IN China, red is known to be a lucky color. But you may be surprised to know that British culture is also full of the color red. It’s true: Go to Britain and you will see red everywhere.
There are red postboxes on street corners and on the sides of buildings. The British red phone box is famous all over the world. The famous double-decker (双层) bus is red. Red is the color traditionally worn by British soldiers in battle (战争), and there is red in the UK’s Union Jack national flag. Britain even has a famous team of stunt (特技) jet fighters (喷气式战斗机) called “The Red Arrows”.
To go with British culture’s love of red, British nature also features many red animals. A beloved bird is the robin (知更鸟), which has a bright red breast (胸脯). At Christmastime in winter, the bird is commonly found on the greetings cards people send each other. There is also quite a rare animal called the red squirrel (松鼠). Foxes are red, and they used to be hunted by men in red outfits (服装).
But is red considered lucky to British people? A good way to see how a culture looks at a color is to look at the way it uses it in language. The results may surprise you. Even though Britain has a lot of red on its high streets and in its countryside, red is used quite differently as a metaphor (比喻). If someone “sees red”, they are angry. When a person is “red faced”, they are out of breath or blushing (脸红). Red is also a political color: it means a left-winger (blue is the color of the political right). To be “in the red” is to be in debt (someone in credit (存款) is “in the black”).
Look hard enough and you’ll find the color red being used in all countries. For instance the “red heart” symbol (符号) is pretty universal. But whether the British realize it or not, red is everywhere in Britain. It does seem that the country is in love with the color.
1. The article is mainly about ______.
A. the metaphor of red in the English language
B. the preference for red animals in Britain
C. the history of red items in Britain
D. the color red in British culture
2. Someone saying bad words about you behind your back might make you ______.
A. red-faced B. see red
C. in the red D. in the black
3. It can be inferred from the article that ______.
A. red has different meanings depending on the context (情境)
B. the color red is not as popular as it was before in Britain
C. most British people are aware of (知道的) how popular the color red is in British culture
D. British people are often asked to explain the meaning of the color red
4.The main purpose of the article is to ______.
A. compare B. judge C. inform D. argue
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IN China, red is known to be a lucky color. But you may be surprised to know that British culture is also full of the color red. It’s true: Go to Britain and you will see red everywhere.
There are red postboxes on street corners and on the sides of buildings. The British red phone box is famous all over the world. The famous double-decker (双层) bus is red. Red is the color traditionally worn by British soldiers in battle (战争), and there is red in the UK’s Union Jack national flag. Britain even has a famous team of stunt (特技) jet fighters (喷气式战斗机) called “The Red Arrows”.
To go with British culture’s love of red, British nature also features many red animals. A beloved bird is the robin (知更鸟), which has a bright red breast (胸脯). At Christmastime in winter, the bird is commonly found on the greetings cards people send each other. There is also quite a rare animal called the red squirrel (松鼠). Foxes are red, and they used to be hunted by men in red outfits (服装).
But is red considered lucky to British people? A good way to see how a culture looks at a color is to look at the way it uses it in language. The results may surprise you. Even though Britain has a lot of red on its high streets and in its countryside, red is used quite differently as a metaphor (比喻). If someone “sees red”, they are angry. When a person is “red faced”, they are out of breath or blushing (脸红). Red is also a political color: it means a left-winger (blue is the color of the political right). To be “in the red” is to be in debt (someone in credit (存款) is “in the black”).
Look hard enough and you’ll find the color red being used in all countries. For instance the “red heart” symbol (符号) is pretty universal. But whether the British realize it or not, red is everywhere in Britain. It does seem that the country is in love with the color.
1. The article is mainly about ______.
A. the metaphor of red in the English language
B. the preference for red animals in Britain
C. the history of red items in Britain
D. the color red in British culture
2. Someone saying bad words about you behind your back might make you ______.
A. red-faced B. see red
C. in the red D. in the black
3. It can be inferred from the article that ______.
A. red has different meanings depending on the context (情境)
B. the color red is not as popular as it was before in Britain
C. most British people are aware of (知道的) how popular the color red is in British culture
D. British people are often asked to explain the meaning of the color red
4.The main purpose of the article is to ______.
A. compare B. judge C. inform D. argue
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World Expo 2010 Shanghai China is to be staged in Shanghai from May 1 to October 31, 2010. If you plan to visit the Shanghai Expo this summer, China Pavilion(馆)is a must - see area for you.
China Pavilion, which is called Oriental Crown, is located at the center of the Expo site. Standing 63 meters tall, the China Pavilion takes the shape of an emperor's crown, with the upper layers larger than the lower ones. Covering 160,000 square meters in floor space, the pavilion is made up of a national hall and a regional(宗教的 ) hall. Buildings on the China Pavilion began on Dec. 18, 2007. The design of the China Pavilion was picked from a total of 344 designs put forward by Chinese from around the world. The pavilion has both traditional and modern features, which helps develop the theme of the 2010 Expo; "Better City, Better Life. For example, it is red in appearance, which covers the traditional Chinese culture, and it is green indoors, with the use of energy - saving techniques. The Shanghai World Expo is expected to attract 70 million visitors from across the globe. It is estimated that 400,000 people will visit the Expo and its 140 pavilions every day during the period, but the China Pavilion is only able to receive about one tenth of the total. How to hold so many people in the pavilion remains a tough task. Luckily, the China Pavilion is built as a permanent(长久的) landmark.
