National Forecast

LONDON —This Evening and Tonight:

Rain, locally heavy across northwest Scotland. Mostly cloudy but dry in other northern and western areas.  Dry with clear spells(持续时间)in more central and eastern parts, but some low cloud and fog will develop. Generally mild with light winds.

Saturday:

Cloud and rain over western Scotland at the beginning will gradually push down over N. Ireland and northwest England. Largely dry, warm with sunny spells elsewhere, once early fog and low cloud clears.

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The Nation's Weather

Fri, Aug 24,

NEW YORK—Heavy rain was forecast throughout Friday in parts of the Midwest. The heaviest rainfall was over northern Illinois, with more than 4 inches possible around Chicago.

Wet weather was also expected in the Plains as the same storm system tracks through the region.

Periods of heavy rain were also forecast for the Northeast as the remnant(剩余部分)of tropical storm Erin moves into the Canadian Maritimes.

Hot weather was expected to continue in the South and West.

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Death toll rises to 36 in China typhoon

Wed, Aug 22,

BEIJING— At least 36 people were killed by Typhoon Sepat in four provinces in eastern and central China in widespread destruction that also forced the evacuation (撤退)of l.37 million people.

More than 60,000 homes in the provinces of Fujian, Jiangxi, Zhejiang and Hunan also were destroyed or damaged, Xinhua News Agency said.

Total economic losses in the provinces have reached $ 663 million.

Fujian was the worst-hit province, with 18 people killed, Xinhua said.

Earlier, the storm, named after a Malaysian fish, killed at least one person in Taiwan, and left three dead in the Philippines.

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1.On August 25, in N. Ireland and northwest England, there will be _____.

A．low cloud and fog                       B．typhoon and flood

C．cloud and rain                          D．sunshine and mild wind

2.What was the weather like in the south and west of the USA on Thursday?

A．It was hot.                             B．It was rainy.

C．It was foggy.                            D．It was warm.

3.The storm named Sepat _____.

A．caused one death in the Philippines

B．killed 18 people in Taiwan

C．destroyed about 60,000 homes in Fujian

D．caused great economic losses

4.The name of Typhoon Sepat comes from  _____.

A．a tropical storm                         B．a Malaysian fish

C．a place                               D．a person

National Forecast
LONDON —This Evening and Tonight:
Rain, locally heavy across northwest Scotland. Mostly cloudy but dry in other northern and western areas.  Dry with clear spells(持续时间)in more central and eastern parts, but some low cloud and fog will develop. Generally mild with light winds.
Saturday:
Cloud and rain over western Scotland at the beginning will gradually push down over N. Ireland and northwest England. Largely dry, warm with sunny spells elsewhere, once early fog and low cloud clears.
http://www.times.online.co.uk/tol/news/weather/
The Nation's Weather
Fri, Aug 24,
NEW YORK—Heavy rain was forecast throughout Friday in parts of the Midwest. The heaviest rainfall was over northern Illinois, with more than 4 inches possible around Chicago.
Wet weather was also expected in the Plains as the same storm system tracks through the region.
Periods of heavy rain were also forecast for the Northeast as the remnant(剩余部分)of tropical storm Erin moves into the Canadian Maritimes.
Hot weather was expected to continue in the South and West.
http://www.underground.com
Death toll rises to 36 in China typhoon
Wed, Aug 22,
BEIJING— At least 36 people were killed by Typhoon Sepat in four provinces in eastern and central China in widespread destruction that also forced the evacuation (撤退)of l.37 million people.
More than 60,000 homes in the provinces of Fujian, Jiangxi, Zhejiang and Hunan also were destroyed or damaged, Xinhua News Agency said.
Total economic losses in the provinces have reached $ 663 million.
Fujian was the worst-hit province, with 18 people killed, Xinhua said.
Earlier, the storm, named after a Malaysian fish, killed at least one person in Taiwan, and left three dead in the Philippines.
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【小题1】On August 25, in N. Ireland and northwest England, there will be _____.

Nothing is more frustrating than not being able to sleep, tossing and turning （翻来覆去）. Your mind is racing, going over everything that happened that day. Night noises keep you awake. What can you do? Here are some things you can do to help you to fall asleep.

Sleep only when sleepy

This reduces the time you are awake in bed.

If you can’t fall asleep within 20 minutes, get up and do something boring until you feel sleepy.

Don’t expose yourself to bright light while you are up. The light tells your brain that it is time to wake up.

Don’t take naps

This will ensure that you are tired at bedtime. If you just can’t make it through the day without a nap, sleep less than one hour, and take a nap before 3 p.m.

Get up and go to bed at the same time every day

Even on weekends! When your sleep cycle has a regular rhythm, you will feel better.

Regular exercise can help you sleep well, but the time to do exercise is important. Exercising in the morning or early afternoon will not interfere (干扰) with sleep.

Have a snack before bedtime

If your stomach is too empty, that can interfere with sleep. However, if you eat a heavy meal before bedtime, that can interfere as well. Have a warm glass of milk.

