This year, about 2,300 teenagers from all ove...

This year, about 2,300 teenagers from all over the world will spend about 10 months in US homes. At the same time about 1,300 American teenagers will go to other countries to learn new languages and learn the rest of the world.

Here is a two-way student exchange in action. Fred,19, spent last year in Germany with George's family. In turn, George's son Mike spent a year in Fred's home in America.

Fred, a lively young man, knew little German when he arrived. But after two months of studying, the language became easy for him. School was completely different from what he had expected and it was much harder. Students rose respectfully when the teacher entered the room. They took 14 subjects instead of 6 that were usually taken in the US.

Family life, too, was different. The father's word was the law. All the activities were done with the family rather than individually. Fred found the food to be too simple at first. He also missed having a car.

"Back home, you pick up some friends in a car and go out to have a good time. In Germany, you walk but you soon learn to like it ."

At the same time, in America, Mike, a friendly German boy, was also forming his own ideas. "I suppose I should criticize American schools" he says, "It is far too easy for our level but I have to say that I like it a lot. In Germany, we do nothing but study. Here we take part in many other activities. I think that maybe American schools are better in training their citizens. There ought to be some middle ground between the two."

Differences between American school life and German school life

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This year 2, 300 teenagers from all over the world will spend about ten months in U.S. homes. They will attend U.S. schools, meet U.S. teenagers, and form impressions　 (印象)　 of the real American teenagers. American teenagers will go to other countries to learn new languages and have a new understanding of the rest of the world.

Here is a two-way student exchange in action. Fred, nineteen, spent last year in Germany with George's family. In return, George's son, Mike, spent a year in Fred's home in America.

Fred, a lively young man, knew little German when he arrived, but after two months' study, the language began to come to him. School was completely different from what he had expected -much harder. Students rose respectfully (尊敬地) when the teacher entered the room. They took fourteen subjects instead of the six that are usual in the United States. There were almost no outside activities.

Family life, too, was different. The family's word was law, and all activities were around the family rather than the individual. Fred found the food too simple at first. Also, he missed having a car.

"Back home, you pick up some friends in a car and go out and have a good time. In Germany, you walk, but you soon learn to like it."

At the same time, in America, Mike, a friendly German boy, was also forming his idea. "I suppose I should criticize(批评)American schools." He says. "It is far too easy by our level. But I have to say that I like it very much. In Germany we do nothing but study. Here we take part in many outside activities. I think that maybe your schools are better in training for citizens. There ought to be some middle ground between the two."

1.The whole exchange program is mainly to______.

A. help teenagers in other countries know the real America

B. send students in America to travel in Germany

C. let students learn something about other countries

D. have teenagers learn new languages

2.What did Fred and Mike agree on?

A. American food tasted better than German food.

B. German schools were harder than American schools.

C. Americans and Germans were both friendly.

D. There were more cars on the streets in America.

3.What is particular in American schools?

A. There is some middle ground between the two teaching buildings.

B. There are a lot of after-school activities.

C. Students usually take 14 subjects in all.

D. Students go outside to enjoy themselves in a car.

4.What did Mike think after experiencing the American school life?

A. A better education should include something good from both America and Germany.

B. German schools trained students to be better citizens.

C. American schools were not as good as German schools.

D. The easy life in the American school was more helpful to students.

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Every four years, the greatest athletes from all over the world get together in one city to take part in the world sports meeting—the Olympic Games. The holy flame (圣火) is carried from one place to the next. In 2008,　 the holy flame was carried to Beijing, the capital of China.

When Beijing was chosen as the host city to hold the Olympic Games in 2008, all the Chinese people were very happy, excited and proud. They showed their excitement in different ways when they heard the news. Some people cheered, jumped and shouted.

In Beijing we built a new Olympic village with hotels for athletes and stadiums for matches.

“One World, One Dream” is our slogan for the 29th Olympics. It expresses the wishes of 1.3 billion Chinese people for a peaceful and better world tomorrow.

1.Beijing hosted the 29th Olympics in _____.

A.2007　　　　 B.2008　　 C.2012　　　 D.2010

2.When Chinese people heard the news that Beijing would hold the 29th

Olympics, they _____.

