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Welcome to your favorite show-"Music Land" ! This month we are going to have some special shows on Bach, the Father of Music.
Johann Sebastian Bach was born in Germany(德国)in 1685. During his life, Bach wrote a lot of music for the church (教堂) and for his students, but he himself did not keep his own works(作品) carefully. Luckily, his second wife(妻子)saved them for him, so today we can still remember Bach through his music.
Bach married twice in his life and had 20 children. He loved his family very much. He wrote music for one of his daughters to tell her that too much coffee was bad for her health. I am now going to play a song for you from this interesting Coffee Cantata. And we will hear more about Bach after this song.
Why is Bach’s second wife important to his music?

A.She helped Bach keep his works.
B.Many of Bach’s works were for her.
C.She gave Bach a lot of good ideas about music.
D.Her money helped Bach write music.

Why did Bach write the Coffee Cantata?

A.To celebrate his birthday.
B.To show people his love of coffee.
C.To tell his child not to drink so much coffee.
D.To make a new kind of music for the church.

What is this passage mainly(主要地)about?

A.Ways to learn Bach’s music.
B.The Bach family’s history.
C.Bach’s great church music.
D.Stories about Bach and his music.

This passage may be a ______.

A.fashion show B.radio show
C.TV play D.talk show
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Suzy won an award in the USA for her popular talk show on TV. Her show is very popular so even people all over the world know it. Why is her show so popular? Because she cares about people and the world. She usually invites important people to her show to talk about some important issues that everyone cares about. And she is not afraid to fight with the bad things. One of her famous stories is about the "mad cow disease(疯牛病)". When Suzy learned that some businessmen(商人) sold bad beef and lied to people that the cows were without "mad cow disease", she got angry and worried. She didn’t want people to get sick, so she told everyone in her show that she decided not to eat beef any more. She knew that people would follow her and the businessmen would be angry, but she was not afraid. She knew what was the right thing to do.
Why is Suzy’s show popular?

A.Because people all over the world know her.
B.Because only important people go to her show.
C.Because she cares about the world.
D.Because her show is easy to watch.

What does the underlined word "issues" mean?

A.Shows. B.Cows. C.People. D.Problems.

Which is Right about Suzy?

A.She likes to fight.
B.She is brave.
C.She never eats beef.
D.She hates businessmen.

This passage mainly(主要地)talks about ______ .

A.a woman host B.a talk show
C.some businessmen D.mad cow disease
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There is a 30% discount on all the rooms from September 1 to October
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If the usual price of a room is $50, how much will it be on Friday, October 2?

A.$15. B.$30. C.$35. D.$50.

You have ______ ways to know Darling Hotel better according to the passage.

A.two B.three C.four D.five

Where may Darling Hotel be?

A.In the hills. B.Near the sea.
C.At the train station. D.In a theatre.

This passage may be from a magazine about ______.

A.information B.history C.travelling D.painting
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When Kyle walked into Ernie's Pet World, he looked very worried. He walked quickly to the front counter(柜台). The owner of the shop, Ernie, jumped out to greet Kyle. He was the shop's first shopper of the day.
"Good morning, sir!" Ernie said. "What can I help you with?"
"Well, I...," Kyle started to say.
"Wait, don't tell me," Ernie interrupted (打断) him. "You're looking for a … a little dog... for
your daughter 's birthday.  Right?"
"No T really, l just..."
Ernie didn't let him finish. "Ah, I've got it, You just moved into a new house, and you want some fish for it. I have some very nice tanks over here."
"In fact, I..." Kyle was starting to look very nervous (紧张的). His face had a strange expression(表情)on it.
"No fish? Ah, a cat! You look like a cat person. At Ernie's Pet World, we have the best kinds. Take a look at this Persian — long, white hair, and look at that cute expression. She's looking at you. She's thinking, ‘Take me home. Take me home.’ Would you like some cat food and toys as well?"
"No, thank you," Kyle said. By this time, he was walking up and down. He had a pained (痛苦的) look on his face. "Really, I'm not interested in cats or fish or little dogs."
"What do you want, then?" Ernie asked.
Kyle looked like he was going to cry. "I just want to know if I can use your bathroom!" he finally said.
What does the writer want to tell us?

