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The palace was destroyed years ago. By studying old photos of the former palace, they have made the new one look exactly like the old one.
Clues: destroyed years ago; studying old photos; made the new palace like the old one
Guess: The former palace means “the palace that
1. Before you listen, look at the pictures below. What are the students doing?
2. Listen to the conversation and choose the main idea.
A.Students from different countries are working creatively to protect a temple in China. |
B.Youths from seven countries are working together to protect cultural relics on Mount Tai. |
C.Doing a project on cultural heritage protection in China is interesting and exciting. |
International youth project,
Mount Tai, one of the most
It has been
22 temples, around 1,800
Dai Temple on
A potluck dinner is a way to show diverse cultures in the world.
Discussion: Going to a potluck dinner
1.What food/snack from which area/ethnic group will you bring?
2.How is the food prepared and what is it made of?
3.In what way is the food special?
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THE NIGHT THE EARTH DIDN’T SLEEP
Strange things were happening in the countryside of northeastern Hebei. For several days, the water in the village wells rose and fell, rose and fell. There were deep cracks that appeared in the well walls. At least one well had some smelly gas coming out of it. Chickens and even pigs were too nervous to eat, and dogs refused to go inside buildings. Mice ran out of the fields looking for places to hide, and fish jumped out of the water. At about 3:00 a.m., on 28 July 1976, bright lights were seen in the sky outside the city of Tangshan and loud noises were heard. But the city’s one million people were asleep as usual that night.
At 3:42 a.m., everything began to shake. It seemed as if the world were coming to an end! Eleven kilometres directly below the city, one of the most deadly earthquakes of the 20th century had begun, a quake that even caused damage more than 150 kilometres away in Beijing. Nearly one third of the whole nation felt it! A huge crack, eight kilometres long and 30 metres wide, cut across houses, roads, and waterways. Hard hills of rock became rivers of dirt. In less than one minute, a large city lay in ruins. Two thirds of the people who lived there were dead or injured. Thousands of children were left without parents. The number of people who were killed or badly injured in the quake was more than 400,000.
Everywhere survivors looked, there was nothing but ruins. Nearly everything in the city was destroyed. About 75 percent of the city’s factories and buildings, 90 percent of its homes, and all of its hospitals were gone. Bricks covered the ground like red autumn leaves, but no wind could blow them away. Most bridges had fallen or were not safe to cross. The railway tracks were now useless pieces of metal. Tens of thousands of cows, hundreds of thousands of pigs, and millions of chickens were dead. Sand now filled the wells instead of water. People were in shock—and then, later that afternoon, another big quake shook Tangshan again. Even more buildings fell down. Water, food, and electricity were hard to get. People began to wonder how long the disaster would last.
But hope was not lost. Soon after the quakes, the army sent 150,000 soldiers to Tangshan to dig out those who were trapped and to bury the dead. More than 10,000 doctors and nurses came to provide medical care. Workers built shelters for survivors whose homes had been destroyed. Hundreds of thousands of people were helped. Water and food were brought into the city by train, truck, and plane. Slowly, the city began to breathe again.
Tangshan started to revive itself and get back up on its feet .With strong support from the government and the tireless efforts of the city’s people, a new Tangshan was built upon the earthquake ruins. The new city has become a home to more than seven million people, with great improvements in transportation, industry, and environment. Tangshan city has proved to China and the rest of the world that in times of disaster, people must unify and show the wisdom to stay positive and rebuild for a brighter future.
1. What’s the main idea of the text?A.A terrible earthquake of Tangshan. | B.Before the earthquake of Tangshan. |
C.During the earthquake of Tangshan. | D.Damages of the earthquake of Tangshan. |
A.The rescue work. B.The revival of the city. C.Warning signs before the earthquake. D.The happening of the big earthquake. E.The bad effects of the earthquake. |
3. Why were people asleep as usual before the earthquake?
A.Because they didn’t notice anything strange happening. |
B.Because they knew well about earthquakes. |
C.Because something strange happened in many places. |
D.Because they realized the arrival of an earthquake. |
A.To stress the damage levels of the earthquake. | B.To explain the details of the earthquake. |
C.To show the speed of the earthquake. | D.To describe the people’s helplessness. |
A.People who were trapped came to life. |
B.The trees turned green. |
C.The animals began to breathe. |
D.The city returned to normal gradually. |
A.Calm. | B.Pessimistic(悲观的). |
C.Serious but hopeful. | D.Heartbroken but cautious(谨慎的). |
(1)Hard hills of rock became rivers of dirt.
(2)It seemed as if the world were coming to an end.
(3)Tangshan started to revive itself and get back up on its feet.
THE FRESHMAN CHALLENGE
Hi! My name is Adam and I’m a freshman at senior high school. Going from junior high school to senior high school is a really big challenge. The first week was a little confusing.
First, I had to think very carefully about which courses I wanted to take. The school adviser helped me choose the suitable ones;maths, English, chemistry, world history, and Chinese. I know that Chinese is a very difficult language, but I hope to be fluent when I graduate. My adviser recommended that I should sign up for advanced literature because I like English and I’m good at it.
I had to choose extracurricular activities, too. I tried to join the school football team, but the coach told me that I didn’t play well enough. Obviously, I was unhappy, but I won’t quit. I’ll find a way to improve on my own so that I can make the team next year. I joined a volunteer club instead. Every Wednesday, we work at a soup kitchen and hand out food to homeless people in the community.
