| A. The old emperor liked group music. A man knew this and joined the musical team. But the new emperor enjoyed the music played by every single musician. The man without any music ability was afraid and ran away. B. Several men were drawing snakes on the floor. One man was the first to finish a snake but he didn’t win because he added feet to his snake. C. One day, a rabbit knocked itself into a tree and fell dead. A farmer nearby enjoyed the rabbit for dinner and waited for more at the same place every day. However, no rabbits came and his fields went worse. D. A man wanted to steal a big bell next door. However, he had to make a lot of noise so he covered his ears with pieces of clothes, thinking if he couldn’t hear the noise, neither could others. E. A sheep keeper found a sheep was gone and he discovered there was a hole in the sheep hold(羊圈). So he fixed it right away. As a result, the rest of the sheep were safe. F. A hard-working young man was so poor that he had to make a small hole in the wall to get light from next door at night. He read a lot of books and became an important officer for the emperor. |
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The cartoon pig character was created (创造) in Hong Kong by Alice Mark and Brian Tse. McDull is just a common pig. He has many dreams, but they never come true. That doesn’t stop him trying. McDull lives his life in a simple and happy way. His idea towards life is “Never give up”.
1. McDull is famous for ________.
| A．his wonderful character | B．visiting the Maldives |
| C．having a birthmark on his left eye | D．having a birthmark on his right eye |
| A．sad | B．unhappy | C．angry | D．excited |
| A．Hong Kong | B．Japan | C．America | D．Not mention |
【推荐2】Shoes can tell you a lot about a person. Winston was a firm believer in this.
Winston sat on a chair in the train station as usual, watching the people passing by. Suddenly he noticed something different. Two bare (赤裸的) feet walked past. Winston wondered what kind of a man couldn’t afford to buy himself shoes.
“Sorry, it has been a hard day,” the shoe-less person said sadly, sitting beside Winston. “I had to sell my shoes, had to sell them away, can you believe that?
He pointed to the cake beside him.
While staring at the man, a sense of shame washed over Winston. He had guessed this stranger was a bad person simply for his lack of shoes. In fact this man was a more generous (慷慨的) person than Winston had ever seen.
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| A．It was a small, white circle one. |
| B．It’s my little girl’s birthday. |
| C．A dangerous man, perhaps. |
| D．Slowly, Winston took off his dirty, white shoes. |
| E．He was able to judge a person by the shoes. |
Old George bought the black gloves for just ＄35 ten years ago. They were made of leather skin, soft and warm and very strong. Until then, he had worn cheaper manmade material. Those gloves never lasted longer than three years. He first decided to buy the expensive gloves, because they would make him feel nice in front of others.
George never let a drop of water or rain touch his expensive gloves, so they looked new. Losing this favorite thing was almost like losing a child to him. Bad luck! Geogorge lost his expensive gloves on New Year's Day.
Back home, George was at a loss. In deep winter, he could not do without a pair of gloves. If he bought cheap ones again, he would have to replace(更换) them vey soon. If he bought a new leather pair, it would cost ＄50 now. He was upset that people no longer returned things they found on the road.
After the holiday, poor George decided to buy another leather pair. Before boarding the subway, he went into Value Mart again to see if his gloves had been returned to the Lost and Found Office(失物招领处).
"What color are they?" the woman in the office asked again.
"Black," he gave the same answer. She looked onto her drawer and drew out a pair of men's leather gloves. "Are they?"
1. When did George buy the leather gloves?| A．On New Year's Day. | B．Before the holiday. |
| C．Ten years ago. | D．In the winter. |
| A．Because they were black. | B．Because they made him feel good before others. |
| C．Because they had a long history. | D．Because they were much cheaper. |
| A．George took very good care of them | B．they were soft and warm |
| C．they were expensive | D．George washed them with water |
| A．He was a very rich man. |
| B．He never bought cheap gloves. |
| C．He believed somebody would return the gloves to him. |
| D．He hadn't expected to get his gloves back. |
From July 21st to August 5th
In order to improve your English abilities and have a more exciting summer vacation, we decide to organize this English summer camp. In this camp, we will guide you to pay a visit to London. And we are very honored to invite some native English teachers to help you develop your English abilities and skills. Here is the plan of this camp.
Period 1: English improving courses from July 21st to August 2nd
In this period, some famous native English teachers from London will be invited to improve your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills quickly. Put your heart into the courses, and you can get what you want and improve greatly. But you are required to attend the courses in Haisin Hotel every day, from 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. During this period, English is the only language to use.
