1 . This week, our city is having an Art Festival! It’s a really fun and colorful event where we can all enjoy different kinds of art. The Art Festival is for everyone, not just for adults. Kids can also enjoy it. So, if you’re in our city this week, don’t forget to come to the Art Festival! I’m sure we’ll all learn a lot and have a great time!
ART FESTIVAL (8-18 August) | |
| CONCERT Eric Fawkins, two-time Prima Music Prize winner, will perform an evening of classical and jazz ballads.Eric Fawkins’ latest CD will also be on sale. Venue: Victory Theater Dates: 8-18 August Tickets: $50 (child); $80 (adult) |
| VIDEO PROJECT An hourly show of videos presented by Xinhua Secondary School students. Video themes (主题) are about Intellectually disabled youth (残疾青年) and their parents.Venue: Capital Hall Dates: 8-16 August Free admission |
| PERFORMANCE Alpine Youth Theater presents Inside the Mind of a Cat with careful sounds and dance, promising to give a wonderful performance by 20 young people between 18 and 25 years of age.Venue: National Arts Theatre Dates: 10-15 August Free admission |
1. Which one is true according to the ads above?
| A．The art festival is held in the countryside. | B．The art festival is for singing and dancing. |
| C．Only adults can enjoy the art festival. | D．The video show is presented by students. |
| A．$50. | B．$80. | C．$130. | D．$160. |
| A．Victory Theater. | B．Capital Hall. |
| C．National Arts Theatre. | D．Xinhua Secondary School. |
2 . A man got a bird. This bird could speak, but he said only bad words. At the beginning, it was funny. But after some time it wasn’t so good. One day, the man’s boss (老板) visited him. The bird spoke to his boss. He said very bad words to his boss. It was terrible.
When the boss went home, the man told the bird, “Don’t say bad words! I don’t like them!” But the bird answered him with more bad words. He took the bird into his hands and told him, “Don’t say bad words, or I will kill you!” The bird answered with many bad words.
Now, the man took the bird and put him into the fridge, but nothing changed. From inside the fridge, the man could still hear the bird say bad words. He opened the door and took him out, and again the bird spoke in bad words. At last, the man opened the door of the freezer (冷藏室), put the bird into it, and closed the door.
This time, it was quiet there. After two minutes, the man opened the door and took the very cold bird out. The bird sat on his shoulder and spoke into his ear, “I will be a good bird. Believe me. I saw some chickens in the freezer. What did they do?”
1. What was the matter with the bird?| A．It was badly ill. | B．It couldn’t speak. |
| C．It often said bad words. | D．It didn’t like the man. |
| A．His father. | B．His boss. | C．His daughter. | D．His mother. |
| A．Because it was very afraid of cold. |
| B．Because it didn’t like the fridge at all. |
| C．Because it thought the man would kill it like those frozen chickens. |
| D．Because it didn’t like to live with those frozen chickens. |
| A．At the beginning, the man liked the bird. |
| B．The bird still said bad words when it was in the fridge. |
| C．The bird stayed in the freezer for two minutes. |
| D．At last, the man killed the bird. |
3 . 
| A．Have an outdoor party. | B．Lear how to cook food. |
| C．Do sports with others. | D．Make a film about camp. |
| A．¥3,200. | B．¥3,400. | C．¥3,600. | D．¥3,800. |
| A．5 days. | B．8 days. | C．10 days. | D．12 days. |
4 . I am Bob. I’m glad to tell you something about my school life.
When I was seven, I started the primary school. Since I became a student, I have studied very hard and got good grades. So my parents take pride in (以……自豪) me very much.
Now, I am studying at Hope Middle School in Sydney. It is not only modern (现代的) but also beautiful.The teachers here are very kind and hard-working.They regard us as their own children. Also, they are strict with us and strict about their work. I am getting along very well with my classmates. Whenever we have difficulties in our study. we always help each other. I joined both the art club and the basketball club and I think it is good for our health to do other activities besides study.
My school life is full of happiness and fun. Although I have some new challenges (挑战) every day, I’ll try to overcome (战胜) them.
1. Bob’s parents take pride in him because .| A．he has many activities | B．he is good looking |
| C．he has got good grades | D．he studies in Sydney |
| A．big and clean | B．modern and beautiful |
| C．small but beautiful | D．common and small |
| A．Bob went to school when he was seven | B．Bob’s teachers work hard |
| C．Bob gets on well with his classmates | D．Bob joined the music club |
| A．a middle school in Sydney | B．Bob and his classmates |
| C．Bob’s teachers and classmates | D．Bob’s middle school life |
5 . Many people like exercise today. Some like to run and some like to walk. Others like to dance or play with balls. They do different kinds of exercise. Why do people like exercising? Because it’s good for their health. And exercise helps make them tired. They sleep better at night.
