Chinese writer Mo Yan has won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature(文学). He is the first Chinese who lives and works in China to win the prize.
Mo Yan, the pen-name for Guan Moye, was bom in 1955 and grew up in Gaomi in Shandong province in eastern China. His parents were farmers. He left school to work at the age of 12, first on the farm, later in a factory. In 1976 he joined the PLA and during this time he began to study literature and writing. His first short story was published in 1981.
He has written many famous books about his childhood and his hometown. The novel Honggaoliang jiazu is one of them. It tells five stories that took place in Gaomi during the 1930s and 1940s. The book was published in 1987 and translated into English in 1993. It was made into a popular movie in 1987 by the well-known director Zhang Yimou.
Besides his novels, Mo Yan has published many short stories and essays(散文). He is regarded as one of the greatest writers in China. Many of his books have been translated into English, French and many other languages.
The Nobel Prizes were set up by Alfred Nobel, a great Swedish inventor, in 1895. The winner will win a medal, a diploma(证书) and a cash award of 8 million Swedish Kronor (about 7 million yuan).When did Mo Yan leave school to work on the farm?
| A．In 1955 | B．In 1967 | C．In 1976 | D．In 1981 |
What can we know from the second paragraph?
| A．Mo Yan lived a hard life when he was young. |
| B．Mo Yan's family was rich when he was young. |
| C．Mo Yan had good education in his early life. |
| D．Mo Yan liked writing when he worked in the factory. |
Which is NOT true about Mo Yan's books?
| A．Most of the stories happened in his hometown. |
| B．They have been translated into foreign languages. |
| C．They have been made into movies by Zhang Yimou. |
| D．They are not only novels but also short stories and essays. |
What was Alfred Nobel?
| A．He was a poet. | B．He was a director. |
| C．He was an inventor. | D．He was a writer. |
What is mainly talked about in the passage?
| A．Mo Yan has written many famous books. |
| B．Mo Yan's stories have been translated into foreign languages. |
| C．Alfred Nobel set up the Nobel Prizes. |
| D．Mo Yan has won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature. |
There is a zoo named Zhongshan in our city. There are many animals. Some animals are very friendly. But some other animals are not. Tigers, lions and some snakes are dangerous(危险的). That’s why they must be in cages(笼). But I don’t think it’s good for animals to be in cages. They need to be free. The animals in cages cannot be happy.
Tigers usually live in forests(森林)and mountains(高山). They are strong and can run very fast(快). They run after and eat small animals like rabbits and deer(鹿), but now they are in small cages. They have nothing to do every day. So they walk around in the cages, and they want to come out. When they are tired, they sleep. I am kind of sorry for them.Why do tigers , lions and snakes have to stay in cages?
| A．Because they are very dangerous. |
| B．Because they are very friendly |
| C．Because they need to be free. |
| D．Because they like to be in cages. |
Where do tigers usually live?
| A．In cages. | B．In forests and mountains |
| C．In the zoo. | D．In small rooms. |
What do tigers usually do in forests?
| A．They have nothing to do. |
| B．They walk around. |
| C．They want to sleep. |
| D．They run after and eat small animals. |
Tigers want to ________ when they are in cages.
| A．come out | B．eat animals |
| C．run fast | D．be friendly to people |
Why does the writer feel sorry for the tigers in cages?
| A．Because the writer thinks tigers need to eat food. |
| B．Because the writer thinks tigers are dangerous. |
| C．Because the writer thinks tigers need to be free. |
| D．Because the writer thinks tigers are very happy. |
| Mr. and Mrs. White had two sons and three daughters. One Sunday， Mrs. White said to her husband， "The children don't have any lessons today， and you are free too. There's a new funfair (游乐场) in the park. Let's all go there to play." Her husband said， "I want to finish some work today." "Oh， forget it. Go there and make our children happy. That's the most important work." Mrs. White said. So Mr. and Mrs. White took their children to the funfair. Mr. White was forty-five years old， but he enjoyed the funfair more than his children. He hurried from one thing to another， and ate lots of sweets. One of the children said to her mother， "Dad is just like a small child， isn't he， Mom?" Mrs. White didn't want to follow her husband around any more at that time and answered， "He is even worse than a small child， Mary， because he might spend more money than a small child." |
There were ______ children in the White family.
| A．two | B．three | C．four | D．five |
One Sunday， Mr. and Mrs. White wanted to go to ______ with their children.
| A．school | B．work | C．a funfair | D．a shop |
Mrs. White thought the most important work that day was to _______.
| A．make their children happy |
| B．let Mr. White finish his work |
| C．spend more money playing |
| D．make Mr. White follow her |
From the story we know Mrs. White ______ when Mary asked her the question.
| A．was still excited to play |
| B．was a little angry with Mr. White |
| C．looked for Mr. White everywhere |
| D．ate a lot of sweets |
Of all the family members， ______ enjoyed playing there most that Sunday.
| A．Mr. White | B．Mrs. White |
| C．Mary | D．the boys |
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The above job ads are from ________.
| A．a newspaper | B．a story book |
| C．a science book | D．a guide book |
If you like children and have two days free， you can call at ________ for a job.
| A．556779 | B．558366 |
| C．766588 | D．633800 |
If the owner of the large house asks a cleaner to tidy his house one time a week， how much will the cleaner get in a month?
| A．$120 | B．$160 | C．$80 | D．$200 |
_______ are needed in AL hotel.
| A．Cleaners | B．Baby-sitters |
| C．Reporters | D．Waiters |
If you're a college student(大学生) of English who enjoys writing ， during your summer holidays you will be more interested in the job in ________.
| A．ad(1) | B．ad (2) | C．ad(3) | D．ad (4) |
Honesty of American students
When I first arrived in America,I was surprised by the honesty of my classmates.Over my first month at school,I didn’t see or hear anyone cheating.I found two reasons for this.
First,if any student cheats,he or she will get punished.My school has a rule called the Honor Code.It asks students not to steal,lie or cheat.If someone goes against the code,he or she will have to leave the school.During my first year in the school,seven students left the school because of cheating.
Second,American students don’t care about scores as much as Chinese students do.They know that colleges will look at their all-round abilities instead of only scores.So they have fewer reasons to cheat.The writer didn’t see or hear anyone cheating when she first arrived in America, did she?
What is the Honor Code about?
What will happen if students go against the code?
Who does the writer think care more about scores, American students or Chinese students?
Do American colleges think all-round abilities are important for students?
Fun in the Carribbean from the Big Apple
With us you can sail(航海)right from New York City on a vacation in the Eastern Carribbean.Our 8-day cruise visits San Juan,St.John and Virgin Gorda.
With cruises from April to October,you have lots of opportunities to sail,swim,sightsee and shop in lots of wonderful places.Plus we offer an exclusive(独家的)6-day cruise from New York City to Bermuda.Ready for an unforgettable vacation?Let the fun begin.A cruise means a trip mainly _____.
A. by planeB. by shipC. on footThe cruise will start from______.
A. New York CityB. Bermuda C. St.JohnDuring the cruise,you can do the following EXCEPT_____.
A. swimming B. shoppingC. skatingIf you want to visit Bermuda,you can take ______.
A. the 6-day cruise
B. the 8-day cruise
C. the 7-month cruiseThe Big Apple is ______.
A. a delicious fruit
B. a travel agency(旅行社)
C. a popular cellphone(手机）