Hot Dog is popular. It's not a dog, but a cooked sausage in a long piece of bread. Here are some stories and facts about it from English websites.
HISTORY of Hot Dog |
HOT DOG FUN FACTS |
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The 1600s A German called Johann Georghehner created the"dachshund"sausage."Dachshund"is a German small long thin dog. The 1860s The very first hot dog ﹣the"dachshund"sausage in a roll﹣was sold by Germans in New York.It became popular in the US later. 1871 Charles Feltman,a German,started the first Coney Island hot dog stand.It made hot dogs known to more people. 1893 Chris Von Der Ahe started the American tradition of eating hot dogs at baseball parks,making hot dogs more popular. 1901 A New York cartoonist,Tad Dorgan,saw the red hot "dachshund" sausages sold on streets.He wanted draw picture of it,but he wasn't sure how to spell "dachshund", so he simply wrote" Hot Dog". It is widely believed how Hot Dog had its name. 1949 The first vegetarian hot dogs came out. |
World record for eating hot dogs:73 in ten minutes |
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Hot dogs were one of the first foods eaten on the moon! |
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About 150 million hot dogs are eaten by Americans each July 4th. |
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About 21 million hot dogs were sold at American baseball parks in 2010. |
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New Yorkers eat more hot dogs than any other city population in the US. |
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(1)Americans started the tradition of eating hot dogs at baseball parks in .
A.1871
B.1893
C.1901
D.1949
(2)It's believed that the name"Hot Dog "was created by .
A.Tad Dorgan
B.Charles Feltman
C.Chris Von Der Ahe
D. Johann Georghehner
(3)What can we know about hot dogs from the passage?
A.New Yorkers like eating hot dogs most in the world.
B.Germans eat about 150 million hot dogs each July 4th.
C.A world record says someone ate 73 hot dogs in 10 minutes.
D.About 21 million hot dogs were sold in America in the 1860s.
Do you want to have a nice trip in your spare time? May Yunnan is a good choice for you. There you can enjoy different places of interest.
Time |
Activities |
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Day1 |
Activities Arrive in Shangri﹣la. You will meet your local guide at the airport or the bus station and he or she will take you to the hotel. Visit Napa Lake in your free time in the afternoon. |
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Day2 |
Drive to Lijiang for 2hours and visit Tiger Leaping Gorge on the way. After you reach Lijiang, you can visit Black Dragon Pond and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. You can take the cable car(缆车) to Baisha village in Lijiang. |
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Day3 |
Take a bus to Dali(about 3.5hours). You can go boating on Erhai Lake. Visit Bai village, Xizhou and Zhoucheng. Do some shopping in the old Dali town. |
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Day4 |
Fly to Kunming in the morning, which is the capital of Yunnan. Then take a tour to the Stone Forest. In the afternoon, end your trip and leave Kunming by air. |
Contact Information:
Phone: 0517﹣﹣83987236
Working time: 9:00﹣﹣17:00
Company, Sunshine Travel Agency(旅行社)
Address: 209Hunan Road, Huai'an, Jiangsu
(1)The information above may be from
A. a story
B. a news report
C. a play
D. an advertisement
(2)Who will take you to the hotel when you arrive in Shangri﹣la?
A. Your local guide.
B. Your driver.
C. Your parents.
D. Your friends.
(3)You can't visit in Lijiang on the second day.
A. Black Dragon Pond
B. Tiger Leaping Gorge
C. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
D. Baisha village
(4)When can you visit the old Dali town?
A. On the first day.
B. On the second day.
C. On the third day.
D. On the fourth day.
(5)How can you go to Kunming on the fourth day?
