What do you like? Different people like different things. Some people like loud music, other people don’t. They think it is too noisy. They like soft music. Many people like sports, but they do not like the same sports.
In some countries, cricket(板球) is a very popular sport. In others, it is not popular at all. No one plays it and few people watch it on TV. The World Cup is very popular. Millions of people watch the games on TV. Some people don’t like doing sports. They just like to watch other people playing.
Different people like different foods. Some people do not like meat. They eat most kinds of fruits and vegetables. Some people do not like potatoes and bread. They prefer rice or corn.
Not everyone like the same colors. Most people have a favorite color. Some people like bright colors. Others prefer pale colors. The world is an interesting place because we all like different things.What’s the main idea of this passage?
| A．People all like the same things. |
| B．Different people like the same things |
| C．People all like different sports |
| D．Different people like different things |
Which sentence is true?
| A．Everyone likes sports |
| B．Not many people like sports |
| C．Most people don’t like sports. |
| D．Lots of people like sports |
How many people like to watch the World Cup on TV?
| A．Few people |
| B．Hundreds of different people |
| C．Millions of people |
| D．No one at all |
What do people who don’t like meat(不喜欢吃肉的人) eat?
| A．Mostly(主要) potatoes and bread |
| B．Mostly fruits and vegetables |
| C．Mostly rice and corn |
| D．Mostly potatoes and corns |
Which sentence is true?
| A．Most people have a favorite color |
| B．No one likes bright colors. |
| C．Everyone likes bright colors |
| D．Few people prefer pale colors |
At EF—English First, we provide the best English language training program available, and teachers are at the heart of our learning center. EF has over 120 schools in 50 cities, and is a very popular name in China. EF is looking for native English speakers with teaching experience to help Chinese people learn English well. While teaching English with EF, you will continue to develop as a teaching profession while experiencing life in this great nation.
As soon as you walk into an EF school, you will understand why creating a welcoming learning environment is important for us to teach English. Our schools have modern well-equipped(装备) classrooms, computer labs, and teaching preparation areas. Our teachers receive a complete modern teaching program to prepare themselves to teach our high standards. And they’ve got high salary.
EF was set up a year before 1965 with the duty to “break down barriers(障碍) in language, culture and geography”. It has helped over 15 million students to learn a new language and travel abroad. According to the passage, those who _________ are likely to be welcomed.
| A．have rich knowledge | B．have teaching methods |
| C．have teaching experience | D．are healthy |
Which is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
| A．EF is very popular in China. |
| B．The learning environment is important to learn English well. |
| C．Our schools own modern equipment. |
| D．Our teachers have taught English with EF in the foreign country. |
How long has EF been in China?
| A．For about 51 years. | B．For 50 years |
| C．For 49 years. | D．For 52 years. |
What’s the main purpose of the passage?
| A．To provide the best English language training. |
| B．To ask more English speakers to China. |
| C．To employ native English teachers to teach in China. |
| D．To make people learn about EF |
From the passage we can see that EF _________.
| A．has the most successful teaching ideas. |
| B．has made a great achievement in language training. |
| C．is the largest center of English teachers in China. |
| D．is one of the worst training schools. |
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You do not have to pay money on Tuesday if you go to _________.
| A．Spring Restaurant | B．Science Museum |
| C．Sunshine Shopping Center | D．Huatai Hotel |
What can’t you do at 3 o’clock on Saturday afternoon?
| A．Go to Spring Restaurant. |
| B．Have coffee in Huatai Hotel. |
| C．Visit Science Museum. |
| D．Shop in Sunshine Shopping Center. |
If you want to drink coffee early on weekdays, you can go to _________.
| A．Peace Road | B．East Road |
| C．West Road | D．Green Road |
Which place is still open after 10:00 pm on Thursday?
| A．Spring Restaurant. | B．Science Museum |
| C．Sunshine Shopping Center. | D．Huatai Hotel |
The text is probably taken from_________.
| A．a novel | B．a guide book |
| C．a dictionary | D．a science report |
There are two mice. They are called Bill and Paul. They are good friends. One mouse lives in the country; the other mouse lives in the city. On a sunny day they meet in the street.
