题目内容
Every year in English-speaking countries, people list the most popular names. Here are some examples. In the United States at the moment, the three most popular names are Emily, Emma, and Madison. For boys, they are Michael, Joshua and Mathew. In Britain parents today might call their little girl Grace, Jessica or Ruby. If they have a little boy, they could call him Jack, Thomas or Oliver.
In China names have very clear meanings. If a girl is called Mei, her name means “beautiful”. If a boy is called “Wu”, his name means “ like a soldier”. Names in English-speaking countries are like this too. The girl’s name Joy is probably chosen because the parents with their daughter to be joyful and bring joy to others. If a girl is Ruby, it may be because of the beautiful valuable stone.
Parents often pick names that can be shortened. They might choose such names because they want to be able to speak to their child in a personal way.
For exampale, a popualr name is William. But William can be shortened to Will, Willy, Bill and Billy. The same is true of the favourite old name for a girl, Elizabeth. Elizabeth can be shortened to Beth, Liza and Liz.
Another reason children get the names is that parents want their boy or girl after someone who is famous, such as an actor, a pop star or sports star. David is a popular name in Britain, partly because David Beckham is a famous footballer.
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At the moment, Michael is one of the three most popular names for boys _______ while Grace for __________ in Britain.
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Mei means ________ and Ruby means ________ according to the passage.
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From this passage, we know that both parents in ________ countries and in China would like to choose names for their __________.
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Parents often pick names that can be _________ so that they can ____________ in a personal way.
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David is a popular name in Britain partly __________________ the famous football _____________, David Beckham.
2. beautiful; the beautiful valuable stone
3. English-speaking; children or kids
4. shortened; speak to their kid/ child
5. because of; player
根据课文来填写相关内容。注意语言的表达。
Very hot weather is common in many parts of the world. Although hot weather just makes most people hot, it can cause medical problems and death.
Floods, storms and other terrible natural events kill thousands of people every year. And we hear much about them in news reports. We general hear little about heat, which experts say may be nature’s most dangerous killer.
Health experts say that since the year 1900, very hot weather has killed more people in the United States than any other natural event. One year--- the unusually hot summer of 1980 heat caused about 1,700 deaths in the United States. In 1995, more than 600 people died in another heat wave in one city----Chicago, Illinois.
Besides drinking lots of cool water , doctors say there are some other things to do to protect against the health dangers of heat. Stay out of the sun, if possible. Wear loose and light—colored clothes. Wear a hat while in the sun. Eat fewer hot and heavy foods. And, when possible, cook foods during cooler time of the day. If possible, rest more often.
Health experts say these simple steps can prevent the dangerous health problems caused by heat. They will prevent sickness, help you feel better and may even save your life.
【小题1】Hot weather is common ______.
| A．all over the world. | B．in many parts of the world |
| C．in some parts of the world | D．in a few parts of the world |
| A．heat | B．a flood | C．a storm | D．an earthquake |
| A．in 1900 | B．in 1980 | C．in 1995 | D．in 2000 |
| A．all kinds of terrible natural events in the world |
| B．some health problems caused by hot weather |
| C．how to prevent health problems |
| D．the health problems in hot weather and the ways to stop them |
钢琴家朗朗是世界古典音乐新一代领军人物，被誉为“当今世界最年轻的钢琴大师”.
Lang Lang, called “Chinese Mozart”, one of the best-known Chinese pianists in the world, was born in Shenyang in 1982. He began to take piano lessons at the age of three. He played the piano at least 20 hours a week at that time. At the age of five, he won the Shenyang Piano Competition. Four years later, his father took him to Beijing to study at the Beijing Central Music Conservatory(中央音乐学院). When he was 11, he won the first prize at the Fourth International Young Pianists Competition in Germany. In 1996, he went to the United States to study music. Soon he became famous all over the US, and then around the world.
The road to success has never been easy. Lang Lang’s father even stopped his job in his police office. For over ten years, he followed Lang Lang everywhere he went, not only as a father, but also as a manager, tutor and friend, while his mother stayed in Shenyang to make money. In spite of(尽管) giving on average over 150 performances around the world every year now, he still finds time to practice and learn new works. Lang Lang considers himself lucky and believes he should give something back. He has helped the children in poor areas a lot.
【小题1】How old was Lang Lang when he went to Beijing to study?
| A．He was three. | B．He was five. | C．He was nine. | D．He was eleven. |
| A．They went on vacation to Beijing. |
| B．Their family needed money at that time. |
| C．Lang Lang wanted to take part in the Piano Competition. |
| D．Lang Lang went there to study at a famous music conservatory. |
| A．In Germany. | B．In the United States. | C．In Japan | D．In China. |
| A．Lang Lang went to the United States to study music at the age of 14. |
| B．Lang Lang’s father had to stay in Shenyang to make money. |
| C．Lang Lang’s parents have done a lot for him to be a famous pianist. |
| D．Lang Lang is called “Chinese Mozart” because he plays the piano very well. |
| A．It’s not very difficult to be a pianist. |
| B．A pianist is always popular in the world. |
| C．You have to practice and learn much to be successful. |
| D．Pianists never hate playing the piano because it’s interesting. |