| A．Between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm |
| B．Between 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm |
| C．Between 8:00 pm and 9:00 pm |
2 . Last fall, I went to New York for sightseeing. I visited many tourist attractions there, and I also saw many unfortunate citizens on the street, like beggars and homeless folks.
Standing outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art, I heard a voice ask, “Can you do me a favor?” When I turned around, I saw an elderly blind woman with her hand extended out. Naturally, I reached into my pocket for some change immediately and placed it in her hand without even looking at her. I was really annoyed at being bothered by a beggar. What I only thought at that moment was to send her away.
But the blind woman said with a warm smile on her face, "I don't want your money. I just need you to show me the way to the subway entrance."
In an instant, I realized what I had done just now. Her unexpected words took me by surprise and shame. I had acted with prejudice ——I'd judged another person simply for what I assumed she had to be. I felt ashamed of myself and couldn't face the old woman anymore. And I felt small beside her.
The incident reminded me that I believed in being humble, even though I had lost that belief for a moment. The thing I had forgotten about myself is that I am an immigrant. I left Honduras and arrived in the U. S. at the age of 15. Through the years, I have experienced many acts of prejudice. I remember a time at the age of 17 when I was a busboy, I heard a father tell his little boy that if he did not do well in school, he would end up like me. But now, living my American middle-class lifestyle, it is too easy to forget who I am and where I have been, and to lose sight of where I want to go. It is the blind woman who cured me of my blindness.
1. What did the author think the blind woman wanted at first sight?| A．To ask for directions. | B．To offer him some help. |
| C．To demand some donations. | D．To borrow money from him. |
| A．He had a prejudice on the woman. | B．He couldn't face the woman. |
| C．He was judged by his appearance. | D．He was an immigrant himself. |
| A．To indicate he led a miserable life. | B．To tell he didn't work hard at school. |
| C．To prove he used to be a humble man. | D．To show he used to be unfairly judged. |
| A．Be Considerate - Always Minding Your Words |
| B．Be Humble - Always Dropping Your Prejudice |
| C．Be Generous - Always Helping Those in Need |
| D．Be Aggressive - Always Having a Big Dream |
3 . When I was in my first year of high school, I had a terrible time when every area of my life was a disaster. I felt so hopeless and alone that I thought everything was impossible.
On one such day, I was walking from class across the school to catch the school bus home, with my head down, fighting tears of total hopelessness, when a young man came down the sidewalk toward me. Though I had never seen him before, I did not want him to see that I was in such low spirits, so I turned my head away and hoped to hurry past. I thought he'd walk on by, but he moved until he was directly in front of me, waited until I looked up, and then smiled.
Looking into my eyes, this stranger spoke in a quiet voice："Whatever is wrong will pass. You're going to be OK, just hang on." He then smiled again and walked away.
I can't explain the effect of that man's unexpected kindness and caring! He gave me the one thing that I'd lost completely—hope. I looked for him in our school to thank him, but never saw him again.
That was thirty years ago. And I've never forgotten that moment. Over the years, whenever I see someone who is in trouble, I will always think of that young man and try to give a flash of hope in the dark wherever I can. I carry things for people when they are too heavy for them, sit with naughty babies in the waiting room while their mothers are busy, or talk to tired couples at the checkout line or it could be anything.
If you keep your head up, your heart will show you the place that needs hope.
1. Where did the writer meet with the young man？
| A．In the school. | B．In the school bus. | C．In the classroom. | D．In the library. |
| A．had known the young man for a long time |
| B．made friends with the young man afterwards |
| C．was grateful to that young man very much |
| D．avoided meeting the young man since then |
| A．show his sympathy to those who are badly ill |
| B．give others hope of life when they are in trouble |
| C．realize his promise made to the young man |
| D．get respect from those who were helped by him |
| A．the young man always tried his best to help those who were in trouble |
| B．it was the young man's smile and words that made the author feel hopeful |
| C．the author had never been praised by others before he met with the young man |
| D．the author traveled to a lot of places to look for the young man but failed |
4 . Blue Sky Restaurant
Telephone:4444872
Address: 8090 White Road
Open:Mon. to Fri. 7:30 a. m.-- 2:30 p. m. and 5:00 p. m.-- 9:00 p. m.