You may like to run. If you do, take care of your feet. Make sure you have the right shoes. Some people like to run on roads, but they must watch out for cars.
Walking is good exercise. You may take a long walk in the park. It’s more fun if you don’t go alone. Go with a friend. You may have a great time.
Some people like to swim. But others don’t like to go into the water. If you like this kind of exercise, make sure that someone is watching you. You must always take care when you are in the water.
Jumping a rope or riding a bike is also exercise. There are many other kinds of exercise. Find out what you like. You may need help at first. Some people often do exercise and they can help you. Do exercise every day, and you will know what it makes you feel.
1. The passage tells us about ________.| A．running | B．swimming | C．walking | D．exercise |
| A．have the right shoes | B．run fast on the roads |
| C．go with a friend | D．let someone watch you |
| A．向外看 | B．左右看 | C．当心 | D．担心 |
6 . Come and join the new bookstore which is at 369 Zhonghua Street. We will have some activities for the bookstore opening this Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
| Wide Choice Our bookstore has four floors with books of all kinds. If we do not have the book you are looking for, we can specially order it for you. You will have it in your hands within two days! Relaxing area We are proud of our children’s reading area on the first floor, as well as teenagers. The books for adults are on the third floor. Come for the activities and stay a while! Take a seat with a good book and a free cup of tea. You will discover the perfect way to spend a few hours. |
So please join us on Saturday. You can come anytime between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m.—our activities will last all day long!
1. The new bookstore is ________.| A．at 369 Zhonghua Street | B．well-known to readers |
| C．for the young people | D．open at mid-night |
| A．pay for you | B．order it for you | C．borrow one for you | D．serve you a cup of tea |
| A．The first. | B．The second. | C．The third. | D．The fourth. |
Model Time If you like models, then this will be the place for you. From model trains, planes and cars to rockets and boats, we’ve got them all! To find others who can share your interests, and to get more information, please call 88563219. | Sports Club Sports Club offers you many different ways to keep healthy. You’ll never get bored. Our Program and Service Department is always working on new ways to keep you strong and happy. For more of it, visit www.mysportsclub.com. |
Keypals International Club KIC is a fun club started by kids, for kids, aged 8 to 16. KIC tries to help kids understand different cultures through emails and other activities. KIC has members from 40 different countries. For more of it, visit www.worldkids.net. | Kids Art Club Kids Art Club offers drawing and painting classes to children aged 7 to 14. Classes are small and we have to have only 6 students each. All classes are taught by Jim Todd who has worked in the art field for over 23 years. For more information, please call 88676213. |
1. If you want to know different cultures of the world, you can ________.
| A．call 88563219 | B．visit www.mysportsclub.com |
| C．call 88676213 | D．visit www.worldkids.net |
| A．Model Time | B．Sports Club |
| C．Keypals International Club | D．Kids Art Club |
| A．Six. | B．Seven. | C．Eight. | D．Fourteen. |
| A．You can do different kinds of sports at Sports Club. |
| B．Model Time has members from 40 different countries. |
| C．Keypals International Club is mainly for kids aged 8 to 16. |
| D．Jim Todd has worked in the art field for more than 23 years. |
8 . Do you remember a time when people were a little nicer, a little softer with each other? I certainly do, and I feel that much of the world has got away from that. I see such a difference in New York City, for example, from the time I first moved here more than 20 years ago: people now rush into lifts without giving those inside a chance to get off first, never say “thank you” when others hold a door open for them, or “please” when they want a classmate to hand them something. We get lazy, and we think that something like a simple “thank you” doesn’t really matter. But in fact it can matter much. It is that no matter how nicely we dress, how beautifully we decorate our homes, or how lovely our dinner parties are, we can’t be really stylish (漂亮的) without good manners.
In fact, I think of good manners as a kind of hidden beauty. Haven’t you noticed that the kindest, most generous people seem to keep getting more beautiful? They become Cary Grant or Lauren Bacall right before our eyes. It’s funny how that happens, but it does.
Take the long-lost art of saying “thank you” for example. Like wearing a little lipstick (口红) or making sure your hair is neat (整洁的), getting into the habit of saying “thank you” can make you feel better about yourself, and then you will look better to everyone around you.
