Elaine Wu is part of the first generation (代) of Chinese pianists. Born in Shanghai, she began practicing the piano at the 1. of six when she was found to show a strong interest in classical music and the piano. One year later, she w 2. the first prize at a children’s piano competition in Shanghai.
A 3. winning the prize, she went on to study under the 4. (著名的) Italian musician and piano educator Maestro Mario Paci. She had put all her energy into her music career in the 5. (过去) eighty years.
She put on performances at home a 6. abroad. In 1962, she was regarded 7.
the national first-class pianist.
In 1993, Wu was 8. (邀请) to teach piano in Singapore. She has been living t 9. ever since. In August 2013, her 10. (第二) album (专辑), A Generation of Master 2, came out with full support from her fans.
D：阅读下面短文，从方框内选择恰当的句子填入文中空白处，使短文内容完整、意思连贯。
My life is always filled with sadness and little joy. 1.
Last year, I was allowed to enter the only key high school in my hometown. 2.
I rushed to my home and told my parents. But my father didn’t seem as excited as I was. He just kept smoking without saying a word and my mother put her head down and couldn’t help crying.
I knew very well what my family was like. My mum had been ill in bed for two years. We lived a hard life and I couldn’t continue my schooling. I felt so upset but I could say nothing to my parents. 3.
To my surprise, things completely changed before the beginning of the new term. My head teacher came to my family with some money, which had been raised by my schoolmates. He encouraged me, “Always have a dream. ” 4.I have been studying hard since I entered the high school. Whenever I meet difficulties, I always think of my teacher and schoolmates. I have a college dream and I must work hard for it, no matter how hard life is. Just as a great man says, “ 5. ”
C：阅读下面材料，从每题所给的三个选项（A、B和C）中，选出最佳选项。
There is a sign at a Korean university asking tourists not to step into the grass to take photos. The sign is not written in Korean or English; it is written in Chinese.
These signs, and signs in other countries warning Chinese tourists about their behavior, have shamed many Chinese who worry about the image of the country.
Over 70 million Chinese tourists made overseas trips last year and spent $102 billion, more than the $84 billion spent by American and German tourists. For many Chinese tourists, it was their first trip abroad and they didn’t know about foreign ways. And some of these tourists took their bad habits from China with them.
Wang Yang, a Chinese deputy prime minister(国务院副总理), said, “They(the tourists) speak loudly in public, carve words or numbers on tourist attractions, cross the road when the traffic lights are still red and spit anywhere. It damages(毁坏) the image of the Chinese people and has a very bad influence.”
Before you travel to a foreign country, it’s important to learn some things about the country and its culture. You are guests in the country and it’s important to respect(尊重) your hosts. As more and more Chinese visit foreign countries, their behavior will certainly change and those shameful signs will, hopefully, disappear.
1.The sign at a Korean university is written in ______.
A. Chinese B. English C. Korean
2.How do many Chinese feel about the signs?
A. Proud.
B. Interested.
C. Shameful.
3.The underlined word “image” probably means “______” in Chinese.
A. 形象B. 热情C. 财富
4.The passage is written to ______.
A. order the Korean university to clean up signs with Chinese words
B. advise the overseas Chinese tourists to change their behavior
C. ask Chinese people not to spend too much money traveling abroad
5.What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Signs Shame Overseas Chinese Tourists
B. Foreign Culture Makes Bad Influence
C. Foreign Countries Attract Chinese Tourists
B: 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的三个选项（A、B和C）中，选出最佳选项。
If you’re ready to add more physical activity(体育运动) to your life, here are some tips(建议).
Make physical activity part of your routine, like brushing your teeth or going to work. Try biking to work at least once a week, using the stairs more often, or walking to some places near home. But talk to your doctor before you start an exercise routine, especially if you haven’t been very active or have health problems.
Walking is one of the best fitness(健康) activities. To keep up a routine, you can walk with family members, friends or pets. Count your steps with a step counter(计数器). You can buy one at a sporting goods store. If you don’t have time for one 30-minute walk, break it into three 10-minute walks.
Find an activity that you enjoy, and stay with it. Change it with other activities so you don’t get bored. For example, walk three days a week, and swim or bike on the other days. Join a volleyball or basketball club for fun and exercise. By finding more activities you enjoy, you’ll have a greater chance for success.
1.The underlined word “routine” probably means “______” in Chinese.
A. 建议B. 惯例C. 爱好
2.What does the writer suggest doing before starting daily exercise?
A. Talking to the doctor.
B. Walking to work.
C. Buying a step counter.
3.How many tips does the writer mention when talking about the walking activity?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
4.To avoid getting bored with the same activity, we can ______.
A. break one 30-minute walk into three
B. change the activity we are staying with
C. do the activity with our family members
5.The passage mainly talks about ______.
A. the ways to count walking steps
B. some health problems we may face
C. some advice on physical activity
A: 阅读下面材料 ，从每题所给的三个选项（A、B和C）中，选出最佳选项。
Michelle Obama | From March 20 to 26, the US first lady was on a trip to China with her daughters and mother. She met China’s first lady Peng Liyuan in Beijing. They went to the Forbidden City and had dinner together. Then they went to Xi’an and Chengdu. Michelle gave a speech at No. 7 High School in Chengdu, talking about the importance of education. |
Jiang Wenshan | He’s a 32-year-old man who was born without his left arm. He entered a university with a high score in “Gaokao”. He often takes part in volunteer activities to help others like him. He traveled to more than 60 cities by selling his dreams online. Jiang not only sold his dreams, he also “sold” his courage. He has helped many other disabled people realize their dreams. |
Wang Changdian | Wang, 63, is a retired(退休) policeman in Lushan, Ya’an, Sichuan. After the Lushan earthquake that killed 176 people took place on April 20, 2013, Wang volunteered to work in Qingjiang, a mountain village in Siyan to help the villagers rebuild homes. |
1.What did Michelle do at No. 7 High School in Chengdu?
A. She gave a speech on education.
B. She had dinner with China’s first lady.
C. She talked with a retired teacher.
2.We can learn from the passage that Jiang Wenshan ______.
A. is a man of 30 years old
B. failed to enter a university
C. always helps disabled people
3.Jiang Wenshan traveled with the money he made by ______.
A. teaching in different schools
B. selling his dreams online
C. working in a mountain village
4.Wang Changdian went to Qingjiang Village to ______.
A. help to rebuild homes for the villagers
B. work as a volunteer teacher
C. meet his daughters and mother
5.Which of the following is True according to the passage?
A. The US first lady went to visit China with her husband.
B. Jiang Wenshan was born without his right arm.
C. Wang Changdian used to work in a police station.
1.—Hi! Sam, how are you doing?
—________.
A. That’s OK
B. Very well, thanks
C. Never mind
2.—I think there is too much rain this spring.
—________. It causes many floods.
A. I agree with you
B. I’m not sure
C. I’m all right
3.—Don’t be late again.
—________. I will be on time next time.
A. Yes, I will
B. No, I don’t
C. Sorry, I won’t
4.—I dare not speak English in class.
—________. You should believe in yourself.
A. That’s all right
B. Don’t be shy
C. That’s nothing
5.—________?
—Sure. We’d like some rice, chicken and vegetable soup.
A. May I come in
B. May I go with you
C. May I take your order