A.A good pet owner. B.A funny story.
C.A wonderful shopkeeper. D.A strange pet shop.

What was true about Ernie's Pet World?

A.The shop was not busy. B.Kyle went there often.
C.The shop was about to close. D.Kyle knew the shop owner well.

What do you think of Ernie?

A.He is careful. B.He is helpful.
C.He likes talking. D.He is clever.

Why did Kyle look anxious and pained?

A.He wanted to get a cat very much. B.He didn't like animals.
C.He was late for work. D.He was not comfortable.
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Tom can’t join the summer camp because he _______.

A.doesn’t speak English well B.doesn’t like the university
C.is 20 years old D.isn’t a Canadian

How much will you pay when you visit Tate Modem Art Gallery with your parents?

A.¥5 B.¥10. C.¥15 D.It’s free.

Where can we see the above reading?

A.On a poster. B.In a textbook. C.In a letter. D.In a guide book.
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It's still the holiday season and students in the UK are enjoying their winter break (休假).
Tiffany in Guangdong asks us about how British students spend their winter break.
For some, it's a time to study because they have exams next term. Some might have to study. They have to read some books. They use the winter break to catch up with(赶上) their reading. But some students can Let their hair down and celebrate Christmas and New Year with a few drinks.
This holiday is also an important time to chat with the family and maybe get some sleep too. Some lucky students are going away on holiday but it won't be long.
What do the underlined words "let their hair down" mean in this reading?

A.放下头发 B.烫发 C.放松 D.理发

Which of the following is true?

A.The winter break in the UK is not long.
B.The winter break in the UK is a time for sleep.
C.Students work hard in the winter break.
D.Students are preparing for the coming exam.

The passage is mainly about _______.

A.the differences between the winter break in China and the UK
B.what the students in the UK usually do in the winter break
C.why some students like the winter break
D.how to celebrate the winter break
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It’s important to prepare(准备) for earthquakes because you don’t know where you will be when an earthquake happens. Earthquakes may happen at any time, so prepare some things for your home, office and car.
1. Clothes.
If you live in a cold place, you must keep warm. You might not have heat after an earthquake.
Think about your warm clothes.
2.Flashlights(手电筒) and spare batteries.
Keep a flashlight beside you bed, at your office and in your car. Do not use matches(火柴) after an earthquake until you are sure that no gas leaks(气体泄漏).
Prepare a radio and some spare batteries. Most telephones will be out of order, so radios will be your best source of information(信息来源).
3. Food and medicine.
It’s always a wonderful idea to keep some food on hand. For example, some biscuits, some canned food, milk and some other drinks for at least 72 hours. You’d better get some necessary medicine for your family.
4.Water.
A person needs at least 1/2 gallon(加仑) of water daily just for drinking. Store at least 1 gallon of water for a person every day and be prepared for 72 hours. It is suggested that you buy bottled water. Do not open the bottle until you need it. Also, do check the “use by”date.
Why should people prepare themselves for an earthquake?
A.          Because earthquakes can be know before they happen.
B.          Because earthquakes usually take place in the neighborhood.
C.          Because we don’t know when and where an earthquake will happen.
If you live in a cold place, you should prepare _________.
A. some hot water        B. some warm clothes       C. some batteries
According to the article we know that ___________.
A.          we need to prepare some things only at home
B.          a telephone is the most important source of information
C.          flashlights but not matches are first used after earthquakes
You should prepare all of the following except ________.
A .milk               B. fresh vegetables           C. biscuits
About the water, which description is RIGHT?
A.A person should drink at least 1 gallon of water in a day.
B. You shouldn’t open the bottled water until you need it.
C. You’d better keep some hot water for 72 hours.

