A single night of taking the drug Ecstasy (摇头丸) can cause serious brain damage and speed up the start of Parkinson’s disease（帕金森综合症）, scientists say. Just two or three Ecstasy tablets can permanently destroy brain cells that affect movement and reasoning, according to American research that links the drug to Parkinson’s for the first time.
A study by a team at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, involving squirrel monkeys and baboons (狒狒) found that both species suffered permanent damage to key cells, which are lost in Parkinson’s, after receiving three low doses（剂量）of Ecstasy at three-hour periods.
The study is particularly important because baboons are one of the best animal models for the human brain. George Ricaurte, who led the research, said that the widespread abuse of drug might have caused severe damage. “The most troubling result is that young adults using Ecstasy may be increasing their risk of developing Parkinsonism as they get older.”
Alan Leshner, a former director of the US National Institute on Drug Abuse, said, “This study emphasizes the multi-aspect damage that Ecstasy causes to users. We’ve long known that repeated use damages brain cells. But this study shows that even very occasional（偶尔） use can have long-lasting effects on many different brain systems. It sends an important message to young people: don’t experiment with your own brain.”
Janet Betts, a mother whose teenage daughter Leah died after a single Ecstasy tablet in 1995, said, “This comes as no surprise. But people can’t see the effects at first, and they say it won’t happen to them. We’ll see the symptoms later, just as we have with smoking.”
【小题1】The article is intended to ______.

A．explain the bad effects of drugs on people’s health

B．warn young people of the risk of taking the drug Ecstasy

C．persuade people out of such bad habits as smoking and using drugs

D．tell us the links between the drug Ecstasy and the animal models

【小题2】We know from the passage that a low dose of Ecstasy ______.

A．can permanently destroy one’s brain cells

B．can cause serious brain damage occasionally

C．will result in immediate symptoms

D．may bring on Parkinson’s at once

【小题3】Why are squirrel monkeys and baboons involved in the experiments?

A．Because these animals usually take drugs.

B．Because their brain is similar to human beings.

C．Because there is a model in the animals’ brains.

D．Because they will soon get well after the experiment.

【小题4】The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph probably refers to”        ”.

A．Leah’s death after a single tablet

B．the symptoms after smoking

C．the damage to the brain systems

D．repeated use of the drug

IV 把下列句子翻译成英语。

1 昨天我和妈妈关于如何养鱼争了起来（argument）

2 他感到一阵恶心，把吃下去的东西全吐了出来（bring up）

3 我喜欢体育运动的原因是他非常有趣，并且有利于健康（the reason why）

4 人必须要相信自己，这是成功的秘诀（believe in）

5 他对我们国家的贡献将被载入史册（contribution）

6 我偶尔看看电视，因为大部分时间都花在了写作业上了（spend）

7我的新衣服同你昨天买的那件在颜色上相似（be similar to）

8 初升的太阳看起来通常比已升起来的太阳大（rising）

 

Have you ever lost your temper? Did you yell or scream at those around you, even people you like or love? Did you want to break something or hit someone?
Everyone gets angry. We have lots of emotions. At different times, we may be happy, sad or jealous.    【小题1】  .
It’s perfectly okay to be angry at time（偶尔）--- in fact, it’s important to get angry sometimes. Anger can even be a good thing. When we are treated unfairly, anger can help us stand up for ourselves.
__【小题2】___ some people keep their anger buried deep inside. If you do this, you might get a headache or your stomach might start to hurt. You may just feel crummy (糟糕的) about yourself or start to cry. It’s not good to hide your anger, so you should find a way to let it out without hurting yourself or others.
When you start to feel angry, you can count to 10, draw a picture of anger, play a video game, run as fast as you can or do something active. An effective way is to talk to a friend you can trust.   【小题3】  .
【小题4】  Instead, admit to yourself that you are angry and try to figure out why you are angry and what you can do to keep the situation from happening again.
Never getting angry is impossible. But, you should always remember that how you act when you’re angry can make the situation better or worse.  
【小题5】 Take charge of it!

A． Once you talk about anger, those bad feelings usually start to go away.

B． Taking it out on others never solves anything.

C． Anger is just another way we feel.

D． Here is an important way to deal with anger.

E.  But anger must be released in the right way.
F.  Every coin has two sides.
G.  Don’t let anger be the boss of you.

“Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world.” That is because the television program by that name can now be seen in so many parts of the world. That program became one of American’s exports soon after it went on the air in New York in 1969. ?

