1 . “We all have suffered from the air pollution. If we don’t call for an end to the firecrackers (鞭炮), the environment will get worse and worse in the future.” said Zhang Wei. He put up a notice in his neighborhood. In the notice, he called on more people to set off (引爆) fewer firecrackers during this year’s Spring Festival.
Lots of parents agreed with Zhang Wei. They said that they hated the noise of firecrackers. It often woke up their babies easily. And the babies really needed a quiet place to have enough sleep.
More Chinese are looking forward to celebrating the holiday in greener ways. Many people decide not to set off firecrackers. They decided not to waste food. They think that the new ways are fashionable (时尚的).
“My family didn’t buy firecrackers this year. Instead, we gave the money away to a charity. It’s good for the environment and the charity.” the Internet user “Fighter” wrote on the Blog.
In my opinion, it’s very important for us to celebrate our traditional festival—the Spring Festival. But it’s more important to reduce air pollution and protect our environment. We had better express our cheerful feeling and best wishes in greener ways. We need more people like Zhang Wei or “Fighter” who uses electronic ways like QQ, Wechat or Blog. I believe more and more people will join them and our environment will get better and better.
1. Where did Zhang Wei put up a notice?| A．In his office. | B．In the street. |
| C．In his house. | D．In his neighborhood. |
| A．the noise of firecrackers | B．the Spring Festival |
| C．the environment | D．a quiet place |
| A．Eating a lot of food. | B．Making more money. |
| C．Celebrating in a greener way. | D．Setting off more firecrackers. |
| A．Don’t Waste Food | B．The Spring Festival Goes Green |
| C．Firecrackers and Noise | D．The Christmas Holiday |
2 . What does it mean to be green? Green is more than just a color. It also means taking special steps to protect the environment. Buying a green product is a small step everyone can take. Deciding whether a product is green, however, isn't always easy. Here is what we may keep in mind.
The materials of a product are usually our first focus（关注）. What is it made of? Are there any harmful chemicals in it? Green products are made of more natural materials.
Packaging（外包装） is important. How is a product packaged? Is it over packaged? We'd better choose glass, metal and paper packaging.
Location（地点） matters. Where was a product produced? Where are we buying it? Try to choose local products. It is a good idea to order directly from local farmer, shop at markets.
Look into what the company tells us about their product. It's easy to say that a product is “green” or “all natural”, but the words may be too good to be true. After all, companies try to make us believe that their products are environmentally responsible.
The greenest thing is certainly the one we don't buy. Things like food and clothing are necessary for life. But many others are not. Better than buying is keeping money in our pockets, reduces（减少）waste and keeps the planet healthy.
1. The writer would suggest choosing a product that is _________.| A．over packaged | B．delivered from abroad |
| C．locally produced | D．made of unnatural materials |
| A．we can easily understand the information. |
| B．we shouldn't completely believe the information. |
| C．we should widely spread the information |
| D．we shouldn't quickly forget the information. |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．Buying Green | B．Recycling Waste |
| C．Keeping Healthy | D．Reducing Energy Use |
The Lantern Festival is an important festival in China. It began 2000 years ago during the Han dynasty (朝). It means the end of the Spring Festival celebrations.
People celebrate the festival in many ways. The lantern show is the most important part of the festival. On the night of the festival, many lanterns are hung in the streets and parks. These lanterns light up the night during the festival. People often go out to watch the lantern show with their family and friends.
Lantern riddle (迷) games are also popular during the Lantern Festival. Riddles are written on colorful lanterns. If someone gets the right answer, he or she will get a gift.
Tangyuan is the traditional food of the Lantern Festival. It can have many different fillings and tastes. Shaped like a round ball, tangyuan is delicious. On the one hand, people eat tangyuan for good luck. On the other hand, the shape of tangyuan means family reunion (团圆).
Shows are everywhere all day. In the daytime, people can enjoy the performances such as a dragon lantern dance, a lion dance, a Yangge dance and beating drums. At night, except for the beautiful lanterns, fireworks (烟花) make a beautiful scene (景色). People enjoy themselves during the Lantern Festival.
