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

A woman was collecting money for a church charity. The money she collected was going to be given to poor children who had no parents to take care of them. She went from apartment to apartment and from house to house. She knocked on doors and asked for money. She always said the same thing. “Good morning, I’m collecting for a church charity. Please give generously. We need $5,000.” Then she held out a collecting box. Most people put a few coins in the box. An artist lived in one of the apartments. He opened the door. “Good morning.” she said. “I’m collecting for a church charity. Please give generously. We need $5,000.” The artist thought for a moment, then he said, “I’m sorry, but I don’t have any money. However, I’ll give you a painting. It’s worth $ 400.” The woman thanked the artist and took the painting away. A week later she called on him again. “I’m sorry to trouble you again,” she said, “but we still need more money. I need another $ 100. Can you help?” “Of course,” the artist said. “I’ll increase the value of my painting to $ 500.”
【小题1】Who was the woman collecting money for?

A．Poor children.

B．Herself.

C．Her friends.

D．A church.

【小题2】What did most people give her?

A．A lot of money.

B．A few dollars.

C．Paintings.

D．Very little money.

【小题3】Why didn’t the artist give money to her?

A．He was not a generous man.

B．He did not have any money.

C．He had too many paintings.

D．His paintings were worth a lot of money.

【小题4】Did the woman collect enough money at last?

A．No, she didn’t.	B．Yes, she did.
C．We don’t know.	D．Yes, she does.

【小题5】How much money does she need?

A．$5,000

B．$5,00

C．$4,00

D．We don’t know.

A woman was collecting money for a church charity. The money she collected was going to be given to poor children who had no parents to take care of them. She went from apartment to apartment and from house to house. She knocked on doors and asked for money. She always said the same thing. “Good morning, I’m collecting for a church charity. Please give generously. We need $5,000.” Then she held out a collecting box. Most people put a few coins in the box. An artist lived in one of the apartments. He opened the door. “Good morning.” she said. “I’m collecting for a church charity. Please give generously. We need $5,000.” The artist thought for a moment, then he said, “I’m sorry, but I don’t have any money. However, I’ll give you a painting. It’s worth $ 400.” The woman thanked the artist and took the painting away. A week later she called on him again. “I’m sorry to trouble you again,” she said, “but we still need more money. I need another $ 100. Can you help?” “Of course,” the artist said. “I’ll increase the value of my painting to $ 500.”

1.Who was the woman collecting money for?

A．Poor children.      B．Herself.           C．Her friends.        D．A church.

2.What did most people give her?

A．A lot of money.     B．A few dollars.       C．Paintings.          D．Very little money.

3.Why didn’t the artist give money to her?

A．He was not a generous man.

B．He did not have any money.

C．He had too many paintings.

D．His paintings were worth a lot of money.

4.Did the woman collect enough money at last?

A．No, she didn’t.                        B．Yes, she did.

C．We don’t know.                       D．Yes, she does.

5.How much money does she need?

A．$5,000           B．$5,00             C．$4,00            D．We don’t know.