1. How long will the man stay in the city?
A.Three days. | B.Five days. | C.Six days. |
A.To the science museum. | B.To the restaurant. | C.To the library. |
2 . 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1. Where are the speakers?A.At a clothing store. | B.At their house. | C.At a travel agency. |
A.For two days. | B.For five days. | C.For seven days. |
A.Pack more clothes. | B.Wear his jackets. | C.Test the suitcase. |
3 . 假如你是李华,请你给某英文报社的“城市风采”栏目写一篇短文,介绍我们伟大的首都——北京。要点如下:
1. 基本概况:人口约2, 000万,面积16, 000多平方千米,位于华北平原北部;
2. 气候:四季分明,夏季炎热多雨,冬季寒冷干燥;
3. 历史与文化:有3, 000多年的历史,政治、文化中心,著名大学很多;
4. 交通与旅游:交通便利,有很多旅游景点。
注意: 1. 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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(Situation: Steven and Daniel go to visit the wildlife park. Steven tells Daniel some interesting things about the wildlife park. )
Steven: Daniel, have you ever heard about the wildlife park?
Daniel:
Steven: Yes, of course.
Daniel:
Steven: There are a lot of wild animals, and also some special rules while visiting.
Daniel: Special rules?
Steven:
Daniel: Details?
Steven: On their bus or in your own cars, and you won’t be allowed to get off the bus until you reach the special region.
Daniel: Why not?
Steven:
Daniel: That makes sense. But that sounds interesting.
Steven: Yes.
Daniel: I prefer to go there next time.
Steven: You won’t be disappointed.
A. Is there one in Beijing?
B. So tell me something about it!
C. There, you only have two ways for visiting.
D. Is that different from the ordinary kind of zoo?
E. Because it is dangerous to get out of the car or bus.
F. I wish I could join you.
G. It is mainly about some social activities to protect animals.
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:
Zhongshan Walking Street 中山路; The Xiamen Botanical Garden 植物园; Gulangyu Island 鼓浪屿
Dear Li Hua,
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Yours,
Wang Ming
6 . I have well travelled in Spain and visited a good number of Spanish cities. However, no city will ever quite match Cadiz, where I spent six months studying as a student.
Before that, I knew very little about Cadiz but I decided to take a risk and explore it. Well, the risk certainly paid off.
Cadiz, Europe’s oldest city, hangs off Spain’s southern coast on a peninsula (半岛), surrounded almost entirely by water. As you leave the shady streets of the historical old city and explore more of it, you are met with vast areas of the blue Atlantic Ocean and white sandy beaches, which in my opinion are some of the best in Spain!
One of the great things about Cadiz is the wonderful, rich culture of food and drink. There are little tapa (小吃) bars lining every street and most will serve tapas for around 1.50—2 euros, meaning you can try a whole variety of Andalusian dishes.
Cadiz has also come to be known as “The Singing City”. It comes from the annual carnival (狂欢节), one of the biggest in Europe. A very large number of people go to Cadiz to see it. During those ten days, Cadiz’s narrow streets are filled with the sound of singing as musical groups fight for a place in the contest, which takes place on the last Saturday of carnival. The songs perfectly show the sense of humor of the Gaditanos, who, besides being so warm and welcoming, are said to have the best sense of humor in Spain!
That is my experience of Cadiz: a wonderful, typically Andalusian city which is often overlooked but well worth a visit. I am currently living in Huelva, just a short drive from Cadiz, so please pay attention to my next sharing!
1. What does the word “that” underlined in paragraph 2 refer to?A.Competing in a match. | B.Studying in Cadiz. |
C.Teaching a student. | D.Becoming an explorer. |
A.The geographic position and scenery of Cadiz. |
B.The beautiful life of people living in Cadiz. |
C.The unknown origin and long history of Cadiz. |
D.The author’s complex attitude towards Cadiz. |
A.A number of local people enjoy humorous songs. |
B.Many grand carnivals attract well-known singers. |
C.Singing is everywhere during a big annual carnival. |
D.A lot of singing competitions take place each year. |
A.A geography textbook. | B.A post on the Internet. |
C.A travel brochure. | D.An encyclopedia. |
FROM PROBLEMS TO SOLUTIONS
Economic development is necessary if we want to improve society. There comes a time when the old must give way to the new, and it is not possible to preserve everything from our past as we move towards the future. Finding and keeping the right balance between progress and the protection of cultural sites can be a big challenge.
