1 . 假如你是李华，你想邀请在中国留学的英国好友 Peter 到家里过春节，请你给他写一封邮件。内容包括：1. 介绍中国春节(如：节日时间、风俗习惯、庆祝方式等)；2. 真诚邀请，期待来访。
注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：the Spring Festival Gala春节晚会；lunar农历；couplets春联
Dear Peter,
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Yours,

Li Hua

2 . Gorillas (大猩猩) in films such as King Kong and Tarzan are wildly beating their chests when under threat. Researchers have tried to find out what the behavior might mean, and they doubt that the gorillas exhibit this behavior not to start fights, but to prevent themselves — and chest-beating could be used to advertise their body size to other gorillas.

Scientists observed 25 wild male mountain gorillas for over 3,000 hours. The research team used audio (音频) equipment to record the sound frequency, rate, duration, and amount of chest beats. To determine each gorilla’s size, the researchers used cameras to photograph and measure each gorilla’s back.

Although the rate, duration, and amount of beats did not correlate with the size of the gorillas, sound frequency did , the researchers report. The team also noticed that larger gorillas produced deeper-tone chest drumming. Previous research has shown that a gorilla’s larger body size is linked to reproductive success and social rank. The chest-beating could be a way for the gorillas to advertise their size to others and, in turn, avoid fights that could result in serious injury or death.

Though gorillas can obviously observe size just by getting a good look at others, the researchers suggest chest beating is copper-bottomed when trying to communicate through a thick forest. The sounds gorillas created by beating their chests are powerful enough to travel long distance through thick forests and signal others their size and fighting ability.

Animal expert Anna Nekaris says it would be interesting to see if smaller gorillas can imitate the deep tones of larger ones in future studies. Nekaris says, “For now, the researchers will continue to study chest-beating to see if the action can pass on other information, such as dominance rank, sex, and individual identity, to nearby gorillas.”

1. What is the second paragraph mainly about according to the research?

A．Its findings.

B．Its purpose.

C．Its samples.

D．Its method.

2. Why do some gorillas beat their chests?

A．To declare war on other gorillas.	B．To frighten other gorillas away.
C．To welcome their companions.	D．To celebrate their victory in a fight.

3. What does Nekaris suggest researchers’ study in the future?

A．If smaller gorillas can make deep-toned chest drumming.

B．If gorillas’ chest-beating contains other information.

C．If larger gorillas are better at using their body influence.

D．If gorillas have other communication skills.

4. Which section may the passage come from in a newspaper?

A．Health.

B．Entertainment.

C．Science.

D．Sports.

3 . 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。

Among the many arts in China are the performing arts. Like paintings, sculptures, carvings and other physical arts, the performing arts in China have a long history. The performing arts range from martial arts like kung fu     1     folk songs and dances that vary by region and area.

The performing arts in China date back to ancient times     2     the tribes (部落) took control of the land long before the culture became well developed. As the country began to unify and change, the performing arts used elements of different tribes     3     (create) harmonious performances.

The performing arts     4    (find) in China have constantly grown, developed and changed while keeping elements of the original art.     5     (current), performing arts like singing, acting and the traditional Chinese Opera hold many elements. The elements     6     (discover) in folk songs and dances with a modern change that includes newer    7     (instrument) and techniques.

Chinese art has     8     unique aspect that sets it apart from other cultures. Because several generations spend lots of time     9     (develop) it, Chinese art has a developed and unique design that is a     10     (significance) part of the country’s history.

4 . It is not only praise or punishment that determines a child’s level of cognition (认知). There are some other important ways we shape our kids—particularly by giving instructions and commands in a negative or positive choice of words. For example, we can say to a child “Don’t run into traffic!” or “Stay on the footpath close to me.” In using the latter, you will be helping your kids to think and act positively, and to feel competent in a wide range of situations, because they know what to do, and aren’t scaring themselves with what not to do.

Actually, it is all in the way the human mind works. When we think, we automatically practise. For example, if someone offered you a million dollars not to think of a blue monkey for two minutes, you wouldn’t be able to do it. When a child is told “Don’t fall off the tree,” he will think of two things: “don’t” and “fall off the tree”. That is, he will automatically create the picture of falling off the tree in his mind. A child who is vividly imagining falling off the tree is much more likely to fall off. So it is far better to use “Hold on to the tree carefully.”

