Some experts think,         genes, intelligence also depends on an adequate diet, a good education and a nice home environment.

A. instead of B. except for

C. apart from D. far from

—I will pick you up at 7 o’clock tomorrow morning. Is that all right?

—        . See you then.

A. I’d love to B. That’s settled

C. It’s up to you D. My pleasure

The young man who was expected to         his father’s company, made an unusual decision that he would start his own business.

A. hand over B. think over

C. go over D. take over

—I’m tired out. I can’t run any further, Tom.

— ________! Mike. I’m sure you can do it.

A. Come on B. No hurry

C. No problem D. Well done

假定你是李华，近期你校要举行以“古韵展新风( Ancient Art and New Stage)”为主题的校运动会开幕式，请你写一封电子邮件邀请留学生朋友Peter来观看。要点如下：

1．写信目的；

2．开幕式时间：

3．特色节目（太极拳表演等）。(Tai Chi:太极)

注意：1．词数100左右；

2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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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。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。

Since my childhood, libraries have played a role of great important in my life. When l was a pupil,I regarded on my every trip to the school library as an adventure.I enjoyed my stay there when I could read various book l was interested in. It was for this reason why I decided to volunteer at a library. At first I had difficulty remember where each book should be shelved and I got used to doing so soon with the help of a kind librarian. Working in the library might seem bored for most people. However, it was rewarding experience for me. It has not only developed my ability to read,but also help me make a contribution to society.

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡上。

China successfully landed the Chang'e 4 lunar probe(月球探测器)on the far side of the moon on January 3,2019, becoming the only country in history1.(touch) the lunar surface unseen by those on Earth. The far side ofthe moon has been seen and mapped2.(previous) by astronauts of the Apollo missions. But it is the first time that the moon's far side3.(set) foot on by any spacecraft, and the successful landing of Chang'e 4 is seen as a major milestone in space 4.(explore).

The Chang'e 4 spacecraft consists5.two parts:a lander and a rover(巡视器). Representing China's6.(new) step in the lunar probe project of all time, it landed at 10:26 am Beijing time. Then it sent back a photo of the landing place.7.(shoot) through cameras on the probe's lander, the photo marks the world's first image taken on the surface of the far side of the moon. One of the photos published by the China National Space Administration shows the place8.Chang'e 4's rover-named Yutu 2~will be heading hours later for9.purpose of conducting further research. The name Chang'e has its roots in the Chinese goddess of the moon. In the ancient tale, Chang'e10.(fly) to the heavens and landed on the moon as her final resting place.

    I have a degree in business. But it was my father's_______for me to seek to attain a business _______He thought that having a business major would_______me more available choices and make me more_______in entering a global labor market. I_______his advice. However, even though my college experiences were_______,I had no interest in any_______0f commerce, let alone having a long-term career as a businesswoman.

After I_______，I worked as a marketing planner at a computer company. My_______and working environment were great; yet I________didn't feel happy doing something that held little ________for me. After two months of working there, I made up my mind to________and decided to do what I love, namely________history.I have now been doing this job for over twenty years.I am ________of being with my students.

If you are in a________Where you don't love what you are learning or doing, please ask yourself what you are really________about, and what you truly want for your life. Don't________to get yourself a quick answer. Take some time to think about what career could bring________to you.

I like this motto "Success is not the key to happiness.________happiness is the key to success."

Happiness________the inside of you, not from the outside. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

1.A. ambition B. commitment C. decision D. response

2.A. experience B. position C. activity D. major

3.A. guarantee B. save C. leave D. pass

4.A. independent B. competitive C. energetic D. flexible

5.A. ignored B. valued C. took D. opposed

6.A. fantastic B. awkward C. painful D. plain

7.A. paper B. field C. college D. job

8.A. matured B. graduated C. succeeded D. trained

9.A. future B. dream C. scholarship D. pay

10.A. only B. also C. still D. even

11.A. advantage B. appeal C. chance D. trouble

12.A. quit B. continue C. consider D. wait

13.A. promoting B. writing C. teaching D. studying

14.A. fond B. tired C. proud D. careful

15.A. firm B. game C. story D. place

16.A. anxious B. optimistic C. enthusiastic D. nervous

17.A. rush B. hesitate C. intend D. stop

18.A. love B. joy C. confidence D. knowledge

19.A. As a result B. On the whole C. In the meanwhile D. On the contrary

20.A. applies to B. spreads to C. differs from D. arises from

    Schools consume a large amount of energy,which has a bad effect on the environment.1., there are lots of ways that you can help your school save energy. Look for simple changes your school can make and band together with others to make an even bigger effect.

