Sophia Wu, 25, is a young Chinese woman who does business with her family in Santiago, Chile (智利). On February 27, she experienced a night that she will never forget.
"I was asleep and was woken up by powerful shaking at around 3:30 in the morning. My whole room was moving and I couldn't stand still. I wanted to run downstairs and go outside, but suddenly the wall got broken and the lights in the room went out. The room became so shaky that I couldn't move at all."
That night an 8.8-magnitude (震级) earthquake hit Chile. Buildings and bridges fell down. Electricity (电) and water services shut down. The Chilean Red Cross reported that about 500,000 homes were destroyed and more than 800 people died.
The earthquake has been the fifth strongest since 1900. More than 90 aftershocks (余震) followed the earthquake. A tsunami (海啸) was set off in the Pacific Ocean by the earthquake.
Scientists say that there are about 500,000 earthquakes in the world each year. Of these, only 20% are felt, and 100 of them cause damage.
So far, scientists haven't found a way to predict earthquakes. But you can learn to protect yourself during an earthquake. The most important thing to remember is to drop, cover and hold on. So remember to drop to the floor, get under something for cover and hold onto something strong during the shaking.
根据短文内容，选择最佳选项。 What happened to Sophia Wu on February 27?
| A．Her house was burned in a fire. |
| B．She dreamed a terrible dream. |
| C．Her family died in a terrible accident. |
| D．A serious earthquake hit the city she was in. |
Which is the correct order (顺序)?
a. Wu got up and found her whole room was moving.
b. Wu wanted to run downstairs and go out.
c. The wall got broken and the lights went out.
d. Wu was woken up by shaking.
| A．a-b-c-d | B．d-a-b-c |
| C．d-b-a-c | D．c-a-b-d |
Which is TRUE about the Chile Earthquake？
| A．It had no aftershocks. |
| B．It destroyed five million homes. |
| C．It caused a tsunami in the Pacific Ocean. |
| D．It has been the fourth strongest earthquake since 1900. |
From the passage, we know that about of the earthquakes cause damage every year.
| A．20% | B．10% | C．1% | D．0.02% |
How should we protect ourselves during an earthquake?
| A．We should run outside as quickly as possible. |
| B．We should drop, cover and hold on. |
| C．We should shout loudly for help. |
| D．We should call 120 quickly. |
Letter A
Dear Rose,
I like your programmes very much. I’m now writing to ask you something about American social customs (社交习惯). My American friends want me to join them in their dinner party. I am very happy and have decided to go, but I’m a little worried about it, too. The social customs in my country are very different from here, so I’m afraid of making mistakes.
Should I bring a present, such as sweets or flowers? Should I arrive on time or a little late? At the dinner table, how can I know which fork (叉子) or knife to use? How can I let the family know that I’m thankful for their kindness?
Wang Lin
Letter B
Dear Wang Lin,
It’s a good idea to bring a small present when you go to a dinner party. Flowers are always nice, or you may bring a bottle of wine (葡萄酒) if you know that your friends drink it.
You should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late. Don’t get there early. If you’re going to be more than fifteen minutes late, you should call and tell them.
Try to be free at the dinner table. If you don’t know about choosing the right fork or knife, just watch the other people, and follow them. If you still have no idea of what to do, ask the person next to you.
If you like the food, say so. Of course, you’ll thank them for the meal and for their kindness. It’s also a good idea to send a thank-you card the day after.
Rose Wang Lin wants to _______.
| A．make friends with Rose |
| B．know some social customs for a dinner party |
| C．make her friends happy |
| D．give her friends a surprise |
Rose is possibly ________.
| A．a good housewife |
| B．a TV hostess (主持人) |
| C．a member of the dinner party |
| D．a friend of Wang Lin’s |
If you’re asked to a dinner party but not sure about what to bring as a present, it’s good to bring _______.
| A．some fruits | B．a bottle of wine |
| C．some flowers | D．a knife and fork |
Which of the following is NOT proper (适当的) for joining in a dinner party?
| A．Get there 15 minutes earlier. |
| B．Make yourself at home. |
| C．Follow others to use forks and knives。 |
| D．Thank your friends for the meal. |
From the letters we’ve learned that it’s very _____ to know something about American social customs.
| A．difficult | B．friendly | C．enjoyable | D．helpful |
Every year there is a Spring Festival in China. Usually it is in January or February. It is the most important festival in China. So before it comes， everyone has to prepare things. They buy pork， beef， chicken， fruits and many other things. And they often make a special kind of food” dumplings”. It means “come together”. On the day before the festival，parents buy new clothes for their children. Children also buy presents for their parents. On the Spring Festival Eve（除夕），all the family members come back to their hometown. This is a happy moment. Some sing and dance， some play cards and others get the dinner ready. When they enjoy the meal，they give each other the best wishes for the coming year. They all have a good time.
