How can you understand "fish scientists are now lending Thorrold their ears"? A. They want to know where they can find fish ears. B. They lend their fish to Thorrold for chemical studies. C. They are very interested in Thorrold's research findings. D. They wonder if Thorrold can find growth rings from their ears.C LONDON ― A morning’s train rides away, across the Channel, English kids talk about Liverpool’s soccer team in a Paris pub. Some Parisians have even started to go to work in London. In the 19th century, Charles Dickens compared the two great rival cities, London and Paris, in “A Tale of Two Cities . These days, it might be A Tale of One City. These days Parisians probably smile in sympathy at a visitor’s broken French and reply in polite English. As it became harder to find jobs at home over recent years, perhaps 250,000 Frenchmen moved across the Channel. With an undersea tunnel, they could travel between cities in three hours. The European Union freed them from immigration and customs. Paris, rich in beauty, is more attractive. But London feels more full of life, and more fun until the pubs shut down. “For me, the difference is that London is real, alive, said Trevor Wheeler, a banker. Chantal Jaouen, a professional designer, agrees. “I am French, but I’ll stay in London, she said. There is, of course, the other view. Julie Lenoux is a student who moved to London two years ago. “I think people laugh more in Paris, she said. In fact, London and Paris, with their obvious new similarities, are beyond the old descriptions. As the European Union gave them more and more freedom, Londoners flocked into Paris to shop, eat and buy houses. “Both cities have changed beyond recognition. said Larry Collins, a writer and sometimes a Londoner. Like most people who know both well, he finds the two now fit together comfortably. “I first fell in love with Paris in the 1950s, and it is still a wonderful place, Collins said. “But if I had to choose, it would be London. Things are so much more ordered, and life is better. But certainly not cheaper. In fancy parts of London, the fee paid for an accommodation can be twice that on Avenue Foch in Paris. Deciding between London and Paris asks for a lifestyle choice. Like Daphne Benoit, a French journalism student with perfect English, many young people are happy to be close enough so they don’t have to choose. “I love Paris, my little neighborhood, the way I can walk around a centre, but life is so structured, she said. “In London, you can be who you want. No one cares. 查看更多

 

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When you are reading something in English, you may often meet with a new word. What’s the best way to know it?

You may look it up in the English-Chinese dictionary. It will tell you a lot about the word: the pronunciation, the Chinese meaning and how to use the word. But how can you know where the word is thousands of English words? How to find it in the dictionary both quickly and correctly?

First, all the English words are arranged(安排) in the letter order. In the dictionary you can first see the words beginning with letter A, then B, C, D…. That means, if there are two words “desert” and “pull”, “desert” will be certainly before “pull”. Then if there are two words both beginning with the same letter, you may look at the second letter. Then the third, the fourth… For example, “pardon” is before “plough”, “judge” before “just”, etc.

Do you understand how to look up in the dictionary?

The dictionary will be your good friend. I hope you’ll use it as often as possible in your English study.

1.This passage is about______.

A.new words in writing

B.different dictionaries

C.the best way of reading

D.using an English-Chinese dictionary

2.In the dictionary you may not find_______.

A.how to pronounce the word

B.the spelling of the word

C.who used the word first

D.how to use the word

3.In an English-Chinese dictionary, the last word______.

A.begins with Z

B.begins with A

C.is a short one

D.is not often used

4.Which group of words is in the right order in an English-Chinese dictionary?

A.perhaps, produce, plenty

B.straight, subject, surprise

C.century, center, business

D.foreign, entrance, headache

5.In the passage the writer tries to tell us that_______.

A.we have to use a dictionary when we read something in English

B.an English-Chinese dictionary can tell us everything about a word

C.an English-Chinese dictionary can help us a lot in our English study

D.all English-Chinese dictionary are the same

 

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We can make mistakes at any age. Some mistakes we make are about money. But most mistakes are about people.
Why do we go wrong about our friends? Sometimes people hide their real meanings when they say something. And if we don’t really listen, we miss the feeling behind the words. Suppose someone tells you, “You’re a lucky dog.” That’s being friendly. But “lucky dog”? There’s a bit of envy(嫉妒) in those words. Maybe he doesn’t see _it_ himself. But “lucky dog” puts you down a little. He may mean you don’t deserve your luck.
How can you tell the real meaning behind someone’s words? One way is to take a good look at the person talking. Do his words fit the way he looks? Do his words agree with the tone(语调) of voice? His posture(姿态)? The look in his eyes? Stop and think. If you spend the minute thinking about the real meaning behind one’s words, it may save another mistake.
【小题1】According to the passage, the reason why we go wrong about our friends is that ______.

