When I was a little girl, my family lives in a small village. There was a very beautiful river near my home. The water was clean and cool. I liked to go fishing there with mom. We would catch fish, look for clams and play in the water. There were also a lot of birds near the river. We would spend all day watching the birds. Life was beautiful and wonderful in the old days.
Now my family lives in the city. Last Sunday my daughter asked me to take her to see the beautiful river I was always talking about. “I want to go fishing there with you and Grandma ao much,” she said.
When we went to the river, we only saw a factory and a mountain of garbage(垃圾). My mom was surprised, my daughter was quite despondent, and I was sad—the river was my best friend. I grew up with it. Now there are no fish in it; the birds are gone, too. I hear it crying for help. But what can I do ?Where was the writer born?
| A．In a city | B．In a village | C．In a foreign country | D．In a mountain |
When the writer went back to see the river, what did she find?
| A．The pollution in the river was very serious. |
| B．The river was a good place for children to play. |
| C．Bird-watching was more and more popular along the river. |
| D．There were many more fish in the river. |
Who is “Grandma” in the reading?
| A．The writer’s daughter | B．The writer’s mom |
| C．The writer | D．The writer’s grandmother |
What does the underlined word “despondent” mean?
| A．高兴的 | B．惊喜的 | C．失望的 | D．麻木的 |
What did the writer mean when she said, “I grew up with it”?
| A．She helped clean the garbage out of the river. |
| B．She spent much time playing around the river. |
| C．She had many friends who lived near the river. |
| D．She grew well by eating fish and clams from the river. |
For many in the United States, Arab-Americans are an invisible part of the population. Though Arab-Americans as a community have made great contributions to American society in fields from literature to politics to medicine, many Americans know very little about Americans of Arab backgrounds.
Arab history in the United States goes back to the late 1800’s when large numbers of Arab immigrants first began making their journey to a land known simply as “Amreeka”.
Historians generally describe Arab immigration to America in two waves. The first wave took place between 1860 and 1924.The first wave consisted of Lebanese and Syrian, and some Egyptian immigrants. These new immigrants, who were mostly Christian, came to America in search of better opportunities. Even the doomed Titanic, which set sail for America in 1912,had close to a hundred Arab passengers aboard. The majority of Arab-Americans today are descendents of the first wave of immigrants; they are the third or more generation Americans.
The second wave of immigrants followed after World War Ⅱ,caused by political unrest in the Middle East. This second wave of immigrants consists of mainly Arab Muslims（穆斯林）and continues to this day.
Arab-Americans make up 3 million of the population in the United States, according to demographers. And quite different from popular belief, 64 percent of them are American-born. Eighty-two percent of Arab-Americans are US citizens.
Arab-Americans are beyond the national average in both education and income. Education is important among Arab-Americans; 82 percent have high school diplomas, 36 percent have bachelor’s degrees or higher, and 15 percent have graduate degrees. The-median（中位数的）average income among Arab-Americans is $39,580, which is higher than the US average.The first wave of immigrants took place because__________.
| A．all Arabs were Christian at that time |
| B．Arabs wanted to gain higher income |
| C．the Second World War broke out |
| D．Arabs wanted to hunt for a better development |
The writer of this passage mentioned Titanic__________.
| A．to tell us that taking ship at that time was dangerous |
| B．because Titanic became a well-known disaster |
| C．to show us there were many Arabs flocking into America at that time |
| D．to inform us that Arabs are brave enough |
From the last paragraph we can infer that__________.
| A．Arab-Americans are much more clever than native Americans |
| B．the higher education you receive, the higher income you will get in America |
| C．Arab-Americans are hard-working people |
| D．The-median average income among Americans is $39,580 |
Which of the following sentences is TRUE？
| A．Arab-Americans have made great contributions to American society only in literature. |
| B．Arab history in the United States is to the early 1800’s. |
| C．The first Arab immigration to America took place between 1860 and 1924. |
| D．Few of Arab-Americans are US citizens. |
What would be the best title for the text?
| A．Arabs in America. |
| B．The Two Arab Immigration Waves to America. |
| C．Arab-Americans, Contributions to America. |
| D．Arab-Americans, Education and Income. |
At 18, many American young people go off on their own. They go away to college or find full-time jobs, and they often rent their own apartments. Some get married and start families. This independence（独立性）is learned from childhood.
From an early age, American children learn responsibility（责任感）. Children as young as 2 begin to put away their toys and dress themselves. At 3, many children do simple chores like setting the table.
Using money wisely is also taught early. As soon as a child understands the value of money, he or she receives a weekly allowance. This is used for things the child wants, like toys or treats. The child can spend or save it, usually with little guidance（指导） from parents. If the child wants money besides his or her allowance, it must be made by doing extra chores.
