1 . No matter how old you are, your mom will always remain as one of the most important people in your life. Maybe you don’t know how to express your appreciation and love to her on an ordinary day.
Give her flowers.
Cook for her. Mothers usually are the ones who cook for us. Your mom will absolutely love it if you surprise her by taking over the kitchen and cooking something for her. Just make sure you clean up afterwards.
Travel with her. Mothers work hard, so traveling can help her to relax and forget her problems. She will treasure the moment when t wherever you go, just your presence.
Take her to a spa. Massages or spas (按摩保健) are for moms of all ages, and she will enjoy breaking the boredom of staying indoors the whole day.
Mother’s Day is coming. It is a time to let Mom know she’s special to you.
A.Write her a letter. |
B.Remember her wedding anniversary. |
C.A lot of us forget that the best gift to give her is ourselves. |
D.Almost every girl appreciates flowers and so does your mother. |
E.She remains the center of attention and respect for a child for a long time. |
F.And this will offer your mom comfort and an increased sense of well-being. |
G.However, Mother’s Day is the special time when you can let her know how important she is to you. |
2 . Lots of students know what a marathon (马拉松赛跑) is, but perhaps they don’t know what triathlon (铁人三项) is. The triathlon is a sport that has three parts swimming, bicycling and running. It is not an easy sport, but a man named Joe Salter is very good at it. A few months ago, he finished a special triathlon—he juggled (抛起接住) three balls all the time during the triathlon. That is to say, he kept on throwing and catching three balls while he was swimming, riding a bicycle and running.
31-year-old Joe is from Florida, the USA. He loves juggling and he started at the age of 8. Joe did well in juggling. Later, he got the idea to do a triathlon and juggle at the same time to make it more fun. Many juggling fans laughed at his idea and thought it was just a joke. But Joe didn’t give up and he kept practicing it. Because of his hard work, he made it at last.
Talking about his triathlon, Joe said swimming was the hardest part. “It was difficult and complex,” he said. “I basically only used my legs, so it took quite a lot of work. Also, swimming in open water made it a little harder. It was not like in a pool.”
1. According to the writer, the common (普通的) triathlon ________.A.is a difficult sport |
B.is more famous than the marathon |
C.includes the three parts and juggling |
D.includes the marathon and swimming |
A.he picked up three balls |
B.he played juggling |
C.he carried his bicycle on his shoulder |
D.he threw away all his balls |
A.could not be realized |
B.should not be laughed at |
C.should be realized as soon as possible |
D.could make triathlon more exciting |
A.forgot | B.failed |
C.succeeded | D.left |
A.he swam in open water |
B.his swimming skills were bad |
C.he was very tired when swimming |
D.he almost could only swim with his legs |
3 . Beijing Opera (京剧) is our national opera. It came into being after 1790 and has a history of over 200 years. Its music and singing came from Xipi and Erhuang in Anhui and Hubei. There are four main roles in Beijing Opera; Sheng, Dan, Jing and Chou. Beijing Opera is full of famous stories, beautiful facial paintings, wonderful gestures and fighting. Some of the stories are from history books, but most are from famous novels. The people in the stories usually can’t agree with each other. They become angry, unhappy, sad and lonely. Sometimes they are frightened and worried. Then they find a way to make peace with each other. Everyone is usually happy in the end.
Beijing Opera is an important part of Chinese culture. In China, it used to be popular with old people while young people didn’t like it very much. However, more young people are becoming interested in it nowadays. And more people around the world are learning about Beijing Opera’s special singing, acting and facial paintings.
1. How old is Beijing Opera in 2020?A.207 years old. | B.217 years old. |
C.227 years old. | D.230 years old. |
A.music and singing | B.acting and fighting |
C.music and acting | D.singing and fighting |
A.Angry. | B.Sad. |
C.Happy. | D.Frightened and worried. |
A.Beijing Opera used to be popular with old people and young people. |
B.More people at home and abroad are interested in Beijing Opera nowadays. |
C.Beijing Opera isn’t a part of Chinese culture. |
D.There are five main roles in Beijing Opera. |
A.The History of Beijing Opera |
B.Beijing Opera |
C.The Roles of Beijing Opera |
D.The Changes of Beijing Opera |
4 . If you want to know something about British life, their spirit, and even their humor, watching some classic British films will certainly help. Here are some recommended to you.
Notting Hill
After the success of his film Four Weddings and a Funeral, writer and producer Richard Curtis captured the essence of being British in 1999’s Notting Hill. Set against the background of West London, the film became popular for its charming and funny portrayal (刻画) of a British nobody trying to impress a Hollywood star.
