It’s very common to meet different people in public places. When I was 12 years old, I got a job in a _______. On my first day at work, I didn’t come home for lunch. When I came home at night, Mum asked, “Where did you _______ your lunch, dear?” I answered, “At my friends’ home. I made some new friends: twin brothers, their mom and dad. They were my _______. I helped them get the right sauce （酱料）for their salad. In return, they invited me _______ lunch.” Mum was happy that I had made new friends but she wanted to know _______ they might be like.

Several days later, I asked my friends to come to the supermarket where I worked _______ my Mum could meet them. Mum was very _______ to find out that the twin brothers were joined at the chest（胸）. She felt very strange because I _______ told her about that.

When Mom asked me about this, I said, “I know that, too. But do you know that their mom has to make all clothes because it’s too _______ to find anything to fit them? They are also good cooks. That day, Joe, the one on the right, made me noodles for lunch.”

When Mom saw the twins, she must have thought how uncommon they looked. But to me, what I __________ was that they had difficulty buying clothes and they were good cooks.

1.

A．supermarket

B．bank

C．bookstore

D．factory

2.

A．buy

B．cook

C．have

D．finish

3.

A．colleagues

B．bosses

C．assistants

D．customers

4.

A．at

B．with

C．after

D．to

5.

A．how

B．what

C．which

D．who

6.

A．even though

B．only if

C．so that

D．in case

7.

A．happy

B．excited

C．interested

D．surprised

8.

A．often

B．seldom

C．never

D．already

9.

A．different

B．difficult

C．disappointing

D．dependent

10.

A．looked after

B．thought over

C．cared about

D．dealt with

On March 20, the Sanxingdui Ruins in Guanghan, Sichuan drew the world’s attention. Chinese archaeologists(考古学家) announced that they have found more than 500 cultural relics(遗址) in six pits(坑) at the site, which dates back over 3,200 years. The relics include bronzeware(青铜器), gold and bronze masks, ivory, jade and textiles(纺织品).

The Sanxingdui Ruins, which were first discovered in 1929, are believed to be the remains of the ancient Shu Kingdom. The kingdom was a center of civilization along the upper reaches of Yangtze River.

In 1986, archaeologists discovered two pits that they believed were used for sacrificial(献祭的) ceremonies. At that time, over 1,000 artifacts were found, including bronzeware, face masks and “divine(神圣的) trees”-bronze sculptures of trees.

The discovery of Sanxingdui raised an important question about the origins of Chinese civilization. The ancient Shu civilization that built Sanxingdui is believed to be one of the earliest examples of Chinese civilization. The site, along with the Liangzhu and Shijiahe sites along the Yangtze River, shows that the birthplace of Chinese civilization might not have been only along the Yellow River Basin(流域) in north China.

The newly-discovered relics are similar to those found in 1986, as they also include divine trees and bronze masks. They further support the idea that the pits were used for sacrificial purposes.

“These artifacts show that the Sanxingdui site had a close connection with Central China, but it also marks an original ancient civilization(in Sichuan) with strong creativity,” said Chen Xiandan, a member of the excavation(发掘) project.

16. What do we know about the relics found at the Sanxingdui Ruins recently?

A．They are made of gold.

B．They were all found in the same pit.

C．They were created about 3,200 years ago.

D．They were used for sacrificial ceremonies in 1986.

17. What does the word “artifacts” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A．The remains of a building.	B．Ancient ceremonies.
C．Historical objects.	D．Bronze sculptures.

18. Paragraph 4 shows that Chinese civilization ___________.

A．started earlier than was believed before

B．might have several different origins

C．was centered along the Yangtze River

D．developed from the ancient Shu civilization

19. What do the newly-discovered relics suggest?

A．Sanxingdui is more important than the sites in Central China.

B．The Sanxingdui Ruins are part of the Liangzhu Ruins.

C．Sanxingdui was built by the ancient Shu Kingdom.

D．The ancient Shu civilization was creative.

20. What is the best title for this passage?

A．New Discovery of Sanxingdui	B．Chinese Cultural Relics
C．Ancient Civilization	D．Work of Chinese Archaeologists

Some public schools in Shenzhen have started providing free after-school services for students.

The after-school services begin at 4:15 p.m. and end at 5:30 p.m. at Shenzhen Haibin Experimental Primary School(深圳海滨实验小学) in Nanshan District(区). Haibin Experimental Primary School organized three types of after-school activities, including club activities, self-study and self-reading. The school has also added 27 new club making a total of 94.

Over 83 percent of students at the school have joined in after-school services. At present, 40 clubs hold activities every day after school. Clubs provide musical instruments, dancing, sports and painting lessons. Hopefully, the after-school services are not just a convenience for parents but also a chance for students to learn arts and sports.

At the Affiliated School of Luohu Education Institute(罗湖教科院附属学校), over 98 percent of students have attended the school’s after-school activities, said the report. Students were seen doing rock climbing in the playground and discussing with teachers on how to make a virtual(虚拟的) cat jump in a software program. The school holds two parts for primary students, with one from 4:10 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. while the other from 5 p.m to 5:40 p.m. The after-school services time for junior high students in the school is from 5 p.m. to 5:40 p.m.

Many parents suggest that the after-school services provide a big convenience. Before this, they had to send kids to attend other institutes after they finished daily teaching programs at schools.

21. How long do the school service last at Shenzhen Haibin Experimental Primary School?

A．For half an hour.

B．For 45 minutes.

C．For 75 minutes.

D．For one and a half hours.

22. How many clubs did Shenzhen Haibin Experimental Primary School have before?

A．27

B．40

C．67

D．184

23. Which lessons can’t students in Shenzhen Haibin Experimental Primary School attend?

A．Dancing lessons.

B．Sports lessons.

C．Painting lessons

D．Computer lessons.

24. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Students and parents need to pay for the after-school services

B．All students can do rock climbing in the playground in Luohu.

C．The after-school services are just a chance for students to learn arts and sports.

D．Many parents think the after-school services bring a big convenience for them.

25. On which page of a newspaper can we probably find the passage?

A．History.

B．Nature.

C．Education.

D．Sports.