【小题1】_____license number is B395961136.

A．Michael T.Wright’s

B．Mary H. Strenton’s

C．Phyllis Roth’s

D．Bob Harris’s

【小题2】Mary H. Strenton ______.

A．is a student in American	B．is from the UK
C．was born in 1975	D．lives in Canada

【小题3】Which card shows the card’s date of issue?

A．The California Driver’s License.	B．The Student Card of University.
C．The European Identification Card.	D．The Health Insurance Card.

【小题4】. What are the four cards in common?

A．They each show the person’s height.

B．Each card has its own numbers.

C．All of the cards show the person’s date of birth.

D．None of the cards show the person’s date of birth.

【小题5】. Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Phyllis Roth is studying medicine.

B．Michael T. Wright was born in September.

C．Bob Harris was born in Canada.

D．Mary H. Strenton is younger than Michael T. Wright.

Very hot weather is common in many parts of the world. Although hot weather just makes most people hot, it can cause medical problems and death.
Floods, storms and other terrible natural events kill thousands of people every year. And we hear much about them in news reports. We general hear little about heat, which experts say may be nature’s most dangerous killer.
Health experts say that since the year 1900, very hot weather has killed more people in the United States than any other natural event. One year--- the unusually hot summer of 1980 heat caused about 1,700 deaths in the United States. In 1995, more than 600 people died in another heat wave in one city----Chicago, Illinois.
Besides drinking lots of cool water , doctors say there are some other things to do to protect against the health dangers of heat. Stay out of the sun, if possible. Wear loose and light—colored clothes. Wear a hat while in the sun. Eat fewer hot and heavy foods. And, when possible, cook foods during cooler time of the day. If possible, rest more often.
Health experts say these simple steps can prevent the dangerous health problems caused by heat. They will prevent sickness, help you feel better and may even save your life.
【小题1】Hot weather is common ______.

A．all over the world.	B．in many parts of the world
C．in some parts of the world	D．in a few parts of the world

【小题2】Experts say maybe _______is natural’s most dangerous killer.

A．heat

B．a flood

C．a storm

D．an earthquake

【小题3】About 1,700 people died of heat in the US _______.

A．in 1900

B．in 1980

C．in 1995

D．in 2000

【小题4】The passage is talking about _______.

A．all kinds of terrible natural events in the world

B．some health problems caused by hot weather

C．how to prevent health problems

D．the health problems in hot weather and the ways to stop them

Very hot weather is common in many parts of the world. Although hot weather just makes most people hot, it can cause medical problems and death.
Floods, storms and other terrible natural events kill thousands of people every year. And we hear much about them in news reports. We general hear little about heat, which experts say may be nature’s most dangerous killer.
Health experts say that since the year 1900, very hot weather has killed more people in the United States than any other natural event. One year--- the unusually hot summer of 1980 heat caused about 1,700 deaths in the United States. In 1995, more than 600 people died in another heat wave in one city----Chicago, Illinois.
Besides drinking lots of cool water , doctors say there are some other things to do to protect against the health dangers of heat. Stay out of the sun, if possible. Wear loose and light—colored clothes. Wear a hat while in the sun. Eat fewer hot and heavy foods. And, when possible, cook foods during cooler time of the day. If possible, rest more often.
Health experts say these simple steps can prevent the dangerous health problems caused by heat. They will prevent sickness, help you feel better and may even save your life.
【小题1】Hot weather is common ______.

A．all over the world.	B．in many parts of the world
C．in some parts of the world	D．in a few parts of the world

【小题2】Experts say maybe _______is natural’s most dangerous killer.

A．heat

B．a flood

C．a storm

D．an earthquake

【小题3】About 1,700 people died of heat in the US _______.

A．in 1900

B．in 1980

C．in 1995

D．in 2000

【小题4】The passage is talking about _______.

