2. Where did the writer put the foods and clothes?

1. How many children does the writer have?

5. Dr. Smith suggests exercise as a way to relax. What else might help Burn Out relax?

B) 根据短文内容及首字母提示，填写所缺单词，将答案按序号填入下面表格内。

Earthquakes are one of the most terrible kinds of natural disasters. We cannot p　 1　 　them, and we don’t know w　 2　 　they will happen. This makes earthquakes very d　 3　 . Recently, t　 4　 　have been big earthquakes in China, Japan, India, and El Salvador.

What c　 5　 　earthquakes? Well, all the countries and oceans are sitting on large pieces of rock that forms the surface of the earth. These large pieces of rock are called plates(板块). The plates are all a　 6　 　the earth. They fit together l　 7　 　a big puzzle(谜团), that is, something difficult to understand or explain. Earthquakes happen when two plates m　 8　 　against each other. Some part of the earth shakes up and down, like an ocean w　 9　 .

We do not know the exact time and the place that an earthquake will happen, but we can do some things to keep ourselves s　 10　 . We can make tall buildings and houses stronger. And we can teach people what to do if there is an earthquake. This way, we can make these natural disasters just a little bit less terrible.

练习五

(A) 根据短文内容，按要求答题。

When an earthquake hit a small town, many houses fell down. After the earthquake, all the newspapers　reported many stories about some of the families who were in trouble.

One Sunday, when I was reading a newspaper, a special　picture touched (触动)me. It gave the clothing　sizes of each family member. I thought that this would be a good chance to teach my children to help those who　were less lucky than themselves. I said to my seven-year-old twins, Brad and Brett, and three-year-old　Meghan. “We have so much, and these poor people now have nothing. We’ll share what we have with them.”

I filled a box with foods and clothes. While I was doing this, I encouraged the boys to choose their toys　and donate some of their less　favourite things. Meghan watched quietly as the boys took out their old toys and　games and put them together. Then she walked away. A few minutes later she came back with Lucy, her much-loved doll. She put the doll on top of the other toys. “Oh，dear,” I said, “You don’t have to give Lucy. You love her so much.” Meghan said, “Lucy makes me happy, Mommy.　Maybe she’ll make another little girl　happy, too.”

I looked at Meghan for a moment. She taught me a lesson. It’s easy to give something that we don’t　want any more, but it’s harder to give what we　cherish (珍爱), isn’t?

4. What does Dr. Smith think he should do?

3. What does Dr. Smith think is the key to Burnt Out’s problem?

2. Is a big test or assignment at school the cause of his stress?

1. What is the matter with Mr. Burnt Out?

5. What’s the advantage(优点)of the new science?

B) 根据短文内容及首字母提示，填写所缺单词，将答案按序号填入下面表格内。

Many people find exams a frightening experience. Sitting down for an exam when everybody is so q　 1　 　and serious makes most people nervous.

But there are a few things you can do to r　 2　 　before you start. At the beginning of an exam, read all the instructions c　 3　 　so you know exactly what you have to do. Work out how much time you can spend on each q　 4　 . If you feel yourself getting nervous at any time, stop w　 5　 　you are doing and take a few deep breaths.

However, the most useful things are always done b　 6　 　you get to the exam room. You may do some practice tests and review your 1　 7　 　in a right way. And then the real thing will seem much e　 8　 . You also need to remember that exams are not the most important things in the world-even though you f　 9　 , you can do better next time. The m　 10　 　exams you take, the less worried you will be.

练习四

A) 根据下面报纸专栏ASK DR. SMITH中信件内容，按要求答题。

Dear Dr. Smith,

I have a big problem that has just gotten worse and worse recently. I’ve been really tired because I’ve had trouble getting to sleep lately. When I go to bed, I toss and turn. I wake up several times during the night, and in the morning I’m always feeling uncomfortable with a sense of illness. Usually it’s worse when I have a big test at school or a difficult piece of work given as part of my studies. I work full-time in the daytimes and go to school at night. So far, I haven’t missed any days at work, but I’ve already fallen asleep at my desk several times. At night, I have trouble focusing in class. I feel so stressed out. I hope you can help!

BURNT OUT

Dear Burnt Out,

No wonder you feel stressed out. You just aren’t getting enough sleep! Everyone worries about tests and assignments(功课). The key is not to worry too much! When you take your worries to bed with you at night, it’s hard to get to sleep. You need to find a way to lower your stress level, so you don’t always feel so stressed out. Think of what helps you relax, and make that part of your daily timetable. You could try an exercise program like walking or biking. Before you go to sleep, do something relaxing. You might find that it makes a big difference.

DR. SMITH

4. What problem may people have when they play sports?

3. What did the doctor put inside Simmons’ knee?