Shlander is a man from space. He thinks the people and things on the earth are very strange. He is now writing a letter to his friend at home. Here is part of his letter. Read it and answer the questions.
Now I am in a strange world. It is very nice. There are many new things here. There are many earth monsters here, too. The earth monsters look very funny. They have just one head, two arms and two legs. They have thin black strings on their heads. Some earth monsters have brown or yellow strings. The earth monsters have a hole in their face. Every day, they put nice things and balls from the trees into the hole. They put water into the hole, too. The earth monsters do not walk very fast. They move from place to pace in tin boxes.
At night, the earth monsters like to look at a square window box. This box has very small earth monsters in it.Shlander thinks the people and things on the earth are very ________.
| A．strange | B．nice |
| C．different | D．beautiful |
Shlander thinks man on the earth is ________.
| A．a monkey | B．a earth monster |
| C．a tin box | D．a strange world |
The earth monster doesn’t have ________.
| A．heads, arms and legs |
| B．brown or yellow strings on its head |
| C．a hole in its face |
| D．a swing on its body |
The earth monsters don’t put ________ into their holes.
| A．nice things | B．balls |
| C．fire | D．water |
The square window box is ________.
| A．a car or a bus | B．a very small earth monster |
| C．a TV set | D．a radio |
Is the Mobile Phone a Must-have for Teenagers?
Next time you're in a public place, take a look around you, and count how many people are using their mobile phones. I can tell you now that it is probably more than half, whether you're on public transport, in a café or simply walking down the street.With the development of technology, we can now do almost anything on the mobile phones. How does the use of mobile phones affect(影响) the young? Do they really need mobile phones or not? Some British parents, teachers and teenagers give their opinions on this subject.
Parents want their kids to be safe. Are teenagers safer with a mobile phone or without? William, a parent of two kids, says, "The great thing about my kids having mobile phones is that I can keep in touch with them. The worst thing about teenagers having phones is that some young people use them to send impolitemessages to each other." Some parents have rules about their children's mobile phone and internet usage. If they break the rules, their phones will be kept by their parents.
In the UK, students can take their mobile phones to school,but they are not allowed to use them in class. Some teachers complain(抱怨) that students don’t always follow the rules. They don't listen carefully in class because they are using their phones to surf the internet, chat with friends or so on. As for the students, most of them think phones are part of their lives. They can keep in touch with family and friends, and they can take photos, keep important information and surf the internet, which is very convenient(方便). Some consider phones as a kind of fashion(时尚) and they don't want others to see them as "out" or "different".
It’s true that mobile phones have become a symbol of the modern life. This form of technology makes teenagers' life much more convenient, but if teenagers depend too much on them, it can lead to serious problems. Increasingly scientists are saying that everyone needs a break from mobile phones —put them away and experience “the real life”. In fact it can be very easy—next time when you go out with friends, put all of your phones in the middle of the table. Whoever touches his phone first has to pay the bill!
Indeed, the convenience brought by mobile phones is great, but don't let your phone become more important than the “real”people in your “real”life.The mobile phones will probably be kept by parents if the teenagers________.
| A．go out with classmates and friends and pay the bill |
| B．search for a lot of important information and keep it |
| C．take them to school and look up new words after class |
| D．send impolitemessages and surf the Internet too much |
According to the passage which of the following is true?
| A．All students consider mobile phones as a kind of fashion. |
| B．Teachers allow students to use mobile phones in class in the UK. |
| C．Parents often count how many young people are using mobile phones. |
| D．More and more scientists think people need a break from mobile phones. |
What does the writer mainly want to tell us?
| A．Schools should stop students from taking their phones to school. |
| B．The mobile phone is the most important invention in modern life. |
| C．Mobile phones are useful but teenagers shouldn’t totally depend on them. |
| D．Talking with friends on mobile phones is better than doing it face to face. |
Do you like listening to music? Do you often turn up the music when you’re using earphones? If so, your hearing may have been damaged(损坏).
The World Health Organization (WHO) is worried that 1.1 billion children and young people are damaging their hearing by listening to loud music. Nearly half the young people in developed countries may lose their hearing because of the "unsafe use" of music players, including smartphones. Loud music in nightclubs, parties and at sports also make it worse. The WHO advises young people to listen to music for just one hour a day. Dr. Etienne Krug told BBC: "What we're trying to do is to draw people's attention to a problem that is not talked about enough." He said it's easy to solve this problem.
Dr. Krug said keeping the music down and limiting (限制) the listening time to less than one hour a day would save a lot of people's hearing. However, he also said, "Even an hour can be too much if the music is too loud.” Ralph Holme, a researcher, explained how loud noise can damage ears. He said: "Loud sounds damage your hearing by killing off thousands of little hair cells(细胞) in the inner ear. The cells can tell different sounds through vibration(振动). But they are very fragile—they get damaged easily and even die if they vibrate too much because of loud sounds for too long.” He warned: "The bigger problem is they don't grow back and the ear can no longer get sound."
