We visited Hallstatt on a Monday in August. Hallstatt is a small but beautiful town in Austria(奥地利). It was once a quiet place with few European(欧洲的) visitors. However, in recent(近来的) years, Hallstatt becomes one of the most popular places in Austria. The town has fewer than 1,000 people, but 80,000 visitors come here every year.
However, years ago, it was most famous(著名的) for the salt(盐) mountain. Salt was quite precious, so this town was quite rich. In Hallstatt, people can visit one of these salt mountains.
We walked across the town and enjoyed the beautiful views(风景). The houses and hotels were very beautiful. We loved cute towns, so we spent most of our time here.
We also visited the Alps, because it was just a few minutes’ walk from Hallstatt to the Alps. This is a great place to go climbing, try paragliding, visit the Giant Ice Cave, enjoy beautiful views across the Alps, and even keep away from those Hallstatt crowds(人群). We spent just a few hours here. We hoped to have more fun next time!
根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
1. From Paragraph 1(第一段), we can know Hallstatt is now.
①small ②beautiful ③quiet ④ popular
| A．①②③ | B．①②④ | C．①③④ | D．②③④ |
| A．常见的 | B．神秘的 | C．珍贵的 | D．便宜的 |
| A．Enjoy the beautiful views. | B．Go climbing. |
| C．Try paragliding. | D．Visit the Giant Ice Cave. |
| A．go climbing | B．try paragliding |
| C．enjoy beautiful views | D．A, B and C |
| A．About 8,000 visitors visit Hallstatt every year. | B．The writer visited Hallstatt in summer. |
| C．The writer spent all of his time in Hallstatt. | D．The Alps was far from Hallstatt. |
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【推荐1】We visited HK Disneyland at the end of May with our 2 children（ages 7 and 9）on a Monday and a Tuesday.
On weekdays the Park wasn’t at all crowded and I am sure that the rain on Monday stopped people from visiting the Park—but not us! We bought a Disney raincoat at HK $45 for our son.
The Park is beautiful. It was perfect for our kids as the rides weren’t too scary and there was hardly any waiting time.
Because we lived at the Disneyland Hotel, they gave us an extra day when buying a one-day ticket.
On the 1st day we arrived at the Park at about 2 p.m., met Minnie and Mickey, rode space Mountain and experienced Tomorrow Land before watching the Lion King Show. We stayed until the Fireworks（焰火）over Cinderella’s Castle at 8 p.m. The following day was spent visiting our favorite rides again, watching the Disney Parade and High School Musical Performances, and after my husband and son went back to the hotel, my daughter and I stayed to meet all the Princesses.
My husband and I thought the visit to Disneyland would please the children and provide them with a highlight（精彩部分）on our 2-week holiday. As adults we both enjoyed Disneyland and had great fun.
1. What was the weather like on Monday?| A．Sunny. | B．Snowy. | C．Cloudy. | D．Rainy. |
| A．HK$700 | B．HK$1120 | C．HK$1400 | D．HK$2240 |
| A．two | B．six | C．eight | D．ten |
| A．The following day, the writer’s husband and son went back to the hotel first. |
| B．The rides weren’t too scary for kids, so it was perfect for them. |
| C．They stayed in HK for two days and they lived at the Disneyland Hotel. |
| D．Both the adults and the kids had great fun in HK Disneyland. |
Brazil is the biggest country with the largest population in South America. It is one of the world’s rising powers.
Brazil has been a big farming country for the last 10 years. It produces a third of all coffee in the world, which makes the country the biggest coffee producer in the world.
In Brazil, soccer is the most popular sport. Brazilians are soccer crazy, and their country has some of the best players. The most famous of all is Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pele. Brazil has won the World Cup five times, more than any other nation.
Tourism is also important in Brazil. In 2010, the number of foreign visitors to Brazil reached more than 5 million, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization.
What makes millions of visitors come here? The beautiful landscape may be the answer. The world’s largest rainforest, the Amazon Rainforest, covers about half of Brazil. It is home to hundreds of thousands of animal species. The great Iguazu Falls are made up of 275 to 350 waterfalls. Sometimes, rainbows will show up, with butterflies flying high in the sky. Can you imagine how beautiful it is?
