A young man went to apply for a job in a big company. The director noticed that ______ young man’s scores were excellent all the way.

The director asked, “Was it your father who paid for your school fees?” The young man answered, “My father died when I was ______. It was my mother who paid for my school fees.”

The director continued, “May I ask ______ your mother’s job is?” The young man answered, “My mother ______ as a clothes cleaner.”

The director asked the young man ______ his hands. The young man showed a pair of hands which were smooth and perfect.

The director asked, “Have you ever helped your mother wash the clothes before?” The young man answered, “Never, my mother always wanted me to spend more time on books. And my mother is ______ at it than me.”

The director asked, “When you go back today, could you clean your mother’s hands, and see me tomorrow morning?”

______ the young man felt surprised, he did as the director told him. When he went back, he happily asked his mother to let him ______ her hands. His mother felt happy, but with mixed feelings, she showed her hands to her son. He noticed that there were so many chilblains (冻疮) in her hands. Some of the chilblains were ______ painful that his mother shook when they ______ with water. The young man cleaned his mother’s hands with tears(眼泪) ______. He realized that the chilblains in his mother’s hands were the price paying ______ his graduation, excellent scores and his future. After ______ cleaning his mother’s hands, the young man washed all the remained clothes.

The next day, he went to see the director and ______ him his feelings. Finally, he got the job. From then on, the young man learned to appreciate (感激) the help of ______ and worked hard.

1.

A．a

B．an

C．the

D．/

2.

A．two years old

B．two-year-old

C．two-years-old

D．two year old

3.

A．where

B．that

C．what

D．which

4.

A．work

B．works

C．worked

D．was working

5.

A．showed

B．shows

C．showing

D．to show

6.

A．well

B．good

C．better

D．best

7.

A．Unless

B．Because

C．But

D．Although

8.

A．cleans

B．clean

C．to clean

D．cleaning

9.

A．so

B．very

C．quite

D．too

10.

A．washed

B．was washed

C．were washing

D．were washed

11.

A．silent

B．silence

C．silently

D．more silently

12.

A．on

B．for

C．with

D．of

13.

A．finishing

B．finished

C．finish

D．to finish

14.

A．to tell

B．telling

C．told

D．was telling

15.

A．other

B．others

C．the other

D．another

Directed by Yang Yu, the animated film（动画片）Ne Zha is one of the most popular films in Chinese history. Based on the well-known novel Fengshen Yanyi, the film describes how Ne Zha fights against other people’s prejudice（偏见）and finally becomes a hero.

       Unlike traditional Ne Zha stories, the new film is modern and humorous. In the new film, Ne Zha is not a traditional hero. Instead, he is a very naughty（淘气的）kid. The film contains a lot of funny dialogues between Ne Zha and the other cute characters.
       The film is full of beautiful scenes, such as the one set in the Dragon King’s Palace, and the fight between fire and water. It is reported that more than 1,600 people were asked to create the animation（动画）, and more than 1,300 special effects were made. With the help of 3D technology, the film takes the viewers on a journey into an exciting world and allows them to experience Ne Zha’s amazing powers first-hand.
       Above all, the newly developed storyline is the most successful part. The viewers get to follow Ne Zha as he grows up.
       His life is very difficult, and he has to overcome many problems: not only does he look strange, but he is also under a terrible curse which means he can only live for three years. To make things worse, people see him as a sign of bad luck and avoid him as much as they can. Because of this, Ne Zha becomes a bad boy who causes trouble wherever he goes. Yet with the help of his parents, teachers and friends, Ne Zha finally changes his mind and grows up. He protects others with his superpowers in a big battle and finally breaks the curse. Teenagers will find Ne Zha educational because the film shows that with strong will, everyone can decide their own future.
26. Who is the director of the animated film Ne Zha?

A．Yang Yu.

B．Ne Zha.

C．Dragon King.

D．Zhang Yimou.

27. What is the most beautiful scene in the film?

A．1,600 people in the animation.

B．The fight between fire and water.

C．3D technology in the animation.

D．A scene in Monkey King’s Palace.

28. What does the underlined word “curse” in the passage mean?

A．心情

B．石头

C．诅咒

D．风火轮

29. What happened to Ne Zha at the end of the film?

A．His parents left him alone.

B．He became a bad boy.

C．He changed completely and protected others with his superpowers.

D．People don’t like to play with him.

	Embroidery（刺绣）plays an important role in Chinese art. The oldest embroidered product in China on record dates from the Shang Dynasty. Embroidery stood for social status（地位）. As the development of national economy, the embroidered products entered the lives of the common people. Now many people love to wear embroidered clothes.
	Chinese Knot is a kind of handicraft for decoration. It began as a folk art in Tang Dynasty. The Chinese Knots are named according to their different shapes, usages and origins. And each knot represents beauty, ideas and wishes. During the Spring Festival, Chinese people usually put it to decorate their houses or give t to their friends as a gift.
	Since paper was invented in Eastern Han Dynasty, people had used it to make paper lanterns for lighting in the dark. During the Tang Dynasty, people made paper lanterns to celebrate their peaceful life and powerful country. Now more types of lanterns appear in festivals, such as lanterns with music, with colorful bulbs inside and so on.
	As an important part of traditional folk art, folk toys are a special expression of the long Chinese history. The folk toys have different kinds. They are made of cloth, grass, straw, clay, paper, and so on. And they can act as decorations in the houses or as knickknacks（摆件）to be played with.

