时文阅读三则

A Report on Pandas

Do you know how many pandas there are in the world? The World Wildlife Fund(WWF世界野生动物基金会) has spent four years in counting pandas in the world. It says there are 1，590 now. In the 1980s there used to be only 1，100.

So we may say that pandas are lucky because people around the world love them and are trying their best to help them. However，we can also say that pandas are unlucky since they are still facing a lot of problems now.

Pandas are not good at bearing babies. Even in the wild，scientists have found that female pandas give birth only every 28 months. That’s why the number of pandas goes up so slowly.

Pandas need bamboo for food，but bamboo plants flower and die every 10 to 100 years. It can take up to 20 years to provide food for pandas. When bamboo dies，pandas have to move to other areas. In the past，this was easy. However，the number of people keeps growing，and more forests have been cut down and more villages have been built. It’s more difficult for pandas to find bamboo and homes than before.

In spite of the harsh situation，the WWF has made great efforts to protect pandas. And some Chinese scientists are also always trying to find ways to help pandas.

1. According to the WWF，how many pandas are there now in the world?

A. 1，100. B. 40.

C. 1，590. D. 1，980.

2. Which is NOT the difficulty pandas are facing?

A. Pandas are not good at producing babies.

B. It takes a long time for bamboo to grow.

C. Humans have cut down a lot of forests.

D. People in the world are not caring for them.

3. How often do female pandas give birth?

A. Once a year.B. Once every 2 years.

C. Once every 28 months. D. Twice a year.

4. Why do people cut down forests?

A. Because they want to find enough room to live in.

B. Because they want to kill pandas.

C. Because they want to set up companies there.

D. Because they just want to do so.

5. What does this passage mainly talk about?

A. The increasing number of pandas.

B. The difficulties pandas are facing.

C. The way to plant bamboo.

D. The luck of pandas.

Key：1-5 CDCAB

How to Look After a Computer?

Many young people can use a computer，but few of them know how to look after it. Remember the following(下列的) when you use a computer.

1. Keep your computer in a cool and dry(干燥的) room. Damp(潮湿) is bad for it. Most computers work best at a temperature of 5-10 degrees centigrade(摄氏).

2. Do not allow smoking near your computer. Smoke of all kinds is very bad for many parts of your computer and can cause(引起) many problems.

3. Do not eat or drink when you are near your computer. Pieces of food and a little water on the keyboard(键盘) can also cause many problems.

4. Make sure(确保) that the keyboard and screen(显示屏) are at a correct height. If they are not at a correct height，you will get backache(背痛).

5. Make sure the screen is at a correct distance(距离) from your eyes. If you wear glasses，make sure these glasses are correct for using the computer. Some people use a different pair of glasses when they use a computer.

6. Keep your screen clean and do not have it too bright. A dirty screen can hurt(伤害) your eyes. A too bright screen can also be bad for your eyes.

7. Never use any softwares(软件) that you don’t know very much. You must be careful because some softwares can bring viruses(病毒) into your computer. If your computer has viruses，it can’t work or even breaks down(损坏).

1. Most computers work best______.

A. in a cool and wet room

B. at a temperature of 5-l0 degrees centigrade

C. in a humid room

D. at a temperature of 15-20 degrees centigrade

2. You had better not______ near your computer.

A. singB. listen to the music

C. talkD. smoke，eat or drink

3. If your keyboard and screen are not at a correct height，______.

A. your computer cannot work

B. you will feel unwell(不舒服的)

C. your computer is bad for your eyes

D. your computer will have viruses

4. Which of the following descriptions is TRUE?

A. Make sure your screen is very bright.

B. Try different softwares that you don’t know very much.

C. A little water on the keyboard doesn’t matter much.

D. Place your screen at a correct distance from your eyes.

Key：1-4 BDBD

The Most Important English Words

What must you do when you receive(收到) a present for your birthday? You have to sit down and write a thank-you note. The words “thank you” are very important. We have to use them on so many occasions(场合). We say them when someone gives us a drink，helps us to pick up things，hands us a letter，lends us a book or gives us a hand(帮助，帮忙).

Another important word is “please”. Many people forget to use it. It is rude(粗野的) to ask someone to do something without saying “please”. We have to use this word when we ask for something，too. It may be a book or a pencil，more rice or more sauce，help or advice. It may be in the classroom，at home，at the bus stop or over the counter. We have to use “please” to make our requests(需要，恳请) pleasant(愉快的).

We have to learn to say “sorry”，too. When we have hurt someone’s feelings(感情)，we’ll have to go up and say we’re sorry. When we have told a lie and feel sorry，we will have to use the same word. When we have forgotten something or broken a promise(毁约) we will have to explain with that word，too. “Sorry” is a healing(使和解) word. We can make people forget wrongs by using it sincerely(真诚地).

These words are simple but important. Man had to use them long ago. We have to use them now. Our children will have to use them again. They are pleasing words to use in any language.

1. When we receive a birthday present，we have to______.

A. return itB. give it to one of our friends

C. do nothing D. write a thank-you note

2. When someone helps us to do something，we should______.

A. thank him B. say “sorry” to him

C. use the word “please” D. not say anything

3. One of the important words in any language is “____”.

A. hello B. yes C. no D. please

4. We have to use the word “please” when we______.

A. hurt someone’s feeling B. ask for something from others

C. receive a presentD. have told a lie

5. When we have broken a promise，we will have to explain with the word “____”.

A. thanks B. pleaseC. sorry D. hello

Key：1-5 DADBC