The Chinese people are without doubt the ones who best understand the nature of tea. We attach great importance
While records of tea in Chinese literature go back to about 5,000 years ago, the beginning of tea’s use as
Not only did tea drinking become a fitting subject for books and poems, but the rich presented tea as
2 . If you’ re looking for something fun to do this weekend (November 9—11),there’s plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area.
Tampa Greek Festival
When：November 9—11
Where：St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church at 2418 West Swann Avenue, Tampa
Cost：$25 General Admission
Info：OPA! Whether it’s freshly—prepared Mediterranean style food and pastries, an evening of live music and beautiful dance, or a unique shopping experience, the Tampa Greek Festival gives everyone the chance to enjoy life like a Greek.
Best In Show：Rick Springfield
When：7 p.m.
Where：Ruth Eckerd Hall at 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater
Cost：$60
Info：Celebrate the best pop—rock of the 70’s and 80’s as the Best In Show Tour brings Rick Springfield, Tommy Tutone and Greg Kihn to Ruth Eckerd Hall for a night you won’t want to miss! From classics such as Jessie’s Girl, Don’t Talk to Strangers, An Affair of the Heart, I’ve Done Everything for You, Love Somebody, and Human Touch to singles off his latest album The Snake King, Rick Springfield presents the best of the 80’s.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington Redskins
When：1 p.m.
Where：Raymond James Stadium at 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa
Cost：$50
Info：Get ready for some Sunday football! The Bucs are taking on the Washington Redskins at Raymond James Stadium. Kickoff is 1 p.m.
Steve—O：The Bucket List
When：7：30 p.m.
Where：Tampa Improv Comedy at 1600 East 8th Avenue C—112, Tampa
Cost：$25(visitors need to pay an extra waste treatment fee)
Info：Steve—O(A. k. A. Stephen Glover) was willing to do whatever it took to become famous, even if it meant doing funny stunts(特技) on the show “Jackass”. Since then, Steve—O has had continued success, as a New York Times best—selling author with the release of his memoir, Professional Idiot, and he has established himself as a force in the world of stand—up comedy. He’s even landed a handful of acting roles in film and TV. He will be performing at Tampa Improve Comedy on Friday night at 7：30 p.m. Saturday, November 10.
1. Which is the cheapest event?| A．Tampa Greek Festival. |
| B．Best In Show：Rick Spring field |
| C．Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington Redskins. |
| D．Steve—O：The Bucket List. |
| A．St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church at 2418 West Swann Avenue, Tampa |
| B．Ruth Eckerd Hall at 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. |
| C．Raymond James Stadium at 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa |
| D．Tampa Improve Comedy at 1600 East 8th Avenue C—112, Tampa |
| A．A live concert. | B．A comedy show. |
| C．A lecture about a best—seller. | D．A local advertisement. |
3 . Once,I had an American friend.After she went back home,I never heard from her again.I can't help but wonder if there can ever be real friendship between Westerners and us Chinese.
What is friendship?The Oxford English Dictionary says,"The emotions or conduct of friends."In both Western and Chinese culture,we have similar proverbs when it comes to friendship,such as"a friend in need is a friend indeed."
Chinese people value friendship highly.As you know,Chinese people are known to be extremely hospitable and open-hearted.
One type of friend in China is a"close acquaintance"who only occasionally eats and drinks and hangs out with you.In the West,they are called"a fair-weather(不可共患难的）friend."Nikki was that kind of friend.Despite our language barrier,we had a lot of fun together..
| A．They refer to anyone they know as a"friend." |
| B．Friendship in the West is mostly pursued for fun. |
| C．However,there is a cultural gap between the two sides. |
| D．Of course,Westerners and Chinese people can be good friends. |
| E．Real friends can share all our sorrows and double all our joys. |
| F．The second type of friend in China is a"real friend"who is practically your family. |
| G．They'll take turns with you in picking up the bill,because that's what good friends do. |
4 . SuperCamps
We are a leading provider of childcare in the UK, offering OFSTED registered holiday camps to children aged 4 to 14 throughout the school holidays. Operating at 60＋ locations, we have holiday camps available in London and the South East, as far south as Cornwall and all the way up to North Yorkshire. Whether you are looking for fun holiday clubs and kid activities, a five-day specialist holiday camp for older children or a combination of the two to keep your children entertained throughout the school holidays, we have your childcare covered!
Our multi-activity holiday camps offer an abundance of fun, age-oriented(导向的)activities(4-5-year-olds, 6-9-year-olds and 10-12-year-olds), from swimming and go-karting to arts and crafts and LEGO workshops. These day camps are a great choice for parents looking for regular childcare service, available as individual days or a week at a time.
For children looking for a school holiday experience, our specialist holiday camps are the ideal choice. Our Cookery: International Cuisine, a 5-day specialist course is a cookery camp with a difference, where children can really master their cooking skills!
Bushcraft: Rainforest Adventure is the perfect outdoor adventure camp for children with a passion for bush craft and survival skills, with activities like Laser Tag and making campfires to inspire the interest of young adventurers !
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1. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?| A．To advertise holiday camps. | B．To encourage donations. |
| C．To introduce camping skills. | D．To tell the history of SuperCamps. |
| A．It operates camps all over the world. |
| B．It provides camps for people of all ages. |
| C．It asks parents to send children to the nearest camp. |
| D．It organizes different activities for different age groups. |
| A．Cookery: International Cuisine. | B．Bushcraft: Rainforest Adventure. |
| C．LEGO Play. | D．Chelsea Foundation FC Camps. |
5 . The old Chinese saying "as happy as spending the New Year" might be outdated now in the busy modern world. The Spring Festival is regarded as the most important festival for Chinese people and an occasion for all family members to get together, like Christmas in the West. But many traditional customs accompanying the Spring Festival, however, have weakened in practice.
