1 . 阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Cold Dew, known as “Hanlu” in Chinese, is the 17th of China’s 24 solar terms and the fifth during autumn, signifying the     1     (office) end of autumn. Climbing, drinking chrysanthemum wine and wearing cornel (茱萸) are common practices during Cold Dew as it often coincides with the Double Ninth Festival which     2     (fall) on the ninth day of the ninth month on the lunar calendar.

There is a story behind this tradition. Legends have it that a brave man named Huan Jing lived in East Han Dynasty. People living around Ruhe River were often targeted by     3     plague monster living in the river. The young Huan left home     4     (determine) to learn skills that could kill the monster. He traveled around the country and was guided by a crane to reach a mountain,     5    was home to an immortal.

After Huan mastered the skills, the immortal gave him a magic sword, a pack of cornel     6     (leaf) and a bottle of chrysanthemum wine. Back in his village, Huan     7     (lead) the people to the top of a nearby mountain     8     the morning of the ninth day. He gave each of them a piece of cornel leaf to prevent the monster from coming closer and asked them to drink some chrysanthemum wine to avoid     9     (infect) by the plague. Eventually, he killed the monster at the foot of the mountain with his magic sword. Since then, people climb mountains     10     anything high as a ritual during the festival called Chongyang Festival.

2 . 语法填空

Clarence Birdseye had the chance to go on a trip to the Arctic,     1     people caught fish and then put the fish in a container office     2    (freeze) it quickly. When people cooked the fish later, it was still good! This gave Birdseye     3     idea.

He thought people could also have this kind of food at home. In 1926, Birdseye invented frozen food. People were able to store food in     4    (freezer) for a long time.

3 . The Story of the Gettysburg Address (葛底斯堡演说)

By Leslie W. Leavitt & Abraham Lincoln

One of the great and bloody battles of the war was the battle of Gettysburg. Here the Southern armies were beaten and driven back into the South, but not until many thousands of brave men on both sides had lost their lives. They were buried where they fell.

Later a great meeting was held on the battlefield of Gettysburg to honor the brave dead. Thousands of people came from miles around to the meeting, and to hear the two speakers, Mr. Everett and President Lincoln. Mr. Everett was a man of wide experience, the president of a college, one who had travelled much, a fine speaker. He spoke for two hours.

Lincoln rose to speak. He had given but little thought and time to what he was to say, and had only just finished writing the end of his speech before riding out to the field. He stood before the greatest crowd, tall and thin, his sad face showing the sorrow of the war. He was silent for a moment, and then, as though he did not see the crowd, he spoke slowly, in a high voice, for three minutes. Its simple and beautiful English, its noble meaning and forgiving spirit, make it one of the greatest speeches of the world. Its famous ending is well known:

“The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work, which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us — that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion — that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom — and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish(湮灭) from the earth.”

1. Who do the underlined words in Paragraph 2 “the brave dead” refer to?

A．The buried Southern armies.	B．The dead Northern soldiers.
C．The late brave on both sides.	D．The people to the battlefield.

2. What can we learn about the two speakers?

A．They were presidents of the nation.	B．They both had rich experience in field trip.
C．They made long-term preparations.	D．They gave fine addresses in different manners.

3. Which of the following is NOT a reason to make Lincoln’s speech great?

A．The plain and literary style.	B．The slow pace and the high voice.
C．The high purpose of the great task.	D．The spirit of pardon and tolerance.

4. What does Lincoln think of the great cause?

A．No longer unforgettable.	B．Far from nobly advanced.
C．Well worth increased devotion.	D．In a vain attempt and resolution.

4 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

In old time, local officials must offer some tributes (贡物) to the emperor each year. Mian Bogao,     1    came from Yunnan, was sent to deliver a swan (天鹅) to the emperor. There was no transportation at that time and he had to walk to Chang’an. It was a long and hard time. He kept on     2    (walk) without a break whether day    3    night. A few days later, Mian Bogao was very tired and also found the swan was very    4    (dust), so he decided to help the swan take    5    bath in the river. As soon as the swan    6    (put) into the river, it beat its wings and flew away. Finally, Mian Bogao only got several feathers. He had no choice but    7    (send) these pieces of feathers to the emperor. But surprisingly, the emperor rewarded Mian Bogao instead    8    getting angry. This story can make us understand two points: First, people should be honest and trustworthy, like Mian Bogao. The swan flew away, only the swan feathers remained, and he    9    (honest) offered the swan feathers to the emperor; second, for a gift to someone else, it is the affection that matters, not the gift    10    (it).