Big challenges, however, can sometimes lead to great solutions. In the 1950s, the Egyptian government wanted to build a new dam across the Nile in order to control floods, produce electricity, and supply water to more farmers in the area. But the proposal led to protests. Water from the dam would likely damage a number of temples and destroy cultural relics that were an important part of Egypt’s cultural heritage. After listening to the scientists who had studied the problem, and citizens who lived near the dam, the government turned to the United Nations for help in 1959.
A committee was established to limit damage to the Egyptian buildings and prevent the loss of cultural relics. The group asked for contributions from different departments and raised funds within the international community. Experts investigated the issue, conducted several tests, and then made a proposal for how the buildings could be saved. Finally, a document was signed, and the work began in 1960.
The project brought together governments and environmentalists from around the world Temples and other cultural sites were taken down piece by piece, and then moved and put back together again in a place where they were safe from the water. In 1961, German engineers moved the first temple. Over the next 20 years, thousands of engineers and workers rescued 22 temples and countless cultural relics. Fifty countries donated nearly $80 million to the project.
When the project ended in 1980, it was considered a great success. Not only had the countries found a path to the future that did not run over the relics of the past, but they had also learnt that it was possible for countries to work together to build a better tomorrow.
The spirit of the Aswan Dam project is still alive today. Perhaps the best example is shown by UNESCO, which runs a programme that prevents world cultural heritage sites around the world from disappearing. If a problem seems too difficult for a single nation, the global community can sometimes provide a solution.
1. Match the main idea of each paragraph.A. People can learn a lot from Aswan Dam project. B. The project was successful. C. The Egyptian government met a problem. D. Keeping a balance between progress and the protection of cultural sites is a challenge. E. The project united the global community. F. A committee was established to solve the problem. |
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Para. 5
Para. 6
2. What’s the challenge we are facing now?
A.How to improve society rapidly. |
B.How to preserve everything from the past. |
C.How to keep balance between the past and the progress. |
D.How to find great solutions to the progress of society. |
A.Because the Egyptian government wanted to control floods. |
B.Because it would probably destroy cultural relics. |
C.Because it would do great damage to the Nile. |
D.Because it would affect citizens near the dam greatly. |
A.By moving them to safety. |
B.By taking them down. |
C.By asking for contributions. |
D.By investigating the issue. |
A.Over 20 years. | B.More than 30 years. |
C.Less than 20 years. | D.Exactly 20 years. |
A.In a guidebook. | B.In an encyclopedia. |
C.In a history novel. | D.In a theme park advertisement. |
FROM PROBLEMS TO SOLUTIONS | a big | the new→economic | |
the old→everything from the past→protection | |||
the key→how to keep the right balance | |||
challenges lead to | a challenge: building a new dam | ||
likely damage temples and destroy cultural relics | |||
preparation | turn to the UN | ||
establish a | |||
ask for contributions | |||
sign a document | |||
procedure | take down piece by piece | ||
move and put back together | |||
solution | find a path a combine progress and | ||
work together to build a better tomorrow | |||
the | preventing world cultural heritage sites from | ||
the global community |
9. After listening to the scientists who had studied the problem, and citizens who lived near the dam, the government turned to the United Nations for help in 1959. (标出句中含有人物的行为动作的词汇)
10. The group asked for contributions from different departments and raised funds within the international community. (标出句中含有人物的行为动作的词汇)
11. Experts investigated the issue, conducted several tests, and then made a proposal for how the buildings could be saved. (标出句中含有人物的行为动作的词汇)
12. 在课文中找出表示人物的行为动作的句子。
8 . Invite your kids to see polar bears up close, step into American history or catch their very first fish: family vacations are a great way for children to explore the world and experience new things. If you’re planning a getaway(短假) with the whole family, America’s most kid-friendly attractions are the perfect place to start.
Each great kid-friendly vacation in our list is filled with amazing children’s attractions and things to do, but family vacations also go beyond water parks, museums and zoos. These getaways are designed for kid-friendly exploring. You never know what you—and your kids—might discover!
