Choose the best answer（根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案）Renmin...

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Renminbi is on the rise

Ye Li plans to study abroad after she finishes high school in summer. It will cost her parents a large sum of money. But as the value of the Chinese yuan has been rising in the last few months, the girl is happy to find she will need much less money.

One US dollar used to buy 8. 28 yuan Renminbi（RMB） in 2004. But by last Tues day the number had fallen to 6. 77. That means Ye’s tuition fee（学费）at $20,000 will cost her 30200 yuan less.

What are exchange rates?

The amount of RMB that one dollar can buy is called the exchange rate（汇率）between the RMB and US dollar. There are exchange rates between most countries. They show the rate at which one currency（货币）can be exchanged for another. The rates are decided by the different prices of the same product in countries. These change every day. Currency will become more expensive when demand（需求） for it is greater. As more and more countries have begun to trade（做贸易） with China in recent years, the RMB is in great demand, which has made its value go up.

The other side of the coin

A more expensive RMB is good for people like Ye. Chinese people can get more foreign currencies while exchanging with their money. They can buy more imported food, clothes, and cars. It also makes it cheaper to travel abroad.

But it is not good for Chinese exporters（出口商） like clothing sellers. A $1 export will bring in less yuan.

What’s more, Chinese clothing sells well abroad because of its low prices. Now a made-in-China T-shirt will cost foreigners more. There may be fewer foreigners who will buy Chinese products.

1.According to the story, Ye Li’s tuition fee is __________ now.

A.165,600 yuan B.135,400 yuan C.20,000 yuan D.11, 800 yuan

2.The value of currency

A.never changes with time B.rises when more of it is demanded

C.falls when it’s in greater demand D.depends on how many people using it

3.“The other side of a coin” here means __________.

A.it’s easy to turn a coin the other way up B.Chinese people are richer now

C.the rise of RMB has a harmful- as well as a positive side. D.China is exporting more clothes

4.A more expensive RMB has brought many benefits（好处）except __________.

A.Chinese can buy more imported food, clothes and cars.

B.it will do good to our exporters.

C.Chinese can spend less money traveling abroad than before

D.Chinese people are richer exchanging their money for foreign currencies

5.Which of the following is true?

A.The amount of RMB that one dollar can buy is called the exchange rate

B.Chinese clothing sells well abroad because of its high, quality

C.A currency will become more expensive when it is in great demand

D.The more expensive RMB is, the better, our life will be

6.The story mainly tells us __________.

A.the RMB has become more expensive B.it’s cheaper to travel abroad.

C.the RMB is in great demand D.foreigners won’t buy Chinese clothes

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When the plane arrived on Prince Edward Island in Canada, the snow was thick on the ground as they’d had about 100cm in 24 hours. That amount of snow was unusual for the island but I didn’t know that so I wasn’t worried. It didn’t look much thicker than snow I’d seen in Scotland. I was going to visit my friend, Chris, and he’d warned me it would be very cold and snowy. In fact I was feeling too warm as I had too many clothes on.

Chris met me in his car and we were quite near his house, which was only five kilometers from the airport, when we got stuck in the snow. So we phoned the road rescue services and a man and a truck arrived. He said we were the fifth car he’d pulled out of the snow that evening. He started the engine and he’d almost pulled us out ... Only to find that the truck had brought a whole pile of snow down from the sides of the road onto both vehicles and the truck was stuck too. He phoned to get an even larger truck to come and rescue us all. In the end it did!

Chris turned off the engine and we sat in the car to wait for the second truck to pull us out. I suggested he might keep the engine running so we could stay warm. He pointed out that the gas gauge was showing nearly empty and he was worried that we still had to get to his house. We finally arrived at his house at 4.30 in the morning -five hours after leaving the airport.

1.When she got off the plane, the writer ______.

A. was afraid about the journey she had to make

B. was excited at seeing so much snow

C. realized the weather was colder than she expected

D. thought the snow wasn’t a problem for her

2.Why didn't the first truck get them out of the snow?

A. Its engine wasn’t strong enough. B. The driver was not experienced enough.

C. It knocked more snow on top of the car. D. It couldn’t get close enough to the car.

3.What does the underlined part ‘it did’ refer to?

