1 . Do you know how the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) started? Here is how it happened.
In 1859, during the war time, a Swiss man named Henry Dunant passed a town in Italy where many soldiers had been wounded or killed. Dunant thought they should be cared for. A Swiss organization used his idea in 1863. When the organization became international, it was named the International Committee of the Red Cross.
The ICRC’s emblem is a red cross on a white ground. People use it as a sign for army doctors. There are now ICRC offices in over 80 countries around the world. Over 12,000 ICRC workers are helping people in more than 80 countries.
The ICRC also has a branch in China—Red Cross Society of China (RCSC). It started in 1904. Most people in RCSC are either full-time workers or volunteers. Now RCSC has about 26 million members. RCSC also has organizations in many schools. Student members learn to respect the old and help the weak. They are also taught to give medical care to people who are in danger.
1. When did the International Committee of the Red Cross get its start?| A．In 1559. | B．In 1904. | C．In 1859. | D．In 1863. |
| A．Over 12,000. | B．About 26 million. | C．90. | D．60. |
| A．The Chinese Committee Society. | B．The International Committee of the Red Cross. |
| C．The Chinese Red Cross Society. | D．Red Cross Society of China. |
| A．号码 | B．图片 | C．颜色 | D．标志 |
| A．They can learn to respect the old. |
| B．They can learn to help the weak. |
| C．They can learn to give medical care to people who are in danger. |
| D．All of the above. |
2 . The Winter Olympics is also called the White Olympics. At this time, many colourful stamps are published out to mark the great Games. The first stamps marking the opening came out on January 25, 1932 in the United States for the 3rd White Olympics. From then on, publishing stamps during the White Olympics became a rule.
During the 4th Winter Olympic Games, a group of stamps were published in Germany in November, 1936. The five rings of the Olympics were drawn on the front of sportswear (运动装). It was the first time that the rings had appeared on the stamps of the White Olympics.
In the 1950s, the stamps of this kind became more colourful. When the White Olympics came, the host countries as well as the non-host countries published stamps to mark those games. China also published four stamps in February, 1980, when the Chinese sportsmen began to take part in the White Olympics.
Japan has ever held the White Olympics. Altogether 14.5 billion stamps were sold to raise money for this sports meet.
Different kinds of sports were drawn on these small stamps. People can enjoy the beauty of the wonderful movements of some sportsmen.
1. The White Olympics and the Winter Olympics ________.| A．are the same thing | B．are different games |
| C．are not held in winter | D．are held in summer |
| A．after the year 1936 | B．after the 3rd White Olympics |
| C．before the 3rd White Olympics | D．before the year 1932 |
| A．every two years | B．every three years | C．every four years | D．every five years |
| A．Only the host countries can publish stamps to mark those Games. |
| B．Only the non-host countries can publish stamps to mark those Games. |
| C．All countries can publish stamps to mark those Games. |
| D．Japan can’t publish stamps to mark those Games. |
| A．Basketball. | B．Table tennis. | C．Football. | D．Skating. |
3 . Different countries have different manners. When you travel to other countries, please follow their manners, just as the saying goes, “
Very often people who travel to the United States forget to tip (给小费). It is usual to tip porters who help carry your bags, taxi drivers and waiters. Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your meal. Taxi drivers expect about the same amount.
In the UK, make sure to stand in line when you are waiting even if there are only two of you. It’s a good idea to talk about the weather. It’s the favourite way to start a conversation with the British.
In Spain, it’s a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner because people have dinner very late there, and restaurants do not generally open until after 9 p. m.
In Arab countries, men kiss one another on the cheek (脸颊). Your host may welcome you with a kiss on both cheeks. It is polite of you to do the same.
In Japan, people usually give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first time. When a person gives you a card, don’t put it into your pocket at once. The person expects you to read it.
Don’t forget to be careful of your body language to express something in a conversation. A kind of body language may be acceptable (可接受的) in one culture but it may be impolite in another.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。1. The missing part in the first paragraph can be “________”.
| A．When in Rome, do as the Romans do | B．Don’t put all your eggs in one basket |
| C．Many hands make light work | D．No pain, no gain |
| A．porters | B．waiters | C．taxi drivers | D．actors |
| A．In Spain, people usually have dinner very early. |
| B．In the UK, ifs not polite to stand in line when you are waiting. |
| C．In Arab countries, men kiss one another on the cheek. |
| D．In Japan, you should not read the business card when you get it. |
| A．Talking about the age. | B．Talking about the weather. |
| C．Kissing them on the cheeks. | D．Giving them business cards. |
| A．How to Tip | B．Different Countries |
| C．When to Have Dinner | D．Advice to International Travellers |
4 . A subway is not just an important form of transport. It is also a window for other people to learn about local cultures.
Beijing, China The Beijing Subway was opened in 1971 and is the oldest subway system in China. It has added some modern technologies. All stations now have touch-screen maps. In some stations, people can also see traditional Chinese culture. For example, on the walls of a few stations, there are some pictures of blue-and-white porcelain (青花瓷).
