Here are four of the best soccer movies, chos...

Here are four of the best soccer movies, chosen after considering their ratings(排名) from IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes.

Looking for Eric

The 2009 movie is a comedy-drama that shows the friendship between a postman and the former soccer player Eric Cantona, who gives life advice to his fan. Steve Evets played the role of the postman, Eric Bishop, while Cantona played himself.

Shaolin Soccer

The 2001 film is a sports comedy that tells the story of a Shaolin follower who forms a soccer team with his brothers. The whole team gains popularity for the players’ martial arts(武术) skills. Stephen Chow, Ng Man-tat, and Wong Yat-fei played the leading roles of the movie.

The Damned United

The movie, produced in 2009, tells the story of Brian Clough, a coach of the English soccer team, Leeds Untied, in 1974. Michael Sheen starred as manager Clough.

Gregory’s Girl

Being one of the first movies about soccer, Gregory’s Girl tells the story of a teenage couple who fall in love while playing on the same team. It is a comedy movie produced in 1981, which starred John Gordon Sinclair, Dee Hepburn, and Clare Grogan.

1.Who played the role of the soccer player Eric Cantona?

A. Steve Evets.　　 B. Eric Bishop.

C. Eric Cantona.　　 D. Michael Sheen.

2.The players on Shaolin soccer team became popular because of their 　　　　　 .

A. gift for soccer　　 B. friendship

C. love stories　　 D. martial arts skills

3.When was the movie telling the story of a soccer coach produced?

A. In 2009.　　 B. In 2001.

C. In 1974.　　 D. In 1981.

4.Which of the following is among the first movies about soccer?

A. Looking for Eric.　　 B. Shaolin Soccer.

C. The Damned United.　　 D. Gregory’s Girl.

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Listed here are four of the thousands of impressive museums around the world.

The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Bilbao，Spain

Built in 1997，the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is one of the newest in the world.It has transformed the industrial city of Bilbao into a travelers' desired destination.The beautiful architecture of the museum has provided a dramatic background for movies and commercials.

The Louvre in Paris，France

Probably the most famous Louvre also holds the most famous painting in the world，the “Mona Lisa” by Leonardo da Vinci.Crowds can be found any day surrounding the small，but mysterious painting of the smiling woman.But，the Louvre is much more than a home to the “Mona Lisa”．The Louvre is visited by more people each year than any other museum in the world.

The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia，America

Just opened in its new downtown location in 2012，the Barnes Foundation is “unique”in that it is a completely reproduced display from one man's private collection.Dr.Albert C．Barnes started collecting art in the early 20th century and collected，among others，the largest number of original Renoir paintings in the world.

The Uffizi Gallery in Florence，Italy

Walking on the marbled floors feels like stepping back in time.The building itself is a beautiful palace—like structure with frescoes(湿壁画) decorating the ceilings and walls.Viewers are bowled over(印象深刻) by the works by Botticelli，such as “The Birth of Venus”．Classic artworks from nearly 1，000 years ago describe religious events of the time.

1.Which of the following is the most popular?

A. The Louvre.

B. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.

C. The Barnes Foundation.

D. The Uffizi Gallery.

2.What makes the Barnes Foundation particular?

A. Its structure. B. Its collection.

C. Its location. D. Its history.

3.What type of writing is this text?

A. An activity poster.

B. An exhibition announcement.

C. An art show review.

D. A travel guide.

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March, April and May are months full of festivals and events all over the world. Here are four wonderful festivals around the world that happen in spring.

SongKran--Thailand

Dates: 13th-15th, April

In Thailand, it’s time to celebrate the coming monsoon season, which will bring the rain many people have been looking forward to. They celebrate it with a festival called Songkran, when people head out to the streets with water guns to spray (喷洒) everyone who walks past.

Naghol--Vanuatu

Dates: Every Saturday from April to May

Every year, villagers come together to celebrate the harvest of yams, a kind of root vegetable popular in Vanuatu. The festival is most famous for its “land diving ceremony”. During the ceremony men and boys dive to the ground from high wooden towers with only two thin vines (葡萄藤) attached to their ankles.

Cherry Blossom Viewing ---Japan

Dates: The cherry blossom season is different from year to year depending on the weather forecast.

The cherry blossom season has huge importance to the people of Japan, who celebrate the days when the flowers finally blossom. In Japan, almost everyone has picnics in the parks to view the flowers.

