The city of Cannes is situated in the southern part of France, in the Riviera region and has a population of nearly 70,000. Cannes is very famous around the world for its Film Festival and also for its Cannes Lions Festival. It is a comfortable city and has tourism (旅游业) as its main industry. Cannes offers some of France's finest hotels. You can surf the Internet for more information about hotels.
It is 905 km away from Paris, 164 km from Marseille and 26 km away from Nice. The coast is often visited. The Boulevard de la Croisette is one of the most important attractions for people who love the beach, sun and sand.
La Croisette is a 12 km waterfront avenue (海滨林荫道) with many trees, hotels, cafes, shops and restaurants around. Visiting the Musee de la Castre is also a good choice for seeing beautiful works of art, paintings and so on. And if you want to relax,
you can visit the Îles de Lérins (Lé rins Islands) with nice views and beautiful beaches.
If you just take a walk in the streets of Cannes, you will discover a very friendly atmosphere (气氛). The main streets are d'Antibes and Meynardier. You will have a good time in the shops. Its restaurants are very good, although the prices are sometimes expensive. Depending on whether the restaurant is located on the waterfront or not, the price will be a bit more expensive.
What do the underlined words "is situated" mean?
| A．Directs. | B．Identities. |
| C．Lays. | D．Lies. |
What does the underlined word "It" refers to?
| A．Marseille. | B．Nice. |
| C．Cannes. | D．France. |
To see beautiful works of art and paintings, you can visit _________.
| A．Lérins Islands | B．the Musée de la Castre |
| C．the Boulevard de la Croisette | D．Marseille |
The price of restaurant would be more expensive if it is located _________ according to the fourth paragraph.
| A．on the water Front | B．in d'Antibcs |
| C．in Meynardier | D．in Cannes |
According to the passage we can know that the passage is about _________ in France.
| A．fashion | B．places |
| C．people | D．Sports |
Different countries have different customs. When you travel to another countries，please follow their customs，just as the saying goes，“_________.”
Very often people who travel to the United States forget to tip（付小费）.It is usual to tip porters who help carry your bags，taxi drivers and waiters. Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your meal. Taxi drivers expect about the same amount.
In England，make sure to stand in line even if there are only two of you. It’s important to respect lines there. It’s a good idea to talk about the weather. It’s a favorite subject of conversation with the British.
In Spain，it’s a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner. People have dinner very late，and restaurants do not generally open until after 9 pm.
In Arab countries，men kiss one another on the cheek（脸颊）. Your host may welcome you with a kiss on both cheeks. It is polite for you to do the same.
In Japan，people usually give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first time. When a person gives you a card，don’t put it into your pocket right away. The person expects you to read it.
Don’t forget to be careful of your body language to express something In conversation. A kind of body language that is acceptable in one culture may be impolite in another.When you travel to the USA，you don’t need to tip__________.
| A．porters | B．waiters | C．taxi drivers | D．conductor |
The missing sentence in the first paragraph should be“__________ .”
| A．Love me，love my dog . | B．He who laughs last laughs best |
| C．When in Rome，do as the Romans do | D．Where there is a will，there is a way |
The underline word “porters” in the passage means__________.
| A．搬运工 | B．清洁工 | C．接线员 | D．售票员 |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage ?
| A．In Spain，People usually have dinner very early. |
| B．In England it’s a not polite to talk about the weather. |
| C．In Arab countries，men kiss one another on the cheek . |
| D．In Japan you should not read the business card as soon as you get it. |
What’s the best title of the passage ？
A. How to Tip B Body Language
C. When to Have DinnerD. Advice to International Travelers
| Garden Hotel Address: 222 People’s Street Phone: 514-6023 The number of rooms: 120 Single room: $25 Double room: $35 Special attractions (吸引人的东西): French restaurant, swimming pool, coffee shop, phone and TV in each room, near the city center |
| Gloria Hotel Address: 129 North Street Phone: 595-5620 The number of rooms: 50 Single room: $12 Double room: $18 Special attractions: Close to the airport, phone in each room, restaurant |
| Dreamers’ Hotel Address: 233 People’s Street Phone: 641-6946 The number of rooms: 120 Single room: $15 Double room: $20 Special attractions: Near the gym, Chinese restaurant, coffee shop |
| No.1 Hotel Address: 1264 Children’s Street Phone: 643-8211 The number of rooms: 180 Single room: $30 Double room: $50 Special attractions: Japanese restaurant and Chinese restaurant, swimming pool, large garden |
_____ and _____ have the same number of rooms.
| A．Garden Hotel, Gloria Hotel | B．Garden Hotel, Dreamers’ Hotel |
| C．Gloria Hotel, NO.1 Hotel | D．Dreamers’ Hotel, NO.1 Hotel |
What can we know about Garden Hotel and Gloria Hotel?
| A．They both have a phone in each room. | B．They both have a swimming pool. |
| C．They are both near the city center. | D．They both have a TV in each room. |
The most expensive double room is _____ dollars in _____.
| A．50, Dreamers’ Hotel | B．50, NO.1 Hotel |
| C．35, NO.1 Hotel | D．20, Dreamers’ Hotel |
In Dreamers’ Hotel and NO. 1 Hotel, you can _____.
| A．have a good time swimming | B．enjoy delicious Chinese food |
| C．eat great French food | D．have coffee in a large garden |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．We can call NO.1 Hotel at 595-5620. | B．Dreamers’ Hotel is on North Street. |
| C．Only Gloria Hotel is near the airport. | D．Gloria Hotel is near Garden Hotel. |
Childhood is a time of fun and games. Many people still remember when they were young, they often played games like hide-and-seek and chess. Playing teaches children how to get with others, and it also helps to exercise the mind and body. However, children today spend most of their time in front of the computer, playing video games.
