The Chinese word "Shanzhai" means a small mountain village, but now it becomes an accepted name for fakes (假货), after "Shanzhai Cell-phones" produced by small workshops in southern China became popular in the mainland market over the past two years. Besides (除……之外，还有)"Shanzhai" electronic products, there are "Shanzhai" movies, "Shanzhai" stars and even a "Shanzhai" Spring Festival Gala, a copy of the 25-year-old traditional show presented by CCTV on Chinese Lunar New Year's Eve.
"Shanzhai" has become a culture of its own, meaning anything that imitates something famous. In Chongqing, "Shanzhai" version "Bird's Nest（鸟巢）" and "Water Cube（水立方）" woven by farmers with bamboo attract(吸引) wide attention from tourists. Both are copies of the famous Olympic buildings in Beijing.
A literature critic said that taking the "Shanzhai" Gala as an example, when the traditional CCTV program becomes less and less attractive to the audience, the "Shanzhai" version appears timely to attract people. "Although it is often connected with poor techniques and operation, 'Shanzhai' culture meets the psychological needs of common people and could be a comfort to their minds," he said.
To the mainstream（主流） culture, the rise of "Shanzhai" culture is a challenge and a motivation（推动）. People believe different kinds of cultures developing together is a perfect way and it is for the public to choose.
1.The Chinese word "Shanzhai" may have started with_______.
A. fake(假的) cell-phones B. electronic products
C. Spring Festival Gala D. Olympic buildings
2.According to the passage, "Shanzhai" culture means_______.
A. the action that a person imitates famous people
B. products with poor techniques and quality
C. anything that are copies of something famous
D. those similar names to famous brands
3.We can infer that the mainstream culture_______.
A. is held back by "Shanzhai" culture
B. is the challenge of"Shanzhai" culture
C. will be replaced by "Shanzhai" culture
D. may develop faster because of the challenge of "Shanzhai" culture
4.The underlined word "imitates" is closest in meaning to_______.
A. 偷窃 B. 仿造
C. 做广告 D. 欺骗
Brian was a funny student. He loved watching comedies（喜剧） best and hoped to become a comedy actor one day.
When he heard about the talent show to be held at this school, Brian decided to take part in. He had never acted on stage before, and he was very excited. But some students laughed at him. “You are not funny but silly，” Ken, one of his classmates, said to his face. “No one will like what you do，” another boy also said to him, loudly.
Brian couldn’t understand why they were so unkind to him. For a moment, he thought about giving up the show. But he remembered how much his friends liked his jokes, and also his teachers said he was very funny. So he decided to prepare for the show.
Brian did a great job at the talent show. Everyone loved his performance, and he won the first prize! His teachers and friends were proud of him. Even so, Ken told Brian that he was not funny, and that he would never be successful. Brian didn’t understand why Ken said so, but he realized that it had nothing to do with him. He confidently continued to work towards his goal.
As the years went on, Brian met more people like Ken. “You’ll do a terrible job，” they said to him. Luckily, most people encouraged him and some helped him to become even funnier. He got a lot of opportunities to perform in movies. He was even invited to appear on television. His fans thanked him because his comedies made them feel good when they were unhappy.
Now Brian is a big comedy star! He is doing what he loves best. He never feels stressed like those unkind people, and he laughs all day long!
1.What did Brian love best when he was a student?
A. Going to school. B. Helping classmates.
C. Meeting new friends. D. Watching comedies.
2.Brian decided to prepare for the show because _______.
A. he was invited by a TV station
B. his friends liked his jokes
C. he wasn’t busy acting in movies
D. Ken was expecting his performance
3.After winning the first prize, Brian _______.
A. began to understand Ken B. became a teacher of acting
C. continued to work towards his goal D. encouraged others to join him
4.Brian’s fans thanked him because his comedies brought them _______.
A. happiness B. success
C. luck D. pride
Welcome to the Painting Competition for Woodlands Students
The International Anti-Drug（禁毒） Day this year is coming soon. In order to raise teenagers’ awareness （意识） to fight against drug taking, the City Art Council is going to hold a painting competition for the students in our city.
