All around the world, we hear stories of terrible weather becoming even worse. For example, while forests in Australia are on fire, fields in Egypt are covered in snow. Environmental scientists explain that events such as these are due to climate (气候) change. They say that if we can’t protect the environment from pollution, we will surely destroy the Earth. However, there are still many people say that scientists have lied to us and there is no such thing as climate change. This passage will look at both sides of the argument to see who is telling the truth.
First of all, it is necessary to remember that scientific opinion has changed many times. For example, in the 1950s, the temperature in many countries seemed to be rising. Some of the world’s best scientists said that the world was becoming hotter. However, in the early 1970s the world began to freeze. As a result, scientists made new predictions: the world was not becoming hotter, but much colder. After the freezing winters of the 1970s, world temperature began to rise again in the 1980s and 1990s. Scientists changed their predictions again and decided that the world was now becoming too hot.
Some people have said that these examples show that climate change is not real. And it’s true that scientists have made mistakes. However, I don’t believe this means that they are wrong about climate change. It’s very difficult to make predictions about the future of weather. Although scientific predictions can sometimes be wrong, it does not mean that climate change is not real.
In conclusion, environmental scientists have not invented climate change. They have made mistakes but the important point is not whether the world is becoming hotter or colder but that climate is becoming worse. We have a chance to stop climate from changing and take action.
1. According to the passage, it’s believed that _______.| A．forest fire and snows have changed the world’s climate |
| B．pollution has caused problems all around the world |
| C．climate change is a lie to people in the world |
| D．stories of terrible weather are not true |
| A．Because the weather didn’t change as they predicted. |
| B．Because they couldn’t predict changes of weather. |
| C．Because the temperature of the world rose. |
| D．Because the scientific opinions change many times. |
| A．Scientists are wrong about climate change. |
| B．We shouldn’t believe the predictions of the weather. |
| C．We can do nothing to the climate change. |
| D．There is climate change in the world. |
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【推荐1】“Bing Dwen Dwen” and “Shuey Rhon Rhon” are the official mascots (官方吉祥物) of the 2022 Being Winter Olympic Games and the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympic Games (残奥会). Do you like them and do you know what’s the meaning of their names?
“Bing Dwen Dwen”, a panda with an ice shell (冰壳) looks like an astronaut (宇航员). “Bing” means ice in Chinese. It’s a symbol of purity and strength (纯洁与力量). And “Dwen Dven” here means strong and cute. People think that “Bing Dwen Dwen” is a lively panda who hat strong body and strong will. That’s why it is the mascot of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games.
“Shuey Rhon Rhon” is a red lantern (灯笼) that means good luck in China. When the Chinese New Year comes, people always make or boy red lanterns. Red is the color of hope and good luck in China. so people think their dreams will come true in the new year. “Shuey Rhon Rhon” can give players hope and help them do well in the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympic Games (残奥会).
Many people all over the world like the two mascots very much, and they show their love for them on the Internet.
1. Which is the mascot of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games?| A．Bing Dwen Dwen. | B．Shuey Rhon Rhon. |
| C．The panda. | D．Both A and B. |
| A．表达 | B．意思 | C．象征 | D．图案 |
| A．It’s a panda. | B．It’s an astronaut. |
| C．It’s an ice shell (冰壳). | D．It’s a red lantern. |
| A．Shuey Rhon Rhon is a cute panda. |
| B．Shuey Rhon Rhon in China means strong body. |
| C．Red is not the color of hope in China. |
| D．Shuey Rhon Rhon means hope and good luck. |
| A．The mascots “Bing Dwen Dwen” and “Shuey Rhon Rhon” |
| B．The 2022 Beijing Einter Olympic Games |
| C．Why do people like Bing Dwen Dwen |
| D．People love Shuey Rhon Rhon |
【推荐2】How do you feel when you have to make a speech (演讲) in front of class? What about when you go to a birthday party? Do you get really shy (害羞的)?
Shyness means feeling nervous or frightened when you’re around other people. Experts (专家) have found that more than 80% middle school students feel afraid to be the centre of attention (注意). Some kids are born shy. Some become shy later because of their life experiences.
It’s OK if it takes you a while to feel yourself again when you go to a new place or meet new people. In fact, everybody gets a little shy sometimes. It’s just a case of how much.
Most people have red faces and talk in broken sentences when they get shy. But some become so shy that they won’t go to a restaurant because they are too nervous to order and pay the bill. Some are afraid to meet new people, so they seldom (很少，不常) go outside. This kind of shyness can be bad for a person.
If shyness doesn’t stop you from doing anything you want to do, being shy isn’t a very big problem. Some experts say shy people are quieter and cleverer because they think more and talk less. Shy people are also good at working with others because they think more for other people. Some great people in history were shy, too.
You see, being shy isn’t all bad. But remember not to let good chances pass by just because of it! If you have to sing a song at a birthday party or practice your spoken English in front of others, just do it! There’s nothing to be afraid of.
1. The underlined word phrase “to feel yourself” in the third paragraph means?| A．to find yourself | B．to be yourself |
| C．to meet yourself | D．to help yourself |
| A．You find it hard to enjoy yourself at a party. |
| B．You feel a little nervous when you go to a new place. |
| C．You seldom go outside, afraid of meeting new people. |
| D．You have a red face when you’re asked to answer a question in class. |
| A．almost all kids are born shy | B．you can never change yourself |
| C．shy people can also be successful | D．shy people can not get on with others |
| A．Are you shy before others? | B．Be active before others |
| C．Find out what you’re like | D．Shy, Good or Bad? |
【推荐3】Do you get nervous thinking about a coming math test? If yes, you are far from alone. Math worries have become a common emotion among students around the world. Students in countries with higher levels of math worry are likely to achieve lower math grades, according to a study published by the National Academy of Sciences on Feb. 15.
