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The Flu That Shook the World
In 1918, Americans were at war. They were fighting World War I in Europe. They were also fighting the flu(流行性感冒) .
The flu was a dangerous enemy. It spread quickly and it killed quickly. Soldiers lived close together. They caught the flu from each other. About 112000 American soldiers died in World War I . More than half of these soldiers died from the flu.
Many soldiers from other countries died also. Mast countries kept their flu deaths a secret. Spain did not, so the flu became known as the “Spanish flu. ”
American soldiers brought the flu home with them. It swept across the country in 1918. There weren't enough doctors and nurses to go around. All together, 500000 Americans died of the Spanish flu.
Today, the flu is still our enemy. During flu season, many people get sick. Some even die. Babies and old people are in special danger. They can get help, though. Doctors can now fight the flu with flu shots.
The fight against the flu still goes on. Now we are winning the fight. The great flu of 1918 should never happen again.
1．Where did Americans fight World War I ?
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A．in America |
B．in Spain |
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C．in Europe |
2．The flu spread fast among soldiers because ________.
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A．they lived close together |
B．they were fighting the enemy |
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C．they were young |
3．In 1918, the flu was called the ________.
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A．American flu |
B．Spanish flu |
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C．soldier's flu |
4．Since 1918, the flu has become ________.
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A．more dangerous |
B．less dangerous |
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C．a big secret |
5．What is the main idea of this story?
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A．The flu has killed many people. |
B．Americans went to war. |
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C．Doctors are fighting the flu. |
I know that you've both had a lot of fun these two years. You have been to many picnics and had all
kinds of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn't have let you eat. But I also know that it hasn't
always been easy for you and Mom. So now I want to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our
family on this journey.
When I was a young man, I thought life was all about me-about how I'd make my way in the world,
become successful, and get the things I want. But then the two of you came into my world with those
smiles and suddenly, all my big plans didn't seem so important any more. I soon found that the greatest
happiness in my life was that you were so happy. And 1 realized that my own life wouldn't mean much if
I couldn't make you two happy. In the end, girls, I ran for (竞选) President: because of what I want for you
and for every child in the US.
I want all our children to go to school so that they can learn and grow. I want them to have the chance
to go to college-even though their parents don't have enough money. And I want them to get good jobs.
I want us to see new technologies and inventions that improve our lives and make our earth cleaner and
safer. And I want us to see no difference of different colors and areas because we are all equal (平等的).
I hope both of you will start to give others the chances you've had. You know, this country has given
our family so much, so you have to, and really should, give something back. When you are doing something
larger than yourself, you will realize how helpful you are.
These are the things I want for you-to grow up in a world in which you can make your dreams come
true. And I want every child to have the same chances to learn and dream and grow and get what you girls
have. That's why I've taken our family on this great adventure.
I am so proud of you. I love you more than you can ever know. And I am thankful every day because
you behave so well when we get ready to start our new life together in the White House.
Love, Dad
B. the UK
C. Australia
D. Canada
B. he was very successful
C. his two children were so happy
D. he could get all the things he wanted
B. lifestyles
C. inventions
D. cities
B.The children know their father's love well.
C.The children are very proud of their father.
D. The family will live in the White House soon.
B. What I want for you
C. A journey to the White House
D. We love you, Dad!
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“We needed furniture for our living rooms ,” says John Ross , “and we just didn’t have enough money to buy it . So we decided to try making a few tables and chairs .” John got married six months ago , and like many young people these days , they are struggling to make a home at a time when the cost of living is very high .The Rosses took a 2-week course for $280 at a night school .Now they make all their furniture and repairs around the house .
Jim Hatfield has three boys and his wife has died .He has a full-time job at home as well as in a shoe making factory .Last month, he received a car repair bill for $420 . “I was deeply upset about it .Now I’ve finished a car repair course .I should be able to fix the car by myself .”
John and Jim are not unusual people .Most families in the country are doing everything they can to save money so they can fight the high cost of living. If you want to become a “do-it-yourself”, you can go to DIY classes .And for those who don’t have time to take a course, there are books that tell them how they can do things themselves.
【小题1】We can learn from the passage that many newly married people ______ .
| A．take DIY courses run by the government |
| B．have to learn to make their own furniture |
| C．find it hard to pay for what they need |
| D．seldom go to a supermarket to buy things |
| A．run a DIY shop | B．save time and money |
| C．make or repair things | D．improve their life |
| A．makes shoes in his home | B．does extra work at night |
| C．repairs his own car at home | D．keeps house and looks after his children |
| A．his car repairs cost too much |
| B．the car repair class was not helpful |
| C．he could not possibly do two jobs |
| D．he had to raise the children all by himself |
“We needed furniture for our living room,” says John Rose,” and we just didn’t have enough money to buy it. So we decided to try making a few tables and chairs.” John got married six months ago, and like many young people these days, they are struggling to make a home at a time when the cost of living is very high. The Roses took a 2-week courses for ＄280 at a night school. Now they build all their furniture and make repairs around the house.
Jim Hatfield has three boys and his wife died. He has much work at home as well as a job in a shoe-making factory. Last month, he received a car repair bill for＄420. “I was deeply unhappy about it. Now I’ve finished a car repair course, I should be able to fix the car by myself.”
John and Jim are not unusual people. Most families in the country are doing everything they can do to save money so they can fight the high cost of living. If you want to become a DIY, you can go to DIY classes. And for those who didn’t have time to take a course, there are books that tell you how you can do things yourself.
【小题1】Many newly married people in the USA ______.
| A．find it hard to pay for what they need |
| B．must take some courses |
| C．have to learn to make their own furniture |
| D．seldom go to a shop to buy things. |
| A．make furniture | B．make or repair things |
| C．improve the quality of life | D．save time and money |
| A．make shoes at home | B．do housework in a shoe factory |
| C．run a shoe-making factory at home | D．work in a shoe factory |
| A．he enjoyed doing everything by himself |
| B．he becomes an unusual person |
| C．his car repairs cost very much |
| D．the car repair class wasn’t helpful |
| A．If you want to become a DIY, you can only go to DIY classes. |
| B．People who take DIY courses are quite different from the others. |
| C．DIYis becoming more and more popular because of the raising living cost. |
| D．Most families in the country are doing everything because they enjoy the life style. |