What will you do if you're not sleepy? 5hould you still go to bed if you are just going to Iie there with your eyes wide open?
It's a1ways a problem that some people find it hard to go to sleep.
You might be excited by everything you did that day. You might be excited for what you know you're going to do the next day. Maybe you can't sleep because you don’t like sleeping all alone in your room. Maybe you have a nightmare that keeps coming-back every time you close your eyes.
All of these feelings are normal.
One thing that can help is talking to a parent about what you're thinking about. If you're nervous about something; it can be really helpful to tell somebody. Knowing that somebody has heard you can help your thoughts rest so that you can rest, too. If anything in your room makes you feel uncomfortable at night ，like a strange picture or a broken window, be sure to ask one of your parents if it can be moved or fixed.
Another idea could be getting ready for bed earlier than usual. You can relax by taking a warm bath, or listening to a bedtime routine at least 30 minutes before you go to sleep.
1t is also good to keep your bedtime routine (惯例) and time the same every night. By keeping it the same, your body will get the message that it's almost time to sleep.
It's important not to give up just because one solution didn't work and you're still awake. Just trying to find out what's wrong may be enough to make you so tired that you wake up the next morning without knowing how you fell asIeep.
So even if you run out of ideas, you might still have a restful and good night.
1.1s it a problem that some people find it hard to go to sleep?
2.What can be helpful if you are nervous about something?
3.How can you relax before you go to sleep?
4.Why is it good to keep the bedtime routine and time the same every night?
5.What is the passage mainly about?
Susan was terrified of the dark. In fact, she couldn't sleep without leaving the lights on. She wasn't sure why she hated the dark so much. She didn't think there were ghosts under her bed or in her c1oset. There was just something strange about being in total darkness that scared her!
Her parents worried about her fear. 1. . They’d tried leaving the Iights on and then coming back to turn them off after she fell asleep, but if she woke up she'd always start crying.
Her father had given up. 2. . One day, she came home with a big smile on her face and a shopping bag in her hands.
Susan's mother wore a secretive smile as she pulled two packages out of the shopping bag. The first, Susan discovered, was a pair of glow-in-the-dark pajamas(睡衣). 3. .
"Wow!" Susan cried. "These are amazing." Even though it was only four o'clock, she tried them on immediately. They fit nicely, looked great, and they lit up very brightly!
"They're the best thing in the world ever!” 5usan cried and thanked her mother with a big hu4. The lights on her slippers blinked(闪烁) away happily, and the glow-in-the-dark pajamas kept her feeling safe all night.
A.so they a1ways tried to find ways to help her out
B.susan went out with her friends instead of staying at home alone
C.She was very happy and went to sleep shortly after dinner
D.However ，her mother kept trying to think of new things
E.The second package was a pair of slippers with flashing lights
Garry Golden is a futurist. Futurists are scientists who analyze the way the world is today and use that information.to predict what the world will be like in the future. Golden focuses on the study of transportation. He spends his days studying the relationships between cars, subways, and trains. But he's most excited about imagining the way these relationships will change in the future.
Many public transportation supporters dislike big cities because they spend hours driving from one side of the city to the other. And there aren't enough buses and. subways.
However, Golden sees a trend (趋势) toward fewer cars' in the future. He explains, "Cities have a cost of car ownership, which is a challenge. All these vehicles cost the city in services, in having to repair roads and other things. "Cars also take up a lot of space.
Golden points out that having so many parking spaces is wasteful. Much of the time the parking spaces
sit empty. What is the solution?"I think cities will make new laws to limit the number of cars people can have ，" says Golden. "Instead, people will use taxis, subways, and buses. New technology, like smartphones, can make these forms of public transportation even better. Imagine if everyone had a smartphone and used them to signal(发信号) when they wanted to ride the bus. Buses could change their route(路线) to meet people's requests."
How soon would these changes come? Golden admits that it will take several years. Cities can be slow to change. Also, new systems of transportation can be expensive. "But it's coming," he says. "The trend of the empowered city will be here soon. "
The other trend that excites Golden is electric cars. Golden especially believes in the future of electric cars that have sensors(传感器) to understand the world around them. "If we have cars that can communicate with one another, they can adjust speeds to cut down on traffic jams,"he says. Rush hour in big cities would be much less painful.
One challenge is that it is hard to cheaply produce batteries that are strong enough for these cars. But Golden argues we could, also make cars out of strong plastic composites(合成物). The cars would then be much lighter and much cheaper to make.
Golden remains positive about the future. "There are so many exciting developments ，"he says. "In thirty years we will live a different world. "
1.What does Garry Golden mainly study?
A. The changes of future transportation
B. What cars will be like in the future.
C. How the world .is different from today
D. The relationships between cars and people.
2.Why does Golden see a trend toward fewer cars in the future?
A. -Because cities-take up a lot of space.
B. Because cars cost too much of the city
C. Because people prefer to take the subway
D. Because roads are sometimes too crowded.
3.Which of the following statements is true according to Golden?
A. New buses will take the place of cars as a way of transportation.
B. Electric cars with sensors will be able to put an end to traffic jams.
C. Future cars could be lighter because of strong and powerful batteries.
D. Future buses can receive signals and change their routes accordingly:
4.What is Golden's attitude to the future of transportation?
A. Uncertain. B. Worried.
C. Hopeful. D. Careful.
Are there Harry Porter books in your schooI library? Many kids all over the world are reading J. K. Rowling's books in school. But some parents think their children shouldn't be able to find those and other books in schooI libraries.
