Chinese New Year is approaching and preparations are underway around the world. Here are some Chinatowns for those outside of China wishing to mark the day.
London
Although it may not be as large or as long-built as others, having only become a center for the Chinese community during the 1950s, London’s Chinatown is a perfectly formed little firework that knows how to see in the year with a bang. Decorated with red lanterns (灯笼), previous years have seen shows with acrobatics (杂技), martial arts (武术), dance and opera nearby.
San Francisco
San Francisco’s Chinatown is perhaps the most famous in the United States. The city was the main entry-point for Chinese who had crossed the Pacific to the USA during the early 19th century. Between the Grant Avenue and the Stockton Street, this historic area is a local treasure, attracting more visitors per year than the Golden Gate Bridge.
Bangkok
With an about 100-year-old history, the Thai capital’s Chinatown contains complex streets offering all kinds of tasty treats, clothes, toys and antiques. Sunday market days are such a good time to get the full atmosphere of the neighborhood. The area is also known for its gold dealers, whose shops line the road.
Mauritius
Found in Port Louis, this Mauritian Chinatown shows the island nation’s rich multicultural diversity. Established in the early years of the 20th century by settlers from China, its tiny shops and restaurants serve locals and visitors. During the Chinese Spring Festival, the most exciting sight is the Dragon Dances on Rue Royale when Chinese musicians and dancers perform the traditional Lion dances through the streets.
1.According to the text, which of the following has the longest history?
A. London’s Chinatown.
B. Bangkok’s Chinatown.
C. Mauritius’s Chinatown.
D. San Francisco’s Chinatown.
2.What’s special about Bangkok’s Chinatown?
A. It is crowded with Chinese restaurants.
B. It was the major entrance for the Chinese.
C. It is well-known for its gold business.
D. It is where you can enjoy fireworks.
3.If you want to enjoy the Dragon Dances, you can go to ______.
A. Rue Royale in Port Louis, Mauritius.
B. the Sunday market in Bangkok.
C. the Grant Avenue in San Francisco.
D. the Chinese community in London.
假定你是李华，是学校的学生会主席，正在准备排练英语节目参加于2017 年 1 月 10 日举行的株洲市“十分好英语”(Ten-minute Brilliant English)竞赛(参赛者表演英语节目，时间十分钟）。要求你给你校外籍教师 Sophie 写一封电子邮件，向她说明竞赛的基本情况、你对节目的设想和排练的时间；请她担任一个角色和对脚本（script）进行修改。
注意：1. 词数 100 左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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。作文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅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（∧）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。
Last month, I rode bus to my office ten miles away. I carried only a few cash to last each week. One night, as I walk to the usual bus stop, I met a beggar whom had no legs. I stopped and opened my wallet, but I was discovered that I had no money at all. I apologized to him immediate. I became worried so I had no way to get home. At my surprise, the beggar pulled out many coin from his broken bowl. Embarrassed, I took enough for his bus fare, and he said, “Good luck!”
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Language of Love
Music is a universal language, which has the most powerful magic in the world. Music is a sweet language to show love to those who love us and those who 1.__________ (love) by us. Music is also a friendly language for unfamiliar people to show kindness. It is living everywhere and all the time in our daily life.
I learned this while 2.__________ (take) care of a seagull unfortunate enough to swallow a hook(挂钩). After calling the wildlife rescue center and learning that all its 3.___________(vehicle) were out on other business, I carefully 4.__________ (wrap) the wild bird in a towel and carried him to my friend’s car. The only way 5.__________ (keep) him calm was by singing. For 30 minutes, I sang 6.___________(soft) to the small creature until finally delivering him 7.___________ those who could help. I’m not certain 8.__________ happened afterward, but for that brief period, we two vastly different species connected, bridging 9._________ gap between us through songs.
10.___________ doesn’t matter whether there will be difficulties in communication，for love is always the theme of each piece of music.
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Lightning flashed, thunder boomed, and the rains poured down.
Suddenly, a wail(尖叫) of a steam engine ________ the storm. It was moving closer and would cross Honey Creek Bridge. The old wooden frame（框架）of the bridge began to shake ________ the steam engine started across. When the train reached the halfway point, the bridge ________. Finally, it collapsed, breaking completely apart.
“The bridge collapsed!” Kate shouted to her sick mother. “I’ve to ________ the station. A train full of ________ is due here.” ________ a lantern, Kate raced out into the storm. The ________ way to get there was to ________ the Des Moines River Bridge.