Children are taught early in life to think for themselves. They are allowed to make some decisions and make mistakes. Failure often teaches children more than success. Many American young people begin to live on themselves __________.
| A．at eighteen years old | B．from childhood |
| C．after they get married | D．from an early age |
An American child learns to __________ at the age of 2.
| A．find a full-time job | B．rent an apartment |
| C．put on his or her own clothes | D．do lots of chores |
The word “allowance” means __________ in Chinese.
| A．奖品 | B．零花钱 | C．财产 | D．礼物 |
A child can get some more money by __________.
| A．understanding the value of money | B．helping the rich |
| C．reading many books | D．doing extra chores |
The passage is mainly about __________.
| A．the independence of American children |
| B．the value of money |
| C．the guidance from parents |
| D．failure and success of American children |
| School Library To Joy Lee， Just to remind you that you have four overdue（逾期的）books. TitleWriter ①The age of Innocence Edith Wharton due（到期） 22／Jan ②Mr. StandfastJohn Buchan due24／Jan ③ImagineAlison Lester due26／Jan ④Selected TalesJakob and Wilhelm Grimm due26／Jan Please return these books tomorrow. Other people may be waiting to borrow them. Jane Johnes Librarian Date：3／Feb／2012 Note：You may not borrow any new books until these books have been returned. |
This is__________.
| A．a report | B．an introduction |
| C．a reminder | D．an advertisement |
This note was written by__________.
| A．Jane Johnes | B．Joy Lee | C．Alison Lester | D．John Buchan |
John Buchan is __________.
| A．due on 20th January | B．a friend of Joy Lee's |
| C．the writer of the note | D．the writer of Mr. Standfast |
Joy Lee should return the book Imagine before__________.
| A．22nd Jan | B．24th Jan | C．26th Jan | D．3rd Feb |
From this note we DON’T know that
| A．Jane Johnes works in the library |
| B．Joy Lee may not borrow any new books now |
| C．Joy Lee has lent these four books to other students |
| D．Jane Johnes asks the note receiver to return the four books on Feb 4th |
One morning it was shining brightly when I woke up. I looked at the alarm clock. It said 3:45! It had stopped! What time was it? I climbed out of bed and went downstairs to the kitchen. The kitchen clock said 8:30—I was late! My parents were away. My aunt had gone to work without checking if I was up. The school bus went at 8:00. I had missed it. I rang my friend Tony on his mobile phone.
“Tell the teacher I’ll be in as soon as I can!” I said.
“Come on your rollerblades,” Tony said. “It will be faster than the bus.”
I washed and dressed in a hurry. I grabbed an apple to eat on the way. That was my breakfast! Then I put on my rollerblades and set off for school. It took half an hour to get to the school. I took all the shortcuts I knew. I went across the park — even through some backyards! When I got to school, I was very hot and my legs ached. I had missed math, our first lesson of the morning. But I made it just in time for history, our second lesson. I was very happy because history is my favorite subject.The boy woke up at __________ that morning.
| A．3:45 | B．7:30 | C．8:00 | D．8:30 |
The boy got up late mainly because __________.
| A．his alarm clock had stopped |
| B．his parents were away |
| C．his aunt had gone to work |
| D．he had missed the school bus |
The boy got to school __________ that morning.
| A．by bus | B．by skating | C．by running | D．by bike |
The boy took all the shortcuts in order to __________.
| A．have breakfast on the way |
| B．meet his friend |
| C．get to school as soon as he could |
| D．have his favorite lesson |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．The boy’s bedroom is upstairs and the kitchen is downstairs. |
| B．Tony told the boy to go to school on his rollerblades. |
| C．The boy had nothing for breakfast that morning. |
| D．The boy didn’t miss his favorite lesson. |
London’s Chinese community(社区) dates back to the 18th century, when a small number of Chinese sailors moved to the city to work in Limhouse, east London. As time went on, other Chinese came to this area and Limhouse began to be known as “Chinatown”. However, London’s Chinese community remained every small for many years: at the start of the 20th century, there were just 545 Chinese people in Britain.
After the Second World War, many farmers in Hong Kong lost their jobs and came to London. As Limhouse had been almost destroyed during the war, they settled (定居) in a different area—a port of central London near Leicester Square. This area is now what Londoners call Chinatown.
At first, the new immigrants found it difficult to get jobs. In the 1950s, however, a small Chinese restaurant opened in London. Many British people visited it and said that Chinese food was wonderful! Suddenly, Chinese restaurants and take-ways started opening in every part of the city. Instead of too little work, the new Chinese immigrants now found that they had too much! They worked as cooks, managers or waiters. Most of them enjoyed their lives and arranged their friends and relatives to join them from overseas.
As time went by, London’s Chinese community became more and more successful. The sons and daughters of the original restaurant workers studied and worked very hard. And most went on to get highly paid jobs. Many Chinese families left Chinatown and moved to more expensive outskirts. Chinatown, however, is still as lively as ever. When did the first Chinese immigrants come to London?
A. In the 1950s.
B. B. More than 200 years ago.
C. C. At the start of the 20 century. Why did many Chinese immigrants come to London in the 1950s?
A. Because it was easy for them to get jobs there.
B. Because many British people enjoyed Chinese food.
C. Because their children could study there and get highly paid jobs.In the 1950s, Chinese immigrants came to London and worked as _______.
A. sailors
B. sailors and farmers
C. restaurant workersWhere is London’s Chinatown now?
A. In the east of London.
B. In Limhouse.
C. Not far from Leicester square. According to this passage, if people live in the outskirts of a city, they live ______.
A. in the center of the city
B. in the outer areas of the city
C.in the busiest part of the city.