Sinhalese New Year--Sri Lanka

Dates: 13th or 14th, April

Just like in many other countries in South or South East Asia, this is the time when the Sinhalese celebrate the traditional New Year, an ancient celebration which marks the end of the harvest season and is one of two times of the year when the sun is straight above Sri Lanka.　 There are a lot of delicious foods during the celebration.

1.What does the underlined phrase “monsoon season” probably refer to?

A.Windy season. B.Rainy season.

C.Dry season. D.Foggy season.

2.Who may be most interested in Naghol?

A.A gardener. B.A sports lover.

C.A woodcutter. D.A music fan.

3.What can people enjoy during Sinhalese New Year?

A.Summertime sunshine.

B.Ancient Architecture.

C.Traditional dances.

D.Excellent foods.

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The New York Vegas Hotel has some of the most beautiful and luxurious (豪华的) rooms. Here are four kinds of them.

Park Avenue

This kind of room has about 350 square feet of space. It comes with either a king-size or queen-size bed. The room has the following: a 40-inch television and a good bathroom. The Park Avenue room costs about $65 to $85 per night during weekdays and has a weekend rate of $100 to $110 per night.

Marquis

This Marquis room is up-grade. It provides guests with 700 square feet of space. This up-grade room has a good bathroom, two separate dining areas, and Internet access. There is also a small refrigerator in the room. Guests can stay in this kind of room for about $125 per night.

Players

The Players room comes with two queen-size beds. This room is almost 800 square feet and has a sitting area. The Player room has the following: two 40-inch televisions, a good bathroom, dining and entertainment areas and Internet access. One can stay in the Players room for $155 per night.

Penthouses

This kind of room has about 1,100 square feet of space with a DVD and CD player, coffee pots, and a separate master bedroom. Penthouses rooms have more up-grade amenities (设施). Guests can stay in this room comfortably for $415 per night, and it has a different price in the busy season.

Las Vegas travelers have their choice of one of these hotel rooms. It doesn’t matter which room one chooses because all of them are wonderful!

1.The price of some rooms of the New York Vegas Hotel __________.

A. is a bit higher during weekdays　　 B. depends on what time of year it is

C. keeps the same all the year round　　 D. changes almost every day

2.What will you choose if you want to surf the Internet and also save some money?

A. Park Avenue.　　 B. Marquis.

C. Players.　　 D. Penthouses.

3.What can we learn from the passage?

A. There are two beds in a Players room.

B. The queen once stayed in a Park Avenue room.

C. There is a small refrigerator in every room.

D. The New York Vegas Hotel provides guests with free meals.

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France has the most beautiful castles throughout Europe. Here are some of the best French castles to visit. You’ll surely want to visit one of them during your travels in France. Have a look and enjoy!

Chateau de Versailles

The Chateau de Versailles is about 20kms southwest of Paris. When the castle was built, Versailles was a small village. Today, however, it is a famous area in Paris. The castle was built as a small hunting lodge (乡间小屋) for Louis XIII in the 1620s. Years later, he made it bigger. Later, louis XIV also made it larger, making it one of the largest palaces of the world.

Chateau de Chambord

The Chateau de Chambord is one of the largest castles around the world. It sits in the Loire Valley. Being at the heart of Europe’s largest enclosed wooded park, Chambord, it was built for King Francis I to serve as a hunting lodge. It is one of the world’s most well-known castles in the world because of its French Renaissance (文艺复兴) building.

Chateau de Chenonceau

As one of the most famous castles in the Loire Valley, the castle was built during the 11th century on the River Cher. It was passed through many bands. The castle was not destroyed during the French Revolution because it was the only bridge across the river for many miles.

Chateau de Chantilly

This historic castle sits in the town of Chantilly, France. This beautiful castle is made up of two buildings: the Petit Chateau built around 1560 for Anne de Montmorency, and the Grand Chateau which was destroyed during the French Revolution and rebuilt in the 1870s. There are many interesting pieces of 17th century history about the castle. Every two years a fireworks competition is held in the castle gardens.

1.What makes the Chateau de Chambord special?

A.Its long history. B.Its wealthy owner.

C.Its building style. D.Its fireworks competition.

2.Why did the Chateau de Chenonceau manage to get through the French Revolution?

A.It was far from Paris. B.It played a very important role.

C.It hid in the Loire Valley. D.It was built by a famous French king.

3.Which castle has a fireworks show every two years?

A.The Chateau de Chantilly. B.The Chateau de Chenonceau.