A．all kinds of terrible natural events in the world

B．some health problems caused by hot weather

C．how to prevent health problems

D．the health problems in hot weather and the ways to stop them

阅读短文，然后用短文中所给词的适当形式填空

Singapore，one of the（clean）  1  nations in Southeast Asia，started on Monday an national activity to teach people how to wash their hands properly to help（stop）  2  the spread of disease—the Swine Flu（猪流感）．

The activity was（plan）  3    before governments around the world moved to warn the spread of the Swine Flu virus，which has so far（kill） 4   103 people in Mexico，and spread to the United States and possibly as far as New Zealand．

Influenza（Flu）can spread from coughs or sneezes，but a recent study shows a small amount of virus can stay on tabletops，（telephone）  5  and other surfaces and people can get it from the fingers to the mouth，nose or eyes．The health experts exclaim that（wash）  6  hands is the most useful way to help individuals protect themselves from the disease．

阅读理解 　　Very hot weather is common in many parts of the world．Although hot weather just makes most people hot, it can cause medical problems and death． 　　Floods, storms and other terrible natural events kill thousands of people every year．And we hear much about them in news reports．We generally hear little about heat, which experts say may be nature's most dangerous killer． 　　Health experts say that since the year 1900, very hot weather has killed more people in the United States than any other natural event．One year－the unusually hot summer of 1980 heat caused about 1,700 deaths in the United States．In 1995, more than 600 people died in another heat wave in one city－Chicago, Illinois． 　　Besides drinking lots of cool water, doctors say there are some other things to do to protect against the health dangers of heat．Stay out of the sun, if possible．Wear loose(宽松的)and light-colored clothes．Wear a hat while in the sun．Eat fewer hot and heavy foods．And, when possible, cook foods during cooler time of the day．If possible, rest more often． 　　Health experts say these simple steps can prevent the dangerous health problems caused by heat．They will prevent sickness, help you feel better and may even save your life． (1) Hot weather is common________． [　　] A． al1 over the world B． in many parts of the world C． in some parts of the world D． in a few parts of the world (2) Experts say maybe ________is a nature's most dangerous killer． [　　] A． heat B． a flood C． a storm D． an earthquake (3) About 1,700 people died of heat in the US ________． [　　] A． in 1900 B． in 1980 C． in 1995 D． in 1980 and 1995 (4) According to the passage, there are ________steps which are mentioned to stop the dangerous health problems caused by heat． [　　] A． 6 B． 7 C． 8 D． 9 (5) The passage is talking about ________． [　　] A． all kinds of terrible natural events in the world B． some health problems caused by hot weather C． how to prevent health problems D． the health problems in hot weather and the ways to stop them

Very hot weather is common in many parts of the world．A1though hot weather just makes most people hot，it can cause medical problems--and death．

  Floods，storms and other terrible natural events kill thousands of people every year．And，we hear much about them in news reports．We generally hear little about heat，which experts say may be nature’s most dangerous killer．

    Health experts say that since the year 1900, very hot weather has killed more

people in the United states than any other natural event．One year—the unusually hot summer of 1980 heat caused about 1，700 deaths in the United states．In 1995,more than 600 people died in another heat wave in one city—Chicago。Illinois．

    Besides drinking lots of Cool water, doctors say there are other things to do to protect against the health dangers of heat．Stay out of the sun，if possible．Wear loose，lightweight and light一colored clothes．Wear a hat while in the sun．Eat fewer hot and heavy foods．And，when possible，cook foods during cooler time of the day．If possible，rest more often．

    Health experts say that these simple steps can prevent the dangerous health problems caused by heat．They will prevent sickness，help you feel better and may even save your life．

1．Hot weather is common_________.

  A．all over the world           B．in lots of parts of the world

  C．in most parts of the world   D．in few parts of the world

2．Usually people don't think that______ is nature’s most dangerous killer．

A．heat    B．a flood     C．a storm  C．an earthquake

3．As the text mentioned，the hot weather caused at 1east 2。300 deaths in the United

States_________ ．

  A .in 1900    B．in 1980    C．in 1995    D．in 1980 and 1995

4．Which of the following is correct?

