When your town has winter,the earth's axis(轴) is pointing away from the sun.Your town doesn't get as much light or heat from the sun.The days are shorter and colder.
Winter and summer happen because the earth is tilted(倾斜) as it revolves around the sun.The northern end of the earth's axis points towards the sun in summer.You have more hours of light in summer.Your part of the earth is towards the sun for more hours each day.When the part of the earth where you live is towards the sun,you have hotter days.In winter,when your part of the earth points away from the sun,you have colder days.
You have learned about winter and summer.There are two more seasons in the year.One comes after winter and before summer.The other season comes after summer and before winter.Can you name them?That's right.Spring comes between winter and summer and autumn comes after summer but before winter.
The four seasons are spring,summer,autumn and winter.Spring and autumn are opposite seasons.Which season do you like best?
You have thought about the four seasons of the year.Each season is different.The seasons are made by the northern end of the axis pointing towards or away from the sun.
Your part of the world gets more heat from the sun when the northern end of the axis points to the sun.When the axis points away from the sun,you get less heat.Now you know why winter is colder than summer.The axis is pointing away from the sun in winter.It is pointing towards the sun in summer.
(1)What does the underlined word "revolves" in paragraph 2 mean?
A.Moves.
B.Turns.
C.Jumps.
D.Sites.
(2)What is the passage mainly about?
A.How four seasons happen.
B.How the weather changes.
C.When the earth's axis points towards the sun.
D.When the earth's axis points away from the sun.
(3)Where does the passage probably come from?
A.A film guide.
B.A storybook.
C.A science magazine.
D.A book review.
Apps can teach you things or let you have fun.The following are some apps that you may use in your daily life.
Kindle Do you love to read?Do you wish that you could bring all of your books with you everywhere you go?Kindle allows you to do so.This app has over a million free e﹣books to download.With Kindle,you can read anything from comic books and novels to magazines and newspapers. |
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Calm Calm is an app that can help you relax and sleep better.It has a lot of features to help you relax.For example,it has calming sounds like ocean waves and rain. |
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RunKeeper Sometimes the hardest part of exercising is getting started.If you want to get started,you'd better try RunKeeper.It is a good app that can help you exercise.Are you ready to start?If so,RunKeeper will always be with you. |
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If you don't have enough time to read news stories or watch videos,Pocket can help you save all of them online.Then you can read them or watch them when you are free.You can view them offline,too.Besides,it can also help you organize the things you have saved. |
(1)How many apps can help you to read?
A.One.
B.Two.
C.Three.
D.Four.
(2)The app "Pocket" can't help you to .
A.read news stories
B.watch videos
C.organize the things you have saved
D.relax and sleep better
(3)Which of the following apps may help you exercise?
A.Kindle.
B.Pocket.
C.RunKeeper.
D.Calm.
Resting my head on Helen's shoulder,I put my arms round her waist(腰).She drew me to her,and we rested in silence.
We had not sat long before another person came in.Some heavy clouds,swept from the sky by a rising wind,had left the moon bright;and her light,coming in through a window near,shone full both on us and on the coming person,Miss Temple. "I came on purpose to find you,Jane Eyre, " said she. "I want you in my room,and as Helen Burs is with you,she may come too. "
We followed Miss Temple to her apartment.It had a good fire,and looked cheerful.Miss Temple told Helen Burns to be seated in a low arm﹣chair on one side of the fire place,and herself asking another,she called me to her side.
"Is it all over?" she asked,looking down at my face. "Have you cried your sadness away?"
"I am afraid I never shall do that. "
"Why?"
"Because I have been wrongly accused(指责),and you and everybody else,will think me a bad girl. "
"We shall think you what you prove yourself to be,my child.Continue to act as a good girl,and you will satisfy us. "
"Shall I,Miss Temple?"
"You will. "said Miss Temple, "You have been accused of lying when you were little.Tell us the truth,but add nothing and exaggerate(夸大)nothing. "
I made up my mind that I would be most modest and most core.Having thought for a few minutes about where to start,I told her all the story of my sad childhood.
