The expression “down to earth”（脚踏实地） means be...

The expression “down to earth” means being open and honest. It is easy to get on with someone who is down to earth. A down-to-earth person is the opposite of someone who acts important or proud.

Down-to-earth people could be important members of society. But they do not consider themselves to be better than others who are less important. A person who is filled with his own importance and pride is said to have his nose in the air.

Americans use another expression that is similar in some ways to down to earth. The expression is both feet on the ground. Someone with both feet on the ground is a person with a good understanding of reality(现实). He may have dreams, but he does not allow them to have influence on his understanding of what is real.

The opposite kind of person is one who has his head in the clouds. Someone with his head in the clouds is a person whose mind is not on what is happening in real life. Such a person may be called a day－dreamer.

When we have both our feet on the ground, and when we are down to earth, we do not have our noses in the air. We act honestly and openly to others. Our lives are like the ground below us— solid(牢固的) and strong.

1.A down-to-earth person could be_____________.

A. social and proud　　　 B. good and opposite

C. real and important　　　 D. strong and changeable

2.The expression “has one’s nose in the air” means_____________.

A. 眉飞色舞　　 B. 目中无人　　　 C. 瞻前顾后　 D. 春风得意

3.This passage mainly talks about_____________.

A. the use of some expressions

B. dreams and achievements

C. the lifestyle of honest people

D. honesty and understanding

4.If you want to understand what is real in life, you have to_____________.

A. get along with other people easily

B. have your nose in the air

C. be a good dreamer with quick mind

D. have both your feet on the ground

5.If you only consider your own importance, __________.

A. you will be better than others

B. your life will be like the solid and strong ground

C. you’ll be hated by down-to-earth people

D. your life will be filled with love

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The expression “down to earth” means being open and honest. It is easy to get on with some one who is down to earth. A down-to-earth person is the opposite of someone who acts important or proud.

Down-to-earth people could be important members of society. But they do not consider themselves to be better than others who are less important. A person who is filled with his own importance and pride is said to“ have his nose in the air”.

Americans use another expression that is similar in some ways to down to earth. The expression is“ both feet on the ground”. Someone with both feet on the ground is a person with a good understanding of reality. He may have dreams, but he does not allow them to have influence on his understanding of what is real.

The opposite kind of person is one who “has his head in the clouds”. Someone with his head in the clouds is a person whose mind is not on what is happening in real life. Such a person may be called a day-dreamer.

When we have both our feet on the ground, and when we are down to earth, we do not have our noses in the air. We act honestly and openly to others. Our lives are like the ground below us---solid and strong.

1.A down-to-earth person could be _____.

A．social and proud                        B．good and opposite

C．real and important                       D．strong and changeable

2.The expression “has one’s nose in the air” means ______.

A．扬眉吐气         B．目中无人          C．瞻前顾后         D．装模作样

3.If you only consider your own importance, _____.

A．you’ll think you are better than others

B．your life will be like the solid and strong ground

C．you’ll be hated by down-to-earth people

D．your life will be filled with love.

4.If you want to understand what is real in life, you have to ____.

A．get along with other people easily

B．learn from those who are down to earth

C．be a good dreamer with quick mind

D．have your head in the clouds.

5.This passage mainly talks about ______.

A．the use of some expressions

B．dreams and achievements

C．the lifestyle of honest people

D．honest and understanding

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The expression “down to earth”（脚踏实地） means being open and honest. It is easy to get on with someone who is down to earth. A down-to-earth person is the opposite of someone who acts important or proud.

Down-to-earth people could be important members of society. But they do not consider themselves to be better than others who are less important. A person who is filled with his own importance and pride is said to have his nose in the air.

Americans use another expression that is similar in some ways to down to earth. The expression is both feet on the ground. Someone with both feet on the ground is a person with a good understanding of reality（现实）. He may have dreams, but he does not allow them to have influence on his understanding of what is real.

The opposite kind of person is one who has his head in the clouds. Someone with his head in the clouds is a person whose mind is not on what is happening in real life. Such a person may be called a day-dreamer.

When we have both our feet on the ground and when we are down to earth. We do not have our noses in the air. We act honestly and openly to others. Our lives are like the ground below us—solid（牢固的）and strong.

