Astronauts have already visited the Moon and lived on space stations．They've never been to another planet，but they might visit Mars soon．Astronauts will spend about six months getting to the planet，then about two years on the planet and about six months travelling back to the Earth．They’ll be away from the Earth for about three years，so they'll need much food．

It's very expensive to take food into space．It costs about 120 000 dollars to carry something that weighs（重）one kilo（千克）．So an apple on Mars could cost 20000 dollars! Of course，they will need to take much food with them to feed the astronauts for three years．This amount of fresh food can't stay fresh，and is very expensive to take，so they need to find food that is not very heavy．

At the moment，astronauts in space stations eat dried food．It's very light，so it doesn't cost much money to carry it into space．But astronauts stay healthier and happier if they eat fresh food，In the future，astronauts on Mars may grow vegetables like carrots and lettuce（生菜）．

Astronauts on Mars will probably have special machines．They'll use these machines to change beans（豆）into food that tastes like meat or cheese．They probably won't eat real meat or cheese because it won't he possible to keep animals in space．

1．Which planet do the astronauts plan to go to next?

A．Mars．                B．Space．               C．The Moon．

2．How long will it take to get to Mars?

A．About three years． B．About two years．   C．About six months．

3．Why do the astronauts eat dried food?

A．Because it is cheap to carry．                      B．Because it is cheap to buy．

C．Because it is very healthy．

4．What may astronauts do in the future?

A．Eat only dried food．                                  B．Grow some fresh vegetables on Mars．

C．Grow food in their spacecraft．

5．What will they get from beans?

A．Apples．                                                   B．Food that tastes like meat or cheese．

C．Real meat and cheese．

Astronauts have already visited the moon and lived on space stations. They' ve never been to another planet, but they might visit Mars soon. The astronauts will spend about six months traveling to the planet, then about two years on the planet and about six months traveling back to the earth. They' ll be away from the earth for about three years, so they' 11 need a lot of food !

It' s very expensive to take food into space. It costs about 120,000 dollars to carry something that weighs one kilogram. So an apple on Mars could cost 20,000 dollars! Of course, they will need to take quite a lot of food with them to feed the astronauts for three years. This amount of fresh food can not stay fresh, and is very expensive to take, so they need to find food that is not very heavy.     

At the moment, astronauts on space stations eat dried food. It's very light, so it doesn't cost a lot of money to carry it into space. But astronauts stay healthier and happier if they eat fresh food. In the future, astronauts on Mars may grow vegetables like lettuce, spinach and carrots.

Astronauts on Mars will probably have special machines. They' ll use these machines to change beans into foods that taste like meat or cheese because it won' t be possible to keep animals in space.

1. The astronauts plan to go to           next.               

A. the earth         B. the moon      C. Mars              D. space

2. Why do the astronauts have to eat dried food?

A. Because it is safe.            B. Because it makes them happy.    

C. Because it is cheap to buy.     D. Because it is cheap to carry.     

3. What may astronauts do in the future?

A. Take enough fresh food for their journey.     

B. Grow some fresh vegetables on Mars.

    C. Keep animals in space.

    D. Grow food on their space stations.

4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?    

A. It will take the astronauts six. months to get to a planet.    

B. If we take two kilograms of apples into space, it could cost 40,000 dollars.

C. Dried food is as healthy as fresh food for astronauts in space.

    D. Astronauts will get foods that taste like meat or cheese from beans on Mars.

5. The best tide for this passage is

    A. Food in Space                      B. An Important Planet

    C. Vegetables in Space                 D. Astronauts in the Future

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How to be a Green One
What does it mean to be green? “Green is more than just a c 76  .It also means taking special steps to protect the e77  --the water, the land , and the air we breathe. Why is green? Plants are green, and w78  them the earth wouldn’t be such a lovely home for human beings(人類). Here’s a four-step guide to be green:
R79  It!
When you use less of something, you do a good thing for the earth. For example, a shorter shower means you use less water and less fuel(燃料) because your house uses fuel to run the water heater（加熱器）that warms up the water.
Reuse It !
Sometimes we’re a little too willing to throw away the w80 and buy new things. Many times, you no l 81  need something, someone else just might need it. For example, if your baby brother grows out of toys, why not give them to a82  family who has a little kid?
Recycle(回收) It!
Recycling has n83 been easier. Many people will pick it up right in front of your house and they will need it. Tell your mum or dad become “Head of Recycling” for your house.
Enjoy It!
It’s true that p84  is a problem, but the earth is still a large and beautiful place for you to go and study. You can start by v85  the beautiful places in you home town. Go for a hike, visit local nature centres and gardens, climb up mountains and so on.

