Do you like traditional Chinese paper-cutting? Ding Xiang, a student at Nongsishi Middle School in Xinjiang, is really good at it. At the eighth National Excellent Talents Competition last month in Beijing, the 15-year-old girl got the gold award（金奖） for her paper-cutting skills.
At the competition, Ding cut a piece: Millennium Dream（千年梦想）. The piece has two papers. One shows an ancient cave painting(壁画) and the other a Chinese-made spaceship. The two papers form a sharp contrast（对比）. Ding said she wanted to show three things with the piece: China’s long history, China’s rapid development, and her hope for the future of paper-cutting. This piece helped Ding walk away with the gold award.
“I was very surprised to get the award.” Ding said in an interview with Yili Daily, a Xingjiang newspaper. “I should thank paper-cutting for bringing me the award.”
All the hard work has paid off. In two years, Ding’s skills have improved a lot, and she has the gold award to prove(证明) it.
Ding said she has learned a lot from paper-cutting. “I have learned to observe things carefully,” Ding told Yili Daily. “I have become more confident, too. It is a great help in my studies. Also, I have learned a lot of history from the art.” Ding Xiang got the gold award because of ________.
| A．a wonderful paper-cutting work |
| B．an ancient cave painting |
| C．a Chinese-made spaceship |
| D．a dream for many years |
Which one is not true according to the passage?
| A．Ding does well in paper-cutting. |
| B．Ding is talented in paper-cutting. |
| C．Ding is tired of paper-cutting |
| D．Ding works hard at paper-cutting. |
The underlined word “it” in the fourth paragraph refers to ________.
| A．She likes paper-cutting a lot |
| B．She is very good at paper-cutting. |
| C．She is very happy to get the gold award |
| D．Paper-cutting brings him the award. |
In Ding Xiang’s opinion, the art brought her a lot except ________.
| A．joy | B．carelessness |
| C．confidence | D．knowledge |
Answer the questions（根据短文内容回答下列问题)
Your Nose is Busy and Important
Your nose has many important jobs, and is always busy.
Smelling
Smelling helps you gather information about the world around you. A good scent (气体),like flowers, brings you pleasure. A bad scent, like smoke or sour milk, warns you of danger. Most things around you release scent particles (微粒) into the air. These invisible chemicals enter the nose when you breathe. Nerves in the nose send information to the brain to identify a smell. You are able to recognize thousands of smells.
Breathing
Most of the air you breathe enters through your nose. The nose uses hair and mucus (粘液) to clean dust and germs (细菌) out of the air. The air that enters your nose contains oxygen. Your body uses oxygen to unlock the energy in the food you eat. Even when you sleep, your body needs energy to keep your heart beating and your brain working.
Tasting
Your nose helps you enjoy food. Flavor is a mixture of taste and smell. The smell of the food helps you identify what you are eating. The sense of smell contributes more to (贡献) food flavor than the sense of taste .When you are sick and have a stuffy nose, your food doesn’t taste as good because without smell, food loses most of its flavor.
Smell memory
Smells can bring back memories. Your brain uses a process to create a picture in your mind from the odors(气味)you smell. Smells can affect your feelings because the part of the brain that helps you identify smells is close to the area that affects your emotions, mood and memory. More smell memories are collected as you get older.
Your nose has many important jobs, and is more than just a smeller!How many important jobs does a nose do according to the passage? What are they?
Smelling helps you recognize thousands of smells, doesn’t it?
What does the nose use to clean dust and germs out of air?
What happens to your food if you are sick and have a stuffy nose?
How do smells bring back memories?
What do you think of your nose? Why do you think so?
Choose the best answer（根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案)
Newcastle is beginning to draw tourists from all corners of Europe. It’s one of the fastest developing cities in the United Kingdom. It is said most visitors come here to see the famous soccer team play. The mood of the locals is often changed by the success or failures of the local team.
Newcastle’s most popular place is the Gate. It’s in the center of the city and has many attractions including bars, restaurants, sports bars, pubs and so on. During a home game it becomes a real home to happiness.
Culture and local history lovers can make their dreams come true by taking one of the local city tour buses. They come and leave every few minutes and stop at all the important historical sites in the city. Also the seats and the environment on the buses are comfortable. It’s the best way to see the city without tiring yourself out or getting cold. Places such as the Hancock Museum and Millennium Bridge are must-see attractions. But be careful if you’re short of time, Newcastle is a big place. So you should be prepared to kill a few hours on one of these buses.
If you want to watch the local team play soccer in the St. James Park, remember to book a ticket as early as possible. The locals are crazy soccer fans, and you’ll find it hard to get a ticket if you don’t wait in the queue early.
