A few years ago, I went to China with my parents. The five-day trip left me with a deep impression.
As the capital of China, Beijing is a very beautiful city with fresh air and clean streets which make the travelers feel very pleased. To my surprise, many people there were learning English. Later I was told that they did so because Beijing would hold the 29th Olympic Games and they wanted most foreigners to understand them. They strictly kept the traffic rules. When there was a red light, no one was seen crossing the street.
Of all the places I visited, I liked the Summer Palace best. To our surprise, although it was winter when we were there, we still saw green trees and many fresh flowers. The whole park was very beautiful.
We visited a very modern football field. We were told the buildings where the Olympic Games would be held were even better than that. I also enjoyed skiing in Xiangshan. Skiing is an interesting and exciting sport liked by many people.
In my eyes, China is a nice place and Chinese people are very kind. In Beijing Station, there were so many people, and most of them were going home to spend the Spring Festival—the most important Chinese festival, with their families. Passengers helped each other carry luggage（行李）, and they were very kind to foreigners. We were given a card by the hotel we stayed at, on which was the address of the hotel. With the card we never got lost in the city.
The five days passed quickly, but the trip left me a lot of sweet memories.
根据短文，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳答案。From the passage, we know the Summer Palace ______ .
| A．has flowers only in summer |
| B．is worth visiting all the year round |
| C．is a place where people visit only in summer |
| D．is a place where many people ski in winter |
The writer enjoyed ______ in Xiangshan.
| A．skating | B．swimming | C．skiing | D．board-skating |
The five-day trip of Beijing was ______.
| A．during New Year’s Day | B．after the Spring Festival |
| C．on the Mid-Autumn Day | D．before the Spring Festival |
The foreigners were given a card each by the hotel ______.
| A．so that they could easily find their hotel |
| B．in order to go shopping |
| C．so they could get something freely from the hotel |
| D．as the New Year’s gift |
In the writer’s eyes, Chinese people ______.
| A．are kind | B．are helpful |
| C．strictly kept the traffic rules | D．all of the above |
“I believe you’re the right person to write an advice column (专栏) for the students called Dear Amy!” Jenny, editor of the school newspaper, said to Andy, who finally agreed to accept the job if Jenny promised not to tell it to anyone else.
At first it wasn’t too bad. Most of the letters he received were interesting and quite easy to answer. Then came a letter from a person named Joe.
“Dear Amy,” it began, “I’m in real trouble. I’ve wanted to be a songwriter all my life, but my parents won’t even let me take music lessons. I have a guitar, but they both get angry if I play. I’ve tried explaining, but they won’t listen. I feel sad. Should I run away from home? Maybe that will make my parents agree.” The letter signed “Joe”.
Andy thought about this letter for a long time. Should he advise someone to run away from home? Probably not. But didn’t Joe have a right to be a songwriter if he wanted to? Andy thought hard, but couldn’t think out a good answer. Andy couldn’t sleep. He just worried about poor Joe.
At a bar a few days later, Eleanor, a girl in Andy’s math class, sat down next to him and asked, “ What’s wrong with you? You look a little worried.”
“I guess I do,” said Andy.
“If you got an problem, why don’t you try writing to Dear Amy about it?” asked Eleanor.
Andy sighed; but she continued, “in fact, I guess Dear Amy is rather busy with other problems. She still hasn’t answered the phony letter I wrote her last week. You’d better read it – it may even make the most hard-hearted person cry! It was supposed to be from a songwriter named Joe.”Andy might be ______.
| A．an editor of the school newspaper |
| B．a songwriter |
| C．a math teacher |
| D．a doctor in the school |
It’s clear “Dear Amy” ______.
| A．helps students who want to run away from home |
| B．answers letters from the students |
| C．writes songs for the students |
| D．meets readers at a bar |
It seemed to be easy for Andy to do the job until _____.
| A．he changed his name |
| B．received a letter signed “Joe’ |
| C．he met Eleanor at a bar |
| D．his name was well-known |
In the letter Joe says that ______.
| A．his parents don’t know about music |
| B．his classmates don’t understand him |
| C．he would stay away from his parents |
| D．he would obey his parents |
The underlined word “ phony ” perhaps means ______.
| A．unreal | B．boyish |
| C．popular | D．favorite |
阅读下列材料，从每题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案。
The above reading is most probably ________.
| A．a menu | B．a food report |
| C．an advertisement | D．a letter |
It’s clear that the restaurant ________.
| A．offers Chinese food |
| B．was set up 22 years ago |
| C．gets no awards at all |
| D．is good at cooking ducks |
At 12:00 pm, customers can ________.
| A．find the restaurant closed |
| B．have a good meal in the restaurant |
| C．enjoy the awards in the restaurant |
| D．make a phone call to order food |
The reading doesn’t tell us ________.
| A．the address of the restaurant |
| B．the price of food |
| C．the phone number of the restaurant |
| D．the way to order food |
Which country does the restaurant belong to?
| A．China. | B．India. |
| C．America. | D．Canada. |
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Wuzhizhou Island Wuzhizhou Island, lies in Sanya, is China’s best waters for scuba(潜水). Divers will appreciate the clear seas, especially off the southern end of the island, where coral reefs(珊瑚礁) host a colorful range of tropical sea life. As well as Goddess Matsu Temple, there are many places of interest to visit including the Lover’s Bridge, Sunrise Rock and Life Well. |
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Namtso Lake Namtso Lake is the largest salt-water lake in the world. Namtso lake’s touching beauty never fails to attract any traveler who visits Tibet. Bright sky, white clouds and clear water contribute to a picturesque scene, like a fairyland. In Tibetan, Namtso means Heavenly Lake or Holy Lake. Looking at the faraway mountains and nearby water, backpackers only hope that time could stand still at that moment. |
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Zhangjiajie Scenic Spot Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, in Hunan Province, has been described differently, such as “delicate and wild”. Clear water bubbled up from the rocks, winding from west to east. Magical! |
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Kaili Lying in the southeastern area of Guizhou Province, Kaili City is a living quarter(居住区) of the Miao ethnic minority. So it is a nice place to learn about the culture and life of the Miao people. However, as a tourist destination, Kaili is also famous for its natural landscapes, karst land-form and the ancient architecture(建筑). It is a city with the ancient culture and modern civilization. |
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。Who may be interested in visiting Wuzhizhou Island?
