1 . - May I have          look at the new skirt you bought yesterday?
- Of course.

A．a

B．an

C．the

D．/

2 . This free night of music is a must-attend for jazz fans and music lovers alike! It is presented in association with the American Jazz Museum.

For the first time on stage in an ongoing cooperation, theoretical physicist Stephen Alexander and NEA Jazz Master Donald Harrison, a New Orleans-based saxophonist, explore their theory of quantum improvisation (量子即兴创作). They will also be joined by composer and bassist Santi Debriano along with other famous musicians for a night of jazz and its poetic link to the universe.

Time

7:00 pm—8:30 pm, December 22,2023

Event

6:00 p. m.—Doors open

7:00 p. m.—Lively conversation on jazz and quantum improvisation with Library President Lisa Browar, Stephen Alexander, and Donald Harrison

7:30 p. m.—Jazz concert—seven to eight songs, including two original pieces—starts!

8:30 p. m.—Jazz concert concludes

Venue

Please note that this event will be held at the Folly Theater, 300 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64105. The program will be free and open to the public, but advanced registration will be required. Attendees can also purchase the souvenirs such as T-shirts and caps linked to the event as well as the magazine signed by these famous musicians.

Parking

Parking is available in the garage next to the Folly Theater for $10-$15. The garage only accepts credit cards.

1. What does the concert mainly focus on?

A．The modern science.	B．The popular music.
C．The musical instruments.	D．The jazz of physics.

2. How long does the Jazz concert last?

A．Half an hour.

B．An hour.

C．One and half an hour.

D．Two hours.

3. Which of the following is free of charge?

A．Parking in the garage.	B．A T-shirt worn by a musician.
C．Admission to the event.	D．The magazine signed by musicians.

3 . Labor is important and necessary for everyone. I am glad that I learned the_______of work when I was a child.

I grew up on a farm. We had to care for such _______as cows and sheep from morning till evening, seven days a week. _______during school vacations and on weekends we still had_______work to do. I was paid for my work. From the age of 10, my parents_______me $1 an hour. Because of this, I learned how to_______money. When I was only 11, I saved enough to buy a ten-speed bicycle. In high school, I_______a job in a nearby town during the summer to save money_______college. I learned how to manage money at an _______age.

I also learned the satisfaction of work well done. The young animals were my responsibility. Most________often had problems with their young cows getting sick. I was proud that my young cows were usually ________. I loved it when the whole family ________together to get in hay (干草) before a rainstorm. It was exciting when we jumped out of bed in the middle of the night to________the cows in the field after they had escaped through a broken fence. Doing hard work at an early age________me how valuable it can be. And from these________I learned to be confident and self-disciplined (自律的).

1.

A．value

B．difference

C．amount

2.

A．shops

B．animals

C．plants

3.

A．Seldom

B．Never

C．Even

4.

A．farm

B．office

C．research

5.

A．left

B．paid

C．lent

6.

A．give

B．return

C．save

7.

A．got

B．lost

C．refused

8.

A．of

B．in

C．for

9.

A．old

B．early

C．average

10.

A．teachers

B．farmers

C．engineers

11.

A．healthy

B．nervous

C．weak

12.

A．ate

B．studied

C．worked

13.

A．bring up

B．put away

C．look for

14.

A．provided

B．taught

C．introduced

15.

A．experiences

B．discussions

C．directions

4 . What are your plans for the summer vacation? Here are three summer camps in 2020. You can choose for your summer vacation. If you join the summer camps, you will feel excited and enjoyable.

Smart Camp 2020 Smart Camp is exciting with rock climbing, rowing, swimming and other activities. Camp dates: July 10~23 Age:13~16 years old Cost:$135 Tel:9619-2389 Http://www.Rhfleet.org/events/summer-camp.com

Social Skill Camp 2020 Teach students to master some social skills in groups, such as listening, making and keeping friends, improving self-confidence（自信）and so on. Camp dates: July 13~20 Cost:$270 Tel:9726-9580 To know more information and details, please visit our website: Http://www.9640 Lover.com.

Music Camp 2020 Music Camp is funny! Please come and join in the new and fun musical activities! You can take pleasure and learn all kinds of musical knowledge here. Camp dates: July 17~31 Camp hours:9:00 am to 6:00 pm Price:$150 each week Tel:9935-8857 Http://www.Music Camp Lover.com

1. Which camp can you join if you like sports?

A．Social Skill Camp 2020.	B．Sports Camp 2020.
C．Smart Camp 2020.	D．Music Camp 2020.

2. You can learn how to_________in Social Skill Camp 2020.

A．get on well with others	B．sing and dance
C．climb rocks and swim	D．improve your art abilities

3. How much does it cost to learn music for two weeks in the camp?

A．$135

B．$270

C．$150

D．$300.

5 . “The mountain bike was a birthday_______ from my mother,” Tom said.

A．cake

B．card

C．party

D．gift

6 . Jane went to the cinema and her sister went_______

A．so

B．too

C．either

D．also

7 . Let the child _____the problem himself. That'll do them good.

A．settle

B．spend

C．save

D．sound

8 . 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。

Peter lived in a village. He was always upset and treated others     1     (bad). He enjoyed himself by making other     2     (villager) unhappy. So the whole village avoided     3     (he) as much as they could. On the day when he turned eighty,     4     unusual thing happened. Everyone     5     (hear) the words. “Peter looks happy today. Instead of     6     (say) something bad, he smiles to everyone he meets.” When the whole village got together, Peter     7     (ask) why. He answered, “I’d been running after my happiness     8     eighty years, but it was     9     (use). And then I decided to live without it and just enjoy life. That’s the reason     10     I’m happy now.”

9 . Every school has rules(规则) for students to follow. However, some students may see the_______ as a way which teachers control them. Sometimes, they’re unhappy and even feel_______Well, if you think your life is hard, you might think about the_______in ancient times. For some of them ,life was really hard.

In the old days, people believed that teachers had to be very _______and had the right to punish the students. Parents didn’t mind if teachers punished their children when their children didn’t do what they were_______ to do . Often the stricter a teacher was, the more parents thought he or she was a good teacher.

In fact, following school rules can be very important. For example, running in the hallways(走廊) could cause(导致) a student to_______.It may hurt himself or another person. Following the rules can also help the students in the classroom to learn_______ difficulty. In class, a teacher may ask students to raise their hands_______they speak. If someone speaks out of turn, other students might not be able to hear the teacher_______.School rules can help students prepare for their own futures as well. When they________ and go out on their own, they’ll soon find that they still need to follow rules.

Rules make the world much better. If there are no rules, life will be meaningless and in disorder.

1.

A．rules

B．excuses

C．facts

D．examples

2.

A．tired

B．angry

C．excited

D．good

3.

A．doctors

B．parents

C．teachers

D．students

4.

A．kind

B．clever

C．strict

D．careful

5.

A．told

B．heard

C．invited

D．watched

6.

A．come out

B．fall down

C．move on

D．pass by

7.

A．about

B．from

C．except

D．without

8.

A．because

B．though

C．before

D．unless

9.

A．clearly

B．luckily

C．quickly

D．politely

10.

A．hurry up

B．look up

C．grow up

D．dress up

10 . — Sorry, Liu Juan. I’m busy now. I can’t go shopping with you.
—________.

A．I’m afraid not	B．I think so
C．I don’t agree	D．It doesn’t matter