Let’s Go Fly a Kite…

—at Piedmont Middle School’s celebration of kites!

Come and learn how to build all sorts of kites,from the simplest diamond-shaped kites to the most complex box kites.Stay as long as you like and build as many kites as you want.Once you have finished a kite,get advice on flying techniques from kite expert Lorena Hallsberg.The celebration will be at Piedmont Middle School,151 Piedmont School Drive.

The Piedmont Middle School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) has organized a refreshment (茶点) tent.All profits will benefit future PTO activities.Take a break from kite flying and drink some lemonade! While you are doing so,why not join the PTO? Membership is free; you just donate your time.Show your support for Piedmont Middle School by joining the PTO this Saturday!

When: Saturday,April 11,from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Where: Piedmont Middle School

Why: For fun!

Cost: Free,thanks to a generous gift from Bizarco Kite Company!

Schedule

9:00 am — Kite-building booths open.All materials are supplied for kites.

10:00 am — Kite-building shows by Lorena Hallsberg in the courtyard.Come by and learn how to build box kites and kites that look and fly like butterflies.

11:00 am — Kite-flying shows on the school track.Learn all the most important skills.

12:00 pm — Kite-flying competitions on the school track.

1:00 pm — Presentation by Dr.Brian Lehrman in the show tent: “The History of Kites”.

2:00 pm — Best Kite competitions and judging in the show tent.Come see the most artistic kites and the most interesting theme kites.

3:00 pm — Presentation by Dr.Lehrman in the show tent: “Kites and Science”.

3:30 pm — Awards ceremony conducted by Headmaster Seward on the football field.The results of the day’s judging will be announced,with awards such as Best of Show,Most Artistic,Highest Flyer,and others.Winners will receive gifts from the Bizarco Kite Company!

4:00–5:00 pm — Let’s all go fly a kite! Everyone flies kites at the same time,creating a wonderful sight for all to enjoy.

Come to the kite celebration,enjoy yourself and learn more.

1.The main purpose of Paragraph 2 is to ask people to _______.

A.build a kite

B.support the PTO

C.take a break

D.join the fun

2.Which times are most important for people who want to join in kite competitions?

A.10:00 am and 11:00 am.

B.12:00 pm and 2:00 pm.

C.1:00 pm and 3:00 pm.

D.2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.

3.From the passage,we know that the kite celebration _______.

A.is enjoyable and educational

B.is strict about the shapes of kites

C.gets money from PTO of Piedmont Middle School

D.gives people a chance to see kites from around the world

4.The passage is intended for _______.

A.school staff

B.kite experts

C.students and parents

D.kite companies

Your house may have an effect on your figure . Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan.

Open the curtains and turn up the lights . Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating , for people are often less self-conscious(难为情)when they’re in poorly lit places--and so more likely to eat lots of food . If your home doesn’t have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.

Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us feel less hungry. So when it’s time to repaint, go blue.

Don’t forget the clock-or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories(卡路里) per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes. And while you’re at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.

Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one ,total intake(摄入) jumps by 14 percent. And we’ll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.

1.The text is especially helpful for those who care about_______.

A. their home comforts B. their body shape

C. house buying D. healthy diets

2.A home environment in blue can help people_________.

A. digest food better B. reduce food intake

C. burn more calories D. regain their appetites

3.What are people advised to do at mealtimes?

A. Eat quickly. B. Play fast music.

C. Use smaller spoons. D. Turn down the lights.

4.What can be a suitable title for the test?

A.Is Your House Making You Fat?

B. Ways of Serving Dinner

C. Effects of Self-Consciousness

D. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?

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