China is the home of tea, 36 has more than 4,000 years of history. People in China drink tea daily. 37 the three major drinks ----tea, coffee and cocoa, tea is drunk by 38 people in the world. Tea from China, along 39 silk and porcelain, began to be known by the world over a thousand years ago and has been an important Chinese export 40 .
Tea leaves 41 mainly in the area south of the Yangtze River, in the provinces of Zhejiang, Jiangxi and Fujian, because of the mild 42 and rich soil there. Longjing, Wulong, Pu’er and Tieguanyin are all 43 kinds of tea.
Over the past centuries, Chinese people 44 their unique tea culture, which includes tea planting, tea-leaf picking, tea making, tea drinking and so on. Tea is 45 a popular topic which is often mentioned in dances, songs, poems and novels.
A．who B．which C．where D．when
A．In B．For C．Of D．By
A．the number of B．a number of C．a large number of D．the largest number of
A．between B．with C．except D．besides
A．at that time B．from now on C．since then D．since now
A．produce B．are produced C．make D．are made
A．climate B．weather C．condition D．environment
A．interesting B．important C．famous D．normal
A．had developed B．have developed C．developed D．are developing
A．too B．as well C．either D．also
BEIJIN—No Car Day was first started by 34 cities in France on September 22,1998.It was started to protect the environment, By now, more than 1,000 cities around the world have had a No Car Day.
The first No Car Day in China was in Chengdu in 2001.Other cities ,including Taipei, Shanghai and Wuhua, also support the day.
In Beijing, more and more people are joining in the activity. It asks the drivers to leave their cars at home for one day each month and walk or ride a bike to work. It also calls on Beijingers not to use cars on June 5(World Environment Day).The slogan(口号) for the day is, “If we drive for one less day, we can have one more nice day.”
So far, more than 200,000 drivers have shown their support. “We can’t control the weather, but we can choose not to drive.’’ said, Wu Zonghua, a car club chairman. Beijing is trying to have 238 blue sky days this year. In the first quarter of this year, Beijing only had 52 blue sky days. This was 11 days less than the number for the same period last year. Much of the dust comes from the desert, but cars cause most of the air pollution. We must do more for No Car Day.There are cities in China that support No Car Day according to the passage.
| A．three | B．four | C．five | D．six |
The activity of No Car Day encourages Beijing drivers .
| A．not to work on No Car Day |
| B．to enjoy having a day off |
| C．to leave their cars at home for repair |
| D．to ride a bike or walk instead of driving to work |
According to the passage there were blue sky days in the first quarter of last year in Beijing.
| A．52 | B．63 | C．41 | D．238 |
The air pollution in Beijing is mostly caused by .
| A．cars | B．dust | C．weather | D．rubbish |
We can know from the passage that .
| A．more and more people in Beijing are joining car clubs |
| B．people will have one more World Environment Day each month |
| C．more and more people won’t drive on Nor Car Day in Beijing |
| D．more people in the world won’t drive any more |
The Chinese are very generous when it comes to educating their children. Some parents send their children to the best schools or even abroad to England, the US or Australia, regardless of how much this costs. Many also want their children to take extra-curriculum activities (课外活动) where they either learn a musical instrument or ballet, or other classes that will give them a better start in life. The Chinese believe that the more expensive an education is, the better it is, so parents often spend a large amount of money on education. Even poor parents manage to buy a computer for their son or daughter.
In fact, most parents fail to see that the best education they can give their children is usually very cheap. Parents can see that their children’s skills are different; they will usually be skilled in some areas while poor in others. However, they fail to realize that today’s children are lack (缺乏) of self-respect and self-confidence.
The problem is that parents are only educating their children on how to take exams and how to study effectively. They are not teaching them the most important skills they need. They do not teach them to be confident, happy and clever.
Parents can help achieve this by teaching their children practical skills like cooking, sewing and other housework.
Teaching a child to cook will improve many of the skills that he will need later in life. Cooking demands patience and time. It is an enjoyable but difficult experience. A good cook always tries to improve his cooking, so he will learn to work hard and finish his job step by step. The result, a well--cooked dinner, will give a child a lot of satisfaction and confidence. All these will help the children step to success in the future.
An old machine such as a broken radio or TV set that you give your child as a toy may make him curious and arouse(唤醒) his interest. If he will spend hours looking at it, and try to mend it; your child might become an engineer when he grows up. Such activities do more than teaching a child to read a book. They teach them to think and to use their minds. This is much more important than learning by reading a book.
1．Is the writer satisfied with the Chinese parents’ ideas of educating their children?
2. Put the underlined sentence “the more expensive an education is, the better it is” into Chinese.
3.What are the children lack of today?
4. How is the experience of cooking according to the fifth paragraph?
5.What does the underlined word “They” refer to(所指的是) in the last paragraph?