1. The writer found that people in New York City were ________ 20 years ago.| A．much more beautiful | B．not polite to each other |
| C．too lazy to do any work | D．very polite to each other |
| A．good manners are still with us | B．a simple “think you” doesn’t matter much |
| C．good manners are a kind of beauty | D．without good manners one will be lazy |
| A．really stylish | B．very lazy | C．quite funny | D．rather foolish |
| A．art | B．fun | C．secret | D．generosity (慷慨) |
| A．we should get on well with everyone around |
| B．one should make it a habit to be polite to others |
| C．to make ourselves look beautiful or nice is very important |
| D．wearing lipstick or making hair neat can make you feel better |
9 . Have you ever bought second-hand things? Will you choose to buy them? What do you think of them? Nowadays, second-hand things are popular, from clothing and books to electronic products.
People have made more money in recent years and bought more things than they really need. To live a simple life, some people start selling second-hand things at a low price. The good prices catch people’s eye, as well as the fact that buying second-hand things is good for the environment. Here we interviewed three people.
Zhang Wei, a book lover, often uses Deja Vu to buy second-hand books. He searches for the books he likes and adds them to his shopping cart (购物车), just like on any other shopping site. The difference is that the books are much cheaper—as much as 70 percent cheaper than new books. “As a student, I don’t have much money, so it’s a perfect choice for me,” Zhang said.
“Buying old books can connect readers together.” Zhao Lin, a 22-year-old college student, once found a note in a second-hand book she bought. “Its owner shared her thoughts and hoped I would enjoy the book. It was so heart-warming,” Zhao said. “It is a great inspiration (激励) to me and I have got much strength from the words on it. I think it’s more valuable than a new book.”
Chen Jie, a college student in Shanghai, likes buying second-hand things. When it comes to the reason, she said, “Second-hand things have memories. Owning a special thing which has its old stories brings back memories of the owner. It doesn’t matter how much money we spend on a thing—we just find the right thing that fits us. I love this feeling behind the thing.”
1. The writer starts the passage by ________.| A．listing numbers | B．asking questions |
| C．sharing experiences | D．comparing differences |
| A．Because they have less money than before. |
| B．Because they prefer old things these days. |
| C．Because second-hand things are easy to buy. |
| D．Because second-hand things are much cheaper and better for the environment. |
| A．The new book. | B．The shopping site. |
| C．The second-hand book. | D．The sentences on the note. |
| A．Whether it has a good price. | B．Whether it fits us. |
| C．Whether it is in good condition. | D．Whether it is popular among people. |
| A．The prices of second-hand things. | B．The ways to buy second-hand things. |
| C．The advantages of second-hand things. | D．The kinds of second-hand things. |
10 . Kenya (肯尼亚), a country in East Africa is a land of natural beauty.
Kenya lies along the equator (赤道) on Africa’s east coast. The Indian Ocean is to the east of Kenya. Highlands rise in the western part of Kenya. Mount Kenya, at 5,199 meters, is Kenya’s highest mountain. East of the highlands, the land goes down toward the coast.
Kenya’s most important river, the Tana, starts from the highlands to the Indian Ocean. Most of the country’s other rivers are short and shallow. They sometimes dry up when there is little rainfall.
Kenya has two wet seasons and two dry seasons. Rainfall is usually heavy from April to May and from November to December, while some areas are more cloudy without much rain between July and August and from January to March. Temperatures are generally warmer in the north and cooler in the highlands.
Kenya is home to many national parks. Green forests and bamboo grow in the highlands. The country’s animals include elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras and many rare (稀有的) animals. The Kenyan government has set up more than 50 nature parks. Inside the parks, the wildlife is protected from hunting. This makes them excellent places to take a journey.
1. From Paragraph 2, we can know that ________.| A．the western part of Kenya is level land |
| B．Mount Kenya is Kenya’s highest mountain |
| C．Kenya lies along the equator on Africa’s west coast |
| D．the land goes down toward the coast in the west of the highlands |
| A．Not safe. | B．Not deep. | C．Not wide. | D．Not dirty. |
| A．Hunting. | B．Fishing. | C．Tourism. | D．Growing trees. |
| A．Did the writer invite people to visit Kenya? |
| B．Did the writer introduce the country Kenya? |
| C．Did the writer give advice on how to travel Kenya? |
| D．Did the writer ask us to protect the wildlife? |
