Different weather makes people feel different. It influences health, intelligence (智力) and feelings.
In August, it is very hot and wet in the southern part of the United States. People there have heart trouble and other kinds of health problems during this month. In the Northeast and the Middle West, it is very hot at some times and very cold at other times. People in these states have more heart trouble after the weather changes in February or March.
The weather can also influence intelligence. For example, in a scientific report, IQ (智商) of a group of students was very high when a cool wind came. The wind can help people have more intelligence. Very hot weather, on the other hand (另一方面), can make it lower. Students in many schools of the United States often get worse on exams in July and August, the hottest months of the year.
Weather also has a strong influence on people’s feelings. Winter may be a bad time for thin people. They might feel unhappy during cold weather. But fat people may have a hard time in hot summer. They might feel hot and get angry easily.
How interesting!
1、2题完成句子； 3~5题简略回答问题。1. Different weather influences
2. People in the southern part of the United States have
3. What can the wind help people do?
4. What might fat people feel during hot summer?
5. What kind of weather don’t you like? Why?
2 . China covers large areas and has the most people. Different living habits are always an interesting topic (话题) in the country. These days, another difference between southern Chinese and northern Chinese became a hot one: the way to shop at markets.
People from southern China say that they always buy some vegetables for just one or two meals. It is normal for them to buy one potato or a little beef at a time.
However, one may be laughed at if he does this in the north. Instead, buying vegetables and meat enough for a week is usual. Also, you can buy a small amount (数量) of fruit, such as an apple or pear each time in the south. Shop owners even help you peel and cut them. But shop owners in the north hardly offer such service. And they sell many fruits in baskets and boxes.
The difference could be due to the different weather. Food can be kept for a long time in the north as it is usually cold and dry there. Many northern Chinese have the habit of storing food, especially for the long winter. But the hot and wet weather in the south makes southern Chinese buy just enough food for one meal or one day, or the food may go bad.
1. What can we learn from Paragraph 1?| A．Chinese people speak in different ways. | B．Chinese people compete in different areas. |
| C．Chinese people have different markets. | D．Chinese people have different living habits. |
| A．By selling an apple or pear each time. | B．By peeling fruits. |
| C．By cutting fruits. | D．By using baskets and boxes. |
| A．Able to | B．Good for | C．Instead of | D．Because of |
| A．Because the weather is hot and wet. |
| B．Because the weather is cold and dry. |
| C．Because others may laugh at them. |
| D．Because they must offer the shop owner some help. |
| A．People and Weather in China | B．Different Fruits and Vegetables in China |
| C．Different Shopping Habits in China | D．Difference between North and South China |
3 . How can you clean up your bedroom? You can follow the advice below.
Step 1. We usually have no tools to clean the bedroom. So we should look for at least two tools for the clean work at first. Then we can finish the work successfully. |
Step 2. Put all the dirty clothes together, and put them in a bag. It’s very easy to do it. It usually takes us about ten minutes to finish it. |
Step 3. If you have lots of clothes to fold, put them on the bed. Then you can do that after you finish the fifth step. You usually spend about twenty minutes finishing it. |
Step 4. Put all the rubbish together in a bag. It usually takes us about fifteen minutes to finish it. We should throw away some different old things that we don’t use again. They will make us feel uncomfortable in such a mess. Sometimes they may smell bad. |
Step 5. Make the bed. It’s a meaningful thing. You need to do it at once. In fact. making the bed can make you feel comfortable and beautiful about your bedroom. |
| A．By telling a story. | B．By asking a question. |
| C．By showing a saying. | D．By showing an example. |
| A．We should look for some tools. | B．We should make the bed. |
| C．We should fold the clothes. | D．We should clean the bed. |
| A．About 10 minutes. | B．About 15 minutes. |
| C．About 20 minutes. | D．About 30 minutes. |
| A．There is no need to look for some tools. |
| B．It’s not easy to put all the dirty clothes together. |
| C．We should throw away all the old things. |
| D．It’s meaningful to make the bed. |
4 . Today all the people need to have fun when they are free. We can’t work all the time if we are going to keep healthy.
Everyone has his own way of relaxing. For most people, the most popular way is to play sports. There are team sports, such as basketball and football. There are also individual (个人的) sports, such as swimming and running.
