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A I bought the coolest T-shirt I've ever owned at a thrift shop in Xenia, Ohio. It was yellow and stained and a little smelly, and it advertised the name of an African-American high school I'd never heard of. I think I paid 50 cents for it. Eight years and hundreds of wears and washes later, I still own it. "Eww!" you might say. "Who'd want to wear someone else's clothes?" Well, for one, I would — especially if it can save me a little money. After all, putting on a pre-owned pair of pants isn't going to kill me. They may have an odd — but harmless — smell. One or two dips in the washing machine can get them smelling as fresh as a waterfall (or whatever your favorite detergent (清洁剂) smells like). Perhaps the thought of shopping at a second-hand clothing store would make some feel slightly embarrassed. But that feeling would likely pass once they step into the store and began looking around the endless pieces of clothing. The experience can be a lot of fun. You don't find yourself surrounded by tall advertisements with models. You don't have to hold your breath when you reach for the price tag (标签). And there's a sense of accomplishment when — among all those pieces of used clothing — you find that perfect outfit to wear, like finding a needle in a haystack (干草堆). 1. From the text, we can learn that a thrift shop probably sells________. A. brand clothing B. used clothing C. clothing on sales D. various new stuff 2. What is a reason for the writer to enjoy shopping at a thrift shop? A. The low prices put you at ease. B. It will be an adventure full of surprises. C. You will be surrounded by all kinds of strange and cool stuff. D. It is cool searching through endless pieces of clothing without having to buy anything in the end. 3. Which of the following is the most suitable title for the passage? A. Shopping brings me joy B. Low price matters the most C. Shopping in a thrift shop D. The coolest T-shirt I've ever owned B More and more schools are being designed and used in ways that are friendly to the environment. These so-called green schools use less energy, cost less to run and are good for students. The newly renovated (翻修的) Sidwell Friends Middle School in the District has been awarded the highest rating by the U.S. Green Building Council for having a positive impact on the environment — a rare honor. Soon the school will treat and re-use its wastewater, saving hundreds of thousands of gallons of water per year. The recycled water from sinks and toilets, which can't be used for drinking, will be colored blue, "so we know it's recycled, just in case it gets into the water fountains (喷泉) — not that it would," joked Emily Bernstein, 14, a Sidwell student and building tour guide. Water fountains will still use fresh city water. Sidwell students are studying the building itself in science classes to help them learn first-hand the positive impact of green buildings. It's affecting how they view the world around them. "If you see a [building] being torn down, you think, 'They're going to fill up a whole landfill (垃圾填埋场) with that,'" said Matthew Malone, 13. In Prince George's County, Suitland Elementary has been so successful that another green school is being planned, in Laurel, for the 2008-09 school year. At Suitland, a garden courtyard collects and uses rainwater; the roof is angled away from the sun to keep it cool; and skylights and tall windows let in lots of natural light. "You don't have to switch on the light switch all the time," said Rupert McCave, the county official guiding these projects. Green schools tend to be sunnier and more inviting than older buildings. In fact, a study done in Washington state showed that students at green schools performed better and were absent less. 1. From the text we learn that green schools _______. A. not only benefit the environment but also win high awards B. contribute both to the environment and to students development C. treat and recycle water from sinks, toilets and water fountains D. make more use of solar power and save more electricity than older schools 2. From Matthew Malone's words, we can see that _______. A. Sidwell students don't like building being torn down B. Sidwell students prefer green buildings to be set up C. Sidwell students are thinking green under the positive influence D. Sidwell students are equipped with knowledge of architecture 3. The word "inviting" in the last paragraph can be replace by _____. A. attractive B. interesting C. smart D. cool 4. The passage is mainly about _______. A. green buildings B. successful schools C. students going green D. environmentally-friendly schools C Some people look at a hole and see empty space. Others see opportunity. That's what Sheri Schmelzer spotted a few years ago when everyone —including her three children — started wearing Crocs, the colorful shoes dotted with holes. "My kids and I were clowning around, and my eldest daughter, Lexie, got the sewing (缝纫) kit out. I brought one of the Crocs, pulled some buttons, rhinestones, and fabric out of the kit, and stuck them in the holes. Lexie said, 'Mom, I