阅读理解。 Almost all theme park accidents can be prevented. Here, based on theme
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Almost all theme park accidents can be prevented. Here, based on theme park safety, are some tips to help you and your family stay safe on your next visit. Stay Cool, and Don"t Get Burned Heat causes more pain and injury at theme parks than all the world"s roller coasters (过山车) combined. Water is your best friend in helping p.revent heat-related illnesses in theme parks. Choose water rather than juice and soft drinks whenever you get thirsty. Put on a waterproof sunscreen before you enter the park. A hat or sunglass- es can help, too. Stay In to Stay Safe On any theme park ride, keep your rear (后部) on the seat, your hands on the grab bar (扶手) and your feet and knees inside the car. If there is no grab bar, keep your hands on your lap (膝部). If you are riding a "floorless" coaster, relax your legs. Don"t kick them out to the side or front. Do not get on or off a ride until you"ve been given the okay by an attendant to do so. Help the Kids If you are visiting with a child, tell them how they should be have. Meanwhile, parents also know the following rules, too. ★Tell them to stay seated, to hold the grab bar or put their hands in the laps. ★And never put a crying child on a ride. If your child starts to cry, let others pass you in line until your child is calmed. Or, gently exit the queue and find something more relaxing to do. ★Let them take plenty of breaks. "Kids get tired," said TPI reader Matt Johnson, a father of four. "Tired kids make parents even more tired. And tired kids and parents get hurt-physically and emotionally." He advises that parefits plan a mid-day break, perhaps a swim back at the hotel, to avoid mid-day heat and crowds. "You will see many families having a miserable time while you are refreshed and having a great evening." |
1. The best title for the passage would probably be _____. |
A. Theme Park Safety Tips B. How to Protect Yourselves Better C. Full Preparations Before Visiting Theme Park D. Theme Park Accidents |
2. The underlined word "miserable" likely means _____. |
A. comfortable B. very unhappy C. pleasant D. wonderful |
3. We may infer from Matt Johnson"s words that _____. |
A. he doesn"t like to visit a theme park with his children B. parents with many children may be tired of visiting a theme park C. not all the families are relaxed or happy when they visit a theme park D. parents should plan a mid-day break or a swim back at the hotel to avoid heat and crowds. |
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Speaking of what sort of smartness is most desirable in human conduct, a friend of mine has this to say: Real stnartness must be something that can be practised repeatedly and infinitely. Then, he goes on to relate this event: In one European country there resided some Lebanese. Upon learning that ambulance rides there are provided free to patients in emergency cases, they rented an apartment near a hospital. Each time they wanted to go home, they just pretended to be sick, calling for an ambulance. On arrival at the hospital, they said now that they felt much better and had no need of any treatment. The next moment saw them leaving, safe and sound, to their apartment. Their "being-clever" affords them only short-lived pleasure and joy; it could not he practised repeatedly, still less infinitely. Such smartness is based on "too clever to be wise". Once seen through, they will lose the benefits they profited by playing dirty tricks. They will suffer the impairment of their own image and reputation as well as that of those who are tied with them by blood or by common interests. When a person has done something to the discredit of one"s own image and reputation, it will surely involve others related to him in one way or another. Among those inflicted most hy what folly (愚蠢) he may have done are those who, to him, have been close in relations and dear in sentiment. Additionally, whether one"s act is wise or unwise, rather the summit of wisdom, depends on the result of the act; if _____, then the more often he does it, the better will he be believed. While repeating that act, he is not only earning himself an admirable image but also contributing to the fine impression and reputation of his relatives, his friends, his hometown and his motherland. |
1. What does the passage mainly discuss? (please answer within 10 words.) ______________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Please fill in the blank in the last paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence. (please answer within 10 words.) ______________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one? People that have ruined their own images not only hurt themselves but will involve their relatives or friends. ______________________________________________________________________________________ 4. How would the telephone operators react to a Lebanese voice calling for an ambulance from then on? (please answer within 10 words.) ______________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Translate the underlined sentence in the last paragraph into Chinese. ______________________________________________________________________________________ |
