On April 20th,2013, a big and powerful earthquake attacked Ya’an, Sichuan Province. A great many buildings and houses collapsed, a lot of people were killed and even more people lost their homes in the earthquake .
The number of the death from the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit Ya’an in southwestern China's Sichuan Province has risen to 188, according to latest calculations by local Civil Affairs Bureau(as of 18:00 pm, April 22, ). At least 11,826 were reportedly injured in the quake while 25 are still missing.
Experts are anticipating(预期的)much less casualties(人员伤亡)in the quake than that from the 8.0 magnitude quake hit Wenchuan on May 12, 2008, also in Sichuan Province, which killed more than 80,000 and injured over 300,000.
Energy released from Wenchuan earthquake would be 30 times of that from Ya’an quake, according to Zhang Xiaonan, an expert with China's Geophysical Union. Dai Junwu with Harbin-based seismological bureau (地震局)expects the number of the death at less than 1,000, and economic losses from the quake could reach up to 100 billion yuan.
Rescue（营救）efforts were carried “timely and orderly”, said Chinese Premier Li Keqiang who flew to the quicken-stricken area on Sunday, the second day of the quake. He was quoted as saying that “the current priority is to save lives”.When did Ya’an earthquake happen?
| A．April 22,2008 | B．April 20,2013 | C．May 12,2008 | D．May.22 2013 |
How many people injured in the earthas of 18:00 pm, April 22 ) according to the passage?
| A．About188 | B．At least 11,826 | C．More than 80,000 | D．Over 300,000. |
What does the underlined word “ collapsed” in para.1) mean?
| A．fell down suddenly | B．Rebuilt |
| C．burnt to the ground | D．turned into pieces |
Which one is NOT true according to the passage?
| A．Wenchuan earthquake released 30 times energy of Ya’an earthquake. |
| B．Premier Li Keqiang who flew to the quicken-stricken area on April,21,2013. |
| C．Wenchuan earthquake killed around 80000 people. |
| D．Zhang Xiaonan expected the economic losses from the quake could reach up to 100 billion yuan. |
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When America was young, the city of Washington, D.C. had been built. 1 .Trees were cut down and the Great Capitol(美国国会大厦) was built. A house was built. The President of the United States would live in this house. 2
At that time there was a park near the President’s house. 3 Today in that same park there are no horses or cows, sheep or pigs. 4
This is a city of many monuments(纪念碑). The highest of all is the George Washington Monument. This monument helps all of us remember George Washington, the first President of the United States. Inside the monument is an elevator. People from all over the country ride in the elevator to the top. Inside the monument are many steps. 5 .
When they get to the top, they see the United States Capitol building with its white dome(圆顶) and many monuments. They look over this beautiful city, Washington, D.C.—the capital of the United States.
A. People may climb these steps to the tops.
B. And people let their horses and cows, sheep and pigs eat grass in the park.
C. It is now called the White House.
D. It was built in a forest, near two beautiful rivers.
E. It is a beautiful park for all people to see.
F. It’s near the river.
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Different people like different TV programs.
Which program do people dislike best?
A. Fashion shows.
B. Cartoons.
C. News. 
The “Wu Yang” mascot(吉祥物) is for _____.
A. the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou
B. the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
C. the 2010 Shanghai Expo 
What can MICK’S CAFE serve you?
A. Only drinks.
B. Only food.
C. Not only drinks but also food
What does this sign mean in the street?
A. You can park your car here.
B. You can’t buy a car here.
C. You are not allowed to park your car here. 
Look at the men.
Where are they now?
A. In a bank.
B. In a restaurant.
C. In a post office.
The Winter Olympics are also called the White Olympics. At this time, many colorful stamps are published (发行) to mark (标志) the great Games. The first stamps marking the opening came out on January 25, 1932 in the United States for the 3rd White Olympics. From then on, publishing stamps during the White Olympics became a rule.
During the 4th White Olympics, a set of stamps were published in Germany in November 1936. The five Olympics rings were drawn on the front of the sportswear. It was the first time that the rings appeared on stamps celebrating the White Olympics.
In the 1950's, the stamps became more colorful. When the White Olympics arrived, the host countries (东道国) as well as the non-host countries published stamps to mark the Games. China also published four stamps in February 1980, when Chinese sportsmen began to take part in the White Olympics.
