In many countries，tattoos are in fashion （时尚）．On TV you can often see a famous actor or musician with a tattoo on his arm or foot．Many sports players have them，too．In the US，tattoos are very popular．Forty percent of Americans aged between 26and 40have a tattoo，and 60percent of customers in US tattoo parlorsare women．These people are often professional people like doctor，teachers and lawyers．
However，tattoos are not modern．In fact，they are very old in human history．For example，archaeologists （考古学家） found a human in ice from 5，000years ago．He had 57tattoos on his back，ankles，legs，knees and feet．Tattoos were used for many different reasons．In ancient Egypt，people got tattoos because they were "beautiful"．But in ancient Rome，tattoos were negative （负面的） and put on criminals and prisoners．In India，tattoos were religious （宗教的）．
In the 16 thand 17 thcentury，European sailors （船员） arrived on the islands of Polynesia．They saw tattoos for the first time．The people on the islands had tattoos on their shoulders，chests，backs and legs．Often the tattoos were of animals or natural features like a river or a mountain．The European sailors liked them and made their own tattoos，so the idea traveled to Europe．Tattoos in Polynesia are still important today．They show information about a person's history，their island or their job．
So is there a connection （联系） between traditional tattoos and fashionable tattoos？And can you call tattoos a fashion？Chris Rainier is an expert in tattoos and his book Ancient Marks has photos of tattoos from all over the world．He thinks people in modern societies often have tattoos because they are a connection to the traditional world．But tattoos aren't a fashion like clothes or a haircut because you can't put them on and take them off again like a jacket or a hat．They are permanent （永久的） and for life．
72．When were tattoos brought to Europe？
| A． |
5，000years ago． |
| B． |
60years ago． |
| C． |
Until recently． |
| D． |
In the 16 thand 17 thcentury． |
73．What does the underlined word " parlors" mean？
| A． |
School． |
| B． |
Stores． |
| C． |
Hospitals． |
| D． |
Theaters． |
74．What's the writer's opinion about tattoos？
| A． |
Tattoos are religious in modern societies． |
| B． |
Tattoos connect tradition with fashion． |
| C． |
Tattoos are a fashion among famous people． |
| D． |
Tattoos show information about a person's hobby． |
75．What would be the best title for the passage？
| A． |
Tattoos' History． |
| B． |
Tattoos in Polynesia． |
| C． |
Tattoos on a Human in Ice． |
| D． |
Tattoos in Fashion and for Life． |
Mary is an American schoolgirl. She is now in Beijing with her parents. She doesn't know Chinese, but she is trying (努力) to study and speak it. She often tries to speak Chinese to her Chinese friends. Sometimes they don't understand (理解) her, because she can't speak Chinese well.
It's Saturday morning. Mary goes out. She is on her way to the park. She is going there to see a flower show (展览). But she doesn't know how to get there. She asks a Chinese boy. The boy can't understand her. Then she takes out a pen and some paper. She draws flowers on it, gives the picture to the boy and says something about it. The boy smiles and then shows (指给) Mary the way to the park.Where does Mary live now? She lives in ____.
| A．America | B．England | C．China | D．Canada |
She can speak ____ Chinese.
| A．much | B．a little | C．little | D．a few |
She likes ____ Chinese with her ____.
| A．speak, parents | B．speaking, friends |
| C．speaks, girl-friends | D．speaking, teachers |
Where is she going?
| A．To a new school. | B．To see her friends. |
| C．To a farm. | D．To see some flowers. |
How does she ask the way to the flower show?
| A．She asks the way in Chinese. |
| B．She asks the way with a sigh (标志). |
| C．She draws a picture to ask the way. |
| D．She doesn't ask any people. |
Hi, I’m Sandy. I come from America. I have long hair. I like listening to music and singing. I don’t like sports. I often call my friends at the weekend.
My name is Jack. My Chinese name is Chen Tao. My eyes are not very good, so I often wear a pair of glasses. I enjoy playing computer games and swimming. I like making friends and I have a Chinese friend.
Hello, everyone. I’m Luo Wei. I’m from China. My hair is short. I love running and pets. And I have a lovely dog.
