The earliest maps were probably drawn in the Middle East. Some of these maps have______ and they show us the people at that time thought the earth flat(平的). As time went by, the pictures became more detailed and maps were more ______ made. Later on, ancient Greeks(希腊人) used their ______ of maths and science to make maps. Greek maps tell us the Greeks knew the world was ______.

From simple pictures, mapmaking has turned into a science. Maps are made ______ surveying(勘测) land. In the 1900s, people around the world start­ed to share information to make ______ maps. With the help of the photographs taken from the sky and space, maps are now more exactly made than ever. ______ the world is always changing, we will always need new maps.

There are many types of maps, but almost all use ______ and pictures to describe what a place is like when the map is made. A map usually tells what the pictures ______. Some maps may show the whole world. A road map will help you know the ______ from one place to another. Other maps may use pictures to show the temperature and population in different places.

1.

A．disappeared

B．survived

C．gone

D．left

2.

A．slowly

B．simply

C．correctly

D．carelessly

3.

A．knowledge

B．courage

C．energy

D．challenge

4.

A．long

B．small

C．square

D．round

5.

A．into

B．by

C．of

D．from

6.

A．cleaner

B．lighter

C．better

D．older

7.

A．Though

B．So

C．Unless

D．Since

8.

A．sounds

B．models

C．words

D．stories

9.

A．stand for

B．go for

C．ask for

D．wait for

10.

A．weather

B．distance

C．feature

D．culture

In northern Scotland there is a long, deep lake called Loch Ness. More than 200 meters deep, it is the largest lake in the UK. People say a big monster (怪兽，怪物) lives in its dark, cold waters. It weighs more than 1,000 kilos and is at least ten meters long. Some people say it has a head like a horse. Others say it looks like a snake. Many people travel to Loch Ness to look for this strange monster, but only a few people have seen it. At least, they say they have seen it．

The Loch Ness Monster is a famous legend (传说). The first story about a monster in Loch Ness was told over 500 years ago, but the legend of the monster spread widely only in the twentieth century. In 1933, a husband and wife reported that they saw a big monster in the middle of the lake. Since then, a number of people have said that they have seen a monster in Loch Ness. Several people have taken photos, but at least one of them was a trick. During the 1960s, a team was formed to look for the monster. They took many photos and made movies, but they were never able to find a monster.

There is no real fact that a monster lives in Loch Ness, but there is also no fact that one doesn’t live. One thing is true about Loch Ness: there are a lot of tourists there.

11. In northern ________ there is a long, deep lake called Loch Ness.

A．Scotland

B．Hong Kong

C．Rome

D．Paris

12. What do people say about the monster in Loch Ness?

A．It weighs about 100 kilos.	B．It is one meter long.
C．It has a tail like a horse.	D．It looks like a snake.

13. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 refer to?

A．The horse.

B．The snake.

C．The monster.

D．The whale.

14. Why was a team formed during the 1960s?

A．To kill the monster.	B．To look for the monster.
C．To catch the monster.	D．To sell the monster.

15. What is the passage mainly about?

A．People that saw a monster.	B．A trip to Loch Ness.
C．A legend about a monster.	D．A team that took photos.

读下面的文章，然后判断文章后面的问题，正确的答案写T，错误的答案写F。

Many people love travelling to different countries, but if you plan to go abroad, you should know how to behave properly in different situations around the world.

Most travelers enjoy meeting new people, but sometimes you can be rude without saying anything. In Russia, you should never shake hands in a doorway. And if you’re travelling in Thailand, never touch people’s heads or point your feet at people. When the Japanese meet new people, they like giving business cards—but you should read the card carefully, not just put it in your pocket.

In most countries in Europe, people expect a lot of eye contact (交流) when you talk to them, but in many Asian countries, a lot of eye contact seems unfriendly. In South America, people usually stand quite close to each other when they talk, but in countries like the USA, you need to give people more personal space. Also, it’s rude to interrupt (打断) Japanese people while they are talking to you. You must wait until they finish before you start speaking.

In restaurants in China, you can leave a bit of food on your plate, and it’s OK to start smoking before other people finish eating, but you mustn’t do these things in the UK. When in India, remember to eat with your right hand. Also avoid leaving empty bottles on the dinner table in Russia—that’s bad luck.

With so much to think about, it’s not surprising that many people prefer going on holiday in their own countries—or you might just decide to stay at home!

