(A) Have you ever had an embarrassing（尴尬的）experience?
Tony: I had just started teaching in a Liverpool secondary school. One morning my alarm clock didn't ring. I woke up at half past eight and school began at nine. I quickly washed, dressed, jumped into my car and rushed to school. When I arrived, the students had already gone into class. I went straight into class. After two or three minutes the students began laughing and laughing! Why? Suddenly I looked down and understood. I had put on one black shoe and one brown shoe!
Henry: After seeing a film, we decided to walk along the street. The street was very busy and we started holding hands. Suddenly my wife saw a dress that she liked in a shop window, and stopped. I started looking at some watches in the next window. After a minute or two I reached for my wife's hand. There was a loud scream(尖叫), and a girl slapped(掴) my face！I hadn't taken my wife's hand. I'd taken the hand of a girl!
James: I had decided to buy a new house, and I'd made an appointment (约定)to see our bank manager. I'd never met him before. I was lucky enough to find a parking space outside the bank. I'd just started reversing(倒车) into the space when another car made its way into it. I was so angry! I shouted at the man in the car. He ignored(不理) me and walked away. It took me twenty minutes to find another place. I was ten minutes late for my appointment. I went to the manager's office, knocked and walked in. The manager was sitting behind his desk. He was the man who had taken my parking space!Tony is ______.
| A．a student |
| B．lazy |
| C．a teacher who has taught for years |
| D．a young teacher. |
The students began laughing when they saw Tony_______.
| A．wearing a wrong shoe | B．carrying an alarm clock |
| C．looking down suddenly | D．rushing into the classroom |
Henry was embarrassed because he_______.
| A．heard his wife screaming in the street |
| B．slapped the girl in the face |
| C．took the hand of a complete stranger |
| D．knocked over some watches in the shop |
James went into town to_______.
| A．put money in the bank | B．meet the bank manager |
| C．look for a job | D．buy a new car |
As a result, _______
| A．James couldn’t borrow money from the bank, because the manager was angry with him. |
| B．In the office, when the manager saw James, he ignored James and walked away. |
| C．James didn’t dare to meet the bank manager |
| D．We don’t know what will happen next. |
When visiting Beijing, the Palace Museum is a must-see for many people.
Last year, the museum received 14.2 million visitors, which is twice the number of visitors in 2002. This year it is expected to increase by 10 percent. Compared with other popular museums around the world, the number of visitors at the Palace Museum is very high. Last year the Louvre(罗浮宫) in Paris welcomed 8.8 million visitors and the British Museum in London received 5.8 million.
A large number of visitors can bring a lot of money from ticket sales. But there are also worries that people will do demage(破坏) to relics(文物) and old buildings.
To solve the problem, some people suggested taking cultural objects out of the Palace Museum. In this way, visitors coming for ancient buildings and cultural objects will go to different places. “It is a sign of progress. Letting more people see these treasures is more important than keeping them in their original(原始的) place,” said Song Xiangguang, a professor at Peking University.
However, Shan Jixiang, director of the Palace Museum, doesn’t agree on this idea. He thinks that the most important thing in protecting the Palace Museum is to keep it complete. “The 1.8 million cultural relics and the historical buildings are two key parts of the museum. They can’t be separated.” he said.
Shan said that they are planning to increase the space that is open to the public. This will not only feed visitors’ curiosity(好奇), but also spread them out so they are not putting too much pressure on one area.
Shan also wanted to set up an appointment system. “ If visitors make an appointment before they come, we can make better and different visiting routes(路线) for them.” Shan said.
How many visitors did the Palace Museum welcome in 2002?
| A．14.2 million | B．8.8 million | C．5.8 million | D．7.1 million |
Why did some people suggest taking cultural objects out of the Palace Museum?
| A．To let more people see the relics. | B．To bring less damage to the relics. |
| C．To make more money from ticket sales. | D．To keep the Palace Museum original. |
The underlined word “separated” means ______ in Chinese.
| A．分离 | B．破坏 | C．偷窃 | D．压迫 |
By reading the article, we can know that______________.
| A．the Palace Museum has an appointment system now. |
| B．relics are the only important part of the Palace Museum. |
| C．the Louvre welcomed the most visitors in the world last year. |
| D．Shan thought that more areas of the palace should be open to public. |
Hi, everybody!
Welcome to our newly-opened Richards Cinema Bookstore!
Now let me introduce some of the new film books in our store to you.
Are you Chinese film fans? OK, here comes the latest 25 New Takes about Chinese films. It is a collection of 25 fresh readings of different Chinese films from the 1930s to the present. In recent years, Chinese films are very popular in the States, such as Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon, Hero, and Flowers of Shanghai.
Do you like French films? Well, here is The French Cinema Book. It covers French films from the 1890s to the beginning of the 21st century. It is written for all lovers of French films: students and teachers, experts (专家) and fans, and so on.
Maybe you are Indian film fans and star fans. Then here is Encyclopedia (百科全书) of Indian Cinema. The book is a complete introduction to all the best Indian films. It also offers a full list of names of the famous and successful film stars in the past ten years. You know, the Indian film industry is the largest in the world after our Hollywood.
If you like British films, we have The British Cinema Book. It is a good review of British films.
In our bookstore, you can also find books about Japanese, Australian, German and Italian films.
Well, please help yourselves to some coffee or tea, and have a good time here!The speaker of the passage is most probably ________.
| A．the writer of 25 New Takes | B．a tourist in the cinema bookstore |
| C．the manager of the cinema bookstore | D．a reader of Encvclopedia of Indian Cinema |
How many Asian countries does the speaker refer to when he talks about the film books?
