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Fill in the blanks with information from the story:
DRAGON Head-Raising Day is a traditional Chinese 1. It falls on the second day of the second 2 month. On this day people eat noodles, dumplings and deep fried pancakes. All the day’s foods are named after 3. In some 4 Chinese stories, dragons have power 5 the wind and rain. It was hoped that with the help of the dragon, ploughing would be 6 and the autumn bring a good 7. It is said that after that day there will be 8 rain. This is why the day is often call ed “Spring Dragon Day”.
Many people get their hair 9 on that Day, because it was said that a haircut during the first lunar month brought 10 to the uncles in a family.
Choose the best answer:
1) DRAGON Head-Raising (龙抬头) Day is on the _______ day of the second lunar month.
A. first
B. second
C. third
D. fourth
2) People laid paths of ____ into kitchens and around water vats. A. ashes B. rice C. noodles D. dumplings
3) Which kind of food has the name “dragon teeth”? A. pa ncakes B. noodles C. dumplings D. sugar
4) According to the story, dragons in China have power over the ______.
A. vats and ashes
B. wind and rain
C. food and water
D. uncles in a family
5) It can be inferred that _____.
A. DRAGON Head-Raising Day brings many customers to the hairdresser’s.
B. The delicious food people can enjoy are served only on that day.
C. Laying ashes into kitchens and around water vats means driving the dragon out of the house.
D. Dragons are said to bring snow to the world on the second day of the second lunar month.
6) The best title for this passage is _____.
A. Dragon Whisker noodles
B. Dragon Teeth
C. Traditional Chinese Festivals
D. Spring Dragon Day
Fill in the blanks with information from the story:
Ashley Young is a _________ for Aston Villa. He has been in great form for his club this _________, already scoring seven goals. His manager will hope that his good form can help Aston Villa win some _________ The club has already shown a lot of _________ in him. Two years ago they paid almost 10 million _________ to sign him from Watford. He has not let his _________ down.
His good form has taken him into the England _________ team. He might be a star _________ the next World Cup in South Africa.
1. Choose the best answer:
1) The manager of Aston Villa is _____. A. Cristiano Ronaldo B. Lionel Messi C. Martin
O’Neill D. Ashley Young
2) Young is a _____ for Aston Villa. A. winger B. forward C. fullback D. manager
3) Young has already scored _________ goals for his club this season. A. five B.
six C. seven D. eight
4) The club paid almost _______ million pounds to sign Young from Watford. A. 10 B. 11 C.12 D.
13
5) Young is known for his_________ on the football pitch. A. appearance B. speed C.
skill D. age
Match the expressions with their meanings:
1. compare A. a number of people, animals, objects with each other
2. praise B. a prize for winning a competition
3. local C. a point
4. goal D. an area of ground for sports
5. trophy E. around the area where you live
6. national F. show the likeness between sb/sth and
sb/sth else
7. pitch G. belonging to a whole nation
8. together H. to express your admiration for sb or sth
You might have heard of collisions between cars, trains and ships, but satellites? It sounds like something from a movie! But sometimes life can be 1 than the movies.On February 11, a Russian military satellite, Kosmos 2251, smashed into a US communications satellite about 780km above Siberia in Russia. The 2 made more than 500 pieces of debris. The debris could be very 3 for nearby spacecraft, even a tiny piece could do great harm.The accident occurred in an orbit which many satellites and other spacecraft 4. It means that some countries may have to 5 their spacecraft into different orbits.It is the first satellite crash that has been made 6. People are worried, since they understand how 7 Earth’s orbit has become in recent years. Before the accident, there were already over 300,000 objects 8 the Earth. There are satellites (old and new), spacecraft, and 9 objects.The US and Russia have put the 10 number of objects in space. Both countries are 11 cutting space junk. They are asking for international cooperation to help solve the problem.
1. A. worse B. stranger C. harder D. better
2. A. accident B. satellite C. spacecraft D. area
3. A. important B. interesting C. dangerous D. difficult
4. A. use B. produce C. prepare D. share
5. A. move B. make C. reduce D. fix
6. A. famous B. public C. successful D. rapid
7. A. crowded B. excited C. developed D. touched
8. A. pulling B. circling C. joining D. pushing
9. A. another B. others C. other D. the other
10. A. largest B. small C. same D. bigger
11. A. calling on B. working on C. giving up D. putting off
1. What happened on February 11th?
A. A Russian military satellite smashed into a US communications satellite
B. A Russian communication satellite smashed into a US military satellite.
C. A. Russian car smashed into a US car.
D. A Russian ship smashed into a US ship.
2. What happened because of the accident?
A. The Russian military satellite landed safely in Siberia.
B. The debris hardly affected communication.
C. Some countries may have to move their spacecraft into different orbits.
D. The orbit couldn’t be used any more.
3. How many pieces of debris did the accident make?
A. over 500
B. 300,000
C. 780,000
D. 2251
4. Which two countries have the largest number of objects in space?
A. China and the US
B. The US and Russia
C. China and Russia
D. Russia and England
5. It can be inferred that ______.
A. People are worried about such accidents.
B. It’s not the first time for such accidents to happen.
C. Neither of the US or Russia needs other country’s help.
D. The two satellites produced a large amount of space trash after the crash.
Last Wednesday, 200 million Chinese basketball fans held their breath at an NBA game in the US. It was the third game in 1 Chinese players Yi Jianlian and Yao Ming were playing each other for their own teams.Basketball is not the only form of American 2 that has become popular in China. Thirty years after the two countries established diplomatic relations (外交关系) on January 1, 1978, the US has become China’s biggest trade partner and Chinese people are now 3 American ideas and products (产品). They have Apple iPhones, love catching the latest Hollywood hits, celebrate Christmas with gift-giving and go crazy about basketball games.The NBA came to China about 20 years ago.
