It’s flu season.

What are you doing about it?

David Oreck, Founder

 My Oreck Air Purifier captures and destroys viruses, bacteria and germs.

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For the very young and the very old and virtually everyone in between, the flu is nothing to sneeze at. So here’s what you can do. Check with your doctor to see if a flu shot is right for you. Wash your hands frequently. Maintain a healthy diet and regimen of exercise. And because you’re spending most of your time indoors, it makes sense that the air in your home is as fresh, clean and pure as it can be.

My Oreck XL(tm) Professional Air Purifier captures and destroys viruses, bacteria and germs. It removes mold spores, pollen, pet dander, household odors and other airborne particulates as small as 0.1 microns. (The flu virus measures 0.3 microns.)

The Oreck Professional Air Purifier uses the same advanced technology as the U.S. submarine fleet where mariners are submerged for up to six months at a time. Because the permanent electronic filter never needs replacing, you can rinse it off as often as you like and it’s as good as new. My Oreck Professional Air Purifier will literally pay for itself in what you pay for costly HEPA replacement filters that other manufacturers require. Besides HEPA filters don’t destroy germs. They can only capture and hold them.

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60. What’s the author’s purpose of writing this article?

A. To tell us to protect us from flu virus.    

B. To explain how his Air Purifier works.

C. To introduce the benefits of his Air Purifier.

D. To persuade reader to buy his Air purifier.

61. According to the author, the flu_________.

A. doesn’t cause sneezes

B. should be paid serious attention to

C. can be caused by spreading much time indoors

D. only spreads among the very young and the very old.

62. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?

A. A flu shot may prevent you from the flu.

B. The U. S. submarine fleet have taken some measures to prevent the flu.

C. The price of Oreck Air Purifier is lower than other similar products.

D. The Oreck Air Purifier has more advantages than others.

63. The Oreck Air Purifier has the same function with others in _______.

A. capturing germs      B. destroying viruses, bacteria and germs

C. curing the flu        D. the fact that electronic filters never need replacing

Earthquake Safety Tips

On May 12, 2008, a big earthquake hit Wenchuan, Sichuan Province. Thousands of people died and many more were injured. Why are there earthquakes?

Earthquakes may happen anywhere on the earth．The surface of the earth has many plate pieces(板块). These plates are always moving. When two plates move past each other, there is an earthquake. Many earthquakes begin under the sea. They often happen near the mountains，too．

Scientist 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 tips you should follow.

What to do before an earthquake

Keep a supply of food,water and some things for first aid. You should make sure you have two bottles of water, a packet of biscuits (饼干), a clean towel (毛巾), a few band-aids (创口贴), 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 your gas, lights and water.

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

If you are outside:

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

★ Lie on the ground until the shaking stops.

★ If you are in a car, slow down and drive to a clear place. Stay in the car until the shaking stops.

48. The reason why an earthquake happens is that ________.

A. the surface of the earth is thin

B. the plates of the surface are moving slowly

C. two pieces of the earth’s surface move past each other

D. there are too many people on the earth

49. During an earthquake, you should do the following except _________.

A. turn off the lights and gas

B. hide under a strong desk

C. make sure you have some food and water.

D. get into a lift

50. You must protect yourself in an earthquake by ________.

A. keeping yourself away from falling things

B. lying on the floor of the room until the shaking stops.

C. standing near the window

D. running out of the building

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1.Terminal examination is coming near and it is getting hotter and hotter. Michael studies hard at his desk, often wet through with sweat. Now what he is most longing for is some kind of instrument that can cool himself while he is doing his lessons at the desk so he can have a better learning result.

2.It is only a few days before Christmas Day. Jacky and his family are to give their house a thorough cleaning. As his father has some trouble with his health, Jacky volunteers to undertake the task of cleaning the ceiling and walls. In order to do a better job, he is eager to find an ideal instrument to match his aim.

3.For the purpose of being admitted by a key university, Harry has been burying himself in lessons and often studies until late into the night so that he often feels tired out and sleepy. “Why not refresh myself with a cup of coffee now and then?” He thinks and then he comes up with an idea….

4.Simon has decided to go hiking with his classmates for a holiday and hopes to have a picnic by cooking in the open air to add pleasure and fun to their trip. Now he is given the task that he should get an instrument with which they can cook delicious dishes.

5.Peter’s mother is a cleaner whose job is to get clean kinds of floors, including carpets of many buildings. The boring work—especially the stair carpet cleaning—often makes her mother worn out. So Rachel is anxious to buy her an easy-to-use machine to take the place of her mother’s heavy work.

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阅读以下消费者的信息，然后匹配他们拟要购买的电器。

Final examination is coming near and it is getting hotter and hotter. Jojo studies hard at her desk, often wet through with sweat. Now what she most wants to get is some kind of instrument that can cool her while she is doing her lessons at the desk so she can have a better learning result.

It is only a few days before Christmas Day. Fan and his family are to give their house a thorough cleaning. As his father has some trouble with his health, Fan volunteers to take the task of cleaning the walls. In order to do a better job, he is eager to find an ideal instrument to match his aim.

For the purpose of being admitted by a key university, Lena has been burying herself in lessons and often studies until late into the night so that she often feels tired out and sleepy. “Why not refresh myself with a cup of coffee now and then?” She thinks and then she comes up with an idea….

Jean has decided to go hiking with her classmates for a holiday and hopes to have a picnic by cooking in the open air to add pleasure and fun to their trip. Now she is given the task that she should get an instrument with which they can cook delicious dishes.

Rachel’s mother is a cleaner whose job is to get clean kinds of floors, including carpets of many buildings. The boring work—especially the stair carpet cleaning—often makes her mother worn out. So Rachel is anxious to buy her an easy-to-use machine to take the place of her mother’s heavy work.