閱讀理解： 　　“When can I get a cell phone?”The answer is when your parents think you need one, though many kids seem to be getting them around age 12 or 13．Some younger kids may have them because their parents see it as a matter of safety and convenience．For example, a kid can call mom and dad when sports practice is over．And a cell phone can give kids almost instant access(快捷通道)to their parents if something goes wrong or they need help．It can give parents quick access to their kids so they can check on them and make sure they’re OK． 　　If you do get a cell phone, make some rules with your parents, such as how many minutes you’re allowed to spend on the phone, when you can use your phone, when the phone must be turned off, and what you will do if someone calls you too often, and so on． 　　You’ll also have to learn to take care of the phone in your life．Keep it charged(充電)and store it in the safe place so it doesn’t get lost．And whatever you do, don’t use it in the bathroom．I know someone who dropped her phone in the toilet! (1) Parents buy cell phones for their kids because ________． [　　] A． they think it is necessary B． they think their kids are old enough C． they have asked the author for advice D． they want to follow their kids wherever they are． (2) The author of the passage ________． [　　] A． wants to describe how children use cell phones B． knows nothing about when children can have a cell phone C． may have done a survey on kids using cell phones D． has been a teacher for many years (3) Which of the following is true? [　　] A． It is too young for kids of 12 or 13 to get a cell phone． B． A cell phone is useful for kids and their parents． C． The author is against the idea of kids to have cell phones． D． Most kids are considering having cell phones． (4) Who is the passage most probably written by? [　　] A． Parents who have bought phones for their kids． B． Someone who does cell phone business． C． A teacher who cares most about school safety． D． Someone who works for children’s education． (5) Which might not be a rule for kids with a cell phone? [　　] A． Keep it on all the time． B． Make a call if something goes wrong． C． Don’t use it in the bathroom． D． Take care not to lose it．

“When can I get a cell phone?” The answer is when your parents think you need one, though many kids seem to be getting them around age 12 or 13. Some younger kids may have them because their parents see it as a matter of safety and convenience. For example, a kid can call mom and dad when sports practice is over. And a cell phone can give kids almost instant access(快捷通道) to their parents if something goes wrong or they need help. It can give parents quick access to their kids so they can check on them and make sure they’re OK.
If you do get a cell phone, make some rules with your parents, such as how many minutes you’re allowed to spend on the phone, when you can use your phone, when the phone must be turned off, and what you will do if someone calls you too often, and so on.
You’ll also have to learn to take care of the phone in your life. Keep it charged(充電) and store it in the safe place so it doesn’t get lost. And whatever you do, don’t use it in the bathroom. I know someone who dropped her phone in the toilet!

1. 1.

   Parents buy cell phones for their kids because ___________

   1. A.
      they think it is necessary
   2. B.
      they think their kids are old enough
   3. C.
      they have asked the author for advice
   4. D.
      they want to follow their kids wherever they are
2. 2.

   The author of the passage ___________

   1. A.
      wants to describe how children use cell phones
   2. B.
      knows nothing about when children can have a cell phone
   3. C.
      may have done a survey on kids using cell phones
   4. D.
      has been a teacher for many years
3. 3.

   Which of the following is true?

   1. A.
      It is too young for kids of 12 or 13 to get a cell phone
   2. B.
      A cell phone is useful for kids and their parents
   3. C.
      The author is against the idea of kids to have cell phones
   4. D.
      Most kids are considering having cell phones
4. 4.

   Who is the passage most probably written by?

   1. A.
      Parents who have bought phones for their kids
   2. B.
      Someone who does cell phone business
   3. C.
      A teacher who cares most about school safety
   4. D.
      Someone who works for children’s education
5. 5.

   Which might not be a rule for kids with a cell phone?

   1. A.
      Keep it on all the time
   2. B.
      Make a call if something goes wrong
   3. C.
      Don’t use it in the bathroom
   4. D.
      Take care not to lose it

If you do get a cell phone, make some rules with your parents, such as how many minutes you’re allowed to spend on the phone, when you can use your phone, when the phone must be turned off, and what you will do if someone calls you too often, and so on.
You’ll also have to learn to take care of the phone in your life. Keep it charged(充電) and store it in the safe place so it doesn’t get lost. And whatever you do, don’t use it in the bathroom. I know someone who dropped her phone in the toilet! 

1. 1.

   Parents buy cell phones for their kids because ___________.

