In England, some food companies across the whole country have been told to carry out urgent (紧急的) tests on all beef products. Do you know why? That’s because some food companies used horsemeat to make beef products.
There are some examples about the horsemeat matter. In January, 2013, in a number of UK supermarkets, frozen hamburgers were found to have traces of horsemeat in them. Some frozen beef products made by food company FINDUS were found to contain horsemeat. All of the beef products made by this company have been removed from sale.
The government said that there’s nothing to suggest any health risk from the products. Food minister David Heath said people should not throw away frozen meat products and carry on eating meat. The government will tell people not to eat meat if the meat is not safe.
Food safety has been an important matter all over the world. More and more countries plan to take some useful measures to ensure the safety of food.
根据以上新闻内容,回答下列问题。
In England, some food companies have been told to ________urgently.
A.stop making beef products | B.test all their beef products |
C.test all their products | D.remove all their products from sale |
What else did some food companies use to make beef products in England according to the passage?
A.Horsemeat. | B.Beef. | C.Fish. | D.Chicken. |
What does “traces” mean in the second paragraph?
A.描绘 | B.追踪 | C.痕迹 | D.探索 |
What should people do with meat products according to David Heath’s suggestions?
A.Send them back to the food companies |
B.Throw them away. |
C.Never eat them |
D.Go on eating them. |
More and more countries plan to take some useful measures to ensure _______________.
A.horsemeat out of products | B.the food safety |
C.the test food | D.the food sale |
FUN TIME
Are you tired of the puzzles you usually do? Sudoku is a new choice. Sudoku consists of the Japanese characters Su (meaning “number”) and Doku (meaning “single”), but it was not invented in Japan. It was created by Howard Garnes in 1979. The puzzle was first introduced into Japan by Nikoli Puzzle Company in 1984. In 1986, Kaji Maki, the president of Nikoli made the rules strict and clear. Soon in the same year Sudoku became popular in Japan. In November 2004, The Times, a British newspaper, first printed it in the newspaper. It became an international hit in 2005. Now Sudoku becomes very popular all over the world.
The rule of the puzzle is to fill in the grids (格子) so that every row, every line and every 3×3 box has the numbers 1 to 9. Here is a Sudoku. Please relax and enjoy. It’s fun!
9 |
2 |
4 |
7 |
6 |
3 |
1 |
5 |
8 |
5 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
9 |
1 |
4 |
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7 |
X |
7 |
8 |
2 |
5 |
4 |
9 |
6 |
3 |
7 |
1 |
9 |
3 |
4 |
2 |
5 |
8 |
6 |
4 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
1 |
5 |
2 |
7 |
9 |
2 |
6 |
5 |
9 |
8 |
7 |
3 |
4 |
1 |
3 |
9 |
7 |
4 |
2 |
Y |
6 |
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Z |
6 |
5 |
2 |
1 |
7 |
9 |
8 |
3 |
4 |
8 |
4 |
1 |
5 |
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7 |
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根据以上杂志专栏内容,回答下列问题。
Who created Sudoku?
A.Howard Garnes. | B.Sudoku. | C.Kaji Maki. | D.Nikoli. |
Which is true about Kaji Maki according to the reading material?
A.He was the boss of Nissan Company. |
B.He helped to make Sudoku popular in Japan. |
C.He was the president of The Times. |
D.He is an American. |
Which is NOT true about Sudoku?
A.Sudoku wasn’t invented in Japan. |
B.It was The Times that first printed Sudoku in the newspaper. |
C.Each grid has more than one number. |
D.It became popular around the world in 2005. |
In the puzzle above, what should “X” be?
A.5. | B.4. | C.3. | D.1. |
What should “Z” be in the puzzle?
A.8. | B.5. | C.2. | D.4. |
A
No |
Books |
Authors(作者) |
Price |
1 |
Fruits and Our Health |
P. H. Francis |
$17.50 |
2 |
Successful planting in the garden |
Mark Brown |
$19.77 |
3 |
A handbook for Taiwan’s National Parks |
Jackson Fisher |
$32.00 |
4 |
Modern American History |
Thomas Birdsall |
$11.53 |
5 |
Taking care of your rabbit |
Helen Piers |
$5.39 |
Kelly wants to visit Taiwan next month. She needs to buy ________.
