Americans like traveling on vacations. Today more and more travelers in the United States are spending nights at small houses or inns instead of(而不是) hotels. They get a room for the night and breakfast for the next morning.
Rooms for the night in private homes with the breakfast have been popular with travelers in Europe for many years.
In the past five to ten years, these bed-and-breakfast places have become popular in the United States. Many of these America’s bed-and-breakfast inns are old historic buildings. Some bed-and-breakfast inns have only a few rooms. Others are much larger. Some inns do not provide（提供） telephones or televisions in the rooms while others do.
Staying at a bed-and-breakfast inn is much different from staying at a hotel. Usually the cost is much less. Staying at an inn is almost like visiting someone’s home. The owners are glad to tell about the area and the interesting places to visit. Many people who take such vocations say they enjoy the chance to meet local families.Americans like _______ on their vacations every year.
| A．to stay at home | B．traveling |
| C．to sleep at home | D．watching TV |
More and more travelers in the United States are spending nights _______.
| A．at hotels | B．at small houses or inns |
| C．in their cars | D．in the open air |
The bed-and-breakfast places have been popular in the USA _______.
| A．for less than five years | B．for one year |
| C．for over ten years | D．for a few years |
American travelers like staying at bed-and- breakfast inns because _______.
| A．these inns are cheap. |
| B．these inns are small and quiet. |
| C．they can meet and talk with local people |
| D．both A and C |
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Name:Rose Name: KeikoName: Fred
Age: 12Age: 10Age: 11
Class: 2Class: 3Class: 5
Nationality:(国籍)： Nationality:(国籍)： Nationality:(国籍)：
England Japanthe U.S.A
Grade: 2Grade: 3Grade: 1
Telephone number: Telephone number: Telephone number:
(010)7233—7569（010）2639—7567（010）735—4231
— How old is Rose? — _________
| A．She is 10. | B．She is eleven. |
| C．She is twelve. | D．He is 13. |
—Where （哪里）is Rose from(来自)?
—She is from _________.
A. JapanB. England
C. the U.S.A. D. English—What’s the boy’s name?
—His name is _________.
| A．Fred | B．Keiko | C．Rose | D．Maria |
— What’s Fred’s telephone number? —_________
| A．(010)7233-7569. | B．(010)2639-7567. |
| C．(010)112-8973. | D．(010)7355-4231. |
Keiko is in _________.
| A．Class 2, Grade 2 | B．Class 5, Grade 1 |
| C．Class 3, Grade 3 | D．Class 1, Grade 3 |
Scientists have found a new use for children’s imaginations(想象力)—to make Stomachaches go away. The BBC reports a new study that shows: “Children can be taught to use their Imaginations to deal with stomachaches.” This may be very good news for parents who need a quick cure for their sick children.
Any mother or father understands the stomach problem is one of the most frequent(时常发生的) things their children complain about. Around twenty percent of children suffer from stomachaches that doctors cannot find a reason for.
This new research is especially good for kids with active imaginations. Researchers found that the more creative the child is, the better he or she is at imagining the pain away.
The researchers used a relaxing CD with children. A voice guided them through different fantasy(幻想) situations. One of these was pretending to be floating on a cloud. Thirty children took part in the tests. Half of them used the “guided imagery” method, and the other half received normal medicines. Researchers found 73.3 percent of the CD users reported a reduction in pain. This compared to only 26.7 percent of kids who got normal treatment.