(1)Which of the following words best describes Miss Temple in the passage?
A.Dishonest.
B.Impatient.
C.Caring.
D.Humorous.
(2)What does the underlined paragraph imply(暗示)?
A.Miss Temple was going to punish Jane.
B.Helen would rather leave Jane alone.
C.Nothing could make Jane happy again.
D.Jane's luck might change for the better.
(3)According to the passage,which of the following is true about Jane?
A.She chose to trust Miss Temple.
B.She didn't mind being accused.
C.She made up her childhood story.
D.She once behaved as a bad girl.
Chinese is mainly divided into 13 dialects(方言)and these dialects can be further divided into many kinds of local dialects.Putonghua (or Mandarin) the predominant dialect,is spoken by over 70% of the population and is one of the 6 official languages of the United Nations.Within these large dialect groups,there are small groups,many of which are difficult to understand.In Fujian,for example,people living 10 kilometres away from one another can be speaking different Min dialects.
Putonghua.It is the mother dialect of Chinese living in northern China and Sichuan Province.It is called Guoyu in some parts of China,like Hong Kong,Macao(澳门)and Taiwan.It is known in English as Mandarin Chinese,or Standard Chinese.
Wu.Spoken in Shanghai,most of Zhejiang and the southern parts of Jiangsu and Anhui.Wu is made up of hundreds of different of spoken forms.
Hakka/Kejia.Hakka is widely spoken in Fujian.Taiwan,and some countries in Southeast Asia.
Min.It is spoken in Fujian,Taiwan,and Southeast Asia.Min group is the most diverse(多样的),with many different spoken forms used in neighbouring countries.
Yue.It is spoken in Guangdong,Hong Kong,Macao,Taiwan,all over Southeast Asia and by many Chinese living abroad.
(1)What does the underlined word "predominant" mean?
A.More beautiful.
B.More special.
C.More interesting.
D.More common.
(2)What do you know about Putonghua after reading this passage?
A.It is used by a small group of people in China.
B.It is spoken only by people in Mainland China.
C.It is included in the official languages of the United Nations.
D.It is the mother dialect of people living in southern China.
(3)Based on he passage,which of the following is true?
A.Most people in Anhui speak Kejia.
B.Wu is the local dialect of Shanghai.
C.Yue has the most different spoken forms.
D.Most people in Hong Kong speak Min.
On the bottom of most plastic packaging(包装),there's a small triangle (三角)with a letter or a number written inside.These little symbols are not easy to be noticed,but are really important.They tell you what kind of plastic it is and whether it can be recycled or not.
Can it be recycled? |
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PET This is the plastic that you often see on supermarket shelves!It's used to make plastic water bottles and biscuit boxes. |
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HDPE HDPE is a stronger type of plastic.It is what milk bottles are made of. |
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LDPE LDPE is a very soft plastic which is not easily broken.It is what shopping bags are made of. |
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PS (POLYSTYRENE] This plastic is often seen in our daily life.You'll probably have seen it as those cheap white cups you get hot drinks in,or as takeaway food packaging. |
(1)Which is a stronger type of plastic?
A.PET.
B.HDPE.
C.LDPE.
D.PS.
(2)Which of the following uses PET plastic?
A.Milk bottles.
B.Hot drink white cups.
C.Drinking water bottles.
D.Takeaway food packaging.
(3)What is the purpose of this article?
A.To introduce types of plastic.
B.To display reusable items.
C.To explain recycling methods.
D.To recommend shopping bags.
In December 2020, "the Super Apple" appeared at supermarkets across China,sweeter and juicier than usual ones,without pesticide residue(农药残留).Before reaching the market,the products had been tested over 500 times.Blockchain(区块链) technology in recording farmers' actions is widely used to avoid nonstandard pesticide use.Digital technology at the apple storage helps to group apples,which can keep the stability(稳定性) in the quality. "The future of agriculture lies in the modern technology." Huang Jikun,Professor of the China Centre for Agricultural Policy at Peking University,told Beijing Review.
