On Thursday, Oct.11, 2012, Mo Yan won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature. Mo Yan is the first Chinese writer to win the prize, which also comes with an award of $1.2 million US dollars.
Mo Yan is fifty-seven. His real name is Guan Moye. MoYan means “Don’t speak.” He uses the name because he wants to stop himself from getting into trouble. He was born into a farmer’s family in Shandong province, eastern China in 1955. His first story came out(出版) in 1981. Of all his works, the Noble judges highlighted(突出的) Red Sorghum, The Garlic Ballads and Big Breasts and Wide Hips.
根据短文内容,回答下列问题。When did Mo Yan win the Nobel Prize in Literature?
Is Mo Yan the first Chinese writer to win Nobel Prize in Literature ?
Why does he use the name “Mo Yan”?
When and where was Mo Yan born?
How many works did the Noble judges highlight of his works?
These days, more and more students in the UK are taking a “gap year” between their graduation from high school and their university studies. This means that they take a year off, to do something else.
For most students, spending time in foreign countries is a good experience. It is said that Australia is a favorite place to go.
A student once said,” after a year of traveling, I learnt the importance of relationship with people.”
There are many companies around the world that welcome these students on their projects—helping people in poorer countries, or even in your home country. Although you don’t get paid for your work, this kind of work can teach you important skills. The skills include making decisions and trying to solve problems on your own.
Finally, I want to tell you that the knowledge and experience you get will be very useful to you one day. If several university graduates are applying for the same job, “gap year” work experience allows you to say, “I’ve already had some experience of this kind of work.” And that can help you get the job successfully!If you have a “gap year”, that mean .
A. you will have a year off after the final exam
B. you will have a year off between your graduation from junior school and high school
C. you will have a year off between your graduation from high school and university studiesTraveling can teach you values such as learning about .
A. jobs B. relationships C. moneyTo help poorer people, you have to be prepared .
A. to work for free
B. to live in another country
C. to be paid very wellUniversity graduates with “gap year” work experience often than graduates without such experience.
A. get more money
B. make more friends
C. get jobs more easilyWe can infer that the experience of having a gap year is usually .
A. hopeful B. useful C. unnecessary
Coca-Cola is a sweet drink. You can buy Coca-Cola in shops, restaurants and pubs(酒吧) in 200 countries. Coca-Cola is an official name, but people usually say only Coke. The name Coke started to be an official(官方的) name of
Coca-Cola on March 27, 1944.
Coca-Cola stared in 1886 in the US. And Coca-Cola was a medicine. The drink was good, but not many people drank it. Then one American businessman
bought the recipe for the drink. He made Coca-cola very popular. He was very good at marketing and he knew how to sell the product.
Now, the Coca-Cola company makes only a concentrated(浓缩饮料)。And they sell this concentrated drink to many companies in the world. These companies make Coca-Cola from the concentrated drink. Only these companies can make Coca-Cola in their countries.
The recipe for Coca-Cola is very important. The recipe was in a bank for many years. Many people know some parts of the recipe, but only two managers of the company know all the recipe.When did the official name of Coca-Cola start?
A. On May 27,1944
B. On March 27,1886
C. On March 27,1944What was Coca-Cola at first?
A kind of food
B. A kind of medicine
C. A kind of drinkFrom the third paragraph, we can know .
A.the Coca-Cola company offers only a concentrated drink to many companies in the world
B.many companies in the world can make a concentrated drink
C.the Coca-Cola company makes Coca-Cola and a concentrated drinkHow many people know all the recipe about Coca-Cola in the world?
A.Two B. Three C. ManyWhich of the following is true according to this passage?
A. We can buy Coca-Cola in shops, restaurants and pubs in over 100 countries.
B. Coca-Cola started in America in 1876.
C. Many companies buy a concentrated drink and make Coca-Cola from it.
Jim is a basketball fan. He is very good at playing basketball. Jack is his favorite basketball player. Jim is in the school basketball team. Every Friday afternoon, he plays basketball with other members after class. In the team, Jim’s best friend is Mike. He is also good at playing basketball.
Jim’s sister Mary loves swimming. Every Saturday she has a swimming lesson with ten other girls and boys.
Their mothers and fathers come to watch them because the children are only one or two years old! When Mary began to have swimming classes, she was only six months old. Now she is two years old and she can swim well. Many people are afraid of water, but the children in Mary’s class aren’t! They always have a good time in water.Jim is good at .
A.volleyball | B.basketball |
C.football | D.swimming |
Mary has her swimming lessons every .
A.Monday | B.Friday | C.Saturday | D.Sunday |
There are children in the swimming class.
A.six | B.ten | C.eleven | D.twelve |
is Jim’s favorite basketball player.