Sat.7:30 a.m.--11:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.--9:30 p.m.
Sun. 11:00 a. m.-- 2:00 p. m. and 5:00 p. m.-- 9:30 p. m.
New York Museum
American's largest museum specializing in American history
Telephone: 2751352
Address: Vanier Park, 1200 Chestnut St. New York
Open:Mon. to Fri. 9:00 a. m. --5:00 p. m. （Monday free） *
Sat. 9:00 a.m.--l:00 p. m.
Tongcheng Shopping Center .
Telephone:5674398
Address:Furong Road
Open: Mon. Wed. and Fri. 9:30 a. m. --5:30 p. m.
Tues. Thurs. and Sat. 9:30 a. m.-- 9:00 p. m.
Sun. 11:00 a. m.-- 9:00 p. m.
Huatian Hotel
Telephone: 7868432
Address: 5200 No.7 Road.
The Dining Hall: Wed. to Sun. Lunch from 10:30 a. m.
Coffee Shop: Mon. to Fri. 6:00 a. m.
Sat. 6:30 a. m. and Sun. 7:00 a. m.
Mon. to Wed. to 10:00 p.m.
Thurs. to 11:00 p. m.
1. You can know about American history in _______.| A．Blue Sky Restaurant | B．New York Museum |
| C．Tongcheng Shopping Center | D．Huatian Hotel |
| A．Sat. 1:30p.m. | B．Wed.6:00p.m |
| C．Mon.8:00 a.m. | D．Sun. 10:00a.m. |
| A．8090 White Road | B．Vanier Park, 1200 Chestnut St. New York |
| C．Furong Road | D．5200 No. 7 Road |
5 . School will be back in session by midAugust. The good news, kids and parents？There’s still time to enjoy yourself. From sports to movies, here’s a selection of familyfriendly activities we found, including some deals to make it easier on the wallet.
Free Golfing for Kids
Tired of your kids being in the house all summer？Get them outside, physically active and possibly interested in a new sport. Kids 5 to 15 can leave their electronic devices and onto the golf course with one free bucket of range balls and free golfing with one paid adult. 7:00 am－6:30 pm daily through Aug. 31. Plantation Palms Golf Club, 23253 Plantation Blvd. , Land O’Lakes. (813) 9967122. plantationpalms. net.
Family Movies in Historic Theatres
Families can experience a bit of Tampa Bay history as they watch movies in two renovated(翻新的) area landmarks(地标).
As part of the summer Hollywood Classic Series, Tampa Theatre invites you to 1939’s The Wizard of Oz(Aug. 26). (You can remind the kids that Tampa Theatre is old enough to have showed The Wizard of Oz on its first run.) $10. 711 N Franklin St. , Tampa. (813)2748982. tampatheatre. org.
Together with Ruth Eckerd Hall’s 201819 Broadway Season, the historic Capitol Theatre presents movie versions of the Broadway musicals. Next up is The Lion King(Aug.11). $5. Upgrade to $9 for unlimited fountain drinks and popcorn. 3pm 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. (727) 7917400. rutheckerdhall. com.
Summer Series
Curtis Hixon Park has turned into a 12, 000squarefoot play wonderland focused on fitness and adventures. Free. Rotating(循环的) daily activities include live animals and animal education by Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park(Aug. 6), kids fitness classes by the YMCA(Aug.11), kidfriendly recipes by Salt Block Catering(Aug. 7) and craft activities by the Hillsborough County Library(Aug. 8). Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N Ashley Drive, Tampa. (262) 9399908. tampasdowntown. com.
