阅读理解。 Singing songs is fun, but is it also useful? For learning English pron
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the most useful way to learn. At the same time, you can learn some new words and phrases while singing
songs. Mr. Joe has used songs to help himself learn French, Spanish, Japanese and Chinese. You should do
the same.
Some vocabulary used in songs is not everyday English, so you have to be careful how you use song
lyrics when you speak. Most words and sentences, though, are very useful. You don"t have to sing songs
aloud if you are shy, but after learning a song you should be able to follow the words without looking at
the lyrics. When you can do that, you have learned something valuable that you will never forget!
Some good songs to listen to are from the Beatles, John Denver and the Carpenters. Their songs are not
too fast and the lyrics are close to normal spoken English. Just for fun, you can try Mr. Joe"s favorite singer,
B.B. King. His songs are not easy at all! If you can understand even 80% of"Why I Sing the Blues", you are a
very advanced student.
If you become good at singing English songs, you can try to go to karaoke and sing with your friends.
When you are able to sing a song in another language, even if you don"t sing so beautifully, you will really
impress other people!
B. remember new words
C. impress other people
D. overcome our shyness
B. John Denver"s voice is beautiful
C. the lyrics of the songs can move us
D. the lyrics are close to normal spoken English
B. excellent
C. kind-hearted
D. lazy
B. The Famous Band-The Beatles.
C. English Songs helps English Learning
D. How to Learn English.
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important they are and how cherished their friendship is. It is celebrated all over the world with much
delight. Today the celebrations have gained so much popularity. In case you are thinking of how to
celebrate Friendship Day, you will find many Friendship Day celebration ideas given below.
Camping Out
Take your friends along and plan a camping trip. Explore the outdoors with your friends and you can
do plenty of activities like having a bonfire, go hiking, etc. Camping out in the open environment will make
sure you have plenty of time in hand and have fun exploring new things together.
Organize a Friendship Day Party
It is the time to celebrate and show everyone how special your friend is. Organize a party for the sake
of friendship. Raise a toast for your friendship and prepare everything that your friend likes. Your friend
will not forget this party for a lifetime!
Catch up on a Movie
What a good way to celebrate Friendship Day by watching a nice movie together with friends! If
there is a good movie playing in the theaters, you can go there with your friends and also have lunch or
dinner outside. If not, then you can get some cute movie DVDs on friendship and watch it at the comfort
of your home.
Recollect Old Memories
Call your friends over and go through your albums. Recollect fond memories of childhood and how
you became friends. Take a walk down the nostalgic lane and recollect fond memories like your first fights,
amusing sleepovers, or your first movie together, etc.
B. some advice on how to celebrate Friendship Day
C. some advice on how to spend holidays
D. some suggestions on how to celebrate festivals
B. Because it is a rule which was made by the government.
C. Because all friends like to do it and they can enjoy themselves.
D. Because it is a perfect way to show how cherished their friendship is.
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
B. see a film with friends
C. plan a camping trip
D. go through albums with friends
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just don"t have the time. The good news is that there are many simple things you can do to help protect animals.
Think twice before you decide
The decisions you make when it comes to eating meat or other animal products can go a long way toward
stopping the killing of animals. Consider eating a vegetarian (素食的) diet. If you aren"t ready to make this change, there are still things you can do. Do not buy animal products from companies known to use practices that
go against the law such as using drugs to increase milk production in cows.
Help get the word out
Getting the word out about the problems faced by animals can be as easy as putting up a notice on your
car. Also, talk to your friends and family members about important issues that are related to animals. Give
some simple advice to a friend with a new pet about the serious pet over-population problem we"re facing. Turn
to some books on the subject if you are not so clear about the advice you give your friend.
Write a letter
We"ve all heard the saying," The pen is more powerful than the sword". Put this idea to the protection of
animals. If a company has practices or rules that are harmful to animals, write them a letter to let them know
you are angry about them, and that you won"t buy their products until they make some changes. Write letters
to state and local legislators (立法者) to let them know how important it is that they support legislation that
protects animals. Make them know that their actions will have a great effect on your vote.
Be more loving
If you"re considering adding a dog or a cat to your family, think about getting one from a homeless-animal
house rather than buying a pet. There are many wonderful animals just waiting for a home. By taking back an
animal from there, you will be helping in the fight against pet over-population, as well as giving your money to
those who are responsible for taking care of pitiful animals.
Let your actions be an example to others
It may sound simple,but one of the best ways to help animals is to let your actions speak to the world. You
should do the following things first by yourself: Treat all living creatures with respect. Care about your pets and
look after them well. Avoid (避免)entertainment places that use animals to perform. Support legislation (立法)
that protects animals. All of these things set an example for others to follow.
