What to do in an earthquake
Earthquakes always happen suddenly, so it is difficult to warn people about them.
Usually people have little or no idea about what to do during an earthquake, so here is some advice.
Inside
1. Do not jump out of high buildings.
2. Hide under a table. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Keep clear of fires.
3. Leave the building quickly when the ground stops shaking, but do not use the lift.
4. Keep calm, especially when you are with other people. Be brave and be helpful.
Outside
1. Move away from buildings, because parts of a building may fall on you.
2. Do not stand under street lights or under power lines.
3. Stay away from bridges and trees. If you are in a bus or car, stay in it.
4. In the mountains, be careful of falling rocks.
5. On a beach, run away from the sea and move quickly to higher ground.
In short, follow what you learnt in school. You can be safe and you can also help save others.
1. Why don’t so many people know what to do during an earthquake?2. You are in a mountain. What should you do when the earthquake happens?
3. During the earthquake, what things should you stay away from? (答出两条即可)
4. Who is the article written to?
5. What’s the writer’s purpose to write this passage?
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Hurricanes (飓风)
You may already know that hurricanes can cause devastating waves (毁灭性的波浪), wind and rain. They happen during “Hurricane Season”, and it’s from June 1st until November 30th in the Atlantic Ocean (大西洋) and from May 15th until November 30th in the Pacific Ocean (太平洋). There are five different kinds of hurricanes.
Hurricane Dangers
When a hurricane happens together with heavy rain, there can be a devastating flood (洪水).
Hurricane Safety Advice
There is no way to stop a hurricane or make it change its way, so when a hurricane comes, be sure to remember the following safety advice.
☆Be sure you have a radio, fresh drinking water and enough food.
☆If you need to leave home, remember to tell your friends and family members.
☆Stay inside during the storm. You could be hurt if you don’t follow this.
Task I: Finish the chart according to the article. Fill in each blank with no more than 3 words.
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Task II: Answer the following questions.
6. How many kinds of hurricanes are there according to the passage?
7. Is it possible to stop a hurricane or change its way?
8. What do you think of hurricanes? Explain your reason(s) in about 20 words.
1. What is the purpose of the passage?
The passage is written to let students know how to
2. Where is the teachers’ room?
The teachers’ room is between the cafe and
3. Which department (部门) should you call if you want to know about classes?
You can call
4. How can you avoid getting hit by falling objects (物品) in an earthquake?
You should
5. Which place should students go to when earthquake happens?
Students had better go to the car park or
Two strong earthquakes (地震) took place in Turkey and Syria on Feb 6th. A survey reported that the biggest earthquake had a magnitude (震级) of 7.8. It was the strongest earthquake in that area in over 80 years. To protect ourselves better, what should we do before, during and after the shaking? Here are some earthquake safety tips.
Before* Plan with your family.
Make sure everyone knows what to do during an earthquake. Talk about where to go and what to do to stay safe if one happens.
* Find “safe places”.Pick “safe places” in each room of your home and your school. A safe place could be under a piece of furniture, such as a strong table or desk. Or stay against a wall away from windows, bookcases, or tall furniture that could fall on you.
During* Stay calm
If you’re indoors, stay inside. If you’re outdoors, stay outside.
* IndoorsStay away from windows and lamps.
* OutdoorsStay away from buildings, walls and power poles (电线杆). If you are in a crowded place, use your arms to protect your head or take cover (躲避) under seats and tables.
After* Turn off water, electricity and gas.
* Use the stairs instead of elevators (电梯) .
* If you are trapped (困住) , cover your mouth and nose. Don’t shout, and just hit with an object to show your position.
* Don’t move seriously injured people unless they are in danger of being harmed.
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| Before | * Make a *Find “safe places”. A safe place could be under a strong table or desk. Or stay |
| During | * If you are indoors, stay away from windows and lamps. When you are |
| After | * Turn off water, electricity and gas. * * If you are trapped, cover your mouth and nose. Hit with an object instead of * Don’t move badly injured people |
As the capital of France, Paris is a modern city (A)________ a long and rich history. So many famous events took place here in history. (B) 有许多的名胜古迹 in Paris (C) as well.
The Eiffel Tower is in Paris. It is one of the most beautiful towers in the world. It is 324 meters tall. (D) It took two years to build his wonderful tower and it was finished in 1889. Now the tower is painted every seven years.
