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If you are 1. for a symbol of Britain, only one thing 2. the test-the umbrella. In London, even 3. the sky is perfectly blue, you can be sure it’s going to start raining within the hour. And when it does, there is chaos(混乱). Trains 4., drains block, and buses 5.down as if this was the first time the local government had seen this coming out of the clouds.
So as with so many things in the UK-- it’s up to ordinary people to sort 6. out. No one will ever leave home 7. his umbrella.
An umbrella has8.of uses, even on rare rain-free days. A real gentleman of London will use his umbrella 9. a walking stick. A traditional game of cricket(板球)can be10.using an umbrella as a bat. Nor do you ever have to be afraid of robbers-your umbrella can be used as a defensive weapon(防卫武器).
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If you can only do one thing in the US, you should watch a Broadway show.
Have you seen The Lion King? In the movie, Simba, Zabu, Pumbaa and Timon tell a story about love, 1.[ˈhæpɪnɪs] and responsibility (责任) in Africa. Can you 2.(想象) this wild movie performed on stage? I didn’t believe it 3. I saw the show.
After w4. the three - hour show, we followed the actors backstage. I5.(notice) the orchestra (管弦乐队) when we got there. They had to look at TV to see what was h6. on stage!
“That’s Timon,” one of my friends shouted. “How can you play such a small animal while you are so tall?”
“All the actors wear animal - shaped clothes. But because of Timon’s small size, I have to wear a green one to 7. [mætʃ] the grass while holding the Timon pupper (木偶) in order to show how small he is,” the actors answer.
“Well done! You are a very good Timon!” I cried.
As we walked into the dressing room, we saw more than 1,000 sets of different clothes. “Because we have 8. (few) than 200 actors, we have to c9. our clothes many times during the show to play other animals,” the actor said.
Everyone must work very hard to make the show so touching and real. 10. the end, all of us left with respect for Broadway.
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There are many kinds of places for you to stay in Britain if you visit there. Whatever your plan is, the choice — from basic barn to small hotel, from tiny cottage to grand castle — is all part of fun.
Hostels(招待所)
Cheap, good-value hostels are aimed at all types of like-minded travelers, who prefer value over luxury and you don’t have to be young or single to use them. Britain’s independent hostels and backpackers hostels also offer a great welcome. Facilities(设备) and prices vary, especially in rural(偏远的) areas, where some hostels are a little more than a bunkhouse(临时住房) while others are remarkably comfortable — almost like cheap hotels.
Youth hotels
Founded many years ago to “help all, especially young people of limited means, to a greater knowledge, love and care of the countryside”, the Youth Hotels Association is still going strong in the 21st century. The network of 230 hotels is a perfect gateway for exploring Britain’s towns and countryside.
B&Bs
The B&B (bed and breakfast) is a great British institution(机构). Sometimes you get a room in somebody’s house, and small B&Bs may only have one guest room, so you’ll really feel like part of the family. Larger B&Bs may have four or five rooms and more facilities, but just as warm as a welcome.
In country areas your B&B might be in a village or a farm surrounded by fields. Prices reflect facilities: and usually run from around ￡12 to ￡20 per person. City B&Bs charge about ￡25 to ￡30 per person, although they’re often cheaper as you go further out to the suburbs(郊区).
Pubs & Inns(小酒馆)
As well as selling drinks and meals, Britain’s pubs and inns sometimes offer B&B, particularly in country areas. Staying a night or two can be great fun and puts you at the heart of the local community.
Rates range from around ￡15 to ￡25 per person. Pubs are more likely to have single rooms.
1.In this passage the author mainly ________.
A.tells us where to stay while visiting Britain
B.advises readers to pay a visit to Britain
C.introduces the wonderful public services in Britain
D.gives us some information about British life
2.If you travel alone and want to know better about family life in Britain, you’d better stay in ________.
A.Pubs & Inns B.Youth Hotels C.Hostels D.B&Bs
3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the last part of the passage?
A.Pubs and inns sometimes provide visitors bed and breakfast.
B.All pubs and inns offer visitors bed and breakfast.
C.Pubs and inns charge a visitor ￡25 at the most.
D.If you want a single room, you are more likely to get one in pubs.
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If you are given only 1 yuan, can you live in a city for one day? It may be a little difficult. But from Xi'an did it.