A.Fruits and Our Health |
B.Successful planting in the garden |
C.A handbook for Taiwan’s National Parks |
D.Modern American History |
How much is Taking care of your rabbit?
A.$19.77. | B.$17.50. |
C.$11.53. | D.$5.39. |
Who is the author of Modern American History?
A.Thomas Birdsall. | B.Mark Brown. |
C.P. H. Francis. | D.Helen Piers. |
①The Dream It is everyone’s dream to work at home or not work at all. You can plan your own hours and work when you want to. There is no more rush hour and no hours that people waste when they get to and from a job every day.
②The Fact The fact is that this dream can be attained. You can stay at home, work when you want to and make money when you need to. There are plenty of chances for you to make money at home, just by using your computer and the Internet.
③Start Today! Educate yourself, look closely into all the chances and decide what works best for you. It will not happen during one night, but you can make the decision today and start to make it happen today.
④How Could You Do It? Do you have a blog (博客)or a personal website like millions of other people? Are you using it to make money? Most of these blog and website owners are not. But you can do that!
⑤Make Money Every Moment When you have your computer and the Internet working for you, your businesses will be working for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You will make money while you sleep, travel or do whatever you want to do all day long.
⑥Get Going! There are many ways you can make money with your computer. And you can begin your stay-at-home businesses with just a little money. What are you waiting for?
In which part of a newspaper would you most probably read this passage?
A.Sports. | B.News. |
C.Culture. | D.Business. |
What does the underlined word “attained” in Point ②mean?
A.Broken. | B.Realized. |
C.Lost. | D.Destroyed. |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A.People need a lot of money to start a stay-at-home business. |
B.People can even use their blogs to make money. |
C.People can plan their own time when they work at home. |
D.People can make the best decision and start to make it happen today. |
Gao Wenqi, 49, owner of a restaurant in Xi'an, Shanxi, started to offer a new service on April 13, 2013: suspended meals (待用快餐). Now many restaurants in China, such as in Henan,Chongqing and Yunnan, have joined the program.
You can pay 10 yuan for a meal, which should be sold at 16, and leave it at the restaurant. Then other people in need, such as the disabled(残疾人), the poor elderly or homeless children,can have it without paying.
This idea comes from the cafes (咖啡馆) in Naples, Italy. It's a tradition that someone there pays in advance for an extra (额外的) cup or two. Then another coffee-drinker can take them for free.
“The program is meaningful. It offers help with dignity(尊严),” said Gao to Xinhua. However, people are worried that someone who is able to pay would also ask for the suspended meals, so there should be rules for this program.
According to the passage, this program may possibly take place .
A.in a restaurant | B.at a bus station | C.in a school | D.on a train |
The suspended meals are offered to .
A.students | B.workers | C.people in need | D.the rich |
The underlined phrase “in advance” in the third paragraph means “_ _” in Chinese.
A.滞后 | B.预先 | C.优先 | D.胜过 |
It's said that the idea of “suspended meals” comes from .
A.Italy | B.the U.S. | C.Canada | D.China |
Which of the following is NOT true?
A.Someone who is unable to pay can ask for the suspended meals. |
B.The program is meaningful and it offers help with dignity. |
C.Gao Wenqi's restaurant joined the program on April 13, 2013. |
D.All customers must pay an extra meal at the restaurant. |
The Chinese New Year is the most important festival for the Chinese people. It usually comes in January or February. It takes about 15 days to prepare for it.
On the eve of the festival, people close the shops and stay at home. They all get together for a big dinner. They stay up late and enjoy dumplings at midnight for good luck.
In the morning, people dress in their best clothes, and usually the old stay at home, the young go out to pay a New Year Call(拜年). It is an important time for the young. The young people bow(鞠躬)to the old people. The Chinese call this “Ke Tou”. This means “touching the ground with the forehead(额头)”. Then the young people give their best wishes to the old people. The old people give children gifts or lucky money.
They are very polite(礼貌)and do not use bad words on the Spring Festival Day. It,s the most important day of the year.
‘The Chinese New Year” in the passage means “ ” .
A.Mid-autumn Festival | B.the Spring Festival |
C.Christmas Day | D.the Dragon Boat Festival |
It takes about to get ready for the Chinese New Year.