At China's Central Rural Work Conference in 2020,President Xi stressed that efforts must be made to increase the quality of agriculture.Xi also pointed out the importance of speeding up technologies.
China's agriculture has entered a stage of high﹣quality development,as the country is meeting people's increasing need for high standard products.So agriculture should turn to technology.
Three years ago,Yuan Longping led a program of planting rice in saline﹣alkali(盐碱) soil in areas,including Xinjiang and Heilongjiang.Through hybrid technology,Yuan's team have been able to raise improved rice for saline and alkaline soils.If China could put 6.67 million hectares of saline﹣alkali soil into rice production,it would be very likely to increase by around 30 million tons,a huge contribution to the country.
In Lushui,Yunnan Province,one can rarely see farmers working on the farm.All common tasks are completed automatically(自动化地).Data(数据) is gathered by the system to improve future production.
"More information and technology centres will be built so that basic data and big data can be improved,and technologies like 5 G and the BeiDou Satellite Navigation System can be used in the field."said Han Fujun,Deputy Chief Engineer of the Information Center of MARA.
Since 2010,the Chinese government has been organizing technology exchanges,training,field trips and other activities for the agricultural technology talents to better understand the situations of each area.
Because of the COVID﹣19,companies begin to rethink better agricultural models,as more people want to eat healthier foods.Science and technology will play a more important role in the future.
(1)Which of the following makes "the Super Apple" sweeter and juicier?
A.The apple storage.
B.The modern technology.
C.The product test.
D.The record of farmers' actions.
(2)From the passage we know that .
A.traditional Chinese agriculture is out of date now
B.farmers will pay less attention to technologies
C.China's agriculture plays a lead role in the world
D.people now need more quality agricultural products
(3)Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A.Yuan's program is a huge contribution to China.
B.Farmers are busy collecting the data in Lushui.
C.5 G and BeiDou system are rarely used in the centres.
D.Talents organize activities to understand each area.
(4)The passage mainly wants to tell us .
A.Yuan Longping is a great Chinese scientist in farming
B.China's agriculture develops fast to meet people's need
C.science and technology improves China's agriculture
D.more agricultural models will appear after COVID﹣19
We are what we eat.From high﹣calorie meals to low﹣fat lunches,much of our health depends on what we eat.We know about the benefits(益处) of eating fittingly for our physical health,but food,and cooking it,is proving to be good for our mental(心理的) health as well.
Some people are now supporting the therapeutic value of cooking food.It's not just about the end result but also the experience someone goes through.Dr Mark Salter,a consultant psychiatrist,told the BBC: "Baking and cooking are good therapies.They help patients develop planning skills,short﹣term memories and social skills—lack(缺乏) of which may lead to mental illness."
TV chef(大厨) and author Nadiya Hussain agrees that cooking is great for helping our mind.She loves to bake and became the champion of the TV show,The Great British Bake Off.She says that "Baking's always been about therapy...It's never really been about the cake." And she thinks that baking is an important tool for our socialization and mental health.
Certainly,creating some delicious food takes our mind off things and gives us something to do,helping us get through the recent lockdown.People have said that mixing dough(生面团)to make bread,for example,has given them a sense of calm and control.Research has shown that doing creative tasks,like cooking,makes us feel happier.Nicole Farmer,who studies how food influences our biology,behavior and mental health,told BBC online that "Cooking represents the human experience of food,and growing people through food,so there is no doubt it can bring us timely positive feelings."
Of course,cooking can be a very sociable activity and sharing the end result,a rewarding experience.Hopefully,as we start to mix with friends and family again,we can enjoy the benefits once more and put us all in the right state of mind.
(1)What is baking in Nadiya Hussain's eyes?
A.It's helpful for our mind.
B.It's a kind of TV programme.
C.It's always about the cake.
D.It's a tool for physical health.