No one wants to lose their hearing! Therefore, next time when you listen to music, make sure it's not too loud and only listen for less than an hour. You can enjoy your music much better in this way.How are the children and young people damaging their hearing?
| A．By using smartphones. |
| B．By going to the party. |
| C．By listening to loud music. |
| D．By talking with friends. |
How long does WHO advise young people to listen to music a day?
| A．For a long time. |
| B．For just one hour. |
| C．For half of the day. |
| D．For more than one hour. |
What does the word “fragile” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
| A．Weak. |
| B．Clever. |
| C．Small. |
| D．Strong. |
From the passage we can learn that __________.
| A．keeping the music down would save young people's hearing |
| B．the damaged cells can grow back and the ear can get sound |
| C．young people lose their hearing because of going to the nightclubs |
| D．the problem of young people's hearing damage is talked about enough |
Suspended (待用的) Coffee
This story will warm you better than a coffee on a cold winter day.
One day, my friend and I entered a little coffeehouse and ordered two cups of coffee. While we were waiting, two young men came in and began to order, “Five cups of coffee, please. Two of them for us and three suspended.” They paid for their order, took the two and left. I asked my friend:“What are those 'suspended' coffees?” Instead of giving me the answer, he told me to wait and see.
Some more people came. Two girls asked for one coffee each, paid and went away. Thencame three lawyers who paid for seven coffees—three for themselves and four suspended. While I still wonderedwhat the suspended coffees were, I enjoyed the sunny weather and the beautiful view in front of the coffeehouse. Suddenly a poor man like a beggar(乞丐) came into the coffeehouse. He kindly ordered a suspended coffee and sat there to drink it.
At that moment, I knew the meaning of the suspended coffees. It's simple — people pay the coffee in advance(预先) for someone who can't afford it. The tradition with the suspended coffees started inItaly, but it has spread all over the world. Meanwhile, I understood suspendedcoffee is not only a cup of coffee, but also the warmth and love to someone in need.How many cups of coffee did the two young men order?
| A．One. |
| B．Four. |
| C．Five |
| D．Seven. |
Who ordered a suspended coffee ?
| A．My friend. |
| B．Two girls. |
| C．Three lawyers. |
| D．A poor man. |
The tradition with the suspended coffee started in ______.
| A．America |
| B．Italy |
| C．England |
| D．Canada |
The writer wants to tell us to ______.
| A．pay for others |
| B．enjoy the sunshine |
| C．help someone in need |
| D．order more than before |
You are good with children, so you can call at________.
| A．605-968-5957 |
| B．602-752-3425 |
| C．601-200-4365 |
| D．604-368-2745 |
If you are interested in repairing things, you can go to ________.
| A．Blue Water Beach |
| B．Home Love |
| C．Sunny Children's Hospital |
| D．S.O.S Children's Village |
If you want to volunteer on the beach this weekend, it will take you ________.
| A．one hour |
| B．two hours |
| C．eight hours |
| D．ten hours |
What can you doin S.O.S Children's Village?
| A．Clean up the beach. |
| B．Fix up old things. |
| C．Playfun games. |
| D．Teach English. |
Countless people long to make a difference this holiday season, yet they don’t realize that opportunities to make a difference are everywhere. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Organize a blank drive
It is cold outside, but imagine how thousands of homeless people may feel without a home of their own, or even a blanket to keep them from the cold. Organize a blank drive for your local homeless, and ask around for donations!
Practice random acts of kindness
I’ll never forget the time when I went to pay for my Dr. Pepper, but the server resisted, saying my bill was paid by an anonymous(匿名的) guest. It’s this random act of kindness that restores my faith in humanity. Bless someone by paying for their drink at Starbucks, or praising them! If you live somewhere where it snows, shovel your neighbor’s snow out of their driveway for them! Whether it is as simple as praise or as complex as paying the bill, you’ll never know how far your impact will reach.
Say thank you
ust a simple thank-you can make somebody’s day, especially if they feel like their work is never noticed. Cultivate（培养）a smile on their face by being sincere and grateful for all that they do.
Use your talents to help the community
The best way to show your appreciation for people is by using the talents and skills you have to bless others. For me, I love to coordinate（协调）events and write , and so my way of reaching out to the community is through writing articles and creating awareness about problems we face today. If you can bake, make some delicious cookies for people to enjoy! If you can knit, put your talents to use by making clothes for children in foster care. Any talent can be used to help the community in meaningful ways.
Wish you a happy, healthy and helpful holiday season.If you join a blank drive, you can _________.
| A．collect donations for the homeless people |
| B．bring a blanket to go on a trip |
| C．buy a home for homeless people |
| D．keep yourself from the cold |
How did the author restore his faith in humanity?
| A．He helps others |
| B．He often blessed others |
| C．He got help from others |
| D．He got praised by others |
The underlined phrase “make somebody’s day” is to_________.
| A．make someone feel grateful all day |
| B．do something unnoticed by people |
| C．make someone feel good all day |
| D．help someone to solve problems |
What is the author’s talent?
| A．Sewing |
| B．Writing |
| C．Baking |
| D．Knitting |
Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
| A．Make a Difference in Your Holiday Season |
| B．Make the Best of Talent |
| C．Enjoy Your Holiday Season |
| D．Help Others in Need |
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