Many of you may wonder what else to do besides watching TV or surfing the Internet on weekends．Why not have a picnic? Junior 2 students at Beijing No．4 Middle Schoo1 had a “King of cooking” competition·
Earlier this month，about 300 students at the schoo1 went to a suburb(郊区)of Beijing to have the contest．They were divided into 24 groups．Each group had buyers，slicers (掌刀)，firemakers．washers and cooks．
Firemakers faced the most problems during the time．Some of them had no idea how to keep fire burning． “The fire kept going out．we had to blow at the sparks(火星)and put on corn leaves and old newspapers，”said Wu Mofei，13．
“It took us an hour to make the fire．Our eyes had tears from all the smoke and our faces became dirty，”he added．
When the fires were finally made，the cooks became the busiest people．Huang Lanye made fried celery(芹菜)and ham pickled cabbage(泡菜)and tomato soup．
She was proud of her work．“It’s my first time making Chinese dishes．My group members ate them up in minutes and said they were as delicious as what their parents made!” said the 14-year-old girl．
Finally over ten students were titled “King of Cooking”．Wang Xiaoyue，14，was one of them．“My group got a mark of 98 at the competition，’’Wang said．“We have 1earned a lot while
having so much fun! We are the best!”
Beijing No．4 Middle School has been organizing similar(类似的)fun activities for six years．“we want to give students a chance to get real life experiences and 1earn how to work as a team，’’said Jia Dong，who works for the school’s student affairs office．The text mainly tells us——．
| A．a “King of Cooking” competition organized by Senior 2 students at Beijing No．4 Middle School |
| B．a picnic organized by Junior 2 students at Beijing N0．4 Middle School |
| C．a “King of Cooking” competition organized by Junior 2 students at Beijing No．4 Middle School |
| D．after-school activities of students at Beijing No.4 Middlle School |
Which of the following was not the problem some firemakers met?
| A．They didn’t know how to keep fire burning． |
| B．They spent a long time in making a fire． |
| C．The fire kept going out． |
| D．They didn’t have enough corn leaves and old newspapers． |
We can infer that Huang Lanye was a ___in their group
| A．buyer | B．firemaker | C．washer | D．cook |
According to the passage，we can know____．
| A．only ten students were titled “King of Cooking” in this competition |
| B．the “King of Cooking” competition has been held once every year in the past six years |
| C．Wang Xiaoyue was titled a “King of Cooking” in this competition |
| D．Beijing No．4 Middle School has been encouraging students to take part in all kinds of competitions |
“Buy-A-Something” Campaign
One way to request for general donations is to tie it into a campaign like “Buy-A-Brick to Help Build a School in Bolivia”. Make sure you have some literature to give people as well as a registration form(登记表) that includes name, address, and how many bricks the person purchased.
University Funds
If you are a student, one major source of funding is your own college or university. Many school clubs can raise a certain amount of funds through student activities. See if your club is suitable.
Letter Writing
One of the most effective ways of raising money is to do a letter campaign to as many relatives, friends, former teachers, etc. as possible. Sending a detailed letter to over 100 friends and relatives explaining the program and what you hope to accomplish while you’re on it will help you reach your goal.
Parties, Dances, Music
Use the “Who Do You Know” principle. Do you have a friend in a band? Do you know the owner of a bar or restaurant? Some simple events include playing in a band at a club, and your group gets the cover charge or a percentage of the drink sales.
Exhibitions
This is limited to people with professional art genius. If you are an artist, you can ask friends to help you hold exhibitions and donate your profit to charity or give people who need financial help.
Note: Please remember there are some people who are not so lucky as we are and it’s our duty to help them. . What is the best title for the passage?
| A．Activities in your spare time | B．Ways to raise more |
| C．What can you do? | D．Holding exhibitions |
. What is the “Who Do You Know” principle?
| A．Involve people you know in your activity. |
| B．Try to know more people. |
| C．Never get in touch with strangers. |
| D．Always play with people you know. |
Which is the best way for Albert, a pianist in a small band, to raise money?
| A．Exhibitions. | B．Parties, Dances, Music. |
| C．“Buy-A-Something” Campaign. | D．University Funds. |
What will the money collected be used for?
| A．Some important architects. | B．People who need financial help. |
| C．Festivals like Valentine’s Day. | D．People with professional art genius. |
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Today, whether or not you follow the latest trends, one’s fashion and choice of dress is a reflection of one’s individual style and tastes. Can you still remember how you dressed at the start of China’s opening-up? Today’s program is one of a special series commemorating （纪念） the 30th anniversary of reform and opening-up in China. In these two episodes we focused on fashion and style and were honored to invite two special guests to join us in studio—Ms. Zhang Ling from Raffles-BICT Inter-national College and Alex from Esquire magazine.
When we talk about fashion, color is absolutely crucial. A color can reflect the mood of an individual person or the spiritual temperament（性情） of entire society or age. Mrs. Zhang and Alex talked about the colors which have left the greatest impression on them. In the 1960s and 70s, blue and grey were the dominant colors at the time and people had limited choices to dress up. But fast forward to the present, you will find no difficulty in choosing from array(大批) of vivid colors in the market.