Today we’ll talk about the history of blue jeans. For many people, blue jeans stand for (代表) American culture.
The history of blue jeans usually began with a man named Levi Strauss. He did not invent jeans. But he is the first person to produce and sell them in large numbers. Levi Strauss was born in Germany. In 1847, he and his family moved to the United States. He opened a small store and sold jeans. These pants were especially useful for miners (矿工) in California. They needed strong clothing. Levi Strauss worked with Jacob Davis, who had invented a step for making rivets (铆钉) for jeans. They helped make the blue jeans stronger.
In 1873, Strauss and Davis received a patent (专利) to own this invention. Nineteenth century workers would probably be surprised to know that their pants would one day become fashions. Today, jeans are worn by people of all ages. Jeans come in many colors other than blue and in many styles and prices. Fashion designers even create very costly jeans.
Writer James published a book called Jeans: A Cultural History of an American Icon (偶像). In the book, he says jeans serve as a sign for two American values, creativity and rebellion (叛逆). Why did Jacob use rivets for jeans?
| A．Because they made the blue jeans stronger. |
B．Because they had a history. |
| C．Because they are fashionable. |
D．Because they were dear. |
Which of the following is WRONG about blue jeans?
| A．Miners like to wear strong clothing. |
| B．Jeans have only one color — blue. |
| C．James wrote a book about jeans. |
| D．Levi Strauss is the first person to produce jeans in large numbers. |
The two American values are rebellion and _____________.
| A．protection |
B．ambition |
C．friendship |
D．creativity |
What’s the main idea of the passage?
| A．Jeans are popular. |
B．Jeans become fashions. |
| C．The history of blue jeans. |
D．Levi Strauss was a German. |
Birthdays are celebrated（庆祝）all over the world. Some ways to celebrate birthdays are rather similar from county to country: candles, cakes, and birthday wishes. But there are also different ways to celebrate birthdays. Here are a few: 
When someone is having a birthday in Denmark, you can see ________ outside the window.
| A．flowers | B．presents | C．a flag | D．a chair |
In _________ flowers are put on the chair of the birthday child.
| A．Japan | B．Denmark | C．India | D．Holland |
In _______, only birthday children wear colored clothes to school.
| A．India | B．Holland | C．Denmark | D．Japan |
In Japan, the birthday is more important for boys when they are ________.
| A．15 | B．7 | C．5 | D．3 |
The passage is mainly about __________.
| A．similar ways of celebrating birthdays in some countries |
| B．different ways of celebrating birthdays in some countries |
| C．children’s birthdays in western countries |
| D．the importance of children’s birthdays |
Most students in China have their own school rules. So do the schools in other countries.
Japan: Most schools demand(要求) that students wear uniforms, such as sports suits or skirts. They also demand that girls’ white socks be folded in a certain way and boys’ heads be shaved(剃)
Other Japanese schools tell students that they may not date, go to movies, leave home after sunset or play video games without permission from school.
USA: For safety at home USA schools, students must have a pair of indoor shoes to change into at school every day. This makes sure students won’t fall over on the slippery floors and keeps the schools clean. Gum chewing is not allowed in many USA school buildings, as it is difficult to clean up. And if students chew gum in class, they may not focus on study.
UK: Strange hairstyles are not allowed in some British schools. But they might allow students to wear certain hairstyles during the World Cup years. Two students had a special design shaved into their hair during 2002 World Cup. But they were not accepted by their school after that because the school said the rules changed since then.Many Japanese students have to follow the following rules EXCEPT .
| A．wear uniform | B．boys’ heads should be shaved |
| C．wear indoor shoes at school | D．can’t leave home after sunset |
Gum chewing is not allowed in many USA schools may because .
| A．it is difficult to clean up | B．make students study carefully |
| C．it costs students too much money | D．it wastes teachers’ time |
British students could have a special hairstyle .
| A．during Olympic Games | B．in the year 2007 |
| C．only during the World Cup | D．after the school rules changed |
The meaning of the focus on is .
| A．从事于 | B．继续 | C．专心于 | D．放弃 |
The passage wants to tell us .
| A．Different countries have the same rules for the students |
| B．We must follow all the rules above |
| C．Students in different countries have to follow different rules |
| D．Most schools in China have different school rules |
How many kinds of music do you know ? There is classical music, 36 music, country music, rap (说唱音乐) and so on. I think every type of music has its own 37 . For example, I think country music is so beautiful and rap is very cool. My favorite kind of music is pop music 38 it is very interesting and exciting. It can make me feel very 39 .
Now I want to tell you 40 about my favorite singer and music group. My favorite singer is Jolin. Her Chinese name is Cai Yilin. She has a very beautiful 41 and her songs very wonderful. I love her song Say Love You, The Smell of Lemon Grass and Pirates best. What do you 42 these songs ? I hope Jolin has a good time every day.
