Many cultures have different ideas about why people catch colds. For example in the United States, some people think that you can catch a cold if your feet get cold. So, mothers tell small children to wear warm boots in the winter. In other places, including parts of the Middle East, some people believe that strong winds cause colds. So, on trains and buses, people usually don’t like to sit next to open windows. In parts of Europe, some people think that wearing wet clothes will give you a cold. They say that after you go swimming, you should quickly put on dry clothes. Today, scientists know that colds are caused by a virus（病毒）. But the old ideas are still very strong, and many people still follow them to avoid（避免）getting ill.
【小题1】What is the main idea of this reading?

A．People still believe old ideas about why they catch colds.

B．Colds are the biggest health problem in the world.

C．Some people think that strong winds cause colds.

D．You should take good care of your health in winter.

【小题2】Which is NOT a cause（成因）of colds in the reading?

A．bad food

B．wet clothes

C．a virus

D．strong winds

【小题3】In "people still follow them to avoid getting ill", what does "them" mean?

A．scientists

B．old ideas

C．colds

D．dry clothes

【小题4】According to the reading, which of the following is NOT true?

A．There are many different ideas about how people catch colds.

B．Scientists don’t know how people catch colds.

C．Some people think that wearing wet clothes gives you a cold.

D．In the U.S., many small children wear boots in winter.

【小题5】Many people in different countries have ________ ideas about why people catch colds.

A．no

B．one

C．the same

D．different

A habit is any action that we have performed so often that it becomes something that we do almost without thinking. Some of them are thought to be bad habits. People spend countless hours and dollars each year trying to get rid of these bad habits but often fail. Why? Change is hard work and there is no shortcut to achieve it. However, there is still some advice for you to follow.
First, look at why you do it. In other words, what’s the result of doing this thing? If your bad habit is shouting at people when you are unhappy or under pressure, what do you get from it? It may make you feel a little better for the moment. Or maybe you have a bad habit of leaving your homework undone. The result could be that you get more time to spend on the Internet!
Next, take a look on the other hand. What are you losing because of your habit? Shouting at other people is a bad habit because it makes people around you feel bad and unhappy. Leaving your homework undone is a bad habit because you may be punished by your teacher. Having more Internet time means that you are losing the chance to learn the things that you need to learn. When you think that way, you’ll find that it’s not wise to keep your bad habit! Now it is time to make a decision. What will you choose? I’m sure you will choose to do what you think is more important.
【小题1】From the first paragraph we know that __________.

A．a habit is a terrible thing that we can never change

B．people take countless hours and dollars to get rid of habits

C．none of the people who try to break bad habits are successful

D．though it is difficult, we can still do something about our bad habits

【小题2】The underlined sentence “there is no shortcut to achieve it” means that ____.

A．it is not easy to get rid of bad habits

B．there is a long way and a short way

C．something dangerous may happen

D．we must cut it in a short time.

【小题3】Which does NOT happen because of a bad habit according to the reading?

A．You are punished later.

B．Making people around you feel unhappy.

C．You feel a little better after shouting at others.

D．You leave your homework at home by accident.

【小题4】The main purpose of this passage is to __________.

A．introduce and describe	B．complain and disagree
C．explain and advise	D．discuss and argue

Habit is any action that we have performed so often that it becomes something that we do almost without thinking. Some of them are thought to be bad habits. People spend countless hours and dollars each year trying to get rid of these bad habits but often fail. Why? Change is hard work and there is no shortcut to achieve it. However, there is still some advice for you to follow.
First, look at why you do it. In other words, what’s the result of doing this thing? If your bad habit is shouting at people when you are unhappy or under pressure, what do you get from it? It may make you feel a little better for the moment. Or maybe you have a bad habit of leaving your homework undone. The result could be that you get more time to spend on the Internet!
Next, take a look on the other hand. What are you losing because of your habit? Shouting at other people is a bad habit because it makes people around you feel bad and unhappy. Leaving your homework undone is a bad habit because you may be punished by your teacher. Having more Internet time means that you are losing the chance to learn the things that you need to learn. When you think that way, you’ll find that it’s not wise to keep your bad habit! Now it is time to make a decision. What will you choose? I’m sure you will choose to do what you think is more important.
【小题1】From the first paragraph we know that __________.

