In winter, the town is often _____ by snow.
A. broken off B. cut off C. taken off D. set off
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In winter, the town is often _____ by snow.
A. broken off B. cut off C. taken off D. set off
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It is winter in many parts of the world. For some areas, that means snow. Maybe even lots of snow. If you don’t have to drive in it or remove it, snow can be very beautiful. When snow covers everything around you, the world looks like a “winter wonderland”. That is the name of a very popular song about winter. Richard Smith and Felix Bernard wrote the song back in 1934. There are hundreds of recordings of this happy song.
But winter is not always such a beautiful and happy time. It’s cold outside. You try hard to keep warm. The days are darker and shorter. The sun rarely shines. The leaves on the trees are brown. It isn’t surprising that some people are sad in winter. And some people dream about being somewhere else where it’s warm and pretty—like the state of California. The Mamas and the Papas recorded this famous song “California Dreaming”.
During the 1960s, many other famous rock groups released songs about winter. Here is a poetic song by Simon and Garfunkel called “A Hazy Shade of Winter”. They sing about life and hope and possibilities.
In 1968, the group Blood, Sweat and Tears recorded this gentle, sad song about winter. They sing about a lost love and forgotten memories in “Sometimes in Winter”.
In the early 1990s, Tori Amos wrote and recorded the beautiful song called “Winter”. She enjoyed singing about winter when she was a child.
Finally, on a happier note comes this song written and recorded by Fountains of Wayne in 2003. They sing about a snowstorm in a New England town. Nothing unusual there. But instead of being sad or tense about the snow, they write a song about it.
1.When is snow beautiful?
A. When people drive in it.
B. When people don’t have to take it away.
C. When it has snowed heavily.
D. When people sing in the snow.
2.According to the second paragraph, winter is ________ .
A. beautiful and happy
B. happy and warm
C. lovely and hopeful
D. cold and sad
3.Which of the songs can bring us hope of life?
A. Winter Wonderland.
B. California Dreaming.
C. A Hazy Shade of Winter.
D. Sometimes in Winter.
4.What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. Songs about winter.
B. Different ideas about winter.
C. Winter in different areas.
D. Winter is cold but happy.
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Damage to Ozone layer Gets Worse
In the middle of winter, when snow is falling in many parts of the United States, scientists have sounded a warning to people who plan to spend many hours in the sun this summer. The warning is: The sun’s summertime rays are more dangerous than once thought.
A team of scientists from 80 nations recently reported to the United Nations that a layer of ozone (臭氧层) in the atmosphere, which protects humans from harmful levels of ultraviolet radiation（紫外线辐射）, will be thinner over the United States this summer. The thinner layer allows more ultraviolet rays from the sun to reach Earth. The extra amount of ultraviolet radiation could cause an increase in the number of cases of skin cancer.
Scientists first became concerned about the ozone layer in the mid-1980s when a hole was discovered in the layer above Antarctica during the winter. The hole was caused by chemicals used in refrigerators and air conditioners. When these chemicals are sent out into the atmosphere, they produce gases that destroy the ozone.
Concern about the protective ozone layer rose more recently when data(数据) from satellites and ground stations showed that ozone levels were dropping over areas other than Antarctica. Low ozone levels were recorded in the spring and summer over the United States and over other populated areas in the world.
Although many countries have already begun stopping the use of ozone destroying chemicals, the new findings are expected to advance the timetable for a total ban(禁止) of the chemicals.
59. The scientists have observed the ozone layer_____.
A. since 1980 B. since last winter
C. for about 20 years D. for about one year
60. The ozone layer in the atmosphere can _____.
A. do a lot of good to human beings in many ways.
B. protect humans from diseases caused by bad weather.
C. do a lot of harm to human beings in the summer-time.
D. protect humans from harmful levels of ultraviolet radiation.
61. Scientists first found that there was a hole in the ozone layer_____.
A. above Arctic during the winter in the mid-1980s
B. above Antarctica during the winter in the mid-1980s
C. over somewhere in the north of the equator in 1980
D. over the U.S.A in the summertime in the mid-1980s
62. The damage to the ozone layer was caused by_____.
A. the changeable weather
B. ozone-destroying chemicals
C. chemicals from refrigerators
D. chemicals from air conditioners
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Christmas in Australia is often very hot. Whereas the northern hemisphere is in the middle of winter, Australians are baking in summer heat. It is not unusual to have Christmas Day well into the mid 30 degrees Celsius, or near 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
A traditional meal includes a turkey dinner, with ham, and pork. A flaming Christmas plum pudding is added for dessert. In the Australian gold rushes, Christmas puddings often contained a gold nugget. Today a small favor is baked inside. Whoever finds this knows s/he will enjoy good luck. Another treat is Mince Pies.