(2)Creative tasks can help people get through the lockdown because they .
A.give people a lasting sense of calm and peace
B.mark the start of the experience of cooking food
C.make people feel more confident and stronger
D.help people take their mind off unhappy things
(3)Which of the following is right according to the passage?
A.Dr Mark Salter is a consultant psychiatrist of the BBC.
B.Hussain once got the first prize for her books on baking.
C.The Great British Bake Off is a TV show about cooking.
D.Nicole Farmer is a British scientist who studies biology.
(4)What is the article trying to convince(使确信) the reader of?
A.Eating fittingly for physical health.
B.Enjoying the course of cooking.
C.Sharing delicious food with others.
D.Developing our planning skills.
◆More than 22,000 pubs(酒馆) have a weekly quiz(智力测试) night.Some people say that the success of modern﹣day pub quizzes is caused by a board game from the 1980s,called Trivial Pursuit.In the game players had to answer questions about unimportant details.But whatever the reason,pub owners now say they hold quiz nights because quizzers drink like fish,so it is good business for them. |
◆In the quiz,the quiz master reads questions out loud and people answer questions in teams.A lot of the time,people choose funny names for their teams.There are normally several rounds,and a quiz can go on for 2 to 3 hours!Each round can be about a different topic,or questions can be mixed.Topics can be about nature,culture,life,health,food,science,sports,music and more. |
◆Many pubs have old names referring to monarchs(君主),such as The King's Head or The Queen Victoria,but of course this doesn't mean they are only for kings or queens.Pubs have always welcomed people from all classes and parts of society.In some pubs you can get drinks on the house,meaning they are free.If you've paid to be in the quiz,there is usually a surprising prize. |
◆More than half of the people in a recent survey on the Internet answered these questions incorrectly:How many countries make up Great Britain?What is the world's largest desert? Study!Make sure you know the names of the winners of sporting events,Oscars and TV shows.Also there is need to have a look at the world map.Besides studying,it's very important to choose your team wisely.Try to have a mix of men and women,and no more than five people.Don't choose someone who is always completely sure that they're right,in fact sometimes they're wrong!Once you've got your team together,always trust your first answer,and don't think about it too much.Make sure that not everyone in your team drinks too much,otherwise the last round is going to get really difficult! |
(1)Pub owners are willing to hold the quiz night because .
A.it is held freely once a week to meet customers
B.they can ask quizzers some difficult questions
C.it can provide a good chance for their business
D.they believe Trivial Pursuit is still popular now
(2)Which of the following is true according to Parts 2&3?
A.Quizzers usually group their teams with funny names.
B.Normally each round will go on for two to three hours.
C.Pubs with names of monarchs are for kings and queens.
D.Every quizzer will receive a surprising prize in the end.
(3)In order to win the quiz,quizzers had better .
①have a complete understanding of different topics
②be in a mixed team no more than five members
③trust their first answers to the questions
④drink as much as they can till the last round
A. ①②
B. ②③
C. ①④
D. ③④
About art
Art is a vast subject,including all kinds of pictures and sculptures.This book introduces 32 works by some of the world's most famous artists.This is only a small selection,but it reveals(揭示) huge differences in what artists do.
Why make art?
Artists make art for many reasons.Sometimes,they just want to create something beautiful.But hundreds of years ago﹣ when many people couldn't read﹣ paintings were often designed to illustrate stories.
Very grand paintings were usually made to order,for wealthy clients who wanted to impress people.More recently,artists have begun to paint to express their own feelings or explore ideas.
About this book
The pictures reproduced in this book were painted over the last 500 years.They are arranged(排列) in order of date,so you can see how ideas about art have changed over time.If you would like to see more art,there is lots on the Internet﹣ ﹣just follow the links recommended throughout the book.If you can,visit an art gallery too,so you can experience seeing the"real thing".
(1)Why are the works introduced in the book?
A.To tell readers huge differences in what artists do.
B.To offer readers all kinds of pictures and sculptures.
C.To share every famous artists life story with readers.
