Driving cars, trucks and motorcycles is an im...

Driving cars, trucks and motorcycles is an important part of our lives. We do it every day to get to work, to school or to friends’ houses.

Driving can be very convenient, but can also cause many problems. Waiting in line at a red light, a driver may get impatient and decide just to drive right through it. If another car is coming from the other direction, there might be a terrible accident. Cutting another car off can make its driver angry, so that driver cuts off someone else. Pretty soon everybody is angry, and impatient.

Traffic accidents declare millions of lives every year worldwide. In Taiwan alone, over seven people are killed in accidents every day. The annual death rate from traffic accidents in Taiwan is twice that of Japan.

To allow traffic to move smoothly and safely, everybody must follow the rules. Before you drive, learn all the traffic laws. That way of driving is safe, convenient and even fun!

1.If you cut another car off, its driver may be 　　　　　　　 .

A.impatient B.terrible C.angry D.both A and C

2.According to the passage, driving can be safe if 　　　　　　　 .

A.you are patient

B.you obey all the traffic rules

C.you don’t cut another car off

D.you wait in line at a red light

3.Which of the following may be the best title for this passage?

A.Traffic Safety B.A Careful Driver C.How to Drive a Car D.A Traffic Accident

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All about Electric Cars

Electric vehicles(电动车辆) have been around for more than a hundred years. But they have really been liked by a large number of people over the last ten years. More than three million all-electric cars trucks and vans are now on the road worldwide.

Helping the Environment

Most cars run on gasoline(汽油). Burning gasoline and other fossil fuels(矿物燃料) produces greenhouse gases. Electric vehicles don’t burn gasoline. Instead, strong batteries run their electric engines. So, electric vehicles don’t directly produce greenhouse gases.

Poop Power!

Electric vehicles are better for the environment. But they are not perfect. Their batteries often use electricity(电) that was made by burning fossil fuels. But an electric vehicle uses less energy than a vehicle that runs on gasoline. Plus, some of the electricity comes from “greener” sources, such as solar and wind power. And some may soon come from a new source — cow poop(牛粪)! An electric car company has worked together with a large dairy farm. They plan to make electricity using a greenhouse gas from cow poop.

Always Improving

One of the problems for electric vehicles is their limited range. This is how far they can travel before their batteries need another charge(充电). But now their range is improving. Some new electric vehicles can travel almost three times as far as older ones did. Another problem is finding a place to recharge the batteries. But the number of charging stations is going up as well. China now has thousands more charging stations than it did ten years ago. In Sweden, engineers have even designed a road that will charge electric vehicles as they drive along.

1.Which of the following truly describes electric vehicles according to Paragraph 1?

A.Useless. B.Popular. C.Cheap. D.Perfect.

2.What does the picture above show?

A.Parts of an electric car. B.Ways of driving a car.

C.Wheels on an electric car. D.Batteries in an electric car.

3.How does the electric car company plan to make electricity according to Paragraph 3？

A.By burning gasoline.  B.By burning fossil fuels.

C.By using a gas coming from cow poop.  D.By using solar and wind power.

4.What is the last paragraph mainly about?

A.Reasons for buying new electric cars.

B.Importance of electric cars in our life.

C.Ways to produce more electric vehicles.

D.Problems and improvements of electric vehicles.

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As the world becomes increasingly populated, it is also becoming alarmingly polluted. Fortunately, there are many ways that you can help deal with the negative effects that we impose(施加) on the environment. One of these is driving an electric car.

Electric cars produce about 80 percent less pollution than cars with gas-powered motors. In fact, the only reason that electric cars produce any pollution at all is that their electric energy is produced by power plants — electric cars themselves produce no waste. When energy comes from large sources such as power plants, it’s easier to control, so there’s less waste than if the energy is produced by many smaller sources, such as the gas engines in individual cars.

Furthermore, electric cars are simply more efficient than gas-powered cars for several reasons. First, electric cars have regenerative braking, which means that when you use the brakes in an electric car, the battery has a chance to recharge(再充电). On the contrary, when you brake in a gas-powered car, you actually use energy. Also, during the production of electric cars, more time and energy is spent making the design lighter and more aerodynamic so that there will be less drag(阻力) from the wind. This allows them to travel farther using less energy than a gas-powered car would use to go the same distance.

In addition to the environmental benefits of driving electric cars, there are also financial and time-saving benefits for the drivers. For one, they cost less to maintain(维修). The cost of charging an electric car is about 20 percent of the cost of gas, and electric cars require far less maintenance than gas-powered cars. This is due, in part, to the fact that electric cars have no cooling system, fan　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 belts, radiators, hoses, or oil — just a battery. There are fewer moving parts overall, so there are fewer possible problems. Also, after the body of an electric car gives out, the engine can be reused in another body. Electric cars can also save people time. While gas-powered cars require visits to a mechanic every few months, the only routine maintenance required by electric cars is replacing the battery every four years.

