A new word is becoming more and more popular on the Internet in China - but no one knows quite what it means. The word "duang" is so new that you can’t even find it in the Chinese dictionary. But it has already spread(传播) like fire on the Chinese Internet , appearing more than 8,000,000 times on Weibo, where 15,000 users had more than 312,000 discussions. On Baidu, it has been looked up almost 600,000 times. But what does it mean?
"Everyone's duang-ing and I still don't know what it means! Looks like I’d better go back to school now," said Weibo user Fahmida.
Another user asked: "Have you duang-ed today? My mind is full of duang duang duang."
"To duang or not to duang, that is the question," wrote user Beatrice.
"Duang" seems to be imitating (模仿) a sound. It all seems to have started with Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan, who in 2004 appeared in a shampoo ad (洗发水广告) where he used the sound “duang” to describe his soft and black hair. The word came to people again recently(最近) after Chan posted it on his Weibo page. Thousands of users then began to visit Chan's Weibo page with comments (评论).
The word seems to have many different meanings, and there's no perfect (完美的) Chinese meaning for it, but you could use it to give emphasis (强调) to the word that follows it. A kid might be "duang cute", for example. According to the passage, _________ users joined in the discussion on Weibo.
| A．312,000 | B．15,000 | C．600,000 | D．8,000,000 |
In 2004, Jackie Chan used “duang” to _________.
| A．show he was very popular |
| B．describe his hair |
| C．ask people to buy the shampoo |
| D．reply to Weibo users’ comments |
Mary got a gift from her old friend and said “I am duang surprised”. She might mean that she was_________ according to the passage.
| A．not surprised at all | B．a little surprised |
| C．quite surprised | D．no longer surprised |
The best title of this passage may be “_________”.
| A．A New Word — Duan |
| B．Jackie Chan and His Shampoo Ad |
| C．Learning Chinese Culture |
| D．A New Name for Jackie Chan |
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It's important to develop the healthy habits in your daily life. The following ways will help you become healthier and keep perfect shape.
Eat properly. A healthy diet is very important for everybody. Breakfast is the most important meal in a day. Doctors suggest that students’ breakfast should include fruit, eggs, milk, rice or noodles, because these can offer them necessary energy, help them listen carefully in class and keep them healthy. Eat enough for lunch and little for supper. But remember that too much sugar is bad for your teeth and blood. You shouldn't have too many sweet snacks and desserts in your diet, even though such food tastes delicious.
Keep off germs(病菌). Daily tooth cleaning reduces the amount of germs which will spread diseases. Germs in the mouth are likely to enter the blood and cause illness, even heart disease. Even if you’ re not sick, always remember to cough or sneeze into your arms instead of your hands because hands can spread germs to others when you touch something else. Besides, washing hands is necessary after going to the toilet or before having a meal. And you'd better rub both hands while washing them.
Exercise regularly. Regular exercise can improve your moods and balance. Wha’s more, it’s good for bones. There are many forms of exercise： walking or running for about 30 minutes a day playing ball games twice or three times a week, swimming or dancing often. You can choose your favorite to practise regularly. You will not only feel energetic but also think better after doing exercise.
Stay connected. Having regular communication with friends is the key to reducing stress. And sharing happiness and sadness, exchanging information with others can also help improve memory. Having a friend or a circle of friends can help you feel good.
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I was in line waiting to pay. A little boy in the front was buying some clothes.
I noticed that the little boy was paying mostly with change (零钱). It seemed that he had broken his pig bank (猪形储蓄罐) to do this shopping. However, the cashier told him he was $ 8.00 short after counting his money.
It was clear that the boy had already used all the money. The lady in front of me said, “Well, I could pay half of that.” I told the boy that I could pay the other half. We dug into our handbags. However, both of us only had ten-dollar bills (纸币). Other shoppers began digging into their pockets to find some change. It was amazing and touching as all these strangers seemed to react (反应) with the same mind. All wanted to be of help. Within minutes the cashier said, “I have too much money.” The cashier didn’t need our ten-dollar bills. Then the lady in front of me said, “Wait! I didn’t even get a chance to give anything!”
I smiled at her and said, “You did your share, because it was your idea and you started all this.” The little boy smiled and thanked us. I was left with a good feeling. I saw the love and goodness of others all around me. The woman in front of me smiled and said, “It sure feels good to give, doesn’t it?” I smiled back and said, “Yes!”What is this passage mainly about?
| A．Love and goodness. |
| B．Culture and tradition. |
| C．Friendship and honesty. |
| D．Communication and understanding. |
How much were the clothes that the boy wanted to buy?
| A．$ 8.00. | B．Ten dollars. |
| C．All his money. | D．All his money and another $ 8.00. |
Why did the writer and the woman both feel glad?
| A．Because the boy had saved some money. |
| B．Because they both didn’t need to give anything. |
| C．Because the cashier didn’t look down on the boy. |
| D．Because all the shoppers around were willing to help the boy. |
What does the underlined word “touching” most probably mean?
| A．令人感动的 | B．令人难过的 |
| C．令人失望的 | D．令人害怕的 |
What’s the correct order of the following events?
a. The cashier got enough money for the boy’s clothes.
b. The cashier counted the boy’s money.
c. The shoppers looked for some change in their pockets.
d. The boy went to the line to pay.
| A．b, a, c, d | B．b, c, a, d |
| C．d, b, c, a | D．c, d, b, a |
A UN report said that around 60 million people across the world are drinking polluted water. Some 4,500 children die every day because of polluted water.
