When people say "culture", we think of art and history. But one very famous symbol in American culture is a cartoon. We all know and love the black mouse with two large round ears-Mickey Mouse. Over 80 years ago, he first appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie. When this cartoon came out in New York on November 18,1928,it was the first cartoon with sound and music. The man behind Mickey was Walt Disney. He became very rich and successful. In the 1930s he made 87 cartoons with Mickey.
Some people might ask how this cartoon animal became so popular. One of the main reasons is that Mickey was unlucky and had many problems such as losing his house or girlfriend, Minnie. However, he was always ready to try his best. People went to the cinema to see the little man win. Most of them wanted to be like Mickey.
On November 18, 1978, Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Today's cartoons are usually not so simple as little Mickey Mouse, but everyone still knows and loves him. Who has a pair of ears more famous than Mickey's?
1.What do we think of when we talk about “culture”?
A. We can think of cartoon.
B. We think of Mickey Mouse.
C. We think of Hollywood Walk of Fame.
D. We think of history and art.
2.Why was Mickey Mouse so popular ? Because___________________.
A. Mickey was lucky and had no problems.
B. the black mouse had two large round ears.
C. he’s always ready to try his best to face his problems.
D. the cartoon made a lot of money by Mickey Mouse.
3. According to the passage, we can know ___________________.
A. a very famous symbol in the world is a cartoon.
B. the cartoon made Walt Disney rich and successful.
C. Mickey Mouse was in the cartoon Steamboat Willie first 80 years ago.
D. the cartoon Mickey Mouse was the first cartoon with sound ,but without music.
4. According to the passage, which sentence is NOT true?
A. The writer of the cartoon Mickey Mouse was Walt Disney.
B. Walt Disney made 87 cartoons with Mickey in the 1930s.
C. On November 18, 1978, Mickey became the first cartoon character.
D. People went to the cinema to see the little man win.
5. The best title of the passage is ___________________.
A. "Culture" and Mickey Mouse.
B. The history of cartoons
C. The reason of Walt Disney’s success
D. Today's cartoons
补全对话 阅读对话，从四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案完成对话。（5分）
A : Hello, may I speak to Ann, please?
B : Hello. Is that Mary?
A: Yes. I hear you weren't well yesterday.
B:I fell off the bike and hurt myself.
A:
B: Much better. Thanks. Maybe I can go to school tomorrow.
A: Oh, I think you should stay in bed and have a rest.
B : Maybe you're right.
A: Don't worry. I can help you.
B: It's very kind of you.
A : It's my pleasure.
1.
A. That sounds boring.
B. It's a blue one.
C. This is Ann speaking.
D. Is this enough?
2.
A. I need to buy some drinks and snacks.
B. I don't think so.
C. I'd like to go to school.
D. What was the matter?
3.
A. See you tomorrow.
B. I need to get there on time.
C. Are you better now?
D. Open the door.
4.
A. It must be David's.
B. How do you do?
C. What color is it?
D. But I'm worried about my lessons.
5.
A. I don't know
B. Thanks a lot.
C. Here you are.
D. Where's my homework?
Anne is a newspaper reporter. She chose this so she could travel around the world. The work has taught her many unforgettable lessons. She has seen wars, earthquakes and death. But she has seen courage, hope and happiness.
Last year, she won an award for her reporting in Africa. She was very proud it. At first, she thought she got the award because of her good work. But then she realized that she should thank many other people for help.
Anne was born in Jamaica. Her family was not poor, but it was not , either. Her parents had to hard so that she could go to school. At school, Anne was not a good student, she enjoyed writing because her English teacher said, “Anne, you are a wonderful .” The teacher encouraged her all the time.
Later, Anne went to university in Canada and then for a job. It was very difficult. Then, one day, she went to see the editor of a newspaper in Ottawa. The editor gave her a job. “Everyone needs a at first.” he said.
1.A. book B. job C. sweater D. picture
2.A. still B. never C. also D. only
3.A. to B. of C. for D. from
4.A. my B. his C. our D. their
5.A. rich B. new C. small D. big
6.A. study B. walk C. work D. play
7.A. but B. if C. because D. so
8.A. farmer B. nurse C. doctor D. writer
9.A. looked B. made C. joined D. found
10.A. ticket B. hobby C. chance D. habit
–How long has Robert ________?
--Since 2004.
A. been to Beijing B. become a policeman
C. joined the art club D. studied in this school
--Why do you want to stay at home?
--Because I ________ good when I am with my family.
A. smell B. feel C. taste D. Sound
______ is dangerous for children to swim in the river alone.
A. It B. That C. This D. He
