【推荐1】Director—General Bokova,
Ladies and gentlemen,

I am Peng Liyuan. It gives me a great pleasure to join you for this important initiative as the UN marks its 70th anniversary.

Education is very close in my heart. My father grew up in a very small village in China. In those days, not many villagers could read. So my father opened a night school to teach them how to read. With his help, many people learned to write their own names. With his help, many people learned to read newspapers for the first time. With his help, many women were able to teach their children how to read. As his daughter, I know what education means to the people, especially those without it.

After generations of hard work, China has come a long way in education. I myself am a beneficiary (受益者) of that progress. Otherwise I would never become a professor of musical...

Many years ago my father made a small difference in his village. Together we can make a big difference in the world. I was once asked about my Chinese dream. I said I hope all children especially girls can have access to good education. This is my Chinese dream. I believe one day education first will no longer be a dream; it will be a reality enjoyed by every young woman on this planet.

Thank you very much.

1. What text is this passage?

A．A letter.

B．An e-mail.

C．A speech.

D．A note.

2. What is Ms Peng’s Chinese dream?

A．All children can get good education.	B．To make a big difference in the world.
C．Many women can teach their children how to read.	D．To open a night school to teach villagers.

3. How does the writer tell us her Chinese dream?

A．By making comparisons.	B．By giving examples.
C．By showing the form.	D．By telling stories.

【推荐2】She got up early to be ready for the post. Myra wouldn’t forget her mother’s birthday, even if she seldom wrote at other times. Of course, Myra was busy. Her husband had been made Mayor (市长), and Myra herself had got a medal for her work for the aged. The old lady was proud of Myra, but Enid was the daughter she loved. Enid had never married, but had seemed pleased to live with her mother, and teach in a primary school. One evening, Enid said, “I’ve arranged for Mrs Morrison to look after you for a few days, Mother. Tomorrow I have to go into hospital—just a small operation, I’ll soon be home.” In the morning she went, but never came back—she died on the operating table.

Two years ago that was, and since then Myra had been to see her mother three times, but her husband never. The old lady was eighty today. She had put on her best dress. Perhaps—Myra might come. After all, eighty was a special birthday. Even if Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was sure of that. Two spots of colour brightened her cheeks. She was excited—like a child. She would enjoy her day.

What would she like? A pair of slippers perhaps. Or a new blue sweater. Blue’s such a pretty colour. Or a table lamp. Or a book, a travel book, with pictures, or a little clock, with clear black numbers. So many lovely things.

She stood by the window, watching. The postman turned round the corner on his bicycle. Her heart beat fast. He gave her four envelopes. Three were unsealed cards from old friends. The fourth was sealed, in Myra’s writing. The old lady felt a pang of disappointment. “No parcel (包裹), sir?”

“No, madam.”

Maybe the parcel was too large to come by letter post. That was it. It would come later by parcel post. She must be patient.

She tore the envelope open. Folded in the card was a piece of paper. Written on the card was a message under the printed Happy Birthday—Buy yourself something nice with the cheque (支票), Myra and Harold.

The cheque fell to the floor like a bird with a broken wing. Slowly the old lady stooped to pick it up. Her present, her lovely present. With trembling fingers, she tore it into little bits.

1. How old was the old lady when Enid passed away?

A．Eighty.

B．Seventy-eight.

C．Seventy-five.

D．Eighty-two.

2. What can you infer from this passage?

A．The old lady lived with Mrs Morrison.	B．Myra was much younger than Enid.
C．The old lady was disappointed at last.	D．Myra was too rich to choose anything else.

3. What’s the best title of this article?

A．The best gift for Mom

B．Mother’s love

C．A meaningful cheque

D．Trembling fingers

【推荐3】I have some penfriends. They come from different countries. Here is some information about them. I like science very much. So one of them is my best friend because we have the same hobby.

Nick from England: When I grow up, I would like to become a teacher. I love little children! I want to get lots of money and live somewhere sunny and in a big house with my wife and children.

Graziano from Thailand: When I grow up, I would like to become a scientist. I will work in the scientific field （科学领域）and I will discover （发现）something very important. I like Maths, too. It would be interesting.

Dario from Russia: I want to be an engineer because I like building roads and bridges. I also want to be an electrician(电工) because I like the cars and reading magazines about cars.

Viktoriya from America: In the future I will become a manager in traveling. I like traveling all over the world and making friends.

1. Where is Nick from?

A．The UK	B．The USA
C．Thailand	D．Russia

2. Who likes traveling and making friends?

A．Nick	B．Graziano
C．Dario	D．Viktoriya

3. What does Graziano want to be in the future?

A．A teacher	B．A scientist
C．An engineer	D．A manager

4. Which is NOT RIGHT according to the passage?

A．Nick likes to stay with children.

B．Graziano likes maths.

C．Dario likes reading magazines about cars.

D．Viktoriya likes staying at home.

5. Who may be the writer’s best friend?

A．Nick	B．Graziano
C．Dario	D．Viktoriya