Once upon a time, while a young man was walking in the desert, he met a small lake with clean water. The water was sweet . Then, he put the water in his leather canteen （皮质水壶）because he wanted to bring some water back to his teacher, an elder.
Four days later, he brought the water to the old man. He drank the water, smiled and thanked his student for the sweet water. The young man returned to his village with a happy heart.
Later, the teacher let another student Tom try the water. He did it but said, "oh, teacher, it is terrible and bad!" Then, he kept saying, “Teacher, why did you pretend（假装）to like it?"
The teacher answered, ''The water is not just water; it is the symbol of the young man's kindness and nothing can be sweeter."
Think about our response（反应）when we get a present. If the present is expensive, we may be very happy. If it is not, we may not be very happy. It is a pity that we only pay attention to the presents themselves, not the feelings in them. After all, gifts from the heart are really gifts of the heart.
1.Why did the young man put the water in his canteen?（不超过 11 个词）
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2.What does Tom think of the water?（不超过 5 个词）
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3.What should we pay attention to if we get presents?（不超过 4 个词）
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In some cities of America, many people ride scooters（脚踏车）.Scooters can be helpful. They help make it so there are fewer cars on the road. This means less traffic. At the same time, it saves energy（能源）.Scooters also give people a way to get to different places around the city easily for less money.
Some people say they cause many problems, however. First, they say riders on their scooters put walkers in great danger because people drive the scooters on sidewalks（人行道）and they sometimes hit walkers carelessly. Second, some say they do not follow traffic rules and go the wrong way on roads so they bring problems to car drivers. Third, sometimes people leave their scooters in the way, so there are scooters in front of the stores and it is bad for the stores.
Scooters are a big problem to the traffic so some scientists are working hard to solve them. At first, some cities like Santa Monica and Los Angeles have some parking spaces for scooters. Then, they prepare to develop new plans for scooter riders. Road safety comes first and they are thinking about making special roads for scooters because they are becoming more and more popular. Someone says they maybe replace（代替）bikes in the future. Finally, online lessons about scooter safety are on the Internet. These riders need to watch a video and finish a test. After passing the test and getting a passing card, they can travel with their scooters on the road. Of course, not every rider can be on his or her scooter after the test.
1.From the first paragraph, we know _______.
A.people can travel easily B.there is more traffic
C.people are more helpful D.people can’t save energy
2.The underlined word "they" in Para.2 refers to_______.
A.Walkers B.riders C.bikes D.cars
3.In order to solve the scooter problems, people_______.
A.will use scooters to replace cars B.have scooter parking spaces in every city
C.made special roads for scooters D.give Internet lessons about scooter safety
4.We can infer（推断）from the passage that_______.
A.scooters are a big problem to the traffic B.scooter-riders put walkers in great danger
C.it may not be easy to pass the scooter test D.sometimes people leave their scooters in the way
My name is Doug Copp. I am the manager of the world's most famous rescue team（营救队伍）.I saved people from 875 fallen buildings, worked with rescue teams from over 60 countries and I am a member of many rescue teams from many countries. Today I will tell you something about ‘the triangle of life'.
When buildings fall, the ceilings（天花板）fall upon the furniture or objects（物体）,but leave a place next to them. It is 'the triangle of life’.The larger and the stronger the pieces of furniture or objects, the bigger the places there will be. They are everywhere. It is very common in a fallen building.
How do we use the TRIANGLE?
•Cats, dogs and babies curl up and don't move at all when they are in danger.You should do like this in an earthquake too. It is natural. Stay next to an object, for example, next to a sofa, to keep yourself safe.
•Stay Near the Outer Walls Of Buildings Or Outside Of Them If Possible - It is much better to be near the outside of the building, not the inside.
•If you are in bed during the night and an earthquake happens, you can just be off the bed. A safe space will be there around the bed. It is important to remember: don't get out. Just lie down on the floor.
1.From the passage, we know Doug Copp______.
A.saved people from dangerous mountains and seas
B.was the manager of America's famous rescue team
C.was with rescue teams from more than 60 countries
D.became the head of rescue teams of many countries
2.The underlined word curl up probably means_______.
A.乱跑 B.惊叫 C.蜷缩 D.躁动
3.When an earthquake happens, it is safer for us to______.
A.stay in a bed B.get out in time C.lie on a sofa D.stay outside walls
4.The best title for the passage is______.
A.Doug Copp: a Great Man B.Serious Earthquakes
C.The Triangle of Life D.Don’t Get Out
Do you want to travel abroad? How about some English-speaking countries? Before going, it is better to learn about them! Now, let's have a look together!
Country | Geography | Wild animals & National Parks | People, Sports and Culture |
Canada | •9.98 million km² •Many lakes, rivers and mountains | •Home to wildlife: black bears and wolves •Many national parks and reserves | •Sports: skiing and basketball •Beautiful art work |
Ireland | •70 thousand km² •Green mountains | •No wild snakes •Only two wild mouse kinds | •Great in music •Popular sports: running and football |
New Zealand | •27 thousand km² •Two islands: North& South Island | •Rich in unusual wildlife •A good place for lovely birds | •Sport: rugby（橄榄球）and football |
South Africa | • 1.22 million km² •High areas | •Full of wildlife •Animals are in danger of dying out （灭绝）because people kill（杀）them for money | •Lovers of dance •Famous for their skills and love in sports. |
1.Which country is the smallest one according to the table?
A.Canada. B.South Africa. C.Ireland. D.New Zealand.
2.From the table, we know__________.
A.Ireland has many lovely birds B.animals in South Africa died out
C.New Zealand has no wild snakes D.Canada has wolves and black bears
3.People in Ireland like__________.
A.sports and work B.music and running C.football and rugby D.dance and sports
4.We can see this passage from__________.
A.a story book B.a novel C.a science book D.a guide book
My name is James. My family was________ so I had no home. Sometimes I even couldn’t have enough food and I was hungry. I played the_________ to make a living in London.
_______ a rainy evening in March, I met a cat. It looked hungry so I _______ some food to him.________, after finishing the food, he didn’t leave. My poor life didn't _______ me to have a cat .I sent him to the street but he returned and followed me back home.
My hope was enlightened（点亮）at that moment. How could I give up（放弃）myself easily________a cat wouldn't do that? I practised playing the guitar harder to get money and________ the cat. Many people began to know us and came to visit us. I had a new life.
I know that life is very________ for everyone. We have to face_______ here and there. But if the cat and I are together, hopes will still be there. After all, everyone can have a second chance if we don't give up ourselves.
1.A.great B.lovely C.broken D.helpful
2.A.piano B.violin C.drum D.guitar
3.A.In B.On C.At D.For
4.A.showed B.offered C.sold D.prepared
5.A.At first B.Also C.However D.In short
6.A.allow B.ask C.advise D.tell
7.A.before B.although C.so D.if
8.A.look like B.look after C.look for D.look up
9.A.long B.happy C.hard D.sweet
10.A.problems B.differences C.roads D.chances
— Your meal is here, sir. How will you have it?
—Thanks. I will______and have it at home.
A.lift it up B.take it away C.ask for it D.think about it
