题目内容
The Big Lottery is giving money to groups of teenagers between 14 and 19 who want to become active citizens. The teenagers who would like to help make the area you live in better,cleaner, safer and more friendly can actually get money for improving your local community (社区).We have $ 80,000 to give away. We are looking for young people to take part inschemes(规划) and projects near to where they live.
Here are a few easy things you could do to get started.
Meeting the neighbors Everybody needs good neighbors. Knock onpeople's door and find out what they would like improving in your area. Set a date for a meeting and then make some plans together. If you don't want to go round to their houses, then you could always put a note through their doors.
Neighborhood watch Neighborhood watch schemes are very popular in the UK. If you go away on holiday and leave your house, it's very nice to know that a neighbor is keeping an eye on it. It's a good way to make the area you live in safer. You could set one up easily and quickly.
Lending a hand There are often elderly people living in the neighborhood who may not be able to do the things that you can. Offer to do iheir shopping once a week, look after their garden for them or maybe walk their dog.
No littering Nobody likes picking up other people's rubbish, but a clean street can make all the difference. Take it in turns to go out once or twice a week and see what you can find. You never know, one day you might find something valuable.
Recycling Nearly two-thirds of your rubbish can be recycled. Some areas already provide places to people to recycle bottles, tins, plastic and paper. Find out if this is done in your neighborhood. Ifit's not, do something about it.
So go on...Just tell us what kind of project you want to join jn. Then we'll send you more details. Take positive action and help make your neighborhood a better place to live in.
【小题1】The aim of the Big Lottery is_ .
A.to make the neighborhood busier |
B.to help the old people in the community |
C.to improve the local community |
D.to help young babies in the neighborhood |
A.Anyone who wants to. | B.All the teenagers. |
C.Students in the neighborhood. | D.Teenagers from 14 t0 19. |
A.neighborhood watch is good to make the community cleaner |
B.how to make the community safer and morefriendly |
C.lending a hand means to lend some money to others |
D.to help neighbors do what they wouldn't like to do. |
A.Recycle the rubbish and take tums to pick up others' rubbish. |
B.Pick up the rubbish and find something valuable in the street. |
C.Find out the recycled rubbish and throw them everywhere. . |
D.Try to recycle three-fourths ofyour rubbish once or twice a week. |
A.Discuss plans with your neighbor for improving your area. |
B.Do some shopping once a week for old people who can't do it. |
C.Pick up the rubbish everywhere in the street to make your area cleaner. |
D.Look after the garden, walk the dogs for the old in order to get much money. |
【小题1】C
【小题2】D
【小题3】B
【小题4】A
【小题5】D
解析试题分析:短文大意:本文介绍了如何使得社区更安全、更友好、更干净的一些方法。
【小题1】细节理解题。根据第一段前两句The Big Lottery is giving money to groups of teenagers between 14 and 19 who want to become active citizens. The teenagers who would like to help make the area you live in better,cleaner, safer and more friendly can actually get money for improving your local community (社区).可知该选C。
【小题2】细节理解题。根据第一段第一句The Big Lottery is giving money to groups of teenagers between 14 and 19 who want to become active citizens.可知该选D。
【小题3】细节理解题。读短文可知第四段第五段主要是告诉人们如何使社区更安全更友好,所以选B。
【小题4】细节理解题。根据文中Take it in turns to go out once or twice a week and see what you can find.和Nearly two-thirds of your rubbish can be recycled. Some areas already provide places to people to recycle bottles, tins, plastic and paper.可知该选A。
【小题5】细节理解题。根据短文可知为老人照看花园、遛狗并不是为了赚钱,所以该选D。
考点:日常生活类阅读。
The idea of what shaking the head means is not always the same in different countries. Maybe some visitors would be surprised when they first come to India. When they talk to an Indian, they would find he would often shake his head. The visitors might think that the Indian doesn’t like what they say. But in fact, they would be completely wrong.
Indians always shake their heads when they talk to others. It doesn’t mean “No”. If someone wants to visit India, he should know this, or he will be in trouble.
One day, a foreign officer went to India on business. He hired a car and asked an Indian to drive him. When he told his driver to take him to his office, the Indian shook his head at once. The officer said again and the driver shook his head again. At last the officer, of course, got angry.
“How dare you refuse my order?” he shouted, “Drive me to my office at once!”
The driver answered in quite a loud voice, too. “Yes, sir!” But to the officer’s surprise, the driver shook his head at the same time.
The car started and the foreign officer was now too surprised to say a word. He thought about it for a while, and then he nodded with a smile, “‘No’ means ‘Yes’ here!”
【小题1】What does shaking one’s head mean all over the world?
