1 . The hula hoop(呼啦圈) can date back to around 1000 BC. Originally, the hula hoop was made of dried grapevines(葡萄藤).     1     Although first played for this simple game, the hula hoop has been enjoyed by adults and children for centuries. Various nations worldwide independently created and used it for entertainment purposes throughout history.

    2     Sometimes these hoops were also used for military and battle practice. Between 800 and 1500 AD, Native Americans used the hoops as moving targets in order to practice throwing spears and other weapons. Even the British army had a game named “kill the hoop”. However, this practice is not common today.

The more modern version of the hula hoop, which is spun around the waist, was first invented in the 1950s. A plastic hoop created by California’s Wham-O toy company had sold nearly 100 million hula hoops by 1960.     3    

Throughout the United States, the hula hoop craze was large and diverse. But by 1980 the use of hula hoops had begun rapidly fading.     4     In both of the countries, circuses and gymnasts took up hula hoping as part of their performances.

Eventually, the hula hoop was introduced into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 1999, showing its important place within the entertainment and children’s toy industries.     5     However, methodical and structural advances have allowed for the introduction of hula hoops into various modern entertainment venues for adults as well.

A．It was lighter than the bamboo hoops.

B．This was not the case, however, in China or Russia.

C．It was just thrown and rolled down hills in children’s games.

D．As a combined exercise, it is extremely beneficial to the body.

E．Not all hula hoop games were played for fun and entertainment.

F．This created what was known as the “hula hoop craze” during the 1950s.

G．Today, hula hoping is still common among children as it was during the ancient time.

2 . In the mid-1990s, Tom Bissell taught English as a volunteer in Uzbekistan. He left after seven months, physically broken and having lost his mind. A few years later, still attracted to the country, he returned to Uzbekistan to write an article about the disappearance of the Aral Sea.

His visit, however, ended up involving a lot more than that. Hence this book, Chasing the Sea: Lost Among the Ghosts of Empire in Central Asia, which talks about a road trip from Tashkent to Karakalpakstan, where millions of lives have been destroyed by the slow drying up of the sea. It is the story of an American travelling to a strange land, and of the people he meets on his way: Rustam, his translator, a lovely 24-year-old who picked up his colorful English in California, Oleg and Natasha, his hosts in Tashkent, and a string of foreign aid workers.

This is a quick look at life in Uzbekistan, made of friendliness and warmth, but also its darker side of society. In Samarkand, Mr Bissell admires the architectural wonders, while on his way to Bukhara he gets a taste of police methods when suspected of drug dealing. In Ferghana, he attends a mountain funeral(葬礼)followed by a strange drinking party. And in Karakalpakstan, he is saddened by the dust storms, diseases and fishing boats stuck miles from the sea.

Mr Bissell skillfully organizes historical insights and cultural references, making his tale a well-rounded picture of Uzbekistan, seen from Western eyes. His judgment and references are decidedly American, as well as his delicate stomach. As the author explains, this is neither a travel nor a history book, or even a piece of reportage. Whatever it is, the result is a fine and vivid description of the purest of Central Asian traditions.

1. What made Mr Bissell return to Uzbekistan?

A．His friends' invitation.	B．His interest in the country.
C．His love for teaching.	D．His desire to regain health.

2. What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A．Developing a serious mental disease.

B．Taking a guided tour in Central Asia.

C．Working as a volunteer in Uzbekistan.

D．Writing an article about the Aral Sea.

3. Which of the following best describes Mr Bissell's road trip in Uzbekistan?

A．Romantic.

B．Eventful.

C．Pleasant.

D．Dangerous.

4. What is the purpose of this text?

A．To introduce a book.	B．To explain a cultural phenomenon.
C．To remember a writer.	D．To recommend a travel destination.

3 . 根据短文内容及首字母或单词提示，写出所缺单词或词组，使短文意思完整。

That football is such a simple game to play is perhaps the b    1    of its popularity. It is also a game t    2    is very cheap to play. You don’t need e    3    equipment; even the ball doesn’t have to c    4     much money. All over the world you can see kids p    5     to their hearts’ content with a ball made of plastic bags; just like Pele did when he was a boy.

4 . Go fly a kite

Learning how to fly a kite is simple and flying kites can be a fun form of exercise.

Of course, the first thing you need is a kite and a ball of string (线).     1     Then wait for a windy day.

When the perfect day arrives, find an open space, such as field.     2    

Before flying your kite, find out which way the wind is blowing.     3     To begin flying your kite, stand with your back to the wind and hold the kite up so the wind can catch it. If the day is not very windy, you may need to get your kite started by running.

    4     At the same time, walk backwards a few steps to keep the string tight. Now that your kite is up in the air, you can decide how long to fly it and how high you want it to go.

    5     Slowly wind up (卷起) the string. Try not to pull your kite in too fast or it may crash (坠落).

Flying kite is a great way to spend a windy afternoon. If you follow these steps carefully, you will have something more fun to do than sitting inside and watching TV. So on the next windy day, get up off the sofa. Go fly a kite!

A．You can do this by throwing grass into the air.

