1 . 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

1. Where did Peter go on a journey?

A．To London.

B．To Paris.

C．To Vienna.

D．To Budapest.

2. Henri once _______ during his trip.

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

3. How did Lucy get to Judit’s apartment in the end?

A．By bike.

B．By taxi.

C．By train.

D．On foot,

4. Who didn’t go to a party but stayed at the apartment alone?

A．Peter.

B．Judit.

C．Theo.

D．Lucy.

2 . TV was one of the greatest inventions in the 20th century. Nowadays, nearly every house has at least one TV set.

Television came into being based on the inventions and discoveries of many scientists. On April 7, 1927, the first public television programme was broadcast in the USA. The signals were received on a very small screen. It was only about the size of a business card. The pictures were reddish (微红色的) and not clear.

In the 1930s, bigger screens appeared with black-and-white pictures. However, a snowy picture was the best many TV viewers could hope for. Often, they could only get one station, and only when the weather conditions were good.

When World War II(1939~1945) began, the development of TV stopped. There were a very small number of TV sets in the hands of the public. By 1945, there were fewer than 7,000 working TV sets in the USA. A TV set cost about half the price of a car at that time.

The time after World War II is considered one of the golden periods of television. Families saved money during the war years, and wanted to buy a lot of things after the war. TV sets were soon put onto the “must-have” list.1950~1959 was an exciting period for television. Colour television and remote (遥控的) controls came out during this time. By 1955, the cost of TV sets came down a lot. Instead of being equal to half the price of a car, they were now just equal to the cost of a new set of tyres (轮胎). This marked the beginning of the booming age of TV.

1. Where was the first public television programme broadcast?

A．In America.

B．In British.

C．In Russia.

D．In Canada.

2. What do we know about the cost of TV sets before 1955?

A．It’s beautiful.

B．It’s boring.

C．It’s expensive.

D．It’s cheap.

3. Which of the following is true?

A．In the 1930s, TV signals became very easy to receive.

B．During World War II, TV sets went into lots of families.

C．After World War II, TV was invented.

D．TV developed fast in the 1950s.

4. What’s the best title for the passage?

A．The Birth of Television	B．The Development of Television
C．The Need for Television	D．The Price of Television

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the man ask for help?

A．He will go on holiday.

B．He will be in hospital.

C．He will be away on business.

2. Who will probably take care of the dog?

A．Marina.

B．Robin.

C．Thomas.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man plan to do?

A．Take a local trip.

B．Visit the Stadium.

C．Attend a winter camp.

2. Who once worked as a volunteer at this year’s Winter Olympics?

A．Tom.

B．Jack.

C．Susan.

3. How does the woman feel about the invitation at first?

A．Curious.

B．Hesitant.

C．Uninterested.

4. Why does the woman change her mind in the end?

A．Because she can learn how to ski.

B．Because her friend will go there too.

C．Because they will save a lot of money.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What do we learn about Chunfen?

A．It dates back to 400 years ago.

B．It is the third term of the lunar calendar.

C．The day time is equal to the night time.

2. Why is Chunfen believed to be the ideal time for egg-standing?

A．Because spring is the season of luck.

B．Because the earth is in a balanced position.

C．Because people have a better sense of direction.

3. Why did people fly kites on Chunfen in ancient times?

A．To play with strings.

B．To seek medical resources.

C．To make wishes for good health.

6 . Last Saturday, I went to Zhongshan Park for a walk. At the entrance, I saw a little girl with some flowers in her hands. She was walking around to sell the _______.

When I came out of the park, I found the _______ was still selling flowers there. But _______ bought her flowers. From the look on her face, I knew she would not give up. So I went up and asked, ”Why are you _______ flowers here?” She said, “My mother’s birthday is coming. I want to buy her a gift _______ I don’t have enough money.”

Moved _______ the girl’s words, I gave her 50 yuan and said, “I need no flowers at the moment but you can take the money.” To my surprise, she wouldn’t _______ the money. And she said, “Either you buy my flowers or you keep your money. I will make money by doing something I can. I don’t need your pity (同情).” Hearing this, I felt very _______ for what I had done. Finally I bought some flowers from her.

On the way home, I was wondering why such a little girl needed to do so. She could have taken my money easily. However, she chose to sell her flowers to get the _______. Later, I realized that we should help people in need, but we shouldn’t hurt their feelings when we ________ them.

1.

A．bags

B．flowers

C．paintings

D．newspapers

2.

A．father

B．mother

C．boy

D．girl

3.

A．nobody

B．somebody

C．anybody

D．everybody

4.

A．planting

B．cutting

C．watering

D．selling

5.

A．or

B．and

C．but

D．so

6.

A．by

B．in

C．off

D．for

7.

A．pay

B．give

C．send

D．take

8.

A．sorry

B．lucky

C．tired

D．pleased

9.

A．advice

B．time

C．money

D．trouble

10.

A．visit

B．help

C．call

D．miss

7 . Some Ways to Improve Your Study

As a high school student, it is important for you to do well in study. The better ways you have, the better you will learn. But do you know how to improve your study?     1    

●Pay attention in class. First, don’t make any noise in class.     2     Last but not least, get yourself involved in classroom activities.