Stockholm, Sweden The first subway in Stockholm was opened in 1950. The Stockholm Subway is well-known for its decoration of the stations. It is called the longest art gallery in the world. Over 90 percent of its stations are decorated with paintings. A few stations are decorated with red bedrocks (岩床). This makes you feel as if you are in a cave.
London, UK The London Underground or the Tube is the oldest subway in the world. It was opened in 1863. During World War Ⅱ, it was used to protect people from German planes’ attacks (袭击) on London. Now, it is a symbol of the city. There is no air conditioning in the subway, so it is very hot in summer.
New York, the USA The New York City Subway runs 24 hours a day. It has an express train on almost every line. You can get to your destination (目的地) quickly. The trains themselves are full of fun—you will see people doing moonwalk dances like Michael Jackson, playing the guitar and singing.
1. Which subway is called the longest art gallery in the world?| A．The Beijing Subway. | B．The Stockholm Subway. |
| C．The London Underground. | D．The New York City Subway. |
| A．is also called the Tube | B．is the symbol of the UK |
| C．was well protected during the war | D．is the oldest transport in the world |
| A．Michael Jackson often dances in the New York City Subway. |
| B．Tourists feel cool when they take the London Underground in summer. |
| C．Several stations of the Stockholm Subway are built in caves. |
| D．Some stations of the Beijing Subway are decorated with pictures of porcelain. |
| A．great changes | B．long history | C．local culture | D．public transport |
| A．a storybook | B．a travel magazine | C．a science book | D．a newspaper ad |
5 . My hometown, Spring, is in Texas, the US. There are no beautiful beaches or high mountains, but it is a nice place to live in or visit.
Spring is about one-hour drive from Houston, Texas’ largest city. The town has six public (公立的) high schools and one private high school. Compared to Houston, Spring is very small. Every time I go to the store, I usually see someone I know and can always meet someone new. An advantage (优点) of being so far from the city is that there isn’t any traffic. When you get up in the morning, you can hear birds singing in the trees.
There are two parts of Spring: the modern Spring and the Old Town Spring. The Old Town has everything that the modern Spring has and more-old buildings, restaurants, shops, and one of the town’s museums. It is popular with tourists. People can see the history of Texas from over a century (世纪) ago there.
So welcome to my hometown. There is always a new restaurant and a new adventure waiting for you.
1. What can people see in Spring?| A．Beautiful beaches. | B．High mountains. | C．Old buildings. | D．Busy traffic. |
| A．The modern Spring is more interesting. | B．There is no museum in the Old Town Spring. |
| C．Tourists like to visit the modern Spring better. | D．The Old Town Spring is more than 100 years old. |
| A．Large. | B．Great. | C．Rich. | D．Usual (平常的). |
| A．tell people the history of the US | B．help people know about Spring |
| C．advise (建议) people to work in Spring | D．teach people how to live a happy life |
6 . Travelling is an exciting experience. It makes us feel pleased, and enjoy new wonders and new part of life that we’ve never known. A single holiday trip can give you the freedom and the chance to make changes that daily life does not allow. It matters little where you go on your holiday; it is all in what you make of it. Any travel can be interesting and attractive, giving you memories to last a lifetime.
Having those memories is truly what travels are all about. Many people say that a bit of planning and research before you leave can make sure of those long-lasting memories. But why not try something unexpected? In fact, the most unforgettable moments of a travel experience are the ones that you don’t plan for. Yes, maybe you’ll experience a bad meal in an unfamiliar place. But these experiences will make sure you find out little-known shops or an open-air theatre production that is only advertised (做广告) in the local paper.
You’ll find the enjoyable moments happening all around you: a wonderful sunset or a small child playing in the puddles (水洼) of a cobble (鹅卵石) road. The magic will truly be in the trip you take. Take time to go for a long walk for enjoyment when visiting a new place, which will allow you to listen, smell, and see the different culture and sights that your busy life may stop you from enjoying.
Simple things such as a leaf from a tree you sat under can keep the memories of your travel alive for years to come. Collect small things such as leaves, stones, or feathers, which can be turned into memorable works of art when you return home.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。1. What can we learn from the passage?
| A．There is no need to choose where to go on a holiday. |
| B．Plans can make travelling become uninteresting. |
| C．Small things around you always look simple. |
| D．Travelling is a good way for people to understand life. |
| A．having unforgettable experiences | B．having a healthy life |
| C．enjoying natural wonders of the world | D．visiting places of interest |
| A．learn much about the new place |
| B．research into all possible ways of travelling |
| C．find out as many local activities as possible |
| D．try something unplanned |
| A．The beautiful local sights. | B．The enjoyment around you. |
| C．The different cultures and places. | D．The enjoyment from a long walk. |
| A．Travelling can make you tired but happy. | B．Travelling should be unexpected. |
| C．Travelling is a wonderful experience. | D．Travelling may change your life. |
Fun Facts about Pets |
About Dogs • Dogs are our good friends. They started living with men about 10,000 years ago.• Laika, a dog, was the first animal in the world to travel in space (太空). In 1957 , the Soviet Union (前苏联) sent it into space in a satellite. • People usually think that dogs are blind to colours. It’s not true. Dogs can see colours. They can tell the difference between blue, yellow and grey, but probably can’t see red and green. |
About Cats • In Ancient Egypt (古埃及), people thought cats belonged to Pharaoh (法老). They were more important than people. If there was a fire, people should save cats first, and then men.• In Belgium (比利时) in 1879, people once used 37 cats to carry letters to villages. But the cats didn’t work well in a team. So it didn’t last long. • Cats hear better than dogs and people. They have 32 muscles (肌肉) in each ear, so they can turn their ears very quickly to catch sounds. • A study shows cats have better memories (记忆) than dogs. |
