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 nearly half of the injury-related (与伤害相关的)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 5th May through 12th May, Here are some important summer safety tips from the NSKC.

●Always wear your seat belt when in a car.

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

●Wear a lifejacket when on a boat or doing water sports.

●Obey all traffic rules.

●Don't meet e-pals alone.

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 result?

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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 are mentioned in the passage?

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5.What's the purpose of this passage?

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During holidays, more and more people like traveling. Many of today’s travelers are trying to find an unusual experience or adventure. Hiking may be a good choice.

Hiking is a great way to travel. You will get close to nature and take exercise at the same time. Hiking is easy to do and doesn’t have to be very expensive. You can hike close to home or travel to other places. The basic equipment you need for hiking is simple: good shoes, clothes and a backpack.

You can hike in the mountain , in a forest or along a river. You can also go for a hike in the city.

Hiking is fun and exciting, but you shouldn’t forget safety. Here are some basic tips for successful hiking:

Hike in a group. Always have at least one other person with you.

Drink often. Carry enough water for the day and your pack will get lighter as the day wears on.

Small snacks will often keep your energy level up rather than waiting for a big lunch meal.

Leave your hike plan with someone back home and call them when you get off the trail(小路).

Bring and use sunscreen and a hat to prevent sunburn, even on cloudy or cold days.

You may see rock cairns, piles of stones, along the trail. Don’t destroy them. They are useful and can help you find your way.

Short hair is much easier to manage in the wild and it is less inviting for bugs and critters(小动物)looking for a place to live.

1.Here are some pieces of the basic equipment the travelers need EXCEPT ____________.

A.good shoes B.a backpack C.a camera

2.In the writer’s opinion, where can the travelers choose to hike?

A.In the sky. B.In the river. C.In the forest.

3.What do the underlined words mean in the passage?

A.岩石标 B.土堆 C.墓碑

4.According to the passage , which one is NOT true?

A.You’d better go hiking with a group of your friends.

B.You can hike with small snacks, enough water and short hair.

C.If the weather is cloudy, you don’t need to use sunscreen.

5.What is the best title for this passage?

A.A hiking experience. B.A kind of sport— hiking. C.Exciting hiking.

Fraser Island is in Queensland, Australia, about 200 kilometers north of Brisbane. It is about 120 kilometres long and 240 kilometers wide. It is a very important is land because it is completely made of sand, but there is a long beach along the east coast. Planes arrive and leave from here.

The sand makes unusual shapes. There are hills made of sand called sandblows. Nothing grows on them. They move one or two meters a year from the northwest towards the southeast of the island, getting bigger and bigger. At other places on the island, such as Rainbow Gorge, The Cathedral and Red Canyon, the sandy rocks have different colors. Sometimes the rocks are so brown that they turn the sea brown, like coffee.

Surprisingly, the sandy island has a lot of different plants and animals. There are dark forests- eucalyptus woods, beautiful flowers and over a hundred lakes. There are many kinds of birds, like owls and curlews. There are many animals there, too, such as crocodiles, flying foxes and wild dogs called dingoes.

About 500,00 people visit the island every year to see the island's beauty and nature. People enjoy camping and hiking there. Unluckily, the visitors create problems. They damage (毁坏) plants and frighten (惊吓) animals. Their sun cream (防晒霜) makes the water dirty. So it is necessary to manage the visitors. For example, people may not use motor boats or go fishing in the lakes, and they need official papers to drive there.

1.Why is Fraser Island a very important island?

A.Because it is made of sand. B.Because it has a long beach.

C.Because it has a large airport. D.Because it is unusual in shape.

2.Which of the following is TRUE?

A.The sandy hills keep moving. B.A sandy hill can be formed in a year.

C.The sandy hills are red or brown. D.There are lots of plants on the sandy hills.

3.The underlined word "dingoes" refers to ________.

A.beautiful birds B.dark forests C.wild dogs D.different flowers

4.From the last paragraph, we can know that ________.

A.Fraser Island needs to be protected

B.Fraser Island was seriously polluted

C.people will not be allowed to visit Fraser Island

D.plants and animals are in danger on Fraser Island

5.What is the passage mainly about?

A.Nature on Fraser Island. B.A trip to Fraser Island.

C.Changes of Fraser Island. D.The life on Fraser Island.

Is there an important exam right around the comer? You might be starting to fear, thinking that there' s no way for you to get a good grade because of the little time left to study. This is something all students may worry about. But you should accept the fact that you have to take the

exam no matter how much you want to avoid it.

Thankfully, there are several ways to help you get at least a passing grade. You may have a try.

Get yourself together.

This might sound like silly advice, but it's actually the most important. When you fear, you may lose control over your thoughts and actions Even if you try to study, perhaps you won’t get anything in your head.

Enjoy enough sleep.

It's unbelievable many students have little sleep each night. That’s not something to be proud of, especially if you're sleeping so little and still failing to do all the things Sleep isn't for the weak, but for the wise. Your brain needs enough rest. After a good night's sleep, you'll perform much better in the morning.

Don’t fear.

Once the test paper is in front of you don't be afraid. Take a deep breath and start the exam with confidence(信心). Just like when you were reviewing, put away the problems you’re having difficulty in and come back to them later. If you have time left, go over everything to make sure you haven’t made any careless mistakes.

1.In the writers opinion, whenever there's an important exam,___________.

A. students might experience a period of fear

B. students will have little time to worry

C. students should try everything possible to avoid it

D. students have to ask teachers for more help

2.The writer describes "get yourself together" as silly advice because___________.

A. it won't influence your thoughts

B. it is one of the common senses

C. it is not the most important suggestion

D. it won’t help you get anything in your head

3.Enough sleep before an important exam is____________.

A. the pride of the weak

B. not something to be proud of

C. not necessary for the wise

D. a way to avoid failing in exams

4.When you meet with difficult problems in the exam, you can__________.

A. give them up and take a deep breath

B. think hard and review them once again

C. put them away first and come back later

D. just trust yourself and look through the paper

5.According to the passage, you may get at least the passing grade if ____________.

A. you fear nothing

B. you follow the writer's advice

C. the problems are not difficult

D. the preparation time lasts longer

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