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Hi, I am David, the editor of YOUTH. We all know the exchange students are going back to the USA soon. We would like to give them some traditional Chinese gifts, such as Chinese paintings, silk, tea... Today I would like to collect some ideas. In your article, you should: ● recommend two traditional Chinese gifts ● show your reasons why you recommend them Looking forward to hearing from you. David

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I am glad to share my opinion with you.
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2 . 请根据上下文内容，将文中画线部分译成汉语或者英语。

It is just past five o’clock on the Chinese New Year’s Eve, and Luo Yan lifts the cover of a large bowl to breathe in the rich smell of the soup     1     his wife and mother have prepared.

Luo Yan and his wife and son have settled in the big city far away from their hometown. Their journey from the city where they live and work back to their hometown was a     2    漫长而又疲乏的 one just a few years ago. However,     3     the high-speed train has made it more convenient for them to go back home. During the four-hour trip, they chatted happily with each other.

    4    一到家, they find Luo’s parents eagerly waiting for them. Indeed, the family couldn’t be happier to be together. As midnight approaches, Luo Yan takes his parents, wife and son outside to set off firecrackers.     5     The whole village is lit up with the flashes of fireworks.

3 . It’s a hot time for Chinese language learning across the world, not only because of China’s higher position in the world but also because of the increasing economic and cultural connections between China and the other countries.

For example, the United Arab Emirates(UAE)plans to open Chinese language courses in 200 public primary and middle schools, so experienced Chinese teachers are needed.

Other Chinese courses opened across the world show the increasing need for Chinese-speaking talent. Mandarin(普通话)became an elective(选修的)foreign language in Russia＇s college entrance exam. Following English, German, French and Spanish, Mandarin has become the fifth elective test subject for the exam.

Spain has more than 40,000 people learning Chinese. Last year about 8,000 people took the Chinese Proficiency Test(HSK) exam. The number of people who took the test was the biggest, according to Xinhua News Agency.

In the USA, learning Chinese has been growing fast for many years and is now a popular choice for American children, especially those who were born in rich families. The children begin to learn Chinese at an early age because their parents believe that learning Chinese will help them build successful international business.

1. Why is Chinese language learning so hot?

A．Many foreigners like China’s culturc.

B．China helps a lot of countries to develop.

C．China has the highest position in the world.

D．China has more international influence around the world.

2. What can we know about Chinese learning around the world?

A．The UAE needs experienced English teachers.

B．All American children learn Chinese at an early age.

C．About one fifth of the Spanish learning Chinese took the HSK.

D．The Mandarin exam must be taken before going to Russia’s colleges.

3. What do American parents think of learning Chinese?

A．Helpful.

B．Difficult.

C．Boring.

D．Interesting.

4. What is the passage mainly about?

A．More people in the UAE begin to learn Chinese.

B．Chinese language learning is popular around the world.

C．Some foreign countries want more Chinese teachers.

D．Many American children are learning Chinese now.

5 . Do you like travelling? Do you want to travel with less money? OK, let me introduce something about couch surfers(沙发漫游)to you? They are travelers who spend the night in an Internet friend’s house. Let’s share some of their stories.

After spending the whole day traveling in Paris, I met Theo at the bus station. At his apartment I met his roommate Roger. Both of them were very friendly. They took me to a party the next day. I went back to Theo’s apartment on the back of his bicycle. Peter

When I traveled in Vienna, I stayed with Artur, a college student. One day I forgot to turn off the tap after having a bath. The bathroom was full of water. However, Artur did not get angry with me. Henri

I got off the bus at the wrong station, so I had to take a taxi to Judit’s apartment. Judit was a reporter and she was always busy. The next day we went shopping together and she bought a dress for a party. In the evening she went to the party and I stayed at the apartment alone. Lucy

1. Where did Peter go on a journey?

A．To London.

B．To Paris.

C．To Vienna.

D．To Budapest.

2. Henri once _______ during his trip.

A．got on the wrong bus	B．couldn’t find his partner
C．forgot to turn off the tap	D．did not know how to use the tap

3. How did Lucy get to Judit’s apartment in the end?

A．By bike.

B．By taxi.

C．By train.

D．On foot,

4. Who didn’t go to a party but stayed at the apartment alone?

A．Peter.

B．Judit.

C．Theo.

D．Lucy.

6 . 我市西游文化嘉年华(carnival)活动全面启动。为了鼓励同学们更好地阅读与理解《西游记》，你校组织了“我是美猴王”在线才艺展示活动。假定你是李华，请用英语写一封信，邀请外籍教师Nick参与评选。内容包括：
(1)活动名称及目的；
(2)时间地点：7月20日下午6:00前，学校网站；
(3)参与方式：观看唱歌、故事讲述、短剧表演等视频作品，投票选择“最佳美猴王”；
(4)参考词汇：《西游记》Journey to the West          才艺展示 talent show
Dear Nick.

The Culture Carnival of Journey to the West has started.

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7 . 下面文章中有3处需要添加小标题。请从以下选项(A、B、C和D)中选出符合各段意思的小标题。选项中有一项为多余选项。

There are not many nations that can say their national dish has become international.     1     Both are famous all over the world, and both have made the history of Italian food. People have been eating pizza, in one form or another, for centuries. They eat it everywhere — at home, in restaurants, or on street comers.

