Have you ever been to Australia? Do you know the Sydney Opera House is one of the most famous landmarks (地标)? This summer holiday, I got the chance to visit it and find out what makes this building so great!
As our guide told us, the Sydney Opera House was built with a kind of self-cleaning material that is very rare even today.
First, we visited the Drama Hall. We learned about the designer of the Sydney Opera House-Danish architect (建筑师) Joan Utzon. He was the winner of an international design competition. However, he designed the house according to his own tastes, which caused several problems. The project was completed 10 years late. Utzon didn’t get to see the house after it was built.
Then, we visited Joan Sutherland Theatre. The theatre was refurbished (翻新) last year with new high-tech equipment. There was a rehearsal (排练) that day, so we could hear the beautiful sound of the orchestra (管弦乐队). Finally, we arrived at the largest theatre-Concert Hall. It has hosted many kinds of performances, from classical to rock music. A few years ago, a sports event was even held there.
Before we finished the tour, the guide told us the rest of Utzon’s story. In 1966, Utzon had an argument with the government and refused to give in. He had to leave the country. It was a hard time in his life. But many years later, people understood him and saw the building as a masterpiece.
From this tour, I learned that the opera house is not only a famous building, but a carrier of history and culture.
1. Which is NOT true about the Sydney Opera House?| A．It was built with a self-cleaning material. |
| B．It is a famous landmark in Australia. |
| C．The material it was built out of is widely used today. |
| D．Its designer was a Danish architect. |
| A．Drama Hall | B．Joan Sutherland Theatre | C．Concert Hall | D．Utzon Room |
| A．was a waste of money and not worth visiting | B．is a part of Australia’s history and culture |
| C．is the best place to visit in Australia | D．is famous because of its designer |
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1. ______ might have a boring vacation.
| A．Donna | B．Jessie | C．Frank | D．Anna |
| A．took a boat ride | B．visited Utah |
| C．sat at a street park | D．rode the horses |
| A．Frank can speak very good French. | B．Anna can’t use the Internet on the farm. |
| C．Jessie will still stay in Paris on Tuesday. | D．Donna likes staying on a farm in Utah. |
A: Hi. Zhang Lan. You look so nice in the red skirt.
B: Thank you very much.
A:
B: In Qingdao.
A: Qingdao?
B: Last week. I went there with my family.
A: How long did you stay there?
B:
A: We all know the beaches of Qingdao are very beautiful.
B: Yes. When I was lying on the beach. I felt so cool and relaxed.
A:
B: I’m sure you’ll love to.
| A．I’ll come back soon. |
| B．For a whole week. |
| C．Where did you buy it? |
| D．Why did you go to Qingdao? |
| E．I hope to visit it one day. |
| F．When did you go there? |
| G．Did you go there? |
Katy teaches for four hours a day at a small school. All the classes are in English and the pupils have spoken English since the age of six. The older children speak English very well. Katy has taught writing, grammar and art, all in English. She enjoys art most. And she thinks the children like the lessons best , too.
Katy doesn’t have a lot of time to see Nepal, but soon she will stop teaching and travel around Nepal with a friend.“After that, ’’ Katy says,“we will visit more countries in Asia. We ’ re not sure which ones yet. ’’
1. Why is Katy in Nepal?
| A．She is studying there. |
| B．She wants to take some pictures there. |
| C．She wants to learn more about the country. |
| D．She is an exchange student. |
| A．They are friendly. |
| B．There are three people in their house. |
| C．They are strange. |
| D．They have never taken Katy to the parties. |
| A．Eight months. | B．Six months. | C．Four months. | D．One month. |
| A．When they are 5 years old. |
| B．When they are 6 years old. |
| C．When they are 7 years old. |
| D．When they are 8 years old. |
| A．likes traveling very much |
| B．doesn ’ t want to live with a family |
| C．only teaches writing in English |
| D．will go back to school after she leaves Nepal. |
【推荐1】Mr. and Mrs. Green had different ideas about where to go to spend their weekend. Mrs. Green wanted to go to Florida to see her sister, but Mr. Green did not like to go there. He wanted to go to Maine.
“Florida is too hot in summer,” Mr. Green said.
“Maine is a little cold,” said Mrs. Green. “I like swimming. But the water in Maine is usually not warm enough,”
“Florida is too far,” said Mr. Green. “We don’t have enough time to drive there. It’ll take us more than two days.”
Just then, the phone rang. Mr. Green answered the phone. It was Mr. Green’s mother, "Is that Jim speaking? Please come in the shortest time. I need help. I’m calling from the hospital in Boston.”
That stopped their talking, and in time they both went there.
1. Where did Mr. Green like to go to on weekends?| A．Florida. | B．Maine. | C．Boston. | D．England. |
| A．To go swimming. | B．To drive to Maine. | C．To see her parents. | D．We don’t know. |
| A．Mr. Green’s wife. | B．Mr. Green’s mother. |
| C．Mr. Green’s son. | D．Mrs. Green’s sister. |
| A．In Florida. | B．In Maine. | C．In Boston. | D．In Canada. |
| A．Boston. | B．Maine. | C．Florida. | D．We don’t know. |
Place of interest |
Water Cube (水立方) |
West Lake |
Disneyland |
Dragon Tower |
Location (位置) | Beijing | Hangzhou | Hong Kong | Harbin |
Phone Number | 010-28135589 | 0571-68345579 | 00852-28029822 | 0451-81187899 |
Price of ticket | ￥60 | ￥50 | ￥300 | ￥150 |
Feature (特色) | Special bubbly (气泡状的) design | The Broken Bridge | Cartoon (卡通) characters | Skywalk |
1. It is said that the love story about Xu Xian and the White Snake happened on ________.
| A．Dragon Tower | B．Water Cube | C．West Lake | D．Disneyland |
| A．￥150 | B．￥100 | C．￥450 | D．￥300 |
| A．Water Cube is special in design. |
| B．The price of a ticket for West Lake is the highest. |
| C．In Disneyland, you can’t see any cartoon characters. |
【推荐3】Hello, everyone! It’s good to see you again at school. Where did you go for your summer holiday? I went to a farm with my parents. It was wonderful! Here is some information about the farm.
