Sometimes people make history. George Washington became the first president of the United States and made history. Sometimes wars make history. The two World Wars are examples. Sometimes nature even becomes part of history. Shaking earthquakes are recorded in history books.
Fifteen years ago, nature caused just such a history-making event. In August 2005, Hurricane (飓风) Katrina hit the coast in New Orleans, Louisiana. The deadly storm flooded New Orleans. Before Katrina, no other big American city was ever flooded in the history of the country. This natural disaster caused great harm and death.
New Orleans is located below sea level. This location places it at great risk. Levees (防洪堤) were built to protect New Orleans from the ocean. When Hurricane Katrina came, water moved over the levees into the city. Flooding made it necessary for everyone to leave the city. Before Katrina, Creole food filled the air with delicious smells. The sound of jazz music traveled through the streets. Now the city has returned to its former glory.
Before Katrina, the US government never made everyone leave a city. People in New Orleans had to find shelter (避难所) quickly. Some had to stay at the Superdome Sports Center. Some rode on buses to other towns. Thousands drove their cars to get away from the storm. The roads and shelters filled up with people fast.
The lessons learned from Katrina was that cities must be better prepared for terrible disasters caused by nature. Being prepared might have kept more people safe. Hurricane Katrina is one of the history—making events that will be remembered forever. Today history is still being made that will shape the future.
1. What does the underlined word “glory” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
| A．Rapid progress. | B．Great beauty. | C．Great achievement. | D．Big advantage. |
| A．Put up more shelters in the city. |
| B．Build more levees around the city. |
| C．Teach people how to avoid floods. |
| D．Try to get ready for natural disasters. |
| A．George Washington became the first one to make American history. |
| B．New Orleans is the first big city that was flooded in the history of the world. |
| C．People in New Orleans built levees to protect the city from the ocean. |
| D．The US government often made everyone leave a city before Katrina. |
| A．Katrina Makes History |
| B．Floods Shape Louisiana |
| C．Storms Are Dangerous |
| D．History Must Be Remembered |
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【推荐1】Tsunami: Killer Wave
The warnings are few. The signs are sudden. The ground shakes. The tide goes into reverse. A great roaring sound fills the air. And then ... It strikes. Wave after wave of crashing, crushing water. And when it is over, nothing is left. A tsunami.
The word in Japanese means “harbor wave”. Japan has been hit by many tsunamis in its history, as a result of its location. It lies across the edges of 4 tectonic plates. Most earthquakes are born in such places. When two tectonic plates push together, the earthquake sends enormous amounts of energy up through the ocean. A series of waves expands in all directions. In deep water, these waves travel fast — up to 500 miles an hour — but reach a height of only a few feet. A passing ship may not even notice them. But as the waves enter shallow waters and come into contact with the ocean floor, their speed is reduced but their height is raised. As they move onto land, the waves can rise as high as a 10-story building.
A tsunami wave doesn’t break like an ordinary wave. Instead, it advances like a wall of water, crashing over everything in its way, sometimes reaching more than a kilometer inland. More damage is caused when the wave moves back out to sea. It drags everything in its path underwater and out to sea. Most tsunamis have several waves. They arrive between 10 and 60 minutes after the first strike — just when survivors think the danger has passed.
The deadliest tsunami ever recorded occurred in December of 2004. An earthquake off the coast of Indonesia caused a tsunami that rushed across the Indian Ocean and reached as far as the coast of Africa. Whole sections of cities were destroyed. More than 200,000 people died.
Most had no way of being warned. Five thousand miles away in Hawaii, scientists at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center monitor the earth’s movements 24 hours a day. They hope to prevent a similar disaster from happening in the Pacific region. If they discover a quake big enough to cause a tsunami, the scientists try to find out where the wave will head and warn people in its path. Their advice is simple: leave the coastal areas and move to higher ground. Wait for news that the danger has passed. And be ready to deal with the damage that a tsunami leaves behind.