The unique landscape gives its people special characteristics. Brazilians are hospitable and friendly. A man may kiss a woman on both cheeks when they first meet. Although most Brazilians are from different races(种族), including Amerindians, Europeans, and Africans, they get along well with each other.
It’s the different races that offer Brazil a very rich culture. From samba and carnivals to food and music. African culture is everywhere in Brazil. Brazilians are famous for being fun, easygoing and yes, exciting. Nothing can prove this more than a carnival. The event that’s celebrated in Rio de Janeiro is described as the “world’s biggest party”. It is held for four days in February or March every year. Everyone dresses in costurnes and parades through the city. They play musical instruments and dance.
However, Brazil also has its problems. Transportation is a nightmare, especially in big cities. By hosting the world’s two biggest sporting events—the World Cup in 2014 and the 2016 Olympic Games—the country has improved quickly.
1. The writer doesn’t talk about the of Brazil in Paragraph 1.| A．size | B．culture | C．location | D．population |
| A．Sport and industry are especially important in Brazil. |
| B．Most of the coffee in the world is produced in Brazil. |
| C．It’s ten years since Brazil became a big farming country. |
| D．Over 5,000,000 foreign visitors travelled to Brazil in 2010. |
| A．it’s covered by a large rainforest | B．it has the best soccer team in the world |
| C．it’s filled with beautiful butterflies | D．it is one of the most beautiful countries |
| A．sporting event | B．musical instrument | C．public festival | D．special dance |
| A．Brazil—Home to Animals | B．Traffic Problems in Brazil |
| C．Enjoying Brazil’s Beauty | D．Watching Soccer in Brazil |
【推荐3】Canada is the northern neighbour of the United States. The capital of Canada is Ottawa, but the biggest city is Toronto. In Toronto you can see the CN Tower. It’s about 553 metres high and it’s the tallest building in Canada.
Canada has two national languages-English and French. Every Canadian student studies the two languages at school. The French-speaking Canadians live mainly in Quebec.
The native Canadians are Inuit (once called “ Eskimos”). They live in the cold places in the north of Canada. They build their houses from whale bones. The Inuit hunt for whales, seals and fish. When they go hunting, they build igloos(圆顶形住屋) and live in them. Igloos are made of hard snow.
The most famous place of interest in Canada is the Niagara Falls. The waterfall lies between the USA and Canada. Millions of visitors come to see it every year.
1. Which one is the biggest city of Canada?| A．Ottawa | B．Toronto | C．Quebec | D．Vancouver |
| A．Chinese | B．Japanese | C．German | D．English or French |
| A．Hard snow | B．Whale bone | C．Wood | D．Ice |
| A．The native Canadians are called Eskimos. | B．The Inuit live mainly in Quebec. |
| C．The CN tower is about 553 metres high. | D．The Niagara Falls lies in the north of Canada. |
| A．Cities in Canada | B．Inuit, the native Canadians |
| C．An introduction to Canada | D．The languages of Canada |
Last Friday my friend Deborah asked me if I would like to learn how to make tofu. I couldn't think of any good reason not to be interested in,so I said,“Yes”. So the next day I met her and other three nice people at the Hodo Soy Beanery in Oakland. I enjoyed the tour. I got a lot from the trip. The following is what I learnt.
Tofu has a history of 2,000 years. Although the word “tofu” is from Japanese,the food may come from China. There are two main kinds of tofu: soft tofu and firm tofu. In some parts of Asia,people use tofu as a kind of meat.
Douhua is one kind of soft tofu. It is a popular breakfast food in China. Because it is very soft,people can't eat it with chopsticks,but with a spoon. People often eat it as a dessert and often add spring onions and sauce to it. In Malaysia,people usually eat douhua with white or dark sugar water.
1. When did the writer go to Hodo Soy Beanery?| A．Last Thursday. | B．Last Friday. |
| C．Last Saturday. | D．Last Sunday. |
| A．One. | B．Two. |
| C．Three. | D．Four. |
| A．Japan | B．China |
| C．Oakland | D．Malaysia |
| A．筷子 | B．盘子 |
| C．叉子 | D．杯子 |
| A．People began to make tofu 2,000 years ago. |
| B．Some people use tofu as a kind of meat. |
| C．Douhua is one kind of firm tofu. |
| D．Many people eat tofu as a dessert. |
【推荐2】I always think my daughter Kendall is the best — that’s just what parents do. When she was only three, she sang for the people, like a little angel. When Kendall was five, we noticed that she sometimes had a tic.
