America is a mobile society. Friendships between Americans can be close and real, yet disappear* soon. They don’t feel hurt. If the same two people meet again, even years later, they pick up the friendship .This can be quite difficult for us Chinese to understand. Friendships between us develop more slowly but may become lifelong feelings, extending* deeply into both families.
There is another difficult point for us to understand. Although Americans treat* friends warmly in their personal everyday lives, they don’t show their politeness to them if it needs a great deal of time. But in China ,we are usually generous* with our time. We, as hosts, will appear at an airport even in the middle of the night to meet a friend. We may take days off from our work to act as guides to our friends. It is opposite in America ,Americans can not manage the time to do a great deal with a visitor outside their daily plans. They will probably expect the visitors to get themselves from the airport to the hotels. And they expect the visitors will phone them from there. Once the visitors arrive at their homes, the welcome will be full ,warm and real.
For Americans, it is often considered more friendly to invite a friend to their homes than to restaurants, except for business matters. Americans are ready to receive us foreigners at their homes, share their holidays, and their home life. So accept their hospitality* at home and enjoy your visit in America!
| A．an American |
| B．a Chinese |
| C．a professor |
| D．a student |
| A．Friendships between Americans usually extend deeply into their families. |
| B．Friendships between Americans usually last for all their lives. |
| C．Americans always show their warmth even if they are very busy. |
| D．Americans will continue their friendships again even after a long break. |
| A．warmly welcomed at the airport |
| B．offered a ride to his home |
| C．treated hospitably at his home |
| D．treated to dinner in a restaurant |
| A．strict with time |
| B．serious with time |
| C．careful with time |
| D．willing to spend time |
| A．Friendships between Chinese |
| B．Friendships between Americans |
| C．Americans’ hospitality |
| D．Americans’ and Chinese’s views of friendships |
Today there are many fires than in the past. Over 100,000 wildfires burn each year in America. Russia has 20,000 to 35,000 wildfires every year. Australia has on average 60,000 each year. These fires destroy（损害）huge areas of forests and burn hundreds of homes.
Many experts believe there are several reasons for this sudden increase in fires. The first reason is climate（气候）change. Recent weather has been warmer and drier. This leads to dangerous fire conditions. When lightening strikes（发生雷电），dry grass easily catches fire. Hot winds add to the problem. The wind spreads a fire quickly. In 2010, Russia had the hottest and driest summer in a century. In just one month, 500 fires destroyed over 2,000 homes. Some people lost their lives.
Traditional fire-fighting practices are another reason for the increase in fires. In America, firefighters used to quickly put out every fire. They didn’t allow the grass and trees to burn. As a result, today many forests have thicker vegetation（植被）.Thicker vegetation means more fuel（燃料）for fires. Also, without fires from time to time, forests become overcrowded and unhealthy. Some trees are dead. The dead wood then easily catches fire. So surprisingly, America has many more fires today partly because of its past fire-fighting practices.
Scientists now understand that a fire can be a natural part of a healthy forest. As a result, countries like Australia allow more fires to burn naturally. Sometimes, fire fighters even start fires to get rid of（去除）dead wood. Of course, they carefully control the fires. The fire thins out old trees. This allows sunlight to reach the ground. As a result, fires help new trees to grow. Therefore, if a fire is not a serious threat（威胁）to people, firefighters may let it burn naturally.Why did Russia have so many fires in one month in 2010?
| A．Because lightening spread the fire. |
| B．Because there was much fuel for fires. |
| C．Because there were not enough firefighters. |
| D．Because it was unusually hot, dry and windy. |
What is the main idea of Paragraph 4?
| A．Fires are serious threats to human beings. |
| B．Australian firefighters don’t put out fires. |
| C．Fires can play an important role I forests. |
| D．It’s difficult for firefighters to control the fires. |
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Not all the fires in the forests must be put out.
B. People’s carelessness leads to dangerous fires.
C. Australia allows all the fires to burn naturally.
D. There are more fires in Russia than in the USA.
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| The Cartoon Museum Come and see the best of British cartoon art. There is something for everyone—including popular cartoon characters and a great shop full of funny books and cards. Price: ￡4.00 Opening times Tuesday – Saturday 10:30-17:30 Sunday 12:00-18:00 |
Cox’s Hotel Tel: 01789 404600 E-mail:info@coxshotel.co.uk Website: www.coxshotel.co.uk Opening times Coffee shop: 9:00am-6:00pm Tea room: 10:30am-5:30pm Pub (酒吧): 12:00- midnight (1:30am on Friday/Saturday) |
| Stratford Butterfly(蝴蝶)Farm Tel: 01789 299288 Price Opening Hours E-mail: sales@butterflyfarm.co.uk ￡5.50 adult Summer 10am-6am Visit: www.butterflyfarm.co.uk www.jxyyjx.com ￡4.50 child Winter 10am-4:30pm ￡16 family |
Where can we get funny cards when we visit English?
| A．In the Cartoon Museum. |
| B．On Stratford Butterfly Farm. |
| C．At Cox’s Hotel. |
| D．At Cox’s pub. |
Which is the proper time to go to the pub at Cox’s Hotel?
| A．9:00-18:00 on Friday. | B．10:30-17:30 on Tuesday. |
| C．12:00-1:30 on Saturday. | D．10:00-16:30 on Monday. |
How much should four college students pay for a visit to Startford Butterfly Farm?
| A．£ 16. | B．£ 32. | C．£ 18. | D．£ 22. |
Tony and Jane give their opinions about keeping pet dogs.