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A big company wanted a clerk, so John went there. In the interview the director asked him a question.
“Who paid for your school?”
“My mother paid for it by washing clothes.”
Hearing this, the director asked John to show his hands. John showed a pair of hands that were perfect. The director said,“When you go back today, go and clean your mother’s hands, and then see me tomorrow morning.”
When John went back, he happily asked his mother to let him clean her hands. However, his tears fell as he cleaned his mother’s hands. It was the first time he noticed that there were too many bruises(伤痕) in his mother’s hands. After finishing the cleaning of his mother’s hands, John quietly washed all the remaining clothes for his mother.
Next morning, John went to the director’s office. The director noticed the tears in John’s eyes and asked,“Please tell me your feeling.”
John said,“Number 1,I know now what appreciation is. I would not be successful if my mother didn’t do these things. Number 2,by helping my mother, now I realize how difficult it is to get something done.”The director said,“This is what I want to be my clerk. You can get the job.”
John went to the big company to _________.
A. look for his mother          B. ask for a job         C. ask the director for help
John’s mother was a (n) __________.
A. office clerk                B. director             C. clothes cleaner
From the underlined sentence, we learn _________.
A.          John tried his best to wash clothes for his mother
B.          John often helped his mother do the housework
C.          John hardly helped his mother wash clothes
John felt _________ when he cleaned his mother’s hands.
A. happy                   B. sad                C. angry
Why did the director hire(雇佣) John?
A.          Because he thought John learned appreciation.
B.          Because he thought John had a good education.
C.          Because he thought John worked very hard.

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Three days ago, the boss of a gold shop received a letter. As he was very busy, the letter was on his desk till dinner time. When he opened it, a $1000 note fell out onto the desk. With the note was a short letter:

Dear sir,
I got married forty years ago. Unfortunately, at that time there was a lot of unemployment and I got no job. I was out of work for about six months before I got another one. Of course I was very short of money.
I came to your shop to buy a wedding ring one day. The assistant brought some rings for me to have a look, later she was called away for a moment, and then I put one of the rings into my pocket. When she came back, I said I did not know the size of my girlfriend’s finger. So I left the shop with the ring but I didn’t pay for it. My wife died a month ago, and the fact that I never paid for her ring has been on my conscience(让我良心不安)all these years. I always feel guilty about that. At that time the ring cost $100, and I think that is about ten times at today’s price.
Now, I am sending you that amount.
Yours truly,
A customer

  After reading the letter, the boss said,“Well, life is always full of surprise!”
The boss of the gold shop got a _________ 3 days ago.
A. ring                      B. letter                    C. gold
The underlined word“unemployment”means“______”in Chinese.
A.辞职                     B.失业                    C.就业
The ring the customer put into his pocket was __________ 40 years ago.
A.$1000                    B.$10000                 C.$100
The customer wrote to the boss in order to ________.
A. send the money for the ring      B. say thanks to him       C. return the ring
Which is NOT wrong according to the passage?
A. The boss opened the letter by himself.
B. The boss didn’t think life was always full of surprise.
C. When the customer’s wife knew the fact, she was annoyed.

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Trip1 Luoji Mountain
Bring your strong shoes for the hiking in a beautiful area of Luoji Mountain. You can find many kinds of wild flowers in this area.
Time: July 23~July 26            Tel:3598432
Adult:$120.00                  Child:$60.00

 

Trip2 Beihai Park
This is a beautiful park with different kinds of plants. Take your digital camera and enjoy the great sights here. It is a good place for fishing.
Time: July 21~July 22         Tel:3597543
Adult:$20.00                Child: Free

 

Trip 3 The Big Valley
Put on your warm clothes, and come for a night walk along the Big Valley. Many of the animals you will see on this trip can only be seen at night.
Time: July 15~July 21        Tel :3497243
Adult:$180.00              Not for children

