Hemingway was one of the famous writers. He was born in America in 1899. His father was a doctor and loved sports very much, and his mother taught music. Among the six children in the family, Hemingway was the second oldest.
Hemingway had written many books in his life. The Old Man and the Sea is one of the most famous and also my favourite. It came out in 1952. The main character in the book is a fisherman. He is an old man and fishes alone. People think he is a man with bad luck, because he doesn’t get a fish in eighty-four days. Every evening, he comes home with his empty boat. But the old man believes himself. Then on the eighty-fifth day the man takes a big fish. Although he meets a lot of trouble, the old man never gives up(放弃).
根据短文内容,选择正确答案。 Hemingway’s father was a fan of _____.
A.books | B.sports | C.music | D.art |
The Old Man and the Sea was published(出版) in _____.
A.1852 | B.1899 | C.1952 | D.1989 |
The old man doesn’t get a fish until the _____ day.
A.fifteenth | B.eightieth |
C.eighty-fourth | D.eighty-fifth |
What does the old man do when he can’t get a fish?
A.He has to look for food somewhere else. |
B.He doesn’t give up fishing. |
C.He doesn’t fish any more. |
D.He has nothing to do. |
What can we learn from the old man?
A.When we are in trouble, we should not give up. |
B.When we want to fish, we can get a big fish. |
C.We can do everything well because we are young. |
D.We can live a better life if we like fishing. |
【2013年河南】阅读下列内容,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
School activities for kids and teens
July is a month of fun-filled activities for kids and teens as long as you know where to find them. When you want some fun activities for July, consider these ideas happening in this month.
Secret of the Dragon
Time Monday, July 1, 2013,
10:30 am
Cost Adult: $ 7.40 children (number 15 years): half
Bookings Phone the booking office:
3403 2578
Address Brisbane Botanic Gardens
Note Secret of the Dragon is a magical story about two children who are taken on a dragon ride to expel the universe.
The Search for Life:
Are We Alone?
Time Thursday, July 4, 2013,
2:00 pm
Cost Adult: $ 14.50
Children (under 15 years): $ 8.70
Bookings Phone the booking office:
3403 7689
Address Brisbane Botanic Gardens
Note Are we truly alone in space? Is there any life out there? These are the questions asked in this show.
Magic Class
Time Friday, July 12, 2013,
10:00 am
Cost Free
Bookings Please call 3403 8470 to book your place.
Address Centenary Community hub, 171 Dandenong Rd
Note Would you like to be a magician? Then join David, the magician, to learn about real magic with playing cards, coins, ring ropes and DIY projects and be able to become the life of the party.
Science with Me:
Making your own guitar
Time Saturday, July 20,
2013, 3:00 pm
CostFree
Bookings Please phone 3403 1226 to book your place.
Address 10, Egginton Close
Note Do you want to make a guitar with Katy and her mom? Science with Me is going to be with you. Please remember to bring a piece of wood, a hammer, some rubber bands and some nails with you.
注:universe 宇宙; magic 魔术
根据材料内容选择最佳答案,并将其标号填入题前括号内。Alec is strongly interested in space life. He may go to _______.
A.Magic Class | B.Science with Me |
C.Secret of the Dragon | D.The Search for Life |
John and his 10-year-old son want to watch Secret of the Dragon. How much should they pay?
A.$7.40 | B.$11.10 |
C.$14.80 | D.$23.20 |
Rita plans to join Magic Class. She may learn about _______.
A.real magic | B.making coins |
C.magic stories | D.holding parties |
According to the next, making a guitar needs the things except _______.
A.a piece of wood | B.a hammer |
C.some nails | D.ring ropes |
What do the four activities have in common?
A.They are all free. |
B.They happen in the same place. |
C.They are all weekend activities. |
D.They can all be booked by phone. |
【2012年 江西】阅读下列内容,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。If Mr. Smith goes to visit Stokesay Castle with his 4-year-old daughter, how much should he pay for the tickets?
A.£5.00. | B.£7.50. |
C.£12.50. | D.£16.50. |
On what day can we visit Stokesay Castle in November?
A.Every day. |
B.From Tuesday to Sunday, |
C.From Wednesday to Sunday. |
D.From Thursday to Sunday. |
What can we do in Stokesay Castle?
