Different weather makes people feel different. It influences health, intelligence(智力) and feelings.
In August, it is very hot and wet in the southern part of the United States. People there have heart trouble and other kinds of health problems during this month. In the Northeast and the Middle West, it is very hot at some times and very cold at other times. People in these states(州) have more heart trouble after the weather changes in February or March.
The weather can also influence intelligence. For example, in a 1983 report by scientists, IQ(智商) of a group of students was very high when a very strong wind came, but after the strong wind, their IQ was 10% lower. The wind can help people have more intelligence. Very hot weather, on the other hand, can make it lower. Students in many schools of the United States often get worse on exams in the hot months of the year (July and August).
Weather also has a strong influence on people’s feelings. Winter may be a bad time for thin people. They usually feel cold during these months. They might feel unhappy during cold weather. But fat people may have a hard time in hot summer. At about 18℃, people become stronger.
Low air pressure(气压) may make people forgetful(健忘). People leave more bags on buses and in shops on low-pressure days. People feel best at a temperature of about 18℃.
Are you feeling sad, tired, forgetful, or unhappy today? It may be the weather’s problem.What can cause problems on health？
| A．Hot and wet weather | B．A strong wind |
| C．Warm weather | D．Low air pressure |
According to(根据) the writer, fat people may feel bad in ______ weather.
| A．cold | B．cool | C．warm | D．hot |
The writer wants to tell us that ______.
| A．hot and cold weather influences all people in the same way |
| B．weather influences people’s behaviour |
| C．IQ changes when weather changes |
| D．people feel good on low pressure days |
The passage most probably comes from________.
| A．a newspaper | B．an advertisement |
| C．a travel magazine | D．a storybook |
Mickey Mouse’s ears are well known all over the world, and this year will be an especially fun one for Disney. The company is celebrating 60 years since its first theme park, Disneyland, opened in California, US in 1955.
Disney has opened many more parks all over the world since it made history in California, Shanghai Disneyland is expected to open in 2016, bringing Disney’s popular parks here to the Chinese mainland for the first time.
So why has Disneyland been so popular for 60 years? Well, it’s described as “the Happiest Place on Earth” and “a place for the young and young at heart”. Many Americans have grown up with the parks, as ex—Disneyland president Paul Pressler said in 1995: “ There is an emotional relationship that people have with this park.”
Disneyland was one of the first theme parks anywhere in the world that had “lands” and rides with themes. Disney’s storytelling in rides like roller coasters is a big reason for their parks’ success. “We tell a story in everything we do,” Pressler said. Disney rides such as The seven Dwarves Mine Train and Peter Pan’s Flight come from its movies. One ride from its 2013 hit movie Frozen will surely be coming soon, perhaps at the new Shanghai Disneyland.
Disney’s parks haven’t always been popular everywhere, however. When Disneyland Paris opened in 1992, some French people felt that American culture was invading(入侵)France. But still, the park stayed open and today it is a popular place for European visitors.
Whatever you may think of them, you can’t say that on their 60 th birthday, Disney’s parks aren’t still going strong. How many Disney theme parks will you have visited by the time their 70 th birthday comes around?
The firs Disneyland opened in California in ____.
| A．1955 | B．1992 | C．1995 | D．2013 |
This year will be especially fun for Disney because____.
| A．it is going to celebrate its 60 th birthday |
| B．it’s described as “the Happiest Place on Earth” |
| C．Americans have a special relationship with Disneyland |
| D．Mickey Mouse’s ears are well known all over the world |
The underlined expression “Young at heart” in Paragraph 3 refers to ____.
| A．young people | B．people with young hearts |
| C．American people only | D．Disneyland president |
Which of the following is TRUE about Disneyland?
| A．Disneyland has been built in US only. |
| B．Shanghai Disneyland has been opened. |
| C．People still don’t like Disneyland Paris. |
| D．Disney’s storytelling in rides helps it succeed. |
What part-time job do you do now?What do you do want to do in the future?Leave your comment(评论)here!
I’ve been working at Burger Bam for two months.I thought I’d hate it,but it’s been really good.I’ve learned a lot how to work with people I would never normally meet.And I’m not as shy as I was.I don’t think I want to work there forever,but it’s given me some ideas about how to run a business.Maybe I’ll learn business when I go to college.
Abby,15,from Toronto
I’ve had my own web design business for a year. I’ve designed about 20 websites for my friends.I’ve been doing most of the work on the weekends after I do my homework! I’ve bought a new computer with the money I earned. A little restaurants in my neighborhood has asked me to design a website for them, so my business is growing. I’m not sure what I want to do in the future, but I really like art and design. Maybe I should go into advertising.
Kwan,14,from Seattle
I’ve been volunteering at a senior citizen center on Saturday mornings. Some of my friends think I’m crazy, doing a job for no money, but I really like it. I think that in a few months, I’ll try to get a paid part-time job in a law office because I want to study law in the future. There’s a lot of competition for part-time jobs, but I think my volunteering will look good on my resume.
Tamanna,16,from DallasHow many people have left their comments according to the passage?