A.Yes. | B.No. | C.Glad. | D.Yes or No. |
A.Shake your head. | B.Nod your head. |
C.Speak in a loud voice. | D.Say it again and again. |
A.He went there to visit his friend. | B.He went there to buy a car. |
C.He went there to learn driving. | D.He went there because of his job. |
A.Because the driver didn’t understand him. |
B.Because the driver still shook his head after he said again. |
C.Because the driver didn’t like the officer. |
D.Because the driver didn’t answer in a loud voice. |
A.When you are in India, you should always shake your head. |
B.You shouldn’t shake your head if you’re a driver. |
C.Shaking head will make others get angry. |
D.Different countries have different customs. |
The world’s greatest detective, Sherlock Holmes, is back on our screens.
The new BBC TV series of Sherlock was broadcast in the UK on Jan 1. But the history of Sherlock dates back 127 years.
Since the creation of Holmes in 1887, he has been taking us on adventures (冒险) one after another.
The Sherlock series is a playful drama, covered in crimes and mystery. It gives us a modern Sherlock for a new generation, who solves cases with the help of the Internet, cell phones and GPS.
People look to Sherlock for both adventure and inspiration (灵感). Each case sends us on a mysterious journey with Holmes. The stories give life and color to our imagination: as he checks the crime scene, we join him and become detectives too, looking out for hidden clues.
Yet Holmes is no Superman. He cannot fly, or turn invisible (隐形的). But his powers are within all of us: reason, logical thinking and paying attention to detail. While an artist’s painting is his art, Sherlock’s art is his intelligence (聪明才智). He is human, and this is what makes Holmes a true hero for all of us.
In the new series of Sherlock, most people thought Holmes was dead. But he returns after two years of hiding in the shadows. Now the whole city of London is in danger. What can Holmes possibly do? Uncover the mystery yourself by watching the new series!
【小题1】Sherlock was created in _________.
A.2014 | B.1973 |
C.1887 | D.1900 |
A.invites some of his friends to help him with cases |
B.refuses to use modern technology |
C.has super powers that helped many people |
D.is admired for his intelligence |
A.dying | B.getting a special power |
C.hiding | D.going abroad |
A.compare Sherlock Holmes with Superman |
B.explain how Holmes solves cases |
C.ask people to learn from Sherlock Holmes |
D.explain why Holmes is so popular |
A.TV Guide. | B.Science fiction book. |
C.Detective stories. | D.Travel Guide. |
Have you ever wanted to stop eating something sweet but you just couldn’t ? Is the first thing you do when you get home from school to look in the biscuit tin ? Can you eat a huge bar of chocolate all by yourself ? Can you say “no” to sweets at parties ? If you can’t , then there is a reason…perhaps you’re sugar addict (有瘾的人)! Does that sound funny ? Well, doctors say that people who eat sweets regularly can easily become addicted (成瘾的) to sugar .What’s more, most sugar addicts don’t even realize that they’re addicted! Sugar addiction is serious because it can really damage your health .Doctors say that we should eat food which is healthy such as fresh fruits and vegetables, and that we shouldn’t eat a lot of sugar ,fat or fast food .But sugar addicts can’t follow this advice.They know they must stop eating sweet food, but they can’t .So what can you do if you think you’re addicted to the taste of sugar ?Well, here is some advice:
Eat some fresh fruits when you really want something sweet to eat .
Cut down on sweet food slowly. Don’t try to stop eating it all at once.
You have to tell your parents, If they know, they will help you.
【小题1】Who can become addicted to sugar easily?
A.People who eat sweet regularly. |
B.People who eat lots of fat and fast food. |
C.People who don’t have a balanced diet. |
D.People who eat lots of fruits and vegetables. |
A.be kind to | B.be good for |
C.be harmful to | D.be sorry for |
A.Fresh fruits are the best food for us. |
B.We shouldn’t eat sugar to keep healthy. |
C.Parents may help you give up bad eating habits. |
D.It’s very necessary to stop eating sweet food at once. |
A.Some advice to stop eating sweet food. |
B.The importance of have good eating habits. |
C.The reasons why people become addicted to sugar. |
D.Something about sugar addiction and how to give it up. |
Want to stay away from colds? Put on a happy face.
Compared to unhappy people, those who are cheerful and relaxed are less likely to suffer from colds, according to a new study. It’s possible that being happy helps the body fight illnesses, say the researchers from New York University.
“It seems that positive(积极的) feelings may reduce (减少)the danger of illness,” said the study’s chief researcher Sheldon Cohen.
In an earlier study, Cohen found that people who were cheerful and lively caught coughs and colds less often. People who showed feelings were also less likely to tell their doctors that they felt ill.
