1 . A school bus is used to take children to and from school. In the USA, about 350, 000 school buses take more than 25 million children to and from school. Yellow became the color of school buses in the USA in 1939. Dr. Frank got the good idea. He said it was easy for people to see yellow buses and the black letters on them in early morning or late afternoon. That would make children safer.
There are not many school buses in Britain, and they are not yellow. They have trackers（追踪器）on them. The trackers let parents know where the school bus is and whether their kids are on the bus.
Kindergarten（幼儿园）is a difficult time for some kids. It’s the first time for them to go away from their parents. To make kids love their school, Japanese kindergartens and schools have colorful buses. The buses can easily make children want to take them--and then, go to school. Even some parents want to take them too!
School buses are becoming more and more popular in China now. It saves a lot of time for students to take a school bus.
1. According to Dr Frank, ________ school buses are safer for the students.| A．yellow | B．black | C．white | D．colorful |
| A．France | B．Britain | C．German | D．Japan |
| A．信件 | B．字母 | C．图画 | D．数字 |
| A．school buses | B．school life | C．popular colors | D．children |
2 . New York is a very large city with 8 million people. How do so many people move about the city on their way to work and school? So, we should know something about its transportation.
In New York you can travel about the city by subway, bus, taxi and car. The subway runs on the railroad lines under the city. It crosses the city at different points and goes to all parts of the city. Traveling by subway is the fastest way to get around the city.
The second way to travel around the city is by public bus. It's a slower way to travel. This is because the bus moves in road traffic which is often heavy.
You can also travel around the city by taxi. This is the most expensive way, but the taxi will take you to the very place you wish to go to. If traffic is heavy, the taxi will be slow. During the mornings and afternoons, this is the “rush hour”. This is the time when the traffic is very heavy with people going to and from work.
The last way to get around New York is using your own car. However(但是), it's not easy for you to drive, especially (尤其是) when you are driving in the “rush hour”. If there is an accident (交通事故) on the road, you will have to wait for a long time.
The best time to travel around the city is from 9 am to 4 pm. This is the time after the morning “rush hour” and before the evening “rush hour”. Traffic will be less crowded because most people are already at school or at work.
1. This passage is mainly (主要) about __________.| A．the weather of New York | B．the transportation of New York |
| C．the people in New York | D．traffic accidents in New York |
| A．subway | B．taxi | C．bus | D．car |
| A．subway | B．taxi | C．bus | D．car |
| A．比赛中的冲刺时刻 | B．一小时内所跑的路程 |
| C．(上下班)交通高峰时刻 | D．匆匆忙忙的一小时 |
| A．From 8 am to 10 am | B．From 3 am to 10 pm |
| C．From 3 am to 5 pm | D．From 10 am to 3 pm |
3 . LIFE is AWKWARD. What should you do when your parents are embarrassing (使尴尬) you in front of your friends? Or what if you see what looks like a classmate stealing someone else's headphones? In our social Q's column(专栏), the teenager Harper Ediger and the adult Philip Glances give their best advice to kids looking for help navigating real-life situations. Now it's your turn: Do you have a question about an uncomfortable social situation at school, at home, on social media or among friends? E-mail it to us at kjdsqs@njpost. com and Harper and Philip may answer it in a future issue. Please include your age and hometown. Come on! We know you have one.
To inspire (激励) you, here are reader-submitted questions we've published in previous issues: My mom signs me up for camps and activities without asking what I want to do. I only learn what I'm doing at the last minute. I don't like that it's a surprise, and I feel that I should be able to help plan my time. How can I have more of a say?
At my school, fourth graders need to learn different dances, and then dress up for a fancy party where we ask partners to dance with us. This makes me nervous, and I'm not looking forward to it. How should I handle this situation?
My sister is home for college break and lucky me, she's my roommate. As I'm 12 and she's almost 19, we both want our own space. I know she doesn't mean it personally, but she always complains that she doesn't have a home, which makes me feel as if I'm intruding (侵入) in my own room. Should I tell her how I feel or let it go?
