Dear editor,
I live in a beautiful city. Many visitors come to my city every year because there are so many colorful peacocks (孔雀) here.
The peacocks mostly live on the grassland of Dongfeng Square. Visitors usually throw food to them, but they don’t think about at all whether the food is good or not. Some of the peacocks became ill, and some even died eating the bad food given by visitors.
I’m sure most of the visitors who throw food to the peacocks really like the bird, but they don’t realize that they may be doing them harm (伤害). Visitors should be told that what they have done is harmful to the birds, and this kind of thing must be stopped.
Perhaps we can build some small shops beside Dongfeng Square to sell peacock food. For us every person, it is our duty to give more love to these beautiful birds to look after them carefully.
Yours,
Wang YangThe letter will be sent to _____________________.
| A．a school | B．a hospital | C．a newspaper | D．a museum |
Many visitors come to the writer’s city every year to _________________.
| A．give peacocks food | B．see peacocks | C．do some shopping | D．travel |
Some peacocks became ill and died because __________________.
| A．they weren’t given any food | B．they were given too much food |
| C．they were given some bad food | D．they weren’t given enough food |
The writer suggests that some small shops should be built so that they may _______.
| A．sell peacocks food to visitors | B．sell food to peacocks |
| C．make the square more beautiful | D．sell some things for everyday life |
Which of the following is Not true according to the passage?
| A．Peacocks mainly live on the grassland of Dongfeng Square. |
| B．Some small shops were built in the square. |
| C．People should look after peacocks carefully. |
| D．Some visitors throw food to the peacocks. |
You might think that Western students are less shy when they meet something new or come to a new environment , but the truth is that pupils in the UK can be uncomfortable too. Being at university can make Britons feel nervous. Everyone finds it difficult to talk to the other gender(性别) at school.
However, there is a way of dealing with this shyness in Britain, and it is called “Freshers Week”. Freshers Week is designed to help people socialize（适应社会） and lose their inhibitions(拘谨). It is a one-week long party for first year students to welcome them before lectures and coursework begin.
I remember my first week at university—it was terrifying. I looked at the schedule for Freshers Week and was amazed at how much was planned. Every hall organizes its own events to help students become friends with the people they live with. My hall was called "Goldney Hall" and the week ahead included(包括) a talent show, a comedy night,and themed parties, including one for which we had to dress up as golfers.
The first event I went to was a school kid party at which everyone dressed up as if they were in school. This party encouraged me to talk to all the people on my floor. One boy, who lived opposite my room, was very handsome and I felt nervous speaking to him at first. But when we met at the party dressed in silly school outfits(装备), I remember feeling a lot more relaxed speaking to him.
My Freshers Week was busy, but I managed to forget how scared I was. There is one thing's for sure: Nothing helps you lose your inhibitiongs quite like dressing up as a golfer.How do Britons feel when they first go to college?
What was the name of the writer's hall?
How many events did the writer's hall organize?
Is the party for all students or first year students?
What was the first event the wtiter went to?
Americans love cars．They go everywhere in them．8 5％of people in the US go to and from work by car. And most adults have driving licenses．Why does this car culture exist?How it started？
America’s love of cars started after the war(战争)when soldiers returned home from World War II to rebuild their lives．They borrowed money from the government to buy houses and cars which became the symbols of status(地位)．The more money they had，the bigger their cars were．
●Making of roads
During the war，President Eisenhower noticed what good roads Germany had．He decided to build new four-lane(四车道)roads in America．He said if something happened suddenly，the two-lane roads wouldn’t be able to carry all the cars that would suddenly leave the cities．Car and oil companies liked his idea and building started．
●Car lover
Not just teenagers are crazy about cars．Some Americans love their cars so much that they paint their cars beautifully .These are called Art Cars．Every April there is an activity in Houston，Texas，where they show their cars．
●Pollution
Cars have polluted the environment．American President Bush refused a worldwide law that is against pollution．Many countries were angry about it．Bush said he had to think of the American economy(经济)and all the American people that make money from cars．Factories say they want to make cars that pollute less．But others say making cars that pollute less will never be as good as having fewer cars．When did Americans begin to love cars?
A.Before the new two-lane roads were built．
B.After World War II．
C.During World War II．New four-1ane roads were build _______.
A.in Germany
B.by car and oil companies
C.in AmericaThe underlined word “building” here means “the building of _______”．
A.companies B.roads C.housesWhat were other countries’ feelings about Bush’s decision?
A.They agreed with him．
B.They showed anger to it．
C.They paid no attention to it.What does the last sentence mean?
