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Can you write down a Chinese word being read to you? Sometimes it can be difficult when you find the word is not included in most dictionaries.
Lu Jialei, 14, from Hangzhou Foreign Language School, won the CCTV Chinese Character (汉字) Spelling Contest on Oct 18th, 2013. About 160 people competed. The host read a word to the contestant, explained its meaning and gave sample sentences. The contestant was required to write down the word.
Winning the contest was a “surprise” to Lu. “I was not the smartest one,” she said. “But I paid attention to details.” To prepare for the contest, she and her teammates studied the Modern Chinese Dictionary for 10 days. There are more than 56,000 entries (词条) including characters, words and phrases in it. She also had a secret weapon. She studied how Chinese characters were formed.
“When others paid attention to the plot of a story, she looked at how authors use words and sentences to express themselves,” said Su Yunsheng, Lu’s Chinese teacher. Su is happy to see students like Lu find the beauty of Chinese language.
“Besides using something Chinese and having Chinese traditional festivals, learning to write Chinese characters is also an important part of inheriting (传承) Chinese culture,” said Su.
1.Lu Jialei was born in ________.
A. 1997 B. 1999 C. 2001 D. 2002
2.Lu Jialei studied the Modern Chinese Dictionary ________ for the contest.
A. for more than one week B. as long as one week
C. for more than half a month D. as long as half a month
3.The contestant was required to write down the word ________.
A. after the contestant read the word to the host
B. before the host read the word to the contestant
C. after the host explained its meaning and gave sample sentences
D. before the contestant explained its meaning and gave sample sentences
4.Lu Jialei’s secret weapon was that ________.
A. she paid attention to details
B. she was the smartest contestant
C. she found the beauty of Chinese language
D. she studied how Chinese characters were formed
5.From the passage we can infer ________ isn’t an important part of inheriting Chinese culture.
A. trying to write Chinese characters
B. using chopsticks when having meals
C. giving and receiving presents at Christmas
D. spending the Spring Festival with families
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What did you do on April 23, World Book Day, last year? Did you find some interesting books to read? Now let me introduce some good books for you to read.
Title: Dear Andreas
Author: Long Yingtai＆Andreas
Andreas is a college student studying in Germany. His mother is a writer working in Taiwan. By writing letters to each other for more than three years, Long Yingtai says she clearly understands what an 18-year-old man is like, Andreas says he knows his mother better. This is a great book full of love. Don’t miss it.Title: Climate Change+2 Degrees
Author: Yamamoto Ryoichi
If the earth’s temperature went up 2℃, what would happen? In this book we learn about the history, today’s situation and the future of global warming. The author also tells us proper and useful ways to protect our world.Title: The Methods and Madness Inside Room 56
Author: Rafe Esquith
Perhaps the most famous fifth-grade teacher in America, Rafe Esquith, helps his children understand literature, love life, and become happy, self-confident people using his successful methods in his Los Angeles public school classroom. He has created surprising miracles. This is a powerful book. You’d better read it.Title: The Last Lecture
Author: Randy Pausch
Randy Pausch, a professor from New York was asked to give a lecture. He knew it would probably be his last lecture, because he was dying of illness. His lecture wasn’t about dying, but about getting over the difficulties, helping others to realize their dreams.1.Who wrote the book The Methods and Madness Inside Room 56?
A. Rafe Esquith. B. Yamamoto Ryoichi.
C. Randy Pausch. D. Long Yingtai＆Andreas.
2.From the book Climate Change+2 Degrees, we can know ________.
A. the earth’s temperature will surely go up 2℃
B. the future of different countries in the world
C. proper and useful ways to protect our world
D. something about the history of global warming
3.Andreas and his mother know each other better by ________.
A. writing letters B. sending e-mails
C. talking on the phone D. chatting on line
4.Which of the following is NOT true in the book The Last Lecture?
A. The professor is from America.
B. The professor was in his poor health.
C. The professor talked about getting over the difficulties.
D. The professor talked a lot about his illness in his lecture.
5.The passage may be taken from ________.
