1 . Ahh...aaahhhhchooo! That sneeze (打喷嚏) is uncovered, and the germs (细菌) fly through the air. But have you ever wondered about the germs in your body? They are small organisms (有机体) that live inside us.
How can you protect yourself from germs? Washing your hands is the most important way. Soap and water are germs’ enemies.
A.They wash germs away. |
B.Staying healthy also keeps germs away. |
C.Germs are usually spread through the air |
D.Sometimes, they come from touching something. |
E.Germs are alive and they can cause us to get sick. |
2 . Do you know that every year volunteers collect millions of rubbish on beaches around the world? More and more people are searching for ways to reduce plastic use. A few small changes of your daily habits can quickly lead to less plastic waste.
Choose reusable bags instead of plastic bags.
Take your dinner set with you. It’s helpful to carry a diner set and a cloth napkin in your bag.
Keep reusable bags or boxes nearby. Plastic-free living is easier if your reusable bags or boxes are easy to get, so make sure you keep them in your bag, car, or at your office.
A.That way, you’ll never have to use a plastic bag while you’re busy. |
B.Use reusable water bottles. |
C.If you have to use a straw, try a paper one. |
D.At the store, try shopping for things without single-use plastic bags. |
E.A for kanda spoon are small enough and they don’t take up much space. |
3 . Volunteering is fun and rewarding (有益的), but if you want to be a good volunteer, you need to learn more.
Be understanding.
A.Treat others like friends, and they’ll do the same for you. |
B.begin to do it at once. |
C.Try to understand what other people are facing. |
D.Here’s some advice on how to do the volunteering jobs well. |
E.Don’t try to do everything by yourself. |
4 . Every year, millions of birds are killed or hurt when they fly into buildings. Why does this happen?
Many birds fly from one place to another. Most of the time, they live in the wild, such as forests and wetlands.
Some birds fly at night. They use the moon and stars to help guide them in the right direction. Tall buildings with lights on at night can confuse the birds.
A.This is a big problem, especially on foggy and rainy nights. |
B.People are trying to solve the problem. |
C.These birds have no idea what glass is. |
D.As a result, they fly right into the glass. |
E.The answer is glass. |
5 . The Sunday Mail magazine interviewed some parents about whether children should do chores at home.
Ms Miller thinks that kids these days already have enough stress from school. They do not have time to study and do housework, too.
A.However, Mr. Smith disagrees with her. |
B.So there is no need for them to do it now. |
C.Housework is a waste of their time. |
D.It also helps them to understand the idea of fairness. |
E.Different people have different opinions. |
6 . Few things are as wonderful as visiting a beautiful natural place, breathing the fresh air and enjoying the beauty.
Plan ahead.
Throw away waste properly. Never leave garbage behind. Don’t leave your food wrappers, cans or leftovers.
Respect wildlife. You should stay at least 100meters away from wildlife, so you don’t disturb any animals.
The principles above can help everyone share the outdoors comfortably. We all need to take care of the earth we know and love.
A.Be kind to other visitors. |
B.What you take in, take out. |
C.But enjoying nature comes at a price. |
D.Getting too close could be dangerous. |
E.This means more than just deciding which day to go. |
7 . If you have a hobby or idea that currently does not fit into an existing club in your school, starting one may be a great idea.
Think
The first step of starting anything is to think.
Judge interest
The next step of starting a club is judging interest of others. It is important to talk to friends and other students at school, because they will be the ones who finally will choose to join or stay away from your club. If they have no interest, you have no club.
Think about details
Make it official
Then you can head to the teacher’s office and tell this teacher what your club is about, along with all details. Once he or she agrees, you will likely have to fill out some paperwork to make the club official.
A.In this case, brainstorming will be very helpful. |
B.Then you may want to reconsider your idea for the club. |
C.It’s a great way to practice leadership and organizational skills. |
D.Now you can spread the word and attract others to join your club. |
E.Next, it is important to think about the behind-the-scenes aspects of your club. |
8 . Spare the rod, spoil the child (不打不成器). Many parents believe it.
“We are not saying that spanking (打屁股) children must cause violence, but parents are taking it as an example for their children.
In the study, Temple’s group interviewed 758 persons. About 69 percent said they were spanked during childhood, and
Parents are the most important people to children and
A.children learn nearly everything from them |
B.they thought spanking was nature and that no one was perfect |
C.A new study showed that physical punishment was not good for children |
D.Spanking may be useful in the short-term for children |
E.When children who were spanked grow up |
9 . Last month we asked our students about their free time activities.Our questions were about exercise,use of the Internet and watching TV.
We found that only fifteen percent of our students exercise every day.Forty-five percent exercise four to six times a week.Twenty percent exercise only one to three times a week.
We all know that many students often go online,but we were surprised that ninety percent of them use the Internet every day.The other ten percent use it at least three or four times a week.Most students use it for fun and not for homework.
It is good to relax by using the Internet or watching game shows,
A.So start exercising before it’s too late! |
B.And twenty percent do not exercise at all. |
C.but we think the best way to relax is through exercise. |
D.Here are the results. |
E.The answers to our questions about watching television were also interesting. |
10 . What Makes a Book a Classic?
People usually confuse “classical” with “classic” when it comes to literature.
They have artistic quality
A classic is usually considered to be a representative of the period in which it was written, and it deserves lasting recognition. A classic may look “old” due to pacing and dated language, but you can learn from and be inspired by it even today.
They have universal appeal
Because great works focus on themes that are understood by readers from different backgrounds and levels of experience, they can easily reach readers’ hearts. This is especially true of the themes of love, hate, death, life and faith.
They encourage lifelong readers
Because of the high quality of the characters, story and writing, readers can read a classic in their youth and gather a basic understanding of the author's themes.
A.They can stand the test of time |
B.It can also be read later in their life |
C.A classic uses literary techniques properly |
D.However, each of them has a separate meaning |
E.They touch upon readers’ basic emotional responses |