Yes, it’s still 2015, but as USA Today says, “it’s never too early to plan your 2016 travels”. With so many hot destinations (目的地) around the globe, “where should I go?” can be difficult to answer. According to Lonely Planet, though, Brazil is a fine choice – on April 29, the travel guide named that country the top one to visit in 2016.
“As if endless strands of coast and mountains splashed with rainforest didn’t already add up to an unfair share of heaven (天堂), Brazil held one of the greatest sporting events in the world, the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and the 2016 Summer Olympics, another greatest one, will be followed ,” explained Lonely Planet.
Brazil is the largest and most populous country in South America. It boasts (自豪拥有) the Amazon, the world’s largest jungle (丛林), which is home to a variety of plants and animals. But the great landscape (景色) is not the only thing Brazilians take pride in.
The colors green and yellow might make most people think of Brazil’s soccer team even more than its national flag. Soccer is more than a sport in Brazil; it’s a way of life. In fact, the World Cup brings Brazilians together. It is interesting to note that the general elections (大选) in Brazil are usually held during the same year as the World Cup. Political parties try to take advantage of the patriotic enthusiasm (爱国热情) created by soccer to inspire political energy.
Alongside soccer, samba is another emblem (象征) of Brazil. The country’s most traditional dance is highlighted every February at the Rio Carnival, which is one of the world’s biggest.
“Brazil has left its second-class nation status (地位),” said former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in 2009 after Rio de Janeiro was awarded the 2016 Olympics.
Brazil’s growing economy, fueled (刺激) by oil and aircraft factories, has made it more than just a nation of samba, soccer and beaches. These days, it might just be the best tourist destination in the world.
1.Which of the following aspects are mentioned about Brazil in the article?
a. military b. Economy c. language and culture d. geography and population
A. bc B. bcd C. acd D. bd
2.We can tell Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is ______ his country from his words.
A. honest about B. ashamed of
C.modest about D. proud of
3. Which is TRUE about Brazil?
A. It is the largest country with the longest history in South America.
B. It will hold the FIFA World Cup and the Summer Olympics in 2014.
C. Soccer and samba are two symbols of the country.
D. Its Amazon is the worlds largest jungle with the most beautiful landscape.
4.The authors purpose in writing the article is to ______.
A. explain why Brazil will be holding the two sporting events
B. give an introduction of Brazil as a tourist destination
C. give an objective review of Brazil as a nation
D. prove that Lonely Planets recommendation is right
假设你是某高中学生李华，为了增强学生对戏剧的了解、激发他们对戏剧的兴趣，本着将课堂学习与课外活动相结合的宗旨，你所在的学校将于5月4日下午两点在校报告厅举办“戏剧节”，届时全校各班将有精彩表演，演出内容为课本中的经典名篇。请你写封信给你的外国朋友David，简要介绍“戏剧节”的有关内容及其意义，并邀请他前来参加。
注意：1. 字数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 参考词汇：戏剧节—the Drama Festival 报告厅—the Lecture Theatre
4. 开头和结尾已为你写好。
Dear David,
I’m writing to tell you …
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I’m looking forward to your arrival.
Best wishes.
Yours,
Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共
有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(Λ)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：
1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
It is raining. On his way home from school Peter saw an old man walking with difficult in the rain without a umbrella. Peter went up to him and offered share the umbrella with him. The old man was in poor health, but Peter tried to hold the umbrella. But he was so short to hold it high enough.
While wondering how to do, he saw the old man's stick and had an idea. He had tied the stick to the handle of the umbrella and made it long. Now we shared the umbrella. Peter was happy.
Wang Peng felt very frustrated when he realized none of his regular customers would eat in his restaurant. In his opinion, 1. could be better than his fried mutton kebabs, fatty pork or his sugary cola. Something terrible 2. (happen). 3. (curious) drove him into Yong Hui’s newly-opened slimming restaurant and he 4. (amaze) at the menu there: raw vegetables, fruit and water. It was obvious 5. Yong Hui was telling 6. (lie) when promising to make the customers thinner. In order to win his customers back, he went to the library to do some research. 7. he found out was that Yong Hui’s menu didn’t give the customers energy-giving food. So Wang Peng wrote his own sign, saying “Energy-giving food served”. In fact, there was a weakness in Wang Peng’s menus 8. . Food at his restaurant contains too much fat. So 9. only solution is to combine the two menus together so as to provide a 10. (balance) menu with food full of energy as well as fibre.