D.To introduce a number of works from an artist to readers.
(2)The works in the book are arranged in order of .
A.size
B.space
C.time
D.importance
(3)The passage above mainly .
A.gives an introduction to the book
B.shows the size of each part in the book
C.shows the number of the artists in the book
D.gives the reasons to order paintings in the book
You must have many hobbies,reading,painting and so on.One day,you happen to see a poster,"World Book Day".Interested,you stop and read the poster.
Hello and welcome to World Book Day |
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Celebrate reading for pleasure in your school—all year round! |
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Word Book Day is here to change lives through a love of books and shared reading,and bring books to the children who need them most.World Book Day an excellent chance for everyone to celebrate the joy of reading. ●Share A Story Live—our exciting digital events programme,beaming authors(作家)straight into your school. ●World Book Day Book Club—a new online reading community. ●Raising money,raising reader—our fundraising ideas to help us change lives through reading. ●Share A Story Corner—stories to encourage families to read together. |
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Happy World Book Day! For up﹣to﹣date information,visit our website worldbookday.com! |
(1)World Book Day is a special day for people to .
A.celebrate the joy of reading
B.change lives by raising money
C.meet famous authors at home
D.enjoy writing in local communities
(2)According to the poster,if you want to read stores with your parents,you can join .
A.Share A Story Live
B.Share A Story Corner
C.World Book Day Book Club
D.Raising money,raising readers
(3)The designer uses words and pictures in the poster to .
A.catch readers' attention
B.encourage families to write books
C.help readers form reading habits
D.recommend different types of books
You might have seen beautiful rainbows in the sky before.They form when sunlight falls on water drops in the air.But in fact,moonlight can also create rainbows in the same way.They are called "moonbows".They are similar to rainbows,but they are created by moonlight instead of direct sunlight.
Moonbows are rarer than rainbows.Different weather and astronomical (天文学的)conditions have to be just right for moonbows to be created.
The moon has to be very low in the sky — only 42 degrees from the horizon (地平线).The moon period has to be a full moon or nearly full.The sky must be very dark for a moonbow to be watched clearly — any bright light can obscure it.Water drops must appear in the air in the opposite direction of the moon.
Moonbows appear on the opposite side of the moon and usually look white to the human eye.This is because their colors are not bright enough to be noticed by the human eye.It is possible,however,to view the colors in a moonbow using long exposure (长时间曝光)photography.
Moonbows more often appear in some locations around the world.Most of these locations usually have waterfalls,which create thin fog in the air.Some of these locations are the Yosemite National Park in California and Cumberland Falls State Resort Park in Kentucky,US;Victoria Falls on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe;and Waimea in Hawaii,US.
Moonbows do really happen.So at a certain time and a certain place,when a moonbow happens to appear,you can't miss it if you' re right there.
(1)According to the first two paragraphs,moonbows are .
A.created by sunlight
B.much easier to find
C.seen during the day
D.more difficult to form
(2)Which of the following can be the conditions for a moonbow to form?
A.A half moon hangs high in the bright sky.
B.A full moon is 50 degrees from the horizon.
C.A nearly full moon hangs low in the dark sky.
D.Water drops are in the opposite direction of the sun.
(3)What does the underlined word "obscure "in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A.cover.
B.drop.
C.connect.
D.produce.
(4)What is paragraph 5 mainly about?
A.Conditions of moonbows.
B.Background of moonbows.
C.Locations of moonbows.
D.Development of moonbows.
Durbeyfield sat down upon the grassy land by the roadside,putting his basket before him.In a few minutes,a youth from his village appeared in the distance.On seeing him,Durbeyfield held up his hand,and the boy quickened his steps and came near.
"Boy,take up that basket!I want you to do something for me. "
The skinny boy frowned(皱眉), "Who are you then,John Durbeyfield,to order me about and call me 'boy'?You know my name as well as I know yours!"
