Events
Long March exhibit
The Shanghai History Museum is putting on exhibition to remember the Long March(长征) which took place 75 years ago. More than 220 photos and 40 other things are on show. All the exhibition is explained in Chinese. The show will end on November 20.
Time: 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Address: 1286 Hongqiao Road
Ticket: 8 yuan for Chinese / 15 yuan for foreigners
Thai elephants
Eight elephants from Thailand are an attraction for visitors at Changfeng Park by riding bikes, playing basketball, dancing and blowing a musical instrument. The elephants give three shows a day at 9:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and there is an extra show at 1:30 p.m. at weekends. The show will end on November 15.
Address: 189 Daduhe Road
Ticket: 30—40 yuan
Dancing dolphins
Dolphins jumping from the water to touch a ball, dancing to music, kissing people and doing easy math problems, and seals and sea lions, also performing, have made a large part of the aquarium in Peace Park, which interests children greatly.
Hours: 10:30 a.m., 4:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m.
Ticket: 20 yuan for adults and 10 yuan for children
Where can one see the Long March exhibition?
A.In Shanghai History Museum. | B.In Changfeng Park. |
C.In Peace Park. | D.On 189 Dahude Road. |
How many shows do the Thailand elephants give at weekends?
A.One. | B.Two. | C.Three. | D.Four. |
What may interest children very much in Peace Park?
A.Elephants playing basketball. | B.Dolphins dancing to the music. |
C.Seals riding bikes. | D.Sea lions blowing instruments |
How much should a child pay to go into Peace Park?
A.Five yuan. | B.Fifteen yuan. | C.Ten yuan. | D.Twenty yuan. |
Which of the following is true?
A.The Long March exhibition is explained in English. |
B.The sea animals can work out difficult math problems. |
C.Thai elephants’ shows can only be seen in the day. |
D.The sea animals perform three times a day. |
When Kyle walked into Ernie’s Pet World, he looked very worried. He walked quickly to the front counter(柜台). The owner of the shop, Ernie, jumped out to greet Kyle. He was the shop’s first shopper of the day.
"Good morning, sir!" Ernie said. "What can I help you with?"
"Well, I...," Kyle started to say.
"Wait, don’t tell me," Ernie interrupted (打断) him. "You’re looking for a … a little dog... for
your daughter ’s birthday. Right?"
"No T really, l just..."
Ernie didn’t let him finish. "Ah, I’ve got it, You just moved into a new house, and you want some fish for it. I have some very nice tanks over here."
"In fact, I..." Kyle was starting to look very nervous (紧张的). His face had a strange expression(表情)on it.
"No fish? Ah, a cat! You look like a cat person. At Ernie’s Pet World, we have the best kinds. Take a look at this Persian—long, white hair, and look at that cute expression. She’s looking at you. She’s thinking, ‘Take me home. Take me home.’ Would you like some cat food and toys as well?"
"No, thank you," Kyle said. By this time, he was walking up and down. He had a pained (痛苦的) look on his face. "Really, I’m not interested in cats or fish or little dogs."
"What do you want, then?" Ernie asked.
Kyle looked like he was going to cry. "I just want to know if I can use your bathroom!" he finally said.
What does the writer want to tell us?
A.A good pet owner. | B.A funny story. |
C.A wonderful shopkeeper. | D.A strange pet shop. |
What was true about Ernie’s Pet World?
A.The shop was not busy. | B.Kyle went there often. |
C.The shop was about to close. | D.Kyle knew the shop owner well. |
What do you think of Ernie?
A.He is careful. | B.He is helpful. |
C.He likes talking. | D.He is clever. |
Why did Kyle look anxious and pained?
A.He wanted to get a cat very much. | B.He didn’t like animals. |
C.He was late for work. | D.He was not comfortable. |
Tom can’t join the summer camp because he _______.
A.doesn’t speak English well | B.doesn’t like the university |
C.is 20 years old | D.isn’t a Canadian |
How much will you pay when you visit Tate Modem Art Gallery with your parents?
A.¥5 | B.¥10. | C.¥15 | D.It’s free. |
Where can we see the above reading?
A.On a poster. | B.In a textbook. | C.In a letter. | D.In a guide book. |
It’s still the holiday season and students in the UK are enjoying their winter break (休假).
Tiffany in Guangdong asks us about how British students spend their winter break.
For some, it’s a time to study because they have exams next term. Some might have to study. They have to read some books. They use the winter break to catch up with(赶上) their reading. But some students can Let their hair down and celebrate Christmas and New Year with a few drinks.
This holiday is also an important time to chat with the family and maybe get some sleep too. Some lucky students are going away on holiday but it won’t be long.