love that!' " Sheri and Lexie, then seven, spent the rest of the day filling holes in the family's 12 pairs of Crocs. Every look-alike shoe was suddenly unique. When her husband, Rich, experienced in setting up businesses, came home later that day, says Sheri, "I could see the lightbulb go on over his head." Crocs had sold millions of pairs of shoes; the couple figured they could create a business simply by riding the wave. Rich refused to let a decorated (装饰过的) Croc leave their Boulder, Colorado, house until he'd filed a patent. But first they needed a name. "Rich and I had seen a movie where Meg Ryan says to Tom Hanks, 'I'm such a flibbertigibbet!' That became my nickname, so I called the business Jibbitz." While Sheri designed, Rich strategized. They decided to sell the charms through a website, jibbitz.com Six months later, in February 2006, Sheri was doing so well that Rich left his business to work with her full-time. She was making hundreds of Jibbitz to order, by hand, by herself, in their basement. And filling those holes wasn't as easy as it looked. The bigger the shoe, the bigger the holes; it took six models before Sheri figured out how to make her charms one-size-fits-all. Later Rich found a way to get plastic Jibbitz manufactured in China. Someone at Crocs was sure going to notice the charms — after all, the company was headquartered (总部设在) just ten miles down the road. Duke Hanson, one of Crocs' founders, spotted Lexie and her Jibbitz at the local pool, handed her his business card, and said, "Have your mom call me." Sheri and Rich met with Crocs executives, but no one suggested buying the company. Sheri was actually relieved because she wanted to see if she, not Crocs, could make it big. And she did. In December 2006, Crocs bought Jibbitz for $20 million, with the Schmelzers staying on board. 1. The passage is mainly about _________. A. how the Schmelzers found opportunities out of nothing B. how the Schmelzers started and developed their business C. how creativity matters to a successful business D. how the business of Crocs became successful 2. When Sheri said, "I could see the lightbulb go on over his head", she meant that _______. A. Rich was really excited B. Rich liked their shoe charms C. saw this as a business opportunity D. Rich wasn't satisfied with the decorations 3. From Paragraph 5, we can learn that ______. A. the Schmelzers kept improving to make their business successful B. Sheri does not trust others when it comes to designing Jibbitz C. making the products unique is key to business success D. Rich made a lot of sacrifices for their family business 4. Which of the following is true according to the text? a. the Schmelzers applied for a patent b. Crocs' shoes sold well c. the Schmelzers set up their website d. by making their products in China, the Schmelzers spread their business A. acdb B. bacd C. bcad D. adcb D A few years ago I was on a bicycle trip when I got off my bike for a rest. I sat down on the grass. A few seconds later, I was covered in ants. They were swarming all over me so I got up and brushed them off. It was a strange experience but I soon forgot about it. A couple of years later, I was living in Jordan. I had just moved into a modern flat and was unpacking plates when I saw something move out of the corner of my eye. I looked over at the kitchen drawer and there was a cockroach (蟑螂) crawling (爬) out of it. I screamed. Then I grabbed a can of insecticide and sprayed (喷) it on the cockroach. He ran under the nearby bathroom door. It took me three days before I found the courage to open the bathroom door to see if he was still alive. He wasn't. Why did I react so violently to one lone insect when a closer encounter with hundreds of ants hardly affected me? The answer is easy: because cockroaches are creepy (令人毛骨悚然的) crawlies and ants aren't. Creepy crawlies are those little bugs (虫子) which cause feelings such as anxiety — they make your skin crawl. Did you know that some people feel such a fear of bugs that it becomes a phobia (恐惧症)? Psychologists have offered many explanations. Some say we associate them with dirt and disease. Or that these are life forms that are so alien to us, that we find them disgusting for their dissimilarity. Insects, however, don't follow our rules — they just do what they want and invade our space. Unfortunately, although insects and bugs have been a successful animal species up to now, many of them, like many other species nowadays, are under threat of dying out. Entomologists (昆虫学家) warn that this could upset entire ecosystems and lead to all kinds of disastrous consequences. So my advice to you is: the next time you feel the urge to stamp on, splatter or spray a creepy crawly, give a thought to the planet and stop. This article is written by Alison Driver provided by BRITISH COUNCIL 1. Why did the author mention the ants in the beginning? A. Because the experience with the ants presents a sharp contrast to that with the cockroach later. B. Because the author wants to show her preference to the ants and her dislike for the cockroaches. C. Because both ants and cockroaches are creepy crawlies that the author dislikes. D. Because meeting the ants is an unusual experience that the author can hardly forget. 