1.A down-to-earth person could be ________.

A.social and proud B.good and opposite

C.real and important D.strong and changeable

2.The expression “has one’s nose on the air” means _________.

A.眉飞色舞 B.目中无人 C.瞻前顾后 D.春风得意

3.This passage mainly talks about _________.

A.the use of some expressions B.dreams and achievements

C.the lifestyle of honest people D.honesty and understanding

4.If you want to understand what is real in life, you have to _________.

A.get along with other people easily B.learn from those who are down to earth

C.be a good dreamer with quick mind D.have both your feet on the ground

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Me: Hello, Television Viewers! I am Aziza Bellamy, and thanks for watching. I want to especially thank you, Ms. Bertha, for agreeing to this interview on live television. It’s a pleasure to meet you, the first-known trans-galactic visitor to Earth. Now, I understand that you are from a planet called Zadernol?

Bertha: Just call me Miss Bertha or Bertha, please, but not “Ms. ”

Me: Okay, sorry about that. So, you’ve been on Earth for about a week now. What have been your biggest disappointments or challenges so far?

Bertha: It’s not the worst planet I’ve ever been to. Mercury was much worse. The aliens— oops, I mean humans, have been unkind, overall. The family I’m staying with, for example, were nice at first. But now they roll their eyes whenever I open my mouth to say anything. They’re not interested in any of my stories. And I think they may be trying to avoid me. Worst of all, they make me wash my own dishes and bathe myself. They’re so rude.

Me: Oh, um. . . wow. That’s just. . .

Bertha: I am used to having high standards when I choose where to stay, by the way. I have stayed with royalty and presidents on other planets. And they all adored (崇拜) me and begged me not to leave. But I gave this human family a chance to host me. I mean, really, they should be grateful that I selected them, of all the people on Earth, to wash my clothes and cook my meals and entertain (款待) me.

Me: Well, what you’re saying is surprising, Bertha. Do you think it’s possible that this family just wants you to pitch in a little, to be a good guest?

Bertha: It’s odd to me that you’re not agreeing with me. If you were smarter, you’d agree with me. That’s another thing. Everyone on Zadernol is smarter than the smartest person on Earth. Earth is below me.

Me: You know what. Bertha? I’m starting to see why you’re so unhappy here on Earth. You’re just a boastful (自夸的), spoiled alien.

1.Who is hosting the interview?

A.Aziza Bellamy. B.Bertha. C.A trans-galactic visitor. D.A president.

2.Which of the following sentences from the passage is an opinion?

A.Well, what you’re saying is surprising, Bertha.

B.So, you’ve been on Earth for about a week now.

C.I have stayed with royalty and presidents on other planets.

D.But now they roll their eyes whenever I open my mouth to say anything.

3.From the passage, we know that Aziza is ________.

A.proud of Bertha B.interested in Zademol

C.dissatisfied with Bertha D.scared of Bertha’s words

4.What might Aziza write in his diary about the interview?

A.Talking to Bertha was great fun. I now know much about Zademol.

B.We should try to improve our earth as Berthas hometown is much better.

C.The interview was interesting. But I dislike the family Bertha is staying with.

D.It was an unusual interview, and an unexpected experience as well.

5.We can learn from the passage that ________.

A.being boastful will win us few friends B.there are many good reasons to be boastful

C.people who boast a lot are better than others D.boasting a lot is a good way to get people to like us

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Everybody knows that Earth spins from west to east. That is to say, it appears to be turning counterclockwise (逆时针) rapidly when viewed from above the North Pole. But what if Earth started spinning the other way?

Scientists from Germany have made a computer simulation in which Earth spins in the opposite direction ﹣ clockwise when viewed from above the North Pole. This showed them some interesting things about the weather and geography on Earth, Live Science reported.

As Earth spins in a counterclockwise direction, it shapes certain ocean currents (洋流). The direction of ocean currents, together with winds, produces different weathers around the globe. But a backward spin changes the ocean currents and winds. ▲ Western areas of the lands on Earth cool down as the eastern parts warm up. Winters become even colder in northwestern Europe, while eastern Russia becomes warmer than before. Rain no longer falls on the planet's wettest places.