A.a few days | B.twelve days | C.half a month | D.three weeks |
On the eve of lunar New Year, Chinese people stay up late and eat dumplings because
A.they’re hungry | B.they want to get good luck |
C.they like Chinese food very much | D.they want to read books |
From this passage we can know that give children gifts or lucky money.
A.the teachers | B.their friends | C.the old people | D.their brothers |
On the Spring Festival Day, what do people usually say to each other when they meet?
A.How are you? | B.Merry Christmas. |
C.Good morning. | D.Happy the Spring Festival. |
In America, street dancing is a great outdoor sport for young people to do with a group of friends. Many people bring their radios out onto the streets, and then wait for others to join in.
Step 1: Wear comfortable clothes. Also wear comfortable running shoes that allow (允许) you to jump easily. Dancing needs a lot of movements, so it is smart to take care of your feet.
Step 2: Get some music that you can dance to and bring a radio or a CD player.
Step 3: Invite some friends to street dance. Put some music on and start dancing to it. Use your feet as much as possible and make quick movements.
Step4: Put your arms up to the right, and then move them quickly to the left while turning your body. This will make others start street dancing.
Step5: Try different movements if possible. Street dancing is all about free-style dancing. You can enjoy yourself while getting exercise by street dancing.
Street dancing is a kind of sport for young people.
A.indoor | B.outdoor | C.ball | D.difficult |
If you want to street dance, you don’t need to .
A.wear comfortable clothes | B.have a radio or a CD player |
C.invite some friends | D.ask your parents to dance with |
Which of the following is NOT right?
A.Young people like to street dance. |
B.When you street dance, you need music. |
C.You must be careful with your arms while moving. |
D.Move your arms quickly while turning your body. |
The main idea for the passage may be .
A.how to street dance | B.young people and street dancing |
C.the steps for street dancing | D.street dancing in America |
We have always been interested in the moon.2000 years ago people already knew it moved around the earth and where it would be in the sky at different times of the year.At that time, everything about the moon was learned by watching it carefully in the sky.
When scientists could use telescopes to study the moon more closely, their ideas began to change.They could see the moon was made of rocks.Most scientists thought moon rocks would be different from those on Earth.This was because they believed the moon had once been a planet that had been caught in the earth's gravity (引力) millions of years earlier.
In 1969 moon rocks were finally brought to the earth and studied.Much to their surprise, scientists found that, except for water, the moon and the earth were made of the same things.Once again new ideas were needed for this new information.
After years of study, most scientists now think that the moon was once part of Earth.They believe very early in its history, maybe 4 million years ago, something about the size of Mars hit Earth.This sent billions of rocks into space around our planet.These rocks slowly joined together and after many years became the moon.
In the future, even though our ideas about the moon may change again, we will still be interested in it.
Now, we’re sure ________________
A.Moon rocks are quite different from those on Earth. |
B.Moon was once a part of Earth. |
C.Moon moves around Earth and it’s the only satellite of Earth. |
D.Moon was once a planet caught in Earth’s gravity. |
In 1969 there is a big event, that is __________.
A.humans Found no water in Moon rocks |
B.scientists made out a modern spaceship |
C.scientists invented an advanced telescope |
D.humans left their footprints on Moon |
What does the writer want to tell us in the passage?
A.Why people are interested in the moon. |
B.How ideas about the moon have changed over time. |
C.Where the moon came from in the past. |
D.That people have finally learned the truth about the moon. |
Before 1969 most scientists thought the moon was ________.
A.part of the earth billions of years earlier |
B.older than the earth |
C.a planet caught by the earth's gravity |
D.made of the same things as the earth |
From this passage we can learn that ________.
A.scientists in the past were not clever |
B.the earth was once part of the moon |
C.new information brings new ideas |
D.we now know everything about the moon |
As space science develops, man has learned more and more about space. Space is not only amazing but also dangerous. While working in space, spacemen are facing danger as well as success.
Scientists have found out that the radiation(辐射)is the greatest danger to spacemen in space. When spacemen are working in space, they are in danger of the radiation from the sun and other stars, which is bad for their health. The harm of the radiation won’t be found until their children even grandchildren are born. Some special medicine may work a little, but no really effective medicine has been found so far.