5 . The Three Kingdoms Period played an important part in Chinese history.     1    . For example, Guandi Miao is a temple for the memorial to Guanyu, a general defending Jingzhou for one of the three kingdoms-Shu.

    2    . It was said that when Guan Yu guarded the city, he met nine fairies flying down to the earth, who said that they were commanded by the Empress of Heaven to take the city back because there were too many quarrels.     3    . He suggested the fairies compete to build a city from the dark to the crowing in the next morning and the winner could manage the city.     4    . Then they began to build the city with the earth brought by their skirts while Guan used the reeds (芦). Guan quickly finished first but the time was not up. Then Guan shook the reed roosts (窝) of the roosters, which made them crow.     5    . It was also said that Zhang Fei, the sworn little brother of Guan, also came to help but was late, so he dropped the earth outside the gate, hence the Mound (小广) is also called Zhang Fei’s load of Earth’

A．The fairies agreed

B．So the fairies had to fly up to heaven shyly

C．Not willing to lose the city, Guan thought hard and then an idea occurred to him

D．Here is a legend where the ‘Jiunu Zhuo’ (Nine Girls Mound) beside the city gate originates

E．Jingzhou, as the focus of quarrels then, has left many cultural relics that are related to the stories of Three Kingdoms

6 . 阅读下面短文, 从选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。

A. to see B. was built C. that D. which E. its F. kindness G. but H. poorly   I. asking J. on

If you’re in Wuhan, an absolute must-see is the Yellow Crane Tower. Regarded as one of the Four Great Towers of China, the tower stands on the banks of the Yangtze River at the top of Snake Hill. It is very beautiful and     1     cultural significance led to its being made the symbol of Wuhan city. It goes without saying     2     it is one of Hubei’s most popular tourist attractions

According to legend, Yellow Crane Tower     3     by the family of an old pot house (酒馆) owner living in Wuhan city long ago, named Old Xin. One day, a     4     dressed Taoist priest came to the pot house and asked for some wine. Old Xin paid no attention to     5     for him, his son was very kind and gave the Taoist some wine without     6     money. The Taoist priest visited the pot house regularly for half a year when one day the Taoist said to the son that in order to repay his     7    , he would like to draw a crane     8     the wall of the pot house,     9     would dance at his request. When people in the city heard of this, they came to the pot house     10     the dancing crane. The Xin family soon became rich and they built the Yellow Crane Tower as a symbol of gratitude to the Taoist priest.

7 . In the state of Qin, there was a man called Shang Yang. He was a statesman (政治家) and worked out many reforms for the state, like paying more attention to farming and giving rewards to soldiers who were successful when at war. But these reforms were not easily carried out at first. Most people didn’t trust Shang Yang. In order to solve this problem, Shang Yang came up with an idea. He put a thin wooden pole at the south gate of the Qin capital. Many people came to see him and the pole.

Then, in front of the crowd, Shang Yang said loudly, “The man who takes this pole to the north gate will get 10 gold pieces.”

It was a simple job and the reward was so large. However, some time passed and no one stepped forward. They all thought Shang Yang was making a joke.

Hearing no answer, Shang Yang stepped forward and said, "The reward now goes to 50 gold pieces. ”

This reward was unbelievably large. Finally, a man from the crowd came forward. He put the pole on his shoulder and walked to the north gate. True to his word, Shang Yang gave the man 50 gold pieces.

After that, the people of Qin were all talking about what Shang Yang did about the pole. They believed he was a man of his word. So when Shang Yang began carrying out his reforms, the people followed him.

Under these great reforms, Qin grew stronger and stronger. At last, Qin made all the seven states into one empire (帝国).

1. In order to carry out his reforms, what idea did Shang Yang have?

A．Having a wooden pole carrying competition.

B．Having a wooden pole cutting competition.

C．The man stepping forward first would be praised.

D．The man carrying the pole from the south gate to the north one would get some gold pieces.

2. Why did Shang Yang’s reward increase at last?

A．Because a man stepped forward.	B．Because there wasn’t enough time.
C．Because Shang Yang heard no answer.	D．Because Shang Yang was happy.

3. What does the underlined part mean?

A．A man who can speak loudly.	B．A man who likes to speak a lot.
C．A man who keeps his word.	D．A man of few words.

4. After these great reforms, what happened in the history of China?

A．Shang Yang became the first emperor.

B．The first empire of China appeared.

C．The south gate fell down.

D．The state of Qin became weaker and weaker.

