When I was a kid, the Easter (复活节) holidays in Australia were my favorite time of the year. As soon as they began in April, my family would head straight to the beach for a weekend of camping.
Unlike most of the world, Easter falls in autumn in Australia. This means that Easter is our last chance to enjoy the warm weather, swim in the ocean and sleep in the bush under the stars.
We’d pitch our tents(帐篷) on clear patches of grass and look out onto an almost empty beach. Often we were the only ones camping and the whole beach would be ours alone.
We used to spend all day outside – swimming, hiking and fishing. On Easter morning, my parents would wake up early and plan an Easter egg hunt for my three brothers and me. They would hide the eggs in the strangest places – in abandoned(废弃的) bird nests in the trees, under our tents and in every corner of the stones that surround(环绕着) the beach.
In Australia, instead of chocolate bunnies, we had chocolate bilbies (兔耳袋狸). Bilbies are Australian animals with long ears. Chocolate bilbies were the best treat to find and there was always one for each of us.
But sometimes, other animals found them first, and all we’d find were brightly colored wrappers(包装袋) with animal tooth marks.
After the hunt we would come back to the campsite with our bellies (肚子) full of chocolate. For us, Easter wasn’t about chocolate eggs or religious tradition. It was about being with our family in the great outdoors.The writer loved Easter because ___________.
| A．she enjoyed a great time out with her family |
| B．she could get up late during the holidays |
| C．she could eat eggs on that day |
| D．it was the most important holiday of the year |
Which of the following is TRUE of Easter in Australia?
| A．It falls in spring. |
| B．Many animals come out that day. |
| C．It’s different from that in other countries. |
| D．It’s about the rebirth of Jesus. |
The writer usually had _________ during Easter holidays.
| A．chocolate bunnies | B．chocolate eggs |
| C．chocolate bilbies | D．chocolate bars |
What does the passage mainly talk about?
| A．Holidays in Australia. |
| B．Easter celebrations in Australia. |
| C．The history of Australian Easter. |
| D．Australian traditions. |
Here in Siberia (西伯利亚), the winter is always very long and it’s very, very cold! It starts to snow in November and the snow won’t leave until May. The temperature is usually about -25℃, but it’s sometimes much colder. When it’s -35℃, children can’t go to school, but grown-ups still go to work! We wear a lot of warm clothes: socks and boots, sweaters and fur coats. All the houses have heating, so it’s never cold inside. In winter, we close the windows to stop the wind from getting in, and we don’t open them again until spring.
In spring and summer it rains a lot, and we don’t often see the sun. In summer it’s often about 25℃, but the weather is very changeable. One day it’s 25℃, and the next day it’s 10℃. People say that the weather was even colder in the past.How long is Siberia’s snowy time?
What are used in Siberia to keep the people and houses warm?
Do children go to school when it’s -35℃ in winter?
What’s the weather like in spring?
How does the weather in Siberia often change in summer?
How dangerous it would be if there was a fire! Today is in winter. It’s time for us to learn a lot more about fire, especially what to do if we are caught in a fire:
1. Shout out
If you smell smoke or see fire, shout out “Fire!” Shout as loudly as you can, because people may be asleep.
2. Call 119
Never try to put the fire yourself, even if it is a very small one! Get help from your parents or call 119.
3. Keep down close to the floor
If there is a lot of smoke in your room, keep down close to the floor.
4. Test the door
Test the door before you open it. If the door is cool, open it carefully. If the door is hot, do not open it! Try to find a different way out.
5. Get out
If you can, get out of your home as soon as possible.
6. Don’t use the lift
Never use the lift during the fire. It may also go wrong.
7. Don’t go back
Never go back into a burning building! The passage is mainly about _____
| A．how to look after yourself when you are on fire |
| B．what to do when you are caught in a fire |
| C．when to leave the burning place |
| D．why to call 119 when there is a fire |
When people are asleep, what will you do when a fire breaks out in your building?
| A．Call 120 for help as quickly as you can |
| B．Only wake your parents up fast |
| C．Shout out “Fire!” as loudly as you can |
| D．Run away as fast as you can and don’t call others |
Why shouldn’t you use the lift when a fire breaks out?
| A．Because taking the lift is so slow |
| B．Because the fire can burn you |
| C．Because the lift is too crowded |
| D．Because the lift may not work |
When a fire is burning, you test the door to ____
| A．find a better way out |
| B．notice the fire clearly |
| C．call for a much quicker help |
| D．see if it is close |
If you realize you have left an expensive thing at home in a fire, you should
| A．not go back for it |
| B．keep down close to the door |
| C．not get out |
| D．get it back |
A smile will tell people around you that you are a kind and friendly person. However, many people don’t smile because they think they have ugly teeth. For example, one of my classmates, Mike, doesn’t have very nice teeth, so that is why he seldom opens his mouth. He even says that he has lost confidence because of his teeth. So it is very important for us to look after our teeth. In fact, a lot of people have this problem. Some people inherit teeth problems from their parents, while others’ teeth are damaged because of bad habits, like heavy smoking, eating too much sugar or not brushing teeth often. If your teeth are in bad shape, you should see a dentist and ask for help. They can help improve your teeth and tell you how to take care of them.
