1 . The kids of the community got started early at the fair (露天游乐场) on Friday, making their way through the chicken house and corn box before heading over to the rides. The children enjoyed a few hours of free rides, sweets and food.
Organiser Barry Dishman said, “We started this programme 24 years ago. The reason we always have done Fair Day is that it’s a huge tradition for most Warren locals. So it has become a tradition for the children who couldn’t afford to go to the fair.” He added, “We usually get sponsorship (赞助) for those children every year, so they can do unlimited rides. Some of the food booths (摊位) are just wonderful and give us free meals for the children.”
The kids stayed from about 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. on Fair Friday and ended the day with either a free cotton candy or candy apple. About 125 children came to the fair to take part in various festivities, such as ball games, dancing and riding. Over 20 volunteers were present to help lead the kids in groups.
The kids of the community have programmes throughout the year after school, on Saturdays, on school vacation. According to Dishman, the children coming to the fair spend about 30, 000 hours in June and July with the programmes.
1. What can kids do at the fair?| A．Enjoy free rides. | B．Make corn boxes. | C．Build chicken houses. |
| A．It is Dishman’s donation. | B．It has become a tradition. | C．It offers the kids free food. |
| A．Organisations. | B．Communities. | C．Activities. |
| A．He cares much for children. |
| B．He gives free meals to children. |
| C．He works at the fair as a volunteer. |
2 . Stephen Lee is one of the many people in Hong Kong who enjoy mountain-bike riding. He has always
One Sunday afternoon, Stephen came to Silvermine Bay. A
Stephen rode up the hill behind Silvermine Bay until he
Stephen found Lilian, a young woman, sitting at the side of the road. Lilian had fallen and
The next day, the newspapers got the
| A．minded | B．doubted | C．loved |
| A．bike | B．house | C．map |
| A．wind | B．storm | C．fire |
| A．gathering | B．shining | C．falling |
| A．dried | B．missed | C．reached |
| A．unless | B．when | C．where |
| A．waiting for | B．concentrating on | C．dreaming of |
| A．help | B．food | C．rest |
| A．lost | B．hurt | C．burnt |
| A．rolled | B．jumped | C．walked |
| A．sport | B．voice | C．rain |
| A．exciting | B．familiar | C．ordinary |
| A．hospital | B．school | C．hill |
| A．joke | B．rain | C．story |
| A．shyly | B．sadly | C．angrily |
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4 . The great flight of the Chinese astronaut (宇航员) Yang Liwei in 2003 made China the third country in the world to send a person into space. His journey of 600, 000 kilometres took one day. But the training of astronauts like Yang Liwei takes years and is very hard.
As a basic requirement, trainee (受训者) astronauts must be fighter pilots with over 600 hours of flying. This means that they have experience of flying at high speed and dealing with changes in air pressure. As well, they must have at least 4 years of college education and must be very strong and healthy. A normal trainee is 25-35 years old, weighs 55-70 kilogrammes and is 1. 60-1. 72 metres tall.
Pilots with the basic requirements then go through a long period of examination to see if they are fit for training. They stay in hospital for a month of tests, which check for any kind of physical (生理的) weakness. Moreover, they have to sit in a chair which turns around at high speed for 15 minutes, to find out how their body works. There are also mental tests to find out how they will deal with living in a very small room, and how well they will respond to dangers and solve problems.
Once they are chosen, the pilots go through a five-year course to prepare them for space flights. At the end of the five-year programme, there are final tests for the trainees. After passing these tests, they have succeeded in becoming real astronauts.
1. Why is Yang Liwei mentioned at the beginning of the text?| A．To find a result. | B．To do a research. | C．To introduce a topic. |
| A．29 years of age. | B．1. 80 metres in height. | C．75 kilogrammes in weight. |
| A．To ensure their proper response. |
| B．To warn them of possible dangers. |
| C．To prepare them for fighter flights. |
| A．Taking a PE Training | B．Fighting to Be a Fighter Pilot | C．Choosing Astronauts in China |
5 . Before this COVID-19 pandemic, family vacations were simple. They consisted of a trip to Disneyworld, a week at a resort, or perhaps a booking on a cruise line that every family member was excited about, The only thing many had to worry about was forgetting the passports or a child forgetting the toothbrush or losing the favorite toy somewhere between the airport and the hotel. Now, the days of vacations look completely different and for those who have taken one during the pandemic, many things have changed.
Many families have routine (例行的) vacations that they take every year and this year. But due to the pandemic, many vacations didn’t happen as planned, So, vacations were put on the back burner and weren’t taken until much later in the year and for many people, change in their work lives allowed this. With more parents working from home and more kids taking part in homeschooling at home, families found going on vacation became much easier without the physical need to be somewhere else. This was also the year that many people remembered that they’re surrounded by nature. Rather than booking the typical vacation to the most-visited destinations or popular theme parks， many people-families especially-chose the lesser-crowded destinations. This meant that more families chose vacation activities such as camping, preferring to connect with nature rather than walk the busy streets. This also meant that vacation rentals (租用的房屋或汽车、设备等) were up in popularity and even in popular destinations, such as beach towns, The possibility of small crowds didn’t stop some families due to the fact that they rented the whole place.
It now looks like these changes might be here to stay, at least for some time longer, before the world returns to a state of normality.
