At first all films were in black and white, but in 1932 the first color film was

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At first all films were in black and white, but in 1932 the first color film was made. It proved as unpopular as making films had done in the late 1920’s. It was not until 1938 that a full length color film was made, and the success of this film made producers(制片人) everywhere change from black and white to color. This first full-length color film was translated （翻译）into ten different languages and made Hollywood（好莱坞）the main center（中心）of film industry(电影业)
In the early days of the cinema, other countries had also film industries. Very good films were made in Sweden, Britain, Russia and France. However, because Holleywood had so much money to spend, it kept its position as the world’s most important film center. Film actors went to America because they knew they could get a lot of money for every film they made. In 1918 Charlie Chaplin （查理·卓别林）received $5 each day.
However, life was not always easy for the film actors. Newspapermen followed them everywhere, and after Charlie Chapine married for the fourth time he became so unpopular with the American public that he had to leave the country and live in Europe.
小题1:. Which of the following is correct?

A．People liked the color film as soon as it was made.

B．At first making films were not popular.

C．Color films were at first silence.

D．Talking films were all color films.

小题2:.. The first full-length color film was made ___________

A．in Holleywood

B．in Sweden

C．by Charlie Chapine

D．in Britain

小题3:. Many film actors went to America because ___________

A．America was the only country that made good films.

B．no other countries had film industries

C．they could make a lot of money there

D．they wanted to become famous actors

小题4:.. Life was sometimes difficult for actors because ______________

A．films often cost huge amount of money to make

B．they had to leave their countries

C．sometimes films lose money

D．they could not get away from newspapermen

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小题1:. B
小题1:.A
小题1:.C
小题1:.D

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London Underground
The world’s first subway was built in London in 1863. At that time, the government was looking for a way to reduce traffic problems in the city of London. The poor areas of the city were so crowded with people that

it was almost impossible for horse carriages to get through. The city officials were interested in trying to make it possible for workers to live outside of London and travel easily to work each day. If people h

ad a cheap and convenient way that they could depend on to go to and from work, they would relocate their homes outside of the city. This would help ease the pressure of too many people living in the poor parts of London. From these problems, the idea of the London Underground, the first subway system, was born.
The plans for building the Underground met with several problems and delays, but the fast track was finally opened in January 1863. A steam train pulled the cars along the fast underground track which was 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) long. About 30,000 people got on the subway the first day. Riders were treated to comfortable seats (standing

up while the train was moving was not allowed), and pleasant decorations inside each of the cars. However, the smoke from the engin

e soon filled the air in the tunnels with ash and soot, as well as chemical gases. Fans had to be put in the tunnels later to keep the air clean enough for people to breathe. Even with its problems, riding in the Underground did catch on. It carried 9 million riders in the first year

.
小题1:.

What led the British government to build the London Underground?

A．Traffic jams and pollution

B．Population and pollution

C．Overcrowding and traffic jams

D．The poverty and s

ubway problems

小题2:. The underlined phrase “catch on” most probably means “_____”.

A．be troublesome	B．become popular and fashionable
C．keep up with	D．seize

小题3: Which of the following is TRUE?

A．To locate the workers’ homes outside London, the government built the subway

B．There were so many problems and delays that in the 18^th century the first subway opened

C．The subway greatly eased the pressure of traffic

D．There were not enough seats for the passengers the first day the subway opened.

小题4:. It seems that the writer is going to talk about _____.

A．more problems with subways	B．subways around the world later on
C．the history and culture of London	D．the Beijing subway

