An Interview with Andy Griffiths
Andy Griffiths is well known as a writer of children's books. Here are some interesting things you might not know about him.
What do you like to do after a long day of writing？
I go for long runs and bike rides beside the beach. An hour of exercise after a long day of writing gives me energy. Then I'm ready to write some more.
Do you write using a computer or by hand？
At first I write the stories by hand， and then I transfer（转录） them onto a computer. I like to write by hand when I travel. I find it very easy to lose myself in my diary when I am away from my usual activities.
What super power would you like to have？
X﹣ray vision（影像） if I can control it.
What is your favorite food？
I'm never happier than when I'm drinking banana milkshakes. And I love fish. But I don't like drinking fish milkshakes. Theyare just terrible!
What is your favorite book？
Alice in Wonderland. It has so many surprises and such silliness in it.
Do you write for adults too？
Only if I really have to. I much prefer the freedom and fun of writing for children.
What do you say to kids who say， "Why should I read？"
As Dr. Seuss says， "The more you read， the more things you will know. The more you learn，the more places you'll go."
（1）What's Andy's job？ （ no more than 5 words）
（2）What does Andy like to do after a long day of writing？ （ no more than 2 words）
（3）Which way does Andy choose to write when he travels？ （ no more than 2 words）
（4）What does the underlined word "They" refer to（指代）？ （ no more than 2 words）
（5）Is the article a job interview or a character interview？ （ no more than 3 words）
My name is Cathy. I’m English, but I’m in Shandong with my family now. Look! This is a photo of my family. This is my father. He is a manager(经理) of a theatre. He likes running. My mother is a nurse. She likes listening to music. The boy is my brother, Sam. His favourite sport is basketball. Who is the girl next to him? It’s me. I like table tennis very much.
| A．In Beijing. | B．In Shantou. |
| C．In Shandong. | D．In Wuhan. |
| A．An actor. | B．A manager. |
| C．A teacher. | D．A driver. |
| A．Cathy. | B．Sam. |
| C．Cathy’s father. | D．Cathy’s mother. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. |
| C．Five. | D．Four. |
| A．My family. | B．A photo of my parents. |
| C．My favourite sport. | D．My parents’ jobs. |
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Do you have trouble finishing your work within a given time? Do you find yourself having to scramble(艰难完成) through your work because time is running out? It is important to manage your time properly.
First, you should write down your tasks on paper. This is to make sure that you do not miss any of them. Having them written down somewhere ensures(确保) that you will get the task completed even if you forget about it. Of course, you need to make sure that the task list is always within your sight(视野). Make sure you have a clear view of your tasks. You can write them down in a diary.
After you have written down your tasks, it is time to plan your action. Which tasks need not be completed as urgently(急切地)? How much time are you going to give each task? I suggest that you complete the urgent tasks first, but at the same time, be sure to include some time to take breaks in between. The breaks ensure that you have a moment to run away from stress until you return to continue from where you left off.
Above all(最重要的是), however, don’t procrastinate(拖延，耽搁) because it is your number one enemy. Procrastination can also mean that you will not be as focused when you do your work. Time is valuable, so do not waste it by procrastinating. Focus on completing the task and get it over once and for all.
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| Firstly |
* Write down your tasks on paper in order not to |
| * Make sure you can |
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| Secondly |
* Complete the urgent tasks. |
| * Leave some time for breaks to |
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* Don’t procrastinate or waste your |
Which is the most popular song in the world now? Yes, it's South Korean star PSY's 'Gangnam style' video. The video has beaten Justin Bieber and has become the most liked video on YouTube.
In fact, breaking records, the video has set the Guinness (吉尼斯) World Record for the most 'liked' video in YouTube history. Gangnam Style, that was available for viewing on July 15, has more than 2,479,030 likes on YouTube. What's catching the eyes in Gangnam style is PSY's special dance moves, funny horse riding scenes . Even as many may not understand the language, the video has become the talk of the Internet.
