When we meet someone for the first time, we often would like to talk about ourselves. We just want to show the best to others. But why not listen? Sometimes, listening is better than talking. Then how to be a good listener? Here are a few suggestions:

◆Look at the speaker. It shows you are listening carefully. It's also a good way to “talk” to your friend with your eyes.

◆Don't cut in. Give your friend enough time to say what she or he thinks. Don't stop your friend's words. Even if you want to say something, you should wait till your friend finishes.

◆ Try to understand. When you are listening, try to catch her or his feelings and ideas. It helps you know your friend better. And your friend will feel better about you. She or he may think you are the right person to talk with.

◆Show your ideas at the right time. "It’s interesting." "What happened next?" … These are useful when you are listening. And you can give advice when your friend asks for it.

It's never too late to become a good listener. It can change your life and the lives of the people in your life.

根据短文内容，判断以下句子的正误。你认为正确的句子，请在答题卷相应空格内写“T”，错误的写“F”。（共5小题，每小题2分，满分l0分)

1.When we meet someone for the first time, we often would like to talk about

others.                                                                    

2.Looking at the speaker is impolite when you are listening.             

3. Though you want to say something, you should not cut in at once.       

4. To be a good listener, you should say nothing.                            

5. Listening is better than talking sometimes.                               

 

 A farmer had a cow. He took very good care of this cow and one day when it was ill, he was very worried. He telephoned the vet.

“What’s the problem?” The vet asked him when he arrived.

 “My cow's ill,” the farmer said. “I don’t know what's the matter with her. She’s lying down and won’t eat. She's making a strange noise.”

The vet looked over the cow. "She's certainly ill," he said, "and she needs to take some very strong medicine."

 He took a bottle out of his box, put two pills into his hand and said, "Give her these. The pills should make her better."

　 “How should I give them to her?” the farmer asked.

The vet gave him a tube (管子)and said, "Put this tube in her mouth, then put the pills in the tube and blow. That'll make it."

The next day the vet came to the farm again. The farmer was sitting outside his house and looked more worried.

“How's your cow?” the vet asked.

 “No change,” the farmer said, “and I’m feeling very strange myself.”

 “Oh?” the vet said, "Why?"

 “I did what you said,” the farmer answered. “I put the tube in the cow's mouth and then put two pills down it.”　　“And?” the vet asked.

 “The cow blew first,” the farmer said.

1.In the story, the vet must be _________.

A. the farmer's friend     B. a milk factory     

C. a hospital for cows     D. a doctor for animals

2.The farmer asked the vet for help when his cow _______

A. couldn't lie down     B. didn't eat the pills 　

C. couldn't make any noise   D. was ill

3.What medicine did the vet give the farmer?

A. Bottle of pills.        B. A long tube.       C. Two pills.        D. A small box.

4.The vet taught the farmer how _________.

A. to blow the tube          

B. to make the cow take the pills

C. to take the medicine       

D. to put the tube in his mouth

5.Which of the following is true?

A. The farmer ate the pills himself.     

B. The cow got better after taking the medicine.

C. The vet came to help farmer change the cow the next day.

D. The farmer waited for the vet outside his house the next day.

 

Dolphins are our friends. They can use tools to solve problems although they don't have hands.   For example, scientists have ever found that a dolphin can make a shy eel(鳗鱼) come out of its hole with a dead fish.

Dolphins use different sounds to exchange information with each other. Scientists in Hawaii have developed a sign language to give instructions to dolphins, and the results are amazing. They find that dolphins not only understand the meaning of individual (个别的) words, but also understand the importance of word order in a sentence.

Most animals enjoy playing — but dolphins seem to like making their games as challenging as possible. On a beautiful day in 1997, scientists at a beach watched a little dog going into the sea and swimming towards the dolphins. To their surprise, the dolphins came up to the dog and then started throwing it into the air. The dog seemed to enjoy the "game" and continued playing with the dolphins for more than an hour.

Dolphins live in a very different world from ours, but they are very good at our "IQ tests” . For example, they will jump out of the water when they hear a whistle (口哨) noise. They do this because they will get a fish as a prize.

There is still much to learn about these cute problem-solvers, but it is certain that watching a dolphin show is fun.

根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。（5分）

1. What can a dolphin use to make an eel come out of its hole?

A. Its mouth.   B. Its head.      C. A dead fish.     D. A little dog.

2.How do dolphins exchange information with each other?

A. By using tails.            B. By using tools.

C. By using words.            D. By using sounds.

3.Where did the dolphins throw the dog when playing?

