1 . If you are interested in art, there are four art activities to be held in Beijing.

Paintings of Xu Beihong

Over 100 paintings by modern China's painting master Xu Beihong are on show at the National Art Museum, including his oil and ink (墨) works.

Xu is skilled at describing birds and animals. His works creatively combine Western methods with traditional Chinese art, which has a big influence on modern Chinese artists.

If you go:

9:00am-5:30pm, from September to November (closed on Mondays). 1 Wusi Avenue, Dongcheng district, Beijing. 010-6403-4951

Musical performances for Japanese anime (动漫) lovers

Music Fans Classical Orchestra will provide a performance for Japanese anime and music lovers, bringing together great works by famous Japanese writer Joe Hisaishi, including melodies (旋律) in Hayao Miyazaki's Castle in the sky and director Takeshi Kitano's film Kikujiro.

If you go:

7:30pm, November. Beijing Concert Hall, 1 North Xinhua Street, Xicheng district. 010-6605-7006.

Opera Film Carmen

The French opera film Carmen will be shown in Beijing on Saturday. It will be played in French, with English and Chinese subtitles (字幕).

Based on the novel of the same name by Prosper Merimee, Carmen was the last work of the famous French writer Georges Bizet, telling stories of the working class and ordinary people. It's also one of the popular operas in the world.

If you go:

1:30 pm, September. National Center for the Performing Arts, 2 West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng district. 010-6655-0000

The Merchant of Venice

Beijing Comedy Theater will put on William Shakespeare's work The Merchant of Venice. It will be played in Chinese.

If you go:

7:30 pm, Dec 15-17; 2:30 pm, Dec 16. Beijing Comedy Theater,11 Chaoyangmen North Street, Dongcheng district, Beijing. 400-610-3721

1. Where can you go if you are free in October?

A．Beijing Concert Hall	B．National Art Museum
C．Beijing Comedy Theater.	D．National Center for the Performing Arts

2. Which number should you call if you're interested in works by Joe Hisaishi?

A．010-6605-7006.	B．010-6403-4951.
C．010-6655-0000.	D．400-610-3721.

3. What can we learn about the film Carmen?

A．It's a British film.

B．It's about to be played on Sunday.

C．It's about stories of ordinary people.

D．It's based on Georges Bizet’s best work.

4. When can you see The Merchant of Venice?

A．7:30 am on Dec 15.	B．2:30 pm on Dec 17.
C．7:30 pm on Dec 16.	D．2:30 am on Dec 16.

5. What would a foreigner choose if wanting to improve his Chinese listening ability?

A．Carmen.	B．Kikujiro.
C．Castle in the sky.	D．The merchant of Venice.

2 . Last summer, over 12,000 fans packed London’s Wembley Arena. Thousands more watched online, shouting and cheering. Were they watching soccer? No, they were watching e-sports or competitive PC gaming.

Millions of people in the UK play PC games for fun. Some of them have become professionals, playing games as their full-time job. The prize at the Wembley event totaled 3 million pounds. It’s not easy being a professional gamer, though. They practice for 10 or more hours a day, 5 or 6 days a week. They do exercises like typing something and then trying to type it faster and faster. They also study videos of other players and plan ways to beat them.

Many people who play games also enjoy watching them. They often watch games on video sites like Twitch and YouTube, and in the UK there’s even a TV channel showing e-sports 24 hours a day. Matches can be exciting to watch. Just like in other sports, there are close games, last-minute victories and creative strategies (策略). Sometimes online viewers can interact with the players through instant messaging. For example, some supporters rename characters in the game with the names of their biggest supporters.

But are e-sports really sports? Are the players athletes? It’s easy to say, “No Way!” After all , professional gamers don’t need to run, jump or throw a hall. At the moment, the UK government classifies e-sports as a kind of game, not as a sport. But many people think that e-sports are sport. They say that players do need physical skills, especially hand-eye coordination (协调), quick action , accuracy and timing. In fact, the governments of China and South Korea do classify e-sports as sports, and professional gamers will soon be able to compete for medals at the 2022 Asian Games.

