You may know the saying: An apple a day keeps the doctor away. A recent study by the Chinese University of Hong Kong has discovered another saying: An apple a day keeps old age away.
The study involved fruit flies(g果蝇), as they share many genes(基因) with humans. Researchers gave one group of fruit flies normal food, and another group of fruit flies got the same food including apple.
The results showed that flies that ate apple lived an average of 55 days longer than the flies that didn’t eat apple. The study also found that apple-eating flies were more able to walk, climb and move about as they became old, the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry reports.
The researchers believe that the antioxidants (抗氧化剂）found in apples are good for health.
In another experiment, researchers studied the diets of thousands of women. They found that those women who often ate apples were 20 percent less likely to have heart disease.
Scientists have recently discovered the apple’s genetic code(基因代码). This allows scientists to make new kinds of fruit that are healthier. Researchers are already using this information to grow apples with added antioxidants. Antioxidants help to keep eyes and joints (关节)healthy and protect against heart attacks and cancer.
Apples that help people lose weight may be in supermarkets in just four or five years. They are said to be “extra healthy” apples that can stop people from overeating.Fruit flies were used in the research because_______________ .
| A．they love to eat apples |
| B．they share similar genes with humans |
| C．they are easy to catch |
| D．they can live longer |
By studying the diets of many women, researchers ___________ .
| A．proved apples were good for people’s health. |
| B．found they are healthier than men |
| C．helped them to lose weight successfully |
| D．discovered the genetic code of the apple |
From the story, we can infer(推测) that _________________.
| A．women like to eat apples more often than men |
| B．people who eat apples are easier to have heart disease |
| C．scientists are studying a new type of apples |
| D．apples’ genetic code is similar to other fruits |
You may find the passage in ____________ .
| A．a science magazine | B．a guidebook |
| C． a picture show | D．a storybook |
We live in the computer age. People use computers to do much of their work. But few people know how to look after them. Remember the following when you use your computer:
① Keep your computer in a cool ,dry room. Too much or too little heat is bad for computers. Damp (潮湿) is also bad for them.
② Do not let people smoke near your computer. Smoke of all kinds is very bad for many parts of a computer.
③ Do not eat or drink when you are near your computer. Pieces of food and a little water in the keyboard are also bad for a computer. Computers can ____ people to do a lot of work.
A. help B. make C. use Few people know how to_____ their computers.
A. look for B. take care of C. look at A computer works well at a temperature of _____.
A. 0℃ B. 35℃ C. 20℃Is smoking good or bad for many parts of a computer?
A. good B. bad C. I don’t know.A dirty screen or a very bright screen is ______ for your eyes.
A. helpful B. good C. bad
Hong Kong Disneyland(香港迪斯尼乐园)
Hong Kong Disneyland opened its door to the public on September 12,2005. It’s the first Disneyland in China as well as the cheapest one in the world.
Ticket prices have also been set(规定)for Hong Kong Disneyland, the fifth Disney theme(主题)park in the world. On weekdays, adults will pay 295HK dollars, children aged between 3 and 11 will pay210HK dollars and old people aged 65 or above will pay only 170 HK dollars.On weekends , public holidays and golden week holidays, adults will pay 350HK dollars, 250 HK dollars for children and 200 HK dollars for the old. Children under the age of three will get in for free.
The famous action movie star Jacky Chen has been named spokesperson(代言人)for Hong Kong Disneyland. He got it not only because of his great influence in Hong Kong and across Asia, but mostly because of his love for his family and his passion(热情)for charity work.When did Hong Kong Disneyland open?
A.On October 12 ,2005 B.On September 12,2005 C.On October 12,2004How many Disney theme parks are there in the world at the end of 2005?
A. 1 B.3 C.5Who is the spokesperson for Hong Kong Disneyland ?
A. Jay Chou B. Jacky Chen C. Nicholas TseIf a 5-year-old boy want to go to Hong Kong Disneyland on Wednesday afternoon, how much should he pay?
A. 295HK dollars B.210 HK dollars C.170 HK dollarsTom is 10 years old . He is going to Hong Kong Disneyland with his parents this weekend.How much will the tickets cost?
