| Ballet NY Dancing can provide an outstanding cardiovascular (心血管的) workout, but this week the members of Ballet NY come to Pittshurgh to dance for people whose hearts need help. The performance will benefit the Artificial Heart Program of the Heart, Lung and Esophageal Surgery Institute of UPMC. Ballet NY was founded 10 years ago by former New York City Ballet principal ballerina Judith Fugate and internationally famous dancer Medhi Bahiri, and former members of top dance companies. The performance starts at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Byham Theater, Downtown. Admission: $35~$125. The top price includes post-concert coffee and dessert reception with the dancers. Details: 412-453-7777. |
| Classic rock, literally Mannheim Steamroller will bring a breath of “Fresh Air” to the Benedum Center, Downtown, Monday. The band, which blends (交融) classical and rock influences with electronic and ancient instruments, is on the road in its “Fresh Air” tour. The name comes from a series of eight albums with that title. Music begins at 8 p.m. Admission: $40, &50 or $60. Details: 412-456-6666. Expansive endeavors Outdoors adventure goes beyond fun. It is a way of encountering the weakness of our existence and seeing ourselves as rather small creatures after all. The Banff Mountain Film Festival helps us see that with movies that also are just downright good. Sponsored here by Venture Outdoors, the festival will be at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Byham Theatre, Downtown, with different films each night. Admission: $10, or $15 for both nights, in advance﹙提前﹚; $15 at the door. Details: 412-255-0564. |
| In bloom Children with spring fever (春倦症) can find an outlet on Saturday at the Frick Art& Historical Center, which is hosting “Green Kids—What’s up?” The program brings children aged 4-8 into the garden on Frick’s Point Breeze grounds, so that they can see what flowers are coming up in the early spring. The program, which runs 11-11:45 a.m., is free and includes an interactive tour and take-home activity. Meet in the Visitors’ Center at the Frick, 7227 Reynolds St., Point Breeze. Details: 412-371-0600. |
Where can you enjoy a program for free?
| A．Classical rock, literally. |
| B．Expansive endeavors. |
| C．In bloom. |
| D．Ballet NY. |
If a person with heart problem goes to Ballet NY, he will _________.
| A．enjoy some wonderful dances |
| B．be cured of his illness |
| C．dance on the stage |
| D．drink coffee for free |
If you are a music fan, you should go to _________.
| A．Expansive endeavors | B．Classical rock, literally |
| C．Ballet NY | D．In bloom |
If three adults go straight to the Byham Theatre and buy tickets just before the festival starts, how much will they spend?
| A．$40. | B．$30 |
| C．$45. | D．$35. |
VISIT FOREST ZOO
Come and see the Indian elephants and the new tigers form Northeast of China. The beautiful birds from England are ready to sing songs for you, and the monkeys from Mount Emei will be happy to talk to you. The lovely dogs from Australia want to laugh at you. Sichuan pandas will play balls for you. The giraffes from Africaare waiting to look down on you. Keep the zoo clean. Do not touch, feed or go near to the animals.How many kinds of animals are mentioned(提及) in the passage?
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Seven. |
Where are the pandas from?
| A．India. | B．China. |
| C．Africa. | D．Australia. |
From the passage we can infer(推断) that a giraffe _____.
| A．isn’t polite and friendly |
| B．like to stand on a high place |
| C．has a long neck(颈、脖子) |
| D．looks at us proudly |
What can we do in the zoo?
| A．To watch the animals do all kinds of things. |
| B．To give the animals something to eat. |
| C．To touch the animals you like. |
| D．To go near to the animals. |
What kind of things can the birds do from the passage?
| A．Talk to you. | B．Sing songs. |
| C．Laugh at you. | D．Play balls. |
下面是一则旅游海报。请仔细阅读，然后按要求选择答案。
Hong Kong Harbor Night Cruise (巡游)
Enjoy the delicious dinner on the ferry(渡轮)
and watch the beautiful city lights
Time : 6:30 p.m.－ 9:30 p.m.
Price : Adults(成人): HK$ 180 Children under 12 : HK$ 100
Start / Finish : Kowloon Public Pier (码头)
Tel : (852) 2853 3888
E - mail：enquiry@chinatravel1.coHow long will the cruise take?
| A．one hour | B．two hours |
| C．three hours | D．four hours |
You are 8 years old, how much will you pay?
| A．HK$100 | B．HK$180 | C．HK$90 | D．HK$50 |
From this poster, we can _____ in the Cruise.
| A．have breakfast | B．have lunch |
| C．have dinner | D．have a party |
All students need to have good study habits(习惯). When you have good study habits, you learn things quickly. You also remember them easily.
