“Do you know Macao was never my real name. I have been away for too long, mother ...”
Song of Seven Sons — Macao, was written by Wen Yiduo in 1925, is still in the hearts of Macao’s teenagers today. The Basic Law of Macao Special Administrative Region came out in 1993 and to work on Dec, 20, 1999, as Macao returned to China. From then on, it has become much easier to build a closer relationship with their motherland.
Chan U, an 18-year-old, is studying at the University of Macao. She said, “travelling to the Chinese mainland has become easier. Visits to Zhuhai have become a part of the daily life of some people.” Kun Lot U, 25, studies at the South China University of Technology. She said, “Many local people go to Zhuhai to buy vegetables as they are fresher and cheaper than those in local markets. Young people often go to Zhuhai to play jubensha, a role-playing game.”
The number of trips out of Macao in January was 2.23 million, and most of them went to the Chinese mainland. Cities like Chongqing, Changsha and Hangzhou are popular places for young people, according to Chan. Guangdong is also a good choice since the language and food are similar.
“Young people in Macao care a lot about what’s happening on the mainland,” said Kun, “Like the young people on the mainland, they also use apps from the mainland to know the hot issues (话题). They have learned many mainland Internet catchphrases (流行语). I know about the most popular ones such as ‘yyds’, and they make us understand more about people and life on the mainland.”
More than half of the people in Macao use online shopping apps from the mainland. Kun said that it’s because they can find almost everything they need at good prices on the apps. The products are first shipped to a collection station in Macao. It usually takes about three to seven days for local people to get the product. “The connection between Macao and the motherland is getting stronger and stronger,” said Chan.
1. Why does the writer mention Song of the Seven Sons — Macao?| A．To start a story. | B．To explain an idea. |
| C．To introduce a topic | D．To discuss a problem |
| A．Apps from the mainland. | B．Hot issues from the mainland. |
| C．Role-playing games from the mainland. | D．Internet catchphrases from the mainland. |
| A．Most people in Macao enjoy visiting Zhuhai in their daily life. |
| B．In January, 2.23 million people in Macao visited the Chinese mainland. |
| C．The language and food in Guangdong are different from those in Macao. |
| D．Online shopping apps from the mainland are popular with people in Macao. |
| A．The Daily Life of Young People in Macao |
| B．Macao, Staying Connected with the Mainland |
| C．A famous Song, Song of the Seven Sons — Macao |
| D．The Most Popular Places for Young People on the Mainland |
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【推荐1】“Next week is Math Week. I would like each one of you to do a project. It will be shown at the Math Week exhibition. You could do it on your own or in a group, ” Mrs. Lee, the math teacher said.
After school, Manu sat in the classroom along with Kevin who was not as good as Manu at math.
Kevin said, “Manu, shall we work on the math project together?”
Manu said, “Sorry, but I prefer to do it on my own.”
The next day, all the students submitted (提交) their topics for the math exhibition. Almost all of them worked in a group except Manu. Kevin’s team decided to do Snakes and Ladders, Junaid’s team decided to do a crossword puzzle, and Manu decided to do a magic game, and of course, he did it all alone.
Manu completed the project and was happy with the result. The night before the exhibition, he again checked the project to see if it was working fine. Alas! All the lights that were supposed to shine did not seem to light up at all. Manu was worried and even cried out because he didn’t know how to fix it. In the end, he had no choice but to take it to school.
At the same time, Kevin’s team were working on their project at Kevin’s house. If one member got stuck somewhere, the others helped out. It was a sight of real team work.
Finally, it was time for the Math Week exhibition. All the teams placed their projects on the table with pride except Manu. Students enjoyed Snakes and Ladders. Manu was embarrassed to present his non-working magic game. Mrs. Lee looked at him and said, “There’s still time. Maybe you can get someone to help you with it. ”
Kevin offered to help. Luckily, he fixed it just in time for the show.
