1 . The custom of flying a piece of cloth high in the sky began more than 2,000 years ago in China. Since then, kites have been served in many fields, like doing scientific experiments, powering boats, taking pictures from the air and much more. In fact, kite-flying is a great way to clear the mind.

When Americans Kay and Larry Day found a store selling kites nearly 20 years ago, they decided to buy a few kites for their family. For fun, Larry bought one for himself. “He went out and flew it and decided he needed to go back and get a better one,” Kay remembered. Since then, she and her husband have loved kite-flying. They own many kites and plan trips around flying them. They also organize a kite-flying event each winter in their hometown in Iowa. “I’m at peace when I’m flying a kite,” said Larry.

Nic O’Neill, president of the American Kite-fliers Association said that kite-flying can be done alone or with friends and family. Kites appeal (有吸引力) to people who like to create works of art or to those who like to combine kite-flying with music. O’Neill said, “Part of the reason I love flying kites is that I have to risk trying and not succeeding. The best way to learn is to go out, undo the string (细绳) and let your kite fly. The perfect condition includes a nice steady wind and a place away from trees and buildings.”

Grant Lovett began flying simple kites as a child, but moved on to costlier and more complex kites as an adult. Today, Lovett likes making his own kites. He builds them from strong, lightweight materials and products designed for sailboats. Lovett attends kite-making classes and looks for new models on the Internet. He makes kites of different shapes and sizes because flying conditions can be greatly different. He also notes that experience makes a difference, and so does the weather and he likes the happy feelings that he experiences when his kite moves through the sky. “It is really calming,” he said.

1. What can we learn from the first paragraph?

A．Kites have been used widely.

B．Kites have developed gradually.

C．Kites have been designed differently.

D．Kites have lost their popularity.

2. How does kite-flying make Larry feel?

A．Excited.

B．Hopeful.

C．Peaceful.

D．Amazed.

3. What do O’Neill and Grant Lovett consider in kite-flying?

A．The flying experiences.

B．The flying conditions.

C．The skills of making kites.

D．The materials for making kites.

4. What is the best title of the text?

A．Kite-Flying Is Fit for All Ages.

B．Kite-Flying Gets More Popular.

C．Kite-Flying Is a Traditional Sport.

D．Kite-Flying Gives a Lift to People.

2 .

-Sakae Sushi- “Sushi that melts in your mouth…” —London Daily” To our honored guests, we would like to request your kind feedback (反馈) after you have tried our food and service. This will help us to better serve you and improve ourselves in the quality of food. To show our thanks for the time taken to fill out this form, we will provide you with a coupon (优惠券) worth 20% off on your next meal with us! Please choose a number for each question, with “1” being not so good and “5” being excellent： 1. How do you grade our food and service overall?          1       2       3       4       5 2. Do you think our menu is helpful and clear when ordering?        1       2       3       4       5 3. What is your opinion of the quality of our food?          1       2       3       4       5 4. How do you grade the cleanliness of our restaurant?          1       2       3       4       5 5. How do you find our ambience (环境)？          1       2       3       4       5 Please tick (勾选）one box for each question: 6. How fast was your food served? □less than 15 minutes                                 □15〜30 minutes □30〜45minutes                                        □ more than 45 minutes 7. How would you grade the service quality of your waiter / waitress? □impolite                                                □average □above averse and helpful                           □very helpful and polite You may write your suggestions here： _______________________________________________________________________________ Many thanks! Mr. Hitachi, Manager

1. What is the main purpose of the survey?

A．To provide discounts for its regular customers.

B．To gather personal information about the customers.

C．To discover what is good or bad about the restaurant.

D．To find out what the most popular menu item is at the restaurant.

2. What is being offered to those guess who give the feedback?

A．A future discount on a meal.	B．A free drink of their choice.
C．The best table in the restaurant.	D．A side dish of salad for free.

3. The following is being asked about EXCEPT ________.

A．the quality of service received from the waiter / waitress

B．the clearness of the menu choices

C．the atmosphere of the restaurant

D．the time it took to finish the meal

3 . Coke was introduced by the Coca Cola company in 1886, making it a rather true and tested favorite of generations of people in over 200 countries. This list should give you some ideas on how to get more from your coke than usual.

. Coca Cola is an excellent rust buster (除锈剂). If you have a bunch of small rusty objects, put them in coke overnight and give them a good scrub in the morning. Coke helps to break down the rust, making cleaning much easier. Be sure to throw out the used coke when you are done with it or you might be taking a trip to the doctor.

. Like the previous item, the citric acid (柠檬酸) in coke makes for an excellent window cleaner. This is especially useful for car windows. Pour a can of coke over the window and rub the window, then wipe it off with a wet cloth to remove any sugary matter from the sugar in the drink. As coke is full of sugar, you should clean the sticky matter off the window glasses, or it will be not a cleaner but a dirt.

. For those of you who live in areas where skunk (臭鼬) smells can be an issue from time to time, one can of coke added to water with detergent (清洁剂) really helps to break the smell down. If you have been sprayed, stand in the shower and cover yourself from head to toe with coke — wait for a few minutes, then wash yourself with a shower. Coke is an excellent hair treatment so you get two tips for the price of one with this item!

. Pots can sometimes get black on the bottom. The black is almost impossible to remove; this is caused by over-cooking. To remove the black and renew your pot, pour in a can of coke (or as much as you need to cover the blackened area by an inch) and put it on the stove on a low heat. After an hour or so, wash the pot as normal.

1. What does the underlined word “scrub”in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Start.	B．Cleaning.
C．Shake.	D．Example.

2. What is important while using coke to clean car windows?

A．Use a dry cloth.

B．Rub the window lightly.

C．Don’t pour too much coke.

D．Clean the sugary matter thoroughly.

3. For which purpose does coke have to be mixed with other material?

A．To get rid of the black on the pot.

B．To break down the rust,

C．To remove smells.

D．To clean windows.

4. What type of writing is this text?

A．An advertisement.	B．A review.
C．A news report.	D．A practical guide.