"Do you,do you?That's the secret — That's the secret!Now obey my orders,and Fred,I don't mind telling you that the secret is that I'm one of noble race(贵族) —it has been just found out by me this present afternoon." And as he made the announcement,he luxuriously(奢侈地) lay himself upon the land among the flowers.The boy stood before Durbeyfield,and looked at him from head to foot.
"Sir,John D' Urberville — that's who I am, " continued Durbeyfield. " Do you know such a place as Greenhill? "
"Yes.I have been there to Greenhill fair(集市). "
"Well,under the church of that city there lie my ancestors(祖先) —hundreds of them — in coats of jewellery.There is not a man here who's got greater and nobler ancestors than I. "
"Oh? "
"Now take up that basket,and go on to the Pure Drop Inn,telling them to send a horse and carriage(马车) with a servant(仆人) here quickly,to carry me home.And when you've done that,go on to my house with the basket,and tell my wife to put away that washing,because she needn't finish it,and wait till I come home,as I've news to tell her. "
As the boy stood in doubt,Durbeyfield put his hand into his pocket.And produced a shilling (a unit of money used in Britain until 1971).
"Here is for your work,son. "
This made a difference.
"Yes,Sir John.Thank you. "
The boy took up the basket and set out at once.
(1)What did Durbeyfield ask Fred to do?
A.Listen to a story.
B.Find out a secret.
C.Send messages for him.
D.Drive a horse and carriage for him.
(2)Which of the following about Durbeyfield is TRUE?
A.He did believe he was a noble.
B.He wanted to play a trick on Fred.
C.He was the richest man in the city.
D.He used to live in Greenhill.
(3)What made the boy willing to work for Durbeyfield?
A.Durbeyfield's secret.
B.Durbeyfield's order.
C.His visit to Greenhill fair.
D.The unit of money.
(4)What is most probably the relationship between Durbeyfield and Fred?
A.Father and son.
B.Neighbors.
C.Close friends.
D.Master and servant.
In the Spring and Autumn period (475 ﹣ 221 BC) there lived a man called Ji Zha.He was the fourth son of the king of the Kingdom of Wu.Because of Ji Zha's sticking to righteousness(正义)and wide learning,he was his father's favorite and the king wanted to make him his heir(堆承人).However,Ji Zha refused because he thought the king's eldest son should be the one to receive the throne.Later,Ji Zha served as an ambassador(外交大臣) of Wu to other kingdoms in China.
Once,on a mission to the Kingdom of Lu,Ji Zha passed through the Kingdom of Xu.The king of Xu received him as a friend,and admired the valuable sword(剑) Ji Zha was wearing.Although his host didn't mention it,Ji Zha could see he wanted to own it very much.However,as he still needed to go to Lu,Ji Zha didn't give the king of Xu his sword as a present.
After finishing his mission to Lu,on his way back,Ji Zha once again passed through Xu.This time he decided to give the sword to the king of Xu.But when he arrived,his friend had already passed away.Ji Zha didn't expect it and felt very sad.He took off his sword and gave it to the dead man by hanging it on a tree near his tomb(坟墓).
Ji Zha's attendants (随从)didn't understand his action,saying, "Sir,the king of Xu is already dead.Why do you still give up your sword to him? "
Ji Zha shook his head, "When I came to the Kingdom of Xu last time,I noticed that my friend admired my sword and I decided that when I came back I would give it to him.However,I never expected this turn of events.But how could I change my mind just because the man had died?" With these words,he left the place,low﹣spirited and heart﹣broken.
(1)What do we know about Ji Zha from the passage?
A.He was born in 221 BC.
B.He didn't have the ability to be a king.
C.He was a careful and generous man.
D.He lost his fight for the throne to his brother.
(2)Why did Ji Zha give up his sword to the king of Xu although he had died?
A.He was loyal to his country.
B.He was loyal to righteousness.
C.He wan guilty of his friend's death.
D.He was guilty of not seeing his friend before his death.
(3)What is the best title of this story!
A.Ji Zha and His Friend.
B.Ji Zha and His Country.