Manu’s eyes were shining with excitement and he said to himself “It’s certainly great to have a teammate.”
1. Which project did Manu make for Math Week?| A．Snakes and Ladders. | B．A magic game. |
| C．A crossword puzzle. | D．A poster. |
| A．Kevin offered to work with Manu. | B．Mrs. Lee advised Manu to get help. |
| C．Manu was refused by Junaid’s team. | D．Manu’s project failed to work properly. |
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| A．Kevinu’s maths is as good as Manu. | B．Kevin’s team members helped each other. |
| C．Kevin failed to fix Manu’s magic game. | D．Kevin completed his project all alone. |
| A．realized the importance of team effort | B．found math the most interesting subject |
| C．regretted designing such a difficult project | D．understood making friends helps one go far |
【推荐2】To have a good conversation is a pleasure for most people. But not every conversation is good.
As the other person begins to respond to (回应) your question, look for common ground. If you ask someone about their weekend, the person could talk about what they did.
Now, go out and enjoy a good conversation!
根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使短文意思通顺、内容完整。| A．A conversation should end well, too. |
| B．That gives the message that you’re not really interested in them. |
| C．Then you can share what you did and even your plans for the coming weekend. |
| D．To get the ball rolling in a conversation, ask something about the other person. |
| E．Sometimes there are uncomfortable silences while people try to think of something to say. |
If you think you are too shy and want to be a little bit braver, just try the following things:
You can make it. Tell people you are shy. There is no need to hide it. When they get to know you are a shy kid, they will understand you better. This also helps feel more at ease in talks.
Try to smile more. When you smile, people think you are friendly and easy to talk with. Remember that other people have feelings, too; and most people will stay away from an angry-looking face.
Learn to be a good talker. If you find it hard to start a conversation, say something nice about people around you. Think about how great you feel when someone says something nice to you. Doesn’t it make you want to keep talking to that person?
Get your attention elsewhere. Think more about ways to enjoy parties or games.
Don’t waste time worrying about your look or whether people like you or not.
Take one small step at a time. Each time when you say: “Hi!” or smile at someone, say to yourself “You can make it.” Keep trying and one day you’ll never feel shy when you talk to others.
1. How many pieces of advice does the writer give?| A．four | B．Five | C．three |
| A．自在 | B．尴尬 | C．害羞 |
| A．say nothing but smile |
| B．say something nice about others around you |
| C．look others up and down |
| A．Don’t keep smiling too often. |
| B．Never say something nice about people. |
| C．One day you’ll never feel shy when talking to others. |
| A．How to Overcome(克服) Shyness. |
| B．Change Your Everyday Life. |
| C．Keep Trying to Say Something Nice. |
【推荐1】Thailand has been one of the top places of interest in the world for many years. The reason for it is simple: it is the people. Thailand's nickname is LOS which stands for the "Land of Smiles” because most of the people there are friendly and are always smiling. If you have lived all your life in North America or Europe and have never visited Thailand, you'll be surprised at the difference in the culture on your first visit.
The first thing you will notice is that every time you visit a store or a business place you will be greeted with a “Wai”. A “Wai” is a local custom that you might have seen on TV and it includes a small bow, with the palms (手掌) pressed together in a prayer-like fashion. The higher the hands are held and the lower the bow, the more respect (尊重) the giver of the “Wai” is showing.
The word often spoken with the “Wai” as a greeting is “sawatdee” which means “hello”.
Most Thai people believe in Buddhism (佛教) and you will notice a difference quickly in their attitude (态度) compared to what you're used to at home. They believe everybody should be able to do whatever makes them happy as long as it does not hurt anybody else. Also, you will find the main rule of their culture is to “get along” and find a way for everybody to “save face” whenever an argument takes place.
Thai food in most places is spicy. If you don't like this kind of food, you need to tell the waiter when placing your order, or you will be at an unforgettable moment once it arrives!
