1 . Disneyland’s opening day, July 17, 1955, was a nightmare. Rides broke down. Restaurants ran out of food and drink. Long lines formed at bathrooms. All in front of a national audience of 90 million, Disney’s opening day would be known in Disney history as Black Sunday. But Disneyland’s story actually twenty years earlier with what Walt Disney called “Daddy’s Day”.
On Saturdays in the 1930s and 1940s, Disney would take his two daughters to ride the Griffith Park merry-go-round. Disney saw the amusement parks they often visited as dirty and unimaginative places run by unfriendly employees. He thought he could do better.
In 1939, he asked two employees to work on a plan for an amusement park. The pair spent six weeks visiting parks around the country and came up with a proposal （提议）.
In 1948, Disney laid out his plans for a Mickey Mouse Park, which included a town square, a city hall, a fire station and a movie theater.
By 1952 the idea had grown into a 16-acre park proposal that he presented to Burbank, California official. However, the City Council didn’t accept the proposal.
Disney counted the refusal as a fortunate setback. By now, his dreams for a theme park had gone far beyond the space available in Burbank. He examined locations throughout Southern California. 160-acre land, 22 miles south of Los Angeles, was soon chosen.
Groundbreaking took place in July 1954, and Disney walked the site daily to offer direction and encouragement.
Disneyland wasn’t ready on opening day, but Disney decided to open the gates anyway to the media and invited guests. After the madness of opening day, newspaper headlines wrote: “Walt’s Nightmare”. The media foresaw a quick and early end.
However, the public didn’t listen. Visitors arrived in droves, and within weeks Disneyland was a success. Within two months, the park had welcomed its millionth visitor. Sixty years later, Disneyland’s popularity continues to grow, and shows no signs of slowing down with total overall attendance topping 700 million.
1. What made Disney come up with the idea of building a park?| A．His six-week visit to all the national parks. |
| B．The good business opportunities in this industry. |
| C．His unpleasant experience in other amusement parks. |
| D．The unfriendly attitudes of employees in Griffith Park. |
| A．The refusal gave Disney a bigger chance. | B．Disney felt very lucky with his proposal. |
| C．The refusal made Disney feel frustrated. | D．Disney was ready to accept the refusal. |
| A．grew very quickly | B．had a hopeless future |
| C．would be a great success one day | D．should be responsible for the public |
| A．By discussing important events. | B．By explaining reasons. |
| C．By making comparisons. | D．By following time order. |
2 . Learning math can something be difficult. Then math websites come to the rescue! We’ve gathered some of the best math websites for both students and teachers They will help keep students learning and having fun. If your students need extra help with their math, try one of the websites that are listed below.
Greg Tang Math
It tries to provide good math lessons for students as well as professional development for in-service teachers. It has games, puzzles ,and other resources, like free downloads, worksheets, and math centers.
Cost: free.
Stepping Stones
Stepping Stones, from Origo Education, is a special math website that combines printed and digital materials. It features problem-solving activities, methods, and practice. Teachers can also visit a professional blog that provides advice and support.
Cost: a small fee.
Arithmetic Four
Two users play a game in which each player tries to connect four game pieces in a row. The players answer math questions to connect the pieces. The teacher chooses how much time each player has to answer, the level of difficulty, and the type of math problem, and then gives marks to the users after the game.
Cost: free.
Front Row
It allows kids to practice math at their own level. It has more than 30,000 math questions and has a tool that can organize material at just the right level. Front Row also features lessons, assessments(评估), and reports for teachers.
Cost: free for teachers, and a small fee for upgrades and other features.
