Welcome to the Painting Competition for Woodlands Students
The International Anti-Drug(禁毒) Day this year is coming soon. In order to raise teenagers’ awareness(意识) to fight against drug taking, the City Art Council is going to hold a painting competition for the students in our city.
Students who want to take part in the competition can hand in their own 2D paintings in either of the following two ways:
★ Each school will be provided with a box for students to put in their paintings.
Boxes will be picked up by the City Art Council on Thursday, Jun 23rd, 2016, before the end of the school day.
★ Paintings can also be handed in on Friday, June 24th, from 8:00 am to 10:00 am at the Woodlands Art Hall (175 Riverside Street).
All paintings are required to be 60 cm wide by 80 cm long or smaller. Larger sizes will not be accepted. Each student can only hand in one painting.
The final decision on the competition results will be made on June 26th, the Anti-Drug Day. The name list of the winners will be made known on the website of the City Art Council on the same day. All winning paintings will be shown to the public at the City Youth Park from June 27th till the end of July.
Prizes: 1st Prize (10 students ) = $300 Gift Card each 2nd Prize (20 students) = $200 Gift Card each 3rd Prize (30 students) = $100 Gift Card each
For further information:
Visit http://www.WoodlandsArtCouncil. org or call 2569-8632.
根据上述内容, 选择最佳答案。(5 分)
1. Students in Woodlands can take part in ________ held by the City Art Council.
| A．a pop music concert | B．a singing competition |
| C．a painting competition | D．a name-signing activity |
| A．to teach the teenagers some painting skills |
| B．to tell the teenagers to walk away from drugs |
| C．to provide the teenagers with some art knowledge |
| D．to introduce the history of the Anti-Drug Day to the teenagers |
| A．40 cm wide by 60 cm long | B．50 cm wide by 70 cm long |
| C．60 cm wide by 80 cm long | D．80 cm wide by 100 cm long |
| A．at the City Youth Park | B．at the City Art Council |
| C．at 175 Riverside Street | D．at the Woodlands Art Hall |
| A．Students must put their paintings in the school box on June 24th. |
| B．Each student can take part in the competition with one 3D painting |
| C．Students can get the information about the result of competition in two ways |
| D．Each of the second prize winners in the competition will get 300 dollars. |
2 . Many companies today hold meetings to discuss their new plans. As people are paying more attention to the environmental problems, more companies are looking for ways to reduce their bad influence on the environment. Many of them achieve this by using the Web meeting.
The Web meeting is a technology that allows people to communicate better over the Internet. It’s an easy way of hosting and attending a meeting. Participants (参与者) don’t have to leave the office. Each of them will receive an invitation with the meeting time and date on it. When the meeting is ready to begin, they must sit before their computers.
With the Web meeting, all participants can attend the meeting at their own desks. They don’t need to drive a car to travel to and from the meeting. As a result, no fuel (燃料) is used and less time is taken up in attending a Web meeting.
Materials (材料) for the meeting are simply e-mailed to all the participants before it begins. Then participants can just read them on the screen. For the company, this not only saves the use of paper but also greatly reduces the mailing cost.
In a word, a Web meeting is a cheaper, greener, and friendlier way of hosting and attending a meeting. Companies that hold Web meetings are willing to work hard for a better environment. So they can find their working partners who have the same green ideas in a short time. In return, they develop good relationships with other companies and improve their business.
1. What should the participants do when the Web meeting is ready to begin?| A．They should sit before their computers. | B．They should leave the office. |
| C．They should call each other. | D．They should drive their cars to the meeting. |
| A．You can attend a Web meeting in your office. |
| B．The participants can’t read the materials on the screen. |
| C．The Web meeting can save us lots of time. |
| D．A Web meeting can save fuel. |
| A．faster | B．more expensive | C．more boring | D．greener |
| A．The Trouble of Web Meetings | B．The Ideas about Web Meetings |
| C．The advantages of Web Meetings | D．Participants of Web Meetings |
3 . The well-known “new great inventions” of modern China have made our daily lives more convenient.
