1 . Two men were sitting together in a plane. They were on a long journey. One of the men was a businessman. The other was a farmer. They sat without talking for a while, then the farmer said, “Let’s do something to pass the time.”
“What do you want to do?” the businessman asked. “We can ask each other riddles (谜语).” The farmer said, “You start.” “Let’s make the rules first,” the businessman said. “That’s not fair. You are a businessman with much knowledge. You know more things than I do. I am just a farmer.”
“That’s true.” The businessman said. “What do you want we should do?” “If you don’t know the answer to a riddle, you pay me $100. And if I don’t know the answer, I’ll pay you $50.” The farmer said. The businessman thought about this, then he said, “OK. That’s fair. Who will go first?”
“I will,” The farmer said. “Here is my riddle. What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies?” The business man repeated the riddle, “What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies? Mm, that’s a good one. I’m afraid I don’t know the answer.” He gave the farmer $100, then said, “Tell me the answer. What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies? “I don’t know.” The farmer said and gave him $50.
1. The story happened ____________.A.on a farm | B.in a shop |
C.before a long plane journey | D.between two passengers |
A.kill time on the long journey | B.make money |
C.show he was smarter | D.make fun of the businessman |
A.He made much more money than the farmer. |
B.He thought he knew more than the farmer. |
C.He was interested in making riddles. |
D.He was better at playing riddle games. |
A.enjoyed himself on his long journey. | B.didn’t want to pay even one dollar |
C.spent all his money on the plane ticket. | D.won fifty dollars by playing the riddle game |
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2.提出锻炼建议。
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Dear Mike,
Sorry to know that you feel weak and often fall ill. I am writing to give you some advice.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________I sincerely hope you can build up strength by taking exercise.
Yours,
Li Hua
3 . There is an old saying in China that goes, “The days of the Sanjiu period are the coldest days.” “Sanjiu period”, which is in Minor (较小的) Cold, refers to the third nine-day period (the 19th to the 27th day) after the day of the Winter Solstice (冬至). There are many different customs related to Minor Cold in China.
Eating hotpot
During Minor Cold people should eat some hot food to benefit the body and defend against the cold weather. Winter is the best time to have hotpot and braised mutton with soy sauce. But it is important to notice that too much spicy food may cause health problems.
Eating huangyacai
In Tianjin, there is a custom to have huangyacai, a kind of Chinese cabbage, during Minor Cold. There are large amounts of vitamins A and B in huangyacai. As huangyacai is fresh and tender, it is fit for frying, roasting and braising.
Eating glutinous rice (糯米饭)
According to tradition, the Cantonese eat glutinous rice in the morning during Minor Cold. Cantonese people add some fried preserved (腌制的) pork, sausage and peanuts and mix them into the rice.
Eating vegetable rice
In ancient times, people in Nanjing took Minor Cold quite seriously, but as time went by, the celebration of Minor Cold gradually disappeared. However, the custom of eating vegetable rice is still followed today. The rice is steamed and is unspeakably delicious. Among the ingredients (原料), aijiaohuang (a kind of green vegetable), sausage and salted duck are the specialties in Nanjing.
1. What do we know about Minor Cold?A.The Sanjiu period is in this period. | B.It refers to the Winter Solstice. |
C.It lasts twenty-seven days. | D.It marks the first day of winter. |
A.Eating hotpot. | B.Having vitamin A and B pills. |
C.Having huangyacai. | D.Buying cabbage. |
A.travel | B.fashion | C.culture | D.science |
1. Where is the talk being given?
A.On the phone. | B.At the cinema. | C.In the classroom. |
A.Boring. | B.Frightening. | C.Relaxing. |
A.9:00. | B.10:00. | C.11:45. |
A.Ships In The Night. | B.Don’t Open The Door. | C.Streetmatch — The Return. |
1. What is the man probably doing?
A.Reading a newspaper. | B.Playing a video game. | C.Driving in the country. |
A.To attract more tourists. |
B.To be famous on the Internet. |
C.To call drivers’ attention to safety. |
A.A local farmer. | B.A transport company. | C.A government department. |
1. What does the man agree to do?
A.Tour the city. | B.Visit a museum. | C.Take a boat trip. |
A.Neighbors. | B.Strangers. | C.Friends. |
7 . What are the speakers talking about?
A.Polite greetings. | B.Table manners. | C.Body language. |
8 . I was riding my special motorbike this past weekend and stopped at a store. As I was getting my wheelchair off the back, a man watched me from his car and I noticed a wheelchair in his back seat. We spoke for a moment and I asked him about the wheelchair. He answered that it was for his daughter. “Well, do you think she would like to go for a ride on my motorbike with me?” I asked. He seemed shocked that a total stranger would ask him this. He thought about it for a second and said, “OK, as long as I can follow you.” He introduced me to Amy and he sat her on my back seat. Her father followed me for a few miles and she talked non-stop about what she wanted for Christmas.
