The Silk Road is the name of different roads that long ago connected Europe，Africa and Asia．People reached these different places along these roads．Scientists believe people began to travel the Silk Road about 3000 years ago．By the time the Chinese silk trade became important in the world．The Silk Road covered almost 6500 kilometers．It went from Rome to China，which is from the West to the Far East．
Merchants travelled along the Silk Road to carry silk，of course．They also carried and traded other things like spices （香料），cloth，jewels and gold．
Along and around these ancient path（小路），have come many fascinating and mysterious stories．
It is said that Roman soldiers who lost a war travelled through central Asia．They decided to live somewhere near the ancient Chinese villages．Some of these Romans married local Chinese women and the legend of the blond﹣haired，blue﹣eyed tribes of China was started．
Some historians believe that the people of Kashmir were taken away from their country Israel．They were prisoners （俘虏） of war almost 2800 years ago．People say that these people travelled along the Silk Road．They kept their Jewish way of life for a long time．
During its busiest period，the Silk Road allowed people from many different cultures and countries to meet each other and mix．The Silk Road allowed the sharing of valuable things and new ideas．It included people and trading goods from different areas．All these peoples travelled the Silk Road．And they shared goods，stories，languages，and cultures．
In modern times，the old Silk Road routes（路线） are still used，but now they are crossed by trains instead of camels and horses．There is even silk route museum in Jiuquan in China．It has over 35，000 objects from all along the Silk Road．In this way，China protects the history of many countries and peoples．
66．It is clear that ．
A．the Silk Road was divided into Europe，Africa and Asia
B．Roman soldiers would like to travel along the Silk Road
C．people could travel to different countries along the Silk Road
D．people shared only silk on the Silk Road
67．The underlined word "Merchants" in the passage probably means ．
A．foreigners
B．businessmen
C．soldiers
D．prisoners
68．According to the passage， ．
A．the Silk Road began with the wars
B．the Silk Road covered almost 6500 kilometers in China
C．people began to travel the Silk Road about 3000 years ago
D．people from Israel were not included among people on the Silk Road
69．The old Silk Road routes are still used because ．
A．there are many old stories about them
B．the historians and scientists think highly of them
C．China will make good use of the Silk Road again
D．people can keep on traveling and trading along them
70．The best title for the passage can be ．
A．Stories along the Silk Road
B．Silk Route Museum
C．Trade for Silk
D．The West and the Far East．
Going to a friend’s house is very exciting. You may spend time with a friend and get to see where he lives. So remember to be polite.
When to arrive
The first thing to remember is that when a friend invites you, you need to arrive on time. If your friend tells you to come “around 3:00”, that means you can turn up a little bit after 3:00. But usually it is a good idea to arrive at the right time.
What to bring
Often it is also nice to bring something to your friend’s house. This could be a box of chocolates for you two to share, or maybe a movie that you can watch together. You can also bring some flowers. A little gift is a nice way to show your friend that you are excited to be at his house.
How to greet (问候)
When you visit your friend’s house, you may also meet his parents. You should tell them who you are and they may tell you their names. As a child, I went to visit my friend Paul. I called his parents by their first names John and Mary. But now I know it is more polite to call them Mr. or Mrs. Smith. This will show them more respect (尊重) and then they may tell you to call them by their first names. Another way to show respect is to call them Madam or Sir.
It is a cool thing to visit a friend’s house. Be polite to your friend and your friend’s parents, and you will be invited again!If you are told to get to your friend’s house around 5:00 p.m., it is polite to arrive at_____
| A．5:02 p.m. | B．4:50 p.m. | C．4:30 p.m. | D．5:30 p.m. |
When the writer was a child, he called his friend’s father _____.
| A．Smith | B．John | C．Mary | D．Paul |
The passage mainly (主要) tells us _____.
| A．when to arrive at your friend’s house |
| B．how to greet people |
| C．what to bring to your friend |
| D．how to be a good visitor |
London Time, July 7, 1992
Mountaineer Jean-Marc came back to London yesterday. He was welcomed by all the people in the city. But the 28-year-old Frenchman was very modest. “I’m not a hero,” he said in London Guild Hall, “It was something I wanted to do, so I did it.”
Jean-Marc climbed the world’s highest mountain, K2 in the Himlayas, with English Climbing Team one month ago. He was the only one who climbed up. He was the first Frenchman to reach the peak(山顶). When he got to the peak, his tears fell. He was so glad.
Yesterday his wife went to London to meet him. These years she always helping him to do his job. Jean-Marc said, “Because my wife gave me so much help, I won. I love her very much. And now we’ll have a month’s holiday in America.” ________________climbed up the peak.
| A． English Climbing Team | B． Jean-Marc |
| C． Jean-Marc and his wife | D． K2 in the Himlayas |
On the afternoon of July 6, 1992, Jean-Marc was in ____________.
| A．America | B．the Himlayas | C．London | D．France |
In some countries, the most common unlucky number is thirteen. People don’t like to live in a house that is number 13. People don’t like to have parties with thirteen people. People don’t like to do important things on the thirteenth of the month. Also, when you add the Japanese unlucky numbers together---nine and four ---they make thirteen.