When the problem got worse, we took her from doctor to doctor. During the treatment, Kendall continued to sing. Surprisingly, her tics disappeared when she sang. When Kendall was sixteen, we thought she would be cured soon. However, a terrible thing happened.
At a party, Kendall jumped on a friend for a piggyback ride. He bent lower than she expected, and she jumped higher than he expected. Kendall flew over his back and landed on the floor — on her neck. She was rushed to hospital, paralyzed from the neck down. She couldn’t move. But her biggest worry wasn’t whether she would walk again, but was whether she could try out for a show called American Idol.
As the days went on, feeling on her left side returned, but she was still paralyzed on the right. We weren’t sure how much of her movement would come back. A friend brought a microphone and put it on her bed. Every day, Kendall tried hard to pick it up. It was more important for her to pick up that microphone than a spoon or fork.
Sometimes she had to bite a toothbrush to take her mind off the pain. We all cried because of the pain we witnessed. But on the day, only three months after her accident, we cried full of joy when she sang, though she didn’t enter the Top 24 of American Idol.
When she was a little girl, she asked me why it was she that had tics. My heart hurt, but I told her, “Kendall, you have a pure heart, a fantastic voice, a strong mind. And you are a beautiful presence.”
Word Bank tic 面部抽搐 paralyzed 瘫痪 idol 偶像 microphone 麦克风 witnessed 目击 presence 存在 |
1. When did they notice that Kendall sometimes had a tic?
| A．When she was three. | B．When she was five. |
| C．When she was sixteen. | D．When she was twenty-four. |
| A．She was cured soon. | B．She sang for the people. |
| C．She had a tic when she sang. | D．Her tics disappeared when she sang. |
a. She couldn’t move.
b. She was rushed to hospital.
c. Kendall jumped on a friend for a piggyback ride.
d. Kendall flew over his back and landed on the floor — on her neck.
e.She jumped higher than her friend expected and he bent lower than she expected.
| A．abcde | B．decba | C．cedba | D．edbca |
| A．Because Kendall loved singing. |
| B．Because Kendall didn’t like a spoon or a fork. |
| C．Because Kendall’s friend brought the microphone for her. |
| D．Because that microphone was more beautiful for her than a spoon or a fork. |
| A．An American Idol | B．A Paralyzed Girl |
| C．The Girl Who Had a Tic | D．A Beautiful Girl |
【推荐3】In the Spring and Autumn period (春秋时期), the state of Wu (吴国) and the state of Yue (越国) were neighbors. But there were always wars between them. During a war Wu beat Yue.
Goujian (勾践), the king of Yue, was caught. Fuchai (夫差), the king of Wu, wanted to make Goujian lose face. He sent Goujian to do some hard work, like feeding horses. Goujian was very angry, but he didn’t say anything. He just did what Fuchai asked him to do. When Fuchai got sick, Goujian looked after him day and night.
Three years later, Fuchai finally let Goujian go back to his own state. After getting home, Goujian began to plan hisrevenge. Goujian didn’t want to forget his hard time. So he slept on brushwood (柴草) at night and ate gall (胆) every morning. The brushwood was cold and the gall was bitter, just like his days in Wu. Goujian kept asking himself, “Did you forget the past three years?”
Goujian worked hard all the time. He worked with farmers and trained with soldiers. He made his people rich and his state strong. A few years later, Goujian led his army to beat Wu.
It tells us…Never be afraid of failures. If you have a strong will, then you can still be the winner.
