If you are going to Europe, you might consider taking some time to visit Provence. Whether you are interested in beautiful places, ancient history, good food, or music and theater, Provence has something to offer to you.
Provence once was a Roman province and is in the southeast of France now. You will be attracted by its green hills, olive* trees, and old towns with pretty houses. Visitors can find forests, colorful flowers, horses, and people with smiles there. Provence is also “the city of dream in Europe.” Some people say it is Provence that makes France so romantic. The palace should play an important part in the romantic stories.
The Flowers: Provence is the hometown of lavenders* and sunflowers. Lavender means “waiting for love”. It also means beautiful. The mountains of Lubero is the most beautiful area across France. And there are also many kinds of lavenders. Compared with the fantastic flowers Lavender, sunflower is a lot warmer. Under the sunlight, thousands of yellow sunflowers are smiling at the sun.
The Food: The people there are well-known for keeping their traditional lifestyles. And in the restaurant, you will have the experience of eating the food that has the too much use of olive oil. The food is fresh and healthy. All the things make Provence become the heaven to those who like delicious food.
The other activities: Provence is the Kingdom of city. They hold many parties, dance, and festivals. You can even see a bullfight* in the towns of Arles and Nimes, or enjoy great shows with the famous stars.
May to July are the best tourist months. Not only the red sky, the sweet smell of olive, but also the wonderful lavenders, make Provence send out the breath of romantic.
1.The Provence lies ___________.
A. in the southeast of France
B. in the northeast of France
C. in the southwest of France
D. in the northwest of France
2.We can do following things EXCEPT____________ in Provence
A. watching a bullfight
B. enjoying great shows with the famous stars.
C. seeing beautiful sights
D. eating the food that has the too much use of fish oil
3.According to the passage, which following statement is RIGHT?
A. Provence has green hills, olive trees, and new towns with pretty houses.
B. Lavender is warmer than sunflower.
C. If a person likes food, Provence is a wonderful place for him.
D. June is not a good time to visit Provence.
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HOT MOVIES IN THEATERS |
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Flying swords of Dragon Gate |
It’s a great action movie with a lot of stars like Jet Li and Zhou Xun. It’s based on the story of 1992’s New Dragon Gate Inn, a work by Tsui Hark. Ticket: ￥60 （Student Ticket: ￥30） |
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The Flowers of War |
Do you like Zhang Yimou? He likes to play big. His new movie The Flowers of War is China’s most expensive film yet. The film is also aimed to take the international market. It will be on in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco on December 23.The story begins in the rubble* of Nanjing after the fall of the city to the Japanese on December 13, 1937. Ticket: ￥90 （Student Ticket: ￥45） |
1.What kind of movies is Flying swords of Dragon Gate？
A. A documentary. B. An action movie. C. A thriller. D. A comedy
2.Where does the story of the movie The Flowers of War happen?
A. New York B. Los Angeles C. San Francisco D. Nanjing
3.Lindy is a middle school student. She wants to see The Flowers of War with her father.
How much do they need to pay?
A. ￥90 B. ￥45 C. ￥180 D. ￥135
The word that has changed the world
Apple is one of the most popular fruits in our life, and people eat apples every day. But there are 11 apples that are especially important to the history of our human beings and they have changed the whole world.
Long long ago when the world just started, apple was a forbidden 12 in the Garden of Eden, however, a girl named Eve stole and ate it. Unfortunately, she was discovered by God, and was driven away 13 the Garden together with a boy called Adam. After they 14 the garden, Adam and Eve had their own babies and 15 the ancestors of all of us. This is the beginning of our world, history 16 morality.*
In the Autumn of 1665, there 17 a young man sitting under an apple tree in his garden. His name was Newton. While he was thinking of one problem, suddenly, an apple dropped down from the tree and fell on his head. 18 this, Newton discovered gravitation* on that day and his new idea of science made people really 19 and happy, also he changed our opinions about nature and the way 20 we think, then people began to 21 what science was at that time.
And today, Jobs Steve, this crazy old man changed the world by his apple products. For example, iPhones 22 be found 23 in the street, young people feel cool when they use this kind of new high-tech* product. Don’t you think 24 apple products have become a symbol of our time? As Jobs Steve often said he was born to change the world and he made it. 25 he has died, people remember him and miss him, because he made our life more colorful and amazing.
1.A.one B.two C.three D.four
2.A.vegetable B.fruit C.food D.noodle
3.A.from B.in C.with D.under
4.A.went B.walked C.lived D.left
5.A.got B.turned C.made D.became
6.A.but B.or C.and D.though
7.A.had B. wasC.haveD.is
8.A.Because of B.Because C.For D.Since
9.A.bored B.tired C.relaxed D.surprised
10.A./ B.which C.how D.what
11.A.learn B.know C.talk D.share
12.A.need B.should C.can D.must
13.A.somewhere B.nowhere C.everywhere D.anywhere
14.A.what B.who C.where D.that
15.A.Although B.But C.However D.Even
— Why not join us in the game, Joe?
—________, but I have to finish reading the book first.
A. Yes, please B. Let’s go C. Not at all D. I’d love to
—Look，the light in Jim’s room is still on. Do you know______?
—To study for the coming exam, maybe.
A. if he works hard B. why is he so busy
C. why he stays up so late D. when he will stop working
—Mr. Gao, I don’t understand the meaning of this new word.
—You can __________ the word in your dictionary. I believe you can understand it well.
A. look at B. look for C. look up D. look after