On April 10th, more than 60 students from the Middle School Attached to Northwestern Poly technical University the One Yuan Metropolis Survival. The charity for teenagers called Imperceptible Education held this . Students had to live and they had to deal with a lot of tasks. It has happened in eight cities and is going to four others, including Beijing, in May.
To , many students looked for part-time jobs and saw how hard life was. Zhang Qiyue, 14, asked more than 10 restaurants for a job and got one chance. "We were sad when they said . But slowly, we got used to it," he said. After being a waiter for an hour, he 25 yuan.
Some made use of their talents singing and dancing in parks or shopping malls. Many people who walked by took notice and helped . Zhao Jiacheng, 14, drew pictures and made paper crafts （手工）. "This showed it's to learn a special skill," he said.
Living was hard, finishing the tasks was not any easier. They went to different places to finish tasks in a time. The most amazing one was when they had to exchange things worth a hundred yuan with only a piece of paper in half an hour. "We learned to persuade （说服） others. From a balloon to a cake to a bottle of yogurt…, after almost 20 tries, we got an expensive necklace, "he said, "we would all of the money we had raised to poor schools in Tibet."
1. A. teachers B. students C. workers D. waiters
2. A. took a look at B. took photos of C. took care of D. took part in
3. A. activity B. party C. celebration D. festival
4. A. easy B. hard C. perfect D. secret
5.A. make trouble B. make paper C. make money D. make music
6. A. finally B. quickly C. recently D. suddenly
7. A. hello B. thanks C. yes D. no
8.A. borrowed B. paid C. got D. spent
9. A. by B. from C. with D. about
10. A. him B. her C. them D. us
11. A. important B. difficult C. possible D. interesting
12.A. or B. if C. as D. hut
13.A. long B. short C. right D. wrong
14. A. where B. why C. how D. when
15. A. show B. bring C. afford D. give
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If you are given only 1yuan, could you live in a city for one day? It seems this may be a little
difficult. But students from Xi'an did it.
On April 10, more than 60 students from a middle
school of Xi'an took port in the One Yuan Metropolis
Survival. Students not only have to live, but also have to
deal with a lot of hard tasks in this charitable(慈善的）
activity. It has happened in eight cities and is going to
four others, including Beijing, in May.
To make money, many students looked for part-time
jobs and experience how hard life was. Zhang Qiyue,14, asked more than 10 restaurants for a job
and finally got one chance. "We were upset when they said no. But gradually, we got used to it."
he said. After being a waiter for an hour, he got 25 yuan.
Some made use of their talents by singing and dancing in parks or shopping malls. Many
people who walked by took notice and helped them. Zhao Jiacheng,14, drew pictures and made
paper crafts (手工). "This showed it’s important to learn a special skill,” he said.
Living was hard, but finishing the tasks wasn't any easier. They went to different places to
finish tasks in a short time. The most amazing one was when they had to exchange things worth
thousands of yuan with only a piece of paper in half an hour. "We learned how to explain to others. From a balloon to a cake to a bottle of yogurt... after almost 20 tries, we succeed,” he said. They
will give all the money they made to poor schools in Tibet.
1.The students should in this activity.
A. be given enough money B. complete some easy tasks
C. live and finish difficult tasks D. give away their pocket money (零用钱）
2.To make money, students tried many things EXCEPT .
A. going to Beijing for work B. doing part-time jobs
C. giving talent shows D. drawing and making paper crafts
3.What did the students leant from (his activity?
a. Living was hard.
b. It was much easier to finish the tasks than living.
c. It was important to learn a special skill.
d. Success came from many tries.
A. abc B. abd C. bcd D. acd
4.What's the main purpose of this activity?
A. To let studens from different cities communicate with each other.
B. To teach students how to make money.
C. To develop students’ living skills and social responsibility.
D. To make students realize the importance of learning a special skill.
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If you are given only 1 yuan, could you live in a city for one day? It seems this may be a little difficult. But students from Xi’an did it.
On April 10, more than 60 students from the Middle School Attached to Northwestern Polytechnical University took part in the One Yuan Metropolis Survival. The charitable organization for teenagers called Imperceptible Education held this activity. Students not only have to live, but they also have to deal with a lot of hard tasks. It has happened in eight cities and is going to four others, including Beijing, in June.
To make money, many students looked for part-time jobs and saw how hard life was. Zhang Qiyue, 14, asked more than 10 restaurants for a job and finally got one chance. “We were sad when they said no. But gradually(逐渐地), we got used to it,” he said. After being a waiter for an hour, he got 25 yuan.