A. A larger truck came to help us. B. The truck pulled our car out.

C. Someone answered the phone. D. The first truck got stuck.

4.What was Chris worried about while they were waiting?

A. The truck might not be able to find them. B. It was midnight and they might get too cold.

C. The car engine might not start again. D. They might not have enough gas to get home.

5.Why do you think the author wrote this piece?

A. To give advice about driving in the snow. B. To describe an event that happened to her.

C. To give thanks to Chris and truck drivers. D. To suggest a visit to Prince Edward Island.

6.Which of these postcards would the writer send the next day?

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Andy rode slowly on his way to school, day-dreaming about the fishing trip that his father had promised him. He was so busy dreaming about all the fish he would catch that he was unaware of everything else around him.

He rode along until a strange sound drew him to the present. He came to a stop and looked up to the sky. What he saw frightened him. A huge group of bees filled the sky like dark cloud and seemed to be heading angrily towards him.

With no time to waste Andy sped off in the opposite direction, riding quickly without knowing how to escape the group. With a rapidly beating heart and his legs pumping quickly, he sped down the rough road. As the bees came closer, his fear increased. Andy knew that he was sensitive(敏感的) to bee stings (蜇). Last time a sting had put him in hospital—and that was only one bee sting! He had been forced to stay in bed for two whole days. Suddenly, his father’s words came to him. “When you are in a dangerous situation, don’t panic. Stay calm, use your brain and think your ways out of it. ”

On a nearby hill, he could see smoke waving slowly from the chimney(烟囱) of the Nelson family home. “Bees don’t like smoke,” he thought. “They couldn’t get into the house.” Andy raced towards the Nelson house, but the bees were gaining around. Andy knew he could not reach the house in time. He guessed that the bees would catch up with him soon.

Suddenly, out of the corner of his eyes, he saw a small pond used by Mr. Nelson to water his vegetable garden. Off his bike and into the cool water he jumped, disappearing below the surface and away from the bees. After holding his breath for as long as he could, Andy came up for air and noticed the bees have gone. Pulling himself out of the water, he walked up the hill and rang the doorbell. Mr. Nelson took him inside and rang his mother.

“You’ll really need that fishing break to help you recover(恢复),” laughed his mother. “Thank goodness you didn’t panic!” But Andy did not hear her. He was dreaming once again of the fish he would catch tomorrow.

1.Andy was attacked by a huge group of bees on his way to ________.

A. his home            B. school         C. the Nelson house        D. a nearby hill

2.Andy failed to notice the bees because ________.

A. he was calling his mother　　　　　　　

B. he was listening to a strange sound

C. he was going fishing with his father　　

D. he was lost in the thought of the fishing trip

3.The bee stings would ________.

A. make Andy in hospital        　　　　　　

B. help Andy remember his father

C. improve his riding skills        　　　

D. let Andy feel very excited

4.The italicized word “panic” in the 3rd paragraph here means “_________”.

A. ask for help            B. run away     C. feel frightened        D. give up

5.Andy succeeded in getting rid of the bees by ________.

A. waving some smoke towards them

B. hiding himself under the water

C. rushing into the Nelson’s house　

D. riding quickly off in the opposite direction

6.Which of the following can best describe Andy’s escape from the bees? ________

A. No pains, no gains.　　　　　　　　　　

B. Once bitten, twice afraid.

C. Where there is a will, there is a way.　

D. In time of danger, one’s mind works fast.

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The koala is unique (独特的) to Australia and is an important symbol of the country. The koala is found in open eucalypt (桉树) forests in south-east Queensland. Even if it is called koala bear, this animal has nothing to do with the actual bear. Koalas have thick fur and large cars.

Their broad, flat nose makes them look cute, similar to teddy bears. In fact koalas aren’t cute. They have sharp teeth and very sharp claws (爪)! Koalas are marsupials (有袋类). This means the mother carries her baby in a pocket while it develops, similar to a kangaroo. The baby koala lives in its mother’s pocket for the first six months of its life.

The name “koala” comes from a native Australian word that means “no drink”. The koalas get almost all their water from the eucalyptus leaves they eat. That’s where they get their food too.

Koalas eat only eucalyptus leaves. The eucalyptus trees are where the koalas live, it’s also where they sleep. Koalas sleep about nineteen hours a day!

