Children know that summer is probably the most fun of all seasons. However, experts say it is also the most dangerous, especially for children aged 14 and under. In its first study of children’s safety in the US, the National Safe Kids Campaign (NSKC) found that nearly half of the injury-related(与受伤相关的) deaths among children happened in summer.

Experts are not surprised by the study’s results. They always know summer is a dangerous season for children. During the summer, children are out of school and spend more time outdoors. They are more likely to get into an accident or be injured. “While we encourage children to be active and spend more time outdoors, they need to understand the importance of safety,” said Everett Koop, an expert of the NSKC.

To help children stay safe, the NSKC started a “Make it a Safe Kids Summer” Campaign during National Safe Kids Week, from May 5th to May 12th. Here are some important summer safety tips from the NSKC:

●Always wear your seat belt.

●Make sure there is an adult around when you decide to go swimming.

●Wear a life jacket(救生衣) when on a boat or doing water sports.

●Obey all traffic rules.

●Don’t meet e-pals alone.

根据短文内容,回答下列问题。

1.Which season is the most dangerous for children aged 14 and under?

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2.Are experts surprised by the study’s results?

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3.What do children need to understand if we encourage them to spend more time outdoors?

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4.How many summer safety tips does the NSKC provide?

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5.What’s the purpose in writing this passage?

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Who is playing the piano?

Annie White is learning to play the piano, but the Whites don’t have a piano at home. A neighbor has an old piano and she says that Annie can have it.

It is a Sunday morning. Mr. White and three neighbors take the piano to the Whites’ house. She is very happy. Annie’ s baby sister Jane also likes the piano. In the evening, Mr. and Mrs. White go to a party. Little Jane goes to bed first. At nine o’clock Annie goes to bed, too.

But what is that? She sits up in bed and listens. It is her piano. Someone is playing it. Well, in fact, someone is making a lot of noise on it! It is Jane, of course! So Annie goes to Jane's room. Jane is sleeping.

Then Annie hears the piano again! Who can it be? Are her parents back? She calls, “Are you there, Mom and Dad?” There is no answer.

Now Annie is . Someone is playing her piano. Who can that mysterious (神秘的)piano player be? With all her courage (勇气),she goes to the living room again. Do you know what she sees? Puddles, the family cat, is walking up and down the piano!

1.Annie’ s piano is from her_____.

A.teacher B.neighbor C.mother D.grandfather

2.In the evening, Annie’s parents are out for a ________.

A.meal B.walk C.party D.lesson

3.The best word for “ ” is “_____”.

A.funny B.scared C.happy D.excited

4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A.Annie and her sister share a room.

B.The piano is at Annie’s mother's room.

C.Annie goes to bed at ten o’ clock in the evening.

D.At first, Annie thinks her sister is playing the piano.

5.What is the best title for this passage?

A.A happy family

B.A wonderful night

C.A lazy but cute cat

D.A mysterious piano player

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