阅读理解 An evergreen tree is a Christmas tradition in many American homes. The

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阅读理解     An evergreen tree is a Christmas tradition in many American homes. The tree is usually a pine or fir
dressed with lights and other colorful decorations.
     Families might buy a cut tree or go to a tree farm and cut one down themselves. Some people bring a
live tree in a pot into their home for the holidays and then put it back outdoors. Some people rent a
Christmas tree. Companies might bring the same live tree to the same family year after year. Or the tree
might get planted in a park or someplace else where it could help the environment.
     There are some trees that can be reused year after year because they are made of plastic or metal. Or,
instead of a tree, some people have a small, sweet-smelling rosemary (迷迭香) plant, cut to look like a
little Christmas tree.
     Another plant that many people connect with Christmas is the poinsettia (一品红). Poinsettias are
native to Mexico. They can be white or pink, but most are bright red. They are named after the first
American ambassador to Mexico. Joel Poinsett liked them enough to send some back to the United
States. Babies or pets that chew on poinsettias might get sick. But experts say the plant is not as poisonous as some people think.
     Like millions of other houses, the home of America"s first president is decorated for Christmas. George Washington"s Mount Vernon Estate is in Virginia. Visitors can hear stories about what Christmas was like at Mount Vernon in the eighteenth century. The museum where visitors begin their tour is decorated with
Christmas trees.1. What is the text mainly about?A. The customs of Christmas in America.
B. The decoration of Christmas trees.
C. The tradition of Christmas trees in America.
D. The history of Christmas in America.2. It can be inferred from the passage that       .A. Americans are not allowed to cut a tree for Christmas
B. Americans have various ways to get a Christmas tree
C. a Christmas tree must be planted after it is used
D. every family will change their Christmas trees every year 3. People plant their Christmas trees somewhere after Christmas to       .A. use it again next year
B. save money on Christmas trees
C. help protect the environment
D. hope for the best in the coming year4. Joel Poinsett sent some poinsettias back to the United States because       .A. he wanted to give his people another kind of Christmas trees
B. he wanted his people to remember him
C. he wanted to plant them in his home
D. he was very fond of them 5. Which of the following is TRUE about poinsettias?A. American people like them.
B. They are considered to be very poisonous by experts.
C. They are not widely used as Christmas trees.
D. They can only make the old and pets sick.

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阅读理解。     I hated dinner parties. But I decided to give them another shot because I"m in London. And my friend Mallery invited me. And because dinner parties in London are very different from those in New York,
     "I"m having a dinner party" means: "I"m booking a table for 12 at a restaurant and we"ll be sharing the
cheque evenly (平均地), no matter what you eat." In Manhattan there is always someone who leaves
before the bill arrives. They"ll throw down cash, half of what they owe, and then people like me, who
don"t drink, end up paying even more. But if you try to use the same trick, the hostess will shout: "Where
are you going ?" And I cannot say I have somewhere to go because everyone knows I have nowhere to
go.
     But in London, dinner parties are in people"s homes. Not only that, the guests are an interesting mix.
The last time I went to one, the guests were from France, India, Denmark and Nigeria; it was like a
gathering at the United Nations. In New York, the mix is less striking. It"s like a gathering at
Bloomingdatle"s, a well-known department store.
     For New Yorkers, talking about other parts of the world means Brooklyn and Queens in New York.
But at Mallery"s, when I said that I had been to Myanmar recently, people knew where it was, while In
New York people would think it was a usual club.1. What does the word "shot" in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Choice
B. Try
C. Style
D. Goal2. What does the writer dislike most about dinner parties in New York?A. There is a strange mix of people.
B. The restaurants are expensive.
C. The bill is not fairly shared.
D. People have to pay cash.3. What does the author think of the parties in London?A. A bit unusual
B. Full of tricks
C. Less costly
D. More interesting 4. What is the author"s opinion of some New Yorkers from her experience?A. Easy-going.
B. Self-centered.
C. Generous.
D. Conservative.