B．Finally, you will need to bring your kite down.

C．You can buy your kite and string at a toy shop.

D．Follow the instructions to put your kite together.

E．Nothing beats seeing a kite sail high into the clouds.

F．Don’t fly your kite near trees because it can get caught.

G．Once the wind catches your kite, let out more string so it can climb higher.

5 . 假如你是李华,你的笔友Tom发来电子邮件询问你的音乐喜好、你何时听音乐和你在新年晚会上的表现。请你给他回一封电子邮件,回答他的所有问题。
注意：1.词数100左右
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.电子邮件的开头与结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Tom，

As you know, I’m mad about music. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

By the way, do you like music as well?

Yours,

Li Hua

6 . 语法填空

Compared with people in many other countries, the Australians seem to know more about how to enjoy their lives. In Australia, different people have different ways to enjoy     1     (they) . They also have their own ideas about how to spend time.

Most     2     (child) , about 80%, work hard in school because they have to take lots of exams. After school, they don’t want to stay at home reading books any more.     3     , they put aside their schoolbags and go out to play. In this way, they get     4     (relax) and have fun.

Some old people get up early in the morning. Then they go to the park to read newspapers. It helps them know     5     is happening around the world. In the evening, they would prefer     6     (stay) at home watching TV rather than do anything else.

Young people enjoy     7     (have) relaxing trips on weekends. They go to mountains for a picnic or go to the forest to camp. They usually start on Friday and spend one     8     two days outside. Then     9     Sunday evening, they start their way back home. Nobody     10     (seem) to be in a hurry, although a busy week is waiting for them again.

7 . Which club will the man join?

A．The film club.

B．The travel club.

C．The sports club.

8 . What does the man want to do?

A．Organize a baseball team.

B．Learn to play baseball.

C．Find a baseball player.

9 . Most funny stories are based on comic situations. In spite of national differences, certain funny situations have a universal attraction. No matter where you live, you would find it difficult not to laugh at, say Charlie Chaplin's early films. However, a new type of humour, which starts largely from the U．S., has recently come into fashion. It is called “sick humour”．

Comedians base their jokes on tragic situations like violent death or serious accidents. The following “sick humour” will enable you to amuse yourself.

A man who had broken his right leg was taken to hospital a few weeks before Christmas. From the moment he arrived there, he kept on bothering his doctor to tell him when he would be able to go home. He was afraid of having to spend Christmas in hospital. Though the doctor did his best, the patient's recovery was slow. On Christmas Day, the man still had his right leg in plaster(石膏)．

He spent a miserable day in bed thinking of all the fun he was missing. The following day, however, the doctor consoled him by telling him that his chances of being able to leave hospital in time for New Year celebrations were good. The man took heart and, sure enough, on New Year's Eve he was able to hobble(蹒跚) along to a party. To make up for his unpleasant experiences in hospital, the man drank a little more than it was good for him. In the process, he enjoyed himself thoroughly and kept telling everybody how much he hated hospitals. He was still murmuring something about hospitals at the end of the party when he slipped on a piece of ice and broke his left leg.

1. Which is right?

A．All the humour stories are funny in spite of different nationalities.

B．One can realize the humour of the stories in his own country.

C．Charlie Chaplin made it difficult to laugh at his action.

D．Almost all the audience can be made to laugh at some famous comedians' action.

2. What does the underlined word “consoled” mean?

A．Comfort.	B．Overcome.
C．Confuse.	D．Disturb.

3. What can we infer from the passage?

A．No pains, no gains.	B．Extreme joy begets sorrow.
C．Once a thief, always a thief.	D．Good medicine tastes bitter.

4. What's the main idea of the passage?

A．A new kind of humour came into being.

B．How to cure your legs is important.

C．Christmas is more necessary than anything else.

D．Holding a party is interesting for the westerners.

10 . How to Stay Out of Trouble

Sometimes it may seem like you're always getting into trouble with your teachers or your parents.     1         The best thing to do is to stop trouble before it starts. It's always possible to turn over a new leaf.

1.     2         Joining a sports team is a great way to stay out of trouble. Whether you're playing soccer or baseball, team sports are a great way to find something to do rather than get into trouble.

2. Join a club. If sports aren't your thing, you can always join a club. You can join an art club, chess club, French club, cooking club and so on.         3         Therefore, you won't have time to annoy your teachers or parents.

3. Go volunteering.           4         If you're too young to do it on your own, go with a parent to a volunteering event. You can help people learn to read, clean up a local park, or work in a soup kitchen. Find something that is meaningful to you and commit to it at least once a week.

4. Read as much as you can. Reading can help you improve your vocabulary and comprehension skills.         5         Getting truly interested in stories can help you forget the hours passing by. Reading for just 20 minutes before bedtime every night can help you develop an addicting lifelong habit.

A．Join a sports team.

B．Play soccer or baseball.

C．Then you can have a good time with your friends.

D．Volunteering is another great way to stay out of trouble.

E．These clubs can help you focus on something you care about.

F．What's more, if you're reading, then you're not getting into trouble.

G．And no matter what you do, you just can't seem to get things right.