1 . Do you know Xi’an, the capital city of China’s Shanxi province, held the National Games last September? As the capital of 13 dynasties during the whole Chinese history, the ancient city has never been far from sports. Starting from the Western Zhou Dynasty (1046 BC—771 BC) to the Tang Dynasty (618 AD—907 AD), the city had held many sports events. Among them, cuju is one of the most enjoyable one.
Cuju, as the origin (起源) of modern soccer, was an ancient Chinese competitive game involving (涉及) kicking a ball through an opening into a net. As the ancestor (祖先) of soccer, it first appeared in the well-known ancient Chinese historical work Zhan Guo Ce, which described cuju as a form of entertainment (娱乐) among the general public.
Later, cuju was commonly played in the army for military (军事的) training purposes during the Han Dynasty. Liu Bang, the first emperor of the Western Han Dynasty, was a cuju fan, who not only liked watching cuju games, but always tried his footwork on the playground. Liu Che, emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, who was crazy about cuju, too. He would set up a cuju field wherever his army went. He used cuju as a way of training soldiers.
________ The earliest record of women cuju players can be back to the Han Dynasty. We can see from the paintings women with their hair tied, waving their long sleeves and looking beautiful when playing cuju.
Up to the Tang Dynasty, women players were usually seen at the royal court, as emperors enjoyed watching soccer games. At that time, several different skills were widely used in playing cuju, mainly serving for fun.
As a way of national culture protection, cuju was listed into the first China’s intangible cultural heritages (非物质文化遗产) in 2006.
1. Where can we probably find this passage?| A．In an art magazine. | B．In a music book. |
| C．In a sports magazine. | D．In a guide book. |
| A．cuju first appeared in Han Dynasty |
| B．cuju was invented for training soldiers |
| C．people didn’t need any skills to play cuju |
| D．women played cuju during Han Dynasty |
| A．It’s hard to see women play cuju in history. |
| B．Cuju was also a popular game for women. |
| C．However, cuju was not an easy game for women. |
| D．Women weren’t allowed to kick cuju in public. |
| A．the ways players played cuju are similar to modern soccer |
| B．most of the emperors of Han Dynasty were cuju fans |
| C．the earliest women cuju players were braver than men players |
| D．cuju is one of the China’s intangible cultural heritages |
2 . Do you know that vocabulary is more important than grammar? If you have good vocabulary, you can communicate successfully, even if the grammar is not completely perfect.
However, one common problem is learning new words and then forgetting them. So, when you want to use a new word in a conversation, you can’t remember it at that moment. Does this often happen to you? The reason for this difficulty is that most students try to learn vocabulary by studying lists and dictionaries and remembering the words. But it may not work if you don’t have a very good memory.
The best way to learn vocabulary and remember the words successfully is to learn new words and use them at once. You can do this with a very simple exercise. Each time you learn a new word, for example, from an English lesson or an article, write it down in your vocabulary notebook. Writing is more active than just reading a definition（释义）. You should write the word, the definition in English or translation, one example sentence from the article or dictionary and one example sentence that you create.
Imagine you just learn the word “generous”, write in your vocabulary notebook: generous (adjective), definition—giving or willing to give freely. Example One, from the article: Thanks for paying for my dinner, you’re very generous. Example Two, my example: My brother is generous because he volunteers at the animal shelter on weekends. It’s best if your example sentences are true to your life, because this creates a personal connection with the new word. The next day, read your vocabulary notebook again and try to add one more example sentence using the new word. It’s helpful for you to remember it. These two simple steps—writing the word and using it at once—help you remember and use new words.
1. The passage was mainly written to ________.| A．English teachers | B．language learners |
| C．English writers | D．language readers |
a. Make your own example sentence.
b. Write the word, its English definition or translation.
c. Copy an example sentence from the article or dictionary.
d. Read your notebook again and add one more example sentence.
| A．b-c-a-d | B．b-c-d-a | C．c-d-b-a | D．c-b-a-d |
| A．By asking for help from friends. |
| B．By explaining words’ definitions. |
| C．By connecting them with our life. |
| D．By adding words from the article. |
| A．Tips for Translating Words |
| B．Advice on Using Grammar |
| C．Abilities of Creating Examples |
| D．Ways of Learning New Words |
3 . Discover the high-speed automobiles on tracks (轨道), the fastest forms of public transport (交通) in the world.