The Full Monty
This 1997 film is a Sheffield-based comedy about six unemployed men who form a group to make money for a better life. Despite its humor, the film dives deeper into some serious issues surrounding working-class culture. The Full Monty is an uplifting film that gives an insight into the work and life of the working class in Britain.
Trainspotting
Danny Boyle’s 1996 comedy-drama Trainspotting is about a group of Scots in the 1980s, based on the book by Irvine Welsh. With a cast of truly great actors including Ewan McGregor, the tale impressed the audience globally. It rapidly became a critical success.
Monty Python’s Life of Brian
Featuring a jam-packed cast of comedic stars. Monty Python’s Life of Brian tells the story of a young man who is in a case of mistaken identity. The film reflects the unusual and wonderful British sense of humor. As a film guaranteed to entertain, Monty Python’s Life of Brian is not to be missed by those looking for an insight into what makes the British laugh.
1. How can we best describe the film The Full Monty?A.Fun but serious. | B.Horrible but thrilling. |
C.Unrealistic and boring. | D.Breathtaking and uncommon. |
A.It is a serious film with a sad ending. |
B.Ewan McGregor directed the film in the 1980s. |
C.It was unpopular with most people in the beginning. |
D.It was adapted from a book written by Irvine Welsh. |
A.Daily life of the working-class. |
B.Reflection of rich West London. |
C.Unique experiences of some Scots. |
D.A youth mistaken for another man. |
5 . In today’s society, kids are interested in films, music and video games. However, many parents are looking for exciting, protected and educational hobbies which their kids can get pleasure from.
One of the several reasons why collecting coins is a hobby that is fantastic for children is that it is an activity that can be enjoyed by oneself or as a family activity. It can teach them the significance of collecting potentially worthwhile items.
In terms of coin-collecting supplies, a lot of parents choose to obtain coin-collecting starter kits (入门套件). Coin-collecting starter kits may be different.
Depending on kids and their age, parents can educate them on collecting coins and the possibilities it holds. For instance, even if kids are just interested in collecting coins for entertainment, they must know that their coins collected may turn lucrative (赚钱的) one day. Of course, for that to take place, all coins collected need to be properly stored and cared for.
As previously stated, collecting coins is an excellent, protected and fun hobby for children of all ages to take pleasure in.
A.There are a number of choices |
B.Kids can learn how to save money from it |
C.Coins collected by kids can be handed to their parents |
D.But a lot come equipped with how-to guides or coin albums |
E.Not only can this hobby be a single activity that is educational for children |
F.Depending on kids’ age, parents can supply them with useful guides for collecting coins and coins resources |
G.An additional reason why collecting coins is a hobby excellent for youngsters is that it is relatively affordable |
6 . This is a talk by a London taxi driver.
“I’ve been a taxi driver for nearly ten years. Most London taxi drivers have their own taxis.” “It’s a nice job most of time. you meet a lot of people. I always work at night, because there is too much traffic during the day. I live twenty miles outside London and I go to work at 5:30 in the afternoon.”
“I usually go home between 2 and 3 in the morning.”
“Some very strange things happened late at night. The other day I was taking a woman home from a party. She had her little dog with her. When we got to her house, she found that she had lost her key. So I waited in the car with the dog while she climbed in through the windows.” “I waited and waited. After half an hour of ringing the bell I decided to find out what was going on. I tied the dog to a tree and started to climb in through the window. The next thing I knew was that the police came.” They thought I was a thief.
“Luckily, the woman came downstairs. She must have gone to sleep and forgotten about me and the dog!”
1. The driver always worked at night because it was easier to ______.A.drive | B.make money |
C.climb in through the window | D.meet a lot of people |
A.she wanted to have a sleep | B.her husband didn’t open the door for her |
C.she didn’t want to pay the driver | D.she couldn’t find her key |
A.early in the morning | B.late at night |
C.20 miles outside London | D.near the police station |
A.The driver worked until between 2 and 3 in the morning. |
B.The police made a mistake. |
C.The woman had no money to pay the driver. |
D.The woman had forgotten about the driver and the dog. |
7 . Can the colors you choose for your home affect (影响) your feelings? Of course! Believe it or not, colors can have a great effect on how you feel, from your energy levels (精力水平) to happiness.
Red: The Color of Being Successful.
Red is a kind of color full of energy. It can raise your energy levels.
Yellow: The Color of Happiness.
Blue: The Color of Rest and Beauty.
