Paper-cutting is a(n) 1. (tradition) Chinese folk art with a long history.
Paper-cuts 2. (use) during festivals to decorate gates and windows. The main cutting tools are simple: paper and scissors or a knife. Clever craftsmen are very good at 3.________ (cut) in the theme of daily life. When you look at works created by paper cutting 4. (careful), you will be amazed by the true-to-life5. (express) of the figure’s appearance and thoughts.
Although other art forms, like painting, can show similar scenes, paper-cutting still stands out for its beautiful lines and patterns6. are all hand-made. Learning about cutting a piece of paper7. (be) easy but mastering (精通) 8. is very difficult. One must hold the knife upright (竖直地) and press on the paper without much strength. Any carelessness will lead
9. damage to the whole image. Craftsmen try10.________ (create) a circle like the moon, a straight line like a stem(干) of wheat, and a square like a brick. They have to be careful and keep practising to make the scenes seem as alive as possible.
Many people spend their New Year’s Eve getting dressed up and dancing their way to midnight. My brother and I decided to do things a bit .
We each filled a backpack with clothes, shoes and other things and headed out to the . The first person we saw was a 15-16-year-old boy picking up plastic bottles on the train platform(站台). We called him over and started up a(n) .We had a look at his and noticed he had fingernails (手指甲). We explained that it was to keep short nails and then we cutting them for him. When we were , we offered him some chocolate candies, which made him look at us .We talked to him some more and began some of the chocolate ourselves. Finally, he took the chocolate himself and then began telling us his .
His name was Raju. After his mother died, his father remarried. Unable to his stepmother (继母), Raju ran away from and has been living on the streets for 3 years, collecting and empty plastic bottles.
When we met Raju, he wasn’t wearing any . One quick look into our backpacks and we what we were looking for － a pair of Nike shoes. When we dressed him in them — Raju’s eyes were full of . “These shoes are so great, Nothing will hurt my . Thank you so much!” Touched by our actions, he joined us as we walked around and looked for those in need.
1.A. busily B. differently C. quickly D. carefully
2.A. shop B. bus station C. train station D. forest
3.A. empty B. new C. useful D. beautiful
4.A. trouble B. game C. experiment D. conversation
5.A. head B. legs C. hands D. face
6.A. no B. broken C. long D. dirty
7.A. difficult B. possible C. strange D. important
8.A.began B. preferred C. enjoyed D. continued
9.A.asked B. done C. accepted D. advised
10.A.gladly B. bravely C. doubtfully D. nervously
11.A.sending B. throwing C. eating D. keeping
12. A. slowly B. secretly C. directly D. hopelessly
13.A. wish B. story C. luck D. wealth
14.A. catch up with B. make use of C. get along with D. take hold of
15.A. school B. platform C. city D. home
16. A. borrowing B. selling C. returning D. painting
17.A. shoes B. shirts C. gloves D. trousers
18. A. forgot B. described C. found D. checked
19.A. fear B. happiness C. surprise D. politeness
20.A. feet B. heart C. belief D. life
People in the United states honor their parents with two special days: Mother’s Day, on the second Sunday in May, and Father’s Day, on the third Sunday in June.
Mother’s Day was proclaimed （宣告） a day for national observance by President Woodrow Wilson in 1915. Ann Jarvis from Grafton, West Virginia, had started the idea to have a day to honor mothers. She was the one who chose the second Sunday in May and also began the custom of wearing a carnation （康乃馨）.
In 1909, Mrs. Dodd from Spokane, Washington, thought of the idea of a day to honor fathers. She wanted to honor her own father, William Smart. After her mother died, he had the responsibility of raising a family of five sons and a daughter. In 1910, the first Father’s Day was observed in Spokane. Senator Margaret Chase Smith helped to establish Father’s day as a national commemorative day, in 1972.
These days are set aside to show love and respect for parents. They raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens. They give love and care.
These two special days are celebrated in many different ways. On Mother’s Day people wear carnations. A red one symbolizes (象征) a living mother. A white one shows that the mother is dead. Many people attend religious services to honor parents. It is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit the cemetery (墓地). On these days families get together at home, as well as in restaurants. They often have outdoor barbecues( 烧烤) for Father’s Day. These are days of fun and good feelings and memories.
1.According to the passage, which of the following about the second Sunday in May is NOT true?
A. It is a day to show love to mothers.
B. It is a day to wea carnations.
C. It is a day for people to visit the cemetery.
D. It is a day for many people to attend religious services.
2.Choose the right time order of the following events.
a. The first Father’s Day was observed.
b. Mother’s Day was proclaimed a day for national observance.
c. Father’s Day was proclaimed a day for national observance.
d. The idea of honoring fathers was 1909.
A. a,b,c,d B. d,a,b,c
C. b,a,c,d D. d,a,c,b
3.Who plays the most important role in Father’s Day becoming a national commemorative day?
A. Mrs. Dodd. B. Margaret Chase Smith.
C. Ann Jarvis. D. Woodrow Wilson.
4.From the passage, we know in the US .
A. one should wear a red carnation if one’s mother pass away
B. on Mother’s Day, families often go out to have barbecues
C. on Father’s Day, people often stay at home to celebrate the special day
D. the purpose to have these two special days is to show love to parents.
5.The author’s purpose of writing this passage is to .