During the Expo, the main structure(结构 ) will be used for an exhibition based on the theme of “ Chinese wisdom in urban （城市）development” by explaining the values of harmony（和谐 ）, nature and spirit. The three - story pavilion has three sections. The top floor's “Footprint of the East” will show some of the changes in Chinese cities. There, you can see a film which shows how Chinese cities have changed, especially in the past 30 years. According to Lu Chuan, director of the film, the scenery is like something from Lord of the Rings. On the second floor, “Journey of Wisdom” will explain China's four great inventions. And the ground's “ Blossoming” City will display scenes from cities of the future.
1. Which of the following words can be used to describe the China Pavilion?
| A．Tiny. | B．Imagination | C．Foreign | D． Environment - friendly. |
2.The China Pavilion can receive________visitors at most per day.
| A．20,000 | B．40,000 | C． 100,000 | D．400,000 |
3.We can infer(推断 )that________.
| A．Some foreign friends took part in the designs of the China Pavilion |
| B．You can continue to visit the Japanese Pavilion after the Expo is over |
| C．China Pavilion will be pulled down after the World Expo 2010 is over |
| D．China Pavilion will continue to be open to visitors after the Expo is over |
4. On the second floor, you can________.
| A．enjoy a film about the changes of cities in China |
| B．learn what Shanghai looked like in the 1920's |
| C．find out how paper was invented |
| D．see how Chinese cities will look like in the future |
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Mr.Smith used to be in prison for three1.(year),which may make you think he is not a good man.But2.fact, he is kind-hearted as well as honest.The reason why he was put into prison was not that he3.(he) broke the law, but that his six-year-old son blew up the bridge near his home,imitating（模仿）what he had seen on TV.Although this little boy4.(break) the law,he was so young that he couldn't be put in prison.According to the local law,the boy's parents could not avoid5.(punish).
As6.result,Mr.Smith received the punishment.He was arrested and finally was taken to the police station. Most of the people in the town showed pity on him,but it was7.(complete) useless.After all,everybody is to obey the law8.(make) by the government.Unluckily,what made us9.(amaze) was that Mrs.Smith was out of work before long.However, they have lived a happy life ever since.Misfortunes（不幸）tell us10.fortune is.
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______ is known to us, the 16th Asian Games will be held in Guangzhou, China in November, 2010.
A. As B. It C. Which D. What
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The World Expo 2010 Shanghai China is to be staged in Shanghai from May 1 to October 31, 2010. If you plan to visit the Shanghai Expo this summer, the
China Pavilion is a must-see area for you.
The China Pavilion, which is called Oriental Crown
(东方之冠), is located at the center of the Expo site. Standing 63 meters tall, the China Pavilion takes the shape of an emperor’s crown, with the upper layers larger than the lower ones. Covering 160,000 square meters in floor space, the pavilion consists of a national hall and a regional hall. Construction on the China Pavilion began on Dec. 18, 2007. The design of the China Pavilion was picked from a total of 344 designs put forward by Chinese from around the world. The pavilion possesses both traditional and modern features, which helps develop the theme of the 2010 Expo “Better City, Better Life”. For example, it is red in appearance, which contains the elements of traditional Chinese culture, and it is green indoors, with the use of energy-saving techniques. The Shanghai World Expo is expected to attract 70 million visitors from across the globe. It is estimated that 400,000 people will visit the Expo and its 140 pavilions every day during the period, but the China Pavilion is only able to receive about one tenth of the total. How to accommodate so many people in the pavilion remains a tough task. Luckily, the China Pavilion is built as a permanent landmark.
During the Expo, the main structure will be used for an exhibition based on the theme of “Chinese wisdom in urban development" by explaining the values of harmony, nature and spirit. The three-story pavilion has three sections. The top floor’s "Footprint of the East" will show some of the changes in Chinese cities. There, you can see a film which shows how Chinese cities have changed, especially in the past 30 years. According to Lu Chuan, director of the film, the scenery is like something from The Lord of the Rings. On the second floor, "Journey of Wisdom” will explain China’s four great inventions. And the ground’s “Blossoming City” will display scenes from cities of the future.
1.Which of the following words can be used to describe the China Pavilion?
A. Tiny. B. Round.
C. Foreign. D. Environment-friendly.
2.The China Pavilion can receive ________ visitors at most per day.
A. 40,000 B. 400,000 C. 100,000 D. 20,000
3.We can infer that ________.
A. the China Pavilion will be pulled down after the World Expo 2010 is over
B. the China Pavilion will probably continue to be open to visitors after the Expo is over
C. you can continue to visit the Japanese Pavilion after the Expo is over
D. some foreign friends took part in the designs of the China Pavilion
4.On the second floor of the China Pavilion, you can ________.