Some made use of their talents by singing and dancing in parks or shopping malls. Many people who walked by took notice and helped them. Zhao Jiacheng, 14, drew pictures and made paper crafts(手工). “This showed it’s important to learn a special skill,” he said.
Living was hard, but finishing the tasks wasn’t any easier. They went to different places to finish tasks in a short time. The most amazing one was when they had to exchange things worth thousands yuan with only a piece of paper in half an hour. “We learned how to persuade others. From a balloon to a cake to a bottle of yogurt(酸乳) … after almost 20 tries, we got an expensive necklace,” he said. They will give all of the money they made to poor schools in Tibet.
1.According to Paragraph 2, which of the following is correct?
a. adults can join this activity
b. students are given a little money
c. students have to do hard tasks
d. twelve cities have joined this activity
A. a、b B. b 、c C. c、 d D. a、 d
2.To make money, students tried many things EXCEPT _____.
A. going to Beijing to do their tasks
B. working part-time jobs
C. giving talent shows
D. drawing and making paper crafts
3.During this activity, _____.
A. Zhang Qiyue gave up when he was refused
B. students learned that life is hard
C. Zhao Jiacheng made money by singing
D. students learned how to make paper crafts
4.What does the underlined word “persuade” in the last paragraph mean?
A. argue with others B. show sth to others
C. sell something to others D. make sb do sth
5.Why do the students took part in the One Yuan Metropolis Survival?
A. To get a chance to do part-time jobs.
B. To find a way to survive in the city.
C. To help poor schools in Tibet
D. To exchange a piece of paper for a necklace
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If you are given only 1 yuan, could you live in a city for one day? It seems this may be a little difficult. But students from Xi' an made it.
On April 10, more than 60 students from the Middle School Attached to Northwestern Polytechnical University took part in the One Yuan Metropolis Survival. 1. Students not only had to live, but they also had to deal with a lot of hard tasks.
2.为了赚钱,无论走到哪里,许多学生努力找寻兼职工作。 In this way, they also saw how hard life was. Zhang Qiyue, 14, asked more than 10 restaurants for a job and finally got one chance. We were upset when they said no. But gradually, we got used to it, he said. After being a waiter for an hour, he got 25 yuan. 3.他们甚至通过在公园唱歌跳舞来赚钱。
Living was hard, but finishing the tasks wasn't any easier. 4. They went to different places to finish tasks in a short time. The most amazing one was when they had to exchange things worth thousands yuan with only a piece of paper in half an hour. "We learned how to persuade others. From a balloon to a cake to a bottle of yogurt... after almost 20 tries, we got an expensive necklace( 项 链 )," he said. 5. They will give all of the money they made to poor schools in Tibet(西藏).
1.__________________________________________________
2.__________________________________________________
3.__________________________________________________
4.__________________________________________________
5.__________________________________________________
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If you’re in a hard time, a tiny thing may be the greatest help for you. That’s touch. Touch is one of the most important of our five senses. It is one of the first senses we develop. One of the most commonly accepted forms of touch among people is also one of the first experiences we have in the world---A hug!
There is no better way to understand the importance of hugs than to lose them. For those who have experienced the loss of hugs, you will know how important they are to share.
A recent research has shown that when people hug, the brain releases the chemical which increases our willingness to trust and reduces fear. It has also shown that hugs are great for your heart.
In 1995, a pair of newly born twins was being cared for in hospital. While one of the twins seemed quite healthy, her sister was not. After trying different medical treatments, the nurse on duty, Gayle Kasparian, placed the twins in bed together. The twins immediately snuggled (依偎) up to each other. As one placed her arm around the other, the weak baby became better gradually. How great the power of a hug is!
The need for hugs doesn’t disappear as we grow older, though it seems we are less willing to give them. Research on people of all ages has proven that a hug is necessary for physical and emotional health.
Without hugs we can become sad. A hug provides safety and gentleness. A hug provides us with social contact, a sense of health and a feeling of importance and belonging.
1.The underlined word "they" in the second paragraph refers to __________.
A. touches B. people C. hugs D. experiences
2.The story of the twins tells us ___________.
A. twins should be placed in bed together B. the power of a hug is great
C. twins can look after each other well D. medical treatments are important
3.Which of the statements is TRUE according of the passage?