At that time NBA boss David Stern 4 a tape (录像带) of the league’s (联赛) All Star games to China Central Television (CCTV), letting them broadcast it free. He waited for hours in the lobby (大厅), hoping to make the NBA 5 in the world’s most populous (人口稠密的) country.When NBA games first appeared 6 Chinese TVs in late 1980s, it was mind-blowing to many Chinese basketball fans. The NBA quickly became 7 in China, especially after Yao Ming joined the Rockets six years ago. Kids admire the NBA stars’ 8 and they want to play like them.China is the league’s 9 foreign market (市场) with around 300 million basketball fans. Nearly a third of the online traffic to NBA. comes from its Chinese website. The league’s products 10 at more than 50,000 shops across China, including two official NBA Stores.
1. A. who B. where C. which D. that
2. A. culture B. art C. entertainment D. sports
3. A. ready for B. worried about C. used to D. surprised at
4. A. took B. brought C. moved D. caught
5. A. known B. public C. seen D. satisfied
6. A. on B. in C.
at D. for
7. A. surprising B. popular C. welcome D. exciting
8. A. clothes B. shoes C. life styles D. skills
9. A. newest B. oldest C. biggest D. first
10. A. pay B. buy C. cost D. sell
I. Comprehension check
1. The correct order of the events is ______.
a. The NBA and the CBA set up a joint league
b. Yao Ming joined the Rockets
c. NBA games first appeared on Chinese TV
d. China and the US established diplomatic relations
e. The NBA came to China
A. a c e d b
B. c d a b e
C. e c b a d
D.d e c b a
2. Many Chinese basketball fans were very excited last week because _______.
A. there was an important basketball game between China and the US
B. Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian had a wonderful game in China
C. it was the first time that Yi Jianlian and Yao Ming had played together
D. there was an important game for Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian
3. The first NBA games shown on CCTV were _________.
A. not very popular with Chinese people
B. free because the US wanted to make NBA games popular in China
C. brought to China by a famous Chinese basketball player
D. very expensive because they were from the US
4. According to the passage, Yao Ming is very important for the NBA because _______.
A. he is one of the best basketball players
B. he is the first NBA player from China
C. he has made the NBA more popular in China
D. he has the most fans in the world.
5. What does the writer think about NBA games?
A. They are great games.
B. They are part of the culture.
C. They greatly promote economic development
D. All the above.
On February 14th, a Chinese cargo ship sank after a Russian warship shot 500 rounds at it. The Chinese ship had been waiting in port after a buyer complained about the poor quality of its rice cargo. The Russian warship fired at the ship as it attempted to return to China without permission. It was forced to return to port, but sank on its way back. On lifeboat was rescued by the Russians, but the other lifeboat sank. One Indonesian and seven Chinese are still missing. Russia says the captain should take full 10 for the incident, but China is not 11 with the explanation. Read the passage to help you choose the best answers.
1.Put the events of the incident in the right order
a.A warship followed the New Star and shot about 500 rounds at it.
b.The New Star unloaded its cargo and remained in port.
c.The New Star left port without permission.
d.The New Star sank and 16 sailors are now missing.
A. a-b-d-c
B. b-c-a-d
C. b-d-a-c
D. a-d-c-b
2.According to Russian media, why did the New Star remain in the port? ( )
A. Because the rice it had carried was of poor quality.
B. Because the crew were afraid of the Russian warship.
C. Because eight of the 16 sailors went missing.
D. Because the captain decided to give up the ship.
3.Why did the Russian warship shoot at the New Star? ( )
A.Because it wanted to kill the sailors onboard
B.Because Russia wanted to start a war with China.
C.Because it wanted to force the New Star to return to port.
D.Because the buyer of the rice was angry.
4. Which of the statements is true? ( )
A. The New Star began to sink when it left port.
B. Some sailors were saved by a Chinese ship.
C. All the missing sailors were Chinese.
D. The captain of the New Star was an Indonesian.
5. What attitude does the reporter have toward the incident? A. Angry. B. Happy. C. Sad. D. Not known.
Are the following sentences true (T) or false (F).
( ) 1. The New Star is an armed Chinese cargo ship.
( ) 2. The New Star sank on February 14.
( ) 3. There were eight sailors in each lifeboat.
( ) 4. The New Star began to sink on its way back to China.
( ) 5. Russia says the captain of the New Star should take full responsibility.
A
Science fiction is a popular kind of writing, and many people think of Jules Verne as the father of science fiction. He was born in France in 1828. His father wanted him to become a lawyer, but from his early 20s Verne decided to become a writer. At first he wrote plays for the theater. Then, in 1863, he wrote a story called Five Weeks in a Balloon. The success of this book encouraged him to write more stories such as A Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864) and From the Earth to the Moon (1865).
In the 19th century, many people were interested in science and inventions. Jules Verne wrote about scientific subjects in his stories and, as a result, they were very popular. Verne’s writing included many predictions (预言) for the 20th century and many of them came true. He described space flight, movies, and air conditioning, a long time before they appeared. These books were very successful and they made Verne rich.Jules Verne’s books have been the subjects for many movies. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was a successful movie for Walt Disney. It was the first Disney movie to use real actors instead of cartoon drawings. Around the World in Eighty Days is another famous movie based on one of Verne’s books. The main character is an Englishman called Phileas Fogg. For him, the most important thing is to be always on time!
