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I used to shower with soap every day，but my skin（皮膚）always felt dry and itchy（發(fā)癢的）. Then two months ago, I heard of the no-soap movement. Since then, I’ve given up using soap in the shower. I still shower every day. I just don't use soap because it's filled with chemicals.

So, what's so bad about using soap? Well, the chemicals in soaps can be harmful to our health. So, if we use soap, our skin will take in the chemicals, which will then end up in our bodies. According to the scientists, some of the chemicals used in a soap are quite dangerous. During my research, I also learnt that soap removes moisture（水分）from the body. This is actually why my skin was so dry and itchy.

Getting used to washing my body without soap was a huge change. For the first week, I felt a bit dirty and I didn't smell great, either. However, during the second week, my skin felt clean without strange smell. Best of all, my skin problems disappeared, and now I have softer and healthier skin.

On the whole, going soap-free has not only saved me time and money, but has also improved my skin. What's more, this experience has made me take a look at some of the other products I use in the shower, such as shampoo. More about that in my next blog!

【1】What do people do when they join the no-soap movement?

A.Have a shower only a week.B.Never use soap when having a shower.

C.Throw away all the soap they have.D.Make soap on their own instead of buying it.

【2】Why does Selina’s skin always feel dry and itchy according to the reading?

A.Because she takes showers too often.B.Because she often showers at a high heat.

C.Because the soap she uses smells terribleD.Because soap takes away her moisture.

【3】What happened to Selina during the second week?

A.She smelt bad but felt clean.B.She felt dirty but smelt great.

C.She smelt normal and felt clean.D.She felt dry and smelt strange.

【4】What might Selina write in her next blog?

A.When and how the shampoo was invented.B.Where and when her shampoo was brought.

C.How she enjoys the shower with shampoo.D.What she thinks of shampoo in the shower.

I’m so thankful we’re all okay. I never imagined I’d have to go through something as terrible as what happened yesterday. At first I thought we were about to have just a usual rainstorm. The sky got dark and the wind picked up. Dad came in early from the fields on his truck. Then my sister Julia said, “Look at the sky. Doesn't it look wired?”

We went to the window and saw big black clouds. I felt afraid as the strong wind blew up. Mom told us to run to the storm cellar, but I wanted to go to my room to get some of my things first. Mom caught me and made me stay with everyone else. As we ran toward the storm cellar, I saw a long, thin cloud drop down from the sky and touch the ground. The noise grew louder, like a train rushing straight at us. My little brother Mark started to cry. I picked him up and carried him down the steps into the cellar.

Above us, we heard terrible sounds that seemed to go on forever. All I could think about was losing my computer and MP3 player. I knew Julia was worried about the clothes she had just bought, and Mark was thinking about his favorite toys.

When it finally grew quiet again, we came upstairs. The whole house was gone. We all had the exact same feeling. Instead of crying about what we had lost, we hugged each other and cried because everyone was safe. We still had what mattered most—our family.

【1】What is the possible meaning of the underlined word “weird” in Paragraph 1?

A.Colorful.B.Strange.C.Bright.D.Peaceful.

【2】What is the storm cellar according to the passage?

A.A tool to show how terrible the storm is.B.A museum to introduce what the storm is.

C.A place to keep you safe from the storm.D.A machine to predict when a storm comes.

【3】Why did the family cry after the storm?

A.Because they were thankful to be safe.B.Because they had to rebuild their house.

C.Because they were still feeling afraid.D.Because they lost many valuable belongings.

【4】Which is the right order of the following events according to the passage?

a. The whole house was blown away by the heavy storm.

b. A long, thin cloud dropped down and touched the ground.

c. Dad drove his truck back home from the fields early.

d. Mom stopped the writer from getting things in her room.

A.c-b-d-aB.c-d-b-aC.d-b-c-aD.d-c-b-a

Most of us have played video games with friends, but how many of us know 【1】 the games are made? Let me tell you about 【2】 process in four basic stages.

First of all, most games are produced by a team who work 【3】(close) together. They have lots of meetings where the basic story and characters 【4】(discuss).When the artists have made an agreement, they produce a set of drawings 【5】can show the characters and the places in the game.

Next, the drawings are created 【6】 the programmers. Then all the colors are painted, so the places and movements look real.

After that, the 【7】(part) of the story are put in order. Then the player options (選擇) are produced. So now the game has 【8】 (it) two key parts: the different levels of difficulty and all the tasks for the players.

The final stage is as important as the other ones: game testing. A group of players are asked 【9】(use) the game and communicate any problems they find. Once these problems are solved, a much 【10】(good) game is ready for you to play.

A. Get exercise B. Shut off your brain C. Stop and get away

D. Walk or ride E. Have enough sleep F. Eat and drink right

Are you a stressed-out student?

