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Two Diaries about Environmental Protection

Saturday,May29　　　　 Cloudy Something has changed my mind today.I saw some pictures of the sea animals influenced by the rubbish in the sea.I can't get that out of my mind.So, I am going to try and live a more environment-friendly life.Each day I will keep trying to change one thing that I do to protect the earth.

Tuesday,June28 　　　　 Sunny What a wonderful bus ride to school today! Well, it's been thirty days since I decided to try to live a more environment-friendly life.The unbelievable part is that I can actually see a difference in the garbage in my home. The garbage bag is lighter and only one third filled.I feel excited that I have made a real difference.I'm going to keep saving the world one day at a time.

（1） What has changed the writer's mind?
A. Some pictures.
B. The sea animals.
C. The rubbish.
D. The sea.
（2） To protect the earth, the writer will ______.
A. draw some pictures of the sea animals
B. keep these pictures in mind
C. try and live a happy life
D. try to change one thing every day
（3） How did the writer go to school on June 28?
A.By car.
B. On foot.
C. By bus.
D. By boat.
（4） How long did the writer try to live an environment-friendly life?
A. A day.
B. A week.
C. A month.
D.A year.
（5） What kind of person is the writer?
A. Serious and lazy.
B. Careful and responsible.
C. Lively and outgoing.
D. Kind and humorous.

　　Do you want to know what we can do to help make our city a better place to live in? Why not take part in "Clean & Green Weekend"? Join us, and you can make new friends and help protect the environment at the same time.
　　Park Life
　　Do you like hanging out in the park with your friends? If so, why not take the chance to come with us and tidy up the park as you go? To add some fun, there is a gift for the person who collects the most rubbish! Meet us at the south entrance to Shuhe Park at 9: 00 a.m.next Saturday if you want to join in.
　　The Air You Breathe
　　A great way to make the air we breathe cleaner is by planting lots of trees.It is a fact that trees slowly filter (过滤) a lot of pollutants (污染物) from the air.So come and help us plant some new ones in Wenxin Park at 2: 00 p.m.next Sunday.
　　War on Graffiti(涂鸦)
　　Some people think graffiti is cool.Well, it is not! The best way to stop buildings from becoming totally covered in ugly graffiti is to get rid of it as soon as possible.And that is exactly what we are going to do.We are repainting the school walls from 1:00 p.m.on Saturday.You don't have to bring any tools.Just remember to wear some old clothes.
（1） The main purpose of "Clean & Green Weekend" is to ______.
A. make our city more beautiful
B. offer the chance to have fun
C. help students meet old friends
D. have a nice weekend
（2） The students who want to join in the rubbish collecting activity must meet at ______.
A. 1:00 p.m.on Saturday
B. 2: 00 p.m.next Sunday
C. 9:00 a.m.next Saturday
D. 3: 00 a.m.on Sunday
（3） If we're going to repaint the school walls, we need to ______.
A. draw pictures well
B. wear some old clothes
C. bring some tools with us
D. wear some new clothes
（4） According to the passage, we know ______.
A. graffiti can make the buildings look cool
B. the person who collects rubbish can get a gift
C. we can plant trees to improve the environment
D. we can draw pictures on the wall
（5） We might read the above passage ______.
A. in a fashion magazine
B. on a school notice board
C. in a newspaper advertisement
D. on a hospital notice board

　　Earth Hour started at 7:30 p.m.on March 31, 2007 in Sydney.More than 2.2 million homes and businesses turned off their lights for an hour.
　　A year later, March 29, Earth Hour 2008 became a global activity.50 million people in 35 countries took part in it.
　　On March 28, 2009, more than 2, 100 cities in 88 countries joined in it.And the idea "Earth Hour" came to China.
　　On the evening of 8: 30-9: 30 of March 27, 2010, we turned off lights together with people all over the world in order to fight against climate (气候) changing warm for this year's "Earth Hour' activities.
　　Global warming is causing the ice to melt on mountains all over the world, then the sea level is rising and fresh water is disappearing with the disappearing ice.
　　It is very important for us to take part in this action.Nowadays the environment problems are becoming more and more serious.Humans just want to take more and more from the earth and never make a contribution (贡献) to the earth.The relationship between humans and the earth is just like that between children and mother.So do something as much as you can, the earth will be better than now. We should pay more attention to the problem of climate change and the climate change is one of the most serious problems in the world.I hope everyone takes action and joins in the activity of "Earth Hour".
（1） Earth Hour started in ______.
A.America
B.Australia
C.England
D. China
（2） Earth Hour became a global activity in ______.
A.2007
B.2008
C.2009
D.2010
（3） The sea level is rising and fresh water is disappearing because of ______.
A. global warming
B. the mountain
C. the environment
D. disappearing ice
（4） The environment is becoming worse and worse because ______.
A. humans want to take more from the earth
B. humans don't like the earth
C. humans have no ability to protect the earth
D. humans are the mom of the earth
（5） The writer encourages us to ______.
A. take more from the earth
B. turn on our lights
C. take less from the earth
D. turn off our lights