The bridge was little more than two steel rails stretched across narrow wooden strips, which were spaced so far apart that Kate could easily ________ between them. Getting down on her hands and ________, Kate began her dangerous crossing. A strong wind quickly ________ out the lantern, so Kate had to feel her way in the darkness. Finally, she was ________ across the river!
Kate hurried to the station and burst through the ________. “Honey Creek Bridge is out!” she shouted to the ________. “Stop the passenger train!” Then, extremely ________, she fell to the floor.
Rushing out onto the tracks to give a ________, the stationmaster was just in time to ________ the train.
Years later, a new bridge named Kate Shelly Bridge was built across the river ________ people could always remember the ________ of the girl, Kate Shelly，who ________ her life and saved so many people.
1.A. added toB. cut throughC. headed forD. led to
2.A. unlessB. soC. as soon asD. in order that
3.A. roseB. connectedC. bentD. moved
4.A. warnB. accuseC. phoneD. leave
5.A. foodB. passengersC. animalsD. coal
6.A. Catching hold ofB. Taking notice of
C. Keeping up withD. Putting up with
7.A. worstB. widestC. shortestD. toughest
8.A. avoidB. rebuildC. repairD. cross
9.A. runB. fallC. jumpD. walk
10.A. cheeksB. fingersC. wristsD. knees
11.A. tookB. letC. pickedD. blew
12.A. regularlyB. easilyC. politelyD. safely
13.A. bridgeB. homeC. doorD. train
14.A. headmasterB. conductor
C. stationmasterD. repairman
15.A. tiredB. surprisedC. embarrassedD. disappointed
16.A. welcomeB. signalC. responseD. lesson
17.A. approachB. driveC. pullD. stop
18.A. in caseB. as ifC. so thatD. even if
19.A. patienceB. braveryC. guidanceD. confidence
20.A. sacrificedB. spentC. riskedD. lived
Today’s demands for measuring childhood success have chased household chores from the to-do lists of many young people. In a survey of 1,001 US adults released by Braun Research, 82% reported having regular chores growing up, but only 28% said that they require their own children to do them. “Parents today want their kids spending time on things that can bring them success, but ironically, we’ve stopped doing one thing that’s actually been a proven predictor of success—and that’s household chores.” says Richard Rende, a developmental psychologist.
Giving children household chores at an early age helps to build a lasting sense of mastery, responsibility and independence, according to research by Marty Rossmann, professor at the University of Minnesota. In 2002, Dr. Rossmann analyzed data from a longitudinal(纵向的) study that followed 84 children across four periods. She found that young adults who began chores at ages 3 and 4 were more likely to have good relationships with family and friends and to achieve academic and early career success, as compared with those who didn’t have chores or who started them as teens.
Chores also teach children how to be empathetic(感同身受的) and responsive to others’ needs, notes psychologist Richard Weissbourd. In research, his team surveyed 10,000 high-school students and asked them to rank what they treasured more: achievement, happiness or caring for others. Almost 80% chose either achievement or happiness over caring for others. As he points out, however, research suggests that personal happiness comes most reliably not from high achievement but from strong relationships. “We’re out of balance,” says Dr. Weissbourd. A good way to start re-adjusting priorities(优先事项), he suggests, is by learning to be kind and helpful at home.
The next time that your child asks to skip chores to do homework, resist the urge to let him or her off the hook. Being slack(懈怠的) about chores when they compete with school sends your child the message that grades and achievement are more important than caring about others. What may seem like small messages in the moment but add up to big ones over time.
1.What can we learn from the first paragraph?
A. Parents today have recognized the importance of chores.
B. Most parents today think chores are necessary for measuring kids’ success.
C. Most adults require their children to do regular chores now.
D. Doing regular chores can help children to succeed.
2.What can we conclude from Rossmann’s longitudinal study?
A. Children will not achieve academic and career success with few chores.
B. It makes little difference when children begin chores.
C. Chores should be given to children at an early age.
D. Young adults beginning chores as teens are more likely to be responsible.
3.What do students value more according to Weissbourd’s survey?
A. Responding to others’ needs.
B. Achieving high achievements.
C. Practising kindness and giving help.
D. Building strong relationships
4.What can be the best title for the text?
A. Children need regular chores
B. Children need to be independent
C. Household chores build up relationships
D. Chores bring children responsibility
