There are not many nations that can say their national dish has become international.
The word “pizza” came from the Latin word “pinsa” meaning flatbread. Long ago, pieces of flatbread, topped with mushrooms and herbs (香料), were a simple and tasty meal. They were mostly for those who didn’t have enough money to buy plates, or who were on the go. In the 18th century, Naples, in southern Italy, had become one of the largest cities in Europe, and it was growing fast. Lots of city people were poor and they were always rushing around to look for work.
It was in America that pizza found its second home.
For a lot of people in western countries, when they cannot decide what to eat, they order pizzas.
A. Nobody knows where pizza came from.
B. Italy has two such dishes, spaghetti and pizza.
C. They needed food that was cheap and easy to eat.
D. In 1905, the first pizzeria, Lombardi’s, was opened in New York City.
2 . I always had a nice cup of tea every morning in my country in Indonesia.
| A．I didn't say anything. |
| B．One day I had a cup of tea at the university tea room. |
| C．It gave me a great feeling in the morning. |
| D．Finally, I found a nice coffee shop with many people queuing (排队) to order. |
Living with Less
These days, it seems that many people are trying to live more with less. They throw away all the less-used things, or some things that are not necessary. They are discovering the pleasure of spending their time and money on the things that matter most. Here are some advantages of living simply
♦More free time
The more things you own,
♦Money saved
As you stop buying things you don’t need, your finances will be better.
♦Changed values
A. and you will find that less is more
B. Once you break the habit, your values will change
C. the more time you will spend keeping them in order
D. You can save some money and take a special trip instead
Everybody wants a healthy relationship with their dad. When your dad is happy with you, you’ll get the best treatment from him and most likely be happy too. It can be difficult to please your dad but it’s important to do so for a healthy family. By focusing on the way you interact with your dad, you can achieve a happy family relationship.
It can be difficult to spend time with your dad, especially during school days as your schedule is busy and your dad is at work. Making that extra effort to spend time with him and share your opinions and thoughts will strengthen the bond between you.
Take time to ask your dad about his youth, his dreams, his career, and his favourite memories. These are stories to cherish as you grow older. They might also help you understand his values.
Consider asking your dad for advice on school work or friendships or matters of finance (经济) if you have or are seeking a job. This will show him his opinion matters. Even if your dad doesn’t have experience with a certain situation, he can still give you advice on how to approach it or where you can best learn how to approach it.
Show affection (关爱).
Show your dad that you love him. Speak to him in caring words, in a warm tone of voice, or show him affection through hugs and kisses. Some dads don’t like being too affectionate and even you might find it strange to be physically affectionate. Know that caring human touch is a basic need.
A. Spend time with him
B. Ask him for advice
C. Show respect for him
D. Learn about his life
Ways of Staying Safe in College
If you plan on attending a university in a large city, please follow these tips.
Whether you live in the countryside or live near the school, you will want to know the weather so you can be ready for the day.
Carry a little extra cash
Chances are if you go to school in the city, you will be taking public transportation almost every day. The last thing you want is to lose your bus or train pass. Carrying some extra cash is great for feeling secure. It also allows you to buy lunch if you need to or get last-minute supplies while you’re out.
Unfortunately, crime is more likely to happen in the city. Be aware of your surroundings. Keep an eye out for any strange behavior. Plus, you should be paying attention to walking traffic. Don’t embarrass yourself by running into others. Keep your head up! Keep this in mind when you are on public transportation as well.
Oftentimes people will decide to walk across the street even though the crosswalk sign says not to. However, not all of these people have the best judgement. A car may be moving much quicker than it looks or there may be a car you just don’t see. Don’t be in such a hurry. It’s not worth getting hurt!
A. Check the weather.
B. Don’t ignore crosswalks.
C. Get around now and then.
D. Don’t bury your face in your phone.
| A. Be a critical reader. B. Choose the parts you like. C. Go directly to the part you like. D. Find out different types of articles. |
What do you do when you begin to read an English newspaper? Why not try the following?
1.You’d better know how many parts there are. Usually, there is international news, business, science and technology, or sports. You can choose your favourite parts to read carefully.
Then, you come to the article itself. If you don’t have time to read the whole article, the headline and the photo give you a general idea of the story.
2.A news article includes the body text and a photo with a short piece of text under it. It usually puts the most important information in the very beginning. If you don’t have much time to read the story, just have a look at the first paragraph. A feature article is usually a report which covers details about an event or a person. It usually has an interesting start. You get to know the idea of the article as you read. Another kind of article is an opinion article.
Usually, people who are well known all over the world share their own opinions in a fun way about important events. Opinion articles are different from news stories that are all facts.
3.There are advertisements in newspapers. They can provide useful information about products, places, food or jobs. Remember that people make some advertisements to sell you things. You don’t have to do everything advertisements tell you to do. You should be critical enough to decide which advertisements are useful and which are not.