   1. A.
      they think it is necessary
   2. B.
      they think their kids are old enough
   3. C.
      they have asked the author for advice
   4. D.
      they want to follow their kids wherever they are.
2. 2.

   The author of the passage ___________.

   1. A.
      wants to describe how children use cell phones
   2. B.
      knows nothing about when children can have a cell phone
   3. C.
      may have done a survey on kids using cell phones
   4. D.
      has been a teacher for many years
3. 3.

   Which of the following is true?

   1. A.
      It is too young for kids of 12 or 13 to get a cell phone.
   2. B.
      A cell phone is useful for kids and their parents.
   3. C.
      The author is against the idea of kids to have cell phones.
   4. D.
      Most kids are considering having cell phones.
4. 4.

   Who is the passage most probably written by?

   1. A.
      Parents who have bought phones for their kids.
   2. B.
      Someone who does cell phone business.
   3. C.
      A teacher who cares most about school safety.
   4. D.
      Someone who works for children’s education.
5. 5.

   Which might not be a rule for kids with a cell phone?

   1. A.
      Keep it on all the time.
   2. B.
      Make a call if something goes wrong.
   3. C.
      Don’t use it in the bathroom.
   4. D.
      Take care not to lose it.

“When can I get a cell phone?” The answer is when your parents think you need one, though many kids seem to be getting them around age 12 or 13. Some younger kids may have them because their parents see it as a matter of safety and convenience. For example, a kid can call mom and dad when sports practice is over. And a cell phone can give kids almost instant access（快捷通道） to their parents if something goes wrong or they need help. It can give parents quick access to their kids so they can check on them and make sure they’re OK.

If you do get a cell phone, make some rules with your parents, such as how many minutes you’re allowed to spend on the phone, when you can use your phone, when the phone must be turned off, and what you will do if someone calls you too often, and so on.

You’ll also have to learn to take care of the phone in your life. Keep it charged（充電） and store it in the safe place so it doesn’t get lost. And whatever you do, don’t use it in the bathroom. I know someone who dropped her phone in the toilet! 

1. Parents buy cell phones for their kids because ___________.

   A．they think it is necessary  

B．they think their kids are old enough 

   C．they have asked the author for advice

   D．they want to follow their kids wherever they are.

2. The author of the passage ___________.

   A．wants to describe how children use cell phones

   B．knows nothing about when children can have a cell phone

   C．may have done a survey on kids using cell phones

   D．has been a teacher for many years

3. Which of the following is true?

   A．It is too young for kids of 12 or 13 to get a cell phone.

   B．A cell phone is useful for kids and their parents.

   C．The author is against the idea of kids to have cell phones.

D．Most kids are considering having cell phones.

4. Who is the passage most probably written by?

   A．Parents who have bought phones for their kids.

   B．Someone who does cell phone business.

   C．A teacher who cares most about school safety.

   D．Someone who works for children’s education.

5. Which might not be a rule for kids with a cell phone?

   A．Keep it on all the time.

   B．Make a call if something goes wrong.

   C．Don’t use it in the bathroom.

   D．Take care not to lose it.

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We may know some good health habits, but we don't realize how much difference they can make. In the 1970s, scientists at the University of California-Los Angeles asked 7,000 people about their health habits. Then they followed these people to see how long they lived.      The scientists discovered that seven habits were closely linked with a longer life. ▲eating breakfast every day ▲avoiding eating anything like cakes between meals ▲keeping a good weight-not too heavy or too thin ▲exercising regularly ▲sleeping seven or eight hours every night-not more or less ▲not smoking ▲drinking two or fewer alcoholic (含酒精的) drinks every day      The researchers found that these habits had a powerful effect on health. People in this study who had three or fewer of these habits lived another 21.6 years. People who had six or seven could expect to live another 33 years!      But how do you change your habits? Make one small change every week. And be patient. It takes about 21 days to form a new habit.