A.we fail to listen carefully when they talk
B.we become angry when we realize what they really mean
C.they sometimes said one thing but meant another
D.we never believe what people say
【小题2】What does the underlined word “it” in the second paragraph refer to(指) ?
A.Being friendlyB.A bit of envyC.A lucky dogD.The good luck
【小题3】From the passage, how many things should we pay attention to when we take a good look at the person talking?
A.ThreeB.FiveC.SixD.Four
【小题4】According to the passage, the writer most probably is a ______.
A.teacherB.psychologist(心理学家)
C.farmerD.doctor
【小题5】This passage is about __________.
A.how to tell the real meaning behind our words
B.what to do when you listen to others talking
C.how to avoid(避免) mistakes when communicating with people
D.why we must know the wrong we will do

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用所给单词的正确形式填空

1.The doctors in local hospitals are not allowed    (accept)rewards.

2.Will you stop    (design)such terrible noise?

3.How    (睡觉) you are.

4.     (be) cool is being popular.

5.How can you get your ears      (pierce).

6.They talk instead of      (写)their homework.

7.I don’t know the    (重要) of the job.

8.It is important that our body is kept    (健康).

9.I have no time at    (现在).

10.He      (成功)last year.

 

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“I don’t like my parents. They __36▲_ tell me I should do this, and I should not do that. It sometimes makes me angry.” Said Hang Hua, a middle school student in Nanjing. Do you have the same _37▲__? Why does it seem that some parents are so __38▲__ in their children’s eyes?
Since(自从……以来) you were born, your parents have worried about everything about you. They __39▲__ about your choice(选择) of friends, the food you eat, your work at school, __40▲__ sleep you get, etc. All these things are part of your life. They want you to grow up __41▲__ and happily.
So how can you __42▲__ things easier on yourself? It’s easier __43▲__ you think. Just let your parents know what you’re doing. Get them to know your friends. Call them if you stay somewhere else __44▲__ than usual. Say __45▲__ to them when you are wrong. Take responsibility(责任) for what you have done. Talk about your ideas with them. They may talk about __46▲__ with you. Most of all, try __47▲__ them. They are still __48▲__ being parents and need your help, too. Someday, when you become a parent, they may give you __49▲__ on how to get on with your __50▲__.
【小题1】
A.neverB.hardlyC.alwaysD.sometimes
【小题2】
A.resultB.habitC.wayD.problem
【小题3】
A.happyB.friendlyC.beautifulD.serious
【小题4】
A.worryB.talkC.thinkD.hear
【小题5】
A.how muchB.how manyC.how longD.how many hours
【小题6】
A.quicklyB.healthilyC.slowlyD.early
【小题7】
A.stayB.believeC.look afterD.make
【小题8】
A.asB.tillC.thanD.when
【小题9】
A.earlierB.laterC.shorterD.sooner
【小题10】
A.helloB.noC.sorryD.yes
【小题11】
A.theirsB.themC.themselvesD.their
【小题12】
A.to understandB.to leaveC.to careD.to forget
【小题13】
A.practiceB.practicing C.planD.planning
【小题14】
A.medicineB.restC.vacationD.advice
【小题15】
A.friendsB.parentsC.childrenD.teachers

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March 25 is the 17th National Day of Education on the Safety of Elementary and Middle School Students. The theme of the day this year is to give students more knowledge about how to keep safe.
How can you keep yourselves safe? Here are some suggestions.
When there is a fire:
Shout out “Fire”! Call 119! Try to find a safe exit and get away quickly. Don’t use a lift. Use a piece of cloth to cover your mouth and nose.
When there is an earthquake at school:
Stay calm. Follow the teachers’ instructions. Quickly move under the desk. Don’t jump out of
windows or run out.
When you are on the street:
Wait for the green traffic light. Look left and right before crossing the street. Don’t run across
the street.
When you are eating:
Wash fruits and vegetables carefully before eating them. Check the expiration dates(保质期) of
the food. Don’t eat the food if it looks or smells bad.
When you are at school:
Take care not to fall down or hurt yourself. Don’t run, jump or push while going upstairs or
downstairs. Take care of yourself all the time.

Suggestions on    【小题1】 
Situations
What you should do
What you shouldn’t do
 
Be on    【小题2】 
Shout out “fire”!     【小题3】  119!
Find a safe exit. Get away quickly.
Use a piece of cloth to cover your mouth and nose.
 
Take a lift.
Have an earthquake
Stay calm. Follow the teachers’ instructions.
Move    【小题4】  under the desk.
Jump   【小题5】  windows.
Run out.
Be on the street
Wait for the green traffic light. Look left and right before you    【小题6】  the street.
Run acrossthe street.
While   【小题7】 
Wash fruits and vegetables    【小题8】.
Check the expiration dates.
Eat    【小题9】  food.
While at school
Look    【小题10】  yourself at any time.
Jump, run or push while going upstairs or downstairs.
 

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