He met her at a party. She was outstanding; many boys were after her, but nobody paid any to him. After the party, he invited her for coffee. She was surprised. In order not to rude, she went along.
they sat in a nice coffee shop, he was too to say anything. Suddenly, he asked the waiter, “Could you please me some salt? I’d like to put it in my coffee.”
The girl stared at him. His face turned red, but when the salt came, he put it in his coffee and drank. , she asked, “Why salt with coffee?”He ,“When I was a little boy, I lived near the sea. I liked playing on the sea…I could its taste—salty, like salty coffee. Now every time I drink it, I think of my and my hometown. I miss it and my parents, who are still there.”
She was deeply . A man who can admit that he’s homesick must love his home and about his family. He must be .
She talked too, about her faraway hometown, her childhood and her . That was the start to their love story.
They continued to date( 约会) each other. She found that he met all her . He was kind, warm, and careful. And to think she would have missed the if it had not been for the salty coffee.
So they and lived happily together. Every time she made coffee for him, she put in some salt, the he liked it.
After 40 years, he away and left her a letter which said, “My dearest, please forgive my life-long . Remember the first time we dated? I was so nervous that I asked for salt instead of sugar. If I could live a second time, I hope we can be together again, it means that I have to drink salty coffee for the rest of my life.”
1.A. money B. attention C. visit D. respect
2.A. show B. suggest C. present D. appear
3.A. As B. Because C. Since D. Though
4.A. eager B. proud C. nervous D. anxious
5.A. lift B. take C. carry D. bring
6.A. Mysterious B. Moved C. Curious D. Excited
7.A. explained B. argued C. stated D. claimed
8.A. taste B. feel C. smell D. touch
9.A. boat B. friend C. playmate D. childhood
10.A. touched B. hurt C. pressed D. interested
11.A. mind B. care C. know D. attend
12.A. smart B. intelligent C. responsible D. honest
13.A. family B. school C. relatives D. house
14.A. bills B. requirements C. fares D. situations
15.A. sight B. train C. man D. home
16.A. settled B. married C. harvested D. gathered
17.A. memory B. belief C. trick D. way
18.A. moved B. passed C. died D. walked
19.A. benefit B. debt C. lie D. scene
20.A. as if B. now that C. even if D. so that
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Many people think of guys as being carefree when it comes to their appearance. But in fact, a lot of guys spend plenty of time in front of the mirror. 1. .
Body image is a person’s opinions and feelings about his or her own body and physical appearance. 2. . You appreciate your body for its capabilities.
So, what can you do to develop a positive body image? Here are some ideas:
Recognize your strengths. Different body types are good for different things. What does your body do well? Maybe your speed, strength, or coordination makes you better than others at a certain sport. That may be basketball, table tennis, mountain biking, dancing, or even running. Or perhaps you have non-sports skills, like drawing, painting, singing, playing a musical instrument, writing, or acting. 3. .
Exercise regularly. Exercise can help you look good and feel good about yourself. Good physiques (体形) don’t just happen. 4. . A healthy habit can be as simple as exercising 20 minutes to one hour three days a week. Working out can also lift your spirits.
Respect your body! Practicing good habits --- regular showering; taking care of your teeth, hair, and skin; wearing clean clothes, and so on --- can help you build a positive body image.
5. . Your body is just one part of whom you are. Your talent for comedy, a quick wit (智慧), and all the other things make you unique. So try not to let small imperfections(不完美) take over.
A. Use this as an opportunity to practice what you’re good at.
B. Be yourself.
C. They care just as much as girls do about their body image.
D. Just explore talents that you feel good about.
E. They take hard work, regular workouts, and a healthy diet.
F. The good news is that self-image and body image can be changed.
G. Having a positive body image means feeling satisfied with the way you look.
