It was a hot August day. Joey and his sister Jenny played soccer. Ruben and Rebecca joined them. Joey kicked the ball to Ruben. It rolled into the busy street, and Ruben started to chase it. Just then a car passed by. The car hit the ball and popped( 爆裂 ) it. “There are more cars on our street all the time!” said Ruben.
A few nights later, Joey and Jenny talked to their parents. “We’ve been doing our research,” said Jenny. “We think there should be stop signs at the corner, because that will slow traffic and make it safer to cross our street,” “Stop signs are a great idea,” said mom. “You’ve been counting cars before and after school?” “Yes,” said Joey. “Also, Ruben has a camera. He’s been taking pictures of people trying to cross.” “Good work!” said dad. “The next step is a petition ( 请愿书 ).”
Dad and mom showed Jenny and Joey how to write a petition. The petition stated ( 陈述 ) the reasons for adding stop signs. People could sign the petition if they agreed. “You need signatures ( 签名 ) from more than half of the people in the neighborhood,” said dad. Over the next week, Joey, Jenny, Ruben and Rebecca talked to people in the neighborhood. Many people signed their petition.
Next week, the kids brought the petition, photos and traffic counting to the city council ( 议会 ) meeting. When their names were called, Joey, Jenny, Ruben and Rebecca stood at the microphone. When they finished, neighbors took turns speaking. Everyone said stop signs were needed. The city council president said they would discuss this and vote in two weeks.
Two weeks later there was a result of the voting. The city council voted YES! The kids were happy because they tried their best to make a difference.
1 . Where did the accident happen?
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2 . Why did the kids think there should be stop signs on the corner?
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3 . What did the kids bring to attend the council meeting?
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4 . What was the result of the voting?
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5 . What do you think of the kids?
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1 . It happened in the street./ In the busy street./ On the street.
2 . Because the stop signs will slow the traffic and make it safer to cross the street.
3 . The petition, photos and traffic counting.
4 . YES./ Yes.
5 . They tried their best to make a difference./ They are responsible/helpful/wonderful.
【分析】
本文讲述了孩子们为了减慢车辆速度,让人们过马路更安全,想要在拐角处有个停车标志。他们将请愿书、照片和交通统计带到市议会会议上,最后市议会投票赞成。
1. 根据 “It rolled into the busy street, and Ruben started to chase it. Just then a car passed by. The car hit the ball and popped( 爆裂 ) it.,” 可知,事故发生在大街上,故填 It happened in the street./ In the busy street./ On the street.
2. 根据 “We think there should be stop signs at the corner, because that will slow traffic and make it safer to cross our street,” 可知,孩子们认为应该在拐角处有停车标志,因为这样可以减慢车辆速度,过马路更安全,故填 Because the stop signs will slow the traffic and make it safer to cross the street.
3. 根据 “Next week, the kids brought the petition, photos and traffic counting to the city council ( 议会 ) meeting.” 可知,孩子们将请愿书、照片和交通统计带到市议会会议上。故填 The petition, photos and traffic counting.
4. 根据 “The city council voted YES!” 可知,市议会投票的结果是赞成,故填 YES./ Yes.
5. 根据 “The kids were happy because they tried their best to make a difference.” 可知,孩子们认为他们尽了最大的努力去改变,他们是有责任心的,有帮助的,非常棒的。故填 They tried their best to make a difference./ They are responsible/helpful/wonderful.
King’s College Summer School is an annual(每年的)training program for all the middle school students who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King’s College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year’s summer school will be from June 1 to July 15. More information is as follows:
Application(申请)date •Students in New York should send their applications before April 18, 2019 •Students of other cities should send their applications before April 16, 2019 •Foreign students should send their applications before April 10, 2019 | Courses •English Language Spoken English: 22 hours Reading and Writing: 10 hours •American History: 16 hours •American Culture: 16 hours |
Steps •A letter of self-introduction •A letter of recommendation(推荐)from a teacher ★The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information. | Cost •Daily lesson:$200 •Sports and activities:$100 •Travels:$200 •Hotel service:$400 ★You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city. |
Please write to: Thompson Sanders 1026 King’s Street New York, NY10016, USA E-mail: KC-Summer-School@hotmail.com |
31.According to the article, who will give the courses?