1. The main reason why Thailand is one of the top places of interest is _________.| A．its people | B．its local custom | C．its culture | D．its food |
| A．It means “hello” in English. |
| B．It's only used among strangers. |
| C．It's used as a greeting in Thailand. |
| D．It's only used to greet foreign businessmen. |
| A．People from America or Europe aren't friendly to Thai people. |
| B．The attitude of Thai people has something to do with Buddhism. |
| C．People in North America and Europe know little about Thailand. |
| D．Thai people do whatever they want to do as long as they are happy. |
| A．有毒的 | B．爽口的 | C．香甜的 | D．辛辣的 |
| A．The friendly Thai people. | B．The cultures of Thailand. |
| C．Thailand—a land of smiles. | D．An interesting different country |
【推荐2】So much a healthy life is about forming good habits. For people in many European countries, healthy food, regular exercise and taking time to relax are part of their daily routines. That probably helps to explain their ranking(名次) in Bloomingberg’s list of the healthiest countries in 2019. Here are the top three healthiest countries this year.
| Spain As the world’s healthiest nation in the 2019 Healthiest Country Index, people in Spain have a “Mediterranean diet”. It includes seafood, nuts and vegetables. However, the healthiest thing about Spain is not the food, but rather the relaxing way that people enjoy it. While eating out, they may stay to talk, keep getting together, and perhaps share a glass of wine. If the conversation gets good, they’ll stay for hours until late night. |
| Italy Like Spain, Italy’s typical(典型的) eating diet also plays a huge role in the country’s health. Rich in vegetables, fruits, fish and healthy oils, their diet is also heavy in healthy grains, which are high in fiber(纤维). Besides eating, Italians typically walk or cycle to their schools and offices. Usually, they spend less time sitting around than people in other countries. |
| Iceland Iceland is one of the healthiest countries in the world. For example, they live very long lives. So what are Icelanders doing right? When it comes to eating, Icelanders keep things simple: lots of fresh dishes made up of seafood and dairy from grass-fed cows. This diet reduces the risks of some serious diseases. Maybe the most important is that hot springs(温泉) provide Icelanders with a relaxing place. Besides, they travel too much. |
1. “Mediterranean diet” is probably “________”.
| A．an eating habit | B．an exercise style | C．a kind of cooking skill | D．a healthy club |
| A．By taking the train. | B．By taking the subway. | C．By taking the bus. | D．By walking and riding. |
| A．Hot springs. | B．They eat healthily. | C．They keep getting together | D．They travel too much. |
【推荐3】Over the last few years, Ireland has become a preferred destination (目的地) for international students looking to study in Western Europe. Here are some major benefits of studying there.
Excellent education system
Ireland is home to some of the best universities in the world. Trinity College Dublin is ranked 101st in the 2021 QS World University Rankings and has an international honor, while University College Dublin and National University of Ireland, rank in the top 250.
English language
As more than 96 percent of the population speaks English, Chinese students will be more comfortable when trying to get a degree in Ireland, compared to other popular European nations like France and Germany.
Post-study visa (签证)
The Irish government provides post-study visas for all international students who have completed their degrees from an Irish university, which makes it easier for new graduates to look for job opportunities in Ireland. What’s more, you will be allowed to live there forever if you work for more than five years in the country.
Great career opportunities
Known as the “Silicon Valley (硅谷) of Europe”, Dublin is an ideal place to start a promising career. High-tech giants like Google, Apple and Microsoft are all setting their European headquarters in Dublin. It now has nine of the world’s top 10 medical device producing companies.