C.The Chateau de Chambord. D.The Chateau de Versailles.

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Two magazines recently listed the best cities to live in. Here are two of the cities listed as “the world’s best.”

SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA  The city has comfortable weather all year round (15°C to 26°C ). Housing is not very expensive in San Jose. Also, many of the city’s older neighborhoods are very beautiful and have small hotels and cafés(咖啡馆). Beautiful mountains are around the city. You can visit them easily from San Jose. So lots of people go sightseeing there every year. But air pollution is a problem in the city center.

HONG KONG, CHINA This lively city—once a small fishing village—is today an international business center. It is an interesting mixof East and West, old and new. Modern tall buildings are next to small temples (庙宇). Popular nightclubs are close to traditional teahouses. Busy people fill the streets at all hours of the day. But outside the city, there are parks for walking or relaxing. Hong Kong is famous for its wonderful native dishes. There’s also food from Europe, North America, and other parts of Asia. However, this small city has a large population. Nearly 7 million people live in Hong Kong! That’s why housing is often very expensive. Traffic and air pollution are also a problem.

1.Which of the following is not mentioned about San Jose?

A．The weather.       B．The mountains.     C．The air.           D．The traffic.

2.What makes Hong Kong the world’s best according to this passage?

A．The lively city and the wonderful dishes.      B．The beautiful mountains and the lively city.

C．The expensive housing and the food.        D．The city and the people.

3.The writer thinks housing in Hong Kong is expensive because________.

A．it was a small fishing village                B．it is a mix of East and West

C．it is famous for its wonderful food           D．there are too many people in the city

4.What do the two cities have in common?

A．They both have beautiful mountains.         B．They both have a large population.

C．Air pollution is a problem in both.           D．They are both crowded.

5.From the passage, we can know that .

A．San Jose and Hong Kong are the only two cities of the world’s best

B．San Jose has more natural sights than Hong Kong does

C．the weather in both cities is fine

D．Hong Kong is the more popular city of the two

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Do you like visiting museums? Here are some of the best museums in the world.

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is the largest and most famous museum for art and history in Holland. It has a large collection of paintings from the Dutch Golden Age, including works by Vermeer and Rembrandt. Until 2013, the museum is being completely restored, but the major great works are still on show.

The Museum of Modern Art in New York City is often considered the most influential museum of modern art in the world. It has the best collections of modern art works worldwide, including Monet’s Water Lilies, Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon and Van Gogh’s Starry Night. Besides the artwork, one of the main attractions of the museum is the building itself.

Founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great, the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia is a large museum of art and culture. It shows a collection of over 3 million items throughout the world. Being a popular tourist attraction, the Hermitage is truly one of the best museums in the world. It displays priceless works by Rembrandt, Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Reubens and more.

Built in 1753, the British Museum in London is a museum of human history and culture. Its collections, which include more than seven million objects, are among the largest in the world. Objects include the Rosetta Stone and the largest collection of mummies outside Egypt. It’s one of the top destinations in London.

Home to at least 120, 000 items of ancient Egyptian antiquities(古迹), the Egyptian Museum in Cairo is one of the world’s best museums. There are two main floors, the ground floor and the first floor. On the ground floor there is a collection of coins used by the ancient Egyptians. On the first floor there are artifacts from the final two dynasties of Ancient Egypt and also many artifacts taken from the Valley of the Kings.

1. If you want to see Van Gogh’s works in the most influential museum of modern art in the world, you should go to_____________.

A. London　 　　 B. New York City

C. Amsterdam　 　　 D. Saint Petersburg

2.What do we know about the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia?

A. It was built by Catherine the Great in the 17th century.

B. The items displayed in the museum are all worthless.

C. It displays a collection of over 3 million items from Russia.

D. Works of Da Vinci and Reubens can be seen there.

3. We learn that the Egyptian Museum in Cairo_____________.

A. is much larger than the others mentioned

B. has more items than the others mentioned

C. is one of the top destinations in the world

D. mainly displays ancient Egyptian antiquities

4. What’s the writer’s purpose in writing the passage?

A. To show that he or she really likes visiting museums.

B. To explain how the museums above were built.

C. To introduce some of the best museums in the world.

D. To encourage us to learn something about visiting museums.

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His idea was considered ______.  which of the following ones is wrong ?