Japan is the only Asian country that has ever held the White Olympics. Altogether 14,500 million stamps were sold to raise (筹集) money for this sports meeting.
Different kinds of sports were drawn on these small stamps. People can enjoy the beauty of the wonderful movements of some sportsmen. The White Olympics and the Winter Olympics are different games.
The Winter Olympics are held every four years。
Only the host countries can publish stamps to mark the Games.
In November 1936，the five Olympics rings were first drawn on the front of the sportswear.
Japan is the only Asian country that has ever held the White Olympics.
Our three-year-old daughter Becky wanted a dog. But we were too busy to buy one. One day, Becky ran in, shouting, “Mom! Come to see my dog!” Her face was red with excitement.
I followed her to the bush and found a wolf! He was hurt. Seeing me, he stood up suddenly! I could see his teeth! God! My mouth felt dry. “Don’t be afraid. That’s Mom. She loves you, too.” Becky said. Then he became friendly. It was unbelievable!
I rushed to find my husband and told him about the wolf. We should have killed the wolf, but Becky loved him. Besides, he was kind to Becky. So we called the vet(兽医) finally.
Becky named the wolf Ralph and she carried food to him every day. Later, Ralph got well. They played together in the daytime. At night, Ralph would return to the mountains. Sometimes he disappeared but came back several days later.
On Becky's first day of school, we could see Ralph’s sadness. After Becky left school, Ralph lay by the side of the road and waited. When Becky returned, he got happy again. This continued throughout Becky’s school years.
Twelve years passed.
One day we heard that a wolf was killed. The other wolf was hurt and ran away. We were worried about Ralph. That night, Ralph returned with a wound. Becky held his head kindly and comforted him. We hoped he could come through. However, he died.
Becky cried. I noticed something strange in the bush—two little yellow eyes! Ralph’s child! Before he died, Ralph brought his child to us! He knew he would be safe here, as he had been. Ralph, Ralph, I was moved.
“Don’t be afraid, little…little Ralphie. That’s Mom. She loves you, too.”The phrase “felt dry” in the second paragraph probably means “______.”
| A．felt thirsty | B．felt happy | C．felt nervous | D．felt sad |
When the wolf Ralph died, Becky was _____ years old.
| A．three | B．nine | C．twelve | D．fifteen |
Ralph brought his child to Becky because______.
| A．his child had to be cared for at once. |
| B．he thought Becky was sure to treat his child well. |
| C．his child was also hurt badly. |
| D．he had to leave some time to look for food. |
The best title for this passage is______.
| A．The best pet of children | B．A kind animal |
| C．A kind child | D．Becky’s good friend |
The first English week at our school started on May 4th, 2010. The whole school was filled with an English learning atmosphere(氛围). A lot of activities were held. There were handwriting activities, story writing, English songs, role playing in English, and so on. All the teachers and students were very happy. They spoke English, sang English songs and enjoyed all the activities.
Handwriting was for the students in lower grades. Although most of them couldn’t write so well, they were all very careful about it. In the show window, there were a lot of colorful handwritten papers. They copied some articles from books or newspapers. And then they decorated（装饰）them with pictures in different colors, and some even put their own photos on them. How cute and lovely they looked!
Story writing was for students in Grade 7 and Grade 8. These students always like cartoons, so they got interested in this activity. Reading the stories they made up, all the visitors couldn’t help speaking highly of them.
The most important event was the English show on the last day. The students and teachers performed a lot of English songs and English operas. Each program won a lot of applause.
One week is not very long, but all the students and teachers learned a lot. Just as the headmaster said, “It is a helpful week. It will certainly lead us to enjoy and learn more from our English studies.”In this passage, the English week is described as__________.
| A．surprising | B．boring | C．enjoyable | D．serious |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．All the students took part in the handwriting contest. |
| B．The story writing contest was for students in Grade 7 and Grade 8. |
| C．The English show was the most important event. |
| D．Teachers also took part in the English week. |
What does the underlined word “applause” probably mean?
| A．Noise | B．Cheer | C．Sound | D．Music |
What does the writer probably want to tell us at the end of the passage?
| A．Students usually don’t like English. |
| B．Learning English in the classroom is useless. |
| C．The activities should last longer. |
| D．The activities are a good way to learn English. |
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