Space rubbish is also thought to be a great danger to spacemen. It’s reported that there were 9,000 man-made things flying in space. About 30% of these are satellites, 10% are spaceships, and the rest are space rubbish. An explosion(爆炸)in space in 1999 made a cloud of 300,000 fragments, each at least 4mm in size. A small piece of these even knocked a spaceship window and caused some damage(损坏).
Scientists are watching and reporting any possible danger all the time. They are working to deal with space rubbish. Although space is really dangerous, it interests many people on the earth. In the near future, it may become possible for people to spend a few days in a space hotel. We may even choose to leave the earth and live in space in a few years. So we should do something to help improve the space environment.
. The writer mainly wants to tell his readers that the space is full of _____.
A.rubbish | B.danger |
C.satellites | D.radiation |
. How much does space rubbish take up of all the man-made flying objects?
A.30% | B.40% | C.50% | D.60% |
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A.Some children have been born in space. |
B.People are not supposed to live in space. |
C.Some people are eager to have a space trip. |
D.No one is dealing with space rubbish now. |
. The underlined word “fragments” in the third paragraph probably means _____.
A.broken pieces | B.flying dust |
C.dangerous gases | D.space radiation |
. What is the main purpose(目的)for writing the passage?
A.To ask people not to pollute the space environment. |
B.To develop people’s interests in space travel in the future. |
C.To tell readers what scientists are doing about space rubbish. |
D.To tell people that space is dangerous and what the dangers are. |
broadcast1/'brɔ:dkɑ:st||ˈbrɔdˌkæst/n[C] a programme on the radio or on television: a radio news broadcast | live broadcast ( =" a" programme that you see or hear at the same time as the events are happening) broadcast2 v past tense and past participle, broadcast 1 [ I,T] to send out radio or television programmes: The interview was broadcast live across Europe. 2 [T] to tell something to a lot of people: There was no need to broadcast the fact that he lost his job. broadcaster /ˈbrɔːdkɑːstə || ˈbrɔːdkæstər/ n [C] |
curious/ˈkjʊəriəs || 'kjur-/ adj 1 wanting to know about something: When I mentioned her name everyone was curious. | [ +about] I’m incurious about this book she's supposed to be writing. |curious to see/hear/know etc: Mandy was curious to hear what Peter had to say himself.—opposite INCURIOUS 2 strange or unusual: a curious noise coming from the cellar | curious that It's very curious that she left without saying goodbye. curl1 /kɜ:l|| kɚrl/ n 1[C] a small mass of hair |
flask / flɑ:sk || flæsk/n [C] I BrE a special type of bottle that you use to keep liquids either hot or cold, for example when travelling 2 a flat bottle usually used to carry alcohol 3 a glass bottle with a narrow top, used in a LABORATORY flat1/ flæt / adj flatter, flattest 1▶ SURFACE◀ smooth and level, without raised or hollow areas, and not sloping or curving: a flat-bottomed boat |a perfectly flat sandy beach | flat as a |
pollute / pə'lu:t/ v [T] 1 to make air, water, soil etc dangerously dirty and not suitable for people to use: beaches polluted by raw sewage | industrial emissions that pollute the air 2 pollute sb’s mind to give someone immoral thoughts and spoil their character: fears that Lawrence's novels would pollute young minds--polluted adj: polluted rivers--polluter n [C] pollution / pəˈlu:ʃn /n [U] 1 the process of making |
The pronunciation of the word "broadcast" is ____ or/ˈbrɔdˌkæst /.
A./'brɔ:dkɑ:st/ | B./'brəud'sɑ:st/ | C./bræd'kɔst/ | D./'bru:dkɑ:st/ |
The word"____ "can be used as an adjective (形容词).
A.pollute | B.pollution | C.curious | D.curiously |
Which of the following is a flask?
A. | B. | C. | D. |
The word "pollute" means "______".
A.to tell something to a lot of people | B.wanting to know about something |
C.a programme on the radio or on TV | D.to make air. water, soil, etc dirty |
These texts are probably from ______.
A.a magazine | B.a dictionary |
C.a newspaper | D.an advertisement |
A 7-magnitude(震级)earthquake hit Ya'an,Sichuan at 8:02 on April 20, 2013, and it killed at least 196 people and injured more than 11,000.