Study leader Dr Miranda Tilburg was very excited about her findings. She believed that it was a very cheap and easy way to stop children’s stomachaches. She said it would not work as well with adults.The new study may be good news for those who____________.
| A．have less imaginations |
| B．don’t know how to relax |
| C．want to stop their kids’ stomachaches in a short time |
| D．can find why children suffer from stomachaches |
What kind of kids will benefit(从…收益) most from the new research?
| A．Kids who like listening to music. |
| B．Kids who are good at remembering things. |
| C．The independent(独立的) kids. |
| D．Kids with active imaginations. |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．Sometimes, doctors don’t know why children suffer from stomachaches. |
| B．Children complain about their learning problems most frequently. |
| C．The more creative the child is, the less likely he or she is to have a stomachache. |
| D．30 children received normal medicines in the tests. |
From the end of the passage, we know that__________.
| A．adults can also use their imaginations to make stomachaches go away |
| B．Dr Miranda Tilburg wasn’t pleased with her findings |
| C．the normal cure for stomachaches will not be used |
| D．a cheap and easy way to stop children’s stomachaches has been found |
What does this passage mainly tell us?
| A．Tell us how to stop stomachaches in public places. |
| B．Children can “imagine” their pain away. |
| C．Children’s imaginations are very active. |
| D．It mainly talks about how to develop children’s imaginations. |
The last few days before Christmas passed quickly and it was soon Christmas Eve. That night when everyone went to bed, Bunny couldn't sleep. He still couldn't think of what he wanted his special Christmas gift to be. He wondered how Santa Claus would know what to bring him if he didn't know himself.
As he was sitting up in bed, Bunny heard a big noise on the roof and a sound downstairs. It was Santa Claus, he realized. Bunny jumped out of bed and raced down the hall to the stairs hoping to have a look at the old man with his own eyes.
By the time Bunny reached the bottom of the stairs, though, everything was again silent .Beautiful gifts were piled(堆积) under the Christmas tree, but Santa Claus was gone. He looked for him for a few minutes, but it was already too late. Bunny turned to climb back upstairs when he heard a cry.
“Hello,” said Bunny. “Is somebody there?”
He was answered by another cry. Bunny looked around the big pile of gifts to see what was making the noise. Right under the tree was a funny looking brown animal with big feet and sad eyes. Bunny might have mistaken it for a dog, if it hadn’t been for the antlers(鹿角) on its head.
"Are you a reindeer?" asked Bunny.
"Yes," replied the animal, “my name is Ralph."
"And you were pulling Santa’s sled(雪橇)?"
"I was until I got air-sick," replied Ralph," I'm afraid I wasn't cut out for the job. Now I'm stuck here and I don't know how to get back to the North Pole."
"Well, if you like, you can stay with us as a friend," said Bunny. As he made the offer, Bunny suddenly realized the gift he wanted from Santa Claus was a new friend! Why couldn't Bunny fall asleep on Christmas Eve?
| A．He had a lot of things to do. |
| B．He wanted to take a look at the reindeer. |
| C．He was disturbed by a big noise. |
| D．He was thinking of what gift he would get. |
As soon as Bunny came downstairs, he _____.
| A．was probably very sad | B．found what he wanted |
| C．ran into a reindeer | D．heard a loud cry |
The underlined part “cut out for” in the passage probably means”___”
| A．fit for | B．afraid of |
| C．proud of | D．interested in |
Why didn't Ralph go back to the North Pole?
| A．He got stuck in the chimney. |
| B．Bunny asked him to stay. |
| C．He was air-sick. |
| D．He didn't know the way to the North Pole. |
What would be the best title for the passage?
| A．A strange Christmas tree | B．A special Christmas gift |
| C．A quiet but smart boy | D．A lovely reindeer |
Hi, everyone! I am Paul Hawking, the trip leader for this weekend’s activity. It’s that time of the year again when the days are long and it is nice to sit outside and enjoy some oysters(牡蛎).
We plan to head out to the Mission Bay this Sunday for a beach picnic. You can buy fresh oysters at the Mission Bay Oyster Company and you just need to pay $6 to $l0 for each dozen, depending on the size. It' s on Sunday, June 30. We will meet at the Student Center at 9:00 a.m. and all go together. The driving time is one and a half to two hours, and the time of return is still uncertain. Come and join us in what must now be the 4th or 5th such trip for the Outing Club.
