Tea and coffee are two of the most popular drinks in the world. However, people usually like one more than the other. These drinks also have very different uses.
Tea drinking started in China over 4,000 years ago. These days, some people drink tea for health, using it to help with stress or losing weight. However, most people in tea-drinking countries think of tea as more than just a healthy drink. In fact, tea drinking in some countries is a part of the culture. In Turkey, tea is always there when people meet. Whether in someone’s home or a company, tea is always offered as a way of welcome. In the UK, homes and offices usually have tea time. Tea and other dishes are served at tea time in the afternoon. It is a way of relaxing with friends or co-workers (同事).
Coffee came much later than tea, just over 1,000 years ago. Coffee is made from beans. Something in the coffee beans makes a person feel active. Most people do not drink coffee to relax. Instead, they drink coffee to get going. Many people drink coffee in the morning to help them wake up. Others will also drink coffee during short breaks in the afternoon to keep going through the working day. Some people may visit coffee shops just to meet and talk with friends. However, many people in coffee shops drink coffee while working on their computers.
Is tea or coffee more common in your country? Between the two, which do you like to drink more?
Tea and Coffee —Two of the Most Popular Drinks | |
Tea | Chinese people have drunk tea for Now when people feel stressed or get Most people in tea-drinking countries think tea is not only a drink but also a People in Turkey offer tea as a way of welcome. In the UK, tea is served with other dishes at tea time in the afternoon. |
Coffee | Coffee appeared over 1,000 years ago. Most people drink coffee in order to make themselves Some people go to the coffee shops to meet friends while many people go there to |
2 . Wukong, Tiangong, Tianwen... Do you know where the name s of Chinese space programs come from?
Wukong, the Dark Matter Particle Explorer satellite (暗物质粒子探测卫星), is named after a Chinese superhero the Monkey King. According to Journey to the West, the Monkey King has a pair of sharp (锐利的) eyes which can tell the difference between good and evil. The Wukong satellite is just as sharp-eyed as the Monkey King to help scientists search for dark matter in space.
The name of the space station, Tiangong, means “Heavenly Palace (天宫)”. In Chinese myths (神话), this is the home of Tian Di. Now Tiangong Space Station is a home for Chinese astronauts in space. And China welcomes foreign astronauts to Tiangong so that they can work together.
Tianwen, China’s Mars mission (火星任务), gets its name from the poem Tianwen by Qu Yuan. Qu Yuan is a well-known poet (诗人) from ancient China. In Tianwen, he had the questions about the sky, stars, nature, myths and the real world, showing his hunger for truth. Perhaps the Tianwen mission will end up answering some of Qu Yuan’s questions.
If you look into more names of Chinese space programs, you will find that they all have beautiful meanings. We, the Chinese people, have a long-cherished (珍藏已久的) space dream. So the naming of Chinese space programs is taken very seriously.
1. The underlined word “evil” means “________”.| A．诚恳 | B．善良 | C．邪恶 | D．丑陋 |
| A．It’s used for searching dark matter. | B．It’s used as a home for the astronauts in space. |
| C．It’s used to explore (探索) the Mars. | D．It’s used to send astronauts to the space. |
| A．a superhero | B．a book | C．a palace | D．a poem |
| A．They’re both sharp-eyed. | B．They’re both superheroes. |
| C．They both help the good and punish the bad. | D．They both help with scientific studies. |
| A．What Meaningful Names! | B．What Beautiful Space! |
| C．What A Famous Poem! | D．What A Sweet Dream! |
3 . We all know the folk musician Abing and his famous erhu piece Erquan Yingyue. But how much do you know about the erhu?
Erhu is a traditional Chinese instrument with a long history. The modern erhu developed from the xiqin, which was played by many ethnic minorities (少数民族) during the Tang Dynasty. In the Song Dynasty, musicians began to use the erhu to perform different kinds of music, and it became quite a popular instrument. With the rise of some forms of folk art, the art of the erhu developed quickly during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It became an important accompanying (伴奏) instrument in different folk music. At present, it is used in both traditional and modern music, such as in pop, rock and jazz. It has even become a solo (独奏) instrument.
