1 . 【课文原文】

THE MILLION POUND BANK NOTE

ACT 1, SCENE3

Narrator: Two rich brothers, Roderick and Oliver, have made a bet. Oliver believes that with a million­pound bank note a man could live a month in London. His brother Roderick doubts it. They see a poor young man walking outside their house. It is Henry Adams.

Roderick: Young man, would you step inside a moment, please?

Henry: Who? Me, sir?

Roderick: Yes, you.

Servant: (opening a door) Good morning, sir. Would you please come in?

(Henry enters the house.)

Roderick: How do you do, Mr...er...?

Henry: Adams. Henry Adams.

Oliver: Come and sit down, Mr. Adams.

Henry: Thank you.

Roderick: You’re an American?

Henry: That’s right, from San Francisco.

Roderick: May we ask what you’re doing in this country and what your plans are?

Henry: Well, I can’t say that I have any plans. As a matter of fact, I landed in Britain by accident.

Oliver: How is that possible?

Henry: Well, I had my own boat. About a month ago, I was sailing, and towards night I found myself carried out to sea by a strong wind. The next morning I was spotted by a ship.

Oliver: And it was the ship that brought you to England.

Henry: Yes. I went to the American consulate to seek help, but...Anyway, I didn’t dare to try again. (The brothers smile at each other.)

Roderick: Well, you mustn’t worry about that. It’s an advantage.

Henry: I’m afraid I don’t quite follow you, sir.

Roderick: Tell us, what sort of work did you do in America?

Henry: I worked for a mining company. Could you offer me work here?

Roderick: Patience. If you don’t mind, may I ask you how much money you have?

Henry: Well, to be honest, I have none.

Oliver: (happily) What luck! Brother, what luck!

Henry: Well, it may seem lucky to you but not to me! If this is your idea of some kind of joke, I don’t think it’s very funny. Now if you’ll excuse me, I ought to be on my way.

Roderick: Please don’t go. You mustn’t think we don’t care about you, Oliver, give him the letter.

Oliver: Yer, I was about to go get the letter.

Wait！(getting it from a desk and giving it to Henry) The letter.

Henry: (taking it carefully) For me?

Roderick: For you. (Henry starts to open it.) Oh, no, you’d better not open it. You can’t open it until two o’clock.

Henry: Oh, this is silly.

Roderick: Not silly. There’s money in it.

Henry: Oh, no. I don’t want your charity. I just want a job that earns an honest income.

Roderick: We know you’re hard­working. That’s why we’ve given you the letter. (to the servant) Show Mr. Adams out.

Henry: Well, why don’t you explain what this is all about?

Roderick: You’ll soon know. In exactly an hour and a half.

Servant: This way, sir.

Roderick: Not until 2 o’clock. Promise?

Henry: Promise. Goodbye.

1. Look at the pictures and discuss the following questions with your classmates.

If you have a million pound bank note, what would you do with it?
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2. How many characters are there in the play? Who are they?
There are ___________ characters in the play and they are ___________.
3. What happened to Henry when he was sailing out of the bay?

A．His boat sank in a storm at sea.

B．He was carried out to sea by a strong wind.

C．He was attacked by some bad men at sea.

D．He jumped into the sea to kill himself.

4. By saying “What luck!” Oliver was happy that          to meet their bet.

A．Henry was penniless

B．he himself was rich while Henry not

C．Henry was not English

D．Henry was an American

5. Which of the following words can best describe Henry?

A．Brave.	B．Honest.
C．Lazy.	D．Shy.

6. Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Henry promised to open the letter before 2 o’clock.

B．The two brothers would like to offer him a job.

C．Roderick believed that with a million­pound bank note a man could survive a month in London.

D．Henry only wanted a job because he was penniless in London.

7. Which of the following statements about Henry is NOT true?

A．Henry comes from the USA.

B．He worked for a mining company in America.

C．He arrives in England as planned.

D．He wants to find work in London.

8. Fill in the form according to the text

Place		at the brothers’ _______
Main characters	Henry Adams	●He is a(n) _______, who landed in Britain _______ accident. ●He is _______ in London. ●He wants to _______.
	Roderick and Oliver	●They are _______. ●They _______Henry to their house. ●They ask Henry a few _______. ●They give Henry a letter with _______   in it.
Event		The brothers are making a ________ on Henry.