2.Even something as simple as turning offthe lights when you leave a room can help to save energy. Turn off the lights in classrooms that are not being used and in other areas,such as empty bathrooms and unoccupied multi-purpose rooms.

Use natural light when the sun is bright. It may not always be necessary for you to have the lights on in your classroom. There may be times of day when the sun is especially bright andenough for what you are doing in your classroom. 3..

Set up a recycling station at your schooL Recycling is a great way to save energy because it reduces the need to produce new materials.4., then ask your school principal if you can set one up.

Get others involved.5.. Either as an individual or as a team, you can create and put up signs around your school. Try using signs that remind people of things they can do to save energy and also some signs that raise awareness of saving energy.

A.Postsigns about conserving energy.

B.Whether you are a teacher or a student.

C.Ifyour school does not have one.

D.Turn offyour computer when it's not used.

E.Shut down the lights when rooms are not in use.

F.Other times of day you might only need half ofthe lights.

G. If your school's garbage company offers recycling services

    OK, so it's not a real war but the U. S. and China are at the beginning of a trade war thanks to President Trump's policy. The Chinese government raised $34 billion in new duties on goods exported from the U,S. last week in answer to President Trump's unwise tariffs(关税) of $34 billion on Chinese goods.

Farm and seafood-producing states are going to be hit hardest by China's new tariffs on U. S. goods. States where cars are made and shipped to China are on the hook as well.

In terms of value, some 38 percent of products on the tariff list are agricultural, including soybeans, sorghum, tobacco and meat. That's nothing like good news for farm-belt states, primarily in the Midwest like Iowa.

A wide range of seafood is on China's tarifflist. That could hurt fishery workers in Alaska and lobster(龙虾) harvesters in Maine. Alaska, for example, exported nearly $lbillion worth of seafood to China. "China is a major market for Alaska seafood," said Alexa Tonkovich, Executive Director of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute. "The seafood industry directly employs nearly 60,000 workers in Alaska each year and directly employs more workers than any other private industry."

And automaking States, particularly in the South, are also at risk. Some 24 percent ofproducts on the list- in terms of value-are cars, trucks and other vehicles. Michigan alone exported $1.7 billion worth of motor vehicles and vehicle parts to China in 2017. Other states being affected include South Carolina, where BMW makes SUVs for both the U.S. and export, and Alabama, home to Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Honda and Hyundai factories.

This round of tariffs spares some industries, like commercial aircraft. Washington State could breathe a sigh of relief, which is home to Boeing. It also, for the moment, skips tariffs on chemical products.

Alexa Tonkovich has warned the U.S. government that the trade war could risk jobs, reduce industry profits, and cause higher prices for consumers in the U.S!

1.What does the underlined phrase "on the hook" mean?

A. Caught in a difficult situation. B. Lost in deep thought.

C. Delighted in their luck. D. Stuck in the traffic jams.

2.Which state will be hurt the least on this round oftariffs?

A. Iowa B. Maine

C. Michigan. D. Washington

3.What is Alexa Tonkovich's attitude towards the trade war?

A. Approving. B. Opposed.

C. Objective. D. Sympathetic

4.Which ofthe following shows the development ofideas in the text?

I: Introduction  P:Point Sp: Siib—point(次要点) C:Conclusion

A.  B.

C.  D.

    Robots come in many shapes and sizes. But most have one thing in common. They are built to help people. Lately engineers have been developing new kinds of humanoid robots. These high-tech machines are designed to lend a hand everywhere from hotels to disaster areas.

"Robots help people by making their lives easier, safer, and more fun," says engineer Omar Abdelwahed.

Since November, a robot named pepper has been on the job at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. When guests have questions or need directions, they can ask Pepper. They can also use the robot's touch screen to find the information they need. Pepper is able to talk with guests and entertain them with stories too. It can even tell what kind of mood they are in.

