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Some advice on travel
Here is some advice on travel. I think it will be helpful to you.
1. Forget fashion! Always wear your most comfortable clothes and shoes when you go on long trips.
2. If you're going somewhere cold, remember to take your warm clothes with you.
3. If you are going somewhere sunny, remember to take some sun block(防晒霜) and sunglasses.
4. Traveling on trains and buses can be boring, so you'd better take an MP4 player.
5. Always take a camera with you to capture those special moments.
6. Be careful with your things whenever you go to crowded places, like a train station.
7. Always leave room in your bag for souvenirs(纪念品).
8. Tour buses often stop at expensive shops along the way. Save your money by buying souvenirs at local shops.
9. Most countries have lower prices for students, so if you are, take your student card with you.
10. If you travel abroad, remember to take your passport.
1. How many suggestions are about clothes?
A. One. B Two. C. Three. D. Five.
2. According to the passage, ________ is a good way to keep away from being bored while you are on a train or a bus.
A. taking some photos B. listening to music
C. reading a book D. sleeping for a while
3.The underlined word "capture" means "________" in Chinese.
A. 拍摄 B. 感觉 C. 冲洗 D. 控制
4. You must always ________ while you are at some crowded places.
A. stay with others B. look after your things C. stop visiting D. go slowly
5. There are lower prices for ________ in most countries according to the passage.
A. students B. policemen C. old people D. children
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One day, many years ago, when I was working as a psychologist(心理学家)in England, I brought David into my office. His face was pale and he looked at his own feet.
David lost his father when he was two years old and lived with his mother and grandfather ever since. But when he was 13 ,his grandfather died and his mother was killed in a car accident. His teacher told me that he refused to talk to others form then on.
David didn’t say a word. As he was leaving, I put my hand on his shoulder.“Come back next week if you like.” I said.
He came and I suggested(建议)we play a game of chess. He agreed. After that we played chess every Wednesday afternoon—in complete silence. Usually, he arrived earlier than we agreed. It seemed that he liked to be with me.
Months later, when I was looking at his head, he suddenly looked up at me. “It’s your turn.” He said. After that day, David started started talking. He finally got friends in school and he even joined a bicycle club. Now he started his new life.
Maybe I gave David something. But I learned more from him. I learned that time makes it possible to get over what seems to be painful. David showed me how to help people like him.
1. When David came into the writer’s office,________.
A. he said hello to the writer B. he seemed happy
C. he looked at his own feet D. he smiled at the writer
2. David’s father died when he was________year old.
A.13 B.2 C.5 D.6
3. To help David, the writer________every Wednesday afternoon.
A. played chess with him B. told stories to him
C. wrote letters to him D. played soccer with him
4. What club did David join?
A. chess club. B. An art club. C. An English club. D. A bicycle club.
5. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. After his father died, David refused to talk to others.
B. David didn’t say anything to the writer at first.
C. At last the writer learned a lot from David.
D. David finally got friends in school.
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We all know that food gives us energy, but sometimes it can make us much happier when we feel bad. Studies show that foods such as sea fish, bananas, pumpkins and chicken can help fight against bad moods. How can they affect our moods?
Studies show that people living by the sea appear much happier than other people, because the fresh sea air helps them clear their minds and they eat a lot of sea fish.
Bananas have something that is full of Vitamin B6. Having more bananas can help us make a quick decision, and become more confident.
Eating pumpkins can also help people get into a good mood because it’s rich in Vitamin B6 and iron(铁)and it will make us happier.
Are you in a bad mood? If you are , don’t sit alone. Go to eat such happy food with your friends. Maybe you’ll be better.
1.Food gives us energy and sometimes________.
A. it can affect our moods B. it can make us feel sad
C. it can make us become fat D. it can make us look healthier
2. Why do people living by the sea look happier?
A. Because they have fresh air and eat sea fish.
B. Because they can often swim in the sea.
C. Because they often go boating.
D. Because they drink sea water.
3. What food can make us more confident?
A. Sea fish. B. Chicken. C. Pumpkins. D. Bananas.
4.The food can make us more confident?
A. 维生素 B.矿物质 C.小麦 D.氯化钠
5. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Chicken can do nothing for us. B. Vitamin B6 and iron can make us happier.
C. Eating a lot fish can make us unhealthy.
D. Fresh air can help us become more confident.
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When Lewis Hamilton crossed the finishing line in the last F1 race of 2008, he said to his team over the team radio, "Do I have it? Do I have it? I am too happy!” He really couldn’t believe that he became the youngest F1 World Champion, and the first black man to win it.
In 2007, Lewis entered the Fl world. His talent(天赋) for racing and his performances soon amazed everyone. He did a great job in his first fifteen races. But the last two races were nightmares(恶梦). He lost them, and lost the world champion title in the end by just one point.
2008 was a hard year for Lewis. Many Fl fans criticized(责难) him, and most F1 racers didn't talk to him any more. He was lonely. But his wish to win kept him strong. He raced very well., and had a seven-point lead before the last race in Brazil. He won 4 points from this race, just enough to win the world champion title.
There's no reason he can't win a lot more.
1.What did Lewis say when he won the F1 race of 2008?
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2. When did Lewis start his F1 world? What did people think of him?
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3. In 2007, he lost the F1 race, didn't he?
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4. How did he do before the last race in Brazil?
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5. 请将文中画线的句子翻译成汉语。
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