Different weather makes people feel different. It influences health, intelligence(智力) and feelings.
In August, it is very hot and wet in the southern part of the United States. People there have heart trouble and other kinds of health problems during this month. In the Northeast and the Middle West, it is very hot at some times and very cold at other times. People in these states(州) have more heart trouble after the weather changes in February or March.
The weather can also influence intelligence. For example, in a 1983 report by scientists, IQ(智商) of a group of students was very high when a very strong wind came, but after the strong wind, their IQ was 10% lower. The wind can help people have more intelligence. Very hot weather, on the other hand, can make it lower. Students in many schools of the United States often get worse on exams in the hot months of the year (July and August).
Weather also has a strong influence on people’s feelings. Winter may be a bad time for thin people. They usually feel cold during these months. They might feel unhappy during cold weather. But fat people may have a hard time in hot summer. At about 18℃, people become stronger.
Low air pressure(气压) may make people forgetful(健忘). People leave more bags on buses and in shops on low-pressure days. People feel best at a temperature of about 18℃.
Are you feeling sad, tired, forgetful, or unhappy today? It may be the weather’s problem.
1.What can cause problems on health？
A.Hot and wet weather B.A strong wind
C.Warm weather D.Low air pressure
2.A report shows that people may have more intelligence when ______ comes.
A.rain B.a strong wind
C.very hot weather D.low air pressure
3.The writer wants to tell us that ______.
A.hot and cold weather influences all people in the same way
B.weather influences people’s behavior
C.IQ changes when weather changes
D.people feel good on low pressure days
4.Which is the best title(标题) for this passage？
A.Hot Weather Causes Health Problems
B.Different Weather Makes People Feel Bad
C.Weather Influences Feelings
D.Weather influences Health, Intelligence and Feelings
The Mira Hong Kong Hotel (★★★★￥1,310 a night) 118 Nathan Road,Tsim Sha Tsui,Kowloon. This hotel is in the middle of Hong Kong’s tourist and shopping centers and near Kowloon park. | The Regal Kowloon Hotel (★★★★￥1,310 a night) 71 Mody Road,Tsim Sha Tsui,Kowloon. This 4-star hotel is near the Hong Kong Science Museum. It has 4 restaurants,a bar and a cafe. |
Hotel LKF by Rhombus (★★★★★￥1,697 a night) 33 Wyndam Street Central, in Lan Kwai Fong, Hong Kong. The hotel offers a spa and dry cleaning. Each room has a television, a DVD player, a coffee or tea maker, and bottled water. | Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel (★★★★★￥1,781 a night) 20 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. This hotel is near Victoria Harbor and is only 0.3 kilometer from Hong Kong Museum of Art. |
1.What can guests enjoy at the Regal Kowloon Hotel?
A.A spa and dry cleaning. B.A walk in the Kowloon Park.
C.A drink in the bar or the cafe. D.A visit to Hong Kong Museum of Art.
2.If you want to visit Victoria Harbor, the best hotel for you is _________.
A.The Regal Kowloon Hotel B.The Mira Hong Kong Hotel
C.Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel D.Hotel LKF by Rhombus
3.Which of the following is TRUE?
A.All the four hotels are 5-star hotels.
B.Hotel LKF by Rhombus is on 20 Nathan Road.
C.The Regal Kowloon Hotel is near Hong Kong’s shopping centers.
D.Among the hotels, Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel is the most expensive one.
4.The passage is mainly about_________.
A.famous hotels in Hong Kong B.places of interest of Hong Kong
C.the best hotel in Hong Kong D.shopping centers in Hong Kong
I'm Late For School
by Risha Ahmed
Oh, no. I'm late for school.
The alarm woke me up late in the morning.
Oh how could this happen?
I'm sure I had set the alarm right, I could have sworn(发誓).
I was supposed to wake up at seven.
But now it's nearly eight.
If I'm not on time my teacher will kill me.
Or else she will use me for fishing as bait.
In a total hustle bustle（忙碌）I tried to pack my bag.
Oh now where is my math book?
And then I also realized I had left my pencil box on the lawn.
Mom tried to stop me but I was too busy.
To hear what she had to say.
Without breakfast I ran to the bus stop .
Whilst the sun on me, cast its many a bright ray.