1. According to 2021 QS World University Rankings, which is the best university in Ireland?| A．Trinity College Dublin. |
| B．University College Dublin. |
| C．National University of Ireland. |
| A．After graduating from a university in Ireland. |
| B．After getting a post-study visa in Ireland. |
| C．After working for over five years in Ireland. |
| A．Because it is an ideal place to start a career. |
| B．Because it has high-tech giants and world’s top companies. |
| C．Because it is a preferred place for international students. |
| A．Chinese students prefer to study in Ireland rather than other European countries |
| B．only some excellent students can get post-study visas from Irish government |
| C．about 69 percent of people in Ireland speak English |
| A．encourage students to study in Ireland |
| B．introduce Ireland’s educational system |
| C．attract as many people as possible to Ireland |
【推荐1】Welcome to Xiangshan Town! Xiangshan Town is an interesting place to visit. It is a beautiful little town with many old buildings.
Take a walk through the center of the town on Main Street. First, look at the Xiangshan Town Hotel. It is on the corner (拐角) of Main Street and Park Avenue. It is about 150 years old. There is an interesting old building across from the hotel. It was an old post office before. Now it is a store for books and videos. There are many restaurants on Main Street. You can have lunch or dinner in one of these restaurants. There is a park between Main Street and Bridge Street. You can sit on a bench (长凳) in the park. It is nice and quiet, and you can enjoy the trees and flowers.
You can also take a walk down Park Avenue, and take a look at the old buildings and interesting little stores on this street.
1. The store for books and videos is ________.| A．across from the hotel | B．on the corner of Main Street |
| C．on Park Avenue | D．behind the park |
| A．hotels | B．post offices |
| C．new buildings and quiet parks | D．old buildings and interesting little stores |
| A．The Xiangshan Town Hotel is on the corner of Main Street and Park Avenue. |
| B．The Xiangshan Town Hotel is a beautiful and new building. |
| C．The Xiangshan Town Hotel is about 150 years old. |
| D．There are many restaurants on Main Street. |
Hello! I’m Tang Shuai. I’m twelve. I’m from Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. I’m a student in Guangzhou No. 1 Middle School. What’s my favourite colour? It’s the colour of the sky（天空）. And my favourite sport is basketball. I often play it with my friends on Fridays and often watch the NBA or CBA games.
The weather in Guangzhou is very nice. It’s not too cold in winter and not too hot in summer. It’s warm in spring and it’s cool in autumn.
Today is Sunday and it’s also my birthday. It’s a warm spring morning now and there are no clouds in the sky. My friends and I go to Baiyun Park. We play games, see beautiful flowers and have ice cream there. All of us are very happy. What a nice Sunday!
1. Where does Tang Shuai come from?| A．Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. | B．Maoming, Guangdong Province. |
| C．Nanning, Guangxi. | D．Chengdu, Sichuan Province. |
| A．Brown. | B．Black. | C．Blue. | D．White. |
| A．Sundays | B．Saturdays | C．Fridays | D．Thursdays |
| A．Spring. | B．Summer. | C．Autumn. | D．Winter. |
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Places of Interest |
Water Cube |
West Lake |
Disneyland |
Dragon Tower |
Location (位置) | Beijing | Hangzhou | Hong Kong | Harbin |
Phone Number | 010-28135589 | 0571-68345576 | 00852-28029822 | 0451-82187899 |
Price of Ticket | ￥60 | ￥50 | ￥300 | ￥150 |
Feature (特征) | Special bubbly (气泡状的) design | The Broken Bridge | Cartoon character | Skywalk |