Overall, there are numerous benefits of driving an electric car. It may take a little getting used to, but in the long run, the use of electric cars can help preserve the environment and give people more time and money to be put to better use.

1.What can we learn from the second paragraph?

A.Less than 80 percent pollution is produced by cars.

B.Gas-powered cars get energy from power stations.

C.Electric cars themselves don’t produce any waste.

D.It’s difficult to control energy from power plants.

2.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A.The battery can be reused after the body of an electric car gives out.

B.Replacing the engine every four years is required for an electric car.

C.It may take no time to see the popularity of driving electric cars.

D.Electric cars cost less to maintain because of fewer moving parts.

3.What is the writer’s purpose of writing this passage?

A.To compare two kinds of cars.

B.To show a new way of driving.

C.To suggest driving electric cars.

D.To introduce a useful invention.

4.Which is the best title of the passage?

A.The Best Way to Protect the Environment

B.Electric Cars Are Worthy of a Second Look

C.The Greatest Invention in the New Century

D.Driving Electric Cars Saves Time and Money

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Social Bond of Animals

Friendship is an important part of human life. Friends can share our joys and our hardships. We aren’t alone. Many different animals also make friends.

Recently , a British research team finished an eight-year study of Indo-Pacific dolphins off the coast of Western Australia. These dolphins can use different tools to search for food. The researchers found that these dolphins are more willing to hang out with partners that like the same tool. Other factors, like family closeness or sex, have no influence on this relationship.

“It suggests that dolphins form social bonds （纽带）based on shared interests,w UK biologist Simon Allen told Science Daily. "Using different tools is time-consuming （耗时间的）” for dolphins to cooperate.

Apart from dolphins, elephants, horses and bats are also known to form friendships. Are friendships only limited to the same species? Of course not, The

Atlantic reported in 2015, a goat Timur was originally left in the tiger Amur's enclosure （围场）as a meal. But instead of eating Timur, Amur likes to play with it and gets jealous when others are close to his friend.

The Atlantic said it’s not unusual among captive （圈禁的）animals. That's because in captivity, animals don’t need to spend much time and energy marking their territory （领地）or looking for mates the way they would in the wild. They are actually more likely to feel bored. " In this particular situation, the animal's motivation to engage （参与）socially and playfully may be higher than eating. n

More interestingly, animals not only make friends but also try to keep lasting friendships. Take bats for example. In 2011, scientists found bats prefer to hang out with a few certain friends, keeping loose ties to the rest of their group.

Humans aren't so different. “We do not work, play and live together with the same friends all the time，" Swiss zoologist Gerald Kerth explained. “ But nevertheless, we are able to maintain long-term relationships …despite our often highly dynamic （动态的）social lives."

1.What did the recent British research find about dolphins?

A.They form a group to look for food together.

B.They form friendships based on family closeness.

C.They are likely to make friends based on interests.

D.They are better at building friendships than other animals.

2.What can we infer from Gerald Kerth’s words?

A.Animals like to hang out with different friends.

B.Animals might feel bored with friends of the same species.

C.Humans are better at keeping long-term bonds than animals.

D.Humans and animals make and keep friendships in similar ways.

3.What's the passage mainly about?

A.How animals form and keep friendship.

B.The importance of friendship for animals.

C.How to build strong ties with your friends.

D.The different ways humans and animals socialize.

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Saving water is an important part of going green. As water becomes less and polluted more, conservation (保护) becomes more and more important. The less water you use, the less wastewater will end up in our rivers and lakes. Wasting water means that more water needs to be treated and cleaned, a process that requires quite a lot of energy.

As it is said above, cutting down on water usage is one of the most important things you can do for your local environment and the planet as a whole. That is why more green households are going blue: cutting down their water footprint by conserving and harvesting (收获) water.

It may seem like a big concept, but going blue starts with small changes that everyone can make. Something as simple as turning off the tap while you brush your teeth can save a lot of water. Wash your fruits and vegetables in a bowl rather than under a tap to save even more. Make sure that the taps are fully turned off every time you step away from the sink or the shower — all those little drips can add up to a lot of water waste.

Another way of reducing your water footprint is reducing your dependence on the main water supply. Rainwater harvesting can meet a lot of your home’s water needs. Many of us already practice rainwater harvesting in a small way. Collecting water from your gutters (檐沟) is a great way to keep your garden green without running the sprinkler (洒水器).

1.The underlined word “green” means ______ in this passage.

A. 未成熟的                                 B. 环保                                 C.嫉妒                                   D. 健康的

2.According to the passage, which is NOT the reason that people should save water?

