Venice(威尼斯) is a beautiful city in northern Italy. It’s very famous because it is built on many islands and it looks like it is built on water. There are 117 islands in Venice. Vince is famous for its architecture(建筑) and well-known people who were born there. One was Antonio Vivaldi.
Today, Venice has a big problem because it is sinking down deeper and deeper into the water. It is sinking down about 4 centimeters every 10 years. It doesn’t sound like much but it is a big problem because there are more and more floods(洪水) every year and people now have to use special wooden bridges to walk in the city.
In the last 170 years, the city sank down about sixty centimeters. If it sinks fifty more centimeters, there will be a serious problem for everybody living there.Venice is a famous city built .
A. on islands
B. on water
C. under the waterWhere was Antonio Vivaldi born?
A. In England B. In Italy C. In AmericaFrom the second paragraph, we can know .
A. Venice is sinking down 4 cm every year
B. there are fewer floods in Venice every year
C. people have to pass special wooden bridges to walk in VeniceHow many centimeters did Venice sink for about 170 years?
A. About 40 B. About 50 C. About 60Which of the following is NOT true according to this passage?
A. The architecture in Venice is very famous in the world.
B. There are more than one hundred islands in Venice.
C. People will not live in Venice any longer in 50 years.
AccidentReport Form
Accident |
A car crashed into a tree Some people were trapped in the car |
Weather conditions |
There was a heavy rain |
Date of the call |
June 3rd, 2006 |
Time of the call |
9:30 p.m. |
Name of the caller |
Mrs. Green. |
Place |
Zhongshan Road, Nanjing |
Conditions of victims |
Mr. Green hurt his head. Mrs. Green hurt her left leg. The daughter felt frightened. |
Action |
Polio arrived at 9:40 p.m. and sent the victims to Gulou Hospital at 9:45p.m. |
What time did Mrs. Green call the police?
A. at 9:30 a.m.B. at 9:30 p.m.C.9:40 p.m.How many people were trapped in the car?
A. oneB. two.C. three.Whose left leg was hurt?
A. Mrs. Green’s B. Mr. Green’s.C. Their daughter’s.What was the weather like that day?
A. It was sunnyB. It was snowy.C. It was rainy.Which of the following is True?
A.The car crashed into a wall.
B.The car accident happened on Zhongshan Road in Nanjing.
C.Half an hour later the policemen sent the victims to the hospital.
John is an American boy. His family is in China now. John likes chocolates(巧克力) very much. But his mother doesn’t give him any. She thinks they are not good for him. But John has a very nice grandfather. The old man loves him very much, and sometimes he buys John some chocolates. Then his mother lets John eat them. She wants to make the old man happy. One Sunday evening John says in his room, “Please, God (上帝). Make them give me a big box of chocolates tomorrow. It’s my eighth birthday. ” His mother says,“God can’t hear(听见)you, my boy. ” “I know, but my grandfather is in the next room. He can hear. ”John likes _____ very much.
A.reading books | B.eating | C.chocolates | D.God |
John comes from _____ .
A.China | B.America | C.Canada | D.England |
What day is John’s birthday?
A.Sunday. | B.Monday. | C.Tuesday. | D.Saturday. |
Who sometimes buy some chocolates for John?
A.His mother. | B.God. | C.His grandfather. | D.Himself. |
Where’s John’s grandfather on that day?
A. In the factory. B. On a farm. C. In the U. S. A. D. In the next room.
For Rent A big apartment for a family of three people. ¥900 a month. Call Mrs. Brown. Tel:(0591)8355-2147. |
Wanted Looking for a quiet single room under $120 per month. Please call Dick at 159-5912-5856. |
Lost ID card Name:Jack Number:350198199812102500 Please call (0591)8838-7166. |
Found A red purse with some money and keys. Come to Room 402 from 7:00- 9:00 p. m. or call Jim at(0591)8378-3021. |
根据表格内容,选择最佳答案。Please call _____ to rent a three-bedroom apartment.
A.(0591)8838-7166 | B.159-5912-5856 |
C.(0591)8355-2147 | D.(0591)8378-3021 |
You can rent your single room to Dick for _____ per month.
A.$150 | B.$110 | C.¥900 | D.¥250 |
If you find an ID card, you can call _____ at (0591)8838-7166.
A.Jim | B.Dick | C.Jack | D.Mrs. Brown |
If you can’t find your purse, you can go to Room 402 to get it back at _____.
A.7:00 a. m. | B.7:30p. m. | C.9:30 p. m. | D.8 o’clock in the morning |
You want to rent a big apartment for your family for three months. You must take out _____.
A.$2700 | B.$360 | C.¥2700 | D.$120 |
Today more and more people like to go shopping online(在线的). Wang Xing is one of them. Wang Xing is a writer in Beijing. She likes shopping online. She often shops on Taobao.
Do you know Taobao? If you like shopping online, I am sure you know it. Taobao is China’s biggest online shopping site (网上购物网站). Taobao means “looking for treasure”. People can find almost everything on Taobao, from clothes to books, from mobile phones (手机) to computers.
Wang Xing says“ My friends and I often go shopping online. First, because we don’t like to go out very often. Second, because there are many goods (货物) on Taobao, and you can find everything you want to buy. Third, because the goods on Taobao are cheaper than those in the shopping malls.”Taobao is.
A.a shopping mall | B.an online shopper |
C.an online shopping site | D.a person |
What does Taobao mean in Chinese?
A.Treasure | B.Looking for gold |
C.Money | D.Looking for treasure |
Wang Xing is a.
A.singer | B.writer | C.officer | D.worker |
You can buy on Taobao.
A.something | B.nothing | C.everything | D.anything |
Why Wang Xing likes shopping online?
A.Because goods on Taobao is cheaper. |
B.Because there are many goods on Taobao, and she can buy everything she needs. |
C.Because Wang Xing doesn’t want to go out. |
D.A, B and C |
School BBS (校园论坛)
Topics(话题): Ask for help
Lily |
I’m shy. I want to talk to my classmates, but I am afraid they will laugh at me. What should I do? |
Simon |
There are so many net bars(网吧) around us. I spend too much time and money in playing computer games. I can’t pass the exams. My parents are angry with me. What should I do? |
Tom |
Father’s Day is coming. My father is good at playing basketball. He also likes to watch films. What present should I give to my father? |
Jim |
I like Chinese. I am good at Chinese. I often win the writing competition(竞赛). But my English is not good. I can’t speak English well. What should I do to learn English well? |
The topic of the BBS is.
A.how to learn English |
B.to ask for help |
C.how to make friends |
D.Don’t play computer games. |
If you want to help Simon, what should he do ?
A.Don’t play computer games any more, and spend more time on lessons. |
B.Go on playing computer games. |
C.Don’t play computer games in the net bars, just play games at home. |
D.Pay no attention to (不在意) parents and teachers. |
Which is the best present for Tom’s father?
A.A coat. | B.A pair of sports shoes. |
C.Some flowers. | D.Some story books. |
Which is Jim’s favourite subject?
A.English | B.Chinese | C.Maths | D.PE |
If you have problems, what will you do?
A.Don’t tell anyone about your problems. |
B.Have a talk to your classmates and ask them to help you. |
C.Pay no attention to (不在意) them. |
D.B and C |