●    3     If you are not sure how to take notes, start by writing down the important points that your teacher mentions or writes on the blackboard. It’s a good idea to keep your notes in order by subject. It can help you master what you have learnt.

●Go over your lessons.     4     By going over your lessons, you can understand and remember better. So you should review your lessons now and then after class.

●Learn from your classmates. Everyone has his own advantages. You should learn not only from your teachers but also from your classmates. You can learn in pairs or in groups to solve problems.     5    

I’m sure you will improve your study sooner or later if you follow the ways above.

A．Take good notes.

B．Believe in yourself.

C．Here are some ways to help you.

D．It is necessary for you to go over your lessons.

E．You should take part in out-of-school activities.

F．Second, pay attention to what the teacher says.

G．In this way, you can learn from each other and know more.

8 . There’s no better way to get to know a country than by taking part in its festivals. Our yearly round-up of Germany’s best festivals will give you a taste of German culture, tradition, and art at its best. Here are some of them.

Carnival

Carnival is also called the “Fifth Season” in Germany. Alongside many colorful costume balls, the highlight of this festival is the Rose Monday Parade with marching bands, dancers, and decorated floats parading down the streets across Germany. Carnival is celebrated throughout the country but centered in Cologne, Düsseldorf, Muenster, and Mainz.

International Film Festival in Berlin

Every February, Berlin rolls out the red carpet to host the Berlin International Film Festival. What to expect? More than 400 films from all over the world, parties, historic theatres and special events open to everyone who loves film. Besides Cannes, Berlinale is the most important film festival in Europe.

Oktoberfest in Munich

Every September and October, over 6 million visitors from around the world come to Munich to celebrate Bavarian cuisine, music, and traditions. There are many colorful parades, open-air concerts, and fun rides to enjoy for the whole family.

Wine Festival and Wurstmarkt in Bad Duerkheim

Although this fair is officially called “ Wurstmarkt”(sausage market), it’s famous for its celebration of excellent local wines. Located in Rhineland, the second largest region in Germany where wine is produced, the Wurstmarkt prides itself on being the world’s biggest wine festival. This event has been celebrated every September for almost 600 years.

1. What’s the text mainly intended to introduce?

A．Rich German culture, tradition and art.

B．Some of the best festivals in Germany.

C．Exciting ways to get to know Germany.

D．Some popular destinations in Germany.

2. Carnival differs from the other three festivals mainly in its ________.

A．appeal for visitors	B．diversity of activities
C．region of celebrations	D．length of time for celebrations

3. Which appeals to wine lovers most?

A．Cologne.

B．Berlin.

C．Munich.

D．Rhineland.

9 . Four months earlier, I woke one morning with blinding back pain. A quick Google search ________ a kidney infection. I went for a checkup and was told I had to have a donor who was a ________ match.

My life depended on ________ my brother, Johnny. A(n) ________ mother and an alcoholic father created an extremely unpleasant ________ for both of us. After high school, Johnny moved out. We communicated infrequently. I encouraged him to give up the job carrying the ________ of prison. But he believed I judged him ________. That was our last ________, 30 years ago.

I knew I needed to stay ________, but a part of me felt a glimmer of hope. My friend Anne knew all of this ________ family history and was at my door the next morning to ________ over some print-outs. I would be the one to make the ________.

I dialed the first number... and the second.... I did the same for almost every number — same ________ I went to bed thinking we’d ________ a dead end. The next day, I got up my ________ and looked over the list again. The lone number on the last page ________ out at me from the whiteness. I dialed, just to be done with it. The phone rang and rang. No ________.

Just one more time, ________ told me. I redialed.

“Hello!” It was my Johnny. My palms were damp when I explained why I’d called. Johnny didn’t ________ before agreeing to help. The hospital sent him a testing kit. My brother was a(n) ________!

1.

A．caused

B．started

C．indicated

D．received

2.

A．strange

B．genetic

C．similar

D．normal

3.

A．caring about

B．ringing up

C．looking into

D．tracking down

4.

A．abusive

B．honest

C．intelligent

D．active

5.

A．identification

B．competition

C．childhood

D．faith

6.

A．risk

B．promise

C．weight

D．luck

7.

A．attentively

B．frequently

C．unfairly

D．unwillingly

8.

A．cooperation

B．agreement

C．conversation

D．discussion

9.

A．ambitious

B．realistic

C．energetic

D．imaginative

10.

A．simple

B．long

C．great

D．painful

11.

A．think

B．get

C．go

D．hand

12.

A．visits

B．calls

C．contributions

D．suggestions

13.

A．number

B．friend

C．family

D．result

14.

A．hit

B．discovered

C．promised

D．expected

15.

A．conclusion

B．courage

C．phone

D．interest

16.

A．pointed

B．stared

C．checked

D．worked

17.

A．answer

B．action

C．approach

D．change

18.

A．anything

B．everything

C．something

D．nothing

19.

A．move

B．hesitate

C．respond

D．acknowledge

20.

A．failure

B．reward

C．advertisement

D．match