Setting off fireworks was once the most typical custom of the Spring Festival. People thought the sputtering(爆裂) sound could help drive away evil spirits. However, the activity has been completely or partially forbidden in big cities for years as the government has taken security, noise and pollution factors into consideration.
"In recent years, some cities have begun to allow people to light fireworks during limited hours at the Spring Festival, surrendering to(屈从于) public demand. Respecting folk traditions is a gesture of respect toward public opinion," said Zhou Xing, a folklore researcher.
"As people gain more income and it becomes easier to buy daily goods, the New Year holiday is just like any other. After long workdays, many people use the New Year holiday to take a rest, rather than visiting friends and neighbors. The process of making and enjoying the family dinner on Spring Festival Eve is the most important thing. However, many families would like to eat out to save time and energy," said Li Shunzhi, a resident of Harbin, Heilongjiang.
"I enjoy the holidays very much in the countryside. My family has been preparing for the Spring Festival more than two weeks before the holiday, cleaning the house, buying holiday goods and decorating the house with paper cuttings. On New Year’s Eve, the whole family stays up to see the New Year in, and in the days to follow, a series of activities such as lion dancing, dragon lantern dancing, lantern festivals and temple fairs will be held. Without the ancient traditions, the holiday is nothing to us," said Zhang Hui, from Hebei.
1. Which of the following is WRONG according to the passage?| A．Setting off fireworks has been forbidden in some big cities for years. |
| B．Nowadays, people can light fireworks in some cities at the Spring Festival. |
| C．People believe that the sound of fireworks can drive away evil spirits. |
| D．In the past, setting off fireworks couldn’t be seen almost anywhere. |
| A．what people do during the festival now is different from the past |
| B．people would like to have the family dinner on Spring Festival Eve |
| C．people prefer to visit friends and neighbors rather than take a rest |
| D．the New Year holiday is just like any other day |
| A．Zhang Hui often spends two weeks preparing for the Spring Festival. |
| B．Zhang Hui is used to spending the Spring Festival with his family. |
| C．Zhang Hui always takes part in a series of activities after the Spring Festival. |
| D．Zhang Hui lives in the urban area. |
| A．The Spring Festival is as lively as before. |
| B．The Spring Festival is outdated now. |
| C．The Spring Festival is losing its qualities. |
| D．The Spring Festival in China is more important than Christmas in the West. |
6 . 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 perfectly formed little firework that knows how to see in the year with a bang. Decorated with red lanterns, 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. According to the text, which of the following has the longest history?| A．London’s Chinatown. | B．San Francisco’s Chinatown. |
| C．Mauritius’s Chinatown. | D．Bangkok’s Chinatown. |
| 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 when 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 |
It’s the dead of winter in Shanghai. Delivery man Liu Jia and his colleagues start the day when most of people are still asleep. Working at a distribution point of a shopping website in Shanghai, they promise to deliver products within three hours of an order being placed. “I buy most of my grocery online, especially the heavy items. It’s convenient and cheap compared to the supermarket in my neighborhood,” Customer Chen Hong said. Orders such as these have increased for the New Year, forcing Liu Jia to work around the clock. “The orders are usually rice, laundry detergent（洗涤剂）, tissue paper and snacks, mostly food and articles for everyday use,” Liu Jia said.
According to an industry report, China’s B2C （Business to Customer） online sales are growing at an annual rate of 25 percent. Competition between online giants like Taobao and Jingdong is now fiercer than ever. “The essence of online shopping is that customers can buy products easily. So the competition is about: firstly, the range of products; secondly, the depth under each category of products; third, the price and user experience,” Pan Biao, vice president of YHD. com, said. E-commerce is one of China’s fastest growing sectors. It’s changed people’s buying habits, and even their living habits. And it’s had a huge impact on the retail industry. To make online shopping more convenient, major sites are investing heavily to build payment systems
and logistics（物流）networks.
On average, a retailer now can deliver goods to the majority of cities within 3 days, and to towns and more remote areas in the country within a week. “Competition will produce a number of good companies, making better products and services that customers need. In the field of E-commerce, we are leading the world in terms of products, services and industry development,” Liu Yinbin, associate professor with Dept of Information Management, Shanghai University, said. Experts also say customers are increasingly making their online purchases from mobile devices, opening up vast new opportunities and competition for retailers.
1. All of the following about Liu Jia are true EXCEPT that ________.
| A．he works as an online store owner in Shanghai |
| B．he has to work around the clock to deliver so many products |
| C．he starts working when most of people are still asleep |
| D．he must deliver products within three hours of an order being placed |
| A．way | B．advantage |
| C．result | D．influence |
| A．Chen Hong buys most of her electronic products online. |
| B．Pan Biao encourages retailers to open up new chances. |
| C．China’s B2C online sales are growing at a rate of 25 percent. |
| D．Liu Yinbin thinks competition will help make better products and services. |
| A．Customers like buying mobile devices. |
| B．Online shopping increases rapidly for Chinese New Year. |
| C．Most customers buy food and articles for everyday use. |
| D．Taobao and Jingdong are competing fiercely. |
