Zong Zi is a traditional food in China which is eaten on Duanwu Festival to honor Qu Yuan-one of the greatest poets(诗人) in ancient China.
Qu Yuan threw himself into the Miluo River on May 5th according to the Chinese calendar. It was said that people jumped from boats into the river and tried to save him. But it was too late. They were very sad and then dropped Zong Zi into the river to keep fish away from Qu Yuan’s body. In order to remember Qu Yuan, people named the day Duanwu Festival or Dragon Boat Festival. Also people have dragon-boat races and eat Zong Zi that day every year.
In the past, Zong Zi was made only once a year on Duanwu Festival, but now it is quite different. Zong Zi is now not only made for Duanwu Festival. People can eat Zong Zi at any time of the year, Also , different areas have developed different styles. Some types of Zong Zi are made with meat or egg yolds(蛋黄).Was Qu Yuan a poet in ancient China?
_______________________________________________Why did people drop Zong Zi into rivers?
_______________________________________________When is Dragon Boat Festival?
_______________________________________________What do people do on Dragon Boat Festival?
________________________________________________Can people eat Zong Zi at any time of the year now?
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Two children stood outside the door with old coats. “Any old papers, Lady?” asked one of them.
I was busy. I wanted to say no, but I saw that their shoes were broken and wet. “Come in and I’ll make you a cup of hot tea.” They came in, saying nothing. Their shoes left snow on the floor.
I gave them tea and bread to protect them against the cold outside. Then I went back to the kitchen and started my housework again.
The silence in the front room surprised me. I looked in.
The girl held the empty cup in her hands, looking at it. The boy asked me in a low voice, “Lady, are you rich?”
Am I rich? Oh, no! I looked at my old things in my room.
The girl put her cup back in its saucer(茶碟) carefully. “Your cups match your saucers.”
They left then, holding their papers against the wind. They hadn’t said thank you. They didn’t need to. They had done more than that. The blue cups and saucers were simple. But they said that they matched. The potatoes and meat before me, a roof over our hands, my husband with a job—these things matched, too.
I moved the chairs back from the fire and cleaned the living room. The prints of their small shoes were still wet on my floor. I let them be. I wanted them there to remind me how rich I was.The writer let the two children in _________.
| A．to offer them some warm clothes | B．to serve them tea and food |
| C．to sell them some old papers | D．to show them how rich she was. |
We can learn from the passage that_______.
| A．the writer was in fact not very rich |
| B．the children took away many old papers |
| C．the writer’s husband was out of work |
| D．the two children were looking for a job |
It can be inferred(推断) from the passage that _______.
| A．it was snowing outside when the story happened |
| B．the two children thanked the writer and then left |
| C．the two children were not polite to the writer |
| D．the writer had a set of new furniture in her house |
The underlined sentence “I let them be” means “_________”.
| A．I dislike them | B．I didn’t want to see them |
| C．I cleaned them | D．I left them there |
What’s the best title of the passage?
| A．Any Old Papers? | B．Matching Cups and Saucers |
| C．Are You Rich? | D．Two Poor Children |
The human brain weighs about 1.4 kilograms, but it can, hold much more information than most computers. However, there is another difference between humans and computers. Computers don't forget information they are given, but humans often do. No one remembers everything, and luckily we don't usually have to. But everyone can improve their memory if they want to. Here are some suggestions.
◆Try to use new information immediately. For example, if you meet someone who says "Hi! I'm Carlos," don't just say "Hello." Repeat the person's name. Say"____"
◆Break a big number into smaller parts. For example, it's hard to memorize (记忆) 109244153. But if you break it into three parts--109/244/153—it becomes easier.
◆Write out what you need to remember over and over again. This will help you keep it in mind longer, especially for memorizing formulas (公式) or facts.
◆Always review information. If you bring what you've learned back to your mind, they become easier to remember. For example, before you go to sleep, it’s a good idea to review the new things you learned that day.
◆Discuss with a friend. It is always easier to remember things through discussions. You can have a discussion about what’s right and what's wrong, and it will lead to the right answer.
◆Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory. You can always do something to help improve your memory. And everyone's memory gets better if they use it often enough.
All of the suggestions are helpful. If you follow them, you are certain to improve your memory. How many suggestions are mentioned in the passage?
| A．Three. | B．Four. |
| C．Five. | D．Six. |
Which should be put in the blank (空格) in Paragraph 2？
| A．Hello, Carlos. | B．How do you do? |
| C．Hello, I am Sophia. | D．Glad to meet you! |
What can help memorize a big number more easily according to the passage?
| A．To store it in a computer. |
| B．To break it into stunner parts. |
| C．To discuss it with a friend. |
| D．To review it before you sleep. |
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
| A．Discussing with friends can help you remember things. |
| B．Always reviewing information can help you fall asleep. |
| C．Formulas and facts can help you learn about your brain. |
| D．Human beings can improve their memory by computer. |
What does the sentence "Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory” mean?
| A．You should tell others about your bad memory. |
| B．You should believe in other people all the time. |
| C．You should ask others to improve their memory. |
| D．You should be confident in your memory ability. |
All residents: Rules for living in Parkrise Flats
We all want to live comfortably and safely here, so here are a few simple rules which we think all residents should follow.