 

Trip 4 The Beautiful Lugu Lake
Wear your sun hat and enjoy wonderful sunshine. You can take the boat to different islands for sightseeing.
Time: July 20~July 29        Tel:3497432
Adult:$200.00              Child:$100.00

Nick has a vacation for 2 days. He can go _______.
A. hiking in the mountain     B. fishing in the park      C. swimming in the lake
Mr and Mrs. King want to stay in Luoji Mountain with their seven-year-old son and eleven-year-old daughter. They need to pay _______ for the trip.
A.$240                   B.$300                C.$360
Lily likes the animals which can only be seen at night. Which of the following is her best choice?
A. Trip 2.                  B. Trip 3.              C. Trip 4.
You’d better take _____ for the sightseeing in Trip 2.
A. a sun hat                B. a digital camera       C. warm clothes
You should call _____ if you want to enjoy the sunshine in one of the trips.
A.3497432                B.3497243             C.3597543

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Paper is one of the most important products ever invented by man. The invention of paper meant that more people could be educated because more books could be printed. Paper provided an important way to communicate with knowledge.
Paper was first made in China about 2,000 years ago. In Egypt and the West, paper was not very commonly used before the year 1400. Paper was not made in southern Europe until about the year 1100. After that, the foresty countries of Canada, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and the United States because the most important in paper-making. Today Finland makes the best paper in the world. And it has the biggest paper industry in the world.
When we think of paper, we think of newspapers, books, letters, envelopes, and writing paper. So paper plays an important role in our lives.
Paper is very good for keeping you warm. Houses are often insulated(隔热)with paper. You perhaps seen homeless men sleep on a large number of newspapers. They are insulating themselves from the cold. In Finland, in winter it is sometimes 40 degrees below zero. The farmers wear paper boots in the snow. Nothing could be warmer.
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What did the invention of paper mean? It meant _________.

A.more people could be educated B.more books could be printed
C.paper is one of the most important products D.Paper was invented by man.

When was paper made in southern Europe?

A.Before 1100. B.After 1400.
C.After 1100. D.Before 1400

Which country makes the best paper?

A.Norway. B.Canada
C.The United States. D.Finland.

What’s the meaning of the sentence “Nothing could be warmer.”?

A.Books are warmer. B.Newspapers are warmer.
C.Paper is the warmest. D.Houses are the warmest.

What’s the main idea of the passage?

A.The invention of paper. B.The best paper
C.The paper-making D.The uses of paper.
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University of Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and it’s one of the top university in the world. There is no clear date when the university started, but teaching began at Oxford in some forms in 1096 and developed quickly from 1167.
There are 39 independent(独立的) colleges at Oxford, attracting students and learned men from across the world. There are over 100 libraries for the students and learned men to use. At University of Oxford, they also provide a number of money for the best students. Of course, if you want to study here, first you have to reach a certain level of English language.
College life at Oxford is very exciting but busy. The groups of college provide a friendly and welcoming home for students while the college are strict with students about their studies. Many Chinese students are studying here. The number of Chinese students at the university has grown quickly over the past 10 years.
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。(共5小题,每小题2分,满分10分)
How many libraries are there at Oxford?

A.Only 100 B.Just 100 C.More than 100 D.less than 100

What do you have to do first if you want to ask fir studying at Oxford? You have to__________.

A.be independent B.pass a certain level test of English language
C.study English hard D.be the best students

How’s the college life at Oxford? It’s full of ________ and has ________.

A.excitement; much school work to do B.excitement; no school work to do
C.attraction; no school work to do D.attraction; a little school work to do

Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A.The college aren’t strict in studies.
B.Only because of 39 dependent colleges, thousands of students come here to study.
C.The university of Oxford is the most important and successful one in the world.
D.The university of Oxford provides a number of money for most students.

What’s the best title for the passage?

