Complete each sentence according to the Chinese given.
1.我的英雄是花木兰。相传她是南北朝时期的一个女战士。她代替父亲参军，并且在战争中英勇作战。即使在困难的情况下，她也不放弃。
My hero is Mulan. It is said she was a female ________ in the Northern and Southern Dynasties. She joined the army instead of her father and fought bravely in the war. She never gave up, even ________ ________ ________ ________.
2.三次世界冠军迈克尔喜欢在业余时间和另外五个志愿者一起在学校工作。
Michael, three ________ world ________, likes working with ________ ________ ________ at a school in his spare time.
3.当凯伦从礼品店里出来走在人行道上时，她尽量不去回头看橱窗里那条漂亮的项链。
When Karen walked out of the gift shop and walked ________ the ________, she ________ ________ ________ look back at the beautiful necklace in the shop window.
Sentence transformation
1.There are many different ways of running a company. (改写同义句)
There are many different ways _________ _________ a company.
2.There is a boy called Brooklyn in my class. He got his name from a well-known city, Brooklyn. (两句合并为一句)
The boy ________ ________ a famous city, Brooklyn, is in my class.
3.The bus finally got to the hotel. (改写同义句)
The bus finally ________ ________ the hotel.
4.Lily washes dishes every day after dinner. (改写同义句)
Lily does the ________ every day after dinner.
5.I want to tell you the truth. I never hoped to win the game. (两句合并为一句)
________ ________ ________, I never hoped to win the game.
We usually understand when someone speaks or writes to us, and many gestures have meanings, too. But few of us ever considered what and how we eat as a way of communication. The food people eat during celebrations and ceremonies (仪式) can symbolize (象征) many things. In many cultures, people share food at meal times. Sharing bread or other foods is a common human tradition that can improve trust. Food can also have a particular (特别的) meaning, and play an important role in a family or culture’s celebrations or traditions. The foods we eat—and when and how we eat them—are often unique to a particular culture, or may even differ between the country and the city one country.
In most cultures, bread represents nourishment (营养). It is also one of the most commonly shared foods in the world. Sharing bread, whether at a special time or at the family dinner table, is a common symbol of companionship and togetherness. In fact, the word “companion” comes from the Latin com (together) and panis (bread). Many cultures also celebrate birthdays and marriages with beautifully decorated cakes that are cut and shared among the guests. Early types of cakes were simply a kind of bread, so this tradition has its root (根源) in the custom of sharing bread.
Food also plays an important role in many New Year celebrations. In the southern United States, pieces of cornbread represent blocks of gold for prosperity (繁荣) in the new year. In Greece, people share a special cake called vasilopita. A coin is baked into the cake, which represents success in the New Year for the person who receives it. Most of the foods eaten during the Chinese New Year have symbolic meanings. Sometimes this is based on their shape; for example, long noodles symbolize long life. The symbolism can also be based on the sound of the word in Chinese. For example, people give out oranges because the word for “orange” sounds like the word for “good luck”.
1.Which of the following is NOT commonly considered as a way of communication?
A.Eating moon cakes at the Mid-autumn Festival.
B.Writing emails to your teacher.
C.Talking to your grandparents.
D.Shaking hands with someone when you first meet.
2.________ can help improve trust among people according to the article.
A.Eating bread with family members B.Having lunch together
C.Sharing a pizza with friends D.Cutting a cake into pieces
3.What is the root reason for sharing cakes at birthdays?
A.Birthday cakes are usually too big for one person to eat.
B.Cakes are a kind of beautiful and delicious dessert.
C.Cakes and bread have been the same food for many years.
D.Sharing cakes has got its tradition from sharing bread.
4.________ represent good luck for the new year in its own culture.
A.Coins in vasilopita B.Oranges
C.Pieces of cornbread D.Noodles
5.Which of the following is the best title for this article?
A.The importance of different foods B.The way of eating foods
C.What we eat really matters D.Another way of communication
We brush our teeth every day but few people know ________. Today, a French company has introduced an electric toothbrush, which can work wirelessly (无线地) with a smartphone. It’s called the Kolibree toothbrush. It has different models, and will cost from $99 to $200.
Users download (下载) an app and connect by Bluetooth, and the Kolibree will record 1) the time you spend brushing teeth, 2) whether (是否) all areas of your mouth are reached 3)whether you brush up and down instead of just side to side. Then it will send the information to a mobile phone by Bluetooth, telling you whether you have brushed in a night way. The Kolibree app records your progress (进步) and scores your brushing way to help you improve brushing habits.
The Kolibree toothbrush was invented by Thomas Serval. He says the idea of inventing it came from his experience as a father. He would come home from work and ask his kids if they had brushed their teeth. They always answered “yes”, but Thomas used to find their toothbrush heads dry. He decided that a kind of brush was needed to tell him how well they brushed their teeth.
Thomas says that one day it’ll be possible to use a brushing unit with a camera. The camera can even examine holes in your teeth while you brush.
1.Which of the following is the best for ________?
A.what kind of toothbrush is good for us
B.whether there are bad teeth in our mouths
C.how interesting brushing teeth can be
D.how well we’re brushing our teeth
2.According to the article, the current (目前的) Kolibree toothbrush can ________.