From secret handshakes to favorite desserts, every family is different, and every family vacation should be, too. Because there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all trip, we find some of the best kid-friendly attractions and places for vacation in the U.S. There are many great places to go with kids in America’s cities, mountains, islands and small towns. Since the best family vacations are as unique as your kids are, some of these spots might even take you by surprise. Whether you’re looking for educational fun, wild roller coaster rides or just some laid-back beach time, all you need to do is pack your bags, hit the road and get ready to share the memories of a lifetime.
1. Why are family vacations so important for kids?A.They offer chances to kids to explore their inner world. |
B.They are a great way for kids to improve their creativity. |
C.They are beneficial to children’s growth and development. |
D.They are arranged by schools according to laws. |
A.Kid-friendly and unique. |
B.Educational but expensive. |
C.Entertaining and instructive. |
D.Impressive and cheap. |
A.Teachers. |
B.Children. |
C.Parents. |
D.Guides. |
A.A one-size-fits-all trip. |
B.A list of kid-friendly attractions. |
C.A series of museums. |
D.A range of items you need to pack. |
Tom: Uncle Ben, how did the Forbidden City get this name?
Uncle Ben: Well, in the past, emperors had supreme power, so his residence was certainly a forbidden palace.
Tom: His residence?
Uncle Ben: Yes. The Forbidden City is divided into two parts. The southern part was for the emperor to exercise his power over the nation, and the northern part was for his family.
Tom: Oh, unbelievable. This was too luxurious.
Uncle Ben: Even the whole country belonged to him.
Tom: OK, then.I love these unique towers with the fine carvings on them. It’s really artistic.
Uncle Ben: Yeah, the buildings and designs of the Forbidden City are the peak of Chinese traditional architecture, not only scientific but also suitable for living.
Tom: I agree.
Uncle Ben: Some of them are mascots and some are symbols of power.
Tom:
Uncle Ben: Oh, no.In fact, yellow is the symbol of the royal family.
Tom: Just like the pattern dragon, right?
Uncle Ben: Exactly.Here is the Ninedragon Screen.
Tom: Oh, it’s really beautiful.
Uncle Ben: Sure, this will be a really good picture.
A. You mean the whole palace?
B. I want to take a picture here.
C. It’s certainly a product of wisdom.
D. That’s why he is called the emperor.
E. Why are there so many yellow things?
F. What you are going to visit?
G. I want to buy something about the Forbidden City.
10 . China is one of the world’s ancient civilizations and has the earliest outstanding bronze casting technology. Here we’ve created a list of 4 museums where you can gain an in-depth understanding of Chinese bronze.
Sanxingdui Museum
Address: Sanxingdui Ruin Site, 133 Xian Road, Guanghan, Deyang, Sichuan province
Hours: Comprehensive Gallery (the first exhibition hall): 8:30-18:00; Bronze Gallery (the second exhibition hall): 8:30-18:30. Last tickets sold at 17:00. Closed on the morning of Chinese New Year’s Eve
Ticket booking: 0838-5651526
General admission: Gallery ticket 80 yuan
Note: Children shorter than 1.2m (including 1.2m) can visit the gallery free of charge. The ticket must be used on the day it is sold and authorizes one visit to each gallery.
National Museum of China
Address: East side of Tian’anmen Square, Dongcheng district, Beijing
Hours: 8:30-17:00 (no entry after 16:30)
General admission: Free (passport required for entry), Closed Mondays (except for national holidays)
E-mail: webmaster@chnmuseum.cn
Shanghai Museum
Address: 201 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu district, Shanghai
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (no entry after 16:00), Closed Mondays (except for national holidays)
E-mail: webmaster@shanghai-museum.org
General admission: free (a max of 8, 000 admitted daily)
Hunan Museum
Address: 50 Dongfeng Road, Changsha, Hunan province
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (no entry after 16:00), Closed Mondays (except for national holidays) and the eve of Chinese New Year
Tel: (+86-731) 8415833, 84475933
E-mail: web@hnmuseum.com
General admission: Free (passport required for entry)
1. Which museum should you choose for your family to visit next Monday?A.Sanxingdui Museum | B.Hunan Museum |
C.Shanghai Museum | D.National Museum of China |
A.They are all free of charge. | B.They all set a deadline for entry. |
C.They all lie in the south of China. | D.They can all be available through E-mail. |
A.Science | B.Today’s News | C.Entertainment | D.History and Culture |