1. When did the Lantern Festival begin in the history?2. Who will people watch the lantern show with?
3. What will you get if you answer the lantern riddle correctly?
4. Except for the Lantern Festival, which traditional Chinese festival do you like best? What can you do then? Write 30 words or more.
4 . When eating out, people want to have a great experience. This means that they want not only nice food but also polite and considerate (考虑周到的) people in the restaurant.
One thing people shouldn’t do at a table is talking on a mobile phone. Such action is thought to be impolite to the people around you. Some restaurants have rules against mobile phones. But whether there are rules or not, you should set your phone to the silent or vibrate mode (振动模式). If you get an important phone call and have to talk on it while eating, leave the table to answer it. Remember to talk in a quiet and weak voice even if you’re not at the table.
It is important to use good manners with everyone in the restaurant, including the people who are serving you. Always say “please” and “thank you” to the servers. These simple words can improve or speed up your service for you.
Kids should not get up and run around the tables in a restaurant. They should stay in their seats during the meal. Make sure they don’t make noise or cause trouble for other people.
Being polite can help everyone have a good time, not only in a restaurant. If people are more polite and respectful to others, everyone will have fun.
1. According to the text, you’d better ________ when you are at a table| A．leave the phone at home | B．eat up all the delicious food |
| C．set the phone to the silent | D．talk with your friends all the time |
| A．Treat the waiters politely. | B．Order your food quickly. |
| C．Read the menu carefully. | D．Say simple words slowly. |
| A．It’s hard to cause trouble for others. | B．It’s never too old to learn. |
| C．It’s wrong to take kids with you. | D．It’s important to be polite. |
(① = paragraph 1, ② = paragraph 2, …)
A． | B． | C． | D． |
Huludao Museum was set up in 1989. New Huludao Museum opened to the public in December 2016, with a construction (建筑) area of 12,137 square meters and is divided into exhibition (展览) area, warehouse area, office area and public activity area. The exhibition area is 4900 m². The first floor is a temporary (临时) exhibition hall and a multi-functional (多功能) hall, which can hold special exhibitions. The second and third floors are the permanent exhibition “Walk Into Huludao” and the special exhibition “Maritime Silk Road”. They use humanistic (人文) and scientific methods to show the history, culture and social development process of Huludao area, and give full play to the cultural and museum industry to lead the trend and educate the people, serve the society and promote development. At of the end of 2019, Huludao Museum has a total collection of 1,135 pieces, including 352 precious cultural relics (珍贵文物).
| Address: Huludao Museum is located at No. l Haiyan North Road, Longwan New District, Huludao City, Liaoning Province. Admission: Free Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00~16:30 (latest entry 15:30), closed on Monday. Traffic guide: Bus No.28 (Train Station—Xingcheng Dongdian Sanatorium) Cultural Center off, walk 115 meters; Bus No.29 (Bus Terminal—Xingcheng Dongdian Sanatorium) East Ring off, walk 598 meters; Bus No.30 (Longwan Park—Gymnasium) Library off, walk 200 meters. Telephone: 0429-6660556. |
1. The special exhibition “Maritime Silk Road” is on the ________ floor.
| A．first | B．second | C．third | D．fourth |
| A．At 8:30 am, on Tuesday | B．At 17:30 pm, on Sunday |
| C．At 9:00 am, on Monday | D．At 15:00 pm, on Wednesday |
| A．Cultural Center. | B．East Ring. | C．Longwan Park. | D．Train Station. |
| A．In a magazine. | B．In a guidebook. | C．In a storybook. | D．In a history book. |
6 . Chemistry is usually thought to be more difficult than other subjects, at least for the beginners. There are some reasons for this idea. For one thing, chemistry has a very specialized vocabulary (学科专用语汇). At first, studying chemistry is like learning a new language. Also, some concepts (概念) of chemistry are hard to understand. However, with hard work and careful study, you can finish this subject successfully—and even enjoy it. Here are some suggestions to help you develop good study habits and better understand the topics in the book:
●Firstly, attend classes on time. Listen to your teacher and take careful notes in class. If possible, always review the topics you learn in class, and review your notes on the same day.
