A. 3031 No. 3Road             B. 5300 No. 3Road

   C. 9020 Bridgeport Road         D. 1100 Chestnut Street

(   ) 2. If you want to go out for dinner on Sunday,you can call the number         .

   A. 2278-5161 or 2270-6030        B. 2270-6030 or 3356-2367

   C. 7736-4431 or 2278-5161        D. 3356-2367 or 2278-5161

(   ) 3. You don't have to pay on Monday if you go to         .

   A. Skyline Hotel     B. Lansdowne Park Shopping Centre

   C. New York Museum   D. Garden Restaurant

(   ) 4. If you want to enjoy yourself on Sunday morning,you can go to       .

   A. Lansdowne Park Shopping Center   B. New York Museum

   C. Garden Restaurant             D. Skyline Hotel

(   ) 5. If you visit New York Museum,you can know         .

   A. the history ofAmericaand the native people B. the history of NewYork   

    C. the art of America                 D. the art of New York

  Do you find it difficult to make a small talk with people you don't know at a business event? It is very important for you 1       a small talk to help your business.  If you've ever ended up your conversation 2       a sad smile on your face when you 3       a topic to discuss,here are some tips to make it easier.

  ◆Prepare conversation topics 4        the business event.

  Before the event,plan three or four conversation topics. This will help you find a new topic 5       . 

  Then plan at least one 6        from your industry,and one general interest topic you can discuss. At a business event,know 7      is happening in your industry. Read 8      in your field to keep up to date.

  ◆Use an opening remark to start the conversation.

  Don't 9       You don't need a famous opening remark. You can use the 10        topics like the weather or why you are at the event. That's why we 11        the weather—it's something everyone can talk about ！

 ◆Get the conversation rolling (转动) .

  The best way 12        this is to begin with your experience,13       the event you are attending. Ask about the person's relationship to the event or group. Ask his 14        on the speaker,or how he knows the host. Or talk about the city you are visiting. Any of these questions will give you an instant (立刻的) connection 15        you've had the same experience.

(   ) 1. A. to make   B. making   C. made   D. make

(   ) 2. A. at   B. in   C. with   D. of

(   ) 3. A. think of   B. look up   C. get up   D. take care of

(   ) 4. A. after   B. before   C. behind   D. since

(   ) 5. A. hardly   B. carefully   C. really   D. easily

(   ) 6. A. event   B. conversation   C. topic   D. friend

(   ) 7. A. which   B. what   C. why   D. where

(   ) 8. A. something new  B. new something  C. anything new  D. new anything

(   ) 9. A. talk   B. worry   C. want   D. ask

(   ) 10. A. difficult   B. impossible   C. simple   D. important

(   ) 11. A. worry about   B. think about   C. talk about   D. learn about

(   ) 12. A. do   B. doing   C. done   D. to do

(   ) 13. A. such as   B. look like   C. instead of   D. instead

(   ) 14. A. ideas   B. names   C. hobbies   D. questions

(   ) 15. A. so   B. because   C. because of   D. though

  Many studies show that children around the world are becoming less active and less physically fit. The result is an increase in I he condition of being overweight and having other diseases.

  It is a major concern to public health officials. And it may be that fitness levels affect (影响) more than physical health. For students? it may also affect test scores.

  In Redondo Beach,California,more than 700 children recently are walking to school with parents and,in some cases,even their dogs. The students do this once a week. The children may not know it but walking helps reduce fat. It also means to increase their activity,or fitness levels.

  "Its a good way to make the kids exercise in the morning."

  For the kids,it's just fun.

  "I like walking to school with my friends."

  "Elissa is one of my friends. And we talk about a lot of things at school. We talk about how hard our homework is and all of the fun activities we're doing."

  A study from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that most American children are physically unfit. But children in other countries also face this problem.

  The World Health Organization advises that children between 5 and 17 get at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day.

  Studies on children and exercise show that fitness is good for more than just physical health.

  A US Institute of Medicine study shows that physical activity helps students with their studies. Harold Kohl led the study. He is a professor at the University of Texas. He researches how diseases spread among populations.