1. What should be included in your e-mail to the social Q's column?| A．Name, age and social media. | B．Age, school and hometown. |
| C．Age, hometown and questions. | D．Name, school and questions. |
| A．the ability to plan time | B．the chance to set up camps |
| C．the right to make decisions | D．the plan to enjoy activities |
| A．show kids ways of solving problems |
| B．give kids examples of what to write about |
| C．share Harper and Philip's advice with kids |
| D．offer kids a chance to complain about their lives |
| A．help kids deal with their troubles | B．train kids to write |
| C．have kids introduce themselves | D．advise kids to behave well |
4 . For over 1,300 years, this large rock has been in Mahabalipuram, a beach town in Southern India. The rock is on hill at a 45-degree angle(角).
The rock is popularly known as“Krishna's Butter Ball,” which means a favorite food, butter, fallen from the sky. The rock is 20 feet high and five meters in diameter(直径), and weighs over 250 tons. It 1ooks like it might slip(滑落) any moment and run down the hill, but it has stayed that way for several centuries now
Some say the rock is a natural formation(形成), but scientists think that's impossible because natural corrosion(腐蚀) couldn't produce such an unusual shape. Others, think that the rock might have been placed there by Gods from the sky, or the aliens who visited Earth thousands of years ago.
One of the earliest known attempts(尝试) to move the rock was made by Narasimhavarman, a Pallava king who ruled Southern India from 630 to 668 C. E. The strongest of his men could not move it at all. More recently, in 1908, Governor of Madras Arthur Lawley decided that he wanted to get rid of(除掉) the rock, fearing that it would slide down the hill. He used seven elephants to do the task, but much to his surprise, it did not budge.
Krishna's Butter Ball is now a popular tourist spot, attracting thousands of visitors each year. Visitors make their own attempt to move the rock-they fail, of course, but always come away with amazing photos!
1. Krishna's Butter Ball is ________.| A．a kind of Indian food | B．a popular sport in Mahabalipuram |
| C．a 250-ton rock on hill | D．a beach town is Southern India |
| A．It's hard to move the rock though it looks easy to slip |
| B．Even wind can blow the rock down the hill |
| C．We are sure that where the rock came from |
| D．Narasimhavarman ruled Southern India for fifty years |
| A．slide down the hill | B．move slightly(轻微的) | C．fall from the sky | D．stay there quietly |
| A．It's dangerous to touch the rock. | B．Someone knows who placed the rock there. |
| C．The aliens from other star once visited the rock. | D．Men and seven elephants have tried moving it. |
| A．Some of them move it a little successfully. | B．They write their names on the rock. |
| C．They take photos of the rock. | D．None of them want to move the rock |
5 . Gardening is popular in many parts of the world. It brings us sweet smelling flowers, fresh fruit and vegetables. But you can get more from your garden.
Gardening helps to keep healthy. Today’s people sit indoors for too long and don’t get much exercise. When you garden, you have to move around. It’s a good chance for you to exercise your body by watering flowers or doing some digging. Besides, when you are in your garden, you can feel the warm sunshine. This means you are getting Vitamin D.It helps your bodies use calcium (钙), which is necessary to keep your bones(骨骼) strong.
Gardening is a great activity to do with children. It gets them off computers, televisions and phones. Gardening can be a great teacher to teach children about nature and healthy eating. It can also help them to understand the meaning of “No pains, no gains.”
Gardening is a great way to meet people and build relationships. When you are gardening, you are outdoors. So it is a perfect time to communicate with your neighbors. Most people love to talk about their hobbies, and so do gardeners. They usually enjoy showing people what they are growing. And most enjoy sharing advice and stories about their gardens.