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
Why do Tamanna’s friends think she is crazy?
| A．Because she plans to learn business at college. |
| B．Because she wants to work at the center forever. |
| C．Because she is doing her part—time job for no money. |
| D．Because she has designed 20 websites for her friends. |
Where can we most probably read the passage?
| A．In a poster. | B．In a travel guide. |
| C．In a textbook. | D．On a website. |
Spiders are not insects as many people believe. They belong to a class of animals called arachnids(蛛形纲动物). Spiders have eight eyes, four pairs of legs, and can grow a new leg if they lose one. A spider’s body is divided into two sections: the abdomen(腹部) and the thorax(胸部).The legs, eyes, and mouthparts are in the thorax section.
Most spiders have poison glands(毒腺)and sharp teeth. They use their sharp teeth to force poison into the insects they catch for food. This poison can make an insect lose the ability to move, and the helpless insect is then devoured by the spider.
Spiders usually have silk glands under their abdomen. They produce a liquid(液体)that is thicker than water from their glands. When the liquid comes into the air, it dries into silk. Many spiders use this silk to form webs to catch insects and to make cocoons(茧)that protect their eggs. This amazing silk is also used to create lines that spiders hang onto as they travel to new areas.
Spiders live in almost everywhere on earth. The only places where there are no spiders are the coldest places, the highest mountains and the seas.What will happen if a spider loses one leg?
| A．It will die. |
| B．It will lose its way. |
| C．It will grow a new one. |
| D．It will have seven legs forever. |
What is the meaning of the underlined word “devoured”?
| A．Eaten. | B．Caught. | C．Killed. | D．Saved. |
According to the passage, which of the following is WRONG?
| A．Spiders are not insects. |
| B．All spiders have poison glands. |
| C．Spiders make cocoons to keep their eggs safe. |
| D．There are no spiders in the coldest places. |
On a hot day, it can be hard to know what to do to feel good.
Playing in water is one way to feel cooler. Taking a cool bath or a shower can feel really good on a hot day.
It is also important for us to drink water. If you feel thirsty, you should drink water immediately. On hot days, you can lose about 16 glasses of water in one day, so many doctors advise that you should try to drink at least that much every day. Mixing a little fruit juice into your water is a fun way to help you drink plenty of water.
The food we eat also makes a difference in how we feel in the heat. Cold food, such as ice cream and drinks with some ice, can cool down our bodies. However, eating spicy(辛辣的) food makes our bodies even warmer.
The clothes we wear can help us feel cooler as well. Light-coloured, light-weight clothes feel cooler in the sun than dark, heavy clothing. Loose(宽松的）clothes are more comfortable in the heat than tight(紧身的）ones.
Even though it is not healthy to run around during the hottest time of the day, that doesn’t mean a hot day is not fun! You can read stories in your room. You can also paint or draw without moving your body too much. These are just some of many cool things to do on a hot day.How much water do we need in one hot day?
| A．Only 16 glasses of water. |
| B．Less than 16 glasses of water. |
| C．At least 16 glasses of water. |
| D．As much as possible. |
What can’t you do on a hot day if you want to feel good?
| A．Read a book. | B．Eat ice cream. |
| C．Swim in the pool. | D．Play volleyball on the beach. |
What kind of clothes can help us feel cooler on a hot day?
| A．Loose clothes. | B．Dark clothes. |
| C．Tight clothes. | D．Heavy clothes. |
What’s the main idea of the passage?
| A．A hot day is fun. |
| B．Entertainments on hot days. |
| C．We don’t know what to do on a hot day. |
| D．There are many things to do to feel good on a hot day. |
The tallest building in the United States, the One World Trade Center, opened on November 3, 2014 in New York. The building is 1,776 feet tall, making it the 3rd tallest building in the world. It has 104 floors. The building stands in the area where the twin towers of the World Trade Center once stood. On September 11, 2001, a group of terrorists destroyed these twin towers and killed nearly 3,000 people. It took 8 years to build the new One World Trade Center. Does the height of the building in feet reminds you of something in history? The number is the year when the United States declared(宣布) its independence (独立)from Great Britain.
One problem with such a tall building is how to clean the windows. Well, a platform(平台) hangs from ropes, and workers on the platform clean windows. On November 12, while two men were busy cleaning windows, a rope of the platform broke near the 68th floor. The two men were saved by cutting a hole in the glass window.
The two tallest buildings in the world are the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE and the Makkah Royal Clock Tower in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.When did the One World Trade Center open?
| A．September 11, 2001. | B．September 11, 2011. |
| C．November 3, 2006. | D．November 3, 2014. |
Who destroyed the twin towers of the World Trade Center?
| A．A group of young men. | B．A group of terrorists. |
| C．A group of workers. | D．A group of soldiers. |
“The number” in the first paragraph refers to________.
| A．8 | B．104 | C．1,776 | D．3,000 |
How were the workers on the platform saved when a rope broke?
| A．By calling for help. |
| B．By using a new rope. |
| C．By jumping off the platform. |
| D．By cutting a hole in the glass window. |
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