When you are about to do something brave, a cheerful wish of “Good luck!” from a friend can be helpful. But if you think you need lots of luck, what else might you do?
In the UK and US there are some strange traditions for bringing yourself a little more good luck. Some are hundreds of years old and some are much newer.
Have you heard the saying “When you wish upon a star”? If you are looking up at the sky on a clear night and you see a sudden flash of light, it is probably a shooting star! Seeing one doesn’t happen very often. The saying goes that if you see one you have been very lucky, and so if you make a wish, it will come true.
Maybe you have heard of the lucky rabbit’s foot. Some people believe that rabbits are lucky animals, so they carry a part of the rabbit, its foot, for good luck. There are all kinds of strange, unclear rules about which of the rabbit’s feet is the luckiest. It is said that this good luck tradition is the oldest one of all. However, as the funny saying goes, “Depend on the rabbit’s foot if you will, but remember it didn’t work for the rabbit!”
People in Britain love trees. If it is autumn and leaves are falling from the trees, some people try to catch the leaves as they fall because they think each leaf they catch will bring them a lucky month in the following year—they will need to catch 12 falling leaves to have a whole of good luck!
【小題1】From Paragraph 3, we know that ______.

A．shooting stars can often be seen

B．people can see a shooting star on a rainy night

C．your wish may come true if you see a shooting star

D．people believe that it’s unlucky to see a shooting star

【小題2】British people try to catch 12 falling leaves because ______.

A．the leaves fall in autumn

B．there are so many leaves to catch

C．the leaves can bring them a lucky month

D．they want to have a whole year of good luck

【小題3】In Paragraph 5, the underlined word “them” refers to（指）______.

A．trees

B．people

C．leaves

D．years

When you are about to do something brave, a cheerful wish of “Good luck!” from a friend can be helpful. But if you think you need lots of luck, what else might you do?
In the UK and US there are some strange traditions for bringing yourself a little more good luck. Some are hundreds of years old and some are much newer.
Have you heard the saying “When you wish upon a star”? If you are looking up at the sky on a clear night and you see a sudden flash of light, it is probably a shooting star! Seeing one doesn’t happen very often. The saying goes that if you see one you have been very lucky, and so if you make a wish, it will come true.
Maybe you have heard of the lucky rabbit’s foot. Some people believe that rabbits are lucky animals, so they carry a part of the rabbit, its foot, for good luck. There are all kinds of strange, unclear rules about which of the rabbit’s feet is the luckiest. It is said that this good luck tradition is the oldest one of all. However, as the funny saying goes, “Depend on the rabbit’s foot if you will, but remember it didn’t work for the rabbit!”
People in Britain love trees. If it is autumn and leaves are falling from the trees, some people try to catch the leaves as they fall because they think each leaf they catch will bring them a lucky month in the following year—they will need to catch 12 falling leaves to have a whole of good luck!
【小題1】______ is mentioned in the oldest good luck tradition.

A．A rabbit’s foot	B．A falling leaf
C．A cheerful wish from friends	D．A shooting star

【小題2】From Paragraph 3, we know that ______.

A．shooting stars can often be seen

B．people can see a shooting star on a rainy night

C．your wish may come true if you see a shooting star

D．people believe that it’s unlucky to see a shooting star

【小題3】British people try to catch 12 falling leaves because ______.

A．the leaves fall in autumn

B．there are so many leaves to catch

C．the leaves can bring them a lucky month

D．they want to have a whole year of good luck

【小題4】In Paragraph 5, the underlined word “them” refers to（指）______.

A．trees

B．people

C．leaves

D．years

【小題5】The passage is mainly about ______.

