A.Weiqi has its special language B.the game is played until today C.it can develop their calm character D.the board surface has 361 cross points E.people from over 40 countries have played it |
Weigi，as an old board game，was invented in China more than 2，500 years ago.And（1） .
The playing pieces are called stones.One player uses the white stones and the other，black.The players take turns placing the stones on the game board.As we know，（2） .The stones are placed on them.
Weiqi is also called go in the world.Learning it can not only improve people's logical（逻辑的） thinking ability，but also （3） .That's why it is more and more popular with modern people.
In the Sui and Tang Dynasties，Weiqi traveled to Japan.and then to Europe in the 19th century.Now it has grown into an important international competition event.So far（4） .Among them，players from China，Japan and South Korea have the highest 39 level of Weigi.
On February 19，the Chinese﹣English Dictionary of Weiqi Terms（术语）came out in Beijing.It's the first professional dictionary about Weiqi in China.As a symbol of Chinese culture， （5） .It also has its own way of thinking and the method of communicating.The dictionary will serve as a necessary tool and bridge for spreading Weqi culture.
The city of music
Vienna is a beautiful old city on the River Danube in the center of Europe.It's the capital city of Austria and the center of European classical music.In the eighteenth century a lot of musicians came to study and work in Vienna.
In the Strauss family，there were two composers（作曲家）called Johann Strauss：the father and the son.The father，Johann Strauss he elder，wrote and played music for traditional dances，called the waltz.His dance music made him famous all over Europe.The son，Johann Strauss the younger，was also very successful and popular.He wrote over 150 waltzes.In 1867 he wrote The Blue Danube waltz.
Mozart was another very important composer.He was born in Austria in 1756.Before he was six，he played not only the piano but also the violin.His family took him around Europe and he gave concerts in many cities.He wrote hundreds of pieces of music.But he became very poor and died in 1791 when he was only thirty﹣five.Like Johann Strauss，father and son he was a great European musician，and many people still think his music is perfect.
（1）Where is Vienna？
A.In Australia.
B.In Austria.
C.In America.
（2）Who wrote The Blue Danube waltz？
A.Johann Strauss the younger.
B.Johann Strauss the elder.
C.Mozart.
（3）What kind of music does the waltz belong to？
A.Blues music.
B.Country music.
C.Classical music.
（4）When was Mozart born？
A.In 1867.
B.In 1791.
C.in 1756.
When we talk about the UK，what will you think of？Big Ben，Downing Street and Tower Bridge are always our hot topics（话题）.But there are many other facts about the UK.Come and see!
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The most popular museum is the British Museum in London. Over six million people visit it every year.It is open from 10：00 a.m to 5：00 p.m.But on Friday，the closing time is 8：30 p.m. |
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The River Severn starts in Wales and flows （流） through western England.It's well known for the Severn Bore一a tall wave （波浪）of water that regularly （定期地） flows up the river from the sea. |
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Hungry？Beef and chicken are tasty，fruit and vegetables are healthy，and sandwiches are simple.Short of money？The cheapest food is fish and chips （炸鱼薯条）.And it's delicious. |
（1）When can we visit the British Museum？
A.At 9：00 a.m，Monday.
B.At 10：30 a.m，Tuesday.
C.At 9：30 p.m，Friday.
（2）What is the River Severn famous for？
A.Its tall wave of water.
B.Its beautiful riverbank.
C.Its deep river bed.
（3）The reading material（材料） above is most probably .
A.a business plan
B.a travel guide
C.a science report
阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项回答问题或完成句子。
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms （节气）.It starts from the Beginning of Spring and ends with the Greater Cold，moving in cycles.It is still useful today to guide people's lives through special foods，cultural ceremonies and even healthy living tips.
Grain Buds（小满），the 8th solar term of a year，begins on May 21 this year，and ends on June 4.It means that the seeds （种子） from the grain are becoming full.During the Grain Buds，summer harvest is about to begin.A saying about rain during this time mentions， "A heavy rainfall makes the river full." Because of the great increase in rainfall，rivers are full of water.This is a good time to enjoy fish.It is also harvest season for fishermen.
