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If you want to see climate change, head north and keep going until you run out of globe. That is easier said than done. The Arctic (北极) is home to few people and covered in ice much of the year. But those who make their way to the icy seas of the Arctic Ocean will see a part of the planet that is warming and changing faster than anywhere else.
In September, scientists announced at the National Snow and Ice Data (数据) Center that Arctic summer sea ice had fallen to its second lowest level since 1979, and probably long before that. The Arctic has lost an area of ice greater than the area of all U.S. states east of the Mississippi River. And what ice remains appears to be getting thinner and weaker.
Nick Toberg and Till Wagner are polar ice scientists who are doing sea ice fieldwork. “There is plenty of data to suggest that the ice is becoming thinner as well as smaller in area,” they say.
The changes happening in the Arctic are a warning for the entire world . As polar expert Walt
Meier puts it, “What happens in the Arctic doesn’t stay in the Arctic.”
Some scientists worry that Arctic sea ice may be going from a downward spiral (螺旋线) to a “death spiral”, one from which there is no escape. As more ice melts (融化), more dark open water appears. The darkness absorbs (吸收) more heat, which speeds up the pace of melting.
Until recently, many scientists thought it might take until the end of the century for the North Pole to become completely ice free during the summer. Now some believe it could happen by 2030 or even earlier. “The melting is happening faster in the real world than it has in the models,” says Nick Toberg.
1.The purpose of the first paragraph is to tell readers __________.
A. it’s difficult to arrive at the Arctic
B. it is too cold for people to live in the Arctic
C. what caused the climate change in the Arctic
D. we can see the most obvious climate change in the Arctic
2.From the second paragraph we can learn Arctic summer sea ice __________.
A. is still decreasing
B. began reducing in 1979
C. fell to its lowest level in September
D. is equal to the Mississippi River
3.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. The changes don’t affect the Arctic at all.
B. The changes will only happen in the Arctic.
C. The changes happening in the Arctic will stop.
D. The changes will also affect other parts of the world.
4.Nick Toberg may agree that __________.
A. the ice in the North Pole will stop melting
B. the ice in the North Pole is melting faster than expected
C. the ice in the North Pole will melt before 2030 or even earlier
D. the ice in the North Pole will not disappear until the end of the century
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If you’re tired of the big cities and sandy beaches; if you don’t want to head to Disney again, perhaps it’s time for a summer holiday in space. Russia has declared(宣布) plans for its first floating hotel, 217 miles above earth, and it is something of an offering with good service.
Hosting just seven guests in four cabins(座舱), the accommodation (膳宿) will include huge windows with views back to earth and tasty microwave meals will be served instead of the ones often used by astronauts.
Just getting there will be an adventure in itself—it will take two days aboard a rocket—and it won’t exactly be a budget holiday: A five-day stay will cost you￡100, 000 to￡500, 000 for your journey. The hotel is due to open by 2019 and it will be far more comfortable than the International Space Station (ISS) used by astronauts and cosmonauts.
In the weightlessness of space, visitors can choose to have beds that are either vertical(垂直的) or horizontal(水平的). Tourists, who will be accompanied by experienced astronauts, will dine on food prepared on Earth and sent up on the rocket, to be reheated in microwave ovens(炉子). Many kinds of delicious food will be offered.
Iced tea, mineral water and fruit juices will be included, but alcohol will be strictly forbidden. Toilets will use flowing air instead of water to move waste through the system. Waste water will be recycled.
Sergei Kostenko, chief executive of Orbital Technologies which will construct the hotel, said: “Our planned module inside will not remind you of the International Space Station. A hotel should be comfortable inside, and it will be possible to look at the Earth. The hotel will be aimed at wealthy individuals and people working for private companies who want to do research in space.” The hotel can also be used as an emergency shelter for astronauts aboard the International Space Station if there is a disaster.
1.Which can be the best title of the passage?
A. Russia has the advanced technology in exploring space
B. The International Space Station is being built now
C. The astronauts will have a second home in space
D. Russia declares the design for its first space hotel
2.What does the underlined word “budget” in the 3rd paragraph mean?
A. expensive B. exciting
C. cheap D. uncomfortable
3.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The space hotel is built to remind you of the International Space Station.
B. The hotel is built with big windows so that tourists can see the earth.
C. Many kinds of drinks are offered including alcohol.
D. In the near future, a space trip for most of the people can be realized.
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If you need to relax and want to head overseas, you can think of these four off-peak travel destinations to visit.
Portugal
With rich culture and history, Portugal continues to be one of the most affordable European destinations. Head to this beautiful capital city of Lisbon to attend the festivals and fairs, visit some 12th-century buildings, and stay at one of the newer hotels in the main city district. The Hotel Teatro is a four-star restaurant, and average nightly rates are under $ 150 a night.