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阅读理解。
阅读下列应用文及相关信息，按照要求匹配信息，选项中有一项为多余选项。以下是几个国际节日的简要介绍:
A.  Wharfedale Festival of Performing Arts  West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom
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Young people are invited to compete in this art festival with classes covering speech, guitar,
dance, poetry and short story writing, and so on. The previous year"s winners are invited
back to perform again at a special concert. With a long and well-known history behind it,
this well-attended competition is a kind of forerunner of popular television talent contests
such as Pop Idol.
B. Sydney Writers" Festival   Sydney, Australia
Held at Sydney"s Wharf 4/5, the annual Sydney Writers" Festival is the biggest literary event
of its kind in Australia and one of the biggest book fairs in the world. Attracting a mix of authors,
poets, editors, publishers and book lovers, this is a great event at which people can look through
thousands of titles while enjoying workshops, book reading and seminars.
C. Flipside Festival   Singapore
As part of the Singapore Arts Festival Outreach Programme, Flipside aims to reach a much
wider audience with three weeks of lively, fun street performances. Flipside promises to bring
out the adventurous side of you with a combination of physical theatre and mind games as well
as free outdoor performances such as music performances from local singers.
D. Hay Festival   Hay on Wye, the United Kingdom
The little market town, Hay, has a population of 1500 and no fewer than 39 bookshops. It bills
itself as the world"s first and most distinguished book town, and is, therefore, a perfect place for
a literary festival. The festival is a celebration of great writing. There are events including film
screenings and musical concerts and the bookshops remain open throughout.
E. Bergen International Festival    Bergen, Norway
Founded in 1953, the Bergen International Festival presents an impressive cast of outstanding
international artists in the fields of music, ballet, opera and other performing arts. More than 120
events take place in late May to early June, which is a time of beautiful spring weather. The main
festival venue is the Grieg Hall while the smallest and most unusual is an old trolley bus with
seating for just 33 people.
F. Nuits Sonores   Lyon, France
Held each May, this relatively new festival brings together some of the biggest club DJs from
around the world. The focus is on electronic dance music, but it also embraces all musica
l forms ranging from hip hop to jazz. For those that want to see daylight hours after a hard
night clubbing, there is a wide variety of cultural events during the day ranging from special
festival food programmes to films.

下面是几个人物的简要介绍,请匹配他们感兴趣的节日.
1. Martin, a famous writer, likes to find as many chances as possible to attend literary events
around the world. Martin hopes to make friends with editors and book lovers.
2. Kelly is crazy about music, especially electronic dance music. She would like to go to a
festival where she can enjoy different musical forms. She also has a strong interest in films.
3. As an outgoing girl, Victoria is very fond of performing arts. She hopes to take part in some
performing art festivals to challenge and improve herself, and as a way to prepare for future
television talent contests.
4. Simon is in search of a festival in North Europe with a long history where he can appreciate
great international performing arts, especially ballet and opera.
5. Chris is a university student who majors in music. He"d like to watch some local street music
performances. He is also very interested in physical theatre and mind games.

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阅读理解     The Thanksgiving Coat, written by Elizabeth Hoadley and illustrated (插图) by her talented 5-year daughter, Kailee, is a fine example of what level that teaching and learning can rise to.
     This inspiring and motivational children"s book is based on a true story that began with Kailee"s visit
with her mother to a food bank to provide much needed food for poor families. After a call from Kailee"s
school asking her to spearhead donations to a local food bank, Elizabeth Hoadley took her daughter to the grocery store to select the food that they would give.
     Kailee was full of questions for her mother -Who would get the food? Were there children involved?
Did the children have toys to play with, a bed to sleep on and a coat to keep them warm? The
Thanksgiving Coat is a direct result of Kailee"s probing questions and her concern about the children who might be hungry and cold.
     The Thanksgiving Coat speaks to the values and beliefs that we should all develop and pass on to our children. But, Hoadley is very specific about how to sensitize our children to the issues of homelessness
and hunger without scaring them.
     Because of the urgent call for help from the food bank, Hoadley was able to join with Kailee in creating a way to reach out to others who didn"t have as much as they did and needed help. Children will learn the
lesson of giving and gratitude when they read The Thanksgiving Coat, and it may inspire them to create
their own methods of giving.
     Kailee is no stranger to illustrating and publishing books. Beginning at the age of 2 years, the creative and giving little girl has illustrated several books, including Balloon Wishes, which inspires hope and healing
following the passing of a loved one.1. What do we know about Kailee from the passage?A. She is the author of The Thanksgiving Coat.
B. She illustrated The Thanksgiving Coat with her mother.
C. She is a very talented young writer.
D. She is very creative and talented.2. What can children learn from The Thanksgiving Coat?A. The power of healing.
B. Gratitude and willingness to give.
C. An active attitude towards life.
D. Ways of illustrating a book. 3. Elizabeth Hoadley took her daughter to the grocery store to       .A. buy some food for their family
B. buy some food for her daughter
C. buy some food for the poor families
D. set up a local food bank4. Elizabeth Hoadley"s purpose of writing The Thanksgiving Coat is to       .A. show off her daughter"s talents
B. pass on the values and beliefs to children
C. call on people to help the poor
D. sensitize people to the issues of homelessness and hunger