Why do they sleep so much? Some people think it’s because they’re lazy. But koalas aren’t lazy. They sleep so much because there isn’t much nutrition (营养) in eucalyptus leaves. Koalas store hardly any fat, so they must save their energy. One way to do this is to move slowly and sleep a lot. After a day of sleeping they like to move around and eat just after sunset. They live alone most of the time. Koalas are very protective of their trees. If a koala sees another koala eating in its favorite tree, it might tell the other koala to leave by “barking” at it. Koalas do “talk” to each other.

Besides barks, the males make a deep grunting (呼噜的) sound.

The mothers and babies talk in soft clicking sounds. If they get scared they may scream like a baby. The koala is also an excellent swimmer.

They are able to cross rivers to escape from heavy flooding (泛滥).

1. Koalas mainly live in　　 .

A、 Singapore　 B、 India　 C、 Australia　 D、 New Zealand

2.According to the article, how are koalas and kangaroos alike?

A、 They both have thick fur.

B、 They both have sharp teeth.

C、 They both eat eucalyptus leaves.

D、 They both carry their young in a pocket.

3. The word “koala” comes from a word that means 　　 .

A、 no drink 　 B、 moving slowly

C、 large ears　 D、 barking loudly

4. Why do koalas spend most of their time sleeping?

A、 To escape from natural enemies.

B、 They get tired from playing so much.

C、 Their food does not give them much energy.

D、 To protect themselves from the sun.

5.If an adult koala screams like a baby, it may get .

A、 worried　 B、 frightened　 C、 hungry　 D、 sleepy

6.The koala can 　　 .

A、 run very fast　　 　　　 B、 jump very high

C、 wake most of the time　 D、 swim very well

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Long March（长征）exhibit

The Shenzhen History Museum is putting on an exhibition of the Long March. On show are more than 220 photos and some other things that show how the Red Army made the Long March from Jiangxi Province to northern Shanxi Province in the mid-1930 s.

Time: 10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.

Address: 1368 Shennan Road

Admission: 8 yuan for Chinese/15 yuan for foreigners

Thai elephants

Eight elephants from Thailand are entertaining visitors at the Window of the World by riding bicycles, playing basketball, balancing on a beam（梁）, dancing and blowing a harmonica（口琴）. People are encouraged to lie on the ground and have the elephants step over them.The elephants give three shows a day at 9:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. And there is an additional（另外的）show at 1:30 p.m. At weekends.

Address: West Huaqiaocheng

Admission: 60 yuan

Dancing dolphins（海豚）

Dolphins leaping from the water to touch a ball; swaying（摇摆）their bodies to music, kissing people and doing maths by tapping their tails have made the dolphinarium（海豚水族馆）in Shenzhen Ocean Park an attraction for children. Seals and sea lions also perform.

Hours: 10:30 a.m., 4:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m.

Admission: 40 yuan for adults and 20 yuan for children

1.At the exhibition, you'll see ________.

A.many articles written by famous writers B.many things left by the Red Army

C.books on the Long March D.many photos and pictures about the Long March

2.Which of the following is not done by the Thai elephants?

A.Riding bicycles. B.Blowing a harmonica.

C.Doing maths. D.Dancing.

3.If you go to see the Thai elephants on Sundays, you'll see the show at ________.

A.9:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., 8:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. B.only 1:30 p.m.

C.9:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., 8:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. D.10:30 a.m., 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

4.The dolphinarium in Shenzhen Ocean Park is a hall where you can see ________.

A.not only dolphins but also seals and sea lions perform B.only dolphins perform

C.seals and sea lions perform D.only seals perform

5.Which of the following statement is true?

A.Long March exhibit is free to the public.

B.Elephants are encouraged to lie on the ground and have the people step over there.

C.Dolphinarium attracts children most.

D.We can go to the Long March Exhibit at 9:00 a.m

6.You can see the dancing dolphins ________.

A.at 5:00 a.m. B.at 10:00 a.m.

C.at 10:00 p.m. D.at 4:00 p.m.

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Everyone is talking about bird flu. Yes, it is a very dangerous disease that could make people very sick.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t do anything to prevent it now.

So far, all the people who have caught bird flu have been those who touched sick chickens or their droppings. So it's a good idea for people to stay away from live chickens.

