1 . Children know that summer is probably the most fun of all seasons. However, experts say it is also the most dangerous, especially for children aged 14 and under. In its first study of children’s safety in the US, the National Safe Kids Campaign (NSKC) found that nearly half of the accidents even deaths(死亡) among children happened in summer.
Experts are not surprised by the study’s results. They always know summer is a dangerous season for children. During the summer, children are out of school and spend more time outdoors. They might get into an accident or get hurt. “While we encourage children to be active and spend more time outdoors, they need to understand the importance of safety,” said Everett Koop, an expert of the NSKC.
To help children stay safe, the NSKC started a “Make it a Safe Kids Summer” campaign during National Safe Kids Week, from May 5 through May 12. Here are some important summer safety tips from the NSKC:
●Make sure there is an adult(成年人) around when you decide to go swimming.
●Wear a life jacket when on a boat or doing water sports.
●Following all traffic rules.
●Don’t meet e-pals(网友) alone.
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1. Nearly ________ of the accidents even deaths among children happened in summer.| A．30% | B．50% | C．70% |
| A．children are too young to look after themselves |
| B．few children understand the importance of safety |
| C．children have more chances to stay outdoors in summer |
| A．do more sports to keep healthy | B．spend less time online | C．learn safety tips |
| A．Better not go out if the weather is bad |
| B．You mustn’t stay up late at night |
| C．Try not to eat unhealthy food |
| A．A Happy Summer Holiday | B．Safety Rules for Summer | C．National Safe Kids Week |
2 . There are four seasons in Beijing, the capital of China—short windy spring, long hot summer, cool pleasant autumn and long cold winter. The hottest month is July and the coldest is January. September and October with the pleasant and cool weather are the best time to visit this city.
Spring
To visit this city in spring（early April till the end of May）you need to bring lightweight（薄型的）clothing: long-sleeved shirts（长袖衬衫）or T-shirts, jackets and sweaters. It is warm, windy and dry but the temperature changes sharply between the day and the night. Dress warmly when going out at night.
Summer
Summer（from early June to mid-September）is very hot with much rain. This calls for light clothes as the temperature in July and August ranges（变化）between 30℃ and 40℃. Short and heavy rainstorms may come suddenly in the afternoon on sunny days.
Autumn
The short but beautiful autumn（from mid-September to the end of October）is travelers` all-time favorite. Autumn in this city enjoys comfortable temperature and a lot of sunshine. Long-sleeved shirts and thin coats are necessary for autumn. From late October the temperature comes down sharply, so warm clothing is a must.
Winter
This city has a cold, dry and long winter from early November to the next March. The cold days have no let up（缓和）despite（尽管）sunny days. The average（平均）temperature in December, January and February is below 0℃. Be sure to wear wool sweaters and thick coats for winter.
1. Spring in Beijing lasts ________.| A．one and a half month | B．about 2 months | C．more than three months |
| A．Hot and rainy. | B．Sunny and cool. | C．Warm, windy and dry. |
| A．spring | B．summer | C．autumn |
| A．The temperature is between 30℃ and 40℃ in summer in Beijing. |
| B．Long-sleeved shirts and thin coats are enough for autumn in Beijing. |
| C．Winter is the longest season in Beijing. |
| A．the four seasons in Beijing | B．different clothes for the seasons | C．the weather in Beijing |
3 . The last Monday in March is an important day in China. It is a day for school safety（安全）education（教育）. This year, the day falls on March 25. It helps students learn more about safety and make sure they are safe. What are some accidents at school? How can you keep yourself safe? Take a look! The main accidents at school are stampedes（踩踏）, earthquakes and fires.
▲ When students around you begin to push, stand there and try to hold onto something. If you fall down in the crowd, put your hands around your head. Move to one side, and bend（弯）your body and legs.
Earthquakes happen all over the world. When you feel everything is moving, quickly get under a desk and hold on, according to China Earthquake Administration（地震局）. If you are outdoors, find a place away from buildings, trees, and power lines（电线）.
When there’s a fire, leave the classroom quickly. It’s better to put something wet over your mouth and nose. This way, you won’t breathe in smoke. Many people die in a fire, not because of the fire, but smoke. It makes them cough and they can’t breathe. That’s very dangerous! So when you want to get out, you should make yourself lower to the floor. Then you can breathe some fresh air.
