Because earthquakes happen without warning, it’s important to take steps now to prepare. Because you don’t know where you will be when an earthquake happens, prepare some supplies for your home, workplace, and car.
1. Water.
A person needs at least 1/2 gallon of water daily just for drinking. Store at least1 gallon of water per person per day and be prepared for a 72-hour period. It’s suggested that you buy bottled water. Keep bottled water in its original container and do not open it until you need to use it. Also, do check the “use by” date.
2. Food.
It’s always a practical idea to keep a supply of non-perishable(不易腐烂的) food on hand. Have an enough supply of canned food, dried milk, dried fruits, non-salted nuts and canned juices for at least 72 hours.
3. Flashlights and spare batteries.
Keep a flashlight beside your bed, at your place of work, and in your car. Do not use matches or candles after an earthquake until you are sure that no gas leaks.
Prepare a battery –powered radio and spare batteries. Most telephones will be out of order, so radios will be your best source of information.
4. Clothes.
If you live in a cold place, you must think about warmth. You might not have heat after an earthquake. Think about your clothing and bedding supplies.
【小题1】You should prepare all of the following except _______________.

A．canned juices

B．dried fruits

C．fresh vegetables

D．dried milk

【小题2】If you live in a cold place, you should prepare _______________ .

A．some warm clothes and bedding supplies

B．some hot water

C．some batteries

D．some flashlights

【小题3】According to the article we know that _________________.

A．clothes are used to protect your head

B．a telephone is the most important prepared thing

C．flashlights but not matches are first used after earthquakes

D．we need to prepare some supplies only at home

Some people learn a second language easily. Other people have trouble learning a new language. How can you help yourself learn a new language, such as English? There are several ways to make learning English easier and more interesting.

The first step is to feel confident about learning English. If you believe that you can learn well, you will learn well. Be patient. You don't have to understand everything all at once. It is natural to make mistakes when you learn something new. We can learn from our mistakes. In other words, do not worry about taking risks.

    The second step is to practice your English. For example, keep a diary or make notes every day. You will be used to writing in English, and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English After several weeks, you will see' that your writing is improving. In addition, you must speak English every day. You can practice with your classmates outside class. You will all make mistakes, but gradually you will become comfortable communicating in English

The third step is to keep a record of your language learning. You can write this in your diary. After each class, think about what you did. Did you answer a question correctly? Did you understand something the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it. Write these achievements in your diary.

    You must have confidence about learning English and believe that you can do it. It's important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements. You will enjoy learning English, and you will have more confidence in yourself.

Main idea: How to be a successful English 46________?
Step 1	Feel confident about English	47________ in yourself and you will make it. Don't be 48________ of making mistakes.
Step 2	49________ your English	To 50______ your writing, form a good 51________ of keeping a diary or making notes. To communicate well in English, speak English as much as 52__________
Step 3	53________ your language.	Think about your 54________ in the English class Write your achievements in you diary.
Conclusion: Confidence, belief and practice are equally 55_________ in English learning.

 

Because earthquakes happen without warning, it’s important to take steps now to prepare. Because you don’t know where you will be when an earthquake happens, prepare some supplies for your home, workplace, and car.
1. Water.
A person needs at least 1/2 gallon of water daily just for drinking. Store at least 1 gallon of water per person per day and be prepared for a 72-hour period. It is suggested that you buy bottled water. Keep bottled water in its original container and do not open it until you need to use it. Also, do check the “use by” date.
2. Food.
It’s always a practical idea to keep a supply of non-perishable(不易腐烂的) food on hand. Have an enough supply of canned food, powdered milk, dried fruits, non-salted nuts and canned juices for at least 72 hours.
3. Flashlights(手电筒) and spare batteries.
Keep a flashlight beside your bed, at your place of work, and in your car. Do not use matches or candles after an earthquake until you are sure that no gas leaks.
Prepare a battery-powered radio and spare batteries. Most telephones will be out of order, so radios will be your best source of information.
4. Clothes.
If you live in a cold place, you must think about warmth. You might not have heat after an earthquake. Think about your clothing and bedding supplies.
【小题1】 Why should people prepare themselves for an earthquake?

A．Because earthquakes can be known before they happen.

B．Because earthquakes take place without warning.

C．Because earthquakes usually take place in the neighborhood.