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Work is a very important part of life in the United States. When the early Protestant immigrants (新教徒移 民) came to this country, they brought the idea that work was the way to God and heaven. This attitude, the Protestant Work Ethic (道德规范), still influences America today. Work is not only important for economic benefits, the salary, but also for social and psychological need the feeling of doing something for the good of the society. Americans spend most of their lives working, being productive. For most Americans, their work defines them: they are what they do. What happens then, when a person can no longer work? Almost all Americans stop working at age sixty-five or seventy and retire. Because work is such an important part of life in this culture, retirement can be very difficult. Retirees often feel that they are useless and unproductive. Of course, _____; but leaving one"s job, whatever it is, is a difficult change, even for those who look forward to retiring. Many retirees do not know how to use their time or they feel lost without their jobs. Retirements can also bring financial problems. Many people rely on Social Security checks every month. During their working years, employees contribute a certain percentage of their salaries to the government. Each employer also gives a certain percentage to the government. When people retire, they receive this money as income. These checks do not provide enough money to live on, however, because prices are increasing very rapidly. Senior citizens, those over sixty-five, have to have savings in the bank or other retirement plans to make ends meet. The rate of inflation (通货膨胀)is forcing prices higher each year. Social Security checks alone cannot cover these growing expenses. The government offers some assistance, medicare and welfare, but many senior citizens have to change their life styles after retirement. They have top spend carefully to be sure that they can afford to buy food, fuel and other necessities. American society is only beginning to be concerned about the special physical and emotional needs of its senior citizens. The government is taking steps to ease the problem of limited income. They are building new housing,offering discounts in stores and museums and on buses, and providing other services such as free courses, food service, and help with housework. |
1. What"s the general idea of this passage? (Please answer within 10 words.) ______________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Translate the underlined sentence in the first paragraph into Chinese. ______________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Please fill in the blank with proper words or phrases. (Please answer within lo words.) ______________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Which sentence in the passage is the closet in meaning to the following sentence? Retirees will have many economic difficulties after retiring. ______________________________________________________________________________________ 5. What other suggestions would you give to the govemment to take steps to ease the problems of limited income of the senior citizens? (Please answer within 30 words.) ______________________________________________________________________________________ |
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As prices and building costs keep rising, the "do-it-yourself" (DIY) trend (趋势) in the U. S. continues to grow. "We needed furniture for our living room," says John Ross, "and we just didn"t have enough money to buy it. So we decided to try making a few tables and chairs." John got married six months ago, and like many young people these days, they are struggling to make a home at a time when the cost of living is very high. The Rosses took a 2-week course (课程) for $280 at a night school. Now they build all their furniture and make repairs around the house. Jim Hatfield has three boys and his wife died. He has a full-time job at home as well as in a shoemaking factory. Last month, he received a car repair bill for $420. "I was deeply upset about it. Now I"ve finished a car repair course; I should be able to fix the car by myself." John and Jim are not unusual people. Most families in the country are doing everything they can to save money, so they can fight the high cost of living. If you want to become a "do-it-yourselfer", you can go to DIY classes. And for those who don"t have time to take a course, there are books that tell you how you can do things yourself. |
1. We can learn from the text that many newly married people ____. |
A. find it hard to pay for what they need B. have to learn to make their own furniture C. take DIY courses run by the government D. seldom go to a department store to buy things |
2. John and his wife went to evening classes to learn how to _____. |
A. run a DIY shop B. make or repair things C. save time and money D. improve the quality of life |
3. When the writer says that Jim has a full-time job at home, he means Jim _____. |
A. makes shoes at his home B. does extra work at night C. does his own car and home repairs D. keeps house and looks after his children |
4. Jim Hatfield decided to become a "do-it-yourselfer" when _____. |
A. his car repairs cost too much B. the car repair class was not helpful C. he could not possibly do two jobs D. he had to raise the children all by himself |
5. What would be the best title of the text? |