What do the underlined words "let their hair down" mean in this reading?
A.放下头发 | B.烫发 | C.放松 | D.理发 |
Which of the following is true?
A.The winter break in the UK is not long. |
B.The winter break in the UK is a time for sleep. |
C.Students work hard in the winter break. |
D.Students are preparing for the coming exam. |
The passage is mainly about _______.
A.the differences between the winter break in China and the UK |
B.what the students in the UK usually do in the winter break |
C.why some students like the winter break |
D.how to celebrate the winter break |
Alice was now in a long dark room with doors all round the walls, and she could not see the White Rabbit anywhere.
She tried to open the doors, but they were all locked (锁上的). “How will I ever get out again?” she thought sadly. Then she saw a little glass table with three legs, and on the top of it was a very small gold key. Alice quickly took the key and tried it in all the doors, but she couldn’t open any.
Then she saw another door, a door that was only forty centimetres high. The little gold key unlocked this door easily, but Alice couldn’t get through it—she was much too big. So she lay on the floor and looked through the open door, into a beautiful garden with green trees and bright flowers.
“I’d like to be out there—not in this dark room. Why can’t I get smaller?” It was already a very strange day, and Alice was beginning to think that anything was possible.
After a while she locked the door again, got up and went back to the glass table. She put the key down and then she saw a little bottle on the table. Round the neck of the bottle was a piece of paper with the words DRINK ME in large letters.
“It can be dangerous to drink out of strange bottles,” she said. “What will it do to me?”She drank a little bit very slowly. The taste was very nice and very soon Alice finished the bottle.
“I think I’m getting smaller and smaller every second.” And she was. “And now,” she said happily, “I can get through the little door into that beautiful garden.”
She ran at once to the door. Then she remembered that the little gold key was back on the glass table. She ran back to the table for it, but she was now much too small! The key was high above her, on top of the table. She tried very hard to climb up the table leg, but she couldn’t do it.
At last, tired and unhappy, she got angry with herself. Soon she saw a little glass box near her on the floor. She opened it, and found a very small cake with the words EAT Me on it.
Nothing could surprise Alice now.
Where did Alice find the little gold key according to the story?
A.In the garden . | B.On the floor. | C.In the glass box. | D.On the glass table. |
We can learn that Alice felt a little ______ from the underlined sentence.
A.proud | B.angry | C.afraid | D.excited |
Which is the right order of the events according to the story?
① Alice saw a little glass box near her on the floor.
② Alice came to a long dark room.
③ Alice saw a beautiful garden with green trees and bright flowers.
④ Alice drank out of the little bottle and became small.
⑤ Alice took the little gold key and opened the small door.
A.②⑤③④① | B.②④⑤①③ | C.②①⑤④③ | D.②③④⑤① |
What do you think Alice will probably do at the end of the story?
A.Wait for the White Rabbit. | B.Eat the small cake. |
C.Climb up the table leg again. | D.Sit on the floor and cry. |
Summer holidays are just coming. Have you got any plans? Here are 4 five-star films for you to kill your time.
Pirates of the Caribbean 4 (加勒比海盗4) Type: Adventure; Action Film Studio: Walter Disney Pictures Date: May 20th, 2011 Captain (船长) Jack Sparrow of the Caribbean has come back. This has made fans of Pirates of the Caribbean very excited. Johnny Depp, a famous actor, works together with a new director, Rob Marshall to bring a new wave of pirate craze. Johnny Depp is also known for Walter Disney’s film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. |
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Sherlock Holmes Type: Action; Detective Film Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Date: Dec. 25th, 2009 Do you like detective stories and want to solve mysteries like well-known Detective Sherlock Holmes? This one you certainly don’t want to miss. It is quite different from the earlier Holmes stories and has received much praise (赞誉) from film fans. |
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Toy Story 3 Type: Cartoon Film Studio: Walter Disney Pictures Date: June 18th, 2010 Do you still remember Woody and Buzz? Woody is brave, like a cowboy should be. He knows how to lead other toys. And this time Woody’s friends have another big problem. They are trapped by a selfish and cruel bear named Lotso and his men in Sunnyside. Woody goes to help them. How can they find a way out? |
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Ice Age 3 Type: Cartoon Film Studio: Dream Works Pictures Date: July 1st, 2009 Ice Age 3 is a whole new adventure that everyone at any age can enjoy. All our old friends are back. Sid the sloth finds three dinosaur babies and adopts (收养) them as his own. Then the mother dinosaur comes for her babies and takes Sid away. The adventure begins when Sid’s best friends try to find him and get him back. Do they succeed in the end? |
_______ is the latest film according to (根据) the article.
A.Ice Age 3 | B.Pirates of the Caribbean 4 |
C.Sherlock Holmes | D.Toy Story 3 |
Which of the following is RIGHT according to the article?