A．how to wish upon a star	B．things that bring good luck
C．British people love leaves	D．which of the rabbit’s feet is the luckiest

Last year in the UK at least 45 people died and 900 more were injured in car accidents where drivers were using their mobile phones．Yet many people continue to use them while driving even though it’s dangerous．

   Research has shown that it is difficult to concentrate 0n driving and talking at the same time．It can even be more dangerous than driving after drinking too much．A recent study found that when drivers were talking on their mobile phones，their stopping times were 30 percent slower than when they had drunk too much—and nearly 50 percent slower than when they were driving normally．It also found that drivers talking on mobile phones were less able to control their cars than drunk drivers．

   And talking isn’t even the most serious problem, texting is. Unbelievably, another recent study reported that 22％ of adults admitted they had sent a text message while driving at least once in the past month．An average text message takes 90 seconds to write and send．That means for one and a half minutes a driver is looking at their phone’s screen and not at the road．The arrival of new smart phones such as the iPhone will only make matters worse as they will allow users to do more things than ever before．

   Using a mobile phone while driving puts others’ lives at risk．No matter how well we drive，if another driver is not being professional or careful，we are put in danger by their actions．Such drivers are selfish，careless and should have their driving licences(駕照)cancelled．

    There is no doubt that mobile phones call be fun and are extremely useful，especially when you’re in trouble．But there is no need to use them while driving．Just wait until you stop or you will probably get into trouble of your own．

1.The underlined word“'them”in paragraph 1 refers to           .

  A．phone users    B．mobile phones    C．drivers D．ears

2.According to the passage，if a driver needs 10 seconds to stop when driving normally, they will need   seconds to stop when talking on a mobile phone．

A．12．    B．13．    C．14.   D．15．

3.According to the passage，in what order do the following activities influence driving?

Dangerous→More dangerous→Most dangerous

 A．drinking→talking on phone→texting

 B．texting→talking on phone→drinking

 C．talking on phone→texting→drinking

 D.  drinking→texting→talking on phone

4.Why will new types of mobile phones make the driving problem worse?

  A．It will take longer to send text messages．

  B．People will want to talk on their phones more often．

  C．There will be more things for people to do with their phones．

  D．People think the new phones are easier and safer to use．

5.According to the writer,what should be done to people who use mobile phones when driving?

  A．They should be put into prison．

  B．Their cars should be taken away．

  C．Their phones should be taken from them．

  D．They should not be allowed to drive any longer．

 

More and more families go on a car trip each year. 1.H_______, the thought of trouble on the road may prevent you from going out. To avoid(避免) trouble, you need to make a careful2.p_______ for your trip.

First of all, choose a proper route for your trip. Consider 3.w_______ you are going and find several possible routes to it. Traffic and the 4. t_______ that you will spend on the road must be considered when you decide one.

Consider your luggage(行李) needs. 5.B_______ you begin packing your necessities(必需品), think about how many people will be in your car and how much space they will need in order to 6. t_______ comfortably.

Try to avoid busy times. Usually highways are busier on Fridays and Sundays, so going on Tuesday or7.T______ will help you to avoid traffic jams. Driving at night is also a great way to miss the traffic and the kids can sleep8. d_______ the trip.

9.F_______, don’t forget to check your car carefully before leaving so that you can have a 10.s_______ trip.

 

When you are about to do something brave, a cheerful wish of “Good luck!” from a friend can be helpful. But if you think you need lots of luck, what else might you do?
In the UK and US there are some strange traditions for bringing yourself a little more good luck. Some are hundreds of years old and some are much newer.
Have you heard the saying “When you wish upon a star”? If you are looking up at the sky on a clear night and you see a sudden flash of light, it is probably a shooting star! Seeing one doesn’t happen very often. The saying goes that if you see one you have been very lucky, and so if you make a wish, it will come true.
Maybe you have heard of the lucky rabbit’s foot. Some people believe that rabbits are lucky animals, so they carry a part of the rabbit, its foot, for good luck. There are all kinds of strange, unclear rules about which of the rabbit’s feet is the luckiest. It is said that this good luck tradition is the oldest one of all. However, as the funny saying goes, “Depend on the rabbit’s foot if you will, but remember it didn’t work for the rabbit!”
People in Britain love trees. If it is autumn and leaves are falling from the trees, some people try to catch the leaves as they fall because they think each leaf they catch will bring them a lucky month in the following year—they will need to catch 12 falling leaves to have a whole of good luck!
【小題1】______ is mentioned in the oldest good luck tradition.