High-speed trains
China created its first high-speed railway line in 2008. Since then, the number of passenger trips has grown by over 30 percent every year. By 2016, more than 5 billion trips had been taken on the trains. By 2020, one-fifth of the country’s 150, 000-km railway network will be used by the trains. This network will link more than 80 percent of the major cities across China.
Mobile payment
Mobile payment is turning China into a “cashless society”. Instead of paying by cash, customers now pay for their goods and some kinds of bills simply by typing a short password into the Alipay or Wechat app on their mobile phones.
Shared bikes
China has surprised the world with how quickly shared bikes are widely used. Nowadays, bike users can simply pick up or park the bikes on the street through GPS and smartphone apps. China’s two leading bike-sharing companies, Mobike and Ofo, have been opening their overseas markets in Singapore, the UK and the USA.
Online shopping
With around 751 million Internet users, China has been the world’s largest and fastest-growing online shopping market. Because of lower costs and fewer licensing requirements, it’s easier for sellers to open an online shop in China. In 2016, more than 20 million jobs in rural areas were created, with over 8.1 million running their own online shops.
1. What’s the passage mainly about?| A．The fast-developing technology. | B．Modern China. |
| C．China’s new great inventions. | D．Convenient daily lives in China. |
| A．30% | B．50% | C．20% | D．80% |
| A．needn’t take cash | B．can go shopping without mobile phones |
| C．don’t have to use a password | D．needn’t pay the bills |
| A．Lower costs | B．Fewer licensing requirements |
| C．More job chances | D．A, B & C |
4 . Yuan Longping, a great scientist, is the first person to develop a kind of hybrid rice(杂交水稻) which helps fight hunger in China.
Food was a big problem in China in the past. This was because China had 22 percent of the world’s population, but only 7 percent of its farmland. In the 1960s, China suffered(遭受) serious hunger. Millions of people died because they had no food. As an agronomy(农学) teacher, Yuan was very sad to see this. “How can I help them have enough food?” he thought. He decided to work on a kind of hybrid rice. It has a high output(产量).
At that time, other scientists didn’t think hybrid rice was worth studying. But Yuan and his team worked on it every day. They took very good care of their rice seeds. At last, in 1973, they grew a new kind of hybrid rice. This rice is strong. Farmers can grow it in many different kinds of farmland and also in bad weather. It can also fight disease. Its output was much greater than common kinds of rice. With the new kind, about 70, 000, 000 people could have food every year!
Yuan solved the food problem in China. But he is still working on rice. Before he retires, he hopes to grow rice in the sea!
1. Food was a big problem in China in the past because ______.| A．farmers didn’t grow rice |
| B．farmers didn’t have rice seeds |
| C．China had no money to buy plenty of food |
| D．China had a large population but a little farmland |
| A．discovered another kind of food |
| B．borrowed enough food from other countries |
| C．developed a kind of hybrid rice with his team |
| D．started being an agronomy teacher to study rice |
| A．grow rice in the sea | B．have a good rest |
| C．keep several pet cats | D．help people in Africa |
| A．the new kind of hybrid rice is worth studying |
| B．the new kind of hybrid rice was invented in China |
| C．Yuan Longping grew the new kind of hybrid rice for many years |
| D．Yuan Longping has played an important role in solving China’s food problem |
5 . How do you make friends? Some students are sharing their ideas with us:
Tom: Although we are quite different, Adam and I have been close friends for 5 years. We have a lot to talk. We play basketball together after school. We go for a picnic at weekends. It’s always a pleasure to be with him.
Yumi: I spend my spare time mostly with people from other countries. When I’m with them, I really get to know what they’re like and how easy they are to get along with. They help me to improve my English.
Anna: I’ve made some good friends at the gym I go to. People there are very friendly. Talking to them. I think exercise is a good way for us to get to know each other.
Peter: I can make more friends on the Internet because it keeps me in touch with the whole world. I can get worldwide stories from my friends all over the world.