| Shanghai Maglev (磁悬浮列车) Shanghai (China) Having been put into use since 2004, this train transports passengers to and from Pudong International Airport every 15 to 20 minutes. |
| Shinkansen H5&E5 Tohoku to Hokkaido (Japan) Japan’s super-fast trains are some of the most regular (有规律). The bullet (子弹头) trains, speedier types of the country’s first high-speed system, were first put into use in 1964, and they still go between Japan’s cities in record time nowadays. |
| Italo and Frecciarissa Milan to Florence/Rome (Italy) If the impressive top speed isn’t enough, this train is built using almost entirely renewable energy. Journeys from Milan to either Florence or Rome are finished in less than three hours. |
| Jingzhang Intercity Beijing and Zhangjiakou (China) China can be proud of having the world’s fastest driverless train, with one of the top speeds among trains around the world. This train was built to improve transport as China hosted the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. |
| A．in 2004 | B．in 1980 | C．in 1964 | D．in 2022 |
| A．to and from Pudong International Airport |
| B．from Tohoku to Hokkaido |
| C．from Milan to either Florence or Rome |
| D．from Beijing to Zhangjiakou |
| A．the super-fast maglev |
| B．the regular bullet train |
| C．the shuttle with renewable units |
| D．the fastest driverless train |
4 . ①Some people say they “never forget a face”. But what does that saying mean? Is there really no limit (限制) to the number of faces a person can remember?
②A new study has found that, people on average can remember as many as 5,000 faces. The number comes from a group of researchers at the University of York in England. The research team tested people on how many faces they could remember from their personal lives and in the media. They also tested themto see how many famous faces they recognized.
③The people in the test spent one hour writing down as many names of faces from their personal lives as possible. Some examples may include people they went to school with, people they worked with and family members.
④At first, they found it easy to comeup with many faces. But by the end of the hour, they found they had run out of faces completely.
⑤After that, these people were shown thousands of photographs of famous people. Researchers asked them which ones they recognized. To make sure they knew these people, researchers asked them to recognize two different photos of each famous person. The results showed that they knew between 1, 000 and 10, 000 faces.
⑥How do they explain such a wide range (范围)? Jenkins said some people have a natural ability for remembering faces. “There are differences in how much attention people pay to faces and how well they process the information,” he said.
⑦Jenkins also said ________. Some people may have grown up in more populated (人口多的) places. So, they may have had more social contact in their lives.
⑧In the modern world of big cities, computers, televisions and social media, we meet and
deal with thousands of people, so our facial recognition ability is “clearly important” and the
research is also of great importance for the development of facial recognition technology.
1. The writer used the saying “never forget a face” to ________.
| A．introduce some ways to help remember faces |
| B．introduce a new research about memory |
| C．lead to the research of remembering faces |
| D．correct people’s mistakes about memory |
| A．we don’t need to remember people’s faces in the future |
| B．young people could remember more faces than old people |
| C．people could write down names of faces for more than one hour |
| D．people’s ability to recognize faces is very different from one another |
| A．it could be because of different social environments |
| B．it could be because of their education and knowledge |
| C．people who grew up in the country could do better |
| D．the result told us we should take part in more activities |
A． | B． |
C． | D． |
5 . Everybody dreams, but different cultures have different theories (理论) about why people dream and how they should be interpreted (解释). Most western dream theories say that dreams are the mind’s way of processing the events of the person’s day or life.
Chinese dream theories come from ancient texts, beliefs, and traditions. They hold the idea that too little or too much Yin or Yang in the body or pain from certain diseases causes dreams. Also, traditional Chinese beliefs think that if people think too much during the day or have too many feelings, they will also dream.
Zhou Duke Interprets Dreams (周公解梦) is the classic Chinese book about dream theories. It’s the basis of most traditional Chinese ideas of dream interpretation, and all the other Chinese dream theories were developed from it. The following examples are how Chinese people interpret their dreams according to Zhou Duke Interprets Dreams.
When you dream rats, it means that danger is around. However, if you drive away the rat in the dream, it means that you can get yourself out of difficulties.
Do not be afraid if you dream of death. It may not be a bad thing. Dreaming of a dead person could mean that you want to forget some unhappy past events and are ready to come out of sadness.
Dreaming that your teeth fall out could be simply a symbol of the teeth itself. Teeth are the strongest things in our body, and the falling of them can mean your beliefs, values, and worldviews are changing.
Don’t depend too heavily on one dream interpretation to know about your future. But do take some of warnings in your dreams seriously, because your subconscious (潜意识) could be calling out to you in your sleep.