8 . His name was Fleming, and he was a poor Scottish farmer. One day, while ploughing in field, he heard a cry for _________ coming from a nearby bog (沼泽). He _________ his tools and ran to the bog. There, with his waist _________ in mud, was a terrified boy, screaming and struggling to _________himself. Farmer Fleming saved the boy from what could have been a _________ and terrifying death.

The next day, a fancy carriage _________ to the Scotsman’s poor surroundings. A(n) _________dressed nobleman stepped out and introduced himself as the _________ of the boy Farmer Fleming had saved. “I want to _________ you,” said the nobleman. “You saved my son’s life.”

“No, I can’t accept the __________ for what I did,” the Scottish farmer replied, waving off the __________. At that moment, the farmer’s own __________ came there.

“Is that your son?” the nobleman __________.

“Yes!” the farmer replied __________.

“I’ll make you a __________. Let me provide him with the level of education my own son will enjoy. If the boy is anything like his father, he’ll no doubt __________ to be a man we both will be proud of.” And that the nobleman did.

Farmer Fleming’s son attended the __________ schools and in time, graduated from St. Mary’s Hospital Medical School in London, and went on to become __________ throughout the world as the noted Sir Alexander Fleming, the __________ of Penicillin.

Years afterward, the same nobleman’s son who was saved from the bog was __________ with pneumonia (肺炎).What saved his life this time? Penicillin!

1.

A．support

B．comfort

C．help

D．relief

2.

A．picked

B．dropped

C．carried

D．fixed

3.

A．stuck

B．spoilt

C．involved

D．lost

4.

A．prevent

B．remove

C．protect

D．free

5.

A．sudden

B．slow

C．violent

D．peaceful

6.

A．pulled up

B．paid attention

C．looked forward

D．got down

7.

A．casually

B．elegantly

C．warmly

D．poorly

8.

A．instructor

B．teacher

C．rescuer

D．father

9.

A．reward

B．praise

C．encourage

D．forgive

10.

A．education

B．instruction

C．payment

D．invitation

11.

A．promise

B．sacrifice

C．offer

D．request

12.

A．wife

B．son

C．father

D．brother

13.

A．doubted

B．responded

C．asked

D．insisted

14.

A．unwillingly

B．desperately

C．gently

D．proudly

15.

A．deal

B．success

C．loser

D．try

16.

A．grow

B．hope

C．determine

D．afford

17.

A．important

B．shabby

C．ordinary

D．best

18.

A．productive

B．familiar

C．energetic

D．known

19.

A．medicine

B．discoverer

C．founder

D．treatment

20.

A．associated

B．connected

C．stricken

D．satisfied

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Many years ago, there were many states    1     China. The State of Qi used to be very strong, but it became less powerful. Yan Zi was a wise adviser，so the king of Qi    2     (send) him to ask Chu to support each other.

The king of Chu knew Yan Zi was very short. He tried     3     (make)Yan Zi feel shy about his height.When Yan Zi arrived，the guard told him to enter through the small gate. Yan Zi didn’t get    4     (angrily). “Only a state of dogs will greet visitors with a gate for dogs. I’m visiting the State of Chu. This gate isn’t for     5     ( I ).“ Yan Zi said. So the guard had to take him through the main gate.

The king of Chu was unhappy at     6     Yan Zi did. “Why did Qi send YOU? Don’t they have anyone better?” the king tried another way. “If Qi meets a great king, it’ll send the    7    (good) ambassador(使臣). I’m    8     worst. That’s why I’m here.” Yan Zi replied calmly(镇定地). At this time， the guards brought a thief(小偷) to the king. The thief was from Qi. “Ha! Yan Zi, is Qi a state of    9     (thief)?“asked the king impolitely.

Yan Zi replied, “The orange trees south of Huai River produce big    10     delicious fruit， while the orange trees north of Huai River produce small and sour fruit. The environment makes the fruit grow differently. In Qi, people are good and honest, but here,they steal. What made that person a thief here?” Finally，the king looked at Yan Zi and laugh,“I was wrong about you and your state!"

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The two soon became great friends and before going their separate ways, they agreed to meet at the Mid-Autumn Festival the next year. However, Zhong Ziqi failed to show     1     on that day. When Boya learnt about Zhong Ziqi’s death, he     2     (overcome) with sorrow. He played High Mountains and Flowing Water in front of Zhong Ziqi’s grave. After he finished playing the piece, he destroyed the qin and said, “Since the only person that understands my music is gone, it’s no use     3    (keep) the qin.”