Period 2: Visit some places of interest from August 3rd to August 5th
After a long busy week of English learning, you are sure to feel a little tired. In this case, we will lead you to enjoy some famous travel spots in London, such as Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Hyde Park and so on. You can either enjoy the beauty of nature or see the symbols in different parts of London. You may have a great time.
Price: 5,800 yuan per person. Enter your name to us before July 6th, and you may get a discount of 10%.
Payment: WeChat,Alipay,bank card or cash（现金）
Phone number: 666-5662
For more information please click http:/www.summercampinLondon.com.Hope you can join us and have a pleasant learning journey with us.
1. This English summer camp is designed for_________.| A．students from middle school | B．students from university |
| C．teachers from middle school | D．teachers from university |
| A．before 8:00 a.m. | B．after 8:00 a.m. |
| C．before 5:00 p.m. | D．after 5:00 p.m. |
| A．Big Ben | B．Tower Bridge | C．Hyde Park | D．Royal Greenwich Observatory |
on July 3rd, they should pay at least _________
| A．5,800 yuan | B．10,440 yuan | C．11,020 yuan | D．11,600 yuan |
| A．the English summer camp has three periods |
| B．you will take the English improving courses on July 20th |
| C．there are four ways for you to pay for the English summer camp |
| D．during this English summer camp, you can only talk with others in English |
Can you understand this sentence? If you can’t, don’t feel too bad: neither can the middle school teacher in England who received this as homework. This is Netspeak: the language of computerized communication found on Internet. To newcomers, it can look like a completely foreign language. So, what is the “translation” of the sentence above? My summer holidays were a complete waste of time. Before, we used to go to New York to see my brother, his girlfriend, and their three screaming kids face to face. I love New York; it’s great.
Schoolteachers and parents say this new form of writing is harming the English language. Increasing spelling and grammatical mistakes can be seen in students’ writing. They fear the language could become corrupted(面目全非的).
Everyone should just relax, say linguists(语言学家). They believe Netspeak is in fact more of a good thing. David Crystal, from the University of Wales, argues that Netspeak and Internet create a new language use and the almost lost art of diary writing has been picked up again. However, Netspeakers do agree that it is important to teach young people how to speak and write Standard English. Learning to write proper English is a must for their future.
Perhaps we should give teenagers a little more trust anyway. Erin, age 12, says, “I wouldn’t use text language in my homework. Texting is just for fun.”
1. Could the middle school teacher in England understand the first sentence when she received it as homework?
| A．Yes, she could. | B．No, she couldn’t. | C．We don’t know. |
| A．It can look like a completely official language. |
| B．The language of computerized communication found on Internet. |
| C．Schoolteachers and parents like it very much. |
| A．To give an example of a foreign language. |
| B．To express worries about using Netspeak. |
| C．To lead in the topic of Netspeak. |
| A．David Crystal thinks Netspeak helps with the art of diary writing. |
| B．Netspeakers think there is no need to teach young people to write proper English. |
| C．We must stop teenagers from using text language. |
| A．Netspeak: A Widely Used Language on Internet |
| B．Does Netspeak Harm to the English Language |
| C．Is Netspeak Helpful in the English Language |
1. The poster shows the phrasal verbs about ___________.
| A．cartoon | B．animals | C．movies | D．sports |
| A．pig out | B．chicken out | C．duck out | D．wolf down |
| A．On a map. | B．In the storybook. |
| C．In a science magazine. | D．In a study note. |
【推荐1】A The Grand Canal（大运河）, the world’s longest man-made waterway, runs about 1, 794 kilometers from Beijing to Zhejiang Province. It has a history of more than 2, 500 years. It used to be the busiest transportation artery（交通大动脉）. Culture also spread along the Grand Canal. More than 400 items （项目）found along the Grand Canal are on the national-level list of intangible cultural heritage（非物质文化遗产）items. Here are four examples of them.