A．to be the best      B．as the best one     C．the best           D．being the best

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An international group of coffee experts has considered Ethiopia’s coffee as the best in the world.Coffee is a top export (出口物) of the country. But at home, it is seen as national pride. Ethiopians feel good about their coffee, and enjoying a drink with friends is a long tradition.

Some people say the climate produces quality beans. Morton Wennersgarrd is a coffee importer. He said, “Ethiopia has different ancient types of coffee. They are planted in places with perfect soil, perfect altitude (海拔), and climates that are really suitable for coffee processing.”

Finding the best quality beans is often an issue of taste. The process is known as　 cupping — tasting and comparing coffee from different roasted beans, grading and then pricing them. But before international experts come to taste, coffee beans are studied in small coffee laboratories. Helen Assefa, a lab technician, describes　 the process, “When the coffee comes to the lab, we assess (评价) its quality first by recording the details.Then we weigh the moisture (水分) level and we examine the beans for analysis. After that we grind (磨碎) the coffee beans and taste the samples. In the end, we check for defective (有瑕疵的) beans.” Mubarik Abaoli is a lab worker.He says that testing is a very difficult and long process. “We select out the defects by hand. And we select out the defect according to the defect types.”

Ethiopia has got a lot of money by exporting coffee to more than 120 countries. The country has an export revenue (税收) of more than 840 million a year. But not all the best coffee leaves Ethiopia. Forty percent of the coffee grown in the country stays there. It remains an important part of everyday life at work, at home and at ceremonies.

1.Ethiopians’ attitude towards coffee may best be described as 　　　　 .

A.proud B.relaxed

C.brave D.doubtful

2.The third paragraph is mainly about_______.

A.the ways of making coffee

B.the process of assessing the coffee

C.the tips on planting the best coffee

D.the influence of the coffee

3.What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A.More than 120 countries export coffee to Ethiopia.

B.Coffee plays an important role in Ethiopians’ life.

C.40% of the coffee grown in Ethiopia is exported.

D.Ethiopians earn their living by exporting coffee.

4.What is the main purpose of the passage?

A.To advertise the coffee in Ethiopia.

B.To comment on coffee experts’ work.

C.To introduce the best coffee in the world.

D.To recommend tourists activities in Ethiopia.

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You signed up for soccer, and played every game of the season. Sure, you're not the best player on the team, but most days you gave it your all. Do you deserve a trophy (奖杯)?

If the decision is up to Carol Dweck, the answer would likely be no. She's a psychology professor at Stanford University, California. She says a player doesn't have to be the best to get a trophy. But those who receive an award should have to work for it. She suggests trophies go to the most improved player, or the one who contributed most to the team spirit, as well as to those who play the best.

“The trophy has to stand for something,” Dweck told TFK. “If we give a trophy to everyone, then the award has no value.” Dweck argues that giving kids trophies for particular reasons, such as improving in a sport, teaches kids that adults value hard work and trying our best.

Others say that there's no harm in giving awards to all kids who play a sport, regardless of how they played or whether or not they improved.

“I think we should encourage kids' participation in sports,” says Kenneth Barish, a psychology professor at Weill Cornell Medical College, in New York City. “A trophy is one way to encourage kids' efforts.”

Barish argues that when we single out only the best or even the most improved players with a trophy, we are teaching kids the wrong lesson. We are sending the message that winning is everything. “Winning is only part of the equation (等式),” Barish told TFK. “Playing sports also teaches kids about teamwork and the importance of exercise.”

There will be plenty of opportunities for kids to learn about competition as they get older, says Barish. They'll soon realize that only one soccer team wins the World Cup and only one football team wins the Super Bowl. For now, he thinks there's nothing wrong with letting all kids who play a sport feel like winners. That means trophies for everyone.

1.According to Carol Dweck, which player should receive a trophy?

A.Tony, the most attractive player of the soccer team.

B.David, a soccer player who is both clever and funny.

C.Peter, who is ready to help his partners to score goals.

D.Jim, a soccer player who tries his best to win the game

2.Which of the following statements would Kenneth Barish agree with?

A.There is no sense in giving a trophy to everyone.

B.Kids fond of playing sports should be rewarded.

C.Kids should be given trophies for trying their best.

D.It is necessary to encourage kids' participation in sports.

3.The underlined phrase “single out” in Paragraph 6 probably means “________”．

A.honor B.choose

C.value D.stress

4.What is the best title of the passage?

A.Who deserves a trophy? B.All kids deserve a trophy

C.What does a trophy deserve? D.Best player deserves a trophy

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