A. Onto its back.            B. Into the air.

C. Onto the beach.           D. Into the water.

4.Why do the dolphins jump out of the water when they hear a whistle noise?

A. Because they want to get a fish as a prize.

B. Because they enjoy playing on the water.

C. Because they want to play with other dolphins.

D. Because the dolphin keepers want them to come out.

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

A. Dolphins understand many languages.

B. Dolphins are a kind of clever animals.

C. Scientists have known dolphins well enough.

D. Dolphins seem to make their games relaxing.

 

It was the last day of the final examination in a university. A group of students entered the classroom happily. This was their last exam. They knew it would

be easy. The professor had said that they could bring any book or note they wanted. The only requirement(要求) was that they couldn't talk with each other.

  The professor handed out the papers. They were glad to find there were only five questions. Three hours passed. The professor asked, "How many of you have finished all the five questions?" None of the students answered.

 "How many of 3'ou have finished four?" No answers again.

 "Thee? Two?" The students moved restlessly (不安地) in their seats.

 "One, then? Certainly somebody has finished  one." But the class remained silent.

 "That is exactly what I expected," the professor said. "I just want to teach you a lesson--although you have completed four years of study, there are still many

things you don't know about." Then be added, "You will all pass the exam, But remember: even though you are graduating from college, your education has just begun."

1.During the exam, the students could __

        A. not take their notes

        B. ask others for help

        C. not talk with each other

        D ask the professor for help

2.How many students passed the exam at last?

        A. None of them.   B. Only one.

        C. Half of them.    D. All of them.

3.What can we learn from the passage?

        A The students thought the exam would be difficult.

        B. The questions on the paper were easy to answer.

        C. The professor had known the results of the exam.

D. The professor wasn't satisfied with of the exam.

 

Breaking Bad Eating -Habits

Have you heard the expression "You are what you eat"? Well, do you like who you are'' If not, break some bad eating habits and feel better about yourself.

Bad habit 1: ______________

Many packaged ( = in small bags) foods, such as frozen （纤维) dumplings ,rice rolls and instant noodles (方便面) have lots of fat and calories (热量).

   The solution: Read the instructions to find the healthiest foods that are low in salt and nigh in fiber Also check to make sure they have ingredients such as vegetables and grains When possible, use packaged foods as part of a "home-cooked" meal. For example frozen （纤维) dumplings with fresh vegetables are better than dumplings alone.

Bad habit 2:_____________________________________________

    People without breakfast don't have enough energy they need to get through the morning. Eating breakfast improves your concentration, memory (冰冻的） and mood.

   The solution: Always keep a kind of quick foods like yogurt. Or have a standing order a! breakfast place.

Bad habit 3:_________________________________________________

   It takes your body at least 20 minutes to "tell" your brain that you are full, So last eaters usually eat more than people who eat slowly.

The solution: Try to slow down. Try eating at least some of your meals without I V, hand phones or computers. Use a plate or bowl when you eat.

Bad habit 4:______________________ ______________

Healthy snacks between meals are fine. But when you snack instead of having real meals, you will not eat your meals regularly. Plus, snack foods such as chips and sweets aren't very satisfying That makes it easy to overeat.

The solution: To get more energy, allow yourself two healthy snacks a day. Choose snacks that will make you feel full. Try fruit, yogurt or nuts.

As we all know, bad habits can be broken. Take the first step toward a healthier eating routine（常规）——star following these tips today!

1.给文中的横线处选择合适的标题,并将其字母代号填写在下面的横线上.(2分)

  a. You are a fast eater.

  b. You often don't eat breakfast.

  c. All your meals come in packages.

  d. You snack too much.

 Bad habit 1:_____   Bad habit 2:_____   Bad habit 3:_____  Bad habit 4:_______

Bad habit 1:_c_ Bad habit 2:_b Bad habit 3:_a___Bad habit 4:d_______

2. 列举出文中提到的三种packaged foods: (1 分)

  _______________  ____________________  ___________________

3.根据上下文，将文中划线句子译成汉语（2分）

It takes your baby at least 20 minutes to “tell” your brain that you are full.

                                                              

4.根据文章内容完成句子。（2分）

No eating breakfast is bad influence on your_________________, __________________,______________________ and __________________________

5.回答问题；How can you eat snacks healthily? (至少答出两种方式) （2分）

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

6.从文中找出与所给句子意思相同或相近的句子。（1分）

Your heaith depends on the food you eat.

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