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Directions:Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the
context.     The long history of the Chinese Knot (中国结) dates back to ancient times
when people first used knots for fastening, wrapping, hunting and fishing. The
knot was developed into  1.________   art form during the Tang and Song
dynasties and later popularized in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
One major characteristic of decorative knot work is that all the knots are tied
using one thread.   2.________   finished, the knot looks identical (一模一样
的)from both the front and back. They can come in a variety of colors such as:
gold, green, blue  3.________  black, and however, the most commonly used
color is red. 4.________  is because it symbolizes good luck and prosperity
(兴旺).
   Crafting (精心制作) the Chinese knot is a threestep process,   5.________
involves tying, tightening and adding.  6.________  are many different shapes
of Chinese knots, offering blessings of happiness, love and good luck. In Chinese,
"knot" means reunion (团圆), friendliness, warmth, love, etc. Up to  7.________,
the art of the Chinese Knot has been used in necklaces, buttons and even hangings
8.________  cars or mobile phones.

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1．an 2．After/When/Once 3．or 4．That 5．which 6．There 7．now 8．for

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阅读理解     Monkeys are very similar to us in many ways. We enjoy watching them because they often act like
us. In fact, scientists say monkeys and humans share a common ancestor.
     Monkeys make us smile, too, because they are creatures full of playful tricks. This is why many
monkey expressions are about tricky people or playful acts. One of these expressions is monkeyshines,
meaning tricks or foolish acts. So, when a teacher says to a group of students: "Stop those monkeyshines
right now!", you know that the kids are playing, instead of studying.
     You might hear that same teacher warn a student not to monkey around with a valuable piece of
equipment. You monkey around with something when you are touching or playing with something you
should leave alone. Also, you can monkey around when you feel like doing something, but have no firm
idea of what to do.
     Monkey business usually means secret, maybe illegal, activities. A news report may say there is
monkey business involved in building the new airport, with some officials getting secret payments from
builders.
     You may make a monkey out of someone when you make that person look foolish. Some people
make a monkey out of themselves by acting foolish or silly.
     If one monkey has fun, imagine how much fun a barrel of monkeys can have. If your friend says he
had more fun than a barrel of monkeys at your party, you know that he had a really good time.
     Monkey suits are common names for clothes or uniforms soldiers wear. In earlier years, performing
monkeys" tight-fitting, colorful jacket looked similar to a militaryuniform. So, people began to call a
military uniform a monkey suit.1. Which of the following can best state the main idea of the passage? A. Monkeys are connected with our life.
B. Due respect should be paid to monkeys.
C. Some English expressions about monkey.
D. Monkeys share a common ancestor with us. 2. How many expressions about monkey are introduced in the passage? A. 5.
B. 6.
C. 7.
D. 8.  3. The expression "monkeyshine" has the closest meaning to _______. A. mischief
B. laziness
C. making noise
D.diligence 4. If you drew a funny picture on your friend"s face while he was sleeping, you were ______. A. monkeying around
B. doing money business
C. enjoying a barrel of monkeys
D. making a monkey out of him

