Scientists have found a new use for children’s imaginations(想象力)—to make Stomachaches go away.
The BBC reports a new study that shows: “Children can be taught to use their Imaginations to deal with stomachaches.” This may be very good news for parents who need a quick cure for their sick children.
Any mother or father understands the stomach problem is one of the most frequent(时常发生的) things their children complain about. Around twenty percent of children suffer from stomachaches that doctors cannot find a reason for.
This new research is especially good for kids with active imaginations. Researchers found that the more creative the child is, the better he or she is at imagining the pain away.
The researchers used a relaxing CD with children. A voice guided them through different fantasy(幻想) situations. One of these was pretending to be floating on a cloud. Thirty children took part in the tests. Half of them used the “guided imagery” method, and the other half received normal medicines. Researchers found 73.3 percent of the CD users reported a reduction in pain. This compared to only 26.7 percent of kids who got normal treatment.
Study leader Dr Miranda Tilburg was very excited about her findings. She believed that it was a very cheap and easy way to stop children’s stomachaches. She said it would not work as well with adults.The new study may be good news for those who____________.
| A．have less imaginations |
| B．don’t know how to relax |
| C．want to stop their kids’ stomachaches in a short time |
| D．can find why children suffer from stomachaches |
What kind of kids will benefit(从…收益) most from the new research?
| A．Kids who like listening to music. |
| B．Kids who are good at remembering things. |
| C．The independent(独立的) kids. |
| D．Kids with active imaginations. |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A． Sometimes, doctors don’t know why children suffer from stomachaches. |
| B． Children complain about their learning problems most frequently. |
| C．The more creative the child is, the less likely he or she is to have a stomachache. |
| D． 30 children received normal medicines in the tests. |
From the end of the passage, we know that__________.
| A．adults can also use their imaginations to make stomachaches go away |
| B．Dr Miranda Tilburg wasn’t pleased with her findings |
| C．the normal cure for stomachaches will not be used |
| D．a cheap and easy way to stop children’s stomachaches has been found |
What does this passage mainly tell us?
| A．Tell us how to stop stomachaches in public places. |
| B．Children can “imagine”their pain away. |
| C．Children’s imaginations are very active. |
| D．It mainly talks about how to develop children’s imaginations. |
A taxi hit a truck. A policeman spoke to the taxi driver and to the truck driver. He also spoke to Tom. He was a witness(目击者). This is what they said.
TRUCK DRIVER: I was driving from the airport to Newton. A car crossed the road, so I slowed down. I did not stop. A taxi hit the back of my truck. Nobody was badly hurt but both cars were damaged.
TAXI DRIVER: I was driving behind a truck a few kilometers from Newton. The truck stopped suddenly. The driver did not give me a warning. I was driving very slowly. I could not pass the truck because there were two cars coming near from Newton. My taxi hit the truck, and some glass cut my left hand.
TOM: I was watching the traffic about a kilometer from the airport. A truck was going to Newton. It was not going very quickly. There was a taxi about two hundred meters behind the truck. It was going fast. When the truck slowed down, the taxi hit it. The taxi driver was not looking at the truck. He was looking out of the window at something. My friend saw the accident, too.
Tom's friend spoke to the policeman and agreed with Tom.How many people are mentioned(提及) in the story?
| A．Three. | B．Four. |
| C．Five. | D．Six. |
The truck was going______.
| A．to Newton |
| B．to the police station |
| C．to the airport |
| D．home |
From the story, we know______didn’t tell the truth.
| A．the truck driver | B．Tom |
| C．the taxi driver | D．Tom's friend |
In fact, Tom's friend was also a ______ .
| A．witness | B．driver |
| C．policeman | D．cleaner |
What's the best title for this passage?
| A．A Taxi Driver | B．A Traffic Accident |
| C．A Story of Tom | D．A Truck Driver |
People in different places eat different things.
In South China people like to eat rice. Sometimes they eat it twice or three times a day. They usually eat it with fish, meat and vegetables. It tastes very delicious.
Japanese like to eat rice, too. They also eat a lot of fish. Sometimes they eat raw (生的) fish.It sounds strange but smells very fresh.