“People used to go to the markets to buy live chickens to eat, but now they have to change that habit, ” said Peter, an expert from World Health Organization.

But if you do touch a sick bird, remember to wash your hands carefully with soap right away.

Experts also say having good habits and a healthy body will help keep you safe from bird flu.

For example, do not buy or eat birds that have not been checked. Do not eat anything that has touched raw meat.

Also, don’t forget to open your windows often and exercise regularly. Getting enough sleep is also very important for fighting illness.

If you feel sick, see a doctor right away.

WHO says children under 12 years old could easily get sick with bird flu.

Try to stay away from people who have the flu, and always cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.

1.Which sentence is not true according to the passage?

A. Bird flu is widely known to people.

B. Bird flu is a very dangerous disease.

C. Bird flu could make people sick.

D. We have good medicine for bird flu now.

2.How do people catch bird flu?

A. By eating boiled eggs.

B. By eating checked birds.

C. By touching sick chickens or their droppings.

D. By forgetting to open windows.

3.What does WHO mean?

A. A person.　　 B. Someone who has bird flu.

C. A child.　　 D. World Health Organization.

4.Which habit is not safe for fighting the illness?

A. To go to the market to buy live chickens to eat.

B. To wash hands carefully with soap if you do touch a sick bird.

C. To do some exercise regularly and keep healthy.

D. If you feel sick, see a doctor right away.

5.Who is easy to get bird flu?

A. Everyone.　　 B. Grown-ups.

C. Experts.　　 D. Children under twelve.

6.What should you do when you cough or sneeze?

A. Stay away from other people.

B. Always close the windows.

C. Cover your mouth and nose.

D. Have enough sleep.

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The famous fat and lazy cat Garfield is coming to China. Garfield, the movie opens in cinemas around the country on Friday.

In this American movie, Garfield acts with real actors. He makes trouble and dances like a star. He will make you laugh with his clever and funny words.

Drawn by American cartoonist Jim David since 1978, Garfield has fans all over the world. He likes eating, sleeping and watching TV. He hats doing exercise! "I'm lazy and fat. But I'm proud of it," he says.

Garfield always sits in front of the TV eating lasagne（烤宽面条）, his favourite dish. Sometimes; he's rude to his owner Jon Arbuckle.

One day, Jon brings Odie, a homeless dog, into his home. Odie is cute. He gets all Jon Arbuckle's love. This turns Garfield's world upside down. Garfield wants the dog out of the house, and his life.

One night, he kicks Odie out of the house. But later Garfield finds that Odie has been kidnapped（绑架）by a TV star! The man wants to use the dog in his shows.

Garfield feels sorry for Odie. He sees he has done something wrong. He wants to make up for（弥补）it. So Garfield gets off his favourite chair to try to save his friend.

1.The famous fat and ________ cat is coming to China.

A.lazy B.happy C.sad D.hard

2.________ in this American movie.

A.There are no real persons B.Garfield doesn't like doing exercise

C.An American cartoonist drew a cat D.Garfield can't dance

3.Which of the following about Garfield is true?

A.He is a real cat. B.His favourite dish is fish.

C.He never makes trouble. D.He's smart and funny.

4.Who likes Odie very much?

A.Garfield. B. Jon. C.Jim. D.Fans.

5.Garfield wants the dog out of the house because ________.

A.He doesn't like to share lasagna with him B.the dog makes him upside down

C.he becomes jealous（嫉妒）of the dog D.he wants the dog to go to a show

6.How do you think Garfield feels when the dog is taken away?

A.Sad. B.Happy. C.Nervous. D.Fearful.

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Newcastle is beginning to draw tourists from all corners of Europe. It's one of the fastest developing cities in the United Kingdom. It is said most visitors come here to see the famous soccer team play. The mood of the locals is often changed by the success or failures of the local team.

Newcastle's most popular place is the Gate. It's in the center of the city and has many attractions including bars, restaurants, sports bars, pubs and so on. During a home game it becomes a real home to happiness.

Culture and local history lovers can make their dreams come true by taking one of the local city tour buses. They come and leave every few minutes and stop at all the important historical sites in the city. Also the seats and the environment on the buses are comfortable. It's the best way to see the city without tiring yourself out or getting cold. Places such as the Hancock Museum and Millennium Bridge are must-see attractions. But be careful if you're short of time, Newcastle is a big place. So you should be prepared to kill a few hours on one of these buses.