As the erhu was mainly played by common people and the playing skills were passed down orally (口头地), there are few written records about the erhu that can be found. To study the history and the development of the erhu, historians usually turn to ancient paintings. The earliest pictures of this instrument were found in Yulin Caves and Eastern Thousand Buddha Caves in Gansu Province, where five erhu pictures were discovered on murals (壁画).
1. Erhu became popular ________.| A．in the Tang Dynasty | B．in the Song Dynasty |
| C．in the Ming Dynasty | D．in the Qing Dynasty |
| A．when the erhu became an important instrument | B．who played the erhu first |
| C．the rise of different folk arts | D．the development of the erhu art |
| A．a person who studies history | B．a person who studies music |
| C．a person who plays the erhu | D．a person who writes the erhu pieces |
| A．The erhu can’t be used to play pop music. |
| B．People can find a lot of written records about the erhu. |
| C．The earliest picture of the erhu was found in Gansu. |
| D．The erhu has been a solo instrument since the Qing Dynasty. |
| A．travel | B．health | C．nature | D．culture |
4 . China has always been a nation of etiquette (礼仪之邦). Chinese people are among the most hospitable people in the world. If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth that they would receive as guests.
When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Then he will serve you snacks like biscuits or candies. Someone in the family will also chat (聊天) with you, never letting you feel lonely.
At the same time, other family members will prepare a meal for you. Chinese people treat their guests with a big meal. They always serve more food than the guest can eat. On the table, the guests must be the first to eat. Perhaps one of the things that surprise a western guest most is that the Chinese host likes to pick food for their guests. However, it won’t happen at western tables. The Chinese family try their best to make you feel at home. As you have finished eating, the host usually says, “It seems that you didn’t eat much. Please have more. ” Although you tell them you are full, they still put more food in your bowl.
Being warm and hospitable has long been an important part of Chinese culture and tradition. As Confucius (孔子) said long time ago, “To meet friends from afar (远方). How happy we are!”
1. As a guest in a Chinese family, you are usually offered _________ by the host.| A．coffee | B．juice | C．tea | D．milk |
| A．the guests | B．the hosts | C．the oldest | D．the youngest |
| A．lonely | B．at home | C．surprised | D．thankful |
| A．救死扶伤的 | B．艰苦朴素的 | C．热情好客的 | D．善良仁慈的 |
5 . If you spend some time in an English-speaking country, you might hear the term “etiquette”. It means normal and polite social behavior. This may seem like a difficult word at first, but it can be very useful to understand.
Etiquette is not the same in every culture or in every situation. (1)For example, standing very close to the person you are talking with is quite common in some Asian countries. However, if you do this in Europe, some people might feel uncomfortable. Even in China, we all know that etiquette is not the same in all situations. Perhaps we think that talking loudly in our own homes fine, but there are other places where talking loudly is not allowed. For example, most people would agree that talking loudly in a library, a museum or a movie theater is impolite. Even if you are with your friends, it is better to keep your voice down in public places.
If we see someone breaking the rules of etiquette, we may politely give them some suggestions. One of the most polite ways is to ask someone, “Would you mind doing this” or “Would you mind not doing that”. People don’t usually like to be criticized, so we have to be careful how we do this.
(2)Although rules etiquette can often be different, some rules are the same almost everywhere in the world
2. If your friend talks loudly in the library, what would you say to him /her?
3. 把(1)处画线句子翻译成汉语。
4. 把(2)处画线句子翻译成汉语。
5. 请给短文拟个标题。
The undersea world is very beautiful. Now more and more people want to dive in the water to find the secrets there. Scuba diving is a new sport today. It can take you into a wonderful undersea world.
You will find many strange animals in the sea. Some are as large as a school bus. Many sea animals give out light in the dark and some have sharp teeth.
During the day, there is enough light. Here, under the sea, everything is blue and green.
When fish swim nearby, you can catch them with your hands. When you have bottles of air on your back, you can stay in deep water for a long time. However, you can’t dive too deep. And you must be very careful when you dive in deep water.
