked at how music and noise in general affected animals. A study found that animals were more likely to sleep and less likely to bark when Mozart, Beethoven and other similar music were playing, but not when heavy metal and other sounds were.
A survey of more than 500 shelters guided by Fisher validated her idea, finding barking reduced by half and animals more relaxed. It just destresses them.
Beyond the music, the shelter staff do what they can to reduce stress for the dogs, including toys, food and spending time with them. “Reducing their stress helps them show off their personalities and they can get adapted more quickly,” said Fisher. “The music also helps relax staff members and that benefits the animals too.”
1.When dogs listen to dog friendly music. They will _______.
A.calm down B.get excited
C.become clever D.never bark
2.The underlined word “validated” in Paragraph 4 can be replaced by “_______.”
A.doubted B.refused.
C.proved D.changed
3.What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A.Reducing stress is of great benefit to the dog.
B.The dogs in the shelter are fond of toys.
C.It is hard for the dogs to be adapted.
D.The staff members also like classical music.
Body language is the “silence language” of every culture. It is important to know the body language of every country, or we may be misunderstood.
In the United States, people greet each other with a handshake in a formal introduction. The handshake must be firm. If the handshake is weak, it is a sign of weakness or unfriendliness. Friends may place a hand on the other’s arm or shoulder. Some people, usually women, greet a friend with a hug.
Space is important to Americans. When two people talk to each other, they usually stand about two or a half feet away and at an angle, so they are not facing each other directly. Americans get uncomfortable when a person stands too close. They will move back to have their space. If Americans touch another person by accident, they say “Pardon me” or “Excuse me”.
Americans like to look the other person in the eye when they are talking. If you don’t do so, it means you are bored, hiding something, or are not interested. But when you stare at someone, it is not polite.
Learning a culture’s body language is sometimes confusing. If you don’t know what to do, the safest thing to do is to smile.
1.Suppose you are meeting a customer from United States, how will you greet him?
A.Greet him with a hug B.Stare at him
C.Place a hand on his arm D.Shake his hand firmly
2.If you stand too close to Americans, they will ________.
A.face you directly B.move back
C.Say “Pardon me” D.stare at you
3.Which of the following statements is True according to the text?
A.Americans stand side by side when talking with friends.
B.Americans show their respect by shaking hands weakly.
C.Americans say “Excuse me” to each other when talking.
D.Americans like to look the other person in the eye when talking.
4.If you know nothing about a culture’s body language, you can ________.
A.listen carefully with no expression B.hide your opinions
C.smile D.stare at others
What’s your feeling when you step into senior high school? It is a completely new experience, but you shouldn’t worry. We’ve got some tips to help you.
●You’re not alone
Remember that everybody else in your grade is in the same boat. You may not notice it, but they’ re just as nervous as you are.
Moving up to senior high school is a chance, not a problem. Things are different, and all you need to do is to be polite and learn the new rules.
●The teachers will help you
If you don’t know what to do or are worried about something, then ask for help. Teachers are probably the best people to turn to because they have experience in helping new students. Pay attention to what your teachers say.
●Everything changes
There are lots of differences between junior high school and senior high school. You will you’re your lessons with different teachers in different schools. You will have homework for different subjects on different days, so make sure you get organized.
●Other points
If you’ve got an elder brother or sister at senior high school, then ask them for advice. Be yourself! It sounds simple, but things will become much better if you just act naturally.
Going to bed early makes a difference. You’ll also find it easier to get up in the morning!
1.The author says that you’re not alone because other students __________.
A.are polite and friendly B.will help you if possible
C.will learn the new rules with you D.feel the same as you do
2.What does the author think of moving up to senior high school?
A.It is a difficult problem. B.It sounds simple.
C.It’s a good chance. D.It’s worrying.
3.Which of the following does the author advise you to do?
A.Don’t be shy. B.Just act naturally.
C.Change yourself. D.Pay attention to what your classmates say.
4.The main purpose of the passage is to __________.
A.tell students about a new experience
B.tell students how to make full use of time
C.help students that are going to senior high school
D.tell students that teachers are the best helpers
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