Not everyone who enjoys sports likes to take part in them. Many people like watching them on TV or listening to them on the radio. So many people like some indoor activities, such as watching TV, singing and dancing.
It doesn’t matter if we like indoor activities or take part in outdoor sports. It is important for everyone to relax and enjoy themselves.
1. Which is the most popular way of relaxing for most people?| A．Sleeping. | B．Watching TV. |
| C．Playing sports. | D．Singing and dancing. |
| A．Because they don’t know how to enjoy life. |
| B．Because they don’t know how to do sports at all. |
| C．Because they like sports but they don’t like to do sports. |
| D．Because they like watching TV or listening to the radio. |
| A．To relax and have fun. | B．To take part in outdoor sports. |
| C．To take part in indoor activities. | D．To work all the time. |
5 . Many cities around the world have closed some streets to cars to create more outdoor spaces for people to enjoy. Paris in France plans to ban (禁止) private cars from the heart of the city by 2024. The ban is going to take more than 100,000 cars off the roads each day.
Car-free streets have become a place for people to play, shop and listen to live music. Many people want more car-free streets, but others get worried. What do you think? Should cities have car free streets?
Yes—more outdoor spaces are always better
Opening up car-free streets can create more outdoor spaces for people to get outside and enjoy life. Shops and restaurants on car-free streets benefit (得益) from foot traffic. And slow streets encourage new businesses, such as food trucks and outdoor vendors (小贩), to develop in the area. Also, cars cause air and noise pollution. Closing streets to cars encourages people to take buses or ride bikes instead. It’s safer and better for everyone.
No—car-free streets cause other problems
Car-free streets cause traffic problems on nearby roadways. That makes it harder for people to go about their daily lives. Also, businesses on open streets can get into trouble because foot traffic doesn’t always mean more sales. They could lose customers who want to drive to shops. And even when streets are car-free, there are usually still other vehicles like scooters and bikes. People, especially kids, may not be looking out for these vehicles. That could put them at risk.
1. How does the writer develop Paragraph 1?| A．By telling a story. | B．By making a joke. |
| C．By asking a question. | D．By giving an example. |
| A．They are good for nearby roadways. |
| B．They can create less air and noise pollution. |
| C．They can help people enjoy staying outside. |
| D．They are good for new businesses to develop. |
| A．Because kids may get outside alone. |
| B．Because kids may have to ride on their own. |
| C．Because kids may get hurt by other vehicles. |
| D．Because the food in food trucks on the streets may be unhealthy. |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．Are car-free streets safe for people? | B．Do car-free streets cause problems? |
| C．Should cities have car-free streets? | D．Can car-free streets encourage new businesses? |
It seems that food deliverymen (送餐员) are always in a rush. They wear blue, red or yellow helmets and many of them don’t follow the traffic rules. They drive on the wrong side of the road and run red lights. They use mobile phones while driving.
However, not everything goes well with food deliverymen. Food deliverymen have many traffic accidents every year. They get hurt or even die in the accidents. What a terrible thing it is!
What makes deliverymen take such risks? The strict rules of the food delivery service companies and the anxious customers (焦虑的顾客) may be the answer. Many companies will fine a deliveryman up to 2000 yuan if he fails to deliver an order on time, reported by China Daily. Fines also go to those who get bad reviews (评价) from customers.
To solve the problem, food delivery service companies need to improve their incentive systems (激励制度), noted CRI Online. Some cities are also taking action. Shanghai has asked companies to train their deliverymen on traffic rules and safety. Now in Shenzhen, if a deliveryman gets caught breaking the traffic rules more than twice, then he will be banned from driving food service delivery vehicles for a whole year.
1~2题完成句子； 3~5题简略回答问题。1. Food deliverymen
2. The company will fine a deliveryman who gets bad reviews from customers or
3. How many reasons are there to take risks of breaking the traffic rules for deliverymen?
4. How long can’t a deliveryman drive food service delivery vehicles in Shenzhen if he gets caught breaking the traffic rules more than twice?
5. If your order is late, will you give bad reviews to the deliveryman? Why?
7 . Some Advice on Travel
★Forget fashion (时尚)! Always wear your most comfortable clothes when going on long journeys.★It may be boring to travel on trains and buses, so take a good book to read.
