1 . Peter walked home from school. Salty tears ran down his cheeks. He didn’t know what to do. Grandma saw him and asked why. Peter replied, “I have to give a(n)________ about a family tradition. I know we have lots of beliefs and customs. Can you ________ me of one?”

Grandma smiled and nodded her head. She went to a closet and ________ to reach the top shelf. Pulling out a small box and ________ the dust, she handed it to Peter. Peter opened the box. He ________ a wooden hoop with string woven and twisted around. It was in the shape of a circle, like a spider web. Peter wiped away his ________ and smiled.

“This is a dream catcher,” said Grandma. “Our people have made these for many years. ________are symbols of unity and strength. Hang it over your bed and it will ________ your bad dreams in the web, and your good dreams will fall through the center. Maybe it will give you ________ to do your presentation.”

“Can I take this one to school?” asked Peter. “No,” said Grandma. “This dream catcher is ________ . It means a lot to me.”

Peter felt ________ because he wanted to share it with his class. “We could make you one,” said Grandma. They worked together and ________ a dream catcher. The next morning he told Grandma his plan — to show his class how to make one. “Great! Let’s ________ after your presentation. We will have a ________ party,” said Grandma.

Peter did as he had planned. Peter didn’t feel ________ or scared at all. He felt proud in his culture and felt pride in himself, too.

1.

A．presentation

B．gift

C．example

D．instruction

2.

A．warn

B．remind

C．accuse

D．persuade

3.

A．bent

B．crawled

C．stretched

D．leaned

4.

A．sorting out

B．taking out

C．burning away

D．blowing away

5.

A．spotted

B．marked

C．decorated

D．matched

6.

A．worry

B．tears

C．dust

D．sweat

7.

A．Spiders

B．Strings

C．Twists

D．Circles

8.

A．copy

B．catch

C．chase

D．abandon

9.

A．convenience

B．comfort

C．courage

D．patience

10.

A．precious

B．expensive

C．genuine

D．popular

11.

A．confused

B．anxious

C．disappointed

D．embarrassed

12.

A．made

B．kept

C．folded

D．transformed

13.

A．pray

B．celebrate

C．promise

D．leave

14.

A．fashionable

B．temporary

C．mysterious

D．traditional

15.

A．bored

B．surprised

C．nervous

D．hesitant

2 . World Students’ Day

World Students’ Day is observed on November 17 every year.     1     . Though it was originally a day of commemoration of the more than 1,200 students from the University of Prague whose lives were taken in WWII, World Students’ Day has become an occasion for universities across the world to boast (以……为自豪) their masses of international students, and the good they do for the local community.

There are a number of ways to celebrate World Students’ Day.     2    , you can spend some time with other students and lift one another up. Make sure you let them know that you have noticed how much work they have put in! It is always good to be there to support one another.

    3    ,it would be lovely to make an effort to make them feel at home. You could put a basket together with traditional gifts and treats from their home country inside. You could get in touch with their home friends and family members. Of course, making this contact depends on how well you know the person. If you don’t know them very well, they may feel like you are interfering with (打扰) their personal life.     4    .

You could also decide to fund raise or raise awareness for charities for students who have learning difficulties.     5    . Yet, for a lot of people, it is not that easy! Some people find it more challenging than others for a lot of different reasons. If everyone simply posts one message or does one thing to raise awareness, students around the world will feel appreciated and we will be able to do more for those who need it most.

A．If you are a student yourself

B．If you know any international students

C．Visitors are highly expected at the events

D．They ensure to offer quality care in all aspects

E．So make sure you judge the situation appropriately

F．After all, everyone should be able to have an education

G．It is a celebration of multiculturalism and cooperation among students across the globe

3 . The world’s craziest festivals

Crazy festivals all over the world are out there just waiting to be celebrated. Join Cornelia Kumfert on a trip to the most unusual events taking place around the globe.

Burning Man Festival

Every year in Nevada (US) there is artwork and cunosities galore to marvel at when the Black Rock Desert changes into a mammoth art exhibition.

In August and September, some 70,00 people come here to celetrate the Burning Man Festival.

San Diego Comic Con

Surely superheroes don’t queue? Well, at San Diego’s Comic Convention they do. Each July hey open their dos to fans of Superman and other comic figures. More than 100,000 annual visitors have paid homage to their mythical heroes.

Crying Baby Festival, Tokyo

At the Crying Baby Festival in Tokyo (Japan), sumo wrestlers do what they can to bring babies to tears.

Sadists run riot? Certainly not! It’s a 400-year-old tradition based on a Japanese proverb, which says that crying babies grow fastest and parents believe the event brings good health to their children.

Palio Contest, Siena

Fame and honour await the winner of the Palio contest in Siena (Italy).

In July and August, ten inhabitants of different districts of the city jockey for first place in a spectacular horse race.

The trophy goes to the contestant whose horse crosses the finishing line first—whether he’s still in the saddle or not.