A．a habit is a terrible thing that we can never change

B．people take countless hours and dollars to get rid of habits

C．none of the people who try to break bad habits are successful

D．though it is difficult, we can still do something about our bad habits

【小题2】The underlined sentence “there is no shortcut to achieve it” means that __________.

A．it is not easy to get rid of bad habits

B．there is a long way and a short way

C．something dangerous may happen

D．we must cut it in a short time.

【小题3】According to the reading, if you want to get rid of your habits, you have to __________.

A．talk to others when you are in low spirits	B．know why you do what you do
C．finish your homework first	D．spend less time on the Internet

【小题4】Which of the following does NOT happen because of a bad habit according to the reading?

A．You are punished later.

B．Making people around you feel unhappy.

C．You feel a little better after shouting at others.

D．You leave your homework at home by accident.

【小题5】 The main purpose of this passage is to __________.

A．introduce and describe	B．complain and disagree
C．explain and advise	D．discuss and argue

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NEW YORK PLUMBING（管道）& HEATING

Since 1968

Plumbing and Heating Fixing

LARGE OR SMALL

24 Hours 7 Days Service

Tel: 56568833

268 Pine Street 5^th Avenue

1.Which shows New York P & H （Plumber & Heating） has been in business for a long time?

A．“Since 1968”	B．“24 Hours 7 Days Service
C．“56568822”	D．268 Pine Street 5th Avenue

2. For which of the following problems would one call New York P & H?

A．Rainwater drops from the roof

B．A refrigerator stops working

C．The floor of the bathroom is covered with water.

D．There’s something wrong with the furniture

3. What will the person who needs help probably discuss with New York P & H?

A．Duties

B．Tools

C．Meals

D．Costs

4. If something is wrong with your heating, ____________.

A．you can ask them for help at once.

B．New York P & H has known it clearly

C．P & H will just help you by telephone

D．you can ask for free fixing in 24 hours.

5. Which of the following is NOT clear in the reading?  

A．Where P & H is	B．How big P & H is
C．What P & H does	D．When P & H was set up

 

When you finish high school or university, is learning done? The answer is “no”. In many countries, people continue learning all their lives. Why is lifelong learning important? How can it help you? Let’s look at one example of lifelong learning in Japan.
Why is lifelong learning important?
You go to school and learn. You take tests. But learning doesn’t only happen in school. And learning doesn’t stop when you graduate from high school or college. You are learning all the time. For example, learning can happen when you go to a museum. It can also happen when you get a job. You learn when you play a sport or when you take a trip. Learning is life! We never stop learning. Every day, you can improve yourself by learning something new.
Lifelong learning in Japan
In Japan, life learning is very important. People in Japan like to try new learning activities. Music calligraphy, flower arranging, and foreign languages are some of their favorite classes. The Japanese take classes to improve their skills and learn new things.
Conclusion
When we graduate from school, we can continue to learn. Make lifelong learning one of your goals!
【小题1】Why is lifelong learning important?

A．It helps you improve yourself.	B．It’s the best way to learn.
C．It’s fun and easy.	D．It’s an important goal.

【小题2】Some people in Japan take foreign language classes to       .

A．get a job	B．learn new things
C．get good grades	D．finish college

【小题3】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Learning only happens in school.

B．When we graduate from school, learning is done.

C．You can’t learn anything when you play a sport.

D．Music, calligraphy, flower arranging and foreign languages are popular classes in Japan.

【小题4】What is the main idea of the reading?

A．Learning can be fun.	B．We are always learning in school.
C．Finishing high school is important.	D．People can learn all their lives.