1. When it’s ________, you can get Vitamin D in your garden.| A．sunny | B．cloudy | C．snowy | D．rainy |
| A．watching TV | B．watering flowers |
| C．walking dogs | D．playing with phones |
| A．Outdoor Activities | B．Advantages of Gardening |
| C．Healthy Eating Habits | D．Relationships with Neighbors |
6 . There are always some mysterious creatures (生物) that interest people around the world, especially those which have confused (困惑) or scared people for centuries. Here are some of them.
 The Jersey Devil | Described as looking like a kangaroo (袋鼠). This creature is hardly seen today. However, in 1909, within the Pine Barrens, the Jersey Devil was reported several times in one week. During the whole week, the locals closed shops and schools and stayed at home. |
 The Chupacabra | The Chupacabra stones began on an island in the Caribbean Sea. It's said that the creature killed and ate livestock (牲畜) and other animals such as cats, rabbits, dogs and chickens. It was about 5 feet tall with short legs and had red glowing eyes. This mysterious creature was even discovered further north in Texas and New Mexico. |
 The Creepy Gnome | The mystery of the Creepy Gnome began in 2008 when a local man and his friends were discussing their last fishing trip. As they were talking, they heard a sound. They thought it was a dog, but as they looked more closely, they quickly realized that it was a gnome. After they shared the news with the local newspaper, many other locals came out saying they had also seen the gnome themselves. |
1. How did the local people feel about the Jersey Devil?
| A．Interested. | B．Scared. | C．Surprised. | D．Excited. |
| A．why the two creatures appeared |
| B．when the two creatures appeared |
| C．what the two creatures looked like |
| D．what people thought of the two creatures |
| A．looking for his own dog |
| B．taking a trip with his friends |
| C．discussing the gnome with his friends |
| D．talking about a trip with his friends |
| A．The Chupacabra was found in different places. |
| B．The gnome was first seen by a local man in 2008. |
| C．The Jersey Devil was discovered about 200 years ago. |
| D．These are three stories made up by the local people. |
Do you often see a windsock blowing in the wind? Well, you can make one of your own! This is a fun thing that you can do with things you may have. You just need to follow a few easy steps.
You will need:
one piece of heavy colored paper
five ribbons
strong tape（胶带）
a string（细绳，线）
a pencil
What to do:
Step 1: Draw pictures on the paper. You can write your name on it. Do anything that will make it special to you.
Step 2: Make the paper into the shape of a tube. Hold one of the shorter edges（边缘）over the other. Then make them together with the tape at each end and in the middle.
Step 3: Use a pencil to make a hole into both sides of the tube. The holes should be only on one end of the tube. Pull（拉）the string through both holes. Then tie（绑，系）the ends of the string together.
Step 4: Now make five holes around the top of the other end of the tube. Put a ribbon through each of the holes. Tie a knot in the ends. Make sure the knots are bigger than the holes.
Now your windsock is ready to use, but how does it work? The shape of the tube plays an important part. Wind blows through the tube and makes it fly and dance around. Hold the windsock up in the air by its string and run around. It will fly behind you. You can also hang（悬挂）it outside and watch it dance around on its own!
1. You draw pictures on the paper to make the windsock ________.| A．fun | B．heavy | C．strong | D．special |
| A．Tape. | B．Ribbons. | C．A pencil. | D．A string. |
| A．Make holes in the tube. | B．Tape the tube together. |
| C．Tie knots in the ribbons. | D．Put a string through the hole. |
| A．Its shape. | B．Its size. |
| C．The color of the paper. | D．The number of the holes. |
| A．To tell an interesting story. | B．To show how to do something. |
| C．To teach an important lesson. | D．To show what a windsock is like. |
8 . "A cold can disappear in two days. Seventy percent of people who catch a cold feel better within a week, but it is unusual to have the common cold for as long as two weeks," says Gary Rogg, a medicine specialist（专家）at Montefiore Medical Center in New York
Why does your cold seem to be staying for longer than it should? Here are some possible reasons.
Getting Less Sleep
Sleep plays an important role in our system. In fact, a study proved that people who got less than seven hours of sleep per night were nearly three times more likely to catch a cold than people who slept for eight hours or more.