| A．A professor who studies culture and life of the Miao people. |
| B．A young lady who loves the fairyland with mountains and water. |
| C．A man who likes scuba diving in the sea. |
| D．A student who likes different views of mountains. |
What is NOT mentioned about Kaili ?
| A．Its position. | B．Modern architecture. |
| C．Natural scenery. | D．Culture of Miao people. |
A student in Hunan prefers a short journey, which place will he choose?
| A．Wuzhizhou Island. | B．Namtso Lake. |
| C．Zhangjiajie Scenic Spot. | D．Kaili. |
What does Namtso mean in Tibetan?
| A．Salt-water lake. | B．Heavenly lake. |
| C．White cloud. | D．Blue sky. |
What do you think this passage is?
| A．A story. | B．A notice. |
| C．An advertisement. | D．A report. |
Justin Bieber’s birthday wish has come true. The teenage star announced earlier this week that he wanted his fans to donate $17,000 to charity---so far the total of gifts that have poured in is more than $31000.
“I have had a great year and it is all because of the fans helping me live my dream,” said the young singer. “I’m turning 17 years old on Tuesday, and have so much to be grateful(感激的) for! So this year, I really want my birthday to be all about helping others. Instead of asking for gifts, I’m asking friends, family and fans to consider donating $17 for my 17th birthday to help make a change.”
Bieber asked his fans to donate to a charity that builds clean water projects in developing countries.
“Together, we’ve made a big difference for many causes. Did you know that about 4,500 kids die each day from waterborne diseases (水源性疾病)? By building clean water projects for villages that need them, we can prevent this! I want to make my birthday matter this year--- let’s make it so more kids can grow up to have a 17th birthday like me. Join me to make a change.
“I’m really so grateful for my family, friends and fans--- and I believe we can do something big to help bring clean water to people in need. Even if you don’t have $17 to give I just ask you to go out in your community and try and make a positive difference. Even the smallest act of kindness can go a long way.”
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。What does Bieber ask his friends for his 17th birthday?
| A．Gifts. | B．$17. |
| C．Birthday wish. | D．Clean water. |
What do we know about the donations?
| A．There is $17,000 altogether. |
| B．There is still $31,000 to go. |
| C．There is $14000 more than Bieber expected. |
| D．There will be $50000 in the end. |
What will the money be used for?
| A．Building clean water projects in developing countries. |
| B．Preventing children from getting ill. |
| C．Help children to grow up to 17 years old. |
| D．Make a change for children on their birthdays. |
What do you think of Justin Bieber?
| A．Warm-hearted. | B．Rich. |
| C．Serious. | D．Outgoing. |
What does this passage mainly want to tell us?
| A．Introduce a famous star’s birthday wish. |
| B．Tell us how people in other countries live without water. |
| C．Provide people some ways to prevent waterborne diseases. |
| D．Encourage everyone to do what they can to help others in need. |
Like any good mother, when Karen found out that another baby was on the way, she did what she could do to help her 3-year-old son Michael prepare for it. She and her husband found out that the new baby was going to be a girl. Day after day, night after night, Michael sang to his sister in his mom’s tummy (肚子).
Finally, Michael’s little sister was born. But she was in a very serious condition. The doctor told the parents there was very little hope. They kept the baby girl in the intensive care unit (ICU, 重症监护室). Karen was so sad. She decided to plan for her funeral (葬礼). Michael, however, kept begging his parents to let him see his sister. “I want to sing to her,” he would say. Finally Karen decided to take Michael to his sister. This may be the last time he sees her alive.
Michael looked at his baby sister. After a moment, he began to sing. In the pure-hearted voice of a 3-year-old, Michael sang: “You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy when skies are gray.”
Instantly the baby girl seemed to respond. Her pulse rate (脉搏率) began to calm down.
“Keep on singing, Michael,” encouraged Karen with tears in her eyes. “You never know, dear, how much I love you, please don’t take my sunshine away.” As Michael sang to his sister, the baby’s breath became smooth.
After a few days, the little girl was well enough to go home. The doctors called it a miracle (奇迹).
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。What can we learn from the first paragraph?
| A．Michael liked his little sister immediately. |
| B．Michael didn’t want to accept his new sister. |
| C．Karen wished that the baby had been a girl. |
| D．Karen helped Michael prepare for the change. |
What do we know about the newborn baby?
| A．She was in bad condition when she was born. |
| B．She liked singing songs with his brother. |
| C．She was treated badly by the doctors. |
| D．She looked more like her mother. |
Why did Karen decide to take Michael to see the newborn baby?
| A．The doctor asked her to let him in. |
| B．She thought he might be able to save the baby. |
| C．She thought it might be his last chance to see his sister. |
| D．She wanted to know what Michael would do for his sister. |
What does the underlined word mean in Chinese?
| A．跳动 | B．回应 | C．吟唱 | D．答复 |
What might have brought about the miracle according to the article?
| A．The beautiful song. |
| B．The great power of love. |
| C．The kind doctors and nurses. |
| D．The brother’s pure-hearted voice. |