A.Johny Depp is the director of Pirates of the Caribbean 4. |
B.Film fans don’t think Sherlock Holmes is a good film. |
C.The two cartoons are produced by the same film studio. |
D.Ice Age 3 is a cartoon suitable for different age groups. |
From the article, we know ______ is a cruel character.
A.Sid | B.Sherlock Holmes |
C.Lotso | D.Jack Sparrow |
Zhalong is a nature reserve in Heilongjiang in north-east China. It is one of the world’s most important wetlands. The reserve covers an area of 210,000 hectares. The area provides food and shelter for wildlife. It is an ideal home for different kinds of plants, fish and birds.
Many birds live comfortably in Zhalong Nature Reserve all year round, while some only stay there for a short time. There are many fish in the wetlands, and the birds can easily catch them for food. Zhalong has long been called “the home of the crane”. There are 15 crane species (物种) in the world. 8 of them are in China and there are 6 species in Zhalong area. It is an important living area for the rare red-crowned cranes. There are not many red-crowned cranes in the world. Every spring and summer, red-crowned cranes lay and hatch (孵化) their eggs in Zhalong.
Some people want to change the wetlands to make more space for farms and buildings. This means there will be less and less space for wildlife. More and more birds are in danger because they do not have enough living space. Many of them died. The Chinese government wants to protect these endangered birds, and they can be safe in Zhalong.
Every year, a lot of tourists go to Zhalong to watch birds. This year, members of our Bird-watching Club are going to study the different kinds of birds in Zhalong and the changes in their numbers. The study begins next month.
We _______ once a year. We are now inviting secondary school students to help. We need more people to help us count and do something to help the birds.
Many people do not understand the importance of the wetlands. We hope this information will help them understand and make them actively take action to protect wildlife.
What does the underlined word “ideal” mean?
A.Perfect. | B.Dangerous. | C.Crowded. | D.Expensive. |
What can we learn from the second paragraph?
A.All birds stay in Zhalong Nature Reserve all year round. |
B.There are eight species of red-crowned cranes in Zhalong. |
C.The number of the world’s red-crowned cranes is small. |
D.Every winter red-crowned cranes hatch eggs in Zhalong. |
Which of the following can we choose for the blank (空白) in the fifth paragraph?
A.go birdwatching | B.do a bird count | C.go bird-hunting | D.hold a bird show |
The purpose of the article is to _______.
A.attract more visitors to pay a visit to Zhalong Nature Reserve |
B.ask people to take action to protect wetlands and wildlife |
C.prevent people from watching birds in Zhalong Nature Reserve |
D.make people around the world know the Birdwatchting Club |
How do you feel when you stay in hospital alone? Jenny, 13, a US student, feels bored. She knows the feeling because she has been in hospital many times herself. One day, she thought of an idea—if patients could get some books to read, they would feel better. So, from May, she and many of her friends began to collect books for hospital patients.
In six months the students collected 1,250 books at school. They decided to donate the books to the North Shore Medical Centre, a children’s hospital next door to their school. “There are books for kids of all ages, from babies up to high school level.” said Jenny.
The students put the books into “early readers”, “middle readers” and “advanced readers”. Then they wrote their best wishes to patients on bookmarks (书签) and letters, put the books in big boxes and donated them to the hospital.
“We wrote things like, “Keep on reading!’ and ‘Hope you feel better!’,” siad John, 14, Jenny’s brother. “And we also wrote some funny things to make them laugh.”
Frank, 12, and Steven, 14, helped carry 16 large boxes of books into a car. “I think these books will make me a lot of patients feel happy.” said Frank. Steven shared his opinion. “It is really the most meaningful thing that I have ever done in my life.”
Who first thought of the idea of helping those bored patients in hospital?
A.John. | B.Frank. | C.Steven. | D.Jenny. |
From the article, we can learn that _______.
A.in half a year Jenny and her friends bought 1,250 books |
B.the North Shore Medical Centre is far from Jenny’s school |
C.Jenny and her friends were willing to help bored patients |
D.Steven had a different opinion from Frank and John |
The best title for the article might be “_______”.
A.Collecting books for bored patients | B.Writing a letter to a medical centre |
C.Donating books to poor students | D.Reading books for hospital patients |
Which of the following words can be used to describe those student?