A．A rabbit’s foot	B．A falling leaf
C．A cheerful wish from friends	D．A shooting star

【小題2】From Paragraph 3, we know that ______.

A．shooting stars can often be seen

B．people can see a shooting star on a rainy night

C．your wish may come true if you see a shooting star

D．people believe that it’s unlucky to see a shooting star

【小題3】British people try to catch 12 falling leaves because ______.

A．the leaves fall in autumn

B．there are so many leaves to catch

C．the leaves can bring them a lucky month

D．they want to have a whole year of good luck

【小題4】In Paragraph 5, the underlined word “them” refers to（指）______.

A．trees

B．people

C．leaves

D．years

【小題5】The passage is mainly about ______.

A．how to wish upon a star	B．things that bring good luck
C．British people love leaves	D．which of the rabbit’s feet is the luckiest

When you are about to do something brave, a cheerful wish of “Good luck!” from a friend can be helpful. But if you think you need lots of luck, what else might you do?

In the UK and US there are some strange traditions for bringing yourself a little more good luck. Some are hundreds of years old and some are much newer.

Have you heard the saying “When you wish upon a star”? If you are looking up at the sky on a clear night and you see a sudden flash of light, it is probably a shooting star! Seeing one doesn’t happen very often. The saying goes that if you see one you have been very lucky, and so if you make a wish, it will come true.

Maybe you have heard of the lucky rabbit’s foot. Some people believe that rabbits are lucky animals, so they carry a part of the rabbit, its foot, for good luck. There are all kinds of strange, unclear rules about which of the rabbit’s feet is the luckiest. It is said that this good luck tradition is the oldest one of all. However, as the funny saying goes, “Depend on the rabbit’s foot if you will, but remember it didn’t work for the rabbit!”

People in Britain love trees. If it is autumn and leaves are falling from the trees, some people try to catch the leaves as they fall because they think each leaf they catch will bring them a lucky month in the following year—they will need to catch 12 falling leaves to have a whole of good luck!

1.From Paragraph 3, we know that ______.

A．shooting stars can often be seen

B．people can see a shooting star on a rainy night

C．your wish may come true if you see a shooting star

D．people believe that it’s unlucky to see a shooting star

2.British people try to catch 12 falling leaves because ______.

A．the leaves fall in autumn

B．there are so many leaves to catch

C．the leaves can bring them a lucky month

D．they want to have a whole year of good luck

3.In Paragraph 5, the underlined word “them” refers to（指）______.

A．trees

B．people

C．leaves

D．years

 

When you are about to do something brave, a cheerful wish of “Good luck!” from a friend can be helpful. But if you think you need lots of luck, what else might you do?
In the UK and US there are some strange traditions for bringing yourself a little more good luck. Some are hundreds of years old and some are much newer.
Have you heard the saying “When you wish upon a star”? If you are looking up at the sky on a clear night and you see a sudden flash of light, it is probably a shooting star! Seeing one doesn’t happen very often. The saying goes that if you see one you have been very lucky, and so if you make a wish, it will come true.
Maybe you have heard of the lucky rabbit’s foot. Some people believe that rabbits are lucky animals, so they carry a part of the rabbit, its foot, for good luck. There are all kinds of strange, unclear rules about which of the rabbit’s feet is the luckiest. It is said that this good luck tradition is the oldest one of all. However, as the funny saying goes, “Depend on the rabbit’s foot if you will, but remember it didn’t work for the rabbit!”
People in Britain love trees. If it is autumn and leaves are falling from the trees, some people try to catch the leaves as they fall because they think each leaf they catch will bring them a lucky month in the following year—they will need to catch 12 falling leaves to have a whole of good luck!
【小題1】______ is mentioned in the oldest good luck tradition.

A．A rabbit’s foot

B．A falling leaf

C．A cheerful wish from friends

D．A shooting star

【小題2】From Paragraph 3, we know that ______.

A．shooting stars can often be seen

B．people can see a shooting star on a rainy night

C．your wish may come true if you see a shooting star

D．people believe that it’s unlucky to see a shooting star

【小題3】British people try to catch 12 falling leaves because ______.

A．the leaves fall in autumn

B．there are so many leaves to catch

C．the leaves can bring them a lucky month

D．they want to have a whole year of good luck

【小題4】In Paragraph 5, the underlined word “them” refers to（指）______.