"Pepper provides our guests with information in an exciting and new way," says hotel manager Donald Bowman.

For a kid, being in the hospital can be boring and even scary. But a small robot called NAO is helping to make hospital stays easier. It was designed to keep people company.

A Tennessee doctor named Phil Parker bought a NAO robot three years ago. He programmed it to talk to and play with young patients. He brings it to hospitals to help sick kids. When kids get medical tests, NAO explains what is going on. The robots also reads to kids and plays games with them like rock, paper, scissors.

"The robot gets many kids to smile for the first time since they've been in the hospital," Parker says.

Other robots are being developed to help in places where it's hard or risky for people to go. For example, disaster areas can be full of rubble and other dangers. Engineers in Japan are building a robot called E2-DR to go into those areas and search for people who are hurt.

1.In Mandarin Oriental hotel, guests can____________.

A. only get information simply by touching the robot's screen

B. feel entertained with the stories about Pepper.

C. experience an exciting and new way to get the information

D. know whether the robot is in high spirits or not.

2.According to Phil Parker, the robot NAO in hospital____________.

A. is intended to help doctors treat patients

B. brings much comfort and happiness to many young patients

C. gives young patients some medical examination

D. is not actually as useful as expected

3.From the last paragraph, we leam that____________.

A. robots will play a vital role in every aspect in our life

B. E2-DR proves to be very useful in rescue practice

C. human rescue workers will no Ionger be needed

D. rescue work in dangerous areas will become easier

4.Which ofthe following can be the best title of this passage?

A. Robots: The Future World Master

B. Intelligent Robots

C. Robots: Human Helpers

D. Robots: Our Best Friend

    I was getting ready to go to bed when the phone rang. This could not be good. My mind raced through the list of family members who might need help, but the voice was hardly familiar.

"Lindy, this is Lesley." I didn't know Lesley well. We did occasionally speak with each other, but to say we were friends was not appropriate. I asked what she needed. Perhaps something really awful caused her to reach someone she barely knew. Instead, she asked me, "Do you have room for a turkey? In your freezer?" We had lots of room in our freezer, and in fact, too much. a&Sure." I responded, "Did your freezer break down?" "Not exactly," Lesley replied, "but I will explain when I arrive."

Minutes later came a huge freezer truck, Lesley stepped down and explained the lease(租约) of the grocery store her husband serviced had run out and that they had to empty all the freezers that very night. Thinking it was a shame to throw away all this good food, they decided to drop off food to anyone she could think of. Noticing our freezer was pretty empty, Lesley asked to fill it up.Our home was their last stop and anythmg left would have to be put in our freezer. An hour later,everything finished, I asked her, "When will you come back for all thisT' Lesley laughed, "We don't want it back. It is yours! Thanks for helping us out!" Then they waved goodbye and drove away.

"For helping them out?" We opened our freezer door. Inside were all expensive foods we never bought but ofien longed to try. We were struggling to buy groceries, yet it was not something we shared with anyone. However, our needs were met in an unexpected way, by that call, "Do you have room for a turkey?"

1.How did the writer feel when she heard the phone ringing?

A. Angry. B. Anxious.

C. Shocked. D. Relieved.

2.What does the author indicate by the underlined sentence in paragraph 2?

A. They were running out of food supplies. B. Their freezer was too large to fill.

C. They were glad to put the turkey in the freezer. D. Their freezer was less frequently used.

3.Why did Lesley call up the writer?

A. Because she didn't want food to go to waste. B. Because the writer was her good friend.

C. Because something awful had happened. D. Because she knew the writer was in need.

4.What can be a suitable title for the text?

A. A friend on speaking terms. B. Who is my angel?

C. Unexpected bargains. D. Do you have room for a turkey?

    The city of Amsterdam is one of the best preserved in all of Europe. When visiting this remarkable city, you tend to forget your troubles just for a moment. With this travel guide, you will be able to discover the real Amsterdam.

Best Time to Visit Amsterdam

To see the tulip(郁金香)flowers you can visit from mid-April to early May. For the New Year's celebration, there're a lot ofparties going on then. However,if you want to enjoy a quieter and more relaxing Amsterdam, visit from October to March.

