As traditional Chinese art，paper cutting has a long history. The first and earliest paper cutting was found in China 1 ,500 years ago. But this traditional art is at risk of disappearing now.
Luckily, Vivian Woo, a Chinese immigrant in America, is trying to bring this art back to life. One Saturday in 2017, Ms. Woo held a paper cutting show at a shopping center near Washington. She got much fun and peace doing it. She hoped more people would enjoy it. Ms. Woo began to study the art of paper cutting as a 14-year-old girl in her hometown in China. She said all the students at school had to learn paper cutting. But she had a deep love for it. So her teacher spent
more time teaching her after class. Later, she won the second prize in a national painting and art competition. Ms. Woo went to America after she finished college in 2008. Soon after that, she took part in an activity to promote Chinese paper cutting. And then she was invited to show the art in many important activities. “It is important to promote this art to Americans or anyone who is interested in it. Maybe it will make this art more popular. ”Woo said.
From the art of paper cutting， people can know about Chinese cultural values, history and stories of people' s life. Ms. Woo uses the art as a tool to show Chinese culture to people who know little about it.
Chinese art is not only for Chinese, but also for people all over the word.
1.What did Ms. Woo do in 2017?
A.She won the second prize in a national painting and art competition.
B.She was invited to many activities to show paper cutting.
C.She held a paper cutting show at a shopping center near Washington.
D.She took part in an activity to promote Chinese paper cutting.
2.Ms. Woo began to study the art of paper cutting______.
A.when she was fourteen B.after she got to America
C.when she was in college D.after she finished college
3.In the passage, the writer thinks the art of paper cutting is _______now.
A.very popular in America B.very popular in China
C.for people who know about it D.in danger of disappearing
How cool can libraries be in an era (时代) of iPods and Kindles? More than you think. Only if you know where to go.
Central Library: Seattle, Washington, United States
The Central Library in Seattle is modem and fashionable and has tourists from around the world paying visits and taking tours. It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and American designer Joshua Ramus. Tours began in 2006, two years after its opening. The library holds various art exhibitions, book signings and other events, while visitors can stop by the Chocolate cart for a coffee and scan through the gift shop anytime.
Trinity College Library: Dublin, Ireland
The Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I. It is the largest single library in the world, also known as the Long Room， which contains more than 200,000 of the library’s oldest books. The Long Room houses one of the oldest harps (竖琴) in Ireland. Dating back to the 15th century, the old harp is the model for the symbol of Ireland.
Geisel Library, University of California: San Diego, United States
At first glance, it looks like a spaceship. Architect William Pereira, who helped design actual space launch facilities at Cape Canaveral in Houston, Texas , designed the library in 1970. It has been featured in sci-fi films，short stories and novels. The library hosts “Dinner in the Library”, which invites readers for cocktails, and also a special speech from distinguished authors.
TU Delft Library: Delft, Netherlands
The library at the Delft University of Technology was constructed in 1997 and has more than 862, 000 books，16, 000 magazine subscriptions and its own museum. The building itself exists beneath the ground, so you can't really see the actual library. What makes it interesting is the roof, which is a grassy hill. The roof covers 5,500 square meters. And it has become one of the most striking and greenest structures in the area.
1.Which of the four libraries has the longest history?
A.Central Library. B.Trinity College Library.
C.Geisel Library. D.TU Delft Library.
2.Which library is under the ground?
A.Central Library. B.Trinity College Library.
C.Geisel Library. D.TU Delft Library.
3.What makes Geisel Library different from the others is that .
A.famous writers often deliver speeches there
B.it has a roof of grassy hill
C.Queen Elizabeth I founded the library
D.it is the largest single library in the world
4.In Central Library, you can .
A.buy souvenirs B.drink cocktails
C.enjoy sci-fi films D.see the old harp
Many children may be fond of animals, but few ever think of making the study of animals as their career. Even fewer will be_________by the whole word, _________the title of United Nations Messenger( 使者)of Peace.
But one woman has_________ all that. She has lived with chimps in the African forest for many years and made great_________. Jane Goodall' s lifelong_________ in animals began at an early age. By the age of 10 or 11, Goodall_________going to Africa to live with animals. This was quite a strange dream in those days，as young_________didn't think of having such “wild" actions. But she was_________ by her mother. She told her that if she really wanted something，she should work hard, take advantage of_________ and never give up looking for a way.
When a close friend invited Goodall to Kenya in 1957, she readily_________ it. Within a few months of her arrival, she met the famous anthropologist(人类学家) Dr Louis Leakey, who soon decided that Goodall was the_________person he was looking for to begin a_________of wild chimps on the shore of Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania.
In the beginning, studying the chimps was not_________ for her. The animals, fled from her _________.With a strong_________, she searched the forest every day, trying not to get too close to the chimps too_________. Gradually the chimps became used to her presence.
In October 1960, she observed a chimp making and using_________to fish for termites(白蚁). This discovery threw_________on the popular idea at the time that man was the world' s only toolmaker. The longer Goodall ‘s research continues, the more it becomes obvious that chimps are very_________to humans.
