The problem with the environment is becoming more and more serious. You may think it is the government’s job to take action and it is difficult for the individual（个人）to protect the environment. In fact, there are several easy things that can be done to make a difference.
You can start your action by learning to recycle. Although this appears really simple, there are many people who still throw glass bottles and metal cans（金属罐）into their common rubbish bins. Do you notice that our government has put many special rubbish bins in public places? They all have glass and metal recycling signs. If you spend a few seconds washing the cans and bottles and put them into the rubbish bin, you will be on the path to protect the environment.
One more big waste product is newspapers. Most people will take their newspapers and throw them into rubbish bins when they finish reading them. In fact, there are many other things you can do with an old newspaper. For example, newspapers are something useful for cleaning windows. You can clean windows with newspapers rather than paper towels and window cleaners for a perfect shine.
What else you can do is walking a bit more. Many people usually get into their cars and drive one block to get cola at the local shop. If you walk to the shop, you can not only spend less time, because you needn’t try to find a parking place, but you will save money on oil. If you wish to save even more on oil, take the chance to share the same car with others.
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| The problem with the environment is becoming more and more serious. | ||
| Main body | Learning to recycle | It’s |
| It’s a good idea to use newspapers to clean windows | ||
| Walking a bit more | If you walk to the shop, you can save | |
| Conclusion | Remember that everyone can do something to make a | |
2 . Do you know what your IQ （intelligence quotient, 智商）is? You can find out by taking a test. But what about your EQ? Do you know what EQ is?
EQ （emotional quotient） is a measure of your ability to recognize （辨别）and manage your emotions （情绪）, as well as the emotions of others, according to Psychology Today.
Simply put, having a high EQ means that you’re a “people” person. You know yourself very well and you can easily understand others. Many experts divide EQ into three skills - the ability to recognize your own emotions; the ability to apply （运用）those emotions to solve problems; and the ability to manage emotions, such as by calming yourself down when you're feeling nervous.
Does it seem obvious to you that having a high EQ can be a good thing? People with a high EQ tend to （倾 向）perform better at work, especially if their job requires them to deal with strangers often. According to Mind Tools, an online resource for career skill-building, many companies are now using EQ tests when hiring （聘用） new staff.
Having a high EQ can help you in everyday life as well. For example, when two friends have an argument, people with a high EQ can “read” the other person’s emotions and know when and how to stop the argument, perhaps by ending it in a humorous way.
If you feel like you have a low EQ, don’t worry. It’s possible to improve it. For example, if you can recognize things that tend to stress you out and use positive （积极的）thinking to recover from failures, you’re already improving your EQ, according to Forbes.
1. What is EQ?| A．It is part of a person’s IQ. |
| B．It is a test of your emotions. |
| C．It measures one’s ability to manage emotions. |
| D．It measures one’s ability to build relationships. |
| A．show more emotion than others |
| B．be good at controlling your emotions |
| C．enjoy being the center of attention |
| D．get nervous more easily than others |
| A．The higher EQ a person has, the better job he or she can get. |
| B．It is necessary for everyone to take an EQ test. |
| C．A high EQ can help a person with both their work and personal life. |
| D．People with a high EQ never argue with others. |
| A．Many people are worried about having a low EQ. |
| B．People with a low EQ fail more often. |
| C．Positive thinking is part of having a high EQ. |
| D．There are ways to improve a person’s EQ. |
3 . One of the most famous movie prizes in the world is the Oscar. Every year in the United States, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science (电影艺术科学院) gives Oscars to people who have done well in the movies. There is an Oscar for the best movie of the year, another for the best actor, and Oscars for doing many other things well in movies.
Oscars are very important because people want to see movies that have won them. They also want to see actors who have won Oscars. This means movies that have won Oscars make a lot of money. The Academy first gave prizes to movies in 1927, but they were not called Oscars then. That happened four years later. Most people think that Oscar was someone famous in the movies, but he wasn’t. He was someone that a woman called Margaret Herrick knew. She worked for the Academy and one day she saw the prize on a table. She said, “He looked like my friend Oscar.” From that time on the prizes were called the Oscars.
1. From the passage, we know that the Oscars are ________.| A．the most famous prizes | B．prizes only for actors |
| C．given away every year | D．given away by a famous company in America |
| A．are good friends of Margaret Herrick |
| B．like seeing movies very much |
| C．pay the Academy a lot of money |
| D．have done well in the movies |
| A．1923 | B．1927 | C．1928 | D．1931 |
| A．Being an excellent actor |
| B．Something about Oscars |
| C．The best movie in the world |
| D．Margaret Herrick and her uncle |
4 . The size and shape of your ears show your character more than any other part of the face. Other parts of the face change shapes as we get older, but ears do not change their shapes. They only change in size.
Reading people’s character from their ears is a very old science. In the past people thought that a person’s ears with colour was dangerous. They also thought that the shape of the ears showed if a person was musical or not. Today, too many people believe that the size and shape of the ears help you know if a person is musical.