In the United States more than six million children watch the program regularly. The viewers include more than half the nation’s pre-school children, from every kind of economic, racial(种族的), and geographical group. ?

Although some educators object to certain elements in the program, parents praise it highly. Many teachers also consider it a great help, though some teachers find that problems arise when first graders who have learned from “Sesame Street” are in the same class with children who have not watched the program. ?

Tests have shown that children from all racial, geographical, and economic backgrounds have benefited from watching it. Those who watch it five times a week learn more than occasional(偶尔的）viewer. In the US the program is shown at different hours during the week in order to increase the number of children who can watch it regularly. ?

The programs all use songs stories, jokes and pictures to give children a basic understanding of numbers, letters and human relationships. But there are some differences. For example, the Spanish program, produced in Mexico City, devotes more time to teaching whole words than to teaching separate letters. ?

Why has “Sesame Street” been so much more successful than other children’s shows? Many reasons have been suggested. People mention the educational theories of its creators, the support by the government and private businesses, and the skillful use of a variety of TV tricks. Perhaps an equally important reason is that mothers watch it along with their children. This is partly because famous adult stars often appear on it. But the best reason for the success of the program may be that it makes every child watching feel able to learn. The child finds himself learning, and he wants to learn more. ?

“Sesame Street” is actually______. ?

A. a street in the US                     B. a program for children?

C. a program of teachers                  D. a program for students?

Children who often watch the program______. ?

A. can have problems in school             B. will find it a great help?

C. will take no interest in their studies        D. will be well educated?

What is special about the program?

A. It offers great fun. ?

B. It makes children feel able to learn. ?

C. It is shown at different hours during the week. ?

D. Children learn and enjoy themselves while watching. ?

Why is “Sesame Street” so popular in the world?

A. Because it is supported by the government and businesses. ?

B. Because it uses a variety of skillful tricks. ?

C. Because mothers watch it along with their children. ?

D. Because it makes every child watching it feel able to learn. ?

The best title for this passage can be______. ?

A. TV Programs                   B. Educating Children?

C. Sesame Street                   D. A Greet Success?

“Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world.” That is because the television program by that name can now be seen in so many parts of the world. That program became one of American’s exports soon after it went on the air in New York in 1969. ?

In the United States more than six million children watch the program regularly. The viewers include more than half the nation’s pre-school children, from every kind of economic, racial(种族的), and geographical group. ?

Although some educators object to certain elements in the program, parents praise it highly. Many teachers also consider it a great help, though some teachers find that problems arise when first graders who have learned from “Sesame Street” are in the same class with children who have not watched the program. ?

Tests have shown that children from all racial, geographical, and economic backgrounds have benefited from watching it. Those who watch it five times a week learn more than occasional(偶尔的）viewer. In the US the program is shown at different hours during the week in order to increase the number of children who can watch it regularly. ?

The programs all use songs stories, jokes and pictures to give children a basic understanding of numbers, letters and human relationships. But there are some differences. For example, the Spanish program, produced in Mexico City, devotes more time to teaching whole words than to teaching separate letters. ?

Why has “Sesame Street” been so much more successful than other children’s shows? Many reasons have been suggested. People mention the educational theories of its creators, the support by the government and private businesses, and the skillful use of a variety of TV tricks. Perhaps an equally important reason is that mothers watch it along with their children. This is partly because famous adult stars often appear on it. But the best reason for the success of the program may be that it makes every child watching feel able to learn. The child finds himself learning, and he wants to learn more. ?

1. “Sesame Street” is actually______. ?

A．a street in the US	B．a program for children?
C．a program of teachers	D．a program for students?

2.Children who often watch the program______. ?

A．can have problems in school	B．will find it a great help?
C．will take no interest in their studies	D．will be well educated?

3.What is special about the program?

A．It offers great fun. ?

B．It makes children feel able to learn. ?

C．It is shown at different hours during the week. ?

D．Children learn and enjoy themselves while watching. ?

4.Why is “Sesame Street” so popular in the world?

A．Because it is supported by the government and businesses. ?

B．Because it uses a variety of skillful tricks. ?

C．Because mothers watch it along with their children. ?

D．Because it makes every child watching it feel able to learn. ?

5.The best title for this passage can be______. ?

A．TV Programs	B．Educating Children?
C．Sesame Street	D．A Greet Success?