Getting Around Amsterdam

You can rent a bike to go wherever you want to go. Public transportation is also convenient. You can get a chip card for about$9.

What You Should Know Before Visiting Amsterdam

Plan ahead since most ofthe attractions are usually busy and be careful with your wallets as the city is well-known for pickpockets, Also be cautious when you are buying something in the markets.

The Best of Amsterdam

Rijksmuseum

This museum is one of the finest in the world. Make sure you arrive before 10 am to avoid big crowds.

Vondelpark

If you are looking forward to relaxing and enjoying some peace and quiet, make a trip to this top choice park in the city.

Van Gogh Museum

The Van Gogh Museum is very fascinating; you will definitely be moved as you see Vincent van Gogh's life and how he developed through art.

A'DAM Tower

If you want to get the inspiring views of Amsterdam, take the lift to the top of this tower. You can also climb aboard the giapt four-person swing for some fun rides.

1.In which month can visitors feel more at ease in Amsterdam?

A. June. B. July.

C. September. D. November.

2.What is the purpose ofthe part "What You Should Know Before Visiting Amsterdam"?

A. Providing help. B. Giving warnings.

C. Explaining situations. D. Expressing disappointment.

3.Where should you go to get a bird's-eye view ofAmsterdam?

A. Rijksmuseum. B. Vondelpark.

C. The Van Gogh Museum. D. A'DAM Tower.

假如你是李华，你校将举办一次音乐周Music week活动，请你以学生会主席的身份邀请外教Mr. Smith参加音乐周的开幕式。

内容包括

1.时间和地点:本周六晚上六点半学校体育馆

2. 活动内容:演唱流行歌曲和器乐演奏等

注意:

1.词数100左右 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇:

开幕式:the opening ceremony

体育馆:gymnasium

器乐:musical instruments

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假定英语课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。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。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:在错的词下画一横线，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。

Nowadays weight-losing had become popular among women. In order to make themselves pretty-looking, they try many different way of losing weight. Some go on diet, some take exercise, and others even turn to medicine for help. As a result, lots of products have been come into being, such as specially medicine and tea. They are using in different ways and work differently, but some have many side effects.

In my opinion, it's understandable what women seek beauty, but they ought to did it in a proper way. Take exercise is the best way . Turning to medicine for help is likely to do harm for their health.

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

My dad is an enthusiastic (狂热的) runner who 1. (great) influenced me when I was young. So I was very sporty before the age of 14. However, when my family move, my new school didn’t pay much attention 2. sports and had no after-school activities like football or running. Over the next few years, I3.(stop) exercising apart from during Physical Education lessons at school. It looked like I was 4. (health); however, I was not.

One day, I was late for a bus, tried to run after it and in under a minute was out of breath! This made me realize how unfit I was. 5. (help) myself get in shape again, I made a(n) 6. (decide) that I would take up a kind of sport.

A friend of mine suggested a swimming pool 7. she goes to a few times a week. Now, I’m a swimming lover! I find swimming in the pool very 8. (relax). I swim for9. hour three times a week. I hope that I will soon start to feel the benefits of regular exercise, and will become 10. (fit) than before.

    The moon had gone behind a cloud and there weren’t many stars in the sky. As I took a glance(一瞥)at my neighbor’s house, I saw a flame (火焰)in his ______. I thought he was having a midnight fast food so I went back to my______.

Soon, there was a ______ smell in the air and I guessed something was wrong. ______, I jumped out of bed and went downstairs to ______. I saw fire coming out of my neighbour’s kitchen. Right away, I ______＂Fire! Fire!＂ But there was no one nearby to ______ my shouts for help.

I ______into my house, called the Fire Department and went back to my neighbour’s house. I rang the doorbell, hit on the door and _____ my neighbour’s name but there was no ______. I managed to _____ the house and rescued a cat and a rabbit.

I tried to throw water through the kitchen window ______ it was no use; the fire was too strong. ______, a fire engine arrived and soon the firemen put out the fire. They arrived just ______ as the fire was going to ______ to the other rooms in the house.