A.The teachers of King’s College and the middle schools in America.
B.The teachers of Summer School and other colleges in the United States.
C.The teachers of the middle schools and Summer School in New York.
D.The teachers of King’s College and other colleges in New York.
32.When should foreign students send their applications?
A.Before April 10, 2019 B.Before June 1, 2019
C.Before April 16, 2019 D.Before July 15, 2019
33.If you want to live with your friends in New York, you will have to pay the school____.
A.﹩300 B.﹩400 C.﹩500 D.﹩900
34.Which of the following is TRUE about King’s College Summer School?
A.Only top students can take part in the program.
B.Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.
C.King’s College Summer School is not organized every year.
D.You can get in touch with the school by telephone or by e-mail.
Good news for art lovers! We have collected some information about the exhibitions put on in Shenzhen this summer.
Frank Yang's Artworks An exhibition showing late master Frank Yang's old photos, letters, videos and landscape paintings is being held. Entry is free. Dates: Until July 26. Venue: Guan Shanyue Art Museum,6026 Hongli Road, Futian District. Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children's Palace Station, Exit B. | Contemporary Art Chinese artists Wang Dawei and Li Xiao are holding their exhibitions, featuring contemporary sound art and video art. Entry is free. Dates: Until August 18. Venue: OCAT Shenzhen, South Area, OCT-LOFT, Nanshan District. Metro: Line 1 to Qiaocheng East Station, Exit A. |
Cassie Chen's Photos Cassie Chen, a graduate of Tsinghua University, is exhibiting her photographic Works in Shenzhen. Visitors can find photos on different themes. Entry is free. Dates: Until July 30. Venue: TC101 Exhibition Hall, 2001 Longxiang Boulevard, Longgang Distict. Metro: Line 3 to Universiade Station, Exit C. | Future Art Chinese artist Sun Fangping is exhibiting his works. Organizers hope that this series of exhibitions will explore the direction and value of the future of art. Dates: Until August 31. Venue: Zhi Art Museum, Song' an Road Bao'an District. Metro: Line 11 to Houting Station, Exit A and then take a taxi. |
26.Which line can you take to enjoy Cassie Chen's Photos?
A.Line 11. B.Line 4. C.Line 3. D.Line 1.
27.In which district can you visit Future Art?
A.Nanshan District B.Futian District
C.Longgang District D.Bao'an District
28.Which exhibitions can you choose if you are free on August 15?
A.Contemporary Art and Future Art.
B.Cassie Chen's Photos and Future Art.
C.Contemporary Art and Frank Yang's Artworks.
D.Frank Yang's Artworks and Cassie Chen's Photos.
29.Where is the text probably taken from?
A.A novel B.A story book
C.A newspaper D.A science magazine
School holiday activities at the library
| Activity When Cost Who | Cartooning with Eva Leung Tuesday 7 June, 9-11 a.m. ﹩3.00 to. cover the cost of art paper and pencils 5 to 8-year-olds |
| Activity When Cost Who | Cartooning with Eva Leung Wednesday 8 June, 9-11 a.m. $3.00 to cover the cost of art paper and pencils 9 to 10-year-olds |
Eva Leung is famous for her cartoons published regularly in KIDStime magazine | ||
| Activity When Cost Who | Kite-making Wednesday 8 June, 2-4 p.m. $3.00 to cover the cost of paper, string and other materials 5 to 10-year-olds |
| Activity When Cost Who | Kite-making Thursday 9 June, 2-4 p.m. $3.00 to cover the cost of paper, string and other materials 5 to 10-year-olds |
21.Who is this poster for?
A.Cartoonists. B.Librarians. C.Writers. D.Children.
22.On which day are there two different activities?
A.Monday. B.Tuesday. C.Wednesday. D.Thursday.
23.Why are there two cartooning classes on the program?
A.Because the classes are for different age groups.
B.Because more time is needed to learn cartooning
C.Because there is a strict limit on numbers for each class.
D.Because some children might want to do both the classes.