C.Ji Zha Gives Up His Throne.
D.Ji Zha Gives Up His Sword.
In modern times.our clothes seem good enough to meet our needs both in color and style.However,are you impatient with washing your clothes so often?Are you tired of the same color?If your answer is "Yes".Let's meet the fashion in the future.
Sun﹣No﹣Spot
To clean this shirt,just stand in the sun!A special material on the surface receives UV light from the sun.This heats it up enough to make stains(污渍) missing.You stay cool but stains disappear!Some stains disappear in minutes—others might take a day.
New Fabric Suit
Are you sick of holes in your clothes?This new material repairs itself!If this cloth gets a hole.just rub (搓揉) the broken place quickly.Heat from the rubbing will cause the materials to connect with each other again,repairing the hole.Hole?What hole?
New Wiggle Vigor
This cloth gets a charge(充电) from running around.As you move,the thin wires in the material turn your movement into power.This can charge a computer,an ipad,a hair﹣dryer,and many other small things that need power.
Chameleon Cloth
Tired of the same old look?How about clothes that change colors?This material is made with dyes(染料) that change colors when they get warm.A small battery heats up thin metal threads(金属线) in the cloth.to change colors or forms.
(1)If your Sun﹣No﹣Spot shirt is dirty with stains,what can you do to clean it?
A.Warm it in the sun.
B.Rub it quickly.
C.Connect it to a computer.
D.Change its color.
(2)If your mobile phone has no power.which one can help you?
A.Sun﹣No﹣Spot.
B.New Fabric Suit.
C.New Wiggle Vigor.
D.Chameleon Cloth.
(3)Which of the next pictures goes well with Chameleon Cloth?
A.
B.
C.
D.
What do you do with your rubbish?Throw it out?You don't know what you're missing!Look closely at the two figures on your left.They were made from things most people throw away.The figures were made from used bottle caps.Those two bottle﹣cap figures were exhibited (展示) in a museum.
Folk art is art made by common people who have not been trained as artists.Their work is often based on traditions in their culture.Fine art,on the other hand,is usually made by people who have had training in art.Works of fine art are valued for their artistic beauty.They are supposed to be looked at but not used.Works of folk art,however,are often made for everyday use.
There were more than 800 pieces of folk art from nearly 50 countries in the exhibition.All of the pieces were made from used metal,wood,cloth,and plastic.The artists come from many different cultures.Still,they all share one thing.They take objects that are normally thrown away and change them into objects that are beautiful,useful,and fun.The artists may not think of what they do as recycling,but that's exactly what it is.Fine artists might work with expensive materials.They might use expensive tools to shape these materials into works of art.On the other hand,in poor countries rubbish might be the only material folk artists and toy makers can afford.The exhibition shows that a rich imagination is very important when there are only poor materials.Recycled art began long before people began to think about recycling.Some of the objects in the exhibition date from the 1930s.
Even if you don't create art out of rubbish,it's good to save our natural resources.Remember the three rules:reduce,reuse,recycle.If you reduce waste,true things instead of throwing them out,and recycle materials such as paper,plastic,and glass,you will protect the environment.
(1)Which idea belongs in the empty box?
Conclusion (结论) |
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Art based on cultural traditions |
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Art made for everyday use |
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Art made with used materials |
A.Folk art is made by people who are not trained artists.
B.The artists come from many different cultures.
C.Recycled art began long before people started recycling.
(2)What can we learn from Paragraph 3?
A.There was more than 800 pieces of fine art.
B.Folk artists can't shape expensive materials into works of art.
C.Poor materials also can be made into works of art.
(3)What is the same thing of the pieces in the exhibition share?
A.They are all woks of fine art.
B.They are all made from used materials.
C.They are all made by the trained artists.
(4)What can we do to protect our environment?
A.Throw away used materials.
B.Only use expensive materials.
C.Recycle materials.
(5)Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A.Used Bottle Caps
B.The Art of Recycling
C.A Museum Exhibition