Scientists say that hobbies can make kids smarter, healthier and even more successful when they grow up. How?
When you have a hobby, you learn new things. You have to read instructions. You look at websites, magazines and books to get more information about your hobby. More reading makes you a better reader and a better learner.
They Help You Be Creative
For many hobbies, such as building model cars and making pottery, you have to use your brain as well as your hands. We learn by doing things and by touching things. These kinds of activities make people more creative.
Having a hobby makes you feel good. Scientists say, “When you make something, the ‘feel-good’ part of your brain gets a message. It makes you feel happy.” When we feel happy, we have less stress. Too much stress can make people sick.
People with hobbies learn how to set goals and solve problems. Learning these skills when you are young can help you when you grow up. For some kids, having a hobby can be the first step to finding a satisfying job in the future.
A. They Help You Be Relaxed
B. They Help You Be Confident
C. They Help You Learn
D. They Help You Build Skills
Ways to Help Your Community Stay Quiet
Noise pollution isn’t just annoying. It can also cause psychological problems. If you want to cut back on the noise polution in your life, taking some measures together with your community will help you and your family feel happier and healthier.
Use your car horn(喇叭)only when necessary, as a way to let someone know you are around the corner.
The terrible sound of a car’s engine is never welcome, so make sure you are not the one causing noise pollution in your community and spring to get your car repaired. Keeping your car in good, quiet working order will be appreciated by everyone who lives near you.
Keep your music down.
It might sound beautiful to you, but respect the fact that others might not feel the same way. Don’t just assume that your neighbours want to hear your favourite opera as much as you do.
Communities with more trees are quieter than those without them, since large, leafy trees can help absorb noise, so such a project is always worth your effort.
A. Don’t use your car horn unnecessarily.
B. Stay away from the noisy streets.
C.Keep your car in good working order.
D.Take part in a community tree-planting project.
Are you heavy or thin? Are you tall or short ? No matter what you look like now, your body is special - you are the only one in the world.Accept and appreciate your body, Your body parts do different jobs that keep you alive.
Your head houses the most valuable part of your body - your brain. As you are reading, your eyes send pictures to your brain.Your brain helps you to remember and think, and make sure your body is doing what it should.
What is your skin for?
Your skin covers your body. In most parts of your body, the skin is just as thick as half a centimeter. If you have your skin cut, it will have a quick cure and stop viruses from getting into your body. Your skin also helps you feel the heat and coldness of the environment around you. Hair grows from inside the skin. When you feel hot, extra heat comes out through your skin. As a result, your body temperature drops.
How do you move?
Muscles are found in most parts of your body. They work with your bones to help you move -whenever you cry or smile, eat or speak, walk or dance, etc.
Your body needs to takein oxygenfrom the air andgive out the unwanted carbon dioxide in the body. When you breathe, air comes through your nose and mouth into your lungs where oxygen flows to different parts of your body.
When dust a strong smell gets into your nose, your lungs push out the air and try to clean your nose.
What does your heart do?
Your heart is a very special muscle. It is slightly bigger than your fist and grows bigger as you do. lf you place your hand on your heart, you will feel your heart beating which forees blood to move around your body.
Your body is just like a good friend-it can do a lot for you. Treat your body well.
A. Why do you breathe?
B. How do you breathe?
C. Why do you sneeze?
D. What is inside your head?
How to deal with anxiety before exams? Here are some dos and don’ts that might help you with your exams.
Don’t arrive too early.
You probably arrive early before an exam, but getting there too early is not a good idea. When you’re reviewing with friends you might get more anxious. Instead, try to get there five to ten minutes earlier and keep yourself from talking about the exam to anybody.
Lack of sleep is a huge factor in increasing anxiety. When your nervous system is not rested, it’s too late, and this will make you anxious. Also, you will have a harder time concentrating. So, instead of studying deep into the night, you should work on getting a regular sleep pattern.
If you’ve worked hard, and you are ready, you don’t need this. Reviewing on the day of the exam might make you feel like you’ve missed out on some topics. And to be honest, if that’s the case, it’s too late, and this will make you anxious. So you had better just be rested and relaxed for the exam and do your best.
Do eat well.
Don’t forget to have a good meal. We tend to forget to eat when we’re too anxious, but eating is essential. Your brain needs sugar to function properly. You have to eat something before attending an exam. It will give you more energy and lower your anxiety level.
Before and during an exam, don’t think about the result. Stay focused on the present. You should not, think about your grades, your chances of getting into college, and your family’s opinion, etc. The only thing that matters is you and the exam. Try to separate yourself from anything else.
A. Do sleep well.
B. Do listen to your teachers.
C. Don’t think about the result of the exam.
D. Don’t review on the day of the exam.
