Some of the greatest problems we face today are the destruction (破坏) of our environment. Brown clouds, polluted water, endangered wild animals.., these problems seem so huge.

So my family does what we can. We take cloth bags to stores instead of using plastic bags. We walk where we don't have to drive...

But does it do any good? When I am the only one in line at the market with cloth bags, am I doing any good? Does my walking to stores make any real difference to the world?

I recently learned something about flamingos (火烈鸟) which like to get together in groups of a thousand or more. Every year, when the time comes for migration (迁徙), a few of them first takeoff from the lake. But none of the others seem to notice, so the small group returns. However, the next day they try again. This time few more fly along with them, but most of them still pay no attention, so they return again. They try for several times. Every time a few more birds join in but, since the thousands of others still take no notice, the great migration plan is once more stopped.

Then one day something changes. The same small group of birds once again starts flying and a small number more join in just as before, then more. Finally, they all take flight and the migration really begins. What a spectacular sight it must be—thousands of flamingos taking off into the sky at once!

A few can make a difference. Even if you're the one to take the first step, and continue trying, others will someday take notice and together we will solve even our greatest problems.

1.Where would you most probably read this passage?

A.A guidebook. B.A movie poster.

C.A personal blog(博客). D.A geology(地质) magazine.

2.Why does the writer use cloth bags in stores?

A.Because he wants to do some good to the environment.

B.Because he thinks plastic bags are more expensive.

C.Because there are only cloth bags in stores.

D.Because all the people use cloth bags in stores.

3.What does the underlined word "spectacular" in Paragraph 5 probably mean?

A.Frustrating. B.Surprising. C.Terrible. D.Fantastic.

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

A.Even if we can walk there, we still drive over.

B.Flamingos like to get together in groups of a thousand or more.

C.Brown clouds and polluted water are the only problems we face today.

D.When a few of the flamingos first take off from the lake, all the others follow at once.

5.What's the writer's purpose of writing this article?

A.To show that the writer loves to see the migration of flamingos.

B.To tell readers to continue trying and it can make a difference.

C.To introduce a special kind of flamingo to readers.

D.To show that there're many problems in the world.

The epidemic (疫情) is scary. But it’s not all bad. In fact, we can learn some rules from it.

Learn to be responsible 学会担当.

When facing the epidemic, everyone has to be ready(做好准备). People have different responsibilities (责任). Doctors fight on the frontline to treat patients. Police officers stay in position to keep us safe on the roads. Delivery men (快递员) deliver daily things to us. What are your responsibilities? You can follow the latest news(最新消息) and exercise to keep your body healthy and keep the virus (病毒) away.

Learn to respect 学会敬畏.

Feeling afraid is not a bad thing. You can learn to look at everything with respect(敬畏). When you respect laws(法律), you are careful about what you do. When you respect others, you are kind to them. When you respect nature(自然), you try to protect it. Don’t just be afraid. Try to do what you believe in and do it with a respectful mind.

Learn to tell right from wrong 学会甄别.

If you want to learn about something, you can easily find a lot of information about it online.

But is all of it right? Don’t get lost (迷失) in a sea of information. Think critically (批判性地). You can also ask your parents or teachers and listen to what they say.

Learn to be calm 学会从容.

You may feel worried(焦虑). These feelings are everywhere. When there are unexpected (意外的) changes(变化), people might feel like this. But there are always unexpected changes in our lives. Try to accept them calmly. This can help you face those changes and find ways to deal with (应对) them.

Learn to be alone 学会独处.

The epidemic makes us to stay at home. You may feel bored and miss your friends. But being alone isn’t a bad thing. You have time to do things that you didn’t have time to do before. Also, you can learn to be independent (独立的).

1.How many rules does the writer tell us in his passage?

A.4. B.5. C.6.

2.When the epidemic is coming, you’d better________.

A.fight on the frontline to treat patients

B.keep everybody safe on the roads

C.do some sports to be in good health

3.Which is NOT true according to the passage?

A.We need to look at everything around us with respect.

B.Everything you find on the Internet (网络) is right.

C.To be worried can’t help us, but to be calm can.

4.The writer tells us________.

A.our teachers and parents can help us tell right from wrong

B.there are always expected changes in our lives

C.we can’t do anything at home with our friends

5.From the passage, we learn that________.

A.how to fight with bad men and epidemic

B.the epidemic is very scary to talk about

C.what we should do during the epidemic

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