| Keeping pet dogs is a good idea, says Tony I think people should be allowed to keep pet dogs. There are lots of reasons for this. First, dogs are really cute. It’s nice to pick them up and hold them in our arms, and it’s wonderful to see them growing up quickly. Second, your dog might not be dangerous but by simply barking(吠)he can keep away a burglar(窃贼)who might think of entering your house. Finally, we can also learn about life and death from dogs. Young people can learn how to care for others and how to respect(尊重)all living things by keeping a pet dog. I think keeping pet dogs is something everyone can enjoy. |
Keeping pet dogs is not a good idea, say Jane In my opinion, it is never a good idea to keep a pet dog. Firstly, pet dogs creates a lot of mess. They leave fur(毛) and hair on the floor, on beds and on sofas, and they need to be washed daily. Secondly, we should remember that not all dogs are friendly. Some dogs bark at people they do not know. A few dogs bark all night. This stops their neighbors from getting any sleep. A small number of pet dogs even bite(咬) people. Lastly, you have to make sure pet dogs are in good health and provided with good pet products. Paying for dog food and visiting the vet when dogs are ill can be expensive. I believe that people should not keep pet dogs. |
Tony would probably think it____ to put pet dogs on beds.
A. uncomfortable B. acceptable C. dangerousThe underlined word “they” in the passage refers to(指) “ ____”.
A. beds B. sofas C. pet dogsFrom the underlined part, we can guess “vet” means“ ____”.
A. 兽医 B. 宠物店 C. 驯兽师Tony and Jane disagree on ____.
A. the growth of pets
B. the sound made by dogs
C. the money paid for pets It can be learned from the passage that ____.
A. people are not allowed to keep pet dogs
B. people are encouraged to keep pet dogs
C. opinions are divided on keeping pet dogs
Peking Opera(Beijing Opera), is one of the most ancient forms of drama in the world. The roles in it were Sheng, Dan, Jing, Mo, Chou, Wuhang, and Longtao during its early age. But with the development of Peking Opera, there are four main roles in it today: Sheng, Dan, Jing and Chou.
Sheng——Men Roles
Sheng are the men roles in Peking Opera, which can be divided into Laosheng, Wusheng, Xiaosheng and Wawasheng.
Laosheng are middle-aged or older men who are decisive and honest. Hongsheng, a type(种类) of Laosheng, have a red face. There are only two roles knowns as Hongsheng. One is Guan Gong and the other is Zhao Kuangyin. Wusheng are young generals skilled in martial arts(武术). Xiaosheng are clean-shaven(没有胡须的) and handsome. Wawasheng are children’s parts.
Dan——women Roles
Dan are women roles that can be divided into different types—— Laodan, Qingyi, Huadan, Wudan and Caidan.
Laodan play old and clever women. Qingyi are the main women roles. Huashan, a type of Qingyi, was created by Mei Lanfang, who played an important role in shaping Peking Opera. Huadan are lively and unmarried women roles. Wudan characters are woman skilled in martial arts. Caidan are clowns(小丑) in funny plays and comedies.
Jing——Painted Face Men Roles
A Jing role is an important man character with striking(吸引人的) looks and high social position. There main types of Jing are Tongchui, good at singing and usually a general; Jiazi, good at acting with less singing; and Wujing, a martial arts and acrobatics(杂技) role.
Chou——ComedyRoles
Chou are comedy roles in Peking Opera. There are Wenchou who speak, act and sing, and Wuchou who both speak and fight. What makes this type of painted face role special is a small patch(块) of white chalk around the nose. One of the famous roles is the Monkey King, who has a special position in the hearts of all who are interested in Chinese opera.The passage is mainly about____.
A. the roles in Peking Opera
B. the development of plays
C. different forms of dramas ____ are both good at martial arts.
A. Wawasheng and wenchou
B. Wusheng and Wudan
C. Wuchou and Caidan ____ belong to the same role type in Peking Opera.
A. Wujing and Huadan
B. Tongchui and Jiazi
C. Laosheng and LaodanWhich of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Mei Lanfang created a type of Qingyi—Hongsheng.\
B. Zhao Kuangyin and Guan Gong are two roles know as Xiaosheng.
C. The Monkey King has a special position among Peking Opera fans. From the passage, we know Picture ____ is a Chou role.
Go Green Enjoy tap water
IT’S THE RESPNSIBLE CHOICE
Producing plastic bottles and transporting water require a lot of energy and resources(资源)…just to land in the waste!
(2) IT SAVES MONEY
Bottled water costs money. Tap water is free for you!
Go Green Eat responsibly
(1)
Shorter distance(距离) requires less transport fuels(燃料)…and less chemicals needed to keep food fresh.
(1) EAT LESS MEAT
Meat production needs a lot of resources.
(2) AVOID PACKING
Packaging requires energy and resources just to end up in the waste…
Go Green Keep it on the screen
…and if printing cannot be avoided remember to:
PRINT DOUBLE-SIDED and in black-white.
Set the printer/copy machine to ENERGY SAVING model when done
REUSE single-sided printed paper for internal documents(内部文件) or as not paper…
Go Green E-communicate
Reduce what gives out quite a lot of Greenhouse Gas(温室效应气体):instead of traveling, make use of VIDEO MEETING, WEB MEETING, and the good old phone.
For more information visit www.greeningtheblue.org.The purpose of the passage is to give advice on how to ____.
A. protect the environment
B. cancel traveling
C. avoid printing____ save money for you.
A. Producing plastic bottles
B. Using bottled water
C. Using tap waterThe missing part in Go Green Eat responsibly is ____. .
A. CHOOSE GREEN FOOD
B. KEEP FOOD FRESH
C. SUPPORT LOCALIt is suggested that____ printed paper should be reused for taking notes.
A. doubled-sided B. single-sided C. coloredYou can get more information about “Go Green” by ____.
A. visiting the website given
B. making a phone call
C. having a meeting
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