The city of Yangzhou came into being at the Spring and Autumn Period ( about 500 AC ).As the key transportation link at joint (连接处) place of the Great Canal（运河）( Beijing-Hangzhou) and Changjiang (Yangtze River), Yangzhou has been from the Sui Dynasty (600 AD.) an economically rich city, and then reached its top in the Tang Dynasty. At that time, Yangzhou was a famous port and one of few biggest cities in East Asia.
With the improvement of the local economy and easy transportation way, there happened in the history a special local culture, which has an important place in Chinese culture. Many famous men of letters, poets, artists, scholars (学者), statesmen, scientists and national heroes in the history were born in, lived in or had connection with Yangzhou. Li Bai, one of the greatest Chinese poets visited and stayed in Yangzhou several times in his life and one of his famous poems about Yangzhou has been so popular that Chinese of all ages can sing it and has become a symbol of Yangzhou . Zheng Banqiao, a famous Chinese painting painter in the Qing Dynasty heading a group called “Eight Eccentrics”, had strongly influenced Chinese paintings. Wang Zhong and Yuan Yuan and some other scholars formed school of Yangzhou Scholars and achieved great success in the study of classic Chinese and writing. Zhu Ziqing, one of most famous modern Chinese writers and scholars, had always been proud of himself as a native of Yangzhou and thanked the city for being nourished (养育) by its rich culture. Quite a few other names you may come across frequently (频繁地) in the study of Chinese culture and history have connection with Yangzhou. Yangzhou was so attractive and important that many Chinese emperors in history had come specially to visit or check the city. Emperor Suiyang, who ordered to cut the Great Canal so that he could come more easily and quickly, died on his last trip to the city and buried (埋葬) here. Emperor Qianlong had come all the way from the north and visited the city nine times.Which of following sentences is NOT right according to this passage?
| A．Yangzhou joined the Great Canal (Beijing-Hangzhou) and Changjiang (Yangtze River). |
| B．In the Tang Dynasty Yangzhou was a famous port and one of few biggest cities in Asia. |
| C．Emperor Suiyang was buried in Yangzhou. |
| D．Emperor Qianlong visited Yangzhou nine times. |
We can infer（推断）the poem mentioned in this passage by Li Bai is _______.
| A．《黄鹤楼送孟浩然之广陵》 | B．《望庐山瀑布》 |
| C．《静夜思》 | D．《赠汪伦》 |
Who influenced Chinese paintings a lot according to this passage?
| A．Zheng Banqiao | B．Zhu Ziqing |
| C．Wang Zhong | D．Li Bai |
What’s the best title of the passage?
| A．Yangzhou：An Economically Rich City |
| B．Yangzhou：An Easy Transportation City |
| C．Yangzhou：A Historical Culture City |
| D．Yangzhou：A Famous Tour City |
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Dear Dr． Green， My relationship with my mother is worse and worse now． It seems she's never tired of talking． She talks here and there，day and night． More seriously， I feel like we don't have much common． She doesn't always understand what I'm trying to say． What should I do？ Yours， Jim |
Dear Jim， I know how you feel． It's not easy being your age． And it 's not easy being a mother， either． It's common for kids to have trouble talking with parents， and talkative mothers are not new to teenagers． But remember， she's nagging（叨唠） you because she just wants what's best for you． Talking is her way to show love and care． And she also wants to know more about you． After a day 's work． she's tired， too． But she will never be tired of caring about you． Kids should learn to understand and care about parents． In my opinion， it's helpful to share school life with her． Then， you talk and she listens． Doing some housework together with her is another good way for you two to know each other better． And if possible， often tell her your feelings about the things around you． Always keep in mind： be polite and patient． Yours， Dr．Green |
（1）Jim wrote to Dr．Green because he had trouble getting on with his friends．
（2）In Jim's eyes， his mother doesn't always understand what he 's trying to say．
（3）Dr．Green thinks it's common for kids to have trouble talking with their parents．
（4）In Dr．Green's opinion， talking is a way for others to relax after a day's work．
（5）Dr．Green explains three reasons for mom's nagging and offers three suggestions．
One day in class， the teacher held up an apple． She stood on the platform（讲台）and said， "Please （1） it in the air， and …"
One student （2） his hand and said， "I can smell it． It is the smell of an apple．"
The teacher stepped （3） the platform，passed by each of the student and said ，"Smell（4） to see if the smell of the apple is still in the air．"
Half of the students put up their hands to show that they could smell it． The teacher returned to the （5） of the classroom and asked again who else could smell the apple． The rest raised their hands except one boy． The teacher came to the boy and asked． "You really can't smell the apple？"
The boy answered，"No， I can't smell it， I don' t think it's a （6） apple．"
The teacher （7） at the boy and said to the class， "He's right! It's not （8） to get the apple smell from this apple．"
All of the other students had been tricked． Some may have thought that perhaps the apple didn't have the apple smell， （9） they didn't dare to speak up． They just （10） the first student blindly and went along with him．
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（1）A． watch |
B． feel |
C． smell |
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（2）A． shook |
B．raised |
C． showed |
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（3）A． on |
B． off |
C． towards |
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（4）A． later |
B． once |
C．again |
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（5）A． front |
B． middle |
C． back |
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（6）A． real |
B． tasty |
C． nice |
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（7）A． laughed |
B． smiled |
C． shouted |
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（8）A． surprising |
B． possible |
C．common |
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（9）A． and |
B． so |
C． but |