(   ) 1. Which is NOT true about over 700 children in Redondo Beach,California?

   A. Walking to school means to increase their fitness.

   B. They walk to school with their parents or dogs.

   C. Walking to school is a good way to make the children exercise.

   D. They walk to school with their parents every day.

(   ) 2. The underlined word "reduce" means "         ” in Chinese.

   A. 放松   B.熄灭   C. 减少   D. 增加

(   ) 3. A study from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that         .

   A. children need an hour of exercise every day

   B. most American children are physically unfit

   C. physical activity helps students with their studies

   D. children are becoming less active

(   ) 4. Which is TRUE according to the passage?

   A. Fitness levels may affect test scores.

   B. Fitness is just good for physical health.

   C. Only American kids are physically unfit.

   D. Harold Kohl led the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

(   ) 5. The passage mainly tells us       .

   A. the children's scores   B. the children's homework

   C. the children's health   D. the children's diseases 

 Most people like going on holiday. Holidays are certainly great ways to relax yourself and open your eyes. But before taking a trip,we all have to decide 1        to travel with—is it better with family,with friends 2        alone?

  Holidays with family can be hard and there can be many 3       (argue) . In my own family,Dad always wants to go to a museum,Mom and sister want to shop,and I want to go to a cafe. It's hard for the family to agree 4        each other. Traveling with family can be very cheap or even free,though,5       parents pay .

  Holidays with friends are not usually cheap but money always plays an important role. It is normal for everyone 6       (have) different budgets (预算) .However,it can be great fun. It is also good for learning more about your friends,and 7       (share) experiences together. Also,traveling with friends is a way to strengthen (巩固) a friendship.

  Traveling alone 8        advantages. You can choose what you want to do and it can also be a good opportunity to meet new people,9       (especial) when staying in hotels. Of course,traveling alone is not always good. You can be 10       (lone) and,sometimes,dull with no one to talk to. And,when at the bus station or airport,there is no one to look after your suitcase when you want to go to the bathroom.

1.        2.        3.        4.        5.         

6.        7.        8.        9.        10.       

1. It is on December 25       ,which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ,the founder of the Christian religion (基督教) .And it is the biggest and bestloved holiday in the Christian World.

2. It is a very important Chinese festival. There will be a big family dinner. People who work far away from home will try to come back. At night,people can enjoy the moon while eating moon cakes. They are the special food for this festival.

3. On this day,people show love for their mothers. Daughters and sons usually give their mothers carnations (康乃馨) or some other gifts.

4. This festival usually lasts for three days. On the third day,all the people will pour water with good wishes to each other,dance or take part in other activities.

5. It's also called Double Fifth Festival. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. It is one of the most important Chinese festivals.

   A. The Mid-Autumn Festival

   B. The Dragon Boat Festival

   C. The Spring Festival

   D. Mother's Day

   E. Christmas Day

   F. Father's Day

   G. The Waterpouring Festival

1.        2.        3.        4.        5.       

  When I was 16 years old,I made my first visit to theUnited States. It wasn't the first time I had been abroad. Like most English children,I learned French at school and I went toFranceoften,so I was used to speaking a foreign language to people who didn't understand English. And when I went toAmerica,I was really looking forward to having a nice and easy holiday without any language problems.

  How wrong I was!The misunderstanding began at the airport. I was looking for a public phone box to give my friend Daisy a ring and tell her that I had arrived. A friendly old man saw me looking like being lost and asked if he could help me.

  "Yes," I said. "I want to give my friend a ring."

  "Well,that's nice," he exclaimed (惊呼) ."Are you getting married? But aren't you a bit young?" 

  "Who is talking about marriage?" I replied.  "I just want to give my friend a ring to tell her I've arrived. Can you tell me where the phone box is?" 

  "Oh!" he said. "There's a phone downstairs."

  When at last we did meet up,Daisy explained the misunderstanding to me. "Dont worry," she said to me. "I had many difficulties at first. There are lots of words which Americans use differently in meaning from us British. You'll soon get used to all the funny things they say. But most of the time British and American people can understand each other."

(   ) 1. What language did the writer speak besides English according to the passage?

