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话题1事物及其发展介绍(2017; 2014；2012)Passage 1［2017陕西］Friendship Day is a great day for celebrating friendship. It falls on the first Sunday of August every year. Celebrating the festival was firstly started by the US in 1935. But now this doesn’t only happen in the US. People in other countries are interested in it, too.The idea of spending the day with friends was spread all over the world. With more and more countries joining in the celebrations, Friendship Day soon became an international festival.Between 1935 and 1997, Friendship Day didn’t have a symbol(象征),like Santa Claus for Christmas. However, in 1997, the United Nations named Winnie the Pooh as the world’s Ambassador (大使) of Friendship.The traditional celebrations include activities such as meeting with friends and exchanging(交换) cards, flowers and gifts. Some people may have parties with their friends. Some may have lunch or dinner together. Others may hang out or go to the movies with friends on this special day. These are popular among all age groups from teenagers to old people.Although Friendship Day and its celebrations may have changed over the years, the basic idea behind the festival remains the same. People enjoy the moment they spend together and express love and care for their friends.1.When is Friendship Day?It is on every year.2.What does “this” in the first paragraph refer to?It refers to .3.What does the fourth paragraph mainly tell us?It mainly tells us to celebrate Friendship Day.4.What’s the basic idea behind the festival?People enjoy the moment they spend together and for their friends.5.What does the writer think of the festival?The writer thinks it’s .Passage 2［2017铁一中五模］About 800 years ago, a Chinese man named Wan Hu made the world’s first rocket but unfortunately lost his life. It was not until April 24th, 1970 that China launched its first satellite Dongfanghong-1, which made the country a modern space-exploring (太空探索) nation.To celebrate the first big success for the country’s space development, April 24 is now China’s Space Day, which started this year. While celebrating, China also announced new exploration plans to make a space station and go to Mars and beyond.A space station is like a home for astronauts in space. Astronauts live and work on a space station and spaceships can even park there. China plans to finish building its space station in 2022.According to China’s top space scientist Zhou Jianping, by that time, becoming an astronaut will be a normal job because more space exploration means that astronauts are needed more thanever before. They also need to be able to finish more tasks. “We’ve been choosing astronauts mainly from pilots. Now, we will also pick them from engineers, doctors and space technology experts.”Another plan is about Mars. China will launch a probe(探测器) to Mars—around 2020. It will land there and even bring back things from the Mars surface, a plan that never has been achieved by any country.“It’s such a big plan,” said Zhang Rongqiao, the chief designer of China’s Mars plan. “Only by doing this can China say it has truly started the exploration of deep space. And the exploration will help us understand how the universe changes, how life comes into being and the structure of matter(物质的结构).”1.How long has China had its first rocket?It is since the first rocket was made by Wan Hu.2.What made China a modern space-exploring nation?The launch of its made China a modem space-exploring nation.3.Why does China begin to have a Space Day from 2016?It aims to for China’s space development.4.What is a space station used for?It is like a home for astronauts and a parking lot for .5.How can China say it has truly started the exploration of deep space?Only by to Mars around 2020 can China say so.Passage 3Heavy smog has been covering many cities in northern China. It has caused the government to invent the mist cannon(水雾大炮). The mist cannon can be used to fight with pollution.The mist cannon is a large machine. It is fixed on a truck that sprays(喷洒)water mist. It is not well-known, but gaining popularity. They were firstly used at building houses to reduce dust. But engineers have improved the machines. They want to make them send off drops of mist. “It is now for fighting airborne particles(大气尘埃)and protecting the environment,” said Xu Yuexin, an engineer with Beijing Capital Group Boom-sound Environment Science & Technology Co Ltd. It provides the mist cannon service in parts of the capital.“The truck works by spraying water mist. Then they could combine with the dust and small particles to fall to the ground,” Xu said. Experts have found they’re effective, but have their limits. They are only one of the measures being taken. However, reducing emissions(排放)is still the best way to control air pollution for the longer term. The government should pay more attention to measures to cut emissions.As for people, we should also do our part in protecting the environment. For example, we can take a bus to school or work instead of driving a car.1.What covered most cities in northern China?In northern China, most cities are covered with .2.Where is the mist cannon fixed?It is fixed .3.Where were the mist cannons firstly used to reduce dust?They were firstly used .4.What does the passage mainly tell us?It mainly tells us about .5.How does the government do to cut emissions?should be paid more attention to by the government to cut emissions.