The deep sea is not an easy place to live in. It’s cold, and it’s dark, too. The deeper it is, the less sunlight there is. At about 3,000 feet, there is no light at all. It is very dark in the sea. Many fishes have no eyes. Some have big eyes. A few have eyes on one side.
Besides the cold and the darkness, deep-sea animals face a third danger—other animals.
Animals eat! They must find food to eat. Many animals eat plants. However, some animals eat meat. This means these sea animals have two big jobs. They need to find animals as food, and they have to try not to become other animals’ meal.
1. Why do people want to dive in the sea?| A．They want to catch fish. |
| B．They want to find the secrets of the undersea world. |
| C．The sea is deep. |
| D．There are all kinds of plants in the sea. |
| A．Everything is cold. | B．Everything looks beautiful. |
| C．Everything is dark. | D．Everything is blue and green. |
| A．We can stay in deep water for a long time. |
| B．We can dive very, very deep. |
| C．We can live in deep water easily. |
| D．We can dive freely without any dangers. |
| A．Enough food. | B．Bottles of water. | C．A pair of glasses. | D．Bottles of air. |
| A．One animal finds something to eat, and it may be eaten by others. |
| B．At the depth of 3,000 feet under the sea, many animals can find their way by hearing and feeling. |
| C．The deeper the sea is, the darker and colder it is. |
| D．At the depth 3,000 feet under the sea, all animals can find their way by seeing. |
7 . CHOKING FIRST AID
| Choking (噎住) on food can be dangerous sometimes. The Heimlich maneuver (海姆立克急救法) is a very useful way to save a person who is choking. And it’s easy to learn. 1. Stand behind the person. Put your arms around his waist (腰). 2. Make a fist (拳) with one hand. Put it a little higher than his navel (肚脐). 3. Hold the fist with the other hand. Pull the fist inward and upward quickly. 4. Repeat the above steps until the food goes out. Please remember: 1. Call 120 first before performing the Heimlich maneuver. 2. The Heimlich maneuver can be performed on adults and children over 1 year old, but it is not suggested for babies under 1 year old. 3. Do not perform the Heimlich maneuver when a person is able to speak, cough or breathe. |
| What should you do when a baby under 1 year old is choking? 1. Hold his face down. Make sure his head is lower than his body. 2. Use the heel of your hand to do back thumps (背部拍击) 5 times. 3. If that is not helpful, turn his face up, with the head lower than the body. 4. Use 2 fingers to do chest thrusts (胸部按压) 5 times. 5. Repeat the above steps until the food goes out. |
1. Where should you stand when performing the Heimlich maneuver to save a student?
| A．Behind the student. | B．In front of the student. |
| C．On the left of the student. | D．On the right of the student. |
| A．Your friend, 16, is choking but can speak clearly. |
| B．Your mother, 40, is choking but can breathe on her own. |
| C．Your sister, 6 months old, is choking and cannot breathe. |
| D．Your classmate, 15, is choking and cannot speak or breathe. |
| A．up | B．down | C．left | D．right |
| A．two | B．three | C．four | D．five |
| A．The Heimlich maneuver makes you eat less. |
| B．Call 110 before you perform the Heimlich maneuver. |
| C．Your life can sometimes be in danger because of choking. |
| D．The Heimlich maneuver cannot be performed on one person repeatedly. |
8 . Because of COVID-19, people may have bad feelings, such as sadness, anxiety and fear. Helping yourself and your family members keep a positive attitude will be very important. Below are four ways to keep your body and mind strong.
•Recognize and accept your feelings
When you stay at home for a long time, it is normal to feel upset or anxious. The first step is to recognize and accept these feelings. It means being honest about your feelings. Don’t hide your feelings. Accepting your feelings can actually help you manage them.
•Keep a healthy lifestyle
Keep a balanced diet and follow a daily routine (惯例). People who stay at home for a long time may easily have their routine turned upside down. Some people may stay up late at night and fail to get up during the day. Sleep is important for your personal health. Good sleep, especially deep sleep, can reduce anxiety.