1. What’s the first animal to travel in space?
| A．A goldfish. | B．A cat. | C．A dog. | D．A rabbit. |
| A．can live longer | B．can see better |
| C．have better hearing and memories | D．can do more important work |
| A．Cats once carried letters to villages in Belgium. | B．Dogs are blind to colours. |
| C．Cats are not good at teamwork. | D．Cats have over sixty muscles in their ears. |
| A．how to keep dogs and cats | B．dogs and cats are people’s good friends |
| C．the history of keeping pets | D．something interesting about dogs and cats |
8 . The kiwi (鹬鸵) lives only in New Zealand. It is a very strange bird because it can’t fly. The kiwi is the same size as a chicken. It has no wings or a tail. It doesn’t have any feathers (羽毛) like other birds. It has hair on its body. Its mouth is very long. It has two feet and each foot has four toes (脚趾).
A kiwi likes to have a lot of trees around it. It sleeps during the day because the sunlight hurts its eyes. It can smell things with its nose. It is the only bird in the world that can smell things. The kiwi’s eggs are very big. There are only a few kiwis in New Zealand now. People may never see them again. The government says that people can’t kill kiwis. New Zealanders want their kiwis to live.
There is a picture of a kiwi on New Zealand money. People from New Zealand are sometimes called kiwis.
1. Which part of a kiwi’s body is NOT mentioned (提及) in the passage?| A．Its hair. | B．Its feet. | C．Its nose. | D．Its fingers. |
| A．Chicken. | B．Sunlight. | C．People, | D．Trees. |
| A．can smell things | B．has no feathers or hair | C．has four feet | D．has no toes |
| A．In a storybook. | B．In a geography magazine. |
| C．In a trip newspaper. | D．In a book about animals. |
9 . In England, traffic keeps on the left. Cars, buses and bikes all move on the left side of the road. So when you are in England, you must be very careful in the streets. Before you cross a street, you must stop and look both ways. Look right and look left and look right again. If the traffic lights are red, the traffic must stop. Then the people on foot can cross the road. If the traffic lights are green, the traffic can go. People on foot mustn’t cross.
In the morning and in the evening, when people go to or come home from work, the streets are very busy. The traffic is the most dangerous then.
When you go by bus in England, you have to be careful, too. Always remember the traffic moves on the left. Have a look first or you will go the wrong way.
In many English cities, there are big buses with two floors. You can sit on the second floor. From there you can see the city very well. It’s very interesting.
1. When you are in England you must remember that ________.| A．you’d better go by bus | B．the traffic goes on the left |
| C．the streets are very busy | D．there are many cars and buses on the road |
| A．you may go the wrong way | B．there are too many buses there |
| C．there are big buses with two floors | D．there are not any traffic lights |
| A．it is less dangerous | B．it can make roads safer |
| C．they can have a better view of the city | D．there are fewer passengers there |
| A．Buses in England | B．Traffic in England |
| C．Travelling in England | D．Traffic lights in England |
10 . Copenhagen is a city full of fairy tales (童话故事). If you want to explore it, you have to spend a long time and walk slower to enjoy yourself.
Copenhagen was the first city to have a street for walkers only. The city has less traffic noise and pollution (污染) than any other European capital.
Walking along the river banks, you’ll see the Amalienborg Palace first. The king’s family is living there.
Churches and castles show us the original (最初的) city. Copenhagen became the capital of Denmark in 1445. But fires in 1728 and 1795completely destroyed (摧毁) the old wooden buildings. Much of what we see today dates back to (追溯到) the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Keep going, and you’ll see the Christiansborg Palace. The town of Copenhagen began there. Then you will see Nyhavn, a waterway, which was dug (挖) in 1673. When you see it, you’ll understand why Hans Christian Andersen made this beautiful waterway his home. Nyhavn is a peaceful and wonderful place. You’ll usually see some rich people walk along here.
Welcome to Copenhagen and enjoy the old trees, the colourful lights and the beautiful gardens. You might feel as if you were in a fairy tale.
1. The underlined word “explore” in Paragraph 1 probably means “________”.| A．探索 | B．进入 | C．找到 | D．离开 |
| A．churches and castles | B．the Amalienborg Palace |
| C．the old wooden buildings | D．the Christiansborg Palace |
| A．Andersen made it his home. | B．It has a history of 383 years. |
| C．Rich people seldom walk along it. | D．It’s a fictitious (虚构的) place in a fairy tale. |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．Preventing fires. | B．Visiting Copenhagen. | C．Writing fairy tales. | D．Digging a waterway |