1. What is the first paragraph mainly about?| A．What is a tsunami like? |
| B．What is a tsunami? |
| C．Where does a tsunami come from? |
| D．How strong is a tsunami? |
| A．The deadliest tsunami ever recorded caused 200,000 people to die. |
| B．An ordinary wave advances like a wall of water, crashing over everything in its way. |
| C．Most tsunamis can be warned now because scientists monitor the earth’s movements 24 hours a day. |
| D．When a tsunami wave moves back out to sea, more damage happens. |
| A．A daily newspaper. |
| B．A nature magazine. |
| C．A detective novel. |
| D．A science research. |
Twenty－five people have been killed and more than 500 people got injured in the earthquake.Eleven of the dead are tourists and thirteen are local people.The identity(身份) of the rest one was not known yet.The seriously injured people were sent to the Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital.Thousands of volunteers hurried to the earthquake area to help and save the injured people.Lots of people gave away money for it.
When the earthquake happened，lots of tourists with their children were spending their holiday there，as it was summer vacation.It's reported that a 12－year－old girl from Wuhan lost both her parents in this earthquake.When I heard the news，I was very sad.May the dead rest in peace.Hope all the injured people can recover(恢复) from the sadness and pains in the earthquake soon.
1. When did the earthquake in Jiuzhaigou happen?
| A．On Aug.8，2017. | B．On May 12，2008. |
| C．On Aug.8，2014. | D．On May 12，2009. |
| A．20. | B．25. | C．300. | D．500. |
| A．杀害 | B．住院 | C．转移 | D．受伤 |
| A．They were spending their winter holiday. |
| B．They were spending their summer holiday. |
| C．They were spending their May Day. |
| D．They were spending their National Day. |
| A．Bored. | B．Excited. |
| C．Upset. | D．Happy. |
【推荐3】Here is what to do if the storm comes your way!
Hurricanes (飓风) and typhoons(台风) are big storms. They can be up to 600 miles across and have strong winds at a speed of 300 kph (千米/小时). The storm can last for a week. When they come, the heavy rain, strong winds and large waves can damage (毁坏) building, trees and cars. Storms can also cause injury (伤害) and death.
If a hurricane or typhoon is likely in your area, you should:
▲ Listen to the radio or watch TV for information.
▲ Make sure that your house is safe by closing your doors and windows.
▲ Make sure that you have plenty of water for drinking and cleaning.
Leave your home under the following conditions:
▲ If you live near the sea or the river.
▲ If you feel you are in danger.
If you are unable to get out, follow these advice:
▲ Stay indoors during the hurricane and keep away from the windows and glass doors.
▲If the storm dies down, do not go outside, because the winds may pick up again.
▲ Lie on the floor under a table.
1. This passage is about how to keep safe in .| A．floods | B．snow | C．storms | D．river |
| A．600 miles | B．300 miles | C．300 kilometers | D．300 meters |
| A．listen to the radio for information | B．open out doors and windows |
| C．store enough water | D．close doors and windows |
| A．The storm can last for a week. |
| B．If you feel you are in danger at home, you should leave it at once. |
| C．When the storms die down, you can open your door and go outside. |
| D．You can lie on the floor under a table, if you aren’t able to get out. |
The Grand Canyon National Park of the US is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World . It is best known for its size and depth . It is 446 kilometers long ,up to 29 kilometers wide ,and 1. 6 kilometers deep . The immensity of the canyon makes people think big . Every year ,about 5million people visit here . Taking a tour in the South Rim offers vistors the park’s full views,while the North Rim shows beautiful wild flowers .
If you love animals ,you’ll like the Serrengeti Natinoal Park in Tanzania . The “Big Five ”live here . They are the lion . African elephant ,African leopard ,black rhinoce and African buffalo . The name “Big Five ”came from the five animals that were the hardest to catch . Now they are what people most want to see in the wild . If you visit the park ,you should never miss the migration of over 1. 5million wildebeests and 250，000 zebras every year. This is the most famous site of the park .