A. By bus.
B. By plane.
C. By train.
D. By car.
China National Film Museum 9 Nanying Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing Tel: (010)8435 5959 Open: 9:00﹣16:30 except Mon. www.cnfm.org.cn Gift shop with legitimate DVDs/ cafeteria/ snack shops (popcorn for movie viewing) |
Forbidden City and the Palace Museum 4 Jiangshanqian Street,Dongcheng District,Beijing Tel: (010)8500 7421/ 7420 Open: 8:30﹣17:00, Apr. 1﹣Oct.31; 8:30﹣16:30, N0ov.1﹣ Mar.31 Closed on Mon. afternoon except public holidays and summer vacation (July 1﹣Aug.31) www.dpm.org.cn Gift shop/ book shop/ museum guide available/restaurant/ coffee shop/ shops and cafes |
National Art Museum of China 1 Wusida Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing Tel: (010)6400 1467 Open: 9:00﹣17:00, last entry 16:00 www.namoc.org Cafeteria at the back of the building |
National Museum of China 16 East Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing Tel: (010)6511 6188 Open: 9:00﹣17:00 except Mon, ticket box closed at 15:30 www.chnmuseum.cn Gift shop/ audio guide |
判断正( A)误(B)
(1)You can visit the China National Film Museum on Tuesday.
(2)If you want to learn more about films, you can call (010)6400 1467.
(3)You can visit the Forbidden City and the Palace Museum on Monday in summer vacation.
(4)You can enter the National Museum of China at 17:30.
(5)The four museums are in the same district of Beijing.
41.If you want to learn Latin dance,you're expected to .
A.join them as early as possible
B.have classes in the morning
C.book your place at any time
D.attend classes on weekends
42.How much will you at least pay for living in that room half a year in Notice B?
A.250
B.500
C.1000
D.1500
43.Which of the following about the cat isn't mentioned in Notice C?
A.Size
B.Colour
C.Hobby
D.Missing place.
35.What is NOT included?
A.When to have the party.
B.Where to have the party.
C.What colour to wear at the party.
D.What activities to do at the party.
36.What never grows in one's life?
A.Eyes B.Nose
C.Ears D.Hair
37.What is this passage mainly about?
A.A lucky camel's story.
B.John's unusual experience.
C.How John got home from work.
D.A camel running away from the zoo.
38.What is the best title for this passage?
A.How insects communicate with each other
B.How insects communicate with willow trees
C.How willow trees communicate with each other
D.How willow trees send out a special smell.
U Shanghai Disneyland park
Open time:June 16th,2016
Main Attractions:
Mickey Avenue |
You can have a chance to hug Mickey Mouse and his friends,and take photos with them.You can choose lovely gifts and enjoy delicious food. |
Tomorrow land |
You will turn into space pilots at Jet Packs and be taken into the world of Star Wars and Marvel,meeting movie heroes. |
Fantasyland |
Here you can have a talk with the lovely Snow White,you can also overlook villages and forests in the park from the window and have a travel on water. |
Adventure Isle |
It is filled with mysterious feelings and hidden treasures.You will pass through unknown places and meet large mysterious monsters. |
Ticket Prices:
One﹣day Ticket |
¥499from June 16to 30,2016 ¥370on weekdays ¥499on weekends,public holidays,July and August. |
Two﹣day Ticket |
A 5% discount(折扣) |
Note:Children below 1meter can enter for free with one adult.
Children between 1and 1.4meters and people above 65years old can enjoy a 25% discount.
Tickets for Shanghai Disneyland Park has been put on sale since March 28,2016.Visitors can order tickets on the official website of the park or by calling 400﹣180﹣0000or 86﹣21﹣31580000.
21.The passage is probably from .
A.a novel
B.a travel website
C.a storybook
D.a science book
22.If you want to act as a pilot and meet movie heroes,you can go to .
A.Tomorrow land
B.Adventure Isle
C.Fantasyland
D.Mickey Avenue
23.We can order tickets for Shanghai Disneyland Park by .
A.talking on QQ
B.filling out their form
C.gonging to their
D.writing letters to them
24.For children between 1and 1.4meters,they can .
