What do you think being beauty really means? All answers to that question are correct, because there are no right or wrong replies. Despite(不管) what society tries to make us believe, there is no “ideal” beauty. There are exact standards—hair colour, or eye colour—that make someone beautiful. Think about it: did you consider someone to be really beautiful, but your friend didn’t see it? That’s because different people have different ideas.
Weight-loss companies and clothing industries seem to have made it their goal to get us believe that we are not enough and that we need all kinds of things to be prettier. It’s not true! Companies sell us these ideas for their products to make money. I’m not saying that buying beauty products is bad, but what would be bad is using them because you feel like you have to look a certain way in order to be “beautiful”.
Here are some tips for you. Remember, the people wear tons of make-up and are photoshopped in order to look perfect. When you see a girl who society considers as a “great body”, you have to remember that people have different body types and everyone’s body is different. Everyone has beauty of their own. We’re all beautiful, whether we’re slim, thickset or anywhere in between. If you want to lose weight, go ahead, but do it in a healthy way and do it for the right reason—not because you want to fit in. Being comfortable with yourself is really important, and being with others who accept you as you are and don’t ask you to change to look a specific(特定的) way is important too.
| Beauty standards | |
| What being beautiful means | ●It’s not ●One’s beauty cannot be decided by exact standards. ●People have |
| Social factors | ●Weight-loss companies and clothing industries influence our ideas about beauty for the sales of their products. ●It’s bad to use products in order to fit in with a certain standard. |
| ●People have different body types and each of us has our ●It’s OK to lose weight but remember to do it ●It’s important for you to accept the way you are and spend time with people who don’t ask you to change the way you look. | |
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【推荐1】(A) A rabbit weighs between 0. 4 and 2 kilograms and can live for up to 12 years. However, a rabbit in the wild can seldom live for more than a year.
(B) ________ birth, a baby rabbit cannot see. An adult rabbit cannot see very far, but it can see behind itself (C) ________ turning its head.
Adult rabbits can give birth to many baby rabbits, and their population can (D) increase very (E) quickly. This can cause problems for famers because (F) 兔子喜欢吃农民的蔬菜.
1. 将文中画线部分 (A) 改写为: A rabbit is between 0. 4 and 2 kilograms2. 在文中 (B) 和 (C) 的空白处填入适当的单词:
3. 写出画线部分 (D) 和 (E) 的同义词或近义词:
4. 将文中画线部分 (F) 译成英语:
5. 在文中找出能说明文章主旨大意的单词:
Keep Safe in a Car!
Cars can bring us lots of fun and convenience, but they could also bring us much danger. So we have to be very careful when we drive them or ride in them.
First, it's always a good idea to put on seat belt when you're in a car. Why? Think about this example: You put an egg on a skateboard and give it a push. If the skateboard hits a stone on its way or another skateboard hits yours, it will stop, but the egg won't—it will fly through the air, fall down to the ground and break. Again, think about what would happen if you tie the egg to the skateboard. When the skateboard hits a stone or another skateboard hits yours, the egg won't go flying—it will stay safely on the skateboard. Now you must know how important it is to put on your seat belt when you're in a car.
Air bags are also very important to car safety because sometimes a seat belt isn't enough. If the car goes really fast and runs into something, seat belts could even hurt the people who wear them. So most of the newest cars have air bags in front of and next to the seats. When the car hits something at a fast speed, its air bags will come out quickly—in less than one second to keep the people inside safe.
1. You must know2. Why are air bags also very important to car safety?
3. What would happen if you tie the egg to the skateboard when the skateboard hits a stone ?
4. 找出并写下全文的主题句：
5. 将文中划线句子译成汉语
【推荐3】Are you carrying too much on your back at school? You’re not alone. Back experts in the United States are (A) _______ that young students are having back and neck problems as a result of carrying too much in their backpacks (school bags).
“It hurts (B) my back when I run,” said Oberlin Reyes, a student in Virginia. “It’s hard to go up the stairs with my backpack, because it’s too heavy.” They had regular backpacks with two straps (带子) to carry them, but a (C) lot of students with heavy loads had switched to rolling backpacks (which have wheels and can roll on the ground). (D) Shirley Park, whose back-pack weighed 10 kilograms, said she changed to a rolling backpack because she was starting to have back pain.
How much is too much? Experts say students should carry no more than 10 to 15 percent of (E) their own body weight.