For many e-sports fans and players, though, the most important thing is that e-sports are growing in popularity and reputation.   E-sports are not important at the moment. If e-sports are not probably be soon.

1. What do the British people think of e-sports?

A．They have a great passion for e-sports.

B．They are not willing to be professionals.

C．They prefer watching e-sports online to live.

D．They take e-sports just as a way of entertainment.

2. What are the first three paragraphs mainly about?

A．The fun of playing e-sports.

B．The popularity of e-sports in the UK.

C．How e-sports are different from traditional sports.

D．How to start a career as a professional e-sports gamer.

3. What do many people believe e-sports are sports?

A．They inspire people as much as other sports.

B．They share rules and strategies with other sports.

C．It takes players time and money to learn and practice.

D．Players need to develop physical skills to perform well.

4. What is the author’s attitude toward the future of e-sports?

A．Doubtful.

B．Negative.

C．Optimistic.

D．Indifferent.

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Summer is over, but there’s no reason to be upset as that means autumn is upon us, arguably the     1     (good) season of the year.

Beijing’s autumn is extremely short, so parks around the city fill up fast with people coming to see the season’s sight—a show of changing     2     (color) as the trees turn from dark green to deep red. There are plenty of places in the city center     3     (catch) the golden Gingko leaves, but I’m heading just outside of the Fifth Ring Road to see the season on     4     larger scale.

Despite parks like Xiangshan getting so busy     5     you need tickets a week in advance, there are still areas well-known and     6     _ (frequent) visited by the Beijing crowds, and Baiwangshan, one of such places,     7     (locate) 3km from the Summer Palace to the city’s North West. It offers hiking tails and beautiful views of the city and     8     (surround) forests.

I love coming to Beijing’s parks at this time of year because I can always enjoy     9     (I), bathing in the last of the good weather and golden colors. You never know     10     you’re going to find around every corner.

4 . September is the month for fashion, with four international cities hosting Fashion Week. All eyes will turn to New York City, London, Milan and Paris this month to see which city puts on the best show.

New York

New York Fashion Week, or NYFW, kicks off on September 5th and runs for approximately eight days. NYFW is considered the most commercial and casual of the four. It is also the only event to allow some fashion school students to participate, bringing a fresh look to the runway.

London

London Fashion Week （LFW） comes on the heels of NYFW, starting on September 13th and running through September 17th. Once considered a minor player among the Big Four, LFW can now command a list of big names as well as promising new designers. London fashion houses have a reputation for being very experimental and open to new ideas.

Milan

Fashion Week moves to Milan on September 17th. This beautiful Italian city is home to some of the biggest fashion houses and designers in the fashion world, including Armani and Prada. Milan's fashion houses are known for offering glamorous （有魅力的）,yet practical, options.

Paris

The chaotic month of fashion makes its way to France as Paris Fashion Week begins on September 23rd. Saving the best for last, Paris never fails to offer some of the most exciting shows of the season. World-famous labels like Chanel and Dior try to outdo one another with their latest designs. The word that best describes Paris Fashion Week is "elegant".

1. Which city is likely to attract the new designers?

A．New York	B．London
C．Milan	D．Paris

2. When does Milan Fashion Week probably end?

A．September 19th	B．September 20th
C．September 21st	D．September 22nd

3. What can we learn from the four fashion weeks?

A．Each has its own characteristics.	B．Each shows its biggest brand.
C．Each offers practical options.	D．Each is open to school students.

5 . Don’t know where to enjoy yourself? Here are some choices for you.

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

PopUp Picnics in the park return for the fourth summer in a row, taking place on Thursdays. Take a break to enjoy tacos (墨西哥玉米薄饼卷). Prices change from $ 2 to $ 10. Cash only.