1. The story between Fuchai and Goujian mainly tells us that ____________.| A．it was really famous in Chinese history | B．Fuchai shouldn’t let Goujian go back to his state |
| C．Goujian was a clever man | D．never be afraid of failures |
| A．By making him do easy work. | B．By making him do hard work. |
| C．By making him work with Goujian’s horses. | D．By making him train with his soldiers. |
| A．Two years later. | B．Three years later. | C．A few years later | D．Many years later. |
| A．返回 | B．报答 | C．复仇 | D．感谢 |
| A．Because he didn’t want to lose face. | B．Because he forgot the hard time. |
| C．Because he didn’t want to say anyting. | D．Because he didn’t want to forget the hard time. |
【推荐1】Likiso Irene Lasu Silwa has very few memories of her early childhood. She was only a few months old when her mother ran away from their hometown with her and her sisters during the Second Sudanese Civil War(苏丹内战). They had lived in a refugee camp(难民营) in neighboring Uganda ever since.
Likiso finally returned in 2015 only to find that her hometown was already part of a new country South Sudan. Today, 31-year-old Likiso is a host on Radio Miraya. Miraya is the biggest network in South Sudan which has worked hard to push for peace in the area.
“Radio was the only source(来源) of information and happiness that kept my family going in the refugee camp. My mother would listen to the radio to keep up with what was happening back home. It is this experience that made me want to become a radio host,” Likiso recalled.
Recently a sad story shocked her country. A child was killed and her body was found in a toilet.“If that is not difficult to report, then I don’t know what is,” Likiso said. Of course, a young man decided to return home from the refugee camp he was living in to help homeless women. He built houses for them using unused water bottles.“At the time of my interview with him, he had already managed to take 10 women and their children off the streets.
In South Sudan, the radio has been seen as an important tool for providing information for hard-to-reach communities. It not only provides chances for local women and young people to learn about and take part in community events but also brings hope to those living in instability(不安定).
根据短文内容判断句子正误。正确的涂“A”，错误的涂“B”。1. Likiso had to grow up in a refugee camp in Uganda because of the war.
2. Likiso has been a host since she returned to her hometown.
3. Likiso dreamed of being a radio host because of her childhood experience.
4. Likiso always reported hopeful stories on the radio.
5. The purpose of the passage is to show the importance of radio in people’s daily life in South Sudan.
| Hi Chris! How are you? I'm in Bayton with my family. Bayton is a seaside town with lots of beaches. We're here on holiday but the weather is terrible. There isn't much to do here when the weather is bad. It's a small town. There aren't any museums or cinemas. There isn't a library or a shopping centre. There are some shops in the town square. There's a supermarket, two banks, an Italian restaurant （it's got delicious pizzas） and a post office. Our hotel is next to the post office. Behind the hotel, there's a big park with a lake and lots of trees. There are a lot of ducks on the lake! Luckily, there is a sports centre with a fantastic swimming pool. It's great! In front of the sports centre there's a very good cafe. We have lunch there every day. The chocolate ice cream is great. How is your holiday? See you next week. Love from Josh |
1. Bayton is next to the sea.
2. Josh sometimes goes to see a film when the weather is bad.
3. The swimming pool in the sports centre is good.
4. Josh's family often have lunch at an Italian restaurant.
5. Josh will be back home from holiday next week.
1. There are ___ people in Dale’s family.
| A．Three | B．Four | C．Five | D．Six |
| A．Tim | B．Brown | C．Alice | D．Green |
| A．friends | B．brothers |
| C．cousins | D．brother and sister |
| A．Dale’s father is not a teacher |
| B．Dale looks like his father |
| C．Alice is 45 years old |
| D．Alice is friendly to her students |
| A．My parents | B．My sister |
| C．My family | D．My photo |
| Young Music Scene Concert Young musicians from all over Germany perform at Young Scene Concert at Berlin’s famous Quasimodo music hall. The concert is part of the Berlin Festival.  Time: 15—20 Nov.Place: 45, 18756 Berlin, Germany Cost: Various Email: info@quasimodo.de Phone: +34 (0) 45 839 5986 | ||
| Documentary Film Month Cinemas, schools and libraries across France and the French-speaking world take part in November’s Documentary Film Month. About 120, 000 visitors take part each year.  Time: 1—20 Mar.Place: 25 Road Pyramids, 75001 ParisCost: VariousPhone: +12 (0)1 43 38 19 73Email: info@paris-touristoffice.com | ||
| Craft (工艺) Show You can come to the show twice a year, in spring and at Christmas. There are hundreds of artisans (手艺人) from across Canada selling jewellery, pottery, glass, ironwork and  clothing.Time: 26 Nov.—7 Dec. Mon.—Fri. 11 am—10 pm Sat. 10 am—8 pm Sun. 9 am—6 pm Place: Direct Energy Centre Cost: $10 Phone: +7 658 198 3245 Email: askus@oneofakindshow.com | ||
| Canada Blooms Toronto Garden and Flower Show The Canada Blooms Show every year at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre is the country’s largest indoor garden show. Time: Mar. 9 am—6 pm Sun. 11 am—5 pm Place: Metro Toronto Convention Centre Cost: $18; under 12 free Phone: +1 235 447 8768 Email: info@mtccc.com |
