阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
“If you want to see a thing well, reach out and touch it！”
That may seem a strange thing to say．But touching things can help you to see them better．Your eyes can tell you that a glass ball is round．But by holding it in your hands, you can feel how smooth and cool the ball is．You can feel how heavy the glass is．When you feel all these about the ball, you really see it．With your skin, you can feel better．For example, your fingers can tell the difference between two coins in your pocket．You can feel a little drop of water on the back of your hand, too．
All children soon learn what “Don't touch！” means．They hear it often．Yet most of us keep on touching things as we grow up．In shops, we touch things as we might buy food, clothes and so on．To see something well, we have to touch it．
There are ways of learning to see well by feeling．One way is to close your eyes and try to feel everything that is touching your skin．Feel the shoes on your feet, the clothes on your body, the air on your skin．At first, it is not easy to feel these things．You are too used to them!
Most museums are just for looking．But today some museums have some things to touch．Their signs say, “Do touch！” There you can feel everything on show．If we want to see better, reach out and touch．Then you will really see!By touching things, ______．
| A．you will have a strange feeling |
| B．you will learn how to use your hand |
| C．you can learn more about them |
| D．you can tell what colours they are |
When people buy things in shops, they often ______．
| A．try them on first |
| B．keep their right hands on them |
| C．ask about them |
| D．feel and touch them |
Why does the writer say “At first, it is not easy to feel these things”？Because______．
| A．the things are used by people, too |
| B．people feel the things too often |
| C．people know how to use the things |
| D．the things are easy to feel |
______ museums today have things for you to touch．
| A．No |
| B．Some |
| C．Most |
| D．All |
Which of the following is true?
| A．Touching is more important than seeing． |
| B．Our feet, fingers, hands, and skin can help us buy food． |
| C．People have to learn to see by feeling as they grow up． |
| D．Visitors can feel the things on show in some museums． |
These days when you go on vacation, you spend most of your money just getting there. Travel is expensive, but don't stay home only because you are short of money! Here is some advice:
* Travel during off-season if possible. Flights and hotels are very cheaper when tourism is low.
* Choose a hotel that's a little farther from popular attractions. If you're staying several days,
check out prices on vacation homes — it can end up being cheaper than a hotel.
* Take public traffic, such as buses or subway, instead of taking a taxi.
* Plan your meals, and eat like locals. Don't waste money at expensive hotel restaurants or
fast-food chains. Depending on where you stay, it may be cheaper to make food on your own.
* Check online for special discount （折扣） — if you're a student, the old or the parents
traveling with children, you could get discounts! A little research could save you a lot of money.
Whether you're backpacking alone or going on a family vacation, your trip doesn't have to break the bank. The key is to plan ahead and write down what you spend. Then put the money you save toward your next trip!Is travel expensive now?
How many suggestions are given to save money?
Which is cheaper, staying at a hotel or a vacation home?
Who could get discounts?
What is the passage mainly about?
Working Christmas Day
It was unusually quiet in the emergency room （急诊室） on December25.
I didn't think there would be any patients, complaining about having to work on. Just then five people showed up at my desk, a pale woman and four small children.
"Are you all sick?" I asked doubtfully.
"Yes," she said weakly and lowered her head.
But when it came to descriptions of their problems, things got a little unclear. Two of the children had headaches, but I couldn't find any normal body language of holding the head or trying to keep it still. Two children had earaches, but only one could tell me which ear was hurting. The mother complained of a cough but seemed to work to produce it.
Something was wrong, but I didn't say anything but explained that it might be a little while before a doctor saw her. She replied, "Take your time; it's warm in here."
I checked the form after the admitting clerk had finished her work with the family. No address — they were homeless. The waiting room was warm.
I looked out at the family standing by the Christmas tree. The youngest one was pointing at the television and shouting something to her mother. The oldest one was looking at the colorful Christmas tree.
I went back to the nurses' station and mentioned we had a homeless family in the waiting room. The nurses, complaining about working Christmas, turned to pity for a family just trying to get warm on Christmas. The team went into action, much as we do when there's a medical emergency. But this one was a Christmas emergency.
We were all offered a free meal in the hospital dining hall on Christmas Day, so we prepared a big one for our Christmas guests. We needed presents, too. We put together oranges and apples in a basket. We collected from different departments candies, crayons and other things that could be presents. As seriously as we met the physical needs of the patients that came to us that day, our team worked to meet the needs, and beyond the expectations, of a family who just wanted to be warm on Christmas Day.