A few students had one suggestion to lighten the load (减轻负荷): (F) _______ homework. And (G) 这有医生的建议:
1. Lighten the load. Clean out binders (活页材料) and take home only the books you need that night.2. Wide straps are better. They send out the weight over your shoulders more evenly (均匀). And be (H) sure to wear both straps rather than hanging the pack over one shoulder.
3. Pack smart. The heavier things should be packed closed to the back.
4. Bend both knees (弯曲两个膝盖) when you pick up the pack, and don’t just bend over at the waist (腰).
1. 请在(A)和(F)处填入适当的单词:
2. 请写出(B)和(E)分别指代的是:
3. 请写出(C)和(H)的同义词:
4. 请将(D)改成同义句: Shirley
5. 请将(G)翻译成英语:
【推荐1】To make people read, UNESCO announced(宣布) every April 23rd as World Reading Day in 1995. But do you like reading? Do you think about why we should read?
In fact, it doesn’t matter if it is a paper book or an e-book. The main thing is to get lost in reading it. However, many people in English have reading difficulties according to a survey.
Many studies show that reading makes people smart. Reading is an active learning experience and it will keep people’s mind sharp(敏锐的)!
Sometimes our life can be boring. Why not read a good book? It can bring you into a new world. You can forget about the boring things in your life and find something interesting in the book.
Reading more can help you be successful easily. The more books you read, the more knowledge you will get, and the more likely(很可能) you will be successful. So, the more books you read, the more colorful your life will be.
1-2题完成句子；3-4题简略回答问题；5题将文中划线句子译成汉语。
1. The writer thinks the main thing is
2. Reading can bring people into
3. Why does reading make people smart?
4. How many advantages (好处) of reading does the writer give?
5.
Do pretty school uniforms lead to early romance?
A technical secondary school in Nanjing planned to order Korean-style school uniforms for students, but parents didn’t agree because they believed that the new uniforms looked too good and would encourage early romances among the students.
Parents
“My daughter was so excited about the Korean-style uniform, saying it’s her dream to wear mini-skirt to school every day,” a mom complained. “Girls also talk about how handsome the boys looked in the uniform! If the students wear such beautiful uniforms, how can they study well? I prefer the sports wear which makes me think of health and positive(积极的) thinking.”
Students
The students are sorry about the school’s final decision. They think the sports wear uniforms make them look androgynous (难分性别).
They said the Korean-style uniform has many advantages such as raising interest in class and lifting confidence. It is also considered to be a good way to develop their sense of pride for the school and help then create good temperaments(气质).
As for romance, the students believe that love is love and has nothing to do with the uniform.
School
“The plan to change the school uniform from sports wear has been cancelled,” Mr Lin, a teacher, told the interviewer.
“The students dislike the present uniform, most of the students prefer Korean style school uniforms. We know cities like Shanghai and Guangzhou have changed their sports wear school uniforms to more fashionable uniforms. However, we had to stop the plan because many parents are strongly against it. Some parents think it’s just a way for the school to make money, and others think the new uniforms will take students’ attention away from their studies,” Lin said.
When asked about the problems with early romance between students because of the more fashionable uniforms, Lin said he hadn’t considered it. He, however, agreed that the Korean-style uniform makes the students more attractive.
Education department
“We don’t have a unified (统一的) standard for school uniforms. The schools can choose their own styles. Either sports wear or uniforms are OK,” an official said.
| Title | Do pretty school uniforms lead to early romance? | |
| Event | A technical secondary school planned to order Korean-style school uniforms for students. | |
ideas towards it | Parents are strongly | ◆The new uniforms might ◆The new uniforms may reduce the students’ ◆It is just a way for the school to make money. |
| Students are for it. | ◆The sports wear uniforms make them look androgynous. ◆Korean-style uniform can make them more It also makes them feel | |
| Two replies | From the school | ◆The students dislike the present uniforms. ◆Schools in some big cities in China have ◆Mr. Lin said he didn’t |
| From the education department | There is no unified standard for school uniforms, the schools can choose their own styles. | |
| | The school had to cancel the plan and the students felt sorry about it. | |
Having a pet dog at home can be good for kids in many ways. Having a pet dog is not an easy thing. You must take care of it properly (适当地).
You should start by giving your pet food and fresh water. Make a proper feeding schedule (时间表) and follow it to make sure your pet eats healthily.