Students who want to take part in the competition can hand in their own 2D paintings in either of the following two ways:
★Each school will be provided with a box for students to put in their paintings. Boxes will be picked up by the City Art Council on Thursday, June 23rd，2016, before the end of the school day.
★Paintings can be also handed in on Friday, June 24th, from 8:00 am to 10:00 am at the Woodlands Art Hall （175 Riverside Street）.
All paintings are required to be 60cm wide by 80cm long or smaller. Larger sizes will not be accepted. Each student can only hand in one painting.
The final decision on the competition results will be made on June 26th, the Anti-Drug Day. The name list of the winners will be made known on the website of the City Art Council on the same day. All winning paintings will be shown to the public at the City Youth Park from June 27th till the end of July.
Prizes：1st Prize（10 students）=＄300 Gift Card each
2nd Prize（20 students）=＄200 Gift Card each
3rd Prize（30 students）=＄100 Gift Card each
For further information：
Visit http：//www. WoodlandsArtCouncil. org or call 2569-8632.
1.Students in Woodlands can take part in _______ held by the City Art Council.
A. a pop music concert B. a singing competition
C. a name-signing activity D. a painting competition
2.The size of the paintings like _______ will NOT be accepted.
A. 40 cm wide by 60 cm long B. 50 cm wide by 70 cm long
C. 80 cm wide by 100 cm long D. 60 cm wide by 80 cm long
3.The public can enjoy the winning paintings _______.
A. at the City Youth Park B. at the City Art Council
C. at 175 Riverside Street D. at the Woodlands Art Hall
4.Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Students must put their paintings in the school box on June 24th.
B. Students can get more information about the competition in two ways.
C. Each student can take part in the competition with one 3D painting.
D. Each of the second prize winners in the competition will get 300 dollars.
1.他除了辞职别无选择。(choice)
2.从那时起，我和我的家庭成员被亿万人用来处理信息，并通过因特网在世界范围内彼此沟通。（deal with; communicate with）
3.她本来因为父亲对她的计划会大加赞赏，但并没有。（thought）
4.曾经有个阶段我的外形完全改变了。(when引导的定语从句)
5.他太累了以至于一躺下就睡着了。（so…that…的倒装句）
6.已决定于下周六举行运动会。(decide;现在完成时的被动语态)
7.他像孩子一样单纯。(as…as…)
8.我们利用晴朗的天气去远足。（take advantage of）
9.他在那艘船上工作时写出了那部最伟大的小说。（while doing）
10.你做的比我预料的要好得多。(a lot )
1.人们认为我头脑简单，直到发现我有人工智能时，他们才不这么想了。
However, people thought I ___________until they discovered I _______________
2.我喜欢被相距遥远不能交谈的人们用来彼此联系。
I __________used to connect people______________to speak to each other.
3.我没想到你现在会在这里。
I never______________now.
4.她电脑用得很好， 现在很少用纸和笔写字了。
She uses the computer ___________she seldom /doesn’t__________a pen and paper.
5.但是我总是孤独地立在那里，直到60年代早期，他们把我与因特网连在了一起。
But I was always _______________by myself, until______________, they gave me a family connected by a network.
6.从我出生以来。我就是真心真意地为人类服务而构建自己的。
I have truly been built to ________________ since my birth.
7.大多数人认为美国队会打赢。
___________________ the US team will win the game.
8.从某种程度上，她的英语有进步，但对她来说，道路还很长。
______________, her English has improved but _______________
1.You must _______the time you wasted this afternoon by working late tonight.
2.Could you________my clothes while I have a swim?
3.The new reforms have not met with ______approval within the government.
4.As time___________my memory seems to get worse.
5.Don’t lose heart.__________, you have tried your best.
6.I haven’t a thing____________with my father.
7.His parents doesn’t __________him________go out alone at night.
8.__________his teachers and parents, he has made rapid progress.
9.__________all the efforts, he failed.
10._________I can see what you mean, even though I don’t share your point of view.