1. Which is NOT right about national parks according to Paragraph 1?
| A．Anational park is public land that covers a large area. |
| B．Wild plants and animals are protected in national parks. |
| C．Forbes has listed twelve of the world’s largest national parks. |
| D．National parks are attractive because of their natural beauty. |
| A．great size | B．natural wonder | C．colorful view | D．unusual beauty |
| A．Five | B．Six | C．Seven | D．Eight |
| A．Taking a tour in the Grand Canyon |
| B．Travelling to the Serengeti National Park |
| C．Seven National Wonders of the World |
| D．Stepping into the wonders of the wildlife |
| A．ways to keep the air and water clean |
| B．more national parks in the world |
| C．his wonderful trip to the Grand Canyone |
| D．famous historic wonders in Africa |
If you are going to Europe， you might consider taking some time to visit Provence（普罗旺斯). Whether you are interested in beautiful places， ancient history， good food， or music and theater， Provence has something to offer to you.
Provence is in the southeast of France now. You willbe attracted by its green hills， olive（橄榄）trees， and old towns with pretty houses. Visitors can find forests， colorful flowers， horses， and people with smiles there. Provence is also “the city of dream in Europe.” Some people say it is Provence that makes France so romantic（浪漫的）. The place should play an important part in the romantic stories.
The Flowers： Provence is the hometown of lavenders（薰衣草） and sunflowers. Lavender means “waiting for love”. It also means beautiful. The mountains of Lubero is the most beautiful area across France. And there are also many kinds of lavenders. Compared with the fantastic flowers Lavender， sunflower is a lot warmer. Under the sunlight， thousands of yellow sunflowers are smiling at the sun.
The Food： The people there are well-known for keeping their traditional lifestyles. And in the restaurant， you will have the experience of eating the food that has the too much use of olive oil. The food is fresh and healthy. All the things make Provence become the heaven to those who like delicious food.
The other activities： Provence is the Kingdom of city. They hold many parties， dance， and festivals. You can even see a bullfight（斗牛） in the towns of Arles and Nimes， or enjoy great shows with the famous stars.
May to July are the best tourist months. Not only the red sky， the sweet smell of olive， but also the wonderful lavenders， make Provence send out the breath of romantic.
1. Provence lies now.
| A．in the southeast of France |
| B．in the southwest of Britain |
| C．in the northeast of Europe |
| D．in the northwest of Germany |
| A．Watching a bullfight. |
| B．Seeing beautiful sights. |
| C．Enjoying great shows with the famous stars. |
| D．Eating the food that has too much use of fish oil. |
| A．Provence has green hills， olive trees， and new towns with pretty houses. |
| B．Lavender is warmer than sunflower . |
| C．If a man likes food， Provence is a wonderful place for him. |
| D．June is not a good time to visit Provence. |
| A．A history book. |
| B．An English-learning newspaper. |
| C．A book on French cultures |
| D．A traveling magazine. |
【推荐3】Here are some new parks in Shenzhen where people can take a walk.
| One Base ✧Address: Lianke Road, Futian District ✧Metro: Line 10 to Donggualing Station, Exit B | One Base is a community (社区) sports park in Futian District. It is about 30,000 m2 large, and provides people with sports venues (场地) for running, skateboarding, biking, hip-hop dancing, street basketball and so on. What’s more, this park is near a shopping mall so it is a good place for people to go shopping. |
| Zhangbei Country Park ✧Address: Baohe Road, Longgang District ✧Metro: Line 3 to Ailian Station, Exit B | Zhangbei Country Park is like a natural oxygen bar (天然氧吧). Besides, this park is perfect for children because they can take part in activities such as sand pitting, and rock-climbing. There’s also a book bar in the park, so visitors can rest, read books and have night meals and drinks. |
| Kuichong Ecological Park ✧Address: Dapeng New District ✧To drive there is the fastest way. No metro now. | The Kuichong Ecological Park is a riverside park with a lot of trees, beautiful landscapes (风景). Visitors can get a panoramic view (全景图) of the park and they can rest at a book bar in the park. Rock landscapes, a clear river and a winding wooden bridge make the park a wonderland for visitors. |
| A．Line 3. | B．Line 10. | C．Line 13. | D．Line 14. |
①One Base
②Zhangbei Country Park
③Kuichong Ecological Park
| A．① and ② | B．② and ③ |
| C．① and ③ | D．①, ② and ③ |
| A．Shopping information. | B．News around the world. |
| C．Places to go. | D．Future life. |
| A．All the parks in the passage are in the centre of Shenzhen. |
| B．Children can go rock-climbing in Zhangbei Country Park. |
| C．It is not possible to enjoy shopping near One Base. |
| D．You can take Line 3 to visit Kuichong Ecological Park. |
| A．To welcome people to visit these new parks. |
| B．To call on people to go shopping. |
| C．To introduce Shenzhen Metro. |
| D．To teach us how to save the trees. |
【推荐1】Two young Chinese names shone brightly at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics: Gu Ailing and Su Yiming. Both 18 years old, they won medals and made history. People call them “prodigies (神童)”, but they don’t quite agree on it.