144 School Street June 13-August 15   Start at 11:30 am and end at 1:30 pm

The Crow’s Nest

Each summer on Thursday evenings the Crow’s Nest offers its Summer Beach Party series on the beach. The party starts at 5:30 pm each week and goes until sunset. Families are welcome, and there is no entrance fee. After the sun sets, the fun begins with dancing to the best live music of local bands.

2218 East Cliff Drive May 30-August 29   Start at 5:30 pm and end at 8:30 pm

Bargetto Winery

Join us for a beautiful weekend of art and wine. Bargetto Winery will be hosting their yearly gathering of artists and foodies（美食家）at their amazing Soquel winery. No entrance fee. Wine tasting with purchase of $ 15 festival glass. 3535 North Main Street

July 20 - July 21     Start at 11:00 am and end at 5:00 pm

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chef Page takes guests on a journey showing the area rich fruits, vegetables, and meats. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with a five-course menu and good wines. Seating booked is not a choice, as all guests are seated at large, connecting, beautifully set tables designed to invite open conversations among guests. Ticket price: $ 90 per person. Tickets can be gotten online.

Chaminade Lane     July 26       Start at 6:00 pm and end at 9:00 pm
1. What can we know about PopUp Picnics in the park?

A．It lasts two days.	B．It is held on Thursdays.
C．It has been held twice.	D．It can be paid in credit card.

2. What can people do in the Crow’s Nest?

A．Enjoy tacos.	B．Talk with artists and foodies.
C．Watch the sunrise on the beach.	D．Watch the performance of the bands.

3. Which activity can be booked on the Internet?

A．The Crow's Nest.	B．Bargetto Winery.
C．Chaminade Resort & Spa.	D．Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.

6 . Liz was quite excited these days. She was going to travel to Asia with her mom. Neither of them had ______ traveled out of the United States before. They were going to ______ to Hong Kong. They would travel on their cruise(乘船游览) ship to Shanghai and Beijing after ______ in Hong Kong for three days.

“Beijing is inland, so we have to _____ about a two-hour bus ride to get there from the port. I _____ the name of the port. Anyway, we’re going to ______ the Great Wall, the Tian’anmen Square, and the Forbidden City. It's going to be so ______!” she told her neighbor Jane.

From China, the cruise ship would go to Pusan in South Korea, and ______ to Tokyo. From Tokyo, they would _____ a flight back to Los Angeles.

“The trip is going to ______ three weeks. It's only going to ______ us about $ 2,800 each if we don’t _____ anything.” She laughed.

“I hope your trip is more _______ than mine was” said Jane. “I took a cruise to the Bahamas, _____ almost all the passengers got _______. I caught some kind of disease that made me ______ for almost three days. They ______ us a discount(折扣) that we could use on a _____ trip. No more cruising for me. That is really a pity.”

“We’ve ______ those things,” said Liz. “Mom and I are going to be ______ our hands every 30 minutes, and we’re bringing surgical masks with us.” Good preparations may help a lot in the travel and make it a pleasant and successful one.

1.

A．ever

B．never

C．still

D．also

2.

A．walk

B．ship

C．fly

D．drive

3.

A．trying

B．searching

C．staying

D．studying

4.

A．know

B．take

C．look

D．practice

5.

A．leave

B．choose

C．forget

D．call

6.

A．find

B．remember

C．pass

D．see

7.

A．cool

B．difficult

C．terrible

D．disappointed

8.

A．sadly

B．finally

C．secretly

D．simply

9.

A．make

B．miss

C．meet

D．catch

10.

A．run

B．prepare

C．last

D．stop

11.

A．cost

B．offer

C．save

D．give

12.

A．visit

B．shop

C．meet

D．show

13.

A．important

B．confusing

C．funny

D．helpful

14.

A．if

B．because

C．but

D．so

15.

A．mysterious

B．sick

C．angry

D．nervous

16.

A．travel

B．dream

C．regret

D．waste

17.

A．refuse

B．give

C．cheat

D．order

18.

A．familiar

B．normal

C．future

D．quick

19.

