Let's say you are taking a walk along the road and you happen to see one or two waste bottles lying on the grass beside the road． What would you do？
You may have different choices． Firstly ，you can leave the bottles there as they are． It was not you who threw them away． Why should you do something about it？ This is quite OK． Secondly， you can pick them up and throw them into a dustbin （垃圾箱）． By doing this，you have walked a step further to help make our homeclean． This action is a better choice． Thirdly， you might want to pick them up and give them to an old man or woman who collects waste for a living． If this is your choice， you have walked even further． You're not only thinking about doing something for the environment， you're also developing yourself to be a person who would think of others and help them．
As for young kids， they may always have such a question："When do I grow up？"Yes! When does a child grow up？ And how can a kid know he or she has grown up？These are interesting questions．As for us，fifteen﹣year﹣olds，who are finishing middle school， we're no longer younger children．We should know whether or not we have grown up． When we start to have a sense of offering a helping hand for a cleaner city and greener world， and when we have a loving heart to think more of others than of ourselves and are ready to help them， we can say that we have grown up．
Remember： If we help others， others will help us． If we do our best for nature， nature will offer its best to us in return !
（1）How did the writer start the passage？
The writer did it by giving a（n） of daily life．
（2）How many choices are there in the second paragraph？
There are choices．
（3）What does it mean when you pick up the waste bottles and give them to someone else？
It is a sign that you're a person that has grown up．
（4）What does the underlined word "home" refer to in the second paragraph？
It refers to the " " we live in．
（5）How did the writer support the main idea in the passage？
The writer used as an example to support the idea．
The workers who brought the girl to the orphanage(孤儿院) knew little about her. The street where they found her had been her home for many years. Her parents were unknown. They left her long ago. At the orphanage, the girl, like all the children there, was taught to read and write. While she was studying at the orphanage, she learned something else－to be independent(独立). At twenty-one, she left the orphanage and began to work as a secretary. And then, in 1975, while she was still working as an ordinary secretary, something special happened. She entered the Miss Hong Kong Competition and won it. This was the turning point in her life. Now her name, Mary Cheung, was known to everybody.
Mary entered the competition because she wanted to show that orphanage girls could be something. Winning the competition gave her the chance to start a new life. This led her first into television and then into business as a manager. When she was working as a manager, she had trouble with her reports. “My English just wasn’t good enough.” she says. Luckily, she had a boyfriend (who later became her husband) to help her.
Mary studied management(管理) at Hong Kong Polytechnic and graduated in 1980. She started her own business in 1985. But she did not stop developing herself. She then studied at the University of Hong Kong. Since 1987, she had spent a lot of time on photography(摄影). She has held several exhibitions of her works in many places－China, New Zealand and Paris. She still found time, however, to work on TV, write for newspapers and support her family.
The girl from the street has come a long way, but her journey has not finished yet.
Before Mary Cheung was brought to the orphanage, _____.
| A．she had lived with her parents whose names were not known |
| B．she had lived in the street for many years |
| C．the workers knew her well |
| D．she had learned to write and read by herself |
The sentence “orphanage girls could be something” means that orphanage girls could be _____.
| A．popular and successful | B．understood by others |
| C．Miss Hong Kong | D．known to everybody |
When did her life change completely?
| A．In 1987. | B．In 1985. |
| C．In 1980. | D．In 1975. |
This passage is probably taken from _____.
| A．a newspaper | B．a science magazine |
| C．a history textbook | D．a novel |
According to the passage, which of the following sentences is TRUE?
| A．All the children at the orphanage liked Mary. |
| B．Mary was not happy working as a secretary. |
| C．Mary’s boyfriend was good at English. |
| D．Mary’s life in the orphanage was difficult |
We humans live in different parts of the world, but we have the same “mother”. She gives us everything we need in our daily life. She is our Mother Earth. Everybody wants to live in a green city. A green city is a healthy and pleasant place for people to live in. It can get its energy from something like solar and wind power. Also, it is connected by clean public transportation.
| The Hyperloop (超级高铁) The Hyperloop is a high-speed transportation. It works by having capsules (舱) with passengers in. The capsules run on the air. The Hyperloop plans to run from Los Angeles to San Francisco. With an average speed of 962 km per hour, it is only 35 minutes between the two cities. The solar panels (板) provide power to the Hyperloop. |
| Smart Wheel Smart Wheel is a bicycle wheel with a motor. This invention can easily fit onto almost any bike. And the motor allows bikes to travel up to 50km once. Smart Wheel is different from other electric bikes. It can be controlled through your smartphone’s Bluetooth. The smartphone can show your speed, distance and travel time. |
| Solar Sidewalk (太阳能步道) George Washington University made a special path in 2013. The path is about 9 square meters. It is covered with solar panels that can provide energy to power 450 LED lights. These lights can light the walkway after dark. The solar panel is also strong enough for people to walk on. |
A green city is ________.
| A．clean and tidy |
| B．full of plants |
| C．healthy and pleasant |
| D．rich for energy |
It is ________ from Los Angeles to San Francisco.
| A．About 962 km. | B．About 560 km. |
| C．About 700 km. | D．About 450 km. |
About Smart Wheel, which is Not right?
| A．It can travel 50km once. |
| B．It can fit onto almost any bike. |
| C．It’s a motorbike with a bicycle wheel. |
| D．The smartphone’s Bluetooth can control it. |
What can solar panels do?
| A．They can run on the air. |
| B．They can provide energy. |
| C．They can carry passengers. |
| D．They can show your travel time. |
What do you think of the public transportation?
| A．Modern and clean. |
| B．Green and dangerous. |
| C．Exciting and crazy. |
| D．Expensive and impossible. |
Have you ever had an embarrassing experience? Last week we asked readers to tell us about embarrassing experiences. We received thousands of letters! Here is a selection.