Math worries cause fear, physical suffering and behavior problems among young pupils, according to a University of Cambridge study. In ordinary life, many people experience some degree of discomfort when faced with a math problem, ranging from light worries to strong fears.
Some people also experience physical symptoms (症状) such as sweaty palms (掌心出汗) or a racing heart. They may then try to avoid every situation including numbers, meaning they are held back from choosing jobs related to this subject, such as science, technology or engineering.
However, the fact is that those with math worries aren’t always to be bad at math. “If a child has math worries, it doesn’t mean that they’re not good at math. They may have had a really bad experience with math and there are ways to improve math achievement.” Daniel Ansari, the senior author.
Also, there are ways to manage your stress related to math. If you’re feeling stressed before a math exam, it may help to spend a few minutes exploring those feelings before the exam begins. “It’s about making sure you’re knowing your feelings correctly,” Sian Beilock, a scientist in the US told the BBC. “Just because you have a fast heartbeat and sweaty palms, that does not necessarily mean you will fail.”
A little math worry could be taken as a positive challenge to overcome. Just like many people get stage fear before delivering a speech, this nervous energy can help to motivate, according to Ian Lyons.
Math doesn’t come easy, no matter how clever you are. Leonardo da Vinci, the famous Italian artist, was a huge fan of mathematics. But his notebooks show that Da Vinci couldn’t do fractions (分数). He could never understand, for example, dividing a number by one-quarter is the same as multiplying (乘) by four, resulting in a higher number than the original.
1. What is not the physical symptom of math worriers?| A．Sweaty palms. | B．A racing heart. | C．Strong fear. |
| A．a scientist | B．an engineer | C．an artist |
| A．Jack pretended to be ill and told her mother he can do better next time. | B．Jessy comfort herself by taking a deep breath and tried her best to keep calm. | C．Lily cried out before the test and said to herself she is just not so good at math. |
| A．He suggests facing the math worries wisely. | B．Doing fractions is a piece of cake for him. | C．He thinks himself clever enough to solve the math problems. |
| A．Worries by Numbers | B．How to Be a Good Learner | C．The Problems in Learning |
【推荐1】Methuselah is an old lungfish (肺鱼) from Australia. Scientists brought it to San Francisco, the US, in 1938. The fish is 1.2 meters long, and weighs around 18.1 kg. Scientists believe that Methuselah is the oldest living aquarium fish (观赏鱼) in the world. And they say it is about 90 years old.
Methuselah eats other fish and enjoys getting rubbed (按摩) on its body. “It really likes fresh figs (无花果). It won’t eat them when they’re from the fridge,” said Jeanette Peach. She is a scientist and she studies Methuselah a lot.
Methuselah shows the evolutionary link (进化联系) between fish and amphibians. Amphibians are interesting animals and they live both on land and in water. Now the scientists in the aquarium are trying to give it the best care, hoping it can live longer and more healthily. If Methuselah dies, it won’t be easy to get another lungfish from Australia. Because this kind of fish is in great danger.
1. When did Methuselah fish come to San Francisco?| A．In 1932. | B．In 1938. | C．In 1990. | D．In 1998. |
| A．It is from San Francisco, the US. | B．It is more than 1.5 meters long. |
| C．It is the oldest living aquarium fish. | D．It is good with other fish. |
| A．you picked the figs newly | B．you washed the figs carefully |
| C．you took the figs from the fridge | D．you bought the figs from Australia |
| A．监督 | B．测试 | C．治疗 | D．照料 |
| A．Methuselah can live on land, too. | B．Methuselah is in poor health now. |
| C．There are few lungfish in Australia. | D．There are many amphibians in the sea. |
Good evening! My name is Jack. This is my room. You can see a key, a map, a jacket, a cup, and a quilt in it. Look!
| A．It’s a map. |
| B．The quilt is green. |
| C．What’s this in English? |
| D．The map is blue. |
| E．What color is it? |
【推荐3】During the novel corona-virus outbreak（新冠病毒疫情）we wear masks to keep us safe. But many of you may have a problem—you can’t eat when you wear a mask. Now an Israeli company has invented（发明）a kind of mask that you can wear while eating.
The mask has a remote-control mouth. You just need to push down a lever to open a slot（窄缝）in the front of the mask so that you can eat the food. When you take out your eating utensil（餐具）, it will close.
The company says the mask can protect people from the virus while they eat. It plans to start selling the mask in the coming months at a price of ￥6-20 higher than that of a regular medical mask.
People have different ideas about the mask. John says it is a must-have because it helps him to eat while staying safe. But Ron thinks it won’t work when he eats ice cream. He doesn’t want to wear it because the mask will get dirty（脏的）. But it is fine for solid（固体的）foods like meat.
Besides this kind of mask, people create some other cool inventions during these days. For example, A Chinese company invented a fever-catching helmet（头盔）. It can catch people with fevers（发热）from up to five meters away. At the same time, it can show the person’s name and medical history, and send this information to nearby hospitals. A Belgian 3D printing company designed a hands-free set, with its help, people can open doors without using their hands. People can use their arms or elbows to open doors instead.
1. If a regular medical mask is￥3, how much may a mask made in the Israeli company be?| A．￥6 | B．￥25 | C．￥8 | D．￥11 |
| A．it can’t work when he eats ice cream | B．he can’t always keep it clean |
| C．it can’t work when he has solid foods | D．he can’t stay safe while eating |
| A．They can show persons’ names. | B．They can keep people safe while eating. |
| C．They can make people far away from viruses. | D．They are only useful during the virus breakout. |
| A．A safe diet and lifestyle. | B．Right ways to wear masks. |
| C．Cool inventions to keep us safe. | D．Good ways to open doors. |