When my neighbor came back, he was ______ because his kitchen was burnt down, but he thanked me for calling the Fire Department and for saving his ______. He wanted to give me some money in return but I did not ______ it.

Weeks later, my neighbor repaired and restored his kitchen. He ______ me to see his new kitchen and there he gave me a medal(奖章) that he had ______ ordered from a factory. It made me feel very happy.

1.A. sitting room B. bathroom C. kitchen D. bedroom

2.A. chair B. table C. bed D. sofa

3.A. valuable B. hot C. special D. burning

4.A. After a while B. All the time C. Once in a while D. At once

5.A. examine B. search C. reserve D. smell

6.A. said B. shouted C. received D. whispered

7.A. hear B. listen to C. ask D. turn to

8.A. walked B. rushed C. jumped D. stepped

9.A. called in B. called up C. called out D. called for

10.A. answer B. light C. sound D. fire

11.A. take out B. take up C. break down D. break into

12.A. and B. but C. because D. therefore

13.A. Luckily B. Sadly C. Unfortunately D. Suddenly

14.A. in time B. on time C. at a time D. at times

15.A. run B. spread C. flow D. return

16.A. amazing B. sad C. sick D. angry

17.A. children B. parents C. life D. pets

18.A. expect B. want C. accept D. permit

19.A. persuaded B. begged C. admitted D. invited

20.A. gradually B. particularly C. specially D. regularly

Children's Games in Ancient China

Unlike the children nowadays, the children during ancient times didn't have smart phone, iPad or computer to entertain(娱乐) themselves. 1. Let's take a look.

Flying kites

Kites have quite a long history. The earliest kites were made of wood, instead of paper. Nowadays, the three most famous kites are the Beijing kite, Tianjin kite and Weifang kite. 2. For example, the swallow-shaped kite is a well-known Beijing style.

Playing hide-and-seek

Hide-and-seek is a traditional game for children, popular around the nation. Even nowadays, many children like playing it. There are two ways to play. One way is covering a child's eyes while other kids run around to tease(戏弄) him. 3.

4.

The closest thing to watching a film or television for entertainment during ancient times was going to see a shadow play. Folk artists manipulate puppets behind the screen, narrating stories and accompanied by music.

Setting off firecrackers(鞭炮)

Firecrackers have a history of more than 2,000 years. It is said that there was a beast (野兽)named Nian in ancient China. 5. After gunpowder was invented, it gradually replaced the bamboo joint cracker. Crackers are still set off during Spring Festival to symbolize auspiciousness(吉利).

A. Watching shadow plays

B. Each of them has special features.

C. Different materials are used to make the kite.

D. Shadow plays were the popular entertaining form in ancient times.

E. And to scare off the beast, people burnt bamboo joints to make it blast.

F. More commonly, participants hide and one child must try to find them.

G. Instead, they came up with(想出) interesting games to play in their childhood.

    Often people use laptops(手提电脑) on trains and airplanes, in airports and hotels.These laptops connect people to their workplace.In the United States today, laptops also connect students to their classrooms.

Westlake College in Virginia will start a laptop computer program that allows students to do schoolwork anywhere they want.Within five years, each of the 1500 students at the college will receive a laptop.The laptops are part of a $10 million computer program at Westlake, a 110-year-old college.The students with laptops will also have access to the Internet.Besides, they will be able to use e-mail to “speak” with their teachers, their classmates and their families.However, the most important part of the laptop program is that students will be able to use computers without going to computer labs.They can work with it at home, in a fast-food restaurant or under the trees—anywhere at all!

Because of the many changes in computer technology, laptop use in higher education, such as colleges and universities, is workable, As laptops become more powerful, they become more similar to desktop computers.Also, the portable(便携式的)computers can connect students to not only the Internet, but also libraries and other resources. State higher-education officials are also testing laptop programs at other universities, too.

1.What does this passage mainly talk about?

A. Laptops are very popular in universities of America.

B. More laptops are being used in universities of America.

C. People like using laptops everywhere, including in universities.

D. Laptops will be used in Westlake College in Virginia.

2.The underlined word “speak” in the second paragraph most probably means ______.

A. communicate B. talk with one's mouth

C. talk with speakers D. use the computer language

3.Which of the following is TRUE about Westlake College?

