When you cough or sneeze(打喷嚏), please turn your head away from others and cover your mouth with the full part of your hand. Afterwards, you should say, “Excuse me.” This is a rule I set for my students. It is so simple, but many kids have never been told to do this. In fact, I noticed adults cough and sneeze in public without putting a hand over the mouth. I hate traveling by subway in New York during cold and flu season, because it is certain that someone is going to stand right behind me and cough or sneeze on my neck.

One important thing I point out to the kids is that after they sneeze or cough on their hand, they should wash their hands as soon as possible. Otherwise, they will be passing those germs(细菌) along to everything and everyone they touch. In order to help the kids remember this rule, I tell them about an old story. It says that when you sneeze, evil spirits jump into your body. If you don’t cover your mouth, the spirits will enter, but if you cover your mouth, you will keep them out. We say “God bless you” when someone sneezes, and in Germany you should say “Gesundheit.” That means “Good health to you.” Both expressions are said—just in case you didn’t cover your mouth in time and the spirits were able to enter your body. The kids love finding out the origins(起源) of these expressions and it encourages them to put advice to use more often.

1.The writer of this article must be _________.

A. a reporter        B. a teacher        C. a doctor          D. an officer

2.What does the underlined word “this” mean?

A. Don’t cough or sneeze in front of people.

B. Don’t stand beside someone who coughs or sneezes.

C. Many people cough or sneeze on the underground train.

D. Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing and say sorry.

3.After coughing or sneezing on their hand, students are advised to _________.

A. say “God bless you” immediately

B. wash their hands as soon as possible

C. go to see a doctor as soon as possible

D. go home and have a good rest

4.According to the article, the writer would like the kids _________.

A. to be polite to adults                B. to be in better health

C. to have good manners               D. to do well in exams

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Remember to be a good boy or a girl any time. It’s i__【小题1】__ to have good manners, especially in some p__【小题2】__ places. When you are waiting in line, don’t jump the queue. Be p__【小题3】__. Don’t stand too close to others in the line. Keep 20cm a__【小题4】__ if you can.
F__【小题5】__ the advice of the workers when your are having a visit on a place of interest. Do not climb on exhibitions. Make s__【小题6】__ it’s OK to take pictures before you hold up your camera. When you go to shows, w__【小题7】__ clean clothes. You should get to the show 15 minutes before it starts. During the shows, turn o__【小题8】__ your cell phone. Don’t eat during the show. Restaurants will be quite busy. Don’t stay too long when you finish eating. Remember to t__【小题9】__ your rubbish away after the meal.
Good manners can make you a g__【小题10】__ or a lovely lady. Wherever you are, others will be pleased with you.

On April 20th,2013, a big earthquake hit Ya’an, Sichuan. Nearly 200 people died. Many people were hurt. Why do earthquakes happen?

The surface(表面) of the earth has many pieces. These pieces are always moving. When two pieces move past each other, there is an earthquake.

Scientists are working hard to find out more about earthquakes. They try to predict(预测) them, but it’s very hard.

Do you know how to get ready for an earthquake? Do you know what to do during an earthquake? Here are some things you should know.

What to do before an earthquake

Make sure you have two bottles of water, a packet of biscuits, a clean towel , a few band-aids（创可贴）, a radio and a flashlight（电筒）at home.

What to do during an earthquake

If you are inside:

★Stay where you are. Quickly move under a strong desk, or along a wall. This will protect you from falling things.

★Don’t stand near windows.

★Turn off the lights.

★Don’t get into a lift during an earthquake. If you are in a lift, get out quickly.

If you are outside:

★Don’t stand near buildings. Things may fall on you.

★Lie on the ground until the shaking stops.

1.An earthquake hit Ya’an ??? .

A. on April 12th, 2013?????????????? B. on April 20th, 2013

C. on May 14th, 2013??????????????? D. on May 12th, 2013

2.You need ??? at home before an earthquake.

A. some water and biscuits?????????? B. a clean towel and a few band-aids

C. a radio and a flashlight??????????? D.? A, B and C

3.You must protect yourself in an earthquake by ??? .

A. lying on the ground????????????? B. turning on the lights

C. standing near the windows??????? D. getting into a lift

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Remember to be a good boy or a girl any time. It’s i__1.__ to have good manners, especially in some p__2.__ places. When you are waiting in line, don’t jump the queue. Be p__3.__. Don’t stand too close to others in the line. Keep 20cm a__4.__ if you can.

F__5.__ the advice of the workers when your are having a visit on a place of interest. Do not climb on exhibitions. Make s__6.__ it’s OK to take pictures before you hold up your camera. When you go to shows, w__7.__ clean clothes. You should get to the show 15 minutes before it starts. During the shows, turn o__8.__ your cell phone. Don’t eat during the show. Restaurants will be quite busy. Don’t stay too long when you finish eating. Remember to t__9.__ your rubbish away after the meal.

Good manners can make you a g__10.__ or a lovely lady. Wherever you are, others will be pleased with you.