I know I’ll have to study harder as a senior high school student and get used to being responsible for a lot more. I’m a bit worried about keeping up with the other students in my advanced course, and it’ll be quite difficult to get used to all the homework. Still, I’m happy to be here. Studying hard isn’t always fun, but I’ll be well prepared for university or whatever else comes in the future.
1. What’s the main idea of the text?A.The importance of taking courses. |
B.Why Adam joined a volunteer club. |
C.How Adam dealt with the freshman challenge. |
D.Adam is worried about his advanced course. |
Para.1: Senior high school: a
Para.2: How to choose
Para.3: How to choose
Para.4: How to
3. What is the function of Paragraph 1?
A.To introduce the topic. |
B.To arouse the interest of readers. |
C.To stress the importance of challenge. |
D.To open a new stage for high school. |
A.Excited. | B.Interested. |
C.Confused. | D.Worried. |
A.He felt disappointed and gave up. |
B.He felt confused and left the football team. |
C.He felt worried and signed up for a new team. |
D.He felt unhappy but didn’t give up and tried to improve. |
A.Hardworking and responsible. | B.Shy and strongwilled. |
C.Humorous and confident. | D.Careful and clever. |
①Obviously, I was unhappy, but I won’t quit.
②I’m a bit worried about keeping up with the other students in my advanced course...
③Still, I’m happy to be here.
④The first week was a little confusing.
8. 细读短文并找出描写Adam爱好与性格的句子
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The Monarch’s Journey
Many animals move from one place to another at certain times of the year. This annual movement is called migration. They migrate to find food, seek a partner, or in search of warmer weather. One of the most wonderful migrations in nature is that of the North American monarch butterfly.
Every autumn, millions of these beautiful insects with fine black and orange wings begin a long and difficult journey. Somehow they manage to travel around 4,000 kilometres south and find their way to California or Mexico. However, until recently no one knew how they did this.
A team of scientists led by Professor Eli Shlizerman at the University of Washington has now found the answer. They have found out that the monarch is able to tell the time of day. It uses its eyes to measure the position of the sun. These two pieces of information — the time of day and the point where the sun is in the sky — allow the butterfly to determine the way to go. Eventually, it manages to reach the places where it will spend the winter.
The solution to the mystery of the monarch’s amazing ability comes at a time when it is in serious trouble. Its population has crashed by as much as 90 per cent in the last few years. Sadly, human activity is the main reason why the number of monarch butterflies is falling. In many of the places where the butterfly can be found, people are destroying the natural environment. They cut down trees and use chemicals that kill the plants that monarch caterpillars eat.
The research on the monarch’s behaviour has however led to a greater awareness of this creature. People have been working together to record its migration and make sure that there are enough plants for it to feed on. If this works, there may come a time when the number of monarch butterflies increases once again. The more we know about this lovely creature, the greater the chance it will survive and keep its place in the natural world for a long time to come.
1. What’s the main idea of the text?A.The routes of the Monarch’s migration. |
B.The reasons of the Monarch’s migration. |
C.The significance of the Monarch’s migration. |
D.The study of the Monarch’s migration. |
A.To tell us what migration is exactly. |
B.To tell us the reasons for migration. |
C.To introduce the topic of the text. |
D.To tell us how many animals migrate. |
A.They may lose their way. |
B.They can’t see anything. |
C.They can’t find any food. |
D.They will feel very cold. |
A.Negative. | B.Neutral. |
C.Indifferent. | D.Positive. |
A.Being caught by humans. |
B.The destroyed natural environment. |
C.The bad weather condition. |
D.Being eaten by birds. |
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CLICK FOR A FRIEND?
How would you feel if moving to a new town meant losing track of your friends? What if the only way of getting news from faraway friends was writing letters that took ages to be delivered? This was how things worked not very long ago. Thanks to advances in technology, how we make friends and communicate with them has changed significantly.
Nowadays, we can move around the world and still stay in touch with the people that we want to remain friends with. Social media tools let us see what our friends are up to and maintain friendships. All you need is a wi-fi connection.
The digital age also enables us to find people who share our interests, such as collecting model cars or playing an unusual instrument. Whatever our hobbies, the Internet can connect us with others who also enjoy doing them, even if they live on the other side of the world.
But when you “friend” people online, does this mean that they really are your friends?
It depends.
If people always exchange true personal information online, then yes, these friendships can be real and meaningful. But we need to keep in mind that what we see on social media is often not the whole truth about a person.
On social media sites, people tend to post only positive updates that make them appear happy and friendly. But smiling photos can hide real problems. Remember the saying: on the Internet, nobody knows you’re a dog. A young person could be old; a woman could be a man; we could even be sharing our information with criminals.
But this doesn’t mean that we should throw the baby out with the bathwater. Although technology has changed the way we acquire friends, the meaning of friendship and our longing for friends remain the same. As Aristotle said, no one would choose to live without friends, even if he had all other goods.
1. What does the text mainly talk about?A.Disadvantages of making friends online. |
B.Making friends on the Internet. |
C.How to make friends on the Internet. |
D.How to maintain friendships. |
A.By writing letters. |
B.By making calls. |
C.By sending emails. |
D.By using social media tools. |
A.You don't exactly know who the person on the Internet is. |
B.You may communicate with a dog on the Internet. |
C.You can pretend to be a dog on the Internet. |
D.You may have a chance to be a lucky dog on the Internet. |
A.The author is in favour of making friends online. |
B.The author thinks technology makes it hard for us to make friends. |
C.The author thinks technology helps us maintain friendship more easily. |
D.The author thinks the meaning of friendship has changed. |
6. 细读短文并找出文中的比喻句