Colours often have different meanings in different cultures. In the U.S., people have found the following to be true.
Black
Black is the colour of power. It is also popular in fashion because it makes people appear thinner.
White
White is the symbol of purity. White is thought to be a summer colour. However, white shows dirt and is more difficult to keep clean than other colours.
Red
This is the most exciting colour. Red furniture (家具) should look very good since it will attract a lot of attention. Red cars are the thieves’ favourite. Red is often used in restaurants because it is an appetite (食欲) stimulant. This means it can make people eat more.
Blue
Blue is the colour of the sky and the ocean. Peaceful blue is often used in bedrooms. Studies show that weightlifters are able to lift heavier weights in blue gyms.
Green
Green represents nature. It is the easiest colour on the eye. Hospitals often use green because it relaxes patients.
Yellow
Sunny yellow is a cheerful colour, yet people lose their tempers (发脾气) more often in yellow rooms, and babies cry more.
1.Which colour is a summer colour?
A. Blue. B. White. C. Green. D. Red.
2.The underlined word “stimulant” means “______”.
A. 刺激物 B. 防腐剂 C. 辐射物 D. 装饰品
3.Where is colour red often used?
A. In bedrooms. B. In gyms.
C. In hospitals. D. In restaurants.
4.What does the underlined sentence mean?
A. It is the easiest colour for people to find.
B. It is the most comfortable colour for eyes.
C. People can remember it more easily.
D. It can improve our eyesight.
5.Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. White can make people eat more.
B. Blue can make patients feel more relaxed.
C. People can get angry easily in yellow rooms.
D. Black cars are popular among thieves.
New York City is a very large city with 8 million people. How do so many people move on their way to work and school?
In New York you can travel by subways, bus, taxi and private (私人的) car. The subway runs on the railroad lines under the city. It crosses the city at different points and goes to all parts of the city. Travelling by subway is the fastest way to get around the city.
The second way to travel is by bus. It is a slower way to travel.
You can also travel by taxi. This is very expensive, but the taxi will take you to every place you want to go to. If traffic is heavy, the taxi will be slow. During the mornings and afternoons, there is the “rush hour”. This is the time when the traffic is very heavy with people going to and from work..
The last way is to use your private car. It’s not good to drive during the “rush hour”. If there is an accident on the road, you will have to wait for a long time.
The best time to travel is from 9 a.m to 4.pm . Traffic will be less crowded during this time because most people are already at school or at work at that time.
1.How many ways of travelling are mentioned (提到) in the passage?
A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five
2.The word “rush hour” in Chinese means _____________.
A.高峰时间. B. 匆忙时间 C. 冲刺时间 D. 繁忙时间
3.The fastest way to travel in New York City is ________________.
A. by bus B. by subway C. by taxi D. by private car
4.From the last paragraph we know that in New York City ____________.
A. there is no “rush hour” from 9.am to 4 p.m.
B. traffic is heavy at noon.
C. most Americans have lunch at home.
D. people go to work and school at 9:00.
5.Why do so many people go to work or school by subway, taxi, bus and private car?
A. Because New York City is a modern city.
B. Because New York City is a very large city.
C. Because New York City is new.
D. Because the people in New York City are very busy.
Going to a friend’s house is very exciting. You may spend time with a friend and get to see where he lives. So remember to be polite.
When to arrive
The first thing to remember is that when a friend invites you, you need to arrive on time. If your friend tells you to come “around 3:00”, that means you can turn up a little bit after 3:00. But usually it is a good idea to arrive at the right time.
What to bring
Often it is also nice to bring something to your friend’s house. This could be a box of chocolates for you two to share, or maybe a movie that you can watch together. You can also bring some flowers. A little gift is a nice way to show your friend that you are excited to be at his house.
How to greet (问候)
When you visit your friend’s house, you may also meet his parents. You should tell them who you are and they may tell you their names. As a child, I went to visit my friend Paul. I called his parents by their first names John and Mary. But now I know it is more polite to call them Mr. or Mrs. Smith. This will show them more respect (尊重) and then they may tell you to call them by their first names. Another way to show respect is to call them Madam or Sir.
It is a cool thing to visit a friend’s house. Be polite to your friend and your friend’s parents, and you will be invited again!
1.If you are told to get to your friend’s house around 5:00 p.m., it is polite to arrive at_____
A. 5:02 p.m. B. 4:50 p.m. C. 4:30 p.m. D. 5:30 p.m.
2.When the writer was a child, he called his friend’s father _____.
A. Smith B. John C. Mary D. Paul
3.The passage mainly (主要) tells us _____.
A. when to arrive at your friend’s house
B. how to greet people
C. what to bring to your friend
D. how to be a good visitor
London Time, July 7, 1992
Mountaineer Jean-Marc came back to London yesterday. He was welcomed by all the people in the city. But the 28-year-old Frenchman was very modest. “I’m not a hero,” he said in London Guild Hall, “It was something I wanted to do, so I did it.”
Jean-Marc climbed the world’s highest mountain, K2 in the Himlayas, with English Climbing Team one month ago. He was the only one who climbed up. He was the first Frenchman to reach the peak(山顶). When he got to the peak, his tears fell. He was so glad.
Yesterday his wife went to London to meet him. These years she always helping him to do his job. Jean-Marc said, “Because my wife gave me so much help, I won. I love her very much. And now we’ll have a month’s holiday in America.”
1.________________climbed up the peak.
A. English Climbing Team B. Jean-Marc
C. Jean-Marc and his wife D. K2 in the Himlayas
2.On the afternoon of July 6, 1992, Jean-Marc was in ____________.
A. America B. the Himlayas C. London D. France
Once upon a time , there was a child ready to be born. So 16 he asked God, “They tell me you are sending to 17 , but being so small and helpless, 18 am I going to live there?”
“ 19 the many angels(天使), I chose the best one for you. She will be waiting for you and will take care of you. ” God replied.
“But here in heaven(天堂), I do 20 else but sing and smile! That’s enough for me to be happy.”
God said, “Your angel will sing and smile for you every day. And you will feel your angel’s love and you’ll be 21 .”
The child said, “And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me 22 I don’t know the language that men speak?”
God told the child, “ Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweetest words you will ever hear, and with 23 patience(耐心) and care, your angel will teach you 24 .
The child said, “I’ve 25 that on the earth there are bad men, who will protect me?”
God said, “Your angel will protect you 26 it means risking her life(冒生命危险).”
“But I will always be sad because I will not see you any more.”
“Your angel will always talk to you about 27 and in face, I will always be next to you.”
At the momen0t there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from the earth could already be heard, and the child, in a hurry, asked, “ Oh , God, since I am about to 28 now, please tell me my angel’s 29 !”
“It is not hard to remember,” God replied 30 . “You will call your angel Mommy.”
1.A. every day B. any day C. one day D. some day
2.A. the earth B. the moon C. the country D. the sea
3.A. where B. how C. why D. when
4.A. Between B. For C. Among D. With
5.A. nothing B. everything C. anything D. something
6.A. lonely B happy C. excited D. surprised
7.A. though B. whether C. after D. if
8.A. no B. little C. much D. some
9.A. where to go B. how to speak C. what to say D. Which to choose
10.A. heard B. remembered C. forgotten D. said
11.A. when B as soon as C. since D. even if
12.A. me B. you C. us D. her
13.A. die B. work C. study D. leave
14.A. address B. name C. number D. job
15.A. angrily B. sadly C. softly D. shyly
________ they good at _______ goals?
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A．Is ,score |
B．Are, score |
C．Are ,scoreing |
D．Are,scoring |
