I’ve been playing in rock bands since I was about 14 years old. It’s my favorite hobby in the world and I don, t think I’ll ever give it up. When I moved to China, I wasn’t sure what it would be like to play in a band here. Would it be hard to find people to play with? Or places to play at? As it turns out, Beijing is a great place to play music.

One of the main differences is that the music scene here is much smaller than those in most big Western cities. This might seem like a disadvantage, but I actually kind of (有点) like it. It means that most of the people involved, whether they are promoters (宣传人员) or musicians or Just music fans, know each other well. It’s like having a big family. I’ve met some amazing friends by playing music here.

Another big difference is that every practice studio and live-house in Beijing has the basic equipment (设备) for playing music. When I played drums in the US, I had to bring my whole drum kit everywhere we played. But here, I just bring my drumsticks and cymbals (钹). This makes it way more convenient to practice, record and play music.

And I’ve definitely had some unique experiences since I’ve been playing here. For one concert, we played on an outdoor stage next to a farm in the suburbs of Baoding in Hebei province. For another show, we played at a tiny bar inside of a huge shopping mall. These kinds of experiences are rare in the US. It’s definitely been a lot of fun to play music here.

1.In the first paragraph the writer wasn’t sure ________?

A.whether he would miss his friends

B.whether he would bring his whole drum kit

C.whether he could continue playing music

D.whether he could start a new hobby

2.From the second paragraph we know ________.

A.the music scene in Beijing is the same size as Western cities

B.people in the music scene come from a big family

C.the writer gets on well with people in Western cities

D.the writer makes some new friends by playing music

3.What does the underlined word “unique” mean in the last paragraph?

A.独特的 B.危险的 C.艰难的 D.可怕的

4.What do we know from the passage?

A.The writer has played rock music for 14 years.

B.Rock bands in Beijing are not very popular.

C.The writer enjoys playing music in China.

D.The writer once played on an outdoor stage on a farm.

While travelling,you'll be taking money,your license or passport.Or you will buy something expensive to take back home with you and you don't want it to get stolen.Here are some ideas on how to keep your valuables(贵重物品)safe while travelling.

Plan ahead of time

Think of what you really need and don't need to take on your trip.Only take the valuables that you must have,not just ones that you would like to have.

Carry your valuables on your person

Something that is small,like cash and credit cards and your passport,can be carried in a money wallet around your neck or in a money belt.This way,your valuables are hidden right next to you,and you know where they are at all times.Wear clothing that can hide the money belt.

Carry larger valuables in your carry?on bag

If you can't fit some large valuables in your money wallet,you'd better put them somewhere else and make sure that you will be able to keep in touch with them.You can put them on the plane,so you don't have to worry about the airline losing your bag or someone stealing it from the belt after the flight before you get to it.

Choose a hotel that has the front desk for valuables

This way,you don't have to worry about someone stealing your valuables if your room is broken into.If you give the valuables to the front desk to keep for you,choose a time when others are not looking.

1.When you plan your travel ahead of time,you should make sure that ________.

A.you take valuables that you must have

B.you take valuables as many as possible

C.you take valuables that you would like to have

D.you take valuables that you have at home

2.You can carry all of the following valuables on your person EXCEPT ________.

A.your cash B.your credit cards

C.your passport D.your large valuables

3.Which kind of hotel can you choose while travelling according to the text?

A.You can choose a hotel with a lot of housekeepers for valuables.

B.You can choose a hotel with the front desk for valuables.

C.You can choose a cheap hotel.

D.You can choose a hotel with gatekeepers.

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

A.Anything small must be carried in a money wallet around your neck.

B.You give valuables to the front desk at a hotel when others are watching.

C.You should wear a tight shirt while travelling.

D.You'd better put some large valuables in your carry?on bag.

5.The passage is mainly about ________.

A.what to do while travelling B.how to carry your valuables on your person

C.how to keep your valuables safe while travelling D.how to save money while travelling

Different weather makes people feel different. It influences health, intelligence (智力) and feelings.

In August, it is very hot and wet in the southern part of the United States.People there have heart trouble and other kinds of health problems during this month.In the Northeast and the Middle West, it is very hot at some times and very cold at other times.People in these states (州) have more heart trouble after the weather changes in February or March.

The weather can also influence intelligence. For example, in a 1983 report by scientists, IQ (智商) of a group students was very high when a very strong wind came,but after the strong wind, their IQ was 10% lower.The wind can help people have more intelligence. Very hot weather, on the other hand,can make it lower.Students in many schools of the United States often get worse on exams in the hot months of the year (July and August).

Weather also has a strong influence on people's feelings.Winter may be a bad time for thin people.They usually feel cold during these months.They might feel unhappy during cold weather.But fat people may have a hard time in hot summer.At about 18℃,people became stronger.

Low air pressure (气压) may make people forgetful (健忘). People leave more bags on buses and in shops on low?pressure days.People feel best at a temperature of about 18℃.

Are you feeling sad, tired, forgetful, or unhappy today? It may be the weather's problem.

1.What can cause problem on health?

A.Hot and wet weather. B.A strong wind.

C.Warm weather. D.Low air pressure.

2.A report shows that people may have more intelligence when ________ comes.

A.rain B.a strong wind

C.very hot weather D.low air pressure

3.According to (根据) the writer,fat people may feel bad in ________ weather.

A.cold B.cool C.warm D.hot

4.The writer wants to tell us that ________.

A.hot and cold weather influences all people in the same way

B.weather influences people's life

C.IQ never changes when weather changes

D.people feel good on low pressure days

5.Which is the best title (标题) for this passage?

A.Hot Weather Causes Health Problems

B.Different Weather Makes People Feel Bad

C.Weather Influences Feelings

D.Weather Influences Health,Intelligence and Feelings

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