●Secondly, think carefully whether you really understand the meaning of a formula (分子式) or the use of an equation (方程式). A good way to test your understanding is to explain a concept to a classmate or someone else.
●Thirdly, pay attention to things which have something to do with chemistry in life. Watch or do experiments (实验) in class carefully.
●Fourthly, question often and do not be afraid to ask your teacher or classmates for help.
You will find that chemistry is much more than numbers, formulas and equations. It’s often used in daily life just like math and physics. Once you fall in love with it, you’ll get lots of fun.
1. The writer gives _________ reasons why chemistry is thought to be more difficult.| A．one | B．two | C．three | D．four |
| A．writing it in your notebook | B．finding it in the chemistry book |
| C．reading it time and time again | D．explaining it to somebody else |
| A．Take classes seriously. | B．Do experiments carefully. |
| C．Ask questions often. | D．Take down every word of the teacher. |
（①=Paragraph 1, ②=Paragraph 2,… ）
A． | B． | C． | D． |
7 . Chinese shadow puppetry (皮影戏) is a form of traditional Chinese folk drama (剧) which is probably one of the most ancient arts using light and shadow (影子). It is also a mix of many art forms, including painting, music, opera (歌剧) and story-telling. Shadow puppetry was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List (世界质文化遗产) in 2011.
It’s believed that shadow puppetry appeared in the Han Dynasty. In the Tang Dynasty, shadow puppetry was played by many people in many places around the country. Then in the Yuan Dynasty, it was introduced into West Asian and European countries along the Silk Road. The art form became the most popular in the Qing Dynasty. At that time, it was played in almost every province and in many kinds of celebrations like weddings (婚礼) and birthday dinners.
In fact, most puppetry artists across China don’t get trained and don’t play shadow puppetry as a job. They just play it for fun and love. However, they are still experts in this field. In recent years, puppetry artists have explored (探索) ways to make this ancient art form as popular as it used to be and pass it on to the young, hoping more people can understand its importance and feel its beauty. They also get support from the Chinese government. Thanks to their hard work, Chinese shadow puppetry is becoming great again.
1. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 refer to?| A．folk drama | B．shadow puppetry | C．ancient art | D．art form |
| A．the history of shadow puppetry | B．where shadow puppetry was played |
| C．when shadow puppetry was introduced to other countries | D．the forms of shadow puppetry |
| A．In the Han Dynasty. | B．In the Tang Dynasty. |
| C．In the Qing Dynasty. | D．In the Yuan Dynasty. |
| A．All the puppetry artists are professional. |
| B．There are no young people who like shadow puppetry. |
| C．Puppetry artists are working hard to make shadow puppetry great again. |
| D．The Chinese government doesn’t support shadow puppetry. |
A popular animated movie which includes 48 poems has become a favorite for many children. The movie, Chang’an, which hit cinemas on July 8, has scored 8.2 out of 10 point s with nearly 150,000 reviews (评论) on popular review platform Douban Movie.
The movie Chang’an takes its title from the ancient name of Xi’an in Shaanxi Province. Using Gao Shi, a famous poet during the Tang Dynasty as a main character, the movie tells stories about a group of excellent poets in his time such as Li Bai, Du Fu and Wang Wei. Unlike other movies put on Chinese screens before, the 168-minute movie is the longest Chinese animated movie.
During the showing of the movie, many children who go along with their parents excitedly recite (背诵) the poems whenever they appear, which has caused a great discussion among audiences (观众) whose reviews can be seen on different platforms.
Some consider it irritating. “More than half of the audiences were primary school students, and the girl behind me was reciting really loudly whenever it was something she knows.” one review said, adding that parents should teach their children to act properly in public places, especially when they are trying to let their children learn something.
“There are even parents who record their children reciting in the cinema, as if they haven’t seen the no-recording rule.” another review said. Many reviews advised cinemas organize family—only showings and keep them away from those who want silence during the showing.