9. 教材对接高考：续写微技能——情态动词表达情感变化
A.写出句中的情态动词并体会其表达的情感
(1) Young man, ______ you step inside a moment, please?
(2) ______ we ask what you’re doing in this country and what your plans are?
(3) Well, I   ______ say that I have any plans.
(4) Well, you ______ worry about that. It’s an advantage.
B.在课文中找出表示情绪变化的含有情态动词的句子
(1) _______________________________________________________________________________
(2) _______________________________________________________________________________
(3) _______________________________________________________________________________
(4) _______________________________________________________________________________

2 . 课文原文

SPACE: THE FINAL FRONTIER

“Are we alone? What’s out there?” People have always looked up at the stars and wondered about space. Today, scientists design vehicles to carry astronauts into space to make important discoveries.Space exploration has come a long way, and we now hope to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life.

Before the mid­20th century, most people felt travelling into space was only a dream that could never come true. However, scientists were determined to realise that dream. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth's gravity. On 4 October 1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite was launched by the USSR and successfully orbited around Earth. Afterwards, the USSR focused on sending people into space, and on 12 April 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first person in the world to enter space. Over eight years later, on 20 July 1969, American astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon, famously saying, “That’s one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind.” Following this, there were many more important space achievements. For example, on 5 September 1977, America’s NASA space agency launched Voyager 1 to study deep space, and it still transmits data to this day. And the International Space Station (1998) has provided a continuous human presence in space, with astronauts from many different countries on board.

Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. For example, all the astronauts on the Soyuz 11, Challenger, and Columbia spacecrafts died during their missions. However, while such disasters brought much sadness and disappointment, the desire to explore the universe did not die. This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on space exploration despite the huge risks.

China’s space programme started later than those of Russia and the US, but it has made great progress in a short time. China became the third country in the world to independently send humans into space in 2003, when Yang Liwei successfully orbited Earth in the Shenzhou 5 spacecraft. Then Shenzhou 6 and 7 completed a second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk, followed by the vehicle Jade Rabbit being sent to the moon to study its surface. On 23 July 2020, China sent Tianwen 1 to explore the surface of Mars. It arrived in February 2021 and then sent back lots of valuable information. And from 2021 to 2022, China completed a number of rocket missions to establish its own space station. In 2022, the launch of the Mengtian module signaled the basic completion of the Tiangong Space Station. This modern space station will allow astronauts to conduct many important experiments, greatly furthering our understanding of the universe.

The future of space exploration remains bright. Many countries have plans to further study planets like Mars and Jupiter. Despite the difficulties, scientists hope to make more valuable discoveries that will enable the human race to survive well into the future.

1. Look at the pictures and discuss the following question with your classmates.

Do you think it meaningful for us to spend so much money exploring space?
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A.Fast reading
2. Match the main idea of each paragraph.

A．What people achieved in the past years. B．Why people don't stop exploring space despite risks. C．The future exploration in space. D．Human beings always want to explore space. E．The achievement which China has made.

Para.1_______Para.2_______Para.3_______Para.4_______Para.5_______
B.Careful reading
Choose the best answer according to the text.
3. Yang Liwei successfully orbited Earth in the Shenzhou          spacecraft in        ．

A．2; 2000	B．3; 2001
C．5; 2003	D．1; 2002

4. Which statement is RIGHT according to the passage?

A．Nobody thought it possible to travel into space before the mid­20th century.

B．On 14 October 1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite was launched by the USSR.

C．China became the third country to independently send humans into space.

D．Disasters in the space exploration made everyone sad but not disappointed.