A．trees

B．people

C．leaves

D．years

【小題5】The passage is mainly about ______.

A．how to wish upon a star

B．things that bring good luck

C．British people love leaves

D．which of the rabbit’s feet is the luckiest

根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容及首字母提示，填寫所缺單詞。
How to be a Green One
What does it mean to be green? “Green is more than just a c 76  .It also means taking special steps to protect the e77  --the water, the land , and the air we breathe. Why is green? Plants are green, and w78  them the earth wouldn’t be such a lovely home for human beings(人類). Here’s a four-step guide to be green:
R79  It!
When you use less of something, you do a good thing for the earth. For example, a shorter shower means you use less water and less fuel(燃料) because your house uses fuel to run the water heater（加熱器）that warms up the water.
Reuse It !
Sometimes we’re a little too willing to throw away the w80 and buy new things. Many times, you no l 81  need something, someone else just might need it. For example, if your baby brother grows out of toys, why not give them to a82  family who has a little kid?
Recycle(回收) It!
Recycling has n83 been easier. Many people will pick it up right in front of your house and they will need it. Tell your mum or dad become “Head of Recycling” for your house.
Enjoy It!
It’s true that p84  is a problem, but the earth is still a large and beautiful place for you to go and study. You can start by v85  the beautiful places in you home town. Go for a hike, visit local nature centres and gardens, climb up mountains and so on.

When you want to go shopping, decide how much money you can spend for new clothes. Think about the kind of clothes you really need. Then look for those clothes on sale(銷售).
There are labels(標(biāo)簽)inside all new clothes. The labels tell you how to take care of your clothes. The label for a shirt may tell you to wash it in warm water. A sweater label may tell you to wash by washing in cold water. The label on a coat may say “dry clean only.” Washing may ruin(損壞)this coat. If you do as the directions(說明)say on the label, you can keep your clothes looking their best. Many clothes today must be dry cleaned. Dry cleaning is expensive. When buying new clothes, check(核實(shí))to see if they will need to be dry cleaned. You will save money if you buy clothes that can be washed.
You can save money if you buy clothes that are well made. Well-made clothes last longer. They look good even after they have been washed many times. Clothes that cost more money are not always better made. They do not always fit(合身)better. Sometimes less expensive clothes look and fit better than more expensive clothes.
【小題1】If you want to save money you can buy clothes that _____.

A．don’t fit you

B．don’t last long

C．need to be dry cleaned

D．can be washed

【小題2】The label inside the clothes tells you______.

A．how to keep them looking their best	B．how to save money
C．whether they fit you or not	D．where to get them dry cleaned

【小題3】The first thing for you to do before you buy clothes is ______.

A．to look for well-made clothes	B．to see how much money you can pay
C．to know how to wash them	D．to read the labels inside them

【小題4】We learn from the reading that cheaper clothes ______.

A．a(chǎn)re always worse made	B．must be dry cleaned	C．can not be washed
D．can sometimes fit you better

【小題5】The best title(標(biāo)題) for the reading should be ______.

A．Buying Less Expensive Clothes	B．Taking Enough Money When Shopping
C．Being a Clever Clothes Shopper	D．Choosing the Labels inside New Clothes

When you are about to do something brave, a cheerful wish of “Good luck!” from a friend can be helpful. But if you think you need lots of luck, what else might you do?

In the UK and US there are some strange traditions for bringing yourself a little more good luck. Some are hundreds of years old and some are much newer.

Have you heard the saying “When you wish upon a star”? If you are looking up at the sky on a clear night and you see a sudden flash of light, it is probably a shooting star! Seeing one doesn’t happen very often. The saying goes that if you see one you have been very lucky, and so if you make a wish, it will come true.

Maybe you have heard of the lucky rabbit’s foot. Some people believe that rabbits are lucky animals, so they carry a part of the rabbit, its foot, for good luck. There are all kinds of strange, unclear rules about which of the rabbit’s feet is the luckiest. It is said that this good luck tradition is the oldest one of all. However, as the funny saying goes, “Depend on the rabbit’s foot if you will, but remember it didn’t work for the rabbit!”

People in Britain love trees. If it is autumn and leaves are falling from the trees, some people try to catch the leaves as they fall because they think each leaf they catch will bring them a lucky month in the following year—they will need to catch 12 falling leaves to have a whole of good luck!