( ) 1. What does the phrase “the f ather of science fict ion” mean?
A. The father who has several children.
B. The man who loves science and inventions.
C. The writer whose father wrote science fiction.
D. The man who first started writing science fiction successfully.
( ) 2. What encouraged Jules Verne to write more stories?
A. The plays he wrote for the theater.
B. The encouragement from his father.
C. The success of Five Weeks in a Balloon.
D. The scientific subjects in his stories.
( ) 3. Why were Jules Verne’s books v ery popular in the19th century?
A. Because his books made him rich and famous.
B. Because he wrote many plays for the theater at that time.
C. Because his books have been the subjects for many movies.
D. Because many people were interested in science and inventions.
( ) 4. Which of the following has the main character called Phileas Fogg?
A. Five Weeks in a Balloon.
B. Around the World in Eighty Days.
C. A Journey to the Center of the Earth.
D. From the Earth to the Moon.
( ) 5. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. Jules Verne only wrote plays in the 19th century.
B. Many of the predictions in Verne’s stories came true.
C. The main characters in Ver ne’s books are alwa ys on time.
D. The space flight Verne described was different from others.
B
The tradition of birthday parties started a long time ago. There are some traditions that you can find almost anywhere, anytime, such as sending birthday cards, blowing out the candles on a birthday cake and singing the Happy Birthday song. Others are only found for certain ages and in certain countries. In China, on a child’s second birthda y, family members put many things on the floor around the child. According to Chinese tradition, the first thing that the child picks up tells you what profession the child will choose later in life.For Japanese children, the third, fifth and seventh birthdays are especially important. At this age, there is a special celebration Shichi-Go-San (seven, five, three in Japanese) when children go to the temple wearing a new kimono (和服). The priest (僧侣) gives them special sweets, and the parents usually organize a party for their friends in their home.In Argentina, Mexico and several other Latin American countries, girls have a special birthday celebration when they reach the age of fifteen. After a special ceremony (仪式), the girls dance a waltz with their father and other boys.Eightee n is the traditional “coming of age”, the age when (in many countries) you have the right to vote (选举), join the army and (in Britain) drink alcohol or buy a house.In many English-speaking countries, a twenty-first birthday cake often has a key on top, or the cake itself is sometimes in the shape of a key. The key means that the young person is now old enough to leave and enter the family home at any time they want to!
( ) 1. Which of the following birthday traditions can be found almost anywhere, anytime?
A. Putting many things on the floor.
B. Wearing a new kimono.
C. Dancing a waltz.
D. Sending birthday cards. ( ) 2. The ______ usually organize a party at children’s special birthday celebration in Japan. A. priests B. parents C. friends D. relatives
( ) 3. Mexican girls have a special birthday celebration at the age of _____. A. five B. seven C. fifteen D. twenty-one ( ) 4. In many countries you can _____ when you reach the age of eighteen.
A. join the army
B. have a key
C. have a special ceremony
D. have special sweets
( ) 5. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. The tradition of birthday parties started a long time ago.
B. Some birthday traditions are only found in certain countries.
C. You become the owner of your house at the age of fifteen.
D. In many countries you have the right to vote at the age of eighteen.
( ) 6. Which is the best title of this passage?
A. Birthday Traditions around the World
B. Chinese Birthday Celebrations
C. Japanese Special Celebration
D. The Drinking Age in Many Countries
C
Most American students have said goodbye to fancy (高档的) fruits these days. In school canteens across the country, cheaper fruits like apples and oranges have taken their place. “People are afraid to spend now,” said Linda Morrow, who owns a shoe and handbag store. “They don’t kno w what the future will brin g.” During the financial crisis (金融危机), several of the country’s biggest banks have been forced to sell or close. This has made lots of Americans afraid to buy expensive goods.Samira Marino, a restaurant owner in Miami, has found everyone is ordering water instead of juice and more people are sharing meals. In more than two-dozen interviews with The Associated Press across the country last month, Americans talked about their concerns, from worries about small businesses to doubts (怀疑) about simply making ends meet (维持生计).The crisis began last year. Experts think it was because US banks lend money too easily. Last year a lot of people and companies, who borrowed money, have found themselves unable to pay it back. This left the banks, as well as the people who put their money in the banks, without money. Since the banks borrowed money between themselves and even across borders (国界), the whole world was in trouble.This month the US government agreed
on a $700 billion plan to try to save the financial market. But no one is sure whether it will help or not. President George W. Bush has warned it will take some st week top finance officials from 20 countries promised to work together to find a way out of the money trouble.
1. Why are people in the US afraid to spend?
A. Becau se they think it’s unnecessary.
B. Because they don’t ha ve the babit of spending money.
C. Because they worry about their future.
D. Becaus e they don’t have enough money.
2. The underlined word “concerns” probably means _____. A. worries B. conditions C. hobbies D. experiences
3. The fifth paragraph mainly _____.
A. tells what it is like in a crisis
B. explains why there is a crisis
C. warns people of the danger of the crisis
D. asks people not to borrow money from banks
4. People feel _____ about the US plan to save the market. A. satisfied B. doubtful C. hopeless D. angry
5. The best title for the story is _____.
A. Ways to make ends meet
B. The money problem facing the world
C. Healthy fancy fruits
D. The art of borrowing
本篇介绍“科幻之父”及其成就。