Information about some fashionable inventions

Pictures and names of products	Segway	Androidly	Jawbone UP3	Ipad
Time	2001	2013	2011	2010
Inventor	Dean Kamen	four young men	Yves Behar	Jonathanlve
Country	the USA	India	the USA	the USA
Company	Segway INC	Androidly Systems Private Ltd.	Aliph	Apple
Use of product	your personal vehicle, travel greenly, fashionably and quickly	video player, music player, GPS, make a call, take photos,	Record information of daily life: exercise, sleep, diet, blood pressure	GPS, make a call, take photos video player, music player, games

（1） Segway was invented by ______.
A. Dean Kamen
B. four young men
C. Yves Behar
D. Jonathanlve
（2） According to the passage, we can use Androidly to do many things except ______.
A. listening to music
B. making a call
C. watching videos
D. drawing a picture
（3） Grandma Li wants to have a good living habit. So she can buy ______.
A. Segway
B. Androidly
C. Jawbone UP3 D. Ipad
（4） How many products were invented earlier than Ipad?
A. None.
B. One.
C. Two.
D. Three.
（5） Which is NOT mentioned (提及) in the passage?
A. There are three inventors who come from the USA.
B. People can use Jawbone UP3 to record blood pressure
C. Segway causes less pollution than many other vehicles.
D. Apple is the biggest among the four companies in the passage.

　　As a volunteer teacher, I traveled a long way to a small village school in Longzhou, Guangxi.On my way there, I was thinking about the village, the school, and the children there.However, my heart sank when I arrived there.It wasn't what I had expected.It didn't look like a school at all! The school had only three rooms, one for Grades 1, 2 and 3, and the other for Grades 4, 5 and 6.There was a third one for me.The children welcomed me warmly on my first day.They asked me a lot of questions, and I told them stories about myself and my life in Shanghai.The next day, I gave them a test to find out their level.To my surprise, though the test was very easy, over half of the students failed it, yet they all wanted to learn new things.I knew they needed me.I was busy preparing lessons, checking test papers every night.I enjoyed teaching these lovely and hard-working children, and I could see that they were making progress with my help.I have also learned a lot from them.I understand their lives better, and we are now good friends.
　　I have worked in Longzhou for a year now.I'm very happy, and the experience has been very useful for me.I love the small village and the children.In fact, I would like to continue working here.
（1） The writer is a volunteer teacher who comes from ______.
A. Shanghai
B. Xiamen
C.Liaoning
D. Guangxi
（2） The writer found there were only ______ rooms in that school.
A.two
B.three
C. six
D.eight
（3） In the passage, the underlined words "my heart sank" mean that the writer ______.
A. was tired
B. was happy
C. got angry
D. felt upset
（4） The writer found the students'level was ______ she had expected after the first test.
A. just as
B. higher than
C. lower than
D. better than
（5） Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. The volunteer teacher is still in the school.
B. The volunteer teacher doesn't like to work there any longer.
C. Both the volunteer teacher and the students are working so hard.
D. The students are becoming better and better with the volunteer teacher's help.

 

Meat Out Day "Meat Out Day" is on March 20h.Many people from around the world don't eat any meat for one day.Join this day, and you'll get healthier.Also you can reduce greenhouse gases and save the earth.

Earth Day "Earth Day" is on April 22nd.Many people from all over the world try to do something green on this day.In Italy, people don't use plastic bags.In Canada and Norway, people ride bicycles and don't use their cars.In the US, people dress like plants and animals and dance in Times Square, New York.