  A．The doctors say that we have no ways to prevent the deaths caused by heat．

  B．Very hot weather has killed most people among the other natural events．

  C．Any other event has killed more people than very hot weather．

  D．A1l the other events haven't killed so many people as very hot weather itself

5．The passage is talking about________  ．

  A．all kinds of terrible natural events in the world

B．some health problems caused by hot weather

C．how to prevent and treat health problems

D．the health problems in hot weather and the ways to prevent them

Very hot weather is common in many parts of the world. Although hot weather just makes most people hot, it can cause medical problems and death.
Floods, storms and other terrible natural events kill thousands of people every year. And we hear much about them in news reports. We general hear little about heat, which experts say may be nature’s most dangerous killer.
Health experts say that since the year 1900, very hot weather has killed more people in the United States than any other natural event. One year--- the unusually hot summer of 1980 heat caused about 1,700 deaths in the United States. In 1995, more than 600 people died in another heat wave in one city----Chicago, Illinois.
Besides drinking lots of cool water , doctors say there are some other things to do to protect against the health dangers of heat. Stay out of the sun, if possible. Wear loose and light—colored clothes. Wear a hat while in the sun. Eat fewer hot and heavy foods. And, when possible, cook foods during cooler time of the day. If possible, rest more often.
Health experts say these simple steps can prevent the dangerous health problems caused by heat. They will prevent sickness, help you feel better and may even save your life.

1. 1.

   Hot weather is common ______.

   1. A.
      all over the world.
   2. B.
      in many parts of the world
   3. C.
      in some parts of the world
   4. D.
      in a few parts of the world
2. 2.

   Experts say maybe _______is natural’s most dangerous killer.

   1. A.
      heat
   2. B.
      a flood
   3. C.
      a storm
   4. D.
      an earthquake
3. 3.

   About 1,700 people died of heat in the US _______.

   1. A.
      in 1900
   2. B.
      in 1980
   3. C.
      in 1995
   4. D.
      in 2000
4. 4.

   The passage is talking about _______.

   1. A.
      all kinds of terrible natural events in the world
   2. B.
      some health problems caused by hot weather
   3. C.
      how to prevent health problems
   4. D.
      the health problems in hot weather and the ways to stop them

A new kind of Sports shoes have been worked out in the UK recently. They can work out whether their owner has done enough exercise to allow time in front of the television.

The shoes－named Square Eyes－have an electronic sensor and a small computer chip (芯片) to record how many steps the wearer has taken in a day.A wireless transmitter(无线传导器) passes the information to a receiver connected to a television, and this decides how much evening viewing time the wearer can have, depended on the day’s efforts.

The idea was encouraged by a wish to fight against overweight among British teenagers, says Gillian Swan, who developed Square Eyes. “We considered the problems and childhood overweight really stood out.” She says, “And I wanted to work out that with my idea.”

Once a child has used up their daily allowance(许可) got through exercise, the television itself turns off. And further time in front of the TV can only be got through more steps.

Swan thought over how exercise should change to television time.Health experts suggest that a child take 12,000 steps each day and watch no more than two hours of television.So, every 100 steps recorded by the Square Eyes shoes means one minute of TV time.

Other similar sports shoes normally keep count of steps by measuring(测量) sudden movement. Swan says people may easily get recording steps through shaking. But her shoes have been built to be harder for lazy teenagers to cheat. “It is possible, but it would be a lot of effort，” she says. “That was one of my main invention considerations.”

(　　)61.According to Swan，the purpose of her sports shoes is to________.

A. keep children away from the TV　　　

B. deal with overweight among teenagers

C. keep a record of the steps of the wearer　

D. prevent children from being cheated by TV programs

(　　)62.Which of the following is TRUE of Square Eyes shoes?

A. They control a child’s daily exercises.

B. They record all the information of the receiver.

C. They control a child’s evening TV viewing time.

D. They have caused the problem of watching TV too much.

(　　)63.Compared with other similar products, Swan’s sports shoes ________ .

A. make it hard for lazy teenagers to cheat

B. count the wearer’s steps through shaking

C. record the sudden movement of the wearer

D. send teenagers’ health information to the receiver

(　　)64.Health experts suggest that a child should take________ .

A. 12,000 steps each day

B. watch more than two hours of television.

C. 100 steps one minute

D. keep count of steps by measuring sudden movement

(　　)65.Which of the following would be the best title for the text?

A. Smart Shoes Stop Childhood Overweight

B. Smart Shoes Promise More Exercise

C. Smart Shoes Measure Time of Exercise

D. Smart Shoes Decide on Television Time

The widespread number of food scandals ( 丑闻) in China is making many people pause before they put their chopsticks in their mouth. They are wondering if the food they are eating is clean, healthy and nutritious or does it contain something harmful that will cause disease?

Most of the food we eat today is processed food( 加工食品). That means the foods we buy in stores and supermarkets, especially packaged foods, are prepared in factories. Chemicals are added to the foods in these factories to make them look better, taste better and last longer on the shelf. The chemicals are supposed to be harmless and there are laws that regulate which chemicals can and cannot be used. Unfortunately, some producers do not obey the laws.