1. Which number should you call if you want to go golfing?| A．(262)9399908. | B．(727)7917400. |
| C．(813)2748982. | D．(813)9967122. |
| A．They have been rebuilt many times. |
| B．They were built about eighty years ago. |
| C．They are famous in the Tampa Bay area. |
| D．They have turned into a play wonderland. |
| A．At the YMCA. | B．At Lowry Park. |
| C．At Salt Block Catering. | D．At the Hillsborough County Library. |
Films in Feiyang Cinema This Week (Half on Sunday for children) | |
A WORLD WITHOUT THIEVES Chinese film(2004). Directed (导演)by Feng Xiaogang. Mainly acted by Liu Dehua, Ge You,Liu Ruoying, Li Bingbing From Monday to Wednesday at 8:00pm. Ticket Price: RMB 35. | KUNGFU HUSTLE Chinese Hong Kong film(2004). Directed by Zhou Xingchi. Mainly acted by Zhou Xingchi,Yuan Hua, Liang Xiaolong. From Wednesday to Friday, at 8:00 p.m. Ticket price: RMB 30 |
HARRY POTTER (Ⅲ) American film (2004). Directed by Alfonso Cuaron. Mainly acted by Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Waston. From Friday to Sunday, at 7:30 p.m. Ticket Price: RMB 40 | TROY American film (2004). Directed by Wolfgang Petersen. Mainly acted by Julian Glover, Brian Cox, Nat han Jones, Adoni Maropis. From Tuesday to Thursday, at 8:00 p.m. Ticket Price: RMB 45 |
1. If you want to see the film which was directed by Feng Xiaogang, go to the cinema on _____ .
| A．Monday | B．Thursday |
| C．Friday | D．Saturday |
| A．80 yuan. | B．65 yuan. |
| C．50 yuan. | D．60 yuan. |
| A．Liu Dehua acted in the film Kungfu Hustle. |
| B．The ticket price of the four films is the same. |
| C．All the films start after 8 o'clock in the evening. |
| D．The four films were released (发行) in the same year. |
7 . Alabama: Priester’s Pecans
Dessert in the South basically starts and ends with an ooey-gooey pecan(核桃) pie. Especially in Alabama, where the pecan is the official state nut. While there are plenty of farms that pick and package pecans, perhaps the most famous is Priester’s, a family-run business that’s been supplying Alabama with its favorite nuts for over seven decades.
Alaska: Salmon jerky
Forget beef jerky(肉干)—in Alaska, it’s all about the salmon jerky. Home to five different species of the flavorful fish (king, red, pink, silver, and chum), the northernmost state produces nearly one-third of the wild salmon consumed around the world. Bonus: Salmon is one of the seven healthiest fish you can eat.
Arizona: Saguaro cactus
The largest cactus(仙人掌) in the United States, the saguaro cactus is found only in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert. Living to be up to 200 years old, the cacti, whose flower is also the state’s flower, are generally around 30 feet tall and can grow unlimited arms. Want to see for yourself? Visit one of these 10 outstanding desert escapes in America.
California: Wine Guide
It isn’t called “Wine Country” for no reason. Northern California, specifically Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley, produce over 60,000 registered wine labels, making vino(酒类产品) the state’s most valuable agricultural product. If you’re looking for the most popular varietals(优质酿酒葡萄汁), the top two frequently planted grapes are chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon.
1. How long has the Priester’s farm lasted?| A．About 7 years. | B．About 30 years. |
| C．About 70 years. | D．About 200 years. |
| A．Alaska. | B．Arizona. |
| C．Alabama. | D．California. |
| A．A library guide. | B．A news report. |
| C．A project handbook. | D．A travel guide. |
| A．A festival. | B．Foods. | C．TV programs. |
1. Why does the man’s brother go to the man’s place?
| A．To study. | B．To work. | C．To travel. |
| A．At a university. | B．At a restaurant. | C．At a bookstore. |
| A．French. | B．Spanish. | C．Japanese. |
1. What time was the plane originally scheduled to leave?
| A．At 3:00. | B．At 4:00. | C．At 5:00. |
| A．The weather is bad. | B．The report is not finished. | C．An appointment will be delayed. |
