What is your favorite cartoon? It may be difficult for you to decide. But for pianist Lang Lang, Tom and Jerry is the best one.
When Lang Lang was two years old, he saw Tom playing the piano. This was his first time to enjoy western music and this experience encouraged him to learn to play the piano.
His talent at the keyboard has taken him from Shenyang to the world.
Lang Lang became a good piano student at three. Ever since, the boy has been doing better and better. In 1997, the 15-year-old boy studied at a famous American music college.
Lang Lang’s performances are energetic. He is well-known for making facial expressions and moving around while playing the piano.
The road to success has never been easy. Lang Lang’s father stopped his job to look after him, while his mother stayed in Shenyang to make money. But Lang Lang considers himself lucky and believes he should give something back. He has helped the children in poor areas a lot.
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阅读理解（20小题，每小题2分，共40分）
Tom arrived at the bus station quite early for Paris bus. The bus for Paris would not leave until five to twelve. He saw a lot of people waiting in the station. Some were standing in line(排队), others were walking around. There was a group of schoolgirls. Their teacher was trying to keep them in line. Tom looked around but there was no place for him to sit.
He walked into the station cafe(咖啡馆). he looked up at the clock there. It was only twenty to twelve. He found a seat and sat down before a large mirror(镜子) on the wall. Just then, Mike, one of Tom’s workmates came in and sat with Tom.
“What time is your bus?” asked Mike.
“There’s plenty of time yet,” answered Tom.
“Well, I’ll get you some more tea then,” said Mike.
They talked while drinking. Then Tom looked at the clock again. “Oh! It’s going backward(倒行)!” he cried. “A few minutes ago it was twenty to twelve and now it’s half past eleven.”
“You’re looking at the clock in the mirror.” said Mike. Tom was so sad(难过). The next bus was not to leave for another hour. Since then Tom has never liked mirrors.
根据以上短文内容，从下列各题所给的四个选项中选择最佳的一项。Tom went into the station cafe because .
| A．Mike asked him to have a cup of tea. |
| B．it was quite early and he could find a seat there. |
| C．he didn’t like to stay with the schoolgirls. |
| D．he wanted to have a drink with his workmate there. |
What time was it in fact when Tom looked at the clock in the mirror?
| A．Half past twelve. | B．Twenty to twelve. |
| C．Half past eleven. | D．Half past one. |
From the story we know that when we look at a clock in a mirror, we will find
| A．the time is right. | B．it’s going slower. |
| C．it’s going backward. | D．it’s going faster. |
Which of the following is true?
| A．Tom arrived in Paris on time. |
| B．The next bus would leave in half an hour. |
| C．After that Tom didn’t like clocks any longer. |
| D．Tom looked at the clock in the mirror only once. |
Which of the following is the title(题目) of the story?
| A．The Mirror of the Station. |
| B．Not A Careful Man. |
| C．Missing A Bus. |
| D．The Clock In The Mirror. |
Suppose you work in a big company and find English very important for your job. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially your spoken English.
Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，将其标号填入题前括号内。You work from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day. You should choose _______.
| A．Global English Center and the International House. |
| B．Global English Center and Modern Language School. |
| C．Modern Language School and the 21st Century. |
| D．The 21st Century and the International House. |
The 21st Century is different from the other three schools in that _____.
| A．its teaching quality is better |
| B．it is nearest to the city center |
| C．its courses are more advanced |
| D．it requires an entrance examination |
_________ has foreign English teachers?
| A．Global English Center |
| B．Modern Language School |
| C．The 21st Century English Training Center |
| D．The International House of English |
If you take the evening program at the International House, you will pay about ____.
| A．60 yuan | B．240 yuan |
| C．720 yuan | D．1,000 yuan |
.You will probably prefer to go to the International House because it _____.
| A．offers free sightseeing and social activities |
| B．has a special course in spoken English |
| C．costs less than the other schools |
| D．has foreign English teachers |
Tony, 18. a member of an anti-tobacco(反烟草)group, he says, “Kids feel that everyone around them smokes.” Tony wants kids to realize that most people don’t smoke. He also wants to tell them that smoking doesn’t make one look cool. Two national studies show that teenage smoking is down. Still, there is work to be done.
Smoking is an unhealthy habit. It can cause heart disease, lung cancer and other serious illnesses. Just being around cigarette smoke can make you sick.
In the 1990s, all 50 states went to court to fight tobacco companies. The states won money from the companies. It helps to pay for anti-smoking groups, but the money is not enough.
