“Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world”. That is because the television program by that name can now be seen in many parts of the world. That program became one of American exports soon after it went on the air in New York in 1969.
In the United States more than six million children watch the program regularly. The viewers include more than half the country’s pre-school children, from every kind of economic, racial (种族的), and geographical group.
Although some educators object (反对) to some parts of the program, parents praise (赞扬) it highly. Many teachers also consider it a great help, though some teachers find that problems come out when first graders who have learnt from “Sesame Street” are in the same class with children who have not watched the program.
Tests have shown that children from all racial, geographical, and economic backgrounds have benefited (受益) from watching it. Those who watch it five times a week learn more than occasional (偶尔的) viewers. In the US the program is shown at different hours during the week in order to increase the number of children who can watch it regularly.
The programs all use songs, stories, jokes and pictures to give children a basic understanding of numbers, letters and human relationships. But there are some differences. For example, the Spanish program, produced in Mexico City, devotes more time to teaching whole words than to teaching separate (单独的) letters.
Why has “Sesame Street” been so much more successful than other children’s shows? Many reasons have been suggested. People mention the educational theories (理论) of its creators, the support by the government and private businesses, and the skillful use of various TV tricks. Perhaps an equally important reason is that mothers watch it along with their children. This is partly because famous adult stars often appear on it. But the best reason for the success of the program may be that it makes every child watching it feel able to learn. The child finds himself learning, and he wants to learn more. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
| A．It is shown at different hours during the week. |
| B．Famous adult stars often appear on it. |
| C．This program has been on for less than forty years. |
| D．Children learn and enjoy themselves while watching it. |
Why is “Sesame Street” so popular in the world?
| A．Because it is supported by the government and businesses. |
| B．Because it uses different kinds of skillful tricks. |
| C．Because mothers watch it along with their children. |
| D．Because it makes every child watching it feel able to learn. |
The best title for this passage can be _________.
| A．Sesame Street | B．Educating Children |
| C．TV Programs | D．A Great Success |
Two men in Shanghai have been dead from H7N9, while a woman in Anhui province is seriously ill from the virus, the National Health and Family Planning Commission(计划生育委员会) said on Sunday. This is the first time a human from H7N9 has been found. Little research has been done on this unknown bird flu, and three are no vaccines(疫苗) against the virus.
The reported deaths were of an 87-year-old man who was found ill on Feb. 19 and died on March 4, and a 27-year-old man who was found ill on Feb. 27 and died on March 10. The third person, a 35-year-old woman from Chuzhou, Anhui province, is in hospital in Nanjing, Jiangsu province. It is still unknown how the three became ill, and experts said there is no evidence(证据) that they caught the illness from each other. There is also no evidence of anyone who stay closely with them being ill. To be away from H7N9 and stay healthy, remember the following things.
● Go to crowded places as less as possible, especially the elderly and children. Pay attention to personal self-protection.
● Keep the air in door fresh. Often wash your hands. Cover the nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing(打喷嚏). Wash hands after cleaning the nose and mouth.
● Eat clean food. Don’t put raw(生的) and cooked food together. And do not eat raw or undercooked meat, eggs and other food.
● Take more exercise, have enough sleep and rest, so that you can get yourself stronger. How do people know about H7N9?
| A．People know H7N9 very well. |
| B．No people have heard about it. |
| C．People know little about it. |
| D．Only Chinese people know about it. |
When did the 27-year-old man die?
| A．On Feb. 19. | B．On Feb. 27. |
| C．On March 4. | D．On March 10. |
Where is the 35-year-old woman from?
| A．Shanghai. | B．Nanjing. |
| C．Chuzhou. | D．We don’t know. |
What does the underlined word “undercooked” mean in Chinese?
| A．在下面煮的 | B．煮熟的 |
| C．未煮过的 | D．夹生的 |
Which is NOT suggested in the passage to be away from H7N9?
| A．Close the window so that birds can’t fly in. |
| B．Don’t mix raw and cooked food together. |
| C．Do more exercise to keep fit. |
| D．Don’t go to crowed places. |
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We have many other books on sale. For more information enter www.knowbetter.com. If you buy two or more books at a time, you’ll get 10% off.If you buy and read Successful Fishermen, you will ________.
| A．go to the countryside |
| B．know where to buy fishing rods |
| C．know how to cook fish |
| D．learn how to choose fishing places |
There are many pictures in ________ according to the passage.