   A. Chinese. B. Japanese.

   C. French. D. Spanish.

(   ) 2. When the writer arrived at the airport,he wanted to       .

   A. buy a ring for his friend   B. ask the way to his friend's home

   C. call his friend   D. call a taxi

(   ) 3. The old man thought        at first.

   A. the writer wanted to find a phone box

   B. the writer was old enough to get married

   C. the writer wanted to buy a ring

   D. the writer wanted to find his girlfriend

(   ) 4. At last,the old man         .

   A. understood what the writer wanted to do

   B. couldn't understand the writer

   C. bought a ring for the writer

   D. took the writer to the phone box by himself

(   ) 5. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

   A. The writer's friend,Daisy,had a lot of difficulties in theUSat first.

   B. There are some differences between American English and British English.

   C. British people can't understand Americans most of the time.

   D. British and American people can understand each other most of the time.

  Being shy keeps many Chinese people from getting to know Westerners. You may feel nervous about making language mistakes in front of a native English speaker.

  But remember,Westerners living in Asia know how it feels when trying to communicate in a foreign language. They have made many mistakes when speaking Chinese!

  So don't worry about speaking imperfect English. The most important thing is just to communicate. Start talking,and make some foreign friends!

  Many Westerners value their privacy (隐私) .Don't be surprised if your new friend doesn't want to include you in everything he does. This may seem strange to Chinese who worry that their friends will feel lonely.

  Chinese people often expect their good friends to give advice to and take care of them in many ways. If you expect this kind of care from Westerners,you may be disappointed. Why? Because most Westerners value independence. They will feel insulted (侮辱的) if others think they can't take care of themselves. They will assume (假设) you feel in the same way.

  Of course,these tips are just rules of thumb (经验之谈) and may not apply to all Westerners. Each person you meet has his or her own ideas about friendship. When you get confused,don't be shy to ask questions. Your new Western friends may also have many questions about Chinese culture,and they may be hesitant to ask. So encourage them to ask questions,too.

  Be honest and open to your friends. Respect each other's differences. The friendships you make can be lifelong treasure both for you and your new friends.

(   ) 1. Why do many Chinese people feel worried to speak to foreigners according to this passage?

   A. Because they are shy.

   B. Because they are afraid of making a lot of language mistakes.

   C. Because they have nothing to say.

   D. Because they can't speak a foreign language.

(   ) 2. What is the most important thing for speaking perfect English?

.    A. Starting talking.  B. Meeting foreigners.

     C. Communicating.    D. Studying English.

(   ) 3. What do you think the foreigners may NOT be insulted by?

   A. Being given advice. B. Taking care of themselves.

   C. Getting care from good friends. D. Getting help.

(   ) 4. The underlined word "independence" means "         ” in Chinese.

   A. 独立   B. 依靠   C失落感   D. 伤心

(   ) 5. What may help you to make lifelong friends?

   A. Being honest.        B. Being open to your friends.

   C. Respecting each other.  D. A.B and C

The history of tofu inChina 

Tofu is very popular in the east today but tofu was first eaten inChinaover 2 ,000 years ago. The oldest evidence of tofu production is an ancient Chinese picture. It shows a kitchen scene that proves soymilk (豆桨) and tofu were being made inChina. The oldest history of tofu appeared inChinain about 164 B   C.

  The history of tofu inJapan 

  Kento,who went toChina,brought tofu back toJapan. Tofu was eaten as part of a vegetarian diet. The word "tofu" is first mentioned inJapanin the diary of Nakaomi.

  In 1489 the word "tofu" was first written in the actual Japanese characters (文字) .Tofu gradually became popular inJapan. The cooking book Tofu Hyakuchin was published in 1782 and sold very well.

  The history of tofu in Western world 

  In 1603 the Spanish Dictionary was the first European document (文献) with reference to the word "tofu". Domingo Fernandez de Navarrete described in his book A Collection of Voyages and Travels how tofu was made. The first English reference to tofu was in 1704,when Navarrete's book was published in English. Tofu was first produced inFranceby Paillieux in 1880. Hirata Co started to make tofu in San Francisco in 1895.

(   ) 1. As food,tofu was first eaten in         .

