Many people do not like to stay at home on holidays．They want to go out to see something different or do something exciting．So people from the country come to the city and people from the city go to the country for holidays．During the holidays，trains，buses and planes are all very busy. It is a little hard to buy train tickets, bus tickets or air tickets．Many people take cars for traveling．
Last May Day my family went to the country by car for our holiday．There was too much traffic on the road，so We had to move very slowly．It took us about an hour to get out of the town. After some time，we came to a farm．It was clean and beautiful．The animals were very cute．We thought it was a nice place for a picnic，so we stopped and took the food, fruit and drinks out of the car. We sat down under a big green tree．Suddenly a strong wind blew and soon it started to rain．We had to run back to our car and have our picnic in the car. Then we drove back home．What a bad trip!
Many people don’t like to stay at home on holidays because __________.
| A．they have much money |
| B．the weather is pretty cool |
| C．they want to see different people |
| D．they want to see something different |
The family went to ______ for holidays last May Day．
| A．the beach | B．the country |
| C．the city | D．the park |
The writer and his／her family went on their holiday _______ last May Day．
| A．by train | B．by plane |
| C．by bus | D．by car |
Last May Day the family trip was ______.
| A．interesting | B．relaxing |
| C．awful | D．exciting |
What is the Chinese meaning of the underlined word“blew”？
| A．蓝色 | B．吹；刮 | C．吹气 | D．卷起 |
Choose the best choice from A, B or C according to what you read.
Where can you learn to play the drums?
A. In Music Club
B. In National park
C. In Art MuseumIf you want to ride a horse, you can go to .
A.25 Jiefang Road
B.120 Xinjin Street
C.95 the Fifth AvenueYou are eleven. If you and your parents visit Art Museum, how much should you pay?
A.$10 B.$15.50 C.$25.50If you want to know more information about boating, you can call .
A.420-258-1200
B.208-683-340
C.307-864-2997Which of the following is Not True according to the passage?
A. You can pay $20 each for the guitar lesson.
B. There are no pictures in Art Museum.
C. A 15-year-old boy can pay $15 for riding a horse.
"The grass looks greener on the other side of the fence. "That's an old saying in English. It means other places often look better, more interesting than the place where you live. Some people worry that young Chinese are beginning to feel that way. They see young Chinese ignoring Chinese culture and, instead, buying Japanese cartoon books, watching Korean soap operas and even celebrating Western holidays.
Foreign books and soap operas are good, but Chinese writers and actors are just as good. As for holidays, Christmas is nice, but it can never have the meaning for Chinese that Spring Festival has, and the West has nothing to compare with Mid-Autumn Festival. And let's not forget the part of Chinese culture I like best: its friendliness. Not all countries are as warm as China.
It's good to enjoy other cultures and to learn from them, but they cannot replace your own culture. It's good to look on the other side of the fence, but make sure you take a good long look. You will find that the grass isn't always greener on the other side of the fence.
Judge the following sentences true (T) or false (F) according to the passage.The Spring Festival is more meaningful for Chinese people.
The saying means the place where you live looks better than other places.
Foreign culture can't replace Chinese culture.
Some people worry that young Chinese ignore Chinese culture.
This passage mentioned three Chinese festivals.
A"Gap Year" is a period of time when a student takes a break before going to university. It is often spent travelling or working. It can give young people useful learning experiences and new skills. It's very popular in foreign countries.
Although you don't have to go abroad to experience gap years, most gap year students catch the chance to travel abroad. You are able to work out who you are and what you are for. The experiences of different cultures offer you interesting lessons. You can learn more about the world and get to know yourself better.
A gap year is not only a time to take a vacation, but also a time to face challenges. Gap year students usually work, volunteer or take service projects. You have to learn how to get along in the real world. This process isn't always easy, but it is an important part of growing up. Only in this way can you enjoy life and have fun.
There's a common thought that gap years are only for rich students, but it's not true. Actually, taking a gap year can save your money. Gap year students often take a part-time job. Besides, at the end of a gap year, students are much more likely to know what to study in college. Clear learning goals can keep the students working hard instead of wasting time and money playing.
Imagine an admission officer trying to admit(录取) only one between two students. Both of them are excellent and have high grades. However, one student has much practical experience or has volunteered in his vacation. Who do you think the admission officer will choose?
Choose the best topic from A to F according to the meaning of the passage.
Why is setting goals(目标） important? Because goals can help you do and experience everything you want in life. Instead of just letting life happen to you, goals allow you to make your life happen.
Successful people in life imagine how their life should be and set lots of goals. It's like having a sign to show you where you want to go. Think of it in this way. There are two drivers.One has a place to go to clearly in mind which can be found on a map. He can drive straight there surely without any wasted time. The other driver has no goal , or a map.
But she drivers aimlessly(无目的地） around, never getting anywhere, just using up oil. Which driver do you want to be?
They decide what they want in life and then get there by setting goals and making plans. Unsuccessful people just let life happen by accident. Goals aren't difficult to set, and they aren't difficult to reach.
You are the one who must decide what to achieve and in what direction to aim your life.
Research tells us that when we write a goal down we are more likely to achieve it.They are harder to forget. Also when you write your goals in your own way， you are able to make yourself realize situations that will bring you nearer to your goals.
根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使短文意思通顺、内容完整。
| A．Written goals can be reviewed usually |
| B．He starts off at the same time from the same place. |
| C．It's up to you to find out what your goals really are. |
| D．By setting goals you are taking control of your life. |
E.Winners in life set goals and follow through on them.
THE FORKS MARKET The Forks Market offers many different kinds of special souvenirs. Downstairs, shoppers may buy fresh food and fruits. In the upstairs, shoppers will find artworks. Open year- round. Tel: 204-942-6302 www.theforks.com |
MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE BUILDING Manitoba Legislative Building was completed in 1920. many consider it to be the finest in the country. Open from a,m, to 8 p.m. for self-guided tours. Guided tours are offered free. Call for more information. Tel: 204-945-5813 www.gov.mb.ca/mit/legtour/index.html |
MILLENNIUM LIBRARY Every day, up to 5,00 visitors come to Millennium Library for books, movies, music, wifi, reading corner and study space. Open Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.. Tel: 204-986-6450 www.winnipeg.ca/library |
CHILDRON’S MUSEUM The Children’s Museum helps lead to creative learning. there will be public programs, workshops and special events. During the holiday seasons, visitors can take a walk in Eaton’s Santa’s Village. Open daily. Tel;204-924-4000 www.childrenmuseum.com |
注：souvenirs 纪念品；legislative 议会
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。You may call if you want to know more about the Forks Market.
| A．204-986-6450 | B．204-924-4000 |
| C．204-942-6302 | D．204-945-5813 |
What can you do in the Manitoba Legislative Building?
| A．Buy food and fruits. | B．Watch public programs. |
| C．Have a self-guided tour. | D．Enjoy music and movies. |
When can you go to the Millennium Library?
| A．At 9 a.m. on Tuesday. | B．At 7 p.m. on Friday. |
| C．At 8 p.m. on Saturday. | D．At 4 p.m. on Sunday. |
You can take a walk in Eaton’s Santa’s Village in during the holiday season.
| A．the Forks Market | B．the Children’s Museum |
| C．the Millennium Library | D．the Manitoba Legislative Building |
Where is text most probably from?
| A．A guide book. | B．A picture book. |
| C．A history book. | D．A science book. |