A.Eating in a cafe. | B.Cooking her lunch. | C.Studying for an exam. |
3 . Peter is a high school student and he lives in Suzhou. His family often take a trip to cities, such as Nanjing and Hangzhou. But Peter always hoped to visit Shanghai. This year, his dream finally came true.
On June 22nd, Peter’s family took the train to get to Shanghai. Their first destination was Zhujiajiao Ancient Town. After arriving there, they tasted many delicious foods first. Then they watched Kunqu Opera performances and hanfu shows.
On the second day, Peter’s family went to Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park. They not only watched many animals, but also joined in some traditional activities about the Dragon Boat Festival. For example, they made zongzi and joined in a boat race. Peter also played an ancient game — touhu. This was the first time he had tried the game. It was so interesting. They also went to At Life Hub@ Anting Square.
On the last day, Peter’s family enjoyed the old Shanghai songs and guofeng music at the concerts. They also went to Jiabei Country Park. They had fun at a music festival and took many photos at a Chinese art show.
“The three-day vacation was a great experience for me,” Peter said, “I learned a lot about Chinese traditional art and history.”
1. Which city did Peter always hope to visit?A.Suzhou. | B.Nanjing. | C.Shanghai. | D.Hangzhou. |
A.They visited some parks. | B.They took many photos. |
C.They watched hanfu shows. | D.They tasted many delicious foods. |
A.Watching animals. | B.Making zongzi. |
C.Enjoying a boat race. | D.Playing touhu. |
A.Jiabei Country Park. | B.At Life Hub@ Anting Square. |
C.Zhujiajiao Ancient Town. | D.Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park. |
A.Tiring. | B.Great. | C.Boring. | D.Safe. |
4 . As a 16-year-old student, Charlie has been a successful business owner. When he was in middle school, he
At the same time, he received great support from others in his community, who tried to help him succeed at such a young age. They were
Now Charlie is helping to educate and inspire other kids in his community to start their own business. He has been sharing his story with
The key to his success is to
A.made use of | B.turned down | C.came up with | D.asked about |
A.efforts | B.rules | C.decisions | D.choices |
A.easy | B.hard | C.important | D.necessary |
A.reminded | B.saved | C.helped | D.inspired |
A.Finally | B.Unbelievably | C.Thankfully | D.Hopefully |
A.reduce | B.keep | C.donate | D.increase |
A.national | B.lucky | C.brave | D.local |
A.character | B.age | C.pressure | D.impression. |
A.set | B.break | C.study | D.change |
A.talent | B.passion | C.opinion | D.surprise |
5 . Windows open? Fans on? Ready for another water break? For schools across Greater Toronto, the extremely hot temperatures provided some lessons in how to beat the heat—or at least attempt to—without air conditioning. It wasn’t easy. With some classroom temperatures getting close to 40℃—one teacher even handed out temperature meters to see how hot it got—both students and educators were red-faced and bathed with sweat all day.
The extreme weather had some parents wondering if their children should be spending most of the day inside hot schools, and a few chose to keep them home. Very few schools across Greater Toronto are air-conditioned. There are no rules or requirements that schools shut down as the temperature rises.
At Bowmore public school, near Coxwell Ave. and Gerrard St. E, teachers arrive at 7 am and open all the doors and windows to circulate fresh air. The windows at the school, replaced in stages over the past few years, swing in at the top, and out at the bottom to provide better air flow.
“Is it hot? Yes. Is it something that makes us feel uncomfortable? Yes,” said Headmaster Lilian Hanson. Despite that, she said she’d never advocate for air conditioners in schools, which are expensive and would consume the city’s electric power. She’d rather see more gardens, more trees—more natural solutions, more sustainable choices.
“We are teaching kids to make good choices,” she said. “Social responsibility is the key.” Students from kindergarten to Grade 8 seek pleasant places under trees and in the outdoor peaceful garden during the break time between classes and after school as the trees there provide much-needed shade. Teachers also take classes with students out there during the day. And kids do get the message about staying cool. Students are reminded to dress in cool clothing. When Hanson arrived at work in a dark-colored dress, a student asked her: “What were you thinking wearing a black dress on a day like today?”
1. What can be learned about the new windows at Bowmore public school?A.They can let air in and out continuously. |
B.They can let more light in. |
C.They can stop the noise. |
D.They can collect rains. |
A.She thought the heat bearable. |
B.The schools hadn’t enough money. |
C.The city lacked enough power. |
D.She was concerned more about environment. |
A.Frightened. | B.Puzzled. | C.Embarrassed. | D.Interested. |
A.The students enjoy studying outdoors. |
B.The school is unfriendly to the students. |
C.The school beats the heat in different ways. |
D.The students are free to learn anything they like. |
6 . BBC: Top 4 Wonderful English Novels
Great Expectations
By Charles Dickens, 1861
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Mrs Dalloway
By Virginia Woolf, 1925
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Middlemarch
By George Eliot, 1874
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Wuthering Heights
By Emily Bronte, 1847
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1. Which of the following might be the purest British novel?