Another result of a backward spin is that Earth becomes greener. Scientists found that global desert (沙漠) areas reduce from 42 million square kilometers to 31 million square kilometers. This may have something to do with the changing weather. Therefore, you can see rich green landscapes from Central Africa to the Middle East, which are mostly covered with deserts now. More surprisingly, the Sahara Desert becomes an oasis.

However, deserts don't disappear. They just appear in some places in which they never appeared before. Deserts would cover North America, where countries like the United States and Canada lie. Sand dunes would replace the Amazon rainforest in South America.

A backward spin would keep the main features (特征) of Earth's geography, such as the size, shapes and positions of lands and oceans. But it would change the interactions between circulating air, ocean and geography, lead scientist Florian Ziemen told Live Science.

1.What would a backward spin bring to Earth?

A.The direction of ocean currents and winds would be different.

B.Rain would no longer fall on western areas of the lands on Earth.

C.Deserts would become larger and cover the planet's wettest places.

D.The size, shapes and positions of lands and oceans would be changed.

2.Which of the following sentences can be put in the blank of Paragraph 3?

A.Anyway, deserts cover the planet.

B.Therefore, the weather is different.

C.However, the positions of oceans changes.

D.Surprisingly, the area of lands is larger.

3.The underlined word "oasis" in Paragraph 4 means ________ in Chinese.

A.海洋 B.绿洲 C.戈壁 D.高原

4.The passage is most probably taken from a magazine on ________.

A.history B.culture C.art D.geography

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People depend on plants. We use plants for food, cloth, shelter (住处), and even the air we breathe (呼吸).

Plants keep our air and water clean. Green plants give us oxygen (氧气). Oxygen is part of the air we breathe.

Plants are also part of the water cycle (水循环). Most of the water that a plant takes in goes back into the air.

Plants give us a lot of the food on the earth. Fruits, vegetables, and grains (谷物) come from plants. Without plants, we would not have bread, rice, carrots, apples, oranges, or bananas! Many people are growing plants to eat in their own gardens at home. Having your own garden helps the earth as well.

When you grow your own fruits and vegetables, you help cut down on pollution because big trucks don’t need to take your food to shops. You also help reduce the amount of rubbish because you don’t need to use bags for packing your food. You can just pick it out of the ground or off a plant and put it into a basket!

Trees are an important plant resource (资源). Trees provide wood to build homes and furniture. Trees are used to make lots of things around your home and at your school. And trees provide fruits that are good for you. Without trees, the earth would be a very different place.

1.________ is part of the air we breathe.

A.Sunlight B.Water C.Food D.Oxygen

2.What happens to most of the water that a plant takes in?

A.It goes back into the air. B.It stays in the plant.

C.It goes into the ground. D.It stays in the river.

3.What does the phrase “cut down on” mean in Paragraph 5?

A.Cause. B.Accept. C.Reduce. D.Expect.

4.What is the best title of the passage?

A.A Different Place B.The Uses of Plants

C.Food on the Earth D.Gardens at Home

5.You would find the passage in ________.

A.an interesting novel B.a book about animals

C.a popular play D.a book about nature

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Forests are the lungs of the earth. Without them, it cannot breathe. It needs its forests to remove carbon dioxide from the air and to make oxygen. In many countries, such as New Zealand, Canada, and Brazil, forests were cut down to1. (提供)wood to build houses. Cutting down trees is h2. to human beings,animals and plants. Many young volunteers around the world are working in their holidays to plant new trees to replace them.

These young men and women f3. many difficulties when they plant new trees. The weather may be very hot and dry or may be very cold and wet. Tree 4.(种植者) are changing the world. They plant different types of trees so that birds and animals can live in the forests. They b5.that in 50 years their little trees will become beautiful forests.

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Let's read the conversations and guess the meaning of the following expressions.

1.When someone says“It's up to you!”,he(she) 　　　　 .

A.wants you to make the decision

B.invites you to have dinner together

C.is not sure what to have for dinner.

2.What does “in your dreams” mean according to the conversations?

A. I’m in your dreams.

B. I love you.

C. I don’t believe you.

3. “ Keep my finger crossed” has the similar meaning to “　　　　　　　 “

A.It’s interesting

B.I’m hopeful

C.You’re excellent

4.When we play it by ear”, we will 　　　 .