A. call on people to love and respect their parents
B. introduce Mother’s Day and Fathers’ Day
C. tell the difference between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
D. show how important fathers and mothers are
Now, it is winter and as you have probably noticed, virus (病毒) are everywhere—runny noses, sore throats, nothing quite like the common cold to make you feel so uncomfortable. But experts believe that there is no link between cold weather and catching colds. So why are we particularly easy to catch colds this season?
Internal Medicine expert, Dr Meenakshi Jain of Max Hospital says, “One reason could be because people are likely to stay indoors, so the virus can spread easily. Also the virus grows strong and healthy under wet conditions.”
The common cold can be caused by any of up to 250 kinds of virus. The most common group of them is the kind of virus that hits the nose, which is called rhinovirus （鼻病毒）. Rhinoviruses cause a third and half of all common colds.
“The kind of virus is spread through the nose and respiratory passages(呼吸道), by touch, and by contact with particles(微粒) in the air that are created by sneezing or coughing,” says Dr Jain.
There is no way to treat the common cold. However, there are some tips that can help. Wash your hands regularly, so that germs get killed. Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth, which can limit your chances of infection(传染)。 Don’t share drinking glasses with anyone as this will prevent the spread of the virus. Drink lots of water. Make sure to eat enough fruits to boost your immune system(免疫系统). Get enough sleep and you’ll certainly become stronger.
1. A third and half of all common colds are caused by .
A. the cold weather in the winter
B. the virus that hits people’s nose
C. the condition of the human body
D. the warm temperature in the room
2.The underlined word “boost” in the last paragraph probably means .
A. improve B. treat C. change D. damage
3.In the last paragraph, the writer mainly wants to tell us .
A. some ways for the virus to spread
B. the common cold can not be treated
C. some tips on how to keep the cold away
D. exercise is important to people’s health
The Ant Bully
Actor: Julia Roberts－Hova (voice) Nicolas Cage －Zoc (voice)
Language: English
Run Time: 1 Hour 25 Minutes
Price: Mon .－Fri.－＄30 (VIP:18) ＄15 (Children under 7)
Sat.－Sun.－＄40 (VIP:28) ＄20 (Children under 7)
Lucas Nickel is often bullied (欺负) by the big boy in his neighborhood. Because he cannot fight back, he takes out his anger on an anthill(蚁丘) in his front yard. He stamps(踩) it, squirts(喷射) it with his water gun, and floods it. One wizard ant, Zoc, makes Lucas as little as an ant and Lucas has to work and live in the ants’ country. During his staying with the ants, Lucas learns the value of friendship and teamwork, and finally gains the things he wants most: friendship and the courage to stand up for himself.
I really enjoyed this movie. It’s a fun movie for the whole family. I had really good laughs and enjoyed being there. —James
I went to see this film today with my 8-year-old daughter, really without knowing too much about it. My daughter and I were pleasantly surprised at how funny it was. We just couldn’t help laughing. I would recommend(推荐) this film for the whole family. —Mary
I’ve seen several movies of this kind, like Antz or Bugs Life, but this one blows them both away as having greater movie qualities. The film is so well made－some of the scenes are unbelievably beautiful. —John
I would recommend this movie to everyone. Whether you go with family or friends, I honestly think this movie has something you will really enjoy. —Sam
1.Where can we most probably find this text?
A. In a science magazine. B. In a biology report.
C. In a student’s textbook. D. In a movie poster.
2. If a man (VIP) and his 6-year-old son go to watch the movie this weekend, they will pay .
A. ＄33 B. ＄45 C.＄48 D.＄60
3. Which of the following is true according to the text?
A. Mary thinks both adults and children will enjoy this movie.
B. At the end of the movie, Lucas becomes the enemy of the ants.
C. Julia Roberts and Nicolas Cage played the roles of Hova and Zoc.
D. James thoughts the movie was pretty good but Sam didn’t think so.
No one was left in the museum now, and John was walking round to see if everything was all right. Suddenly he saw a beautiful painting lying on the floor. John picked it up and gave it to the director of the museum.
The director called several museums to check and see if it was a stolen painting, but no one claimed(认领) it. So the director decided to hang it in the museum. All the experts came to look at the painting. Each one said it was beautiful and had very deep meaning. The director was proud to have such a painting in his museum and congratulated John on his discovery.
Some weeks later a woman and her little son came to the museum. While they were looking at the new painting, the little boy began to cry. The director went over and asked him.
“Why are you crying?”
The child pointed to the painting and said, “That’s my painting on the wall and I want it back.”
“Yes,” said his mother. “He left it on the floor a few weeks ago. If you look carefully, you can see his name on the painting.”
1. John was perhaps .
A. a painter
B. an expert on painting
C. a visitor to the museum
D. a man working in the museum
2. John found the painting .
A. before the museum opened
B. during his visit to the museum
C. after the museum was closed
D. while he was enjoying his walk
3.After the director heard what the woman and the boy said, he must be very .
A. angry B. surprised C. afraid D. proud
4.All the experts thought the painting good because .
A. it was a stolen famous painting
B. none of them looked carefully enough
C. it was drawn by a famous painter though he was a child
D. they found it really beautiful and it had very deep meaning
