The Blue Cafe' Theatre

The Artist is a movie set in a neighborhood of the French capital, by the River Seine. Made in 1940, this black and white movie has made cinema history. A romantic drama that will make you cry, it is well worth watching. Don't worry if you don't know French; you can read the subtitles(字幕). Showing Sunday morning in the Blue Cafe' Theatre.

Elmstreet Village Cinema

Ask me that again! A great movie for all ages, young and old. It's a movie with something for everyone! Set in a New York college, it sells the story of a girl who is so pretty that every boy falls to her. But all she wants to do is study! Now showing until Sunday, Special afternoon tickets at 10% discount for the 4:00 pm matinee(午后场).

The Orange Cinema Company

Star Traveler is a great movie for science-fiction fans who like to have a good laugh at the same time. It may not be the best film of all time, but it certainly is the funniest. You will love Wil, the star traveler, who gets lost in space, chased by green aliens. Showing from Saturday at all Orange Cinemas , 7: 00 pm, 9: 00 pm and 11:30 pm.

Findley Park Cinema

Dance all the way! A musical romance, set in an arts & dance school in the US, the film will have you singing along and tapping(轻叩) your toes from beginning to end. Doors open on Saturday at 5:00 pm for the early showing.

1. What do we know about The Artist?

A．The story happened in Paris.	B．It is a color movie
C．It is a movie in English.	D．It is funny.

2. Which movie is suitable for people of different ages?

A．The Artist.

B．Dance all the way.

C．Star Traveler.

D．Ask me that again.

3. If you want to see a movie with dances and songs, where would you go?

A．The Blue Cafe' Theatre	B．Findley Park Cinema
C．Elmstreet Village Cinema	D．The Orange Cinema Company

To us it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains, but at first the umbrella was not invented as protection against the rain. Its first use was as a shade against the sun! Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese in the eleventh century B.C.

We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing connected with its use: it became a symbol of honor. In the Far East in ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by those in high office.

In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. And the umbrella was commonly used in ancient Greece. But it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans.

During the Middle Ages, the use of the umbrella practically disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century. And again it was considered as a symbol of power. By 1680, the umbrella appeared in France and later in England.

By the eighteenth century, the umbrella was used against rain throughout most of Europe. Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. It wasn’t until the twentieth century that women’s umbrellas began to be made, in a whole variety of colors.

12. According to the passage, where was the umbrella probably first invented?

A．In ancient China.	B．In ancient Egypt.
C．In ancient Greece.	D．In ancient Rome.

13. What can we infer about the umbrella from the passage?

A．Scientists already knew exactly who invented the umbrella.

B．The umbrella was first invented to be used as protection against the sun.

C．The umbrella changed much in style in the eighteenth century.

D．In Europe, the French were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade.

14. What was a special feature of the umbrella’s use during the Middle Ages?

A．As a protection against rain.	B．As a shade against the sun.
C．As a symbol of honor and power.	D．As women’s decoration

15. What does the passage mainly talk about?

A．When and how the umbrella was invented.

B．Why the umbrella was so popular in Europe.

C．The meaning of the umbrella.

D．The history and use of the umbrella.

My life as an exchange student finally began! It was only a short 20-minute drive from the airport to Queensland University of Technology (QUT), but I_________it a lot. My driver was very_________and told me a lot about Australian culture along the way.

Before leaving home, I had a fair idea what my_________would be like. When O-Week（大学的迎新周）at QUT finally happened, I felt that my life here really lived up to my first_________The week-long event not only_________me to join different clubs, it also gave me a chance to_________QUT’s campus. My new friends were_________to explain things to me after class. They were very nice. Learning different cultures was really a(n)       _________.I felt this was exactly what I _________life in Australia to be like. I was really excited!

After__________my new home, I found that living in Brisbane was quite different. I had the__________to do a lot more and had no limits（限制）on__________I could do them．For example, have you ever wanted pancakes at 6 am? What’s more, one of my favorite restaurants was only a 2-minute walk away from my__________

I loved Australia so much that I felt very__________when my experience came to a(n)__________.I made so many friends there and I hope to see all of them again on my next world tour!

21.

A．enjoyed

B．predicted

C．studied

D．disliked

22.

A．curious

B．strange

C．friendly

D．lonely

23.

A．experience

B．behavior

C．position

D．result

24.

A．requirements

B．expectations

C．challenges

D．grades

25.

A．warned

B．forced

C．taught

D．allowed

26.

A．find

B．explore

C．compare

D．contact

27.

A．happy

B．annoyed

C．nervous

D．frightened

28.

A．brain-washer

B．heart-breaker

C．record-holder

D．eye-opener

29.

A．denied

B．wished

C．decided

D．misunderstood

30.

A．moving into

B．looking for

C．talking about

D．giving up

31.

A．patience

B．power

C．excuse

D．freedom

32.

A．why

B．where

C．when

D．how

33.

A．laboratory

B．dormitory

C．destination

D．company

34.

A．proud

B．confused

C．satisfied

D．upset

35.

A．point

B．start

C．end

D．choice

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Joe is a “digital native” who has been using the computer since he was     36     child.     37     (surf) the Internet is definitely a big part of his life. He thinks online shopping is     38     convenient that he can save much time and money in daily life. But his parents hold different ideas.     39     the contrary, Li Ying is a go-getter, who likes setting     40     (goal) for herself. She always says, “When I set out to do something, I do my best     41     (achieve) it.” Biology is her favourite subject, and     42     (she) target is to prepare herself for her degree in biology at university. She is always attentive in classes and thinks     43     (active). In her spare time, she always     44     (revise) the things she has learnt during the day.     45     the popular saying goes, “Every minute counts!”

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With the development of our society, the connection between people becomes inevitable (不可避免的). People need to communicate with others as long as they are in the world. As     46    result, the interpersonal (人际的) relationship which is of benefit to people’s success     47    (become) increasingly important now.

Throughout human history, we can know that no one can do everything well and   become     48     (success) alone. Most great men have a good relationship with other people. For many people, the interpersonal relationship and their abilities are     49    (equal) important to their success. By     50    (keep) a good relationship with others, people can easily get help from others when facing problems. In other words, excellent interpersonal communication skills can help people smooth out     51    (difficulty) on the way to success. Besides, a good interpersonal relationship can help people live a happy life.     52    (create) a harmonious environment, people should keep a good relationship with the people     53    keep company with them. These friendly people form a happy atmosphere, which will make people work     54    (good) than before and put them in a good mood in daily life. It is certain that people look forward to     55    (receive) happiness and will get it in the end.

56. 假定你是校学生会主席李华，你校即将举办中国古诗词朗诵大赛(Classical Chinese Poetry Reciting Contest)。为鼓励你校学生参加比赛，请你代表学生会写一则通知，内容包括：
1. 比赛目的；
2. 比赛具体事项（时间、地点、准备工作和报名方式等）；
3. 欢迎大家参加。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

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