— He should be careful next time.

A.knocked offB.showed offC.took offD.turned off

—I hope it will _____________ like a book.

A.tasteB.soundC.lookD.smell

The ocean is home to the most of plants and animals on Earth. Plants in the sea provide us with 70 percent of O2 we breathe. The ocean controls our climate (氣候), providing heat in winter and cool air in summer. It also provides us with food and medicine. No matter where you live on the planet, no matter how far from the sea, your life is dependent on the ocean.

The biggest problem facing the ocean at the moment is plastic pollution. Reducing single-use plastic, including plastic bags and plastic bottles, has been an important theme for World Oceans Day for a number of years.

Climate change and rising sea temperatures are also a huge problem. Rising sea temperatures have a direct influence on weather patterns and are seen as partly responsible for an increase in extreme (極端的) weather.

The day is celebrated in all kinds of ways, including special events on the beach, river clean-ups, school activities, art contests and film festivals. You can join in to remind people about the importance of our oceans and to make a difference.

【1】What percent of our planet is covered with seawater?

A.30%B.40%C.70%

【2】What is the main idea of Paragraph 2?

A.The ocean provides us with heat and cool air.

B.Our life is dependent on the ocean.

C.The ocean provides us with food and medicine

【3】What is the biggest problem facing the ocean?

A.Plastic pollution.B.Reducing single-use plastic.C.Air pollution.

【4】What is partly responsible for an increase of extreme weather?

A.Climate change.B.Rising sea temperatures.C.Weather patterns.

【5】How do people celebrate World Oceans Day?

A.Eating out together.B.Having a meeting.C.Holding special events.

Trees help cool the air by providing shade(陰涼) and moisture(水分) through their leaves. Trees can help lower summer temperatures in cities by 2 to 5℃. Trees also provide a place for all kinds of animals. And they create a shady place where people can relax.

Urban Forest planted about 1,300 trees in a park in Karachi. The group uses a method that helps them grow quickly. In just three years, the trees were 30 feet tall. Qureshi hopes that one day, this park will become a forest of 50,000 trees. Since 2015, Qureshi and his team have helped cool the air by planting 14 urban forests in Pakistan. Twelve are in Karachi.

In 2017, Qureshi helped plant an urban forest at Karachi Grammar School. First, he met with students there. He taught them about how trees help the environment. Then the students planted trees in the schoolyard. “They were excited about the project,” Muneeza Shaikhali says. She's a headteacher at Karachi Grammar School. “They themselves had been experiencing the high temperatures in the summer months.”

There are many birds and colorful butterflies in the school. Students go outside during science class to study the forest. “It's like a library of trees in front of the kids,” Qureshi says. “They can learn the species(物種) and insects that are around. It's a beautiful thing to see.”

【1】What happened to Karachi in June 2015?

A.A wave hit this city.

B.A heat wave killed over 1,000 people.

C.Karachi became the hottest city.

【2】Who started Urban Forest?

A.Munecza Shaikhali.

B.Shahzad Qureshi.

C.The students at Karachi Grammar School.

【3】How did the students feel about the project?

A.Surprised.B.Terrible.C.Excited.

【4】During the science class, students go outside to ________.

A.study the forestB.climb the treesC.catch birds and butterflies

【5】What's the best title for the text?

A.Urban ForestB.City of TreesC.Education on Environment

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_______ ______ when you come back to China, you'll be amazed at the great changes here.

Well, all of this could be the future of driving. There are several companies, including Google, working on driverless cars. So far, no Google self-driven cars have gotten a traffic ticket (罰單), but some of them have been in accidents when other cars hit them.

These cars are now still in the testing stages (階段). But, if the tests are successful, these electric self-driven cars could be put into use very soon.

The cars are so special that they can take the place of drivers during certain situations. They are able to park themselves, or slow down when they notice objects close by. They can also control the speed if there is danger.