1.______ is mentioned in the oldest good luck tradition.

A. A rabbit’s foot                      B. A falling leaf

C. A cheerful wish from friends         D. A shooting star

2.From Paragraph 3, we know that ______.

A. shooting stars can often be seen

B. people can see a shooting star on a rainy night

C. your wish may come true if you see a shooting star

D. people believe that it’s unlucky to see a shooting star

3.British people try to catch 12 falling leaves because ______.

A. the leaves fall in autumn

B. there are so many leaves to catch

C. the leaves can bring them a lucky month

D. they want to have a whole year of good luck

4.In Paragraph 5, the underlined word “them” refers to（指）______.

A. trees            B. people               C. leaves               D. years

5.The passage is mainly about ______.

A. how to wish upon a star              B. things that bring good luck 

C. British people love leaves           D. which of the rabbit’s feet is the luckiest

 

When you are about to do something brave, a cheerful wish of “Good luck!” from a friend can be helpful. But if you think you need lots of luck, what else might you do?
In the UK and US there are some strange traditions for bringing yourself a little more good luck. Some are hundreds of years old and some are much newer.
Have you heard the saying “When you wish upon a star”? If you are looking up at the sky on a clear night and you see a sudden flash of light, it is probably a shooting star! Seeing one doesn’t happen very often. The saying goes that if you see one you have been very lucky, and so if you make a wish, it will come true.
Maybe you have heard of the lucky rabbit’s foot. Some people believe that rabbits are lucky animals, so they carry a part of the rabbit, its foot, for good luck. There are all kinds of strange, unclear rules about which of the rabbit’s feet is the luckiest. It is said that this good luck tradition is the oldest one of all. However, as the funny saying goes, “Depend on the rabbit’s foot if you will, but remember it didn’t work for the rabbit!”
People in Britain love trees. If it is autumn and leaves are falling from the trees, some people try to catch the leaves as they fall because they think each leaf they catch will bring them a lucky month in the following year—they will need to catch 12 falling leaves to have a whole of good luck!
【小題1】______ is mentioned in the oldest good luck tradition.

A．A rabbit’s foot

B．A falling leaf

C．A cheerful wish from friends

D．A shooting star

【小題2】From Paragraph 3, we know that ______.

A．shooting stars can often be seen

B．people can see a shooting star on a rainy night

C．your wish may come true if you see a shooting star

D．people believe that it’s unlucky to see a shooting star

【小題3】British people try to catch 12 falling leaves because ______.

A．the leaves fall in autumn

B．there are so many leaves to catch

C．the leaves can bring them a lucky month

D．they want to have a whole year of good luck

【小題4】In Paragraph 5, the underlined word “them” refers to（指）______.

A．trees

B．people

C．leaves

D．years

【小題5】The passage is mainly about ______.

A．how to wish upon a star

B．things that bring good luck

C．British people love leaves

D．which of the rabbit’s feet is the luckiest

1 

When you are about to do something brave, a cheerful wish of “Good luck!” from a friend can be helpful. But if you think you need lots of luck, what else might you do?

In the UK and US there are some strange traditions for bringing yourself a little more good luck. Some are hundreds of years old and some are much newer.

Have you heard the saying “When you wish upon a star”? If you are looking up at the sky on a clear night and you see a sudden flash of light, it is probably a shooting star! Seeing one doesn’t happen very often. The saying goes that if you see one you have been very lucky, and so if you make a wish, it will come true.

Maybe you have heard of the lucky rabbit’s foot. Some people believe that rabbits are lucky animals, so they carry a part of the rabbit, its foot, for good luck. There are all kinds of strange, unclear rules about which of the rabbit’s feet is the luckiest. It is said that this good luck tradition is the oldest one of all. However, as the funny saying goes, “Depend on the rabbit’s foot if you will, but remember it didn’t work for the rabbit!”

People in Britain love trees. If it is autumn and leaves are falling from the trees, some people try to catch the leaves as they fall because they think each leaf they catch will bring them a lucky month in the following year—they will need to catch 12 falling leaves to have a whole of good luck!

1.______ is mentioned in the oldest good luck tradition.

A. A rabbit’s foot

B. A falling leaf

C. A cheerful wish from friends

D. A shooting star

2.From Paragraph 3, we know that ______.

