National parks are popular with visitors. However, some visitors break national park rules, which is not only dangerous to themselves, but also unfriendly to the environment, animals, and park infrastructure (基础设施).
When you get into the park, you should keep your eyes on the road and pay attention to signs.
National parks still have a lot of undeveloped places.
National parks are shared spaces for all to enjoy. Don’t leave empty bottles or plastic bags in your camping area.
National parks protect wildlife and forests. It is our duty to follow the rules and protect national parks.
A.It doesn’t have to be this way! |
B.These things may hurt animals. |
C.There is no need to bring anything with you. |
D.There are a lot of signs to tell some basic rules. |
E.That’s why it’s important to always be prepared. |
F.Although wild animals look very cute, they are very dangerous. |
Table tennis is a sport with a long history. And it is now one of the most popular Olympic sports.
Table tennis appeared in England first and it was popular in the 1870s. English people loved tennis. The only problem was the English rainy weather. And tennis was an outdoor sport. So people had an idea. They wanted to bring the popular game of tennis indoors.
Of course, there wasn’t enough room for the tennis indoors. So they played it on the table with books and called it indoor tennis. With time more and more people began to play the game in 1875. The Englishman James Gibb wrote the first rule of the game. Then it became an Olympic sport in 1988. Now it is also known as ping-pong.
In the early days of the 1900s, the early form of table tennis found its way to China. Over more than 100 years, table tennis has developed into a national sport in our country. Lots of Chinese people love it and our country’s players have won many games.
Playing table tennis can make people happy and relaxed. It is a fun activity to meet new people and make friends. People of all ages can play it. Today many people from all over the world play and love the sport!
1.Teble tennis first appeared in ________.A.China | B.Germany | C.England |
A.The ping-pong. | B.The Olympic Games. | C.The rule of the game. |
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A.Time. | B.Space. | C.Logic. |
Guayaquil (瓜亚基尔) is the largest city in Ecuador, country of northwestern South America. It is also the main place that ships stop at during their trips. The city sits next to the Guayas River, and it offers visitors warm weather, kind people, and an interesting history.
The city was created in 1538 and served as an important stopping point for trade between Asia and Latin America in the past.
There are plenty of things to see in Guayaquil. Santa Ana Hill is one of the most popular places in the city. You can walk through narrow streets with houses, art museums, and clothing stores. They are all painted in very bright colors, and some of these places are over 400 years old! While you climb the stairs, you can enjoy the public squares, fountains (喷泉), and parks along the way. At the top, you will get a fantastic view of the city.
You cannot say you went to Guayaquil until you try its wonderful local dishes. There are many choices, from fried green bananas to Ecuadorian-style fish dishes. If you feel thirsty, you can also try a cool “chichi”, a local drink made from corn. In Guayaquil, there are a great number of museums, clubs, and shopping centers, as well as a special park full of green iguana (绿鬣蜥). This city will win your heart you and make you want to go back year after year.
1.Where is Guayaquil?A.It’s in Latin America. |
B.It’s on the Santa Ana Hill. |
C.It sits next to the Guayas River. |
A.Living. | B.Trading. | C.Travelling. |
A.Corn. | B.Fish. | C.Banana. |
A.a survey report | B.a travel magazine | C.an English diary |
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When it comes to Chengdu, you may think of delicious food and wonderful nightlife.
The trip started from Chunxi Road and passed through famous places such as Sichuan TV Tower, and Tianfu Square.
A.It only ran for one month, and the opening time was 19: 00 every day. |
B.This summer, there was a special bus in Chengdu—hot pot bus. |
C.All food was cooked well. |
D.There was also a driving helper. |
E.It took about 90 minutes. |
When you and your friends turn to each other to talk about problems or troubles, you give each other advice and help. One important thing of our growth is to make decisions to help our friends and learn to support each other. This requires us to learn what it means to help friends and how to help them in right ways.