A. Treating wastewater needs much energy.

B. The water on the earth is becoming less and less.

C. The water on the earth is becoming polluted more.

D. Rainwater harvesting can meet a lot of your home’s water needs.

3.According to the passage, all of these can be used to save water except ______.

A. washing fruit and vegetables under a tap

B. using a bowl to wash your fruit and vegetables

C. making sure taps are fully turned off all the time

D. turning off the tap every time after brushing your teeth

4.Which of the following is the best title of this passage?

A. Save Water by Turning off the Tap

B. How to Treat and Clean Wastewater

C. Keep Your Garden Green with Rainwater

D. Save Water Starting with Small Changes

5.From the passage, we can know that_____.

A. we can get enough water by harvesting

B. most people pay no attention to saving water

C. we can practice rainwater harvesting in a small way

D. harvesting water is more necessary than conserving it

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Saving water is an important part of going green. As water becomes less and polluted more, conservation (保护) becomes more and more important. The less water you use, the less wastewater will end up in our rivers and lakes. Wasting water means that more water needs to be treated and cleaned, a process that requires quite a lot of energy.

As it is said above, cutting down on water usage is one of the most important things you can do for your local environment and the planet as a whole. That is why more green households are going blue: cutting down their water footprint by conserving and harvesting (收获) water.

It may seem like a big concept, but going blue starts with small changes that everyone can make. Something as simple as turning off the tap while you brush your teeth can save a lot of water. Wash your fruits and vegetables in a bowl rather than under a tap to save even more. Make sure that the taps are fully turned off every time you step away from the sink or the shower — all those little drips can add up to a lot of water waste.

Another way of reducing your water footprint is reducing your dependence on the main water supply. Rainwater harvesting can meet a lot of your home’s water needs. Many of us already practice rainwater harvesting in a small way. Collecting water from your gutters (檐沟) is a great way to keep your garden green without running the sprinkler (洒水器).

1.The underlined word “green” means ______ in this passage.

A. 未成熟的                B. 环保                C.嫉妒                D. 健康的

2.According to the passage, which is NOT the reason that people should save water?

A. Treating wastewater needs much energy.

B. The water on the earth is becoming less and less.

C. The water on the earth is becoming polluted more.

D. Rainwater harvesting can meet a lot of your home’s water needs.

3.According to the passage, all of these can be used to save water except ______.

A. washing fruit and vegetables under a tap

B. using a bowl to wash your fruit and vegetables

C. making sure taps are fully turned off all the time

D. turning off the tap every time after brushing your teeth

4.Which of the following is the best title of this passage?

A. Save Water by Turning off the Tap

B. How to Treat and Clean Wastewater

C. Keep Your Garden Green with Rainwater

D. Save Water Starting with Small Changes

5.From the passage, we can know that_____.

A. we can get enough water by harvesting

B. most people pay no attention to saving water

C. we can practice rainwater harvesting in a small way

D. harvesting water is more necessary than conserving it

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Saving water is an important part of going green. As water becomes less and polluted more, conservation(保护)becomes more and more important. The less water you use, the less wastewater will end up in our rivers and lakes. Wasting water means that more water needs to be treated and cleaned, a process that requires quite a lot of energy.

As it is said above, cutting down on water usage is one of the most important things you can do for your local environment and the planet as a whole. That is why more green households are going blue: cutting down their water footprint by conserving and harvesting(收获)water.

It may seem like a big concept, but going blue starts with small changes that everyone can make. Something as simple as turning off the tap while you brush your teeth can save a lot of water. Wash your fruit and vegetables in a bowl rather than under a tap to save even more. Make sure that the taps are fully turned off every time you step away from the sink or the shower - all those little drips can add up to a lot of water waste.

Another way of reducing your water footprint is reducing your dependence on the main water supply. Rainwater harvesting can meet a lot of your home's water needs. Many of us already practice rainwater harvesting in a small way. Collecting water from your gutters(檐沟)is a great way to keep your garden green without running the sprinkler(洒水器).

1.The underlined word "green" means 　　 in this passage.

A.未成熟的　　　　 B.环保　　　　　　 　 C.嫉妒　　　　　　 D.健康的

2.According to the passage, which is NOT the reason that people should save water?

A. Treating wastewater needs much energy.

B. The water on the Earth is becoming less and less.

C. The water on the Earth is becoming polluted more.

D. Rainwater harvesting can meet a lot of your home's water needs.

3.According to the passage, all of these can be used to save water except　 　　　 .

A. washing fruit and vegetables under a tap

B. using a bowl to wash your fruit and vegetables

C. making sure taps are fully turned off all the time

D. turning off the tap every time while brushing your teeth

4.From the passage. we can know that 　　 .

A. we can get enough water by harvesting

B. most people pay no attention to saving water

C. we can practice rainwater harvesting in a small way

D. harvesting water is more necessary than conserving it

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Saving water is an important part of going green. As water becomes less and polluted more, conservation (保护) becomes more and more important. The less water you use, the less wastewater will end up in our rivers and lakes. Wasting water means that more water needs to be treated and cleaned, a process that requires quite a lot of energy.