We also gave our guests a list of keywords—traditional brands, jeans, DIY, international brands, personal dress for them to choose from in order to represent the fashion of their generation. We find out that for every keyword our guest chose, there was a special story behind it. Some of the stories brought us back to old times—we even brought some vintage(古老的) clothing from the 60s and 70s up on stage and invited some audience members to try them on.
When we mention fashion, we must mention brand. With increasing disposable（可自由使用的） income and purchasing power of the Chinese, many luxury brands have flocked into China. However, you could imagine in 1980s, when the first inter-national brand came to China, it unveiled（展示） a fashion storm among the Chinese. China’s opening-up dates back to _______.
| A．the 1960s | B．the 1970s | C．the 1980s | D．the 1990s |
All of the following EXCEPT _______ are keywords in representing the fashion of our generation.
| A．traditional brands | B．international brands |
| C．personal dress | D．special stories |
The fact that many luxury brands have flocked into China shows that _______.
| A．China has given up its own culture |
| B．Chinese have been tired of array of vivid colors in the markets |
| C．Chinese have increased their disposable income and purchasing power |
| D．China has grown tired of its traditional brands |
In the past few decades, Japanese cuisine(烹饪) has acquired global appeal. Japanese restaurants have sprung up almost all over the world. In Kyoto, the Heihachi Tea House boasts a 430-year-old tradition that the owners have kept all in the family. The tea house has been operated by twenty generations of the Sonobe family.
The Heihachi Tea House, in the northern part of Kyoto, is one of the city’s oldest business establishments. It is said to have opened in 1576. The present owner, Sonobe Heihachi, who is also the chef, represents the 20th generation of the Sonobe family to oversee the tea house.
Sonobe Heihachi, restaurant owner, said, “During the middle of the Edo era, from 1603 to 1868, it became customary for commoners to dine in mat rooms. The Heihachi Tea House specialized in a dish comprised of rice with barley(大麦). It then became an inn and a little later, a restaurant.”
Like every other chef, Sonobe Heihachi’s day often begins at the market where he personally selects ingredients that will be served to his customers. The restaurant specializes in a style of cuisine known as Kaiseki Ryori—possibly the ultimate in Japanese cooking. It offers both fresh and ocean fishes on its menu, including bream and eels. The owner’s son Sonobe Shingo is also an accomplished chef. His skills include the elaborate cutting of a “daikon” radish (萝卜) into strips. Later they will be shredded into thin strands to form part of the garnish（装饰菜） for sashimi.
Sonobe Shingo admits that when it comes to the small details of running the business, father and son have different ways of thinking. Sometimes they clash.
But they share a passion for what they do and continue to preserve an innovative and deeply rooted culinary（烹饪的） tradition. The main idea of this passage is about _______.
| A．Japanese tea house keeps a 430-year-old tradition |
| B．Sonobe Heihachi and his son Sonobe Shingo |
| C．Japanese restaurants springing up almost all over the world |
| D．Sonobe Shingo’s skills in cutting of a radish into strips |
The 21st generation owner of the Heihachi Tea House may be _______.
| A．Sonobe Heihachi | B．the first owner of the Heihachi Tea House |
| C．Sonobe Shingo | D．Sonobe Heihachi’s grandson |
During the middle of the Edo era, from 1603 to 1868, Japanese commoners were used to having all of the following EXCEPT _______.
| A．Chinese tea | B．a dish comprised of rice with barley |
| C．both fresh and ocean fishes | D．a style of cuisine known as Kaiseki Ryori |
We can infer from this passage that Shingo differs with his father _______.
| A．on the small details of running the Heihachi Tea House |
| B．on the main menu of the Heihachi Tea House |
| C．on the ingredients served to the customers |
| D．on the passion of running the business |
As I sit here on the eve of my 3rd year non-smoker anniversary, I’m thinking about that last cigarette I smoked. I was sitting at the kitchen table at 10 in the 16 at home, sick with bronchitis（支气管炎） again. I felt miserable, weak and desperate. I 17 smoking that moring in 2005 without any real confidence that I was smoking my 18 cigarette ever.
Today, there’s one thing about my future that I 19 with absolute certainty: I’ll never smoke again! I know without a shadow of a 20 that I’ll never go back. I’ve changed what cigarettes 21 to me and in the process I’ve gained permanent, true 22 from the habit that held me close for 26 long years!
Our thoughts and feelings control the 23 of our lives. It’s how we think about the experiences in our lives that 24 , not the events themselves.
Most of us smoked for years. We 25 to think of cigarettes as a part of us, even a friend. How do we now 26 changing the meaning that has become so 27 established in our lives? There are specific steps that, when 28 , will help you take control and shape your thoughts in ways that 29 you. Work these techniques into your daily routine and give them some time to 30 and flourish. You’ll be surprised at the positive 31 you can create in your life.
Anything you want to change in your life has to 32 from the should list to the must list. Most of us spent years thinking we should quit smoking. I sure did. 33 right now that quitting is a must for you. This has got to be the first step you take on the 34 to freedom. Don’t worry that you feel shaky and unsure. The steps outlined here will help you turn that 35 into strength of purpose. Make your quit a must—it’s where we all have to begin.
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