A producer of steamed buns (馒头) in Zhejiang Province was recently discovered to be breaking the law. He was adding yellow dye and other banned chemicals to the buns. He was also taking old buns and using them to make new buns. Most of the buns were sold to schools and eaten by students. . . like you'

Why did he do it? Why did he break the law and endanger people's health? The answer is simple: he wanted to make more money. It was a moral failing, and this is at the heart of the food scandals in China. Too many people focus on making money and not on the effects their actions can have on others.

1. Chemicals are added to the foods in the factories because _____.

A. they want to make the foods look better, taste better and last longer

B. they want to make the foods contain something harmful

C. chemicals will cause disease

D. chemicals are harmless

2. According to the passage, which is NOT true?

A. Most of the food we eat today is prepared in factories.

B. There are laws that regulate which chemicals can and cannot be used.

C. The food scandals in China are making many people worry about the food safety.

D. Most of the buns were sold to schools and eaten, by students in Zhejiang Province.

3.It was a moral failing, and this is at the heart of the food scandals in China. Here what's

the Chinese meaning of "moral failing"? 

A. 精神崩溃    B. 道德滑坡    C. 质量下降     D. 心理失衡

4. What is the main reason of the food scandals in China?

A. Some producers do not obey the laws.

B. The processed food is clean, healthy and nutritious.

C. Too many people pay much attention to making money.

D. The chemicals are supposed to be harmless and can be used.

 

The widespread number of food scandals ( 丑闻) in China is making many people pause before they put their chopsticks in their mouth. They are wondering if the food they are eating is clean, healthy and nutritious or does it contain something harmful that will cause disease?
Most of the food we eat today is processed food( 加工食品). That means the foods we buy in stores and supermarkets, especially packaged foods, are prepared in factories. Chemicals are added to the foods in these factories to make them look better, taste better and last longer on the shelf. The chemicals are supposed to be harmless and there are laws that regulate which chemicals can and cannot be used. Unfortunately, some producers do not obey the laws.
A producer of steamed buns (馒头) in Zhejiang Province was recently discovered to be breaking the law. He was adding yellow dye and other banned chemicals to the buns. He was also taking old buns and using them to make new buns. Most of the buns were sold to schools and eaten by students. . . like you'
Why did he do it? Why did he break the law and endanger people's health? The answer is simple: he wanted to make more money. It was a moral failing, and this is at the heart of the food scandals in China. Too many people focus on making money and not on the effects their actions can have on others.
【小题1】 Chemicals are added to the foods in the factories because _____.

A．they want to make the foods look better, taste better and last longer

B．they want to make the foods contain something harmful

C．chemicals will cause disease

D．chemicals are harmless

【小题2】 According to the passage, which is NOT true?

A．Most of the food we eat today is prepared in factories.

B．There are laws that regulate which chemicals can and cannot be used.

C．The food scandals in China are making many people worry about the food safety.

D．Most of the buns were sold to schools and eaten, by students in Zhejiang Province.

【小题3】It was a moral failing, and this is at the heart of the food scandals in China. Here what's
the Chinese meaning of "moral failing"? 

A．精神崩溃

B．道德滑坡

C．质量下降

D．心理失衡

【小题4】 What is the main reason of the food scandals in China?

A．Some producers do not obey the laws.

B．The processed food is clean, healthy and nutritious.

C．Too many people pay much attention to making money.

D．The chemicals are supposed to be harmless and can be used.

 

Name	Personal Information
Fei Junlong	Born in 1965 in Jiangsu, China An astronaut (宇航员) Traveled in Shenzhou VI in outer space with Nie Haisheng from October 12th to October 17th, 2005
Yao Ming	Born in Shanghai in 1980 The son of two great basketball players Joined the Houston Rockets in November, 2002
Jay Chou	Born in 1979 in Taiwan, China A popular singer Favorite music: Hip-Hop
Alfred Nobel (1833-1896)	Born in Sweden A scientist Known for the Nobel Prize
Helen Keller (1880-1968)	Not able to see or hear Worked hard and became one of the famous writers in America Wrote a lot, such as The Story of My Life

1.Fei Junlong and Nie Haisheng traveled in outer space for ____ days.