5. Despite risks, people continue to explore space because         ．

A．we want to establish more space stations

B．we plan to carry more brave people into space

C．we can provide a continuous human presence in space

D．we believe in the significance of space exploration

6. Fill in the form according to the text

Time	Events
on 4 October 1957	the Sputnik 1 satellite was _____________by the USSR and successfully _____________around Earth
on 12 April 1961	Yuri Gagarin became the first person in the world _____________space
on 20 July _____________	Armstrong stepped onto the moon, saying, “That's one small step for a man, one giant _____________for mankind.”
on 5 September   1977	America launched Voyager 1 to study _____________space, and it still _____________data to this day
in _____________	China became the third country in the world to _____________send humans into space and Yang Liwei successfully orbited Earth in the Shenzhou 5 spacecraft

7. A.写出句中表示时间的词汇
1．Before the mid­20th century, most people felt travelling into space was only a dream. _____________
2．On 4 October 1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite was launched by the USSR and successfully orbited around Earth. _____________
3．Afterwards, the USSR focused on sending people into space, and on 12 April 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first person in the world to enter space. _____________ _____________
4．Over eight years later, on 20 July 1969, American astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon．_____________
B.在课文中找出另外两个有时间状语的句子
1. _______________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________

3 . 【课文原文】

MOTHER OF TEN THOUSAND BABIES

“Life is Precious. To a person nothing is more precious than their life, and if they entrust me with that life, how could I refuse that trust, saying I’m cold, hungry, or tired?” These words of Dr Lin Qiaozhi give us a look into the heart of this amazing woman, and what carried her through a life of hard choices.

As a five­year­old girl, Lin Qiaozhi was deeply affected by her mother’s death. At age 18, instead of following the traditional path of marriage like the majority of girls, she chose to study medicine. “Why should girls learn so much? Finding a good husband should be their final goal!” her brother complained, thinking of the high tuition fees She responded, “I’d rather stay single to study all my life!”

Eight years later, Lin graduated from Peking Union Medical College (PUMC) with the Wenhai Scholarship, the highest prize given to graduates. She immediately became the first woman ever to be hired as a resident physician in the OB­GYN department of the PUMC Hospital. Within six months, she was named a chief resident physician, a position that usually took four years to achieve. After working for a few years, she was sent to study in Europe and then, in 1939, in the US. She greatly impressed her American colleagues, who invited her to stay. Dr Lin, however, rejected the offer. She wanted to serve the women and children at home.

In 1941, Dr Lin became the first Chinese women ever to be appointed director of the OB­GYN department of the PUMC Hospital, but just a few months later, the department was closed because of the war. Thinking of all the people still in need of help, Dr Lin opened a private clinic. She charged very low fees to treat patients and often reduced costs for poor patients. At times she was even seen riding a donkey to faraway villages to provide medical care.

The new People’s Republic of China saw Dr Lin Qiaozhi playing a key role. In 1954，she was elected to the first National People’s Congress and, over the next several decades, she held many important positions. Her heart, however, was elsewhere. She was more interested in tending patients, publishing medical research on care for women and children, and training the next generation of doctors. “The OB­GYN department cares for two lives,” she told new staff in her department. “As doctors, we should be responsible for the patients and treat them as our sisters.”

Though Lin Qianzhi never married, she was known as the “mother of ten thousand babies”, having delivered over 50,000 babies in her lifetime. Dr Lin did not retire until the day she died, 22 April 1983. Since she had no children of her own she left her savings to a kindergarten and a fund for new doctors. And even as she lay dying, her final thoughts were for others. “I’m ready to go,” she said. “Don’t try to rescue me any more. Don’t waste the medicine any more.”

1. Look at the following pictures and answer the questions.
(1)What are some important life choices for you?

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(2)What do you know about Dr Lin Qiaozhi?

________________________________________________________________________
2. Look at the picture and the title on Page 16 and predict what the text is probably about?
________________________________________________________________________
Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions.
3. What did Lin Qiaozhi decide to do at 18?
________________________________________________________________________
4. Did her brother support her goal?
________________________________________________________________________
5. Why did Lin Qiaozhi refuse her American colleagues’ invitation?
________________________________________________________________________
6. How did Lin Qiaozhi help poor patients?
________________________________________________________________________
7. When did Lin Qiaozhi retire?
________________________________________________________________________
B.Careful reading
8. Fill in the form according to the passage.

Time	Events
at five years old	Lin Qiaozhi was deeply________ by her mother’s death.
at age 18	She chose to study ________.
at age 26	Lin ________ from Peking Union Medical College. She became the first woman ever ________ as a resident physician in the OB－GYN department of the PUMC Hospital. Within six months, she was named a   ________ resident physician.
after working for a few years	She   ________ to study in Europe.
in 1939	Dr Lin ________ to stay in America.
in 1941	Dr Lin became the first Chinese woman ever________ director of the OB－GYN department of the PUMC Hospital. A few months later, she opened a ________　.
in 1954	She was ________ to the first National People’s Congress and, over the next several ________， she held many important positions.
on 22 April 1983	Dr Lin died. She ________over 50，000 babies in her lifetime.