A report showed that environmental problems kill 3 million children under five years old each year, making them one of the key contributors (构成) in more than 10 million child deaths each year.
Dangerous factors (因素) include indoor and outdoor air pollution, water pollution.
Another study showed that parents and scientists from seven countries including the United States and India think pollution is the biggest threat (威胁) to children’s living environment.
Mrs Green tries to teach her daughter Susan by setting a personal example. She picks out recyclable (可回收的) waste and uses the water from the washing machine to wash the toilet.
Chinese children mostly learn about environmental protection in school. Some non-governmental organizations and child centres also teach kids to protect the environment. “More parents have known about it. Family is now playing a more important role,” says a Chinese official.
Vera Lehmann, a German scientist says many Chinese now think more of pollution. “I was surprised to find many schools in China are willing to educate the children on environment,” Lehmann said. “There has been a big change between now and ten years ago when I first travelled here.”What is the main cause of child deaths?
| A．Polluted water. |
| B．Poor education. |
| C．Environmental problems. |
| D．Indoor and outdoor air pollution. |
How many dangerous factors are talked about in the article?
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
From the example of Mrs Green, we can know that she .
| A．takes good care of her daughter |
| B．is strict with her daughter |
| C．likes housework very much |
| D．tries to lead a green life |
Which is right according to the article?
A. 4,500 children die every year because of drinking polluted water.
B The government now plays a more important role in teaching kids to protect the environment.
C. Not only rich countries think pollution is the biggest threat to children’s living environment.
D. Vera Lehmann thinks China still pays no attention to environment.What’s the best title of the article?
| A．Children today are in poor condition |
| B．Teaching children to stay green |
| C．Children died of environmental pollution |
| D．The biggest problem in the world |
Music can be a great power to change people’s lives. Regina del Carmen Sanchez, 14, always believes this. The girl from Kansas City, US, leads a hard life. She lives in a small house with her mom and grandparents. Her mom gets a very low pay.
But it doesn’t stop Sanchez’s love of music. She wrote her first song Keep Your Head Up when she was 12. It described the bad situation at her home, but it also sent the message of hope： “My house is old and poor, but it beats (胜过) being homeless… Love yourself and never give up. You’ll see a better life if you keep your head up…”
It took Sanchez several months to finish the song. Sometimes during a break in class, when lyrics (歌词) came into her head, “I would have to write them down right then,” she told the local newspaper The Kansas City Star.
Jeremy Lillig was a spokesman for Bright Futures, a charity fund. When he saw the video of the song, he was moved. He shared it through social media (社交媒体). The fund has provided money for poor students in Kansas City.
Now Sanchez often plays the song in public. “I want to help people understand what is happening in the world in an easy way,” she said.There are people in Sanchez’s family.
| A．three | B．four | C．five | D．six |
What’s true about Keep Your Head Up?
| A．It was written two years ago. |
| B．It showed a feeling of hopeless. |
| C．It described the good situation of a house. |
| D．It took Sanchez several weeks to write the song. |
The Kansas City Star is .
| A．a music group | B．a newspaper |
| C．a charity fund | D．a school |
The word “moved” can be replaced (代替) by .
| A．surprised | B．interested | C．touched | D．excited |
The best title of the passage can be .
| A．A girl and her song |
| B．Poor home is better than being homeless |
| C．Charity changes the girl’s life |
| D．Let’s support poor students |
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Dubai is a city of big business，expensive hotels，skyscrapers(摩天楼)，and shopping malls．In the early 20th century，Dubai was a successful trading port．People from the world stopped in Dubai to do business．But it was still a small city，and most people lived as fishermen and businessmen．Then in 1966，oil was discovered．This brought a lot of money into the area，and soon Dubai began to change．
Today Dubai is one of the world's most important business centers．In fact，each year the city gets its money mainly from business，not oil．
Recently Dubai has attracted more and more visitors from abroad．They come to relax on its beaches，and every year，millions visit just to go shopping！
Dubai is also one of the world's fastest growing cities．Many tall buildings are built in months．The city also has many man-made islands．One of these，the Palm Jumeirah，is like a palm tree(棕榈树)and is very beautiful．
The city is still an amazing mix(混合体)of people from different countries．The people from 150 countries live and work in Dubai，and foreigners now outnumberDubai natives(本地人)by eight to one！
Many people welcome the city's growth．But an increasing number of Dubai natives worry about the speed of change．As a Dubai native says，" We must always remember where we came from ．Our kids must know we worked very ，very hard to get where we are now ，and there's a lot of more work to do ．"
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Why did people stop in Dubai in the early 20th century？
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Which of the following is NOT true？
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What does the underlined word"outnumber"mean？
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In the last paragraph，what does the underlined part mean？
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What's the main idea of the passage？
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