1. The underlined word "they" (Paragraph 1)most probably refers to            .

[     ]

A. scientists B. good habits C. universities D. 7,000 people

2. One of the habits closely linked with a longer life is            .

[     ]

A. taking regular exercise B. drinking less water every day C. eating cakes between meals D. sleeping more than eight hours every night

3. The idea "these habits had a powerful effect on health" is supported with            .

[     ]

A. guesses B. stories C. experiences D. facts

4. In which page of a newspaper can you most probably read this passage?

[     ]

A. News B. Health C. Business D. Sports

5. The passage is written mainly to tell people            .

[     ]

A. to keep a good weight B. to avoid eating to much C. to form good health habits D. to keep away from danger

Welcome to Phillip Island Nature Park and the penguin Parade(企鵝列隊). You will see the world’s smallest penguins— the little penguins appearing from the ocean and crossing the beach to their home in line. It's a natural experience. Remember the Little penguins are wild. You are a visitor to their home.
Making the most of your visit
Here are some helpful hints(提示) ：
●The Penguins Parade last 50 minutes from the time penguins first cross the beach.
●Dress in warm clothes, for the Paradeis in the open air on the beach.
●It is best to get down to the beach at least 15 minutest before the parade begins.
Protecting the Penguins
We do have some simple rules—designed to protect the penguins and make your visit more enjoyable.
●Photography—including video cameral is not allowed. Photography during the Parades. Make sure that your cameral is placed inside your bag, or in a bag provided, before walking down to the beach, Photographs can be bought at proper price in the gift shop.
●Smoking is not allowed anywhere.
●And remember, the penguins are wild birds so please don't try to touch them.
【小題1】During the Penguin Parade, people________.-
A. are allowed to smoke              B had better wear warm clothes.
C. have to hand in their bags              D. Can take photos of the penguins
【小題2】Which of the following statements is WRONG?

A．The Little Penguins go back home in line.

B．The whole Penguin Parade lasts 50 minutes.

C．People have a chance to touch the penguins.

D．The Penguin Parade takes place on the beach.

【小題3】The passage is written mainly to________.

A．help make people's visit more pleasant

B．introduce the life of the Little Penguins

C．welcome people to Phillip bland Nature Park

D．encourage people to protect the Little Penguins

Welcome to Phillip Island Nature Park and the penguin Parade(企鵝列隊). You will see the world’s smallest penguins— the little penguins appearing from the ocean and crossing the beach to their home in line. It's a natural experience. Remember the Little penguins are wild. You are a visitor to their home.
Making the most of your visit
Here are some helpful hints(提示) ：
●The Penguins Parade last 50 minutes from the time penguins first cross the beach.
●Dress in warm clothes, for the Paradeis in the open air on the beach.
●It is best to get down to the beach at least 15 minutest before the parade begins.
Protecting the Penguins
We do have some simple rules—designed to protect the penguins and make your visit more enjoyable.
●Photography—including video cameral is not allowed. Photography during the Parades. Make sure that your cameral is placed inside your bag, or in a bag provided, before walking down to the beach, Photographs can be bought at proper price in the gift shop.
●Smoking is not allowed anywhere.
●And remember, the penguins are wild birds so please don't try to touch them.
【小題1】During the Penguin Parade, people________.-
A. are allowed to smoke              B had better wear warm clothes.
C. have to hand in their bags              D. Can take photos of the penguins
【小題2】Which of the following statements is WRONG?

A．The Little Penguins go back home in line.

B．The whole Penguin Parade lasts 50 minutes.

C．People have a chance to touch the penguins.

D．The Penguin Parade takes place on the beach.

【小題3】The passage is written mainly to________.

A．help make people's visit more pleasant

B．introduce the life of the Little Penguins

C．welcome people to Phillip bland Nature Park

D．encourage people to protect the Little Penguins

It is that time of year again. Your child’s birthday is just around the corner. There is so much to do to get ready for the party. Planning a child’s birthday party is necessary. It can be fun, exciting and sometimes busy. When planning a child’s birthday party, there are many important details( 細節(jié)) to remember:

First, you should decide on a theme. It is very important to plan a successful party. Without a theme there would be no party to plan. If the child is old enough, he can choose what theme he wants to have. He can also choose invitations, decorations, cake design, and even games.

Next it is time to decide on a date, a place, and the time to have the party . Most people have the child’s party on the weekend for conveniece (方便) of the parents’ schedule (日程安排). When you have already decided on a date and time, you need to choose a place to have the party. It should be a place your child will enjoy, such as a favorite park, a nice restaurant or your own home.

Another important detail to keep in mind is the guest (客人) list. Always be sure to only invite people that your child knows and likes. Let the child help you write out the guest list. This helps avoid (避免) unwanted guests.

1.The underlined sentence means “________”

A．Your child’s birthday is coming soon.