Together with other students, Yang Xuelan ran out to the playground. She was safe. But all her textbooks and exercise books were buried(埋)in the teaching building.
What can we do when an earthquake happens? In fact, there's little we can do to stop natural disasters (自然灾害) such as earthquakes happening. But, some methods can reduce the harm they cause.
◆ Drop down onto your hands and knees. This way can protect you from falling.
◆ Cover your head under a strong table or desk. You can also stay along a wall,and cover your head with your arms and hands.
◆ Hold on to(守住,抓牢) your shelter(遮蔽物) until the shaking stops. Be prepared to move with your shelter if the shaking continues.
Schools can normally take the earthquake drills(演练) to help student stay alive.
How many people lost their lives in the earthquake in Ya'an?
A.At least 196. | B.More than 11,000. |
C.Less than 196. | D.About 11,196. |
When the earthquake happened in Ya'an, Yang Xuelan was .
A.at home | B.at school |
C.on her way to school | D.playing on the playground |
What does the underlined word "reduce" mean in Chinese?
A.提高 | B.阻止 | C.增加 | D.减少 |
According to the writer, we can to reduce the harm natural disasters cause.
A.do nothing | B.stay at home |
C.take some methods | D.run out of the house |
Which of the following can help you stay alive in an earthquake?
A. Dropping down onto your hands and knees.
B. Covering your head under a strong table or desk.
C. Holding on to your shelter until the shaking stops.
D. A, B and C.
Dragons are not real animals, but look like a combination (结合体) of many animals such as snakes, fish and deer. They have two horns (角) and a long moustache (胡子). With fantastic powers, they fly in the sky or swim in the sea. They can make rain, too. The Chinese dragon is a symbol of strength and good luck. The emperors of ancient China loved dragons. Their clothes were covered with pictures of dragons.
We are proud to call ourselves the "descendants (传人) of the dragon" In Chinese, "excellent" people are often called "dragons". A number of Chinese sayings and idioms talk about dragons, for example, “Hoping one's child will become a dragon," which means hoping he or she will be successful.
It is said that people born in the Year of the Dragon have certain characteristics. They are creative, confident, brave and quick-tempered. There are some famous "dragons" who have done excellent things, for example, the great man Deng Xiaoping, the famous businessman Li Jiacheng and the movie star Zhao Wei. They are all very successful.
There are also some traditional festivals about dragons in China, such as Dragon Head – Raising Day and Dragon Boat Festival. We have different kinds of activities to celebrate them. These two festivals come every year, but the Year of the Dragon comes every twelve years.
The dragon is very important in Chinese culture. As the "descendants of the dragon", it is necessary for us to know the views on dragons in our culture. It can help us understand why our parents always want us to be "dragons".
This year is the Year of the Dragon. Good luck to you!What does the Chinese dragon symbolize?
A.A combination of many animals. |
B.Chinese sayings and idioms. |
C.Traditional festivals. |
D.Strength and good luck. |
In the passage, the underlined sentence "Hoping one's child will become a dragon." means in Chinese.
A.龙马精神 | B.龙飞凤舞 |
C.望子成龙 | D.龙腾虎跃 |
What characteristics may the people born in the Year of the Dragon have?
They may be _______.
A.creative, confident, brave and powerful |
B.creative, confident, brave and quick-tempered |
C.lovely, confident, brave and quick-tempered |
D.lucky, confident, creative and successful |
Which of the following years is the Year of the Dragon?
A.1988. | B.1998. |
C.2008. | D.2018. |
According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.Dragons are real animals. |
B.There are many Chinese sayings and idioms about dragons. |
C.People born in the Year of the Dragon must be successful |
D.The "descendants of the dragon" are often called "dragons". |
Coffee has been a part of people’s lives for thousands of years, and today it is still one of the favorite drinks in the world.Many people in the world begin their busy day by drinking a cup of coffee or several cups of coffee.They have always said that a cup of coffee in the morning helps them begin their day in the right way.So they say a cup of coffee is necessary for them in the morning.
Do you know what in the coffee makes our bodies and brains active? It is caffeine(咖啡因).Caffeine may increase a person’s mental and physical abilities(精力和体力).For example, two cups of coffee will make you breathe faster and augment body temperature.All this makes your heart beat faster, and doctors warn that this may be a little dangerous.