Hotel Teatro
Porto, Portugal
+351 220 409 620
Aruba
Set your sights on Aruba for an unforgettable Caribbean holiday. You can get special offers from one of the larger beach resorts here. Some of the chain hotels, including Marriott and Radisson, offer discounts on spa relaxations. The Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa is offering a Super Saver Spring Rate at just $309 per night.
Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa
Palm Beach, Aruba
800-967-9033
Oaxaca
Escape to southern Mexico to explore the historic colonial city and learn about the region’s traditions, culture, and colorful history. Oaxaca plays host to several cultural festivals and is a great place to just relax. A seven-night stay at the Camino Real Oaxaca is just $207 per night for a deluxe single or double room.
Camino Real Oaxaca
Centro, 68000
01 951 501 6100
Turkey
Another place to have some local culture is Istanbul, Turkey. Stay at a destination that will put you within easy reach of famous sites like the Topkapi Palace. The Modern Sultan Hotel is a deluxe hotel located in the heart of the historic district. Average nightly rates for the bed and breakfast package are just under $ 120 per night.
Modern Sultan Hotel
Istanbul, Turkey
+90 212 520 00 53
1.What can we learn about Portugal?
A. Lisbon is a small town in Portugal.
B. A trip to Portugal is relatively cheap.
C. The Hotel Teatro is in the suburbs of Lisbon.
D. Most houses in Portugal date back to the 12th century.
2.If you want to enjoy the beautiful sea, you can go to _________.
A. Lisbon B. Oaxaca C. Istanbul D. Aruba
3.How much should you pay if you have a seven-night stay in a deluxe single room at the Camino Real Oaxaca?
A. 207 dollars. B. 735 dollars. C. 1, 449 dollars. D. 2, 163 dollars.
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What If We Don’t Get Along?
Teachers want to get along with you and enjoy seeing you learn. But teachers and students sometimes have personality clashes（人格冲突）. 1. If you show your teacher that you want to make the situation better, he or she will probably do everything possible to make that happen. Take these steps if the problem seems difficult to solve:
1. Talk to an adult you trust, such as a parent, guidance counselor, or both.
2. 2. You may not feel immediately comfortable with your teachers, but that may change as you get to know one another.
3. If you’ve given it time, talk with your parents about what to do next. Lots of times, a meeting can be set up to discuss the problem. 3. Everyone’s goal should be to create trust and kindness.
Your relationship with your teachers is often your first chance to develop a “business relationship”. They are different from your family relationships and friendships, which are built on affection and love. 4. But they don’t necessarily need to be good friends or like each other a lot. They simply need to respect one another, be polite, and stay focused on the jobs at hand.
When you act this way, and remember that you’re not the only kid in the class, you are
helping your teacher. 5. Teachers also like it when students follow directions and when they learn and obey the rules of the classroom. For instance, there may be rules about listening when another student is talking, about taking turns, or about raising your hand when you want to say something or ask a question.
A. Give it time.
B. This can happen between any two people.
C. This may clear the air and make things better.
D. Your teacher is likely to notice this and appreciate it.
E. Therefore, those teachers rarely show respect towards their students.
F. A teacher cannot necessarily answer all the questions his students ask.
G. In a business relationship, both parties get something out of the relationship.
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“If you want to see a thing well, reach out and touch it!”
That may seem a strange thing to say. But touching things can help you to see them better.
Your eyes can tell you that glass ball is round. But by holding it in your hands, you can feel how smooth and cool the ball is. You can feel how heavy the glass is. When you feel all these about the ball, you really see it.
With your skin, you can feel better. For example, your fingers can tell the difference between two coins in your pocket. You can feel a little drop of water on the back of your hand, too.
You can even feel sounds against your sk
in. Have you ever wanted to know why some people like very loud music? They must like to feel the sounds of music.All children soon learn what “Don’t touch!” means. They hear it often. Yet most of us keep on touching things as we grow up. In shops, we touch things we might buy, such as food, clothes and so on. To see something well, we have to touch it.
The bottoms of our feet can feel things, too. You know this when you walk on warm sand, cool grass or a bad floor. All feel different under your feet.
There are ways of learning to see well by feeling.
One way is to close your eyes and try to feel everything that is touching your skin. Feel the shoes on your feet, the clothes on your body, the air on your skin. At first
, it is n
ot easy to feel these things. You are too used to them!Most museums are just for looking. But today some museums hav
e some things to touch. Their signs say, “Do touch! There you can feel everything on show. If you want to see better, reach out and touch. Then you’ll really see!”1.By touching things _______.
A. you can learn more about them
B. you will learn how to reach out
C. you will have a strange feeling
D. you can tell what colors they are
2.According to the passage, your skin can feel the things EXCEPT________.
A. water
B. sounds
C. coins
D. darkness
3.Why does it say, “At first, it is not easy to feel these things?”