话题2异域文化介绍(2016; 2015; 2011)Passage 4［2016陕西］Stanford is a world famous university on the west coast of the U.S. It was built by Stanford and his wife in memory of their only son who died of a strange disease.Tourists are often surprised at the beauty of Stanford. Among the green trees, buildings with yellow walls and red tops make up a beautiful picture. Many tourists wonder why yellow and red were chosen. That’s because they were the favorites of Mrs. Stanford.The Big Church is the most important building in Stanford. It stands at the centre. It was built by Mrs. Stanford to remember her husband who devoted(贡献)himself to the university. There, students and teachers can communicate with God and hold great activities, such as concerts and celebrations.The tallest building in Stanford is Hoover Tower, which is the landmark of the university. A man named Hoover had done a lot for the university. The things he once used can be seen on the first floor. On the top of the tower, tourists can have a good look at the whole campus(校园).As one of the world top universities, Stanford has many subjects that stand among the top ones in the world. And computer science has been the first for many years. If you want to study computer in a university abroad, maybe it is your best choice.1.Why did Mr. and Mrs. Stanford build the university?Because they wanted to remember .2.What color did Mrs. Stanford like best?She preferred to other colors.3.What does the third paragraph mainly tell us?It mainly tells us the Big Church is in Stanford.4.Where can visitors see the whole campus of Stanford?They can see the whole campus on the top of .5.What does “it” in the last sentence of the passage refer to?It refers to .Passage 5Many Germans, both the young and the old, love celebrating their birthdays. In Germany, like in most countries around the world, cake, presents, family and friends bring fun and happiness to such a special day. In general, birthday customs(风俗)in Germany are similar to ones in American birthday celebrations. However, there are some different ones one should pay attention to when in Germany.First, never wish a German a happy birthday before his or her birthday. It is considered bad luck to do so. There are no well-wishes, cards or presents given before a German’s birthday.Second, if somebody in Germany invites you out for his or her birthday, the bill will be paidby the birthday person. And don’t try insisting on paying for yourself. It won’t work.Third, the one who has the birthday can enjoy a holiday for half a day. So Germans can usually plan their birthdays well. They like to spend it funnily, with much relaxation. Germans like to prepare a party after the birthday meal to sing and dance happily.Fourth, if he wants some presents very much, he may ring his friends or relatives to ask for them directly. They don’t think it rude. At last, when you are invited, please be on time. Being late is considered to be too impolite.1.What brings great fun to a birthday in Germany?and friends bring fun to a birthday.2.What shouldn’t one do before a German birthday?Don’t a German a happy birthday before his or her birthday.3.Who will usually pay the birthday meal?The birthday meal is usually paid by .4.How do Germans feel about being late?Germans consider being late to be .5.How many different birthday customs in Germany are mentioned in this passage?There are different birthday customs.Passage 6Ireland has had a very difficult history. The problems started in the 16th century when English rulers conquered（征服）Ireland. For hundreds of years, the Irish people fought against the English. Finally, in 1921, the British government was forced to give independence to the south of Ireland. The result is that today there are two“Irelands”. Northern Ireland, in the north, is part of the United Kingdom. The Republic of Ireland, in the south, is an independent country.In the 1840s, the main crops potatoes were affected by disease and about 750,000 people died of hunger. And a shortage（短缺）of work forced people to leave Ireland and live in other countries. As a result of these problems, the population fell from 8.2 million in 1841 to 6.6 million in 1851. For many years, the majority of Irish people earned their living as farmers. Today, many people still work on the land but more and more people are moving to the cities to work in factories and offices. Life in the cities is very different from that in the countryside. Things move at a quieter and slower pace in the countryside.The lrish are famous for being warm-hearted and friendly. Oscar Wilde, a famous lrish writer, once said that the lrish were“the greatest talkers since the Greeks”. Since in dependence, Ireland has revived （复兴）its own culture of music, language, literature and singing. Different areas have different styles of old lrish songs which are sung without instruments. Other kinds of lrish music use many different instruments such as the violin, whistles(口哨), etc.1.When was the south of Ireland independent from Britain?The south of Ireland was independent from Britain in .2.What affected the main crops in the 1840s?The main crops were affected .3.Why did people leave Ireland？They left Ireland because of .4.How do things change in the countryside?Things move .5.What are the Irish famous for?The Irish are famous for in the countryside.话题3热点信息(2013)Passage 7These days, a new kind of exercise has swept Shanghai. Around 100 people have practiced yoga(瑜伽)with their dogs in Pudong New Area since last June, which was the city’s first Doga class.Doga means “yoga with dogs”. The prac tice first started in the USA 11 years ago. In the Tokyo Pet Show 2006 in Chiba (in the east of Tokyo) on March 31st, 2006, about 20,000 people visited the country’s largest pet market while enjoying Doga. And in Britain, Doga is more popular around the country.In a Doga class, pet owners take their dogs with them. The dogs and their owners work as one unit. When the owners do a sitting pose (姿势), the dogs will lie down in front of them and maybe spread out their body. When the owners do a standing pose, they will hold their little pets in their arms. After the owners are done with their own lessons, they will give their dogs massages (按摩) and make them relaxed.Doga is not only good for the health of both humans and dogs, but also improves relationships between owners and dogs. At home, some dogs often growl(吼叫). But at Doga classes, they relax and seem to understand their owners. They behave better when doing yoga. 1.Where did the first Doga class take place in Shanghai?It took place .2.When was Doga first practiced according to the passage?It was practiced .3.In the Doga class, what do owners do with their pets when they are doing a standing pose? They will in their arms.4.After their own Doga lessons, how do dog owners make their pets relaxed?They will .5.How many countries are mentioned in the passage?countries are mentioned in the passage.话题1事物及其发展介绍Passage 1【主旨大意】本文是一篇说明文。