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Explore the State of California
California is one of the most interesting states of America that offers a lot of wonderful sceneries and fun attractions. It is also the most populated state and the third largest in land area. Anyone who has been to California would agree that it is indeed a place that offers a lot to tourists of all ages. Here are some top picks of the best places to visit in California State.
San Francisco Bay Area - Witness the famous San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge which is one of the city"s landmarks; and enjoy the beauty of Fisherman"s Wharf that offers a lot of seafood restaurants. You should not miss the city"s world-famous Cable Car System which is by far the only manually operated cable car system in the whole world.
Yosemite National Park - This is one of the very first wilderness parks in the whole of America. It is known for

its natural beauty and breathtaking sceneries. It offers a breath of fresh air away from the city life. Major places to visit include the Yosemite Falls, Sentinel Dome, El Capitan, Mariposa Grove and Glacier Point among many others.
Los Angeles - Explore the home of the L.A. Lakers and do not fail to visit the Disneyl

and which is one of the major attractions of the city. The warm weather in Los Angeles makes it possible to do a lot of outdoor activities especially during the summer months. It is a family-friendly place that offers a wonderful shopping and dining experience. For those who particularly love the city and night life, L.A. can offer the best of almost everything.
Napa Valley - With over a million visitors every year, Napa Valley is indeed a place you s

hould not

miss if you are in California. It is California"s most popular wine growing region. You can also experience the Wine Train and hot air balloon ride over the valley.
小题1: From the first paragraph, we know that_____.

A．the State of California has the largest

population in the US

B．California offers a lot to tourists of young people

C．California is also the largest in land area

D．California is the most interesting state of America

小题2:. According to the passage, if you want to breathe the fresh air, you’ll go to _____.

A．San Francisco Bay Area

B．Yosemite National Park

C．Los Angeles

D．Napa Valley

小题3:. The underlined word “region” in the last paragraph may probably mean _____.

A．company

B．valley

C．factory

D．area

小题4:. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A．Napa Valley will bring us a wonderful shopping and dining experience.

B．San Francisco Bay Area is California"s most popular wine growing region.

C．Los Angeles allows us to visit the Disneyland and enjoy almost everything.

D．In Yosemite National Park, we can see the Yosemite Falls, Golden Gate Bridge.

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In the United States, friendships can be close, constant, intense, generous, and real, yet fade away in a short time if things change. Neither side feels hurt by this. Both may exchange Christmas greeting for a year or two, perhaps a few letters for a while—then no more. If the same two people meet again by chance, even years later, they pick up the friendship where it"s left off and are delighted.
In the States, you can feel free to visit people"s homes and share their holidays without fear that you are taking on a lasting obligation. Do not hesitate to accept hospitality because you cannot give it in return. No one will expect you to do so for they know you are far from home. Americans will enjoy welcoming you and be pleased if you accept their hospitality easily.
Once you arrive there, the welcome will be full and warm and real. Most visitors find themselves easily invited into many homes there. In some countries it is considered inhospitable to entertain at home, offering what is felt as "merely" home cooked food, not "doing something" for your guest. It is felt that restaurant entertaining shows more respect and welcome. Or for various other reasons, such as crowded space, language difficulties, or family custom, outsiders are not invited into homes.
In the United States, both methods are used, but it is often considered more friendly to invite a person to one"s home than to go to a public place, except in pure business relationships. So, if your host or hostess brings you home, do not feel that you are being shown inferior treatment.
小题1:.
. In the United States, friendships might ________ if things become different.

A．disappear little by little	B．last forever
C．be heartbreaking	D．end suddenly

小题2:.
All the following factors but ________ prevent people from inviting their friends home for
dinner according to the passage.

A．different languages	B．naughty children
C．different customs	D．small houses

小题3:.
. We can infer that ________ in America according to this passage.

A．friendships are difficult to get but easy to lose

B．it is hard for a person to pick up the friendship when he comes across his long lost friend

C．you might be considered as a person hungry for social activities if you accept an invitation too easily

D．people care little about where they are invited to go for dinner

小题4:.
. Why is giving a dinner party at home considered less hospitable in some countries?

A．Because eating at the restaurant is a sign of respect.

B．Because having dinner at home seems less friendly.

C．Because dishes prepared at home are less delicious.

D．Because a dinner at the restaurant is more expensive.

