Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated (附属) islands, which consist of(由…组成)Diaoyu Dao, Huangwei Yu, Chiwei Yu, Nanxiao Dao, Beixiao Dao, Nan Yu, Bei Yu, Fei Yu and other islands, are in the northeast of China’s Taiwan Island, in the waters between 123°20’-124°40’E (东经) and 25°40’-26°00’N (北纬). They belong to the Taiwan Island. The total area of these islands is about 5.69 square kilometers.

Diaoyu Dao, in the western tip of the area, covers an area of about 3.91 square kilometers and is the largest island in the area. The highest part on the island stands 362 meters above the sea level. Huangwei Yu, which is about 27 kilometers to the northeast of Diaoyu Dao, is the second largest island in the area, with a total area of about 0.91 square kilometers and a highest height of 117 meters. Chiwei Yu, about 110 kilometers to the northeast of Diaoyu Dao, is the easternmost island in the area. It covers an area of about 0.065 square kilometers and stands 75 meters above the sea level.

Ancient ancestors (远古祖先) in China first discovered and named Diaoyu Dao through their fishing activities on the sea. In China’s historical books, Diaoyu Dao is also called Diaoyu Yu or Diaoyu Tai. The earliest historical record of the names of Diaoyu Dao, Chiwei Yu and other places can be found in the book Voyage with a Tail Wind published in 1403. It shows that China had already discovered and named Diaoyu Dao by the 14th and 15th centuries.

These historical reports clearly show that Diaoyu Dao and Chiwei Yu belong to China. The sea waters around Diaoyu Dao is traditionally（传统）Chinese fishing ground. Chinese fishermen have been involved in fishing activities in these waters for generations(世代).

1.Where is Diaoyu Dao?

A. In the northeast of China. B. 25°40’-26°00’E.

C. In the northwest of Taiwan Island. D. 123°20’-124°40’E .

2.The largest island of Diaoyu Dao is ___________ square kilometers.

A. 5.69 B. 3.91 C. 0.91 D. 0.065

3.The largest island of Diaoyu Dao is _______ meters taller than the second largest one.

A. 75 meters B. 117 meters C. 245 meters D. 362 meters

4.How did ancient Chinese people find Diaoyu Island?

A. They grew up there.

B. They wrote historical books there.

C. They worked and fished on the sea there.

D. They drank water there.

5.Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Diaoyu Dao has more than 8 islands.

B. Huangwei Yu is about 110 kilometers to the northeast of Diaoyu Dao.

C. China had already named Diaoyu Dao by the 14th and 15th centuries.

D. The sea waters around Diaoyu Dao is traditionally Chinese fishing ground.

I am a Chinese boy. My name is Tang Li. I am thirteen years old. My favourite sport is football. I can play football well. Han Tai is my good friend. He is a new student in my class. His favourite sport is football, too. We are in Class Four, Grade Seven. We play football on Wednesday and Friday after school. My home is in Haikou. It is very hot in summer. In winter, it isn’t very cold. I like winter because it is warm here. Han Tai’s home is in Harbin. It is very cold in winter. I don’t like cold weather. What about you?
【小题1】What’s Tang Li’s favourite sport?
A. Football.            B. Basketball.          C. Table tennis.
【小题2】How old is Tang Li now?
A. 11.              B. 12.              C. 13.
【小题3】What class is Han Tai in?
A. Class 4.         B. Class 5.         C. Class 7.
【小题4】How many days can they play football?
A. One.             B. Two.             C. Three.
【小题5】What’s the weather like in Han Tai’s home in winter?
A. Warm.                B. Cold.                C. Hot.

Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated (附属) islands, which consist of(由…组成)Diaoyu Dao, Huangwei Yu, Chiwei Yu, Nanxiao Dao, Beixiao Dao, Nan Yu, Bei Yu, Fei Yu and other islands, are in the northeast of China’s Taiwan Island, in the waters between 123°20’-124°40’E (东经) and 25°40’-26°00’N (北纬). They belong to the Taiwan Island. The total area of these islands is about 5.69 square kilometers.
Diaoyu Dao, in the western tip of the area, covers an area of about 3.91 square kilometers and is the largest island in the area. The highest part on the island stands 362 meters above the sea level. Huangwei Yu, which is about 27 kilometers to the northeast of Diaoyu Dao, is the second largest island in the area, with a total area of about 0.91 square kilometers and a highest height of 117 meters. Chiwei Yu, about 110 kilometers to the northeast of Diaoyu Dao, is the easternmost island in the area. It covers an area of about 0.065 square kilometers and stands 75 meters above the sea level.
Ancient ancestors (远古祖先) in China first discovered and named Diaoyu Dao through their  fishing activities on the sea. In China’s historical books, Diaoyu Dao is also called Diaoyu Yu or Diaoyu Tai. The earliest historical record of the names of Diaoyu Dao, Chiwei Yu and other places can be found in the book Voyage with a Tail Wind published in 1403. It shows that China had already discovered and named Diaoyu Dao by the 14th and 15th centuries.
These historical reports clearly show that Diaoyu Dao and Chiwei Yu belong to China. The sea waters around Diaoyu Dao is traditionally（传统）Chinese fishing ground. Chinese fishermen have been involved in fishing activities in these waters for generations(世代).
【小题1】Where is Diaoyu Dao?

完形填空（共15小题，每题1分，计15分）
China is a great country with 5,000 years of history. There are many places of interest __36
__ attract millions of tourists form all over the world every year. Some of them are fantastic lakes, beautiful mountains and long rivers.
Many mountains, such as Mount Tai, Mount Emei, Mount Hua are very famous. People go to Mount Tai __37__ the sun rise. __38__ the rivers the Yangtze River is the longest one and the second __39__ one is the Yellow River. They are the birthplaces of __40__ Have you __41__ the love story about Xu Xian and White Snake? It is said that the story __42__ on West Lake. West Lake is the most fantastic place that I have every visited. It __43__ in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. It is surrounded on three sides by mountains. Many tourist attractions there are well worth __44__, such as Sudi Causeway, the Broken Bridge and Leifeng Pagoda. The scenery is so attractive that visitors often lose __45__ in it.
West Lake has become __46__ its special scenery __47__ some beautiful poems. These poems ___48__ by Bai Juyi and Su Dongpo. __49__, the surrounding area of West Lake is the home of the famous Dragon Well Tea. Have you ever __50__ West Lake? If not, look for a chance to go to the fantastic place!