Wilderness survival (荒野求生) skills were necessary in the past, but now, people hardly use them. Teachers at the Deep Green Bush-School in New Zealand think this might not be right. What if one day people have to live a primitive (原始的) life? So, the school hardly teaches reading, writing or maths classes. Instead, students go out to learn how to find food, cook and learn about plants and animals.
Teachers and students at the school believe that if you can survive in the wild, you can survive anywhere. But are these wilderness survival skills really important? After all, we now live in a modern world.
In today’s world, people need to learn many other skills to be successful, such as how to find a job, drive a car or speak a foreign language. It seems that most of us don’t learn survival skills because we don’t need them anymore.
In fact, survival skills change along with time and the development of society. And it’s useful for people to have many skills. So why not learn some wilderness survival skills? At least, you will learn more about nature and yourself.
1. What skills do people hardly use now?（不超过5个词）2. Why do people learn many other skills in the modern world?（不超过10个词）
3. What does the writer want us to do?（不超过10个词）
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It is true that most teachers share this opinion.
A good student is honest and kind to others.
A good student is one who always tries his best in studies. He makes full use of his time to learn both in and out of class. Hard work comes first no matter how clever he is.
| A. In other words, he never lies to his friends. B. However, one teacher called Shen Hong has a different attitude. C. And it’s also not right to judge a student only by the marks. D. But a good student should work hard all the time. E. Besides studying, he also likes outdoor sports. |
Zengzi, also called Zeng Shen, became a good student of Confucius when he was 16.
Early one morning, Zengzi’s wife left for the market. Her little son wanted to go with her. But he was too young and the market was too far.
Then she cheated (欺骗) her son and said, “I will soon be back. You stay at home and wait for me. If you do as I say, I will kill a pig and make a nice dish for you.” The child went back to the house happily.
When Zengzi’s wife got back from the market, she showed no sign of killing a pig. So Zengzi himself prepared to do that, but his wife rushed to stop him and said, “Don’t do that. I just cheated the child.”
“Honesty (诚实) is the most important thing,” Zengzi said. “Children are like blank (空白的) pieces of paper. They understand nothing but they can learn from their parents’ actions. Because you have cheated your son, he won’t trust you anymore. In the future he will cheat others.”
Hearing her husband’s words, Zengzi’s wife regretted cheating the child. So she wanted to keep her words. She joined Zengzi in killing the pig and cooked nice dishes for the child. While eating, the boy was happy and thankful to his parents.
One evening, when the child went to bed, he suddenly got up and ran outside. Zengzi asked him where he was going. The boy replied, “I promised I was going to return a toy to a friend today. But I forgot, so I am going to return it now.” The couple exchanged satisfied smiles, and waited until the boy came back.
1. When did Zengzi become a student of Confucius? (no more than 4 words)2. How did Zengzi’s wife let her son stay at home? (no more than 17 words).
3. Why did Zengzi’s wife kill the pig and cook dishes at last? (no more than 7 words)
4. 请将文中画线的句子翻译成汉语。
5. 请给短文拟一个适当的英文题目。
China Youth says that more and more girl students are going to college to study now. In the past, the number of boys was larger than that of girls, and boys did much（1）________（well）than girls in our country for a long time. Now, things are different these years, the proportion of girl students is growing fast.
There are a few reasons for this.
（2）Firstly, there is hardly difference between boys and girls in their intelligence. That's to say, girls are as clever as boys. And boys have more interests than girls, so they may not always do well in their study.
Secondly,（3）女孩比男孩更细心.They work harder at school and they do better in all exams. Another reason is that with the development of society, people pay more and more attention to girl' education.
任务一 在（1）处用所给单词的适当形式填空。
1. …and boys did much
2. 任务二 把（2）处画线句子翻译成中文。
3. 任务三 把（3）处画线句子翻译成英文。
任务四 选择正确答案。
4. The writer gave us ________ reasons to explain the question.
| A．two | B．three | C．four | D．five |
| A．身高 | B．比例 | C．特性 | D．速度 |
【推荐1】Soap is widely used in our lives around the world. Once soap was a dangerous-to-make hair product, but it is something that it would be hard to live without today.
Soap is everywhere. We use it every day and consider it as something important in our lives. It also has an amazing history. At first, soap was not mainly used for cleaning. It was used as gel(凝胶) for making hair stay in place or smell good. The Arabs(阿拉伯人) first made the soap that we know today. They created colored and hard soaps.
Soap became people’s favorite in the late 1800s. Advertising(广告) in Europe and the US helped people understand the connection between cleanliness(清洁) and good health. Now, soap is something we wouldn’t like to live without.
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Soap—A Thing We Don’t | |
Its present situation | Being |
Its historical past | Being used as gel for making hair stay in place or smell good |
It became people’s favorite | In the late nineteenth |
Advertising in Europe and the US | The connection between cleanliness and good health |
I can speak 10 languages（语言）, so I know the benefits（益处）of speaking more than one language. We must change the five wrong ideas about language learning.
Language learning is difficult.
If you don’t want to learn a language, it is difficult. Learning a language takes time, but is not difficult. You need to listen and read. Soon you will enjoy speaking another language.
You have to have a gift（天赋） for learning languages
No, you don’t. Anyone who wants to, can learn. In Sweden and Holland most people speak more than one language. Not all of them have such a gift. Attitude（态度）is very important for language learning.