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阅读理解。     The early 1900s were very different from today.Toys,though they have evolved in many
ways,were still the delight of children everywhere.
     Theodore Roosevelt"s Presidency marks the beginning of the "Teddy Bear". In the year
1902,toy bears were named "Teddy" after the president"s nickname.The Teddy Bear became
known worldwide,and is still known and loved today.It was only a few years later that the
Teddy Bears were mass produced.
     In 1913,an item called the Erector Set was invented.It was a steel,motorized toy that
children could use to build models of anything.Its creator was A．C.Gilbert,a medical doctor.
     Charles Pajeau created a similar wooden set called Tinker Toys in the year 1914.Tinker
Toys were made for younger children.
     Raggedy Ann dolls first came on the scene after newspaper cartoonist Johnny Gruelle
reproduced the doll he made for his daughter.That was in 1915.
     The following year,an architect"s son named John Lloyd Wright,invented Lincoln Logs,
which were interlocked to make structures.
     Two years after Mickey Mouse was created,stuffed(填塞)Mickey Mouse dolls were
made by Charlotte Clark.This was the start of Disney merchandise.
     The yoyo became popular in the United States after Donald Duncan bought a yoyo
company in 1929.
     The ViewMaster,a three dimensional viewer,was developed by a camera enthusiast
named William Gruber.The toy became popular when Gruber licensed Disney characters
to make still,3D images from Disney movies and television programs.
      Finally,in 1940,model airplanes were mass produced.They started out as a way for
manufacturers to sell planes to the military,but later caught on as a toy.
     The toys that we know and love today have had their roots from these ancient times.
Isn"t it interesting to know that if it hadn"t been for all these creative people,most of the
games you know today would never have been?1．Why were toy bears named "Teddy"?A．To be suitable for mass production.
B．To be easily pronounced by children.
C．To meet the advertisers" needs.
D．To memorize President Theodore Roosevelt.2．In which aspect do the toys created by Gilbert differ from those by Charles?A．Shape.
B．Material used.
C．Themes.
D．Price.3．When did the ViewMaster become popular?A．After William Gruber was born.
B．After Gruber licensed Disney characters.
C．Two years after Mickey Mouse was created.
D．When Disney merchandise was started.4．From the last paragraph we can learn that________.A．those people who created these games should never be forgotten
B．some toys created in ancient times now disappear
C．creativity exists in every field all the time
D．toys nowadays are totally different from those in ancient times5．What does the passage talk about?A．The function of toys.
B．The history of Disney characters.
C．Toys in the early 1900s.
D．The financial meaning of toys.

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阅读理解.

     The Beatles were the most influential band in pop history. In their 8year, 12album
history, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr altered (改变)
popular culture dramatically. And it wasn"t just the suits and changing lengths of hair the
four Liverpool boys wore that had such an impact, but what they seemed to stand for.
The world saw them as the voice of a new generation, one with a very different attitude
to life.
     Their influence was at its height in the 1960s, but their music continues to stir listeners
today. However, up until recently one aspect of the Beatles was struck in Yesterday: The
music had never been remastered (重新灌录). But on September 9 that situation came to
an end, with the release of the entire band"s music in a digital makeover. It is probably the
biggest reissue (重新发行) in pop music history, said British newspaper the Financial
Times.
     The albums were remastered at Abbey Road Studios in London, the location where the
band produced much of their work. The cover of their last album, Abbey Road of 1969,
featured the four young men striding (大步行走) across a zebra crossing on Abbey Road
itself. It is one of the most famous of all Beatles images.
     Recently, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the album, hundreds of Beatles lovers
gathered there to show their appreciation.
     Pop groups come and go. The boy band pursued by screaming fans one year will be
forgotten the next. But the Beatles are one of the few groups whose music seems to have
endured (持久). Why? Paul McCartney"s biographer Barry Miles has an explanation: "They
were the first rock band… and they just happened to be the best. They were the first band
to play stadiums, to have their own products. They were groundbreaking in every way," he
says.

1．Why did the Beatles change popular culture?______.A．Because of the suits of the four Liverpool boys.
B．Because of changing lengths of hair the four Liverpool boys wore.
C．Because of their albums.
D．Because of their different attitude to life.2．Which of the following statements is FALSE according to the second paragraph?______.A．The Beatles influenced people at its height in the 1960s.
B．Their music Yesterday had never been remastered.
C．The entire band"s music in a digital makeover will be remastered.
D．On September 9, their music came to an end.3．What is their last album?______.A．Yesterday.
B．Abbey Road of 1969.
C．Come Together.
D．In My life.4．What is NOT the reason why their music can endure?______.A．They were the first rock band.
B．They were the best one.
C．They were the first band to play stadiums and to have their own works.
D．They wore special suits.5．What"s the main idea of the passage?______.A．What is the Beatles?
B．Legendary band stays on top in digital times.
C．The origin of the Beatles.
D．Why is the Beatles popular with people?