A.Jim’s sister | B.Mike |
C.Jack | D.Mary |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Mike is good at playing football. |
B.Mike is only six months old. |
C.Young children in the swimming class like playing in water. |
D.The school basketball team plays after class every Tuesday afternoon. |
Dear Andy,
How are you and your family? I hope everything is OK.
I am very happy to read your e-mails. I want to go to Nanjing. I know something about Nanjing from your e-mails. Your English is very good. But I don’t know much Chinese. Now I’m learning it from a Chinese teacher in our school. He is from Shanghai. And he knows Nanjing very well. He tells me many things about Nanjing and China.
I’m happy to know that you love your new school and your family. I’ll tell you something about my family and school. My grandparents and my parents are fine. They want to go to China. My brother, Dick, is eighteen. My father has a brother. He is my uncle, John. He and my aunt have three children. They’re Bill, Mary and Lily. I like my family very much. My family will go to China next month. We are going to Nanjing! Let’s meet in Nanjing. Remember me to your parents. (代我向你父母问好。)
Love from
Linda
阅读材料,判断句子正(T)误(F):This is an e-mail from Linda to Andy.
Linda’s father has a sister.
Dick is eighteen years old.
Andy’s family will come to China.
A teacher from Nanjing teaches Linda Chinese.
Newspapers are very important in our daily life. Many people begin their day by reading the paper. In this way they learn what is going on in the world. Sometimes, however, they didn't have the time to read the news carefully and must be pleased with a quick look at the front page. At other times they may be in such a hurry that they have time only to have a quick look at the headlines(标题).
There are newspapers to please every reader. In big cities there are many types with several different editions every day. In some towns there are fewer newspapers and perhaps only one edition each day. In some places the paper is printed weekly.
Most papers have several editions(版本), especially on Sundays when the edition is larger than usual. There are, besides the front page with the most important news, the sports news, the amusement(娱乐)page, a business page and so on.People read newspaper to ____.
A.learn about the most important news |
B.be pleased |
C.learn about what is going on in the world |
D.get some information |
Reading the headlines, people can know ____.
A.what the passages are about | B.what is going on |
C.learn about the most important news | D.about sports |
In big cities newspapers are usually printed ____.
A.daily | B.weekly |
C.monthly | D.yearly |
Most papers have ____ on Sundays than usual.
A.more types | B.more pages |
C.less types | D.less pages |
If you want to see a film, you’d better read ____ in a newspaper.
A.the business page | B.the front page |
C.the sports page | D.the amusement(娱乐) page |
All schools have their own rules (规则). The rules change from one school to another. Some schools are much stricter(严格) than others. There are also some rules that are strange or funny to us. Here are some funny school rules:
Strict Japanese rules
Most schools ask students to wear uniforms, such as sports suits or skirts. But Japanese schools even have rules about the colour of underwear! They also need that girls' socks should be folded(折叠) in a certain way and boys' heads should be shaved(剃).
Other Japanese schools tell students that they can't go to the movies after sunset.
Different shoes in the USA
At some American schools, students have to change their shoes when they go into the schools every day. This makes sure students won't fall over on the floors and keeps the schools clean.
No strange hair in the UK
Students can’t have strange hairstyles in some British schools. But they can wear certain hairstyles during the World Cup years. There were two students who had special hairstyles during the 2002 World Cup. After the World Cup, their teachers asked them to go to the barber's at once.How many strange or funny school rules are mentioned(提到) in this passage?
A.Three. | B.Four. | C.Five. | D.Six. |
Students in Japanese schools should wear_______.
A.uniforms | B.indoor shoes |
C.shirts | D.strange hairstyles |
Why do students in the USA have to wear indoor shoes?
A.Because in that way they won't hurt if they fight. |
B.Because in that way they will feel comfortable. |
C.Because in that way they won't fall and can keep the schools clean. |
D.Because in that way they won't make any noise when walking. |
Which country's schools have rules about students' hair?
A.Schools in Japan only. |
B.Schools in the USA and the UK. |
C.Schools in Japan and the UK. |
D.Schools in the UK only. |
What's the best title of the passage?
A.Different school uniforms | B.Different hairstyles |
C.Different shoes | D.Different school rules |
Jay, an American, wanted to write a book about famous churches (教堂)around the world. Firstly, Jay bought a plane ticket and took a trip to Columbus, Ohio, USA, thinking that he would start by working his way across the USA from East to West.
On his first day he was inside a church taking photos when he noticed a golden telephone on the wall with a sign that read "$10,000 per call".
Jay was intrigued so he asked a priest (牧师) what the telephone was used for.
The priest told him that it was a direct (直接的) line to heaven(天堂) and that for $10,000 you could talk to God. Jay thanked the priest and went along his way.
Next stop was in Des Moines, and there at a very large church, he saw the same looking golden telephone with the same sign under it. A nearby nun(修女)told him that it was a direct line to heaven and that for $10,000 he could talk to God.