Frost's Descent （霜降），the 18th solar term of the year，is the last solar term of autumn，during which time the weather becomes much colder than before and frost begins to appear.The apple is one kind of recommended（推荐的） fruit during Frost's Descent.There are many saying about apples' benefits（益处） in China，such as "Eat an apple after meals，even old men can be as strong as young men."
Minor Cold （小寒） is the 23rd one.For most areas of China，it marks the start of the coldest days of the year and people always start preparing for New Year.According to traditional Chinese medicine thoughts，people need to eat food that has more yang energy to prevent cold from harming their bodies.Another important traditional food for Minor Cold is Laba porridge （腊八粥）.
（1） is the last solar term of a year.
A.Minor Cold
B.Greater Cold
C.Frost's Descent
（2）How many days does Grain Buds last this year？
A.Thirteen.
B.Fifteen.
C.Seventeen.
（3）The underlined sentence "Eat an apple after meals，even old men can be as strong as young men." is closest in meaning to " ".
A.An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
B.It's more useful for old men to eat apples than young men.
C.If old men eat apples after meals，they will become younger and younger.
（4）In most areas of China，people always during Minor Cold.
①prepare for New year ②have Laba porridge
③say good﹣bye to the coldest days ④wear warmer clothes
A.①②③
B.②③④
C.①②④
（5）We can learn from the passage that .
A.it is necessary for people to take umbrellas with them during Grain Buds
B.Frost's Descent is the 8th solar term of a year
C.people need to eat food that has less yang energy during Minor Cold
The FA Cup
The FA Cup is a very special football competition.It is the oldest football competition in the world as it has been played since 1871.It is also famous for the number of football teams in England that enter.
More than 700 football teams take part in the competition every year.That is all of the teams from the four professional （职业的） leagues and hundreds of small non﹣professional clubs.These clubs come from small towns and villages from around England.
Because there are so many teams，it lasts for a very long time.The early games are only between the small teams.After six matches，the professional teams from the third and fourth league enter and then，two games later，the biggest clubs from the Premier League.
Often very small clubs will play against big teams.There have been many surprise results in the past many years.Teams from the fifth league have even won against teams from the Premier League，but a Premier League team does usually win the competition every year.However，there is always a chance of seeing a surprise result.As a result，people show great interest in the FA Cup.
It's amazing that the FA Cup has the power to change a football club，rewrite the past and shape the future.
回答下面5个问题，每题答案不超过7个词。
（1）How long has the FA cup been played？
（2）How many football teams take part in the FA Cup every year？
（3）Where are the small clubs from？
（4）What type of team usually wins？
（5）What does"a surprise result" mean in the passage？ （根据作者意图，自拟答案）
Chinese is mainly divided into 13 dialects（方言）and these dialects can be further divided into many kinds of local dialects.Putonghua （or Mandarin） the predominant dialect，is spoken by over 70% of the population and is one of the 6 official languages of the United Nations.Within these large dialect groups，there are small groups，many of which are difficult to understand.In Fujian，for example，people living 10 kilometres away from one another can be speaking different Min dialects.
Putonghua.It is the mother dialect of Chinese living in northern China and Sichuan Province.It is called Guoyu in some parts of China，like Hong Kong，Macao（澳门）and Taiwan.It is known in English as Mandarin Chinese，or Standard Chinese.
Wu.Spoken in Shanghai，most of Zhejiang and the southern parts of Jiangsu and Anhui.Wu is made up of hundreds of different of spoken forms.
Hakka/Kejia.Hakka is widely spoken in Fujian.Taiwan，and some countries in Southeast Asia.
Min.It is spoken in Fujian，Taiwan，and Southeast Asia.Min group is the most diverse（多样的），with many different spoken forms used in neighbouring countries.