D．Because it’s people’s daily work to prepare the earthquakes.

【小题2】 About the prepared water, which description is RIGHT?

A．A person should prepare 0.5 gallon of water for one day.

B．You’d better use your own containers to keep water.

C．You’d better open the bottled water when you buy it.

D．You shouldn’t open the bottled water until you need it.

【小题3】 You should prepare all of the following except ______.

A．powdered milk	B．fresh vegetables
C．dried fruits	D．canned juices

【小题4】According to the article we know that ______.

A．we need to prepare some supplies only at home

B．a telephone is the most important prepared thing

C．flashlights but not matches are first used after earthquakes

D．clothes are used to protect your head

【小题5】 If you live in a cold place, you should prepare _______.

A．some warm clothes and bedding supplies	B．some hot water
C．some batteries	D．some flashlights

Earthquakes happen without warning(前兆)．They can happen any time of a day，at any point during the year．But don’t worry because most are so weak that they cannot be felt． Only a few big ones hurt people． However，it’s important to know what to do when an earthquake is happening．

Do NOT go outside．You could get injured from falling glass or parts of buildings．If you are outside，stay away from buildings and power lines (输电线)．

Stay under a desk，table，or other strong furniture．Hold on to it．Or stay in a corner of the building．Cover your face and head with your arms and cover your mouth with a towel or clothing．Stay inside until shaking stops and it is safe to go outside．

Keep away from windows，pictures or advertisements on the wall or the building，and anything else that could fall and hurt you．Most people get injured by falling things during an earthquake，not by the shaking itself．

Also keep away from a fire．You could fall down and burn yourself on the fire．

If you are driving when an earthquake happens，stop the car if it’s safe．Stay inside your car until the earthquake stops，and don’t drive near bridges． Try not to stop by power lines or trees．These could fall and hurt you．

1.Most earthquakes are too          to hurt people．

A．strong                      B．weak

C．dangerous                   D．heavy

2.From the passage，when an earthquake is happening，we should          ．

A．stay under a big building    B．stay under a strong furniture

C．stand by windows             D．drive near a big bridge

3.It isn’t safe for you to          while the earthquake is happening．

A．run out of the building         B．stay in a corner of the building

C．cover your head with your arms  D．cover your mouth with a towel

4.This passage tells us           ．

A．how dangerous the earthquake is．

B．how to be safe in an earthquake．

C．we shouldn’t be afraid of the earthquake．

D．how the earthquake comes into being．

5.The best title for this passage should be“         ”．

A．How Earthquakes Happen             B．How to Drive a Car

C．What We Should Do in Earthquakes   D．Why Earthquakes Happen

 

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Most schools are trying hard to improve their lunch programs and they want to offer the best food they can.
Even if your school provides healthy options(选择)，you may still want to have something delicious outside.
How do you take control? Take a packed lunch to school!
Here are the four reasons to pack your lunch and snacks at least twice a week.
Control  Have you ever waited in the lunch line only to find when you get to the front that you don't like what they're serving?
Variety  If you're eating the same food all the time , your body probably feels ready for a change. Packing lunch a couple of times a week means you can enjoy some favorites that you might not find at every school.
Money Serving Packing healthy snacks so that you needn’t go out for a fast-food lunch, chocolate or a soda! If so, you will save much money. And you can buy something you need.
Warm Feeling   Remember when your mom or dad used to pack your lunch? Pack a lunch for yourself, maybe that is your favorite healthy food.
Whether you pack or eat in the cafeteria(自助食堂)，what's important is that you make right choices. If you are worried that cafeteria doesn't offer enough healthy choices, try to make changes. Ask a teacher or someone in food service for advice on hoe to get started.
Take a packed lunch to school

___【小题1】___ for packing your lunch and snacks twice a week	To control diets	It helps __【小题2】_ you eating the unhealthy    food and you needn't wait in line.
	To be __【小题3】__	Your body needs __【小题4】__and you can enjoy some favorites which are not_【小题5】__at school
	To _【小题6】__money	Healthy snacks from home are ___【小题7】___ __【小题8】__than a fast-food lunch.
	To feel warm	In the past, your parents packed lunch for you while you just do it_【小题9】__now.
Conclusion	It's important to __【小题10】__the right food. Go for advice on how to start.