 | Peking Opera Peking Opera was created in Beijing in the Qing Dynasty （1644-1911）, growing out of Huiju, Kunqu and Qingiang operas. It mixes singing, acting, acrobatics（杂技）and martial arts（武术）, ect. |
 | The Forbidden City The birth of the Forbidden City had connection with the Grand Canal. The waterway played a great role in transporting construction （建筑）materials for the Forbidden City. |
 | Peking Duck Peking duck is known for its crispy skin （皮）and tender（嫩的） meat. Its beginning depends on the canal. In the past, white lake ducks in the south were shipped to Beijing. They were then fed to make Peking duck. |
 | Classical Gardens They are small-scale recreations （再现）of natural landscapes（景观）There are many classic gardens in Suzhou, including Lion Grove and the Great Wave Pavilion. |
1. What do you know about the Grand Canal?
| A．It has been for over 2, 500 years. |
| B．It runs from Beijing to Zhenjiang. |
| C．It is one of the world’s longest man-made waterways. |
| D．It has become the busiest transportation artery nowadays. |
| A．More than 2, 500. | B．More than 1, 794. | C．More than 1, 644. | D．More than 400. |
| A．Singing. | B．Acting. | C．Acrobatics and martial arts. | D．All above. |
| A．On foot. | B．On a horse. | C．By ship. | D．By air. |
| A．Peking duck is famous for its crispy skin and tender meat. |
| B．Peking Opera was created in Beijing in the Ming Dynasty. |
| C．The Grand Canal was closely connected with the birth of the Forbidden City. |
| D．Many classic gardens in Suzhou are small-scale recreations of natural landscapes. |
【推荐2】You must have read or heard of the sad love story between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu.But can you imagine the two singing opera in English instead of speaking poetic(有诗意的) Chinese?
Jia and Lin are two characters from the classic Chinese novel A Dream of Red Mansions(《红楼梦》 ), written by Cao Xueqin
Many of the opera’s creators have backgrounds in both Chinese and American cultures, including the director and playwrights( 剧作家 ).Their understanding of both cultures helped them to change a Chinese classic into a foreign-language opera.
The book, which covers the rise and fall of the Jia family, has 120 chapters and hundreds of characters. But the opera writer David Henry Hwang reduced the number of characters to just seven. Hwang, a Chinese-American, focused on the love story between Jia and Lin and tried to write a heartbroken tragedy that everyone would understand.
The art director Timmy Yip, from Hong Kong, tried to help foreign people understand the characters using costurnes(服装)and stage settings(布景).He compared Lin to water and gave her a light green costurne. When Lin shows up on the stage, there is usually water around her on the stage.
The creators consider it to be a meaningful job to introduce a Chinese classic to Western audience. Hwang told China Daily he was happy to “have made a contribution to the land where my parents were born”.
1. wrote the opera for the Chinese classic novel A Dream of Red Mansiorns.| A．Lin Daiyu | B．Cao Xueqin |
| C．Jia Baoyu | D．David Henry Hwang |
| A．The language used. | B．The sad love story. |
| C．The number of characters. | D．The whole family’s story. |
| A．喜剧 | B．悲剧 | C．科幻剧 | D．生活剧 |
| A．they had backgrounds in Western culture |
| B．they thought the book was not good enough |
| C．they hoped to help others learn English |
| D．they wanted Westerners to know about the Chinese novel |
| A．A Dream of Red Mansions |
| B．Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu Sing Foreign Opera |
| C．The Sad Love Story between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu |
| D．David Henry Hwang’s Opera |
【推荐3】It’s wintertime. According to the Chinese lunar calendar (农历), November, December, January and February are winter months. They include six solar terms: lidong, xiaoxue, daxue, dongzhi, xiaohan and dahan.
Lidong (Nov 7-8) is the start of winter. After lidong, most parts of the country are very cold. On this day, after a year of hard work, people are happy to take a break and spend some time with family. The northern part of China celebrates lidong as the “Small Spring Festival”. People have dumplings and eat mutton (羊肉) soup.
Xiaoxue (Nov 22-23) and daxue (Dec 6-8) come after lidong. During xiaoxue, northern China can snow and temperatures slowly fall below 0℃. Daxue means even more snow and bigger temperature drops.
When dongzhi (Dec 21-23) comes, it brings shortest days of the year and the longest nights. Many places around the country can be cold yet. Ancient (古代的) Chinese would often start counting “nine cold periods” (数九寒天) from dongzhi. Every cold period (一段时间) has nine days. They believed that after 81 cold days, spring would arrive.
Xiaohan (Jan 4-6) usually brings the low temperatures of the year. There may be high winds and snow.
