Akuapem is in the eastern part of Ghana. The sun there shines all the time. The local people are very friendly and hospitable(好客的). Now let’s have a look at how Akuapem people receive a visitor.
A visitor is often welcomed warmly in a family of Akuapem. After the visitor is welcomed into the house, he is offered a seat and water at the very beginning, because the host assumes that the visitor must have come from a very long journey and need water. If there is a group of visitors, the host will greet the visitors from right to left. And the host shakes only with his right hand, because Akuapem people think the left hand is not clean.
Next, the visitor is asked how his journey was and why he has come. While the conversation is going on, the wife and the children, especially girls, are preparing food for the visitor. The visitor can choose his favorite food. After the visitor finishes eating, the host and the visitor go on with their conversation. Usually this is short one because the visitor is getting ready to say goodbye.
When the visitor is leaving, he is often given some food. He is also accompanied(陪伴) by one of the children to the nearest station. The child who accompanies the visitor will not come back home until the visitor leaves safely.
Whether he is a close friend or just a stranger, this is always how friendly Akuapem people receive a visitor.The underlined word “assumes” here probably means “ ”.
| A．thinks | B．remembers . | C．disagrees | D．follows |
Which of the following is TRUE to the passage?
| A．The host talks little with the visitor. |
| B．The child accompanies the visitor to the gate of the house. |
| C．The host offers the visitor a seat only. |
| D．The visitor takes some food with him when he leaves. |
From the passage we know that Akuapem people are .
| A．noisy | B．friendly | C．impolite | D．quiet |
Youth, friendship and love are the main themes of this year’s Chinese movies, such as So Young(《致青春》) and American Dreams in China(《中国合伙人》). Tiny Times(《小时代》), one of the most popular movies this summer, also has the same features.
The movie was based on author and director Guo Jingming’s novel of the same name. It tells a story about four girls who come from different backgrounds and of different personalities. Since it was shown on June 27, Tiny Times has made 483 million yuan at the box office. The sequel(续集) of it was shown on Aug 8 and it has also been a big box office hit.
Cao Yuhan, 13, a high school student at Beijing Jianhua Experimental School, is a big fan of the movie. “I’m deeply touched by their friendship,” Cao said. “When Nan Xiwang is in trouble, the other three girls try their best to help her, even running barefoot （光脚）in the snow. However, not everyone has had good things to say. The people’s Daily said that the film went too far in encouraging youths to become materialistic(物质至上主义的). Film commentator Raymond Zhou wrote on his online blog that “Buying luxury goods (奢侈品)seems as a way to express love or friendship, and the word ‘money’ is repeated over and over again. Song Kexin, 14, a high school student at Zhida Middle School in Taiyuan, Shanxi, shows a typical example of a fan’s attitude(态度). And that’s to look for the positive value. “That movie is a little far from our daily life. My friends and I are not having parties every day,” Song said, “But I admire Tang Wanru’s optimistic attitude（乐观态度）. She’s always looking at the bright side of life. I should learn from her.”Which is NOT one of the main themes of this year’s Chinese movies?
| A．Youth | B．Love |
| C．War | D．Friendship |
According to the article, the movie Tiny Times ________.
| A．is more popular than the other two movies |
| B．was made from Guo Jingming’s novel |
| C．tells about four girls with similar personalities |
| D．opened in Chinese cinemas on August 8 |
What does film commentator Zhou Liming think of the movie?
| A．The four girls’ friendship is touching. |
| B．It encourages the young to work hard. |
| C．It has many advertisements for luxury goods. |
| D．It shows money expresses love or friendship. |
Song Kexin admires Tang Wanru because of Tang’s ________.
| A．optimistic attitude | B．rich family background |
| C．good looks | D．excellent grades at school |
This dog was born on Christmas Eve in 2002. He was different from other dogs because he was born with only two legs. The poor dog of course could not walk and even his mother Sarah did not want him. His first owner Michael Johnson also did not think that he could survive and he was thinking of killing him. But then, his present owner, Jude Stringfellow, met him and wanted to take care of him. She decided to teach and train this little dog to walk by himself. She called him “Faith”.
In the beginning, she put Faith on a surfboard (滑板) to let him feel the movement… Later she used peanut butter on a spoon as a lure (诱惑) and reward for him for standing up and jumping around. Even the other dog at home encouraged him to walk. Amazingly, after only six months, Faith learned to balance on his legs and jump to move forward. After further training in this snow, he could now walk like a person.
Faith loves to walk around now. Wherever he goes, he attracts people’s attention. He is fast becoming famous on the international scene and has appeared on various newspapers and TV shows. A book named With a Little Faith is now being published about him. He was even considered to appear in one of Harry Potter movies.
Jude Stringfellow, his present owner, has stopped working and plans to take him around the world to tell people “that even without a perfect body, one can have a strong will (意志)”.
Faith is a good example of the strong will and wonder of life. In life there are always unpleasant things. So, in order to feel better, you just need to look at life from another direction. I hope this message will bring fresh new ways of thinking to everyone and that everyone will appreciate and be thankful for each beautiful day.
Faith is different from other dogs because _______.
| A．he doesn’t have a tail |
| B．he has only two legs |
| C．he was born on Christmas Day |
| D．his mother loves him best |
Faith’s present owner is ________.
| A．Sarah | B．Michael Johnson |
| C．Harry Potter | D．Jude Stringfellow |
Which of the following is the correct order for Faith to learn to walk around like a person?