Rubbish
Rubbish collection is on Tuesdays. Please do not leave rubbish bags out before Tuesday as birds and animals can break into them and they smell.
Washing
There is a washing line for every flat in the garden next to the car park. Please only dry your washing on these lines so it does not disturb（干扰）people in the ground floor flats.
Cleaning
The main stairs are cleaned twice a week by the Association, so please try to keep them tidy and clean and do not leave furniture or bags on the stairs or in the hallways.
Lights
The main lights are on a timer and they stay on for five minutes whey you press them. Please tell the Association if any lights are not working.
Noise
Residents are asked to keep noise to a minimum. Loud music, etc. can disturb other people and the Association will get in touch with you if you make too much noise.
Safety
Make sure the main outside door is always locked and do not let anyone in to the main building unless you know who they are. Sometimes people try to get in to the main stairs and then break into flats, so do not let people in unless they are coming to see you.
Parking
Each flat has one car parking space. These are numbered and are at the back of the building. Do not use another resident's space. If you have more than one car you will have to park it on the road. Do not park where you are blocking entrances.
Problems
If you have any problems or questions, please call the Association at 0800 096 9000.
Parkrise Housing AssociationWhat's the purpose of the text?
| A．To list the services offered by the Association. |
| B．To make an advertisement for the flats. |
| C．To ask the residents to follow the rules. |
| D．To warn people against possible dangers. |
According to the text, which of the following is done once a week?
| A．Rubbish collections. |
| B．Drying the washing. |
| C．Cleaning the main stairs. |
| D．Changing the lights. |
People should dry their washing on the watching lines ______.
| A．at the car park |
| B．in the ground floor flats |
| C．in the h allways |
| D．in the garden |
The Association will talk with you if ______.
| A．lights are not working |
| B．you make too much noise |
| C．you let strange people in |
| D．you park your car on the road |
It can be learned from the text that ______.
| A．people should leave the broken chairs on the stairs |
| B．the Association is always ready to help the residents |
| C．one can park the car at any numbered parking space |
| D．the lights will be on whenever you pass the main stairs |
In 1816, there were no schools for the deaf in America. Several people started a few schools, but in the end all of the schools closed. There were too many problems. The first people to succeed were Laurent Clerc and Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet. They opened their school in 1817, and the school did not close. At that time it was the only school for deaf children in America!
Clerc and Gallaudet did not know what would happen after they opened their school. They worked very hard. The school grew, and many more students went to this school. These new students were from all over the country. People thought the school would be big enough for all of the deaf children in America. The school is still open today, but the name was changed. Today it is called the American School for the Deaf. It is in West Hartford, Connecticut.
After Clerc and Gallaudet established their school, many other schools for the deaf were opened as well. Before Gallaudet’s death in 1851, 15 other schools for deaf children were built! Many of the teachers at those 15 schools used Gallaudet’s teaching methods. Many had even studied with Gallaudet and were deaf themselves!Laurent Clerc and Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet were the first people who .
| A．wanted to build a school for the deaf in the USA |
| B．succeeded in making the deaf speak as ordinary people |
| C．succeeded in opening their school for the deaf in America |
| D．succeeded in opening their school for the deaf all over the world |
The underlined word “establish” in the passage means in Chinese.
| A．出版 | B．发明 |
| C．建立 | D．离开 |
Which of the following is TRUE about Clerc and Gallaudet’s school?
A. Its students were from all over the USA.
B. Its students were from all over the world.
C. All deaf children in America were their students.
D. Its students were only from Connecticut, the USAWhat is the school known as now?
| A．The passage doesn’t tell us. |
| B．The American School for the Deaf. |
| C．The Connecticut School for the Deaf. |
| D．The West Hartford School for the Deaf. |
The Save the Children Fund is known as Save the Children. It is an internationally organization that protects children’s rights and helps support children in developing countries. It was set up in the United Kingdom in 1919 in order to improve the lives of children through better education, health care, and economic chances, it also provides food and water for the children in natural disasters, war, and other serious situations.
Except for the UK organization, there are 30 other national Save the Children organizations who are members of Save the Children International, a global network of charity organizations supporting local partners in over 120 countries around the world.
Save the Children helps the local government change so that it can help young people get more rights, it works very well, especially with the support from the UN. Save the Children joins all the members’ efforts to protect children from the effects of war. Which charity is Save the Children like?
| A．Oxfam | B．ORBIS |
| C．UNICEF | D．Spring Bud Project |
Which of the following is NOT the aim of Save the Children.
| A．To protect children’s rights. |
| B．To help children’s parents get more jobs. |
| C．To support children in developing countries. |
| D．To improve the lives of children in poor countries. |
How many Save the Children organizations all over the world?
| A．30 | B．31 |
| C．120 | D．121 |
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