9. What did Dr Lin Qiaozhi think is the most precious?

A．Life.	B．Choice.
C．Marriage.	D．Medicine.

10. What made her brother angry with her?

A．Her mother’s death.

B．Her goal to study medicine.

C．Her decision to be single.

D．Her marriage like most girls.

11. Why did Lin open a private clinic?

A．To make more money.

B．To do further research.

C．To help poor patients.

D．To stay with her family.

12. What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A．Lin married very late.

B．Lin adopted many babies.

C．Lin died while working.

D．Lin founded a kindergarten.

(Ⅰ)Analyse the sentences
13. Eight years later, Lin graduated from Peking Union Medical College (PUMC) with the Wenhai Scholarship, the highest prize given to graduates.
[分析]　with the Wenhai Scholarship是介词短语作_______;the highest prize是the Wenhai Scholarship的_______;given to graduates是过去分词短语作the highest prize的_______。
[翻译] _________________________________________________________________________
14. She was more interested in tending patients, publishing medical research on care for women and children, and training the next generation of doctors.
[分析]　tending，publishing 和training是三个并列的动名词作介词in的_______。
[翻译] _________________________________________________________________________
15. 教材对接高考：续写微技能——人物描写
A.写出句中描写人物的词汇。
（1）These words of Dr Lin Oiaozhi give us a look into the heart of this amazing woman, and what carried her through a life of hard choices. ________________
（2）She immediately became the first woman ever to be hired as a resident physician in the OB－GYN department of the PUMC Hospital. ________________
（3）She was more interested in tending patients, publishing medical research on care for women and children, and training the next generation of doctors. ________________
B.在课文中找出另外两个人物描写的句子。
（1）_____________________________________________________________　
（2）_____________________________________________________________

4 . 【课文原文】

Wednesday, 21 June

Today was my first day back in San Francisco after camping in the Redwood Forest and visiting the wine country of Napa Valley. I have to admit that it definitely feels good to be back in the city again. And what a city—a city that was able to rebuild itself after the earthquake that occurred in 1906. There are so many beautiful old buildings—many siting on top of big hills, offering great views of the city, the ocean, and the Golden Gate Bridge.

My hotel is near downtown, in the Mission District, one of the oldest parts of the city. Many of the people living here are from Mexico or Central America. This district used to be a poor area of town, but is now a centre for art, music, and food. In fact, an art movement called the “Mission School” started here. It’s influenced by graffiti art and comic art. I walked around looking at the street art for a few hours. It was quite modern and lively. Afterwards, I ate some delicious Mexican-Chinese noodles from a food truck. A real mix of cultures here!

In the afternoon, I headed to a local museum that showed the historical changes in California. I learnt that America got California from Mexico in 1848. In the same year, gold was discovered near San Francisco, which started a gold rush. Over 300,000 people came from all over the world to seek their fortune, and San Francisco quickly became a big city. Many Chinese arrived during this period. To earn a living, some opened up shops and restaurants in Chinatown. Many others found jobs on farms, joined the gold rush, or went to build the railway that joined California to the eastern region of the country. The museum did a really good job of showing how America was built by immigrants from different countries and cultures. When these immigrants left their countries, they carried a bit of home in their hearts, and built a new home here.

This evening, I went to Chinatown. There were so many cafés and restaurants to choose from. I selected a Cantonese restaurant that served its food on beautiful china plates. What great food! That’s enough for today. Tomorrow evening, I’m going to a jazz bar in the Richmond Distinct. Can’t wait!

1. Which flag is American flag?

A．	B．
C．	D．

2. Where is the state of California in the USA?

A．In the North.	B．In the South.
C．In the East.	D．In the West.

3. Which of the following building belongs to California?

A．	B．
C．	D．

4. Please match the main idea of each paragraph.

A. What I saw and experienced in the Mission District. B. My good feeling and my strongest impressions of San Francisco back there. C. Ending my day in Chinatown and my next day’s plan. D. My earning about the history of San Francisco from a local museum.