Ears are all different, and each different thing has a meaning. Next time you look at a person, see if his or her ears are large, medium-size, or small. Look at the lobes (耳垂). Do they stick to the face? Ears that are always red mean that a person may get angry easily. Ears that are always cold and nearly white colour mean that a person has a nervous (神经质) character.
1. Reading people’s character from their ears is ________.| A．only for music | B．an old idea |
| C．very new | D．a good way to talk with others |
| A．he is a kind man | B．he is very happy |
| C．he may get angry easily | D．he drinks too much |
| A．to look at his face, ears and nose |
| B．to look at the size, colour, and shape |
| C．to look at his mouth, eyes and nose |
| D．to look at the hair, eyes and colour |
| A．Looking at a person in the right way. | B．Ears and colours. |
| C．The change of ears. | D．Ears and characters. |
Going to a friend’s house is very exciting. You may spend time with a friend and get to see where he lives. So remember to be polite.
When to arrive
The first thing to remember is that when a friend invites you over, you need to arrive on time. If your friend tells you to come "around 3:00", that means you can arrive a little late after 3:00. But usually it is a good idea to arrive at the right time.
What to bring
Often, it is also nice to bring something to your friend’s house. This could be a box of chocolate for you two to share, or maybe a movie that you can watch together. You can also bring some flowers. A small present is a nice way to show your friend that it’s exciting for you to be at his house.
How to greet（问候）
When you visit your friend’s house, you may also meet his parents. You should tell them who you are and they may tell you their names. As a child, I went to visit my friend Paul. I called his parents by their first names John and Mary. But now I know it is more polite to call them Mr. or Mrs Smith. This will show them more respect（尊敬）and then they may tell you to call them by their first names. Another way to show respect is to call them Madam or Sir.
It’s a cool thing to visit a friend’s house. Don’t forget to be polite to your friend and your friend’s parents, and you will be a good visitor.
| When to | •You need to arrive on •But usually it’s good to arrive at the |
| •Often it’s also nice to bring something to your friend’s house. •A little gift is a nice way to show your friend that you’re | |
| How to greet | •You should tell your friend’s •You may greet your friend’s parents by •Another way of |
6 . Skin-diving（赤身潜水）is a new sport today.
This sport takes you into a wonderful new world. It’s like a visit to the moon! When you are under water, it's easy for you to climb big rocks, because you are no longer（不再）heavy.
Here, under water, everything is blue and green. In the daytime, there is enough light and you can see everything clearly. When fish swim nearby（在附近）, you can catch them with your hands.
When you have tanks（罐子）of air on your back, you can stay in deep water for a long time. But you must be careful.
To catch the fish is one of the most interesting parts of this sport. Also, you can clean the ships without taking them out of the water. You can get many things from the deep sea.
Now you can see that skin-diving is both useful and interesting.
1. Skin-diving can take you to ________.| A．the moon | B．mountains | C．the sun | D．the deep sea |
| A．you are stronger | B．the fish can help you |
| C．you're lighter in water than on land | D．there is enough light |
| A．see everything clearly | B．see nothing | C．see only rocks | D．see only fishes |
| A．catch fish more easily | B．stay under water for a long time |
| C．see everything more clearly | D．live a longer life |
| A．A wonderful world | B．The world under the sea |
| C．A new sport-skin-diving | D．How to catch fish under water |
7 . Be good when abroad
What does it mean to be a good tourist?
According to a recent survey, when asked which tourists are most welcomed in their country, one nation stood out above all others: Japan. YouGov, a UK market research firm, did the research, polling(对……进行民意调查)nearly 28, 000 people from 26 countries and regions.
The Japanese have a reputation(名声)for being among the world’s most well-dressed tidy, punctual(守时的)and polite travelers, the Telegraph reported. They line up politely and they never turn up late, raise their voices or try to take photographs in art galleries when they know they’re not allowed to do so.
Japanese tourists greatly impressed the world during last summer’s World Cup. The country’s soccer fans made headlines for their habit of helping to clean stadiums(体育场)after matches, South China Morning Post noted.
Who are the worst tourists?
The survey also showed that another nation stood out at the same time, but in the opposite way.
British tourists ranked as the worst-behaved tourists in the world. Even local people in the UK don’t like British tourists.
Many respondents said that British travelers are loud, poorly dressed and behave badly. They are also stingy(吝啬的)when tipping at restaurants and hotels, Reuters noted.
It’s not hard to be a good traveler. The Chinese government issued guidelines for outgoing tourists in 2006. Tourists were reminded not to throw trash on the ground or talk loudly. They were also told to line up properly and be more polite in general.
Tips for being a good tourist
Learn a few of the most common words or phrases in the local language. These include “excuse me”, “thank you” and “good bye”.