1. This year, school safety education is on ________.| A．March 25 | B．March 15 | C．March 5 |
| A．traffic accidents | B．school safety | C．forest fires |
| A．Make sure there’s no fire in the room. |
| B．Many people died in the terrible earthquake. |
| C．A stampede always happens in crowded places. |
| A．quickly get under a desk and hold on |
| B．put something wet over our mouths |
| C．find a place near buildings and trees |
| A．don’t push when there is a fire |
| B．accidents sometimes happen in schools |
| C．smoke is also very dangerous in a fire |
4 . Now more and more people like taking photos of the food before they eat it. Scientists say that makes food taste more delicious.
Do you take photos of your food before having a meal? If your answer is “Yes”, now there is a piece of good news for you. The world’s first pay-by-photo restaurant Soho’s Picture House, opened in Britain in May 2015. People could pay for their meals by uploading photos of their food.
If customers(顾客) send photos of the food to Twitter(推特) or Facebook(脸书), they needn’t pay for the food. There is also a photo expert(专家) in the restaurant. She will help customers take better photos of their food.
According to the research, more than half of people always take photos of their meals. The activity is a part of the “Food for life” project of the restaurant. It aims(目的) to show real food and the way people behave(表现) at meal time.
1. Soho’s Picture House is a ________.| A．photo | B．restaurant | C．customer |
| A．购物 | B．下载 | C．上传 |
| A．show the way people behave at meal time |
| B．help more people take more beautiful photos |
| C．help people know how to eat healthily |
| A．Good news | B．Photo of food | C．Pay by photos |
5 . More and more people like bicycling and it is no surprise. It is fun, healthy and good for the environment(环境). Maybe that’s why there are 1.4 billion bicycles and only 400 million cars on roads worldwide today. Bikes can take you almost anywhere, and there is no oil cost!
Get on a bicycle and ride around your neighborhood. You may discover something new all around you. Stopping and getting off a bike is easier than stopping and getting out of your car. You can bike to work and benefit(受益) from the enjoyable exercise without polluting the environment. You don’t even have to ride all the way.
Folding(可折叠的) bikes work well for people who ride the train. Just fold the bike and take it with you. You can do the same on an airplane. A folding bike can be packed in a suitcase. You can also take a common bike with you when you fly. But be sure to look for information by getting on airline websites. Not all airlines are bicycle-friendly to travelers.
Health Benefits of Bicycling:
It helps to prevent heart diseases.
Bicycling helps to control(控制) your weight.
A 15-minute bike ride to and from work three times a week burns off five kilos of fat in a year.
Bicycling can improve your mood(心情).
Exercise like bicycling has been shown to make people feel better, more relaxed and self-confident.
Bicycling is healthier than driving.
1. From the passage, we know that bicycling is becoming very ________.| A．surprising | B．exciting | C．popular |
| A．pollute the environment around | B．find something you didn’t notice |
| C．go everywhere and use a little oil | |
| A．get out of the car | B．take it onto a train |
| C．put it in your purse | |
| A．you can fold the bicycle | B．you will be friendly to others |
| C．you will be more relaxed | |
| A．Bicycling is enjoyable exercise for people | B．Driving cars is healthier than riding bikes |
| C．Riding a bike pollutes your neighborhood | |
6 . What are you going to do if you are in a burning house? How will you escape (逃走)? Do you know how to save yourself? Please read the following passage.
Escaping a fire is a serious matter. Knowing what to do during a fire can save your life. It is important to know the ways you can use and show them to everyone in the family, such as stairways and fire escapes, but not lifts.
From the lower floors of the buildings, escaping through windows is possible. You have to learn the best way of leaving by windows with the least chance of serious hurt.
The second floor window is usually not very high from the ground. It is about the height of an average man. Of course, it is safer to jump a short way than to stay in a burning building.
Windows are also useful when you are waiting for help. Be sure to keep the door closed, or smoke and fire may be drawn into the room. Keep the window open and keep your head low at the window to be sure you get fresh air rather than smoke that may leak (渗) into the room.
On a second or third floor, the best windows for escape are those that open onto a roof. From the roof a person can drop to the ground more safely. Dropping onto cement (水泥) might end in injury. Bushes (灌木丛) and grass can help to break a fall.
1. It is important to ________ during a fire.| A．put out the fire in the burning house |
| B．keep the door closed |
| C．know the ways to escape the fire |
| A．if you have a long rope (绳子) |
| B．if you live on a lower floor |
| C．if there are some bushes on the ground |
| A．using a lift to come down at once |
| B．going down through stairways |
| C．escaping from the windows that open onto a roof |
| A．you can get fresh air | B．you can call for help | C．you can easily jump off |
| A．Waiting for Help |
| B．Saving Yourself in the Burning House |
| C．Escaping from the Windows |
7 . Do you know about The Colour Run? Some people say it’s the happiest running experience in the world. The sport is a 5-km run where everyone throws coloured dust (粉末) at each other. The sport is very popular in the US and it’s getting more popular in China too.