Para.1 ________       Para.2 ________       Para.3 ________       Para.4 ________
5. All the following are mentioned except in Para. One .

A．The author’s feeling.	B．An historical accident of San Francisco.
C．Many old buildings.	D．The Statue of Liberty.

6. Which of the following statements about the Mission District are wrong?

A．An art movement called the “Mission School” started here.	B．It was a classical but lively district.
C．Many residents here are from Mexico or Central America.	D．It is a place where cultures mix.

7. In which year was gold discovered near San Francisco?

A．In 1848.

B．In 1849.

C．In 1850

D．Not mentioned in the passage.

8. How many places in total did the author travel to?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

D．Five.

9. Fill in the blanks according to the passage.

Before coming to San Francisco	________ in the Redwood Forest and visited ________ of Napa Valley
In the morning	walked around ________ the ________ for a few hours and ________ some delicious Mexican－Chinese ________
In the afternoon	headed to a ________ and learned much about the ________ in California
In the evening	went to Chinatown and ate ________ in a Cantonese restaurant
tomorrow	go to ________ in the Richmond District

教材对接高考：续写微技能——事物描写
10. 写出句中含有描写性的词汇
(1)There are so many beautiful old buildings—many sitting on top of big hills offering great views of the city，the ocean, and the Golden Gate Bridge. ________
(2)My hotel is near downtown, in the Mission District, one of the oldest parts of the city. ________
(3) This district used to be a poor area of town, but is now a center for art, music, and food. ________
(4) It was quite modern and lively . ________
11. 在课文中的句子里面找出描写性的词
(1) In the afternoon, I headed to a local museum that showed the historical changes in California. ________
(2)There were so many good cafés and restaurants to choose from. ________

5 . 【课本原文】

WHAT'S IN A NAME?

The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England—many people are confused by what these different names mean. So what is the difference between them, if any? Getting to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle.       

In the 16th century, the nearby country of Wales was joined to the Kingdom of England. Later, in the 18th century, the country Scotland was joined to create the Kingdom of Great Britain. In the 19th century, the Kingdom of Ireland was added to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, in the 20th century, the southern part of Ireland broke away from the UK, which resulted in the full name we have today: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Most people just use the shortened name: “the United Kingdom” or “the UK”. People from the UK are called “British”, which means the UK is also often referred to as Britain or Great Britain.

The four countries that belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas. They use the same flag, known as the Union Jack, as well as share the same currency and military defence. However, they also have some differences. For example, England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland all have different education systems and legal systems. They also have their own traditions, like their own national days and national dishes. And they even have their own football teams for competitions like the World Cup!

The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore, which can help you understand much more about the country and its traditions. Almost everywhere you go in the UK, you will be surrounded by evidence of four different groups of people who took over at different times throughout history. The first group, the Romans, came in the first century. Some of their great achievements included building towns and roads. Next, the Anglo­Saxons arrived in the fifth century. They introduced the beginnings of the English language, and changed the way people built houses. The Vikings came in the eighth century and left behind lots of new vocabulary, as well as the names of many locations across the UK. The last group were the Normans. They conquered England after the well­known Battle of Hastings in the 11th century. They had castles built all around England, and made changes to the legal system. The Normans were French, so many French words slowly entered into the English language.   

There is so much more to learn about the interesting history and culture of the United Kingdom. Studying the history of the country will make your visit much more enjoyable. The capital city London is a great place to start, as it is an ancient port city that has a history dating all the way back to Roman times. There are countless historic sites to explore, and lots of museums with ancient relics from all over the UK. The UK is a fascinating mix of history and modern culture, with both new and old traditions. If you keep your eyes open, you will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its present.

1. Match the main idea of each paragraph

A. The four countries of the UK. B. How the UK came into being. C. The four groups of people in the history. D. Introduce the topic to the readers. E. The history and modern culture make the UK fascinating.

Para.1_______   　Para.2________ Para.3_______   　Para.4________ Para.5________
2. What can help us find out the difference between some different names of the UK?

A．British languages.	B．British history.
C．British location.	D．British education.

3. Which country is the first to be joined to the Kingdom of England?

A．Britain.	B．Scotland.
C．Wales.	D．Ireland.

