Since last year, Where Are We Going, Dad? has been one of the most popular TV shows. It is produced by Hunan TV. The show invites five stars from different fields and their children. The show follows the adventures of the five dads together with their young children (aged 4 to 10) and try to finish a set of tasks. We can look at the changing roles of dads in the “Where Are We Going, Dad?”. On the show, the five fathers and their children traveled around China riding camels through the western deserts, fishing on the east coast, and selling vegetables for their bus fare in southwestern Yunnan Province.
One dad didn’t know how to do his daughter’s hair, so some people tried to help him. Another one couldn’t cook. When he stayed with his son for three days in the desert, they only ate instant noodles(方便面).
Along the way we see the kids and their dads having fun, but we also see tearful moments and uncomfortable moments as the dads try to get on with their children. The show provides an interesting view on modern family life.
Why is Where Are We Going, Dad? so popular? Because it is about how Chinese parents look after their kids. “The show makes modern parents think about what they should do with their kids. In traditional Chinese culture, the father is strict and the mother is kind. But on the show, we see fathers who are much more gentle on their kids and they can listen to their children carefully. Fathers also teach their children skills and encourage them to try new things. They also give them a sense of safety.”said Li Minyi, a professor of early childhood education.
In the past, children were taught to obey their parents’ wishes and look after them in their old age. But today Chinese parents increasingly realize that respecting(尊重) their children’s choices may be a better way to get them ready for modern society. As they raise their children, parents are growing up at the same time.
Where Are We Going, Dad? __________.
| A．has been on TV for five years |
| B．has been shown in other countries |
| C．is produced by Henan TV station |
| D．is among the most popular TV shows |
According to the passage, which of the following is true?
| A．The fathers on the show are common people in China. |
| B．The youngest child on the show was only four years old. |
| C．The fathers and their children on the show go around the whole world. |
| D．The fathers and their children on the show went fishing in Yunnan Province. |
From the second paragraph of the passage, we know .
| A．the writer doesn’t like this kind of TV show |
| B．the director of the TV show is a very cruel man |
| C．it is very healthy to eat instant noodles in the desert |
| D．the fathers and their children met problems along the way |
According to the passage, which of the following is true?
| A．The fathers on the show were patient with their children. |
| B．The fathers on the show were too strict with their children. |
| C．The children on the show didn’t feel safe with the fathers. |
| D．The fathers on the show taught their children new languages. |
Many people like to watch Where Are We Going, Dad? because it’s about .
| A．living happily in the western deserts |
| B．fathers taking care of their kids |
| C．making money by selling vegetables |
| D．lots of uncomfortable moments |
Sydney is a young city. Its history goes back just over 200 years. But in Australia, it is the oldest city. It is also the country’s largest city. Sydney is the capital of New South Wales and the most populous（人口稠密的）city of Australia.
The climate（气候）of Sydney is very good. It’s not too cold during the winter and not too hot during the summer. The sky is blue, the air is fresh, birds sing in the garden. People who live in Sydney seem to have an easy life style. They will tell you, ”Don’t worry .”
Many people think that Sydney is one of the most attractive cities in the world. It has many tall and modern buildings. Among them, Centrepoint Tower is the tallest. Standing on the 305—metre tower, you will have a great view of the city.
Sydney is famous for its deep harbor (港口) .The harbor has many bays (湾) and beautiful surf beaches. Among them, Bondi beach is the most popular. Sydney Harbor is not only beautiful, it also serves as a large port. Ships carry wool, wheat and meat from Sydney to other countries.
People living in Sydney like to call themselves Sydneysiders. They are mostly friendly and easygoing. When they are not working, they love to have a good time at the beach, swimming and sailing.How old is Sydney ?_____________________ .
How is the climate of Sydney ?___________________ .
How tall is Centrepoint Tower ?____________________ .
What is Sydney famous for ? _______________________ .
What do people living in Sydney love to do when they are not working ?______ .
Asia is home to more than half of the world's population and three of the four most crowded countries are in Asia. China, India, and Indonesia alone have more than 2.5 billion people.
Until recently, most Asian nations fell behind the western countries in many fields. Government reform(改革), however, has led to important progress in each of these Asian countries. Across the area, education systems have been improved and economies（经济） have been growing. Most Asian countries now have a system of compulsory(义务的) education. Many countries have recently allowed private universities to be built, which was not allowed before. There are more chances for students to go to university now.
However, in Asia, there are still not enough chances for students to get higher education and many people prefer to go abroad for further study. As a result, India, China, South Korea, Japan and other Asian countries send thousands of students to study in the United States and Europe each year.
Part of the people in Asian countries can speak English, and English has become the most important language for business across the area. The percentage(百分比) is the largest in Japan, Singapore, the Philippines, SriLanka and South Korea. Many people in China, India and Malaysia can also speak English. Some countries have made English part of the primary and secondary education program. In some countries, children begin to study English even at the age of 4 or 5.The population of Asia is about__________ .
| A．2.5 billion | B．half of the world's population |
| C．1.3 billion | D．6 billion |
Most Asian countries __________ the western countries in many fields.
| A．are better than | B．are more powerful than |
| C．get greater progress than. | D．are not as good as |
In the past, __________ was not allowed in many Asian countries.
| A．speaking English | B．moving to other countries |
| C．building private universities | D．building middle schools |
Why do so many students in Asia go to study in the USA and Europe?
| A．Because they are rich. |
| B．Because there are not enough chances for students to get higher education in Asia. |
| C．Because they don't want to work hard. |
| D．Because they can speak English very well. |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．There're more than 2.5 billion people in China, India and Indonesia. |
| B．The economies in Asian countries are becoming worse. |
| C．Education in Asia has had great changes. |
| D．In some Asian countries, English has become very important for business |
Today we tell about Louisa May Alcott. She wrote one of America’s best loved children’s books.