Every year, (E) almost 7, 000, 000 people visit the tower. Some people take the lift and go up to the top of the tower to have a (F) ________ at the city of Paris. But if you don’t want to wait for the lift, or if you want to do some exercise, you can walk up more than 1, 000 steps to the top! From the top of the tower, you can enjoy the amazing scenery of Paris.
1. 在文中(A)和(F)处填入适当的单词：2. 将文中画线部分(B)翻译成英语：
3. 写出文中画线部分(C)和(E)的同义词或近义词：
4. 将文中画线部分(D)改写为：The workers
5. 从文中找出两个描述埃菲尔铁塔的形容词：
From September to February each year, Dazhong Mountain in Chuxiong, Yunnan is home to more than 50,000,000 migratory birds (候鸟). People used to call the mountain Daqueshan, which means bird-hunting mountain.
The villagers used to hunt birds on the mountain. Then one year, they couldn’t hear birds singing. People started to worry if migratory birds would return again. In 1984, the Hongtupo Forest Police Station was set up. The officers worked on the mountain, trying to find migratory birds and stop people from hunting them. The job was really difficult. They might lose their way or meet dangerous animals.
The officers also tried to tell villagers the importance of protecting birds and other wild animals. They visited the villagers door to door and helped them with farm work. They even organized activities in schools to get their messages across to children. Now, even children know that birds are to be loved.
The mountain is greener, the water is clearer, and more and more animals come to live here. It has become a bird-protecting mountain. Many people have opened bed-and-breakfasts (民宿) for birdwatchers.
“The village has changed a lot, and we don’t hunt birds anymore,” people say. Since people have stopped hunting, the police station now mainly works to save injured (受伤的) wildlife.
2. What did the villagers on Dazhong Mountain use to do?
3. What danger might the officers face on the mountain?
4. Do the villagers know that birds are to be loved now?
5. What is the theme of this passage?
【推荐3】Today, the bully(欺凌;欺凌者) fight have moved to a new field—cyberspace. Using emails, instant messages, websites, and cell phones, cyberbullies harm or threaten others on purpose. With their identities(身份) hidden behind computer screens, cyberbullies can be harder to catch.
Bullying by the Numbers
Criminal-justice professors Justin Patchin and Sameer Hinduja surveyed 1,500 kids aged 10 to 17. They reported that about one-third of the kids claimed to have been cyberbullied. Sue Limber and Robin Kowalski, researchers and teachers at Clemson University in South Carolina, recently finished a study of 3,767 students in grades six through eight. They found the most popular method of cyberbullying is instant messaging. Unkind messages in chat rooms, emails, and on websites were close behind. Limber and Kowalski also found that girls were twice as likely as boys to be the target(目标) of attacks.
That’s enough!
Several states either have laws or are working on laws that require school districts to stop cyberbullying and punish students who are involved.
Finding out the identity of the bully and getting kids to report a problem cause additional problems. “It is difficult for someone who is being cyberbullied to know who is doing it because identities can often be hidden or wrong,” Limber says. If you are a victim(受害者), she advises, ask an adult for help.
Ways to avoid bullies
Here are the top three skills kids need to develop in order to avoid school bullies. First, appear confident. Bullies look for kids that show fear and low self-esteem. How victims reply, how they hold their head, whether they stand tall, even the tone of their voice can signal that a kid might make an easy target. Second, develop friendships. Bullies look for kids who lack connections or who are alone and target them. Even one good friend at school can greatly help you out. Third, Be away from bullying places. Make sure you know that there are some areas at school where bullying is more likely to happen.
1. How many kids were surveyed by Justin Patchin and Sameer Hinduja?2. According to Limber and Kowalski, who is more likely to be the target of cyberbullying?
3. Why is it difficult to find the cyberbullies?
4. One of your friends has been bullied recently, what advice can you’ give him? (at least two pieces)
As you know, homework is a big part of going to school. Luckily, here are several suggestions for you to make homework easy.
Make a homework plan
Most middle school students have two or three hours of homework a night. If it is a heavy homework day, you may need to spend even more time. It is a good idea to come up with some kind of homework schedule (进度表), especially if you are going to do sports or other activities after school.
Watch where you work
A bedroom, study or any room where you can get away from noise is good for you to do your homework. But don’t study on your comfortable bed, or you might fall asleep there.
