Indonesians love to celebrate. They believe that celebrating and eating together brings good luck. Let’s party Indonesia-style.
Would you be surprised to find a New Year’s Day in March? Indonesians on the island of Bali are getting ready to ring in Nyepi, their New Year. It falls in March or April on the night of the new moon and is a symbol of a fresh start for the people and the island of Bali. On the eve of Nyepi, families and friends get together in the market. They carry a huge monster which is made of wood and other materials around the village three times. After that, people set it on fire, hoping to drive out evil (邪恶的) spirits.
After Nyepi, a Turun tanah ceremony begins in honor of a child’s first steps. At the Turun Tanah, parents invite friends and family to a party to introduce the baby. They put different objects such as a bracelet (手镯), pen, mirror or toy computer around their baby. If the baby picks up a pen, he or she may be a writer. A child who picks up a gold bracelet may be rich.
While Turun tanah celebrates the future of a family. Galungan celebrates its past. Ancestors who have died return ‘home’ during this ten-day celebration. And living relatives do their best to make them happy. Tall bamboo poles line the street. People attend the ceremonies and visit their family and village temples. Actors and dancers give performances that tell stories of good fighting against evil.
A year of festivals has come to an end. Don’t worry: next year, Indonesia will be buzzing (发出嗡嗡声) again with celebrations, so welcome to the party!
(1). What’s the theme (主题) of the passage?
| A． |
Celebrations. |
B． |
Feelings. |
C． |
Family. |
D． |
Health. |
(2). What do people do during Galungan? Check and choose the right answer.
①Watch performances. ②Discuss new babies’ future.
③Visit their family and village temples. ④Put the bamboo poles along the street.
⑤Carry a huge monster around the village.
| A． |
①②⑤ |
B． |
①③④ |
C． |
②③④ |
D． |
③④⑤ |
(3). Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A． |
The baby who picks up a pen may be a writer. |
| B． |
Nyepi usually comes after Turun tanah in Bali. |
| C． |
New Year’s Day in Indonesia begins in February. |
| D． |
People fire bamboo poles to drive away the monster. |
(4). Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage?
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B． |
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C． |
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D． |
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(5). What is the writer’s purpose according to the passage?
| A． |
To welcome us to the festivals. |
B． |
To show us how to treat the ancestors. |
| C． |
To tell us how to hold the party. |
D． |
To teach us how to fight against the evil. |
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A Friendship Day present plays an important part in developing friendships. We must choose it with love and care. It doesn’t need to be expensive, but it must be able to show your love to your friend. If you find it hard to choose a good Friendship Day present for your best friend, here are some good ideas for you._______
Friendship bands are one of the most popular present on that day. Many colorful friendship bands hit stores much ahead of the Friendship Day. They come in special designs for both boys and girls._______
Flowers are presents which are popular among girls. Sending flowers is the best and the easiest way to show your love to your friend. If possible, you’d better choose your friend’s favorite flower. If your friend doesn’t have a specific choice, you can buy yellow roses. Yellow roses are thought to be Friendship Day flowers._______
Photo albums are good Friendship Day presents. You can place a picture of you along with your friend into a photo album. This reminds both of you of the good time you spent together._______
21Books are suitable for friends who like reading. Keep your friend in mind while choosing the book. Usually, you can choose an inspirational._______
If you don’t know which present to choose, why not invite your friend to have dinner? That will be a good chance to chat with your friend. I am sure you can have a good meal and a great time.
| A．Choosing Good Books |
| B．Inviting Your Friend to Dinner |
| C．Buying Photo Albums |
| D．Sending Flowers |
E. Buying Friendship Bands
A Fantastic Journey to London
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Time: July 22—August 14,2012
Hotel: Hilton Hotel (free breakfast )
Places of interest: St.Paul’s Cathedral ( July 23)
Tickets: $ 12 each (Kids half-price )
Big Ben ( July 24 )
Tickets: $ 8 each ( Kids half-price )
Olympic Games: ( July 27—August 12 )
You can book tickets at 0044-020-6528
Enjoy the journey together!
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Visit us at www. Look-out 2004@alan.com How many days will you spend if you join in Alan Travel Service’s journey to London?
| A．14. | B．22. | C．24. | D．29. |
If you want to visit some places of interest on July 24, you can visit the ______.
| A． St.Paul’s Cathedral | B．Big Ben |
| C．Olympic Games | D．University of Cambridge |
Mr. Li’s twelve-year-old son wants to visit St.Paul’s Cathedral, he should pay _____ for it.
| A．￥6 | B．$6 | C．￥4 | D．$4 |
When can you watch the Olympics in London?
| A．From July 25 to August 12. | B．From July 22 to August 14. |
| C．From July 23 to August 12. | D．From July 27 to August 12. |
Which of the following is WRONG according to the end?
| A．In Hilton Hotel you will have free breakfast every day. |
| B．You can book tickets for the Olympics at www. Look-out 2004@alan.com |
| C．Mr. Li and his wife will spend ￥53，760 for their journey to London. |
| D．If you want to find more information, you can call 0371-6315680 for help. |
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These days, when the world seems to be hard to control, walking can make you feel peaceful. It gives you a chance to slow down, to relax and to appreciate yourself and your life in general. It helps you slow down enough to breathe deeply, to calm your thoughts, and to research the natural world filled with wonders. And yes, to love yourself more.