B．Your child will have a wonderful birthday.

C．You can buy your child gifts in the shop around the corner.

D．Your child would like to have his birthday party around the corner.

2.The writer advises us to decide on_______ first for a birthday party.

A．a plae

B．a date

C．a cake

D．a theme

3.The writer advises us to _______.

A．make a guest list for the party

B．invite very important people

C．have the party in the evening

D．invite as many guests as we can

4.The passage is written to __________.

A．parents

B．teachers

C．children

D．guests

5.The passage mainly tells us_________.

A．when and where to have a birthday party

B．how to plan a child’s birthday party

C．why a child’s birthday party is necessary

D．what a child should do on his birthday party

 

Take a look at teenagers around, dressed in baggy-pants (寬松褲), drinking soft drinks such as coke, reading Japanese cartoons. Whether you are in Beijing, Wuhan or Hong Kong, you will get the same impression. But should we copy others or should we maintain (保留) our differences?

It sounds convenient that people around the world speak the same language, dress in the same style, eat the same food and play the same games. If the world was like this, you won’t feel strange in any corner of world. But just imagine living in such a strange world. How dull and colorless it would be!

Different kinds of food that people can taste, the colorful and fashionable clothes that we dress in and different languages we speak are all part of the different cultures that our ancestors left us. These differences represent their creativity (創(chuàng)造力) and talent. And we all enjoy different cultures in our daily lives. When you travel to other places, you want to see different things. When you talk to foreigners you expect to listen to interesting stories. These differences in culture are what make life colorful.

But the whole world is shrinking into a small village as globalization (全球化) takes effect and many different cultures are disappearing. In most big cities around the world people wear the same clothes. Fast food stores are everywhere. Hollywood movies are kicking traditional performing arts out of our lives. The colors of our life are disappearing.

There is joke that even the panda and zebra want to live a colorful life. So let’s take action to protect our colorful culture before it becomes as simple as black and white.

It’s not difficult. Learning some folk songs, trying on a traditional clothing and even eating local food instead of going to KFC can help. And we’re sure you will enjoy it.

1.The passage is written to _______.

A．explain cultural differences               B．convince readers to maintain cultural differences

C．predict the future of globalization           D．show some cultural phenomena(現象)

2.The author thinks that cultural differences _______.

A．make the world colorful                  B．make communication difficult

C．only exist in food and clothing              D．will never fade away

3.The author starts the argument by ________.

A．mentioning certain cultural phenomena

B．mentioning his view at the very beginning

C．mentioning the opposite view at the very beginning

D．giving examples of cultural differences

4.The underlined word “shrink” probably means “_______”.

A．expand           B．disappear         C．become smaller     D．grow in number

5.The author talks of all the following cultural phenomena except _______.

A．food             B．clothing           C．language          D．architecture

 

Welcome to Phillip Island Nature Park and the penguin Parade(企鵝列隊). You will see the world’s smallest penguins— the little penguins appearing from the ocean and crossing the beach to their home in line. It's a natural experience. Remember the Little penguins are wild. You are a visitor to their home.
Making the most of your visit
Here are some helpful hints(提示) ：
●The Penguins Parade last 50 minutes from the time penguins first cross the beach.
●Dress in warm clothes, for the Paradeis in the open air on the beach.
●It is best to get down to the beach at least 15 minutest before the parade begins.
Protecting the Penguins
We do have some simple rules—designed to protect the penguins and make your visit more enjoyable.
●Photography—including video cameral is not allowed. Photography during the Parades. Make sure that your cameral is placed inside your bag, or in a bag provided, before walking down to the beach, Photographs can be bought at proper price in the gift shop.
●Smoking is not allowed anywhere.
●And remember, the penguins are wild birds so please don't try to touch them.
【小題1】During the Penguin Parade, people________.-
A. are allowed to smoke              B had better wear warm clothes.
C. have to hand in their bags              D. Can take photos of the penguins
【小題2】Which of the following statements is WRONG?

A．The Little Penguins go back home in line.

B．The whole Penguin Parade lasts 50 minutes.

C．People have a chance to touch the penguins.

D．The Penguin Parade takes place on the beach.

【小題3】The passage is written mainly to________.

A．help make people's visit more pleasant

B．introduce the life of the Little Penguins

C．welcome people to Phillip bland Nature Park

D．encourage people to protect the Little Penguins