Tourism （旅游业） today is much more important than before． In the past， only people with lots of money could travel on holidays to other countries． More people travel today than in the past because there is a growing middle class in many parts of the world； that is to say， people now have more money for travel．Special plane fares （特价机票） for tourists make travel less expensive and more attractive （吸引人） than ever before． One person doesn't travel for the same reason as another． But most people enjoy seeing countries that are different from their own． They also like to meet new people and to taste new food．
Tourism causes many changes in a country and in people's lives． People build new hotels and restaurants and train in the nativesas guides to show visitors around places of interest．There're new night clubs and other activities． International tourism is clearly a big business．
（1）More people travel today than in the past because ．
| A． |
people have nothing to do |
| B． |
people can make a lot of money in other counties |
| C． |
people now have more money for travel |
| D． |
there are English classes in many parts of the world |
（2）What makes travel more attractive than before？
| A． |
New hotels and restaurants have been built． |
| B． |
More guides are being trained to show beautiful spots． |
| C． |
Staying in the other countries is less expensive． |
| D． |
Travelling by air is much cheaper today． |
（3）What does the underlined word "natives" mean？
| A． |
当地人 |
| B． |
游客 |
| C． |
外地人 |
| D． |
陌生人 |
（4）Most people travel to many parts of the world． This is because ．
| A． |
they want to make a study of geography |
| B． |
they want to spend money |
| C． |
they want to see different countries， meet different people and have new food |
| D． |
they don't want to do anything else except that they visit friends |
（5）What is the best title for the passage？
| A． |
Introduction of Some Places of Interest |
| B． |
Tourism in the Past |
| C． |
How People Travel to Other Countries |
| D． |
The Change of Tourism |
Li Wei, a 22-year-old young man is named "Strong Brother" by netizens (网友). He walked on his knees all the way to the 2011 national college entrance examination (高考) room. He was born in a poor family in Shanxi province. But unluckily, a traffic accident took away his legs when he was only 3 years old. His life has changed since then. Without feet, he had to spend most of his time practicing walking on his hands and knees. Everybody who sees Li Wei for the first time is surprised to see that he can easily play tennis or climb up stairs without feet. Some people even think he still has feet, but has short legs.
With hard work, Li Wei finished all his school study. In 2011, he became a college student in
Chongqing Normal University. Now he has been enjoying his college life. And he received a new
pair of artificial legs (假肢) from China Disabled Person's Federation(残联).He likes the popular song which says"I know my future is not a dream, I will live happily for every minute of my life. My future is not a dream. My heart moves with the hope…What is the name that netizens give to Li Wei?
___________________________________________________________________________How old was Li Wei when the traffic accident took away his legs?
____________________________________________________________________________Can he walk or play sports without feet?
____________________________________________________________________________When did he become a college student in Chongqing Normal University?
____________________________________________________________________________What do you think of Li Wei from his story?
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March 25 is the 17th National Day of Education on the Safety of Elementary and Middle School Students. The theme (主题)of the day this year is to give students more knowledge(知识) about how to keep safe.
How can you keep yourselves safe? Here are some suggestions(建议).
When there is a fire: Shout out “Fire”! Call 119! Try to find a safe exit(出口) and get away quickly. Don’t use a lift(电梯). Use a piece of cloth to cover your mouth and nose.
When there is an earthquake(地震) at school: Stay calm(冷静的). Follow the teachers’ instructions(指导). Quickly move under the desk. Don’t jump out of windows or run out.
When you are on the street: Wait for the green traffic light. Look left and right before crossing the street. Don’t run across the street.
When you are eating: Wash fruits and vegetables carefully before eating them. Check the expiration dates(保质期) of the food. Don’t eat the food if it looks or smells bad.
When you are at school: Take care not to fall down or hurt yourself. Don’t run, jump or push while going upstairs(上楼) or downstairs. Take care of yourself all the time.
| Suggestions on |
||
| Situations |
What you should do |
What you shouldn’t do |
| Be on |
Shout out “fire”! |
Take a lift. |
| Have an earthquake |
Stay calm. Follow the teachers’ instructions. Move |
Jump Run out. |
| Be on the street |
Wait for the green traffic light. Look left and right before |
Run across the street. |
| While |
Wash fruits and vegetables dates. |
Eat |
| While at school |
Look |
Jump, run or push while going upstairs or downstairs. |
One day Jack met his good friend Sue in the park. A dog was looking up at the woman beside her.