根据表格内容，选择最佳答案
1. People can enjoy music at Young Scene Concert from____________.
| A．1—20 Mar | B．15—20 Nov | C．26 Nov—7 Dec | D．1 Mar—20 Nov |
| A．$40 | B．$56 | C．$76 | D．$112 |
| A．Young musicians from all over Germany perform at Quasimodo music hall. |
| B．Cinemas, schools and libraries across France take part in Documentary Film Month. |
| C．People can enjoy the Craft Show from 9 am to 6 pm on Sunday. |
| D．Toronto Garden and Flower Show is the world’s largest garden show. |
【推荐2】During the day we work and play，and at night we sleep. Our body rests when we sleep. In the morning we are ready to work and play again. Our body grows most when we are asleep. Children who are tired usually need sleep. We can get better at our lessons after having plenty of rest. Boys and girls who are eight or nine years old need ten hours of sleep every night. Our body needs plenty of air when we are asleep. If we do not get enough fresh air, we will feel tired when we wake up. While in bed we must not cover(覆盖) our head，our lungs need to get enough fresh air. If we open our windows at night，we can have plenty of fresh air. Cool air is better than warm air.
1. Our body grows most while we are _______.| A．eating | B．sleeping | C．playing |
| A．happy | B．hungry | C．tired |
—_______ during the sleep.
| A．Not enough fresh air | B．Too much air | C．Too much cold air |
| A．10 hours. | B．9 hours. | C．8 hours. |
| A．Warm air. | B．Exercise. | C．Fresh air. |
【推荐3】When I was growing up, my mother had a ring she never took off. It was the only ring I ever saw her wear during my childhood. She didn’t really have any other jewelry (珠宝), and, in fact, I remember my father saying that he didn’t even buy her a ring when they were married.
The years passed. My father, who had come from Mexico in the 1920s to try to earn a living, worked long, long hours at the service station he ran. And my mother worked at home, keeping house for her husband and eight children. With his hard work and her thriftiness (节俭), they sent their first son off to college, then another child and then another. The older children helped with the school fees of the younger ones.
Just as the last two children were graduating from college, my father died suddenly of a heart attack, but my mother lived on for another twenty-three years. Their children had become lawyers, businessmen and teachers. In the last years of her life, my mother was finally able to buy some jewelry that she really loved.
A few years before she died, she told me that she wanted her jewelry to go to her granddaughters, and when she died, it was done. A diamond ring to this one, a pearl ring to that one, and so it went.
Then I discovered it: her first ring. It had been worn so long that it became so thin and would probably break at any minute. I took the ring, polished it with a cloth and carried it to the bank to place in a safety box. To me, it was a treasure that showed the devotion (奉献) my mother had made for us and the values that she lived.
The rest of my family doesn’t quite understand this, but when I look at that ring, I see the priceless jewel of my mother’s strength (毅力) and the deep love that she showed us every day of her life.
1. Why did the mother only have a ring in her early years?| A．She had no desire for anything else. | B．Her husband refused to buy her other jewels. |
| C．She saved every penny for her children. | D．Her husband was too poor to afford other jewels. |
| A．They worked hard to earn their own school fees. |
| B．They refused to earn a living when they grew up. |
| C．The first son helped support his younger brothers and sisters. |
| D．The last two kids failed to finish college because of their father’s death. |
| A．The mother’s hard life. | B．The mother’s devotion to kids. |
| C．The kids’ deep love for the mother. | D．The kids’ memories of the hard life. |