Yue.It is spoken in Guangdong，Hong Kong，Macao，Taiwan，all over Southeast Asia and by many Chinese living abroad.
（1）What does the underlined word "predominant" mean？
A.More beautiful.
B.More special.
C.More interesting.
D.More common.
（2）What do you know about Putonghua after reading this passage？
A.It is used by a small group of people in China.
B.It is spoken only by people in Mainland China.
C.It is included in the official languages of the United Nations.
D.It is the mother dialect of people living in southern China.
（3）Based on he passage，which of the following is true？
A.Most people in Anhui speak Kejia.
B.Wu is the local dialect of Shanghai.
C.Yue has the most different spoken forms.
D.Most people in Hong Kong speak Min.
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Do you want to be cleverer and get more knowledge？Five ways can make you cleverer.
▲ Don't Watch TV Too Much
（1） If you're too tired，listen to some music.When you're with your friends or family，leave the TV off and have a conversation.All of these things make your mind run better than television does and also allow you to relax.
▲ （2）
Taking exercise always leads to greater learning.Use your body to clear your head and create more energy.Afterwards，you will feel more energetic and can concentrate （专注） more easily.
▲ Read Challenging Books
If you want to improve your thinking and writing ability，you should read books that make you concentrate. （3）
▲ Early to Bed，Early to Rise
You'll be most refreshed if you go to bed early and don't sleep more than 8 hours. （4）
Waking up early makes you active all day.
▲ Take Time to Reflect （反省）
Spending time alone on reflecting gives you a chance to organize your thoughts.Afterwards，you'll have a better understanding of what's important and what isn't. （5）
A.Reading a classic novel will make you think more clearly.
B.Try to Learn
C.Watching a lot of TV does no good to your mind.
D.Then the unimportant things won't trouble you anymore.
E.Take Exercise
F.The more you sleep，the better it is.
G.The early morning hours are most peaceful and productive （多产的）.
Protecting the Habitats of Chimpanzees
Chimpanzees are not only social animals living in communities and work together，but they are smart in many different ways.For over 40 years，people have been studying chimps both in the wild and in captivity.One thing they have learned is that chimpanzees and their natural habitats﹣or where they live in the wild﹣need to be protected.
In 1960，a researcher named Jane Goodall began to live with and study wild chimpanzees in Africa.She learned that they are highly intelligent animals that communicate with gestures and physical contact.They make tools to find food，they possess innate decision﹣making skills，and they make choices about which groups to join and what foods to eat.Chimps cooperate to hunt and often share the food they have caught.In captivity，where they live in zoos and science centres，they can be taught American Sign Language so that they can communicate with their hands.There have even been experiments which show that a few chimpanzees have learned to use computers and to play games!Some scientists argue that chimpanzees can show emotions such as happiness or sadness.
Although chimpanzees are impressive and intelligent animals，their safety is in danger every day.In the wild they can be found in 21 different African countries，living in forests.Chimpanzees are able to adapt（适应） to changes in their environment.They can move to a new place，make new nests，and find new foods.Yet people are destroying their natural habitats.By cutting down trees for firewood and using the space to build houses，humans leave chimpanzees with smaller areas to live in.
Chimpanzees are in danger，and all eyes should be on them. Fortunately many organizations and researchers have started to take steps to protect them.Everyone should be aware of their work and it is important to help these amazing animals.
（1）According to the passage，why should people help chimpanzees？
（2）How do chimpanzees communicate in their natural habitats？
（3）How do chimpanzees adapt to changes in their environment？
（4）What does the writer want to tell us by saying "all eyes should be on them"？
（5）What can you do for chimpanzees？（请自拟一句话作答）
There are not many nations that can say their national dish has become international.（1） Both are famous all over the world，and both have made the history of Italian food.People have been eating pizza，in one form or another，for centuries.They eat it everywhere — at home，in restaurants，or on street comers.