30. When did the Chinese Knots began as a folk art?

A．In Tang Dynasty.

B．In Song Dynasty.

C．In Shang Dynasty.

D．In Eastern Han Dynasty.

31. Which one was used to celebrate people’s peaceful life and their powerful country?

A．Embroidery.

B．Chinese Knot.

C．Paper Lanterns.

D．Folk Toys.

32. Which of the following is true about these four traditional arts?

A．We can see Chinese Knots with colorful bulbs inside today.

B．Folk toys are a special expression of the long Chinese history.

C．People had used paper lanterns for lighting since Shang Dynasty.

D．The common people can’t use the embroidered products nowadays.

One day, when I was a new student in high school, I saw a boy from my class walking home from school. His name was Kyle. He was carrying all his books. I thought to myself: “Why would anyone bring home all his books on Friday? He must really be a bookworm.” As I was walking, I saw some kids running toward him. They knocked all his books out of his arms and pushed him to the ground.

His glasses went flying, and I saw them land in the grass about ten feet from him. He looked up and I saw tears in his eyes. I felt sad and I went directly to him.

As I handed him his glasses, I said, “Those guys are fools.” He looked at me and said, “Thanks!” There was a big smile on his face. It was one of those smiles that showed real gratitude. I helped him pick up his books, and asked him where he lived. Then I invited him to play football on Saturday with me and my friends. He agreed. We played together and had fun on that weekend. The more I got to know Kyle, the more I liked him. Over the next three years, Kyle and I became best friends.

When we were seniors, we began to think about college. We would go to different schools, but I knew we would always be friends.

As a top student, Kyle was invited to give a speech for graduation. He was nervous when he was about to speak on the stage. So I said, “Hey, you’ll be great!” He looked at me and smiled. “Being a friend to someone is the best gift you can give them.” he said in his speech. He talked about meeting me and being best friends with me in the last four years. When he finished the story, he looked at me and gave me a little smile.

I saw his mom and dad looking at me and smiling that same thankful smile. Not until that moment did I realize its depth.

Never underestimate(低估) the power of your actions. With one small gesture you can change a person’s life, for better or for worse.

33. What happened to Kyle on his way home that day?

A．Some kids made trouble for Kyle.

B．His glasses were stolen by some kids.

C．He helped the writer carry his books.

D．He thought the writer was a bookworm.

34. What does the third paragraph mainly tell us?

A．The writer was thankful to Kyle.

B．Kyle invited the writer to play football.

C．The writer didn’t like Kyle at all.

D．Kyle and the writer played together.

35. Why were Kyle’s parents thankful to the writer?

A．Because the writer looked at them and smiled happily.

B．Because the writer talked about meeting Kyle.

C．Because the writer helped to change Kyle’s life for better.

D．Because the writer gave Kyle some presents.

36. Which of the following might be the best title for this passage?

A．Kyle’s best friend

B．Power of help

C．A graduation speech

D．A real bookworm

The Cat in the Hat is a rhymed children’s book written by the American writer Dr. Seuss. The main character in the book is a naughty talking cat, wearing a tall, red and white-stripped hat. The cat appears in six of Dr. Seuss’s children’s books. The Cat in the Hat has become popular around the world because it is an entertaining(娱乐的) and fun book for young readers.

       Dr. Seuss is actually the pen name of Theodore Seuss Geisel. He was born on March 2, 1904, in Springfield, Massachusetts. After graduating from Dartmouth College in 1925, he studied at Lincoln College, Oxford with the plan to get a doctor degree(博士学位). However, he returned to the United States without getting it. After that, Theodore Geisel used the title “Dr.” because his father always hoped that his son would get a doctor’s degree.
       Theodore Seuss Geisel was not only a writer but also a colorful cartoonist. Before World War Ⅱ, he wrote children’s books. After World War Ⅱ started, he drew cartoons.
       After the war, he returned to writing children’s books. In 1954, he learned that children were not interested in reading because their books were boring. To encourage reading, he used only 236 basic words to write The Cat in the Hat. After its success, he went on to write many other children’s books, such as Horton Hatches the Egg, Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss’s ABC, I Can Read with My-Eyes Shut! and Hop on Pop.
       Theodore Seuss Geisel’s books are accepted as classic books. Many of his interesting “Dr. Seuss” books continue to entertain readers around the world.
37. Why is the book The Cat in the Hat popular?

A．It is full of fun.

B．The cat in it can talk.

C．It is for children only.

D．It was written by Theodore Seuss Geisel.

38. What can we learn about Dr. Seuss?

A．He got a doctor degree in Oxford.

B．His books were mainly written for adults.

C．Some of his books have the naughty talking cat.

D．He mentioned serious topics in his classic books

39. Which shows the correct orders of the story? 　     　
a. Dr. Seuss drew cartoons.
b. Dr. Seuss wrote The Cat in the Hat.
c. Theodore Seuss Geisel studied at Lincoln College.
d. Dr. Seuss wrote Dr. Seuss’s ABC and Hop on Pop.
e. Theodore Geisel used the title “Dr.” with his pen name “Seuss”

A．c-e-a-b-d

B．b-a-d-e-c

C．c-a-b-d-e

D．a-b-d-e-e

40. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To ask people to write books.

B．To teach the children a lesson.

C．To introduce Dr. Seuss and his books.

D．To make The Cat in the Hat well-known.