Jack walked up to Sue and said, “Hello, how are you? May I sit and talk with you for a moment?” “Of course, please sit down,” Sue said. Jack sat down next to Sue on the bench(板凳), and they talked quietly together. The dog continued to look up at Sue, as if( 似乎) waiting to be given some food.
“That's a nice dog, isn't he?” Jack said, pointing at the animal.
“Yes, he is. He's handsome. He's strong and healthy.”
“And hungry,” Jack said. “He hasn't taken his eyes off you. He thinks you've got some food for him.”
“That's true,” Sue said. “But I haven't.”
They both laughed and then Jack said, “Does your dog bite（咬）anyone?”
“No, ”Sue said, “ He's never bitten（咬）anyone. He's always gentle and friendly.”
Hearing this, Jack decided to hold out his hand and touched the animal's head. Suddenly it jumped up and bit him.
“Hey!” Jack shouted. “You said your dog didn't bite.”
Sue answered in surprise, “Yeah, I did. But this is not my dog. My dog is at home.”Jack and Sue were ________.
| A．friends | B．neighbors |
| C．classmates | D．brother and sister |
The dog looked at the woman because _______.
| A．the woman wanted to feed him |
| B．the woman was friendly |
| C．he was strong and healthy |
| D．he was hungry |
Jack touched the dog because he believed _______.
| A．the dog was handsome |
| B．Sue's dog was unfriendly |
| C．the dog was Sue’s |
| D．Sue's dog was at home |
We can guess from the story that _______.
| A．Sue gave a wrong answer |
| B．Jack made a mistake（错误） |
| C．the dog wasn’t dangerous |
| D．both Jack and Sue liked the dog |
Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?
| A．A Wrong Question | B．Sue's Dog |
| C．A pleasant talk | D．Sue's Friend |
House For Sale
Red Rose Garden，Pudong
3-storey（层） home，509 sqm（平方米） total land area，428.8 sqm built-in, 312.9 sqm garden.
Asking RMB13 million (USDl.57 million).
MP: 13761973547 Tel: 021—58609228 Fax: 021—58609728
Job Wanted
Cherry, 24, a shining girl, good at oral English and putonghua. Now I am working at an international trade (国际贸易) company in Guangzhou. I am kind-hearted, hard-working and healthy, and would like part-time weekend work offering putonghua lessons to foreign friends. If you are interested, please e-mail me at cherryif@hotmail.com.
Beijing Snow World Ski Park
Price: 18 yuan (ticket), 50 yuan／hour on weekdays and 70 yuan／hour at weekends, 120 yuan／four hours on weekdays and 190 yuan／four hours at weekends.
Tel: 010—69191617If an Australian student wants to learn Chinese，he or she can __________.
| A．call 021—58609228 | B．fax 021—58609728 |
| C．e-mail cherryif@hotmail.com | D．telephone 010-69191617 |
How many square meters is the garden of the house for sale?
| A．509 sqm | B．428.8 sqm |
| C．312.9 sqm | D．741.7 sqm |
Where is Cherry working now?
| A．Shanghai | B．Guangzhou |
| C．Beijing | D．Pudong |
If Nick goes skiing in Beijing Snow World Ski Park，he has to pay more money on ___________ than on Tuesday.
| A．Sunday | B．Friday |
| C．Wednesday | D．Monday |
If you want to ski for four hours on weekdays，how much money will you pay at least?
| A．208 yuan | B．200 yuan |
| C．138 yuan | D．280 yuan |
Daniel likes his school very much. He goes to school at seven twenty after breakfast. He has lessons at eight ten. He's good at Maths. He loves English, too. He eats lunch at school at eleven forty. He does after-school activities at four twenty in the afternoon. He plays football, badminton and volleyball. Sometimes he swims.
Daniel goes home at five o'clock. He eats dinner at six forty. Then at about seven o'clock he watches TV. He likes watching TV because he wants to learn more about the world. At eight he does his homework. He goes to bed at nine o'clock.What does Daniel do at seven?
____________________________________________________________________In the morning, when does Daniel begin his lessons?
__________________________________________________________________What meals does Daniel eat at school?
_________________________________________________________________Does Daniel like watching TV? Why?
_________________________________________________________________When does Daniel go to bed?
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