A.enjoy a 20% discount
B.take photos with Mickey Mouse
C.go to the park costing no money
D.only visit it during public holidays
25.According to the passage,we can learn that people can .
A.go to the park on June 14th,2016
B.look for treasures with Snow White
C.buy gifts for their friends in Adventure Isle
D.save some money by buying a 2﹣day ticket.
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(1)Where can you buy these things according to the ad ?
A.In a shop.
B.In a mall.
C.On the Internet.
D.In a supermarket.
(2)From the ad,you can buy the children bicycle for a child of .
A.2
B.5
C.8
D.10
(3)The best birthday gift for your grandpa is .
A.some buttons
B.a handbag
C.a tea pot
D.a children bicycle
(4)My mother ordered some fashion buttons,and she can get them days later.
A.three
B.five
C.seven
D.ten
(5)If you have¥400,you can buy .
A.two handbags
B.500 buttons
C.a handbag and a bicycle
D.a tea pot and a handbag.
Do you know that November is National Novel Writing Month(NaNoWriMo).You can find the NaNoWriMo Young Writer's programme at ywp.nanowrimo.org.It is a challenge to write a 50000﹣word novel in one month.
The programme began in 1999 in San Francisco with only 21 members.Last year,more than 400000 took up the challenge.The writers can choose what they want to write about.On November 1st.writers visit the website and start to update (更新)their word count. They can communicate with other writers there as well.All the writers have to stop writing on November 30th.
It is okay if you have never written a book before.The website provides lesson plans and workbooks for beginners.You can use them to improve writing skills in your novel.Then you can start planning what your novel will be about.
Are there any books published from the NaNoWriMo programme?Here are a few:
.The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
.Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
.Entrechats by Cecile Duquence
Are there any young readers who want to join in this programme?If you want,we hope you can write the best novel.If you have not heard of NaNoWriMo,but you have a good story in mind,join us!
(1)What can you do in the writing month if you join in the programme?
①We can visit ywp.nanowrimo.org.
②We can update the word count.
③We can publish the new novel.
④We can choose what to write about.
A.①②④
B.①②③
C.①③④
D.②③④
(2)According to the passage.Entrechats by Cecile Duquenne. .
A.will be published
B.has already come out
C.is the most attractive
D.gets the most attention
(3)This passage is most probably written to .
A.encourage more young people to join in the programme
B.invite more famous writers to visit ywp.nanowrimo.org
C.publish more wonderful books written by young writers
D.encourage more people to communicate with other writers.
This May is a busy month in Dongying.There's a lot to do.Here are some important events.
Classical(古典的)Music
Voice of Vienna Symphony Orchestra,Austria(奥地利维也纳之声交响乐团)has excellent musicians from all over the world.They have accompanied(为…伴奏)many world famous musicians and singers.They are coming to Dongying again.Come and enjoy their wonderful performances!
Place:Snow Lotus (莲花) Theatre
Time:19:30﹣21:00 ( or so)
Price:Six levels,from¥480to¥50
Dates:1﹣2MayTel:6090555
A Mini Marathon (5km)
On May 8,2016,"China Wanda 2016Yellow River Estuary ( Dongying)International
Marathod'will be held.At the same time,a mini Marathon (5km) will be held,too.All the citizens who were born before May 8,2006are encouraged to register(报名).
Registration place; Registration time:
Dongying National Fitness(健身)Center 8:30a.m.﹣ll:30a.m.
Entry fee(参赛费用):¥30 (students free) 1:30p.m.﹣5;30p.m.
Tel; 8097628 Registration Dates:2﹣27Mar.
Tango Dancing
Tango is fun and easy to learn.Yang Yi,a famous Chinese Tango dancer will come and show you how to do it.Are you ready?Take your partners,go and dance till you drop.
Place:Dongying Art Troupe (团 ) Time:8:00p.m.﹣12:00p.m.