| Think about your __2__ carefully | ●Don"t eat meat or animal products. ●Don"t buy animal __3___from companies that have illegal practices |
| Get the word out | ●Put up an animal-protection __4__ on the car ●Get help from books if necessary |
| Write letters | ●Let those companies that are doing harm to animalsknow about your __6__ ●Let legislators know the _7_ of their support for legislation that protects animals |
| Be more loving | ●Get a pet from a homeless-animal house |
| Act as an example to others | ●Treat all living creatures with respect. ●Take good __8__ of your pets ●Do not go to places where animals __9__ ●Support legislation which is __10__ for animals. |
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| A lazy Susan is an addition to a table that is designed to assist in moving food from one person to another while dining. This is achieved through the use of a turntable (转盘), which usually moves the food in a circle when it is pushed by those at the table. In this way, the food never has to be picked up and passed around the table. Instead, it remains in place on the lazy Susan. A lazy Susan may also be a part of a kitchen cabinet (橱柜). In this sense, the lazy Susan is a type of shelving unit within the cabinet that is able to turn around its axis (轴心). One may turn the lazy Susan in order to find certain goods in storage. From the outside, a lazy Susan appears to be two cabinets that are located at a right angle (直角) to each another. When one of these cabinets is pushed, however, both doors move and the lazy Susan is revealed inside. It is believed that Thomas Jefferson invented the lazy Susan in the 18th century, though it was called "dumbwaiter" at that time. It is said that Jefferson invented the lazy Susan because his daughter complained she was always served last at table and, as a result, never found herself full when leaving the table. Others believe that Thomas Edison was the inventor, as he is believed to have invented the turntable for his phonograph (留声机). The turntable may have developed into the lazy Susan later. Regardless of who invented it, it wasn"t until 1917 that the term"lazy Susan" was used in an advertisement for the invention. In Britain, however, the term"dumbwaiter" is still used rather than"lazy Susan". The reason for the naming of it is still a mystery. One theory is that it was named after either Jefferson"s or Edison"s daughter, both of whom were named Susan. | |
| 1. What is a "lazy Susan"? | |
| A. A waitress B. A convenient tool C. A table D. A cabinet | |
| 2. According to those who believed Thomas Jefferson invented the lazy Susan, ______. | |
| A. his daughter was very lazy B. the lazy Susan didn"t exist until the 18th century C. Thomas Edison was his friend D. Thomas Edison didn"t invent the phonograph | |
| 3. We can learn from the last paragraph that _______. | |
| A. the lazy Susan can work by itself B. the lazy Susan was named after Thomas Edison"s daughter C. how the lazy Susan got its name remains unknown D. the lazy Susan was invented in Britain | |
| 4. The writer wrote the passage mainly to _______. | |
| A. discuss how the lazy Susan was named B. teach us how to make a lazy Susan C. introduce Thomas Edison"s inventions D. tell us what a lazy Susan is and its origin | |
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| When young children are learning to ride a bicycle, they require that their parents hold on to the back of the bike so that they gain confidence and won"t fall off. However, when children leave to go to college, or get married, parents must accept that their children are riding off into their own future. At this time, parents shouldn"t stand back and with the children gone, they are left with an empty nest. How can parents get through this period of life? The first thing you should do is nothing at all. You should actually take some time to rest since your child was born. Just relax and reward yourself for the work you put into your child. Taking some time for yourself will allow you to adjust to the change and figure out how you really feel about your child"s departure (离开). You shouldn"t compare how you feel with how other people feel, as everyone"s experience of an empty nest is different. Exercise is a great mood lifter. A physical fitness program may have been one of the first sacrifices (牺 牲) you made when your child came along; now, with fewer duties, you"ll have time to hit the gym regularly. If you have a friend who also has become an empty nester recently, you may have found a new companion. Not only will you get the chance to share dealing with tips, you"ll also create social opportunities for yourself, which will get you out of that empty house if you need to. We all have those things that we say we"ll do or learn"someday". If you"re an empty nester, the "someday" might just be now. If you"re not sure exactly what to do in all your spare time, take your time and think about it. It will, however, probably be easier to figure out your dream when you"re out. Try exploring a nearby museum or attraction you"ve never visited. Many parents may fear an empty nest because they worry that their little birds have flown away forever. Try setting up a regular phone date with your child. A once-a-week call may make you feel satisfied while giving your child a reasonable degree of freedom.  | |
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| Every kid wishes to be an adult. But now as grown-ups, some adults find they cannot leave childhood behind. They become "kidults" (kid+adult). Being a kidult has become a lifestyle-choice among young people across Asia. Some kidults collect toys they once played with. Hello Kitty, Garfield, and Snoopy have many adult fans around the world. It is not unusual to see a 20-something woman with a big, Garfield-shaped cushion on her sofa or a Hello Kitty mobile phone accessory. Other kidults still enjoy children"s stories and fairy tales. For example, Bloomsbury even published the Harry Potter novels with an adult cover. That way, no one else on the subway will know that an adult is actually reading a children"s book! "Kidults can be like vitamins to society. Adults who value their childhood and hold on to pure, child-like emotion may be needed in such a rough and dry society," said Lee Sojung, professor of Foreign Studies at Hankuk University (韩国外国语大学). He added that kidult culture may fill the generation gap between adults and kids. It could give children and their parents books, movies, and cartoon shows to enjoy together. He may be right. Tim Greenhalgh, a professor, explained that some kidults just refuse to grow up. They value childhood because life in a busy and stressful city frightens them. Kidults would like to forget their age and openly show their fear of society and adulthood. | |
| 1. We can infer from the article that _____. | |
| A. Kidults miss their childhood so much that they can"t give up their toys C. Kidults like to have vitamins very much B. Bloomsbury knows some kidults don"t want people to know that they are kidults D. Some toys are so interesting that even adults like them very much | |
| 2. According to the author, being a kidult is good in some way except that _____. | |
| A. it can improve the relationship between parents and their kids B. it can help kidults feel relaxed C. it is helpful to solve some social problems D. it can make people loyal to one"s parents | |
| 3. According to the writer, _____. | |
| A. being a kidult is nothing wrong B. kidults have mental problems C. our society is very dull D. some people can never grow up |