1. D。

此题考查学生对“科幻之父”的理解。

此处father指的是在某领域的创始人，故选D。

2. C。

细节理解。

根据文章第一段第五句和第六句。

3. D。

细节理解题。

根据第二段的第一、二句。

4. B。

细节理解。

根据文章最后一节中Around the World in Eighty Days is another famous movie... The main character is an Englishman called Phileas Fogg。

5. B。

选项A说Jules Verne在19世纪只写剧本，而根据第一段第五句中“wrote a story”知该项不对；文章最后两句只提到Phileas Fogg需要很准时，所以C不对；对于选项D文章没提及；由第二段倒数第三句可知B正确。

本文主要介绍了世界上不同国家庆祝生日的传统习俗。

1. D。

从第一段第二句话就能得出答案。

2. B。

从第三段最后一句话便可知正确答案。

3. C。

根据第四段第一句话。

4. A。

从第五段中便可找到正确答案。

5. C。

通读全文，即可推断出选项A、B、D这三项文中都有叙述，只有选项C不符合文章的意思，故选C。

6. A。

根据短文第一段第一句（主题句），并通读全文，即可知道本文主要是介绍了世界各地的生日传统习俗。

Key: 1-5 C A B B B
II. 1. B A C B A D 2. festival, lunar, dragons, ancient, over, easier, harvest, more and more, cut, bad luck.
Key:II. 1 A C A BB III. 1. working on 2. does harm to 3. hear of 4. asks, for 5. smashed into V. B A C D A B A B C A B
II. 1 A C A BB V. B A C D A B A B C A B
1.hear of 听说
2. sound like 听起来
3. smash into 打破，打碎
4. more than = over超过
5. do harm to 对……有伤害
6. have to 不得不
7. work on 致力于……
8. ask for sth 要求
2.III. 1-5 C A C B A 6-10 A B D C D I. ADBCD
Keys:
II. A. 1. B 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. D B. 1. F 2. T 3. T 4. T 5. T
C. 1. sunk 2. shots 3. quality 4. remained 5. permission 6. port 7. sink 8. rescued 9. missing 10. responsibility 11. satisfied。