Who is the superstar of the cat world? It has to be Uncle Cat. Uncle Cat is a fat white cat living in the countryside of Japan. He is already nine years old, as old as our 50-year-old uncle in cat years. That’s why he gets the nickname(绰号) Uncle Cat.
Uncle Cat is a lazy cat. He often half shuts his eyes and lies in the sun. It makes him look relaxed and peaceful. He also enjoys himself in a basket, so he has another name: Basket Cat.
Uncle Cat is clever. He knows exactly how to make himself look cool—to wear a pair of sunglasses. From hats to flowers, Uncle Cat likes everything that makes him a different cat.
Uncle Cat’s owner likes to take pictures of Uncle Cat. To his surprise, these photos are very popular on the internet. They make people from all over the world to know and love this cute cat.
Recently, a big earthquake happened in Uncle Cat’s hometown. But don’t worry. Uncle Cat is also a lucky cat. He is safe and sound. That means there will be more photos of Uncle Cat on time and he will soon bring us more fun!
【小题1】What do you know about Uncle Cat’s looks?
A. He is a fat white cat.
b. He is already nine years old.
C. He is a lonely cat.
D. He lives in the country of Japan.
【小题2】The main reason why Uncle Cat is called Basket Cat is that          .
A. He often half shuts his eyes.
b. He always lies in the sun.
C. He enjoys himself in a basket.
D. He looks relaxed and peaceful.
【小题3】People from all over the world get to know and love Uncle Cat           .
A. during a big earthquake.
b. on the Internet.
C. from photo collections.
D. in the newspaper.
【小题4】Which of the following can best explain “Uncle Cat knows exactly how to make himself look cool”?
Stop! Listen! What do you hear? You may hear many different sounds. Some of those sounds may be noisy. Noise is loud and unwanted sound.
Noise can be caused by many kinds of machines, such as motorcycles, jet planes, tractors and so on. And, to some people, rock bands are also noise.
What happened to people who live near noisy machines or use them over a period of time? Doctors find that these people have trouble in sleeping, But, most important, constant loud noise can cause a loss of hearing.
Scientists use a unit of measure called a decibel to measure the loudness of a sound. The sound of a quiet room, for example, measures 35 decibels. Talking measures between 40 and 65 decibels. Sounds from traffic and from some rock bands can measure over 120 decibels. Noise at this high level causes the greatest hearing loss.
【小题1】 From the article we know noise is ___________.
A.wanted soundB.loud and unwanted sound
C. all sounds that you can hearD.comfortable sound
【小题2】  A “decibel” is a _________
A.unit that measures soundB.kind of noise
C.machine that makes very loud noiseD.person who hates noise
【小题3】According to the passage, loud noise can ________.
A.help people sleep betterB.stop machine
C. cause a loss of hearingD.kill people
【小题4】The main idea of this passage is that __________
A.noise pollution can be a serious problem
B.rock bands are noisy
C.noise can cause people to be mad
D.some people hate noise deeply
【小题5】 Study the chart below, Which room would be the quietest?
Room
Noise Level
A
35 decibels
B
120 decibels
C
130 decibels
D
40 decibels
A. Room AB. Room B
C. Room CD. Room D


More and more people like bicycling and it is no surprise. It’s fun, healthy and good for the environment. Maybe that’s why there are 1.4 billion bicycles and only 400 million cars on roads worldwide today. Bikes can take you almost anywhere, and there is no oil cost!
If you get on a bicycle and ride it, you may discover something new all around you. Stopping and getting off a bike is easier than stopping and getting out of your cars. You can bike to work and benefit (收益) from the enjoyable exercise without polluting the environment. You don’t even have to ride all the way.
Folding (折叠) bikes work well for people who ride the train. Just fold the bike and take it with you. You can do the same on an airplane. A folding bike can be packed in a suitcase. You can also take a common bike with you when you fly. But be sure to look for information by getting on airline websites. Not all airlines are bicycle-friendly to travelers.
Here are some of Health Benefits of Bicycling:
² Bicycling helps to prevent heart diseases.
² Bicycling helps to control your weight.
A 15-minute bike ride to and from work three times a week burns off five kilos of fat in a year.
² Bicycling can improve your mood.
Exercise like bicycling has been shown to make people feel better, more relaxed and self-confident.
² Bicycling is healthier than driving.
【小题1】From the passage, we know that bicycling is becoming more and more       .

A.surprisingB.excitingC.expensiveD.welcomed
【小题2】When you are riding your bicycle around, you may       .
A.pollute the environment around
B.find something you didn’t notice
C.go everywhere and use a little oil
D.get off your bike and begin to work
【小题3】If you travel with a folding bike, you can fold it and       .
A.put it at the station
B.go on airline websites
C.feel more self-confident
D.take it onto a train with you
【小题4】One of the Health Benefits from bicycling is that       .
A.you can fold the bicycle
B.you will be friendly to others
C.you will be more relaxed
D.you may get fatter and fatter
【小题5】Which is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Driving cars is healthier than riding bikes.
B.Bicycling is enjoyable exercise for people.
C.Common bikes can be taken by all airlines.
D.There are fewer bicycles than cars on roads worldwide today.

Anyone who has ever traveled with a teenager knows that the teenager can make the vacation good or bad for the entire family. As a travel agent, Lynda Maxwell said, “If teenagers are happy, everybody is happy.”

    Teenagers are often interested in travelling, but their interests and schedules often aren’t the same as their parents’. It means that when the parents start to look for a place of interest in the early morning, their teenagers may be sleeping soundly!

    The thing makes travelling with teenagers very difficult, but it isn’t impossible. The experts said, “The keys to success is what parents do before they travel.”

For many families, the hardest part may be finding a vacation time that is right for everyone. Be sure to sit down with everyone else in the family before setting a date.

“After setting a date, ask teenagers where they would choose to go,” suggested Maxwell. It is possible that they’d like nothing more than to sit on a beach for a week. “Maybe there’s a compromise(折中),” said Maxwell.

“Most teenagers like using the Internet now, so parents can ask them to think up the ideas about what to see and do,” said Brad Anderson. “I find teenagers are excellent at making great suggestions.”

1.The main problem of travelling with teenagers is that______.

A. they are always causing problems                  

B. there’s no way to make them happy                        

C. they don’t want to travel with their parents                   

D. their interests and schedules are different from their parents’

2.Maxwell thinks that      .

A. teenagers are good at making suggestions                 

B. parents should discuss the travel plan with their teenagers

C. parents should choose the places where teenagers like to go                          

D. teenagers should try their best to make their parents happy

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

A. Teenagers often have some great ideas of travelling.            

B. Teenagers always make their parents disappointed.        

C. Most parents often look for travel information online.                 

D. Teenagers should learn how to get along with their parents.

 

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