1 . 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。

Cao Zhi, a prince of the state of Cao Wei,     1    (fall) in love with an official’s daughter. However, she married his brother, Cao Pi, and the prince became disappointed. Later, he composed an     2    (emotion) poem about the love between the goddess and mortal. In the poem, he praises the nymph (女神)     3     her beauty.

“Gazing at her from afar,

She shines like the sun     4    (rise) above the rosy mists (迷雾) of dawn;

Observing her close by,

She is as bright as a lotus emerging from clear ripples (涟漪).”

In the 4th century, Gu Kaizhi, a Chinese artist,     5    (move) by the story. He illustrated the poem and created     6     we call the Nymph of the Luo River.   Unfortunately, the original 4th painting was lost. However, artists made several copies of it,     7    (probable) during the Song dynasty. The painting is in     8     form of a long scroll (卷轴), which describes the plot in sections. Let's unfold the scroll and find out about this beautiful story.

In the beginning, Cao Zhi travels with a group of attendants and has to cross the Luo River. Here, Gu Kaizhi gives full play to his artistic     9    (imagine). Through clever composition and application of vivid colors, he describes the meeting between Cao Zhi and the nymph, Fu Fei. She flows lightly and stops when she wants to go.     10    (attract) by her charm, Cao loses his heart to Fu Fei.

2 . Tomorrow, When the War Began by John Marsden is a fantastic novel that is about seven teenagers who go on a hike for a week to a remote wilderness called Hell. When the group return home,they discover that their country has been invaded. Their families have been taken prisoner and their town is in a mess. After a series of terrifying adventures, they move back to Hell for safety reasons. While there, the group work out their choices. They decide that they will make their base in Hell but that they will not just hide. They will try to do something for their country and fight against the enemy.

The story is told from the point of view of Ellie, one of the teenagers. She has been chosen by the group as the one who should record what has happened. Ellie’s description of the story shows how seven normal teenagers can change from being innocent high school students to courageous heroes fighting for their country. Desperate and extraordinary events are described one minute and normal teenage worries and emotions the next. For example, Ellie is thinking about happy things at the same time as she is concerned about whether her parents are alive and working out ways to survive.

The main characters are Ellie, Lee, Fi, Corrie, Kevin, Robyn and Homer, and a boy named Chris who they find in hiding later on in their adventures. At the end of the book,great changes occur. The teenage characters have all grown in each other’s eyes and learned a great deal about war, about life and death, and about themselves.

Tomorrow, When the War Began is a realistic story with nervousness, excitement and fear. I found it “spellbinding” — in fact, I can’t wait to read it in one day. I think it’s worth reading for everyone.

1. What happens during the teenagers’ first stay in Hell?

A．Their country is at war.	B．They get separated.
C．They find prisoners there.	D．Their nation gives up their land.

2. What do we know about the novel from the text?

A．It is highly praised by critics.	B．It is written in the first person.
C．It features the struggle of teenagers at school.	D．It encourages people to get on with each other.

3. Which aspect of the novel does paragraph 3 center on?

A．The plot.

B．The setting.

C．The ending.

D．The characters.

4. What does the underlined word “spellbinding” in the last paragraph probably mean?

A．Realistic.

B．Ridiculous.

C．Interesting.

D．Historical.

3 . Will you expect your child to be fond of reading? Here are some good choices for you.

I Used to be a Fish

The book is an entry level popular science book written by Tom Sullivan. A little boy, who was inspired by a fish, fueled by imagination to tell of his own life’s story, which introduces the history of human evolution (进化). The book has been praised by many people in the industry, as well as by many parents.

The Wind in the Willows

The book published in 1908, is a series of animal tales by British writer Kenneth Grahame, at first as bedtime stories for his son. The work, with its vivid descriptions of the countryside and exciting adventures, became a classic of English children’s literature.

Charlotte’s Web

Charlotte’s Web is a children’s book by American author E.B. White, published in 1952. Charlotte, a spider, lost her life to save Wilbur, a pig by writing about his stories in her web (网). Publishers Weekly lists the book as the best selling children’s book of all time.

The Little Prince

The Little Prince was written in 1942 by French Writer Antoine de Saint Exupery. The Little Prince is a pure and blue boy who comes from the solar system. He passed through various stars, and later he arrived at the Earth, trying to find solutions to loneliness and pain.

1. Which book is suitable to read if a child wants to know where human comes from?

A．I Used to be a Fish

B．The Wind in the Willows

C．Charlotte’s Web

D．The Little Prince

2. Which of the following statements are NOT true?

A．I Used to be a Fish is spoken highly of by many people.

B．Charlotte’s Web listed the best book of all time tells the story of friendship.

C．The Little Prince is about a sad boy who wants to ease his bad feelings.

D．The Wind in the Willows was firstly written for Kenneth’s son as bedtime stories.

3. The passage is written mainly for ________.

A．teenagers.

B．parents.

C．teachers.

D．book lovers.