A. shooting stars can often be seen

B. people can see a shooting star on a rainy night

C. your wish may come true if you see a shooting star

D. people believe that it’s unlucky to see a shooting star

3.British people try to catch 12 falling leaves because ______.

A. the leaves fall in autumn

B. there are so many leaves to catch

C. the leaves can bring them a lucky month

D. they want to have a whole year of good luck

4.In Paragraph 5, the underlined word “them” refers to（指）______.

A. trees            B. people               C. leaves               D. years

5.The passage is mainly about ______.

A. how to wish upon a star

B. things that bring good luck 

C. British people love leaves

D. which of the rabbit’s feet is the luckiest

 

缺詞填空

More and more families go on a car trip each year. 1. H_______, the thought of trouble on the road may prevent you from going out. To avoid(避免) trouble, you need to make a careful2.p_______ for your trip.

First of all, choose a proper route for your trip. Consider3.w_______ you are going and find several possible routes to it. Traffic and the 4. t_______ that you will spend on the road must be considered when you decide one.

Consider your luggage(行李) needs. 5. B_______ you begin packing your necessities(必需品), think about how many people will be in your car and how much space they will need in order to 6. t_______ comfortably.

Try to avoid busy times. Usually highways are busier on Fridays and Sundays, so going on Tuesday or7.T______ will help you to avoid traffic jams. Driving at night is also a great way to miss the traffic and the kids can sleep8.d_______ the trip.

9. F_______, don’t forget to check your car carefully before leaving so that you can have a 10.s_______ trip.

 

When you want to go shopping, decide how much money you can spend for new clothes. Think about the kind of clothes you really need. Then look for those clothes on sale(銷售).

       There are labels(標(biāo)簽)inside all new clothes. The labels tell you how to take care of your clothes. The label for a shirt may tell you to wash it in warm water. A sweater label may tell you to wash by washing in cold water. The label on a coat may say “dry clean only.” Washing may ruin(損壞)this coat. If you do as the directions(說明)say on the label, you can keep your clothes looking their best. Many clothes today must be dry cleaned. Dry cleaning is expensive. When buying new clothes, check(核實(shí))to see if they will need to be dry cleaned. You will save money if you buy clothes that can be washed.

        You can save money if you buy clothes that are well made. Well-made clothes last longer. They look good even after they have been washed many times. Clothes that cost more money are not always better made. They do not always fit(合身)better. Sometimes less expensive clothes look and fit better than more expensive clothes.

1. If you want to save money you can buy clothes that _____.

A. don’t fit you               B. don’t last long    C. need to be dry cleaned      D. can be washed

2.The label inside the clothes tells you______.

A. how to keep them looking their best     B. how to save money

C. whether they fit you or not            D. where to get them dry cleaned

3.The first thing for you to do before you buy clothes is ______.

A. to look for well-made clothes          B. to see how much money you can pay

C. to know how to wash them            D. to read the labels inside them

4.We learn from the reading that cheaper clothes ______.

A. are always worse made    B. must be dry cleaned   C. can not be washed

D. can sometimes fit you better

5. The best title(標(biāo)題) for the reading should be ______.

A. Buying Less Expensive Clothes        B. Taking Enough Money When Shopping

C. Being a Clever Clothes Shopper        D. Choosing the Labels inside New Clothes

 

When you want to go shopping, decide how much money you can spend for new clothes. Think about the kind of clothes you really need. Then look for those clothes on sale(銷售).
There are labels(標(biāo)簽)inside all new clothes. The labels tell you how to take care of your clothes. The label for a shirt may tell you to wash it in warm water. A sweater label may tell you to wash by washing in cold water. The label on a coat may say “dry clean only.” Washing may ruin(損壞)this coat. If you do as the directions(說明)say on the label, you can keep your clothes looking their best. Many clothes today must be dry cleaned. Dry cleaning is expensive. When buying new clothes, check(核實(shí))to see if they will need to be dry cleaned. You will save money if you buy clothes that can be washed.
You can save money if you buy clothes that are well made. Well-made clothes last longer. They look good even after they have been washed many times. Clothes that cost more money are not always better made. They do not always fit(合身)better. Sometimes less expensive clothes look and fit better than more expensive clothes.
【小題1】If you want to save money you can buy clothes that _____.

