1 . In one of my classes today we discussed the question of how our lives would be without a mobile phone. I actually felt quite sad to hear how some kids cannot
It is true that everything works at a fast pace these days. For example, you can contact someone who lives on the other side of the world within
Another point was that phones are very handy for
All in all, this question is very interesting to
A.affect | B.survive | C.succeed | D.perform |
A.Personally | B.Specially | C.Entirely | D.Gradually |
A.suffered | B.helped | C.controlled | D.advised |
A.came up | B.came across | C.came down | D.came on |
A.seconds | B.hours | C.days | D.months |
A.customers | B.teachers | C.students | D.people |
A.distant | B.close | C.necessary | D.kind |
A.direction | B.wish | C.fact | D.suggestion |
A.in person | B.in advance | C.with surprise | D.with joy |
A.style | B.communication | C.expression | D.argument |
A.looking after | B.looking back | C.looking up | D.looking out |
A.grateful | B.peaceful | C.painful | D.helpful |
A.textbook | B.dictionary | C.Internet | D.newspaper |
A.forecast | B.consider | C.judge | D.select |
A.benefits | B.skills | C.doubts | D.evidences |
内容包括:1.最喜欢的节日;2.节日简介;3.喜欢的原因。
注意:1.词数100字左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头已给出,不计入总词数。
The Traditional Chinese Festival I Like Best
There are many traditional festivals in China.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3 . The University of Birmingham is the first excellent UK Russell Group university to announce that it will accept the “Gaokao” exam for high-flying Chinese students wishing to join its undergraduate courses in 2019. High school students who complete the “National Higher Education Entrance Examination”, or Gaokao, with top grades will be able to apply for direct entry onto Birmingham degree programmes without first completing a foundation year which is a routine for the freshman.
University of Birmingham Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir David Eastwood said: “The University of Birmingham has been challenging and developing great minds for more than a century. We welcome people from around the globe to study at Birmingham and Chinese students form an integral part of our education and research community. We are further opening access to Birmingham’s wealth of education opportunities for the brightest and most dedicated Chinese students by accepting this strict and important qualification. I look forward to welcoming these high-flying students to the University of Birmingham.”
Gaokao is increasingly accepted by universities in Australia, the USA, Canada and mainland Europe. Birmingham will only be considering high quality students who achieve a minimum 80% Gaokao score and meet additional academic and English language requirements.
Professor J on Frampton, Director of the University of Birmingham’s China Institute said: “The University of Birmingham has a long history of educating students from China and one of our most famous graduates is Li Siguang — the founding father of Chinese geology. I am delighted that the University is now accepting the Gaokao. This gives the brightest and best Chinese students an opportunity to move straight into the first year of our undergraduate programmes and experience the benefits of studying at a global Top 100 university, such as Birmingham.”
1. What do Chinese students have to do to enter the University of Birmingham before 2019?A.Go through a foundation year. |
B.Prepare Birmingham degree programmers. |
C.Get the right to permanent residency. |
D.Score over 800% of the university’s qualification examination. |
A.The foreign students in China. | B.All people living in the UK. |
C.The students of the UK. | D.Chinese students. |
A.Negative. | B.Supportive. | C.Indifferent. | D.Neutral. |
A.The introduction to the “Gaokao” of China. |
B.The history of the University of Birmingham. |
C.The high-quality students accepted by top universities. |
D.The University of Birmingham’s acceptance of Gaokao. |
4 . Each time Chinese New Year is approaching, preparations are underway around the world. Here are some Chinatowns for those outside of China wishing to mark the day.
London
Although it may not be as large or as long-built as others, having only become a center for the Chinese community during the 1950s, London’s Chinatown is a perfectly formed little firework that knows how to see in the year with a bang. Decorated with red lanterns (灯笼), previous years have seen shows with acrobatics (杂技), martial arts (武术), dance and opera nearby.
San Francisco
San Francisco’s Chinatown is perhaps the most famous in the United States. The city was the main entry-point for Chinese who had crossed the Pacific to the USA during the early 19th century. Between the Grant Avenue and the Stockton Street, this historic area is a local treasure, attracting more visitors per year than the Golden Gate Bridge.
Bangkok
With an about 100-year-old history, the Thai capital’s Chinatown contains complex streets offering all kinds of tasty treats, clothes, toys and antiques. Sunday market days are such a good time to get the full atmosphere of the neighborhood. The area is also known for its gold dealers, whose shops line the road.
Mauritius
Found in Port Louis, this Mauritian Chinatown shows the island nation’s rich multicultural diversity. Established in the early years of the 20th century by settlers from China, its tiny shops and restaurants serve locals and visitors. During the Chinese Spring Festival, the most exciting sight is the Dragon Dances on Rue Royale when Chinese musicians and dancers perform the traditional Lion dances through the streets.
1. What’s the main idea of this passage ?A.Preparations for Chinese New Year. | B.Some Chinatowns in foreign countries. |
C.How to celebrate Chinese New Year. | D.Chinese New Year is coming. |
A.It is crowded with Chinese restaurants. | B.It is the major entrance for the Chinese. |
C.It is well-known for its gold business. | D.It is where you can enjoy fireworks. |
A.Rue Royale in Port Louis, Mauritius. | B.the Sunday market in Bangkok. |
C.the Grant Avenue in San Francisco. | D.the Chinese community in London. |
1. When will the visitors get to the London Eye tomorrow?
A.At 9:30 am. | B.At 10:10 am. | C.At 10:40 am. |
A.About £10. | B.About £20. | C.About £30. |
A.Covent Garden. | B.The Science Museum. | C.The Piccadilly Theatre. |
A.Go shopping. | B.See a 3D film. | C.Enjoy a show. |
A.By bike. | B.By car. | C.By bus. |
A.At 4:55. | B.At 5:05. | C.At 5:15. |
1. What do we know about the accident?
A.It caused a man to die. |
B.It occurred in the evening. |
C.Two drivers were hurt. |
A.Bad weather. | B.Careless driving. | C.Speeding. |
A.At 2:00 am. | B.At 4:00 am. | C.At 9:00 am. |
The Book of Songs is the
The Book of Songs is rich in content,
All the poems included in The Book of Songs fall into three sections—poems
The opening poem of The Book of Songs, Cooing and Wooing (《关雎》), is about love, which
By riverside are cooing
A pair of turtledoves;
A good young man is wooing
A fair maiden he loves.
Through these lines, the poet expresses the man’s longing for
As the beginning of ancient Chinese poetry, The Book of Songs enables people to have a better understanding of Chinese civilization. Moreover, it is also
Lion dance is very popular in China. As a well-known folk activity
In the 1990s, high-pole lion dancing