Tony:
My most embarrassing experience happened when I had just left university. I had just started teaching in a Liverpool middle school. One morning my alarm clock didn’t ring. I woke up at half past eight and school began at nine. I quickly washed, dressed, jumped into my car and rushed to school. When I arrived, the students had already gone into class. I didn’t go to the office, but went straight into class. After two or three minutes the students began laughing, and I couldn’t understand why! Suddenly I looked down and understood. I had put on one black shoe and one brown shoe!
Henry:
The most embarrassing experience I’ve ever had happened two years ago. After seeing a film, my wife and I had lunch in our favorite restaurant in town. Then we decided to take a walk along the street. The street was very busy and we started holding hands. Suddenly my wife saw a dress that she liked in a shop window, and stopped. I started looking at some watches in the next window. After a minute or two I reached for my wife’s hand. There was a loud scream, and a woman slapped my face. I hadn’t taken my wife’s hand. I’d taken the hand of a complete stranger（陌生人）!
Tony arrived at school late that morning because .
| A．he couldn’t find hid shoes |
| B．his alarm clock didn’t ring |
| C．he washed and dressed slowly |
| D．his car went wrong on the way |
The students began laughing when they saw Tony .
| A．wearing a wrong shoe |
| B．his alarm clock didn’t ring |
| C．looking down suddenly |
| D．rushing into the classroom |
Henry and his wife held hands .
| A．at the cinema | B．in the shop |
| C．at the restaurant | D．along the street |
What does the underlined word “scream” mean in Chinese?
| A．尖叫声 | B．笑声 | C．哭声 | D．呼救声 |
Henry was embarrassed because he .
| A．slapped the woman in the face |
| B．took the hand of a complete stranger |
| C．heard hid wife screaming in the street |
| D．knocked over some watches in the shops |
阅读表达。阅读短文，根据要求完成下面各小题。
There is a Chinese saying:Time and tidy wait for no man. Have too many things to do in too little time? Well, if you make a good plan, everything will be in order. This chart will certainly help. If you can do all this, every your single day will be productive(高效率的).
●Make a list
It all begins with listing. If you don’t have a list, create one.
● Worst first
We often have one thing on the list, which is hanging over our heads and makes us worried. Work on it first and make the rest of your day easier.
●Just do it
Those small thing are easier to deal with. Complete them and cross them off the list.
●Make things enjoyable
Have small breaks, enjoy music, or even a snack when you are tired. ①________
●Pack times
Which part of your time is most productive? ②__________
●Re-list
a. Sometimes you will not complete everything on your list. This is okay. Add them to tomorrow’s list with a star so that you will know they should be done first the next day.
b. By the day’s end you will have a rough (粗略的)idea of things you need to do tomorrow. Go ahead and list them. Tomorrow when you start fresh, you will not forget to do them.请把划线部分的句子译成汉语。
What should you do if you are tired according to the passage?
从A、B、C中为①②选出两个适当的选项，并将其字母标号分别填入在下面横线上。
A. Replay all the e-mail at a time and make all the phone calls at another time. This will help keep your mind and your job clear.
B. When this time comes around, close your door so that it is just you and your work.
C. Life is short. Enjoy your work.①________________②_______________What should you do if you can not finish today’s work?
Give a title(标题)in the passage.
A smart diet, a healthy life
No matter how old your kids are, you can take steps to improve a healthy diet and to encourage good eating habits.
Tip One: Family Meals
Family meals are nice for both parents and kids. Children like to guess what they are going to have and parents get the chance to introduce new foods to children. Parents can also use the mealtime as a chance to talk with their kids about their life.
Tip Two: Healthy Snacks(零食)
Kids, especially younger ones, will eat mostly what can get at home. That’s why it’s important to have enough healthy snacks, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, yogurt and whole-grain biscuits.
Tip Three: Being a Good Example
The best way for you to encourage healthy eating is to eat well yourself. Kids will follow the
lead of the adults they see every day. By eating fruits and vegetables and avoiding fast food and sweet drinks, you are sending the right message.
Tip Four: No Shouts about Food
Parents might find themselves shouting at children to get them to have healthy foods in front of them. This in fact can make children dislike what they are asked to eat. You need to work a bit on different cooking methods(方式，方法).
Tip Five: Get Kids Included(参与)
Most kids will enjoy making the decision about food. Talk to them about making choices and planning a healthy meal. It can help them to make good decisions on their own about the foods they want to eat. What is the author’s attitude(态度) toward snacks?
| A．Snacks shouldn’t be eaten. |
| B．Healthy snacks can be accepted. |
| C．Kids can only have snacks at home. |
| D．It’s not necessary to have snacks at home. |
The best way for parents to encourage a healthy diet is ________.
| A．to have family meals | B．to eat healthy snacks |
| C．to be a good example | D．to get kids included |
What does the underlined phrase “ the right message” mean?
| A．Being a good cook. | B．Healthy eating |
| C．Eating fast food. | D．Cooking at home. |
According to Tip Four, what should parents do if kids refuse to eat healthy food?
| A．Explain how healthy it is. |
| B．Try cooking it in a different way |
| C．Never cook the same food. |
| D． Ask kids to get used to its taste. |
Why should parents get kids included when they make the decision about food?
| A．To let kids eat anything they like. |
| B．To help kids become a wonderful cook. |
| C．To help kids make good choices by themselves. |
| D．To set a good example of eating healthy food. |
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