Paul: Hi, Bill! Have a look at my house in the country. I’m sure you can enjoy yourself.
Bill: I’d love to. But I hear that the food is not delicious, and your house is not good. Is it so?
Paul: No, that’s not true. Go and see!
Then Bill goes to the countryside with Paul.
Bill: Why do you live in a hole in the field? You should come and live in the city. You would live in a nice house made of stone. You would have better food to eat. You must come and see me at my house in the city.
Paul: Thanks! Maybe you are right. I’ll visit your house one day.
Several days later Paul goes to Bill’s house in the city. The house is big and beautiful. They are sitting in the sitting-room, having a big dinner comfortably. Suddenly, there a great noise.
Bill: Run! Run! The cat is coming!
Paul: Oh, no! It’s terrible! Both the house and the food are nice, but I do not like living in the city. I enjoy living in my hole in the field, for it is nice to be poor but happy than to be rich but afraid. What the relationship between Bill and Paul?
| A．They are friends. | B．They are relatives. |
| C．They are brothers. | D．They are neighbors. |
Where does Bill live?
| A．In the hole. | B．In the country. |
| C．In the city. | D．In the field. |
What does the underlined word several mean?
| A．Few. | B．A few. | C．A little. | D．Many |
Why does Paul hate living in the city?
| A．Because he likes to be rich. |
| B．Because he likes to be poor. |
| C．Because the house in the city is big and beautiful. |
| D．Because he enjoys happiness. |
Which is the best title?
| A．The City Mouse and the Country Mouse |
| B．Two friends |
| C．Two Beautiful Mice |
| D．The Country and they City |
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On March 3, 1887, the lives of two amazing women were changed forever when Anne Sullivan, a poor university graduate, arrived at the home of the wealthy Keller family to teach their six-year-old daughter Helen. It was a difficult job as Helen was unable to see, hear or speak because of illness.
Anne had been suggested to the Kellers by her university professor, a close friend of Mr. Keller. Before she arrived, Anne expected her new pupil to be a quiet, weak child. But Helen was nothing like that. When Anne first walked through the Kellers’ door, the energetic Helen nearly knocked her over in her hurry to feel Anne’s face, clothing and bag.
Helen was used to visitors bringing her sweets, and angrily tried to force open Anne’s case to take her candy. But Anne calmed her down by allowing Helen to play with her watch. So began one of the most successful student-teacher relationships in history.
Anne Sullivan was only twenty years old when she began teaching Helen. She had to not only teach the child all the usual school subjects, but also control Helen’s sometimes wild behaviour. Her well-meaning parents allowed Helen to do as she liked at home. Realizing that such an environment was unsuitable for learning, Anne requested that she and Helen live in a small house nearby.
As soon as Helen began learning, it became clear that she was especially intelligent. She quickly learned to read and write, and by the age of ten she could also speak.
In 1900, Helen started studying at Radcliffe University, and graduated first in her class in 1904. She was the very first blind and deaf person to get a university degree. How did she do it? Anne Sullivan read all of Helen’s books and then signed the information into her hand. Anne remained at Helen’s side until her death in 1936. Helen became a world-famous writer, and fought for disabled people’s rights until her death on Jun 1, 1968.How did Anne come to work at the Kellers’ home?
| A．She replied to a job advertisement. |
| B．She was introduced by her family friend. |
| C．she was recommended by her university professor. |
| D．She met Mr. Keller while studying at university. |
What surprised Anne most about Helen when they first met?
| A．How intelligent Helen was. |
| B．Helen gave Anne a gift. |
| C．The way Helen’s parents treated her. |
| D．How forceful Helen was. |
According to the passage, Helen’s parents______.
| A．allowed her to do as she wished |
| B．gave her too many gifts and sweets. |
| C．did not spend much time with her |
| D．cared little about her education. |
Which of the following is NOT true about Helen’s university studies?
| A．She was greatly helped by Anne. |
| B．She was the best student in her class. |
| C．She was able to graduate in three years. |
| D．She was the first deaf and blind university graduate. |
According to the passage, both Anne and Helen_____.
| A．died in their 60s | B．were well educated |
| C．came from rich families | D．fought for human rights |