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Make Albertsville Shine
After a long and snowy winter, spring has finally come to Albertsville. The leaves are out on the trees, and the grass is green again. All around town, people are cleaning up their homes. They are pulling weeds and planting flowers. They are sweeping yards and washing windows. Before long, Albertsville will look as fresh and shiny as a new coin, right?
Definitely not. Just take a look at the streets and sidewalks around town. There is litter( 垃圾 ) everywhere: fast food wrappers, soft drink cans, plastic bags, and more. This litter is dirty and ugly. It takes the shine off our lovely town.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. In many neighboring towns, volunteer groups “adopt(认领 )” a mile of a street or road to keep clean. The groups include schools and clubs. Volunteers pick up litter, cut bushes, wash sidewalks, and even plant flowers!
Sure, the volunteers work hard, but they also get to enjoy the beauty of their town. Better yet, they feel proud of themselves for making their town a better place to live.
So what are the people of Albertsville waiting for? Talk to people in your school or club about adopting part of a street or road. Then get to work! If enough volunteer groups get busy, Albertsville really will shine this spring.
1.Albertsville doesn’t look fresh and shiny because of _____.
A.the lack of trees B.the litter on the roads
C.the dirty and ugly houses D.the bad weather in spring
2.Volunteers do the following EXCEPT _____.
A.picking up wastes B.looking after plants
C.raising money D.cleaning sidewalks
3.The purpose of the passage is to _____.
A.persuade(说服) people to stop littering
B.describe(描述) the beauty of Albertsville
C.call on(号召) people to help clean up Albertsville
D.compare(比较) Albertsville with neighboring towns
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In many parts of the world, there are four seasons: spring, summer, fall and winter. In the U.S., there are only three: football, basketball and baseball. If you want to know what season it is, just have a look at what people are playing.
For many people in the U.S., sports are not just for fun. They’re almost a religion. Thousands of sports fans buy expensive tickets to watch their favourite teams and athletes play in person. Other fans watch the games at home. The most devoted sports buffs never miss a game. Many a wife becomes a “sports widow (寡妇)” during her husband’s favorite season.
America’s devotion to athletics has created a new class of wealthy people: professional athletes. Sports stars often receive million-dollar salaries. Some even make big money appearing in advertisements for soft drinks, shoes and even toiletries (化妆品).
Sports are an important part of Americans’ culture. Throughout their school life, Americans learn to play many sports. All students take physical education classes in school. Some try out for the school teams, while others join school sports leagues. Athletic events at universities attract scores of fans and benefit the whole community.
1.What does the underlined word “buffs” (in Paragraph 2 ) mean?
A. athletes B. fans C. clubs D. teams
2.By saying “sports widow”, the writer means .
A. some American men love sports more deeply than their wives
B. some American men often quarrel with their wives during their favourite season
C. some American men can hardly find time to be with their wives during their favourite season
D. some sports starts’ wives are left home alone during their favourite season
3.In general, professional athletes in America .
A. are well paid
B. often appear in advertisements
C. live a busy life
D. make big money by selling products such as soft drinks and shoes
4.What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Sports seasons in America B. American sports fans
C. Americans’ sports culture D. Sports in America
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How to keep healthy? It's easy for us to catch a cold in winter and spring because the weather changes a lot in spring and it is too cold in winter. But if we take care in our life, all of us can keep healthy without any cold.
1. This will stop germs passing from one person to another. When you finish your work or before you eat, you'd better wash your hands. 2. Use a tissue, and then throw it into dustbins at once. When others around you are coughing, I advise you to turn your head away from the people so that their viruses won't reach you. Get more fresh air. Germs like staying around in dry and warm rooms. 3. Don't stay too long in the places with too many people.
If flu is going round house or school, you should try to stay away from those who are ill. 4. .
Boil your toothbrush for about a minute. This kills germs. 5. If you have used the toothbrush for three months or so, throw it away and buy a new one.
A.Have a shower everyday.