A. All students use computers. B. 1,500 students have laptops.

C. It is an old college in America. D. Students there can do everything.

4.What can we infer from the passage?

A. The result is not known yet. B. The program is not workable.

C. The program is too expensive. D. The program is successful.

    One of the most famous buildings in the United States is Carnegie Hall, the home of classical and popular music concerts in New York. Carnegie Hall is known not just for its beauty and history, but also for its amazing sound. It has been said that the hall itself is an instrument. It takes the music and makes it larger than life.

Carnegie Hall is named after Andrew Carnegie, who paid for its construction. Construction on Carnegie Hall began in 1890 and the official opening night was on May 5, 1891.

The hall was owned by the Carnegie family until 1924 when it was sold to Robert E. Simon. The building became very old and in 1960, the new owner made plans to destroy it and build an office block. Isaac Stem led a group of people who fought to save Carnegie Hall and finally, the city of New York bought it for $5 million. It was then fixed up between 1983 and 1995.

Advertisements and stories in newspapers about how Carnegie Hall needed help to recover its history led people to send in old concert programmes and information from all over the world. Over 12,000 concert programmes were received and with these it was possible to make a proper record of Carnegie Hall’s concert history.

Carnegie Hall is actually made up of several different halls, but the Main Hall, now called the Isaac Stern Hall, is the most famous. The hall itself can hold an audience of 2,804 in five levels of seating.

Because the best and most famous musicians of all time have played at Carnegie Hall, it is the dream of most musicians who want to be great to play there. This has led to a very old joke which is now part of Carnegie Hall’s history. Question: “How do I get to Carnegie Hall?” Answer: “Practise, practise, practise.”

1.It can be inferred that people wanted to save Carnegie Hall mainly because _____.

A. it made a lot of money B. it was worth visiting

C. many important concerts were held in it D. it made some musicians become famous

2.How did Carnegie Hall recover its concert history?

A. Through newspaper reports. B. Through old concert programmes.

C. Through old photographs. D. Through old joke.

3.How long did it take Carnegie Hall to be fixed up?

A. 9 years. B. 10 years. C. 11 years. D. 12 years.

4.Which of the following would be the best title for the text?

A. The History of Carnegie Hall. B. The Best Musician Having Played in Carnegie Hall.

C. A Joke about Carnegie Hall. D. The Dream of Most Musicians.

    I'll never forget the day when Mary came into my office and said, I am too old to learn how to use a computer. I shook my head. Here was a woman who had raised 6 children and who had made great progress in her career telling me that she was too old to learn something new. I told her that I always believed people were never too old to learn.

Mary followed my advice and did learn how to use the computer. Now, she is retired and leading a very active life volunteering in her community(社区), using her computer skills and helping anyone that needs help.

When she was in her sixties, one day she called me and said she had played the piano for others all her life, and now she was going to plan to make a CD of her own. My mind flashed back to the day when she told me she was too old to learn. You can imagine my surprise and delight.

To produce the CD, she had a lot of things to learn. It was not just sitting at the piano and playing. She had to research the songs, learn about copyright(版权), and learn about marketing. It was pretty amazing for someone who once said she was too old to learn. And finally she made it. Now she has her own CD-Mixed Blessings.

Most of you probably have heard about some people who have gone back to university in their seventies and have also graduated. They are on their way again to charging themselves with a new skill and a new attitude towards life. The point is you are unable to learn anything at any age if you believe you are too old. On the contrary, you can achieve anything at any age if you believe you can.

1.When Mary said she was too old to learn, the author ________.

A. became disappointed with her B. felt sad and decided to help her

C. did not agree with her D. thought what she had said was true

2.Why did Mary call the author one day in her sixties?

A. To ask him to play the piano. B. To talk about her education.

C. To ask him to make a CD. D. To tell him about her plan.

3.The author thought it ________ for Mary to make a CD.

A. impossible B. difficult C. unnecessary D. interesting

4.What does the text mainly tell us?