（2） Long ago，pieces of flatbread，topped with mushrooms and herbs （香料），were a simple and tasty meal.They were mostly for those who didn't have enough money to buy plates，or who were on the go.In the 18th century，Naples，in southern Italy，had become one of the largest cities in Europe，and it was growing fast.Lots of city people were poor and they were always rushing around to look for work.（3） Pizzas were cut to meet the customers' needs.They were inexpensive，used easy﹣to﹣find ingredients （原料），and could be made with plenty of flavor.
It was in America that pizza found its second home.（4） Soon，pizza spread across the country with the rapid development of the city.It was increasingly considered as a fast，fun food.People might like New York﹣style thin pizza，or Chicago deep﹣dish thick pizza.Some want extra cheese on their pizzas while others only like vegetables.（5）
For a lot of people in western countries，when they cannot decide what to eat，they order pizzas.
A.Nobody knows where pizza came from. B.The secret is，almost everyone likes pizzas. C.Italy has two such dishes，spaghetti and pizza. D.A number of people refused to eat pizzas in Italy. E.They needed food that was cheap and easy to eat. F.In 1905，the first pizzeria，Lombardi's，was opened in New York City. G.The word "pizza" came from the Latin word "pinsa" meaning flatbread. |
Zhang Yufei has made a name for herself as the new butterfly queen at this year's National Swimming Championships （锦标赛）.During the nine days of the event，she won five gold medals and a silver one. "With the Olympic Games drawing near，I feel more and more nervous，but I'm doing everything I can to relax and to focus on my game， " Zhang says.All eyes will be on the 23﹣year﹣old girl to see if she will pick up two gold medals in Tokyo. |
Tianwen 1 landed on Mars （火星）on May 15，2021 successfully.It's China's first probe （探测器）to land on a planet other than Earth. China named its first Mars exploration mission （任务） Tiaraven 1 on April 24，2020，China's fifth Space Day. The name comes from a poem of the same name by Qu Yuan，one of the greatest poets of ancient China.In his poem，Qu Yuan asked questions about the sky，stars，nature and the world around us.He questioned traditional ideas and looked for the truth of the universe. |
The Bulgarian national qualification contest of the 20th "Chinese Bridge"，a major international Chinese professional competition for foreign university students，was held in Sofia on Sunday. The event，organized by the Chinese embassy （大使 馆）in Bulgaria and the Confucius Institute in Sofia，was COVID﹣19，with seven students from three universities attending. The "Chinese Bridge" competition is organized every year to inspire foreign students to learn Chinese and improve their understanding of Chinese culture. |
（1）How many medals did Zhang Yufei win at this years National Swimming Championships？
| A． | 5. |
| B． | 6. |
| C． | 8. |
（2）How does Tianwen 1 get its name？
| A． | It was named by Qu Yuan |
| B． | It landed on Mars for the first time. |
| C． | It comes from the name of Qu Yuan's Tianwen. |
（3）What do you know about the 20th "Chinese Bridge" competition？
| A． | A It was organized by Bulgarian people. |
| B． | It was organized to inspire foreign students to learn Chinese. |
| C． | Seven students from Sofia came to China to attend the competition. |
Think of space!What comes to mind？No，I'm not talking about planets or aliens.I'm talking about the space we live in!The world is full of different spaces.We can think about spaces in three different ways：public spaces，private spaces and personal spaces.
| PUBLIC SPACE Public spaces are social spaces for everyone to get together.They belong to everyone.But wait！Before you camp in your local park or throw a party at a library，remember that there are rules.The rules are set to keep these spaces clean and safe. |
PRIVATE SPACE A private space is for our own.We all need a space like homes，where we can relax and stay alone.I We are not allowed to enter a private space freely. |
PERSONAL SPACE This is the space where we sit and stand.Everyone feels different about" their personal spaces.People may feel uncomfortable or angry when someone they don't know gets too close. |
We should respect （尊重）all spaces，We should respect public spaces，We can't leave a mess or take anything that doesn't belong to us.It's important to leave no trace （痕迹）in public spaces.We should respect private spaces by asking for permission before entering.And we should respect personal spaces by finding out how much space a friend or classmate needs to feel comfortable.Respecting all spaces helps make us better people.It also helps keep our community safe and fun.
