When Reginald Johnston， a British scholar（学者）， first walked into the Forbidden City in 1919， most palaces weren't allowed to visit． But a century later， when the People's Republic of China is to celebrate its 70th founding anniversary（周年纪念） in October，the 599 year﹣ old palace complex（宫殿群） becomes the world' s busiest museum．
Open to the public
In the old days， ordinary people could only imagine what it looked like inside． When the Palace Museum was founded in 1925． the public could go into the palaces． Now 80% of the total area of the museum is open to the public and it will increase to 85% in 2025．
Embracing（拥抱） the world
"It felt like you were hit by hundreds of years of history．"Christopher Allen from Britain said， "I beginto love its history and culture．"
The Forbidden City is becoming more open and friendly to visitors． It attracted about 3.5 million visitors from abroad and 9 overseas（海外的） exhibitions were held in 2018 The Palace Museum exhibition becomes a cultural phenomenon（文化现象） everywhere it goes．
Attracting the youth
On the Palace Museums online store on Taodao， you can find more than 10， 000 cultural products． The ones with cute and humorous pictures of emperors are very popular．
Some favourite products also go offline． For example， the Kangxi Emperor's Favourite Chocolate"， the most popular drink always has people lining up（排队） to get a taste．
As a child， Xu Jing often rode a bike in front of the Meridian Gate（午门）．"I had little memory of the museum then， but now I am more willing to visit it after watching several popular TV shows about the museum， "she said．
（1）The current situation（##）of the Forbidden City is that ．
A． it has become the world's busiest museum
B． most palaces are still not allowed to visit
C． it is closed to all the world except local people
D． it is not open because there are too many exhibits
（2）The Palace Museum has been open to the public for years．
A． 70
B． 94
C． 100
D． 599
（3）Which is NOT the reason that the Forbidden City attracts more visitors from abroad？
A． Foreigners are hit by hundreds of years of Chinese history．
B． The Forbidden City is becoming more open and friendly to visitors．
C． The ticket price of the Forbidden City is the lowest．
D． The Palace Museum exhibition becomes a cultural phenomenon everywhere it goes．
（4）According to the last part， the youth know more about the Palace Museum mainly Through ．
a． the online store on Taodao
b． offline stores
c． history books
d． popular TV shows
A． a， b， d
B． a，b，c
C． b，c，d
D． a，c，d
（5）Which is RIGHT according to the passage？
A． The Palace Museum becomes world famous in a short period．
B． Visitors can leave their footprints（ H E） in each area of the museum．
C． All the native people were willing to visit the museum when they were kids．
D． With the development of China， the Palace Museum opens its arms and welcomes the visitors from all around the world．
Joan worked in a hospital as a nurse. One evening there was a big dance at the hospital. Most of the doctors and nurses would be there, but of course somebody had to be left to look after the sick children, and Joan was not of the lucky ones. She liked dancing very much, so when she had to start work that evening while her friends were getting ready to go to the dance, she felt very sorry for herself
She went to each sick child one after another and said good-night, until she came to we little boy, Dicky. He was eleven years old, but he was already able to talk like an adult(成年人). Poor Dicky had a very serious(严重的) illness, and now he was hardly (几乎不) able to move any part of his body except his hands. Joan knew he would never get any better, but he was always happy and always thinking about other people instead of about himself.
Dicky knew that Joan loved dancing, so now when she came to say good-night to him, he greeted(问候) her with the words, "I’m very sorry that you have to miss the dance because of us. But we are going to have a party for you. If you look in my drawer, you will find a piece of cake. I saved(省下) it from my supper today, so it is quite fresh. And there is also a dollar there. You can buy something to drink with that. And I’d get up and dance with you myself if I was able to," he added(补充说) .
Suddenly the hospital dance seemed very far away and not at all important to Joan.Dicky was lovely because _______.
| A．he was a nice, kind boy of eleven |
| B．he was always thinking about others more than himself |
| C．he saved a piece of cake for his nurse |
| D．he could foresee(预知) that he would never get any better |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．Dicky knew why Joan was unhappy. | B．Dicky heard about the dance. |
| C．Dicky showed sympathy(同情) for Joan. | D．Dicky got up to greet Joan when she came. |
At that party arranged(安排) for Joan, Dicky probably _______.
| A．got up and danced with her |
| B．gave Joan a piece of cake he had saved |
| C．brought her something to drink |
| D．lost the dollar which he was going to give Joan |
What does little birdie say,
In her nest at peep（初现）of day?