•Exercise regularly
Physical exercise is also an effective way to reduce anxiety. Even a small amount of physical exercise can immediately make you feel better. And it works for people of all ages. At this time, you probably could not do outdoor exercise. But you should still do some exercise at home. If you need exercise tips, try downloading an app or find them online.
•Talk to someone
Humans are social animals. If our need to socialize (社交) is not met, it may lead to bad feelings. Luckily, it is easy to connect with relatives and friends. Call someone or send a message on WeChat.
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| Recognize and accept your feelings | It’s normal to feel upset or anxious. Recognize and accept the feelings |
| Keep a healthy lifestyle | It’s important to keep a balanced diet and follow a daily routine. Sleep is important for the |
| Physical exercise is also an effective way to reduce anxiety. | |
| Talk to someone | Humans are social animals. You can connect with relatives and friends by |
On March 18, 2022, the 1915 Canakkale Bridge was opened in Turkey. The country of Turkey is mainly in Asia, but part of it lies in Europe. The Dardanelles Strait separates the two parts. The new bridge crosses the Dardanelles Strait, connecting Europe and Asia.
The bridge sets a new record for the world’s longest suspension bridge (悬索桥), whose largest section (段) is 2,023 meters long. It is about 33 meters longer than that of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, the earlier record holder.
The bridge’s name is related to an important Turkey’s 1915 victory against England and France during the World War I in the Dardanelles Strait. Besides, the bridge also contains several special numbers. Its towers are 318 meters high and the bridge was opened on March 18 (3/18). Those numbers mark the day that Turkey normally honors soldiers killed during the war.
Building the bridge wasn’t easy. It took five years and cost about $2.7 billion. But the opening of the bridge will make a contribution to Turkey’s economic development—it will help Turkey save up to $458 million a year, because trips crossing the Dardanelles Strait will be using far less fuel and polluting much less. People can drive across the Strait in about six minutes. Before the bridge, the fastest way to cross the Strait was by boat. The trip was about an hour, but waiting to get on and off the boat could take hours longer.
1. What places does the 1915 Canakkale Bridge connect?2. How long is the largest section of Akashi Kaikyo Bridge?
3. Why did the bridge open on March 18?
4. How much did people spend building the bridge?
5. Was the fastest way to cross the Strait by boat after the bridge was built?
10 . We often see ants looking for new homes and returning with other ants if they’ve found a good one. Ants do this by teaching. And a team of scientists have developed small robots to study how ants teach one another. The robots can behave like rock ants. They use one-to-one teaching — an ant discovers a better home and teaches the route (路线) to another.
In their research, the scientists replaced the teaching ant with a small robot. They circled an area with two homes for the ants. One was their old home, and the other was a new, better home built for them. The researchers waited for an ant to leave its old home and put the robot directly ahead of it.
Then the robot moved towards the new, better home. During its journey, the robot stopped from time to time to wait for the follower ant. The ant needed to look around and get familiar with things around it. When the robot led the follower ant to the new home, the ant examined the new home in its own time and began its way back home. The robot had successfully taught the route to the pupil ant.
A key part of the teaching is tandem (纵排的) running. One ant leads another slowly along a route to the new-found home. The pupil ant memorizes the route so that it can find its way back home by itself and then lead another ant to the new home, and the process repeats.
1. What’s the role of the small robot in the study?| A．A student. | B．A teacher. | C．A researcher. | D．An engineer. |
| A．steps in building a home for ants. | B．preparations for the teaching process |
| C．locations of the small robot and the ant | D．differences between the two homes for ants |
| A．it ran too fast |
| B．it went the wrong way |
| C．the follower ant returned to its old home |
| D．the follower ant needed time to remember the route |
| A．Some ants can learn from humans. | B．Ants usually look for new homes together. |
| C．Things around may help an ant find its way | D．Repeating can help an ant improve its memory. |
| A．Using robots to study ants’ teaching process. | B．Passing knowledge to ants in an easy way. |
| C．How rock ants look for a new home. | D．How rock ants know their way. |