The oyster farm has a small picnic area with chairs and barbecue grills (烧烤架). Bring some briquettes (煤球) if you would like to grill. Except for oysters, oysters and oysters, little is available there, so please bring your own food and drinks. And of course, if you have any special oyster recipes (食谱), bring them make them and share them!
The weather forecast says it's going to be sunny and around 26°C this weekend. My telephone number is 408-896-3228. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. Remember to finish your homework before we leave for the picnic.On June 30, Paul Hawking will ______.
| A．hold a meeting at the Student Center |
| B．arrive at the oyster farm at 9:00 a.m. |
| C．teach the students to cook oysters |
| D．take the students for a picnic |
If you buy 24 big oysters, you should probably pay _________.
| A．$6 | B．$10 | C．$12 | D．$20 |
If you plan to grill, you must bring ___________.
| A．a BBQ grill | B．some briquettes |
| C．your own recipes | D．some oysters |
Which of the following statement is TRUE?
| A．The writer plans to head out the Mission Bay next Sunday for a beach picnic. |
| B．You should finish the homework before leaving for the picnic. |
| C．You can buy and share food and drinks on the farm |
| D．The driving time is less than one and a half hour |
Where does this text probably come from?
| A．A notice on a school website. |
| B．A book on the Mission Bay. |
| C．A business newspaper. |
| D．A science magazine. |
任务型阅读(共5小题：每小题2，满分10分）
阅读下列材料，根据1-5题中的文字信息从A到F的六个选项中选出与其对应的电影介绍。有一项为多余项。The actress isn't a professional dancer, but she dances so well in the movie.
It’s a fantastic cartoon that features characters looking like real people.
The hero risks his life to get his wife out of prison in this crime movie.
It’s about an adventure with three heroes who fight against the evil (邪恶).
The hero finally gives a talk for several minutes and wins the nation’s respect.
A
| Harry Potter and the Deadly Hallows In this movie “Harry potter and the Deadly Hallows”, Harry, Ron, and Hermione search for the pieces of Voldemort’s soul that he got from his body and hid in places both far and wide. If the three of them are unable to find and destroy them all, Voldemort will never die and never stop doing wrong. Despite their long friendship, a combination of dark forces, romance, and long-held secrets will cause the task to fail. |
B
| Tangled In this holiday season, the Disney Film company produces a wonderful movie whose characters seem so real. When the kingdom’s most wanted and most charming thief named Flynn hides out in a mysterious tower, he’s been taken hostage (人质) by beauty with 70 feet of magical, golden hair. She’s looking for her ticket out of the tower where she’s been locked away for years and strikes a deal with the handsome thief and the two sets off on an exciting adventure. |
C
| The Last Three Days John and Lara are happily married and raise a family when their life falls apart suddenly. Lara has been accused of murder, and the judge sentences her into prison. Determined to save his wife, John makes every effort. However, his efforts fail. Later, John prepares to put his life on the line for Lara, and sets the plan. John knows that one false move could destroy the plan. |
D
| The King’s Speech The movie tells the story of King George VI. When his older brother gives up being a king, George VI unwillingly takes the power. People have much doubt about his leadership skills due to his awkward speech. With the help of Lionel, he is out of trouble and he can deliver a six-minute speech on his own successfully, and finally he wins people’s confidence in him. |
E
| I Love You Phillip Steve, a police officer turns into a white-collar criminal after being sent to prison and falling in love with his mate Phillip in prison. Steve is a small-town policeman. Bored with his lifestyle, he turns to crimes. Before long, his criminal actions have landed him in prison, where he meets Phillip. Steve devotes his entire life to being with Phillip regardless of the consequences – which could include a life sentence. |
F
| Black Swan New York City ballet dancer Nina enters into a fierce （猛烈的、凶猛的） battle of wills with a talented and ambitious newcomer who seems to knock her out of the competition in this movie. The movie Black Swan is full of scary-looking skinny women, their dark hair pulled back, moving their bodies and toes very quickly. It is a breathtaking story about a long tradition of backstage （幕后、后台）dramas, with more than enough sweat and tears. |