On Sunday , April 22, people all over the world take time out to appreciate ( 珍惜 ) the earth that we all share. It’s Earth Day, a special day to learn about our planet ( 星球) and how to take care of it.
On Earth Day, some people listen to speeches about the environment. Others help clean up their offices or save water and electricity at home. Your parents may even decide to take a day off from driving their cars.
The idea for Earth Day came from a U.S. Senator (参议员) ，who was worried about pollution and the health of plants and animals. And the idea quickly caught on ( 流行起来). In 1970, the first Earth Day was celebrated. More than 20 million people in cities all over the U.S. took part . Since then, Earth Day has been used to educate people about their role in taking care of our planet.
Now , Earth Day has become a global celebration. In 1990, 200 million people from 140 countries took part in clean-ups, tree planting and other environmental events on Earth DayWhen is Earth Day?
Who came up with the idea for Earth Day?
How many people celebrated the first Earth Day in 1970 ?
Is Earth Day popular around the world now ?
What is Earth Day?
The Sunflower Summer Camp is a wonderful, outdoor, fun summer experience(经历) for young children. It began in 1985. Each day at Sunflower, we provide (提供)the simple joys of summer, like swimming, gardening, walks, outdoor projects and other activities with lots of time. At the same time, we provide Science lessons for children. During the summer months, we study something interesting about insects, sea animals, and nature. Besides the common(普通的)classroom setting, we also have a science room as children’s museum for further study.
We have very good teachers. They are always friendly and helpful.
For more information about our summer camp, please call at 3034942012.
We are open from June 4th to August 28th.
Schedules and fees (费用)
| Item Time |
Monday---Friday (weekly / monthly) |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday(weekly/monthly) |
Tuesday& Thursday (weekly / monthly) |
| 8:30---12:30 |
$150/$590 |
$105/$390 |
$95/$290 |
| 8:30---2:30 |
$190/$775 |
$145/$580 |
$110/$425 |
| 8:30---3:30 |
$215/$855 |
$160/$625 |
$120/$465 |
| A．Study the universe(宇宙). |
| B．Swim and do gardening. |
| C．Learn foreign languages. |
| D．Cook and clean floors. |
| A．$300 | B．$390 | C．$430 | D．$590 |
| A．Young children can enjoy themselves and learn a lot at the camp. |
| B．The sunflower Summer Camp is open for nearly three months. |
| C．Children can go to the Sunflower Summer Camp on Saturday if they have no time on weekdays. |
| D．The sunflower Summer Camp has both a traditional classroom setting and a science room. |
Once upon a time, there was a poor man. One day, after working for hours, he had a rest under a tree in the middle of the field. Just then, he saw a terrible snake coming out of an anthill（蚁丘）. The man thought that the snake might be the god of the field. He did not give it anything, so he could not get anything from the field.
At once he went to bring a bowl of milk and offered the milk to the snake. “God of the field! I didn’t know that you live here. That’s why I never gave you anything. Please forgive me. ” Then he went home.
The next day, when the man came, he found a gold coin in the bowl near the anthill. From then on, the man gave milk to the snake and found gold coins.
One day the man was so busy that he couldn’t send milk to the snake. So he asked his son to take care of the snake. The son brought milk to the anthill and gave it to the snake. The next day, when he came back, he found a gold coin in the bowl. After taking the gold coin, he thought, “This anthill must be full of gold coins. I would kill the snake and take them all.”
The next day, the son came to the field with milk and a stick. He gave the milk to the snake and hit it with the stick. The snake escaped the stick and bit the boy to death.The man might get from the field before he found the snake.
| A．anything | B．nothing |
| C．gold coins | D．some anthills |
The underlined word “forgive” means “ ” in Chinese.
| A．忘记 | B．忽略 | C．原谅 | D．保佑 |
The son died because .
| A．the snake didn’t offer him any gold coins |
| B．his father was too busy to take care of him |
| C．he didn’t give the snake any milk. |
| D．he wanted to get all the snake’s gold coins. |
From the passage we can learn that .
| A．too much greed(贪婪) is harmful |
| B．we should protect the snake |
| C．the snake is terrible |
| D．people can’t get coins from the snake |
We may find the passage .
| A．in a research | B．in a sports magazine |
| C．in a poster | D．in a storybook |
Trip 1 One Week in the Mountains
Bring your strong shoes and warm clothes for this walk in a beautiful area of the Green Mountains. You may go hiking or have a try of rock climbing. This is also a protection area for wild animals. You can find many kinds of animals living in this area.
Time: May 8—May 14 Tel: 64639818
Adult (成年人): $1l0.00 Child: $55.00
Trip 2 Three Days in the Country
There are many beautiful gardens. Take your camera and enjoy the wonderful sight in Hunter Valley. It is a good place for fishing and horse riding. You can also find different kinds of flowers here. This is also a great walk for bird-lovers.