A. enjoy a film about the changes of cities in China
B. learn what Shanghai looked like in the 1920s
C. find out how paper was invented
D. see how Chinese cities will look like in the future
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What is your favorite color? Do you like yellow, orange, and red? If you do, you must be an optimist（乐观主义者）, a leader, or an active person who enjoys life, people and excitement. Do you prefer grey and blue? If you do, then you are probably quiet, shy and you would rather follow than lead. If you love green, you are strong-minded and determined. You wish to succeed and want other people to see you are successful. At least this is what psychologists tell us, and they should know, because they have been seriously studying the meaning of color preference, and the effect that colors have on human beings. They tell us that we don't choose our favorite colors as we grow up. If you happen to love brown, you did so as soon as you opened your eyes, or at least as soon as you could see clearly.
Colors do impact our moods----there is no doubt about it. A yellow room makes us feel more cheerful and more comfortable than a dark green one, and a red dress brings warmth and cheer to the saddest winter day. On the other hand, black is depressing. Light and bright colors make people not only happier but also more active. It is a fact that factory workers work better, harder, and have fewer accidents when their machines are painted orange rather than black or dark grey.
Remember that if you feel low, you can brighten your day with a few colorful things. Remember that you will know your friends and your enemies better when you find out what colors they like and dislike as well.
1. According to psychologists, _________.
A. anyone can choose his color preference in his life
B. no one can choose his color preference in his life
C. anyone is born with his color preference
D. no one is born with his color preference
2. According to the passage,__________.
A. if you enjoy life, you must like yellow, orange and red
B. if you are quiet, you must prefer gray or blue
C. if you love green, you usually do what you have decided
D. if you love pink, you often go to flower shops
3. The underlined word “impact” in paragraph 2 can be replaced by “_______”.
A. influence B. ruin C. reflect D. explore
4. Psychologists study the meaning of color preference because_________.
A. colors may decide the results of our work and study
B. colors may affect the emotional states of the people
C. color preference can tell you who your friends are
D. color preference can help you to see through your enemies
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—May I use your car?
—Of course you may, but it in the garage now．
A. has been repaired B. is being repaired C. was repaired D. will be repaired
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It is well known that most great people are also famous people，but famous people may not be great people．
As a political leader，Zhou Enlai is well known to the world．Of course，he is not only a good diplomatist and statesman．Zhou Enlai was born in Huai'an，Jiangsu，on March 5，1898．In 1917，he finished school in Nankai Middle School，and then went to France to learn Marxist theory．In 1922，he joined the Chinese Communist Party．After that，he was active in his work and directed the Party work in Shanghai．
He led the famous uprising﹣﹣﹣﹣Nanchang Uprising on August 1st，1927．Then he took part in the Long March．From 1937 to 1945，he worked in South China．
After the People's Republic of China was founded，he was elected Premier of China．He put all his heart into the work and always worked until midnight．He had no time to think about himself，but only the Chinese people．He loved his homeland and people，and he helped many children in poor family but he did not have his own child in his life．
Premier Zhou died on January 8th，1976．The whole nation was in deep sorrow at his death for he was loved by all the people．Our beloved Premier Zhou will always be alive in our Chinese people's hearts．He is a great Marxist and communist．
1.According to the passage，what do you think of Zhou Enlai？
A.He is only a good diplomatist
B.He is a great person．
C.He is a famous people
D.He is a great politician
2.What role did Zhou Enlai play in Nanchang Uprising？
A.A guidance
B.A leader．
C.A premier
D.A politician
3.How many years did Zhou Enlai serve for Chinese people as a premier？
A.about 27 years
B.about 8 years．
C.about 49 years
D.about 54 years
4.What is the best title for this passage？
A.The founder of the People's Republic of China
B.Our beloved Premier Zhou．
C.A great student in Nankai Middle School
D.A great Marxist and communist．
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What is your favourite cartoon? It may be 1. (difficulty) for you to decide．But for pianist Lang Lang, Tom and Jerry is the best one．
When Lang2. (be) two years old, he saw Tom playing3. piano．This was his first time to enjoy western music and this experience encouraged him 4. (learn) to play the piano well．His talent at the keyboard has taken him from Shenyang5. the world．Lang Lang became a good piano student at three．Ever since, the boy has been doing better 6. better．In 1997, the 15-year-old boy studied at a famous American music college．
Lang Lang's performances are energetic．He is well-known for 7. （make）facial expressions and moving around while playing the piano．
The road to 8. ( succeed)has never been easy．Lang's father stopped his job to look 9. him, while his mother stayed in Shenyang to make money．But Lang considers 10. (him)lucky and believes he should give something back．He has helped the children in poor areas a lot．
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—Jane, which color do you prefer, red or blue? —______. I prefer to buy a green one.
A.Either will be OK B.Both will be OK
C.To be honest, neither D.Generally, I’m not sure
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