Spring Festival is the most important festival in China.It lies on the first day of the first lunar month（农历）in the traditional Chinese lunar calendar .On the evening before the Spring Festival ,families get together and have a big meal .In many places people like to set off firecrackers .Dumplings are the most traditional food .Children like the festival very much ,because they can have delicious food and wear new clothes .They can also get some money from their parents. This money is given to children for good luck . People put New Year scrolls on the wall for good fortune .
Chinese people held the first New Year Festival more than 3,000 years ago. Farmers gave thanks for the harvest and prayed. They asked the gods for good crops in the coming year.
But there is a story behind all the celebration.According to legend, there was a man-eating wild monster（怪兽） "Nian" with an extremely large mouth, capable of swallowing several people in a single bite. The monster seemed too strong to be defeated. So all the villagers would take their old and young deep into the mountains to hide from Nian.One day, a wise old man passed through the village and told the villagers that "nian" was afraid of loud noises and the color red, The villagers came together and agreed that when it was time for Nian's annual visit towards the end of winter they would start a fire in front of every door and not go to sleep but rather make noise.Nian had not come down the mountain to cause any trouble thereafter. This eventually become a tradition of China and leads to the celebration for another year of safe life. Chinese people celebrate in remembrance of this legend and still continues till today! This custom has spread, became the most solemn of traditional Chinese folk festivals "have the spring festival".
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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 |
Australia is the largest island in the world. It is a little smaller than China. It is in the south of the earth. Australia is big, but its population is small. The population of Australia is nearly as large as that of Shanghai.
Enough laws (法律) have been made to fight against pollution. The cities in Australia have got little air or water pollution. The sky is blue and the water is clean. You can clearly see fish swimming in the rivers. Plants grow very well.
Last month we visited Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia, and went to a wild flowers' exhibition (展览). There we saw a large number of wild flowers we had never seen before. We had a wonderful time. Perth is famous for its beautiful wild flowers. In spring every year Perth has the wild flowers' exhibition. After visiting Perth, we spent a day in the countryside. We sat down and had a rest near a path at the foot of a hill. It was quiet and we enjoyed ourselves. Suddenly we heard bells ringing at the top of the hill. What we saw made us pick up all our things and run back to the car as quickly as we could. There were about three hundred sheep coming towards us down the path.
Australia is famous for its sheep and kangaroos. After a short drive from any town, you will find yourself in the middle of white sheep. Sheep, sheep, everywhere are sheep.Australia is.
| A．the largest country in the world |
| B． larger than China |
| C．as large as Shanghai |
| D．not so large as China |
Enough laws have been made to.
| A．increase the population |
| B．grow more plants |
| C．fight against pollution |
| D．show wild flowers |
Perth is.
| A．the capital of Australia |
| B．in the west of Australia |
| C．in the east of Australia |
| D．the biggest city in Australia |
In Perth you may visit a wild flowers' exhibition in.
| A．October | B．January |
| C．May | D．July |
Which of the following sentences is TRUE?
| A．All the big cities in Australia are seriously polluted. |
| B．Australia is famous for its sheep, kangaroos and large population. |
| C．We ran back to the car because we were in the middle of the white sheep. |
| D．If you go to the countryside in Australia, you will see a large number of white sheep. |
I really enjoyed this movie. It's a fun move for the whole family. I had really good laughs and enjoyed being there. -- James
I would recommend (推荐)this movie to everyone. Whether you go with family or friends, I honestly think this movie has something you will really enjoy! --Sam
I've seen several movies of this kind, but this one is the best. It is so well made, some of the scenes are so beautiful.--John
I went to see this movie with my five-year-old daughter this Tuesday, really without knowing too much about it. My daughter and I were pleasantly surprised at how funny it was. We just couldn't help laughing. I would recommend this movie to the whole family.--Mary
From the poster, we can tell that is spoken in the movie.
| A．Chinese | B．English |
| C．Japanese | D．French |
The poster shows that the movie lasts _______.
| A．25 minutes | B．60 minutes |
| C．85 minutes | D．125 minutes |
John likes the movie because of _______.
| A．the funny actors | B．the wonderful music |
| C．the sweet voices | D．the beautiful scenes |
Mary and her daughter spent watching the movie.
| A．$30 | B．$40 | C．$45 | D．$60 |
According to the passage, the movie most probably tells a story.
| A．funny | B．sad |
| C．terrible | D．serious |
任务型阅读：根据短文内容，填写下面表格。
Being safe in your everyday life needs knowledge. If you remember the following information, your life will be much safer.
★Always notice the environment around you. You shouldn’t walk alone outside at night. Make sure where the public phones are. If anything dangerous happens, you can find them easily.
★Your bag should be carried towards the front of your body instead of putting it on your back. when a bus is full of people, it is easy enough for a thief to take away the things in the bag on your back.
★If you are followed by someone you don’ t know, cross the street and go to the other way, let the person understand that you know he or she is after you. Next, don’t go home at once. You are safer in the street than you are alone in your home or in a lift (电梯).
★If you have to take a bus to a place far away, try to get to the stop a few minutes earlier before the bus leaves. This stops other people from studying you. On the bus, don’t sit alone. Sit behind the driver or with other people. Don’t sleep.
任务型阅读：根据短文内容，填写下列表格。
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What we shouldn’t do |
| ◆Always notice the environment around you. Make sure where the |
●You shouldn’t walk alone outside when you are out |
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●Don’t put your bag on your back because it’s |
| ◆Let the person understand that you know he or she is after you if you are followed by someone you don’t know. |
●Don’t go home or get into a lift at once. You are safer in the |
| ◆Get to the stop a little earlier if you have to take a bus to a place far away. Sit |
●Don’t sit alone or sleep on the bus. |