4. What is different for the four countries of the UK?

A．The flag.	B．The currency.
C．The military defence.	D．The education system.

5. Which of the following is the achievement of the Normans?

A．Building towns and roads.

B．Changing the way of building houses.

C．Leaving behind many new vocabulary.

D．Changing the legal system.

6. Who might be the target reader of this passage?

A．Teachers.	B．Students.
C．Tourists.	D．Guides.

7. Complete the form according to the text.

What’s in a name	Rise a question	What is the________between the UK, Great Britain, Britain and England?
	Explain the question	How did the UK come into being?
	The same and different areas	The share the same________ currency and military defence.
		The have different ________ and legal system as well as traditions.
	A long and interesting history	You will be surrounded by ________ of four different groups.
	The advantage of studying the history	Make you visit much more________

8. 教材对接高考：续写微技能——情感变化
A.标出句中含有情感变化的词汇。
(1)The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England—many people are confused by what these different names mean.________
(2)Getting to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle.________
(3)The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore, which can help you understand much more about the country and its traditions.________
(4)Studying the history of the country will make your visit much more enjoyable.________
B.在课文中找出表示情感变化的句子。
(1)____________________________________________________________________________
(2)____________________________________________________________________________

6 . My cat wasn’t just my best friend, but she thought she was my protector. I once lounged under a tree, reading a book, while my cat sat across the lawn. When a small dog happened by, staring me in the face, my cat thought I was in danger. She raced across the lawn, all puffed up, meowing furiously to make the dog leave. ________________

A．My cat watched over me in the same way that I took care of her.

B．A feline (猫科动物) is a marvel of grace and ferocity (残忍) in the same lovely package.

7 . 【课本原文】

Longji Rice Terraces

Imagine mountains wrapped in silver water, shining in the spring sun. Summer sees the mountains turn bright green with growing rice. During autumn, these same mountains are gold, and in winter they are covered in sheets of white frost. These are the colours of the Longji Rice Terraces.

These terraces were built by the local Zhuang and Yao people, to whom Guangxi is home. Starting in the Yuan Dynasty, work on the terraces took hundreds of years, until its completion in the early Qing Dynasty. Reaching as far as the eye can see, these terraces cover tall mountains, often from the bottom to the very top.

So why did these people go to so much trouble to turn the entire mountains into terraces? Firstly, there are few large, flat areas of land in the region. Building the terraces therefore meant that they could increase the areas in which they could grow rice. Secondly, although the region has plenty of rain, the mountains are steep and the soil is shallow. The flat terraces catch the rainwater and prevent the soil from being washed away.

But perhaps what is most significant is the way in which people have worked in   harmony with nature to make these terraces and grow rice. The terraces are cleverly designed, with hundreds of waterways that connect with each other. During the rainy season, it is along these waterways that rainwater moves down the mountains and into the terraces. The sun heats the water and turns it into vapour. This forms clouds from which rain falls down onto the mountain terraces once again. These terraces also provide a perfect environment for birds and fish, some of which feed on insects that can harm the rice crops.

Although modern technology could help produce more crops, these terraces still mean a lot to the people for whom traditions hold much value. This knowledge is passed down through families, which means that new generations continue to use ancient methods of agriculture to maintain the terraces. Today, the Longji Rice Terraces attract thousands of visitors who come to admire this great wonder created by people and nature working together.

1. What’s the main idea of the text?

A．The Longji Rice Terraces will have a bright future.

B．How people worked in harmony with nature to create the Longji Rice Terraces.

C．The Longji Rice Terraces are fascinating all around the year.

D．The reason why Longji Rice Terraces were built.

2. What does the writer think of the Longji Rice Terraces all year long?

A．Beautiful.	B．Common.
C．Just so-­so.	D．Unpleasant.

3. What does the writer mainly talk about in paragraph 2?

A．The terraces’ scenery.

B．The terraces’ future.

C．The terraces’ function.

D．The terraces’ history.

4. What is the most important about the building of the terraces?

A．They were built many years ago.

B．They have become a tourist attraction.

C．They were built in harmony with nature.

D．They have brought the locals much money.

5. Why does the writer mention modern technology?

A．To show the terraces are out of date.

B．To show the terraces are still valuable.

C．To show the terraces are kept better.

