Earthquakes may happen anywhere on the earth. When some plates(板块) of the earth move suddenly, an earthquake happens. Many earthquakes begin under the sea. They often happen near the mountains (山脉), too.
During an earthquake, the shakings make rocks rise suddenly and even crack(断裂) open. Houses fall, people are killed or hurt, and sometimes the whole villages or cities are destroyed(破坏).
Can we do something to keep ourselves safe from earthquakes? Scientists have studied earthquakes and made maps that show the “earthquake belts”. In areas in these belts, it’s possible for earthquakes to happen. In these areas we should build strong houses to fight against (对抗) earthquakes.
In the future, scientists will be able to tell when and where an earthquake will be before they happen. They can also tell people what to do and how to do it.
| A．that some plates move suddenly |
| B．that the sea is too deep |
| C．Rocks’ cracking open |
| D．that the mountains are too high |
| A．in the area | B．next to mountains |
| C．at night | D．in the morning |
| A．what kind of houses to build |
| B．what kind of houses can stay up in an earthquake |
| C．where earthquakes may happen |
| D．when earthquakes may happen |
| A．During an earthquake few people are killed or hurt. |
| B．The scientists can tell when and where an earthquake is now. |
| C．We should build strong houses to fight against earthquakes. |
| D．Earthquakes all happen near the mountains. |
| A．with the help of scientists’ exact prediction(预测) |
| B．because of a map showing the “earthquake belts” |
| C．because we can guess the date and place of earthquakes |
| D．because no earthquakes will happen around us |
A father sat at his desk and looked at his bills when his young son rushed in and said, “Dad, because today is your birthday and you're 40 years old, I'm going to give you 40 kisses, one for each year!” When the boy started making good on his word (履行诺言 ) , the father shouted, “Andrew, don’t do it now. I'm too busy!”
The boy soon fell silent as tears fell from his big blue eyes. Feeling sorry, the father said: “You can finish later.The boy said nothing but quietly walked away.” That evening the father said, “Come and finish the kisses now, Andrew!" But the boy didn’t.”
Unfortunately, a few days later after the father’s birthday, the boy had an accident and died.His sad father wrote, “If only(要是...,该多好) I could tell him how sorry I am for my thoughtless words, and how much my heart is hurting.”
Love is a two-way street.We must warmly accept any loving act, or others will take it as a “NO” and it can leave a scar(伤痕). If we don't receive love, our life will lose its true meaning.Nothing is more important than accepting love from those who are near and dear to us .On his father's birthday, the boy wanted to________.
| A．help pay the bills |
| B．have a talk with his father |
| C．buy his father a gift |
| D．give his father kisses |
The boy felt when his father refused him.
| A．sorry | B．surprised |
| C．sad | D．Excited |
A few days after the fathers birthday, the boy .
| A．was badly hurt in an accident |
| B．was killed in an accident |
| C．had to go back to school |
| D．became unhappy with his father |
We can know from the story that__________.
| A．the father is busy with his work |
| B．the boy is hard -working |
| C．the father doesn’t like the boy |
| D．the boy is too careless |
Now more and more people like to visit South Korea. People are interested in the tradition,clothes,songs,movies,TV series and presents.Do you want to know good manners about giving gifts?In South Korea,you should remember these things when you are giving a gift.
1.Wrap gift nicely. You can wrap gifts in red or yellow paper because these are lucky colors.In their minds,yellow or pink means happiness.Do not wrap gifts in green,white,or black paper.Learn to use the correct color when you wrap gifts.
2.Do not buy four gifts. In their minds,the number 4 is unlucky. So you should not prepare 4 things as a gift. The number 7 is lucky, so giving 7 small gifts is lucky.
