A large crowd gathered at Tian’anmen square in Beijing on the evening of Oct. 1st to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
A group of teenagers sang the classic song Me and My Motherland as they walked past the Golden Water Bridge at the foot of the Tian’anmen Rostrum.
“The teenagers suddenly appeared and started the gala, then more and more people came and sang along with them. It was very touching, ” said Zhang Yimou, a chief director of the gala. “The gathering of the crowd highlighted the lively atmosphere (氛围) of the new age.”
The gala created quite a rock on the social media. Thousands commented online. One person posted, “It’s a great show for the country’s birthday,” Another praised the music, “The song Me and My Motherland actually fills me with emotion. ”
The song Me and My Motherland was created by Zhang Li and Qin Yongcheng in 1985 and was first performed by Chinese singer Li Guyi. It has been popular with Chinese audiences for generations.
“I have adapted (改编) the song with four different versions in the past six months, ” said Huang Kairan, the composer of the China National Symphony Orchestra (交响乐团) . “We sang it together to express our best wishes for the country.”
More than 1, 000 musicians from 16 symphonies across the country and a large choir (合唱团) including more than 1, 400 primary and middle school students performed together.
1.Who sang the song Me and My Motherland and started the gala?
A.A group of soldiers. B.A famous singer.
C.A teacher and his students. D.A group of teenagers.
2.What does the underlined word “emotion” mean in Chinese?
A.负担 B.感情 C.猜测 D.理想
3.The song Me and My Motherland was created by_______.
A.Zhang Li B.Qin Yongcheng
C.Li Guyi D.Zhang Li and Qin Yongcheng
4.It took the composer Huang Kairan _______ to adapt the song into four versions.
A.three months B.many months C.half a year D.one year
5.Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?
A.The most Wonderful Spring Festival Gala B.Singing the Song to Wish Our Country
C.The Song We Like Best D.The Great Director Zhang Yimou
The word “low-carbon” sounds familiar to most of us. But do you know “low-carbon community”? What is the community like? What benefits (好处) will it bring to our environment? Let’s have a look at Hanbei Road Community of Ya’an, Sichuan Province.
Walking into the community, people can see the hanging environmental slogans (环保标语) at first sight. And the most eye-catching items are idle bins (闲置物品投放箱) around. Many people in the community would give their idle things into the bins. Xu Juan, a mother of two, once put a pair of gloves there. “I think it’s meaningful to help others.”
In order to encourage more people to join in the “low-carbon” activity, the community introduced a reward program. Anyone can get some points if he/she gives idle things or takes part in volunteer activities. With certain points, people can exchange things in the “low-carbon supermarket” in the community.
There is also an “exchange corner” in the community. People can exchange their idle things with others. If he/she is not interested in any idle things in the corner, he/she can donate his/her things to poor families in the community.
“We are trying to make the best use of idle things by free exchange and donation. We hope all the people in our community can live low-carbon life,” said Wang Lu, leader of Hanbei Road Community.
1.What is a low-carbon community like?
A.A community with many poor families. B.A community with waste everywhere.
C.A community with many idle bins around. D.A community with many supermarkets.
2.______can’t be put in the idle bins.
A.A new cap B.An old sweater C.A nice toy D.A broken cup.
3.______can get points in the reward program.
A.People giving idle things B.People organizing volunteer activities
C.Anyone in the community D.Someone taking part in outdoor activities
4.If you go to Hanbei Road Community of Ya’an, you will see many meaningful things EXCEPT that _______.
A.you can see the hanging environmental slogans at first sight
B.many people in the community would give their idle things into the bins
C.with certain points, people can exchange things in the “low-carbon supermarket” in the community
D.people can only donate things to poor families in the community in the exchange corner
5.What benefits will a “low-carbon community” bring to our environment?
A.The leader of Hanbei Road Community can get more idle things.
B.People can make the best use of idle things by free exchange and donation.
C.There will be more and more clean water and fresh air.
D.Waste can be separated and recycled wisely.
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1.This passage is probably taken from _______.
A.a map B.a novel C.a website D.a magazine
2.You don’t have to go to the library when you want to_______.
A.receive a Card B.borrow magazines
C.update your address D.change an expired Card
3.Pam received her Library Card on February 10, 2020. When will the Card expire?
A.On April 10, 2020. B.On February 10, 2021.
C.On April10, 2023. D.On February 10, 2024.
4.What should you do at once if your Card is lost?
A.Go to the library. B.Let the library know it.
C.Apply for a new Card. D.Return all the borrowed items.
5.Rebecca is 15 years old without her own photo ID. What does she need to apply for a Card?
A.Her own signature. B.The Card of a parent.
C.The photo ID of a parent. D.The signature and photo ID of a parent
Kate is a lovely girl. When she was a little girl, she had no _______ to her mother. However, since last year she has become little mysterious (神秘) and not so _______ as before. Her mother wants heart-to-heart talks between mother and daughter, but they never happen. A gulf (鸿沟) opens between them.
Her mother wonders if she falls in love. After all, she is _______ the “dangerous stage”. These thoughts have caused trouble in the mother’s mind _______.
One weekend Kate told her mother _______ she was going to the cinema with her classmates and would return late. This was the first time her mother agreed. And she began to _______ because Kate had never been away at night before. The mother waited until nine and couldn’t fall asleep. Then she decided to go out to _______ her daughter. Just at that moment, she heard the noise of a car and hurried to the window—there was her daughter, waving good-bye to a _______. Her heart missed a beat. When the daughter came in, the mother was watching TV, pretending (假装) nothing happened. “Mum, I’m back.” “yes.” “Sorry to be _______.”
Kate said nothing about the film ________ the boy. The mother really would like to know ________ about them. “Who is that boy? “Ah, it’s my monitor. He gave me lift ________ his way home. I’m going to bed, ” The daughter answered in ________ words.
The next morning, when the mother went to Kate’s room to do some tidying. she found her diary on the bed. After few minutes’ hesitation (犹豫), she opened it. It read, “Mum, It’s ________ that made you ask, but it would show your understanding of me if you hadn’t.” Holding the diary, the mother ________ thought.
1.A.decisions B.changes C.mistakes D.secrets
2.A.good B.quiet C.open D.shy
3.A.reaching B.refusing C.rushing D.receiving
4.A.suddenly B.certainly C.recently D.possibly
5.A.when B.that C.which D.why
6.A.think B.say C.cry D.worry
7.A.punish B.catch C.meet D.watch
8.A.woman B.man C.girl D.boy
9.A.late B.silent C.terrible D.absent
10.A.for B.but C.or D.so
11.A.something B.nothing C.everything D.anything
12.A.in B.with C.on D.at
13.A.wonderful B.careful C.beautiful D.helpful
14.A.power B.fear C.love D.hate
15.A.fell down B.fell off C.fell over D.fell into
--- I am a new reader. Could you tell me ?
--- Certainly. Two weeks, and you can renew them.
A.how long can I keep the book? B.how long I can keep the books
C.when should I return the books D.when I should return the books
— You have joined so many clubs. I’m afraid you’ll be too tired. Remember: ________.
— Thanks, Dad. I can look after myself very well.
A.many hands make light work.
B.the early bird catches the worm
C.you can’t burn the candle at both ends.
D.practice makes perfect
