Marco Polo: The Boy who Traveled The Medieval World
Author: Nick McCarty
Pages: 64
ISBN: 0-9225 8932
Divided into four chapters,"A Boy in Venice","Setting,Out","The Long Journey",and "Working for Kublai Khan",Marco Polo examines the fascinating life of the merchant and traveler.Marco was a teenager by the time his father and uncle returned home.Both men were full of tales from their travels through China,including a story about meeting the great Kublai Kahn,the ruler of the Mongols.
Rabbit's Gift
Author: George Shannon
Illustrator: Laura Dronzek
Pages: 32
ISBN: 0152060731
Rabbit's Gift is a modern retelling of the "giving" fable.Through the eyes of the adorable forest creatures the reader sees that while he is not responsible for the happiness of others,his actions can deeply impact those he comes in contact with.
A Little Peace
Author: Barbara Kerley
Pages: 32
ISBN: 1426300867
A Little Peace is a book with an important message.The spare,refreshing text winds its way around and through full-color photographs.Each vividly captures the universal emotions and peaceful pursuits of everyday people around the world: a young girl in Kenya smiling into a mirror;a group of waving school children in Bali.Near the end of the book a double-page spread offers pictures along with an explanation of where it was taken.
How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference
Author: Katie Smith Milway
Illustrator: Eugenie Fernandes
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9781554530281
The families in Kojo's village come up with an idea.Each family contributes a small amount of savings so that one family at a time can borrow the money to buy "something important".Kojo's mother uses the loan to buy a cart with which to carry firewood to the marketplace as well as rent out to those who need to transport items.
1.What is the feature of Nick McCarty's book?
A. It is made up of four chapters.
B. It introduces the scenery in China.
C. It was intended for children.
D. It invites Macro Polo to read it.
2.When Marco Polo was young, .
A. he often travelled with his father
B. he heard a lot about China
C. he developed an interest in travelling
D. he lived a fascinating life
3.What is the book A Little Peace about?
A. It is about description of forest creatures.
B. It is about how to send important messages.
C. It is about people's life around the world.
D. It is about children's life in Kenya and Bali.
假设你是李华，你的好朋友Susan 前不久随父母去了美国，她写信告诉你她很不适应美国的校园生活，感到很孤独。请你根据下面的要点给她写一封电子邮件提出建议。
努力学好英语，可以与别人更好地交流
多交一些朋友，他们会帮助你了解美国，友情会使你忘记孤独（loneliness）
积极参加各种活动，使自己的生活更加有趣
注意：1、词数100左右
2、可适当增加细节
3、文章开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Susan,
I am sorry to hear that you are having difficulty in adapting to your new school life in America.
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I hope you will find these suggestions useful.
Yours,
Li Hua
1.He changed so much that I didn’t _______（辨认） him at first sight.
2.As far as I am_______________（关心，关注）, I agree with what you said.
3.I said hello to him on my way home but he ___________(忽视，不理睬) me and went on.
4.It is said that this film was ____________(以···根据) on a true story.
5.It is good for students to play more _________________(在户外)
6.No one knows what he has ____________(遭受) in the past ten years.
7.He was always told to keep ___________( 镇定的) when facing danger.
8.After he graduated from university, he ____________(定居) down in China.
9.He will come back to school as soon as he ________________(康复).
10.He ______________(不同意) with me on that problem.
11.He told me that I could go ________________(直接地) to Donghu Park by bus.
12.He is ____________(打包) his luggage in his room now because he wants to go to Beijing.
13.Do you know the _______________(官方的)language of Canada?
14.He was _________________(感激的) for what his friends had done for him.
15.He was ______________(不安的) because he didn’t hear from his friends for a long time.
I wonder if it is because I haven’t been able to be outdoors for so long 1.I have grown so crazy about everything to do with nature. I can well remember that there was a time2.a deep blue sky, the song of the birds, moonlight and flowers could never have 3.(keep) me spellbound. That has changed since I came here. For example, one evening when it was so warm, I stayed 4. (wake) on purpose until half past eleven in order to have a good look at the moon by myself. But as the moon gave far too much light, I didn’t dare open5.window. Another time five 6.(month) ago, I happened 7.be upstairs until the window had to 8. (shut). The dark, rainy evening, the wind, the thundering clouds held me 9.(entire) in its power; it was the first time in a year and a half that I10.(see) the night face to face...
When I was about 12, I had an enemy, a girl who liked to point out my _________. Week by week her list grew: I was very thin; I wasn’t a ______student; I talked too much; I was too_______ , always feeling superior to（胜过）others, and so on. I tried to hear all this as long as I could. ________, I became very angry. I ran to my father with ______in my eyes.
He ______ to me quietly, and then he asked. “Are the things she says true or not? Janet, didn’t you ever _______what you’re really like? Well, you now have that girl’s ______. Go and______a list of everything she said and mark the points that are_______. Pay no attention to the other things she said.”
I did_______ he told me. To my great______, I discovered that about half the things were true. Some of them I couldn’t ______ (like being very thin), but a good number I could – and suddenly I wanted to change. For the first time I went to a fairly _______picture of myself.
I brought the list back to Daddy. He________to take it. “That’s just for you,” he said. “You know_______than anyone else the truth about yourself. But you have to learn to_______, not just close your ears in _______, feeling hurt when something said about you is true, you’ll find it of help to you. Our world is full of people who think they know your affairs. Don’t ________your ears. Listen to them all, but hear the truth and do what you know is the right thing to do.”
Daddy’s advice has always ____ me at many important moments. In my life, I’ve never had a better piece of advice.
1.A. qualities B. shortcomings C. advantages D. marks
2.A. good B. bad C. short D. greedy
3.A. silly B. friendly C. dull D. proud
4.A. In other words B. Above all C. As a result D. At last
5.A. tears B. happiness C. promises D. wishes
6.A. talked B. shouted C. listened D. looked
7.A. wonder B. know C. learn D. learn
8.A. excuse B. advice C. talk D. opinion
9.A. take B. make C. create D. receive
10.A. wrong B. correct C. big D. true
11.A. as B. so C. before D. till
12.A. surprise B. pleasure C. joy D. anger
13.A. say B. like C. do D. change
14.A. wonderful B. clear C. interesting D. beautiful
15.A. promised B. refused C. expected D. agreed
16.A. wider B. higher C. better D. worse
17.A. listen B. stand C. speak D. share
18.A. peace B. angry C. shyness D. silence
19.A. open B. keep C. shut D. turn
20.A. reminded B. warned C. disappointed D. excited
Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but it's easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight：
·Schedule yearly exams. 1. Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses.
·Protect against UV rays (紫外线). Longterm stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, it's extremely important to wear sunglasses. 2.
·3. Two thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness. Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20second break and look at something 20 feet away.
·4. As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins (维生素) C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health.
·Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses (隐形眼镜). Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical advice for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. 5. Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.
A．Give your eyes a break.
B．Parents usually don't care about their own eyesight.
C．They can properly protect your eyes.
D．Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.
E．Have your eyes checked as early as possible.
F．Always follow the doctor's advice for appropriate wear.
G．Eat your greens.