1. Adam is ______ friend.| A．Tom’s | B．Yumi’s | C．Anna’s | D．Peter’s |
| A．He goes for a picnic. | B．He plays basketball with Adam. |
| C．He improves his English. | D．He makes more friends. |
| A．takes more exercise | B．learns English better |
| C．feels happier at picnics | D．knows more about the world |
| A．playing basketball | B．reading | C．exercise | D．fight |
When doing his math homework, Lu Lifei, from Jiangsu Province, came across a problem. He couldn’t work it out. So he took out his cellphone, started a special app and searched for the problem. Answers soon appeared on the screen.
Nowadays, many students do homework with the help of the Internet like Lu. They search for information online, use apps or discuss through social tools like QQ and WeChat.
“It’s convenient. You don’t have to wait or get a tutor on the spot.” Lu said. “You also learn by seeing how others work problems out.”
“It also improves students’ abilities,” said Wang Shiying, from Shanghai. “And it’s especially true for new types of homework.”
Wang’s Chinese teacher often asks students to give lectures on great authors. When it comes to Wang’s turn, she usually searches online, picks out certain stories and makes PowerPoint presentations.
“I’ve become adept（熟练的）at searching for information online and using Microsoft Office,” Wang said. However, this trend also brings up problems. Some students just copy the answers online without thinking. They become lazy. Huang Pengxiang, a head teacher from Shanxi, said that knowing how to use the Internet was important. The key is to have good self-control.
“No matter how difficult the problem is, think about it independently first,” Huang said. “Be sure to understand the reasons behind the answers, or you won’t make progress. If you’re not confident about your self-control, ask your parents for help.”
1. The students2. Lu Lifei thinks studying on the Internet is
3. Wang Shiying’s Chinese teacher often asks the students to give lectures on great
4. The students will become lazy and can’t
5. Having good
7 . Do you know the two lovely mascots（吉祥物）? You may know the five “Fuwa” dolls from the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. On September 17, 2019, the two lovely mascots first showed on TV. Now, let’s see who they are.
Look at the panda! It looks like an astronaut. It wears an ice shell and looks fat, so we call it “Bing Dwen Dwen”. White is the colour of ice and snow. “Bing Dwen Dwen” likes ice sports very much and is good at them. That’s why it is the mascot of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games. The red heart shape in its left hand means welcoming the friends from other countries.
Do you think the red mascot looks like a lantern? The lantern’s name is “Shuey Rhon Rhon”. When the Chinese New Year comes, people always make or buy red lanterns. Red is the colour of hope and good luck, so people think their dreams will come true in the new year. “Shuey Rhon Rhon” can give players hope and help them do well in the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympic Games（残奥会）.
Many people in different countries like the two mascots very much, and they show their love for them on the Internet.
1. ________ is the mascot of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games.| A．“Fuwa” dolls | B．Bing Dwen Dwen | C．An astronaut | D．Shuey Rhon |
| A．Because it is easy to make red lanterns. |
| B．Because “Shuey Rhon Rhon” is a mascot. |
| C．Because people think red lanterns are very lovely. |
| D．Because people think red lanterns can bring good luck. |
| A．“Bing Dwen Dwen” can skate very well. |
| B．“Shuey Rhon Rhon” likes ice sports and is good at them. |
| C．The two lovely mascots were first showed on TV on September 16. |
| D．Everybody likes the two mascots and shows his love on the Internet. |
| A．The sports in Olympic Games. | B．Two Olympic mascots come to life. |
| C．2022 Beijing Winter Paralympic Games. | D．2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games. |
Panda “Bing Dwen Dwen” looks like an astronaut. It wears an ice shell (壳) and looks fat. White is the color of ice and snow. “Bing Dwen Dwen” likes ice sports very much and is good at them. That’s why it is the mascot (吉祥物) of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games. The red heart shape in its left hand means welcoming the friends from other countries.
Do you think this red mascot looks like a lantern? Its name is “Shuey Rhon Rhon”. When the Chinese New Year comes, people always make or buy red lanterns. Red is the color of hope and good luck, so people think their dreams will come true in the new year. “Shuey Rhon Rhon” can give players hope and help them do well in the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympic Games (残奥会).
Many people in different countries like the two mascots very much, and they show their love for them on the Internet.