Each day, about 4,000 kids light up for the first time. “We have to do a better job of stopping kids from smoking,” says Husten. Ads that tell ugly facts about smoking help to change minds. Setting smoke-free areas in public places works too. Just this month, a California town banned smoking in all public places, such as schools, shopping malls and libraries. It may be bad news for smokers. Health experts say that they will fight until all Americans get the message.根据句意
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，将其标号填入题前括号内。 The number of teenage smokers ______, according to the passage.
| A．increased slowly | B．dropped |
| C．didn’t change | D．increased quickly |
The states use the money that they won from tobacco companies to_________.
| A．pay for anti-smoking programs |
| B．sell more cigarettes |
| C．win more court cases |
| D．build more schools |
Which paragraph would you read to find out the bad effects of smoking?
| A．The first paragraph. | B．The second paragraph. |
| C．The third paragraph. | D．The fourth paragraph. |
What does the underlined word “banned” mean in Chinese？
| A．禁止 | B．提倡 | C．打击 | D．避免 |
Which of the following ways to stop smoking is NOT mentioned in the passage?
| A．Setting smoke-free areas. |
| B．Fighting with the tobacco companies. |
| C．Warning people about the danger of smoking by advertisements. |
| D．Offering money to help people stop smoking. |
How much do you know about Top Combine (至上励合 TC), the popular boy band? After two months of training in South Korea, the five boys are back with their latest album Grandness Equal to Heaven (《齐天大圣》). They showed up in Beijing to promote their new record. Hundreds of teenagers screamed in excitement when they saw their idols.
“I was blown away (被……征服) by this album. I knew TC would improve after going to South Korea, but I couldn't have imagined it would be so nice,” said a fan after she listened to the album.
Each of the boys has put something of themselves into the new album, from Zhang Yuan's soft voice to Ma Xueyang's talents composing and writing lyrics. Their hit song Grandness Equal to Heaven is a creative mix of moving rhythms and traditional musical instruments, including flute (笛子). A teenage fan says that Top Combine's new album helps him get through all his tests.
Although they tried to be China's No 1 Motivational (励志的) boy band, Top Combine's debut in October, 2008 was not a big success. The band's first EP Arrival was not immediately popular. People accused the band of being unoriginal. They said TC was just like a South Korean boy band, because their fashion sense and music style were similar to those bands.
But they didn't give up. Now with their new album, their hard work looks like it's paying off.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，将其标号填入题前括号内。What does the passage talk about?
| A．A latest album. | B．An EP. |
| C．A girls’ rock band. | D．A popular boy band. |
Which is true about the band?
| A．They have just come back from China. |
| B．They are Korean band. |
| C．They tried to be China's No 1 Motivational boy band. |
| D．They made a big success in 2008. |
Which is their first EP?
| A．Top Combine. | B．Grandness Equal to Heaven. |
| C．Arrival. | D．Motivational Boy. |
What’s the meaning of “pay off” in this passage？
| A．付款 | B．回报 | C．成功 | D．离开 |
What can you find out in the passage?
| A．The five members of this team come from China. |
| B．Some teenagers were moved by the band’s new album. |
| C．This band has been to South Korean for training for about two years. |
| D．People accepted this band in 2008 because TC was just like a South Korean boy band. |
My name is Nancy. I’m twelve years old. I have a good friend. Her name is Wendy. She is thirteen. She is from Australia. We are friends, but we are in different classes. Wendy is in Class Four and I’m in Class Three. I like green and blue but Wendy likes red and yellow. She is a good student, and all the students and teachers in her class like her. Wendy likes running, and she often runs after school. I like basketball and football. I often play basketball with my sister in the afternoon.
We like animals. I have a dog, and she has a cat. Where are we now? Oh, we are in the park. We play with our dog and cat.
Where is Wendy from?
| A．China. | B．England. |
| C．America. | D．Australia. |
The underlined word(画线单词) “different” means(意思是)______.
| A．相同的 | B．不同的 | C．困难的 | D．可爱的 |
What colours does Nancy like?
| A．Red and blue. | B．Red and yellow. |
| C．Green and yellow. | D．Green and blue. |
What’s Wendy’s favourite sport?
| A．Running. | B．Basketball. |
| C．Football. | D．Table tennis. |
Which is TRUE(正确的)?
| A．Nancy and Wendy are 12 years old. |
| B．Wendy is a student and she is English. |
| C．Everyone in Class Four likes Wendy. |
| D．Nancy has a cat and Wendy has a dog. |