There aren’t many business meetings on the thirteenth of the month especially when the thirteenth is on a Friday. Friday is always unlucky. Adam and Eve left the Garden of Eden (伊甸园) on a Friday. Jesus Christ died on a Friday. There were thirteen people at his last supper. In Europe, they kill criminals(罪犯) on Fridays.
For some people, unlucky numbers do the opposite things. My elder brother was born on the thirteenth. He passed his exams on the thirteenth. He married on the thirteenth. He became a pilot on the thirteenth. It was always a lucky number for him.
根据短文内容，选择正确答案。What is the unlucky number in Japanese?
| A．Thirteen | B．Nine | C．Four | D．Nine and four |
Generally speaking, how many days are there in a year on which people don’t want to hold business meetings?
| A．9 | B．12 | C．13 | D．24 |
Which of the following is NOT used to prove that Friday or thirteen is unlucky?
| A．Adam and Eve. | B．Jesus Christ’s death. |
| C．Jesus Christ’s last supper. | D．The author’s brother’s marriage date. |
When did Europeans kill criminals?
| A．On the thirteen every month. | B．On Fridays of the fifth month every year. |
| C．On Fridays. | D．On the third week of every month. |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．The author was born on the thirteenth. |
| B．The author’s elder brother passed his exams on the thirteenth. |
| C．The author’s elder brother married on the thirteenth. |
| D．Thirteen was a lucky number for the author’s brother. |
| Live Music -----Jazz Enjoy real American jazz, one of the most famous trumpet shows. Place: Rainbow Jazz Club Date: April 8----April 22 Time: 7:30 a.m. -------5:00 p.m. Price: $ 80 Telephone:88656662 |
Waltz Do you like dance? Do you want to learn waltz? Come here! Place: Blue Sky Theater Date: May 16---May 28 Time: 9:00 a.m.---8:00 p.m. Price: $60 Telephone: 88655468 |
| An Exciting Trip Have your wonderful trip! You will enjoy the pleasure of the ferry and see the fantastic city nights. Place: Hong Kong Date: May 1—May 6 Price: $170 a day Telephone: 88564822 |
Something about Shenzhou VII Do you want to learn about Shenzhou VII? A good chance for you! Something interesting about Shenzhou VII is on show. Place: Hebei Museum Time:8:30a.m.---5:30 p.m.(Weekends) 9:00a.m.--- 5:00 p.m. (Monday—Friday) Price: $150 Telephone: 88656886 |
根据短文内容，选择正确答案。If you want to enjoy jazz, you should call _________.
| A．88564822 | B．88656662 | C．88655468 | D．88656886 |
Hebei Museum opens _______ hours a week.
| A．18 | B．40 | C．58 | D．68 |
If Jack wants to be an excellent dancer when he grows up, he should go to ___.
| A．Rainbow Jazz Club | B．Blue Sky Theater |
| C．Hebei Museum | D．Hong Kong |
What can visitors do in Hong Kong according to the material?
| A．They can enjoy real American jazz and the pleasure of the ferry. |
| B．They can see something about Shenzhou VII and enjoy real American jazz. |
| C．They can enjoy the pleasure of the ferry and see the fantastic city nights. |
| D．They can enjoy waltz in Hong Kong. |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the material?
| A．You need to spend $60 learning waltz. |
| B．You can enjoy American jazz at Rainbow Jazz Club in the morning. |
| C．You can go to Heibei Museum to look at the show every day except weekends. |
| D．You can watch good movies in Hong Kong. |
Green tea is the best choice for office workers.
People who always work in places with air conditioning may face skin problems such as easily dry skin. Among all the drinks, green tea is the best choice. Because there are important things in green tea and they are often called catechins(儿茶酚). Moreover, drinking more green tea can prevent computer radiation(辐射).
Winter is the season to drink black tea.
Chinese medicine believes that different people should drink different tea based on the different characteristics and tastes of each kind of tea. Black tea can warm the stomach and quicken digestion(消化). Therefore, drinking warm black tea in the cold winter is a most suitable choice.
Do not drink strong tea.
Strong tea may make the body far too excited and can badly affect the cardiovascular(心血管的) as well as the nervous system(神经系统). For a person who has problem with these parts, to drink overly (过度地) strong tea may cause heart and blood pressure illness, or even make the old illnesses much worse.
Do not drink too much tea when you are eating.
Drinking too much tea or strong thick tea may not be good for taking in many constant elements and trace elements(常量元素和微量元素). Also, people should not drink tea with milk or other milky food.
根据短文内容，选择正确答案。We can read the article in ________.
| A．Life and Health | B．Chinese Culture |
| C．Fashion Times | D．Sports and Health |
If you always work with computer, what kind of tea should you drink?
| A．Green tea | B．Black tea | C．Strong tea | D．Hot tea |
What does the underlined word “suitable” mean in this passage?
| A．滑稽的 | B．惊人的 | C．可能的 | D．合适的 |
Too much thick tea may cause ________.
| A．skin problems | B．heart disease | C．headache | D．stomachache |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．If you have a stomachache, you should drink black tea. |
| B．Strong tea may make the body far too excited. |
| C．When we choose tea, we should know the characteristic and tastes of each kind of tea. |
| D．At tables, we should drink tea as much as possible because it’s good for our health. |