B. Wash your hands often.
C. Don't use your hands when coughing.
D. Don't go out often when you are coughing.
E. Besides, don't use the same toothbrush too long.
F. In this way, you won't be infected by these people.
G. So you'd better stay in the places with more fresh air.
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How to keep healthy? It’s easy for us to catch a cold in winter and spring because the weather changes a lot in spring and it is too cold in winter. But if we take care in our life, all of us can keep healthy without any cold.
1. This will stop gems (细功) passing from one person to another. When you finish your work or before you eat, you’d better wash your hands.
2. Use a tissue (面巾纸), and then throw it into dustbins (垃圾箱) at once. When others around you are coughing, I advise you to turn your head away from the people so that their vises won’t reach you.
Get more fresh air. Germs like staying around in dry and warm rooms. 3. Don’t stay too long in the places with too many people.
If flu (流行感冒) is going round house or school, you should try to stay away from those who are ill. 4.
Boil your toothbrush for about a minute. This kills gems. 5. If you have used the toothbrush for three months or so, throw it away and buy a new one.
A. Wash your hands often.
B. You should have a shower every day.
C. Don’t use your hands when coughing.
D. When you are coughing, don't go to school.
E. Besides, don’t use the same toothbrush too long.
F. So you’d better stay in the places with more fresh air.
G. In this way, you won’t be infected (感染) by these people.
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How to keep healthy? It’s easy for us to catch a cold in winter and spring because the weather changes a lot in spring and it is too cold in winter. But if we take care in our life, all of us can keep healthy without any cold.
________1.________This will stop germs（细菌,病毒） passing from one person to another. When you finish your work or before you eat, you’d better wash your hands. 2.________. Use a tissue（纸巾）, and then throw it into dustbins at once. When others around you are coughing, I advise you to turn your head away from the people so that their viruses won’t reach you. Get more fresh air. Germs like staying around in dry and warm rooms. 3.________. Don’t stay too long in the places with too many people.
If flu is going round house or school, you should try to stay away from those who are ill.4.________
Boil your toothbrush for about a minute. This kills germs. 5.. If you have used the toothbrush for three months or so, throw it away and buy a new one.
A．Have a shower every day
B．Wash your hands often
C．Don’t use your hands when coughing
D．Don’t go out often when you are coughing
E. Besides, don’t use the same toothbrush too long
F. In this way, you won’t be infected by these people
G. So you’d better stay in the places with more fresh air.
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Finding a winter job is often a proof(证明) that you’re growing up, and it’s also a way to make money to pay for what you dream of. It’s never too early to start considering the future. Now, here are some good choices for you!
Retail (零售) Sales
Retail offers plenty of opportunity for teens who are looking for a job. This type of work can pay from $10 to $15 an hour depending upon the duty you are taking on. It can also be great for teens who are friendly and enjoy talking to other people. For more information, call us at 4005075.
Food Service
A job in the food service industry is a natural fit for teens who enjoy communicating with the public. It allows employees to work as part of a team while learning about following instructions. It also comes with the chance to earn between $8 and $10 per hour. Just call 4005077 for more information.
Babysitter(临时保姆)
This job requires someone who is highly responsible. Though it pays generally between $6 and $8 hourly, it also requires a lot of patience. This is a great choice for teens who wish to make a career in teaching, child care, social work or any other field that makes use of social skills or requires interaction(互动) with kids. Got a question? Just call 4005076.
Housekeeping
This type of work can bring in about $5 an hour and it will allow teens to learn about the tourism industry(旅游业), so hotels are often looking for more housekeeping staff, and parks often need more people to help with keeping public areas clean and organized as well. Telephone:4005079
1.How much can you earn at least in one hour as a retailer?
A. $10. B. $15.
C. $6. D. $5.
2.Which of the following jobs may attract teens who want to be a teacher in the future?
A. Retail Sales. B. Babysitter.
C. Food Service. D. Housekeeping.
3.Which number would you call if you hope to work in a hotel?
A. 4005075. B. 4005079.
C. 4005076. D. 4005077.
4.Who is the text mainly written for?
A. Teens faced with communication problems.
B. College graduates who are looking for a job.
C. Teens who want a part-time job in the winter.
D. Those who plan to start their own business.
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Winter is the time of the year________the days are short and nights are long．
A．on which B．that C．when D．where
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It was a snowy day. I _________ the friend who sat with me on winter evenings, talking about our experiences and thoughts—a true _________.
