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Mascots for the Olympic Games

1. From the above, we know the Olympic Games is held(被舉行) every ______ years.

A. 3                                       B. 4                                                 C. 5                              D. 6

2. The Beijing Olympic Games has 2 more mascots than those for ___Olympic Games.

A. Sydney                       B. Los Angeles              C. Atlanta                  D. Munich

3.The 20^th Olympic Games was held in ____.

A. North America            B. Europe                                   C. Oceania                 D. Asia

4.The 23rd and 26^th Olympic Games were held in the same ____.

A. town                                B. city                                            C. country                  D. province

5.Which of the following information is NOT true?

A. The 1996 Olympic Games was held in America.

B. The 27^th Olympic Games was held in Europe.

C. The 29^th Olympic Games was held in China.

D. The mascot for Beijing 2008 Olympic Games is not only one.

Cats are creatures of habit. They like to go to sleep about the same time every day and for a certain length of time. They seem to have a natural clock inside them that tells them when to sleep. Cats increase their regular sleep with occasional cat naps.(打盹). Some experts feel that humans can also get advantages from this habit. Cats nap help to build up energy in the body. They are also a good way to get rid of trouble! Since cats have the same moods as humans, some experts believe that people can improve their moods. People might become happier.

 A number of famous people have copied cats by taking cat naps during the day. The naps would usually last from 15 to 30 minutes. Winston Churchill took cat naps. So did President Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy, and Lyndon B. Johnson. These famous men were known for their energy. They were also able to work long hours, often into the night. Napping was their secret.

1. From the passage we know that cats_________________.

A. do not have regular sleep                                

B. have occasional sleep as well as naps every day 

C. take naps to add to their regular sleep 

D. take naps when they are not happy 

2. Naps usually last ________. 

A. three hours                         B. less than half an hour 

C. forty-five minutes           D. fifty-five minutes 

3.which of the following is NOT true?

A. Cats have the same moods as people.                    

B. Some famous people take cat naps.

C. Some people have full energy after they take cat naps.

D. People should take their naps secretly.

4. How many famous men were known for their energy have been mentioned?

A. 3               B. 4                 C. 5              D.6

5.Taking cat naps ________. 

A. will make a person lazy and tired                             

B. is a bad habit 

C. will make people feel better                                               

D. can help people to become famous 

Do you enjoy reading? Here readers of your age from all over the United States recommend great books for you to read:

My favorite book is Don’t Die, My Love by Lurlene McDaniel. I love all her books, but this was the first one I read and I have to say, it is by far my favorite. It doesn’t end like other books, and I cried while reading.

I think Nancy Drew is great! Nancy is a detective who has many fantastic ideas! I love it because it’s a book from when my grandma was my age, and I can share the fun with her!

I highly recommend Skinny Bones by Barbara Park. It is funny, so please add it on your book list. You don’t want to miss out funny stories!

I would suggest      by Judy Blume. It is based on(基于)real things that happened to Judy Blume. It is about a girl, Alice, who meets some girls at a new state. They become friends, make a club and meet once a week. They stop after two weeks because they all like a boy in their class and put him as number one. I think every girl should read this because it is about our growing up.

I read a book called Neela: Victory Song and it was so good I read it twice! It takes place in India(印度)in 1936 and this 12-year-old girl named Neela tries to save her father! It has lots of history in it! I also learned a lot about different cultures(文化)! The author(作者)’s name is Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni.

1.According to the reader, Skinny Bones can be described as a          story.

A. sad      B. history      C. funny    D. detective

2.We can learn different cultures from the book         .

A. Skinny Bones             B. Nancy Drew  

C. Don’t Die, My Love      D. Neela: Victory Song

3.In the book Nancy Drew, Nancy is         .

A. a writer                 B. a doctor

C. a detective              D. a student

4.In the passage, readers from all over the United States recommend          books to read.   

A. 3        B. 4            C. 5         D. 2

5.The best name of the 4th book is         .

A. My Secret`               B. Growing Trouble     

C. Three Friends            D. Alice Learns a Lesson

According to a new survey, students’ safety has become a big problem. Nearly 50% of students say they are worried about robbery on the way to and from school. Now in main big cities in China , some schools have taught an unusual lesson: self-protection. Students like this lesson because there are no exams or boring classes. And they can learn how to save lives and know how to stop danger before it really happens.

Chen Haoyu, a teacher at Beijing No. 25 Middle School, gives young students advice on how to deal with danger.

If you are robbed

Keep calm. lf you can not cry for help or run away. Give the robber your money. Try to remember what the robber looks like and tell the police later.

If you are in a traffic accident

If a car hits you. You should remember the car number. If it is a bicycle, try to call your parents before you let the rider go. This is because you don't know how seriously you are hurt

If it is raining hard and there is lighting

    Don’t stay in high places and stay away from trees.

When there is a fire

    Get away as fast as yon can. Put wet things on your body and try to find an exit. Do not take the lift.

If someone is drowning

If you can’t swim, don’t get into the water. Cry out for help.

Remember that danger is never as far away as you think. Take care of yourself at all time!

1. Why do students like the self-protection lesson?

①Because there are no tests.

②Because the lessons are boring

③Because they can learn how to save lives.

④Because they can know how to stop danger before it happens.

A. ①②            B. ②③           C. ①②④          D. ①③④

2. What will you do if a bicycle hurts you?

A. I will remember the bicycle number.

B. I won't let the rider go until I call my parents.

C. I will let the rider go before I call my parents.

D. I will let the rider go because I know how seriously I am hurt.

3. lf your house is on fire, you must__________.

A. put dry things on your body

B. run quickly and take the lift

C. run away and find an exit as quickly as you can

D. take everything you have and then run away

4.  There are ________ways of self-protection mentioned in the passage.

A. 3             B. 4              C.5                D.6

5. The best title for this passage is _________.

A. How to Keep Calm B. Self-protection   C. An usual lesson    D. Danger

Mascots for the Olympic Games

(   )11. From the above, we know the Olympic Games is held(被舉行) every ____ years.
A. 3                B. 4                C. 5                D. 6
(   )12. The Beijing Olympic Games has 2 more mascots than those for ____Olympic Games.
A. Sydney       B. Los Angeles  C. Atlanta      D. Munich
(   )13. The 20^th Olympic Games was held in ____.
A. North America    B. Europe       C. Oceania      D. Asia
(   )14. The 23rd and 26^th Olympic Games were held in the same ____.
A. town         B. city         C. country      D. province
(   )15. Which of the following information is NOT true?
A. The 1996 Olympic Games was held in America.
B. The 27^th Olympic Games was held in Europe.
C. Beijing held the 29^th Olympic Games.
D. The mascot for Beijing 2008 Olympic Games is not only one.