You Can Make a Windsock(风筒)
Have you ever seen a windsock blowing in the wind? Well, you can make one of your own! This is a fun project that you can do with things you may have. You just need to follow a few easy steps.
You will need:
● one piece of heavy colored paper ● five ribbons
● strong tape ● a string
● a pencil
What to do:
Step 1: Draw pictures on the paper. You can write your name on it. Do anything that will make it special to you.
Step 2: Make the paper into the shape of a tube. Hold one of the shorter edges(边缘) over the other. Then make them together with the tape at each end and in the middle.
Step 3: Use a pencil to make a hole into both sides of the tube. The holes should be only on one end of the tube. Pull the string through both holes. Then tie the ends of the string together.
Step 4: Now make five holes around the top of the other end of the tube. Put a ribbon through each of the holes. Tie a knot in the ends. Make sure the knots are bigger than the holes.
Now your windsock is ready to use, but how does it work? The shape of the tube plays an important part. Wind blows through the tube and makes it fly and dance around. Hold the windsock up in the air by its string and run around. It will fly behind you. You can also hang it outside and watch it dance around on its own!
1.You draw pictures on the paper to make the windsock ________.
A.fun B.heavy C.strong D.special
2.Which of these things do you need for Step 2?
A.Tape. B.Ribbons. C.A pencil. D.A string.
3.What do you do after you put ribbons through the holes in the tube?
A.Make holes in the tube. B.Tape the tube together.
C.Tie knots in the ribbons. D.Put a string through the hole.
4.What is probably the most important to make a windsock work?
A.Its shape. B.Its size.
C.The color of the paper. D.The number of the holes.
5.What is the main purpose of this article?
A.To tell an interesting story. B.To explain how to do something.
C.To teach an important lesson. D.To show what a windsock is like.
Zheng He was born in 1371.He was a Ming dynasty explorer. We Chinese people are proud of him. As a captain and palace official, he led seven ocean journeys from 1405 to 1433. At that time, the compass played an important role in his sailing. He even succeeded in sailing to the east coast of Africa. He was a great explorer. He is really the pride of China. He died of illness on his way home from Africa in 1433.
1.Zheng He was a captain of Ming dynasty.
2.He led seven ocean journeys from 1405 to 1423.
3.He died at the age of 28 years old.
4.The Chinese people are proud of him.
5.The compass played an important role in his sailing.
A Meaningful Gift
Emily was an eight grader. To pass her Civics course(公民课程), she had to do some volunteer service in a nursing home for a week.
One Monday, Emily went to the nursing home after school. When she arrived, she was told she would________an hour every weekday with an elderly lady, Mrs. Blair. She was then led into a room, where an old lady in a flowery dress was sitting on a sofa.”
Emily________ awkwardly(别扭地) in front of the lady. She cleared her throat and said, “Good afternoon. I'm Emily.”
“Good afternoon, Emily. Take a seat, please,” Mrs. Blair replied. Then,________ filled the space between them. Emily wondered what to say. “Tell me about yourself, Emily,” Mrs. Blair said suddenly. “Well,” Emily started, “I don't have any grandparents, so I can't relate to elderly people much. I love the performing arts. I'm here mainly because I have to________here to get a good grade for my Civics class.”
Mrs. Blair didn't seem to ________many people, especially teens, don't seem to care about old people like me. Now you're here, and I'm going to change that about you. Ask me anything.”
Emily thought for a moment, and finally decided, “What was your job?”
“I was a Broadway star in the 1950s,”Mrs.Blair answered.
“Cool! Can you tell me about it?” Emily asked, amazed.
Mrs. Blair smiled. “Back then, only the lead actress had the honor to wear a ________bracelet. I was the lead in almost all of the plays, so I always wore the bracelet. Till this day, I still have it.”
Emily smiled along with Mrs. Blair and listened to the other stories, attentively. She had become so interested in Mrs. Blair's________ that she decided to come earlier the next day.
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday passed by quickly. Then came Friday. As she was leaving, Emily was really________to say goodbye.
“Don't be sad. You can still visit me,” Mrs. Blair comforted her. She then handed a small box to Emily, “It's my gift to you.”
Emily ________opened the box and was surprised to see what was inside. “It's the bracelet that you wore. Thank you!” Emily said, with tears in her eyes. “I'm sure to visit you whenever I'm free.”
On her way home, Emily thought of her own love for the performing arts. She touched the bracelet and made a ________that she would keep her word to Mrs. Blair.
1.A.waste B.spend C.plan
2.A.asked B.sat C.stood
3.A.sadness B.silence C.happiness
4.A.study B.live C.volunteer
5.A.mind B.fear C.regret
6.A.private B.special C.common
7.A.dreams B.hobbies C.stories
8.A.upset B.confused C.nervous
9.A.proudly B.worriedly C.carefully
10.A.promise B.change C.choice
--- Judy, could you tell me_______the schoolbag?
--- Oh, yes. I bought it in a store on the Internet.
A.where did you buy B.where will you buy
C.where you bought D.where you will buy
Hangzhou ________ as the City of Silk. Tourists like shopping for silk there.
A. knows B. is known C. was known D. will be known
My home town is taking action to _________ air pollution.
A.cut up B.cut out C.cut down D.cut off
