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(  )6. From Paragraph 1, we can know Charles Dickens was shocked by Niagara Falls’ ______.

A. speed                       B. color

C. beauty                      D. size

(  )7. Which of the following is NOT true about Niagara Falls?

A. It has three waterfalls.

B. It’s on the Niagara River.

C. It’s on the border of two countries.

D. It’s the largest waterfall in the world.

(  )8. Horseshoe Falls gets its name from its ______.

A. sound                B. shape

C. history                D. location

(  )9. The underlined words “got involved” in Paragraph 5 mean “______” in Chinese.

A. 支持                   B. 取缔

C. 介入                   D. 退出

(  )10. What can we learn from the passage?

A. The Niagara River is badly polluted.

B. There are no factories around Niagara Falls.

C. Visitors learn how Niagara Falls produces electricity when travelling.

D. Many companies built power systems around Niagara Falls in the 1890s.

❋ C ❋

Friends are always close. But if friends start wanting to spend less and less time together, the friendship will disappear gradually. If that happens, it’s OK. Here’s what to do.　　04

When you aren’t ready for a friendship to end

Be sad, but then move on. It’s normal to feel sad when a friendship ends. (11)___________ Spend time with other friends, too, and talk to a parent if you’re really upset.&

Be good to yourself. (12)___________ Stop. You can’t make anyone be your friend, so accept that this friendship has disappeared. Use your energy to start a new friendship that might fit you even better than your old one.

When you are ready for a friendship to end

Be quiet. (13)___________ If you need to talk to someone about it, talk to a parent or another adult.

Be kind. Ending a friendship will probably make your friend sad. Try to let the friendship disappear naturally.