1. Which of the festivals offers a view of art?

A．Burning Man Festival.	B．Palio Contest, Siena.
C．Crying Baby Festival, Tokyo.	D．San Diego Comic Con.

2. How was the festival in Tokyo founded?

A．On the basis of a proverb.	B．Based on a phrase.
C．According to a story.	D．At the request of the public.

3. What can tourists see in Siena of Italy between July and August?

A．A burning man show.	B．A comedy play.
C．A horse race.	D．A baby-crying show.

4 . The Mysteries of The Maya

Extending south from parts known as Mexico into Central America,     1    .The Maya built impressive palaces and temples and step pyramids. How were they built without the use of wheels, metal tools or even animal power?     2     They applied this understanding to the Maya calendar, which was accurate to within 30 seconds per year.

The fact that Maya society was technologically primitive makes its achievements all the more incredible and mysterious.     3     By 700 AD, Maya civilization was at its peak. Yet, within just a couple of generations, it began to mysteriously decline. The cities were left to be taken back by the jungle.

Why Maya civilization collapsed remains a mystery. A deadly disease? Conflicts between cities?     4     They had turned wetlands into fields for growing grains, and had dug huge canal systems. As their population expanded, yet more land was needed for agriculture and more trees for construction. By changing the landscape in this way, the Maya people unknowingly reduced their ability to deal with natural disasters.

    5     Some recent studies have found that there were far fewer tropical cyclones (热带气旋) than usual between 700 AD and 1000 AD, which is likely to have led to a series of droughts. These droughts would have led to food shortages, conflicts and ultimately, the downfall of the cities.

Whatever the reasons, Maya civilization largely disappeared within the deep jungle. Its once-great cities fell into ruin, leaving various mysteries for later people to solve.

A．The Maya civilization leaves us thinking about the past, present and future.

B．But the greatest mystery is what caused the Maya to abandon most of their great cities.

C．The complicated writing system of the Maya hasn’t been interpreted completely by now.

D．Research also suggests those natural disasters may have led to the decline of the Maya.

E．Maya Civilization has been surrounded by mystery since its rediscovery.

F．Some research indicates that the Maya people themselves may have played a part in their downfall.

G．The Maya's understanding of mathematics and astronomy was also quite amazing.

5 . Every life in Britain

The weather is the most common topic in Britain.    1    Because in Britain the weather changes a lot. Wind, rain, sun, cloud, snow---they can all happen in Britain.

    2    At banks, cinemas, shops, bus stops you can always see people in queues. They stand and wait quietly, often for a long time. Each new person stands at the end of the queue---sometimes in rain,wind or snow. They never complain and they will get quite upset when someone jumps the queue.

Men always shake hands when they meet.     3    They shook hands to show that they didn't have sword(剑). Now shaking hands is a customer most countries. In Britain you don't shake hands with your friends or family members. But you do shake hands when you meet a person for the first time.

    4    And they always send birthday cards or presents. There are also other cards like Christmascards, goodluckcards, congratulations on your new baby cards and get well soon cards. They have everything for every important moment.

British people are very superstitious(迷信). They believe in all sorts of signs they see. For them black cats are luck    5    The more leaves you catch, the more lucky you will be. However, never open an umbrella in the house and never break a mirror because they mean seven years of bad luck.

A．Shopping is another common topic in Britain

B．Another common thing in Britain is queue

C．Hundreds of years ago, soldiers began this custom.

D．In autumn if you catch falling leaves you are lucky

E．Why do the Britain talk about the weather so often

F．They also pay attention to tiny details like your birthday

G．Never walk under a ladder, and don't walk pass somebody on the stairs

6 . 语法填空

A few weeks ago, a friend and I, both traveling in the south of France,     1     (decide) to go to the chocolate festival,     2     (call) “Feria du Chocolat” in French. I had     3     wonderful time.

There were stalls (货摊) selling boxes of chocolates, sweets, dessert wines, etc. All the stall owners were very friendly and happy to see the     4     (arrive) of foreigners like us. They explained their methods of     5     (make) chocolate, showed us photos of their factories, and, of course, let us try their products! My friend bought some chocolate cups,     6     I think is a great novelty (新鲜事物) — you drink your drink, and then you can eat the chocolate cup!

We then went to a masterclass where we learnt how to make chocolate. I was a little     7     (worry) before the masterclass, as there were only 12 people in a class, and I wasn’t sure if my French would be good enough     8     (understand) everything! Luckily, everyone was     9     (extreme) friendly — the lady next     10     me was making notes of everything we did, so she explained when I didn’t understand. At the end, our class stayed in the room and chatted about how much we were enjoying the day and eating lots of chocolate!

7 . 日常生活中有很多节日给予我们深刻的体验。请分享你最喜欢的节日经历。内容要求：
1.你参与这个节日的时间，地点；
2.你在这个节日中的经历（所见所闻，体验的活动等）；
3.你的感受。
（题目自拟；字数要求：100字左右）
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