A. The things are used by people, too.
B. The things are hard to feel.
C. People know how to use the things.
D. These things are too familiar to you.
4.Which of the following can be the best title of the story?
A. Touching by Feeling
B. To See Better — Feel
C. To See or to Feel
D. Ways of Feeling
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“If you want to see a thing well, reach out and touch it!” That may seem a strange thing to say. But touching things can help you to see them better. Your eyes can tell you that a glass ball is round. But by holding it in your hands, you can feel how smooth and cool the ball is. You can feel how heavy the glass is. When you feel all these about the ball, you really see it. With your skin, you can feel better. For example, your fingers can tell the difference between two coins in your pocket. You can feel a little drop of water on the back of your hand, too.
All children soon learn what “Don’t touch!” means. They hear it often. Yet most of us keep on touching things as we grow up. In shops, we touch things as we might buy: food, clothes. To see something well, we have to touch it.
There are ways of learning to see well by feeling. One way is to close your eyes and try to feel everything that is touching your skin. Feel the shoes on your feet, the clothes on your body, the air on your skin. At first, it is not easy to feel these things. You are too used to them!
Most museums are just for looking. But today some museums have some things to touch. There you can feel everything on show. If we want to see better, reach out and touch. Then you will really see.
1. By touching things,________.
A．you will have a strange feeling
B．you will learn how to reach out your hand
C．you can tell the difference of the things
D．you can tell what colors they are
2. When people buy things in shops, they often_________.
A．try them on first
B．keep their right hands on them
C．ask about them
D．feel and touch them
3.Why does it say “At first, it is not easy to feel these things?” Because__________.
A．the things are used by people, too
B．people feel the things too often
C．people know how to use the things
D．the things are hard to feel
4.Which of the following can be the best title of the story?
A．Touching by Feeling
B．To See or to Feel?
C．To See Better---Feel
D．Ways of Feeling
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“If you want to see a thing well, reach out and touch it!”
That may seem a strange thing to say. But touching things can help you to see them better.
Your eyes can tell you that glass ball is round. But by holding it in your hands, you can feel how smooth and cool the ball is. You can feel how heavy the glass is.
When you feel all these about the ball, you really see it.
With your skin, you can feel better. For example, your fingers can tell the difference between two coins in your pocket. You can feel a little drop of water on the back of your hand, too.
You can even feel sounds against your skin. Have you ever wanted to know why some people like very loud music? They must like to feel the sounds of music.
All children soon learn what “Don’t touch!” means. They hear it often. Yet most of us keep on touching things as we grow up. In shops, we touch things we might buy, such as food, clothes and so on. To see something well, we have to touch it.
The bottoms of our feet can feel things, too. You know this when you walk on warm sand, cool grass or a bad floor. All feel different under your feet.
There are ways of learning to see well by feeling. One way is to close your eyes and try to feel everything that is touching your skin. Feel the shoes on your feet, the clothes on your body, the air on your skin. At first, it is not easy to feel these things. You are too used to them!
Most museums are just for looking. But today some museums have some things to touch. Their signs say, “Do touch! There you can feel every thing on show. If you want to see better, reach out and touch. Then you’ll really see!”
1.By touching things _______.
A．you will have a strange feeling
B．you will learn how to reach out
C．you can tell the difference between them
D．you can tell what colors they are
2.Which of the following can be the best title of the story?
A．Touching by Feeling B．To See or to Feel
C．To See Better — Feel D．Ways of Feeling
3.When people buy things in shops, they often _______.
A．try them on first
B．put their right hand on them
C．just has a look
D．feel and touch them
4.Why does it say, “At first, it is not easy to feel these things?”
A．The things are used by people, too.
B．People are used to the things.
C．People know how to use the things.
D．The things are easy to feel.
5.Which of the following is true?
A．Touching can help people learn things better.
B．Our feet, fingers, hands and skin can help us enjoy music.
C．People have to learn to see by feeling as they grow up.
D．Visitors cannot feel the things on show in some museums.
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"If you want to see a thing well, reach out and touch it!"
That may seem a strange thing to say. But touching things can help you to see them better.
Your eyes can tell you that a glass ball is round. But by holding it in your hands, you can feel how smooth and cool the ball is. You can feel how heavy the glass is. When you feel all these about the ball, you really see it. With your skin, you can feel better. For example, your fingers can tell the difference between two coins in your pocket. You can feel a little drop of water on the back of your hand, too. You can even feel sounds against your skin. Have you ever wanted to know why some people like very loud music? They must like to feel the sounds of music.
All children soon learn what "Don't touch!" means. They hear it often. Yet most of us keep on touching things as we grow up. In shops, we touch things we might buy: food, clothes. To see something well, we have to touch it. The bottoms of our feet can feel things, too. You know this when you walk on warm sand, cool grass or a hard floor. All feel different under your feet.