A. A hug is the only form of touch among people.
B. The loss of hugs can make them more important.
C. Hugs can get people to trust each other more
D. We don’t need hugs when we grow older.
4.The best title of the passage can be __________.
A. The great importance of Hugs B. The different ways of Hugs
C. The traditional cultures of Hugs D. The interesting stories of Hugs
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You can be proud of yourselves, even if you can only make one or two of these green changes. The goal here is to limit carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, which are closely connected to the big problem of global-warming (全球变暖).
WAY 1: Bring your own cup to Starbucks. You’ll get a 10-cent discount, and it’s one less paper cup to end up in a dustbin. The store won’t create more waste when they throw away a cup.
WAY 2: Turn off your computer. When in standby mode, your PC is still using energy. Turning off a monitor (显示器) for 40 hours a week may only save $ 5 a month, but it reduces CO2 by 750 pounds.
WAY 3: Reuse plastic bags. Instead of throwing away 100 billion plastic bags a year, try and get a second, third, or tenth use out of them. Better yet, next time you shop, try a reusable bag. The amount of oil it would take to make just 14 plastic bags would run your car for one mile.
WAY 4: Use recycled paper in the bathroom. Most of the toilet paper we use is made from trees found in forests. If every family replaced(替换)one roll of toilet paper with a recycled one, 424,000 trees would still be standing.
WAY 5: Plant a tree. Adding green to your garden is beautiful and earth-pleasing. Just one tree will help make cleaner air and save the environment from 5, 000 pounds of hot carbon dioxide each year.
1.How many ways are mentioned(提及) in the passage?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
2.What will happen if our PC is turned off when it isn’t in use?
A. It will help to save a large amount of money.
B. It will help to reduce a great deal of CO₂.
C. It will save the amount of oil that runs your car for a mile.
D. It will be like planting 1.7 million acres of new trees.
3.Which ways suggest recycling or reusing of things?
A. Ways 3 & 4. B. Ways 2 & 3.
C. Ways 3 & 5. D. Ways 2 & 4.
4.How do these ways do good to our environment?
A. They all help reduce the use of energy like electricity.
B. They all cut down the number of the use of paper.
C. They all produce less greenhouse gases as a result.
D. They all help protect our trees and forests.
5.What is the best title for the passage?
A. Ways to Save Money B. Ways to Be Earth-Friendly
C. Ways to End Global-Warming D. Ways to Limit Carbon Dioxide
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You can be proud of yourselves, even if you can only make one or two of these green changes. The goal here is to limit CO₂and other greenhouse gases, which are closely connected to the big problem of global-warming (全球变暖).
WAY 1: Bring your own cup to Starbucks. You’ll get a 10-cent discount, and it’s one less paper cup to end up in a dustbin. The store won’t create more waste when they throw away a cup.
WAY 2: Turn off your computer. If you don’t do that, your PC is still using energy. Turning off a monitor (显示器) for 40 hours a week may only save $ 5 a month, but it reduces CO2 by 750 pounds.
WAY 3: Reuse plastic bags. Instead of throwing away 100 billion plastic bags a year, try and get a second, third, or tenth use out of them. Better yet, next time you shop, try a reusable bag. Oil that is used for making just 14 plastic bags would run your car for one mile.
WAY 4: Use recycled paper in the bathroom. Most of the toilet paper we use is made from trees found in forests. If every family replaced(替换)one roll of toilet paper with a recycled one, 424,000 trees would still be standing.
WAY 5: Plant a tree. Adding green to your garden is beautiful and earth-pleasing. Just one tree will help make cleaner air and save the environment from 5, 000 pounds of hot CO2 each year.
1.How many ways are mentioned in the passage?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
2.What will happen if our PC is turned off when it isn’t in use?
A. It will help to save much money.
B. It will help to reduce a great deal of CO₂.
C. It will save a lot of oil that runs your car for a mile.
D. It will be like planting 1.7 million acres of new trees.
3.Which ways suggest recycling or reusing of things?
A. Ways 3 & 4. B. Ways 2 & 3.
C. Ways 3 & 5. D. Ways 2 & 4.
4.How do these ways do good to our environment?
A. They all help reduce the use of energy like electricity.
B. They all cut down the number of the use of paper.
C. They all produce less greenhouse gases as a result.
D. They all help protect our trees and forests.
5.What are the uses of planting a tree?
A. To make your garden beautiful
B. To help make cleaner air
C. To save environment
D. All of above
