Ready for disaster (P2)

阅读短文并根据文章内容回答问题(请注意问题后的字数要求)。

1. What is the main idea of the text? (no more than 10 words)



2. List three things that helped Japan limit the damage caused by the earthquake. (no more than 15 words)


3. According to the text, how should the media respond to the earthquake? (no more than 8 words)



4. Can you name a few measures people can take in case of an earthquake? (no more than 25 words)




 

Our grand plan (P3)

Choose the best answer:

1. According to the article, Tolo is a kind of dance in which ______.

A. boys ask girls to a dance

B. girls ask boys to a dance

C. girls have to make imaginative moves

D. boys are not interested

2. In order to help Mira, the girls decided to ______.

A. tie a giant ribbon to David’s car

B. follow David to find his car’s location

C. cover David’s car with post-its

D. paint “Tolo” and “Mira” all over David’s car

3. During Operation Post-it, ______.

A. David refused to lend the girls his car key

B. disagreement between the girls caused problems

C. they found the weather to their advantage

D. the girls tried to keep their plan a secret from David

4. What is the article mainly about?

A. An imaginative Tolo invitation.

B. Traditional dances in American schools.

C. A creative trick played on David.

D. An unforgettable dance.

 

Explaining body shape (P5)

Choose the best answer:

1. Which of the following statements about apple-shaped people is TRUE?

A. They tend to have higher levels of 11BetaHSD1 in their bodies.

B. They usually have a hip size that is a little larger than their breast size.

C. Their fat is generally stored in the hips.

D. Most of them prefer a high fat diet.

2. What does the underlined word “avenues” in paragraph 5 probably mean?

A. approaches.

B. problems.

C. effects.

D. medicines.

3. According to the article, inflammation of unhealthy fat is dangerous because it ______.

A. can harm tissues all over the body

B. may weaken the immune system

C. damages the most important organs

D. kills off healthy cells in the body

4. What is the article mainly about?

A. A protein, known as 11BetaHSD1, and its influence on body fat.

B. How body shape is linked to weight problems.

C. Health suggestions for overweight people.

D. New avenues for research on overweight problems.

 

You could rely on Tom (P6)

Choose the best answer:

1. We can infer from paragraph 1 that ______.

A. Tom had suffered a long, painful death

B. the author wasn’t really attached to Tom

C. the author found it hard to accept Tom’s death

D. it is extra difficult for small children to accept the death of a loved one

2. From the text, we can conclude that Tom ______.

A. invited the homeless to Christmas dinner

B. enjoyed making friends with strange people

C. was quick to see where he could lend his hand

D. was considered a leader in the community

3. The author passed on the family’s tradition to her children by ______.

A. raising their environmental awareness

B. asking them to care for seriously ill relatives

C. encouraging them to volunteer themselves

D. not telling them about the truth of Tom’s death

4. According to the article, what is the essence of being a good person?

A. Fighting against deadly diseases.

B. Keeping an open mind about everything.

C. Reaching out to those who are in need.

D. Treating everyone with respect and fairness.

 

Ⅰ.请听下面5段对话，回答有关小题，每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Why does Frank look pale?

A. He had an accident.

B. His cousin had an accident.

C. His son is being operated on.

2. If the woman makes a 10-minute call, how much will she have to pay?

A. 20 Yuan.

B. 23 Yuan.

C. 17 Yuan.

3. What is the woman looking for?

A. A VCD/DVD. B. A stone. C. A video.

4. What is the man’s advice?

A. To do the housework.

B. To go to the concert.

C. Either is OK.

5. Where does the conversation probably happen?

A. At home.

B. In a shop.

C. In a restaurant.

Ⅱ.请听下面3段对话。回答各小题，每段对话读两遍。

请听第6段材料，回答第6至8小题。

6. Where is Mary working now?

A. At a supermarket.

B. At KFC.

C. At a school.

7. What do we know about the jobs the supermarket offers?

A. Salary of the jobs.

B. Types of jobs offered.

C. The hiring time.

8. How many opportunities are offered?

A. At least 20. B. 30. C. 20.

请听第7段材料，回答第9至11小题。

9. What’s the time now?

A. 10:10. B. 10:00. C. 9:50.

10. Why do the two speakers want to call Victor?

A. They are worried about Victor’s safety.

B. They want to ask him an important telephone number.

C. They’ve to inform Victor to attend a meeting.

11. What’s Victor’s telephone number?

A. 13923209679

B. 15923009769

C. 15923009679

请听第8段材料，回答第12至14小题。

12. When does the conversation take place?

A. When the train is leaving.

B. Some time before the train leaves.

C. A few minutes before the train leaves.

13. What’s wrong with the woman?

A. She has taken the wrong ticket.

B. Her seat has been taken by someone.

C. She hasn’t bought a ticket.

14. What’s the woman’s seat number?

A. 6 B. 2 C. 12

请听第9段材料，回答第15至17小题。

15. Why is Kate happy?

A. She got a credit card from the bank.

B. She bought herself some beef.

C. She got a lot of cash.

16. How much can Mary spend with the card?

A. $ 1,500

B. $ 5,000

C. $ 15,000

17. What is the disadvantage of the credit card?

A. If someone uses the card you lose to buy goods, you’ll have to pay for him/her.

B. It stops people buying things with cash.

C. The bank allows people to spend very little money.

Ⅲ.请听下面一段独白，完成18-20题，每空限填一个词或数，本段独白读两遍。

Interview Report

六版写作兵法参考答案：

1. 1) that prides itself on speedy service

2) prides herself on being a good listener

2. 1) end up putting weight back on

2) could end up with a stomach upset

3. What’s your take on this issue

上期参考答案

Reading

D1

1. The movie I Am Number 4.

2. He is an alien from the destroyed planet Lorien.

3. Very important / Urgent

4.

1) His smart new friend, Sam.

2) A mysterious box given to him by his dad.

3) His fast growing superpower.

5. The movie has action scenes, a fast pace as well as plenty of romance.

D2 1-4 CCBD

D3 1-4 CBAD

D4 1-4 BCCD

D5 1-5 BBBAC 6-10 CBBDA