There are ways of learning to see well by feeling. One way is to close your eyes and try to feel everything that is touching your skin. Feel the shoes on your feet, the clothes on your body, the air on your skin. At first, it is not easy to feel these things. You are too used to them!
Most museums are just for looking. But today some museums have some things to touch. Their signs say, "Do touch!" There you can feel everything on show.
If you want to see better, reach out and touch. Then you will really see!
1.By touching things ______.
A. you will have a strange feeling
B. you will learn how to reach out your hand
C. you can learn more about them
D. you can tell what colors they really are
2.Which of the following can be the best title of the story?
A. Touching by Feeling B. To See or to Feel
C. To See Better-Feel D. Ways of Feeling
3.Which of the following parts can tell you the difference between two coins in your pocket?
A. Your fingers. B. Your eyes. C. Your foot. D. Your back.
4.What can't your skin feel?
A. Sounds. B. Darkness. C. Water. D. Coins.
5.Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Touching is helping us to see better.
B. Our skins may help us enjoy music.
C. Feeling is a good way to learn.
D. Visitors can't feel the things on show in any museums.
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“If you want to see a thing well, reach out and touch it!” That may seem a strange thing to say. But touching things can help you to see them better. Your eyes can tell you that a glass ball is round. But by holding it in your hands, you can feel how smooth and cool the ball is. You can feel how heavy the glass is. When you feel all these about the ball, you really see it. With your skin, you can feel better. For example, your fingers can tell the difference between two coins in your pocket. You can feel a little drop of water on the back of your hand, too.
All children soon learn what “Don’t touch!” means. They hear it often. Yet most of us keep on touching things as we grow up. In shops, we touch things as we might buy: food, clothes. To see something well, we have to touch it.
There are ways of learning to see well by feeling. One way is to close your eyes and try to feel everything that is touching your skin. Feel the shoes on your feet, the clothes on your body, the air on your skin. At first, it is not easy to feel these things. You are too used to them!
Most museums are just for looking. But today some museums have some things to touch. There you can feel everything on show. If we want to see better, reach out and touch. Then you will really see.
1.By touching things,________.
A．you will have a strange feeling
B．you will learn how to reach out your hand
C．you can tell the difference of the things
D．you can tell what colors they are
2.When people buy things in shops, they often_________.
A．try them on first B．keep their right hands on them
C．ask about them D．feel and touch them
3.Why does it say “At first, it is not easy to feel these things?” Because__________.
A．the things are used by people, too B．people feel the things too often
C．people know how to use the things D．the things are hard to feel
4.Which of the following can be the best title of the story?
A．Touching by Feeling B．To See or to Feel?
C．To See Better---Feel D．Ways of Feeling
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"If you want to see a thing well, reach out and touch it!"
That may seem a strange thing to say. But touching things can help you to see them better.
Your eyes can tell you that a glass ball is round. But by holding it in your hands, you can feel how smooth and cool the ball is. You can feel how heavy the glass is. When you feel all these about the ball, you really see it. With your skin, you can feel better. For example, your fingers can tell (辨别) the difference between two coins in your pocket. You can feel a little drop of water on the back of your hand, too. You can even feel sounds against your skin. Have you ever wanted to know why some people like very loud music? They must like to feel the sounds of music.
All children soon learn what "Don't touch!" means. They hear it often. Yet most of us keep on touching things as we grow up. In shops, we touch things we might buy: food, clothes. To see something well, we have to touch it. The bottoms of our feet can feel things, too. You know this when you walk on warm sand, cool grass or a hard floor. All feel different under your feet.
There are ways of learning to see well by feeling. One way is to close your eyes and try to feel everything that is touching your skin. Feel the shoes on your feet, the clothes on your body, the air on your skin. At first, it is not easy to feel these things. You are too used to them!
Most museums are just for looking. But today some museums have some things to touch. Their signs say, "Do touch!" There you can feel everything on show.
If you want to see better, reach out and touch. Then you will really see!
1.By touching things ______.
A. you can learn more about them
B. you will learn how to reach out your hand
C. you will have a strange feeling
D. you can tell what colors they really are
2.Which of the following can be the best title of the story?
A. Touching by Feeling B. To See or to Feel
C. Ways of Feeling D. To See Better ---- Feel
3.Which of the following parts can tell you the difference between two coins in your pocket?
A. Your foot B. Your eyes
C. Your fingers D. Your back.
4.Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Touching is helping us to see better.
B. Visitors can't feel the things on show in any museums.
C. Feeling is a good way to learn.
D. Our skins may help us enjoy music.
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in. Have you ever wanted to know why some people like very loud music? They must like to feel the sounds of music.
e some things to touch. Their signs say, “Do touch! There you can feel everything on show. If you want to see better, reach out and touch. Then you’ll really see!”