Earthquake safety tips
On April 14,2010, a big earthquake hit Yushu,Qinghai.Over,2,000 people died. Many people were hurt. Why are there earthquakes?
The surface of the Earth has many pieces. These pieces are always moving. When two pieces move past each other, there is an earthquake.
Scientist are working hard to find out more about earthquakes. They try to predict(预测) them, but it’s very hard.
Do you know how to get ready for an earthquake? Do you know what to do during an earthquake? Here are some things you should know.
What to do before an earthquake
Make sure you have two bottles of water, a packet of biscuits(饼干),a clean towel(毛巾),a few band-aids(创口贴),a radio and a flashlight(电筒) at home.
What to do during an earthquake
If you are inside:
★ Stay where you are. Quickly move under a strong desk, or along a wall. This will protect you from falling things.
★ Don’t stand near windows.
★ Turn off the lights.
★ Don’t get into a lift during an earthquake. If your are in a lift, get out as quickly as possible.
If you are outside:
★ Don’t stand near buildings. Things may fall on you.
★ Lie on the ground until the shaking stops.An earthquake hit Yushu _______.
| A．on April 12,2010 | B．on April 14,2010 | C．on May 14,2010 | D．on May 12,2010 |
You need ________ at home before an earthquake.
| A．some water and biscuits | B．a clean towel and a few band-aids |
| C．a radio and a flashlight | D．all of the things above |
You must protect yourself in an earthquake by ________.
| A．keeping you from falling things | B．turning on the lights |
| C．standing near the window | D．getting into a lift |
The reason why an earthquake happens is that __________.
| A．the surface of the earth is thin |
| B．the pieces of the surface are moving slowly |
| C．two pieces of the surface move past each other |
| D．there are too many people on the earth |
Which is TRUE according to the passage when you are outside in an earthquake?
A. You can play under a big tree.
B. You can’t stand near the buildings.
C. You can lie on the ground until the shaking stops.
D. Both B and C.
I often hear some students say English is difficult, and it gives them a headache. But English is very easy for me. I’m good at it. I’m very glad to tell you something about how I study English.
First, I think an interest in English is very important. When I learned English first, it was fresh for me. I was interested in it, so I worked hard at it. Soon we had an English exam and I got a very good mark. How happy I was! After that, I learned English harder and harder. Our English teacher often teaches us English songs, and the songs sound nice. I often think how interesting English is!
Second, I think English is a foreign language. I should learn it well in the following ways: Listen to the teacher carefully, speak bravely, read aloud and have a good vocabulary. Then practice again and again, never be tired. And I also have a good habit: Asking whenever I have a question. I must make it clear by asking our English teacher. How happy I am when I understand!
Besides this, I often read English stories, jokes and easy novels. They help me understand a lot of things. So to do more reading is an important way to learn English well. And I also write English diaries. English has become a close friend of mine.Why do some students often “have a headache”？
| A．Because they are easy to catch a cold. |
| B．Because it’s often very cold |
| C．Because they think English is easy. |
| D．Because they don’t think English is easy. |
The writer tells us that we should be ________ in English if we want to learn it well.
| A．kind | B．interested |
| C．angry | D．Strict |
The sentence “I got a very good mark” means ________.
| A．I got a good way | B．I had a good idea |
| C．I did badly in the exam | D．I did well in the exam |
Which of the following is not the way the writer studies by?
| A．Speaking bravely. | B．Writing to foreign friends. |
| C．Reading aloud. | D．Writing English diaries. |
WARNING: Holding a cell phone against your ear or putting it in your pocket may be bad for your health.
This sentence is a warning that you’d better not put it close to you when a new phone is bought. Apple company, for example, doesn't want iPhones to come closer to you than 1.5 centimeters; Research In Motion, BlackBerry's producer, recommends 2.5 centimeters.
If cell phone use can cause health problems, the result will be very serious. Americans spend 2.26 trillion minutes chatting on cell phones every year, which brings $109 billion for the wireless businessmen.
Devra Davis, an epidemiologist(皮肤病专家) who has worked for the University of Pittsburgh, has published a book about mobile phone radiation（辐射）"Disconnect." Davis studies how often brain cancer happens during different age groups. She finds a big increase (增长) in brain cancer in the 20-to-29 age group and a drop for the older people.
Children are more easily hurt by radiation than grown-ups, Ms. Davis and other scientists point out. But no studies have yet been finished on cell phone radiation and children, she says.
Henry Lai, a research professor, began lab radiation studies in 1980 and found that mice exposed to(暴露在) radiofrequency（电波频率）radiation had destroyed DNA in their brains.
Ms. Davis recommends using wired earphones（有线耳机）or the phone's speaker. Children should send text messages rather than call, she said, and pregnant women should keep phones away from their bodies.
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A habit is any action that we have performed so often that it becomes something that we do almost without thinking. Some of them are thought to be bad habits. People spend countless hours and dollars each year trying to get rid of these bad habits but often fail. Why? Change is hard work and there is no shortcut to achieve it. However, there is still some advice for you to follow.
