Mo, the first Nobel winner in literature born and living in China, said he had trouble with the sudden publicity, which put a lot of pressure on him.
"I only hope to return to my writing desk as soon as possible, and I would also like to do well in society anonymously.(无名地)" Mo said. He was bothered by a large number of requests asking him to offer help that took advantage of his fame. " I was upset the first several days after the prize announcement, but then I realized the prize is just like a mirror that reflects various attitudes about my winning, and more, reflects the real me," Mo said. "I still consider myself an ordinary citizen who writes. And presenting quality works is my duty and best way of giving back to society. I'm no superstar," he emphasized(强调) several times.
Mo believes Chinese literature has achieved much in the past thirty years, and the driving force behind that is not the prize. Writers' creations should not be driven by awards, or criticism, or readers' expectations. Mo said he misunderstood the standards of the academy's selection before he visited Stockholm（斯德哥尔摩） to receive the prize in December.
"I thought they were judging the authors' personality or political features, then I learned the sole standard of their selection is literature itself, which is also deeply based in the Swedish people's long-established practice of reading a large number of books," Mo said.
During the forum, established Chinese and Australian writers discussed subjects as diverse as tradition and modernity, the local and the universe and cultural inclusiveness. And they will also read works to each other and the readers. The writers communication will further promote（推动） Chinese writers to a global audience.
Australian Ambassador（大使） to China Frances Adamson agreed. "It's a milestone （驱动）of literary exchanges between the two countries, who are longtime friends," Adamson said. Mo is the first Nobel winner in ______ born and living in China.
| A．literature. | B．peace | C．physics | D．chemistry |
When did Mo receive the prize?
| A．In September | B．In October | C．In November | D．In December |
What did Mo say about himself after he got the prize?
| A．He considered he was a superstar. |
| B．He still considered he was an ordinary citizen who writes. |
| C．He considered he was famous all over the world. |
| D．He considered he became rich. |
Who is Frances Adamson?
| A．He is the French Ambassador to China | B．He is the Canadian Ambassador to China |
| C．He is the Australian Ambassador to China | D．He is the American Ambassador to China |
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
| A．Mo didn’t hope to return to my writing desk | B．Mo was always upset after the prize . |
| C．The driving force behind writers is the prize | D．Mo’s success will promote Chinese writers. |
Travelling has been popular with people for a long time. Many of today’s travellers are trying to find an unusual experience or adventure. Hiking may be a good choice.
Instead of spending your vacation on a bus, in a hotel or sitting on the beach, you may want to try hiking. Hiking is a great way to travel. You will get close to nature and take exercise at the same time. Hiking is easy to do and doesn’t have to be very expensive. You can hike close to home or travel to other places. The basic equipment you need for hiking is simple: good shoes, clothes and a backpack. You can hike in the mountain, in a forest or along a river. You can also go for a hike in the city.
Hiking is fun and exciting, but you shouldn’t forget safety. Here are some basic tips for successful hiking:
﹡Don’t hike alone.
﹡ bring water, a good map and a cellphone.
﹡Wear a hat to protect yourself from the sun. Hiking is a good way to get close to nature.
Good shoes, clothes and a backpack are the basic equipment for hiking.
People can only hike in the mountain, in a forest or along a river.
Hiking is always fun, exciting and safe
You’d better go hiking with others.
In the 1930s a young traveler was climbing the French Alps(法国阿尔卑斯山).He arrived at big piece of land without living things.It was ugly.It was the kind of place you hurry away from.
Then,suddenly,the young traveler stopped on the way.In the middle of this large land there was an old man.On his back was a bag of seeds.In his land was an iron pipe(铁管).
The man used the iron pipe to make a hole in the ground.Then from the bag he took a seed and put it in the hole.He did this again and again.
Later the old man told the traveler,“I’ve planted over 100,00 seeds.Perhaps only a tenth of them will grow.”
The old man’s wife and son had died,and this was how he chose to spend his final years.
“I want to do something useful,”he said.
(1)二十年以后那个年轻的游客已不再年轻。 He retutned to the place.What he saw amazed him.He could mot believe his eyes.The land was covered with a beautiful forest two miles wide and five miles long.Birds were singing,animals were playing,and wild flowers were here and there.
