Countless people long to make a difference this holiday season, yet they don’t realize that opportunities to make a difference are everywhere. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Organize a blank drive
It is cold outside, but imagine how thousands of homeless people may feel without a home of their own, or even a blanket to keep them from the cold. Organize a blank drive for your local homeless, and ask around for donations!
Practice random acts of kindness
I’ll never forget the time when I went to pay for my Dr. Pepper, but the server resisted, saying my bill was paid by an anonymous(匿名的) guest. It’s this random act of kindness that restores my faith in humanity. Bless someone by paying for their drink at Starbucks, or praising them! If you live somewhere where it snows, shovel your neighbor’s snow out of their driveway for them! Whether it is as simple as praise or as complex as paying the bill, you’ll never know how far your impact will reach.
Say thank you
ust a simple thank-you can make somebody’s day, especially if they feel like their work is never noticed. Cultivate（培养）a smile on their face by being sincere and grateful for all that they do.
Use your talents to help the community
The best way to show your appreciation for people is by using the talents and skills you have to bless others. For me, I love to coordinate（协调）events and write , and so my way of reaching out to the community is through writing articles and creating awareness about problems we face today. If you can bake, make some delicious cookies for people to enjoy! If you can knit, put your talents to use by making clothes for children in foster care. Any talent can be used to help the community in meaningful ways.
Wish you a happy, healthy and helpful holiday season.If you join a blank drive, you can _________.
| A．collect donations for the homeless people |
| B．bring a blanket to go on a trip |
| C．buy a home for homeless people |
| D．keep yourself from the cold |
How did the author restore his faith in humanity?
| A．He helps others |
| B．He often blessed others |
| C．He got help from others |
| D．He got praised by others |
The underlined phrase “make somebody’s day” is to_________.
| A．make someone feel grateful all day |
| B．do something unnoticed by people |
| C．make someone feel good all day |
| D．help someone to solve problems |
What is the author’s talent?
| A．Sewing |
| B．Writing |
| C．Baking |
| D．Knitting |
Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
| A．Make a Difference in Your Holiday Season |
| B．Make the Best of Talent |
| C．Enjoy Your Holiday Season |
| D．Help Others in Need |
This summer, Liu Hongcan, a 30-year-old Chongqing woman, had to say goodbye to her daughter again. She sent her little girl to Guizhou province to stay with her daughter’s grandparents for the summer vacation ______________ in Chongqing.
A list of “hottest cities” in China came out last month. Chongqing is No.1 on the list. Fuzhou and Hangzhou take the second and third place.
The list is based on a “heat index”(热指数).It uses temperature and humidity date(湿度数据)1981 to 2011.The scientists tried to learn how hot the weather was over a period of time, and find out how people feel.
High humidity will stop heat leaving the body. It makes people feel worse on high-temperature. Dryness, on the other hand, can allow heat to leave the body.
In July this year, Chongqing saw 25 days of high temperature (over 35℃). Forty-eight people in the city had heatstroke from the start of April to the middle of August, the local health bureau(卫生局) said.
Chongqing people have to look for different ways to cool down. Throwing themselves into water is a good choice. Lin Jing, a worker at the Caribbean Water Park has received more guests this summer than before. About 15,000 people have visited the park a day during this year’s hot season.Which one should be put in the underlined of the first paragraph?
| A．because it is too dry | B．because it’s too hot |
| C．because there is too much humidity | D．because it is too wet |
According to the temperature, the order is_________.
| A．Chongqing, Hangzhou, Fuzhou, Ningbo |
| B．Fuzhou, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Ningbo |
| C．Chongqing, Fuzhou, Hangzhou, Ningbo |
| D．Ningbo, Fuzhou, Chongqing, Hangzhou |
How can humidity make people feel?
| A．High humidity can make people uncomfortable. |
| B．High humidity can make people comfortable. |
| C．Low humidity can make people uncomfortable. |
| D．Low humidity will stop heat leaving the body |
How many days of high temperature (over 35℃) did Ningbo probably have in July?
| A．20 | B．25 | C．30 | D．24 |
Where is the passage probably from?
| A．Movies. | B．Story book. | C．Newspaper. | D．Science book. |
Many of us don’t pay much attention to the importance of eye care. It is said that if you take care of your body, then you can surely be healthy. That is why our eyes should be given a lot of care. Natural eye care should be put in a number one place.
There are several causes leading to poor eyesight like not enough food, genes(基因) and aging(老化). Televisions, computers and reading are also the causes of having poor eyesight. If you happen to work in front of the computer, it is best to have a rest after working for a while. Something dirty can cause redness and they will make you uncomfortable. It is bad for your eyes, too. If this happens, the best way is to clean your eyes by using cold water. You must also try your best to protect your eyes from harmful things. For example, sunglasses are not just for fashion but they can also serve as a great way to protect your eye-sight from UV rays.