Welcome to Kid’s Farm
Our farm is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday.
What you can do:
Feed small animals. Make cheese.
Pick vegetables and fruits. Go fishing in the river.
Enjoy the food at a farmhouse restaurant.
What you can’t do:
Don’t feed animals with your own food.
Don’t go fishing by yourself. An adult should be with you.
NEVER swim in the river.
You should pay:
$5.00 for an adult
$10.00 for a child (over 3 years old) Tel: (480) 892-5874
Email: kidsfarm@hotmail.com
1. You CANNOT __________ on Kids’ Farm.| A．make cheese | B．go swimming | C．pick fruits | D．feed animals |
| A．$10. | B．$20. | C．$15. | D．$25. |
| A．go with his classmates | B．go to the river in the afternoon |
| C．go with an adult | D．buy the food for the fish |
| A．For more information, we can write a letter to the farm. |
| B．We can cook at the farmhouse restaurant. |
| C．Kids’ Farm is open to only small children. |
| D．The farm is open for eight hours on Tuesday. |
【推荐1】We’ve seen aliens in a vast variety of Hollywood films, but which is closer to the truth? As our understanding of the universe grows, scientists are beginning to think what these aliens might look like.
Opinions can be certainly different, but scientists are forming their opinions on the reason of environment and biology rather than science novels. Does that mean we’re closer to the answer? Of course not! Read the information below to see the different forms of life scientists are predicting (预测).
Dr Maggie thinks aliens may be jellyfish (水母). She bases this on how life began in the ocean here on Earth and draws the conclusion that creatures in the ocean could interact (相互作用) with water. Some scientists think aliens may be bugs. Cockroaches (蟑螂) are among our planet’s strongest creatures thanks to their thick exoskeleton (外骨骼), and they are to survive in different conditions. This makes a bug-style life form. Simon, a scientist working at Cambridge University, thinks that aliens would be “just like humans”, not only in appearance and biology but also in weaknesses.
1. Where have people seen aliens according to the text?| A．From TVs. | B．From films. | C．From cartoons. | D．From newspapers. |
| A．Environment and novels. | B．Biology and novels. |
| C．Environment and biology. | D．Environment, biology and novels. |
| A．Three. | B．Two. | C．One. | D．Four. |
| A．When aliens will come to the Earth. | B．What aliens may look like. |
| C．How aliens look like humans. | D．Where people can find aliens. |
【推荐2】To save time, many Americans buy ready-made food. On holidays, families enjoy delicious meals. For example, on Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November, family members get together for a turkey dinner with pumpkin pie (饼).
The United States is famous for its fast food, such as hamburgers, sandwiches, pizzas, salad bars, and many kinds of ice cream. People can find fast food chains (连锁店), such as McDonald’s and KFC, in most of the big cities in the world.
These years, many people worry about their health. Eating too much meat will make them overweight. There are a lot of food additives (添加剂). Some of them may be very bad for the body.
1. Many Americans buy ready-made food ________.| A．to save time | B．to cook at home | C．to celebrate festivals | D．to have fun |
| A．ice cream | B．home-made food | C．fast food | D．Chinese food |
| A．too thin | B．too fat | C．too tall | D．short |
| A．food in America | B．food additives | C．how to save time | D．how to cook food |
【推荐3】①In the course of history, inventions have played a leading role in the progress of the human society. Among these inventions, I personally consider the Internet as the most meaningful one. The invention of the Internet has changed our lives in ways that we could never have imagined, such as communicating, working and learning, making our lives much easier, more convenient and more connected than ever before.
②First, the Internet greatly changes how people get and learn information. Helped by powerful searching, such as Baidu and 360, people are allowed to get the information they need quickly. We can learn about the information across the world in minutes.
③Second, the Internet has provided us with new methods to communicate with the people far away. For example, we can use WeChat (微信) to contact our friends whenever and wherever we want.
④Last but not least, there are lots of ways to enjoy our free time on the Internet. From online gaming to joining in truthful discussions, the Internet provides a lot for people to cut down and get away from the pressures of everyday life.
⑤All in all, the Internet led us into a new age, and it’s always changing our world. That’s why I think of the Internet as the most meaningful invention ever.
根据语篇内容，从每小题所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选择最佳答案。1. What is the most meaningful invention in history according to the passage?
| A．Baidu and 360. | B．The computer. | C．The Internet. |
| A．keep away from | B．keep in touch with | C．keep to ourselves |
| A．Learning about information from the Internet. |
| B．Solving personal problems. |
| C．Reducing the pressure of daily life. |
A． | B． | C． |
| A．The Internet has made a great difference to the human society. |
| B．The Internet has both advantages and disadvantages in people’s lives. |
| C．The Internet has created new challenges and problems. |