2. What does "insecticide" in the second paragraph probably mean? A. a kind of fruit juice. B. a kitchen knife. C. liquid for killing insects. D. cleanser for the bathroom. 3. How does the author feel about bugs like cockroaches? A. The author doesn't mind the contact with those harmless small creatures. B. The author prefers cockroaches to ants and feels guilty for killing one. C. They invade our space and become a threat to humans. D. They still deserve a place for keeping the balance of the nature. 4. Which of the following is NOT a reason why cockroaches make people's skin crawl? A. It looks so strange and different that you can't accept its appearance. B. You may relate it to something dirty or disease at the sight of it. C. It can make you feel sick and cause a strong dislike. D. They invade our space out of their own will. 5. Which of the following statements about bugs is NOT true according to the passage? A. Some people may be frightened so much by bugs that it leads to a psychological barrier to some degree. B. People will feel they live in a cleaner living environment if more bugs like cockroaches are killed. C. Many bugs are in danger of dying out so we should not kill them due to fear or disgust. D. Some bugs are extremely unpleasant that people have a strong wish to destroy them. E Board, But Not Boring Roll the Dice and Take a Chance on Something New... Are you vacationed-out, tired of video-gaming, waterlogged by too many trips to the pool and ready to scream if you see one more "SpongeBob" rerun? In other words, are you bored with summer? We've got a suggestion: Kill that boredom with some great board games. We went to game expert Lizzy Palmer of Barston's Child's Play in the District and asked for suggestions. All the games you see on this page are a ton of fun, she said, and there are sure to be at least one or two that you don't already have. Maptangle Borderline Games Ages 7 and older, 4 to 6 players, $24.95 This clever take on the classic game of Twister challenges your gymnastic and geographic skills at the same time. A huge floor map of the world serves as the game board. There are lots of geographic elements: countries, oceans, rivers, deserts, even man-made landmarks. A deck of cards tells you where to put one foot, then the other. The round is over when someone falls. Jungle Speed Asmodée Ages 7 and older, 2 to 8 players, $25.99 This is a fast-paced shape-recognition game. A wooden totem (图腾柱) sits in the middle. Players flip (翻) over cards one at a time. When your card matches another, be the first to grab the totem so that you can give your card to the loser. But be careful: Some cards look the same but aren't! Enchanted Forest Ravensburger Ages 6 and older, 2 to 6 players, $24.99 A classic memory game. Take a winding path through the forest and check under the trees for fairy-tale treasure. Remember what you saw so that when you need a particular treasure you can go back to that tree to get it. Cool rule: You can split your dice (骰子) roll — for example, move five spaces in one direction and two in the other to land at the right tree. Go Fish for Wildlife Birdcage Press All ages, $9.95 Birdcage has several decks (副) of cards that are more like trading cards. You fish for sea creatures, reptiles, wild animals. Each deck has instructions for several card games, and each card has great photos and fun facts. Great for a trip. HedBanz Funrise Ages 6 and older, 2 to 6 players, $13.99 Put on a headband and slip in a card that shows an animal or thing. Everyone else can see it but you. Ask questions until you guess what it is — but do it before time runs out! 007Kidspost 1. What's the purpose of writing the article? A. To introduce several board games for readers to pass the summer. B. To advertise several board games to attract potential consumers. C. To try to persuade readers to give up video games and choose board games. D. To make some suggestions on how to spend the long summer. 2. Suppose Doris, a mother with a six-year-old boy, wants to buy some board games for her child. How many kinds of board games can she choose? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 3. Which of the following games will be the best choice for Mr Smith who wants to find an indoor game that can benefit both his daughter's mind as well as her body? A. Go Fish for Wildlife B. Jungle Speed C. Maptangle Borderline Games D. Hedbanz 4. Which of the following games focuses more on the interaction with the partner(s) than the competition with them? A. Jungle Speed B. Maptangle Borderline Games C. Enchanted Forest D. Hedbanz 5. Which of the following can match the games with their benefits to players? (1) Enchanted Forest a. to practice your quick response (2) Maptangle Borderline Games b. to practice your memory (3) Jungle Speed c. to practice your geographic knowledge (4) Go Fish for Wildlife d. to increase the knowledge about animals A. b a c d B. b c a d C. c b a d D. c d a d |  |
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