Jay decided to travel to Australia to see if they had a similar phone. He arrived at Western Australia, and again, in the church he entered, there was the same looking golden telephone, but this time the sign under it read "40 cents per call."
Somewhat surprised, Jay asked the priest about the sign. 'Father Brian, I travelled all over the world and I saw this same golden telephone in many churches. I know it is a direct line to Heaven, but in all of them price was $10,000 per call. Why is it so cheap here?'
Father(神父)Brian smiled and answered, 'My son, you're in Australia now - this is Heaven, so it's only a local call.'
How many churches did Jay go to in the passage?
A.Three | B.Four | C.Five | D.Six |
The underlined word ‘intrigued’ in Paragraph 3 may mean ‘ ’.
A.恐惧的 | B.欣喜的 | C.犹豫的 | D.好奇的 |
Which is TURE according to the passage?
A.Jay was a singer. |
B.In all of churches, the price was $10,000 per call |
C.All the telephones look the same. |
D.Jay travelled in America by car. |
We can infer (推断) from the Father Brian’s words in the last Paragraph?
A.Jay was from Australia. |
B.Jay would spend less money in Australia because everything was cheaper there. |
C.Australia is as beautiful as Heaven. |
D.Father Brian found his real son at last. |
Do you like eating chocolate? Companies spend millions of dollars on tools and machines to make chocolate. With a little ingredients, however, you can turn your kitchen into a chocolate factory. Today we will teach the Cocoa Powder (可可粉)Method(方法), it is easier for beginners. Try it and make your own homemade chocolate.
Here are the ingredients (原料) you need:
cocoa powder — 2 cups (220g) ; butter — 3/4 cup (170g); sugar — 3/4 cup (100g); milk — 2/3 cup (150ml); salt — a little bit ; water — 1 cup (235ml).
Now, please follow these steps. First, mix the cocoa powder and butter in a bowl until you have a smooth paste (酱). Then , add the cocoa powder mixture (混合物) to the hot water and stir(搅拌). Allow the temperature to rise back up. Put the hot mixture into a bowl, stir the sugar mixture into the hot cocoa mix. Add milk, stir until smooth. At last, put the mixture into different containers(容器). The chocolate will take the shape of the container. You can put it in the fridge to harden(使变硬)it.
We hope you can enjoy your homemade chocolate.
What is NOT necessary when we are making chocolate?
A.cocoa power | B.salt | C.water | D.egg |
Which is the right order to make chocolate?
①Put sugar and milk into the mixture.
②Mix the cocoa powder and butter
③Place the mixture into containers, and put it in the fridge.
④Add hot water and stir.
A.②④①③ | B.②①④③ |
C.②④③① | D.④②①③ |
What’s the best title of this passage?
A.How to Build a Chocolate Factory. |
B.The Ways to Eat Chocolate. |
C.How to Make Chocolate at Home. |
D.The Cocoa Bean Method. |
The information above may come from a .
A.story book | B. magazine |
C.sports newspaper | D.travel guide |
A little knowledge can make a difference at a time of life or death. Do you know what to do if you find yourself in an earthquake?
If you are inside:
●Quickly move under a strong desk, a strong table or along a wall. You can also go into a small room like the bathroom. Do not get into a lift.
●Don’t stand near windows, large mirrors, heavy furniture or fireplaces.
If you are outside:
●Move away from buildings and streetlights. These could fall on you.
●Squat (蹲下) and protect your head until the shaking stops.
After the earthquake:
●Check, take care of injuries (损伤) and help make sure people around you are all right.
●Watch out for aftershocks.
●Protect yourself by wearing long pants, a long-sleeved(长袖的) shirt and strong shoes.
●Listen to the radio for the latest information.
If you are in a tall building when an earthquake happens, you’d better .
A.run into a lift |
B.not stay in the bathroom |
C.stand near large mirrors |
D.not stand near windows |
If you are outside during an earthquake, .
A.you must move into a building |
B.you cannot squat |
C.you have to stop the shaking |
D.you must move away from streetlights |
After the earthquake, you should .
A.look after injuries |
B.not help the others around you |
C.protect yourself without wearing shoes |
D.not listen to the radio for the latest information |
The passage is mainly about .
A.what to do before an earthquake takes place. |
B.what to do if you are in an earthquake. |
C.how to escape from an earthquake when you are at home. |
D.how to predict (预知) an earthquake in the open air. |
Jack is an English boy. He is a good student. He is twelve years old. Now he is in a red coat. Linda is Jack’s sister. She is a nice girl. She is fourteen years old. Now she is in a green dress. Lucy and Lily are from the USA. They are students, too. They are in yellow coats. They look the same. Jack, Linda, Lucy and Lily are good friends. Jack, Lucy and Lily are in the same school. But Linda is not in the school. They like China.