3.Use both hands when you give a gift. If you use one hand to give a gift, people will think you are rude. Of course, people who receive a gift should use both hands, too.when you want to wrap gifts, you can use ______ paper.
| A．yellow | B．green |
| C．white | D．black |
In South Korea, you should use _______ when you give a gift.
| A．the right hand | B．the left hand |
| C．both hands | D．one hand |
What’s the best title for passage?
| A．How to Travel in South Korea |
| B．How to Give Gifts in South Korea |
| C．What to Eat in South Korea |
| D．Lucky Numbers and Unlucky Numbers |
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A few months ago my father and I visited Singapore, one of the most beautiful cities in Asia. The city of Singapore is famous for its business(商业) and other activities. There are many places of interest such as the Tiger Balm Garden and Raffles Museum. There are also many important centers of learning such as the University(大学) of Singapore and the Science Centre. Being a famous city, hundreds of people do business or go sightseeing. Most tourists like the sights of the city.
During my stay in Singapore, I went out every day with my father to see the beautiful and interesting places and things in the city. One day we went to the Tiger Balm Garden where I saw many animals. We spent about half of the day visiting this place. Every night, I went around the city and visited some of the parks. I also visited a few of the cinemas(电影院).
I enjoyed every moment of my stay in the city of Singapore.
| Famous places in Singapore |
Tiger Balm Garden and University of Singapore and |
| What did the writer do during the day? |
He went out to see the |
| What did the writer do during the night? |
He went around the city and went to the He also went to some |
Here are four kinds of trip for vacation:
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. And you can find many kinds of animals living in this area.
Time: May 8-May 14 Tel:64639818
Adult(成年人):$110.00 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. You can also find different kinds of flowers here.
Time: May 20-May 22 Tel: 63986432
Adult: $50.00 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). You can see many plants on your trip.
Time: May 16-May 18 Tel:63875629
Adult:$30.00 Not for children
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. You can swim in the sea.
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 it cost?
| A．$25. | B．$50. | C．$100. | D．$150. |
David loves sports. He will take his holiday from May 7 to May 15.What activity will he probably join in?
| A．Hiking in the mountains. | B．Fishing in the country. |
| C．Watching plants at night. | D．Swimming in the sea. |
Lucy wants to know something about the life of plants at night. Which trip will she take?
| A．Trip 1. | B．Trip 2. | C．Trip 3. | D．Trip 4. |
Which of the following is NOT mentioned(提到)according to four ads?
| A．The sun hat. | B．The warm clothes. |
| C．The umbrella. | D．The camera. |
If you have a brother or sister, you already know you are different from each other. You live together in the same house and the same parents, but you have different personalities(性格).
Why is this? One possible reason is the way your parent treat you.
First –born children receive all the attention from their parents. Most families have twice as many photos of a first-born than any other child. Parents usually give first-born more responsibility and depend on them to take care of younger brothers and sisters. As a result, first -born are often responsible, hard-working, and jealous(嫉妒的). They often want to do well at school and work. There are more first-born American Presidents, for example, George Bush, George Washington, and Lyndon Baines Johnson than second or last-born children.
When a second child arrives, parents are more relaxed. The second child has to compete(媲美) with the first-born for the parents’ attention and love. Their children often choose different sports and hobbies to do well at school and work, but have to be creative to get their family’s attention. They are often friendly and cool. Many famous talk-show hosts were born last.The writer thinks that the second children are often ______.
| A．outgoing and jealous |
| B．cool and friendly |
| C．hard-working and serious |
| D．creative and responsible |
The underlined word “responsibility” means _______ in the passage.
| A．关注 | B．溺爱 |
| C．快乐 | D．责任感 |
______is usually the happiest in the family according to the passage.
| A．The eldest child | B．The second child |
| C．The youngest child | D．The father |
We can learn from the passage that ______.
| A．the second child is very similar to the first-born child |
| B．brothers and sisters usually have the same personalities |
| C．it’s easy for the second child to get his or her parents’ attention |
| D．there are more first-born successful people than second or last-born people |
The passage is mainly about ______.
| A．birth order and personalities |
| B．the personalities of the second child in a family |
| C．the personalities of the eldest child in a family |
| D．the personalities of the youngest child in a family |
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