Blue is the color of the sea and the sky. It makes you comfortable and always slows you down.
A.It’s a color like fire. |
B.I don’t like this color at all. |
C.You’d better not choose this color. |
D.It can be a perfect color for a room. |
E.Blue can bring you the feeling of peace. |
F.Yellow is known to be an exciting color. |
G.There are three kinds of colors for your home. |
8 . My first job at KCRW was Ruth Seymour’s assistant. Soon after, I became Assistant General Manager and worked closely with her for 16 years. Therefore, I have had the opportunity to observe her and the enormous impact she had on KCRW and the other radio stations.
Ruth did nothing conventionally and nothing she created was a reaction to anything. She created KCRW not to gain the most listeners or to win any awards but to be an intellectual force for arts, culture and smart ideas. She wanted to start the conversation, not just contribute to it.
Ruth had the highest artistic standards, which is why KCRW aired radio dramas like the 10-hour Babbitt and 30-hour Ulysses. She created Jewish Short Stories From Eastern Europe and Beyond in two audio collections that featured famous actors reading the work of Jewish authors like Sholem Aleichem, Philip Roth and Isaac Bashevis Singer. KCRW sold more of those collections than anything else in our history.
Ruth went to a newsstand every day and read articles from New York Times, word for word, on the air at noon because ordinary people couldn’t easily get that paper then. She discovered people who matched her intellect at dinners or parties and gave them on-air shows on journalism, literature, film, art, theater, travel, dance or music.
She said it best, “I wanted to do the program as an act of love and respect.”
When she came to KCRW in 1977, she found herself building the station in a junior high classroom right off the playground. Now KCRW could be heard across Los Angeles. Most powerfully, the radio format (总体安排) she created continues to be used by radio stations — news of the day, debates of ideas, art, artists, food, literature and film.
Outspoken and fearless women leaders were rare in the 1960s and 1970s — in fact, women couldn’t get credit cards apart from their husbands until 1974 — which is why her achievements are so singular.
1. Why did Ruth broadcast Ulysses and Babbitt?A.The listeners loved them. |
B.They were award-winning works. |
C.The authors were her friends. |
D.They were artistically important. |
A.Ruth’s widely-felt influence |
B.Ruth’s hard working conditions. |
C.Inspiration of Ruth’s programs. |
D.The variety of Ruth’s radio formats. |
A.Strange. | B.Reproducible. | C.Remarkable. | D.Lasting. |
A.By making comparisons. | B.By listing examples. |
C.By following time order. | D.By conducting surveys. |
9 . What comes to your mind when you think about healthy food? Some say you can never go wrong with fresh fruit and vegetables; others say meat and seafood are also good for us. Scientists (科学家) learn a lot about the kinds of food people need. They say that there are some kinds of food people should eat every day.
·Green and yellow vegetables of all kinds;
·Citrus (柑橘类) fruits and tomatoes;
·Potatoes and other fruits and vegetables;
·Bread or cereal (谷类食物) and rice is also of this kind;
·Beef or something like beef.
People in different countries and places of the world eat different kinds of food. And they eat in many kinds of ways. People also eat at different times of the day. Scientists say that the difference (不同之处) isn’t really important. It doesn’t matter if the food is raw (生的), cooked or frozen (冰冻的). It doesn’t matter if a person eats dinner at four o’clock in the afternoon or at eleven at night.
1. According to scientists, which group of food do people need for each day?A.Potatoes, rice and bread. |
B.Chicken, pork and bread. |
C.Oranges, bananas and tomatoes. |
D.Beef, oranges, rice and cabbages (卷心菜). |
A.The important thing is what you eat every day. |
B.You’d better have breakfast and dinner early. |
C.Cooking food won’t take you so much time. |
D.People in different places eat in different ways. |
A.Travel in China | B.Sports Today | C.Food and Health | D.Films and Stars |
YOUTH CLUB Free Membership for You It’s our tenth birthday this year. Now we are offering (提供) free membership (会员资格) to two lucky people. If you want to be one of those lucky people, you have to tell us your answers to these questions. ◆ Why do you want to keep healthy?◆ How do you keep healthy? ◆ What’s your favourite sport? Swimming, tennis, basketball, table tennis or weight training? Fill in the form and send a photo of yourself to Peter Brown. His email address is youthclub@ 26.com. |
1. When was Youth Club started?
A.Seven years ago. | B.Ten years ago. |
C.Five years age. | D.Six years ago |
A.Three | B.Four | C.Five | D.Six |
A.date of birth | B.telephone number |
C.favorite sport | D.email address |