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提示问题： ● What difficulty did you meet?

●What did you do to deal with it?

●How did you feel?

Everyone meets difficulties in their life.

A.anotherB.the othersC.otherD.the other

“It seems like every time I study an illness, I find my way back to sugar,” says scientist Richard Johnson. One-third of adults worldwide have high blood pressure ( 血 压 ), and up to 347 million have diabetes (糖尿病). Why? “Sugar, we believe, is one of the reasons, if not the main reason,” says Johnson.

Our bodies are designed to survive on very little sugar. Early humans often had very little food, so our bodies learned to keep sugar as fat. In this way, we had energy stored for when there was no food. But today, most people have more than enough. So the very thing that once saved us may now be killing us.

So what is the solution? It’s obvious that we need to eat less sugar. The trouble is, in today’s world, it’s extremely difficult to avoid. From breakfast cereals to after-dinner desserts, our foods are increasingly filled with it. Some manufacturers ( 制造 商) even use sugar to replace taste in foods that are advertised as low in fat. This may make the food appear as healthier, but large amounts of sugar are often added.

But there are those who are fighting back against sugar. Many schools are offering more fruit instead of deserts. Other schools are building facilities for students to do exercise. The battle has not yet been lost.

【1】Why is sugar addictive?

A.It makes us feel good and want more of it.B.It has a strong effect on our blood.

C.Tasty foods are full of sugar.D.There is sugar in medicine.

【2】According to the passage, why is it so hard to avoid sugar?

A.We like candy too much.B.It gives us needed energy.

C.It is in so many foods and drinks.D.We get used to eating it at school.

【3】What is the passage mainly about?

A.Ways to avoid sugar.B.Our addiction to sugar.

C.Illnesses caused by sugar.D.Good sugar and bad sugar.

A.At last John agreed to have a talk with his parents.

B.Of all the sports, Tom likes playing basketball best.

C.Kitty asked her dad to help her with the math problem.

D.Bananas are my sister's favourite fruit, I think.

A.They are going to have lunch.B.They are looking for a notebook.

C.They are playing computer games.D.They are watching TV.

“You’re going to be alone on the farm this weekend,” my father said as though that was no big deal. “I expect you to take care of it.”

I had never been left alone on our farm, but I knew that I could deal with just about anything that might come up. I was ready to___ that to my dad.

As soon as my dad left on his trip, I headed out to check on our cows in the barn (谷仓). I saw Loretta, my dad’s favourite cow, eating apples.

Just after I left the barn, I heard a sound I’d never heard before. I ran quickly back and found Loretta down on her front knees, eyes rolled back, looking as though she was about to ________________ . She seemed to have a hard time breathing. I knew right away that she’d got an apple stuck in her throat. I tried to force the apple out but___ , so I ran to call our vet ( 兽 医 ), Dr. Carrico.

When Dr. Carrico arrived, he felt around her neck ______ the situation. He told me to get him two boards. Finally, Loretta swallowed (咽下) the apple. Loretta, was now free to breathe.

“Did your dad leave you to see about things?” asked Dr. Carrico. “Yes, sir.” “Well, it’s not easy. ______________, you know when to call for help.”

I thought about not telling my dad about what had happened, but _________ that stupid idea in a hurry, since he was not a man you kept things from. After I told him, he didn’t seem to react much, just kept saying, “Hmm, I see.” a lot. I guessed he was very___ in me.

However, when two weeks later Loretta had her baby, my father asked me to name it. That surprised me because he always named the baby cows by himself. I looked at him in _______. He smiled at me and said, “She’s yours. Take good care of her.” he said as though he trusted I could do that. I thought a lot and finally called the baby cow Apple.

【1】A.leaveB.proveC.explainD.introduce

【2】A.cryB.eatC.runD.die

【3】A.failedB.stoppedC.movedD.relaxed

【4】A.changingB.studyingC.protectingD.ignoring

【5】A.LuckilyB.SadlyC.ProudlyD.Naturally

【6】A.forgotB.acceptedC.droppedD.shared

【7】A.interestedB.surprisedC.pleasedD.disappointed

【8】A.respectB.secretC.regretD.wonder

Experts are not surprised by the study’s results. They always know summer is a dangerous season for children. During the summer, children are out of school and spend more time outdoors. They are more likely to get into an accident or be injured. “While we encourage children to be active and spend more time outdoors, they need to understand the importance of safety,” said Everett Koop, an expert of the NSKC.

To help children stay safe, the NSKC started a “Make it a Safe Kids Summer” Campaign during National Safe Kids Week, from May 5th to May 12th. Here are some important summer safety tips from the NSKC:

●Always wear your seat belt.

●Make sure there is an adult around when you decide to go swimming.

●Wear a life jacket(救生衣) when on a boat or doing water sports.

●Obey all traffic rules.

●Don’t meet e-pals alone.

根据短文内容,回答下列问题。

【1】Which season is the most dangerous for children aged 14 and under?

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【2】Are experts surprised by the study’s results?

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【3】What do children need to understand if we encourage them to spend more time outdoors?

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【4】How many summer safety tips does the NSKC provide?

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【5】What’s the purpose in writing this passage?

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Last year, I worked in a middle school near my mother’s house, and I stayed with her for a month. D【1】 that time, I helped her do some housework and buy some food.

After the first week, I n【2】 that the food was eaten up very quickly. Then I began keeping an eye on my mom. To my s【3】, I found that she would put some of the food into a paper bag and go out with it at about nine every morning. And finally, I decided to f【4】 her. I saw her taking the food to the street children. She would also spend a lot of time talking and playing with them.

One day, I talked to a n【5】and found out that my mom was well-known in the area. The children were very friendly with her and even thought of her as their own mother. Then it hit me—why wouldn’t she want to tell me about it? Was she w【6】 that I would stop buying food if I found out?

When my mom got home, I gave her a big h【7】. I told her she didn’t need to keep it a secret from me. And she told me s【8】 about the children. Some of them lived with an old lady in a small house. Others l【9】 on the street. For years, she was helping the poor street children by giving them food. She helped others in need. As her son, I was so proud of my mom.

I c【10】 to buy food for my mom after that. But I always added one more bag for her other children.

【1】我们钦佩我们的英语老师,因为她擅长教学。

We ____ ____ ____ our English teacher, because she is good at teaching.

【2】他参加了在巴西举行的奥运会。

He ____ ____ ____ the Olympics that was held in Brazil.

【3】今天早上,我和汤姆同时到达学校。

Tom and I got to school ____ ____ ____ ____ this morning.

【4】你认为我们青少年应该远离网络吗?

Do you think we teenagers should ____ ____ ____ the Internet?

【5】纽约是世界上最大的城市之一。

New York is ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ in the world.

— Yes, please. Thanks very much.

A.wouldB.canC.mightD.must