The idea for the book Harry Potter and the philosopher’s Stone came to Joanne Kathleen Rowling in 1990. It took her seven years to finish writing it. During those seven years she had a number of jobs, including one job as an English teacher in Portugal.

Rowling sent the book to four publishers before one of them bought it. She was very happy to sell her book because it was her life’s dream to be a published writer. Before she sold her book, Rowling was short of money, living in a small apartment with her daughter. She could not afford heat in the winter.

Harry Potter became very successful with children and adults in England. The book also really took off in the United States. After her second and third books were published, the three Harry Potter books filled the top three places on many newspapers’ lists of best-sellers. Then the books were made into popular movies. Without question, Rowling’s life had completely changed, in just three years.

Harry Potter has now sold more than 30 million books around the world and has been translated into more than thirty-five languages. In 1997, she earned ?70 (about US$110) a week. By the end of 2001, she had earned over ?150 million ($250 million), making her one of the most successful female writers of all time.

56. Rowling’s dream was 　　　.

　 A. to be a book seller B. to make a movie

　 C. to have her books published　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. to be an English teacher

57. Which sentence is TRUE about the first Harry Potter book?

　 A. Four publishers bought it. B. It took the writer many years to finish it.

　 C. It was first published in Portugal.　　　　　　 D. Rowling got the idea from her daughter.

58. Harry Potter has been translated into 　　　 languages.

　 A. about 50 B. more than 35　　　　　 C. about 70　　　　　　　　　 D. more than 150

59. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Rowling?

　 A. Not many writers are as successful as she is.

　 B. She spent seven years finishing writing her first book.

C. She lived a poor life before her books were published.

　 D. Her books were made into movies and she directed them.

60. This reading is about 　　　 .

　 A. the writer’s life B. Harry Potter’s life

　 C. how the book became a movie　　　　　　　　 D. why Harry Potter is popular

阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。

My favorite class at school was dance class. It was a new experience for me. At first, I didn’t think I’d like it, but I decided to give it a chance.

To begin with, it was    35    to have to hold with a boy and dance. The steps were okay, and the music was okay, but boys were not really okay. The teacher was nice and funny, and she got us used to working together as a    36   . Then it wasn’t so strange working with a partner any more.

 As the lessons    37   and I learned new dances like waltz(华尔兹), I really began to enjoy myself. Even being with partners wasn’t bad. In fact, I started enjoying dancing with partners who tried hard and know our steps. Some of the boys thought it was a    38   . And they didn’t take it seriously. I hated dancing with them, but I politely took my turn with them anyway.

To be a proper lady was another thing I learned while I was dancing. I never thought much about it before, but the teacher expected me to    39   like a lady, which meant I had to accept dance partners politely    40   I didn’t like them. Just like life, you sometimes have to do things you don’t want to, the teacher    41   . Yet, that didn’t mean I didn’t enjoy dancing with a boy who had the proper height and good steps to be a great partner.

As the classes neared their end, I was happy to hear I’d been    42    as a finalist. That meant I and my partner, Todd, would be representing my school and going dancing at a competition.

The competition was like    43   out of a storybook. Everyone was smiling, wearing great clothes, and hair was done nicely. It was hard not to be    44   , but it was hard not to feel special, too. Todd and I, along with my teammates,    45   our way through the competition. It was hard, and all the other dancers were so good!

It was sad not to win the competition, but a third place finish was    46   . Maybe next year our dancers would come in first place. I was proud I learned a lot. I just know I loved to dance, especially the waltz.

35.  A. different       B. difficult      C. common      D. strange

36.  A. class          B. club         C. team         D. task

37.  A. went  on      B. went by      C. came over     D. came back

38.  A.  joke         B.  step        C. lesson        D. chance

39.  A.  look         B.  learn       C. behave        D. practice

40.  A. as if           B. so that       C. ever since     D. even though

41.  A. agreed         B. smiled       C. replied        D. explained

42.  A. tested          B. chosen       C. known       D. regarded

43.  A. something      B. everything    C. anything      D. nothing

44.  A. surprised       B. excited       C. nervous       D. serious

45.  A. continued       B. danced       C. found        D. took

46.  A. comfortable     B. acceptable     C. reasonable    D. enjoyable

    The idea for the book Harry Potter and the philosopher’s Stone came to Joanne Kathleen Rowling in 1990．It took her seven years to finish writing it．During those seven years she had a number of jobs．including one job as an English teacher in Portugal．