I had almost given up hope of finding another _________ like that after I _________ to this city. I wanted to invite a woman I'd met only twice to come share my dinner, _________ she lived an hour away, and it was snowing. I was sure she wouldn't _________ to come. However, I decided to have a try. So I made the _________.
“Don't feel you have to come if you don t want to.”
“Is it snowing? I have a _________, and I'm in bed. I'll think about it later, if that’s OK with you”
“Of course it is. And here are your _________, if you decide to come. I've just been shopping, so I can __________ you macaroni and cheese or fresh vegetable salad.”
There was a __________ for a moment. She was thinking
“Since I’m sick, not the macaroni and cheese. Too rich for a cold. I __________ the vegetables,” she said, “Vegetables. If it's not snowing too hard.”
An hour before dinner, the phone rang.
“I’ve __________. I've been in bed all day. Looking forward to the __________.”
I was __________.
An hour later, she __________, holding a piece of chocolate.
We sat by the fireplace, eating and chatting. The smell of the vegetables filled the house. And we __________ love, art and travels. Everything was warm and good.
As she left, she said. “Those vegetables were delicious. They kept me from __________ I didn’t choose macaroni and cheese.”
“Next time,” I promised. And I went inside, quite __________, because I knew there would be a next time, and I didn't feel __________ anymore.”
1.A.met B.missed C.visited D.helped
2.A.picture B.story C.lesson D.conversation
3.A.job B.friend C.house D.shop
4.A.travelled B.drove C.moved D.rushed
5.A.or B.so C.but D.because
6.A.want B.refuse C.fail D.forget
7.A.mistake B.call C.report D.dinner
8.A.cold B.duty C.walk D.party
9.A.questions B.suggestions C.turns D.choices
10.A.offer B.lend C.tell D.teach
11.A.noise B.rest C.silence D.pity
12.A.pay for B.ask for C.eat up D.cut up
13.A.given up B.given in C.got up D.got back
14.A.vegetables B.chocolates C.letter D.holiday
15.A.happy B.interested C.bored D.afraid
16.A.waited B.finished C.stopped D.arrived
17.A.heard about B.talked about C.wrote about D.cared about
18.A.believing B.realizing C.regretting D.remembering
19.A.satisfied B.worried C.lonely D.tired
20.A.excited B.nervous C.proud D.sad
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Long long ago, a God called Ratu lived in the sky. Ratu liked to play games and make people angry. The game he liked best was to fly down into the sea and frighten all the fishes. The fishes became very tired of his game. They asked Hemi, the God of the sea, to help them.
So Hemi tried to catch Ratu the next time he flew into the sea, but he was too slow. Ratu laughed at Hemi as he flew past him. This made Hemi angry and he had an idea. He asked the fishes to bring him a lot of seaweed. Hemi tied it all together and made a large net from it. Soon Ratu flew down and Hemi threw the net over him. Ratu fought and fought but could not get free. He was caught.
Ratu promised（保证）never to frighten fishes again if Hemi would set him free. But Hemi did not believe him. Instead, he changed Ratu into a mountain in the sea. Ratu was so angry that when he opened his mouth to shout at Hemi, fire and smoke broke out. And that is why the Island of Ratu is a volcano（火山）.
1.This story is a ________.
A. joke B. humor
C. true story D. fairy tale
2.The key meaning of this story is ________.
A. how volcanoes are born
B. how Ratu was beaten
C. why some gods are good and some are bad
D. why the Island of Ratu is a volcano
3.Ratu like to fly down into the sea because ________.
A. he liked to make fun of the fishes
B. the fishes welcomed him
C. the fishes were friendly to him
D. he had too much fire in his mouth.
4.The main point of the story seems to be that ________.
A. the person who makes trouble will be punished
B. some volcanoes in the sea are gods
C. seaweed is a good material for making nets
D. one who makes promises is not to be always believed
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_____ , I think, and the problem could be settled.
| A．If you make your efforts | B．So long as you keep your spirits |
| C．A bit more efforts | D．making great efforts |