A．heard about

B．looked forward

C．called back

D．made up

20.

A．watching

B．washing

C．using

D．changing

7 . Tom was on his way to the campsite. He sat at the back of his father’s car in_________. Besides, his own_________, his aunt, uncle and two cousins were also going.

Before long, they arrived at the _________. Tom’s relatives were already there. He waved to them _________. After removing the stuff from the cars, his father and uncle tried to put up _______

before night fell. While his mother and aunt were_________ dinner, the three boys gathered firewood in the_________ nearby.

By six o'clock in the evening, the three tents were up and a pot of soup was boiling over the campfire. Everyone sat around the fire, _________ happily and drinking the soup. Time seemed to pass _________in such a quiet place. The children cleared up after dinner. Then everyone________songs and played games. After that, they went to sleep.

The sky was clear the next__________. After a simple breakfast, they decided to__________ in the river before their adventure in the woods. Then, after walking for three __________in the forest, they stopped for lunch. With the birds singing around them, they__________ plans for the rest of the week as they enjoyed the__________sandwiches.

1.

A．anger

B．horror

C．excitement

D．embarrassment

2.

A．family

B．pet

C．children

D．friends

3.

A．school

B．campsite

C．office

D．building

4.

A．slowly

B．happily

C．anxiously

D．proudly

5.

A．buildings

B．flags

C．notices

D．tents

6.

A．preparing

B．enjoying

C．exchanging

D．expecting

7.

A．river

B．kitchen

C．forest

D．farmhouse

8.

A．running

B．chatting

C．shouting

D．jumping

9.

A．quickly

B．immediately

C．suddenly

D．hurriedly

10.

A．wrote

B．recited

C．sang

D．recorded

11.

A．evening

B．night

C．afternoon

D．morning

12.

A．swim

B．eat

C．dance

D．walk

13.

A．minutes

B．hours

C．days

D．weeks

14.

A．refused

B．praised

C．forgot

D．discussed

15.

A．strange

B．new

C．cheap

D．delicious

8 . Where are the speakers?

A．At a gym.

B．At a restaurant.

C．At a cinema.

9 . 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Jack来信说最近他想在周末出去打工，但又怕影响学习，很苦恼，来信询问你的建议。请给他写一封回信，内容包括：
1．表示理解并给予安慰；
2．提出建议并说明理由。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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10 . Teenage summer camps

We helped on a nature reserve(保护区)for a week. We did different things every day, including cutting the reeds(芦苇),by the lake. Every day, we took turns to cook, in teams of five. When it was our teams turn, we made a simple dinner of pasta and salad for everyone. Judging by the fact that there was none left, we didn't do too badly!

-Adam

We stayed with families who had kids our own age, and because they were on a mid-term break they came with us on all the trips. So except when we were actually in a language class, we were spending time with our new friends. It was a great way to practice the language we had been working on in the classroom.

-Oliver

Every morning we had the same breakfast, and then cleaned up the camp. When it was all completely tidy, we could head off for the day. The first time we went into the city, we were put into teams and given lists of things to spot, like statues, squares and other landmarks. With some help from the locals, my team found almost all of the things on our list and came second. We went to different museums and galleries in and around the city every day. It was a great chance to learn about another country and its history.

-Sarah

We stayed in a youth center in the suburbs, and went into the center of town by bus every day. It was a good way to see a bit of the city, and it didn't take long to get to the theater where we had our classes. I loved the atmosphere in the old building, and we could walk around during our breaks and watch rehearsals(排练). We learned a great deal and I'm looking forward to putting it all into practice at my school drama club next term!

-Malika

1. What do we know about the food Adam's team made?

A．It didn't taste good.	B．It was very popular.
C．It seemed unhealthy.	D．It was his favorite food.

2. Who took part in a culture camp ?

A．Adam.

B．Oliver.

C．Sarah.

D．Malika.

3. Which word can best describe Malika's camp experience?

A．Tiring.

B．Moving.

C．Shaming .

D．Satisfying.