A.The College Life B.The Famous Learners at Oxford
C.The Chinese Students at Oxford D.The University of Oxford
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Once a circle missed a wedge(楔子). The circle wanted to be whole, so it went around looking for its missing piece. But because it was incomplete and therefore could roll only very slowly.  It admired the flowers along the way. It chatted with grasses. It enjoyed the sunshine. It found lots of different pieces, but none of them fit. So it left them all by the side of the road and kept on searching. Then one day the circle found a piece that fit perfectly. It was so happy. It put the found piece into itself and began to roll. Now it was a perfect circle, it could roll very fast, too fast to notice the flowers or to talk to the grasses. When it rolled so quickly, it realized how different the world seemed. Then it stopped, left the found piece by the side of the road and rolled slowly away.
The lesson of the story , I suggested, was that in some strange sense we are more whole when we are missing something. The man who has everything isn’t in some ways a whole man. He will never know what it feels like to yearn(渴望), to hope, to come true the dream of something better.
根据短文内容,判断句子正(T)误(F)。 (共5小题,每小题2分,满分10分)
At first, the circle couldn’t roll fast, because it wanted to chat with the grasses.
The circle didn’t find the missing piece at last.
When it was a perfect circle, it rolled too fast to notice the flowers or to talk to the grasses.
The circle stopped by the side of the road and enjoyed the sunshine.
In some days, a man still will be perfect even if he misses something.

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The word “cartoon” came form Italian. It first referred to the picture before an actual(真实的)drawing on the wall. ____ Since the 1840s, it has also come to mean any drawing that is humorous, satirical(讽刺的)or showing an opinion. It usually appears in a newspaper and magazine, with or without a short test.
____ People of all ages, especially young children enjoy all kinds of cartoons in newspapers and magazines, or television and at the movies. Cartoons not only show their life, but help form it. _They have supplied ideas to plays, movies and television series and so on. Names or words form cartoon series have also come into modern languages.
Many cartoonists (漫画家)draw with special pens.___Surely, computers are especially effective for the making of animated cartoons. This helps us to enjoy more lively cartoons.
______________________________________________________________________________
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A .They have set the style for clothing, food, manner and many other things.
B. In the mid-19th century, it came into English.
C. Some use the computer.
D. Today cartoons are a part of the daily lives of most people.

Form the passage, we know that ______________.

A.few young children like cartoons
B.the word “cartoon” came form English.
C.all cartoonists use pencils to draw cartoons nowadays.
D.people like cartoons because they show and help form the life.
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For the British, the home is private place in which he or she goes to hide away from the troubles of life. It is very seldom that one would be invited to a British person’s home. It is rude to knock on a person’s door if you are not invited. If you are invited, don’t ask to see more than the downstairs that your British host invites you into. Never ask how much the house or any of the items in if cost.
To the American, most of them want their home to be a place where they can entertain (款待) and share their lives with their friends. They may be delighted to give you a full tour of their houses. They may also be pleased when you show your interest and pleasure in their houses.
Both British and American people will engage in quite a bit of chat and a drink or two before the meal is served. After the first mouthful, you should say how delicious the food is and ask something about it. Remember, never eat with your mouth open and make very little noise while eating. It would be nice of you to help your host in any way. Maybe offer to pour some drinks or clear up after the meal.
British people _______ invite friends to their home.

A.often B.always C.seldom D.never

If your British friend invites you to his home, you can ____.

A.see anything you like B.ask how much his house is
C.ask the cost of any of the items in it D.only see the downstairs that you are invited into

When you show your interest and pleasure in American people’s house, they may be __.

A.angry B.happy C.sad D.worried

What does the underlined “engage in” mean in Chinese?

A.陷入 B.参与 C.回避 D.限制

What’s the main idea of the passage?

A.Some manners on visiting British and American people’s home.
B.Different table manners between British and American people.
C.Different ideas about the home between British and American people
D.Different ideas about how to get along well with neighbors between British and American people
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