In this study, Cohen’s interviewed 193 adults every day for two weeks. During the interviews, the people told researchers about were given colds by doctors and had to stay alone in a room for six days.
The results showed that everyone in the study was equally(相等地) likely to get ill. But for people who said they felt happy during the research period, their illness are less serious and lasted for a shorter time.
Cohen believes that when people experience positive feelings, their body may produce a chemical that helps fight illness and disease. So if you are worried abut your health, look on the bright side more often.
【小题1】Which of the following was NOT a part of the study?
A.People talked about their feelings every day. |
B.People were kept alone for six days. |
C.People were given colds by doctors. |
D.People were made to feel unhappy. |
A.People who felt happy never got ill. |
B.People’s feelings didn’t influence their health. |
C.People with good feelings became ill more easily. |
D.People with positive feelings had less serious illnesses.. |
A.Eating. | B.Crying. | C.Laughing. | D.Sleeping. |
A.Smiles can fight colds | B.Cause of colds found |
C.The danger of colds | D.How people get sick |
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注意:每个空格只填一个单词
People visit other countries for many purposes. Some travel on businesses; others travel to visit interesting places that are only found in other countries.
Wherever you go, and for whatever purpose, it’s important to be safe. A tourist can attract a lot of attention from local people. While most people you meet when travelling are sure to be nice, there are dangers—theft being the most common. So prepare for your trip in advance.
As you prepare for your trip, make sure you have the right paperwork. You don’t want to get to your destination (目的地)only to find you have the wrong visa, or worse, that your passport is about to expire (到期). Also, make sure you travel with proper medical insurance, so that if you are sick or injured during your travels, you can be treated. If you want to drive while you are abroad, make sure you have an international driver’s license.
If you need to take medicine with you—such as travel-sickness pills—keep it in its original container(容器). If you don’t, you may find yourself doing a lot of explaining to customs officials at your destination.
Buy a guidebook and read about the local customs of the country you are going to. Also, try and learn a few basic words and phrases—don’t assume that the local people will speak your language.
When you get to your destination, you’d better use official transport. Always go to the bus and taxi stands, don’t accept rides from strangers who offer you a lift. If there is no meter in the taxi, agree on a price before you get in. If you prefer to stay in cheap hotels while travelling, make sure you can lock the door of your room from the inside. If you are travelling with valuables such as jewelry, or a lot of money, you should ask about a safe for storing them in. Finally, remember to smile. It’s the friendliest and most sincere form of communication, and is sure to be understood in any part of the world!
Have a Safe Trip | ||
Aspects of being safe | 【小题1】 on safety. | |
Paperwork | visa | You must have the 【小题2】 visa. |
medical insurance | You are able to get 【小题3】 if you’re ill during the journey. | |
driving license | You should have the 【小题4】 driver’s license if you’d like to drive in foreign countries. | |
Medicine | Make sure it is 【小题5】 in its original containers. | |
Guidebook | If you buy one, you’ll know the local customs by 【小题6】 it. | |
【小题7】 | You can try to learn some simple words and phrases the local people use. | |
Transport | Use public transport. Don’t 【小题8】 into strangers’ cars. | |
Hotel | Lock the door from the 【小题9】 . | |
Form of communication | Don’t forget to 【小题10】 when communicating with others. |
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【小题1】The Millers work in Shenzhen. They have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a sitting room and a kitchen. 【小题2】Jane is moving to her new house. She will have workers make some furniture. So she needs to buy some good wooden materials in the store. 【小题3】Sarah needs a round dining table. But she has no time to go to the stores to buy one. Besides she thinks it is very tiring to go to the shops. 【小题4】There is often a terrible smell which is bad for our health in a newly painted house. Mr Li wants to buy some plants to help solve this problem. 【小题5】Sophia is a lovely girl. Now she wants to make her room beautiful and cute. She would like to buy some lovely toys or cartoon characters. | Dongshen Market In our market you can buy all kinds of furniture materials. And also the price here is lower than that in any other market. House for Sale A new house with 2 bedrooms, 100 square meters is for sale in Shenzhen. This house is quite suitable for a family of three. Dongdong Flower Shop Do you like flowers? Do you want to give flowers to friends? We have all kinds of flowers and plants here, and we can tell you the meanings of these flowers and plants. Xinagyun Gift Shop Many cute things are on sale in our shop, including toy animals and different kinds of cartoon characters. You can buy them for your friends or yourself. Shopping Online Now more and more people buy clothes, shoes, furniture and many other things online. It can save people much time. How to Paint Your Room The book homelike gives you advice on how to wonderfully paint your room. It just costs 5yuan. Great House for Sale A house with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen and a sitting room is for sale in Shenzhen city center. Call 13613712100 for more information. |