Comets(彗星)are parts of our solar system(太阳系).Like the planets, they go around the sun.
But comets are not made of solid rock like planets.A comet is a ball of dust, stones, and ice.Many people call comets dirty snowballs.
The “snowball” may be only a few miles across.But when the sun heats the “snowball,” much of it is changed to gases.The gases spread out and form the comet’s head, which may be thousands of miles across.
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A comet moves fast in its trip around the sun.But when we see it, the comet does not seem to move.That’s because it is so far away.The moon moves fast, but when you look at it, you can’t see any motion.That’s because the moon is far away.
So comets do not rush across the sky.You cannot see any motion.But if you look night after night, you can see that a comet changes position among the stars.If you watch the moon night after night, you’ll see that it also changes position.
Each year astronomers discover new comets.Some of them are seen only
once.They make one trip around the sun and then go way out into space.The sun’s gravity(重力、引力)cannot hold them.
Other comets, like Halley, keep returning.They have been captured by the sun.Halley’s earliest visit was probably 3,000 years ago.It may keep returning for another 3,000 years.
But every time a comet goes around the sun, the comet loses part of itself.Gases and dust are pulled out of the comet.That’s why Halley is now dimmer than it used to be.Next time it visits us, in 2062, it may be even dimmer.Each visit it may get dimmer and dimmer, until it finally disappears.
(1)
What is this passage mostly about?
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A.
Comets and the sun.
B.
Why comets are like snowballs.
C.
Who discovered the first comet.
D.
Facts about comets.
(2)
According to the passage, some comets have been “captured by the sun.” What does the underlined phrase mean?
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A.
The comets are rushing into the sun.
B.
The comets have been brightened by the sun.
C.
The comets are stuck in the sun’s gravity.
D.
The comets have been burned by the sun’s heat.
(3)
How does the author help the reader understand what a comet looks like?
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A.
By telling about a famous one.
B.
By explaining how far away it is.
C.
By describing how fast it moves.
D.
By describing it as a dirty snowball.
(4)
What is the most likely reason the author wrote this passage?
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(1)
When does the plane reach Milan?
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A.
At 11∶30.
B.
At 14∶35.
C.
At 10∶00.
D.
At 18∶00.
(2)
Where can you have fun and watch display?
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A.
In Flight No.BA564
B.
In People's Education Press
C.
At Zhonglu Hotel
D.
In Deeside Animal Park
(3)
If you want to buy English books, you'd better call the number ________.
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A.
in Flight No.BA564
B.
in People's Education Press
C.
at Zhonglu Hotel
D.
in Deeside Animal Park
(4)
If you travel to Beijing, you'd better live in ________.
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A.
Milan
B.
PEP Teaching Materials Centre
C.
Zhonglu Hotel
D.
Southdene
(5)
From the information above, we can guess Yang Kai is ________.
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A.
a bookseller
B.
a student
C.
a waiter
D.
a teacher
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Welcome to LCF Language Clubs and Music & Gym Clubs
●Learn with songs, stories and games in Fun French or Spanish Clubs
●Affordable after-school care
●Fun music & gym clubs for young children
●Learn with stories, games, movement and rhymes in Jazz-Mataz
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●Email:Joinus@lcfclubs.com
These can be taught online, at a school club or at a local LCF center.You can do it after school or lunchtime.There are also chances to teach in-school.Many schools now need LCF teachers because they know LCF provides excellent training and supplies LCF teachers with the best resources(资源).
Come on and try it yourself at our local club near your home!
(1)
We can __________ in Fun French or Spanish Clubs.
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A.
have a party
B.
play chess
C.
make friends
D.
watch movies
(2)
In LCF clubs, children can __________.
[ ]
A.
join fun painting and gym clubs
B.
get education at school clubs only
C.
learn with songs, games and cooking
D.
learn with stories, games and movement
(3)
Jazz-Mataz is for children who can speak __________.
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A.
Spanish
B.
English
C.
Chinese
D.
French
(4)
If you want to join an LCF club, you’d better NOT __________.
[ ]
A.
post a letter
B.
send an email
C.
go to the local club
D.
make a phone call
(5)
From the passage above, we can know __________.
[ ]
A.
LCF is a language and science school in Canada
B.
LCF has language clubs and music & gym clubs
C.
LCF music & gym clubs can be found just online
D.
LCF provides excellent training, teachers and doctors
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Are you looking for something fun and would you like to help other people in your spare time? Then join us and be a volunteer!
We are a non-profit organization.We have volunteer jobs for people of all ages.Anyone,from twelve-year-old children to people in their 80s,can become a volunteer.
You can help people in many ways.Schools need help with taking care of children
while parents are working.Hospitals need volunteers to look after children
when their parents see a doctor.Animal lovers can help take care of those dogs and
cats without homes.There is something for everyone.
“As a volunteer,I don’t want to get anything.Seeing the children’s happy
faces,I am happy,too.”said Carlos Domingo,an old woman of 62.
“I often played computer games in my spare time before.Now I help older
people learn how to use computers,”said another volunteer at the age of l8.
If everyone helps out a bit,we’ll all have a better world to live in.
Interested? Call us at 1-800?756,or visit our website:www.activol.com.
(1)
What kind of people can become volunteers?
A.Only teenagers.
B.People from l2 years old to 80.
C.Only old people.
D.Only students and teachers.
[ ]
(2)
______need volunteers.
A.Animals without homes
B.Doctors
C.Non-profit organizations
D.Everyone
[ ]
(3)
Volunteers want to get______when they help others.
A.everything
B.money
C.nothing
D.computers
[ ]
(4)
Carlos Domingo does volunteer work with______.
A.children B.cats C.old people D.dogs
[ ]
(5)
What’s the meaning of“website”?
A.联络 B.公司 C.网址 D.地址
[ ]
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If you knew you had only three years left to live,how would you use your time?It's a hard question and few of us would even like to think about it.But 18-year-old Huang Ge
has to answer this question and he says,"I want to thank the people who have helped me."
At age one,Huang's mother left the family.Six years later,he was badly ill.He has been using a wheelchair since 9 years old.Doctors said he would only live to be 18.
After Huang's story went on TV,hundreds of Chinese sent money to help him.The boy was so moved that he decided to thank every one of them.But it is not an easy job,because Huang was too sick even to drive a mosquito(蚊子) away from his leg.Huang has to be tied to his wheelchair to stop him from falling out.And the family can only afford a three-wheeled motorcycle(三轮摩托).Since 2003,the father and son have traveled 14.000 kilometers.to 10 provinces,an thanked more than 30 helpers.
"I am moved by the story of this boy.We need the courage to face death,and we should also feel the thankfulness for those who help us,"reads an online post on cctv.com.
(1)
After hundreds of people sent money to help him,_____________.
A.Huang Ge decided to ask for more
B.Huang Ge decided to thank everyone who had helped him
C.Huang Ge's story went on TV
D.Huang Ge had a happy life with his father at home
[ ]
(2)
They _____________ to thank the helpers.
A.took a train
B.took a ship
C.took a motorcycle
D.took a bus
[ ]
(3)
What does the underlined word "thankfulness" mean?
A.感恩 B.宽容 C.诚信 D.奉献
[ ]
(4)
Put the following sentences into correct order.
a.Hundreds of Chinese sent money to help Huang Ge.
b.Huang Ge decided to thank everyone who had helped him.