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Nine. |
Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the passage?
| A．Indian Cinema is second only to Hollywood. |
| B．The British Cinema Book includes a complete list of names of stars. |
| C．Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon is well received in the States. |
| D．The French Cinema Book covers over a century’s French films. |
The purpose of the speaker is ________.
| A．to make the readers into film makers |
| B．to let the writers stay in the cinema bookstore |
| C．to offer the tourists chances to meet the film stars |
| D．to satisfy(满足) the customers’ different kinds of tastes |
I was walking around in a store. I saw an assistant pass this little boy his money back, saying, “I’m sorry, but you don’t have enough money to buy this doll.” I walked toward him and asked him who he wished to give this doll to.
“It’s the doll that my sister loved most and wanted so much for Christmas. She was so sure that Santa Claus would bring it to her.” he said.
I replied to him that maybe Santa Claus will bring it to her, and he shouldn’t worry. But he replied to me sadly, “No, Santa Claus can’t bring it to her where she is now. I have to give the doll to my mommy so that she can give it to my sister when she goes there.” His eyes were so sad while saying this. “My sister has gone to be with God. Daddy says that Mommy is going to see God very soon too, so I thought that she could take the doll with her to give it to my sister.” My heart nearly stopped. I quickly reached for my wallet and said to the boy, “What if we checked again, just in case (万一)you do have enough money?”
“Ok,” he said. “I hope that I have enough.” I added some of my money to his without letting him see and we started to count it. There was enough for the doll and even some spare money left . The little boy said, “Thank you God for giving me enough money!”
I left the store, feeling as if my life had been changed forever.Whom did the boy want to give the doll to?
| A．His mother | B．His friend | C．His sister | D．The writer |
The boy finally had enough money for the doll because_________.
| A．he didn’t count correctly at first | B．the writer added some money |
| C．the assistant added some money | D．the assistant made the doll cheaper |
How did the writer feel at last?
| A．Shy. | B．Nervous. | C．Happy. | D．Angry. |
What does the story tell us?
| A．We should help other people in need. | B．Money does not matter. |
| C．We should believe in Santa Claus. | D．We should borrow money when necessary |
| One day, Mr. Green and his little son were going home. At this age, the boy was interested in all kinds of things and was always asking questions. Now, he asked, “What’s the meaning of the word ‘Drunk’, dad?” “Well, my son,” his father replied, “Look, there are standing two policemen. If I think of the two policemen as four, then I am drunk.” “But, dad,” the boy said, “ there’s only ONE policeman!” |
| The bus is very crowded. A man tries to get on, but no one gives a way to him. “Hey, let me get on the bus.” the man shouts. “It’s too crowded. You’d better take the next bus.” a passenger says to him. “But you can’t go without me. I’m the __________.” the man says. |
| Mr. Black was hit by a car in the street. He was brought to the hospital. His wife who was standing up by his bed said to the doctor, “I think that he is badly hurt.” “I am afraid that he is dead.” said the doctor. Hearing this, Mr. Black moved his head and said, “I’m not dead. I’m still alive.” “Be quiet.” said the wife, “The doctor knows better than you!” |
Which is the right word to fill the blank in the second passage?
| A．driver | B．teacher | C．doctor | D．singer |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passages?
| A．There are only a few passengers on the bus. |
| B．Mr. Green had drunk a lot before going home. |
| C．Mr. Black lost his life because of a car accident. |
| D．Mr. Green and his son saw two policemen on their way home. |
In which part of a newspaper can you most probably read the three passages?
| A．Advertisement | B．Found and Lost |
| C．Latest News | D．Fun Time |
How often one hears children wishing they were grown-ups, and old people wishing they were young again. Each age has its pleasures and its pains, and the happiest person is the one who enjoys what each age gives him without wasting his time in useless regrets.
Childhood is a time when there are few responsibilities to make life difficult. If a child has good parents, he is fed, looked after and loved, whatever he may do. It is impossible that he will ever again in his life be given so much without having to do anything in return. What’s more, life is always giving new things to the child--- things that have lost their interest for older people because they are too well-known. But a child has his pains: he is not so free to do what he wishes to do; he is repeatedly being told not do something or being punished for what he has wrongly done.
When a young man starts to earn his own living, he can no longer expect others to pay for his food, his clothes, and his room, but has to work if he wants to live comfortably. If he spends most of his time playing about in the way he used to as a child, he will go hungry. And if he breaks the laws of society as he used to break the laws of his parents, he may go to prison. If, however, he worked hard, keeps out of trouble and has good health, he can have the greatest happiness of building up for himself his own position in society.What is the happiest person according to the passage?
| A．A child who can do whatever he likes. |
| B．An old person who lives in a comfortable life. |
| C．A grown-up who no longer expects other to pay for him. |
| D．A person who never wastes his time in his whole life. |
What pains does a child have?
| A．He has few responsibilities to make life difficult. |
| B．He doesn’t have to do anything in return. |
| C．He is not so free to do what he wishes to do. |
| D．He has to work if he wants to live comfortably. |
Which of the following is true, according to the second paragraph?
| A．Life for a child is fairly easy. |
| B．A child is always loved whatever he does. |
| C．If much is given to a child, he must do something in return. |
| D．Only children are interested in life. |
What is the main idea of the passage?
| A．Life is not enjoyable since each age had some pains. |
| B．Young men can have the greatest happiness if they work hard. |
| C．Childhood is the most enjoyable time in one’s life. |
| D．One is the happiest if he can make good use of each age in his life. |
What will the fourth paragraph most probably discuss following this passage?
| A．Examples of successful young men. |
| B．How to build up one’s position in society. |
| C．Joys and pains of old people. |
| D．What to do when one has problems in life. |
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