Clear, positive instructions help kids to understand the right way to do things. Kids do not always know how to be safe, or how to react to the warning of the danger in negative words. So parents should make their commands positive. “Sam, hold on firmly to the side of the boat” is much more useful than “Don’t you dare to fall out of the boat?” or “How do you think I’ll feel if you drown?” The changes are small but the difference is obvious.

Children learn how to guide and organize themselves from the way we instruct them with our words, so it pays to be positive.

1. Why do we choose positive words when giving kids commands?

A．To help them to learn in different situations.

B．To instruct their own behaviors.

C．To guide them to imagine the picture.

D．To improve their imagination.

2. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?

A．A child will act on what is instructed.

B．One won’t think of a blue monkey when given money.

C．A child will surely fall off the tree when told not to.

D．One can’t help imagining what is heard.

3. Which of the following commands helps kids to be safe?

A．How do you think I’ll feel if you get hurt?

B．Don’t walk on the grass.

C．Stay on the sidewalk until it’s safe to cross.

D．Don’t you dare to walk through the red light?

4. What is the main idea of the passage?

A．Positive instructions guide kids	B．Praise makes kids confident
C．Right instructions keep kids safe	D．Clear commands make kids different

5 . Larry and I have always had our basic values in common, but our interests are as far apart as opera and basketball. I love art, and he is a huge sports fan. His big passion is seeing basketball games. He has been sharing season tickets with his friends for years. I must admit I’ve been always invited to see the games together.

This morning, I called my brother, Larry, and said, “I have a piece of good news and a piece of bad news. Which do you want to hear first?” “Good news first,” Larry answered. “You can go to sleep early tonight,” I said. “Okay. What’s the bad one?” he asked. “We’re going to the opera!” I answered, laughing loudly.

There was a reason for the joke. The last time I invited him to go to the opera, he fell asleep in the theater. I had to admit it was always boring for him, but when I gave him a ticket for my favorite opera, I really thought he might enjoy it. I woke him up, but soon he fell asleep again. When Larry found I was joking, he breathed a sigh of relief on the other end. He said, “But I want you to go to see the last basketball game this autumn with me.” I promised and complained, “Not again!” Actually, most of the time, when the game was on, I’d be texting or daydreaming. Sometimes, my telephone messages would be interrupted when the home team scored. I knew they scored because everyone jumped up and exchanged high- fives and fist bumps.

However, today, as I looked around at thousands of people cheering and getting increasingly excited, I decided to at least give it a try—for my brother’s sake, if not for my own. The game was intense, and I was fascinated soon. When the other team scored, I eventually felt a bit disappointed with the rest of my crowd. My brother was surprised to see me getting involved. I was astonished myself! I didn’t keep glancing at the clock, counting the minutes until we got out. Time flew. The game was over before I knew it.

1. Why does the author quote his conversation with Larry in paragraph 2?

A．To show their common values.	B．To show their sense of humour.
C．To show the trust between them.	D．To show the difference in their interests.

2. What was the author’s original reaction to basketball games?

A．He was casual about it.	B．He was pleased to watch it.
C．He felt puzzled about it.	D．He was curious about it.

3. What does the underlined word “fascinated” in the last paragraph mean?

A．Bored.

B．Disappointed.

C．Addicted.

D．Satisfied.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．Art and Sport	B．From Opera to Basketball
C．Cheering for the Home Team	D．Developing a Passion for Opera

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the Best Car Design Prize winner?

A．Ms. Miller.

B．Mr. Giddings.

C．Mr. Zarba.

2. What do we know about the Best Car Design competition?

A．It was very competitive.

B．There were few competitors.

C．The winner will receive much money.

3. Where is the Hyatt Hotel?

A．Far from Granville Avenue.

B．Opposite a bank.

C．Across from a department store.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A．A job interview.

B．A building’s position.

C．A meal.

2. What will the woman do at noon tomorrow?

A．Meet the man.

B．Go to the man’s office.

C．Have lunch with the marketing director.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How does the man feel when he sees the woman?

A．Surprised.

B．Disappointed.

C．Annoyed.

2. What is the woman going to do next weekend?

A．Work a half day.

B．Stay at home.

C．Go to the beach.