Cold can affect other parts of the body．The expression "get cold feet" has nothing to do with cold or your feet．The expression means being afraid to do something you have decided to do．For example, you agree to be president of an organization．But then you learn that all the other officers have resigned, and all the work of the organizations will be your responsibility．You are likely to get cold feet about being president when you understand the situation．
The expression "give someone the cold shoulder" probably comes from the physical act of turning your back toward someone, instead of speaking to him face to face．You may give a cold shoulder to a friend who has not kept a promise he made to you．Or, to someone who has lied about you to others．
A cold fish is not a fish．It is a person．But it is a person who is unfriendly, unemotional and shows no love or warmth．A cold fish does not offer much of himself to anyone．Someone who is a cold fish could be cold-hearted．Now a cold-hearted person is someone who has no sympathy．Several popular songs in recent years were about cold-hearted men or cold-hearted women who, without feelings, broke the hearts of their lovers．
"Out in the cold" means not getting something that everybody else got．A person might say that everybody but him got a pay raise——he was left out in the cold．And it is not a pleasant place to be．
1. There are _____ expressions related to cold that are mentioned in the passage．
| A．3 | B．4 | C．6 | D．7 |
| A．I give him the cold shoulder |
| B．I think he is a cold-blooded man |
| C．I think he is a cold fish |
| D．I'm likely to get cold feet |
| A．she is a cold-blooded killer |
| B．she gets cold feet |
| C．she is a cold fish |
| D．she is out in the cold |
| A．cold-blooded | B．cold shoulder | C．cold feet | D．cold-hearted |
| A．the relationship between cold and our body |
| B．some expressions about friendship |
| C．some expressions connected with cold |
| D．how cold weather comes into being |
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Imagine 50 years from now. Imagine the perfect school.
Getting to school is already difficult because of traffic. In 50 years time, it will be even difficult. A solution is needed. Imagine one big school in your city, a big cyber (网络) school, but the classes are in any different places. In fact there would be classes all around, both in the countryside and the city. You would never need to walk more than 10 minutes to get to school.
Once you get there, there is no teacher speaking at the front of the class. Instead, there is a large screen playing a video of the teacher. There is a classroom helper who walks around helping you with your problems. You can get the best teaching there, and you have a helper who can help you understand your work.
You listen to the teacher for only 15 minutes. Then you work in teams to do group projects and solve problems together. After classes finish, you can stay there and talk with your school friends.
Your class would always be cool in summer and warm in winter. There is solar (太阳能) and wind power on the roof of the building. Each room is kept at a comfortable temperature automatically.
Because your class is close to homes and businesses, you can take part in community life as part of your schooling. If you need to learn about measuring and weighing things, then you can go home and spend time in kitchen with your Mom!If you need to learn about adding and subtracting (减法), then you can spend time in a local shop.
The school of the future is high-tech, but it is a friendly place to be.
1. How long might it take you to walk to a cyber school in the future?2. If you have a problem in class, who could you ask for help?
3. What are the solar and wind power in the cyber school used for?
4. How would you learn outside of the cyber school according to the text?
5. What will the future cyber school be like?
【推荐2】How to Do basic first Aid
Basic first aid refers to a temporary form of help given to someone who has been injured or has got sick due to choking, a heart attack, drugs or other medical emergencies.
Care for the person who has just gone through serious damage, including both physical treatment and emotional support.
Perform 30 chest compressions (心肺复苏) and two rescue breaths as part of CPR.
Make sure the person is warm as you wait for medical help. Remove some of your own clothing, such as your coat or jacket, and use it as a cover until medical help arrives. However, if the person has a heatstroke (中暑), do not cover him or keep him warm.
| A．Instead, try to cool him |
| B．Remember to stay calm |
| C．Perform first aid immediately |
| D．Here are some tips for first aid |
| E．It is important to take the correct chest compressions |
| F．In the center of the chest, put your two hands together first |
| G．If a person is in a state similar to sleep, he may need checking for breath |
【推荐3】How you feel and react to your environment on a day-to-day basis can be measured by your behavior, thoughts, and emotions. Your personality gives you away!
There are four fundamental characteristics of personality. First, it is constant and people tend to behave in the same way when they meet similar situations. Second, personality not only influences actions, but it also actually causes people to behave in specific ways. Third, personality is influenced by both psychological and biological factors. Finally, personality is expressed not only in behaviors, but through emotions, thoughts, social behavior, and close relationships.
How the world distinguishes you is a direct reflection of and reaction to how you present yourself to them. Race, age, and sex are qualities you have no control over, but certainly contribute to your personality because of how the world senses you based on them. A person who continuously experiences racial discrimination may guard himself against it by at first seeming cold and unfriendly. But once he opens up, you may discover someone completely different inside.
Physical ones, which you develop over time, also contribute to your personality, and include walking pace, eye contact, and facial expressions. How you want the world to see you influences how you present yourself to others. Characteristics such as altitude, response and general mindset create the surface of your one-of-a-kind personality.
If you’re like many people, the aspects of your personality you choose to show might depend on the people you meet. For instance, the personality you exhibit around your boss is probably a lot different from the personality you show to your closest friends. All of these elements make up the “you” that only you truly know. And only you can decide when to share these parts of your personality with other colleagues.
1. What does the passage mainly talk about?| A．Some aspects of personality. | B．Ways to develop personality. |
| C．What contributes to personality. | D．Why personality is important. |
| A．one’s personality is merely determined by birth |
| B．personality consists of behavior, thoughts and relationships |
| C．personality has nothing to do with one’s career life |
| D．the environment and the situation influence one’s personality |
| A．receptionists | B．students |
| C．office clerks | D．police officers |