Take a hot bath 90 minutes before bedtime

A hot bath will raise your body temperature, but it is the drop in body temperature that may make you feel sleepy.

1._______ can help you fall asleep at night.

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

3.According to the passage, one had better not take naps _______.

4.What can we infer from the passage?

阅读理解

　　Ever since humans have lived on the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a language barrier (障碍), communication is carried out through sign language in which motions stand for letter, works, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to make use of this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole works are very clear and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot.

　　Body language transmits (=sends) ideas or thoughts by certain action, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink (眨眼) can be a way of flirting (传情) or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod means approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction.

　　Other forms of nonlinguistic (非语言的) language can be found in Braille (盲文), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs, guide, warn, and instruct people.

　　While oral speech is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.

1．Which of the following best summarizes this passage?

[　　]

A．When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication.

B．Everybody uses only one form of communication.

C．Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners.

D．Although other forms of communication exist, oral speech is the fastest.

2．Which of the following statements is true?

[　　]

A．There are mainly two forms of communication in existence today.

B．Oral speech is the most common form of communication.

C．The deaf and mute use an oral form of communication.

D．Ideas and thoughts can be transmitted only by body language.

3．Which form other than (=besides) oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people?

[　　]

4．How many different forms of communication are mentioned here?

[　　]

5．Sign language is said to be very clear and exact and can be used internationally except for ________.

[　　]

　　B

　　The United States has many different kinds of climate. On the west coast the temperature change very little between summer and winter. But the north central states have a very different kind of climate. In those states, people wear light clothing during the summer, and they need heavy wool (毛织的) of fur clothing in the winter.

　　In the southwest the climate is pleasantly warm during the winter, but the summer is unpleasantly hot.

　　In the eastern part of the United States, summer temperatures are very different from winter temperatures. Summers are usually hot, and winters are usually cold. Spring temperatures are comfortable warm, and fall temperatures are pleasantly cool.

　　Years ago, People in the cold parts of the United States didn't often get fresh vegetables and fresh fruits during the winter, Today, however, trucks and trains carry fruits and vegetables very quickly to all parts of the United States. In the way, Americans “send their climates” to people in other states.

6．The climate in different parts of the United Stetes is ________.

[　　]

7．________, people wear light clothing during the summer.

[　　]

8．In the southwest, the climate is ________ during the summer.

[　　]

9．In the eastern part of the United States, ________ temperatures are pleasantly cool.

[　　]

10．This passage mainly tells us ________.

[　　]

A．the temperature of the United States.

B．about the climate of the United States.

C．all parts of the United States can get fresh vegetables during the winter.

阅读理解

　　Ever since humans have lived on the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a language barrier (障碍), communication is carried out through sign language in which motions stand for letter, works, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to make use of this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole works are very clear and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot.

　　Body language transmits (=sends) ideas or thoughts by certain action, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink (眨眼) can be a way of flirting (传情) or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod means approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction.

　　Other forms of nonlinguistic (非语言的) language can be found in Braille (盲文), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs, guide, warn, and instruct people.

　　While oral speech is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.

1．Which of the following best summarizes this passage?

[　　]

A．When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication.

B．Everybody uses only one form of communication.

C．Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners.

D．Although other forms of communication exist, oral speech is the fastest.

2．Which of the following statements is true?

[　　]

A．There are mainly two forms of communication in existence today.

B．Oral speech is the most common form of communication.

C．The deaf and mute use an oral form of communication.

D．Ideas and thoughts can be transmitted only by body language.

3．Which form other than (=besides) oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people?

[　　]

4．How many different forms of communication are mentioned here?

[　　]

5．Sign language is said to be very clear and exact and can be used internationally except for ________.

[　　]

　　B

　　The United States has many different kinds of climate. On the west coast the temperature change very little between summer and winter. But the north central states have a very different kind of climate. In those states, people wear light clothing during the summer, and they need heavy wool (毛织的) of fur clothing in the winter.

　　In the southwest the climate is pleasantly warm during the winter, but the summer is unpleasantly hot.

　　In the eastern part of the United States, summer temperatures are very different from winter temperatures. Summers are usually hot, and winters are usually cold. Spring temperatures are comfortable warm, and fall temperatures are pleasantly cool.

　　Years ago, People in the cold parts of the United States didn't often get fresh vegetables and fresh fruits during the winter, Today, however, trucks and trains carry fruits and vegetables very quickly to all parts of the United States. In the way, Americans “send their climates” to people in other states.

6．The climate in different parts of the United Stetes is ________.

[　　]

7．________, people wear light clothing during the summer.

[　　]

8．In the southwest, the climate is ________ during the summer.

[　　]

9．In the eastern part of the United States, ________ temperatures are pleasantly cool.

[　　]

10．This passage mainly tells us ________.

[　　]

A．the temperature of the United States.

B．about the climate of the United States.

C．all parts of the United States can get fresh vegetables during the winter.