Let me fly, says little birdie,
Mother, let me fly away,
Birdie, rest a little longer,
Till the little wings are stronger.
So she rests a little longer,
Then she flies away.
What does little baby say,
In her bed at peep of day?
Baby says, like little birdie,
Let me rise and fly away.
Baby, sleep a little longer,
Till the little limbs(四肢) are stronger.
If she sleeps a little longer,
Baby too shall fly away. In the poem, which words rhyme with "say"?
| A．longer, stronger | B．say, day |
| C．day, away | D．A, B and C |
In the poem, where does the bird rest?
| A．In her bed. | B．In her nest |
| C．At peep of the day. | D．In the sky. |
How do you understand the last sentence If she sleeps a little longer, Baby too shall fly away?
| A．If the baby sleeps for a long time, she can fly. |
| B．The baby is too lazy, so she wants to sleep longer. |
| C．The baby has a special ability to fly like a bird after she sleeps longer. |
| D．You should get enough power and abilities before you do something. |
When Kyle walked into Ernie's Pet World, he looked very worried. He walked quickly to the front counter（柜台）. The owner of the shop, Ernie, jumped out to greet Kyle. He was the shop's first shopper of the day.
"Good morning, sir!" Ernie said. "What can I help you with?"
"Well, I...," Kyle started to say.
"Wait, don't tell me," Ernie interrupted (打断) him. "You're looking for a … a little dog... for
your daughter 's birthday. Right?"
"No T really, l just..."
Ernie didn't let him finish. "Ah, I've got it, You just moved into a new house, and you want some fish for it. I have some very nice tanks over here."
"In fact, I..." Kyle was starting to look very nervous (紧张的). His face had a strange expression（表情）on it.
"No fish? Ah, a cat! You look like a cat person. At Ernie's Pet World, we have the best kinds. Take a look at this Persian — long, white hair, and look at that cute expression. She's looking at you. She's thinking, ‘Take me home. Take me home.’ Would you like some cat food and toys as well?"
"No, thank you," Kyle said. By this time, he was walking up and down. He had a pained (痛苦的) look on his face. "Really, I'm not interested in cats or fish or little dogs."
"What do you want, then?" Ernie asked.
Kyle looked like he was going to cry. "I just want to know if I can use your bathroom!" he finally said.What does the writer want to tell us?
| A．A good pet owner. | B．A funny story. |
| C．A wonderful shopkeeper. | D．A strange pet shop. |
What was true about Ernie's Pet World?
| A．The shop was not busy. | B．Kyle went there often. |
| C．The shop was about to close. | D．Kyle knew the shop owner well. |
What do you think of Ernie?
| A．He is careful. | B．He is helpful. |
| C．He likes talking. | D．He is clever. |
Why did Kyle look anxious and pained?
| A．He wanted to get a cat very much. | B．He didn't like animals. |
| C．He was late for work. | D．He was not comfortable. |
Tom can’t join the summer camp because he _______.
| A．doesn’t speak English well | B．doesn’t like the university |
| C．is 20 years old | D．isn’t a Canadian |
How much will you pay when you visit Tate Modem Art Gallery with your parents?
| A．￥5 | B．￥10. | C．￥15 | D．It’s free. |
Where can we see the above reading?
| A．On a poster. | B．In a textbook. | C．In a letter. | D．In a guide book. |
It's still the holiday season and students in the UK are enjoying their winter break (休假).
Tiffany in Guangdong asks us about how British students spend their winter break.
For some, it's a time to study because they have exams next term. Some might have to study. They have to read some books. They use the winter break to catch up with(赶上) their reading. But some students can Let their hair down and celebrate Christmas and New Year with a few drinks.
This holiday is also an important time to chat with the family and maybe get some sleep too. Some lucky students are going away on holiday but it won't be long.What do the underlined words "let their hair down" mean in this reading?
| A．放下头发 | B．烫发 | C．放松 | D．理发 |
Which of the following is true?
| A．The winter break in the UK is not long. |
| B．The winter break in the UK is a time for sleep. |
| C．Students work hard in the winter break. |
| D．Students are preparing for the coming exam. |
The passage is mainly about _______.
| A．the differences between the winter break in China and the UK |
| B．what the students in the UK usually do in the winter break |
| C．why some students like the winter break |
| D．how to celebrate the winter break |