4 . Green Eyes is a book. It’s about a lovely white cat. The name of the cat is Green Eyes. He is about one year old. He lives in his big red box and meets spring, summer, autumn and winter in one year. Each season (季节) has its nice colors. The pictures of the book are very beautiful. And the words of the book are easy to read. Here’re some views (评论).

Reader A: A Sweet Girl

My name is Sally. I’m a little girl from America. I get the book on my 12th birthday this year. My parents buy it for me. I often read it before going to bed.

Reader B: Hello Kitty

My name is Linda. I’m from England. It is a great book about how a cat sees the seasons. I read it to my students every year when we study the seasons.

Reader C: Warm wind

I’m Jenny. I’m a Chinese girl. I’m in the school reading club (俱乐部). We share (分享) our favorite (喜爱的) books every Friday. I share this book with other students in the club. They all like it.

1. Where does Green Eyes live?

A．In a box.

B．In a tree.

C．In a hat.

D．Ina bag.

2. Sally, Linda and Jenny ______.

A．are good friends	B．are from the same country
C．love the book very much	D．know the writer of the book very well

3. Which of the following is NOT TRUE?

A．Sally gets the book from her parents.

B．The book is about how a cat sees the seasons

C．The book is not difficult for readers to read.

D．Linda often reads it in the club.

4. What is the passage mainly about?

A．Green Eyes and some readers’ views.	B．A cute cat and his friends.
C．Three nice readers.	D．Different colors of the four seasons.

5 . If you’re a fan of art, you’ll be glad to know that the UK is home to some really awesome art galleries where you can enjoy top exhibitions you favor. We’ve put together a line-up of some of the best art galleries in the UK.

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

The Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is a must-see for any art lover. Run by the largest trust of independent museums in the UK, there is a massive variety of art-related things to see here, covering fine art, ceramics, jewellery, metalwork and even more.

Victoria and Albert Museum, London

In the largest museum of art and design in the UK, you’ll be able to browse a massive collection of over four million objects which spans an impressive five thousand years. It’s also the perfect destination for those who love fashion, with the permanent fashion collection being the largest in the world.

National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh

With over 95,000 different pieces on display in the permanent collection, the National Galleries of Scotland is one of the best destinations for any UK art lover to visit. With National, Modern and Portrait sections to browse through, this trio of galleries will definitely keep you busy for hours on end.

The Design Museum, London

The world’s top leading place for all things design, you’ll find exhibitions on architecture, fashion, product design and graphics along with much more at the Design Museum in London. The collection here is home to over three thousand objects.

No matter which type of art you like to browse, we’d love to hear your best recommendations – leave your response in the comments below!

1. What do the four galleries have in common?

A．Each museum has a long history.

B．They satisfy different artistic desires.

C．Classical shows are displayed regularly.

D．They are run by the UK government.

2. Which gallery best suits people who show interest in architecture?

A．Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.

B．National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh.

C．Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

D．The Design Museum, London.

3. Where can the passage be most probably found?

A．On a TV program.	B．In an art magazine.
C．On a web page.	D．In a textbook.

6 . The city of Richmond announced that Roscoe Burnems would become the city’s first poet laureate (桂冠诗人), a poet recognized for achievements in poetry

During his two-year term as a poet laureate, Burnems is responsible for being a poetry advocate by providing access to poetry throughout the city and offering opportunities to use the power of words to heal wounds, open hearts and minds, and bring people closer together. He has the freedom to create and develop his own projects during his term and will receive a $4,000 annual bonus.

Burnems’ love of poetry began at an early age when he was struggling against depression. His English teacher recommended him to read poetry, which later brought him a peaceful mental state and helped him recover from depression. He soon decided that poetry was something he would run after for his lifetime. “People gravitate to poetry because they can find themselves in the poems,” he says. “It allows readers to feel the emotional part of our experiences.”

He says poetry is a great platform to discuss mental health. depression and the emotional stresses that come with daily life. Relieving those stresses is central to some of the work he does with young people Last year. Burnems started a youth poetry producing competition for local high school students.

Burnems says he loves and supports different types of art, and his next move is to explore poetry through cooperation across media Richmond’s paintings on the wall are a good example. He says, “Richmond is getting known for these beautiful paintings on display across the city, and I want to add a literary component to that.”

1. What is Burnems’ responsibility as a poet laureate?

A．Creating more good poems.	B．Developing his own projects.
C．Spreading the power of poetry.	D．Bringing poetry lovers together.

2. Why did Burnems develop a great passion for poetry?

A．Poetry made him more confident.

B．Poetry helped him through a tough time.

C．He was influenced by his English teacher.

D．He viewed writing poems as a lifelong career.

3. What does the underlined phrase “gravitate to” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Take pride in.

B．Be used to.

C．Break away from.

D．Be attracted by.

4. What is Burnems going to do in the near future?

A．To shift his focus to paintings.	B．To combine poetry with other arts.
C．To hold more poetry competitions.	D．To help youth with mental problems.