Watch your body language. Customs are different from place to place. Do your homework ahead of time(提前)so you know if certain gestures might be considered rude in the country or region you are traveling to.
Be good when abroad
| A recent survey | Tourists from Japan are most welcomed. A |
| Japanese people’s reputation around the | They dress They always wait in lines and never turn up Japan’s soccer fans have the habit of |
| The worst tourists | British tourists behave British travelers speak British tourists don’t tip |
| How to be a good tourist | Learn local words and phrases. Know the certain meaning of certain gestures |
8 . English is becoming more and more popular in China. It can be used in every field, such as on some signs and restaurant menus. But there are some problems when people use it. Perhaps you’ve seen the English letters “WC” in your city. They show public toilets. But do you know it is far from native(地道的)English? In fact, foreigners from English-speaking countries seldom use the letters.
Workers in our city are changing, “WC” signs all over the city. The government is spending much money changing all the bad English on signs and restaurant menus. Many other places in China are following our steps.
“WC, or water closet, is old-fashioned English. It sounds dirty to me.” says Nancy, a young woman from the US. The old sign will become “Gents/Men” and “Ladies/Women”. “I see much poor English in daily life, and not only on signs,” she says, “I know what they mean, but they are Chinglish, not real English. For example, when someone says to me ‘My hometown is Guizhou Province’, I know he or she should say ‘My hometown is in Guizhou Province’. Hometown is a smaller place in a province.” The common mistakes that Nancy picked up include “Not Entry”, which should be “No Entry”, “Direction of Airport” should be changed to “To the Airport”. And it is “Room Rate”, not “Room Price”. And remember to “Keep off the Grass” rather than “Care of the Green”. The next time you walk on the street or eat in the restaurant, you can go and see if the expressions(表达) are right.
1. Who seldom uses letters of “WC” according to the passage?| A．Chinese students. | B．Foreigners from other countries. |
| C．Teachers in China. | D．English-speaking foreigners. |
| A．It’s native. | B．It should be changed. |
| C．It doesn’t matter. | D．It can be used on signs. |
| A．she thinks it should be corrected | B．she thinks it is not clear |
| C．she thinks it doesn’t matter | D．she likes to use it |
| A．Not Entry. | B．Room Price. | C．To the Airport. | D．Care of the Green. |
| A．Chinglish signs | B．money spent on Chinglish |
| C．how to use English correctly | D．letters of “WC” |
9 . Most high schools in the United States publish a yearbook once a year, usually in the spring. It is a record of the school year—a “book of memories” for the students.
Inside a yearbook is each student’s photo. The seniors are graduating soon, and their photos appear first. Next are the juniors. They are one year behind the seniors. Then come the second-year students. The last photos are the first-year students. The yearbook is not only about students. The teachers have photos, too.
The yearbook also has photos and descriptions of extracurricular activities. These are activities that students do after school, such as the chess club and Spanish club. There is even a yearbook club. Students in this club write, design and take photos all year for the yearbook.
In the yearbook, some students receive special titles. The seniors vote and choose the “class clown” (a funny student), the “most likely to succeed”(a student who got the best grades), and the “best dressed”(a student with a good fashion sense). There are also other awards.
Students usually sign each other’s yearbooks. This is especially important for the seniors because they are graduating. Students write notes to each other, such as, “We had a lot of fun,” or “I’ll never forget you.” They also write about the fun and funny experiences they shared in school together.
回答下面5个问题，每题答案不超过5个词。
1. How many grades are there in most high schools in the USA?
2. Whose photos can we see first in a yearbook?
3. What title might an interesting student get?
4. Why is it important for senior students to sign each other’s yearbooks?
5. What do you think of the yearbook in the USA?
10 . School days are the best days of your life—or are they? If they are, why do so many people have problems during those years?
Exam stress, pressure from parents and friends can be a bit of a shock after the happy days of primary school. Yes, you will get through, but will you come out on the other side with good experiences, good grades and good friends? Or will you overwork, not do as well as you should or find yourself left out by your friends? There’s no doubt about it. School is the ideal place for at least one or two hard lessons in life.
School is also a place full of opportunities and new experiences. You are independent of your family there, and you begin to make your own way and make lifelong friends. You learn lessons at school—not only about the world, but also about yourself, about other people and how to make friends with them. You go on having ideas of your own, learning how to take responsibility and how to stand on your own two feet.
Another great thing about school is—it doesn’t last for ever! Whatever trials you are facing at school, there is an end to them. Like everything in life, you will get through them and they will soon become a memory.
1. This passage is about________.| A．teenage stress | B．school life | C．school subjects | D．exam stress |
| A．testings | B．games | C．teachers | D．scores |
| A．Overwork. | B．Poor grades. | C．Losing friends. | D．Difficult lessons. |
| A．Your school exams are sure to become a memory for you in the end. |
| B．You may overwork but still fail exams. |
| C．You can learn to be independent at school. |
| D．School days are always full of stress. |
