Traveling is an exciting experience. It makes us feel pleased, and enjoy new wonders and new part of life that we’ve never known. A single holiday trip can give you the freedom and the chance to make changes that daily life does not allow. 1. It is all in what you make out of it. Any travel can be interesting and attractive, and give you memories to last a lifetime.
2. Many people say that a bit of a planning and research before you leave can make sure of those long-lasting memories. But why not try something unexpected? In fact, the most unforgettable moments of a travel experience are the ones that you don’t plan for. 3. But this experience will make sure you discover little-known shops or an open-air theater production that is only advertised in the local paper.
You’ll find the enjoyable moments happening all around you: a wonderful sunset or a small child playing in the water on a road. 4. Take time to go for a long walk for enjoyment when visiting a new place, which will allow you to listen, smell, and see the different culture and sights that your busy life may stop you from enjoying.
5. Collect small things such as leaves, stones, or feathers, which can be turned into memorable works of art when you get back home.
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A. Simple things can keep the memories of your travel alive for years to come.
B. Maybe you’ll experience a bad meal in an unfamiliar place.
C. It matters little where you go on your holiday.
D. The magic will truly be in the trip you take.
E. Having those memories is truly what travels are all about.
The Folk Art Show The best chance to learn about local art and culture. Open: October 20-25 Organizer: City Museum Address: 110 Century Road Telephone: 72314431 Scan the QR code (扫描二维码) to get more information and book tickets. |
The City Flower Show Open: October 8-17 Price: ￥50 for each adult; ￥25 for each child; free under the age of 10; 20% off for groups over 10. Address:112 New Town Road, Moonlight City Telephone: 53418899 Visit www. flowersforlife. com for more information. |
Camp of Folk Art Would you like to learn paper cutting, Huangmei opera or to make paper flowers? Come to Camp of Folk Art 2014 at the Youth Center! Age: 13 to 18 Time: December 13-20 For more information, call the Youth Center at (010) 1106-2107. |
Pop Music Week Bands from home and abroad will give performances in Sunshine Park. Local bands and DJs from local radio station are waiting to share music with fans. Good chance for you to make friends with similar hobbies. Price: ￥30—￥50 Time: 9:00 a.m.—9:00 p.m., December 21-27 |
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1.By scanning the QR code, you can get ______.
A. an e-mail from City Museum
B. more information about the Folk Art Show
C. a ticket to the museum for free
D. a gift from the City Museum
2.Tommy is a 9-year-old boy. He wants to visit the City Flower Show with his parents. How much will they pay?
A. ￥25. B. ￥100. C. ￥125. D. ￥150.
3.If Jane wants to learn to make paper flowers, she should go to ______.
A. Century Road B. New Town Road
C. the Youth Center D. Sunshine Park
4.Phillip, 20 years old, is NOT allowed to go to ______.
A. the City Flower Show B. Camp of Folk Art
C. the Folk Art Show D. Pop Music Week
5.______ lasts for the fewest days.
A. The City Flower Show B. Camp of Folk Art
C. The Folk Art Show D. Pop Music Week
In 2010, writer Ding Yan made a decision to leave her hometown in west China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for Dongguan, a manufacturing(制造业) capital in south China’s Guangdong Province. She wanted to experience and write about the lives of the city’s factory girls who keep the production lines (生产线) moving.
For almost a year, Ding worked at two electronics factories and a CD packaging factory. It was a difficult experience for a woman in her forties. Every day, she would put a small notebook and pen into her pocket secretly before starting her work. Much of the book was written during her short toilet breaks at work. From her experiences and the stories of the women she met came a book, Factory Girls, which came out at the end of this April.
Factory Girls describes what life is like on the production line. It describes how the women stand all day, doing the same work. They sometimes chat quietly. One time, Ding was working next to a girl who told her, ＂I really wish the production line could just stop a moment for me to take a breath (呼吸). ＂
Ding said, ＂When I really thought about it, I came to realize that there was no difference between the factory girls and me. Although I don’t work physically as hard as they do to make a living, we are all experiencing the same helpless feeling towards life. The women I met were all very good at their jobs but they didn’t have great passion (热情) for life. ＂
1.Writer Ding Yan was born in ______________.
A. Beijing B. Guangdong C. Hainan D. Xinjiang
2.How many factories did Ding work in almost a year?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
3.What does her book Factory Girls describe?
A. Her hometown.
B. The lives of factory girls.
C. Her special life experience.
D. The production lines of the city’s factories.
4.What do we know about the factory girls on the production lines?
A. They are poor.
B. They were born in Dongguan.
C. They can do well in their jobs.
D. They can’t chat with each other at work.
5.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Ding Yan is a writer of 30.
B. Ding Yan lived as a factory girl and wrote the book.
C. Much of Ding’s book was written during short toilet breaks at work.
D. Ding Yan thinks there is no difference between the factory girls and her.
Sadness and happiness are often talked about by people in their spare time. Most people want themselves to be happy for ever, but few know how to find happiness. Others say if you own lots of money and success, you will be happy. However, money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. A famous Greek thinker, Aristotle, said, “Happiness depends on ourselves.” That’s to say, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future. For example, getting into college or getting a good job, which we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.
Another secret to living a happy life is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.
Finally, many people find happiness is helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping or help out with some things around the house for an elderly person.
If you do above, you will be happy.
1.How many suggestions of happiness are mentioned in this passage?
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
2.If you want to enjoy the simple things in life, you can ________.
A. listen to your favorite music B. remember some problems
C. think about getting into college D. read a bad book
3.According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Money and success alone do not bring you lasting happiness.
B. If you want to feel happier, you can go shopping for an elderly person.
C. Spending enough time thinking about the future can enjoy the present.
D. Active person may live a happier life than inactive person.
4.Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?
A. Reading a good book. B. Travelling to a foreign country.
C. Playing a sport. D. Spending time with close friends.
5.What’s the main idea of this passage?
A. How to live a happy life. B. How to depend on ourselves.
C. How to help the old people. D. How to get a good job.
In learning English, one should first pay attention to listening and speaking．It is the groundwork（基础） of reading and writing．You' d better _____your best to speak while you do much listening．Don' t be ____ of making mistakes．But be careful not to let them stop you from improving your____
While you are doing this, a good _______is to write or keep a diary, write notes or letters．Then if you can, ask some others to go through _____ you have written and tell you where it is wrong．Many mistakes in your speaking will be _____found when you write. Through correcting mistakes, you can do better in learning English．
If you are slow in speaking, don′t ______ about it．One of the helpful ways is reading, either aloud or to yourself．The important thing is to choose ______interesting to read．It mustn't be too difficult for you．When you are reading _____ this way, don' t stop to ______the new words if you can guess their meanings when they have nothing to do with the sentences．You can do that some other time．
1.A. have B. send C. make D. try
2.A. sure B. proud C. afraid D. tired
3.A. English B. Chinese C. Japanese D. French
4.A. start B. idea C. time D. way
5.A. how B. when C. what D. why
6.A. happily B. easily C. really D. slowly
7.A. talk B. fear C. worry D. hurry
8.A. something B. everything C. anything D. nothing
9.A. by B. on C. at D. in
10.A. look B. look for C. look up D. look over
Which of the following sentences is correct?
A. I will call you. As soon as I arrive in Beijing.
B. Jenny said: “I enjoyed dancing to light music.”
C. Norman Bethune is one of the most famous heroes in China.
D. Although she was tired, but Tina still helped me finish the task.