1. What is the author’s purpose in writing the first paragraph?| A．To reach a conclusion. |
| B．To make a comparison. |
| C．To introduce a new topic |
| A．Completely ruined. |
| B．Out of the question. |
| C．Put aside for the time being. |
| A．They preferred to take part in physical activities. |
| B．They wanted to avoid the crowds while travelling |
| C．They made careful preparation before the vacation |
| A．They may continue into the future. |
| B．They’ll bring families closer together. |
| C．They might not last longer than expected. |
6 . Everyone loves travelling, right? Unfortunately, money can sometimes be a problem. Here are some tips for gaining better travel experience, regardless of your bank savings!
Tip 1: Decide where you’ll go based on your budget.
The cost of your trip can depend greatly on where you want to go.
Tip 2:
Yes, everyone loves the luxury of a five star hotel. But sadly, in a lot of places, this is just not realistic for those on a budget. That’s why whenever I travel to countries which are expensive, I choose to stay in hostels or campsites. Hostels are a sure way to meet potential travelling companions while also saving money.
Tip 3: Don’t always rely on restaurants.
Another advantage of staying in hostels(招待所)is that you will always have access to a kitchen. Eating in a restaurant can be very expensive,
So you see, if you come prepared, you can easily travel the world,
| A．Choose hostels and campsites |
| B．no matter what your budget is |
| C．so you can easily save by cooking your own meals |
| D．So, knowing the average costs in a country can help you plan your trip |
| E．Camping is also a great choice for budget accommodation, especially if you enjoy the outdoors |
7 . We use our middle names when filling out official papers, and when we write our initials (姓名的首字母) on something. But except that, we don't use them every day. So why do we even have middle names in the first place?
Some people might answer, “If my mom has three names to shout at me, I know I’m in trouble.”
But there is history behind it, and it dates back to ancient Rome. At that time, people had three names, a personal name, a family name, and another name which showed what branch of family you were from. The more names you had, the more respected you were by others.
The way we use middle names today started in the Middle Ages when Europeans named their children with the given name first, middle name second, and family name third. The tradition was spread to America as people started to go overseas.
Today, some people don't even have middle names, some prefer to be called by their middle names, and some never even use theirs. But, just feel lucky that we don't need to keep track of our family tree like some aristocrats (贵族) used to and end up with 38names.
1. Why do we have middle names in the first place?| A．They show we are humorous. |
| B．They show what branch of family we were from. |
| C．Moms can have three names to shout at their children. |
| A．In the 1500s. | B．In the Middle Ages. | C．In ancient Rome. |
| A．Ancient Rome-Europe-America |
| B．Europe--Ancient Rome-America |
| C．America--Ancient Rome-Europe |
| A．It's Cool to Have 38 Names |
| B．We Don't Need Family Names |
| C．Why We Have Middle Names |
8 . We were on our way! In Wyoming we would have a new home. It was 1980 and my husband Gary and I were driving to Wyoming with our kids. After driving all day, we were hungry. So we stopped at a restaurant to have dinner.
After the dinner, we were on our way again. Suddenly our car hit ice on a bridge. As soon as the car started to slide. Gary touched the brakes (刹车) but failed to control the car. We were thrown from side to side against the guardrails (护巴). It took some time before we slid to a stop, but unfortunately our car was totally destroyed.
Only minutes later, a car stopped by and the driver asked how he might help, With his help, my husband was able to have our car taken to Rapid City. Then he drove us to a hotel in the city. He made sure we were safe before he said good night and left. The next morning, the driver returned and drove us to find our car so that we could take back our valuables. He lost at least half a day of work, all for a family he had never met and would never see again.
With no car, our family finally arrived in Gillette, where we had no friends. Though we were a little lonely, we all felt lucky and thankful to the amazing stranger whose service made such a difference to our family.
1. Where was the writer’s new home?| A．Rapid City. | B．Wyoming. | C．Gillette. |
| A．Before the dinner. | B．During the dinner. | C．After the dinner. |
| A．An old friend. | B．A stranger. | C．A family member. |
| A．Lucky. | B．Amazed | C．Unlucky. |
9 . People know the dangers of fires. It’s good for a family to learn how to prepare for afire.
Put a smoke alarm in the house. Smoke from a fire causes the alarm to go off.
Practice for a fire at home now and then because it can teach children about fire safety. Everyone in the family should know the following fire rules:
▲Don’t open a hot door! The fire can grow more quickly if you open the door.
▲Stay close to the floor! Everyone should follow your plan.
| A．Make escape plans. |
| B．Here are some suggestions. |
| C．The alarm makes a loud sound. |
| D．If there is a fire, don’t forget to call 119 for help. |
| E．The best air is near the floor because smoke rises. |
10 . Wudang Mountain is in Shiyan City, Hubei Province.
By Air
There is no direct flight to Mt. Wudang Scenic Area. But flights from some big cities such as Beijing, Guangzhou and Xi’an can reach to the Laohekou Airport (90km from Wudang Mountain), Xiangfan Airport (180km from Wudang Mountain), and Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (500km from Wudang Mountain). The nearest airport is in Shiyan, which is only one hour away, but officially the airport is also known as Shiyan Wudangshan Airport.
No. 316 national high way and No. 209 national high way go through Wudang District. And people can take a bus to Wudang Mountain from Shiyan, Danjiangkou, Xiangyang, or Wuhan.
By Train
Inside Wudang Mountain there is a superb shuttle bus transport system.
| A．By Bus |
| B．You can get to all the major tourist spots by bus |
| C．There is a direct train from Wuhan to Shiyan |
| D．And flights from Wuhan, Guangzhou, Lanzhou, Shanghai are common |
| E．Land transport to reach there is more convenient and developed, by rail or road |