1. Chinese dream theories think that ________.| A．dreams tell us how we feel during the day | B．dreams can tell you your past and future |
| C．our minds process information by dreaming | D．we may dream because we’re not feeling well |
| A．权威 | B．名著 | C．基础 | D．措施 |
| A．we meet some difficulties in our lives | B．we may be ready for a new happy start |
| C．we want to change our beliefs and values | D．we have a toothache and teeth may fall out |
| A．Development of Chinese Dream Theory | B．Chinese and Western Dream Theories |
| C．Chinese Ways to Interpret Dreams | D．Warnings from Our Everyday Dreams |
6 . Almost every Chinese person can recite the famous poem. “Every grain on the plate comes from hard work (谁知盘中餐，粒粒皆辛苦)” . But sadly, many of us don’t actually get the real meaning of the poem: Don’t waste food.
A CCTV program, News One Plus One, reported that food Chinese people throw away every year is enough to feed 200 million people for a year.
Do we have too much food? No, According to the UN World Food Program, there were 925 million hungry people around the world in 2010. Especially in developing countries. Six million children die of hunger every year.
Chinese people are well known for being generous (慷慨的). Many even feel that they lose face if their guests have eaten all the food on the table.
Luckily, a number of people have realized the importance of saving food. In 2012, Li Hong, a waitress in a restaurant in Nanjing, got fired (开除) because she took some leftover (剩余的) food home for her son. Many people stood by her side and agreed that it was not right to waste food.
What should we do in our daily lives to waste less food. Here are some tips:
※ Do not order too much in a restaurant. Only order what you want to eat. If you cannot eat all the food you ordered, take the rest of it home.
※ Don’t be too picky about food. Some food may not taste great. But your body needs it.
※ Keep an eye on what food you have at home. Don’t buy too much, especially for vegetables and fruit.
1. According to News One Plus One, Chinese people .| A．save enough food to feed 200 million people for a year |
| B．throw away lots of food every year |
| C．get enough food to feed millions of people every year |
| D．have to feed 200 million hungry people every year |
| A．we have too much food to feed people in the world |
| B．there were 925 million people in developing countries |
| C．because of hunger, six million children die every year |
| D．there are only a few people getting hungry every year |
| A．all Chinese people are generous | B．Chinese people never waste food |
| C．Li Hong got fired because she wasted food | D．everyone should get into the habit of saving food |
| A．When we order too much food in a restaurant, just take the left food home. |
| B．Eat more food that doesn’t taste great. |
| C．We should not buy vegetables and fruit. |
| D．We should keep an eye on the food we like. |
7 . Dragons are not real animals, but look like a combination（组合体）of many animal such as snakes, fish and deer. They have two horns and a long moustache（胡子）. With fantastic powers, they fly in the sky or swim in the sea. They can make rain, too. The Chinese dragon is a symbol of strength and good luck. The emperors of ancient China loved dragons. Their clothes were covered with pictures of dragons.
We are proud to call ourselves the “descendants（传人）of the dragon”. In Chinese, “excellent” people are often called “dragon”. A number of Chinese sayings and idioms talk about dragons, for example, “Hoping one’s child will become a dragon.” which means he or she will be successful.
It is said that people born in the Year of the Dragon have certain characteristics. They are creative, confident, brave and quick-tempered. There are some famous “dragons” who have done excellent things, for example, Deng Xiaoping, the famous businessman Ma Yun and the movie star Jackie Chen. They are all successful.
There are also some traditional festivals about dragons in China. Such as Dragon Head-Raising Day and Dragon Boat Festival. We have different kinds of activities to celebrate them. These two festivals come every year, but the Year of the Dragon comes every twelve years.
The dragon is very important in Chinese culture. As the “descendants of the dragon”, it is necessary for us to know the views on dragons in our culture. It can help us understand why our parents always want us to be “dragons”.
Wish the dragons to bring you good luck!
1. What does the Chinese dragon symbolize?| A．A combination of many animals. | B．Chinese sayings and idioms. |
| C．Traditional festivals. | D．Strength and good luck. |
| A．龙马精神 | B．龙飞凤舞 | C．望子成龙 | D．龙腾虎跃 |
| A．creative, confident, brave and powerful. | B．creative, confident, brave and quick-tempered. |
| C．lovely, confident, brave and quick-tempered. | D．lucky, confident, creative and successful. |
| A．Dragons are real animals. |
| B．There are many Chinese sayings and idioms about dragons. |
| C．People born in the Year of the Dragon must be successful. |
| D．The “descendants of the dragon” are often called “dragons”. |
8 .