In 1868, an American publisher asked Louisa May Alcott to write a book for girls. At first, she was not sure if she wanted to do it. She said she didn’t like girls.
However, she decided to write the book finally. She told about her experiences growing up in the northeast of the United States. The book was quite interesting. Little Women became one of the most popular children’s books in American literature. It was published (出版）in more than 50 languages.
Alcott was born in Pennsylvania in 1832. The Alcotts did not have much money. She tried teaching, sewing(缝纫) and taking care of children. She did not like any of these jobs.
At the age of 16, she wrote her first book, Flower Fables. Her stories were exciting, but unreal. She sold them to newspapers and magazines for money.
The first volume (卷) of Little Women came out in 1868. It made Alcott famous and get a lot of money. She continued writing other popular books for young people. These books included An Old-Fashioned Girl, Little Men and Eight Cousins.
Alcott wrote many exciting stories about love. But she was single (独身的) all her life. She continued to help her family during the last years of her life.Alcott grew up in the ______ of the US.
| A．southeast | B．northwest | C．northeast | D．southwest |
“One of America’s best loved children’s books” refers to (指的是) the book____.
| A．Little Women | B．Flower Fables |
| C．An Old-Fashioned Girl | D．Eight Cousins |
The first paragraph tells us that the article is about ______.
| A．a famous children’s book | B．a famous writer |
| C．how a book came out | D．why a book is so loved |
Alcott wrote her first book in ______.
| A．1832 | B．1848 | C．1850 | D．1868 |
From the article, we can learn ______.
| A．Alcott was born into a rich family |
| B．Alcott had a happy childhood |
| C．Alcott didn’t live with her family |
| D．Alcott never married all her life |
Chinese government has decided to give up the rules of food with no checking .According to the Xinhua News, from September 17th , 2008, Chinese government decided to give up the rules of food with no checking. Many people said yes to it. The officer said that these days, the food safety accident about children milk of Sanlu made the government decide to give it up. In order to keep the food safe and people healthy, Chinese government said that all the food must be checked. The rule of food with no checking made in 1999 was given up from that day.
“I think if the companies get the food with no checking, they will never check their food. It gives them the chance of making the food of poor quality,” an old man said in the shop. “ I hope our government not only gives it up, but also makes some strong rules to manage the companies,” a young woman told us. “ The important point is our government should send officers to the companies and check their food every time,” a shop owner said. A young expert of food safety said, “ The department of government should take the food from the shop or supermarket and check, not ask them to send. In that way, we can get the real checking.”
But in order to keep people’s health, the government asks the officers to check all the food before they are sent to the shop or supermarket. That means all the food must be checked before they are sold.You may read the passage ___________.
| A．in a letter | B．in a book | C．in a newspaper | D．in a magazine |
Chinese government decided to give up __________ from September 17, 2008.
| A．food check rules |
| B．the rules of food with checking |
| C．the rules of food with no checking |
| D．checking all the food before they are sold |
Many people __________ to check all the food.
| A．agree with | B．disagree | C．agreement | D．agree |
A young expert of food safety think the government should_________.
| A．make some strong rules to manage the companies. |
| B．take food from shop or supermarket and check |
| C．ask the companies to send food and check |
| D．send more officers to the company to check the food. |
According to the officer’s idea, all the food _________ before they are sold.
| A．must be checked | B．must be stored |
| C．must be handed in | D．can be stored for a long time |
| Name |
Personal Information |
| Norman Bethune |
Born in 1890 in Canada. A doctor Came to China in 1938 Died in 1939 in China |
| Celine Dion |
Born in Montreal, Canada A singing star In 1997, sang My Heart Will Go On for the film Titanic |
| Thomas Edison |
Born in 1847, Kentucky, USA Made over 1,000 inventions Died in 1931 |
| Bill Gates |
Born in 1955 in the USA Wrote Business @ the Speed of Thought Owns Microsoft Company |
| Mark Twain |
Born in 1835 in the USA A writer Wrote The Adventures of Tome Sawyer Died in 1910 |
________ is from Canada.
| A．Bill Gates | B．Mark Twain | C．Thomas Edison | D．Celine Dion |
The _______ was born in 1835.
| A．inventor | B．singer | C．doctor | D．writer |
My Heart Will Go On is the name of a ______.
| A．book | B．film | C．song | D．story |
Dr. Bethune worked in China for about _______ years.
| A．4 | B．8 | C．2 | D．6 |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．Mark Twain wrote Business @ the Speed of Thought. |
| B．Bill Gates started working for Microsoft Company in 1955. |
| C．Thomas Edison made over 1,000 inventions. |
| D．Celine Dion stopped singing in 1997 |