Now satellites are helping to forecast（预报）the weather. They are in space, and they can reach any part of the world. The satellites take pictures of the atmosphere, because this is where the weather forms. They send these pictures to the weather stations. So meteorologists（气象学家）can see the weather of any part of the world. From the pictures, the scientists can often say how the weather will change.
Today, nearly five hundred weather stations in sixty countries receive satellite pictures. When they receive new pictures, the meteorologists compare them with earlier ones. Perhaps they may find that the clouds have changed during the last few hours. This may mean that the weather on the ground may soon change, too. In their next weather forecast, the meteorologists can say this.
So the weather satellites are a great help to the meteorologists. Before satellites were invented, the scientists could forecast the weather for about 24 or 48 hours. Now they can make good forecasts for three or five days. Soon, perhaps, they may be able to forecast the weather for a week or more ahead.Satellites travel _____________.
| A．in space | B．in the atmosphere |
| C．above the ground | D．above space |
Why do we use the weather satellites to take pictures of the atmosphere? Because __________.
| A．the weather satellites can do it easily |
| B．clouds form there |
| C．the weather forms there |
| D．the pictures can forecast the weather |
Meteorologists forecast the weather __________.
| A．when they have received satellite pictures |
| B．after they have compared new satellite pictures with earlier ones |
| C．before they received satellite pictures |
| D．during they study satellite pictures |
Maybe we’ll soon be able to forecast the weather for ________.
| A．one day | B．two days |
| C．five days | D．seven days or even longer |
The main idea of this passage is that satellites are now used in _________.
| A．taking pictures of the atmosphere |
| B．receiving pictures of the atmosphere |
| C．doing other work in many ways |
| D．weather forecasting |
Can dogs and cats get along well in the same home? People who are thinking about getting a dog as a friend for their cat are worried that they will fight. A recent research has found that if the cat is taken back home before the dog， and if they are introduced when still young (less than 6 months for cats， a year for dogs)， it is highly probable that the two pets will get along swimmingly. In two-thirds of the homes cats and dogs have a good relationship.
However， it wasn’t all sweetness and light. There was a reported coldness between the cat and dog in 25% of the homes， while aggression (侵略，好斗) and fighting were found in 10% of the homes.
In homes with cats and dogs living in peace， researchers found a surprising behavior. They are learning how to talk each other’s language. It is a surprise that cats can learn how to talk “Dog”， and dogs can learn One reason for this is probably that some of their body languages are just different. For example， when a cat turns its head away it means aggression， while a dog doing the same means submission (顺从).how to talk “Cat”.
What’s interesting is that both cats and dogs have appeared to become smarter. They can learn to read each other’s body languages， suggesting that the two may have more in common than was expected. Once familiar with each other’s body language， cats and dogs can play together， and enjoy sleeping together on the sofa.
The importance of this research on cats and dogs may go beyond pets – to people who don’t get along well， including neighbors， workmates， and even countries. If cats and dogs can learn to get along， surely people have a good chance.The underlined word “swimmingly” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ___________.
| A．early | B．mostly | C．quickly | D．smoothly |
Some cats and dogs may fight when ___________.
| A．they are cold to each other |
| B．they look away from each other |
| C．they misunderstand each other’s body languages |
| D．they are introduced at an early age |
What can we humans learn from cats and dogs?
| A．We should learn to get along well with others. |
| B．We should know more about animals. |
| C．We should live in peace with animals |
| D．We should learn more body languages. |
Sometimes， kids feel that they don’t like sports because they may not understand how to play them or they haven’t had much practice doing them. Sports can seem complicated because of all the rules and special equipment (设备). Even the fields and courts they are played on come in different shapes and sizes and have confusing – looking (令人困惑的) lines drawn on them.
People spend many years learning about their favorite sports and practicing how to do them well. So don’t feel bad if you don’t know the difference between a “corner kick” and a “goal kick” in soccer. If you want to learn more about a sport， you might ask your mum or dad about the programmes that introduce kids to new sports. These may be better than just joining a team that starts playing games right away without much explaining first.
Gym class and programmes at school can also be a way to try new sports with a mix of kids. Another way to learn about a sport is to watch instructional videos or DVDs or check out library books that explain the rules and offer advice for kids to learn to play them.
If you have an older friend or family member who’s good at a sport， you might ask him or her to help you practice. Some sports are just good to understand， even if you never want to play on a competitive team. For example， you might play softball or volleyball， just for fun， at a summer picnic.Which would be the best title for this passage?
| A．Sports Are Good for You |
| B．What Sport Is Most Suitable for You |
| C．Learning about Sports |
| D．How and Where to Have Sports |
The underlined word “complicated” in the first paragraph probably means “___________”.
| A．interesting | B．harmful |
| C．easy | D．difficult |
According to the writer， it is __________ for / of you not to be able to tell the difference between a “corner kick” and a “goal kick” in soccer.
| A．natural | B．impossible |
| C．funny | D．foolish |
When I was young， my family got our first computer. As years went by， I wanted to get a new one， and my father agreed. We went to many stores and looked at many flyers (小广告). At last we bought an HP computer.