Gu was born in the US. She started to ski at 3 and began professional (专业的) training at 8. Now she’s an Olympic champion, a model, and going to Stanford University this autumn. How can she be successful? “Only 1 % of it came from my gift.” said Gu. “People don’t see how I train, fall and make mistakes every day.”
Su Yiming is a boy from Jilin. He began to learn snowboarding at the age of 4. “I promised myself that I would try to make it to my home Olympics. To many people, it sounded like an unrealistic（不切实际的）goal,” said Su. Now with a gold and a silver hung around his neck, Su is “so proud of himself”. “If you have a goal, go for it!” said Su after his Olympic win. “Hard work never disappoints you.”
1. How old were Gu Ailing and Su Yiming when they took part in the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics?| A．3. | B．4. | C．8. | D．18. |
| A．She was born in America. |
| B．She began professional training at the age of 3. |
| C．She is going to Stanford University this summer. |
| D．She thinks that she is a prodigy. |
| A．回报 | B．信任 | C．辜负 | D．打败 |
Blowing Up Balloons with CO2
Chemical reactions (化学反应) make for some great experiments. You can make use of the CO2 (carbon dioxide) given off by a baking soda (小苏打) and lemon juice reaction to blow up your balloon!
What you’ll need:
★ Balloon
★ About 40 ml of water (a cup is about 250 ml so you don’t need much)
★ Soft drink bottle
★ Juice from a lemon
★ 1 teaspoon of baking soda
Instructions:
Before you begin, make sure that you pull the balloon long to make it as easy as possible to blow up.
★ Put the 40 ml of water into the soft drink bottle.
★ Add the baking soda and mix it with water.
★ Put the lemon juice in and quickly put the balloon over the mouth of the bottle.
What’s happening?
If all goes well, then your balloon should inflate! Adding the lemon juice to the baking soda creates a chemical reaction and produces CO2. The gas rises up and escapes(逸出) through the soft drink bottle. It doesn’t, however, escape the balloon, pushing it outwards and blowing it up.
1. Which of the following do you need for the experiment?| A．Two cups. | B．Apple juice. | C．250 ml water. | D．A teaspoon of baking soda. |
| A．Heat the water. | B．Drink some juice. | C．Blow up the balloon. | D．Pull the balloon long. |
| A．To describe an experiment. | B．To introduce a game. |
| C．To produce soft drinks. | D．To save some chemicals. |
Things you need: a cup some water ice cube (小方冰块) string (线) salt
Steps:
Firstly, fill a cup with water. Put an ice cube into the water.
Secondly, carefully put the string so that it lies(躺)on the top of the ice cube.
Thirdly, when the string touches (接触) the ice cube, ask your friend to add some salt on the ice cube.
Finally, wait for one minute. Then carefully lift(提)the ice cube from the water by picking up the string.
Why does it happen?
Salt can make ice melt (融化). Adding some salt on the ice cube makes a little puddle (水坑) of melted ice. While you wait, the ice cube freezes (凝固) the puddle around the string. Now the ice cube “sticks to” the string so you can lift up(提起)the ice cube.
1. Which of the following things don’t you need in this experiment?| A．knife | B．water | C．string |
| A．water. | B．salt. | C．air. |
| A．碰到 | B．分离 | C．粘住 |
| A．Salt can’t make ice melt. |
| B．You should put the string into the water. |
| C．You should add some salt on the ice cube. |