Finally, during dahan (Jan 19-21), the snowy weather fills the fields with snow. All Chinese are ready to welcome the Chinese New Year after dahan. Spring Festival, China’s most important festival, falls at this time. After that, a new round of solar terms will start.
1. What does the underlined phrase “solar terms” mean in this passage?| A．学期 | B．条款 | C．期限 | D．节气 |
| A．taking a happy break | B．being with friends | C．having dumplings | D．eating mutton soup |
| A．Xiaoxue | B．Daxue | C．Dongzhi | D．Dahan |
| A．After dahan. | B．Before dahan. | C．After dongzhi. | D．Before dongzhi. |
| A．In a storybook. | B．In a fashion book. | C．In a sports book. | D．In a science book. |
B: Yes, I am.
A: Is Li your family name?
B: No, Li is my given name. My family name is Zhang. What’s your name?
A: My name is Alice. I’m from the USA.
B: Nice to meet you, Alice.
A: Nice to meet you, too! I’m a student in Sunny Middle School.
B: Oh, great! We are in the same school. I’m in Class Three, Grade Seven. What class are you in?
A: I’m in Class Four, Grade Seven.
B: My English teacher is Mr. Miller. He is from the USA, too. Is he your English teacher?
A: No, he isn’t. He’s my father.
B: Oh? That’s good. My QQ number is 2521786. Do you use QQ?
A: No, I don’t . But you can call me at 789-0765.
B: OK, my phone number is 675-4721.
A:OK! See you!
B: Bye!
1. Alice’s family name is ________.
| A．Brown | B．Miller | C．Alice | D．Black |
| A．不同的 | B．附近的 | C．相似的 | D．同样的 |
| A．3, 7 | B．4, 7 | C．7, 3 | D．7, 4 |
| A．2521867 | B．675-4721 | C．2521786 | D．789-0765 |
| A．Alice and Zhang Li meet in the morning. |
| B．Alice and Zhang Li are classmates. (同班同学) |
| C．Alice’s father is an English teacher. |
| D．Alice has a QQ number. |
| Alice | I am a shy girl. People say that I need to be more outgoing. But it is hard for me. I have few friends at school. Is there anyone who can help me? |
| Steve | I am the same as you. I mean that is also a problem for me. I am introverted like you. It’s hard for me to get on well with others. |
| Kelly | I was also shy when I was younger, and it was hard for me to talk with others. Then I found I had to change myself. Just talk to the people around you and be more active, but don’t talk about anything that you don’t want anyone to know. I am still a little shy now, but I know I have changed a lot. |
| Rose | You just need to speak out your mind. Believe yourself and say what you want to say. The biggest problem shy people have is that they are not sure of everything do. |
| Sarah | It can help you a lot to try to join clubs or a sports team at school. |
| A．He is a shy boy. | B．He doesn’t believe others. |
| C．It’s hard to change himself. | D．His friends don’t like him. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．内向的 | B．乐观的 | C．固执的 | D．慷慨的 |
①Speak out your mind.
②Join a sports team.
③Believe yourself.
④Be more active.
⑤Say what you want to say.
| A．②④⑤ | B．①②④ | C．①③⑤ | D．②③⑤ |
| A．in a science book | B．on the menu | C．at a train station | D．on the Internet |
【推荐3】Join us at the sports hall!
| Morning | Lunch | Afternoon | After school | |
| 8:30am--11:30am | 12:30pm-1:20pm | 1:30pm-5:00pm | 5:30pm-7:00pm | |
| Monday | Netball | Personal challenge projects | ||
| Tuesday | Girls badminton | Boys basketball | Boys badminton | |
| Wednesday | Netball training | Girls basketball | Dance club | |
| Thursday | Basketball training | Boys football | Football training | |
| Friday | Girls football |
1. When is the sports hall open for netball training?
| A．On Monday morning. | B．On Wednesday morning. |
| C．On Thursday afternoon. | D．On Friday afternoon. |
| A．At 5:30 pm on Tuesday. | B．At 9:00 am on Thursday. |
| C．At 1:30 pm on Friday. | D．At 8:30 am on Tuesday. |
| A．Four kinds of ball games are mentioned in the text. |
| B．You can go to dance at 5:00 pm on Wednesday. |
| C．Personal challenge projects are on Friday. |
| D．The sports hall opens for four hours in the morning. |
| A．actors | B．book lovers | C．sports fans | D．visitors |
| A．A storybook. | B．A science report. |
| C．A guidebook. | D．A school notice. |