A.check the holes in your teeth when you brush
B.tell you whether you have made improvement in teeth brushing
C.send all kinds of useful information to your mobile phone
D.help you reach the unknown areas of your mouth
3.What can be inferred (推断) from the story of Thomas Serval?
A.Thomas’s kids didn’t have a good brushing habit.
B.Thomas’s kids never told the truth to him.
C.Thomas was very interested in making inventions.
D.Thomas was a careless father.
4.Who is the Kolibree toothbrush most suitable (合适的) for?
A.An inventor who wants to make a better toothbrush.
B.A woman who wants to have whiter teeth.
C.A girl who wants to know whether she brushes her teeth correctly.
D.A boy who wants to make teeth brushing fun.
5.Which of the following statements about the Kolibree toothbrush is NOT TRUE according to the article?
A.It is an electric toothbrush, which can work with a smartphone.
B.Different models of it have different prices.
C.It was first invented by a French company.
D.You need to download an app to record information with it.
1. San Francisco
Fisherman’s Wharf is an old marketplace by the sea with fashionable restaurants, shops and street performers. Visit Ghirardelli Square, home to the amazing Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop, and Pier 39, a lively marketplace with shops, restaurants and music. From here you can take a cruise (游艇) around the bay (海湾).
2. Venice Beach
This is where skateboarding started, so you must visit the famous skate park right on the beach. Also watch the bodybuilders (健美者) at Muscle Beach Gym, which is where Arnold Schwarzenegger started his career (职业生涯).
3. Hollywood
You can stand in the footprints of Johnny Depp at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and then meet his wax model, along with Hugh Jackman, Brad and Angelina, all at Madame Tussauds Hollywood. Discover how films are made at Universal Studios (环球影城), where there are also exciting park rides (供乘骑的游乐设施) and shows.
4. Disneyland
One of the most magical places in the world, Disneyland Park has hundreds of rides such as Space Mountain and Indiana Jones Adventure. A day in Disneyland is a day you will never forget!
5. Santa Cruz
Go to the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and see different boards. Next stop, the Santa Cruz Beach Broadwalk for a ride on a big rollercoaster (过山车).
1.According to the article most travelers go to Ghirardelli Square to ________.
A.watch street performances B.take a ride on a cruise
C.taste some famous dessert D.have meals in modern restaurants
2.Erin likes going shopping and enjoying great food when she is on holiday. Which place is the best for her?
A.Santa Cruz. B.San Francisco. C.Venice Beach. D.Disneyland.
3.In how many places can people take exciting rides?
A.One. B.Two. C.Three. D.Four.
4.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?
A.You may learn about the history of surfing in Venice Beach
B.You can find how films are made at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre
C.Santa Cruz Beach is where Arnold Schwarzenegger started his career.
D.You can enjoy a view of the sea in Fisherman’s Wharf.
5.Where can we probably read this article?
A.In a travel guide. B.In a news report.
C.In a TV guide. D.In a sports magazine.
Is there a connection between music and language? According to recent studies, the answer is ________: Music improves certain (某种) language abilities (能力) in the brain. Here, we look at two examples.
A recent study by researcher Kraus shows that playing a musical instrument can improve a person’s ________ ability. In his study, two groups of people listened to a person talking in a ________ room: The people in the first group were musicians, while those in the second group had no musical training. The musicians were able to hear the talking person ________.
Musicians hear better ________ they learn to pay attention to certain sounds. Think about violinists in an orchestra. When the violinists play with the group, they hear their own instrument and many other ________, too. But the violinists must listen closely to what they are playing, and pay ________ attention to the other sounds. ________, musicians are able to focus on (专注于) certain sounds, even in a room with lots of noise.
Schlaug, a ________ at Harvard Medical School, works with stroke (中风) patients (病人). ________ their illness, these people cannot say their names, addresses, or other information normally. However, they can ________ sing. Schlaug was surprised to ________ that singing words helped his patients to speak. Why does this work? Schlaug isn’t sure. Music ________ to make different parts of the brain work, and even the damaged (损坏的) parts. This might ________ patients to use that part of the brain again.
Music improves concentration (注意力), memory, listening skills, and our overall language abilities. It can even help sick people get better. Playing an instrument or singing can help us do better in school and keep our brain sharp (敏锐的) as we get ________. Music is not only enjoyable, it’s also good for us in many other ways.
1.A.yes B.unknown C.no D.possible
2.A.language B.speaking C.hearing D.singing
3.A.large B.dirty C.beautiful D.noisy
4.A.clearly B.more clearly C.quickly D.more quickly
5.A.so B.because C.when D.after
6.A.voices B.people C.noises D.instruments
7.A.no B.a lot of C./ D.a little
8.A.Anyway B.By the way C.On the way D.In this way
9.A.headmaster B.scientist C.doctor D.student
10.A.When B.Because of C.After D.Thanks to
11.A.hardly B.finally C.still D.only
12.A.find B.see C.know D.learn
13.A.trains B.starts C.gets D.seems
14.A.explain B.teach C.help D.stop
15.A.stronger B.older C.cleverer D.taller