My name is Daniel. I come from England. I’m good at Maths. I often help my classmates with their Maths. I’m not very tall. I like playing computer games on the Internet. Would you like to be my friend? Please write e-mails to me.Jack’s eyes are not good, so he .
| A．likes playing computer games. |
| B．doesn’t like sports |
| C．often wears a pair of glasses. |
| D．often calls his friends at the weekend. |
What does Daniel often help his classmates with?
| A．Chinese. | B．English. | C．Maths. | D．Sports. |
Who enjoys computer games?
| A．Daniel and Chen Tao. | B．Jack and LuoWei. |
| C．Luo Wei and Daniel. | D．Sandy and Jack. |
What does Luo Wei like?
| A．listening to music. | B．Swimming. |
| C．Running. | D．Singing. |
You can Daniel to make friends with him.
| A．write letters to | B．play computer games with |
| C．chat on the phone with | D．write e-mails to |
Zhou Xun is a famous (著名的)film star(明星) of China. She has an English name—Jue.She was born on October(十月) 18th. She comes from Zhejiang Province(省)。She is 1.60 meters tall, and she is slim and beautiful. She has black hair in two bunches(束). She likes watching VCD and sleeping. Her favourite colors are black and blue. She also loves running. Living a happy life is her wish(希望). Lots of students and young people like her. Zhou xun is from
| A．Shanghai | B．Zhejiang | C．Jiangsu | D．Hunan |
Jue is Zhou Xun’s name.
| A．Chines | B．family | C．English | D．China. |
are Zhou Xun’s hobbies.
| A．Watching TV and swimming |
| B．Watching VCD and swimming |
| C．Watching VCD and sleeping |
| D．Dancing and swimming |
Zhou Xun is .
| A．fat(胖) and tall | B．tall and beautiful |
| C．slim and beautiful | D．thin |
Zhou Xun’s favourite colors are .
| A．red and blue | B．black and white |
| C．blue and black | D．white and red |
David Moore taught science at the City School. He needed some expensive books， so he bought them. He put the books in his car in a quiet street. Then he went to other shops to buy something else. At six he came back to the car. One door was open and the books were not there. David drove home.
That night he wrote a letter to a newspaper. The next day he went to the police station.
On Friday people read this in the newspaper：
Books： Have you got any old books? I buy old and modern books.
Open all day on Saturday. David Moore. 26 Fry Road.
David stayed at home on Saturday. The first man came at eight. David took him to the kitchen. At half past nine another man arrived. He had a bag under his arm.
"Mr. Moore?" the man asked.
"That's right，" David said. "Can I help you?"
"I've got some good books. You buy books， don' t you?"
"Yes. Bring them in. Let me have a look. "
Soon the books were on the dining table. " Come in now，" David called，" and bring the list. " A policeman came into the dining- room. He read the names on the books and the names on the list in his hand. They were the same.
"Come with me， sir，" the policeman said to the man.
Mr. Moore was a______.
| A．bookseller | B．student |
| C．teacher | D．shopkeeper |
The first man to David' s was a______.
| A．thief(小偷) | B．policeman | C．driver | D．cook |
Which of the following shows the right order of what happened to David?
a. He left his car in a quiet street.
b. He went to the police station.
c. He wrote a letter to a newspaper.
d. He bought some dear books.
e. He bought something else at other shops.
| A．a，b，c，d，e | B．e，d，c，a，b |
| C．d，a，e，c，b | D．c，d，e，a，b |
David probably(可能)bought the books on______.
| A．Wednesday | B．Friday | C．Saturday | D．Sunday |
"My dear dad， where are we going?" This has become the most popular question recently. It's a line from the theme song of Hunan TV station's reality(真人) show Where Are We Going， Dad?
"All of my classmates are big fans，" said NingYun， 14， from Guangxi. "On Fridays， we remind each other： don't forget to watch it tonight! "
In the show， five pairs of fathers and kids go to strange places and finish interesting tasks（任务）. It's all about growing up. Fathers learn to cook and comfort their kids. The kids learn about teamwork and being independent (独立). Yet， growing up needs courage. In the show， 4-year-old Kimi finds it hard to finish his work alone. "When I saw Kimi looking for his dad， I burst into tears，" said Chen Yufang， 13， from Guangxi. "It reminded me of my first night at the school dormitory (宿舍). I really felt the pain of growing up that night. "
When people see the fathers trying to help their kids， it also hits a soft spot in their hearts.
Tian Xiaofeng， 14， from Jiangsu， said his father is like Guo Tao in the program. "He is strict. And I was sad about it，" he said. But now he sees it in a different way. "Guo Tao's son looks strong-minded. I think his parenting style works. And I guess my father just wants me to be like that，" he said.
On the journey of life， kids learn to grow up and adults learn to be better parents.
Maybe we can plan a trip with our parents. Shall we go?
What does the underlined word strong-minded " mean?
| A．顽固的 | B．意志坚强的 | C．调皮的 | D．爱哭的 |
When could we see five fathers and their children on TV?
| A．On Friday nights. | B．On Saturdays. |
| C．Every night. | D．Only on Sundays. |
)60. In the show， who finds it hard to finish the work alone?
| A．Wang Lu | B．Guo Tao’s son |
| C．Zhao Jingjing | D．Kimi |
What's the best title for the article?
| A．Where are we going， Dad? |
| B．Fathers and their children. |
| C．A popular reality show. |
| D．Growing together. |