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Thanksgiving Day was near. Lucy, the first grade teacher, gave her class a fun   36 — to draw a picture of somebody or something for which they were    37  . When the students    38
their assignment, she found most of them drew some pictures of their family, teachers, friends or neighbors.
Douglas, however, made a different kind of picture. He was a   39   boy. He didn’t act the same as others. He always seemed to be shy and sad. He   40  played with other children during the break   41  they kindly invited him to. Lucy treated him very well. She always helped him and   42   him to be confident. Yes, his picture was different. He just drew a   43 . Nothing else. His abstract image   44   the imagination of his classmates. Whose hand could it be? One guessed it was a mother’s hand, for mother’s hand gives children warmth and   45 . Another child guessed it was a police officer’s hand, because the police   46  people and care for people. And so the discussion   47 .
When the children were discussing it, Lucy paused at Douglas’ desk,   48  down, and asked him whose hand it was. The little boy murmured, “It’s   49 , teacher.” Douglas was most thankful for her hand. She was   50  and felt tears in her eyes. She thought of the times she had taken his hand and walked with him here or there. She   51   how often she had said to him, “Take my   52 , Douglas. We’ll go outside.” or “Let me show you how to hold your pencil.”
The story speaks of   53  thankfulness. It also says something about teachers teaching and parents parenting and friends showing friendship. They might not always say “ 54 ” out, but they’ll remember the hand that you   55 out to give them love and be grateful to you always.
小题1:..

A．assignment

B．question

C．suggestion

D．solution

小题2:.

A．sorry

B．regretful

C．thankful

D．responsible

小题3:.

A．gave in

B．handed in

C．put off

D．called off

小题4:..

A．strong

B．kind

C．different

D．humorous

小题5:..

A．often

B．usually

C．seldom

D．ever

小题6:..

A．because

B．though

C．as

D．since

小题7:..

A．encouraged

B．discouraged

C．cheered

D．praised

小题8:..

A．hand

B．face

C．ear

D．leg

小题9:.

A．reduced

B．ruined

C．inspired

D．used

小题10:..

A．comfort

B．praise

C．sorrow

D．coldness

小题11:..

A．search

B．question

C．meet

D．protect

小题12:..

A．ended

B．succeeded

C．continued

D．failed

小题13:..

A．broke

B．pulled

C．looked

D．bent

小题14:..

A．his

B．yours

C．my mother’s

D．my father’s

小题15:..

A．disappointed

B．annoyed

C．tired

D．touched

小题16:..

A．forgot

B．regretted

C．recalled

D．understood

小题17:..

A．hand

B．book

C．lesson

D．gift

小题18:..

A．rather than

B．more than

C．anything but

D．nothing but

小题19:..

A．I’m sorry

B．Take care

C．I’m all right

D．Thank you

小题20:..

A．get

B．reach

C．put

D．make

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The American book Who Moved My Cheese has been a bestseller all over the world. It teaches people how to face changes in their lives. Now its author Spence Johnson has written a book just for teens. The book tells us that when facing change in our lives, like a new school or new friends, don"t be afraid. Instead, use this change to make a better life. The book gives an example of a change at school. A school is changing fro

m having two terms to three terms because there are too many students.
Several teens are talking about this. Most of them are unhappy and worried. But Chris is not. He laughs and tells a story about two mice, two “little people” and some cheese.
The four are in a maze looking for the cheese. Here, cheese means something important in life, like moving to a new class or getting into college. But they find the cheese is gone. The mice realize that they can’t change what has happened and have to find more cheese. This means finding different dreams. The little people, however, can’t do this. They are afraid of change so they find no cheese.
After Chris finishes the story, the friends understand one thing: to get more cheese, move in a new direction quickly. His friends understand how this can be used in the changes all teens face, such as doing well at school or having good relationships or just feeling good about yourself.
小题1:The book Who Moved My Cheese is __________.

A．written all over the world	B．read across the world
C．sold only in America	D．loved only by teens

小题2:What does the text mainly discuss?

A．Never change in our life.	B．Change whenever you like .
C．Change with the changes.	D．Pay attention to the changes,

小题3: The underline word “four”（paragraph 3） refers to __________.

A．mice and little people	B．students
C．cheese	D．readers

小题4: In our lives, we should learn from __________.

A．mice

B．little people

C．Chris

D．Spence Johnson

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