A.950HK dollars B.570 HK dollars C. 800HK dollars
The following weather forecast(天气预报)was reported on October 8th,2011.
| Place |
Day |
weather |
Low |
High |
| Tokyo, Japan |
Sat. |
Heavy clouds |
14℃ |
21℃ |
| Sun. |
Not regular morning rain |
15℃ |
22℃ |
|
| London,UK |
Sat. |
A shower(阵雨) in the afternoon |
14℃ |
18℃ |
| Sun. |
Light,warm wind with low clouds |
14℃ |
19℃ |
|
| Los Angeles,Us |
Sat. |
Bright sunshine |
14℃ |
27℃ |
| Sun. |
Partly sunny and pleasant |
14℃ |
27℃ |
|
| San Francisco,US |
Sat. |
Mostly sunny |
12℃ |
21℃ |
| Sun. |
Mostly sunny and pleasant |
13℃ |
21℃ |
Which city was the warmest on Sunday?
A. Los Angeles. B.London C. Tokyo What was the weather like in London on Sunday?
A.Snowy B. Rainy C. WindyOn Saturday, the highest temperature in Los Angeles was______ higher than that in Tokyo.
A. 5℃ B.4℃ C. 3℃ It was rainy for some time______ in London on Saturday.
A. in the afternoon. B.at noon C. in the morningFrom the information we can know that ______.
A. London was the warmest city of the four on Saturday.
B.the temperature in Los Angeles changed a lot between the two days.
C.People in San Francisco could enjoy sunshine on the weekend.
“Excuse me,” said a young man, standing shyly at the open church door. “I’m here to pick up an Easter basket for my daughter. Am I in the right place?” Well, we have baskets, but they’re not Easter baskets for kids; they’re food baskets,” I explained.
That morning I arrived at St. Micheal’s Church in Carmichael, California, to help give out the baskets to needy families for Easter. To make sure every family would receive one, we had handed out numbers to them that matched the basket they were supposed to receive. Each one contained a whole ham, potatoes, bread, vegetables, and a pie --- enough food to help feed a family for a week.
“Why don’t you come in?” I said to the man. He looked disappointed. He shook his head and said, “I can’t... My daughter is waiting for me over there. I’m grateful for the food, but when I heard you were giving away baskets for Easter ... well, I thought they would be Easter baskets for children.” He continued, “I promised my daughter one, and I wanted to surprise her.”
I felt bad, but there was nothing I could do. The man handed me his number, and I walked over to the baskets. A bulge(凸起) in one of the baskets caught my eye. “What is that?” I wondered. Leaning over and looking more closely, I could see, unmistakably, an Easter basket --- filled with candy, chocolate, and Easter eggs. One of the volunteers must have added it by mistake! I thought. Then I looked at the man’s number in my hand. Well, he’ll be....
“Happy Easter,” I said to the man, handing him the only food basket with an Easter basket inside --- the very same basket with his number on it. “Someone knew just what you needed.”The young man had thought that ____________.
| A．he would have an Easter basket and a food basket |
| B．there would be Easter baskets for children. |
| C．there would be children’s toys in the food basket |
| D．he would get enough food for the whole year. |
What did the author do at the church?
| A．He worked there as a churchman. |
| B．He was called in to give out Easter baskets. |
| C．He went there to meet the young man. |
| D．He was a volunteer who helped there. |
The young man looked disappointed at first because ____________.
| A．he was told not to take a food basket |
| B．there was little food in the Easter basket |
| C．he came so late that all the basket had been given out |
| D．he was told that he wouldn’t get what he wanted |
What surprised the author was that __________.
| A．there was an Easter basket in the food basket |
| B．someone knew what the young man needed |
| C．one of the baskets was filled with more bread than others |
| D．he found that the young man’s name was on the basket |
We can infer that the young man left the church feeling ________.
| A．sad | B．satisfied | C．angry | D．surprised |
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: $110
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. Bird lovers can also enjoy a great walk.
Time: May 20—May 22 Tel: 63986423 Adult: $50 Child: $25
Trip 3 Flashlight adventure
Put on your warm clothes, bring a torch, and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. It’s a trip full of adventure. 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 Adult: $30 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. 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 Child: $40If you want to enjoy the sunshine with your friends at the seaside, you can call _________.
| A．67538293 | B．63875629 | C．64639818 | D．63986423 |
How much does Mr. Smith have to pay if he wants to stay in Hunter Valley with his wife and his five-year-old daughter?
| A．$75. | B．$100. | C．$125. | D．$150. |
David can take part in _______ for ________ days from May 16 to May 18.
| A．hiking in the mountains, 7 |
| B．fishing in the country, 5 |
| C．swimming in the sea, 3 |
| D．walking at night with a torch, 3 |
________clearly tells people that children can’t take part in this kind of trip.
| A．Trip 1. | B．Trip 2. | C．Trip 3. | D．Trip 4. |
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the four ads?
A． |
B． |
C． |
D． |
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