5. The purpose of the passage is to .

A. recommend a book to readers
B. tell the story of Kailee
C. praise Elizabeth Hoadley for her good deeds
D. tell the real story of a write

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     Many people have heard stories of the California gold rush during the 19th century, when lots of
people went there in search for gold. Panning (淘洗) for gold has a rich and interesting history.
Nowadays some people continue to pan for gold in California. Although it cannot be regarded as a
method for earning income, taking on gold-panning as a hobby can give you a feeling of being in the old
west and get you out into nature.
     The only tool that is required to pan for gold is a gold pan. You can use a regular old flat pan, but
"officially" gold pans are quite cheap so you may as well buy one that is made for the task. Most sold
pans come in either plastic or metal.
     Once you have your pan you will want to start practicing your gold panning technique. Panning for
gold works because gold is much heavier than most rocks. To pan for gold you add rock and dirt form
the bottom of a stream to your pan and then gently let water flow through the pan. The lighter-weight
rocks are slowly swept away while any gold will be left behind in the pan.To start panning for gold, first
you will need to find a good location. Try checking maps of your area and old history books to find
location where there were gold mines in the past. Even though most of the gold have already been
removed, there are likely to be small leftovers that you can find. Once you have found an area that looks
promising, look for any small stream or river where you can try out panning for gold.
     Panning for gold requires patience and it may be a long time before you hit anything of value. However, it is an enjoyable hobby and provides a great opportunity to get outdoors, so don"t give up too quickly.1. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?A. Where to pan for gold.
B. How gold-panning works.
C. What tools are needed.
D. A promising area for panning.2. What is the author"s attitude toward modern gold-planning?A. Opposed.
B. Indifferent (漠不关心的).
C. Positive.
D. Neutral (中立的).3. In which part of a newspaper would you probably find this article? A. Lifestyle.
B. Health.
C. Travel.
D. Sports.

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阅读理解。                                           How Americans Began to Eat Tomatoes
     People have strange ideas about food. For example, the tomato is a kind of very delicious
vegetable. It is one of useful plants that can be prepared in many ways. It has rich nutrition
and vitamin in it. But in the 18th century, Americans never ate tomatoes. They grew them in
their gardens because tomato plants are so pretty. But they thought the vegetable was
poisonous (有毒的). They called tomatoes "poison apples."
     President Thomas Jefferson, however, knew that tomatoes were good to eat. He was a learned
man. He had been to Paris, where he learned to love the taste of tomatoes. He grew many kinds
of tomatoes in his garden. The President taught his cook a way for a cream of tomato soup. This
beautiful pink soup was served at the President"s party. The guests thought the soup tasted really
good. They never thought their president would serve his honored guests poison apples. Jefferson
never spoke to his honored (忠实的) guests about the fact.1. After you read the passage, which of the following do you think is true?A. Americans never ate tomatoes after they began to plant them.
B. Americans didn"t eat tomatoes before 19th century.
C. Even now Americans don"t eat tomatoes.
D. In the 18th century Americans ate a lot of tomatoes.2. The passage tells us that Jefferson was a president who learned to love the taste of tomatoes       .A. while he was in Paris
B. when he was a little boy
C. because his parents told him so
D. from books3. According to the text, _______ made the beautiful pink soup served at the President"s party?A. the President himself
B. a French cook
C. the President"s cook
D. the President"s wife4. From the passage we know all the honored guests invited by Jefferson were       .A. people from other countries
B. from France
C. people of his own country
D. men only5. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. All of the guests knew the soup that was served at the President"s party was made of tomatoes.
B. All of the guests thought the soup which was prepared by the President"s cook was nice.
C. All of the guests thought the taste of the beautiful pink soup was nice.
D. None of the guests knew that their president would serve his honored guests poison apples.

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