A.cheered　　　 B. jumped

C. shouted　　 D. all the above

3.The slogan for the 29th Olympics is _____.

A.“Good, better, best”　　　　 B.“Faster, higher, stronger”

C.“One World, One Dream”　　 D.“World, Dream”

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Venice(威尼斯) is the “Queen” of the Adriatic sea. Every year 1  from all over the world 2__ Italy to visit the city. Do you know 3 they like to go there for a visit?

Venice is a very beautiful city. It is quite different 4 other cities in the world. There _5  roads or streets in the city. So there aren’t any cars and buses.There are 6  canals(运河) in the city. There is one big canal and 177 small canals. People move 7  and down the canals 8 to go to work, 9_ or visit their friends.

But Venice is sinking. It is going down and the water is going up. In 2040 Venice

will be 10_ water. The Adriatic Sea will cover the city.

1.A. thousand people        B. thousands people    C. thousands of people

2. A. travel to                      B. travel from               C. traveled to

3. A. where                                B. what                               C. why

4.A. from                                   B. with                                C. of

5. A. are some                            B. aren’t any                        C. aren’t some

6. A. many                                 B. any                                 C. much

7. A. on                              B. up                                  C. off

8.. A. in buses                      B. in cars                      C. in boats

9. A. go to shop                          B. go shopping                     C. go to shopping

10.. A. under                               B. with                                C. on

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This August, we’ll welcome guests from all over the world. Some of them follow their own special cultural traditions. It’s important for us to know about them.

◆In many countries, such as Thailand, India and Malaysia, people believe that the left hand is unclean. So, it’s not proper to use one’s left hand to hold food, touch others or pass objects, Doing so may offend certain guests.

◆Some Westerners may be offended if you touch them or their personal things-even by accident. If this happens, say sorry politely.

◆Some elderly Westerners may be offended if you try to help them without their agreement.

◆People think numbers can be lucky or unlucky. Some Westerners avoid the number 13 because they believe it is unlucky.

◆Muslims(穆斯林)do not eat pork, and words like pigs are not considered proper.

◆People from Brazil, Italy and Pakistan do not give handkerchiefs(手帕)as gifts. They believe a handkerchief is closely connected with unhappy feelings.

◆Wine is not sent as a gift in many parts of western and middle Asia, where most Muslims live.

1.Indians don’t hold food with the left hand because they consider it　　　　　　 .

A. unclean　　　　 　　 　 B. useless

C. valueless　　　　　　 D. unimportant

2. The word “offend” in the second paragraph(段落)might mean “　　　　　　 ”.

A. honor　　　　　　 B. help　　　　　　 C. hate　　　　　　　　 D. hurt

3.Muslims do not　　　　　　　　　　 .

A. send gifts　　　　　　 B. eat pork

C. drink milk　　　 　 　 D. use handkerchiefs

4.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. People from Pakistan like to send handkerchiefs as gifts.

B. All the elderly people in the west like being helped by others.

C. The number 13 is thought to be unlucky by some Westerners.

D. Westerners do not mind their personal things being touched.

5.What does the passage mainly talk about?

A. Lucky numbers.

B. Traditional food.

C. Culture differences.

D. Hands and handkerchiefs.

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．— _________ city!

— Yes．Tourists from all over the world come to visit it every year.

A．What a beautiful　　 B．How lively　

C．What busy　　 　　　　 D．How a big

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Mickey Mouse’s ears are well known all over the world, and this year will be an especially fun one for Disney. The company is celebrating 60 years since its first theme park, Disneyland, opened in California, US in 1955.

Disney has opened many more parks all over the world since it made history in California, Shanghai Disneyland is expected to open in 2016, bringing Disney’s popular parks here to the Chinese mainland for the first time.

So why has Disneyland been so popular for 60 years? Well, it’s described as “the Happiest Place on Earth” and “a place for the young and young at heart”. Many Americans have grown up with the parks, as ex—Disneyland president Paul Pressler said in 1995: “ There is an emotional relationship that people have with this park.”

Disneyland was one of the first theme parks anywhere in the world that had “lands” and rides with themes. Disney’s storytelling in rides like roller coasters is a big reason for their parks’ success. “We tell a story in everything we do,” Pressler said. Disney rides such as The seven Dwarves Mine Train and Peter Pan’s Flight come from its movies. One ride from its 2013 hit movie Frozen will surely be coming soon, perhaps at the new Shanghai Disneyland.

