"Today I will give you a special test，" said the English teacher with a smile on his face．
All the students sat up straight and waited for the test to begin． The teacher began to give the test papers to all the students． After he finished handing out the test papers， he asked them to begin．
The students were very surprised to see that there was not a question but a black dot（圆点）in the center of the paper． The teacher noticed the students' surprise and said， "I want you to write about what you see there．" At the end of the class， the teacher took all the students' answer sheets and read the answers． All of them described the black dot． After reading all the answers， the teacher said， "Here everyone only paid attention to the black dot， but no one wrote about the white paper．" The whole class listened silently， because they were afraid to fail in the exam． Then the teacher said， "Don't worry about your marks for this test． I just want you to think about our life． The white paper is like our whole life and the black dot in the center of the paper represents（代表）problems in our daily life"．
Our life is a gift given to us by God， with love and care． However， we just pay attention to the problems like illness and poverty， and never see happy things in our life． So we should try to solve our problems and enjoy each moment life gives us．
（1）What was in the center of the paper？
| A． |
a white dot |
| B． |
a black dot |
| C． |
a question |
| D． |
a gift |
（2）Which of the following is wrong about the test？
| A． |
There was a black dot in the center of the papers． |
| B． |
Nobody paid attention to the black dot． |
| C． |
Students should not just care about their marks． |
| D． |
The students were very surprised when they saw the papers． |
（3）What did the teacher mainly want to tell his students？
| A． |
Our life is a gift given to us by God． |
| B． |
The black dot doesn't mean any problem in our life． |
| C． |
Don't worry about the marks for the test． |
| D． |
We should solve our problems and enjoy each moment in life． |
（4）What's the Chinese meaning of the underlined word "poverty" in the last paragraph？
| A． |
污染 |
| B． |
富有 |
| C． |
贫穷 |
| D． |
保险 |
（5）Which is the right order of the story？
①The teacher read all the answers．
②The teacher asked his students not to worry about their marks．
③The teacher wanted his students to think about life．
④The teacher began to hand out the test papers．
| A． |
④①②③ |
| B． |
①②③④ |
| C． |
④①③② |
| D． |
③②①④ |
Shadow puppetry （皮影戏）started during the Western Han Dynasty and it has a long history of more than 2，000 years.It used to be popular in the countryside because it was simple and cheap.
The puppets are usually made from leather （皮革）or paper.It is hard to make them.The puppet﹣makers have to take 24 steps，which include washing the leather，carving （雕刻） and painting，to make a puppet.
Just like many things that are in danger，traditional arts also face the risk of disappearing. "Many young people still think that shadow puppetry is an old﹣fashioned folk art， " said Liu Chaokan，the sixth﹣generation inheritor （继承人）of shadow puppetry in Yunnan province.
Liu understands why old art forms couldn't interest young people，so he connects new stories with the traditional form of storytelling.In a recent show based on the ancient Chinese novel Journey to the West，Baigujing dances to a Korean pop song.Popular Chinese cartoon characters，together with the modern factors （元素），are Liu's secret in getting the attention of children. "Since they couldn't understand those old stories，why don't we show them the cartoon characters they love in shadow puppetry shows？" said Liu.
To keep the old art forever young，Liu thinks they should respect （尊重）its traditions and protect the basic of the art.
（1）How long has shadow puppetry been in China？
（2）What are the puppets made from？
（3）How do many young people feel about shadow puppetry according to Liu Chaokan？
（4）Which ancient Chinese novel is mentioned in the passage？
（5）Do you think traditional arts like shadow puppetry will disappear？Why or why not？
For a long time， "made in China" made people think of cheap，low﹣quality （质量）goods.
（1） Time magazine recently released（发布）a list of the 100 most influential companies in the world.Several Chinese companies were included，such as Alibaba，Huawei，Tencent，DJI，TikTok and DiDi Chuxing.
These companies are shaping the world with highly developed technology.It is reported that DJI holds 70 percent of the drone （无人机）market in the world.This year，it invented a new drone with a set of glasses that gives users a first﹣person picture of their drone 5s flight.TikTok has become one of the most popular apps in the US with its endless videos.
（2）
Chinese fashion（时尚）also has a large number of consumers（消费者）.In 2011，Chinese brands Feiyue，Huili and Li﹣Ning got international attention. （3） In 2020，its income （收入）reached over 10 billion dollars，an increase of 100 percent over the year before.Many European consumers say Shein is affordable，modern and of high quality.
（4） Thanks to a bigger market，improved supply chains （供应链）and efficient （高效的）producing，Chinese brands and homemade products are rushing to the public.The best period of time for the development of Chinese brands has come.
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A.More recently，Shein has become one of the most popular Chinese fast fashion brands abroad. B.But now Chinese brands have won the hearts of people at home and abroad. C.In the future，Chinese brands will continue to develop. D.Millions of the US users spend an average of 46 minutes on TikTok every day. |
China's Foreign Minister Mr.Wang Yi highly praised Edgar Snow （1905﹣1972），a reporter from America on March 7 this year during the National People's Congress in Beijing.He said Snow was always "staying truthful and objective（客观的）and standing by justice （正义） and conscience （良心）.