① jump to move forward
② train in the snow
③ feel the movement on a surfboard
④ balance on his legs
⑤ use peanut butter on a spoon as a reward
| A．③①④②⑤ | B．③⑤④①② |
| C．②⑤③①④ | D．④⑤①③② |
What can we learn from the passage?
| A．Faith’s mother can walk with two legs like a person. |
| B．If we don’t have a perfect body, we can’t be successful. |
| C．When we meet with difficulties, we should never give up. |
| D．When we have difficulties, we should wait for others’ help. |
Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English. Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need.
| Global English Center General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. * 3-month (700 yuan ), 6-month (1,200 yuan ) and one-year (2,000 yuan ) courses. * Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon. ~ Fri.. * Experienced college English teachers. Tel: 67605272 Add: 105 Zhongshan Road, 100082 |
| Modern Language School Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills. * Small classes ( 12~16 students ) on Sat. & Sun. from 2:00~5:00 p.m.. * Native English teachers from Canada and the USA. * Language lab and computers supplied. * 3-month course: 1,050 yuan; 6-month course: 1,850 yuan. Add: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road, 100056 Tel: 67353019 |
| The 21st Century English Training Center We specialize in effective teaching at all levels. * We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan. *Entrance exams: June 1 and Dec. 1. Call 67801642 for more information. |
| The International House of English A six-month English course for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week. * Class hours: 9:00~12:00 a.m. and 2:00~5:00 p.m.. *Well trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a second/foreign language. Call 67353019 for further information. |
Mr. White works in the daytime every day and the place he will choose is ______.
| A．Global English Center |
| B．Modern Language School |
| C．The 21st Century English Training Center |
| D．The International House of English |
The 21st Century English Training Center is different from the other three. It ______.
| A．has a language lab and computers |
| B．has more experienced teachers |
| C．offers morning or afternoon classes |
| D．requires an entrance exam |
If you want to attend the course at the International House of English, you’ll pay about ______.
| A．1,200 yuan | B．60 yuan |
| C．1,500 yuan | D．1,800 yuan |
Zhang Lili is a Chinese language teacher at No. 19 Middle School of Jiamusi in Heilongjiang Province. And now people think she is the most beautiful teacher in China.
At 8:38 pm on Tuesday, May 8th,2012, Zhang Lili and her students were crossing a road when a school bus ran to them. Without any hesitation (犹豫), she pushed two students out of the way, but she was then run over and her own legs were found under the wheels. The 29-year-old teacher lost her legs.
Jin Yanping, head teacher of No. 19 Middle School, Jiamusi City said, “She’s the most popular teacher among the students. For the students, she is a sister. They call her ‘Beautiful Sister’.”
But Zhang Lili is more than a teacher and sister to the 53 students in her class. She cares about their studies and even their lives.
A student’s parent said, “She is very warm-hearted. My son has lost his father. Every month, the teacher gives him 100 yuan to buy books, with her own salary(工资)。”
But, for her family, anxiously waiting outside the ICU room(重症监护室)，they just want her to live.Li Ziye, Zhang Lili’s husband, said, “All our family want her to live, then we can get over any difficulty, as long as our family is complete.”What subject does Zhang Lili teach?
Were Zhang Lili and her students crossing a road when a school bus ran to them?
What did Zhang Lili lose?
将文中划线句子翻译成汉语。
Zhang Lili cares not only students’ studies but also their lives, doesn’t she?
You want to run across the street to catch the bus which is leaving soon? But wait! You’d better not. If a policeman sees you, you’ll have to pay a fine (罚款).New traffic laws (交通法) say that if people cross the street when the light is red, they can be fined as much as 50 yuan.
Traffic accidents killed more than 104,000 people in China last year. Chinese cities have more cars than ever. Drivers and pedestrians (行人) must work together to make the streets safer.
The law has new rules for drivers and pedestrians. Drivers have to slow down when they are close to crosswalks. If people are in a crosswalk, cars must stop to let them pass.
There are rules for bus drivers, too. If bus drivers smoke, drink or make phone calls while driving, they can be fined. Buses that carry too many people are also against the law.
Pedestrians will have to walk more safely under the new law. They must cross streets at crosswalks. Also, they shouldn’t climb over the fences (栅栏) along streets.
Do you bike to school? It’s not a good idea to carry classmates on the back. You could be fined 50 yuan.And stay in the bike lane (慢车道) when you’re riding. The big roads are for cars and buses.Do you like to ride your uncle’s motorbike? When you put on your helmet (头盔), ask him to put one on, too. People on motorbikes must wear helmets, the new law says. If they don’t, they’ll have to pay 200 yuan.Do you ride in cars often? Don’t forget to put on your seat belt (安全带), even if you’re going for a short taxi ride. It could save your life.
If you see a hit-and –run (肇事逃逸), tell the police. They may give you a reward (奖赏). And don’t be afraid to help people to the hospital if they are hurt in an accident. Don’t worry about money. The new law says that doctors must take care of them even if they can’t pay right away.Don’t go across the road when _______.
| A．the light is green | B．the light is red |
| C．the bus is leaving | D．traffic is busy |
What does the word “crosswalk” mean is Chinese?
| A．过马路 | B．人行横道 | C．立交桥 | D．车行道 |
If you are a bus driver, _______while you are driving, according to the new traffic laws.
| A．you can make a phone call |
| B．you can’t talk to others |
| C．you can’t smoke |
| D．you can drink |
When you ride in a car, the first thing you must do is __________.
| A．to put on the helmet |
| B．to tip the driver |
| C．to put on the seat belt |
| D．to see if it carries too many people |
You should do all the following EXCEPT _________.
| A．carrying your classmate on the back when you’re riding a bike |
| B．phoning the police when you see a hit-and-run |
| C．helping people to the hospital if they are hurt in an accident |
| D．wearing your helmet while riding a motorbike |