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Reading newspapers has become an important part of everyday life. Some people read newspapers as the first thing to do in the morning, others read newspapers as soon as they have free time during the day so that they can learn what is happening in the world.
Sometimes, we do not have enough time to read all the news carefully, so we just take a quick loot at the front page. At other times, we may be in such a hurry that we only have a few minutes to look at the headlines(标题) of te passage.
Newspapers can be found everywhere in the world. We can get many different kinds of newspapers in big cities, but in some mountain villages we can see few newspapers.
Some newspapers are published (出版) once a week, but most of the papers are published once a day with many pages, some even published twice a day! You know different people enjoy reading different newspapers. Some like world news, and others prefer short stories. They just choose what they are interested in.
Today newspapers in English have the largest numbers of readers in the world, The English language is so popular that many Chinese students are reading English newspapers such as China Daily or 21st Century. Also they bring us more and more information with internet.
小题1:People read newspapers in order to .| A．learn the latest news | B．meet their own different needs | | C．read the short stories | D．find the morning news |
小题2:From the passage we can see that when people get newspapers.| A．they read them very carefully | B．they just read the headlines | | C．not everyone reads all the pages | D．they have no time to read them |
小题3:According to the passage, besides newspapers, people also get information from .| A．magazines | B．advertisements | C．e-mails | D．internet |
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答案
小题1:D
小题1:D
小题1:C |
解析
小题1:D根据第一段最后一句…so that they can learn what is happening in the world. 可知人们看报为的是看新闻了解世界发生的事情。
小题1:D根据第二段Sometimes, we do not have enough time to read all the news…At other times, we may be in such a hurry that we only have a few minutes…、可知人们没时间读报
小题1:C文中没有明确信息根据最后一段最后一句Also they bring us more and more information with internet.推断得出答案。 |
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In Britain you may often hear “Drop in any time” or “Come to see me soon”, but you can’t really do that. People just say those things to make you feel welcome. It is better to telephone before visiting someone at home. If you receive a written invitation to an event that says “RSVP”, you should reply to let the person who sent the invitation know whether or not you plan to go.
You should never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may refuse by saying, “Thank you for inviting me, but I will not be able to come.” If, after accepting, you are unable to go, be sure to tell those who are expecting you as soon as possible that you will not be there. Although it is not necessarily expected that you give a gift to your host, it is considered polite to do so, especially if you have been invited for a meal. Flowers, chocolate, or a small gift are all appropriate(合适的). A thank-you note or telephone call after the visit is also considered polite and is an appropriate way to express your appreciation for the invitation.
小题1:What can you do when a British friend says, “Drop in anytime”?| A．Visit him or her at any time. | | B．Say no time to him or her seriously. | | C．Telephone him or her before visiting. | | D．Visit him or her soon. |
小题2:What does the underlined word “RSVP” probably mean in Chinese?小题3:What should you do if your British friend sends you an invitation but you do not want to go?| A．Do not give him or her an answer. | | B．Tell another friend to go instead of you. | | C．Tell him or her that you can’t be there for some reason. | | D．Tell him or her that you don’t want to go there. |
小题4:Which of the following is considered impolite in Britain?| A．Buy small presents when invited. | | B．Refuse the invitation without telling anyone. | | C．Write a thank-you note after a visit. | | D．Give a telephone call after a visit. |
小题5:Where would you probably see this passage?| A．In an invitation. | B．In a guidebook. | C．On a poster. | D．In a newspaper. |
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At the World Expo Shanghai 2010, you will be able to see the world in just one day.
The World Expo (short for “exposition”) is the third largest world event after the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup. Countries build pavilions(展示馆) at the Expo, showing off technologies and cultures with colorful exhibitions and performances.
People can experience the most advanced technologies at the World Expo. Throughout history, many new inventions have made their debuts(样品) at the World Expo, including the TV, telephone and even the ice cream cone.
But the Expo is not just a trade fair(商品交易会). It’s a platform(平台) for cultural exchange, bringing people closer to the rest of the world.
For example, at the Shanghai Expo, couples may be able to marry in French-style weddings at the France Pavilion. Thailand will let visitors walk into its emperor’s palace. Visitors to the Austria Pavilion will have the chance to experience the snow-capped mountains of the country.
Many countries have also decided to bring their national treasures to the event.