1. What is “Bing Dwen Dwen” good at in this passage?| A．Ice. | B．Snow. | C．Ice sports. | D．All of the above. |
| A．It’s on Shuey Rhon Rhon’s face. | B．It’s on Bing Dwen Dwen’s left hand. |
| C．It’s on Bing Dwen Dwen’s right hand. | D．It’s on Shuey Rhon Rhon’s lantern. |
| A．Because it is easy to make red lanterns. |
| B．Because “Shuey Rhon Rhon” is a mascot. |
| C．Because people think red lanterns are very lovely. |
| D．Because people think red lanterns can bring good luck. |
| A．These two mascots are like pandas. |
| B．“Bing Dwen Dwen” looks like a lantern. |
| C．“Shuey Rhon Rhon” can encourage players to do better. |
| D．Everybody likes the two mascots and shows his love on the Internet. |
| A．Two Olympic mascots. | B．The sports in Olympic Games. |
| C．2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games. | D．2022 Beijing Winter Paralympic Games. |
9 . Have you ever been to Lima? If not, let me introduce it to you.
Lima, the capital of Peru, is in the central coastal part of the country, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. With a population of more than 9 million, Lima is one of the largest cities and the only capital in South Lima has a long history. There are many museums, where you can learn how the ancient American Indians founded the Inca Empire and built Machu Picchu, a famous ancient city in the Andes Mountains. Visiting the historic center, a World Heritage Site, you may find you are communicating with both the past and the present.
Lima is also a place where you can find the lifestyles and fashions, created by its people and culture. You will see Peruvian clothes, dances, and taste their delicious foods and drinks. You can see buildings in different styles, and enjoy the fantastic sunset over the ancient ruins.
You may have heard “It never rains in Lima’. In fact, it is not as dry as it is said to be and it is warm all year round. Though it seldom rains in summer, it sometimes drizzles（下毛毛雨）on early winter mornings. The drizzle and the wet air “water” the ground, which makes the crops and the plants grow. Moreover, modern technology helps to bring water from the snow and ice on the top of the Andes (over 6,000 m high) for the city to use. People there never waste water.
Lima is such an amazing city that it is worth visiting. If you come, you will surely have a good time and learn a lot! Welcome to Lima!
1. According to the passage, Lima ________.| A．is in North America | B．is the largest city in South America |
| C．has a population of over 9 million | D．in the center of the Pacific Ocean |
| A．People in Lima never waste water. |
| B．The drizzles on summer mornings “water” the ground. |
| C．The wet air can provide water for the crops and plants. |
| D．The snow and ice turn into water for the city to use. |
| A．tell people Lima is an interesting city | B．tell people Lima has a long history |
| C．ask people to visit Lima | D．ask people in Lima to value water |
10 . Working on a team is a good thing, but sometimes it can bring you some trouble. If people on your team are not good at communicating, you may often feel terrible. To create a successful team, good communication is the most necessary thing for both team members and leaders. Here are some helpful suggestions.
● Don’t criticize（批评）any people. When someone on your team does something wrong, don’t criticize him. You can help him find out reasons and then help him solve the problem. Criticizing your team members too often may make them keep away from you. As a result, you may feel lonely.
● Think about other people’s ideas carefully. When someone tells you about his ideas, you should think about them carefully, no matter how silly they may seem. This shows you interested in his ideas, and it will make him feel good.
● Listen to other people actively. When someone is speaking to you, you need to listen to him actively. If you’re unclear about something, you should ask him about it. By doing this can clear up your confusion（困惑）before moving on.
● Share your ideas with other people. When you have a new idea, talk about it with team members. This helps to improve the idea. Besides, it also helps to improve relationships with your team members.
1. For team members and the leaders, ________ is the most necessary thing to create a successfully team.| A．communicating well | B．dealing with criticism | C．sharing ideas | D．listening to others |
| A．feel lonely | B．be afraid of you |
| C．keep away from you | D．correct their mistakes |
| A．get angry and criticize her | B．think about her idea carefully |
| C．explain to her why her idea is silly | D．forget her idea and laugh at her |
| A．Criticize Others or Not | B．Share Ideas With Others |
| C．Learn to Listen to Others | D．Communicate Well on a Team |