Price:¥150 (including some drinks) Dates:Every Saturday in May
Tel:8331644
Dining﹣Sushi (寿司 ) Chef (厨师 ) in Town
Sushi is getting really big in Dongying.In Japan,it's become an art form.The most famous sushi'artist is Yuki Kamura.She's also one of the few women chefs in Japan.She will be here with you at Sushi Scene.
Place:Sushi Scene in Dongying Hotel Time:Lunch time
Price:¥200 (taste sushi without pay) Dates:1﹣31May
Tel:8062999
41.If you want to book (预定) a ticket for the activity at 7;30p.m on l May,you may call
A.6090555
B.8097628
C.8331644
D.8062999
42.If you want to take part in the Mini Marathon,you must
A.exercise at Dongying National Fitness Center
B.be over ten years old
C.pay¥30
D.register before March
43.If you like dancing,you can go to .
A.Snow Lotus Theatre
B.Dongying National Fitness Center
C.Dongying art Troupe
D.Sushi Scene in Dongying Hotel
44.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A.If you are a student,you can get a special concert ticket at the price of¥50.
B.You can't register for the Mini Marathon between 11:30a.m.and l:30p.m.
C.When you take part in the Tango Dancing,you can have some free drinks.
D.You can have free sushi at Sushi Scene.
45.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Voice of Vienna Symphony Orchestra,Austria has never been to Dongying before.
B.Yang Yi will teach you tango every Saturday afternoon in May.
C.There are many women chefs in Japan.
D.Sushi Scene will last (持续) a month.
Watching movies is fun. Here is some information about four great movies in 2020.
Names of the movies |
Actors / Actresses |
Directors |
More information about the movies |
Leap |
Gong Li,Wu Gang |
Chen Kexin(China) |
In this film, it tells the Chinese Women's Volleyball Teams' exciting stories and shows great team spirit to us. |
Mulan |
Liu Yifei,Gong Li |
Nick Caro(New Zealand) |
The real﹣life version(真人版)of Mulan is based on Hua Mulan in Chinese history. She goes to a war instead of her father and has become a well﹣known heroine. |
Artemis Fowl |
Fredia Shaw,Josh Gad |
Kenneth Branagh (England) |
The hero, Artemis Fowl, is a 12﹣year﹣old clever boy and criminal leader who fights against fairies(精灵) while searching for his father. The film is more suitable for children. |
News of the world |
Tom Harks,Neil Sandilands |
Paul Greengrass ( England) |
Tom Harks played the role of storyteller in the 19 century US,sending the news from one small town to another.Tom is also required to bring a 10﹣year﹣old girl back to her parents. |
(1)The director of the film Leap comes from .
A. US
B. China
C. England
D. New Zealand
(2)How many films does Gong Li take part in?
A. One.
B. Two.
C. Three.
D. Four.
(3)Which is more suitable for children among the four films?
A. Leap.
B. Mulan.
C. Artemis Fowl.
D. News of the World.
(4)Who played the role of storyteller in the 19th century US?
A. Josh Gad.
B. Tom Harks.
C. Fredia Shaw.
D. Neil Sandilands.
(5)According to the information about the movies, we can learn that .
A. Tom Harks is good at making up news
B. Mulan is a girl who goes to a war with his father
C. The film Leap shows us how to work together
D. Artemis Fowl is a clever boy of 10 and fights for his father
Bury trip﹣﹣June 18th,2016
We will be leaving the Perse School at 13:45.Please be at the school gate 10minutes early.If you are late,you may miss the bus and not be able to go!If you miss the bus,you won't get your money back.The bus is planned to arrive in Bury at 14:30,although this depends on traffic.You will have free time to walk around and we will meet at the same location where we arrived at 17:15to return to the Perse School by about 18:00.
Things to do Visit the Abbey
The Abbey is the min (废墟)of a church which was built more than 1,000years ago.There are many nice gardens in it.And next to the Abbey,there is a big new church.
