It is said that more than four million people die each year from smoking. That number is increasing. Seven in ten of those deaths are in developing countries. These numbers are frightening(令人恐惧的).

Yet people around the world continue to smoke. The Great American Smokeout has been founded for twenty-five years to show the dangers of smoking and provide support for people who decide to stop smoking. The American Cancer Society says all cigarettes damage the body. It warns that smoking even a small number of cigarettes is dangerous. It is not easy to give up smoking forever. However, doctors say they probably will live longer if they do stop smoking. They will feel better and look better. They also will protect the health of family members who breathe their smoke.

The American Cancer Society says there is not just one right way to stop smoking. Any useful way to stop smoking is worth tying. They may take long walks or spend time in places where smoking is not allowed. Also, they could eat a small piece of fruit instead of having a cigarette.

The American Cancer Society says the sooner smokers stop smoking, the more they can reduce their risks of getting cancer and other diseases. It says blood pressure(血压)returns to normal twenty minutes after smoking the last cigarette. Carbon monoxide(一氧化碳)gas levels in the blood return to normal after eight hours. After one day, the risk of heart attack reduces. After one year, the risk of heart disease for a non-smoker is half that of a smoker.

Stop smoking before smoking stops you!

1.How many people die from smoking in developing countries each year?

A.2,600,000. B.2,700,000. C.2,800,000. D.2,900,000.

2.The Great American Smokeout is ______________________.

A.to provide help for smokers B.to make smokers know harm and give them help

C.to offer advice to smokers D.to show what harm smoking does to smokers

3.What does the underlined word "cigarettes" in Paragraph 2 mean in Chinese?

A.香烟 B.香精 C.香水 D.香料

4.Which of the following is NOT true?

A.It is not easy to stop smoking.

B.The risk of heart attack becomes less after you stop smoking.

C.It is more likely for a smoker to suffer from diseases.

D.It is less helpful for a smoker suffering heart attack to stop smoking.

5.The passage is probably from _________ .

A.a newspaper B.a science report C.a sports magazine D.a story book

Answer the questions ( 根据以下内容回答问题)

There once was a king who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried. The king looked at all the pictures. But only two he really liked, and he had to choose between them. One picture was of a calm lake. The lake was a perfect mirroring for towering mountains all around it. Overhead was a blue sky with fluffy white clouds. All who saw this picture thought that it was a perfect picture of peace. The other picture had mountains, too. But these were rugged and bare. Above was an angry sky, from which rain fell and in which lightning played. Down the side of the mountain tumbled a waterfall. This did not look peaceful at all.

But when the king looked closely, he saw behind the waterfall a tiny bush growing in a crack in the rock. There, in the midst of the rush of angry water, sat the mother bird on her nest - - in perfect peace.

Which picture do you think won the prize? The king chose the second picture. Do you know why?

“Because, ” explained the king, “peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, no trouble, or hard work. Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart. This is the real meaning of peace.”

1.The king offered a prize for the best picture of peace, didn’t he?

2.Of all the pictures, how many did the king truly like?

3.How would you describe the lake in the first picture?

4.What was there in both pictures?

5.Where was the bush where the mother bird built its nest?

6.Do you agree with the king’s choice? Why or why not?

Are you a little shy when it comes to raising your hand in class? If so, that's totally normal. We've been there. With all attention on you, it can be so scary to speak up.

However, if you can break through your fear, we promise you can benefit (受益)a lot. According to a government study, some students are falling behind because they're too shy to put their hands up when a teacher asks a question. So try to raise your hand!

To start with, you'll realize the power of being wrong. Nobody is right all the time. Your teacher will be happy to see your participation and won't punish you for being wrong. He or she will explain why you're wrong. You'll learn something new. Chances are, other students think the same thing as you, but don't speak up. Not only do you help yourself, but you help your shy classmates, too.

Besides, your teacher will know you're interested in learning. Participating in class shows that you are not falling asleep behind your textbook. This is beneficial to you and your teacher. Your teacher will appreciate your interaction (互动) during the lesson and will remember your enthusiasm(热情)The next time you're one point away from an A+.

What's more, you'll have fun discussing with your classmates. When you and other classmates are raising hands to answer questions, it makes the class more interesting and allows you to actively engage with the lesson. Your teacher doesn't have to stand in the front of the room talking nonstop for a long time. Class time will fly by and your mind won't be wandering to the clock every 5 minutes.

Most importantly, you'll know that you've actually learned the material. One of the best ways to prove that you actually know something is by talking about it. Speaking up in class shows that you are trying to understand or have understood what you've been taught.

Don't be shy or afraid to raise your hand in class. Nobody is judging you. Seriously. It'll finally pay off?

1.In Paragraph 2, the writer uses the government study to show .

A.putting hands up is difficult B.being shy can benefit you

C.raising hands is important D.asking questions is necessary

2.The underlined phrase "engage with" in Paragraph 5 means”

A.worry about B.take care of

C.think about D.take part in

3.The writer probably agrees that .

A.being active in class is helpful to your study

B.teachers should help students learn more in class

C.students like discussing better than answering questions

D.speaking up in class means understanding the material well

4.What is the writer's main purpose in writing this passage?

A.To encourage students to speak up in class.

B.To question about the material learned in class.

C.To discuss reasons why students are shy in class.

D.To introduce ways to help students raise hands in class.

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