Do you have an umbrella? Someone invented the umbrella about 4,000 years ago. People used umbrellas in Egypt, Assyria, Greece, and China in ancient times. We use our umbrella for protection from the rain. However, people first used umbrellas for protection from the sun. People in China were the first ones to use their umbrellas for rain. They put wax(蜡纸) on paper umbrellas.
European women used umbrellas before European men used them. Jonas Hanway was the first man to carry one in England. He made umbrellas popular for men and women. Some people called the umbrella a Hanway because of him.
We make umbrellas from many different things. The first ones were wood and cloth. Now many are plastic(塑料). Today umbrellas are easy to carry. They fold up into a small package(包). The umbrella is a great invention. Don’t forget yours the next time when it rains.
根据文章内容判断正误，正确的写“A”，错误的写“Ｂ”。The umbrella was invented about 2,000 years ago.
The first umbrellas were used for protection from sun.
People in Europe were the first ones to use their umbrellas for rain.
Some people called the umbrella a Hanway because he made umbrellas popular for people.
The first umbrellas were made from plastic.
Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, “Happiness depends on be happier.
The first secret（秘密）of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future — for example, getting into college or getting a good job — that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.
Another secret to live a happy life is to be active, and have hobbies where you forget your problems and time. Many people experience dancing, or playing a sport, such as swimming. You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activity.
Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.
Now maybe you know how to find happiness!The second paragraph tells us that ________.
| A．we shouldn’t think about our future |
| B．some people fail to live a happy life |
| C．the more friends you have, the happier you will be |
| D．happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life |
The passage gives us ________ pieces of advice on happiness.
| A．one | B．two | C．three | D．four |
Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?
| A．Reading a good book. |
| B．Traveling to a foreign country. |
| C．Playing a sport. |
| D．Spending time with close friends. |
Choose the structure(结构) of the passage.
Joe Read studied in this school for four years. When he finished school, he was already eighteen years old. And then his father said to him, “You finished school, and you are a good student. Now you may go to town and get a good job. They need some clever people to work in the office. The people there can get a lot of money now. If you stay at home, you can't get money from our family.” A few weeks later, Joe went to the office and asked for a job there. A man took him into a small room and gave him some questions on a piece of paper. Joe answered the questions quickly, and he gave the paper to the man. The man looked at the paper for a few minutes and then asked, “You were born on Sep. 23. But which year were you born in?” Joe answered, “Oh, every year.”How old was Joe when he went to this school?
| A．8. | B．18. | C．4. | D．14. |
What place did his father want him to work in?
| A．A school. | B．An office | C．A house. | D．A shop. |
Why did the man give Joe a piece of paper?
| A．Because he wanted to give Joe a job. |
| B．Because he wanted to know if Joe was clever. |
| C．Because he wanted Joe to answer some questions. |
| D．Because he wanted to know how old Joe was. |
Let’s Explore (探究) The Nature!
Are you interested in animals and nature? Want to enjoy your summer holiday and learn something interesting and useful?
Here comes your CHANCE! Youth Explore as prepared you with a THREE-DAY SUMMER PROGRAM! You can take part in many hands-on activities and meet with live animals- giraffes, pandas, tigers, and so on! More information about the program in as follows:
Age: Students aged 8~16
Groups: There are 2 programs for you to choose from. Each program needs at most 15 students.
| Program A Dates: 14~16 July, 2014 Days: Monday to Wednesday Time: 10:00 a.m.~4:00 p.m. |
Program B Dates: 5~7 August, 2014 Days: Tuesday to Thursday Time: 10:00 a.m.~4:00 p.m |
Program cost: $230 for members; $250 for non-members
How to do: Simply come to our centre to get an application form (申请表).
Send your completed form on or before 11th July, 2014(Friday).
Notes:
1. NO FREE LUNCHES ARE PROVIDED because of personal food differences. You may either bring a lunch-box or pay for lunch at our restaurants.
2. Both programs will start 1 DAY later if there is a warning of rainstorms.
COME AND JOIN US NOW!! DON’T MISS THE CHANCE!!
______ can join the three-day summer program.
| A．A boy of 14 | B．A kid of 7 |
| C．A girl of 17 | D．A man of 26 |
Two members and one non-member should pay ______ for the program.
| A．$690 | B．$710 | C．$730 | D．$750 |
Free lunches aren’t provided because ______.
| A．the lunches cost too much |
| B．there are many restaurants |
| C．people have different tastes |
| D．they may bring lunch-boxes |
American boys and girls love watching television. Some children spend six hours a day in school and four to six hours a day in front of the television set. Some even watch television for eight hours or more on the weekend.
Televisions are like books or films. A child can learn both bad things and good things from them. Some programs help children to understand the news, and others show people and places from other countries or other time in history. With television, a child does not have to go to the zoo to see animals or to the ocean to see a ship. Boys and girls can see a play, a concert or a game at home.
Television brings many places and events into our homes. Some programs show crime(犯罪活动) and other things that are bad for children, so parents sometimes help them find other interesting things to do.Some children spend eight hours or more________on the weekend.
| A．studying |
| B．playing card games |
| C．watching TV |
| D．helping their parents |
On television children can see________.
| A．games | B．big animals |
| C．oceans | D．almost everything |
Children usually spend________a day in school.
| A．six hours | B．more than eight hours |
| C．only a few hours | D．four hours |
Parents sometimes help their children find other things to do when there is________ for children.
| A．a bad program | B．an animal |
| C．a game | D．an uninteresting film |
Having an exercise plan is important, but you should always ask your doctor for advice before starting it. Keep in mind that you can have too much of a good thing: overexercising and exercising in a wrong way can hurt (伤害)your body. The following suggestions can help you avoid(避免) this.
Warm up before exercise. This helps to prepare your body for activities. It's especially important in the morning.
Cool down after exercise. Rather than stop immediately, do a few light activities to avoid aches and pains later.
Exercise with your limits(极限). Build up slowly. Never try to exercise when you feel painful. If you don't listen to your body, you will hurt yourself.
Avoid being thirsty. Water is important to keep your normal temperature during exercise and prevent(预防) tiredness.
Wear sports shoes. These shoes can keep your feet safe and prevent you from being hurt.Before you start your exercise plan, you should________.
| A．make up these suggestions |
| B．ask your doctor for advice |
| C．find your health problems |
| D．have a careful health exam |
________is especially important before exercise in the morning.
| A．Warming up our body |
| B．Cooling our body down |
| C．Drinking enough water |
| D．Putting on sports shoes |
The writer gives us______ suggestions in the passage.
| A．three | B．four | C．five | D．six |
This passage mainly(主要) tells us________ .
| A．to warm up before exercise |
| B．how to keep healthy |
| C．how to exercise in a right way |
| D．not to exercise too much |
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