Eating healthy foods will do good to your eyesight. Remember that vitamin A, C and E are good for eyes. Try to eat food groups that have these vitamins. And you should do eye exercises because exercise protects your eyesight, too. If a person exercises regularly(定期的) and eats the right kind of food, his eyes will stay in good condition(状况) for a long time.
All above are natural ways of eye care that help us keep healthy eyes. Being happy all the time can be helpful to a person’s eyesight, too. In a word, eye care is very important, no matter how old a person is. is the most important way to protect our eyes.
| A．Natural eye care | B．Taking medicine |
| C．Seeing a doctor | D．Being happy all the time |
All the following causes can lead to bad eyesight EXCEPT_______.
| A．age | B．height | C．reading | D．computers |
What should you do if you have to work in front of the computer?
| A．Eat healthy foods. |
| B．Clean the eyes by using cold water. |
| C．Wear a pair of sunglasses. |
| D．Have a rest after working for a while. |
What do the underlined words UV rays mean?
| A．沙尘 | B．闪电 | C．紫外线 | D．超声波 |
Which is the best title of the passage?
| A．Ways of eye care | B．Ways of eye exercises |
| C．Ways of Being Happy | D．Ways of Being Healthy |
Once there lived a man in a small town. He often said, “If I have lots of gold(黄金), I shall be the happiest man in the world.” One day he was traveling in North Africa. He lost his way and he was so hungry and thirsty that he couldn’t walk any more. There were only stones and sand around. Just then he saw a bag on the sand. He took it up. But when he opened it, he saw it was full of gold. He left the bag on the sand and cried, “What is the use of gold to a hungry man?” What did the traveler love best?
| A．Food | B．Drinks | C．Stones | D．Gold |
When he lost his ways in the desert(沙漠) of North Africa, __________.
| A．he had nothing to eat or to drink |
| B．he saw a bag full of stones and sand |
| C．he was happy to find a bag of gold |
| D．he found a bag full of drinks |
“He lost his way” means____________________.
| A．“he didn’t know where he was and where to go |
| B．“he didn’t know where he came from” |
| C．“he didn’t know how to return home” |
| D．“he lost what he had on the way” |
When he found a bag full of gold he felt______________.
| A．happy | B．hungry | C．thirsty | D．sad |
What’s the most useful to a hungry man? _____________.
| A．Food | B．Gold | C．Drink | D．Stones |
请根据下面的实验过程给图排序，将其序号填入第66 ～69空格中，并完成第70小题。Do the experiment as follows ：（ ）Put a short (0. 5 meter) board on two books. The books should be under the center of the board.
（ ）Ask your partner to stand on one end. With your hands ， push down on the other end. Can you lift your partner?
（ ） Put a longer (1 meter) board on the books. The end should be about 30cm from the books. Have your partner stand on the end that's near the books. Can you lift your partner?
（ ）Now do the same with the longest (2 meters) board. The end should be half a meter from the books. What will happen? Yes ！ You can lift your partner easily ！
What experiment is it?
| A．A chemistry experiment. | B．A physics experiment. |
| C．A math experiment. | D．A medical experiment. |
You may feel curious (好奇的) about students in other countries: Do they also have so much homework? What do they do in their free time?
On April 8, a report came out on the lives of high school students in China, Japan, South Korea and the US. It surveyed around 6,200 students from the four countries last year. You will find the answers to many of your questions in this report.
Who studies hardest?
Chinese students spend the most time studying. Nearly half of Chinese students spend more than two hours on their homework every day. That’s much more than students of the US (26.4%), Japan (8.2%) and South Korea (5.2%).
Who sleeps most often in class?
Japanese students fall asleep in class most often. About 45% of them said they sometimes doze off in class. In South Korea, it’s 32%; in the US, 21%; and 5% in China.
South Korean students don’t like taking notes. About 70% said they write down what the teacher says in class, much fewer than in Japan (93%), China (90%) and the US (89%).
Who is the most distracted (分心的)?
American students are the most active in class, but also the most distracted: 64.2% said they chat with friends in class; 46.9% said they eat snacks in class; and 38.9% said they send e-mails or read unrelated (无关的) books in class.
What do they do after school?
In their free time, most Chinese students study or surf the Internet. Most American students hang out with their friends. Most Japanese students do physical exercises. Most Korean students watch TV.The report is about ___________.
| A．the countries | B．the subjects | C．the students’ lives | D．the high schools |
What country isn’t mentioned in the report?
| A．The US | B．South Korea | C．Japan | D．India |
______ of the Chinese students spend more than two hours on their homework.
| A．26.4% | B．8.2 % | C．5.2% | D．48.6% |
The phrase doze off means ______.
| A．be half asleep | B．get up | C．eat snacks | D．send emails |
What of the following sentences is Not true?
| A．The survey from the four countries was made last year. |
| B．Most Japanese students do physical exercises after school. |
| C．About half of the American students chat with friends in class. |
| D．The students in South Korean don’t like taking notes in class. |
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