Smiling can help you to feel more confidence and make people think of you as a more friendly person. If you want to keep healthy, you should not only smile but also laugh. An Indian doctor called Kataria said that young children should laugh about 30 times a day, while adults should laugh between 7 and 15 times a day. So please take this chance to smile and laugh now.What has made Mike lose his confidence?
| A．His bad habit | B．His bad teeth |
| C．Not smiling | D．Eating too much sugar |
Many people don’t smile because ______
| A．they don’t like smiling |
| B．they think they are ugly |
| C．their teeth are not beautiful |
| D．they can’t open their mouths |
What can a dentist do according to the passage?
| A．A dentist can tell you how to improve your bad teeth. |
| B．A dentist can help you to take care of your bad teeth. |
| C．A dentist can tell you how to brush your teeth. |
| D．Both A and B |
If you want to keep healthy, you had better _____
| A．not smile often |
| B．laugh all the time |
| C．neither smile nor laugh |
| D．smile and even laugh often |
How many times should a child laugh every day in doctor Kataria’s opinion
| A．Either 20 or 30 times a day |
| B．Between 7 and 15 times a day |
| C．Around 30 times a day |
| D．Only 30 times a day |
When you get tired of homework, several minutes’ walk in a nearby green park helps you relax at once. Or you may stand facing the lake or the seas. They will calm (not to be excited or nervous) you just like the green plants.
Wonder why? Color is a key part of the answers. Since it is so, green and blue help make people feel more quiet and safe.
All colors have special power. Scientists have found that many colors have specific effects (效果) on people’s mind and feelings.
Try an easy and interesting experiment and you’ll see how color “mislead”
you sometimes. Wrap (包装) two boxes of the same size with colored paper, one red and the other white. Then weigh the two boxes with your hands. Which one is heavier? Most people will think that the red box is heavier, even though they weigh the same.
Colors can affect (影响) learning. Scientists have found that students spend more time reading if they read information written in blue text. Blue helps most people calm down and think more.
Clever uses of colors in daily life are to be seen everywhere. Hospitals and libraries seldom paint their walls, tables and desks red. They use light colors, like light blue or green. Red makes people excited while light colors help them relax. Haven’t worked out how color affects your daily life? Start with your small room. Try to make some changes in it and you’ll get to know how important color is! The underlined word “mislead” means _____.
| A．affects |
| B．effects |
| C．causes someone to have a wrong idea |
| D．give wrong directions |
We’d better paint the walls of the hospital in _____.
| A．light blue or light green |
| B．deep red or deep brown |
| C．deep orange or deep red |
| D．light green or light yellow |
If you want to ______, you’d better sit in the room painted blue.
| A．weigh something with your hands |
| B．study attentively |
| C．face the lake or the sea |
| D．enjoy some rock music |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．When you are going to have a rest, you’d better sit in the room painted green |
| B．Scientists have known some differences among some colors |
| C．When you get tired of homework, you should look at the green plants far away |
| D．The passage has told us clearly why some colors are warm and other colors are cool. |
The reading mainly shows us _____.
| A．the difference between red and blue |
| B．how to get on well with others |
| C．how to make smart uses of different colors in our daily life |
| D．how to paint and decorate our rooms |
Do you always understand directions on a bottle of medicine? Do you know what is meant by “Take only as directed”? Read the following directions and see if you understand them.
“To reduce pain, take two tablets (药片) with water, followed by one tablet every eight hours, as required. For night-time and early morning relief (减缓疼痛) take two tablets at bedtime. Do not take more than six tablets in twenty-four hours.
For children of six t twelve years old, give half the amount (量). For children under six years old, ask your doctor’s advice.
Reduce the amount if you suffer from restlessness or sleeplessness after taking the medicine. How many tablets at most can a person over 12 have in 24 hours?
| A．Three | B．Four | C．Six | D．Eight |
How many tablets should a nine-year-old kid normally take in 24 hours?
| A．Half a tablet | B．One tablet |
| C．Two tablets | D．Four tablets |
What is the advice for one who cannot sleep well after taking the medicine?
| A．Stop taking the medicine at bedtime. |
| B．Continue to take the normal amount |
| C．Take more than the normal amount |
| D．Take less than the normal amount |
It can be inferred from the medicine directions that this medicine ______.
| A．helps you to fall asleep quickly |
| B．may be dangerous to small children |
| C．cannot be taken if one feels sleepy |
| D．should not be taken by kids under 6 |
This text is most probably taken from a _______.
| A．textbook | B．newsreel |
| C．doctor’s notebook | D．bottle of medicine |
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