D．To show why the terraces are abandoned.

6. 细读短文并找出文中描写环境的句子
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(2) ___________________________________________
7. 细读短文并找出文中的拟人句
(1) ___________________________________________
(2) ___________________________________________

8 . 【课本原文】

Like Father, Like Son

(The living room. Friday night. A table and two chairs at front centre. Grandfather and Father, seated at the table, are playing chess.)
Grandfather：And...I win!
(Son enters room.)
Father：Not again! Oh look, here comes my boy. How are you, son?
Son：(nervously approaching the table) Erm... Dad, can we talk?
Father：Sure! You know you can always turn to your dad for a chat.
Son：OK. Here it is. I’ve decided not to go to university. I want to focus on my band and have a career in music when I leave school.
Father：(raising his voice in surprise) You can’t be serious! What about your future career as a lawyer?!
Son：I knew you’d say that. You just assume I want to be a lawyer, but that’s only because you are a lawyer.
Father：What’s wrong with being a lawyer? Lawyers help people and are respected by others.
Son：Yes, but I’m not interested in law. I want to work in a studio, not a court.
Grandfather：(looking at Father) Calm down. OK?
Father：(ignoring Grandfather’s words) Stop daydreaming ! Playing in a band is not a job.
Son：Of course it is! The music industry is developing fast now. Making music is a job.
Grandfather：(stepping between Father and Son and raising his voice) Hey! I told you to calm down, both of you!
Father：But I told him to study something useful at university!
Grandfather：(laughing) Easy, son! I remember when you were his age, you said that you wanted to be a professional football player.
Father：And you wanted me to be an engineer!
Grandfather：I just wanted you to be happy, and an engineer—a happy engineer.
Father：But in the end, you just advised me to think carefully.
Grandfather：Yes, and you have found the career that suits your talents. I’m so proud of you. Your son is proud of you, too.
Son：Of course I am, but I have different talents.
Grandfather：(turning to Son) Why don’t you also take my advice and think carefully before jumping in with both feet?
Son：Well, I could try...
Grandfather：If you go to university and play music at the same time, you will have two options for your future. And I’m sure playing in a band will help you make lots of new friends at university.
Father：Yes, lots of new lawyer friends!
Son：(with a sigh) Dad...
(Curtain)
1. What does the conversation mainly talk about?

A．The relationship between family members.

B．Grandpa’s suggestion on the future job.

C．The disagreement between Father and Son in choosing a future job.

D．The future development of the boy’s music band.

2. Why does the son want to have a career in music?

A．Because he shows interest in it.

B．Because he doesn’t want to go to university.

C．Because he wants to have a good income.

D．Because his grandfather wants him to do so.

3. What does the sentence “You can’t be serious!” mean?

A．The father isn’t serious.

B．The son isn’t serious.

C．The father doesn’t understand the son’s words.

D．The father is surprised at his son’s words.

4. Which of the following is similar to “jump in with both feet”?

A．Give up.	B．Begin something.
C．Act in a hurry.	D．Do a kind of sport.

5. What do we know from the end of the text?

A．The son does not take his grandfather’s advice.

B．The son is disappointed at his father’s words.

C．The son and his father reach an agreement.

D．The father doesn’t agree with the grandfather.

6. 细读短文并找出人物心理及动作描写的表达
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9 . Susan Sontag (1933-2004) was one of the most noticeable figures in the world of literature. For more than 40 years she made it morally necessary to know everything — to read every book worth reading, to see every movie worth seeing. When she was still in her early 30s, publishing essays in such important magazines as Partisan Review, she appeared as the symbol of American culture life, trying hard to follow every new development in literature, film and art. With great effort and serious judgment. Sontag walked at the latest edges of world culture.
The underlined sentence in paragraph 1 means Sontag_________.

A．was a symbol of American cultural life

B．developed world literature, film and art

C．published many essays about world culture

D．kept pace with the newest development of world culture

10 . Louis Armstrong had two famous nicknames (绰号). Some people called him Bagamo. They said his mouth looked like a large bag, Musicians often called him Pops, as a sign of respect for his influence (影响) on the world of music.
Armstrong was called Pops because he ______.

A．looked like a musician	B．was a musician of much influence
C．showed an interest in music	D．traveled to play modern music