During the first week， I noticed that our computer had some problems. I tried to fix it， but failed. Finally I had to phone the HP company. After five hours’ hard work， the computer still did not work. My dad didn’t have a choice but to return the whole thing.
A few days later， we decided that I should go on the internet and order some parts to build a new computer by myself.
It was not an easy thing for me to deal with it， but in the end I finished. From these setbacks (挫折)， I have learned， and now believe if the computer that I bought from the store didn’t have problems， then I would not learn how to build a new one. Even though I spent lots of time on it， I know it wasn’t a waste of time.
I now have a self-built computer， and I am very pleased.The writer wanted to have a new computer because __________.
| A．he has much money |
| B．the one he had was cheap |
| C．his dad would like to |
| D．the first one was too old |
__________， they telephoned the HP computer company.
| A．Before they bought the HP computer |
| B．A week after they bought the computer |
| C．A week before they bought the computer |
| D．A few days before they bought the computer |
Which of the following is true according to this passage?
| A．The HP computer was very cheap. |
| B．The writer built a new computer by himself at last. |
| C．The HP company managed to mend the computer at last. |
| D．Dad didn’t like the newly-built computer at all. |
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Let’s face it: homework can be almost as frustrating (沮丧) for parents as it is for kids. Getting kids to do their homework can be a challenge, and when they do sit down to study, a lot of other problems can appear.
Doing homework may not be as fun as playing video games or chatting with friends, but it shouldn’t be something that kids hate. Your children’s assignments (任务) should help them build a skill or learn something new.
You can help by being a homework monitor, stepping in to answer questions or offer encouragement. This gives you a chance to see what they are learning and how well they understand the material. It helps you understand their learning style and shows you care about their education.
Many kids refuse to study by asking why they have to learn things they’ll never use in real life. If your son or daughter shows little interest in their assignments, you can make them seem more important by pointing out ways you use them in daily life.
If parents feel that their kids are overloaded (超负荷), they can talk about it with the teachers. If you think it takes your child too long to finish homework, try to make a decision whether the problem lies in having too much work or managing time poorly.
If your child complains of boredom while doing homework, give him or her the following suggestions:
Get help from friends: if your children are bored with an assignment, let them call a friend for help or invite a friend over to work on it with them.
Add physical activity: set mini-goals for homework and allow time for relaxing, jumping around, or a snack after each goal is completed. For a kid who can’t sit still, find active ways to study.
Turn the tables: let your children teach you a lesson. Let them give you a test on the things they have just learned.
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Tell them how you use the knowledge in real life. |
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·Find a friend of theirs to help. ·Set small goals for the assignments and allow the child to do other ·Let the child teach you something. |
Two students started quarreling at school. One student shouted dirty words at the other, and a fight began.
What can be done to stop fights like this at school? In some schools, disputants(争执者) sit down with peer mediators (同龄调解者). Peer mediators are usually students with special training in this kind of problems.
Peer mediators help disputants to talk in a friendly way. Here are some of the ways they use.
1. Express what you think clearly but don't say anything to hurt the other. Begin with "I feel" instead of "You always".
2. Listen carefully to what the other person is saying. Don't stop the other person's words.
3. Keep looking at the other person's eyes when he or she speaks.
4. Try to see the problems on the other person's side.
5. Never put anyone down. Saying things like "You are foolish (愚蠢的)" makes the talk difficult.
6. Try to find a result that makes both people happy.
Peer mediators never decide on the winner. They don't decide who is right or who is wrong. Instead they help disputants to find their own "win-win" result. A "win-win" result can make everyone feel good.
Peer mediators' work is often successful just because it gets disputants to talk to each other. And getting disputants to talk to each other is the first step in finding a "win-win" result.Peer mediators' work is _______________.
| A．to teach lessons to disputants |
| B．to help find a way to make both disputants happy |
| C．to find out who starts the quarrel |
| D．to give students some special training |
What does the underlined phrase "put anyone down" mean in Chinese?
| A．贬低任何人 | B．落后于任何人 |
| C．奉承任何人 | D．向任何人低头 |
What's the first step in finding a "win-win" result?
| A．Letting disputants be afraid of peer mediators. |
| B．Letting disputants feel peer mediators are kind. |
| C．Getting disputants to talk to each other. |
| D．Making disputants feel good by telling funny stories. |
During the talk, if peer mediators say "You are a fool.",
| A．disputants will realize they are wrong |
| B．disputants will understand peer mediators better |
| C．it is easy for peer mediators to decide who is right |
| D．it is hard for peer mediators to get a "win-win" result |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．All schools have peer mediators. |
| B．Peer mediators are usually students. |
| C．When disputants are speaking, peer mediators can stop their words at any time. |
| D．Peer mediators can make disputants get a "win-win" result every time. |
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