Hit song Little Apple became so popular after it came out in late May2014. In China, you may hear it on a bus, or even in a small village.
Little Apple is a song for the movie Old Boys: The Way of Dragon. The song’s huge success has also made more people see the movie. The comedy took US$17 million in its opening four days.The song Little Apple is so popular. “After hearing it, it’s like ‘I’m brainwashed (洗脑)’ by the song. So I came to see the film.” a man said.“It’s a good story. But the reason I’m here at the cinema is the song Little Apple.” Hui Qing, a college student, said.
“Many people have come to see the movie, so we added more screenings for it. The film now accounts for 20 percent of the total screenings—it’s quite a good performance for a homegrown movie,” a cinema clerk said.
Old Boys: The Way of Dragon is based on an online short film called Old Boys. The 40-minute film about youth and dreams got nearly 70 million views on a video website, and was popular among people born in the 1980s or later.
“What is popular online is a good indication (迹象) of what will be popular with young people. And this movie is a good example,” the businessman Chen Su said.
Some have criticized Little Apple for its low quality, but the song continues keeping popular.The movie Old Boys is a ______.
A.comedy | B.soap opera |
C.sad movie | D.talk show |
Hui Qing went to see the movie Old Boys: The Way of Dragon because _____.
A.she wants to be brainwashed |
B.the movie has a good story |
C.the movie has a good quality |
D.she likes listening to the song Little Apple |
The video Old Boys online is about ______.
A.life and old people | B.youth and dreams |
C.life and dreams | D.dreams and hopes |
The song Little Apple is popular because ______.
A.people like the movie Old Boys |
B.it has high quality |
C.people like to be brainwashed (洗脑) by the song |
D.its rhythms are good |
Would you like to visit Britain one day? Our country would like to welcome you! Overseas travel can be expensive. But there are ways of visiting Britain cheaply. We hope that we can give you some good ideas.
When to come? If you can avoid (避免) the busy months—July and August ,your visit may be cheaper. There will be smaller numbers of visitors. British weather is pleasant from April to the end of September. Of course, you can visit it in winter, but it is often dark by 4 p. m. Many places, such as large houses and castles (城堡), are closed early in winter. However, if you are interested in museums, art galleries or theatres, winter may be a good time to visit.
Be prepared. If you are a student, it’s a good idea to apply for (申请) an International Student Identity Card (身份证).With this card, you can save a lot of money. You can get the card from your local student travel office, and you can also call (44)-08708-413224 to get it. To get the card, you need to show that you are a student, get a passport photo, and pay a little money.Which is the most popular time for visitors to Britain?
A.July and August | B.The winter season |
C.From April to September | D.The vacation season. |
What’s the weather like in winter in Britain?
A.There is lots of snow. | B.The daytime is short. |
C.It's neither hot nor cold. | D.The weather is pleasant. |
If you are a student with an International Student Identity Card ________.
A.you have to prove you're a student |
B.you will pay less money for your trip. |
C.you can call (44)-08708-413224 for help. |
D.you must apply for a trip from the student travel office |
The writer of this article is ________.
A.a German | B.a Chinese |
C.an Englishman | D.an American |
This passage is mainly about ________.
A.when to visit Britain |
B.why to take a trip to Britain |
C.what to do and see in Britain |
D.how to travel cheaply in Britain |
Once there were two girls, Amy and Millie. They were close friends. They lived in the same building and their parents were also friends. The girls went to the same college, they were still best friends and shared their secrets.
One day, Millie found that Amy was acting strangely. She saw that Amy felt sleepy all the time. Millie tried her best to find out the reason behind this sudden change in Amy. However, Amy wouldn’t tell her anything when Millie asked her the first time. But on a sunny Sunday morning, Amy broke down. She told Millie that she met a boy at the Internet café. The boyasked her to play computer games with him till late every night and taught her how to smoke. Millie was shocked. As a true friend, she decided to help Amy. Millie talked to a social worker about her friend. Millie was also careful not to talk about this in front of anyone else. Then she asked Amy to stop being friends with the boy. At last, Amy agreed and promised (允诺) to study hard. In this way, Millie helped Amy and stopped her from taking a wrong path in her life. Only a true friend can do this.
