Dubai is a city of big business, expensive hotels, skyscrapers (摩天楼), and shopping malls. In the early 20th century, Dubai was a successful trading port. People from the world stopped in Dubai to do business. But it was still a small city, and most people lived as fishermen and businessmen. Then in 1966, oil was discovered. This brought a lot of money into the area, and soon Dubai began to change.
Today Dubai is one of the world’s most important business centers. In fact, each year the city gels its money mainly from business, not oil.
Recently Dubai has attracted more and more visitors from abroad. They come to relax on its beaches, and every year, millions visit just to go shopping!
Dubai is also one of the world’s fastest growing cities. Many tall buildings are built in months. The city also has many man-made islands. One of these, the Palm Jumeirah, is like a palm tree (棕桐树) and is very beautiful.
The city is still an amazing mix (混合体) of people from different countries. The people from 150 countries live and work in Dubai, and foreigners now outnumber Dubai natives ( 本地人) by eight to one!
Many people welcome the city’s growth. But an increasing number of Dubai natives worry about the speed of change. As a Dubai native says, “We must always remember where we came from. Our kids must know we worked very, very hard to get where we are now, and there’s a lot more work to do.”Why did people stop in Dubai in the early 20th century?
| A．To relax | B．To buy oil. |
| C．To go shopping. | D．To do business. |
Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Dubai has created many man-made islands.
B. There are many foreigners working in Dubai.
C Many international visitors come to Dubai every year
D. Dubai now gets money mainly from selling oil.What does the underlined word “outnumber” mean?
| A．To be smaller in size than another group. |
| B．To be more in number than another group. |
| C．To be bigger in area than another group. |
| D．To be smaller in area than another group. |
In the last paragraph, what does the underlined part mean?
| A．We should always visit Dubai, |
| B．We should learn from foreigners. |
| C．We must always remember our past. |
| D．We must only think about the future. |
What’s the main idea of the passage?
| A．Dubai is growing very fast. |
| B．Dubai was a big city before 1966. |
| C．Many tall buildings are built in months. |
| D．Many tourists come to relax on Dubai’s beaches. |
An eight-year-old child heard her parents talking about her little brother. All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money for a very expensive operation.
When she heard her daddy say “Only a miracle (奇迹) can save him now,” the little girl went to her bedroom and pulled her money from its hiding place and counted it carefully.
She hurried to a drugstore with the money in her hand.
“What do you want?” asked the salesman. “It’s for my brother, Andrew” the girl answered. “He has something bad growing inside his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him. So how much does a miracle cost?”
“We don’t sell a miracle here, child. I’m sorry,” the salesman said with a smile.
“Listen, if it isn’t enough, I can try and get some more. Just tell me how much it costs.”
A well-dressed man heard it and asked, “What kind of miracle does your brother need?”
“I don’t know,” she answered with her eyes full of tears. “He’s really sick and mum says he needs an operation. But my daddy can’t pay for it, so I’ve brought all my money.”
“How much do you have?” asked the man.
“$1.11, but I can try and get some more,” she answered.
“Well, what luck,” smiled the man. “$1.11, the price of a miracle for your little brother.”
He took up the girl’s hand and said, “Take me to your house. I want to see your brother. Let’s see if I have the kind of miracle you need.”
That well-dressed man was Dr Carlton Armstrong, a famous doctor. The operation was successful and it wasn’t long before Andrew was home again.
How much did the miracle cost?
A. Her brother was seriously ill. B. They had no money.
C. Nothing could save her brother. D. Both A and B.
| A．something interesting | B．something beautiful |
| C．some wonderful medicine | D．some good food |
| A．she had still kept some money |
| B．she hoped not to be refused |
| C．There was no need to worry about money |
| D．she thought money was easy to get |
| A．The girl’s love for her brother. | B．The girl’s money. |
| C．The medicine from the drugstore. | D．Nobody can tell. |
| A．A miracle is sure to happen if you keep on |
| B．The doctor didn’t ask for any pay |
| C．The little girl is lovely but not so clever |
| D．Andrew was in fact not so sick as they had thought |
| Interested in Soccer? Join us now! King’s School is organizing a soccer camp for students aged 15~17. Join us for 5 days of fun as you learn to play this exciting sport! When Where 14 ~18 July, 2014 (Monday to Friday)City Sports Hall 3:00 p.m. ~5 p.m. 267 State Street Our special offer: Players from the National Soccer Team will be your coaches for the five days of camp! Coach Ben Smith --- National Soccer Team Coach Bill Williams --- National Soccer Team Coach Jim White --- National Soccer Team captain AimsCost: ＄10 each After the camp, you will be able to: ■ understand the rules of the game ■ carry the ball with your feet ■ pass the ball to other players using your feet ■ kick the ball towards the goal Please come in comfortable shorts, T-shirts and track shoes. To sign up for the camp and for further information, please call us at 01159515092, or email us at KSsoccercamp@hotmail.com.uk |
| A．are good at soccer |
| B．are 15~17 years old |
| C．come form King’s School |
| D．want to relax in camp |
| A．July 14 | B．July 19 |
| C．Sunday | D．Friday |
| A．$ 5 | B．$6 | C．$7 | D．$ 10 |
| A．carrying the football |
| B．kicking a goal |
| C．passing the football |
| D．making game rules |
| A．The camp lasts for 5 days. |
| B．The camp doesn’t cost much. |
| C．The camp is organized by King’s School. |
| D．The coaches will be national soccer players. |
Making a good conversation with a stranger can be difficult. Here are some ways to try if you don’t know what to do:
① Talk about a topic common to both of you. The topic can be the food or the weather. For example, “How do you like the food?” But keep it on the positive side!