1. What do Greg Tang Math and Stepping Stones have in common?| A．They both encourage good teamwork. |
| B．They both offer professional help to teachers. |
| C．They both teach math through interesting puzzles. |
| D．They both allow users to talk with in-service teachers. |
| A．It provides excellent math lessons at low price. |
| B．It invites many experts to answer users’ questions. |
| C．It organizes various outdoor problem-solving activities. |
| D．It uses games to test students’ mastery of knowledge. |
| A．Front Row. | B．Arithmetic Four. | C．Stepping Stones. | D．Greg Tang Math. |
| A．A red light. | B．A rude woman. | C．A road accident. |
4 . Why do I want to go to college? No one has ever asked me
Many things make human beings different
One of the most important things is
| A．quite | B．so | C．such | D．another |
| A．come up with | B．agreed with | C．been fed up with | D．got on well with |
| A．Most | B．The most | C．More | D．Much |
| A．to | B．around | C．between | D．from |
| A．education | B．weather | C．temperature | D．science |
| A．finished | B．don’t finish | C．will not finish | D．has finished |
| A．develop | B．developed | C．developing | D．experience |
| A．improve | B．graduate | C．hear | D．provide |
| A．between | B．among | C．inside | D．outside |
| A．can good | B．may better | C．be able to better | D．be able to best |
一、出国留学优点 | 二、国内读书优点 |
| 1．良好的语言环境，更有利于英语学习。 2．拓宽视野，锻炼独立生活的能力。3．传播中国悠久的历史和文化。 | 1．生活起居有父母照顾。 2．朋友在身边，能交流不孤单。 3．生活学习费用低。 |
注意： 1. 从上表两个选择中选取一项并阐述该项优点即可。
2. 词数100左右。
3. 开头已给出，不计入总词数。
In recent years, studying abroad has become more and more popular. I have just graduated from secondary school. I choose to ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6 . There is always something going on at the National Museum of America History! This page is divided into the following parts.
Things to Do
Learn the story behind the American national anthem(国歌), consider the roles of the President, discover 200 years of family history in a New England house and more in our exhibitions.
View our introductory film, We the People, in the Warner Brothers Theater.
Create in our Spark Lab hands-on activity space (Note: Spark Lab is designed for children aged 6-12 and does not require reservations, but you can find details on guidelines - visiting - sparklab - groups. com. Spark Lab is closed on Tuesdays).
Some Tips for Visiting
To enter the building quickly, please ask your students to carry as little as possible (backpacks, bags, etc.) Security checks are now required of Museum visitors, and all bags are searched.
Some Simple Rules
To ensure the enjoyment and safety of all Museum visitors, please share these rules with your students:
Walking and talking are appropriate, while running and shouting are not.
Food, drink, and gum are not allowed in the Museum except the specific eating areas.
Our exhibits are delicate: Please do not touch exhibits or lean on exhibit cases.
If students use cell phones, please be sure that their use does not disturb other visitors.
1. What can visitors learn in the Museum?| A．The family history in a New England house. |
| B．The film about Warner Brothers. |
| C．The stories of all the presidents. |
| D．The art of a 200-year-old house. |
| A．Walk quietly. |
| B．Avoid eating and drinking. |
| C．Keep their hands off the exhibits. |
| D．Turn off their cell phones. |
| A．History lovers. | B．Indoor activities fans. |
| C．Parents and children. | D．Teachers and students. |
Did you grow up in one culture, your parents came from another, and you are now living in a
The term “third—culture kid”
Yet many
8 . Young people can have problems with their minds. Some students become worried because they have to study very hard. Others have trouble getting on well with people like their parents and classmates.
Liu Wei, a Junior 2 student from Hefei, could not understand his teacher and was doing badly in his lessons. He became so worried about it that he started to cut his finger with a knife. Another student, 14-year-old Yan Fang from Guangzhou, was afraid of exams. She got very worried in the test, and when she looked at the exam papers, she couldn’t think of anything to write.
A recent report from Jiefang Daily says about 18% of Shanghai teenagers have mental(心理的)problems. Their troubles include being worried and very unhappy, and having problems in learning and getting on well with people. Many students who have problems won’t go for advice or help. Some think they will look stupid(愚蠢的)if they go to see a doctor. Others don’t want to talk about their secret.
Liang Yuezhu, an expert on teenagers from Beijing Anding Hospital has the following advice for teenagers.
1. Talk to your parents or teachers often.
2. Take part in group activities and play sports.
3. Go to see a doctor if you feel unhappy or unwell.
1. The students who often become worried or have trouble getting on well with others may have___________.| A．mental problems | B．a headache | C．knives with them | D．no parents |
| A．he was afraid of his teacher | B．he wanted to frighten his parents |
| C．he was so worried about his study | D．his finger was badly hurt |
| A．she studied very hard | B．she had exams |
| C．she talked with her parents | D．she thought of something |
| A．they won’t let others think they are stupid. |
| B．they don’t think doctors can help them. |
| C．they don’t want to tell their secret to others. |
| D．both A and C. |
| A．it’s better for the students who have mental problems to join others. |
| B．it’s unnecessary for them to be with others. |
| C．only group activities and sports can help them. |
| D．teachers and parents can’t do anything about mental problems. |
