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Emergencies(紧急情况)don't happen very often. But when they do, you want to get help first. No one wants to spend time looking up the phone numbers.

In 1568, the Untied States government wanted one number that people could call for emergencies. They decided that 911 was easy to remember and people could dial it quickly. The very first 911 call was made on February 16, 1968. in Alibama. Today, 911 is used for emergencies in most parts of the United States and many parts of Canada.

Other countries may use other numbers. In Great Britain, it's 959. If you're not sure which emergency number is used in your area, check your phone book.

When to call

Never call 911 as a joke or just to see what might happen. The only time you should call 911

When in an emergency call

When you dial the 911 operator(接线员),it's always OK to give out your information. Speak slowly and clearly when you explain what's happening. What happened? Where are you? Who needs help?

Don't hang up(挂断)!

If you have to call 911, do not hang up until the operator tells you it's OK to do so, That way, you can be sure that the operator has all the information to offer help fast.

A dog named Faith dialed 911 when her owner who was in a wheelchair fell and needed help. She had been taught to use a speed—dial(快递拨号)function.

(1)、The emergency number 911 was first used in ____ in the USA.

A、1958 B、1968 C、1978  D、1999
(2)、Why was 911 chose to be the emergency call?

A、Because other countries also used the number. B、Because it was suggested by the phone company. C、Because it was simple and easy to remember and dial. D、Because it was also used in many parts of Canada.
(3)、People can't call 911 when ____.

A、a bus hits a boy badly B、a girl feels bored  C、an old lady falls off the stairs, unable to stand up D、some people can't get out of a burning building
(4)、Which is the right thing to do?

A、Wait for the operator's words to end the call. B、Tell the operator what his happened and hang up. C、Test if your phone can get through to 911. D、Tell the operator everything as quickly as possible.
(5)、Which is NOT true according to the passage?

A、911 is an emergency number almost throughout the United States. B、We haven't got a worldwide universal(通用的)emergency number yet. C、Usually phone books list emergency call numbers. D、The dog Faith pressed the three numbers
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 阅读理解

Jingxi Taiping Drum is a traditional folk dance that is popular in Mentougou of Beijing. It was included in China's national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in 2006.

This art dates back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770- -221 B.C) and it was originally (最初) used to wish for good luck. The art was first called the Taiping Drum during the Northern Song Dynasty (960- -1127). At the beginning of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), it started to be popular in and around the capital, and then by the end of the Qing Dynasty, it was introduced to Mentougou area of Beijing.

Jingxi Taiping Drum is usually made up of a shell, a cloth skin, and a handle. And this single-sided drum is usually played with a wooden hammer. The instrument is in the shape of a fan, as this design suits the performance better.

Jingxi Taiping Drum dance has been performed in local villages as well as on national and international stages. It has been performed in lots of cultural events, including the opening ceremony of the 1990 Asian Games in Beijing and the 2011 China's Cultural Heritage Day. In 2006 and 2007, it was also performed in Olympic activities in Australia and the United States.

Today, the folk art of the Jingxi Taiping Drum is being taken up by the young and is showing its lively artistic beauty all over the world.

 阅读理解

Italki is a website where you can ask questions about any language you want and get answers from native speakers and other language learners from around the world. You can also teach others about your own native language. The following posts are about English learning.

Hello, everyone! I can't speak English well, although I know lots of words and grammar. What can I do?

December 18, 2023

                                                                

Answers.3

I think you should listen to English TV shows, movies and radios as much as possible. And try to repeat what you hear. I hope my advice helps.

December 23, 2023

                                                         

I used to have the same problem, but I feel comfortable speaking English now. I totally agree with Paul. I improve my spoken English by communicating with others. It's helpful and fun.

December 21, 2023

                                                         

Speaking a language is a skill, like learning to swim. To be a good swimmer, you need to practice swimming. You can't just study the rules of swimming. It's the same with speaking English. No matter how much you study grammar and vocabulary, if you don't practice, it's very difficult to get good at it.

December 19, 2023

                                                         

 阅读下列短文,从下面每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

 Every morning at 5 a. m., workers of Disney World Resort prepare to deliver food to the pickiest (最挑剔的) eaters: thousands of animals that live there. "We make meals tor creatures from big cats to sharks." animal nutrition assistant(营养助手) Cori Coleman says. So how do Coleman and her coworkers at the animal restaurant feed hundreds of animals every day? Nat Geo Kids takes you behind the scenes of the wildest"restaurant" ever.

 Most animals aren't"ordering" the same dish. Their food is based on what they need to stay healthy. Nutritionists use a digital program to prepare catch animal' s daily diet. "Some animals are growing, and others need to lose weight," Coleman says. "It's not as simple as giving every animal the same meal."

 After the diet is decided, the"chefs" deal with items that need to be broken down, like large pieces of fruit. Then they weigh the food to make sure each animal is getting the right amount of food. Finally, they put the meals into boxes so the food can be transported to the animals across the park.

 Keepers watch the animals to record what they like and what they don't. "Our bats love most fruit," keeper Erica Hoffstadt says. "But they can't stand strawberries!". Notes like these are shared with the nutritionists so they can displace food for picky eaters.

 阅读下面四篇材料, 然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。

 It just hadn't been a very good week. On Tuesday, Sam's father lost his job. Then on Wednesday, Sam mother got to know the cost of their apartment(公寓) was going up. Now it was Friday, and Sam receive( an invitation from Rosa to her birthday party.

 Sam knew Rosa from Adventure Club. He knew he would enjoy Rosa's party, but he didn't want to g without a gift. What could he possibly buy her with the little bit of money he had? Sam knew he couldn ask Mom or Dad for any money— not this week!

 Later that afternoon, Sam noticed a second-hand book sale going on. He went there and had a quic look. Two books caught his eye, The first was a cookbook of Puerto Rican foods, and the second was book about women explorers(探险者)"Rosa would like these," Sam thought, "but would it be ashamed to give her second-hand books for her birthday?"

 Sam decided that a second-hand gift was better than no gift at all. Besides, Rosa supported recycling in a big way. So, she would probably like it. With his last dollar, Sam bought the books and went home. He felt a little better.

 The party was on Saturday. Rosa opened all her gifts and thanked everyone for the nice things they had given her. She paused when she opened Sam's gift, which made him wonder if she liked the books, but nothing was said.

 When Sam got home, he opened his e-mail and found this note from Rosa.

Dear Sam,

Of all the gifts I received today, yours was the nicest. How did you know I would love a book about women explorers and a cookbook of Puerto Rican foods? Now I have something to read that will inspire me to follow my dream of becoming an adventurer, and I have a book that I can share with my grandmother. She is getting older and wants to be sure her granddaughter knows how to make the - wonderful foods of Puerto Rico. Thank you so much.

Love, Rosa..

 The week turned out to be a good one after all.

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