②“What’s keeping you busy these days?” is a good question if you are talking to a person who doesn’t have an office job.
③For example, if you ask, “Where are you from?”, an interesting follow-up question might be, “What would your life be like if you still lived there?”
④ Ask getting-to-know-you questions. You can ask, “What are your favorite newspapers and magazines? What websites do you often visit?”
⑤ React (作出反应) to what a person is saying. If you are trying to make the conversation interesting, but the person never reacts, you will feel unhappy.And if he offers some surprising information, react with surprise.
根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使短文意思通顺，内容完整，并将其标号填写在下面题号后的横线上。
| A．So, if the person tells a joke, even if it’s not funny, try to laugh. |
| B．Ask open questions that can’t be answered with one word. |
| C．Ask a follow-up (接下来的) question if you have asked a question that can be answered with one word. |
| D．The first time you meet a person isn’t a good time to complain. |
E. These questions often show a hidden interest, which can help you go on with a great conversation.
One day in 1924, five men who were camping in the Cascade Mountains saw a group of huge apelike creatures coming out of the woods. They hurried back to their wooden house and locked themselves inside. While they were in, the creatures threw rocks against the house. Several hours later these strange hairy giants went back into the woods.
After the men returned to the town and told the people about their adventure, . These were the people who remembered hearing tales about footprints of an animal that walked like a human being.
The five men, however, were not the first to have seen these creatures called Bigfoot. Long before their experience, the local Native Americans were certain that a group of apelike animals had been living in the neighboring mountain for centuries.
In 1958, some workers, who were building a road through the jungles of Northern California, often found huge footprints in the earth around their camp. Then in 1967, Roger Patterson, a man who was interested in finding Bigfoot, went into the same jungles with a friend. While riding, they were suddenly thrown off from their horses. Patterson saw a tall apelike animal standing not far away. He managed to take photos of the hairy creature before it disappeared in the jungles. When Patterson’s photos were shown to the public, not many people believed his story.
Richard Brown, an experienced hunter, discovered a similar creature. He saw the animal clearly through the telescopic lens (望远镜头) of his rifle (步枪). He said the creature looked more like a human being than an animal.
Later many other people also found deep footprints in the same area. In spite of regular reports of sightings and footprints, most experts still do not believe that Bigfoot really exists (存在).What did the five campers do when they saw a group of apelike creatures?
| A．They fought with the creatures by throwing rocks at them. |
| B．They ran into the woods and hid there for several hours. |
| C．They made a big fire to frighten the creatures away. |
| D．They quickly ran back into their house and locked the door. |
Which of the following can be put in ?
| A．however, only a few people accepted their story |
| B．all the people said they had seen the animal |
| C．some said they were making up their own story |
| D．only those who had killed the creature believed them |
. Who were the first to have seen these apelike creatures?
| A．Some workers. |
| B．Richard Brown. |
| C．The local Native Americans. |
| D．Roger Patterson and his friend. |
The word neighboring may mean .
| A．great | B．nearby |
| C．snowy | D．tall |
The BEST title for this passage would be “ ”.
| A．The adventures of five campers | B．The experts and Bigfoot |
| C．The creatures called Bigfoot | D．The adventures of Bigfoot |
Helping your children to read and write at home will improve your children’s skills and confidence — it will also make them learn better in the classroom environment.
Reading and writing skills are needed by every child in every subject in every year of their school life and outside school. As parents, you can play an important role in improving your children’s literacy (读写能力) by practicing reading, writing, spelling and speaking with them outside school.
By listening, asking questions, giving information, and reading with your children outside school — you can make a difference. Students who improve their reading and writing will increase their vocabulary and their ability to use English correctly.
Here’s some advice on how to help your children to read, write and spell:
● reading aloud each night
● letting children take part in everyday conversations
● listening to your children read
● reading your children’s writing
● using a dictionary
● encouraging your children to talk about funny things
● trying not to ask questions that require “yes” or “no” answers
● Practicing reading and writing by filling in forms, writing letters, sending cards or e-mails.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。 This passage is mainly written for .
| A．children | B．parents |
| C．students | D．teachers |
is NOT mentioned in the passage.
| A．Reading aloud each night |
| B．Joining an English club |
| C．Practicing children’s speaking |
| D．Using a dictionary |
Parents can help children to write by encouraging them to .
write letters or send e-mails
talk about funny things
answer questions
listen to musicHow many pieces of advice are mentioned to help children,write and spell in the passage?
| A．Five | B．Six |
| C．Seven | D．Eight |
Which is the BEST title for the passage?
| A．How to teach young children |
| B．How to read and write |
| C．Helping children read and write |
| D．Practicing reading and speaking |