McDull is a talking piglet(小猪). He isn’t smart or good-looking. But he has a heart of gold(金子). McDull lives with his mother Mrs Mak in Hong Kong. Before his birth, his father left them. Mrs Mak had to raise McDull by herself.

They are not rich, but Mrs Mak tries her best to make a good life for McDull. However, when McDull grows up, he becomes a detective(侦探) and leaves home. The mother and the son are not as close as before. Can they go back together and be close mother and son again?

You may find the answer by watching the movie McDull · Me & My Mum. The movie is the fifth in the McDull series. As the first appearance(出现) of McDull film, McDull became a popular cartoon character(角色) because of his spirit(精神) of never giving up. The funny piglet has many dreams but fails every time he tries. He is down, but he keeps trying and works hard for other dreams.

Mrs Mak doesn’t appear very often in the first four McDull movies. But in McDull · Me & My Mum, she is a main character. The film is about mother’s love.

1.McDull must be a ________ piglet.

A.wild B.smart C.good-looking D.brave

2.McDull grew up ________.

A.with his father B.with his parents C.with his mother D.alone

3.Why does McDull leave his mother?

A.Because he becomes a detective. B.Because he finds his mother a detective.

C.Because he finds his mother not kind to him. D.Because his mother doesn’t like his dreams.

4.The underlined “ giving up” means ________.

A.having dreams B.stopping trying C.feeling sad D.making wishes

5.Which is TRUE about the latest McDull film?

A.It is the fourth in the McDull series. B.McDull’s mother seldom appears in the film.

C.It is a film about a son’s love for mother. D.It tells us a story between a mother and her son.

Studying the moon is not just about exploring (探索) space. By studying the moon, scientists have created new technologies (科技). Later, they used these technologies to create some cool inventions. These inventions help us live better lives. What are they? Let’s find out!

Nike Air

In 1960s, NASA scientists used a special material (材料) to make astronauts’ helmets (头盔). This material makes the helmets lighter. Later, scientist used this material to make shoes. This is the Nike Air. Such shoes are good for running. They are light and stable (稳定的).

Vacuum cleaner

Is there a vacuum cleaner in your home? It uses space technology. During the 1960s, NASA made a kind of drill (电钻). Astronauts used the drill to take rocks from the moon. Later, scientists used this technology to make vacuum cleaners.

Firefighters’ breathing systems

Astronauts may have some emergencies (紧急情况) in space. For example, they might find it hard to breathe (呼吸) in their spacesuits. Scientists made a special breathing system to solve this problem. Firefighters on Earth still use this same breathing system.

Plant study

One day, we may go to the moon. What would we eat there? Scientists have studied plants. They want to grow plants in liquid (液体) instead of soil. Plants can be a kind of food. They can also provide oxygen (氧气) and water. Some day, we may use them to make food on Earth.

1.Which invention came from moon exploration?

A. B. C.

2.The underlined word “created” means _______.

A.制作 B.发现 C.创造

3.According to the passage, if you wear Nike Air, it’s best to _______.

A.play basketball B.play soccer. C.run

4._________ can provide oxygen (氧气) and water.

A.Liquid B.Plants C.Soil

5.Scientists made a special breathing system to _________.

A.help firefighters B.make vacuum cleaners. C.grow plants

In 2019, China has passed lots of policies in many fields, bringing great changes to people’s lives. Here are some of them.

①Rubbish sorting rules

How to correctly sort and throw rubbish into dustbins has become a hot topic of discussion. Thanks to the rubbish sorting rules that went into effect, we can recycle some of the rubbish and protect the environment in a way.

In 2019, 237 cities have started rubbish classification according to a national policy. Shanghai became the first city to start its strict rubbish classification rules on July 1st.

②Nighttim e economy (夜间经济)

The nighttime economy was mentioned in August.It refers to business activities between 6 pm and 6 am in the service industry.They include opening 24-hour convenience stores, extending (延长) the service hours of buses,encouraging cinemas and theaters to offer tickets at lower prices and supporting bookstores, cultural centers and museums in opening to the public at night.

Many Chinese cities such as Beijing and Shanghai,have made plans, set up special zones and extended the operation of public transport to support nighttime markets.

③Throwing things from high buildings becomes illegal (非法的)

It’s no longer only immoral when people throw things out of windows from high buildings. In 2019, it has become an illegal behavior that could face punishment. Those who throw objects on purpose from a high place shall be punished for endangering public safety.

1.What can we know from the first policy mentioned above?

A.Now all the cities have started their rubbish sorting rules.

B.It’s not good for the environment to sort the rubbish.

C.Shanghai didn’t start rubbish sorting rules until July 1st.

D.Few people talk about rubbish sorting at the moment.

2.What have many cities done to support nighttime economy?

a. made plans to support it.

b. set up special places for it.

c. extended the operation of public transport.

d. made special laws (法律) for it.

A.abd B.abc C.bcd D.acd

3.The underlined word “immoral”means “________”in Chinese.

A.不粗鲁的 B.不道德的 C.传统的 D.鼓舞人心的

4.What is the main idea of the passage?

A.Rubbish sorting in China.

B.Some policies that change people’s lives.

C.Throwing objects from high places will be punished.

D.Efforts have been made to support nighttime economy.

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