Jack, Linda, Lucy and Lily are ____.
A.good teachers | B.good sisters |
C.good classmates | D.good friends |
Linda is ____.
A.Lucy’s sister | B.Lily’s sister |
C.Jack’s sister | D.Jack’s mom |
Linda is in ____.
A.a red dress | B.a red coat |
C.a green dress | D.a green coat |
Lucy and Lily are ____.
A.in the same school |
B.in the same class |
C.in different schools |
D.in different colors |
Jack is from ____.
A. the USA. B. England C. China D. Japan
My name is Bill. I’m an English boy. I’m in a high school. Sam is my good friend. He comes from Canada. He is thirteen. I’m thirteen, too. But we don’t look the same. Miss Zhang is my English teacher. But she is not Sam’ s teacher. We don’t know her age. But she looks young. She looks like Sam’s Chinese teacher, Miss Zhou. Please look at my photo. In the photo, Sam, Miss Zhang and I are next to a car.
Miss Zhang is ____.
A.Bill’s teacher | B.Sam’s mom |
C.old | D.Sam’s teacher |
Sam is Bill’s ____.
A.student | B.friend | C.teacher | D.classmate |
The two boys ____.
A.are in the same class |
B.look the same |
C.have different looks(外貌) |
D.are not students |
Bill is ____.
A.four | B.eight | C.thirteen | D.fourteen |
Whose photo is this?
A.Miss Zhang’s | B.Miss Zhou’s |
C.Bill’s | D.Sam’s |
I have a friend. His name is James. He’s an English boy. He is thirteen years old. He is tall(高的). He has a round face, big eyes and a big nose. His mouth is wide, but his ears are small. His hair is short.
根据短文内容,选择正确答案。
James has ____ hair.
A.short | B.long | C.big | D.small |
James is ____.
A.12 | B.13 | C.14 | D.15 |
James comes from ____.
A.Canada | B.Japan | C.China | D.England |
James is my ____.
A.student | B.teacher | C.friend | D.sister |
____ is James.
Most American families are smaller than those in other countries. Usually there is one or two parents and one or two children in each American family.
Children in the USA will leave their parents when they grow up. They want to find better jobs, so they usually live far away from their parents. They often write or telephone their parents. And they go to visit their parents during their holidays.
Parents will ask their children to do some work around their house. In many families children will get money for doing some housework so that they can learn to make money for their own. Parents usually let their children choose their own jobs. Americans think that for young people it is important to decide on their lives by themselves. In most families in the USA there are usually ______.
A.no parents | B.no children |
C.over 5 people | D.less than 5 people |
When they are old enough, American children will ______.
A.go to other countries |
B.decide on their lives themselves |
C.find jobs for their parents |
D.do better jobs around their houses |
Why do most American children live far away from their parents?
A.They are old enough to live all by themselves. |
B.The parents are too busy to look after their children. |
C.They want to have more chances (机会) to look for better jobs. |
D.They can keep in touch (联系) with their parents by writing and telephoning. |
Parents will give their children some money if the children do some housework. What do the American parents think of it?
A.Useful | B.Strange | C.Dangerous | D.Funny |
From the passage we can know that children in America _____.
A.leave their parents when they are still young |
B.often spend holidays at their parents’ house |
C.sometimes look for jobs for their own patents |
D.often call or write to their parents for money |
Last month I had a health problem and had to see a doctor. After examining(检查) me,
The doctor said to me, “The result isn’t too bad .” But you must excise often and have healthy food every day. In fact, I’m a lazy person. I never get up early to exercise. And I often have junk food because I like it. In order to be healthy, I decided to change(改变)my lifestyle. Now I get up at 6:00 am every day. Then I go out to run for about an hour. I go to a gym on Wednesday and Saturday afternoon. And I hardly have junk food. I have healthy food, like milk and fish. I often eat vegetables and I have an apple every day. You know, “ An apple a day keeps the doctor away(离开)” I also have about eight glasses of water. And I usually go to bed by ten. All these things make me healthy. Where did I go last month?
A. A post office. | B.A hospital. |
C.A bank. | D.A hotel. |
Why was I ill?
A.Because the weather was cold. |
B.Because I was too hungry. |
C.Because I didn’t do exercise or have healthy food. |
D.Because I go to bed too late every day. |
How often do I go to a gym?
A.Once a week. | B.Twice a week. |
C.Twice a month. | D.Three times a month. |
What does “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” mean(意思是)?
A.The doctor goes away when he sees an apple. |
B.The doctor runs away when you give him an apple. |
C.If you eat an apple every day, you’ll be healthy. |
D.The doctor gives you an apple every day and then you don’t need to see him. |
We can use_________instead of (代替)“about”.
A.on | B.with | C.maybe | D.Around |
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