The song has been the top one on the song lists in 31 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. "The YouTube video never wanted to attract foreign countries. It was for local fans," Psy told the reporters after a concert."My goal in this music video was to look not so fashionable until the end. I achieved it."
The song, appeared in mid-July. The singer’s stage name is from 'psycho', and he writes and produces his own music. 'Gangnam Style' is about the lifestyle of the young people in Seoul, the Capital of South Korea.
YouTube is probably a _________.
A magazine B. A newspaper
C. A shop D. A websiteWhat does the phrase “catching the eyes” mean in Chinese.
| A．大跌眼镜 | B．目中无人 |
| C．吸引眼球 | D．捂着眼睛 |
The song won the first place on the song lists in ______ countries.
| A．South Korea | B．three |
| C．about thirty | D．hundreds of |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage.
| A．PSY is the singer’s real name. |
| B．PSY sings songs written by others. |
| C．The song of “Gangnam style” appeared in mid-July. |
| D．Gangnam Style describes the lifestyle of the young people in Seoul . |
Some years ago, I went to Australia for a meeting with my friend, Chris. We decided to drive across country to Brisbane to visit another friend after the meeting ended.
The first day we were excited and laughed at each other’s jokes. By the third day of driving in the endless desert, we began to get bored. We had been quiet for a few hours when suddenly Chris saw some kangaroos. We were both excited and decided to get a closer look. Chris accelerated to catch up with the kangaroos. We got closer and closer, and Chris was doing 110 kilometers per hour. We were very close to the kangaroos—too close—when we heard a loud BANG!
Chris stopped the car and we got out. Behind the car was a large kangaroo lying still on the ground. Chris went over to the kangaroo and put his baseball cap on its head. He took off his sunglasses and put them on the kangaroo and did the same with his jacket. Then he put his arm around the kangaroo and told me to take a photo of them together. I was still in shock, but I took out my camera. While I was taking the photo, I saw the kangaroo move. It suddenly woke up, looked at Chris, and jumped away into the distance before we could do anything.
I started laughing but Chris looked very serious. He said his purse and passport(护照) were in the jacket. I started laughing even harder. I stopped laughing, however, when he said our car keys were also in the jacket.Why did the writer and Chris go to Brisbane?
| A．To have a trip. | B．To have a meeting. |
| C．To see kangaroos. | D．To visit their friend. |
What does the underlined word “accelerated” in the second paragraph probably mean?
| A．Climbed slowly. | B．Walked slowly. |
| C．Drove faster. | D．Ran faster. |
What can you most probably conclude(推断) from the last sentence of the passage?
| A．The kangaroo drove their car away. |
| B．They had to walk in the endless desert. |
| C．Chris had another key to the car. |
| D．The writer should buy a new jacket for Chris. |
Can you swim? Swimming is one of the most popular activities in summer. It can be learned early in life. Little children can learn to swim as soon as they walk. In fact, you need the same skills in walking as in swimming. However, I believe that five is the best age to learn it. By five or six, a child knows fear of water, a very important thing to know. It’s wise to be afraid. The young understand that the water can sometimes be very dangerous.
When you swim, you should follow certain rules:
★Never swim alone! No matter how good you are in the water, don’t risk drowning by swimming alone. If you swim by yourself, you may get into trouble.
★Don’t go beyond your abilities. Most swimmers know it clearly not to swim too far from the bank or the beach.
★Don’t show off your skills by doing dangerous tricks.
★Don't smoke. Swimming depends on a healthy body.
★Work at any activity that builds muscles (肌肉).Little children can learn to swim as soon as _________ .
| A．they can talk |
| B．they start walking |
| C．they have no fear of the water |
| D．they are five or six years old |
The writer believes it’s very __________for a child to know the fear of water.
| A．important | B．useful |
| C．dangerous | D．bad |
According to the passage, you should not swim alone because ____.
| A．the water is too cold |
| B．your parents would not be happy |
| C．something in the water might attack |
| D．you might drown |
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