Disney’s parks haven’t always been popular everywhere, however. When Disneyland Paris opened in 1992, some French people felt that American culture was invading(入侵)France. But still, the park stayed open and today it is a popular place for European visitors.

Whatever you may think of them, you can’t say that on their 60 th birthday, Disney’s parks aren’t still going strong. How many Disney theme parks will you have visited by the time their 70 th birthday comes around?

1. The firs Disneyland opened in California in ____.

A. 1955　　 B. 1992　　 C. 1995　 D. 2013

2.This year will be especially fun for Disney because____.

A. it is going to celebrate its 60 th birthday

B. it’s described as “the Happiest Place on Earth”

C. Americans have a special relationship with Disneyland

D. Mickey Mouse’s ears are well known all over the world

3.The underlined expression “Young at heart” in Paragraph 3 refers to ____.

A. young people　　 　　　　 　 B. people with young hearts

C. American people only　　 D. Disneyland president

4.Which of the following is TRUE about Disneyland?

A. Disneyland has been built in US only.

B. Shanghai Disneyland has been opened.

C. People still don’t like Disneyland Paris.

D. Disney’s storytelling in rides helps it succeed.

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Mickey Mouse’s ears are well known all over the world, and this year will be an especially fun one for Disney. The company is celebrating 60 years since its first theme park, Disneyland, opened in California, US in 1955.

Disney has opened many more parks all over the world since it made history in California. Shanghai Disneyland is expected to open in 2016, bringing Disney’s popular parks here to the Chinese mainland for the first time.

So why has Disneyland been so popular for 60 years? Well, it’s described as “the Happiest Place on Earth” and “a place for the young and young at heart”. Many Americans have grown up with the parks, as ex—Disneyland president Paul Pressler said in 1995: “There is an emotional relationship that people have with this park.”

Disneyland was one of the first theme parks anywhere in the world that had “lands” and rides with themes. Disney’s storytelling in rides like roller coasters（过山车） is a big reason for their parks’ success. “We tell a story in everything we do,” Pressler said. Disney rides such as The seven Dwarves Mine Train and Peter Pan’s Flight come from its movies. One ride from its 2013 hit movie Frozen will surely be coming soon, perhaps at the new Shanghai Disneyland.

Disney’s parks haven’t always been popular everywhere, however. When Disneyland Paris opened in 1992, some French people felt that American culture was invading(入侵)France. But still, the park stayed open and today it is a popular place for European visitors.

Whatever you may think of them, you can’t say that on their 60th birthday, Disney’s parks aren’t still going strong. How many Disney theme parks will you have visited by the time their 70th birthday comes around?

1.This year will be especially fun for Disney because____.

A. it is going to celebrate its 60th birthday　

B. it’s described as “the Happiest Place on Earth”

C. Americans have a special relationship with Disneyland

D. Mickey Mouse’s ears are well known all over the world

2.The underlined expression “Young at heart” in Paragraph 3 refers to ____.

A. young people　　　　　　　　　　　 B. people with young hearts　

C. American people only　　　　　　 D. Disneyland president

3. Which of the following is TRUE about Disneyland?

A. Disneyland has been built in US only.

B. Shanghai Disneyland has been opened.

C. People still don’t like Disneyland Paris.

D. Disney’s storytelling in rides helps it succeed.

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根据句意，用括号里所给单词的适当形式填空。

1.—Every year thousands and thousands of ________(tour) from all over the world come to visit Beijing.

—Right. Beijing is really a beautiful city.

2.—Dad, I need a ________(record) to help me learn English. Could you buy one for me?

—Oh, let me see.

3.After ten years’ hard work, Mr. Wang now has no difficulty ________(communicate) with English speakers.

4.—Would you mind giving me some advice on how to improve my ________(pronounce)?

—Certainly not.

5.It’s important for us students to master some ________(base) computer skills.

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World Expo 2010 Shanghai China 　　　　　 people from all over the world to the theme “Better City, Better Life”.

A.attended　　　　 B.attracted　　　　 C.allowed　　　　 D.advised

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