★If you’re going somewhere cold, remember to put on your warm clothes!
★If you are going somewhere sunny, remember to bring your sun-block (防晒霜) and sunglasses.
★Always take a camera with you to capture those special moments.
★Most places have lower prices for students, so if you are a student, take your student card with you.
★Bus tours often stop at expensive shops along the way, save your money by buying presents at local shops.
★If you travel abroad, remember to take your passport. Whatever you do, don’t lose it!
1. What should you take with if you go to Hainan Island for a trip in summer?
| A．Warm clothes and sports shoes. | B．Sunglasses and sun-block. |
| C．Fashionable clothes and a big bag. | D．The passport. |
| A．拍摄 | B．感受 | C．回忆 | D．控制 |
| A．Taking a camera. | B．Taking comfortable clothes. |
| C．Taking a good book. | D．Taking fruits and drinks. |
8 . We usually go to see a doctor when we are ill. Doctors may give us some medicine, and the medicine often makes us feel better.
But sometimes the doctor’s medicine doesn’t work. This happened to one man, Thomas Smith. He was ill in hospital, but he wasn’t getting well. Then he found a new “doctor” inside himself. He saw funny films. He read funny books. And something wonderful happened. Laughing took away his pain after half a year. He could have a good night’s rest. His own happy feeling helped him get well again. He wrote his story in his book. He said laughing was very useful. It was the best “medicine”.
Another man, Simon Beck, was also ill, and he had a serious pain in his back. The doctor couldn’t stop it, so the man began to “picture” his pain. In his head he “drew” a picture of a dog. He imagined it to be a real dog. And it was hurting him. Then the man talked softly to the dog. He put his hand on the dog’s head and made friends with it. One year later, his pain went away!
These stories may surprise you, but more and more people are getting well in this way. So call on the “doctor” inside your mind, and keep happy and well!
1. What may doctors give us when we are ill?2. According to Thomas Smith, what was the best “medicine”?
3. What did Simon Beck begin to do when the doctor couldn’t stop his pain?
4. What’s the topic sentence of the article?
5. Do you agree with the idea in the passage? Why or why not?
9 . Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents, however, it is not true. Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to communicate with your parents, don’t worry about it. Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap (代沟).
Don’t argue with your parents. Don’t get to your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won’t consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can’t express (表达) yourself well if you are angry. Go some places to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.
Try to reach a compromise (和解). Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.
Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect (尊重) to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.
Talk about your values (价值观). The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.
A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try!
1. According to the passage, who have a communication problem?| A．Parents and other people. | B．Only school kids and their parents. |
| C．Teachers and their students. | D．Parents and children of all ages. |
| A．to make yourself happy | B．to get yourself quiet and relaxed |
| C．to have a good rest | D．to hide yourself quickly |
| A．We should write a letter. | B．we should express ourselves well. |
| C．we should show our respect and love. | D．we should tell them our values. |
| A．How to Bridge the Generation Gap | B．How to Deal with Family Problems |
| C．How to Be Good Parents | D．How to Be a Good Child |
One of the most surprising trees in the world is known as the baobab. This kind of tree mainly grows in South Africa and Australia.
Sometimes, it is hard to tell what the name of a tree is because they look like each other. But this is not a problem with the baobab. Its appearance is quite different, so people can’t mistake it for another tree. The baobab is very wide, people often enjoy the shade under it. One Australian baobab was so large that people were able to turn part of the tree into a small room. The tree itself was so strong and wide that it could hold a large group of people. The strongest tree in the world is over 1,835 years old now.
People also call it the “giving tree”. The tree’s fruits are very delicious and a tasty treat in many African countries. The fruits are also very healthy and people make porridge and soft drinks from the fruits. Since the tree grows in dry environments, it has to store water. The tree soaks (浸泡) in water when it is wet. During dry seasons, the baobab tree can use the stored water. Some baobabs can store thousands of gallons (加仑) of water and people can get the water from the trees when they need it.
Sadly, in recent years, the baobab trees are dying because of climate change. Scientists are trying hard to take action to save them.
1. Where does the baobab tree mainly grow?2. Can people mistake the baobab for another tree?
3. How old is the strongest tree in the world?
4. When can the baobab tree use the stored water?
5. Do you agree to call the baobab tree the “giving tree”? Why or why not?