Later, as the family walked to the door to leave, the four-year-old came running back, gave me a hug and whispered, "Thanks for being our angels today."Why did the family come to the hospital?
| A．They were sick. | B．They were cold and hungry. |
| C．They wanted to visit friends. | D．They got all their money lost. |
How did the writer and her workmates help the family?
| A．They offered a free meal to them. |
| B．They bought some presents for them. |
| C．They sent for a doctor for them. |
| D．They asked them to stay overnight in the hospital. |
What can we learn from the passage?
| A．The mother was seriously ill. |
| B．The family were driven out of the hospital. |
| C．The writer and her workmates always liked to work on Christmas. |
| D．The family thanked the writer and her workmates for their kindness. |
Dogs can also go to school to learn how to help people who cannot hear. If a person cannot hear, we say he or she is deaf.
Dogs who help deaf people must learn many different sounds. Then they must be able to show the deaf person what is making the sound. When they hear a visitor at the door, dogs learn to walk to the deaf person and then walk to the door. And if a telephone rings, they walk to the deaf man or woman and then walk to the telephone. These dogs can also help deaf mothers. If a baby is crying in another room, dogs walk to the mother and then to the baby. These dogs wear a yellow coat to show that they are special dogs that are helping a deaf person. There have been many times when these dogs have saved a life. You may see in a newspaper that a dog heard a fire alarm and lay down near the deaf person's feet. That is the sign for danger. The person knows that something is wrong and can go away from the fire.
Special dogs can also help people who are disabled in various ways. For example, dogs can pull off their gloves or socks! Think how difficult your life would be if you were blind, deaf or disabled! But if you had a special dog like this to help you, your life would be much easier.Dogs who help deaf people must learn
| A．different sounds | B．different languages |
| C．different colors | D．different faces |
According to the passage, the special dogs can NOT
| A．care for babies | B．talk to people |
| C．realize the danger | D．pull off socks |
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
| A．Special dogs can do what people cannot do. |
| B．Special dogs can only help people who are deaf. |
| C．Special dogs can help people in every part of their life. |
| D．Special dogs can make some people's life much easier. |
Happy Children's Palace
| MONDAY 19:00－20:30 English Learning Prof. G. White Would you like to improve your English? This is for middle school students. （1 week） |
TUESDAY 19:00－20:30 Painting Miss Yang Jin Would you like to learn painting? It is for beginners only. （16 weeks） |
| WEDNESDAY 15:00－16:30 Cambridge Young Learner's English Prof. J. Brown This course is for the children at primary school. （20 weeks） |
THURSDAY 10:00－11:00 Swimming Club Coach: Liu Xin Want to keep fit? Want to swim as fast as a fish? Come to the club. （9 weeks） |
What can students learn on Monday at Happy Children's Palace?
| A．Painting. | B．Swimming. | C．English. | D．Dancing. |
When does the swimming lesson begin on Thursday?
| A．At10:00. | B．At15:00. | C．At18:00. | D．At19:00. |
Who teaches children English on Wednesday?
| A．Prof. G. White. | B．Miss Yang Jin. | C．Liu Xin. | D．Prof. J. Brown. |
How long does the painting course last?
| A．9 weeks. | B．10 weeks. | C．16 weeks. | D．20 weeks. |
阅读下列短文，根据短文中的信息完成文后表格。（每空一词）
Have you had a headache during a test? Have you ever been so worried about something that you have a headache or even can’t sleep at night? If so, then you know what stress is. Stress is what you feel when you are worried about something. This worry in your mind can make your body feel bad. You may feel angry, sad, scared, or afraid——all of which can give you a stomachache or a headache.
However, there are different kinds of stress. Some kinds of stress are good and others are bad. Good stress might happen when you’re called to answer questions in class or when you have to give a speech. This kind of stress can help you to get things better done. For example, you may do a better job on your test if the stress pushes you to prepare better before the test.
On the other hand, bad stress can happen if the stress lasts too long. You may not feel well if your parents are fighting, if a family member is sick, if you’re having problems at school, or if anything else makes you unhappy every day. That kind of stress isn’t going to help you. And it can actually make you sick.
The best way to fight the stress is to have a balanced life. Make sure you keep your SELF in mind: Sleep, Exercise, Leisure（休闲）, and Food. If you get enough sleep and eat properly, and if you exercise and leave time for fun, you’ll probably feel less stressed.
| Title: Face the Stress |
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| Meaning of stress |
Stress is a |
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| Possible effect |
You may feel uncomfortable in your |
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| Different kinds |
Good stress |
It might happen when you have to speak in public. It will be more helpful for you to do the job successfully. It makes you prepare better before doing the job. |
| Bad stress |
It might happen if your stress You may not feel well with the sick of a family member, problems at school or something else that worries you every day. It might stop you from getting your work well done. |
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| How to keep stress |
Have a balanced life. Have enough sleep and have proper food. Take exercise and have time to |
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