Snow came to China in 1928.He spent over 10 years in China trying to understand its people and showing what he learned to the rest of the world.He is best known for his books and articles on Communism （共产 主义）in China and the Chinese Communist Revolution （革命）.For example，Red Star Over China，which came out in the 1930s，is known as the first book that introduced China's revolution to the west.In it，Snow collected first hand information on the Long March，as well as on the work and life of members of the Communist Party of China.
Many westerners were introduced to the Party through his book.Norman Bethune，a Canadian doctor，came to China after reading Snow's book.He worked hard to save the lives of Chinese soldiers during World War II.
" When the whole world had forgotten us，Snow came to see us and told the world what had happened.We will remember Snow's great help to China forever， " Chairman Mao said during the interview with a German reporter in 1938.
Snow's spirit is not only needed now，but also in the future.No matter what era（时代）it is，people all over the world always need some connection，as well as understanding and help from each other.
（1）Edgar Snow was .
| A． |
an American reporter |
| B． |
a German writer |
| C． |
an English educator |
| D． |
a Canadian doctor |
（2）Snow's book Red Star Over China .
| A． |
came out in 1928 |
| B． |
took him more than 10 years to finish |
| C． |
was the first to introduce China to the west |
| D． |
included information about the Long March |
（3）Norman Bethune came to work in China because .
| A． |
he wanted to learn about Chinese revolution |
| B． |
he was influenced greatly by Snow's book |
| C． |
he was invited by Edgar Snow |
| D． |
he planned to write a book on World War II |
（4）The best title for this passage is .
| A． |
Edgar Snow's work and spirit |
| B． |
Edgar Snow's life experience |
| C． |
Those who offered help to China |
| D． |
Books on the Chinese Communist Revolution |
It was a cold，rainy day.My mother and I drove to the mountains.It was dangerous to make the two﹣hour journey along the highway in such weather.I didn't want to take the risk.But my mother advised that we go to see something at the top of the mountain.
After ten minutes' driving，we stopped the car and got out.Walking along a path，we turned at a comer.Gradually，the peace and silence of the place began to fill my mind.From the top of the mountain，I saw several fields full of flowers，shining like a carpet （地毯）before us.It looked as if the sun spilled （播洒）gold down the mountain.
A lot of questions came to my mind.Who created such beauty？Why？How？
As we moved on，we saw a sign that read， "Answers to the Questions I Know You Are Asking. "
The first answer was， "One Woman一Two Hands，Two Feet，and Very Little Brain. " The second was， "One at a Time. " The third， "Started in 1971. "
On our way home，I was so shocked by what we had seen. "She changed the world.One bulb （一株）at a time.She started almost 50 years ago.It was probably just the beginning of an idea，but she kept at it. " I said， "Imagine，if I had a dream and worked at it，just a little bit every day，what might I have achieved？"
My mother looked at me，smiling. "Start tomorrow. " She said， " Better yet，start today. "
（1）The writer didn't want to go to the mountains because .
| A． |
she was tired of driving |
| B． |
their car was running out of petrol （汽油） |
| C． |
it was getting dark |
| D． |
it was not safe to drive in such weather |
（2）The underlined word "path" shares a similar meaning with .
| A． |
beach |
| B． |
road |
| C． |
bank |
| D． |
village |
（3）The person in Picture probably grew the flowers in the mountain.
| A． |
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| B． |
|
| C． |
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| D． |
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（4）The passage mainly tells us that .
| A． |
beauty always lies on the top of the mountain |
| B． |
even common people have great wisdom （智慧） |
| C． |
sticking to a dream will bring a big change |
| D． |
we should enjoy every moment in life |
It's Sunday today.Mrs.Smith goes to Delia's with her seven﹣year﹣old son Tim.
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5 F Fifth Floor |
•Food Hall •Music and Books |
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4 F Fourth Floor |
•Toys•Household appliances （家用电器） •Furniture （家具）•Technology |
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3 F Third Floor |
•Women's Shoes •Women's Accessories（饰 品） •Women's Sportswear •Make﹣ups •Women's Clothing •Underwear |
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2 F Second Floor |
•Men's Accessories• Men's Clothing •Teens' Clothing• Men's Shoes •Kids' Clothing |
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1 F First Floor |
•Parking lot |
（1）First，Mrs.Smith goes to 1 F of Delia's to .
| A． |
draw some money |
| B． |
buy some snacks |
| C． |
have a rest |
| D． |
park her car |
（2）Then，Mrs.Smith needs to go to to get a new blender.
| A． |
the second floor |
| B． |
the third floor |
| C． |
the fourth floor |
| D． |
the fifth floor |
（3）Mrs.Smith spends much time on 3 F because she can find most things for .
| A． |
her son |
| B． |
herself |
| C． |
her parents |
| D． |
her husband |
（4）The form above is .
| A． |
shopping instructions |
| B． |
a shopping list |
| C． |
store rules |
| D． |
a sale ad |
