Li Na is a 15—year—old schoolgirl. She wants a penfriend. The penfriend should be a girl around her age who is good at English and loves watching movies and cartoons. So she looks in “penfriends” magazine, and finds a lot of people in the magazine.
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Name: Doruk Born: 1993 Country: Turkey Writing languages: Turkish, English Hey! I’m Doruk and I live in Turkey. I like to play sports and watch films. My favourite lesson is maths and I’d like to be a computer engineer in the future. If you like watching films too, write to me! |
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Name: Pauline Born: 1993 Country: the USA Writing language: English Hi! My name is Pauline. I am a 16-year-old girl who likes movies and cartoons. I love talking to friends, too. The only problem is I have no friends. I am looking for a girl penfriend around my age. Write me! |
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Name: Vicky Born: 1994 Country: Greece Writing languages: English, French Hello, my name is Vicky and I’m looking for a penfriend between 16 and 20 years old. I’m a tennis and basketball player. I love music and I can play the violin. I enjoy shopping, meeting new people, and learning about new cultures. I have a lot of interests so I won’t be a boring penfriend! I’m waiting for your answer. |
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Name: Ashley Born: 1996 Country: UK Writing language: English Hi, I’m Ashley. I’m 12, much more mature(成熟的), though. I love Japan. I love Japanese cartoons and J—pop music. So if you’re Japanese, feel free totell me stuff about Japan! |
1. What’s Doruk’s favourite subject?
A. English. B. Japanese. C. Maths. D. Music.
2. Who looks for a penfriend in "penfriends" magazine?
A. Li Na. B. Pauline . C. Vicky . D. Ashley.
3.Where does Ashley come from?
A. Greece. B. The USA. C. Turkey. D. UK.
A couple of years ago, I went to a lady’s house to buy some medicine. Upon entering the house, I 36 that there was a piano in the living room beside the wall.Being a piano music lover and player, I asked if the woman played. She said “Yes” and 37 that she had been taking lessons—at the age of 54!
“I have been 38 for 8 years now.” I said, after hearing her words.
“Then you must play a song for me before you leave,” she requested(请求).
I thought she was kidding and I 39 smiled. When I had bought the medicine, she asked me to play some music. I thought for a moment and 40 to play David Lanz’s Return to the Heart, 41 she had so much passion(热情)for and interest in music, and it’s one of my favourite songs.
I played the song to the best of my ability(能力), putting as much emotion into it as possible. She 42 it. As I was about to step out of the door, I heard a weak voice calling, “Young man!”
I 43 , and saw an old lady taking one little step at a time with the help of another woman. “I wanted to come out to thank you for the 44 song that you played. I have been very sick, and it’s very hard for me to get out of bed, but I really wanted to thank you for the song. It made me feel good.” she said. With that, she turned around and walked slowly back to her room.
I was deeply touched by her 45 and felt a deeper understanding for the song. It was 46 to its name, returning to one’s heart to 47 and joy.
1.A. noticed B. heard C. learned D. knew
2.A. explained B. added C. dreamed D. wished
3. A. waiting B. writing C. practising D. playing
4.A. simply B. proudly C. shyly D. happily
5.A. promised B. agreed C. decided D. hoped
6. A. since B. until C. because D. if
7. A. hated B. remembered C. heard D. loved
8.A. turned around B. looked up C. ran away D. went on
9. A. valuable B. pretty C. beautiful D. popular
10. A. kindness B. experience C. appreciation D. condition
11.A. correct B. true C. right D. real
12. A. sadness B. happiness C. peace D. honesty
Could you tell me______for Hong Kong?
A. when will they leave Beijing B. when would they leave Beijing
C. when they will leave Beijing D. when did they leave Beijing
_Were you at home last night?
_ No. I______to go to the concert.
A. invite B. am invited C. invited D. was invited
_ How was your holiday last weekend?
_Wonderful. I_______to the Great Wall with my parents.
A. go B. went C. am going D. will go
Mr. Li isn’t here. He______Shanghai on business. He will be back next Monday.
A. went B. has gone to C. has been to D. will go to
