Nobody likes doing the dishes because doing the dishes is boring.A new study shows that washing dishes by hand is better for children’s health than a dishwasher(洗碗机).

Research in Sweden surveyed the parents of 1,029 children.They found that children whose families hand-washed the dishes had fewer allergies(过敏)than those whose families used to dishwasher to do the dishes.

Earlier research showed that dishes washed by dishwasher are cleaner than those washed by hand .So why would kids who who eat with a little dirtier plates be better at stopping allergies?It says the reason kids have allergies is because their environment are too clean.

Your immune system(免疫系统)keeps you healthy by fighting against(反对)germs(微生物)and viruses(细菌).But when you have allergies,it doesn’t work well and tries to fight common things like usual foods.

“Meeting germs,especially early in life ,is good for the immune system,” says the writer of the study,Dr.Bill in a hospital in Sweden. “You encourage the immune system in different ways and it becomes strong.”

This study shows that while using the dishwasher might be easier,doing more housework with hands ,we have fewer allergies.

1.According to the new study, .

A. washing dishes with hands is better for children

B. washing dishes with dishwashers is better for children

C. washing dishes with hands is much more boring

D. washing dishes with dishwashers is much more boring

2.Through the 3rd paragraph ,the writer wants to tell us .

A. we should wash dishes with dishwashers B. dishes washed by hands are dirtier

C. too clean environments are bad for children D. it’s good for kids to eat with dirty plates

3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. The immune system fights against germs B. The immune system fights against viruses

C. The immune system fights against allergies D. Allergies are bad for the immune system

4.Dr.Bill thinks that .

A. kids should stay away from germs B. kids can eat with a little dirtier plates

C. kids are too young to meet germs D. kids should eat with a little cleaner plates

5.What’s the best title(题目)for the passage?

A. Doing The Dishes Is Boring B. How To Keep Clean

C. The Cleaner,The Healthier D. More Housework,Fewer Allergies

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Canada Day

Since 1982, July 1st has been officially known as Canada Day. Canadians of all ages take part in this festival across the country.

Canada Day is the year’s biggest national party. In many towns and cities, the government organizes a lot of events, often outdoors. These include parades(游行), concerts, festivals,

firework displays and ceremonies for new Canadian citizens(公民).The celebrations often have apatrioticmood. Canada’s national flag, a symbol for Canada Day, can be seen everywhere and a lot of people paint their faces red and white, which are Canada’s national colors. The celebrations in Ottawa, Canada’s capital city, are especially grand and exciting.

In the province of Quebec, many home rentals(租赁)start on July 1st and last for exactly one year, and many people in Quebec spend Canada Day moving from one house to another. So in Quebec, Canada Day is also known as Moving Day.

Many organizations, businesses and stores are closed this day. Only some bookstores, hospitals and gas stations may be open. Post offices are closed, too. As Canada Day falls in the Canadian summer holiday period, all schools are closed as well. In some areas, special services are provided for large events. The concerts, parades and festivals may cause some traffic jams.

1.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A. Canada Day falls on the first day of June.

B. Canada Day was celebrated before 1982.

C. Canada Day is celebrated throughout Canada.

D. Canadians except new citizens celebrate Canada Day.

2.The underlined word “patriotic” means _____ in Chinese.

A. 温馨的 B. 爱国的

C. 肃穆的 D. 紧张的

3.Canada Day is known as Moving Day in Quebec because on this day _____.

A. people think it lucky to move to new houses

B. people look for houses from one place to another

C. people like moving from house to house to visit friends

D. people move home when new home rentals go into effect

4.From Paragraph 4, we know that on Canada Day _____.

A. no student goes to school

B. traffic jams happen everywhere

C. all Canadians stop working

D. few businesses and stores are closed

5.Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Canada Day?

A. Background B. Symbol.

C. Public life. D. Events and activities.

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