Here are some interesting offices around the world.Let's take a look!
The loneliest office
Where is the loneliest office in the world?It is near a glacier(冰川) in the Tanggula Mountains in Tibet.It's Luobu Renqing's office.He wants to protect the glacier's water from pollution.
Working in the woods
Look at the tube office in Spain!Half of the office is dug into the ground in a forest.Workers can enjoy the beautiful view through the window while working.This also helps the office stay cool during hot summers.
Going into a cave(山洞)
Do you want to work in a cave?The workers of an Internet company in Sweden do this.The company turned a big cave in the White Mountains into offices.The caves is 30 meters underground,so it's very safe and cool.
Container(集装箱)offices
A company moved its office to an empty container in Los Angeles,US.People work in shipping containers.Here,people use skylights(天窗) when they are working.This saves a lot of money and energy.
(1)Where is the loneliest office?
A. |
In China. |
B. |
In Spain. |
C. |
In Sweden. |
D. |
In America. |
(2)Why is the cave office safe and cool?
A. |
Because it's in a forest. |
B. |
Because it's an Internet company. |
C. |
Because it's 30 meters underground. |
D. |
Because people use skylights when they are working. |
(3)Which office can save lots of money and energy?
A. |
The loneliest office. |
B. |
The tube office. |
C. |
The cave office. |
D. |
The container office. |
Amy:Hello!This is Amy speaking.
John:Hi,Amy,John speaking.The Spring Festival is coming soon.(1)
Amy:Sure,I'd love to(2) Can you tell me something about it?
John:Yes.It's the most important festival in China.People usually start preparing
for the festival one month before it comes.(3) They also buy some new clothes.
Any:How do you celebrate every year?
John:On the eye of the Festival ,the family all get together.(4) It"s very interesting.
Amy:And then?
John;On the first day of the lunar new year,children put on their new clothes and greet their parents. (5)
Amy:Sounds great!I can't wait!
John:See you then.
Amy:See you.
A.It's very kind of you. B.I'll fly to my country to study. C.They are very happy to get lucky money from them. D.Would you like to celebrate it with my family together? E.Would you like to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival with me? F.They prepare delicious food,and clean and decorate their homes. G.We have a big dinner,eat dumplings and stay up late for good luck. |
初中学习已接近尾声,作为学长,请你为学弟学妹们提出5条学习、行为规范等方的建议。
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歌曲《少年》告诉人们不要放弃梦想。
The song The Youth tells people never to their dreams.
Frank:I have finished my homework.Let's go for a walk.
Peter:Turn off the light,Frank.(1)
Frank:Oh,I usually do that.I was in a hurry just now.
Peter:I got it.I've just read a book which gives ideas about how we can protect the environment. (2)
Frank:Oh,I never do that.You see,I have very short hair. (3)
Peter:You should take your own bags when you go shopping.
Frank:That's easy. (4) What else?
Peter:People should stop driving cars and start riding bikes.
Frank:No way!It takes me 45 minutes to get to school by bike.
Peter:But it's good for the environment. (5)
Frank:And you live close to school.
A.I will do that from now on.
B.For example,turn off the shower when washing your hair.
C.It saves electricity.
D.Is it good for our eyes?
E.I am sorry to hear that.
F.I like riding my bike as well.
G.What else does the book say?
Museums |
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Computer Museum |
The most interesting museum I have been to is the American Computer Museum.It has information about different computers and who invented them.The old computers were much bigger.It is unbelievable that technology has progressed in such a rapid way! |
Toilet Museum |
I have recently been to a very unusual museum in India,the International Museum of Toilets.The museum teaches people about the history and development of toilets.It also encourages governments and social groups to think about ways to improve toilets in the future. |
Tea Museum |
Last year I went to the Hangzhou National Tea Museum.The tea art performances showed how to make a perfect cup of tea with beautiful tea sets.Watching the tea preparation was as enjoyable as drinking the tea itself. |
Science Museum |
The Science Museum in London is a noisy place.People can talk about what they can see and do there and there are some very noisy machines as well.The science museum is interesting and friendly for people of all ages.So if you ever go to London,make sure you visit it. |
(1)How many museums are mentioned in the form? .
A. |
Six. |
B. |
Five. |
C. |
Three. |
D. |
Four. |
(2)How to describe the American Computer Museum?It's .
A. |
unusual |
B. |
interesting |
C. |
relaxing |
D. |
noisy |
(3)What can we learn at the International Museum of Toilets? .
A. |
Some information about who invented toilets. |
B. |
When the first successful photo was taken. |
C. |
How people dug coal from the ground. |
D. |
The history and development of toilets. |
(4)When you went to the Tea Museum in Hangzhou last year,what could you see there?
.
A. |
The tea art performances. |
B. |
Making beautiful tea sets. |
C. |
Picking up tea leaves. |
D. |
Some traditional magic shows. |
(5)Why do you think the Science Museum in London is a noisy place? .
A. |
Because you can't believe that technology has progressed in such a rapid way. |
B. |
Because you can think about ways to improve toilets in the future. |
C. |
Because you can talk about what you can see and the machines are noisy too. |
D. |
Because watching the tea preparation is just like drinking the tea itself. |
﹣﹣﹣The final exam is coming.All of us are working so hard.
﹣﹣﹣_______.Just believe in yourself.( )
A. |
Take it easy |
B. |
Congratulations |
C. |
Don't mention it |
D. |
You are welcome |
He was too sad to say_______ when he heard the bad news.( )
A. |
something |
B. |
anything |
C. |
everything |
D. |
nothing |
Credit cards (信用卡) matter a lot _______ than before.We usually pay with smart phones now.( )
A. |
little |
B. |
fewer |
C. |
less |
D. |
more |
﹣﹣﹣May I fish here?
﹣﹣﹣Sorry,you ______.Look at the sign"No fishing"!( )
A. |
may |
B. |
mustn't |
C. |
can |
D. |
needn't |
Holding the _______,I managed to fix the new kind of machine.( )
A. |
introductions |
B. |
inventions |
C. |
invitations |
D. |
instructions |
Lingling's father tried his best to _______ who took his daughter to the hospital after the accident.( )
A. |
work out |
B. |
find out |
C. |
look out |
D. |
come out |
He never smokes _______ drops litter in public.( )
A. |
and |
B. |
or |
C. |
but |
D. |
So |