In western countries like Britain, Australia and the USA, the most important food is bread or potatoes. People usually make their bread at home. And they cook potatoes in different ways. In England the most popular food is fish and chips. Sometimes people eat this food at home, in their workplace, in the park or even on the street. People call it ”takeaway” food.
In China today,there are also much”takeaway”food,and most children like to eat them.
People in South China usually have ______ for dinner.
| A．bread | B．potatoes |
| C．rice | D．chips |
Bread is the most important food in ______.
| A．Britain | B．Australia and America |
| C．A and B | D．China |
People may feel ______ to hear that Japanese eat raw fish.
| A．lovely | B．surprised | C．quiet | D．nice |
The passage mainly talks about ______.
| A．food | B．animals |
| C．vegetables | D．fruit |
Which sentence is RIGHT?
| A．People in China and America eat the same food. |
| B．Australians never make bread at their home. |
| C．Fish is very popular in Japan and England. |
| D．People in different places eat same things |
Good morning, everyone. Welcome to St. John Sports Club! Let me tell you something about our club.
Here you can enjoy a lot of different activities from 9:00am to 9:00pm. The tennis court and the badminton court are open all day. Most of our club members love the swimming pool because it is big and clean. The time for swimming is from 9:00am to 11:00am and 2:00pm to 6:00pm.
Look! Here is the gym. It’s new. You can not only play basketball all day, but also take some exercise classes from 5:00pm to 7:00pm in the gym.
And now I’d like to walk with you around the club. If you have any questions, please ask me. By the way, with $80 you can be a member of our club and do sports in it for a month at any time.
How many hours is the sports club open a day?
A. 10 B. 12. C. 14.
Why do most club members like the swimming pool?
A. Because it is big and clean.
B. Because it is new and special.
C. Because it is big and new.
The ______ is open all day in the club.
A. gym B. tennis court C. swimming pool
David wants to take an exercise class in the gym, and what time can he get there?
A. 9:00 am B. 5:00pm C. 9:00pm
Jimmy wants to do sports in his free time in the club, and how much does he need to give to the club a year?
A. $800 B. $1000 C. $960
Teachers’ Day is the best time for us to express(表达) our thanks. Chinese Teachers’ Day is on September 10th. On this day, students send cards with warm wishes and gifts to the teachers.
Different countries have different Teachers’ Day. In the US, Teachers’ Day is the first week of May. American students give gifts with pictures of apples to the teachers, such as mugs（马克杯） and pencils, because an apple means health. In India, Teachers’ Day is on September 5th. Students and teachers change their roles（角色） for a day. The students will know how hard it is to be teacher.
No matter（无论） which country you are in, one thing is always the same. Say thanks to your teacher
When is Teachers’ Day in the US?
A. On September 5th.
B. On September 10th.
C. In the first week of May.
In the US, teachers get gifts with pictures of apples because apples mean_______.
A. health B. hard work C. do nothing
Chinese students _____ to their teachers on Teachers’ Day.
A. give apples B. send cards and gifts C. do nothing
What can Indian students learn from their Teachers’ Day?
A. Being a teacher is not an easy job.
B. Studying hard must come first.
C. Giving teachers gifts is important.
What is the most important gift for the teachers on Teachers’ Day?
A. To show your thanks.
B. To give mugs and pencils.
C. To send cards with warm wishes.
Dear Jenny,
I'm sorry you're sick and can't come to school this week. Let me tell you what you have on Monday next week.
We have math at 8:00. How boring! Then we have English. That's interesting. I know you love English. Next is P.E.. The fourth lesson is art. That's my favorite subject! In the afternoon, we have history with Mr. Chen. He is fun but history isn't. Then at 2:00 we have science with Miss Jones. You know how strict she is. I don't like her. Our last class of the day is math.
Yours,
BenWho is not at school this week?
| A．Jenny | B．Ben |
| C．Mr. Chen | D．Miss Jones |
What subject is their first lesson?
| A．English | B．Math |
| C．Science | D．Art |
What subject does Jenny like?
| A．P.E. | B．Science. |
| C．Art. | D．English. |
How many lessons do they have on Monday?
| A．Four. | B．Five. |
| C．Six. | D．seven. |
How is their science teacher?
| A．Friendly. | B．Kind |
| C．Boring. | D．Strict. |
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