A. The Joy of DIY B. You Can Do It Too! C. Welcome to Our DIY Course! D. Ross and Hatfield: Believers in DIY |
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While it is impossible to live completely free of stress (压力), it is possible to prevent stress as well as reduce its effect when it can"t be avoided. The US Department of Health and Human Services offers the following suggestions for ways to deal with stress. Try physical activity When you are nervous, angry or upset, try releasing (释放) the pressure (压力) through exercise or physical activity. Running, walking, playing tennis and working in your garden are just some of the activities you might try. Take care of yourself You should make every effort to eat well and get enough rest. If you easily get angry and cannot sleep well enough, or if you"re not eating properly, it will be more likely that you will fall into stressful situations. If stress repeatedly keeps you from sleeping, you should go to see a doctor. Make time for yourself Schedule time (确定时间) for both work and entertainment. Don"t forget, play can be just as important to your well-being (幸福) as work. You need a break from your daily routine (日常事务) to just relax and have fun. Go window-shopping or work on a hobby. Allow yourself at least a half hour each day to do something you enjoy. Make a list of things to do Stress can result from disorganization and a feeling that "there"s so much to do,and not enough time". Trying to take care of everything at once can be too much for you and as a result, you may not achieve anything. Instead, make a list of everything you have to do, then _____, check off each task as it is completed. Set out to do the most important tasks first. |
1. What is the best title of the passage? (Please answer within 10 words.) _______________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one? You might feel stressed as a result of bad temper, poor quality of sleep or diet. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Please fill in the blank in the last paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence. (Please answer within 10 words.) _______________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Which of the suggestions do you think is the best for you? Why? (Please answer within 30 words.) _______________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Translate the underlined sentence in the last paragraph into Chinese. _______________________________________________________________________________________ |
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Maybe ten-year-old Elizabeth put it best when she said to her father, "But, Dad, you can"t be healthy if you"re dead." Dad, in a hurry to get home before dark so he could go for a run, had forgotten to wear his safety belt-a mistake 75% of the US population make every day. The big question is why. There have been many myths (谬论) about safety belts ever since their first appearance m cars some forty years ago. The following are three of the most common. Myth Number One: It"s best to be "thrown clear" of a serious accident. Truth: Sorry, but any accident serious enough to "throw you clear" is also going to be serious enough to give you a very bad landing. And chances are that you"ll have traveled through a wind-shield (挡风玻璃) or door to do it. Studies show that chances of dying after a car accident are twenty-five times greater in cases where people are "thrown clear". Myth Number Two: Safety belts "trap" people in cars that are burning or sinking in water. Truth: Sorry again but studies show that people knocked unconscious (昏迷) due to not wearing safety belts have a greater chance of dying in these accidents. People wearing safety belts are usually protected to the point of having a clear head to free themselves from such dangerous situations, not to be trapped in them. Myth Number Three: Safety belts aren"t needed at speeds of less than 30 miles per hour. Truth: When two cars traveling at 30 mph hit each other, an unbelted driver would meet the windshield with a force equal to diving head first into the ground from a height of 10 meters. |
1. Why did Elizabeth say to her father "But, Dad, you can"t be healthy if you"re dead"? |
A. He was driving at great speed. B. He was running across the street. C. He didn"t have his safety belt on. D. He didn"t take his medicine on time. |
2. The reason why Father was in a hurry to get home was that he _____. |
A. wasn"t feeling very well B. hated to drive in the dark C. wanted to take some exercise D. didn"t want to be caught by the police |
3. According to the text, to be "thrown clear" of a serious accident is very dangerous because you _____. |
A. may be knocked down by other cars B. may get seriously hurt being thrown out of the car C. may find it impossible to get away from the seat D. may get caught in the car door |
4. Some people prefer to drive without wearing a safety belt be- cause they believe _____. |
A. the belt prevents them from escaping in an accident B. they will be unable to think clearly in an accident C. they will be caught when help comes D. cars catch fire easily |
5. What is the advice given in the text? |
A. Never drive faster than 30 miles an hour. B. Try your best to save yourself in a car accident. C. Never forget to wear a safety belt while driving. D. Drive slowly while you"re not wearing a safety belt. |
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