The sport is similar to an Indian holiday called Holi. The holiday came from stories about good beating evil, but today it’s about having fun. Everyone throws coloured dust at each other and shouts “Happy Holi”.
The Colour Run doesn’t have a time limit, and there are no winners or prizes. The only rule is that runners have to start the race wearing all white. They want everyone to forget about competition and just enjoy the experience.
During the race, after every kilometer, there are people holding coloured dust who will splash (泼洒) you with it. By the end of the race, the runners will be covered with all the colours.
1. How far do the players need to run in The Colour Run?| A．500 m. | B．1 km. | C．5 km. |
| A．Holi. | B．The Water-sprinkling Festival. | C．Halloween. |
| A．Black. | B．White. | C．Red. |
| A．Everyone throws coloured dust at each other and shouts “Happy Holi” in Holi. |
| B．The Colour Run isn’t very popular in the US and China. |
| C．There are no winners or prizes in The Colour Run. |
| A．The Colour Run | B．Holi | C．The meaning of the Colour Run |
Chinese children are weak in reading because they read much less than what they should do. Although Chinese parents try their best to send their children to all kinds of after school classes, they give no attention to children’s reading ability.
The parents are ready to spend a lot of money on children’s education. Most Chinese families spent more than 30% of their income(收入) on education. And the number is still growing, But spending on children’s books is even less than that on toys and clothing. A survey shows that 58% of Chinese parents spend more than 30 yuan on their children’s reading every month.
Parents’ neglect(忽视) of the importance of reading has badly affected their children’s reading ability. Parents should encourage their children to read widely and help them choose excellent books as many as possible, so that they can improve their reading ability day by day.
根据短文内容回答问题。
1. Why are Chinese children weak in reading?
2. How much did most Chinese families spend on education?
3. What should parents do if they want their children to improve their reading ability?
4. The underline word “they” refers to
5. Do you enjoy reading? What do you think of it?
Do you like sports? Are you getting enough exercise? Well, if you’re looking for a way to exercise, try walking. Here are reasons why walking is a good way to exercise.
Walking is easy.
There are no special instructions, and there are no rules. You just walk—left, right, left, right. See? It’s easy.
Walking is cheap.
Don’t spend money on expensive clothes and equipment（器材）. All you need is a pair of comfortable shoes.
Walking is fun, and it gives you time for yourself.
Go with a friend. Walk and have a talk. Do something you enjoy. Listen to music, think about life, relax and so on.
Walking is good for your health.
It’s good for your mind and body. You feel happy, relaxed and more active（活跃的）after walking a lot. It can give you enough energy to finish your job more easily. And now science is proving（证实）that walking outdoors is the best exercise.
Walking is good in all kinds of weather.
What if it’s raining? Don’t worry. Take an umbrella. When it’s sunny, wear sunglasses. If it’s hot, take some water with you. When it’s cold, you always feel warm. And walking in the snow is of great fun!
Are you willing to walk? Don’t wait! Just do it!
1. How many reasons are mentioned in the passage?（根据短文内容回答问题）2. Why is walking cheap according to the passage?（根据短文内容回答问题）
3. The Chinese meaning of the underlined word “energy” is “
4. Translate（翻译）the underlined sentence into Chinese.
5. Give a best title（题目）to the passage.
10 . There are forty-seven different kinds of kangaroos(袋鼠). They live in Australia. The smallest are about a quarter of a metre long; the biggest are taller than a man.
Kangaroos have very long, strong back legs. These are used for jumping. They also have long, strong tails(尾巴) used for resting on. Kangaroos’ front legs are much shorter and are almost like arms. Kangaroos’ heads are small, but their ears are quite large.
Mother kangaroos have a pocket at the front. They have one baby each year. When it is born, the baby kangaroo is straight(直接) into its mother’s pocket. The baby kangaroos stay there for six months.
The biggest kangaroos stand more than two metres tall, and their legs are so strong that they can jump more than nine metres. They are very fast and can travel at more than 50 kilometres an hour. They are very strong, but only eat fruit, leaves and grass.
1. Where do these different kinds of kangaroos live?| A．China. | B．Japan. | C．Australia. |
| A．a quarter of a metre long |
| B．bigger than a man |
| C．the same size as a man |
| A．resting | B．jumping | C．playing |
| A．at the front | B．at the back | C．at the left |
| A．Kangaroos’ heads are quite large, but their ears are quite small. |
| B．When the baby kangaroo is born, it is straight(直接) into its mother’s pocket. |
| C．Kangaroos eat fruit, meat, leaves and grass. |