   A. China   B. England   C. Japan   D. France

(   ) 2. The underlined word "evidence" means "         ” in Chinese.

   A. 成果    B. 功效   C. 质量   D. 证据

(   ) 3. The word "tofu" first appeared in Western world in         .

   A. 1603   B. 1704   C. 1880   D. 1895

(   ) 4. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

   A. The oldest history of tofu appeared in about 164 B   C.

   B. The word "tofu" first appeared inJapanin Kento's diary.

   C. Hirata & Co first began to make tofu in theUnited States.

   D. Domingo Fernandez de Navarrete described how to make tofu.

(   ) 5. The main idea of the passage is         .

   A. there are many books about tofu   B. how to make tofu

   C. the history of tofu            D. there are all kinds of tofu

  In the past,large numbers of American people liked to use tomorrow's money. However,since the economic depression (经济萧条) ，many have learned to live 1        Here is a true story about an American girl,Anna. After graduation,she began to live in Los Angeles on her own. She 2       a job in a publishing house (出版社) and earned 3       $ 30,000 a year. Her parents thought Anna's life would be 4       ,but Anna was not only able to live on her money but also 5      $ 5,000 in the first year. How could she do so in 6        expensive city?

  Cheap living always starts with keeping the 7        cost small. For people,that 8       housing. So Anna chose to share a flat with three other friends. Her second biggest cost was 9        When she ate 10       ,she went to cheap restaurants. 11       she bought a $ 9. 99 whole chicken at a local restaurant. She then took the chicken bones home and made soup out of them. Today young people often 12       a lot of money on entertainment. But Anna loved going to museums and parks as the 13        of these places were cheap. Did Anna feel poor by living cheaply? Not really. She even managed to take two trips,14       toNetherlands,15       to Portland.

  "Don't think of saving money as something hard. It's a kind of game," said Anna.

(   ) 1. A. happily   B. luckily   C. hopefully   D. cheaply

(   ) 2. A. found   B. lost   C. gave   D. refused

(   ) 3. A. more than   B. less than   C. more   D. less

(   ) 4. A. dangerous   B. hard   C. easy   D. comfortable

(   ) 5. A. made   B. gave   C. took   D. saved

(   ) 6. A. so an   B. such an   C. so   D. such

(   ) 7. A. expensive   B. much   C. big   D. heavy

(   ) 8. A. does   B. becomes   C. helps   D. means

(   ) 9. A. food   B. clothes   C. studying   D. traveling

(   ) 10. A. away   B. outside   C. up   D. inside

(   ) 11. A. Soon   B. Finally   C. Once   D. Again

(   ) 12. A. pay   B. spend   C. cost   D. take

(   ) 13. A. tickets   B. seats   C. exhibitions   D. tea

(   ) 14. A. that   B. this   C. it   D. one

(   ) 15. A. another   B. the other   C. other   D. others

                      A diary for a camping

                                          Saturday,June 16th 

  In the morning,we went camping along a path in Green Natural Park. We were happy 1        it was a sunny day. We were expecting an 2       (enjoy) twoday holiday. On the way,we kept 3       (sing) and making jokes.

  However,in the afternoon,when we finished our picnic at one o'clock,it was dark and windy. Soon,there was a shower. Unluckily,4       of us brought an umbrella. We ran about but we could find no place to hide in.

  Twenty minutes passed and it was still 5        There were hours to go before we could reach the campsite (野营地) .It was even 6      (bad) that our small compass (指南针) showed that we went the wrong way. We had lost our way!

  We had to make a quick 7       (decide) as it was raining heavily. Chris said we could set up a tent to hide 8       ,so Mary and Tom helped to set up the tent. Chris and I tried to make a fire to keep us warm. But we were unable to light the fire,as everything was wet. We dried ourselves,chatted and waited inside the tent. At about five o'clock,it stopped raining. We decided to give up the camping trip because all of us had been very tired.

  This camping trip may not be very successful 9        we know each other better. And the most important thing I 10      (learn) from this trip is the importance of team spirit.

1.        2.        3.        4.        5.         

6.        7.        8.        9.        10.