Take a break
Most people’s attention (注意力) don’t last very long, so take some breaks while doing your homework. Sitting for too long without relaxing will make you less productive (多产的) than if you stop to take a break regularly. Taking a 15-minute break every hour is a good way for most people.
Get help when you need it
Sometimes even though you are listening carefully in class, some subjects seem too hard. The first person to ask for help is your teacher. He or she may be able to work with you before or after school and explain things more clearly. Your classmates may also be able to give you a hand. However, this might not give you the results you want. Lots of people understand something well but are not able to explain it.
Title: Homework Help | ||
Topic | Homework can be quite hard, but there is something you can do to make homework much 1 . | |
Useful 2 | Making a homework plan | Heavy homework means 3 more time on your study, so it is a good idea to have a homework plan so that you can 4 in all kinds of after-school activities. |
5 where you work | It is necessary for you to study in a 6 place, so a bedroom or a study is a good choice. | |
Taking a break | If you 7 for too long without relaxing, your mind may wander. To keep productive, it is a good idea for most people to have a rest for 15 8 every hour. | |
Getting help | The 9 one you can ask for help is your teacher. You may also get 10 from your classmates but this may not give you what you want. | |
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Have you heard the expression “You are what you eat”? Well, do you like who you are? If not, break some bad eating habits and feel better about yourself.
Bad habit 1:
Many people often eat packaged ( =“in” small bags) foods at their work places, such as frozen dumplings, rice rolls and instant noodles (方便面), which have lots of fat and calories (热量).
The solution (解答): Read the instructions to find the healthiest foods that are low in salt and high in fiber (纤维). Also check to make sure they have ingredients (混合物) such as vegetables and grains (粮食). When possible, use packaged foods as part of a “home-cooked” meal. For example, frozen dumplings with fresh vegetables are better than dumplings alone.
Bad habit 2:
People without breakfast don’t have enough energy they need to get through the morning. Eating breakfast improves your attention, memory and feelings.
The solution: Always keep a kind of quick foods like yogurt (酸奶). Or have a standing order at a breakfast place.
Bad habit 3:
It takes your body at least 20 minutes to “tell” your brain that you are full, so fast eaters usually eat more than people who eat slowly.
The solution: Try to slow down. Try eating at least some of your meals without TV, hand phones or computers. Use a plate or bowl when you eat.
Bad habit 4:
Healthy snacks (小吃) between meals are fine. But when you snack instead of having real meals, you will not eat your meals regularly. And snack foods such as chips and sweets aren’t very healthy. That makes it easy to overeat.
The solution: To get more energy, allow yourself two healthy snacks a day. Choose snacks that will make you feel full. Try fruit, yogurt or nuts.
As we all know, bad habits can be broken. Take the first step toward a healthier eating habit —start following these tips today!
1. Is the passage about eating habits?2. What are the healthiest packaged foods?
3. How long does it take your body to tell your brain that you are full?
4. How can you eat snacks healthily?
5. What are the bad eating habits mentioned in the passage?
It happens to all of us. It is the end of the term and your teacher gives you your report card. You look at it and your heart stops because you realize that your parents are going to be very angry.
Grades are how most schools evaluate(评价) students and they are pretty important. The problem is that we do not always get the satisfying grades. After a bad report card, it is important to know what to do next. Here is some advice for you.
The first thing to do is to talk to your teacher. Find out what caused your bad grades. Was the problem a bad test, being not active in class, or a failure to complete homework? Next, if the problem is something you can solve on your own (such as not doing your homework), promise to change your behaviour! However, if you have been studying hard and still got a bad grade, you probably need some help with your classes. Talk to your teacher and explain your situation. He or she will tell you the exact place where you can receive the help you need. Then, plan to use some useful ways to improve your grades. Write down the plan and have it ready when you take the report card to your parents. That’s a good way to make your parents less angry.
While all parents want their children to get good grades, most understand that not every report card will be perfect. The important thing is that you show your parents you have made full preparations to improve your grades for next time. Learn from your failures, and you will make progress!
Grades are how most schools evaluate students and they are pretty important. But the problem is that sometimes the grades we get may be far to
A report card is a way to measure our learning progress. With it, we can know how much we have learned and where we still need to put our efforts. Then we can learn more wisely.