Gaode Map is one of the most helpful mobile phone maps. It provides the location（位置）and life services. It can tell you the place you want to go to.
It’s such an interesting app(应用程序) and is popular with the young. The app is suitable (合适的) for friends who are going to take exams, or for the users to remember more words. It’s easily used by offering users pictures, sounds as well as short videos in English.
How many steps did you take today? This app does not just mark down the number of steps you take. Your real steps can take you on a virtual (虚拟的) journey around the world. It can really give you the power to move ahead.
| A．Gaode Map. | B．The camera app. | C．The 100 app. | D．The walking app. |
| A．Finding the way to a place. | B．Remembering words. |
| C．Taking pictures. | D．Marking down the steps. |
| A．The 100 app is popular with the young. |
| B．The walking app can encourage you to move ahead. |
| C．Gaode Map is the most professional mobile phone map. |
| D．The 100 app provides the users with pictures, sounds and short videos. |
9 . Just like a movie, a dream has a story to tell and it has something to do with your life. So, take a closer look at your dreams, they can open doors into your world.
Martha, 35 years old, said that last night she had an unusual dream. She dreamed that she was flying. When she moved her arms up and down, she moved higher into the sky. She felt as free as a bird. Flying is a good symbol in a dream. Flying in dreams may mean success (成功), confidence (自信), and “being on top of it all”.
Jason, a 14-year-old boy, said that he had a bad dream that kept coming back. He walked out of his bedroom, and a monster (怪物) came out and ran after him. Monsters in dreams often show fears (恐惧). For Jason, the monsters may stand for the adults who control (控制) his life. Or it may mean Jason’s fears about growing up and he is very sad.
Here are some other common symbols in dreams. Mountains are difficulties, so to dream of successfully climbing a mountain can show a true feeling of achievement (成就). Water is peaceful in life. But a big wave (波浪) in dreams probably means an emotional (情绪的) worry. Food is a symbol of knowledge (知识), because it nourishes (滋养) the body just as information nourishes the brain. However, it could just be food.
Dreaming is a way to make a memory (记忆) of your emotions. You may dream the same things again and again. They are like a bridge which connects your experience with your emotion and memories. They will help you get a better understanding of yourself.
1. ________ might happen to Jason before he slept according to his dream.| A．Being asked to take after-school classes | B．Reading a book about making Russian soup |
| C．Feeling very confident about his schoolwork | D．Playing a computer game with his friends |
A． | B． | C． | D．  |
(①＝para. 1 ②＝para. 2 ③＝para. 3 ④＝para. 4 ⑤＝para. 5)
| A．①/②③④/⑤ | B．①②③/④/⑤ | C．①/②③/④⑤ | D．①②/③④/⑤ |
| A．Jason ran after the monster in his dream. |
| B．Bad dream means the fear of your life. |
| C．You won’t dream about the same things again. |
| D．You may know more about yourself from dreams. |
10 . Do you want to be a hero (英雄)? You should take a trip to the Great Wall. As the saying goes, “You are not a hero if you never visit the Great Wall.”
As a marvelous wonder (奇迹), it makes many people around the world interested. How can the Great Wall be so popular? In fact, the Great Wall has many different parts and each part is very special.
Jinshianling Great Wall in Hebei is one of the most beautiful parts. In spring, you can see quite a few white flowers. In summer, green plants come out. In fall, maple leaves (枫叶) are everywhere. And winter puts the Great Wall in a world of snow.
Other parts of the Great Wall are the same as they were hundreds of years ago. Jiankou Great Wall is a popular one. There are many kinds of plants there. Trees grow up between rocks (岩石). In some places, you have to climb the stones with both your hands and feel. It’s best not to go there by yourself.
Many parts are in special places. For example, Jiumenkou Great Wall in Liaoning Province (省) is the only one across a river. Xifengkou Great Wall in Hebei Province has a part under the water. Do you want to visit it?
1. How many parts of the Great Wall are mentioned (提及) in the passage?| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
| A．quite a few white flowers | B．green plants |
| C．maple leaves | D．a world of snow |
| A．Jinshanling is beautiful in four seasons. |
| B．Most parts of the Great Wall is in Hebei Province. |
| C．The Great Wall can be across the river and under the river. |
| D．Sometimes, it’s very dangerous to climb the Great Wall. |
| A．Health Book | B．Science Book | C．Traveling Magazine | D．Sports Magazine |