A. two                     B. six                  C. seven                   D. nine

2.Yao Ming was a basketball player in ____ years ago.

A. Germany              B. Canada              C. America                D. England

3.The ____ was born in 1833.

A. player                B. singer                  C. astronaut                 D. scientist

4.The Story of My life is the name of a ____.

A. sport                B. song                 C. prize                    D. book

5.Which of the following is true?

A. Yao Ming’s parents were players.

B. Jay Chou is from Shanghai, China.

C. Alfred Nobel was a French.

D. Helen Keller couldn’t see, but could hear.

 

“The only thing holding you back is yourself. Never say never”, said a rising 17-year-old singer, Justin Bieber, who was just an ordinary boy in Canada a few years ago.

After the accident of falling from the 18^th floor and lying in the snow for three hours, my hands were frozen and my spinal cord (脊髓)was seriously injured. All the doctors and professors in the famous hospitals in Beijing told me that there was little chance for my hands and my body to recover (康复).

After half a year of medical treatments and recovering exercises, I could not make any more progress for over a year. What was worse , I suffered a lot from depression (绝望). On top of this, I suffered from insomnia, making every minute of the night seem to last forever. Hopelessly, mom and I came back to my hometown, which is small town in Guangdong.

At that time, I thought that I would never be able to walk again. I would never love and be loved. I would never be able to earn even a penny. I would never be able to repay the kindness I got from my parents and many nice people. Life was meaningless.

Now two years has passed. My hands are 80% recovered. I can even type faster than a healthy person! Up to now, I have worked for a law firm as an interpreter for half a year already. Although I don’t earn as much as before, I am able to pay for the food and clothes I need. What’s more, I even have extra money to buy thanksgiving presents for my parents and my boyfriend. Through my blogs (博客) , many people get to know me and like me. I can bring happiness to them. I can help those who are still suffering from depression and the pain of illnesses by chatting with them….You see, I am living a meaningful life and I am happier than ever I could have dreamed.

So, my friends, never say never. As long as you are alive, there is always hope and possibilities. It is never too late to take action to realize your dreams.     (382 words)

1.What’s the writer’s present job?

  A. A singer.              B. A typist .               C. A professor .     D. An interpreter.

2.What does the underlined word “insomnia” in the third paragraph mean in Chinese?

  A. 失眠                B. 失忆                  C. 麻木           D. 低烧

3.All of the following words can be used to describe the writer’s present life EXCEPT___________.

   A. helpful              B. meaningful              C. painful         D. hopeful

4.According to the passage, which of the following statements about the writer is TRUE?

   A. She gets a lot of help through her blogs.         

B. She is in love with a young man at present.

   C. She got medical treatment soon after the accident. 

D. She had no job and earned little before the accident.

 

Paper is one of the most important products ever invented by man. The invention of paper meant that more people could be educated because more books could be printed. Paper provided an important way to communicate with knowledge.

Paper was first made in China about 2,000 years ago. In Egypt and the West, paper was not very commonly used before the year 1400. Paper was not made in southern Europe until about the year 1100. After that, the forest countries of Canada, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and the United States became the most important in paper-making. Today Finland makes the best paper in the world.

When we think of paper, we think of newspapers, books, letters, envelopes, and writing paper. So paper plays an important role in our lives.

Paper is very good for keeping you warm. Houses are often insulated with paper. You have perhaps seen homeless men sleep on a large number of newspapers. They are insulating themselves from the cold. In Finland, in winter it is sometimes 40 degrees below zero. The farmers wear paper boots in the snow. Nothing could be warmer.

1.What did the invention of paper mean? It meant ___________.

A．more people could be educated

B．more books could be printed

C．paper is one of the most important products

D．paper was invented by man

2.When was paper made in southern Europe?

A．Before 1100       B．After 1400         C．After 1100        D．Before 1400

3.Which country makes the best paper?

A．Norway           B．Canada           C．The United States   D．Finland

4.The underlined word “insulate” in the passage means ________ in Chinese.

A．远离             B．隔离             C．用……制成        D．包围

 

This summer, Liu Hongcan, a 30-year-old Chongqing woman, had to say goodbye to her daughter again. She sent her little girl to Guizhou province to stay with her daughter’s grandparents for the summer vacation ______________ in Chongqing.

A list of “hottest cities” in China came out last month. Chongqing is No.1 on the list. Fuzhou and Hangzhou take the second and third place.