Time: May 20—May 22 Tel: 63986432
Adult $55:00 Child: $25.00
Trip 3 Flashlight Adventure
Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight (手电筒) and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. It is a trip full of adventure (冒险). A guide will lead the tour. Many of the plants you will see on this trip can only be seen at night.
Time: May 16—May 18 Tel: 63875629
Trip 4 Five Days by the Sea
Wear your sun hat and enjoy wonderful sunshine all the time from morning to evening. Our hotel is next to the sea. We have our own boats too. You can swim in the sea or in the swimming pool. Every day our boat will take you to different places for swimming.
Time: May 23—May 27 Tel: 67538293
Adult: $80.00 Child: $40.00What number may you call if you and your friends want to enjoy the sunshine at the seaside?
| A．67538293. | B．63986432. |
| C．64639818. | D．63875629. |
Sam wants to stay in Hunter Valley with his wife, his five-year-old daughter and his seven-year-old son.How much will they pay?
| A．$25. | B．$50. | C．$l00. | D．$160. |
David loves sports. He will take his holiday from May 7 to May 15. What activity will he probably take part in?
| A．Hiking in the mountains. |
| B．Watching plants at night. |
| C．Fishing in the country. |
| D．Swimming in the sea. |
Lucy is a college student. She is quite interested in science. She wants to know something about the life of plants at night. Which trip will she choose?
| A．Trip 1. | B．Trip 2. |
| C．Trip 3. | D．Trip 4. |
Which of the following is NOT mentioned according to the four advertisements?
| A．hat | B．clothes |
| C．umbrella | D．camera |
I come from Holland (荷兰). In our country, there are plenty of windmills. There are more than 2,000 windmills in Holland. These windmills make electricity (电) for the country.
It is a small country in Europe. About 20% of its land comes from the sea. The population of Holland is only 16,000,000.
The weather is very nice, so the flowers can grow very well. Maybe you like roses, kapoks or lilies. However, the tulip is a symbol (标志) of the country. People celebrate Tulip Festival every year. There are a lot of cows in this country. You can enjoy good milk and cheese here.
You can go everywhere by train, taxi, underground or ship. They are fast and convenient. People here also love to ride bikes. Riding a bike is free and relaxing.
What do children do when they pass their exam? They often hang a schoolbag and a national flag at the gate! Come and have a good time in Holland!What is the Chinese meaning of the underlined划线的 word “windmills”?
| A．磨坊 | B．风铃 | C．风铃草 | D．风车 |
Where does20% of Holland come from?
| A．The mountain | B．The island |
| C．The sea | D．The mainland |
Which flower is the symbol of the country?
| A．Tulip | B．Rose | C．Kapok | D．Lily |
How many ways of travelling in Holland does the writer tell us?
| A．3 | B．4 | C．5 | D．6 |
Why do children hang a school bag and a national flag at the gate?
| A．Because they love the school. |
| B．Because they love the country. |
| C．Because their schoolbags are new. |
| D．Because they pass the exam. |
Hongkong has about forty beaches. They are open to all people. Some of the beaches are the best in the world. People can go there for a swim. You can go to most of them by bus. To go to some beaches you have to take a boat. There are toilets, clothes changing rooms and places to buy food and drinks on most of the beaches.
You will swim there safely if you do as the following:
1. Don’t swim alone. You should go with an adult or your friends.
2. Don’t swim right after a meal or when you are hungry or tired.
3. You should not stay in the water too long.
4. Do not go out in a boat if you can’t swim or if you’re not wearing a life jacket.
Remember: A red flag（旗帜） means that it is dangerous for anyone to go into the water. A blue flag means that it is dangerous for children and weak swimmers to enter the sea.You have to go to some beaches of Hong Kong by _______.
A. boat B. bus C. bike C. carA red flag means that _______.
| A．it is dangerous for children to swim |
| B．no one should swim |
| C．it is dangerous for women to swim |
| D．only children can swim |
When you see a blue flag, you know that _______there.
| A．everyone can swim | B．weak swimmers can swim |
| C．no one can swim | D．children should not swim |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．You must bring food and drinks before you come to the beaches. |
| B．You shouldn’t swim with other people. |
| C．You shouldn’t swim if you are hungry. |
| D．You can go out in a boat if you can’t swim. |
The writer wants to tell us _______.
| A．something about Hong Kong beaches and swimming rules there |
| B．that swimming in Hong Kong is dangerous |
| C．that Hong Kong has many best beaches in the world |
| D．it is not easy to go swimming in Hong Kong |
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