Since the 1993 Expo in Chicago, the World Expo began to focus on one theme. It changed from a show into a community event. Visitors are invited to help solve global issues, such as environmental problems.
The theme of the Shanghai Expo is “Better city, better life”. It will call on the world to solve the problems human beings face as a result of urbanization(城市化). In the future, more and more people may care about protecting the places they live in.
小题1:Countries build pavilions to show us ______ with colorful exhibitions and performances.| A．the Olympic games | B．the FIFA World Cup | | C．technologies and cultures | D．many cities |
小题2:What’s the meaning of “cultural exchange” in this passage?小题3: Which of the following is NOT true at the World Expo in this passage? | A．People can experience the most advanced technologies. | | B．Couples may be able to marry in French-style weddings at the France Pavilion. | | C．Visitors can walk into the emperor’s palace of Thailand. | | D．Australia Pavilion will let the visitors experience the snow-capped mountains of the country. |
小题4:When did the World Expo begin to focus on one theme?| A．In 1990. | B．In 1993. | C．In 1998. | D．In 2010. |
小题5:What is the theme of the Shanghai Expo?| A．One world, one dream. | B．Better world, better life. | | C．Better city, better life. | D．One world, one family. |
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M: What about your history class this afternoon, Millie?
W: We were supposed to have a history class, but Mr Johnson was ill 36 . So we had a geography class instead.
M: Your mother and I will go 37 on Saturday. Will you join us?
W: I’d like to, but I have to take an exam on Sunday. I think I’d better 38 at home and study. By the way, will you go climbing in the mountains?
M: Yes, why?
W: I know it’s summer 39 it can get quite cold in the mountains even in June, so bring a coat with you. You’ll need 40 in the early morning.
M: OK, we will.
小题1: | A．in hospital | B．in a hospital | C．in a school | D．at school |
小题2: | A．climbing | B．climbs | C．climbed | D．walking |
小题3: | A．to stay | B．stay | C．not stay | D．not to stay |
小题4: 小题5: |
One day a woman got into her car and started driving home after work. Suddenly, she saw a yellow car behind her. The 41 was a man. Wherever she drove, the young man followed her. When she 42 at the traffic lights, the yellow car stopped behind her.
The woman was afraid, so she drove 43 to the police station. She was very 44 when she found the car stopped behind her. At that time, she saw a woman outside the police station. She knew that she was a policewoman because she was wearing a police uniform. She jumped out 45 her car and ran to her. But the young man just smiled and came up to return the purse which was dropped on the street by the woman.
小题1: A. worker B. drover C. passenger
小题2: A. stop B. stops C. stopped
小题3: A. quickly B. easily C. happily
小题4: A. interested B. moved C. surprised
小题5: A. at B. on C. of |
There are differences between western culture and Chinese culture. We can see differences when we pay attention to the way words are used. Let’s look at the words about animals and plants. Most expressions in Chinese is about the dog, for example, “a homeless dog”, “a mad dog”, “a running dog” and “a dog catching a mouse”, have negative(消极) meanings. But in western countries, dogs are thought to be honest and good friends of humans. In English, people use the dog to describe positive(积极的) actions. For example, “you are a lucky dog” means you are a lucky person. And “every dog has its day” means each person has good luck sometimes. To describe a person’s serious illness, they say “sick as a dog”. The word “dog—tired” means very tired. However, Chinese love cats very much. But in western culture, “cat” is often used to describe a woman who is cruel(冷酷的). There are many other examples of how “cat” is used differently as well.
The rose is regarded as a symbol of love in both China and some western countries. People think the rose stands for love, peace, courage and friendship. And the rose is the national flower of England, America and many other countries.
The words about plants and animals are used in positive or negative ways in different cultures. We can learn about many differences in cultures by comparing how some words are used.
小题1:The word “dog” in Chinese usually ______.
A. stands for friendship B. has a negative meaning C. has a positive meaning
小题2:“Every dog has its day.” means “______”
A. Everybody in the world is lucky. B. Each person lives his own way of life.
C. Everybody has a time in life to be lucky.
小题3: Western people usually use “cat” to refer to “______”.
A. a tired person B. a brave man C. an unkind woman
小题4: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Words show differences in cultures.
B. Western people think cats to be good friends.
C. Rose is the national flower of all western countries.
小题5: This passage mainly tells us ______.
A. negative or positive things B. different countries have different cultures
C. what dog and cat mean in English and Chinese |
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