A.Polite and hard-working | B.Lazy and stubborn |
C.Selfish and proud | D.Thoughtful and helpful |
What’s your favorite weather? Do you like sunny or rainy days? Many people like sunny days a lot. They don’t like rain. They think rain makes them feel sad. During a long vacation,they like going to the beach to enjoy the sunshine(阳光). Sunshine makes them feel very good and happy.
I like sunshine very much,but I also enjoy rain. I enjoy the sound (声音)of rain. It makes me feel quiet. On rainy days,I like listening to music and reading books,or just looking athe rain and daydreaming.(做白日梦) When you daydream,you don’t think about other things. I think it’s a good way to relax when it rains.
Sunshine can make one run around and rain can make one quiet, so I hope you can feel happy ,rain or shine.
Many people don’t like rain because it makes them feel __________.
A. happy B.sad Ctired D.relaxing
The writer enjoys the sound of _______.
A.rain | B.snow | C.wind | D.cloud |
We don’t think about other things when we _______.
A.sing B. dance C.daydream Dshop
Sunshine can make people ________.
A.quiet | B.run around | C.relaxed | D.sad |
The writer thinks daydreaming is a good way to relax when it ______.
A.snows | B.shines | C.rains | D.winds |
Welcome to the zoo Opening time Tickets Monday to Friday Adults ¥10 9:oo a.m~6:30 p.m 15~18 ¥8 Saturday to Sunday 8~14 ¥5 8:00 a.m~8:30 p.m under 8 free Keep the zoo clean ! Do not touch, give food or near the animals. |
The zoo opens days.
A. five B. six C. seven
On Sunday, the zoo opens at .
A. 8:00 a.m B. 8:30 a.m C. 9:oo a.m
Tom is 15, his brother is 9 and his sister is 6. If they go to the zoo, they need .
A. ¥23 B. ¥15 C. ¥13
The zoo closes at on Wednesday .
A. 9:00 a.m B. 8:30 p.m C. 6:30 p.m
We must in the zoo.
A.give the food to the animals B.keep the zoo clean
C.touch the heads of the animals
A French woman goes to London to see her son. She knows a little English, but can not speak it very well.One day she goes to a shop.She wants to buy a hen(母鸡) for supper.But she can not remember(记得) the English word for “hen”.Just then the shop waiter asks her: “Can I help you?”“I want the egg’s mother ”the woman answered.The shop waiter does not understand(明白) her and says:“Sorry, we have not any bigger(较大的) eggs.”Suddenly(突然) the woman remembers(记起) the word “cock(公鸡)”.She says:“I want the cock’s wife!”This time the shop waiter laughs(笑).
The woman goes to London_______.
A.to learn English B.to have supper C.to see her son
The woman________.
A.only knows a little English B.knows much English
C.doesn’t know English
The shop waiter think the egg’s mother must be”_______”.
A.bigger eggs B.the cock’s wife C.hens
The shop waiter laughs because he ________.
A.understand the woman at last B.think it is interesting(有趣的)
C. does not understand the woman
Is the woman clever(聪明的)?
A. Yes, he is. B. No , she isn’t. C. Yes, she is .
A friend of mine named Paul received an expensive car from his brother as a Christmas present. On Christmas Eve when Paul came out of his office, a street urchin(顽童) was walking around a shining car. “Is this your car, Paul?” he asked.
Paul answered,“Yes, my brother gave it to me for Christmas.”The boy was surprised.“You mean your brother gave it to you and it didn’t cost you anything. Boy, I wish…” He hesitated(犹豫).
Of course Paul knew what he was going to wish for. He was going to wish he had a brother like that. But what the boy said surprised Paul greatly.
“I wish,”the boy went on,“that I could be a brother like that.”Paul looked at the boy in surprise, then he said again,“Would you like to take a ride in my car?”
“Oh, yes, I’d love that.”
After a short ride, the boy turned and with his eyes shining, said,“Paul, would you mind driving in front of my house?”
Paul smiled a little. He thought he knew what the boy wanted. He wanted to show his neighbors that he could ride home in a big car. But Paul was wrong again,“Will you stop where those two steps are?”the boy asked.
He ran up to the steps. Then in a short while Paul heard him coming back, but he was not coming fast. He was carrying his little diabled brother. He sat him down on the step and pointed to the car.
“There she is. Buddy, just like I told you upstairs. His brother gave it to him for Christmas and it didn’t cost him a cent. And some day I’m going to give you one just like it...then you can see for yourself all nice things in the Christmas window that I’ve been trying to tell you about.”
Paul got out and lifted the boy to the front seat of his car. The shining-eyed older brother climbed in beside him and the three of them began an unforgettable holiday ride.
The street urchin was very surprised when_______.