A. We're never too old to learn. B. We should always learn new skills.

C. Interest is the best teacher. D. Some people succeed for a reason.

Where to Drink

Cafe San Bernardo

Join table-tennis and pool-playing port. Cafe San Bernardo has been running since 1912.The Villa Crespo dive bar also offers up table football for￡4 an hour. Service is efficient; with last orders at 5 am. The daily happy hour between 6 pm and 9 pm includes 60 minutes playing your game of choice, plus a half-bottle of red wine and a corn pie,for￡9.

●Avenue Corrientes 5436, Villa Crespo, 54 11 4805 3956, cafesanbernardo.com

M Salumeria & Enoteca

Trading only in wine with a story, sommelier(侍酒师)Mariana Torta chooses new ways on a daily basis, and keeps a list of around 250 labels.There's no wine menu—simply take your bottle from the shelf.

●Open 11:00 am-11:30 pm, El Salvador 5777, Palermo Hollywood, 54 11 4778 9016, on Facebook

Negro Cueva de Cafe

Coffee has found its place in Buenos Aires. While LAB: Tostadores, The Shelter and Coffee Town are famous new places, Negro Cueva de Cafe is one of the best downtown. It serves Ecuadorian, Colombian and Brazilian beans, and its attracting cakes include croissant.

●Open 9:30 am-7:00 pm, Suipacha 637, Microcentro, 54 11 4322 3000, negrocafe .com

La Calle

Head to the Niceto Vega address and you'll be faced with a pizza. Order the special wine, special candy, and prepare to sing until dawn with a high-energy young crowd.

●Open 8:00 pm-2:00 am, Niceto Vega 4942, Palermo Soho, 54 11 3914 1972, on Facebook

1.Which number should you call if you want to do some sports?

A. 54 11 4778 9016. B. 54 11 4805 3956. C. 54 11 4322 3000. D. 54 11 3914 1972.

2.When can you go to M Salumeria & Enoteca?

A. All day. B. 1:00 am. C. 3:00 pm. D. 10:00 am.

3.What makes La Calle different?

A. Its having special candy. B. Its having no wine menu.

C. Its allowing you to play games. D. Its opening for the longest time.

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.What kind of gifts is the woman talking about?

A. Thanksgiving Day gifts. B. Birthday gifts. C. Christmas gifts

2.How many grandchildren does the woman have?

A. Four. B. Seven. C. Eleven.

3.Where did the woman's granddaughter put her gift?

A. In a bag. B. In a box. C. In an envelope.

4.What impressed the woman most about the gift?

A. That Her granddaughter used French to express herself.

B. That Her granddaughter showed great love with simple words.

C. That Her granddaughter bought the gift with all her money.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What happened to Mr. Yang?

A. He won the marathon.

B. He lost weight.

C. He became a soccer team member.

2.How many hours does Mr. Yang do sports each week?

A. 10 hours. B. 12 hours. C. 14 hours.

3.Which sport does Mr. Yang think is cheap and relaxing?

A. Boxing. B. Swimming. C. Cycling.

4.What does Mr. Yang think of soccer?

A. It's interesting, exciting and fast.

B. It's fun, fast and good for many things.

C. It's interesting, exciting and good for breathing.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What do you know about the man?

A. He is a foreigner.

B. He doesn't like opera so much.

C. He knows much about opera.

2.What will they do to enjoy Beijing Opera?

A. Book the tickets.

B. Call the theater.

C. Go to Chang'an Grand Theatre.

3.What does the woman think of White Snake?

A. A boring play.

B. A moving play.

C. The best Beijing Opera.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What do you think may be the two speakers?

A. Doctors. B. Patients. C. Basketball players.

2.What do you know about their leader?

A. He has got bird flu.

B. He missed the important match.

C. He has already come to life.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.When did the woman get to the Friendship Hotel?

A. At a quarter past 11. B. At 11. C. At a quarter to 11.

2.What do we know about the conversation?

A. It's the rush hour when the woman got into the taxi.

B. The driver would get to another hotel.

C. The driver gave the woman a lift.

What are the speakers mainly talking about？

A. A book. B. A film. C. A writer.

What did the man ask Justin to do?

A. Borrow some magazines for him.

B. Bring some magazines to him.

C. Refer to some magazines to finish his design.

Where did the woman stay while she was in Alaska?

A. She stayed in the local's house.

B. She stayed in a hotel with her friends.

C. She camped near the mountains.