Do you like to study in the living room ? This is not a good place because it is usually too noisy. You need to study in a quiet place, like your bedroom. A quiet place will help you only to think about one thing.
When you study, do not think about other things at the same time, only think about your
homework. If you do so, you will do your homework more quickly, and you will make fewer mistakes.
Good study habits are very important. If you don’t have them, try to learn them. If you have them , try to make them better.It is right for us to _____ when we study.
| A．sing a song | B．talk with someone |
| C．watch TV | D．think about one thing |
The writer tells us how to _____.
| A．do sports | B．guess the new words |
| C．study well | D．play music |
When Jason’s parents saw him for the first time, they were shocked（震惊）.This lovely little baby with shining blue eyes and curly hair was born disabled（残疾的）. But soon the young couple accepted this fact: Jason’s arms are just half without hands and his legs aren’t fully grown either. They even forgot to think of him as disabled.
At the age of six, he told his mother he wanted to get down from the prosthetics（假肢）and play with other kids. This was the last time Jason had worn them. He now has an electric wheelchair（轮椅）, but he never uses it at home or when it is easy for him to move using only his body.
Jason learned handwriting and coloring at school, holding the pen between the ends of his arms. He also learned to eat with forks at home. When he was ten, he fell in love with football. He never had a pair of shoes in his life because of the shape of his feet. He only wore socks on the football field. He never won a match, but he refused to give up. His strong arms and body, as well as some fantastic ways made him a respected（受尊重的）player on the school team. He went to a famous university after high school.
Now Jason still faces manyhardshipsin life, but he will make you believe that you can do what he has done. “Never be afraid of any difficulty”, Jason often encourages others in his speeches.Why were Jason’s parents shocked when they saw him for the first time？
| A．Because he was born disabled. |
| B．Because he had big hands. |
| C．Because his hair was curl |
| D．Because he was so little. |
Jason learned to write and color by holding the pen ______ .
| A．between his legs | B．between his arms |
| C．between his teeth | D．between his hands |
What does the underlined word “hardships” mean in this passage
| A．成就 | B．贫穷 | C．困难 | D．硬的船 |
Which of the following is not TRUE?
| A．he only uses his electric wheelchair at home |
| B．he only wore socks while playing football |
| C．he is never afraid of any difficulty in life |
| D．he never had a pair of shoes in his life because of his feet. |
What is the best title（标题）of this passage
| A．Disabled but still able |
| B．Playing football brings good luck |
| C．Never wear prosthetics even disabled |
| D．Walking hard at school and home |
Maybe you are an average （普通的） student. You probably think you will never be a top student （尖子生）. However, anyone can become a better student if he or she does his or her best. Here are some tips （技巧） to help you.
Plan your time carefully. You should plan your time for such things as eating, sleeping and dressing. Then make a good, regular time for studying. But don’t forget to set enough time for entertainment（娱乐）.
Keep your study quiet and clean. The study should have a desk, a chair and some study materials（材料）, but no games, no radio and no television ! When you sit down to study, you can put your heart into it. Make good use of your time.
Listen to everything that the teacher says. Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.
After you get home from school, go over（复习） your notes . Review （复习）the important points. If you know what your teacher is going to discuss next day, read the material. It will help you study better.
Develop（培养） a good attitude （态度） to tests . The purpose（目的） of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject . It helps you know what you are not good at. The world will still go on even if you fail （不及格） in a test , so don’t be too worried .How many tips are mentioned in the passage?
| A．Three | B．Four | C．Five | D．Six |
Which is a good place for studying?
| A．A clean and beautiful place. |
| B．The place with a computer. |
| C．The place with a television and radio. |
| D．A quiet place with a chair, a desk, and some study materials. |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．The test is the most important for a student. |
| B．After class, you should review what you have learned. |
| C．You should listen to your teacher and take notes carefully in class. |
| D．When you plan your time, you should think of the time for eating, sleeping and so on. |
What’s the passage mainly about?
| A．How to become a top student. |
| B．How to plan your time. |
| C．How to study English. |
| D．How to take notes. |