Yu Xin, a movie reviewer, said on his Sina Weibo moviegoers should be more understanding. “It’s a wonderful sound. It’s the unique romance that only belongs to Chinese cinemas.” he said, adding when the musical movie Les Miserable hit Chinese screens a few years ago, audiences who sang along were highly thought of.
1. How does the writer develop his idea in Paragraph 1?| A．By giving examples. | B．By comparing differences. |
| C．By explaining the reason. | D．By listing numbers and facts. |
| A．Gao Shi | B．Li Bai | C．Du Fu | D．Wang Wei |
| A．Make someone happy. | B．Make someone angry. |
| C．Make someone amazed. | D．Make someone excited. |
| A．The movie Chang’an is the longest Chinese movie. |
| B．Chang’an has gotten about 15,000 reviews on Douban Movie. |
| C．Yu Xin doesn’t mind children reciting when watching Chang’an. |
| D．Chang’an tells stories about great poets from different dynasties. |
9 . Being outgoing is good for your life. Those more outgoing people like to meet lots of interesting people and have more fun in life. In fact, being outgoing is not so hard as you think. Even the shy people can be outgoing.
You can start becoming outgoing with your best friend or a group of friends. But the real challenge (挑战) comes when you meet strange (陌生的) people or new friends. Smile more, and usually they will return (回报) your smile. In this way, you may have some talks.
Start a talk. Just a simple “Hello” or “How is it going” is a good start. If you want to make interesting talks, you should read the news and prepare (准备) your views. Surf the Internet for new information and then keep that in mind.
The easiest way to become more outgoing is to go out. This is also the most important step. Go to a park, beach, club, party or any other place that you think can be fun, and you may make new friends there.
1. Is being outgoing good for your life?2. When does the real challenge come if you want to become outgoing?
3. How can you start a talk with a stranger?
4. What is the easiest way to become more outgoing?
5. What’s the passage mainly about?
In China, writing brushes, ink sticks, paper and inkstones are called the Four Treasures of the Study. Among the high-quality treasures, the writing brush produced in Huzhou, the ink stick produced in Huizhou, the Xuan paper made in Xuancheng and the inkstone made in Duanxi are the best-known.
The writing brushes are mainly made of the hair of animals. Those made of wool are called yanghao and those made of the weasel’s tail hair are called langhao. Their artistic effects（效果） in writing and painting cannot be copied by any other pens.
The ink stick is the pigment（颜料） used in writing and painting. The ink stick produced in Huizhou is of high quality. A story goes like this: Xi Chao and his son produced a kind of high-quality ink stick. As a result, Emperor Li Yu in the Southern Tang Dynasty agreed to give them the family name “Li”. In the Song Dynasty, its producing area was changed into Huizhou, and it was then called the Hui Ink Stick.
Paper is among the four great inventions in ancient China. The famous Xuan paper appeared in the Sui and Tang dynasties. In Xuanzhou, （now Xuancheng, Anhui）, where the Xuan paper is produced, it’s said that Cai Lun’s pupil Kong Dan happened to see the ebony （黑檀） in a river. It was wet with the water and turned white. Then he used the bark（树皮） to produce the world-famous Xuan paper.
The inkstone was already, very popular in the Han Dynasty. The Ming and Qing dynasties saw the appearance of the Four Famous Inkstones-Duan Inkstone, She Inkstone, Tao Inkstone and Chengni Inkstone. They can be used not only in writing and painting but also for admiration.
The title: | |
Writing brushes | The writing brushes |
| The ink stick is the pigment used in writing and painting. The high-quality ink stick was produced in Huizhou. | |
Paper | Paper is one of the four great inventions in ancient China. The Xuan paper is produced in Xuanzhou,（now Xuancheng, Anhui）, Kong Dan happened to see the ebony in the river and then the bark |
Inkstones | Duan Inkstone, She Inkstone, Tao Inkstone and Chengni Inkstone are the Four Famous Inkstones. They appeared |