A.Great Expectations. | B.Mrs Dalloway. |
C.Wuthering Heights. | D.Middlemarch. |
A.In 1847. | B.In 1861. | C.In 1874. | D.In 1925. |
A.Its plot is very simple. |
B.It describes the hero’s events in one day. |
C.It is powered by more psychological energy than any other book. |
D.It is the greatest social and psychological novel written in English. |
A.George Eliot. | B.Virginia Woolf. |
C.Emily Bronte. | D.Charles Dickens. |
7 . Do you like travelling? Do you want to travel with less money? OK, let me introduce something about couch surfers(沙发漫游)to you? They are travelers who spend the night in an Internet friend’s house. Let’s share some of their stories.
After spending the whole day traveling in Paris, I met Theo at the bus station. At his apartment I met his roommate Roger. Both of them were very friendly. They took me to a party the next day. I went back to Theo’s apartment on the back of his bicycle. Peter |
When I traveled in Vienna, I stayed with Artur, a college student. One day I forgot to turn off the tap after having a bath. The bathroom was full of water. However, Artur did not get angry with me. Henri |
I got off the bus at the wrong station, so I had to take a taxi to Judit’s apartment. Judit was a reporter and she was always busy. The next day we went shopping together and she bought a dress for a party. In the evening she went to the party and I stayed at the apartment alone. Lucy |
A.To London. | B.To Paris. | C.To Vienna. | D.To Budapest. |
A.got on the wrong bus | B.couldn’t find his partner |
C.forgot to turn off the tap | D.did not know how to use the tap |
A.By bike. | B.By taxi. | C.By train. | D.On foot, |
A.Peter. | B.Judit. | C.Theo. | D.Lucy. |
8 . Lisa never had the chance to know her father. He and her mother divorced when she was just a young child. Even though he didn’t move far, he never came to visit his children.
Lisa often wondered about her father. What did he looked like and what he was doing. All she knew was his name: Jeff White.
After Lisa grew up she became a nurse at a hospital where she would help provide medicine and comfort for patients in their final days. A few weeks ago she received a new patient whose name was Jeff White.
When Jeff came into his room Lisa asked him if he had any children. Jeff told her that he had two daughters, Lisa and Emily. Lisa couldn’t hold her tears back. She told him, “I am Lisa, your daughter.”
Jeff embraced her, saying that he was not a good father. And the daughter held his hand and kissed him. Then Jeff began to sing This Magic Moment.
Jeff could have just weeks left to live, so Lisa wanted to make the most of the time she had with him. Lisa also brought her kids to the hospital to meet their grandfather. The kid made cards for him with the words, “I love you.”
Forgiveness is also a kind of love.
1. What happened to Lisa when she was young?A.Her father lost his job. | B.Her mother died. |
C.Her family moved to another country. | D.Her father left the family. |
A.Her father’s looks. | B.Her father’s name. |
C.Her father’s hobby. | D.Her father’s job. |
A.Doctor. | B.Sick people. | C.Family. | D.Operation. |
A.Lisa has a brother | B.Lisa hates his father |
C.Lisa has a sister | D.Lisa’s father hates her daughter |
A.kids should love their father | B.the father should love his kids |
C.forgiveness is also a kind of love | D.fathers shouldn’t leave their families |
9 . Teenagers believe anything is possible if they study hard. But they often forget to think about healthy diets (饮食), enough sleep time and exercise. In fact, these things are really important for them to keep fit.
It is important for teenagers to get enough energy. Teenage girls need about 2,200 calories a day while boys need a bit more — doctors suggest 2,800 for teenage boys. 50% of their calories should come from healthy food — rice, vegetables and fruit. People often say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Teenagers also need to drink a lot of water, 6 to 8 glasses a day. Drinking enough water will improve their skin.
Teenagers usually need eight to ten hours’ sleep at night, but many Chinese teenagers do not get enough sleep. A report shows that without a good night’s sleep, teenagers seem to be weaker than they should be. Too much homework is not the only reason why teenagers stay up late. Some watch TV or play computer games late into the night. Teenagers should develop good study habits. So some clever students never study late, but they are able to work well in class.
Exercise is something that can help them. Experts suggest that teenagers should spend at least 30 minutes exercising a day, five times a week. They will feel relaxed when they exercise. It can even help them sleep better at night.
1. How many things are important for teenagers to keep fit?A.2. | B.3. | C.4. |
A.rice, vegetables and fruit | B.rice, vegetables and meat | C.rice, vegetables and water |
A.sleeping better | B.basic energy | C.necessary exercise |
A.Boys need much more calories than girls. |
B.Teenagers need to drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day. |
C.Some clever students never study late. |
A.eat and drink well | B.study hard | C.keep fit |
I have a fifteen-year-old son. He
Last summer he worked to earn money for his new bicycle instead of
On November 10, my birthday, when I went to the kitchen to start the milk and bread in the morning, I