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Task 1

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When I was shopping a few months ago,I saw a man trying to get people to donate to a very well-known charity.I explained that we can’t give out our personal details anymore due to my bank account being hacked(非法侵入）last year._1_

___2_My husband Stewart was at the table with a person from a charity having a cold drink.We chatted for a while and then I said,“I know you! ” and he looked at me and said ，“you’re the lovely lady that bought me a big lunch and drinks when I was at shops trying to get people to donate.” ______3

He told me that he had let the organizers know about this lovely woman helping him out on a cold day.____4_I was so thrilled to see him again,sitting in my home.The point is that we never know how we affect people and this act had really moved him for the kindness of it.

____5_It was a lovely connection.I so loved the fact that Stewart had invited him in out of the heat for a cold drink.This kindness thing is so catching.

A.He said it was so unexpected.

B.I hope I made a bond with this old friend.

C.So I now know that what I do does affect others.

D.It was a terrible time and took months to get back our money.

E.Last week I had been out and came home on a really hot day.

F.We both laughed and I grabbed his hand and we had a little hug.

G.He asked how I was feeling and thanked me so much for helping them.

Task 2

Florence Nightingale was named after her birthplace,Florence,Italy.When she was almost one year old,she returned with her family to England.

Florence often helped her mother deliver food to the poor and sick_.____1_Her family was shocked because nursing was not a respected profession.

But Florence was determined.She studied books on medicine.Later,she visited hospitals in France,Germany and Ireland and learned everything she could.___2

In 1854,Britain was at war with Russia.Florence went to the British hospital in Scutari(now üsküdar in Istanbul)and she was shocked.The hospital left men lying on the floor,and rats were running everywhere_.__3_Many soldiers died before receiving help.

The doctors wouldn’t listen to Florence because they didn’t like the idea of women in army hospitals—until one day 500 unexpected casualties(伤亡者)arrived_.__4_Florence made changes,making sure the men were washed and their injuries were cared for.Every night she would check the patients with her lamp.

When she returned home after the war,a fund had been set up in her honor.Many of the soldiers she had nursed had made contributions.Now she could set up the Nightingale Training School in London.

After years of hard work,Florence Nightingale saw cleaner and more cheerful hospitals._5_All of this was because of the“lady with the lamp”.

A.Nursing became an honored profession.

B.There was no running water and no heat.

C.She knew she had much to learn about nursing.

D.Florence saw the soldiers’health had improved.

E.As she grew older,she decided to become a nurse.

F.They soon realized that Florence knew what she was doing.

G.Upon returning home,she was an expert on hospital management.

Task 3

A single tooth has many different parts that make it work.And teeth play an important role in your daily life.They not only let you eat stuff like apples,they also help you talk.1

Tooth Tour

2 Look in the mirror at your own teeth or check out a friend’s smile.The part of the tooth you can see,which is not covered by the gum,is called the crown.The crown of each tooth is covered with enamel(珐琅质),which is very hard and often shiny.

Tooth Types

You’ve probably noticed that you have different types of permanent teeth in your mouth. 3 Your two front teeth and the teeth on either side of them are incisors(门齿).There are four on the top and four on bottom.4

Your teeth are great for chewing,but you also need them to talk.Different teeth work with your tongue and lips to help you form sounds.

Tooth Care

Brushing your teeth with fluoride(氟化物)toothpaste is your best bet when it comes to keeping your teeth in tip-top shape. 5 It’s especially important to brush before bedtime.

A.Tooth Talk

B.Tooth Food

C.So let’s talk about teeth.

D.Let’s take a tour of your teeth.

E.Each one has its own function.

F.Try to brush after eating or at least twice a day.

G.Enamel works as a barrier,protecting the inside parts of the tooth.

Task 4

Winter is a really fun time of year—it’s great to have snowball fights and build snowmen.___1_When it’s cold outside and you’re not prepared,you can feel uncomfortable.Lucky for you,learning how to stay safe is a breeze!_____2

Dressing in layers is the best way to stay warm in the cold.Depending on where you live and how cold it is,some kids may need more layers,some less.

Grab That Hat

You’re all bundled up and ready to go,but are you forgetting something? _3_You’ll stay much warmer with a hat than without one—tons of body heat escapes right from your head.

Drink Up!

Sounds like advice for hot weather,not cold weather,right? ___4_When you’re outside in the cold and breathing hard,you lose a lot of your body’s water through your breath.And the best way to get that water back is to drink up!

Take It Easy

Sometimes if you’re out having fun,it’s easy to forget to pay attention to your body.But if your body temperature drops even 4 or 5 degrees while you’re outside,it can make you feel terrible.____5_And if you ever feel dizzy or weak,those are sure signs that you have to take it easy indoors for a while.

A.Fight the Bite

B.Love Those Layers

C.Pull a hat onto your head！

D.That’s why you need to be alert to your body’s signals.

E.Well,the truth is that it’s good advice for both kinds of weather.

F.But while you’re out having fun,you have to know how to be safe.

G.You want your snow days to be the most fun they can be,so put on those layers.

Task 5

Traffic safety in China

The most important thing that you should pay highest attention to during your China tours is traffic safety._1_Below are some detailed practical tips for keeping you safe whether you are on foot,cycling,or in a vehicle.

Walking

Be aware of the traffic rules._____2_Watch for the traffic when crossing the road and do not jay walk(乱穿马路)even if others may do so.Cross walks are designed to assist pedestrians who wish to cross the road—be sure to use them.

On Bus

Fastening your seat-belt especially when on the expressway may save your life in an accident.____3_Try to chat with others or look at the scenery outside the window.Have some medication on hand for travel sickness.It is important to be careful and guard against theft.___4

The flight regulations must be strictly observed,and you should follow the stewards’instructions,including when to fasten your seat-belt.

Self-Driving

Find out about the road conditions and make sure you have your seat-belt fastened at all times._5_Do not speed and do not park your car inappropriately.Find out about the different traffic rules in different countries and get accustomed to them quickly.

A.On Airplane

B.Riding a Bike

C.Do not drive after drinking alcohol.

D.Do not sleep,even if you are very tired.

E.After all,keeping safe is your guarantee of a wonderful visit.

F.Walk on the sidewalk and be careful to give way to motor vehicles.

G.Do not carry luggage and keep some space between you and the bike ahead.