| A．Best Learners |
| B．Successful Fishermen |
| C．How to Keep Pets |
| D．Learn in Study for Beginners |
You can ________ for more information about other books according to the passage.
| A．call the writer | B．go to the shop |
| C．search the Internet | D．ask the clerk |
The writer wrote this passage in order to ________.
| A．increase sales of the books |
| B．buy useful and interesting books |
| C．tell people how to keep pets |
| D．teach students to study easily and fast |
You can most probably(可能) find this passage in a ________.
| A．story | B．repot |
| C．dictionary | D．newspaper |
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E. In your spare time you can chat with your parents and friends on the phone or on the Internet. And you should try your best to get along well with your new classmates. |
We have to accept（接受）the truth: sometimes, we just want to shout out loud.
For example, we all have days like this: our dog has made a mess on the floor we just cleaned, or our friend called to tell us he or she couldn’t come at the last minute when we had cooked dinner for him or her. We may be really angry but we tried to bear things like those. According to ancient Chinese wisdom（智慧）, we should shout in a loud voice instead of keeping silent. In fact, it’s good for our health.
“Chinese people have passed on the practice from ancient times to now as a part of traditional medicine,” said Mrs Li, a 60-year-old woman from Hangzhou. “My parents taught me to do this. It’s a part of our folk（民间的）culture.”
Mrs. Li is a member of a group of people who love shouting. Each morning, she and some of her friends climb to the top of a hill and let out loud shouts before starting their daily exercise. They believe that shouting is good exercise for their lungs（肺）and it brings them a lot of fun.
“Sometimes I shout out and others shout back,” said Mrs Gu, another shouting lover. “It makes you happy. You laugh and then you feel very comfortable.”
Dr. Peter Smith, an American doctor, agrees that shouting can have a positive（积极的） influence on people’s health.
So, next time you start your morning run, why not try to shout out first? It will make you healthier.The underlined word “bear” in Paragraph 2 means “______” in Chinese．
| A．纠正 | B．铭记 | C．忍受 | D．杜绝 |
Mrs. Li learnt to shout to make herself feel better from ______．
| A．her parents | B．her teacher |
| C．Mrs Gu | D．Dr. Peter Smith |
Where does Mrs. Li shout every day?
| A．On a hill | B．At a square |
| C．In her house | D．In a park |
What does Dr. Peter Smith think of shouting?
| A．It’s good exercise especially for kids． |
| B．It’s great fun. |
| C．It’s easy to learn. |
| D．It’s good for people’s health． |
The passage is mainly about _________．
| A．a shouting lover | B．the advantages of shouting |
| C．a shouting club | D．the history of shouting |
In our life, sometimes we feel embarrassed(尴尬). Have you ever had any embarrassing moments like these students?
Lin Wei |
My shoes were worn out so I went shopping for a new pair last Wednesday. I showed great interest in a pair of black shoes which cost 120 yuan. I bargained(讨价还价) with the shop assistant and finally we reached a deal at the price of 88 yuan. But when I put my hand into the pocket…Oh, God! Where was my purse? |
Zhang Hui |
After class, I walked to the playground with my friend. I found everyone pointed to me and said something when I passed by. I thought they might be talking about my nice clothes. However, I heard them laughing. My friend was surprised and looked at my back. What did she find? A tortoise(乌龟) on the paper sticking on my back. |
Yang Li |
I went out for dinner with my parents, and started complaining about how terrible and strict my math teacher was. When I turned around, I saw her sitting at the table right behind me. |
Chen Qian |
Last month there was a talent show in our school. I was in that show. However, I forgot the words of the song while singing! What a bad feeling I had! |
thought the math teacher was terrible.
| A．Zhang Hui | B．Yang Li |
| C．Chen Qian | D．Lin Wei |
Maybe Lin Wei , so he felt embarrassed at that time.
| A．left his purse at home |
| B．forgot the words of the song |
| C．complained about his teacher |
| D．didn’t know how to make a bargain |
Students laughed at Zhang Hui because on her back there was .
| A．a pair of black shoes |
| B．a purse |
| C．a piece of paper with a tortoise on it |
| D．a tortoise |
Chen Qian couldn’t remember the whole song, he felt .
| A．happy | B．excited |
| C．interested | D．sorry |
The best title of this passage is .
| A．How Hard Our Life Is |
| B．How Embarrassed We Are |
| C．Try Not To Be Embarrassed |
| D．Never Forget Things |
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