You can beat it with our FIVE-POINT ACTION PLAN！

【1】

Some people are OK with three or four hours of sleep a night, but most people aren't. You should try to sleep eight hours a night. If you can’t, then take a nap in the afternoon. Sleeping too long isn’t good, either. Don't stay in bed all day.

【2】

Students often put on weight because they eat a lot of junk food and eat late at night. Bad idea! You should try to eat your evening meal early and have healthy snacks, like fruit. You should also try to drink at least eight cups of water a day. Finally, don’t skip breakfast. It's the most important meal of the day!

You don’t have to eat a big breakfast, but you should eat something.

【3】

Sometimes you have to stop what you're doing. Take a break. Turn off the TV or computer, walk around the room, and breathe deeply. You should do this several times a day. And once a week, take a walk in a park or in the woods. Look at the trees and smell the flowers.

【4】

Walk as much as you can. Walking is the best way to stay in shape. Or get a bicycle, but remember that riding a bike can be dangerous. You should always wear a helmet and bright clothes. Never ride without them!

【5】

Do you have a gym nearby? You should use it. You don't have to exercise every day, but you should do some aerobic activity three to five times a week. Thirty minutes a day is enough. Remember: you can review for a test and jog on a treadmill at the same time.

Emily has always wanted to visit Boston, the capital of Massachusetts. Zach and she both agree that walking along the Freedom Trail would be pretty great. Emily and Zach both love the beach. If they went to Massachusetts, they could spend a few days at the beaches on Cape Cod.

Zach finds learning about Native Americans extremely interesting and has always wanted to travel along the Apache Trail in Arizona. Emily is not as keen on traveling along this trail as Zach, but they both would like to visit Phoenix, the capital, and then travel to Meteor Crater. Zach learned in science class that Meteor Crater is a very huge hole. It was created when a huge object from space fell to Earth.

The only thing that Zach doesn't like in Arizona is the heat. It is very hot in this southwestern state. Massachusetts, on the other hand, is in the northeastern United States. Here, Zach and Emily and their parents could enjoy the nice weather.

How will they decide which state they should visit? That would be great if they could take two trips!

【1】What makes Emily and Zach confused?

A.Planning how to travel.

B.Discussing why to take a trip.

C.Deciding when to visit the state of Arizona.

D.Choosing where to spend the summer vacation.

【2】What do Emily and Zach think of walking along the Freedom Trail?

A.Very boring.B.Kind of tiring.C.Quite good.D.A little dangerous.

【3】Both Emily and Zach .

A.dislike the hot weather in Arizona

B.enjoy spending time at the beaches

C.are interested in traveling along the Apache Trail

D.have always wanted to visit the capital of Massachusetts

【4】What's the best title of the passage?

A.A Difficult ChoiceB.An Amazing Trip

C.A Coming VacationD.An Important Decision

Thinking it twice, I stood up. Everyone was surprised. I decided to be honest with my students. I took a deep______, and told the kids how nervous I was. But I also told them that I wanted to be their best friend and best teacher, too. One boy said, "That's okay, Ms. Wood. I was scared, too." The students were all standing there, smiling at me. They made me feel so______. My fear slowly disappeared.

【1】A.beatB.ranC.appearedD.jumped

【2】A.excitedB.movedC.scaredD.surprised

【3】A.sisterB.motherC.friendD.teacher

【4】A.testB.breathC.restD.walk

【5】A.comfortableB.uncomfortableC.worriedD.interested

long, feel, take, age, make, fall, learn, spend, dream, uniform

Angela Clayton is a 20-year-old costume designer. She is from Long Island, New York. At the________ of 14, she became interested in ________ things. She watched some movies and shows. She ________ in love with the beautiful dresses in them. Then she tried to________ sewing(縫紉).

The first thing Angela sewed was a school uniform. It________ her about two months to finish sewing the school uniform. One day, she put on her new school ________ and went to school. All her classmates liked her school uniform.

Then she started to make new dresses. She liked the cartoon characters, Elsa and Merida. She ________ about 250 hours finishing the new dresses. What a ________ time! But Angela didn't ________ tired. She said, "I love making costumes and I spend hours sewing every day. If I’m not sewing, I’m probably thinking about sewing."

Angela Clayton has a big ________. She dreams of using her own dresses to have a fashion show.

【1】____________

【2】____________

【3】____________

【4】____________

【5】____________

【6】____________

【7】____________

【8】____________

【9】____________

【10】____________

A.to liveB.liveC.to livingD.be lived

—Go along this street and turn right. There’s one on the left.

A. how can I get to the bank B. where I can find a restaurant

C. when he usually gets to work D. where is the police station