16. In Russia, you are not supposed to shake hands in a doorway or leave empty bottles on the dinner table.
17. In Thailand, you can touch people’s heads or point your feet at people.
18. In most European countries, a lot of eye contact seems unfriendly when you talk to people.
19. In restaurants in UK, it’s OK to leave a bit of food on your plate and start smoking before other people finish eating.
20. The passage tells us how to behave properly in different situations around the world.

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入小题横线上的最佳选项。

If your family reunion only lasts three minutes, what will you do? A special Chinese New Year story was shot by a smartphone these days.     21     It has 37 million views on Weibo.

    22     It focuses on a mother who has to work aboard a train during the holiday. The train makes a three-minute stop in her town.     23     As the clock ticks, the boy recites his math tables, to show how hard he’s been working when she was away.

Trains and travel are a forever theme of ads during the Spring Festival, with a mad rush of people returning to their hometowns.     24     The film makes an effort to honor the people who work through the holiday to make it possible for everyone else to see their families.

It’s a film about the power of the smartphone.     25     In the movie, people are chatting, laughing, and sharing food together on board the train.

A．The smartphone company is joining that theme and adding a social message too.

B．That means she has three minutes to meet with her son.

C．The film is based on a true story.

D．The mother misses her son very much.

E．The film, called “Three Minutes”, has been a hit in China.

F．People like to watch short videos on their smartphones.

G．However, you don’t see any phones at all.

阅读下面材料并填空。有的答案要填入适当的内容，有的答案要用括号内单词的正确形式，但每个答案不多于3个单词。

Liu Yu, a fifteen-year-old boy from Shandong,     26     (be) a running star. He is on his school team and has always wanted to be a professional runner when he grows up.     27    , his parents won’t allow him     28     (train) so much. His father thinks that Liu Yu needs to think about other possible jobs. He needs to think about what will happen if he doesn’t end up     29     a professional runner. Liu Yu doesn’t really agree with his father. He thinks he should be allowed to decide for     30     (him). He understands that his parents want to ask him to work hard at school and enter university. But he is serious     31     running. It’s the only thing he’s ever wanted to do.

His parents believe that Liu Yu should study hard in the evenings     32     they don’t allow him to practice running at night. His mother thinks that he needs to spend more time on his homework because it is difficult     33     (become) a professional sports star. But Liu Yu still disagrees. He knows his parents care about him. He thinks he’s a quick runner and he will     34     (success). He thinks he should be allowed to make this     35     (choose) himself. Only then will he have a chance to achieve his dream.

读下面的一篇文章，在题目下做简单的笔记

Last night one of my Chinese friends took me to a concert of Chinese folk music. The piece which was played on the erhu especially moved me. The music was strangely beautiful, but under the beauty I sensed a strong sadness and pain. The piece had a simple name, Erquan Yingyue (Moon Reflected on Second Spring), but it was one of the most moving pieces of music that I’ve ever heard. The erhu sounded so sad that I almost cried along with it as I listened. Later I looked up the history of Erquan Yingyue, and I began to understand the sadness in the music.

The music was written by Abing, a folk musician who was born in the city of Wuxi in 1893. His mother died when he was very young. Abing’s father taught him to play many musical instruments, such as the drums, dizi and erhu, and by age 17, Abing was known for his musical ability. However, after his father died, Abing’s life grew worse. He was very poor. Not only that, he developed a serious illness and became blind. For several years, he had no home. He lived on the streets and played music to make money. Even after Abing got married and had a home again, he continued to sing and play on the streets. He performed in this way for many years.

Abing’s amazing musical skills made him very popular during his lifetime. By the end of his life, he could play over 600 pieces of music. Many of these were written by Abing himself. It is a pity that only six pieces of music in total were recorded for the future world to hear, but his popularity continues to this day. Today, Abing’s Erquan Yingyue is a piece which all the great erhu masters play and praise. It has become one of China’s national treasures. Its sad beauty not only paints a picture of Abing’s own life but also makes people recall their deepest wounds from their own sad or painful experiences.

36. The name of Abing’s most famous piece of music: ________
37. The feelings of the writer about this piece of music: ________
38. The musical instruments his father taught him to play: ________
39. The achievement of Abing: ________
40. Please find the phrase in the passage that has the same meaning as “There were twelve of us in all for dinner.” （请在本文中找出与划线单词意思相同的短语） ________