You have to live abroad（在国外）
Some immigrants（移民） to the US may speak poor English. But many people in other countries can speak good English. Where you live is not important. Practice makes good speakers.
Only children can learn another language well
You’re wrong. Adults（成年人）know more words of their mother language. They are better language learners than children. They also know more ways to learn.
I would love to learn but I don’t have the time
When you are doing things around the house or going for a walk, you can practise listening on your iPod. 15 or 30 minutes a day will be OK. If you really want to learn, you will find the time.
Wrong ideas | The writer’s opinions（观点） |
Too | Much listening and reading makes language learning |
Having | You must have a |
Not living abroad | People in other countries can also speak English Practice |
Too | Adults are better learners |
Having no time | You can learn a language when you are doing If you really want to learn, time isn’t a |
【推荐3】As the days get hotter, we can stay inside and turn on the air conditioning to stay comfortable. But do you know that in ancient China, people used a different kind of "air conditioning"?
Starting from the Qin Dynasty, royal and rich families began to store ice during winter. As summer began, they used ice to cool their homes. People would put a container with many ice cubes inside of it in their rooms. Servants would fan the containers to create cool air.
But common people couldn't store ice. So they spent hot days near wells. Some people would keep their food in empty wells. The wells would keep the food cool and fresh, just like a refrigerator.
Chinese people also made their own summer drinks, such as well water and drinks made from herbs(草药). It is said that Kublai Khan—emperor of the Yuan Dynasty—liked drinking milk with ice an(sweet candy. Some people believe that it was the world's first ice cream.
Title: Air conditioning in | |
Royal and | They stored ice in Servants |
They would stay near wells To | |
Other ways | Chinese people used well water or herbs to make summer drinks. It is said that Kublai Khan liked drinking milk with ice and sweet candy. It might be the |
Food affects (影响) not only our body but also our mind. Foods such as meat make the mind dull. On the other hand, fresh food such as fruits and vegetables makes you feel energetic. However, too much salad without other types of food can leave you feeling lightheaded (头昏眼花) and may cause (引起) sleep problems.
Here is some more advice about eating:
Don’t eat in the middle of the night.
Make a plan in mind before eating.
Do not have drinks that are too hot or too cold.
Eat only when you are hungry.
Do not have snacks between meals.
Do not heat food again and again.
Don’t go to sleep until at least two hours after eating.
Wash your hands and mouth after eating. Clean your teeth after you eat.
Do not drink during a meal.
1. Does food affect not only our body but also our mind?2. How many pieces of advice about eating in the passage?
3. What may cause sleep problems?
4. Do you think eating is important for our health? Why or why not?
A good book can teach you things beyond your class. It can open your eyes and clear your minds. If you want to get into a good reading habit, there are a number of ways to develop it.
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Wherever you go, take a book with you. When you leave the house, make sure that you always carry a good book as well as your school things. Remember that a book always stays with you.
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Find a place in your home where you can sit in a comfortable chair. When you read a book, no one will trouble you. There should be no televisions, computers, music or even noisy family members around you.
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If you have a library card, you can spend a day each week reading as much as possible in the library. Make it a weekly trip to the library, you can save a lot of money.
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A reading blog is a good way to remember books you enjoyed and keep track of what you’ve already read. If you don’t have one, create one. It’s free. Ask your friends and family to go there to share their ideas and offer you suggestions.
Set aside time to read.
You should give yourselves at least thirty minutes in all for reading every day. When time is set, nothing can change it. For example, make it a habit to read during breakfast or lunch time.
A. Always carry a book.B. Have a library day.
C. Make a reading list.
D. Choose a quiet place.
E. Keep a reading blog.
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5. What else can you do to develop your reading habit? Why do you think so? (No more than 20 words)
Today, due to many medical and scientific development, people are living longer than ever before. The following tips are a good start for getting you on your way to living a long and healthy life.
Eat a balanced diet.—A balanced diet is the key to stay good health. It is one that is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grain (谷物), and healthy fat. A well balanced diet can provide your body with the essential nutrients (基本营养成分).
Be physically active.—Try to do at least 30 minutes of activity into your day. The choices are endless. Start walking in the morning, join a yoga class, try jogging with a friend, sign up for a basketball league, or go for a bike ride in the afternoon. Make sure you choose activities that you enjoy, that way you will be probable to make them a habit.
Get regular preventive cheek-ups (体检).—See your doctor regularly. Remember your doctor is your partner in health care. By having regular check- ups, you may be able to catch small problems before they become big ones.
Be safe.—Do not put yourself in situations that may be questionable. Always wear your seat belt (安全带) and bike helmet (头盔). Do not go for a run, walk, or jog alone at night. Keep your home well light. Make sure the things around you can not make you fall.
Keep a positive (积极的) attitude.—Studies have shown that people who have a positive attitude may be able to live longer and lead healthier and happier lives. Try to find the happiness in life. And remember to laugh.
1. What is the passage trying to tell us? (不超过10个词)2. what should you do to be physically active? (不超过12个词)
3. Why do we need to get regular check-ups? (不超过10个词)
4. What suggestion is given if you have to walk at night? (不超过4个词)
5. What should you do to keep a positive attitude? (不超过8个词)
6. Which tip is the most important for you now? Why? (词数不限)