1. If you go to Hangzhou, you can visit ________.
| A．Water Cube | B．West Lake | C．Disneyland |
| A．Beijing | B．Harbin | C．Hong Kong |
| A．00852-28029822 | B．0451-82187899 | C．010-28135589 |
| A．￥300 | B．￥150 | C．￥450 |
| A．The price of a ticket for West Lake is the highest. |
| B．In Disneyland, you can’t see any cartoon character. |
| C．Water Cube is special in design. |
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| A. I think it’s a bad habit. Going for a walk after meal is good for us to keep fit and healthy. B. Water is a very important thing that we need. Scientists say we should drink at least 2.5 liters of water a day. C. It’s very important to protect our teeth. Eating too much candy is not only bad for our teeth but also bad for our health. D. We can see the colorful world by watching TV with our eyes. But we should protect our eyes carefully. We should let them have a rest after watching for one hour. E. In summer, swimming is very good. But you should pay attention that you shouldn’t go swimming after drinking or when you are very hot. F. Many people died from smoking. Smoking brings us serious hurt, and we should get away from it. G. The food there tastes good, but I think it’s junk food. We should take care of our health and eat more food with vitamins and less fat. |
In old Tibet (西藏), about 5 percent of the population owned almost all of the land, forests, mountains and rivers. Most people there were very poor. Thanks to the leadership of the Chinese government, Tibet is catching up with other parts of the country. Over the past 70 years, the Chinese government has introduced many good ideas for Tibet including education, health and environmental protection.
In 1951, Tibet’s GDP was 129 million yuan. Last year, its GDP reached 190 billion yuan. Since its peaceful liberation (解放), Tibet has set up a network of highways, railways and air ways. 118,800 km highways have been built in Tibet. It has also made great progress in improving its environment, spending 81.4 billion yuan on the area by the end of last year. In 2020, the forest covered 12.3 percent.
By the end of 2019, all poor people in Tibet had shaken off poverty (脱贫) for the first time in history. Before 1951, more than 90 percent of Tibetan people did not have their own houses. In 2020, the living space of farmers reached 41.46 square meters, and that of city people reached 33.4 square meters. People’s life has risen from 35.5 years in 1951 to 71.1 years in 2019. Education has also made great progress. In old Tibet there was not a proper school. 95 percent of the people could not go to school. From 1951 to 2020, the central government spent 224 billion yuan on Tiber’s education. Today’s Tibet has a really good development.
1. How many people owned the land in old Tibet?| A．95 percent of the population. | B．5 percent of the population. |
| C．70 percent of the population. | D．30 percent of the population. |
| A．Because of the leadership of the Chinese government. |
| B．Because of the poor people in old Tibet. |
| C．Because the 5 percent of the population owned most of the land. |
| D．Because of the help of other countries. |
| A．81.4 billion yuan. | B．129 million yuan. | C．190 billion yuan. | D．224 billion yuan. |
| A．By the end of last year. | B．From 1951 to 2020. | C．By the end of 2019. | D．In 2019. |
| A．35.5 years. | B．71.1 years. | C．33.4 years. | D．35.6 years. |
【推荐3】California is one of the richest states (州) in America. It is the third largest state in the United States in area, after Alaska and Texas. And California also has more people than any other state in the United States. Besides, it has lots of natural resources (资源). But not everything is perfect there. California has two important problems: earthquakes (地震) and forest fires.
The San Andreas Fault (断层) runs through California. As a result of it, the state gets many earthquakes. Some of the earthquakes are very strong. For example, there was a strong earthquake in San Francisco in 1906. Many buildings fell down. And the earthquake made a large number of fires happen. Up to 3,000 people died in it. There have also been many other strong earthquakes. Some people are afraid that a “big one” will hit the state someday. They think an earthquake will bring a huge number of problems.
During summer and autumn, much of California is dry. So forest fires or wildfires often start. Those fires can spread quickly and burn many forests. What’s worse, they also burn people’s homes. They often kill people before firefighters can put them out.
根据语篇内容，选择最佳选项。1. Which has the largest population in America?
| A．Alaska. | B．California. | C．Texas. |
| A．Population and resources. |
| B．Traffic and pollution. |
| C．Earthquakes and forest fires. |
| A．Fire. | B．Problem. | C．Earthquake. |
| A．California is rich in natural resources. |
| B．It’s dry in much of California in summer and autumn. |
| C．The forest fires only happen in winter in California. |
| A．To tell us two important problems in California. |
| B．To show the writer’s love for California. |
| C．To introduce different states in America. |