A recent survey found that in the US. Children between 8 and 12 spend at least 13 hours a week playing video games or "gaming". Boys of this age spend even more time, almost 16 hours a week. Although some people will say that gaming is helpful, it brings many problems as well.
One big problem is that kids who spend most of their time on games might have difficulty communicating with real people. They might have trouble sharing and resolving (解决) problems because they do not practice these skills when sitting alone at a computer.
Another problem is about health. Game players usually sit for hours without doing any exercise. And they might not eat healthily. As a result, they might be out of shape.
Next, game players might have trouble with their lessons. Many of them spend more time playing games than working on their homework. In the end, they fail in the exams.
Finally, it is always possible that the gamers become addicted. Some people play four or five hours a day or even all day. This happened to a 28 - year - old Korean man. He spent about 50 hours playing an online game without sleeping or eating well. He died while gaming!
This is one example of the dangers of video gaming. It tells us that video gaming, like everything else, should not be done too much. A few hours a week should not hurt, but several hours a day just might be dangerous to your health.Children of 8 to 12 in the US spend at least _________ hours a week playing video games.
| A．13 | B．16 | C．28 | D．50 |
How many problems about playing video games are mentioned in the passage？
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
If game players spend lots of time playing games without doing their homework, they might __________.
| A．become ill | B．lose their friends | C．die at once | D．get lower grades at school |
What does the underlined word “addicted” mean in Chinese?
| A．悲伤 | B．无聊 | C．成瘾 | D．沮丧 |
What does the writer want to tell us by writing this passage?
| A．Video gaming has quite a lot of advantages. |
| B．Video gaming might be a dangerous thing. |
| C．Childhood is a time of fun and games. |
| D．Children should learn how to get along with others. |
Last year The Voice of China, the most popular TV talent show became a popular topic in people’s chatting and media information from both home and abroad. It began on July 13, 2012 and ended on September 30, 2012. Liang Bo, a handsome boy from Changchun, Jilin was the champion of The Voice of China in 2012. Before the competition Liang Bo was just an ordinary college student studying music. He captured (夺得) the hearts of audience (观众) with his passionate (激情的) rock’n’roll (摇滚) performance at the show.
Fans described Liang’s voice as “natural, clear and touching’’. Although he seemed cool on stage, he could quickly turn on the power once he started singing. “His performances make you imagine things. When I listen to his singing, I see pictures and think of stories.” said Na Ying, one of the four judges (评判员) on the show. She was also Liang’s tutor for the competition.
Liang Bo, like many young Chinese, he fell in love with music through playing the guitar. Liang got his first guitar as a birthday gift when he was in middle school. He would spend days and nights practicing. “ I can’t live without my guitar.” he said.
“ I don’t like talking much but I carry great passion inside me,” Liang said. “ There is no better way to let it out than through music like rock’n’roll. Many people compare Liang to famous Chinese rockers including Xu Wei, Wang Feng and Zheng Jun. But the young man doesn’t want to stand in others’ shadow. “ I respect those rockers, but I’m not going to copy them. I will be who I am,” he said.Which was the most popular TV show last summer?
| A．The Voice of China. | B．Sports News. | C．Football. | D．Animal World. |
How long did The Voice of China last?
| A．More than two days. | B．More than two weeks. |
| C．More than two months. | D．More than two years. |
How many judges were there in the TV talent show?
| A．3. | B．4. | C．6. | D．8. |
Who helped Liang Bo win the competition?
| A．Zheng Jun. | B．Xu Wei. | C．Liu Huan. | D．Na Ying. |
According to the passage, which of the following is Not true?
| A．Liang Bo fell in love with music. | B．Liang Bo was a college teacher. |
| C．Liang Bo was a quiet man. | D．Liang Bo played the guitar well. |
Spain is famous for its tomato festival, called La Tomatina. It happens in a small town Hanoi on the last Wednesday of August every year. During the festival there are all kinds of activities, but the most exciting part is the tomato fight. It takes place at the end of long celebration (庆祝). You are encouraged to throw tomatoes in the fight. There’re many stories about how the festival began. One of the stories goes that during the 1940's, some friends started a tomato fight, while another story is about a local band. Anyway, everyone in Bunol seems to have a different story.
Before the tomato fight, there are parades (游行)，musical bands, street parties and so on. On the day of the fight, shopkeepers cover their windows and doors in order to keep away from the tomato fight. At the same time, thousands of tourists and local people come to the town square together. Then large trucks (卡车) full of tomatoes arrive. From theback of the large trucks, a great town band start to throw tomatoes at others. Then the crowds fight back, throwing the tomatoes at anything and anyone. Soon the streets are in the sea of red tomato juice.
Everyone is supposed to obey a small number of rules: You must squash (压烂) the tomato before throwing it and you are allowed to throw nothing but tomatoes.
It is usually over in less than half an hour. Everyone then sets off to the river to clearup. Sounds like fun!The most exciting activity of the festival is ________.
| A．parades | B．street parties | C．the tomato fight | D．the musical bands show |
The stories about how the festival began are ________.
| A．quite different | B．rather sad | C．very famous | D．very clear |
On the fight day, _________.
| A．all the buses are filled with tomatoes |
| B．you can see lots of red apples on the streets |
| C．shopkeepers are not allowed to watch people fight |
| D．lots of tourists and local people take part in the fight |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．You can throw tomatoes at others but others can’t throw back. |
| B．The tomato must be squashed before throwing it. |
| C．The fight usually lasts more than thirty minutes. |
| D．People can throw everything on the fight day. |
The best title of the passage can be________.
| A．Travel in Spain | B．The Tomato Festival in Spain. |
| C．The History of Spain | D．Rules of the Tomato Festival |