2 . How did the man celebrate his birthday last year?

A．He had a picnic.

B．He gave a party.

C．He took a ride.

3 . Imagine that while walking through a park one day, you begin to notice strange things all around you. People in colorful clothes from centuries ago walk on the paths. A magician is doing amazing tricks. Musicians play strange music on strange instruments. Knights on horseback show their skills in riding competitions. The smell of roasting meat begins to make your mouth water. A pleasant voice shouts, “Good morrow!”

What is going on? Have you traveled back in time?   In a way, yes. You have found yourself in the midst of a Renaissance fair(文艺复兴节）！Since the 1960s, Renaissance fairs have grown in popularity in the US and Canada. Communities in at least 44 states and two Canadian provinces now hold annual Renaissance fairs. Over 200 fairs are held every year, with 40 in California alone. The first Renaissance fair was started in the 1960s by a school teacher in Southern California named Phyllis Patterson. She wanted to give her students a real-life history experience, so she created the “Renaissance Fair” in her backyard. The rest, as they say, is history.

Since Renaissance fairs are “living history”, you might think they are designed to be mainly educational. It’s true that some people try to make the fairs as genuine as possible. However, for many others, the key word is entertainment. With all the musicians and magicians walking about, you will definitely be entertained. A renaissance fair will be a feast for your eyes and your ears, not to mention your stomach.

You can enjoy sampling the food and drink while watching parades and live animal displays. Browse through the booths(摊位) and admire the artwork and handcrafts. You are sure to be both educated and entertained. If you’re wondering how to dress to attend a Renaissance fair, that’s up to you. Some people go all out and dress up in costumes. Others just go in their normal, everyday clothes. However you dress, you’re sure to be overwhelmed by the sights and sounds and smells of a Renaissance fair. And if you have ever wanted to travel back in time, here’s your chance.

1. What is the first paragraph about?

A．A chapter of a war novel.	B．A sight of the local market.
C．A slow walking in the park.	D．A scene of Renaissance fairs

2. Why did Phyllis start   Renaissance fair?

A．To help her students become the master of history.

B．To allow her students to pay in her backyard.

C．To make her students experience history.

D．To give her students an experience of life.

3. As well as educating, Renaissance fairs are intended for ______.

A．communication	B．fun
C．business	D．adventure

4. The last paragraph suggests that ______.

A．you are free to dress for the fairs	B．you are taught to make art work
C．you have to look after live animals	D．you can enjoy food free of charge

5. The main idea of the passage is that ______.

A．Americans and Canadians like fairs more

B．Attending Renaissance fairs is to be educated

C．California is where modern fairs were born

D．Renaissance fairs are more popular than ever

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Whose birthday is it?

A．Sarah’s.

B．Michael’s.

C．Rebecca’s.

2. When will the birthday party begin?

A．At 6:15.

B．At 6:30.

C．At 7:00.

3. What does the man want to know?

A．What to buy.

B．Who to call.

C．Where to park.

5 . 假定你是李华。你班同学决定为小明举办生日聚会。请你写信邀请外教Susan参加，要点包括：
⒈ 时间：周五晚8点至9点
⒉ 地点：学生俱乐部
⒊ 内容：生日歌、蛋糕、游戏等
⒋ 要求：备小礼物
注意：⒈ 词数100左右，开头语已为你写好；⒉可以适当增加细节，以便行文连贯；⒊ 答案必须写在答题卡相应的位置上。
Hi, Susan,
We’re throwing a surprise party for Xiaoming’s birthday.

6 . 目前，越来越多的中学生周末上各种各样的培训班或请家教。对于这一现象，存在以下两种不同观点。请你根据以下提示，以Are Training Classes Necessary ? 为题，写一篇150词左右的短文，反映表中内容，并简要阐述自己的观点。

有些人认为有必要	另一些人认为没有必要
1. 有老师辅导比自己学好 2. 弥补上课错过或没听懂的东西 3. 更多机会和时间老师交流	1. 养成依赖习惯, 导致有的学生课堂上不认真听讲 2. 学生需要时间休息和娱乐 3. 意味着花费很多钱
个人观点 ……

注意:1. 词数: 150 词左右，开头已为你写好，不计入总词数。

2. 作文须包括表中所有要点，内容可适当发挥，使行文连贯。

3. 参考词汇: 家庭教师: tutor 依赖: dependence 娛乐: recreation

Are Training Classes Necessary?

Nowadays more and more students attend different kinds of training classes or hire tutors to improve their grades at the weekends.

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