My grandparents can be good fun．They are retired，so they don't work any more．My grandfather is 68 and my grandmother is 67，but they are not too old to be active．They exercise by playing golf and they go out for meals and to the theater．Sometimes they take me out, too．We have a good time．They also go on great holidays．Last year，they went to China and walked along the Great Wall!
Sometimes，my grandparents like to criticize me．They think that children today have an easy life．Life was very different when they were young and there are many things about my life that they do not understand. They tell me，over and over，how they had to start work at l6．They know that I will go on to university and will not be getting a job until I am about 22！They also think that I have too many possessions(财产)，such as mobile phones，computers and PSPs．When they were young，they did not have anything like that．What they do not realize is that they cannot compare children at present time．They had the same kinds of things as the rest of people of their age—so do I. It would be very strange if I only had the possessions that they had when they were at my age．
1.Grandparents do not work any more because________．
A.they are tired B.they want to play golf
C.they are retired D.they want to enjoy their life
2.My grandparents are old and they lead a(n) _________ life．
A.active B.boring
C.sad D.hard
3.My grandparents sometimes criticize me．One reason is that________．
A.I don’t go on great holidays with them
B.I won’t work until 22
C.they had to work at l6
D.children today have an easy life
4.Grandparents________ when they were young．
A.had the same life as we have today
B.had the same kinds of things as we have
C.had the same kinds of things as people of their age
D.had many possessions like mobile phones
5.I ________ with my grandparents．
A.agree B.disagree
C.quarrel D.fight
Most Chinese people expect to relax and enjoy themselves during the Golden Week. But for those trying to go someplace, it may seem more disappointment than pleasure. This year, the traffic jam resulted in a roadside wedding(婚礼).
The suffering of being stuck in traffic was probably most strongly felt by Lv Kangzhou and his bride(新娘) Yan Mengxia. By tradition, the groom（新郎） drove early in the morning to the bride's home in Zhejiang Province in East China to pick her up along with her family and take them to his family's hometown for the wedding. By 4 pm, Lv's wedding was 90 minutes away, but his car had not moved an inch for a long time. Lv got in touch with the local radio to explain his difficult situation and ask for a traffic forecast. The radio host told Lv there was no way to hold his wedding on time and offered to hold their wedding on the air. At 5：30 pm, Lv and his bride said their vows(发誓) on the side of the road, and Lv's family and friends witnessed the ceremony by listening to the radio.
Lv wasn't the only person stuck in the Golden Week crowds. According to the state news agency Xinhua, 11.7 million people traveled by train on Wednesday. About 120，000 people gathered at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing to watch the flagraising ceremony. Last year, the Forbidden City in Beijing hosted 175，000 tourists on one day during the Golden Week, and the number is expecting to be even bigger this year.
Chinese Internet users complain about the Golden Week holiday every year. An Internet user Tuzhi said on Sina Weibo: “On the Great Wall, I'm holding your hand, but I cannot see your face.”
1.By tradition, the wedding should take place in ________．
A.Zhejiang Province B.a hotel
C.the bride's hometown D.the groom's hometown
2.Lv, the groom, called the local radio because he wanted to ________．
A.ask for help
B.hold their wedding on the air
C.complain about the traffic conditions
D.find someone to pick them up
3.What does the text mainly intend to tell us?
A.A successful roadside wedding during the Golden Week.
B.The popularity of traveling around during the Golden Week.
C.The crowded situation in China during the Golden Week.
D.The cause of the heavy traffic in China during the Golden Week.
4.Where does this text probably come from?
A.A newspaper. B.A textbook.
C.A travel brochure. D.A TV interview.
Don’t know where to enjoy yourself? Here are some choices for you.
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
PopUp Picnics in the park return for the fourth summer in a row, taking place on Thursdays. Take a break to enjoy tacos (墨西哥玉米薄饼卷). Prices change from $ 2 to $ 10. Cash only.
144 School Street June 13-August 15 Start at 11:30 am and end at 1:30 pm
The Crow’s Nest
Each summer on Thursday evenings the Crow’s Nest offers its Summer Beach Party series on the beach. The party starts at 5:30 pm each week and goes until sunset. Families are welcome, and there is no entrance fee. After the sun sets, the fun begins with dancing to the best live music of local bands.
2218 East Cliff Drive May 30-August 29 Start at 5:30 pm and end at 8:30 pm
Bargetto Winery
Join us for a beautiful weekend of art and wine. Bargetto Winery will be hosting their yearly gathering of artists and foodies（美食家）at their amazing Soquel winery. No entrance fee. Wine tasting with purchase of $ 15 festival glass. 3535 North Main Street
July 20 - July 21 Start at 11:00 am and end at 5:00 pm
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chef Page takes guests on a journey showing the area rich fruits, vegetables, and meats. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with a five-course menu and good wines. Seating booked is not a choice, as all guests are seated at large, connecting, beautifully set tables designed to invite open conversations among guests. Ticket price: $ 90 per person. Tickets can be gotten online.
Chaminade Lane July 26 Start at 6:00 pm and end at 9:00 pm
1.What can we know about PopUp Picnics in the park?
A.It lasts two days. B.It is held on Thursdays.
C.It has been held twice. D.It can be paid in credit card.
2.What can people do in the Crow’s Nest?
A.Enjoy tacos. B.Talk with artists and foodies.
C.Watch the sunrise on the beach. D.Watch the performance of the bands.
3.Which activity can be booked on the Internet?
A.The Crow's Nest. B.Bargetto Winery.
C.Chaminade Resort & Spa. D.Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.
假定你是李华，你们学校下周准备举行一次中西文化差异的讲座。请你写信给你同城的英国朋友Tom邀请他来参加讲座，内容包括：
1. 讲座时间、地点。
2. 讲座内容：中西文化差异。
3. 告知是否参加讲座。
注意:1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3. 开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Tom,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改：在错词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Each student are supposed to give a duty report in our English lessons. The report is usually delivered at beginning of the class. It was my turn to give one on last Friday. I spent a lot of time prepare for it in advance. However, as soon as I started to speak, I felt such nervous that I spoke in a low voice and in broken English. I even didn’t dare to look at my classmate. After a short while, seeing his teacher’s trustworthy smiling face, I gain much encouragement and confidence. Final, I managed to make it. I’ve learnt that he which dares to have a try will succeed.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Do you find 1. difficult to build friendships? Are you shy when you meet someone for the first time? If so, then don’t worry. Studies show that very few people are 2.( natural) gifted when it comes to 3. (make) friends. So for those of us who have a problem, here is a quick and simple summary of what the experts have to say.
First of all, don’t forget 4. (smile). Smiling makes everyone appear more 5. (attract). It also helps the other person to relax. First impressions are of great 6.(important), so try to remember the name of the person you have just met and use it in your conversation. Doing this often 7. (send) a signal that you want to get to know the person. Above all, experts say it is important to show a genuine interest 8.the other person. If you ask questions to find out 9. he or she likes, you will find your popularity will increase. A lot of people experience unnecessary anxiety when meeting new people. Try following these valuable 10. (tip) and don’t forget that the other person probably wants to make friends just as much as you do!