If you want to watch the local team play soccer in the St. James Park, remember to book a ticket as early as possible. The locals are crazy soccer fans, and you’ll find it hard to get a ticket if you don’t wait in the queue early.

As you can see, Newcastle is a fantastic city with so much to be offered and so many things to see. You’re sure to have a wonderful time here!

1.From the passage we know Newcastle is most famous for its_______.

2.If you want to learn about the history and culture of Newcastle, you_____.

3.The underlined word “They” in Para 3 refers to ______.

4.Which place is not in Newcastle? ______

5.What can we learn from the passage?

6.The author wrote this passage mainly in order to_______.

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The hot dog is popular. It’s not a dog, but a cooked sausage in a long piece of bread. Here are some stories and facts about it.

1.“Dachshund” is a name for ________ at the very beginning.

A.a kind of dog B.a person

C.a kind of sausage D.a hot dog

2.The underlined word roll in the passage probably means ________.

A.a piece of paper B.a list of names

C.a piece of bread D.a kind of jam

3.The Americans started the tradition of eating hot dogs at baseball parks in ________.

A.1871 B.1893 C.1901 D.2010

4.________ is believed to be the man who created the name “Hot Dog”.

A.Johann Georghehner B.Charles Feltman

C.Chris Von Der Ahe D.Tad Dorgan

5.Which of the following is TRUE about hot dogs?

A.There is still no vegetarian hot dog now.

B.An American sold the very first hot dog in Germany.

C.Someone has once finished eating 73 hot dogs in ten minutes.

D.New York people like eating hot dogs best throughout the world.

6.The passage is most probably from a magazine on ________.

A.plants and animals B.food and drinks

C.history and society D.earth and space

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54 Waters Road

Hiroyuki Mahita　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Nesaden

Manager　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　 London

Hotel Sayuri　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　 N06 4RL

Bukkoji-dori

Kyoto

Japan

16 September 2012

Dear Mr. Mahita,

I was given your name and the address of your hotel by two friends of ours who stayed at the Sayuri last June. They were Mr. James Collins and Mr. Arthur Drake. You would perhaps remember James Collins, as he speaks fluent Japanese.

Both Mr. Collins and Mr. Drake spoke very highly of your hotel and all the help they received from your staff when they visited Kyoto.

Following their recommendations, I would like to make a reservation at your hotel for myself and my friend, Mr. Peter Sullivan. We would like two single rooms as close to each other as possible, next-door would be ideal for us. We would like to be in Japan for New Year’s Day and to be there for Adult’s Day, which we have been told is on the second Monday in January. So we would like our reservations to be from 31 December 2012 to 20 January 2013. I have also been told that you can arrange an English-speaking guide, certainly for the Machiya, the town houses of Kyoto, but also for other aspects of life in Kyoto. Can you also advise me on car hire in Japan, please?

I look forward to hearing from you with confirmation of the booking and advice on prices and payment – how much do you want in advance as a deposit (押金)?

I should perhaps mention that unlike our friend Mr. Collins, neither myself nor Mr. Sullivan speaks a single word of Japanese (unfortunately!). But I am told that you speak excellent English.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours Sincerely

Ted Latham

1.Mr. Mahita is a(an) ________.

A. tour guide　　 B. Japanese secretary

C. hotel manager　　 D. English translator

2.Mr. Latham got to know the address of the hotel through ________.

A. a TV advertisement　　 B. some friends

C. a travel brochure　　 D. Mr. Sullivan

3.The underlined word “ideal” in the 3rd paragraph probably means ________.

A. independent　　 B. personal　　 C. correct　　 D. perfect

4.Which of the following Englishmen can speak fluent Japanese?

A. Mr. Arthur Drake　　 B. Mr. Ted Latham

C. Mr. James Collins　　 D. Mr. Hiroyuki Mahita

5.Mr. Latham wants Mr. Mahita to do all the following things EXCEPT ________.

A. book a car in Japan　　 B. reserve two rooms

C. arrange a guide to Kyoto　　 D. tell him about the deposit money

6.Mr. Latham wrote this letter to ________.

A. book a holiday　　 B. look for a job　　 C. find a tour guide　　 D. book two rooms

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