Scientists and engineers believe, with the help of wireless signals (無線信號) , cameras and GPS, creating a safe self-driven car might be possible. The cause of deadly (致死的) road accidents is usually careless drivers or bad conditions. The self-driven car may be able to prevent these. However, some people don’t like the idea. American lawyer Whit Drake does not believe these cars are safe. He thinks that technologies can also be mistakes.

Complete the chart according to the passage with only one word for each blank.

【1】Mary likes to be quiet. She wants to keep a nice pet at home. She hopes it can decorate (裝飾) her room. But she doesn't want to spend too much money on it.

【2】Kim, a college student, knows little about animals. He only wants to play with the pet. But his room isn't big enough.

【3】Eric likes to play with the pet. If it can follow his instructions, he must be very happy. He hopes they can be good friends.

【4】Mr. Brown is a businessman. He is busy with his work every day. He wants to choose a clever pet for his daughter who is only 4 years old. He doesn't care how much it costs.

【5】Mrs. Miller is a housewife. She feels lonely at home. She wants a pet that can talk. She hopes it can make her life lively. But she is afraid of getting hurt.

A.Birds are colorful and nice to look at. Some birds can even say hello to the masters. They are safe and stay in their cages. However, training a bird takes time.

B.If you love to be silent, a fish is one of the best pets for you. It can add beauty to your home as well. But you must make sure fish eat the right kind of food. Cleaning their home needs much time.

C.Hamsters (倉鼠) don't need a large place to live and can be easily taken care of. You can play with them. If you touch them with your fingers, they may hurt you.

D.Keeping a turtle (烏龜) as a pet is fun. Turtles are the quietest pets. If you are less than five years old, you'd better not keep turtles because they can spread salmonella (沙氏門菌).

E.Many families keep dogs because they are smart. They can even understand what you say. They like to play with their masters. But you need to spend time walking them.

F.Cats may be many children's best choice. They are beautiful and cute. However, keeping cats may cost much money because you need to buy some toys for them.

One day, while my mother was sewing (縫) a quilt, I asked her, “Is there love between you and Dad?” My mother stopped her________and raised her head with surprise. She looked at me________. I thought I had hurt her. After a while, she said, “Look at this thread (線). Sometimes it appears, ________most of it disappears in the quilt. It makes the quilt strong and warm. If life is a quilt, love________be a thread. It can________be seen anywhere or anytime. Love is inside.”

At that time I couldn't understand her until the next spring. My father suddenly got sick________. My mother had to spend a month looking after him in the hospital.________they were back, my mother helped him walk slowly on the country road every day. My father had never been so gentle (溫柔點). The sun gently shone________the leaves. All of these________the most beautiful picture in the world.

The doctor said my father________well in two months. But after two months he still couldn't walk by himself. We were________him. But he told me that he just liked walking with my mother. Reading his eyes, I knew he loves my mother deeply.

Once I thought love meant flowers and gifts. From this________, I understand that love is just a thread in the quilt of our life. It makes life strong and warm.

【1】A.performB.actC.share

【2】A.necessaryB.importantC.impossible

【3】A.whoB.whomC.which

【4】A.businessB.workC.study

【5】A.in silenceB.in agreementC.in excitement

【6】A.andB.orC.but

【7】A.canB.needC.should

【8】A.alwaysB.usuallyC.hardly

【9】A.easilyB.seriouslyC.clearly

【10】A.AfterB.BeforeC.While

【11】A.overB.acrossC.through

【12】A.used upB.made upC.showed up

【13】A.gotB.will getC.would get

【14】A.worried aboutB.afraid ofC.bored with

【15】A.storyB.experienceC.conversation

B: 【1】. I haven't seen a movie since two months ago.

A: 【2】?

B: Comedies. But there aren't any wonderful comedies on recently. I hear that Nezha is very hot.

A: I know this movie. It has a score of 8.8 points on Douban. My sister has watched it.

B: 【3】?

A: She loves it. The film has a moving story and wonderful special effects. It's worth watching.

B: Great! Let's watch it now. But 【4】?

A: We can get the tickets on Meituan. It has the cheapest tickets.

B: 【5】?

A: Let me check it. 19 yuan each.

B: OK. Let's book the tickets right now.