Caffeine is found in tea, coffee, chocolate and some other foods.A little caffeine is probably not harmful.But too much caffeine can make people nervous and sleepless.
The underlined word “augment” means ___________ .
A.make more | B.drink | C.stop | D.make less |
From this passage, we may know that drinking a cup of coffee late at night might ______ .
A.give you a headache | B.make you fall asleep |
C.keep you awake | D.may be dangerous |
Caffeine is found in ___________ .
A.tea and water |
B.chocolate, meat and some other foods |
C.coffee and cream |
D.coffee, tea, chocolate and some other foods |
Which of the following is NOT true?
A.Coffee has been a part of people’s lives for thousands of years |
B.Caffeine does no harm to our body. |
C.Two cups of coffee will make you breathe faster and increase body temperature. |
D.Caffeine may increase human’s mental and physical abilites. |
A good title for this passage is ___________ .
A.Coffee Is Harmful | B.Coffee and Tea |
C.Caffeine and Health | D.Caffeine Is Useful |
This is a true story in Guyuna. One day, a child took some silver(银的)paper from a cigarette box. He rolled it into a tiny(极小的)ball and pushed it up his nose. He couldn’t get it out again. He ran crying to his mother. His mother couldn’t get the paper out, either. A week later the paper was still in his nose. His nose began to have a bad smell.
So his mother took her child to the hospital. The doctor looked up his nose. She put a tiny steel rod(钢棒)into his nose and felt the paper. She said she would have to cut his nose to get the paper out.
The child’s mother came home looking sad. She didn’t want her child to have his nose cut. He was a handsome boy and the cut would make him ugly.
Next day, the child’s mother took him to her friend Sidney. Sidney lived in a house with an old woman called May. She asked to see the child, so the child let her look up his nose. He closed his eyes.
“Yes, I can see it,” May said, “It will be out soon!”
As she spoke, she shook black pepper(胡椒粉) on the child’s nose. He gave a mightly(有力的)sneeze and the paper flew out. His mother was surprised. May told her to take the boy to the sea for a swim. She said the salt water would go up his nose and stop the bad smell.
So the child didn’t have to go to the hospital and gave his nose out.
How did the silver ball go into the boy’s nose?
A.His mother put it into his nose. |
B.The boy himself pushed the ball up his nose. |
C.The silver ball rolled into his nose itself. |
D.The passage didn’t tell us. |
. Why did the boy’s nose have a bad smell?
A.The ball stayed in his nose for too long. |
B.The boy didn’t like to wash his nose. |
C.His nose is cut and gave a bad smell. |
D.Because he had a running nose. |
. What can help to stop the bad smell?
A.Some medicine | B.Some black pepper |
C.Fresh air | D.The salt water |
. Who helped to take the silver ball out?
A.The boy himself | B.The doctor |
C.Sidney | D.May |
. What is the best title of the story?
A.Old medicine | B.Some good doctors |
C.A poor boy | D.A silver ball |
If someone says to you: “give me five”, do not search your pocket to get five yuan! It will make others laugh! The person's not asking for your money, but your fingers.
In the US, "give me five" or "give me the high five" is a popular gesture (动作). You can see it often in films or on TV. It means the slapping (拍) of each other's raised (举起的) right hands together.
People do it when they meet for the first time or something happy happens. For example, a student has good marks in exams or wins a lottery ticket (彩票). If a football team wins a game, the players will give high fives to everyone around to celebrate.
This gesture may come from the old Roman gesture of raising the right arm for the emperor(皇帝). This showed that the person raising his arm did not have a sword (刀) in his hand.
Why not try to give the high five to your friends?
“Give me five” is a gesture to __________.
A.make people laugh | B.ask for money |
C.celebrate success | D.search one’s pocket |
The gesture “give me five” is the clapping of __________.
A.toes | B.hands | C.arms | D.legs |
When you __________, you give your friends high five.
A.lose your money | B.go back home |
C.win a football game | D.do badly in exam |
Why did the Romans raise the right arm for the emperor? Because __________.
A.they were proud of their emperor |
B.they were happy to see the emperor |
C.they wanted to show there were no swords in their hands |
D.we don’t know |
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