The list is based on a “heat index”(热指数).It uses temperature and humidity date(湿度数据)1981 to 2011.The scientists tried to learn how hot the weather was over a period of time, and find out how people feel.

High humidity will stop heat leaving the body. It makes people feel worse on high-temperature. Dryness, on the other hand, can allow heat to leave the body.

In July this year, Chongqing saw 25 days of high temperature (over 35℃). Forty-eight people in the city had heatstroke from the start of April to the middle of August, the local health bureau(卫生局) said.

Chongqing people have to look for different ways to cool down. Throwing themselves into water is a good choice. Lin Jing, a worker at the Caribbean Water Park has received more guests this summer than before. About 15,000 people have visited the park a day during this year’s hot season.

1.Which one should be put in the underlined of the first paragraph?

A. because it is too dry                       B. because it’s too hot   

C. because there is too much humidity           D. because it is too wet

2.According to the temperature, the order is_________.

A. Chongqing,  Hangzhou,   Fuzhou,     Ningbo  

B. Fuzhou,     Chongqing,  Hangzhou,   Ningbo

C.Chongqing,  Fuzhou,      Hangzhou,   Ningbo  

D. Ningbo,    Fuzhou,      Chongqing,  Hangzhou

3.How can humidity make people feel?

A. High humidity can make people uncomfortable.

B. High humidity can make people comfortable.

C. Low humidity can make people uncomfortable.

D. Low humidity will stop heat leaving the body

4.How many days of high temperature (over 35℃) did Ningbo probably have in July?

A.20          B.25           C.30              D.24

5.Where is the passage probably from?

A. Movies.       B. Story book.     C. Newspaper.    D. Science book.

 

In the USA，every year，Thanksgiving Day is on the fourth Thursday of November．Because Canada (加拿大) is north of（在……北边） the USA，and is colder．The harvest （收获） comes earlier （更早）in the year．In Canada，people have Thanksgiving Day on the second Monday in October．

   The harvest brings a lot of food to the people．On Thanksgiving Day people in Canada and America like to have a big meal with their friends and family just like Chinese people do at Mid—Autumn Festival．Many Canadians（加拿大人） and Americans put flowers．vegetables and fruits around their homes to say“Thank you”for the harvest．

   At a Thanksgiving Day dinner，many Canadians and Americans will eat turkey，potatoes，and pumpkins pie．These are food like the food of many years ago．They are saying“Thank you”for the harvest that comes every year．

(     )3．Which country has the Thanksgiving Day like the USA?

        A．Japan．    B．China．  C．Canada．  D．Korea．

(     )4．In the USA，Thanksgiving is on the fourth Thursday of     ．

        A．January    B．May    C．November  D．December

(     )5．Canada has Thanksgiving earlier in the year because       ．

        A．they like flowers     B．the harvest comes earlier

        C．they have a big meal  D．they want to be different

(     )6．What do people usually say on Thanksgiving Day for the harvest?

A.Good morning． B．I’m hungry  C．Hello． D．Thank you．

 

Canada, the second largest country in the world, lies in the north of America. The population of Canada is about 29 million and the capital is Ottawa. The country covers about 9,980,000 square kilometers and six of the world’s 24 time areas (时区) as well.

There are two official languages spoken in Canada: French and English. Many people can speak both English and French. More than 60% of Canadians speak English as their language. About 25% of the Canadians speak French. In one province of Canada where French is the common language, the programmes on TV and radios as well as the teaching in schools are all in French. Today, Chinese has become the first inofficial(非官方的) language in Canada.

Canada’s climate is not as cold all year around as some may believe. In winter, temperatures fall below freezing point throughout most of Canada. In summer, the southern provinces often experience high levels of temperatures that can reach over 30℃ regularly. The weather in Canada is just like the weather in China. It is rather cold in the north while it is fairly warm in the south. Winters in the north last long with snow for half a year. As the cold northern climate, only one-fifth of the land is suitable for farming.

As it is known to all, Canada has one-third of the world’s supply of fresh water. It has many great lakes. There are five great lakes in the south. And there are many others, especially in the north. It is also rich in natural resources, such as coal, oil, natural gas of which Canadians make use to produce energy.

