The sandstorm from northwestern China,packing strong winds and tons of sand,arrived in Beijing,Tianjin and other northern regions on this Saturday morning,March,the 20th 2010.affecting an area of 810,000 square kilometers with a population of 250 million.
In the last 35 hours till 11 a.m.Saturday,270 million people in an area of 1.8 million square kilometers have suffered from the sandstorm.And it is also expected to harm agricultural production and hamper traffic in its affected areas.
How to survive a sand storm?
A sand storm is one of nature’s most violent phenomena(现象)but not a disaster.(自然灾害)High winds lift dirt particles or sand into air.Sand storms can cause property damage,injuries and even death.So it’s important for you to know about how to keep yourselves safe in a sand storm.
● Be prepared.When you are in a stormy area,carry a mask designed to filter out small particles and bring airtight goggles to protect your eyes.It’s wise to carry a supply of water in case you get stuck in a storm.Wear the clothes that can cover your body to protect you from sandblasting.
● Find shelter.If you are in a house,stay inside.Close all windows and doors,and wait until the storm is over.If you are in a vehicle,roll up the windows and turn off vents that bring outside air in.
● Wear a mask.If you don’t have a mask,wrap a piece of cloth around your nose and mouth.Make it wet or a bit wetter if you have enough water.
● Protect your eyes.Airtight goggles(防风镜)are good.If you don’t have goggles,wrap a piece of cloth tightly around your head to protect your eyes and ears.
( )1.A terrible sandstorm happened again in the______ of China.
A.southern parts B.northern parts
C.western parts D.eastern parts
( )2.The sandstorm was so strong that it had been on _________.
A.a whole day B.two nights
C.more than one day D.not clear
( )3.The main idea of this passage is ________.
A.A terrible sandstorm B.A strong sandstorm
C.how to survive a sandstorm D.The damage of a sandstorm
( )4.There are some ways to keep ourselves safe in a sandstorm except__________.
A.Get well-prepared before going to a stormy area
B.Find shelters to keep you from being harmed by the sandstorm
C.Wear a mask or wrap a piece of wet cloth
D.Wear a pair of dark sunglasses to protect your eyes and ears
( )5.What is a sand storm _________like according to the passage?
A.high wind B.heavy dust C.much sand D.all the above
1B 2C 3C 4D 5D
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A wedding(婚礼) Invitation
You’re invited to the wedding of Carrie and Henry at St John’s Church(教堂), on Saturday January 24th at 3:30 p.m. and dinner at the Blue Sky Restaurant, at 6:00p.m.
R.S.V.P: December 29th
Dear Joe, I’m so excited and I have to enjoy the news with you. Today is December 23rd, I got a very special invitation from Carrie before Christmas Day(圣诞节). Do you remember the party for the Sydney group at Henry’s house? And do you remember my best friend, Carrie? Well, guess what? Carrie and Henry are getting married? It’s so romantic! Love is here! Carrie and Henry are having a big wedding at St. John’s Church. Monica and James are going to their wedding. Oh, I can’t wait to enjoy it. I got the invitation and it is for two people. Can you come to the wedding with me? Carrie and Henry are going to Suzhou for their honey moon(蜜月). I’m buying them a camera for their wedding. But before the wedding, I’d like to get my hair cool and buy a pink dress first. Call me at 9:00 a.m., on Friday, January 23rd, OK? Maria |
36. Maria got this wedding invitation from .
A. Carrie. B. Joe. C. Monica. D. James
37. Monica and James are taking part in the wedding on .
A. Friday morning. B. Friday afternoon. C. Saturday morning. D. Saturday afternoon.
38. What does “getting married” mean in Chinese?
A. 参加聚会 B. 过圣诞节 C. 做礼拜 D. 结婚
39. The friends to the wedding party are going to have dinner .
A. in Suzhou. B. at Henry’s house C. at St John’s Church D. at the Blue Sky Restaurant
40. From the invitation card, we know that .
A. Monica is having fun in Suzhou. B. they are having the wedding in January.
C. Monica is going to buy a camera for Joe D. the wedding dinner starts at 7:00 p.m.
Do you have pen pals? I have three pen pals from three different countries. They are Tom, Ella, and Molly.
Tom comes from Australia. His favorite subject is P.E., because he likes playing soccer best and he can play it in P.E. classes. He has a sister and a brother.
Ella is an American girl. Of all her subjects, she likes Chinese best. She often writes to me in Chinese. Her favorite sport is volleyball.
Molly lives in Tokyo. She likes learning Chinese, too. But her favorite subject is math. When she has time, she likes playing tennis best. She is a very clever girl.
I love them very much.
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Name | From | Living place | Favorite subject | Favorite sport |
Tom | Australia | / | 1. ______ | soccer |
Ella | 2. _____ | / | Chinese | 3. _____ |
Molly | / | 4. ____ | 5. _____ | tennis |