(2)The traveler stood there remembering the lifeless picture of the place that it once was.A beautiful forest stood there now,all because someone cared.Why did the ola man plant seeds?_____________________________________________
How many seeds did the old man think could grow,all of them or only some?___________
What amazed the young traveler when he returned to the place?______________________
将短文中画线句子(1)翻译成英语。___________________________________________
将短文中画线句子(2)翻译成汉语。___________________________________________
Hands play an importanty part in our daily life.But do you know which of your two hadns you use more?Very few people use both hands epually well.Most of us are right-handed.Only about five people out of a hundred are left-handed.New-born babies can take hold of things with either of their hands,but in about two years they usually use their right hands.Scientists don’t know why this happens.
Monkeys are our close relatives in the animal world.Scientists have found that monkeys like to use one of their hands more than the other,but it can be either hand.There are as many right-handed monkeys as left-handed ones.Next time you visit a zoo,watch the monkeys carefully,you will see that some of them will use their right hands and others will use their left hands.But most of the people use their right hands better and this makes life difficult for those left-hadned people.We live in a right-handed world.How many people among 100 people use their left hands better?
A.5%. B.50%. C.95%.What’s the meaning of the underlined word “equally” in Chinese?
A.公正地 B.均等地 C.平凡地New-born babies can use __________.
A.both of their hands B.neither of their hands C.their right handsWhich of the following is true?
A.There are more monkeys using their right hands than left hands.
B.There are more monkeys using their left hands than right hands.
C.There are as many right-handed monkeys as left-handed ones.“We live in a right-handed world.”means __________.
A.Most people use their right hands better.
B.Few people use their right hands better.
C.Half of the people use their right hands better.
| Name:Sara Age:14 Class:Junior 3 Student’s progress report:My exam results are good in all subjects and I am very pleased about this because I did a lot of revision.My best results were in my favourite subjects,physics and chemistry,I know I am good at them and I enjoy dong scientific experiments. Teacher’s report:Sara is an intelligent,hardworking student with an excellent attitude(态度) to her schoolwork.She is quite shy and should be encouraged to join school clubs and afterschool activities. |
| Name:Steve Age:15 Class:Junior 3 Student’s progress report:I am happy because my exam results are a lot better than they were last term.I love computers and computer games and my best grades were in Information Technology.I would love to be a computer programmer but I don’t know if I’m clever enough.But I wouli like to do work with computers.The other thing I’m really interested in is languages.I enjoy learning English and find translation quite easy. Teacher’s report:Steve is a lively and popular student who has made much progress this term.However,he needs to be mor serious and organised if he wants to become a computer programmer.He should get good results in math.Steve’s Enhlish has improved a lot.Perhaps he should consider becoming an English teacher. |
Who did a lot of work for the exams?
A.Sara. B.Steve. C.Both.Sara enjoys _________.
A.playing computer games.
B.doing scientific experiments
C.learning EnglishThe teacher thinks Steve needs to ____________.
A.improve his math B.learn English better C.play more cmputer gamesIn the teacher’s opinion,Steve should be __________.
A.a scientist B.an English teacher C.a comptuer programmerWhich of the following activities is the most suitable to improve Sara?
A.Playing computer games. B.Watching TV. C.Playing basketball.
Ben Jones was walking home from school one day when he saw a black cat.It was walking across the srteet in front of him.Ben stopped,turned around,and walked down a different srteet to go home.Why did he do that?
“It’s unluchy when a black cat crosses the street in front of you,”says Ben,“I did not want to walk down that street!”
Many people think that some things bring bad luch of good luck.For example,some people think that 13 is an unlucky number.They never invite 13 people to a party.
“I never walk under a ladder(梯子),”says Ben.“And I never open an umbrella inside the house.They both bring bad luck.”
And what brings good luck?“We have a horseshoe over the front door of our house for good luck,”says Ben.
“And when I find a peney on the ground,I always pick it up .That brings me good luck all day!”Why did Ben turn aroundd when he saw the black cat crossing the street?
A.Because he thought it was unlucky.
B.Because he disliked a black cat.
C.Because he was afraid of the cat.In western countries,which number do some people think is unlucky?
A.4. B.10. C.13.Which of the following things can bring people good luck?
A.Opening an umbrella inside the house.
B.Walking under a ladder.
C.Picking up a penny on the ground.Where does Ben’s family have a horseshoe?
A.Over the front door. B.Inside the house. C.Under a ladder.Which is the best title of the passage?
A.A black cat.
B.Good luck and bad luck.
C.Good things can bring good luck.
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