The word “pizza” came from the Latin word “pinsa” meaning flatbread. Long ago, pieces of flatbread, topped with mushrooms and herbs (香料), were a simple and tasty meal. They were mostly for those who didn’t have enough money to buy plates, or who were on the go. In the 18th century, Naples, in southern Italy, had become one of the largest cities in Europe, and it was growing fast. Lots of city people were poor and they were always rushing around to look for work.     2     Pizzas were cut to meet the customers’needs. They were inexpensive, used easy-to-find ingredients (原料), and could be made with plenty of flavor.

It was in America that pizza found its second home.     3     Soon, pizza spread across the country with the rapid development of the city. It was increasingly considered as a fast, funny food. People might like New York-style thin pizza, or Chicago deep-dish thick pizza. Some want extra cheese on their pizzas while others only like vegetables. The secret is, almost everyone likes pizzas.

For a lot of people in western countries, when they cannot decide what to eat, they order pizzas.

A. Nobody knows where pizza came from.
B. Italy has two such dishes, spaghetti and pizza.
C. They needed food that was cheap and easy to eat.
D. In 1905, the first pizzeria, Lombardi’s, was opened in New York City.

8 . TV was one of the greatest inventions in the 20th century. Nowadays, nearly every house has at least one TV set.

Television came into being based on the inventions and discoveries of many scientists. On April 7, 1927, the first public television programme was broadcast in the USA. The signals were received on a very small screen. It was only about the size of a business card. The pictures were reddish (微红色的) and not clear.

In the 1930s, bigger screens appeared with black-and-white pictures. However, a snowy picture was the best many TV viewers could hope for. Often, they could only get one station, and only when the weather conditions were good.

When World War II(1939~1945) began, the development of TV stopped. There were a very small number of TV sets in the hands of the public. By 1945, there were fewer than 7,000 working TV sets in the USA. A TV set cost about half the price of a car at that time.

The time after World War II is considered one of the golden periods of television. Families saved money during the war years, and wanted to buy a lot of things after the war. TV sets were soon put onto the “must-have” list.1950~1959 was an exciting period for television. Colour television and remote (遥控的) controls came out during this time. By 1955, the cost of TV sets came down a lot. Instead of being equal to half the price of a car, they were now just equal to the cost of a new set of tyres (轮胎). This marked the beginning of the booming age of TV.

1. Where was the first public television programme broadcast?

A．In America.

B．In British.

C．In Russia.

D．In Canada.

2. What do we know about the cost of TV sets before 1955?

A．It’s beautiful.

B．It’s boring.

C．It’s expensive.

D．It’s cheap.

3. Which of the following is true?

A．In the 1930s, TV signals became very easy to receive.

B．During World War II, TV sets went into lots of families.

C．After World War II, TV was invented.

D．TV developed fast in the 1950s.

4. What’s the best title for the passage?

A．The Birth of Television	B．The Development of Television
C．The Need for Television	D．The Price of Television

9 . 近年来，孩子们的兴趣班、校外辅导班越报越多，但是问题也随之而来。最近，你们班就这一话题展开了讨论，请你根据讨论结果，用英语写一篇短文。
注意：1．请勿提及与考生相关的真实信息；
2．可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯；
3．词数100左右;开头已给出，不计入总词数。

Different Views on Taking Many Extracurricular Classes
Agreement	Disagreement
·They will have more chances to show their talents. ·They can also make friends. ·They can improve their ability in other aspects.	·They think many extracurricular classes will make them busier and tired. ·That will influence their school work.
Your opinion...

Recently our class holds a discussion about whether it is necessary for students to take many extracurricular classes. Different students hold different opinions about it.

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10 . In Britain all children have to go to school between the ages of 5 and 16. In the US children must go to school from the age of 6 to the ages between 14 and 16, depending on the state they live in.

Subjects

In England and Wales the subjects taught in schools are laid down by the National Curriculum, which was introduced in 1988 and sets out in detail the subjects that children should study and the levels of achievement they should reach by the ages of 7, 11, 14, and 16, when they are tested. The National Curriculum does not apply to Scotland, where each school decides what subjects it will teach.

Examinations

At 16, students in England and Wales take GCSE examinations. These examinations are taken by students of all levels of ability in any of a range of subjects, and may involve a final examination, an assessment of work done during the two-year course, or both of these things. At 18 some students take A-level examinations, usually in no more than three subjects. It is necessary to have A levels in order to go to university.

In Scotland students take the SCE examinations. A year later, they can take examinations called Highers, after which they can either go straight to a university or spend a further year at school and take the Certificate of Sixth Year Studies. In Scotland the university system is different from that in England and Wales.Courses usually last four years rather than three, and students study a large number of subjects as part of their degree.

1. According to the passage, children have to go to school between the ages of 　　　in both Britain and the US.

A．5—14	B．6—14
C．5—15	D．6—17

2. In which parts of the world are the subjects taught only decided by the nation?

A．England and Wales.	B．England and Scotland.
C．US and Britain.	D．Wales and Scotland.

3. Which of the following has nothing to do with students in Scotland?

A．GCSE.	B．SCE.
C．Highers.	D．The Certificate of Sixth Year Studies.

4. Which of the following is TRUE?

A．In the US, only local government can decide the subjects.

B．In Scotland, students can take either the SCE examinations or the Certificate of Sixth Year Studies.

C．In England and Wales, one cannot go to university without A levels.

D．As for a 16-year-old student in England and Wales, he has to take both GCSE examinations and a final examination.