Buy Nothing Day "Buy Nothing Day" is usually on the fourth Friday of November.On this day, many people in about 40 countries don't buy anything."Buy nothing means making no trash (废物). When you make less trash, you can make a cleaner earth. Many people are trying to save the earth with special days like "Meat Out Day", "Earth Day" and "Buy Nothing Day".Do you want to join them? Then you can remember these special days and do something green.

（1） When is "Meat Out Day"?
A. On March 20th.
B. On April 22nd.
C. On November 14th.
D. On December 25th.
（2） Which of the following countries is not mentioned in Earth Day"?
A. Italy.
B. Canada.
C. America.
D. Australia.
（3） How can you help the earth on"Buy Nothing Day"?
A. Don't eat anything.
B. Don't buy anything.
C. Don't talk to anyone.
D. Don't go anywhere.
（4） Which sentence of the following is NOT true?
A. Many people don't eat any meat on "Meat Out Day".
B. In Italy, people ride bicycles instead of using their cars on "Earth Day"
C. On "Buy Nothing Day", many people in about 40 countries don't buy anything.
D. If you want to join them, you can remember these special days and do something green.
（5） What is the best title of the passage?
A. Western Festivals
B. How to Make the Earth Green
C. Special Days for the Earth
D. Traditional Days

　　Since a few years ago, Zhang Chaofan has given away 1.35 million yuan and raised 5.2 million yuan from the public to help more than 400 people with health problems, including teachers with cancer and disabled children in poor families.
　　Zhang was born without a left arm in Changchun, Jilin Province, but her hard work to become stronger has encouraged many.She was chosen to receive the National Ethical Role Model award (全国道德模范奖) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
　　In 2015, Zhang set up a handwriting and painting school in Changchun. When she found that some parents were unable to pay for the cost of their children's education, she made the lessons free and began providing 300,000 yuan every year to help them.
　　"I think it's important for teenagers to receive quality education because they are the future of our country," she said."I will try my best to help them get enough chances to achieve their dreams and encourage them to do their best."
　　In early 2020, her school was made to stop all courses because of COVID-19, but it didn't prevent her from helping the poor families. She raised materials and donations which were over 8.9 million yuan.She sent medical masks and daily necessities medical workers on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19.
　　"Women in the new times should have the courage to prove themselves and also have a sense of social duty," she said. "It is my great honor to be chosen as a model.This will become a driving force for me to move ahead and keep helping the poor or the disabled."
（1） How much has Zhang Chaofan raised from the public?
A.300,000 yuan.
B. 1.35 million yuan.
C. 5.2 million yuan.
D. 8.9 million yuan.
（2） Zhang Chaofan helped the poor students to ______.
A. make money
B. achieve their dreams
C. fight against COVID-19
D. have a sense of health care
（3） Which is true about Zhang Chaofan according to the passage?
A. She only helped teachers with cancer.
B. She began to learn painting in 2015.
C. She set up a handwriting and painting school in her hometown.
D. She was chosen to receive the award in Changchun.
（4） What does the underlined word "necessities" probably mean?
A.必需品
B.保健品
C.化妆品
D.纪念品
（5） The passage is mainly about ______.
A. when Zhang Chaofan helped disabled people
B. where Zhang Chaofan received great honors
C. who is the future of our country
D. what Zhang Chaofan has done for those people in need

Summer Programs at Museums

The Postal Museum Date: July 17-23 Age:11-13 Would you like to join us this summer vacation? You can create a stamp with your own design, write and mail a postcard,and learn about the history of stamps. Tel:965-0400	The Air and Space Museum Date: July 29-30 Age:8-11 If you enjoy programs about air and space, please come here. It's a good place to make and fly your own paper airplane, watch an IMAX movie, climb into a real airplane and know something about the invention of the plane. Tel: 654-0930
The Science Museum Date:August21-27 Age:9-12 You can experience video arts and computer technology, play VR games to explore (探索) a future city, and ask the robots questions about science. It will be wonderful! Have fun! Tel:357-3030	The Building Museum Date: August 7-20 Age:13-15 Want to enjoy design challenges? Come and join us. You can also go on field trips to some famous buildings, and build small houses with soft blocks. All the programs are free. Tel:272-0560