The first step toward helping others is to identify that they need help. We all know that difficulties are part of our daily lives. However, sometimes small things can lead to more serious problems that require more help. It’s important to make sure when to help a friend. For example, you may pick up some signs that your friends are not acting like themselves. ▲
The next step toward helping others is to listen. Paying attention to others while listening is very important throughout our life. When we communicate with others, we need to learn when to speak and when not to. As listeners, we should try to understand what the speakers are feeling or experiencing and try to see things from their perspectives. Listening and paying attention to others when they speak is a sign of respect and a skill that will lead to deeper and better relationships.
1.What is the purpose (目的) of the passage?A.To discuss why people help each other. |
B.To describe the problems of giving help. |
C.To explain how we can help others properly. |
A.require | B.discover | C.suggest |
A.They really need your help. |
B.These signs show they may not be well. |
C.You must find out the causes of their problems. |
A.Act as a good listener to your friends. |
B.Learn how to give advice to your friends. |
C.Pay attention to your friends’ unusual acts. |
We do eye exercises. We wear sunglasses. We do lots of things to protect our eyes. But we usually forget another important part of our body—the ears. Ears help us hear the world. But many things, such as loud noises, can hurt our ears, even make us deaf. Once this happens, it’s hard to get your hearing back. March 3rd is Ear Care Day. It reminds us to take care of our ears. So how can we protect our ears? Let’s take a look together.
Keep your ears dry and warm
Dry your ears with a towel (毛巾) after swimming or taking a shower. If you feel water in your ear, shake your head a little bit. This can help you get the water out of your ear. Also, when the sun is shining, wear some sunscreen on your ears. During the winter, protect your ears with a hat or a scarf.
How to clean your ears
Usually, our ears clean themselves. The earwax (耳屎) builds up, dries out, and then comes out of the ear along with some dirt. Don’t clean your ears with anything sharp (尖锐的), or it may make the earwax go too deep into your ears and hurt them. But if your ears start to hurt, you can go to a doctor for help.
How to use earphones
Don’t listen to loud music on your earphones for a long time. Follow the “60 Rule”: listen to music for no more than 60 minutes a day. Over-ear (头戴式) headphones are better than in-ear ones. It will do a better job of stopping outside noise. So you can listen at a lower volume.
1.Which of the following ways is bad for your ears?A.Wearing a hat or a scarf in winter. |
B.Shaking your head a lot when water is in the ear. |
C.Using a towel to dry your ears after swimming. |
A.Our ears can’t clean themselves. |
B.We’d better clean ears with doctors’ help. |
C.The earwax may come out of the ear with dirt. |
A.Listening to loud music. | B.Wearing over-ear earphones. | C.Wearing in-ear earphones. |
A.Why are ears so important? | B.What can hurt our ears? | C.How do we take care of our ears? |
I will never forget my trip to Bulgaria. I found everything interesting, like the restaurant I went to one day. After I finished my food there, a waiter politely asked if I enjoyed it. The food was delicious and the service was great. So I showed that I really loved it by nodding my head.
Strangely, the waiter did not smile but frowned(皱眉). It was like that he was not quite happy with my answer. I did not know what was wrong and felt very upset. A lady sitting next to me explained in English that in Bulgaria, nodding one’s head means “no” and shaking one’s head means “yes”. This is completely different from my country.
I thanked the kind lady and called the waiter over. ▲ This time, the waiter smiled and brought me some dessert.
Body language is different from country to country. It is important for us to learn about a country’s culture. Take a look at my experience and you will know why.
1.Why did the writer nod his head?A.The waiter made him upset. |
B.The food and service were great. |
C.He didn’t know the waiter’s meaning. |
A.Strange and upset. | B.Upset and angry. | C.Interested and strange. |
A.I pointed to my plate and shook my head. |
B.I sang high praise for his service in English. |
C.I said to him I had made a big mistake. |
A.Never nod your head to the waiters. |
B.It’s important for us to learn English well. |
C.Pay attention to culture differences while traveling. |