Some Australians and particularly tourists often have their Christmas dinner at midday on a local beach, Bondi Beach in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs attracts thousands of people on Christmas Day. Other families enjoy their day by having a picnic. If they are at home, the day is punctuated(不时中断) by swimming in a pool, playing Cricket out the backyard, and other outdoor activities.
The warm weather allows Australians to enjoy a tradition which started in 1937. Carols by Candlelight is held every year on Christmas Eve, where tens of thousands of people gather in the city of Melbourne to sing their favorite Christmas songs. The evening is lit by as many candles singing under a clean cut night sky. The sky with its Southern Cross stars is like a mirror. Sydney and the other capital cities also enjoy Carols in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
Australians surround themselves with Christmas Bush, a native plant which has little red flowered leaves.
1.It is usual to have a hot Christmas in Australia because _________.
A.the country is in the Northern Hemisphere
B.people go shopping in shorts and T-shirts
C.the festival is not in winter but in summer
D.Santa Claus is on a surfboard at many beaches
2.According to the passage, _________ is not included in Christmas meals in Australia.
A. ham B. pork C. turkey D. pumpkin
3.Which of the following statements is Not true according to the passage?
A. Tourists like to have Christmas dinner on a beach
B. People play outdoor activities at home after picnic.
C. Carols by Candlelight is held every year on Christmas Eve
D. Sydney enjoys Carols in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
4.It seems that people can enjoy Carols by Candlelight because of _________.
A. the warm weather
B. the Christmas Bush
C. the activities at daytime
D. the Southern Cross stars
5.The best title of this passage is _________.
A. Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs
B. Christmas meals in Australia
C. Christmas in Australia
D. Christmas shopping in Australia
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It is reported by CCTV-1 that the herdsmen and their sheep and cattle in the heavy snow have been rescued before another cold wave comes.
A. trapped B. determined
C. shocked D. organized
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The book, Aliens Ate My Homework, is set in a small town in the United States. By the way the characters talk to each other and the description of items from their daily lives, I think the story takes place within the last 10 years. It is a story about a boy named Rod Allbright who goes to school like any other normal kid. Unfortunately, the class bully(恃强凌弱者) always picks on him because he is overweight. While he’s working on a school project for the science fair, tiny aliens(外星人) come, crashing through his bedroom window in a spaceship. They have come to the earth to get another alien, an evil one named BKR. He is known in other galaxies(星系) for his cruelties. Rod gets bullied throughout the entire novel. The bully’s name is Billy Becker, who is also called BKR! Rod does not discover that Billy is a bad alien until later on.
This book has lots of action and the main character is fun to read about. The most exciting part is when the aliens and Rod find out that BKR is Billy Becker and they skip school and go to search his house. They get caught when BKR comes home from school. He traps them in a storing device where he keeps his alien items. They break free of the device and escape from his house with some difficulty. Rod Allbright is fun to read about because he can never tell a lie. This gets him into trouble when the aliens eat his homework and he can’t make up an excuse for the teacher.
The main idea that the author shares is that there could be other galaxies out in the universe with intelligent life forms who could be almost the same as humans. In this book, the aliens are just like humans in the way they think even though they look different and have a different language. I have learned that if you are nice to people they will be nice in return. This is proven in the book because Rod is nice to the aliens and they return the favor.
1. The tiny aliens come to the earth to _________.
A. look for resources
B. do research on the earth
C. find an alien who has got lost
D. catch a cruel alien
2.What’s the right time order for the following events?
a. Billy is found to be BKR.
b. Tiny aliens come to the earth.
c. Rod and the tiny aliens go to search BKR’s house.
d. Rod and the tiny aliens are trapped, but later escape.
A. abcd B. abdc C. bacd D. bcad
3.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. It pays to be kind to others.
B. It pays to work for the science fair.
C. Aliens are cruel to humans.
D. Aliens and humans are alike.
4.The passage is mainly about_______.
A. aliens B. school bullying
C. a science fiction story D. a boy’s school life
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The road to the mountain has been _____ by the heavy snow for almost a month.