A. a diary B. a book advertisement
C. a novel D. a film review
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As I grow up, I gradually know that life plays a very important role in my education I really wanted to achieve. What I mean is that life can teach you things no one else can. Luckily for you, it’s time to have lessons of life. Pay attention and you can know what I call the school of life.
Use Your Head
You have to be smart to survive (生存) in this world. Anytime you need to_____, stop and think. Obviously there will be times when you need to take action first, but if you’ve been taking the time to plan, you’ll always make the right choice. Fail to plan, plan to fail.
Set Your Goals
In my team, if you don’t finish the job well, we will fire you. Your goals should be on building a basic of solid and complete work. Make certain a list of what you have to do and start with the biggest and most difficult task. The key here is goals.
Respect Your Superiors (上级)
Your boss is in his position for a reason, no matter what you think of him. If he’s not the best one, be patient—he’ll be out of there soon. In the meantime, you have to respect him as your superior. That means following orders and closing your mouth. If you don’t respect your boss, how will you expect the people under you to do the same?
Keep Your Cool
You should never let your emotions (情绪) control you. You should learn to keep calm. Never lose your cool when dealing in business, or it will ruin the whole thing.
The school of life can be hard, but if you’re smart and play your cards right, you can come out with an A+. Just treat every situation as a learning experience. I hope you’ve studied.
1.From the passage, we learn that the author is probably ________.
A. a young student B. a regular customer
C. a magazine editor D. an experienced manager
2.It can be learnt from the passage that ________.
A. you will win your life if you fail to make your plan
B. setting goals isn’t important when you’re doing a job
C. it will ruin the whole thing if you lose your cool
D. you can never get an A+ if you keep working hard
3.The underlined phrase “make a move” in the passage means “________” in Chinese.
A. 移动 B. 行动 C. 感动 D. 搬家
4.According to the passage, what should you do if your boss isn’t the best one?
A. Respect him as your superior. B. Don’t follow his orders.
C. Make him out of his position. D. Don’t close your mouth.
5.Which would be the best title for the passage?
A. The School of Life Can Be Hard
B. Learning from the School of Life
C. All of Your Favourite Education
D. Hoping for a Chance to Be on Top
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When we talk about stars, especially women stars ,it seems that they are always young, pretty and own charming (迷人的)body shapes. But recently a Britain’s Got Talent（英国达人）star Susan Boyle has changed our views absolutely (完全地).
Simon Cowell, one of the judges of the talent show spoke of his shock over Ms Boyle’s voice. “This lady camp up ,and I’m thinking, ‘This will take five seconds and I can go to have a cup of tea. That changed when she began to sing I Dreamed to Dream from Les Miserables. She knew we were going to have that reaction and just to see that look of satisfaction on her face widway through –it was one of my favorite moments,” Cowell said.
The performance was posted on line and before long,the 47-year-old Scottish woman has been famous all over the world.
Speaking from her home in Scotland, Ms Boyle said that she hasn’t thought of changing her appearance. She said that her friend helped her with make-up. “I mean, that’s hardly a makeover,” she added.
Ms Boyle also spoke of the reason she first began to explore her vocal talents, “I was kind of slow at school, so getting like singing was a good way of hiding behind that and thus it built my confidence.”
1.Susan Boyle is ________
A. a judge B. a reporter C. a beautiful woman D. a Scottish woman
2.Susan Boyle had a look of satisfaction on her face when she was singing because______.
A. she was confident of her singing B. she was satisfied with the judges
C. she was pretty and in good shape D. she sang the song I Dreamed a Dream from Les Miserables
3.What is the meaning of the word of “performance”
A. 表演. B. 外表 C. 演唱 D. 节目
4.According to the passage, which is NOT true?
A. It was the vocal talents that built Susan’s confidence
B. Susan Boyle was not good at her lesson when at school.
C. Susan Boyle became famous because of her appearance.
D. Simon Cowell didn’t think Susan Boyle a good singer at the first sight.
5.What can we learn from Susan Boyle’s success?
A. It’s never too old to learn.
B. It’s easier to succeed at the age of 47.
C. If you have a dream, try to make it come true!
D. If you are not able to study well, to be a singer instead.
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