As it is said above, cutting down on water usage is one of the most important things you can do for your local environment and the planet as a whole. That is why more green households are going blue: cutting down their water footprint by conserving and harvesting (收获) water.

It may seem like a big concept, but going blue starts with small changes that everyone can make. Something as simple as turning off the tap while you brush your teeth can save a lot of water. Wash your fruits and vegetables in a bowl rather than under a tap to save even more. Make sure that the taps are fully turned off every time you step away from the sink or the shower — all those little drips can add up to a lot of water waste.

Another way of reducing your water footprint is reducing your dependence on the main water supply. Rainwater harvesting can meet a lot of your home’s water needs. Many of us already practice rainwater harvesting in a small way. Collecting water from your gutters (檐沟) is a great way to keep your garden green without running the sprinkler (洒水器).

1.The underlined word “green” means ______ in this passage.

A．嫉妒             B．环保             C．未成熟的         D．健康的

2.According to the passage, which is NOT the reason that people should save water?

A．Treating wastewater needs much energy.

B．The water on the earth is becoming less and less.

C．The water on the earth is becoming polluted more.

D．Rainwater harvesting can meet a lot of your home’s water needs.

3.According to the passage, all of these can be used to save water except ______.

A．washing fruit and vegetables under a tap

B．using a bowl to wash your fruit and vegetables

C．making sure taps are fully turned off all the time

D．turning off the tap every time after brushing your teeth

4.Which of the following is the best title of this passage?

A．Save Water by Turning off the Tap

B．How to Treat and Clean Wastewater

C．Keep Your Garden Green with Rainwater

D．Save Water Starting with Small Changes

5.From the passage, we can know that_____.

A．we can get enough water by harvesting

B．most people pay no attention to saving water

C．we can practice rainwater harvesting in a small way

D．harvesting water is more necessary than conserving it

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Saving water is an important part of going green. As water becomes less and polluted more， conservation(保护)becomes more and more important. The less water you use， the less wastewater will end up in our rivers and lakes. Wasting water means that more water needs to be treated and cleaned， a process that requires quite a lot of energy.

As it is said above， cutting down on water usage is one of the most important things you can do for your local environment and the planet as a whole. That is why more green households are going blue： cutting down their water footprint by conserving and harvesting(收获)water.

It may seem like a big concept， but going blue starts with small changes that everyone can make. Something as simple as turning off the tap while you brush your teeth can save a lot of water. Wash your fruit and vegetables in a bowl rather than under a tap to save even more. Make sure that the taps are fully turned off every time you step away from the sink or the shower - all those little drips can add up to a lot of water waste.

Another way of reducing your water footprint is reducing your dependence on the main water supply. Rainwater harvesting can meet a lot of your home's water needs. Many of us already practice rainwater harvesting in a small way. Collecting water from your gutters(檐沟)is a great way to keep your garden green without running the sprinkler(洒水器).

1.　 The underlined word "green" means 　　 in this passage.

A.未成熟的　　　　　 B.环保　　　　　　　　 C.嫉妒　　　　　　 D.健康的

2.　 According to the passage， which is NOT the reason that people should save water?

A. Treating wastewater needs much energy.

B. The water on the Earth is becoming less and less.

C. The water on the Earth is becoming polluted more.

D. Rainwater harvesting can meet a lot of your home's water needs.

3. According to the passage， all of these can be used to save water except　 　　　 .

A. washing fruit and vegetables under a tap

B. using a bowl to wash your fruit and vegetables

C. making sure taps are fully turned off all the time

D. turning off the tap every time while brushing your teeth

4. From the passage. we can know that 　　 .

A. we can get enough water by harvesting

B. most people pay no attention to saving water

C. we can practice rainwater harvesting in a small way

D. harvesting water is more necessary than conserving it

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Reviewing is an important part of study. It helps you learn, remember, and apply what you know. It is also a good idea to review before quizzes（测试）. This will help keep materials fresh in your mind. Here are some advice on how to review well.

Find Your Place

To review for an exam, you must first find a quiet and relaxing environment. Somewhere you feel the most comfortable and you can work best. It should be in a place where you will not be disturbed（打扰）.

Take Your Time

It is a good idea to make reviewing be part of your weekly routine(常规). The best way to do this is to review every day. You should make sure that you study for no more than two hours at a time, and that you take regular(有规律的)breaks every half an hour or so. This will keep you fresh and be able to take in information.

Stay Organized

It can be very helpful to set up a system if you are organized. If you are taking notes, organize them by subject, topic, and date. That way when you have a quiz or exam, you can easily find the right notes to study to help you prepare.

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