A．cut down B．cut off C．cut up D．cut in
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．We have got a heavy snow there in my hometown this winter, which is a sign that this year _____ to be another good one for harvests.
A. tells B. means C. promises D. intends
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Winter is coming, and some parts of the world are already covered with deep snow. The best way to warm those cold hands is a cup of hot sweet chocolate. Hot chocolate has been used for many years to treat diseases and fight bad moods. It’s known as a special healthy drink from the 16th to 19th centuries, and sometimes was taken as a medicine. Nowadays people don’t consider hot chocolate as a medicine, but drink even more than ever! There are plenty of tasty and healthy hot chocolate recipes(烹饪法) you can try to enjoy the following health benefits of drinking hot chocolate.
It improves your brain power
The study shows that drinking hot chocolate can help improve your brain power and your brain health. The flavonoids (类黄酮) in hot chocolate increase the blood flow and oxygen to your brain, helping you think better. If you want to improve your memory, try drinking two cups of hot chocolate a day. Not only will you improve your memory, but your mood as well. Just make sure you don’t use too much sugar in your hot chocolate.
It improves your mood
Chocolate, including hot chocolate, is well-known mood booster. This tasty drink helps fight stress, anxiety, and depression. But the problem is, hot chocolate may contain high amounts of sugar. Consider making sugar-free hot chocolate to get all its mood-improving properties(特性).
It can help you lose weight
If you are trying to drop a few pounds, drinking hot chocolate can help you achieve your weight loss goal. When made correctly, hot chocolate is a delicious and low calorie drink that you can enjoy every time you have chocolate desire. Besides, drinking a cup of low calorie hot chocolate helps prevent the intake of high-calorie and sugar foods like cakes.
Now that you’re aware of some of the best health benefits of drinking chocolate, what are you waiting for? Rush into your kitchen and make this fantastic winter drink.
1.Hot chocolate is popular in winter because .
A. it can make your cold hands warm
B. it has been used for many years
C. it was used to treat kinds of illnesses
D. it is regarded as the healthiest drink
2.In the passage the author mainly talks about .
A. different hot chocolate recipes
B. materials used to make hot chocolate
C. side effects from drinking chocolate
D. benefits of drinking hot chocolate
3.It can be inferred from the passage that .
A. hot chocolate is the only way to improve mood
B. most people can be addicted to chocolate
C. remember never to have sugar in drink
D. food in low calorie makes you healthy
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Ever since I was little, my favorite season was winter. I loved to play in the snow and enjoy the hot chocolate.
____36_____, winter never gave me the special gift of snow on my birthday. I would ask my grandmother ____37____ it didn’t snow on my birthday. She would laugh and tell me I asked too many questions. ___38____one day, she promised that she would make it snow on my next birthday.
That year, ____39____ my birthday, my grandmother died. I was sad but angry because she had promised to make it snow. The day of my sixth birthday, I woke up and ran to the window, hoping to see just one snowflake. But there was no snow. I felt mad at my grandmother. She had broken a promise.
But my sixteenth birthday, I had lost all hope of getting my snow, even though I still wished for ___40____. During my party, I stayed with my friends and family and was truly happy. I ___41___ the best time ever! Then I saw the white snow ____42___down all around. I was so excited that I ran around screaming and laughing. My friends all laughed ____43___me, but I didn’t care.
When I ___44____home, my grandpa said he had a gift for me. I was ___45___ because he had given me a gift. It was a small white box, which looked old. I opened it. There was a crystal snowflake(水晶雪花) with a card that said, “Happy Birthday.”
How could this be? My grandpa said it was my grandmother’s final ___46____ on my “sweet sixteenth”. I cried.
I was ___47_____ that my smiling grandmother angel was and had been watching over me.
1. A．Certainly B．Unfortunately C．Importantly D．Luckily
2. A．when B．how C．whether D．why
3. A．But B．Or C．Then D．So
4. A．on B．after C．before D．in
5. A．it B．her C．him D．me
6. A．had B．was C．played D．feared
7. A．fell B．to fall C．fallen D．falling
8. A．with B．at C．from D．off
9. A．arrived at B．remained C．got D．entered
10. A．excited B．confused C．pleased D．frustrated
11. A．order B．mistake C．wish D．decision
12. A．certain B．angry C．sad D．anxious
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