As you can see, Newcastle is a fantastic city with so much to be offered and so many things to see. You’re sure to have a wonderful time here! From the passage we know Newcastle is most famous for its_______.
| A．soccer team | B．city restaurants | C．rich culture | D．historical sites |
If you want to learn about the history and culture of Newcastle, you_____.
| A．can go to the Gate | B．can take a city tour |
| C．must go to St James Park | D．must drive a car |
The underlined word “They” in Para 3 refers to ______.
| A．history lovers | B．historical sites |
| C．city tour buses | D．culture lovers |
Which place is not in Newcastle? ______
| A．St. James Park | B．The Hancock Museum |
| C．the Gate | D．the Tower Bridge |
What can we learn from the passage?
| A．Tourists will enjoy delicious food and have a good time in the Gate. |
| B．It’s usually easy to get a ticket for a local soccer team play. |
| C．Many world famous soccer matches are held in Newcastle every year. |
| D．Newcastle is a very small city with many famous attractions. |
The author wrote this passage mainly in order to_______.
| A．introduce the culture and history of Newcastle |
| B．tell people the popularity of soccer teams in Newcastle |
| C．introduce the characters of people in Newcastle |
| D．encourage people to visit Newcastle |
The family man?
Father was a hardworking man who tried his best to support his wife and three
children. He spent all his evenings attending classes, hoping to improve himself
so that he could one day find a better-paid job, except for Sundays. Father hardly ate a meal together with his family. He worked and studied very hard because he wanted
to provide his family with the best things that money could buy.
Whenever the family complained that he was not spending enough time with them, he reasoned that he was doing all this for them. But he often wished to spend more time with his family.
The day came when the examination results were announced. To his joy, Father passed with a good mark! Soon after , he was offered a good job as a senior supervisor (主管), which paid quite well.
However, the family still did not get to see Father for most of the week. He continued to work very hard, hoping to get the position of manager. Again, whenever the family complained that he was not spending enough time with them, he reasoned that he was doing all this for them. But he often wished to spend more time with his family.
Father’s hard word paid off and he was promoted(提升). Excitedly, he decided to hire a maid
so his wife did not have to do the housework any more. He also felt that their three-room flat was not longer big enough, and it would be nice for his family to be able to enjoy the comfort of a condominium(公寓). Having experienced the rewards of his hard work many times before, Father decided to further his studies and work at being promoted again. The family still did not get to see much of him again.
As expected, father’s hard work paid off again and he bought a beautiful condominium near the coast of Singapore. On the first Sunday evening in their new home, father told his family that he had decided not to take any more courses or pursue(追求) any more promotions. From then on he was going to spend more time with his family.
Father did not wake up the next day.Father worked seven days a week, didn’t he ?
Why did father work and study hard?
What was father’s first well-paid job?
What did the family complain about father?
Where did father manager to buy a beautiful condominium for his family?
Do you want to have the “father”in your family? Why or not?
人们常常喜欢用一些英语名言来作为自己的座右铭，请根据以下信息，给下面5个人选择合适的座右铭来配对。
| 1.Ann works hard at English. She never wastes time. |
| 2.Bill is always afraid of failing exam . He needs more confidence. |
| 3.David has good study habits. He thinks the beginning is very important. |
| 4.Linda is 70 years old, but she still likes learning something. |
| 5.Tom wants to be a professional basketball player, but he can’t play it very well. |
A. Practice makes perfect.
B. Every minute counts.
C. Failure is the mother of success.
D. A good beginning is half done.
E. It is never too old to learn.
The Xin’an Street Community(社区)began three programs not long ago.
The Neighborhood Clean-up Program
Every Sunday at 5:00pm, the neighbors begin cleaning Xin’an Street from one end to the other. The head of the Community, Zhao Fuqin, said, “The first Sunday, only eleven people came, but we picked up over seven big bags of rubbish (垃圾)from the sidewalk and street. The next weekend, twenty people came, and filled eight rubbish bags. Now the neighborhood really looks great!”
The Neighborhood Watch Program
The neighbors on Xin’an Street began this program to look for problems in the neighborhood and to call the police if necessary. The neighbors all say the watch has already helped.
SunYan, aged 60, a retired teacher, said, “In the past, I felt afraid at night. Now I know my neighbors are watching for trouble. ” According to the police, there are fewer problems on Xin’an Street. “Calls to 110 went down last month. Criminals knew that the people on Xin’an Street were watching, so they stayed away,” said a policeman.
The Neighborhood Fitness Program
A Health Club was built last month, where the neighbors can do different kinds of sports like basketball, ping-pong ball, tennis, etc. “Every morning you can see groups of neighbors running, dancing and playing Taijiquan. We have come to realize the importance of taking exercise,” said Chen Jinliang, a businessman of 45.
The community has more plans. “We plan to start the Kids Care Program for children. We are going to build an after-school club. And we want to have a picnic for everyone in the neighborhood!” said Zhao Fuqin.When do the neighbors of the Clean-up Program clean Xin’an Street?
| A．Every Saturday morning. |
| B．Every Saturday afternoon. |
| C．Every Sunday morning. |
| D．Every Sunday afternoon. |
Who is Zhao Fuqin?
| A．A retired teacher. |
| B．The head of Xin’an Street Community. |
| C．A businessman. |
| D．A policeman. |
What does the underlined word “criminals” mean?
| A．罪犯. | B．乞丐. | C．强盗. | D．邻居. |
The community started _______ to help people keep healthy.
| A．the Clean-up Program |
| B．the Watch Program |
| C．the Fitness Program |
| D．the Kids Care Program |
From the passage we know that _______ in the Xin’an Street Community.
| A．there are no problems now |
| B．an after-school club was built last month |
| C．the neighbors have a picnic every Sunday |
| D．the environment is getting nicer and cleaner now |
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