WHAT power(力量) does music have? Band of Hope is a student band in the US. They play music for young patients(病人) at a children’s hospital.

Students at Hopewell Junior High School started the band about six months ago. The band’s 27 members meet once a week for a two-hour practice after school.

On May 27, they played their sixth concert(音乐会) for 20 children in hospital. The band members also told stories for the patients and brought small instruments(乐器) for them to play.

Liam Watters, 13, plays the baritone(男中音) in the band. During one concert, he learned that one of the patients liked to listen to the singing, so he and a few other band members went back to the patient’s room and sang to him.

That was really cool,” Liam said. “They had big smiles on their faces.”

“We’re hoping that it can become an even bigger part of our culture(文化) here,” said Kerry Wilson, the head of the band. “It helps them to feel happy, and enjoy being a part of our community(社区),” said Wilson.

1.Band of Hope plays music for .

A. sick kids B. tired kids

C. poor students D. their friends

2.There are members in Band of Hope.

A. 6 B. 13 C. 20 D. 27

3.What did the band do for the children on May 27?

a. They told stories for them.

b. They read books for them.

c. They played music for them.

d. They brought instruments for them.

A. a, b, c B. a, b, d C. a, c, d D. b, c, d

4.What does the underlined word “That” mean?

A. Playing the baritone.

B. Going to the hospital.

C. Doing something for the patients.

D. Staying with other band members.

November 21, 2016 was the 44th World Hello Day. It started on November 21, 1973. Taking part in(参加) this day couldn’t be easier. All you have to do is to greet(问候) 10 people. Do you know how people in different countries greet each other?

We Chinese usually say “nihao” when we meet someone. At school, we learn some ways to say hello in English. They are “How do you do?” and “How are you?” However, people from English-speaking countries seldom(很少) use them as greetings when they meet friends. Let’s have a look at some popular ones.

UK: “You all right?” “Yea, you?” “I’m good.” This is a usual conversation(交谈) among British friends. Girls like saying nice words when meeting each other, such as “Hey, lovely.” Sometimes, people also say “How’s it going?” But it’s not a question. You can say it when you meet someone.

US: Americans say, “What’s up?” or “What’s good?” And people usually answer with “Not much.” or “Nothing.” Children often say, “Sup?” A popular greeting is “Hey, man.” But it is only among boys. Girls may say “Hey, girl.”

Australia: If you meet an Australian, you may hear “G’day, mate.” It means “Good day.” But with a strong accent(口音), it sounds like “Good eye, mate.” Saying it!It’s an interesting accent. You can answer by the same way, “G’day.”

1.How many countries are mentioned(提及) in this passage?

A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.

2.What do the girls in the UK say when meeting each other?

A. Sup? B. Hey, lovely.

C. Hey, girl. D. G’day, mate.

3.What can we learn from the passage?

A. Different countries have different greetings.

B. It’s not easy to take part in World Hello Day.

C. Children in the United States often say “Good day.”

D. You have to answer the question “How’s it going?”.

4.What’s the best title of the passage?

A. People Enjoy Greeting

B. Make Friends with Others

C. English-speaking Countries

D. Say “Hello” to the World

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