Drinking less water
Water plays an important part in your body. If your cold won't go away, consider drinking more water.
Treating the Wrong Illness
The common cold sat easily be mixed with other illnesses. Often, people believe they've had a cold for a few weeks and may not realize that they aren't getting better because they've been treating the wrong illness.
Exercising Too Hard
"People ask me all the time." Should I exercise when I have a cold?" Katona says. "My answer is usually 'yes', but do it at a lower level. If you do it at a high level, you may get even worse."
What does Katona consider to be a lower level? The answer is taking a walk, not running five miles.
1. Who can catch a cold more easily according to the passage?| A．People who steep 6 hours per night. |
| B．People who sleep 8 hours per night. |
| C．People who sleep 9 hours per night |
| D．People who sleep 10 hours per night. |
| A．Getting less rest. | B．Eating mote meat. |
| C．Drinking little water. | D．Exercising too hard. |
| A．How to Get Away From the Cold |
| B．Why Your Cold Stays for Longer |
| C．The Right Medicine for a Cold |
| D．Treating the Wrong Illness |
9 . COVID-19 has made people think harder about their relationship with nature. It has also raised questions about city lifestyles. The sharing economy, working in open offices, living in crowded apartment and the food industry's use of reusable products have made the perfect storm for a pandemic（大流行）.
Although the sharing economy might be good—it's cheaper to rent than to own—sharing spaces and objects are great ways to spread the virus. How does one do "social distancing" when they are expected to share cars, bikes and even the same offices?
The trend of using open offices, which can save space, is working against. In this type of office, workers don't have their own desk—everything is shared. Sometimes, computers and chairs are also shared, which is not hygienic（卫生的）. Luckily, more workers are working from home during the pandemics but that won't last forever.
Reusability（循环利用）is a common practice in the restaurant industry. Reusable cups and chopsticks are often used. Unluckily, reusable products increased the chance of spreading disease. For example, Starbucks recently stopped refilling customers' reusable cups in order to stop the spread of the virus.
People like to be social. But the virus has made this more dangerous. We have to be careful about how we interact with others for now. Perhaps we need to rethink about our lifestyles to reduce the spread of future pandemics.
1. According to the author, the strong point of the sharing economy is that ________.| A．it lasts longer | B．it costs less |
| C．it's popular | D．it's hygienic |
| A．how working at home won't last long |
| B．how shared offices can save space |
| C．the hygienic problems of open offices |
| D．the sharing economy trend |
| A．everything is shared in many restaurants |
| B．they use too much disposable tableware |
| C．many restaurants have poor hygiene |
| D．cups and chopsticks are often reused |
| A．play | B．exchange | C．fight | D．communicate |
| A．we need to change some of our lifestyles |
| B．the sharing economy won't last forever |
| C．no one can stay out of the sharing economy |
| D．we shouldn't stay away from shared products |
10 . Boys and girls, it's important for you to have good eating habits, because they can help you live a healthy life. Read the following ideas and you can learn a lot.
Always eat together with your family.
Have at least（至少）one meal with your family members every day. A family dinner can make you feel warm.
Never watch TV while eating meals.
Don't watch TV while you are having a meal, because you don't know what you are eating when you watch TV. And you have no time to chat（聊天）with others.
Wash your hands before every meal.
All of the bacteria on your dirty（脏的）hands will go into your mouth if you don't wash hands before meals. And that is bad for your health.
Taste the food even if you don't like it.
Don't always eat your favorite food. Eating different kinds of foods can help you get much nutrition（营养）
1. What does the underlined word "bacteria" mean in Chinese?| A．伤口 | B．纹路 | C．食物 | D．细菌 |
| A．Different eating cultures | B．Good eating habits |
| C．What to eat for meals | D．What to do before eating meals |
| A．Festival Week | B．Animal World | C．Healthy Life | D．Happy Story |