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阅读理解     Every culture has a recognized point when a child becomes an adult, when rules must be followed
and tests passed.
     In China, although teenagers can get their ID cards at 16, many only see themselves as an adult
when they are 18. In the US, where everyone drives, the main step to the freedom of adult life is
learning to drive. At 16, American teens take their driving test. When they have their license, they drive
into the grownup world.
     "Nobody wants to ride the cheese bus to school, " said Eleanor Fulham, 17. She brought the
pressure back to memory, especially for kids from wealthier families. "It"s like you"re not cool if you
don"t have a car, " she said.
     According to recent research, 41% of 16 to 19yearolds in the US own cars, up from 23% in 1985.
Although, most of these cars are bought by parents, some teens get parttime jobs to help pay.
     Not all families can afford cars for their children. In cities with subways and limited parking, some
teenagers don"t want them. But in rich suburban areas without subways, and where bicycles are more
for fun than transportation, it is strange for a teenager not to have a car.
     But police say 16yearolds have almost three times more accidents than 18 to 19yearolds. This has
made many parents pause before letting their kids drive.
     Julie Sussman, of Virginia, decided that her son Chad, 15, will wait until he is 17 to apply for his
learner"s permit.
     Chad said he has accepted his parents" decision, although it has caused some teasing from his friends. "They say that I am unlucky, " he said, "But I"d rather be alive than driving, and I_don"t_really_trust_my
_friends_on_the_road,_either."
     In China as more families get cars, more 18yearolds learn to drive. Will this become a big step to
becoming an adult?1. Which may serve as the best title of the article?A. Cars Helping You to GrowUp
B. Driving into the GrownUp World
C. Teenagers" Driving in America
D. Recognized Point of Becoming an Adult2. 16yearold drivers have more accidents possibly because________.A. they want to show themselves off
B. they are never experienced drivers
C. older people always drive better
D. they never drive carefully on the road3. Which may NOT be taken into consideration when deciding whether to buy a car?A. How well off the family is.
B. Whether the kid is old enough.
C. What traffic condition there is around.
D. Whether it"s practically needed.4. When Chad said "I don"t really trust my friends…he meant that________.A. he might run into his friends if he drove
B. he didn"t agree with his friends
C. he might not be safe if his friends drove
D. he was afraid that his friends might well lie to him5. The passage mainly gives information about ________.A. an American culture
B. a cultural difference between America and China
C. a change in the Chinese culture
D. the relationship between driving and a person"s development

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     Today, we complete our story about the influential English writer William Shakespeare. He wrote
plays and poems during the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries, which remain very popular today.
     During earlier times, people would probably have learned several ancient Roman and Greek plays.
It was not unusual for writers to produce more current versions of these works. For example, in
Shakespeare"s play The Comedy of Errors Shakespeare borrowed certain details from the ancient
Roman writer Plautus. For his play Macbeth, Shakespeare most likely used a work on Scottish history
by Raphael Holinshed for information. Shakespeare might have borrowed from other writers, but the
intensity(强度)of his imagination and language made the plays his own. While many plays by other
writers of his time have been forgotten, Shakespeare and his art live on.
     Shakespeare was also influenced by the world around him. He described the sights and sounds of
London in his plays. His works include observations about political struggles, the fear of diseases, and
the popular language of the city"s tradesmen. Shakespeare"s knowledge of the English countryside is
also clear. His works include descriptions of deep forests, local flowers, and the ancient popular
traditions of rural people.
     It would be impossible to list all of the ways in which Shakespeare"s works have influenced the world
culture. But the first and greatest example would be his great influence on the English language. During
his time, the English language was changing. Many new words from other languages were being added.
Shakespeare used his sharp mind and poetic inventiveness to create hundreds of new words and rework
old ones. For example, he created the noun forms of "critic",  "mountaineer" and "eyeball". Many common expressions in English come from his plays, including "pomp and circumstance(装腔作势)"from Othello,
"full circle(绕圈子)" from King Lear, etc. The list of cultural creations influenced by Shakespeare is
almost endless. From paintings to television to music and dance, Shakespeare was well represented.
Shakespeare"s plays have been translated into every major language in the world.
     Shakespeare became a wellknown writer during a golden age of theater. His years of hard work paid off.

1. Shakespeare might have learnt some information from ancient Roman works in________.A. King Lear
B. The Comedy of Errors
C. Macbeth
D. Othello2. Why could Shakespeare"s works survive his time?A. Because there were so few people writing plays in his time.
B. Because he produced too many works that nobody else could do.
C. Because he was a rich and influential person of his time.
D. Because his works were rich in imagination and language.3. Shakespeare"s greatest influence should be on________.A. the English language
B. paintings
C. television
D. music and dance4. The passage is mainly about ________.A. an introduction to Shakespeare"s life and his works
B. the main features and styles of Shakespeare"s plays
C. how culture influenced Shakespeare and he influenced culture
D. Shakespeare"s greatest influence on the world culture

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