A.Paul received an expensive car | B.Paul told him about the car |
C.he saw the shining car | D.he was walking around the car |
From the story we can see the urchin _______.
A.wished to give his brother a car |
B.wanted Paul’s brother to give him a car |
C.wished he could have a brother like Paul’s |
D.wished Paul could be a brother like that |
The urchin asked Paul to stop his car in front of his house_______.
A.to show his neighbors the big car |
B.to show he had a rich friend |
C.to let his brother know about his wish |
D.to ask his brother a car like that |
The best name of the story is ______.
A.A Christmas Present | B.A Street Urchin |
C.A Brother Like That | D.An Unforgettable Holiday Ride |
Do you know more and more Chinese artists have made regular donations to charity or put their efforts into charity work in China? Here let’s know some of them.
Faye Wong and her husband Li Yapeng started the Yan Ran Angel Foundation for harelipped(兔唇的) children three years ago. It was named after their daughter. Its purpose is to help children under 14 to cure their harelips. The couple donated one million yuan (about $ 133,000) to start the organization. |
Cong Fei was born in a poor family. He became a successful singer in Shenzhen. He helped 178 poor students and disabled people for more than 10 years. Before he died of an illness at the age of 37 in 2006, he decided to donate his cornea(角膜) to people with eye diseases. He helped six people see the world. |
Guan Mucun has donated money to Project Hope to help poor students finish primary education. Thirty of these poor students have already finished high school with her support. Guan has also helped with charity work for environment protection, HIV/AIDS prevention, blood donation and “Mother Water”. Guan had an unlucky childhood: her mother died when she was only 10. years old. With the help of the government and her neighbors, she grew up and was successful as a famous singer. |
Action star Jackie Chan is a wholehearted supporter of charities including UNICEF, Operation Smile and his own Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation. In 2007, he used much of his spare time to visit the farthest parts of China on his Dragon’s Heart Charity Missions.The Dragon’s Heart Foundation aims to meet the needs of poor children and the elderly in the hardest-to-reach areas of the country. Chan has made several trips to these poor villages, bringing warm clothing, wheelchairs and school supplies, and helping to build schools. |
Who can get help from the Yan Ran Angel Foundation?
A.Harelipped children under 14. | B.All disabled children. |
C.All disabled children under 14. | D.All harelipped children. |
What can we learn from the passage?
A.Faye Wong and Li Yapeng don’t like their daughter. |
B.More than 7 people’s eyes were cured thanks to Cong Fei’s Cornea. |
C.Guan Mucun was once helped by the government and her neighbors. |
D.Jackie Chan didn’t have chance to visit the people he helped. |
What is the passage mainly about?
A.Chinese charity work. |
B.Charity work of some Chinese artists. |
C.Some famous Chinese artists. |
D.Organizations started by Chinese artists. |
根据所掌握的文化或背景知识,选择正确答案。
Which of the following wasn’t invented in China?
A.Papermaking | B.Tea | C.The abacus | D.Potato chips |
Which of the following about basketball is wrong?
A.It was invented in 1861. |
B.It became an Olympic event in 1936. |
C.The first basketball match was held in 1891. |
D.It was invented by a Canadian doctor called James Naismith. |
The aim of a basketball match is to _____
A.throw the ball to each other. |
B.run form one end of the court to the other. |
C.get the ball into the basket as many times as possible in a required time. |
D.get the ball from other’s control(控制) |
Which of the following was invented last?
A.The car | B.The calculator | C.Flying disk | D.The computer. |
Tea was brought to the Western world ___
A about three thousand years ago. B. in around 1610
C. before 1610 D. three thousand years before 1610.
Which is the symbol of 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games?
A. | B. | C. | D. |
Barack Obama, a black man, is the president of the United States now. He was born in August ,1961, in Hawaii and has lived in many places. His mother was from Kansas and his father was from Kenya. Obama went to Columbia University in Massachusetts. His wife is Michelle Obama. She also worked as a lawyer and later worked for the University of Chicago. They have two young daughters.
Obama wrote a book Dreams from my father. “ I always live in the dream of my father and American people,” Obama once said. He was born in a poor family. And he was taken good care of by his grandparents when he was young. He also lived and worked in Africa. Then he got good education in Harvard University. In 2008, he became the first black president in the history of America.
Where was Barack Obama born?____________
A.In Hawaii | B.In Kansas | C.In massachusetts | D.In Harvard |
Barack Obama became president at the age of ____________.
A.37 | B.47 | C.57 | D.51 |
Which is the best title of this passage?_____________
A.Education of a president | B.Dreams from my father |
C.Life of Barack Obama | D.Where is Obama from |