A. play with our ears

B.be busy at the weekend

C. decide what to do as we go along

5.If you don’t understand something and want other people to explain it again, you may say　　　　　　　　　　　　　 .

A. I missed the point

B. It’s up to you

C.In your dreams

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Recently, a junior high school sent several students back home because they broke the school uniform rules. Should students wear school uniforms? The Young World magazine held a discussion on this topic.

Kennedy: The school uniform is very important, because it always reminds me that I am supposed to go out of my way to study hard. It also helps prevent school bullying(欺凌). If everyone wears the same clothes, it is impossible to laugh at other people's clothing.

Manson: The uniform has to be earned through efforts. Students should start school with no uniforms. As they make progress at school, they start wearing it. I always think children need to be proud of their school. The uniform is important for that. So, make students earn it! If they don't perform well, they should not be allowed to get one.

Moorhead: In my opinion, kids don't have to wear uniforms. There should be more choices open to kids in education. They ought to develop their own independence and just be themselves. Their personalities would be expressed through their own clothes at school. And different dress could be one way of showing their understanding of beauty. Besides, they make the school lively and colorful.

Patrick: I can see the advantages of wearing school uniforms. They play a very important role in managing schools. However, a school should not depend heavily on uniforms to improve students' behaviors. Teaching them how to express themselves with confidence is more important.

1.What is Kennedy in the second paragraph?

A.A student. B.A teacher. C.A parent. D.A worker.

2.Which of the following is TRUE according to Moorhead's opinion?

A.Students have the right to get school uniforms for free.

B.Students should be encouraged to earn school uniforms.

C.Students performing well needn't wear school uniforms.

D.Students can choose if they wear school uniforms.

3.The underlined word“earned”in the passage means“________”．

A.lost B.missed C.packed D.got

4.According to Patrick, what is more important?

A.Managing schools by uniforms.

B.Improving students' behaviors.

C.Helping students express themselves confidently.

D.Helping students get more scores.

5.The purpose of the writer writing this passage is to ________.

A.discuss about the design of the uniforms

B.discuss whether students should wear uniforms or not

C.discuss about the benefits of wearing uniforms

D.criticize the school policy of requiring students to wear uniforms

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Recently, a junior high school sent several students back home because they broke the school uniform (校服) rules. Should students wear school uniforms? The Young World magazine held a discussion on this topic (话题) .

Kennedy: The school uniform is very important, because it always reminds me that I am supposed to go out of my way to study hard. It also helps prevent school bullying (欺凌) .If everyone wears the same clothes, it is impossible to laugh at other people's clothing.

Manson: The uniform has to be earned (获得) through efforts. Students should start school with no uniforms. As they make progress at school, they start wearing it. I always think children need to be proud of their school. The uniform is important for that. So, make students earn it! If they don't perform well, they should not be allowed to get one.

Moorhead: In my opinion, kids don't have to wear uniforms. There should be more choices open to kids in education. They should develop their own independence and just be themselves. Their personalities would be expressed through their own clothes at school. And different dress could be one way of showing their understanding of beauty. Besides, they make the school lively and colorful.

Patrick: I can see the advantages of wearing school uniforms. They play a very important role in managing schools. However, a school should not depend heavily on uniforms to improve students' behaviors. Teaching them how to express themselves with confidence is more important.

1.What does the writer mean to do in Paragraph 1?

A.Present an opinion on a subject. B.Introduce a topic for discussion.

C.Provide away to solve problems D.Tell us the advantages of uniforms.

2.What is Kennedy in the second paragraph?

A.A headmaster. B.A student. C.A teacher. D.A parent.

3.In Manson's opinion, _________.

A.students have the right to get school uniforms for free

B.students should be encouraged to earn school uniforms

C.students performing well needn't wear school uniforms

D.All of above

4.According to Patrick, what is more important?

A.Managing schools by uniforms

B.Improving students' behaviors

C.The advantages of wearing school uniforms.

D.Helping students express themselves confidently

5.We can learn from the text that ________.

A.Kennedy can't stand school uniforms

B.the writer holds the same opinion as Patrick's

C.Moorhead is against school uniform rules

D.Everyone can get uniforms according to Manson

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