Chinatown is the name given to an area in the middle of London. It is just between Leicester Square and Shaftsbury Avenue. Gerrard Street is at the center and is the most important street in the area. There is a large Chinese community(社区) with a lot of Chinese restaurants, Chinese supermarkets and shops in this street.
In the 1950s, it was a poor area and everything was very cheap. At the same time, the world rice market changed and thousand of farm workers in Hong Kong lost their jobs. They began arriving in London to look for work. They found jobs in the restaurants in this area. Many British people like Chinese food, and the restaurants were popular.
These restaurant workers often worked 17 hours a day and had no time to learn English. As more Chinese arrived, more shops and businesses grew up. Wives came and joined their husbands and children came and joined their fathers. The community grew, and Chinatown was born.
In the 1970s and 1980s, British-born Chinese started to have a better education and this brought economic(经济的) success to the area. Many families moved out of Chinatown, and there was more space for businesses. Gerrard Street become a street only for visitors and was soon a popular place for tourists.
Now everyone knows about London’s Chinatown. During the Chinese New Year, the streets are seen with flags and thousands of Chinese go into the streets. For most of the year, though, Londoners and tourists go there mainly for the food in the Chinese restaurants. They best restaurants are the ones where the Chinese eat.
1.Is this Chinatown in the middle of London?
2.Ws the area rich or poor in the 1950s?
3.Why did the restaurant workers have not time to learn English?
4.When did British-born Chinese start to have a better education?
5.What are the main points about Chinatown in this passage?
根据对话内容, 在每个空缺处填入一个适当的词,使整段对话意思完整，并将该空缺处的词填写在答题卡相应的位置上。（每空限填一词）(2017贵阳)
A: Dad, how much do you know about China?
B: Just a little. China is a big country that has about 5,000 years of 1.. It attracts
many tourists from all over the world every year.
A: Is that so? 2. there any beautiful mountains?
B: Yes. And many of them are famous, such 3. Mount Tai, Mount Huang and Mount Emei.
A: What about 4.?
B: There are many rivers in China. Among them the Yangtze River is the longest one and the
second longest one is the Yellow River. They’re the birthplaces of Chinese culture.
A: Anything 5.?
B: Sorry. That’s alll known. If you want to learn more, you can read Guide to China. It’s a book which introduces China in detail.
A: Thanks. I’ll read it.
In different countries around the world，most children must start schooling at early ages．
And they become"adults"at different ages．Being an adult means having the right to do certain things，such as getting a part﹣time job，voting（投票），getting married，or getting a driving license It also means accepting the responsibilities that go along with these rights．
In many countries，sixteen or eighteen is the age when a person becomes an adult．Young men and women at this age can get a part﹣time job，and begin to receive an income of their own．
They no longer have to depend on their parents for money all the time．In Canada and America，sixteen is the age when one can get a driving license； in England，it is seventeen．
There are responsibilities that go along with both of these rights．Getting a part﹣time job means that you have to pay income tax．Driving a car demands that you follow certain rules like buying car insurance．
Voting is another right that young people enjoy when they become adults．In the United States，Canada and Britain，young people have the right to vote at the age of eighteen．With this right also comes responsibility．For young people to use their right to vote wisely，they must have an understanding of the needs of society，and they must also learn how politics work．
1.The underlined word"right"in Paragraph One means in Chinese．
A. 正确 B. 右边 C. 权利
2.In America and Canada，young people who are can get their driving licenses．
A. at the age of 16 B. at the age of 15 C. at the age of 14
3.If you drive a car，you have to ．
A. get a part﹣time job B. follow certain rules C. understand society
4.Tom is a 17﹣year﹣old English boy and he has the rights to ．
A. drive and learn B. vote and marry C. drive and vote
5.From the passage，we can know that ．
A. sixteen﹣year﹣olds have all kinds of rights
B. responsibilities need to go along with rights
C. the rules are the same in the UK and the USA．
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