Which is the most important festival in China?
| A．Mid-Autumn Festival. | B．Spring Festival. |
| C．Children’s Day. | D．Teachers’ Day |
When is the Chinese Spring Festival usually celebrated(庆祝)?
| A．In March or April. | B．In May or June. |
| C．In January. | D．In January or February |
is the special kind of food for the Spring Festival in China.
| A．Chicken | B．Dumplings | C．Fish | D．Beef |
What’s the meaning of the food “dumplings” for Chinese people in the Spring Festival?
| A．Look up. | B．Help yourself. |
| C．Come together. | D．Take care |
The family when they are having dinner together on the Spring Festival Eve.
| A．give each other the best wishes | B．buy each other presents |
| C．sing， dance and play cards | D．play cards |
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If an Australian student wants to learn Chinese, he or she can _____ .
| A．call 021-58609228 | B．fax 021-58609728 |
| C．call 010-69191617 | D．email cherrylf@hotmail. com. |
How many square meters is the garden of the house for sale?
| A．509 sqm. | B．312.9 sqm. | C．428.8 sqm | D．80.2 sqm. |
Where is Cherry working now?
| A．In Guangzhou. | B．In Shanghai. |
| C．In Beijing. | D．In Putong. |
If he goes skiing on _____ in Beijing Snow World Ski Park, Nick has to pay more money than on Tuesday.
| A．Thursday | B．Sunday |
| C．Wednesday | D．Monday |
If you want to ski for four hours on weekdays, how much money will you pay at least?
| A．200 yuan. | B．280 yuan. |
| C．208 yuan. | D．138 yuan. |
Tom was a farmer.He worked on the farm all day ， but sometimes he went to the town market to sell fruit and vegetables.One day,a terrible sound attracted his attention in the town market.He saw a young bull for sale.The bull was white and yellow.It was looking at Tom in fear.Tom walked up and touched its head gently.Just at that time they both seemed to have known each other for a long time.How amazing ！ Tom bought it at once and called it Amba.
From then on ， Tom and Amba got on well with each other.But some friends told him that it was dangerous to have such a close relationship with an animal.
One afternoon ， Tom was walking through the forest with Amba.Suddenly ， Amba stopped walking and kept pushing Tom with its head.Tom was very surprised and looked around.There was a big snake in front of him.It was beautiful but poisonous.Quickly Amba stepped on the snake's tail with its foot and at the same time Tom picked up a stick and hit the snake's head heavily.Soon the snake .died.
Tom was very grateful for Amba's help.When people heard this, they were shocked at the bull's expression of love for Tom.But for Tom, Amba was not a bull but a member of his family.
Tom worked .
| A．on the farm | B．in the market |
| C．in the forest | D．in the town |
Amba was .
| A．a small and nice cow | B．a big and beautiful snake |
| C．a white and yellow bull | D．a black and white dog |
From the passage, we know Tom and Amba .
| A．hated each other |
| B．got angry with each other |
| C．got on well with each other |
| D．disliked each other |
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
| A．Tom went to the town market to sell fruit and vegetables. |
| B．Tom's friends thought animals were safe. |
| C．Tom hit the snake's head heavily with a stick. |
| D．For Tom, Amba was a member of his family. |
A good way to pass an examination(考试) is to work hard every day in the year.You may fail in the examination if you are lazy for most of the year and then work hard only a few days before the examination.If you are taking an English examination, don’t learn only rules of grammar.
Try to read stories in English and speak in English whenever you can.A few days before examination you should start going to bed early.Do not stay up late at night studying and learning things.Before you start the examination, read carefully over the examination paper.Try to understand the exact meaning of each question before you pick up your pen to write.When you have at last finished your examination, read your answers, correct any mistake that you see and make sure that you have not missed anything out.How do you know to pass an examination?
| A．Work hard every day in a year. |
| B．Work hard many days in a year. |
| C．Work hard most of time in a year. |
| D．Work hard only before the examination. |
If you are going to take an examination, ______ .
| A．study hard and sleep less |
| B．get up early and do a lot of reading |
| C．go to bed early and have a good rest |
| D．go to bed late and get up late |
What should you do when you are taking the examination?
| A．Pick up your pen and write at once. |
| B．Go over your paper before you hand it in |
| C．After you finish the examination, hand in at once. |
| D．Try to understand every word while you are reading. |
What should you do if you want to learn English well according to the passage?
| A．Speak more, listen less, never write. |
| B．Speak less, write more, never listen. |
| C．Read more, listen more, speak less. |
| D．read and speak as much as possible. |
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