You can also be a good pet owner by making sure you clean up after your pet. This means cleaning your pet’s cage or helping it pick up droppings (粪便). Make sure you always wear gloves to do the cleaning. Don’t forget to wash your hands after that.
You need to walk your pet dog every day. And you should spend at least ten minutes a day playing with your pet so it will feel love from you.
Your pet should be trained (训练) properly to make sure it lives well. A well-trained pet will also make less trouble when it meets other pets and strangers outside of your home. What’s more, your parents may have their own house rules for the pet. If you are unclear, you can talk with your parents about the rules and write them down, then put them up on the wall. You should make sure your pet follows these rules, even when your parents are not at home.
How to Be a Good Pet Dog Owner | |
Look after the pet | |
| Clean your pet’s cage or living area. | |
| Take your pet for Spend time playing with the pet | |
Train the pet | Discuss the rules with your parents Make sure your pet follows the rules |
【推荐1】No matter what you want to do with your life, you’ll need an education first. You make your own future. You want to be a doctor, a teacher, or a police officer? A good education is required for every single one of those careers (职业). And what you’re learning in school today will decide whether your country can meet the greatest challenge in the future.
The truth is, being successful is hard. Some of the most successful people in the world are the ones who’ve had the most failures. For example, the first book of J.K. Rowling, the writer of Harry Potter, was refused 12 times before it was finally published (出版). Michael Jordan was once kicked off his high school basketball team. He lost hundreds of games and thousands of shots during his career. But he said, “I have ailed over and over again in my life. But that’s why I succeed.” These people succeeded because they understood that the failures were the mother of their success. So if you get a bad grade, that doesn’t mean you’re stupid. In fact, you need to spend more time studying.
I expect you to put your best effort into everything you do. So don’t let us down, don’t let your family or country down. Most importantly, don’t let yourself down.
根据短文内容回答问题。1. How many careers are mentioned in Paragraph 1?
2. Who wrote Harry Potter?
3. What sport did Michael Jordan play?
4. Why did the famous people succeed?
5. What can we middle school students learn from the passage?
【推荐2】I waited to interview one of the most successful women of our times: Kathy. I was just a young reporter and she was not only a popular singer but also a famous actress.
As soon as the door opened, Kathy appeared. She looked great, with her kind brown eyes and her beautiful smile. “How do you manage to look so good and live life in the fast lane (快车道) at the same time?” I asked her.
She laughed, “It’s tiring to be famous. You have to work hard, and take care of yourself. Also, you have to be taken photos for magazines and give interviews!”
As we talked, I found out that Kathy is a very warm and kind person, and that her family is more important to her than being a star. At the same time, she wants to do everything as well as she can, so she can sometimes seem to be hard.
When I asked her if she thought of herself was lucky, she didn’t answer at once. Then she said. “Perhaps I’m lucky, but I also work very hard, and being famous has weak points, too. In fact, I’ve missed out on lots of things I really enjoy doing, like spending time with my daughter.”
Kathy is a wonderful woman. I have never met anyone else who has such a life, and still manages to look so beautiful.
根据短文内容，回答下列问题。1. What did Kathy do?
2. How did Kathy look when she came in?
3. Why did Kathy think being famous was tiring?
4. What did the writer think of Kathy?
5. Kathy thought she was only lucky, didn’t she?
I wasn’t satisfied with myself because I kept on comparing myself with other people. So I felt quite upset. One day my grandpa shared a story with me.
“Once upon a time, there was a dog called Rex.” Grandpa said, “One day, Rex went to a circus (马戏团) and he found the tightrope (钢丝) walker was talented. He wanted to be a tightrope walker, too. However, as soon as he tried it, he fell heavily to the ground. But that didn’t seem to teach him a lesson. This time, he talked with a snake in the park. The snake said so many good things about being a snake. So he decided to do what a snake did. However, when Rex practiced slithering (滑行) between rocks, he got stuck and it took him a long time to get out.”
“Why didn’t he learn to be himself?” I asked, “A dog is cute and friendly.”
“Yes, I’m very glad that you can understand what I’m talking about,” Grandpa said. Till then I knew I was wrong.
“Grandpa, thank you for telling me this story.” I said, “________________________________”
1. Why wasn’t the writer satisfied with himself? (不超过10个词)2. What happened when Rex tried to walk the tightrope? (不超过10个词)
3. What would the writer say at the end of the text? (不超过10个词)