First, look at why you do it. In other words, what’s the result of doing this thing? If your bad habit is shouting at people when you are unhappy or under pressure, what do you get from it? It may make you feel a little better for the moment. Or maybe you have a bad habit of leaving your homework undone. The result could be that you get more time to spend on the Internet!
Next, take a look on the other hand. What are you losing because of your habit? Shouting at other people is a bad habit because it makes people around you feel bad and unhappy. Leaving your homework undone is a bad habit because you may be punished by your teacher. Having more Internet time means that you are losing the chance to learn the things that you need to learn. When you think that way, you’ll find that it’s not wise to keep your bad habit! Now it is time to make a decision. What will you choose? I’m sure you will choose to do what you think is more important.From the first paragraph we know that __________.
| A．a habit is a terrible thing that we can never change |
| B．people take countless hours and dollars to get rid of habits |
| C．none of the people who try to break bad habits are successful |
| D．though it is difficult, we can still do something about our bad habits |
The underlined sentence “there is no shortcut to achieve it” means that ________.
| A．it is not easy to get rid of bad habits |
| B．there is a long way and a short way |
| C．something dangerous may happen |
| D．we must cut it in a short time. |
According to the reading, if you want to get rid of your habits, you have to _____.
| A．talk to others when you are in low spirits |
| B．know why you do what you do |
| C．finish your homework first |
| D．spend less time on the Internet |
Which of the following does NOT happen because of a bad habit according to the reading?
| A．You are punished later. |
| B．Making people around you feel unhappy. |
| C．You feel a little better after shouting at others. |
| D．You leave your homework at home by accident. |
The main purpose of this passage is to __________.
| A．introduce and describe |
| B．complain（埋怨）and disagree |
| C．explain(解释) and advise |
| D．discuss and argue（争论） |
Colours often have different meanings in different cultures. In the U.S., people have found the following to be true.
Black
Black is the colour of power. It is also popular in fashion because it makes people appear thinner.
White
White is the symbol of purity. White is thought to be a summer colour. However, white shows dirt and is more difficult to keep clean than other colours.
Red
This is the most exciting colour. Red furniture (家具) should look very good since it will attract a lot of attention. Red cars are the thieves’ favourite. Red is often used in restaurants because it is an appetite (食欲) stimulant. This means it can make people eat more.
Blue
Blue is the colour of the sky and the ocean. Peaceful blue is often used in bedrooms. Studies show that weightlifters are able to lift heavier weights in blue gyms.
Green
Green represents nature. It is the easiest colour on the eye. Hospitals often use green because it relaxes patients.
Yellow
Sunny yellow is a cheerful colour, yet people lose their tempers (发脾气) more often in yellow rooms, and babies cry more.Which colour is a summer colour?
| A．Blue. | B．White. | C．Green. | D．Red. |
The underlined word “stimulant” means “______”.
| A．刺激物 | B．防腐剂 | C．辐射物 | D．装饰品 |
Where is colour red often used?
| A．In bedrooms. | B．In gyms. |
| C．In hospitals. | D．In restaurants. |
What does the underlined sentence mean?
| A．It is the easiest colour for people to find. |
| B．It is the most comfortable colour for eyes. |
| C．People can remember it more easily. |
| D．It can improve our eyesight. |
Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
| A．White can make people eat more. |
| B．Blue can make patients feel more relaxed. |
| C．People can get angry easily in yellow rooms. |
| D．Black cars are popular among thieves. |
Many villagers have left to make a living in big cities. As a result, their children have become“leftover children”and they need more care. The survey below is from villagers in Jingyang, Shanxi Province. 200 children there were chosen to answer the questions.
| What they want |
Love |
Money |
Freedom |
Control |
Something |
| 30% |
28% |
28% |
10% |
4% |
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| Whom to Communicate with |
Oneself |
Family members |
No one |
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| 27% |
55% |
18% |
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| Whether they can Communicate With their Parents freely |
Yes |
A little difficult |
No |
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| 46% |
44% |
10% |
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| The way They prefer To live |
Living with parents |
Living with grandparents |
No idea |
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| 58% |
14% |
28% |
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| What they Think of Parents’ Working in The city |
Bad |
Good |
No idea |
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| 26% |
32.5% |
41.5% |
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| Happiest place |
School |
Home |
Friends’ homes |
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| 40% |
35% |
25% |
Of the five needs, leftover children need most.
| A．Freedom | B．Money | C．Control | D．Love |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．All of the children are happiest to stay at home without parents. |
| B．About one out of every two children has no one to talk with. |
| C．41.5% of the children aren’t sure whether their parents’ working in the city is good or not. |
| D．12.5% of the children think it is good to live with their parents. |
How many children think parents’ working in the city is bad?
| A．52% | B．32.5% | C．65% | D．26% |
From the survey, we can learn that .
| A．the leftover children can get more money |
| B．most children prefer to live with their parents |
| C．the leftover children want to live in big cities |
| D．only a few children are welcome to their family |
Which is the happiest place for leftover children to stay according to the survey？ .
| A．Their own home | B．Friends’ home |
| C．Big cities | D．School |
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