Last summer I went to one of the world’s most famous historical places, the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. It was the home of the emperors of the last two dynasties in China, the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
The Forbidden City was built in 1420. The palace has over 10,000 rooms. It was where the emperors dealt with the official business with their ministers.
In mandarin（普通话）, the Forbidden City is called the Purple Forbidden City. However, the color of the palace itself is not purple. The color purple stands for power of the great emperors of China. It was so sacred（神圣的）that the commoners could not even dream of ever going in.
The emperor also had some of the largest festival celebrations at the Forbidden City. During Chinese New Year, the emperor would invite all the members of his family and his officials to a banquet. The banquet had a hundred and eight Chinese dishes. It was such an expensive banquet that it could feed a commoner’s family for three generations（代）.
Right now the Forbidden City is known as a historical site for tourists from all over the world. Everyone can go in there. It is a museum with priceless Chinese antiques（古董）and treasures in it.
I really learned a lot about the Chinese culture and its history from this trip to the Forbidden City. It was like a dream come true to go on the trip and see the things that I had always wanted to see.
1.How long is the history of the Forbidden City?
A. About 600 years. B. More than 600 years.
C. 1,420 years. D. Over 10,000 years.
2.We all the palace the Purple Forbidden City because the color purple is the symbol of ______ of the emperor.
A. power B. fame C. wealth D. health
3.What’s the Chinese meaning of the underlined word “banquet” in Paragraph 4?
A. 表演 B. 比赛 C. 展览 D. 宴会
4.Which of the following is NOT true about the Forbidden City in the passage?
A. The emperor lived there.
B. The all of the Forbidden City was purple.
C. It is a historical place for visiting.
D. The emperor had festival celebrations there.
5.In the passage the writer wants to show us ______ of the Forbidden City by comparing its past with present.
A. the beauty B. the treasures C. the changes in use D. the building process
Many kids do housework such as doing the dishes, making the bed, and folding the clothes. In exchange, they get some money or other computer time.
Paying kids for housework is one of the most popular topics, especially at a time when everyone is more careful about money. Some parents think since adults are paid to do their jobs, we should pay kids for everyday housework.
But some people don't think kids should get rewards(报酬) for doing housework. Susie Walton, an expert, believe that by rewarding kids, parents are sending a message that work isn't worth doing unless you get something in return. “Running any kind of housework is a team effort,” Walton said. “A home is a living space for everyone in the family. It's important for kids to see that we all have responsibilities in the house, and families decide how they want their home to look, and how they are going to keep it looking like what they want.”
Other people believe that getting a reward encourages kids to do housework, and it also teaches them real world lessons about how we need to work to get money. There are also apps(程序) that gives kids points and digital gifts that can be redeemed(兑现) either online or in the real world. “Our goal is to give kids lawful power so they can get rewards,” says Chris Bergman. “And kids need rewards to help encourage them. ”
1.Which of the following housework is NOT mentioned in Paragraph 1?
A. Washing the dishes. B. Cooking meals.
C. Folding the clothes. D. Making the bed.
2.The underlined phrase “in return” in Paragraph 3 has the same meaning as “_____”.
A. as a reward B. for punishment C. on sale D. under control
3.What's Walton's idea in the passage?
A. Running exercise is a kind of team work.
B. People work to get some rewards.
C. Kids have responsibilities in the house.
D. Doing the housework in only the parents' job.
4.According to Chris Bergman, kids should be encouraged to ______.
A. do housework without rewards B. do more housework
C. stay away from housework D. do housework by getting rewards
5.Which is the best title for the passage?
A. Kids Should Study as Well as Doing Housework
B. Let Children Do Some Housework
C. Should Kids Be Rewarded for Doing Housework
D. Doing Housework Is Good for Children's Study
Dear Sir or Madam.
One of the teachers at my school in New York tells me that your school has summer course. I am planning to go to Beijing next summer and would like to take a short one-month course.
I am 18 years old and have been studying Chinese for six years. I was born in the USA and have never been to China before. I am going to study Chinese at the university. I think the course will help me improve my Chinese.
Could you send me a catalogue(目录) and application form (申请表)? I would also like information about Beijing and other places nearby. I hope to do some travelling when the course is over.
Thank you! I am looking forward to your reply
Very truly yours,
Jim Green
1.Jim Green is a student from_______.
A. America B. China C. Canada D. Australia
2.He was twelve years old when he started to_______.
A. go to school B. learn Chinese C. study in China D. travel in Beijing
3.How many times has he been to China before?
A. Once. B. Twice. C. Many times. D. Never.
4.He will come to China next summer to_______.
A. improve his Chinese B. visit friends
C. look for jobs D. teach summer course
5.He will probably____ after the summer course.
A. graduate from university B. work in this school
C. take a trip in Beijing D. post his application form
(2017连云港)My mother used to ask me what is the most important part of the body. Through the years I kept trying to give the correct answer.
When I was young, I thought______was very important to us as humans, so I said, “My ears, Mommy.”
She said, “No. Many people are deaf. Keep thinking about it and I will ask you again.”
Several years______, she asked me again. This time I told her, “Mommy, sight is very important to_______, so it must be our________. ”
She_______me and told me, “You are learning fast,_______the answer is not correct because there are many people who are blind.”
Over the next few years, she asked me a few more times and always her answer was, “_____, but you are getting smarter every year, my child.”
Then last year, my grandpa_____. Everybody was hurt, and everybody was crying. My mom asked me, “Do you know the most important body part yet, my dear?”
I was greatly______when she asked me this now. I always thought this was a______between her and me. She saw the confusion (困惑) on my face and told me, “This______is very important. It shows that you have________lived your life.” I saw her eyes filled up with tears. She said, “My dear, the most important body part is your shoulder.”
I asked, “Is it because it ______your head?”
She replied, “No, it is because it can hold the head of a friend or loved one when they______. Everybody needs a shoulder to cry on sometimes in life, my dear. I only hope that you will have a shoulder to cry on when you need it.”
Then and there, I knew the most important body part is not a______one. It is sympathetic (同情的) to the pain of others.
1.A. sight B. sound C. taste D. sense
2.A. later B. earlier C. ago D. after
3.A. someone B. everyone C. something D. everything
4.A. hands B. legs C. ears D. eyes
5.A. looked after B. looked around C. looked at D. looked down
6.A. though B. although C. but D. however
7.A. Yes B. No C. None D. Neither
8.A. went away B. died away C. ran away D. passed away
9.A. knocked B. surprised C. pleased D. moved
10.A. match B. competition C. game D. contest
11.A. question B. problem C. puzzle D. saying
12.A. completely B. happily C. totally D. really
13.A. holds up B. sets up C. builds up D. puts up
14.A. sing B. cry C. shout D. sigh
15.A. childish B. selfish C. foolish D. bookish
（题文）—China is over years old. It’s one of _____countries in the world.
—Yes. It has much _____history than the USA.
A. old; long B. older;longer C. older;the longest D. the oldest;longer
一Mom, I took my partner's math book home by mistake. What should I do?
一Well, you should call her you can say sorry to her.
A. as if B. so that
C. even though D. ever since