6.Millie and Amy are ________.
A.neighbours | B.pen friends | C.cousins | D.sisters |
Amy was always tired because ________.
A.she had to look after a boy |
B.she played computer games till late every night |
C.she studied hard every night |
D.she had to do a lot of housework at home |
The underlined work “shocked” in the second paragraph means “________” in Chinese.
A.高兴的 | B.气愤的 | C.悲伤的 | D.震惊的 |
What did Millie do to help Amy?
A.Millie asked the boy to leave Amy alone. |
B.Millie asked a social worker for help. |
C.Millie talked to Amy’s teachers about her friend. |
D.Millie told others the secret. |
What is the best title for the passage
A.How to Make Friends | B.Stop Smoking |
C.A True Friend | D.I Like Playing Computer Games |
A School Report
Name: Edward Scott |
School: Kelvin Grove State High School, London |
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Grade |
8 |
Term ends |
6, June |
Subjects |
Assessment (评价) |
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Maths |
He is a little weak in this, but he has tried his best to catch up with others. |
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Science |
He can work out many difficulties. Well done! |
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English |
He is the best in the class. Keep it up! |
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French |
His reading is very good, and he can remember many words. |
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History |
He is not so good at this, but he is doing better than before. |
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Geography |
He knows the names of many places in the world. |
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Music |
He sings very well. But he doesn’t like pop songs. |
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Remarks (评语) |
Edward has the ability to do a lot better. He must do more work next term. |
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Class teacher |
Ivy |
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Principal |
M.L Martin |
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School reopens (开始) |
6, September |
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The reading above is ________.
A.a studying plan | B.an advertisement |
C.a school report | D.a teaching plan |
Edward’s coming summer will last ________.
A.three months | B.three weeks |
C.two months | D.ten weeks |
Edward’s best subject is ________.
A.Science | B.English | C.Geography | D.French |
Edward is not so good at ________.
A.Maths and History | B.Science and Geography |
C.History and French | D.Music and English |
According to the form, which of the following sentences is TRUE?
A.Edward can’t sing songs very well. |
B.School will begin again on May 6th. |
C.Edward can do better if he works hard next term. |
D.Edward doesn’t do well in science. |
阅读表达(本题共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
The way of shopping in western countries(西方国家)
Do you know anything about the way of shopping in western countries? People there usually make shopping lists first and then go shopping. Most people like to go to the supermarkets because they can get almost (几乎) everything such as many styles of clothes, food, sports things.... And the things in the supermarket are cheaper. When they get into the supermarket , they carry a basket. Then they buy things and put them in the basket. After getting everything they want, they pay the money. Most people go to the supermarket once a week.
Answer the following questions with no more than 5 words.What do people there usually do before they go shopping?
_________________________________________________________________________.Most people like to go to the supermarkets. How many reasons are there?
_________________________________________________________________________.What can people buy in the supermarkets?
_________________________________________________________________________.What do people carry when they get into the supermarket?
_________________________________________________________________________.How often do most people go to the supermarket?
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任务型阅读(阅读下面的短文,并根据短文内容填表格;一空一词)(本题共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
What do you do at weekends? Some people like to stay at home and have a rest. Other people think going out for a walk is good for their health(健康). My friend Jack works very hard from Monday to Friday. At weekends he always does the same things. On Saturdays he washes his car and on Sundays he takes his family to a village(村庄) far from his house. His uncle and aunt live there, so Jack goes to see them every week. They have a big farm and only one worker to help them. So they are usually very busy. Jack often asks his family to help them. The children give the animals food. Jack and his wife work in the fields(田). After a long day of work, they are very tired and hungry. So Jack’s uncle gives them a nice meal. After that at about five, they drive home.
What do people do at the w__ |
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Some people |
They like __ |
Other people |
They think going __ |
My friend Jack |
He works very hard five _ |