Since the mid-1980s, Goodall has been lecturing around the world to raise people' s sense about environmental_________. “Let's live in the new age with hope, respect for all living things ,understanding and love," she said.
1.A.recognized B.known C.accepted D.admitted
2.A.receiving B.giving C.enjoying D.having
3.A.done B.proved C.achieved D.realized
4.A.discoveries B.decisions C.choices D.findings ;
5.A.study B.interest C.sense D.dream
6.A.was fond of B.was tired of C.insisted on D.dreamed of
7.A.boys B.girls C.men D.women
8.A.encouraged B.prevented C.advised D.forced
9.A.knowledge B.youth C.hope D.chances
10.A.accepted B.refused C.received D.considered
11.A.only B.last C.special D.first
12.A.project B.study C.centre D.career
13.A.hard B.interesting C.easy D.convenient
14.A.in surprise B.in a hurry C.as expected D.in fear
15.A.will B.body C.desire D.mind
16.A.far B.near C.soon D.much
17.A.nets B.tools C.holes D.spoons
18.A.doubt B.light C.questions D.beliefs
19.A.close B.similar C.friendly D.helpful
20.A.improvement B.protection C.pollution D.destruction
假定你是李华，从小喜爱大熊猫（panda）,一直通过有关网站(website)关注三年前在美国圣迭哥动物园出生的大熊猫“苏琳”和她的母亲“白云”。现在苏琳即将三岁。请根据以下要点给动物园工作人员写一封信：
1、自我介绍；2、祝贺苏琳生日；3、感谢工作人员；4、索取苏琳三岁生日照。
注意：1、词数100左右；2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3、开头语已为你写好。
例文：
Dear Sir/Madam,
根据首字母或汉语提示，用Book2, Unit3-5、Book3, Unit1所学单词的适当形式填空。一空一词。
1.Your report is too difficult, so please s_______ your words for young children.
2.If their habitat is threatened or they cannot find enough food, their numbers may d_______.
3.B_____ by the snake in the bush, Susan was sent back to the camp.
4.Competition from abroad became f_______ the 1990s. Many people were under great pressure.
5.She had never met a m_______ she felt fully shared her musical point of view until she met Matt Ward.
6.After Lang Lang gave his first p_______ in Chicago, he built his reputation here.
7.People would s_______ if food was difficult to find, especially during the winter months.
8.Christmas is an important r_______ festival for Christians around the world.
9.This is a new invention that will have a wide range of _______ (应用)in industry.
10.Several new industries _______ (出现)in the town last year.
11.It is important to understand,_______ (欣赏)and translate English films exactly.
12.Little Johnny felt the bag, curious to know what it _______ (装有).
13.The research center is_______ (附属于)to the university.
14.The film festival should be a real _______ (盛宴)for film fans.
15.Until now no official _______ (允许)has been given for the event to take place.
One Saturday afternoon, my mother was driving home. On the halfway, after _______ her credit card to buy something at the store near the gas station, she put her wallet on the top of her car just for a moment to _______ my phone call. And then obviously, she _______ and drove off. When arriving home, she realized that and thought that the _______ of getting it again was small.
She was so _______ surprised when she found a _______ on her door from a person who said he and his friend found her wallet a few hours earlier. Patrick and Catherine saw the wallet in the middle of the road a few _______ from the gas station. They stopped their car to _______. It was filled with all the things one naturally kept in a wallet, including some _______ and other cash, however, no phone number. ________ this, they managed to get a(n) ________ from my mother’s driving licence, and without hesitation, they decided to drive to our home to ________ it.
Whey my mother went to get her wallet. she was so ________ and grateful. She ________ to give them some money as a(n) ________ of gratitude, but they refused, saying that they were just glad to ________ my mother help.
They were naturally ________, and they had firm ________ in the Golden Rule as well. They drove to our home because they realized the unpleasant and upset experience the experience the loss of a wallet and all its contents could ________. I think they were really ________ and helpful.
1.A.pulling out B.standing for C.paying for D.sorting out
2.A.make B.answer C.hear D.send
3.A.sank B.explored C.forgot D.inspected
4.A.amount B.expectation C.thought D.chance
5.A.curiously B.joyfully C.willingly D.strangely
6.A.sign B.signal C.note D.postcard
7.A.seconds B.hours C.squares D.blocks
8.A.pick it up B.look it up C.take it out D.put it out
9.A.pictures B.envelopes C.bills D.medals
10.A.Instead of B.Because of C.Despite D.Without
11.A.number B.photograph C.address D.distance
12.A.get B.check C.exchange D.return
13.A.hopeless B.relieved C.fortunate D.warm-hearted
14.A.planned B.advised C.demanded D.instructed
15.A.feeling B.mood C.present D.expression
16.A.offer B.share C.trust D.seek
17.A.honest B.selfish C.logical D.creative
18.A.courage B.faith C.support D.devotion
19.A.remove B.deserve C.value D.cause
20.A.humorous B.independent C.polite D.considerate
