At first I set out for the celebration with my friends together, but got _______ from them when we joined the big crowd.

33. We were to go out for a walk ________ it began to rain.

Dust storms are violent and mostly unpredictable. They can cause property damage, injuries, and deaths, so it’s necessary to know what to do when you come across them.

     Watch out for dust storm warnings. Dust storms are most likely to occur on hot summer days, so listen to the local TV or radio broadcasts before traveling in hot, dry conditions, and consider changing or giving up your trip if dust storms are predicted. Roadside signs may also be able to warn you of dust storm danger.

     Be prepared. If you are in a storm-prone area, carry a mask(口罩) to keep out small dust particles (颗粒), and take eye protection to protect your eyes. A supply of water is also necessary.

     Go beyond the storm. If you see a dust storm from some distance, and you are in a vehicle, you should try to escape from it. Some dust storms can travel at more than 75 miles per hour, but they frequently travel much slower. However, it is not advisable to put yourself at risk by driving at high speed.

     Stay inside. Do not move about in a storm, as you will not be able to see hidden risks in your path. So if you’re in a house, stay inside.

     Protect yourself from flying objects. Cover as much of your body as possible. A dust storm’s high wind can carry heavy objects. If you find yourself without shelter, try to stay low, close to the ground, and protect your head with your arms, a backpack or a pillow.

1.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 mean?

A．Dust storms usually travel much slower than vehicles.               B．Don’t be so worried about dust storms in the distance.                    C．You shouldn’t drive at a risky speed to escape from dust storms.   D．Driving faster than the dust storm is the most important thing.

2.We can learn from the passage that __________

A．it is dangerous to travel on hot summer days   B．dust storms usually come from far away   C．people should stay indoors when a dust storm comes      D．small objects blown by a storm’s wind cannot harm people

3.Which of the following may NOT really be needed when you come across a storm?

A．A pair of glasses.    B．A blanket.         C．A bottle of milk.     D．A travel guide.

4.A weatherman may give you all of the following advice EXCEPT that "_____________".

A．do not enter a dust storm                 B．mind the warnings on the roadside signs   C．close all the doors and windows of your house           D．cover your body with as many things as possible

5.Which of the following is mentioned in the passage?

a. the violence of dust storms

b. the speed of dust storms

c. the worst dust storm ever

d. the likely time for dust storms

A．a. b. c            B．b. c. d            C．a. b. d            D．a. c. d

Girls can easily get sad. If your friend is feeling blue and calls you, what will you do? Here are some tips on how you can make her smile again.

Listen to her. When people feel sad, they often have the feeling of needing to be heard. So, listen carefully to what she is saying and do nothing else. Your friend will surely thank you for being the shoulder she can cry on.

Once you are done with listening, you can offer some advice or remain silent and let her feel everything and let it all out by crying. As a friend, you might think you should give her some advice. But if you have no idea about what to say, just remain silent and be there for her.

In order to be able to help your friend in need, don’t be sad for yourself. How can you help your friend when you are also feeling down?

A hug can make a difference in the word. It makes you feel warm and special. A hug makes you feel safe. So give your friend a hug when she needs it the most.

Spend more time with your friend who wants to be happy. Do things together like washing dishes, cleaning, or going out for fun. The more time you spend together, the stronger your friendship will become.

Sometimes, it is much better that you avoid a crying friend in your life. But by doing so, you are also keeping your friend at a distance and will make her wonder if you are her true friend. If you are there when she needs you, your friendship will be much stronger.

1.The writer wrote this passage mainly to tell us_______.

2.According to Paragraph 2, when a female friend is sad, what should we do?

3.We can learn from the passage that______.

E.       Hugging a sad friend can make you feel warm and special.

F.       Your sad friend may feel much better if you also sad.

G.      It’s not a good idea to be silent facing a sad friend.

H.      Giving a hug to a sad friend is very helpful.

4.In paragraph 6, the writer mainly suggests that we_____.

I.         spend more time with your friend.

J.        help our friends with their housework

K.      spend time with our friends everyday

L.       ask our friends to take part in activities

对话填空（共10小题：每小题1分，满分10分）请认真阅读下面对话，并根据各题所给首字幕的提示，在答题卡上标有题号的横线上，写出一个英语单词的完整、正确形式，使对话通顺。

M: How come David is always so full of (76) e______?

W: He has a strange but highly (77) e______ way of sleeping.

M: What is that?

W: He takes a short sleep for an hour every six hours and has a (78) t______ of four hours of sleep every day.

M: Where did he get that strange (79) i_______?

W: He read from a book which (80) s_______ it was the best (81) w______ for human beings, and he believed it.

M: How many hours do you sleep a day?

W: I need at least 7 hours. I once tried to follow David’s (82) e_______, but it never (83) w______ out for me.

M: If I sleep (84) d_______ the day, I can never wake up.

W: Not everyone is David, I (85) g______.