A.It’s better to have fewer cars．
B.It’s better to make cars that pollute less．
C.It’s easier to make cars that pollute less．
| A．History helps me become more mature(成熟的). I used to believe that life is simple to understand. Now I know that we shouldn't make simple judgements. People aren't " good" or "bad" ; things aren't " true" or " false". |
| B．Francis Bacon wrote, " Histories make men wise. " I agree with that. If you know history you will respect the past and be confident about the future. History tells you where you come from, where you are and where you are going. That is the power of history. Don't you think so？ |
| C．What are teenagers nowadays crazy about? Popular songs? Harry Potter books? Sports or online games? For me, the answer is history. |
| D．History has also made me mentally(精神上) stronger. I'm more responsible now. I have learned useful things about myself from studying the rise and fall of the kings and queens. When I studied Chinese history between 1840 and 1949, I knew I must be a strong person and do my best for China. |
E. History occupies much of my free time. Since I was 10, I've been reading history books, collecting old maps and visiting museums. I always get excited when people around me talk about history. I have learned a lot from history. It has helped me deal with the problems of growing up.
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Generally speaking, American food is not very thick in taste. Salads are much liked and are served all year round. Many Americans are trying to keep down their weight. This is shown in menus offering “low calorie（卡路里）” or “weight watchers” meals. In markets, one can find “No Cal” drinks (meaning without calories) such as cola.
Many Americans drink coffee or tea with their meal. If a waiter in an American restaurant asks “Now or later?”, what he means is “Do you want coffee with your meal or later?” When eating out in the USA, we can ask for tea, milk, beer, and so on, if we prefer these to coffee. American restaurants cannot serve beer, wine, or liquor unless they are licensed to do so.
The main dish in American meals is usually meat, chicken or fish, but more than one of these is hardly served at the same meal.
Most Americans eat quickly during the day—that is, breakfast and lunch—unless it is a social, business, or family situation. The evening meal, however, is usually a family time. Racing through daytime meals is part of the “American pace” of life, for working hours are considered important.
The nationwide fast-food restaurants are suitable for the ways of American eating. The standard(标准的) products, of nearly the same price, are served quickly, and taste the same whether bought in New York City or in Los Angeles.
McDonald’s is a popular restaurant. It offers many choices of hamburgers, French fries and “cokes”. These foods are rich in fats, sugar and salt. Often, they are the major meal of the day of many young working people.“Weight watchers” most probably means in Chinese.
| A．减肥者 | B．观察者 | C．称重者 | D．参与者 |
In American restaurants which of the following is NOT true？
| A．Many American people like salads. |
| B．Coffee can be served after a meal. |
| C．One can order tea if he doesn’t like coffee. |
| D．All restaurants can sell beer and wine. |
At the same meal, American people usually .
| A．have meat, chicken and fish together |
| B．have either meat or chicken or fish |
| C．drink a lot of beer, wine or liquor |
| D．sit down together around a table |
In American restaurants, the standard foods .
| A．have different prices |
| B．taste different from place to place |
| C．are very expensive |
| D．can be served quickly |
This passage mainly talks about .
| A．American restaurants and people |
| B．American eating culture |
| C．American working situation |
| D．American food and price |
From March 12 to 17 of each year, hundreds of clowns(小丑)get together in the Bognor Regis Town, UK. They all wear tall blue hats and big red noses with colorful faces.
The first International Clown Festival was in 1987, UK. All the clowns from all over the world came together to celebrate the great festival in England.
During the festival, people can see clowns from the world. They are together for the world of clown shows. They try their best to please all the people for the festival. In the shows, they have big feet, funny noses and look really funny. They sing and dance in a strange way to make people laugh. All people for the festival can have great fun. Of course, children like this interesting festival best.
Now women can take part in the clown shows , and they are very popular. But in the old days, only men could be clowns.
There are different kinds of clowns like white faces, red faces, street clowns and clowns for children. All these clowns are popular with people.All the clowns get together __________ for the International Clown Festival.
| A．in London | B．in a small town，UK |
| C．all over the world | D．around the whole Europe |
The first International Clown Festival was _____________.
| A．in 1987 | B．in the UK |
| C．both A and B | D．in London |
The festival lasts __________________.
| A．a month | B．six days |
| C．seven days | D．five weeks |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．The clowns wear in a funny way. |
| B．The clowns dance in a strange way |
| C．The clowns try their best to make others laugh |
| D．Women clowns are not popular with people. |
Which is the best title of the article?
| A．The International Clown Festival |
| B．Men clowns and women clowns |
| C．Different kinds of strange festival |
| D．Different kinds of clowns in the festival |