A．don’t fit you

B．don’t last long

C．need to be dry cleaned

D．can be washed

【小題2】The label inside the clothes tells you______.

A．how to keep them looking their best	B．how to save money
C．whether they fit you or not	D．where to get them dry cleaned

【小題3】The first thing for you to do before you buy clothes is ______.

A．to look for well-made clothes	B．to see how much money you can pay
C．to know how to wash them	D．to read the labels inside them

【小題4】We learn from the reading that cheaper clothes ______.

A．a(chǎn)re always worse made	B．must be dry cleaned	C．can not be washed
D．can sometimes fit you better

【小題5】The best title(標(biāo)題) for the reading should be ______.

A．Buying Less Expensive Clothes	B．Taking Enough Money When Shopping
C．Being a Clever Clothes Shopper	D．Choosing the Labels inside New Clothes

Last year in the UK at least 45 people died and 900 more were injured in car accidents where drivers were using their mobile phones．Yet many people continue to use them while driving even though it’s dangerous．
Research has shown that it is difficult to concentrate 0n driving and talking at the same time．It can even be more dangerous than driving after drinking too much．A recent study found that when drivers were talking on their mobile phones，their stopping times were 30 percent slower than when they had drunk too much—and nearly 50 percent slower than when they were driving normally．It also found that drivers talking on mobile phones were less able to control their cars than drunk drivers．
And talking isn’t even the most serious problem, texting is. Unbelievably, another recent study reported that 22％ of adults admitted they had sent a text message while driving at least once in the past month．An average text message takes 90 seconds to write and send．That means for one and a half minutes a driver is looking at their phone’s screen and not at the road．The arrival of new smart phones such as the iPhone will only make matters worse as they will allow users to do more things than ever before．
Using a mobile phone while driving puts others’ lives at risk．No matter how well we drive，if another driver is not being professional or careful，we are put in danger by their actions．Such drivers are selfish，careless and should have their driving licences(駕照)cancelled．
There is no doubt that mobile phones call be fun and are extremely useful，especially when you’re in trouble．But there is no need to use them while driving．Just wait until you stop or you will probably get into trouble of your own．
【小題1】The underlined word“'them”in paragraph 1 refers to          .

A．phone users

B．mobile phones

C．drivers

D．ears

【小題2】According to the passage，if a driver needs 10 seconds to stop when driving normally, they will need  seconds to stop when talking on a mobile phone．

A．12．

B．13．

C．14.

D．15．

【小題3】According to the passage，in what order do the following activities influence driving?
Dangerous→More dangerous→Most dangerous

A．drinking→talking on phone→texting

B．texting→talking on phone→drinking

C．talking on phone→texting→drinking

D． drinking→texting→talking on phone

【小題4】Why will new types of mobile phones make the driving problem worse?

A．It will take longer to send text messages．

B．People will want to talk on their phones more often．

C．There will be more things for people to do with their phones．

D．People think the new phones are easier and safer to use．

【小題5】According to the writer,what should be done to people who use mobile phones when driving?

A．They should be put into prison．

B．Their cars should be taken away．

C．Their phones should be taken from them．

D．They should not be allowed to drive any longer．

閱讀理解

When you want to go shopping, you will decide how much money you can pay for new clothes and think about the kind of clothes you really need. Then you just only look for those clothes. There’re labels(標(biāo)簽) inside all new clothes. The labels tell you how to take care of your clothes. The labels may say “dry-clean only”. If you put these clothes into the water to wash them, you may ruin(損壞) them.

Many clothes today must be dry-cleaned. Dry-cleaning is expensive. So when you buy new clothes, check if they will need to be dry-cleaned. You’ll save money if your clothes can be washed in water.

You can save money also if you buy clothes that are well-made. Well-made clothes last longer. They look good even after they have been washed many times. Clothes that cost more money are not always made better. They don’t always fit better. Sometimes the less expensive clothes look and fit better than the more expensive ones.

根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，判斷正(T)誤(F)。

1.If you want to save money, you can buy clothes that can be washed in water.

2. The labels inside the clothes tell you how to save money.

3. The first thing for you to do before you buy clothes is to see how much money they cost.

4. From the passage we learn that the cheaper clothes can sometimes fit you better.

5. Many clothes today must be washed in water.