I stood there waiting for my bus.
Which always came at eight.
But it didn't arrive at all.
Up oh, was I too late?
At last I gave up hope.
And came home to rest for the day.
When my eyes fell on the calendar.
I realized today is Sunday.
1.When did the writer probably get up?
A.6:50 B.7：00 C.7:50 D.8：30
2.Where did the writer leave her pencil box?
A.in the bag B.on the lawn C.near her book D.We don't know
3.Did the writer have breakfast?
A.Yes, she did. B.No,she didn't.
C.We don't know. D.The poem doesn't mention.
4.Which of the following is NOT TRUE ?
A.This poem is written by Risha Ahmed.
B.Her teacher may be very strict.
C.The writer usually goes to school by bus.
D.Today is Saturday.
根据对话内容，从方框内的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有两项为多余选项。
Tony: What are you going to do after leaving school?
Helen: I’m thinking about becoming a pilot. That way I would be able to travel.
Tony: 1.
Helen: Of course I do. I like to visit different places, make different friends and learn different things.
Tony: That sounds good. You seem to be very healthy. 2.
Helen: It’s just so so. I find it difficult to learn it well.
Tony: What can you do if you are not good at English?
Helen: 3.I’ll try to learn it better. 4.
Tony: Maybe I’ll try to be a businessman. I’d like to go into business and make some money.
Helen: 5.
Tony: But I think being busy is better than doing nothing.
Helen: Yes, I agree with you.
A.What about traveling?
B.It’s hard to say.
C.Do you like traveling?
D.But how about your English?
E.It seems that you are always very busy.
F.But do you think English is important?
G.What do you want to be in the future?
What would the world be like if cars could drive themselves? If you see an empty car stop to_______its owner, what would you think? Or if you see a car full of passengers and the passengers are reading, listening to music or even sleeping, but_________of them are worried, do you feel fantastic?
Well, all of this could be the future of_________. There are several companies working on driverless cars. If they succeed, these electric, self-driving cars could be available very soon. But, how is it _______for a car to drive itself?
Nowadays, the cars have already taken over some of the drivers’_________, such as parking themselves and slowing down when they find objects nearby. They can also control the speed if there is _________, such as snowy roads.
Some cars can even help the drivers deal with some special situations. Scientists and engineers believe, ________the help of new technology like cameras and GPS, people can produce safer self-driving cars. The number of _________ accidents will be much smaller in the future.
However, there are still some people who do not like the _________. American lawyer Whit Dreake, for example, doesn’t _________these cars are safe. He thinks it is a mistake to develop such cars.
1.A.stay up B.give up C.pick up D.make up
2.A.all B.neither C.both D.none
3.A.riding B.driving C.staying D.running
4.A.possible B.comfortable C.terrible D.enjoyable
5.A.life B.study C.exercise D.work
6.A.money B.danger C.work D.help
7.A.to B.at C.with D.for
8.A.sudden B.happy C.natural D.serious
9.A.hobby B.problem C.idea D.job
10.A.believe B.know C.hope D.care
For most children, the most useful way of spending their time is playing a game. It doesn’t matter_____the game is. Things become better when they need a (n)____to play with. On the one hand, it is quite_____for the development of a child’s personality (个性) to win and to_____the best ways to get that. On the other hand, if a child only cares about_____, then for him, playing a game is funny only when he wins. Or if he finds a better partner, he will get____and he doesn’t want to go on playing.
It’s parents’____to make their children know that: you can’t always win and there are many unpleasant moments_____when you have to learn how to lose. The idea is to compete, to prove you are good, not only to win.
In a word, playing a game is not funny only when you win. It is funny_____you enjoy it and try your best to win. If you are just a little bit unlucky, don’t_____a lot. You will surely prove your abilities some other day.
1.A.how B.why C.what D.when
2.A.owner B.worker C.student D.partner
3.A.useful B.simple C.correct D.special
4.A.pay attention to B.take pride in C.jump out of D.think of
5.A.playing B.studying C.winning D.losing
6.A.unhappy B.lonely C.relaxed D.excited
7.A.rule B.duty C.plan D.habit
8.A.in life B.in the future C.in fact D.in the way
9.A.or B.and C.when D.before
10.A.worry B.believe C.wish D.imagine