（1）According to the passage， is a private space.
| A． |
the library |
| B． |
the classroom |
| C． |
your own room |
| D． |
your local park |
（2）People should respect public spaces by .
| A． |
bringing everyone together |
| B． |
asking for permission |
| C． |
finding out others' feelings |
| D． |
leaving no trace in them |
（3）From the passage we know that .
| A． |
personal spaces belong to everyone |
| B． |
people feel the same about their spaces |
| C． |
private spaces make people uncomfortable |
| D． |
people can think about spaces in three ways |
The following is adapted from a promotional film about Yancheng.
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| Here, you can come and go as you please. ___ ① ___ |
Here, cars are manufactured, as well as happiness. Here, we open the door toward the future by upgrading industries. |
Here, agriculture is about scientific cultivation, and also for tourism and education. ____ ② ___ |
Here, we live in harmony with nature. ____ ③ __ |
Here, the spirit of the Iron Army is remembered and carried forward. ____ ④ ___ |
| Here, a modern city is being built and enriched with passion. Here, broaden your horizon and open your heart. Welcome to Yancheng! |
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（1）. What's the main purpose of the film?
| A． |
To introduce Yancheng to the world. |
B． |
To show the sights of Yancheng. |
| C． |
To explain the history of Yancheng. |
D． |
To describe the development of Yancheng. |
（2）. " Here, it is a paradise for animals and also ani mal lovers." can be put in _________.
| A． |
① |
B． |
② |
C． |
③ |
D． |
④ |
（3）. What might be the best title for the film?
| A． |
Old Yancheng. |
B． |
Busy Yancheng. |
C． |
Natural Yancheng. |
D． |
Loving Yancheng. |
Boys and girls，have a look and see if you are interested in the amazing events.
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Yangzhou Horticultural Expo What do gardens around the world loo like？Now you have the chance to find out at the 2021 International Horticultural Exposition （博览会）.The expo is panned to be held from April 8 to October 8 in Yangzhou，Jiangsu.According to China News，there are 74 parks on show in the cities from China and abroad. |
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Tianwen 1 Probe （探测器） China successfully sent the Mars （火星） probe Tianwen 1 from Wenchang，Hainan on July 23，2020.The probe is planned to reach the Red Planet in May or June in 2021，China Daily reported.It will stay there for three months by taking pictures，studying the soil and weather and looking for water. |
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Universal Beijing Resort In May，the universal Beijing Resort （景区） was open to the public.As the fifth Universal Studios branded （环球影视） theme park，Beijing Universal is the largest，covering an area of 4 km 2.It includes seven theme parks，such as Kung Fu Panda，Land of Awesomeness and Transformers，Metrobase. |
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Dubai World Expo The World Expo is a global fair for people to develop business and share innovation （创新）.The latest expo is going to be held in Dubai from October 1，2021 to March 31，2022.The expo will show special culture from different countries around the world，as well as delicious food and the most advanced technology of our time. |
（1）You can visit in 2021 if you are interested in gardens.
| A． |
Dubai |
| B． |
Wenchang |
| C． |
Beijing |
| D． |
Yangzhou |
（2）Tianwen 1 probe can do the following things on Mars EXCEPT .
| A． |
taking pictures |
| B． |
building parks |
| C． |
studying the soil |
| D． |
looking for water |
（3）Land of Awesomeness may be popular with lovers.
| A． |
garden |
| B． |
space |
| C． |
movie |
| D． |
food |
（4）We can learn about special culture and advanced technology in .
| A． |
June，2021 |
| B． |
July，2021 |
| C． |
March，2022 |
| D． |
October，2022 |
（5）You can probably find the passages from a .
| A． |
newspaper |
| B． |
storybook |
| C． |
movie poster |
| D． |
car magazine |
Flamenco is very popular in southern Spain.It begins with guitar music and clapping（击掌）and then dancers join the performance.Sometimes a woman dances alone and sometimes she dances with a man.The woman always wears a long，colorful dress.She moves her arms and hands slowly but her feet move in fast difficult steps.The man often wears black.Both dancers click their shoes on the floor when they dance around each other.
