Recently, hazy(霾)weather has become a serious problem in many parts China. Heavy haze has spread quickly all over China. It has influenced people's lives in the whole country from the north to the south, including Beijing, Hebei, Shanxi, Jiangsu and Guangdong. People even can't see each other when they stand about 50 meters from each other. It can cause lots of traffic accidents. So the highways are closed and the flights are put off on hazy days.

Cities like Shanghai and Nanjing have been covered with the grey sky for the past several weeks. Many walkers in the street had to wear masks(口罩). In the Lukou airport in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, more than 60 flights were cut out on Saturday because of the hazy weather, which also made primary and middle schools and kindergartens stop having classes on Thursday and Friday in Nanjing. Earlier this week, the Ministry of Environmental Protection said that there were several reasons for the heavy haze. Especially Bad weather conditions made it difficult for polluting things to disappear.

In order to clean up the air , the Chinese government now plans to cut coal use and increase cleaner production.

“We must face the problem,” said Yan Naiqiang, a professor of environmental science at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. “It will take a long time to control and improve the weather condition.”

【1】Why are the highways closed on hazy days？

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【2】How many flights were cut out because of the hazy weather in Nanjing？

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【3】When did the schools in Nanjing stop having classes？

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【4】What’s the main reason for the heavy haze？

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【5】How will the Chinese government clean up the air？

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For many years, historians(歷史學家) believed Stonehenge was a temple where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods. However, historian Paul Stoker thinks this can’t be true because Stonehenge was built so many centuries ago. “The leaders arrived in England much later,” he points out.

Another popular idea is that Stonehenge might be a kind of calendar. The large stones were put together in a certain way. On midsummer’s morning, the sun shines directly into the center of the stones. Other people believe the stones have a medical purpose. They think the stones can prevent illness and keep people healthy. “As you walk there, you can feel the energy from your feet move up your body,” said one visitor. No one is sure what Stonehenge was used for, but most agree that the position of the stones must be for a special purpose. Some think it might be a burial(埋葬) place or a place to remember ancestors(祖先). Others think it was built to celebrate a victory over an enemy.

Stonehenge was built slowly over a long period of time. Most historians believe it must be almost 5,000 years old. One of the greatest mysteries is how it was built because the stones are so big and heavy. In 2001, a group of English volunteers tried to build another Stonehenge, but they couldn’t. “We don’t really know who built Stonehenge,” says Paul Stoker. “And perhaps we might never know, but we do know they must have been hard-working—and great planners!”

【1】Visitors like to go there in _______ to enjoy ____ on the longest day of the year.

A. July; sunrise B. June; sunrise C. June; sunset D. July,sunset

【2】Paul Stoker doesn’t agree that ___________.

A. Ancient leaders built Stonehenge to communicate with the gods.

B. Stonehenge might be a kind of calendar to tell people the summertime.

C. Stonehenge can prevent illness and make people feel energetic.

D. Stonehenge must be for a special purpose because of the position of the stones.

【3】What aren’t people interested in about Stonehenge?

A. Where it was built. B. Who built it.

C. How it was built. D. Why it was built.

【4】When was Stonehenge most likely built?

A. 750,000 years ago. B. Six centuries ago.

C. 5,000 years ago. D. In 2001.

【5】What does Paul Stoker mean by “we do know they must have been hard-working—and great planners”?

A. He has known who built Stonehenge.

B. He thinks building the Stonehenge is a great achievement. .

C. He believes he will find out who built Stonehenge.

D. He encourages volunteers to build another Stonehenge.

【1】Suddenly, a loud voice broke the ________ silent) of the village.

【2】The man in the picture joined the Army in his ________(twenty).

【3】It’s________ common) to see so many swallows in this area in late fall.

【4】I guess these bags are those ______________ (direct). Please keep them in your office.

【5】Since you _________ (forget) the new words, why not open your books and review them?

【6】When you have problems with others, don’t just draw a _______ (divide) line, talk to others!

【7】Please remember the words ______________(mark) in bright red. They are very useful.

【8】An elderly couple as well as a child _________ (notice) to enter the building just now.

【1】We found the _______ (缺少的) page of the book under the chair.

【2】I think all your ________ (建議) are very important and helpful to us.

【3】I once lived in________ (中心的) Hunan. People like hot food a lot there.

【4】Hepburn acted so well that some people________ (誤認為) her for a real princess.

【5】It really________ (重要) that it will be rainy this Thursday because we will have the sports meeting.

【6】There was not much ________ (對話) in this drama play, but we all enjoyed it very much.

【7】In western people’s eyes, the Analects of Confuci《論語》are________ (簡直) the top treasure of Chinese culture.

—________. Although he said that he didn't do anything against the law.

A. He supposes so B. I suppose so

C. I don't think so D. I don't agree

— _________.

A. Thanks a lot B. That’s not the case

C. I can’t agree more D. Don’t mention it

— __________. I have found 20 spelling mistakes already.

A. Cheer up B. You are very lucky

C. In your dreams D. I’m sure you can

A. an; so a B. a; a so C. a; a such D. an; such a

【1】What was Mr. Wu doing when the kidnapping happened?

A. Watching TV. B. Doing housework. C. Chatting with his friend.

【2】Why did Mrs. Zhang knock on Mr. Wu’s door?

A. Because she was coming for dinner.

B. Because she wanted to talk with him.

C. Because she wanted some help from Mr. Wu.

【1】What does country music talk of ?

A. Everyday life and feelings.

B. The lives of children.

C. The lives of workers.

【2】When did people begin to make country song records ?

A. Before 1920. B. Before 1970. C. In the 1920s.

【3】What are the common topics in country music?

A. Love, crops and death.

B. Easy, slow and simple.

C. Daily life and feelings of Americans.

【4】Who was John Denver?

A. A British doctor. B. An American singer. C. A Canadian actor.

【5】Why are the words in country music often sad?

A. Americans like sad words.

B. The life in the countryside can be happy.

C. The life in the countryside can be hard.