A.Take a walk with a pet dog. |
B.Do some shopping. |
C.Enjoy tea in the tearoom anytime. |
D.Get free souvenirs. |
【2014年四川省宜宾市中考】请根据短文内容,从下列各题A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。
Wonderful Activities for Teenagers in Summer Vacation
A New Animal Star Is Coming! An elephant from Thailand is waiting for you at ![]() Cuiping Zoo from July 10 to August 25. The elephant can ride bikes, play basketball, dance and play the harmonica (口琴)He gives two shows a day at 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Address: Mount Cuiping Ticket: ¥20 |
Welcome to Our Free Exhibition!![]() There is going to be anionat Daguanlou from July 5 to July 19. Wang Gang is one of the best-known photographers in Sichuan Province. There will be many great photos of people in Yibin and Yibin city. Open Time: 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday |
![]() Join Us for a Day at Tianchi Amusement Park! Children aged 12 to 15 are invited to take part in the Event of the Summer at Tianchi Amusement Park. It’s in Yibin County(县), next to Tianchi Park. You won’t want to miss this day of fun. Join us at Tianchi Amusement Park on July 14. Register(登记)early. TEL: 555-7267 |
Who can take part in the Event of the Summer? ______
A.Children under 5. | B.Children aged 5-9. |
C.Children under 10. | D.Children aged 12-15. |
How long is the elephant staying at Cuiping Zoo? ______
A.45 days . | B.46 days. |
C.47 days. | D.48 days. |
What can the elephant do? ______
A.Ride bikes, play basketball and play the harmonica. |
B.Ride bikes, dance and play the harmonica. |
C.Ride bikes, play basketball, dance and play the harmonica. |
D.Ride bikes, dance and play the harmonica. |
What are the photos about? ______
A.People and city. |
B.People in Yibin. |
C.Yibin city. |
D.People in Yibin and Yibin city. |
Which of the following is RIGHT?______
A.You can only register the Event of the Summer on July 14. |
B.The elephant gives 2 shows a day from July 10 to August 25. |
C.Wang Gang is one of the best-known photographers in Yibin. |
D.You can see the exhibition at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday from July 5 to July 19. |
【2014年辽宁省丹东市中考】
根据短文内容,从每个题的四个选项中选择一个最佳答案,并将符合题意的选项用2B铅笔涂在答题卡的相应位置上。
Passage 1
Lisa’s Gym![]() Keep fit! Lose weight! Play basketball, do yoga(瑜伽), dance and meet many new friends! Price:¥40/hour Open time: Saturdays and Sundays Tel: 2133730 |
A Concert Do you like classical music? Come to the concert on Friday evening. The concert will begin at 6:30 in the Children’s Palace. Ticket price: Adults:¥120 Children(under 15):¥60 |
Star Wars USA wonderful movie at Huachen Cinema. Ticket price:¥80 Time: 6:00 pm —— 8:00 pm Dates: July 24 to July 27 |
Summer Job Do you like to talk with people? Do you like to work late? Do you like to work for a restaurant? Then come and work for us as a waiter. Please call Jenny at 8124697 for more information. |
You can ______ at Lisa’s Gym.
A.watch a movie | B.find a job |
C.listen to a concert | D.play basketball |
Mr. and Mrs. Smith and their 14-year-old son want to go to the concert, they have to pay ______ for the tickets.
A.¥120 | B.¥180 | C.¥300 | D.¥240 |
Star Wars is the name of ______.
A.a cinema | B.a movie |
C.a club | D.a gym |
Linda wants to find a job during her summer holiday, she can ______ for more information.
A.call 8124697 |
B.call Lisa |
C.call 2133730 |
D.go to the Children’s Palace |
Which of the following is TRUE?
A.Lisa’s Gym is open every day. |
B.You have to work late as a waiter in the restaurant. |
C.You and your friend should pay 80 yuan for the movie. |
D.The movie will be on for a week. |
【2013山东滨州】阅读下列内容,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
Airline
Route China Mai—Luang Prabang
Day 2,3,5,7 Flight QV 645
Dep. 15: 05 Arr, 16: 05
Airfare (机票费用)5,090THB Airline
Route Chiang Mai—Phuket
Day 2,3,5,7 Flight TC 129
Dep. 12:35 Arr. 14: 30
Airfare 3,590 THB
Airline
Route Chiang Mai—Koh Samui
Day Daily Flight PG 242
Dep. 9:55 Arr. 11:40
Airfare 5,090 THB Airline
Route Phuket—Bali
Day Daily Flight FD 3942
Dep. 6:30 Arr. 11:10
Airfare 11,391 THB
Note:
The days of the week are:
1. Monday 2. Tuesday 3. Wednesday 4. Thursday 5. Friday 6. Saturday 7. Sunday
(Dep.="departure" 出发 Arr.="arrival" 到达)How long does it take to fly from Chiang Mai to Phuket?
A.less than 1 hour. | B.About 1 hour |
C.One and a half hours. | D.About 2 hours. |
Lao Airlines has a flight from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang on .
A.Monday | B.Thursday | C.Friday | D.Saturday |
If Lisa wants to travel from Chiang Mai to KOh Samui, which flight should she choose?
A.QV 645. | B.TG 129. | C.PG 242. | D.FD 3942. |
How much it coast to fly from Phuket—Bali?
A.3, 590 THB. B. 5, 090 THB.
C. 9,050THB. D. 11, 391 THB.Where can we probably find the information?
A.At an airport. | B.In a restaurant. |
C.In a museum. | D.At a bus stop. |