Have a drink in the Nutshell
This little bar is famous in Britain because it is officially (正式地)the smallest bar in the country.Good things are put in small bags,and the Nutshell serves some of the area's finest beer,as well as fascinating photos.
Have a look at a beer shop
At the Greene King shop you can taste and buy some of the local beer,as well as food such as potato chips.There are also clothes available to buy.
Several places are listed,but feel free to plan your own visit.
46.If Sara wants to take part in the trip,when should she arrive at the Perse School gate?
A.At 13:35.
B.At 13:45.
C.At 14:20.
D.At 14:30.
47.What can we see in the Abbey?
A.A big museum.
B.Tall towers.
C.Nice gardens.
D.A new church.
48.The Nutshell is famous in Britain because of its .
A.small size
B.good service
C.best beer
D.interesting photos
49.What can we buy at the Greene King shop?
①beer②potato chips③postcards④books⑤clothes
A.①②④
B.①②⑤
C.②③④
D.③④⑤
50.The material is probably .
A.a report
B.a diary
C.an introduction
D.a notice.
(1)The poster gives information about .
A. the man teacher
B. English courses
C. language schools in London
D. different activities in Lanleygate
(2)How much do you have to pay for both Speaking and Writing ?
A. £95
B. £125
C. £155
D. £220
(3)If Leo is free on Sunday afternoon ,he can .
A. improve his listening ability
B. join the possible smallest class
C. have a native teacher
D. Learn how to write in English
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Notes:draw抛奖; entry form报名表; receipt收据;claim 认领
(1)When is the last day to enter the"Lemonade Lucky Draw"?
(2)Where will the draw for the car take place?
(3)Which one is more possible to win, a free trip to Bangkok or a brand new car?
(4)If you want to enter the Lucky Draw, what should you e﹣mail to whluckydraw@qq.com?
(5)How will the Lemonade T﹣shirts be dealt with if they aren't claimed by 30 July?
(1)Totally Wild Hotel is special because of .
A. its high price
B. its good breakfast
C. the lovely giraffes
D. the old buildings
(2)According to the text, people can in Kenya.
A. cheer on camels in Lamu Old Town
B. have breakfast with zebras in Totally Wild Hotel
C. see lions, zebras, elephants in East National Park
D. watch the bright pink birds near Lake Nakuru
(3) will most probably be interested in the text above.
A. People who enjoy travelling
B. Scientists who study birds
C. Players who are good at running
D. People who have a pain in the neck
EXCITING NEW COMPETITION!
Give your workplace a spring facelift!
Living magazine is offering three prizes of between £10, 000 and £50, 00o to be spent on improving the school, college or office where you spend so many hours each day! If you win, the money will be yours to spend as you wish to make life more pleasant.
Just think! You could spend it on any of the following:
◇improving the look of the place (new wallpaper, tables or pictures).
◇better study places (a computer room, a language laboratory or a small library).
◇improving the outside area(making a garden or a car park for example).
◇better sports places (a small gym or a swimming pool).
To enter, all you have to do is to design:
◇five ways you plan to spend the money if you win.
◇what you want to include(for example, sofas in your new computer room).
◇why these changes will make your workplace a better place to be!
Email us your design at livingmagazine@hotmail.com before June 16th.
If you want to get more information, please contact us:
Tel+323﹣647﹣4200 Fax+323﹣647﹣4245
Don't miss this great chance to improve your workplace!
(1)The text tells us that the new competition .
A. can help you get good grades
B. is organized by Living magazine
C. allows only students to enter
D. provides more than three prizes
(2)Those who want to enter the competition are supposed to .
A. describe how to spend the prize
B. mention the money they have
C. hand in their designs after June 16th.
D. visit Living magazine in person
(3)What kind of writing is the text?
A. An email.
B. A diary.
C. A note.
D. A poster.