Should schooI Iibraries keep books that some parents don't approve of? Should they take those books off the shelves?
All over the country, schools are trying to find solutions to this problem. Read these arguments. Then decide for yourself.
Yes! Some Books Sould Be Banned (禁止) from School Libraries!
"We need certain limits (限定)，"said one student. He said some books have no place in school Iibraries.
Books should meet certain standards before they are put in schooIs. Is this a good book for kids to read? Is it fuII of violence (暴力)? Does it include bad words or ideas kids shouId not learn about? If a book is not good for all kids, it should not be in a schooI Iibrary.
Most parents know what's good for kids. They have a right to decide which books should or should not be in schooI Iibraries. If parents don't have time to find out everything their kids read, they should trust schooIs to do that for them.
No! Books Should Not Be Banned from School Libraries!
"Parents should decide what their own kids read, "said Natalie Nicol, a student. "But other parents shouldn't make that choice for them. "
Many experts say that it's the parents' job, not the schooI's job, to check out what their kids are reading. If they don't Iike a book, they should not let their kids read it.
Why should a few parents stop kids from reading stories like the Harry Potter series? Kids should be able to check out books their parents think are OK to read it.
Many schooIs Iet kids borrow certain books if they have a signed paper from a parent. That works fine. A parent doesn't sign the paper if he or she doesn't want the child to read the book. Other kids can read the books if they have permission.
Some books are not OK for all kids to read. But if more adults were careful about what their own kids read, they wouldn't have to ban books from the library.
1.What does the underlined phrase “approve of" mean?
A. borrow B. accept C. know D. keep
2.According to some parents, what should schooIs do before books are put in schooIs?
A. Set certain standards.
B. Learn about the writers
C. Do a survey on books.
D.Take out the bad words.
3.What is the passage mainly about?
A. Whether students should read certain books or not.
B. Whether some limits should be set on books or not.
C. Whether some books should be in schooI libraries or not.
D. Whether parents should choose good books for kids or not.
Shelby sat at her desk and watched as her cIassmates came into the room. She was always the first one in c1ass. Shelby kept on top of everything going on at Hayword Elementary SchooJ.
But this morning, Shelby saw a new face. A girl walked into the room wearing an old jacket that was two sizes big and a worn-out winter hat with holes in it. SheIby raised an eyebrow as she tried to work out the girl's story.
"Who's that?" Nicole asked.
"New girl,” Shelby said. "Total tomboy (假小子). I bet she bought her jacket in the boys' department. "
Mr. Ryan Ied the girl to the front of the c1assroom. "Quiet down, everyone. This is Amber Dresky. She's new, and I want you all to make her feel welcome." Amber stared at her feet instead of Iooking at the c1ass.
"Amber's family has traveled a lot, so I'm sure she has many exciting stories to share," Mr Ryan continued.
Amber shifted uncomfortably. "Maybe you- can tell us once we know each other better," Mr. Ryari said. "You can take your seat now. "
Shelby watched Amber walk back to her seat.
"Shelby ，"Mr. Ryan said, "since you are the eyes and ears of Hayword, I thought you could show Amber around. Why don't you sit by Amber today?"
Shelby grabbed her books and moved to the back of the room. She stared at Amber's jacket.
Amber foIIowed Shelby's stare. "It's my older brother's jacket. He's overseas in the army. I miss him. "
SheIby's stomach sank. Amber wasn't a tomboy. She just missed her brother.
"That must be hard," SheIby said.
Amber nodded
"Maybe we could sit together at Iunch. You could tell me about your brother and the places you've been to. " Reallγ?”
"Yeah, " Shelby smiled. "Welcome to Hayword. "
1.Who was always the first one in class?
A. SheIby. B. Nicole. C. Mr. Ryan. D. Amber Dresky.
2.Why did Amber wear the big oId jacket?
A.Because she couldn't afford to buy a new one.
B. Because she missed her brother in the army.
C.Because she Iiked to behave like a tomboy
D. Because she had traveled to many places.
3.What is the best title of .the passage?
A.An Unusual Morning B. A Good Beginning
C.Her Best Friend D. The New Girl
The Most Unusual Jobs
Pet Food Tester .
Yes, it's a thing and yes it's totally gross(恶心的). But Mark Gooley ---the owner of a pet food company, eats dog food for a living. He eats everything from doggie treats and chewy bones to liver mixture.
Teddy Bear repair Engineer
When your favorite toy loses an arm, or suffers a bad injury, it is upsetting. But now you can get help in the Build-A-Bear Workshops, the teddy bear repair engineers repair your favorite teddy bears and get them back to themselves.
Water slide Tester
Monday morning surely seems more enjoyable if you spend your working week slipping down water slides in a theme park, especially in summer.
You might also spend your lunch break on a roller coaster, eating a hot dog for lunch.
Working holiday, am I right?
Paint Watcher
You may have heard some people say they'd "rather watch paint dry" than do something they don't want to do. Well, if they really mean it, the chance is there---- studying the drying time and effects(效果)of paint as a full-time job for a paint company.
1.What is Mark Gooley's job?
A. A paint watcher
B. A water slide tester.
C. A pet food tester.
D. A teddy bear repair engineer
2.Where can you get help if your favorite toy loses an arm?
A. In a theme park
B.In a paint company
C. In a pet food company
D. In a Build-A-Bear Workshop.
3.What does a paint watcher do as a full-time job?
A. He paints the wall.
B. He repairs the water slide.
C. He studies the effects of paint.
D. He watches others repair the wall.