（1） You can join in the programs at the Postal Museum any day ______.
A. from July 29 to 30
B. from August 7 to 20
C. from July 17 to 23
D. from August 21 to 27
（2） If you are interested in exploring a future city, you can phone ______.
A.965-0400
B.357-3030
C.654-0930
D.272-0560
（3） A 15-year-old student can take part in the programs at ______.
A. the Postal Museum
B. the Building Museum
C. the Air and Space Museum
D. the Science Museum
（4） In the Air and Space Museum, you can ______.
A. create a stamp
B. build a house
C. explore a future city
D. make a paper airplane
（5） This passage is probably from ______.
A. a newspaper
B. a book
C. a novel
D. a TV program

　　Technology can change the world. Here list some technological innovations that will probably change our lives over the coming decade and beyond.
　　Flying cars
　　When there's no space left on the roads, it's reasonable to think we might take to the sky. There are already many interesting flying car designs, showing a realistic possibility.
　　Wearable screens
　　The future might be screenless. There are plenty of projector-like (类似投影仪的) devices that can send out screens onto your skin, clothing or other surface (表面). The future of smartphone tech might not require a device in your pocket but something you wear.
　　Robots in space and in the workplace
　　Since robots don't need air to breathe or food to eat, they have been sent into space. The same applies in the workplace. Robots can take on difficult, dangerous and dull jobs to save mankind the trouble and risk. They can also operate more quickly and efficiently, with fewer mistakes, too.
　　Colonization of other planets
　　We've been ruining the environment on the earth for a long time. If we don't destroy this planet, we'll one day outgrow it. Plans of moving to other planets are in the works. With the rapid development of technology, this vision of the future is quickly becoming science-fact, rather than science-fiction.
（1） How many technological innovations are mentioned in this passage?
A. Two.
B. Three.
C. Four.
D. Five.
（2） Which one is NOT the reason for using robots in space and in the workplace?
A. Robots have never been used in space and in the workplace.
B. Robots don't need air to breathe or food to eat.
C. Robots can save mankind the trouble and risk.
D. Robots can operate more quickly and efficiently, with fewer mistakes.
（3） The underlined word "colonization" means ______.
A. Ruining the environment of other planets
B. Protecting the environment of other planets
C. Developing technology in other planets
D. Moving to other planets
（4） Which statement is true according to this passage?
A. There are already many interesting flying cars.
B. The future of smartphone tech might not need a device in your pocket.
C. Robots will take the place of humans one day.
D. The environment of the earth has been looked after well.
（5） This passage probably be found in the section of ______.
A.Entertainment
B. Science & Technology
C. Health & Care
D. Geography

　　5G is the 5th generation network. It means super-fast data speed, one can download a two-hour movie for fewer than 10 seconds, and it is making our lives more and more convenient.
　　5G will make self-driving cars possible. For safety, self-driving cars need super-fast data transmission to communicate with their nearby environment. 5G is just what makes self-driving cars achieve this.
　　5G will be a big help for students who take online classes. Many people live in poor areas in the world where there are no schools. But with 5G, this will change. Students all over the world will be able to see places like the Great Wall without leaving their rooms.
　　It will be also easier for doctors to treat patients remotely by 5G. It means caring for patients from far away.
　　The facts listed above are only a part of what 5G will make possible and popular. Just as in the early days of the Internet in the 1990s, few could see how it could change the world. The same will surely be true of 5G. With 5G, many things do not seem like dreams any more. Now let's get ready to say goodbye to 4G and welcome the coming of 5G.
（1） According to the passage, with 5G, you can download a four-hour movie within ______.
A. 50 seconds
B. 40 seconds
C. 18 seconds
D. 21 seconds
（2） Self-driving cars need super-fast data transmission to communicate with their nearby environment for ______.
A. convenience
B. popularity
C.system
D. safety
（3） With the help of 5G, it's ______ for students can see the Great Wall without leaving their rooms.
A.possible
B. impossible
C. unrealistic
D. necessary
（4） How do you understand the last sentence "Now let's get ready to say goodbye to 4G and welcome the coming of 5G"?
A. The writer is worried about the coming of 5G.
B. With 5G, some of our dreams will come true of sure one day.
C. 4G is no more used in our daily life now.
D. 5G can make everything possible.
（5） Thanks to 5G, which of the following can you see in the future?
A. Car drivers without driving licenses.
B. Schools without teachers.
C. More and more online classes.
D. Hospitals without doctors.