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（10）A． followed |
B． admired |
C． preferred |
What can be both red or green， round or sharp， big or small， and more importantly， loved or hated by someone？ Yes， the answer is chilies （辣椒）．
Many of us in China enjoy adding chilies to our food， but did you know that this spicy （辣 的） vegetable could also be dangerous？ A 34﹣year﹣old US man recently ended up in hospital after eating a Carolina Reaper， the spiciest chili people have known so far． After taking just a single bite of one， the man suffered from serious headaches in the following days， reported BBC News．
In fact， eating spicy food causes stomachache and headache． But if chilies are harmful， why do people like to eat this vegetable？ So what makes people love chilies so much？ The human body is influenced by natural chemicals that produce "a sense of happiness"， noted BBC News．
And chilies do good to people in another way． Scientists found that the death rate of those who eat spicy food once or twice a week is 10 percent lower than those who eat it less than once a week． The death rate is 14 percent lower for those who eat spicy food six to seven times a week． This encourages people to eat more spicy food to improve health and bring less death risk at an early age． So， don't worry if you love spicy food． It seems that chilies are actually good for us．
（1）What is the main idea of the second paragraph？
| A． |
Eating chilies can be dangerous． |
| B． |
The US man died in hospital． |
| C． |
The US man often had headaches． |
| D． |
The Chinese enjoy eating chilies．. |
（2）People like to eat chilies because ．
| A． |
chilies do no harm to people |
| B． |
the chili is a kind of vegetable |
| C． |
they can get personal enjoyment |
| D． |
chemicals in chilies make them mad |
（3）What is true about the last paragraph？
| A． |
The more chilies you eat， the longer you must live． |
| B． |
Scientists encourage us to add chilies to our food． |
| C． |
We should eat spicy food six times a week． |
| D． |
Proper spicy food may improve our health． |
（4）Which of the following can be the best title？
| A． |
Eating Chilies， A Healthy Lifestyle |
| B． |
A Loved and Hated Vegetable |
| C． |
Chili﹣A Harmful Vegetable |
| D． |
Causes of Stomachache |
China's national anthem， March of the Volunteers， is a song that we learn at the beginning of primary school and sing at every flag﹣raising ceremony． And now， there's even a law to protect it．Last September， the government passed the National Anthem Law， which became effective（生效）from Oct．1， 2017． It states how we should sing or play the song， requiring all of us to behave towards it politely．
Primary and middle schools must teach the anthem to their students and make them understand the song's spirit and history． Moreover， the law requires us to be serious when we are singing the song． We can't joke about it or change the song's words or music． If someone breaks the law， he or she can be detainedfor up to 15 days， or face further punishment in more serious situations． The national anthem is different from other songs ﹣ it is the symbol of our country．
Many foreign countries also have laws for their national anthems． For example， American school children should put their right hand over their heart while singing their country's anthem at school． In Russia， the national anthem must be played on television and radio before the start and end of broadcasting． And in the Philippines， people are required to sing the national anthem with feelings when it's played in public．
（1）How long has the National Anthem Law become effective till now？
| A． |
For more than one year． |
| B． |
For just half a year． |
| C． |
For less than 9 months． |
| D． |
For about 10 months． |
（2）Why must we be serious when singing the song？
| A． |
Because the school asks us to． |
| B． |
Because it has a long history． |
| C． |
Because we are good students． |
| D． |
Because it's our country's symbol． |
（3）What does the underlined word " detained" mean？
| A． |
Kept in a police station． |
| B． |
Forced to work． |
| C． |
Prevented from eating． |
| D． |
Kept singing the song． |
（4）Students are required to put their right hand over their heart in ．
| A． |
China |
| B． |
America |
| C． |
Philippine |
| D． |
Russia |
Wang Fuman is a 10﹣year﹣old student． He is now studying in
Zhuanshanbao Primary School in Zhaotong， Yunnan Province． On Monday morning （January 8， 2018）， he braved ﹣9℃ weather to travel over an hour to reach his school．
When he arrived， his hair and eyebrows had been completely frozen with snowflake （雪花）． This made his 16 classmates laugh a lot． Fu Heng，Wang's teacher saw this and took a picture． He uploaded （上传） Wang's picture． The picture soon has got much attention to children from poor families in the countryside． Wang， who has been nicknamed "Snowflake Boy" by netizens， became famous online overnight． By Wednesday morning， his picture had been "liked" more than 260，000 times on Sina Weibo and shared more than 40，000 times．
After hearing Wang's story， the Yunnan China Youth Development Foundation held a public donation （ 捐赠） activity for children from poor families． The Foundation has promised to give each poor child 500 yuan （＄75）to help them stay warm in winter．
By 1 pm on Wednesday， the Foundation had collected about 300，000 yuan in public donations， according to their website． Wang's village now has electricity and tap water， "…and my family is getting help to build a new house close to the school"， Wang said， "I think our life will get better．"
（1）What was the weather like on Monday morning？
| A． |
Snowy and cold． |
| B． |
Rainy and cold． |
| C． |
Snowy but warm． |
| D． |
Rainy but warm． |
（2）Why did the classmates laugh when Wang entered the classroom？
| A． |
Because he lost his books． |
| B． |
Because he told a joke． |
| C． |
Because he looked funny． |
| D． |
Because he was late． |
（3）The Foundation held a public donation to help the poor children ．
| A． |
stay happy |
| B． |
keep healthy |
| C． |
stay educated |
| D． |
keep warm in winter |
（4）What can we know from the text？
| A． |
Zhaotong's weather in winter is warm． |
| B． |
Wang's future life may become better． |
| C． |
Wang's village had electricity before． |
| D． |
Few people shared the boy's picture． |