Try to spend one day for a long travel on foot—far from the requirements of work and family. First, choose a date and mark it as your “relaxing day”. Next, choose a place that you want to visit on foot. If you enjoy being out in nature, head to a wide and open place. Try to choose a place that’s no more than 15 minutes from your home. You want to spend your time walking, not driving.
Walk at an easy speed so you can walk longer and farther. If you normally walk two miles a day, go for four to six miles. Wear comfortable clothes. If it’s warm, wear a hat to protect your face. And don’t forget your sunglasses— not only to protect your eyes but also to give you a sense of privacy while you walk.
Before you go out, get up early so you can spend a few minutes relaxing. Relaxing is something few people spend in their spare time, but it leaves you feeling much lighter and less annoyed. Read something relaxing before you leave home, and it’ll put you in a different condition of mind. And, of course, eat a healthy breakfast and drink plenty of water. Then pick up your backpack and head out. And enjoy yourself.From the passage, we can control our feeling by______.
| A．running a long way | B．having a long walk |
| C．talking with best friends | D．communicating with parents |
Walking can help you EXCEPT _______.
| A．making you calm | B．feeling more excited |
| C．thinking things calmly | D．breathing deeply |
What can you do to prepare if you plan to hike according to the passage?
| A．Check the car carefully | B．Run for a long time |
| C．Wear comfortable clothes | D．Take enough food and water |
Before you go out for a walk, you should _______.
| A．eat a healthy breakfast. | B．drink plenty of water. |
| C．get up early and relax yourself. | D．all above. |
From the passage, we can know________.
| A．the world is very peaceful now |
| B．we can have a walk to relax ourselves during busy days |
| C．when we want to have a long walk, we should let others drive a car |
| D．we should have a long hike every day |
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“Can I see my baby?” the happy new mother asked. When she saw the baby, she was surprised. The baby was born without ears.
As time went by, the baby grew up. There was nothing wrong with his hearing. But some kids laughed at him because he didn’t have ears. The baby was very sad, but his parents did nothing but felt sorry for him.
The boy’s father talked with a doctor. “Could nothing be done?” the father asked. “ I believe I could give him a pair of outer ears, if they could be got.” The doctor answered. So they began to look for a person who would like to give his or her ears.
Two years went by. Then the father said, “You are going to the hospital, son. Mother and I have found someone and it will give the ears you need. But it’s a secret, ”said the father. The operation was very successful. Several years later, he got a good job.
One day, he told his father “ But I must know who gave so much to me. I want to do something for him or her.” “I am sorry, but I can’t tell you.” Said the father.
The secret was kept for years, but the day did come. For the boy it was one of the darkest days. He stood with his father over his mother’s coffin.
Slowly, the father raised her thick brown hair to show that his mother had no outer ears. “Your mother said she was glad that she never let her hair be cut,” he said, “and nobody ever thought she was less beautiful, did they?” Why did the kids laugh at the boy?
| A．Because he heard nothing. | B．Because he had only an ear. |
| C．Because he had no parents. | D．Because he had no ears. |
Who gave the ears to the boy？
| A．A doctor. | B．His father. | C．His mother. | D．A good man. |
Why did the boy’s mother never let her hair be cut?
| A．Because she liked long hair. |
| B．Because she didn’t let her son know the secret. |
| C．Because she had only an ear. |
| D．Because she had no ears when she was born. |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．There is nothing wrong with the boy’s ears. |
| B．The boy’s parents did nothing for the boy. |
| C．Just after the operation, the boy knew the truth. |
| D．Before the boy knew the truth, his mother died. |
From the passage, we know “__________”.
| A．ears are very important | B．no ears are good |
| C．parents’ love is great | D．secrets are known by people |
根据短文内容，回答下列问题。
Mrs. Herry lived in a city of America. Her husband had a few big stores. Two years ago the rich shopkeeper was hit(被撞) in a traffic accident. He was taken to a hospital at once, but the doctors could not save him and he soon died. He left his wife plenty of money, but the woman was very sad. She sent(打发) all servants(佣人), cooks and drivers away and began to live alone. But she took good care of Bobby, her husband’s dog. And she can’t leave him now.
One summer afternoon, Mrs. Herry went to do some shopping. Suddenly it began to rain, so she had to take a bus. As soon as she got on, she said to the driver, “Can you look for a seat for my dog if I buy a ticket for him, Sir? ”
The driver had a look at the dog and found its legs were very dirty. He said, “Of course I can, Madam. But he must sit on the seat like you do!”
根据短文内容，回答问题。When was the rich shopkeeper hit in a traffic accident?
________________________________________________________Did Mr. Herry leave his wife plenty of money?
________________________________________________________How did Mrs. Herry go home when it began to rain?
________________________________________________________What did Mrs. Herry look for for her dog on the bus?
________________________________________________________Why did the driver want the dog to sit on the seat like Mrs. Herry did?
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