Cossack dances are from Russia and Ukraine.They are very energetic — some are more like gymnastics than dancing!Dancers have to be very fit because they jump very high and kick their legs up and down.They often jump over swords（剑）.The movements are similar to traditional Cossack activities，for example，sword fighting and getting on and off horses.
Limbo dancing is first from West Africa but today it is an important part of celebrations in the Caribbean.Young people have to dance under a pole（杆）.The pole is often on fire and the dancer mustn't touch it!After a successful "limbo"，they put the pole lower and do it again.Some dancers can dance under a pole just twenty centimeters off the ground!
Mask（面具）dances are important for the Dogon people in Mali.Each village makes different masks.They are often huge and colorful.There are masks of people，monsters or local animals like crocodiles and monkeys.Mask dancers are always men and they dance to the sound of drums for hours after the death of a person in the village.Today，Dogon villagers also perform the dances for tourists.
（1）What do we know about flamenco dancing？
A.Dancers begin performing before the guitar music starts.
B.A woman dancer often wears a long black dress.
C.A woman dancer moves her hands and feet at different speeds.
D.Dancers clap loudly while moving around each other.
（2）What does the underlined word "gymnastics " in Paragraph 2 refer to？
A.A play.
B.A sport.
C.A celebration.
D.A show.
（3）Which of the following is limbo dancing？
A.
B.
C.
D.
（4）What is the best title for the text？
A.Dance Jumps and Moves
B.Dances for Different Ages
C.Dance Music and Clothing
D.Dances from Around the World
Which country grows the most tea？The answer is India.It grows three times as much as China.Which country drinks the most tea？It's neither China nor Japan.It's Great Britain.
In the wild，tea plants may be 9 meters tall.But a plant grown for market is pruned.Pruning keeps the plant only 0.9 or 1.2 meters tall.This is an easy height for tea picking.Only the two top leaves and bud（芽）of each new shoot are picked.So to make money，tea plantations （种植园） must be huge.
In general，there are two kinds of tea：black tea and green tea.Black tea is fermented （发酵）.In the process，the tea loses nearly all of its healthy parts.Green tea is steamed （蒸） right after the leaves are picked.Green tea keeps its healthy parts.For example，it may prevent heart illness.
How did we get tea bags？The answer：by accident.Tea businessmen used to send samples（样品）in tin（锡）boxes.This was very expensive.One businessman thought of a cheaper way.He sent samples in small silk bags.Customers would open the bag.They would make tea as usual.One customer put the bag into a pot.Then he just poured hot water over it.And the tea bag was born.
Shen Nong was the first to drink tea.He was a Chinese emperor.This was about 2737 B.C.Shen drank several cups of hot water daily.One day something happened.Leaves from a wild tea tree fell into the hot water pot.The next cup was poured.The water was now colored.Shen tasted it.He liked it.He drank it all.Shen was proud of his new drink.He served it to his guests.Word spread.People thought this way：tea is good enough for the Emperor，so it must be good enough for the people.Tea became the drink of China.
（1）The writer starts the passage by .
| A． |
telling an interesting story |
| B． |
comparing some information |
| C． |
giving several useful suggestions |
（2）In Paragraph Two，the underlined word " pruned" means " " in Chinese.
| A． |
删除 |
| B． |
采摘 |
| C． |
修剪 |
（3）After reading the passage，it seems clear that .
| A． |
tea and tea bags were invented by accident |
| B． |
black tea is healthier than green tea |
| C． |
tea is better for you than any other drink |
（4）The passage mainly tells us .
| A． |
the popularity of tea bags |
| B． |
the ways of making green tea and black tea |
| C． |
the discovery and development of tea |
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