As we came back to the store, she said, “This ride is the best Christmas present I could ever receive. I have been in a wheelchair my whole life and didn’t know I could do this.” Then she turned to him and said, “Oh Daddy, I’m going to be OK. Mr. Bryant does all kinds of things—and I will, too.” Her father hugged me and said, “I was sitting here praying for a gift for Amy that would encourage her. She often felt that her life was dull compared to other children. God answered my prayer (祷告) just now. Now I pray that God will bless you for your gift to Amy today.” Being kind and thoughtful to others, we can be an answer to prayer.
1. What can we know about the author?A.He was a disabled man. | B.He usually drove too fast. |
C.He worked in a store. | D.He often helped people in trouble. |
A.Anxious. | B.Embarrassed. |
C.Surprised. | D.Moved. |
A.was not allowed to do some sports |
B.used to be a completely healthy person |
C.was unwillingly to communicate with a stranger |
D.usually felt sad about life because of her disability |
A.The motorbike. | B.The wheelchair. |
C.The ride. | D.The prayer. |
9 . Four best photobooks in 2023
Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake
Following 2020’s smash hit Entangled Life, mycologist Merlin Sheldrake return s just in time for Christmas with an amazing illustrated edition. At over 240 pages, Sheldrake’s passion and knowledge leap off every spread. From the microscopic (微观) to the splendid, the colour images create an entertaining experience.
Anna Atkins: Cyanotypes by Peter Walther
Often copied, seldom improved on, the elegant cyanotypes (氰化钾照片) of Ann a Atkins are timeless. First created in the 1840s, cyanotypes use light-sensitive iron salt solution and exposure to sunlight to create beautiful Prussian blue prints. Peter Walther’s book is comprehensive, 660 pages long, and is perfect for Atkins’ fans or anyone keen to learn.
The Earth in Our Hands by Thomas Pesquet
Thomas Pesquet’s breathtaking collection of photographs taken from the International Space Station(ISS)follows in the footsteps of astronaut Don Pettit’s Spaceborne. Pesquet took more than 245,000 images over two missions, with his book including 200 of these. It is the closest most of us will get to being on the ISS — a really immersive read.
Looking at Trees by Sophie Howarth
Sophie Howarth’s absorbing book features 26 of the world’s leading photographers, including Nicholas J. R. White and Anna Beeke. From a framed Hollywood juniper in California to a surreal (超现实的) image of Halfway Gardens in Gauteng, South Africa, Howarth asks us to value trees at a time of environmental challenge. A book you will return to.
1. How many pages are contained in the book Anna Atkins: Cyanotypes?A.Over 240. | B.660. | C.About 200. | D.Over 26. |
A.Entangled Life. | B.Anna Atkins: Cyanotypes. |
C.The Earth in Our Hands. | D.Looking at Trees. |
A.Value trees. | B.Take pictures. |
C.Go on a trip. | D.Maintain a good image. |
Michael and Greg were brothers and they lived in a family with a tight budget. They both missed the field trip last year because they could not cover the extra fee. This year, Michael’s class would arrange a field trip to the city museum and he really wanted to go. So he was trying to earn some pocket money.
On this cold autumn morning, Michael gathered the last of the leaves into a small pile. There weren’t even enough to jump in. “Mom and Dad are never going to pay me for gathering this little bit of leaves.” “What are you talking about?” Greg asked, walking up behind him. “I’m trying to do some housework so I can make enough money to cover my field trip to the city museum, but there’s nothing to do around here.” Michael sighed and looked around.
“You could offer to wash Mom and Dad’s cars,” Greg said.
Michael’s face lit up. “That’s a great idea.”
“I bet some of the neighbors would pay you to wash theirs, too. It’s getting colder and no one wants to wash the cars themselves.” Greg looked his brother in the eye.
Michael nodded. The air was cold. He shivered(打寒颤)at the thought of washing cars and getting wet in this cold weather. “Maybe this isn’t a good idea.”
Greg placed his hand on Michael’s shoulder. “I have some golf gloves that are designed for wet, cold weather. I’ll loan you a pair, and I’ll even help you wash the cars.” “Really? You’d help me and let me keep the money?” “Sure. Golf season is over. I won’t need the extra cash for a while.” Greg disappeared inside the house.
Michael asked his parents if he could wash their cars for a small fee. When they agreed, he asked some neighbors, too. Three more agreed. Michael got a bucket, some sponges(海绵), towels and soap. Greg came back outside with the gloves. “Here you go. They’ll keep your hands warm and dry.” “Thanks.” Michael still couldn’t believe his brother was helping him earn the money like this. He had to think of a way to repay him.
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With these tools, Michael started to work.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________To Michael’s surprise, he found he earned more money than expected.
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