People of northern Canada are called Inuit (因纽特人), who came from Asia and settled in Canada about 4,000 years ago. They used to travel around from place to place with teams of dogs which pulled their baggage. Now, they seldom move. There are about 2,500 Inuit in all. The government has started a new school project in which Inuit teach their own young children. So it is hoped that the way of Inuit life will be kept alive for more centuries.

1.How many people are there living in Canada?

A．About 24 million.                       B．About 29 million.

C．About 25 million.                        D．About 9,980,000.

2.Today, most Canadians speak _________ as their first language.

A．French           B．Chinese           C．English            D．Japanese

3.Only ________ of the land is fit for farming because of the cold northern climate.

A．15%             B．20%              C．30%              D．50%

4.Which statement about Inuit is NOT right?

A．They settled in Canada about 4,000 years ago.

B．Dogs could help them pull their baggage when they had to travel years ago.

C．They can teach their own young children according to the new school project.

D．They way of Inuit life may disappear in the future.

5.From the passage we can know _________.

A．Canada lies in the south of America

B．Canada has many different kinds of natural resources.

C．the weather in Canada is so cold the whole year as some people think

D．the Canadians government pays little attention to Inuit’s education.

 

I have worked in Shenyang for two months. I seldom meet Westerners in the street. But on TV, I see many foreigners in Shenyang. I am a little lonely and I really hope to make friends with English speakers. Although I study Chinese hard, my Chinese is poor and I can’t communicate in Chinese very well.

However, Chinese people usually smile and wave to me on the bus and at any other places. In the street, the most common conversation goes like this: A Chinese person, “Hello.”

I, “Hello.”

The Chinese，“Where are you from?”

“England.”

“Oh, I see!” and then if his vocabulary is exhausted(耗尽的), “Bye-bye”. This can happen five or six times on any trip around town. How I hope to see a Westerner at that time.

1.The writer comes from_______.

A．China

B．Canada

C．America

D．Britain

2.The writer feels________ in Shenyang.

A．happy

B．sad

C．lonely

D．lucky

3. Why doesn’t the writer make friends with Chinese people?

A．Because he thinks Chinese people aren’t friendly.

B．Because he seldom meets Chinese people in the street.

C．Because he can’t communicate with Chinese people well.

D．Because he only likes speaking English.

4.What do Chinese people usually ask the writer about?

A．His name.

B．His work.

C．His age.

D．His country.

5.What is the best title for this passage?   

A．I Miss My Friends	B．A Dialogue
C．No Westerners in the Street	D．My life in China

 

You might have noticed that the cost of food has gone up.In fact the price of wheat and rice has nearly doubled in the past few years.It’s thought that right now，850 million people—that’s more than 10 times the population of the UK—are short of food because it’s too expensive or there’s not enough of it.

The price of basic food such as wheat and corn has stayed the same for quite a long time，about 30 years.But as the world’s population is getting bigger，there’s more pressure to feed more people，plus there’s less land and water to go round.

Another reason is climate（气候）change.Droughts and floods make it hard to grow crops like rice and grain.The price of oil has gone up and that makes it more expensive for farmers to run their tractors and to transport the food they make.And lots of fields are being used to grow crops to make other things that can’t be eaten—which is bad news for hungry people.

The main losers are poor people who live in cities in poor countries，who are facing higher prices for food.Some people are doing well out of the food crisis（危机） though.Farmers in rich countries like the US，Canada and Australia are getting record prices for their harvests.

World leaders are meeting in the Italian capital Rome to talk about the problem of rising food prices.Some countries are helping out with the cost of foods and international aid agencies have called for more money for food production in poor countries.

1.The price of food goes up because all of the following EXCEPT _____.

A．there are more and more people in the world.

B．American farmers are getting richer and richer.

C．many farm lands are used to make other things rather than food.

D．climate change makes it harder to grow food.

2.Who lose the most because of the food crisis?

A．Farmers in rich countries.

B．Farmers in developed countries.

C．Poor people in cities in poor countries.

D．Poor people in cities in developed countries.

3.What does the food crisis mean to farmers in Canada?

A．They can get a lot of money from the government.

B．They have to save a lot of money.

C．They can make more money from the high price.

D．They are losing a lot of money.

4.What is the best title for this passage?

A．Why is the Price of Food Going Up？

B．How Many People are Short of Food?

C．What Can We Learn from the Food Crisis?

D．Who Can Benefit（受益） from the Food Crisis?