43 my favorite music group ? That is S.H.E. Their songs are so cool that I have never 44 a chance to watch their performances.
45 to music is also good for me. It can make me feel relaxed and less lonely when I stay at home alone.A. thrilling B. pop C. sweet
A. features B. players C. interests
A. although B. so C. because
A. happy B. sad C. afraid
A. something B. anything C. everything
A. sound B. noise C. voice
A. hear of B. think of C. care about
A. What if B. What about C. Why not
A. missed B. forgotten C. found
A. Speaking B. Replying C. Listening
Do you know the Chinese saying “He who doesn’t reach the Great Wall is not a true man”? Mr. White knows it. Next month he is going to Beijing with his wife. They are going to visit the Great Wall. They are staying in Beijing for about a week. They have a lot of Chinese friends there, so they are visiting them. Then they’re flying to West Lake in Hangzhou. They are going boating there and staying there for about three days. Mr. White knows that the Yellow Mountain is very famous in China. So they’re going to Anhui to go hiking in the great mountain. After two days in Anhui they’ll have to go back to Sydney.
“I’m taking lots of photos in China. When I get back to Sydney, I am going to show the photos to my friends. I want my friends to know more about China.” said Mr. White.Who is Mr. White going to China with?
| A．His friends. | B．His parents. | C．His wife. | D．His children. |
Mr. White is staying in Beijing for about .
| A．two weeks | B．three days | C．one month | D．seven days |
Mr. White is in Hangzhou.
| A．going boating | B．going hiking | C．going camping | D．going swimming |
Mr. White is from .
| A．Australia | B．America | C．Canada | D．England |
From the passage we can learn that .
| A．Mr. White is going to China next week |
| B．Mr. White has many friends in Beijing |
| C．Mr. White is going to visit the Yellow River |
| D．Mr. White is staying in Anhui for a week |
In the West, some people believe that personality can be predicted according to the time of the year the person was bor. From China comes the belief that the year of birth influences one’s personality. In the past century, a new belief ahs arisen: the idea that personality is related to one’s ABO blood type. People with blood type A, for example, are considered more likely to be serious, hard-working, and quiet, while people with blood type O are likely to be popular and outgoing, yet often unable to finish what they start. Though this belief continues to be strong, some people question whether it is true.
The blood-type personality theory(理论) started in Japan in 1927 when Furukawa Takehi noticed personality similarities and differences among his workers. This idea soon went out of fashion, but was brought back by a Japanese television host named Toshitaka Nomi in the 1970s. The belief is still strong in Japan and is increasingly popular in neighboring countries. Some young Koreans have taken to the theory. A recent study showed 76 percent of Koreans aged between13 and 64 believing in the blood-type personality connection. Though most Asians might believe in the blood-type theory, for many it seems harmless and not something to be taken too seriously.
Is the belief true? The scientists in Asia largely think the belief as a modern-day superstition(迷信). Most studies have failed to find any strong connection between blood and personality. Generally, scientists are against making predictions or important decisions based on this questionable theory.The writer uses blood type A and O as an example to explain ________.
| A．the difference between the two blood types |
| B．the relationship between the two blood types |
| C．the influence of blood type on one’s behavior |
| D．the connection between personality and blood type |
What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?
| A．They don’t believe it. |
| B．It was brought back by them. |
| C．They liked and accepted it. |
| D．They stole the idea from others |
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
| A．Most scientists in Asia don’t believe in the theory. |
| B．The blood-type theory began in Japan in the 1970s. |
| C．The blood-type personality theory is about blood type. |
| D．People don’t change their personality to match the theory. |
What is the best title for the passage?
| A．Is the blood-type theory changeable ? |
| B．Is the personality changeable? |
| C．Is it in your blood? |
| D．Is it in you mind? |
In the United States, it is important to be on time, for a date, a class, a meeting, etc. However, this is not true in all countries. Mr. Moster, an American professor, arrived at the classroom on time on the first day in Brazil, but no one was in the classroom. Many students came after 10 am. Several arrived after 10:30 am. Although all the students greeted the professor as they arrived, few students felt sorry for their lateness.
The professor talked to the Brazilian students about lateness and found something surprising. If the Brazilian students had a lunch date with a friend, most of them felt the friends were late for about half an hour.
In an American university, classes not only begin on time, but always end on time. On the other hand, in Brazil, neither the teachers nor the students arrive at the starting time. Arriving late may not be very important in Brazil.
As a result of his study, the professor learned that the Brazilian students were not being impolite. So he was able to understand and felt comfortable in the new culture.
根据短文内容,判断正(T)误(F)
It is important to be on time in America.
Many Brazilian students felt sorry for their lateness.
In Brazil, teachers are usually on time while students are usually late.
The professor felt uncomfortable about students’ lateness after his study.
The article tells us different countries have different cultures.
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