    Rowling sent the book to four publishers before one of them bought it．She was very happy to sell her book because it was her life’s dream to be a published writer．Before she sold her book，Rowling was living in a small apartment with her daughter and was so poor that she could not afford heat in the winter．

    Harry Potter became very successful with children and adults in England．The book also really took off in the United States．After her second and third books were published，the there Harry Potter books filled the top three places on many newspapers’ lists of best-sellers．Then the books were made into popular movies．Without question．Rowling’s life had completely changed，in just three years．

    Harry Potter books have now sold more than 30 million books around the world and have been translated into more than thirty-five languages．In 1997，Rowling was earning ￡70(about US$110) a week．By the end of 2001，she had earned over ￡150 million($250 million)，making her one of the most successful female writers of all time．

    根据短文内容，选择正确的答案，

1．This reading is about _________．

  A．Harry Potter’s life                               B．the writer’s life

  C．how the book became a movie      D．why Harry Potter is popular

2．Which sentence is true about the first Harry Potter book．

   A．Four publishers bought it．    B．It took the writer several years to finish it．

   C．It was first published in Portugal   D．Rowling got the idea from her daughter

3．Rowling’s dream was __________．

  A．to be a magician    B．to make a movie

  C．to have her books published    D．to be an English teacher

4．How many languages has Harry Potter been translated into?

  A．more than 35    B．about 135    C．about 90    D．more than 150

5．Which sentence is true about Rowling？

   A．Many other writers have been much more successful than she．

  B．Not many writers are as successful as she is

   C．She is more successful than other writers

   D．She became successful because of a movie

听力录音材料：

一、听对话，从下面各题所给的A、B、C三幅图片中选择与对话内容相符的图片。每段对话你将听两遍。

Number 1                                     

M: Hey, Betty! How do you study for a test?

W: I study by listening to tapes.

Number 2                                     

M: Sally, did you use to be afraid of tigers?

W: Yes, I did.

Number 3                                     

M: I think we should be allowed to play soccer after class.

W: I agree.

Number 4                                     

M: It’s Celia’s birthday tomorrow. I don’t know what I should get her.

W: If I were you, I would get her a scarf.

二、听对话或独白，根据对话或独白的内容，从下面各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选择最佳选项。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。

请听一段对话，完成第5至第6小题。

M: Hi, Maria! Whose backpack is this?                           

W: I don’t know. Look, there is a hair band in it. So the owner can’t be a boy.

M: It could be Lily’s hair band. She has long hair.

W: You’re right. The backpack might belong to Lily.

请听一段对话，完成第7至第8小题。

W: Have you done your homework, John?                         
M: Not yet.
W: Then why are you watching TV now?
M: This is my favorite baseball game.
W: You can watch it after you finish your homework.
M: But the show will be over.
W: There will be another game next week.
M: Please?
W: You know the rules, John.
M: I hate the rules! I can’t wait till I grow up.

请听一段对话，完成第9至第10小题。

W: Hi, Lewis! I’m so glad the holiday is finally here.

M: Me too. Imagine! We’ve got three days in a row.

W: So, where’re you going?

M: I don’t have any plans yet. I’ll just play it by ear. How about you, Tina?

W: We’re going hiking and camping in the mountains.

M: That sounds exciting!

W: Would you like to join us?

M: Hmm, let me think about it. I’ll let you know later.

请听一段对话，完成第11至第13小题。

M: Gina, I was invited to a party. I don’t know what to wear and I need your help. 

W: Well, what kind of party is it?

M: It is an important party for all junior students.

W: When is the party?

M: 8:00 pm, next Friday evening.

W: Oh, that is one week from today. You have enough time to get prepared. And if I were you, I

 would wear a shirt and tie. But don’t wear a suit. That makes you look old.

M: I agree. But what if I don’t know anyone?

W: Well, if I were you, I would talk to someone first. It is not good to be too shy, right?

M: Yes, you are right.

W: Don’t worry. Everything will be fine. Have a good time at the party.

M: Thanks.

请听一段独白，完成第14至第16小题。

Hello, boys and girls. Welcome to our Summer Camp Day! It is a team competition taking place once every year both at the festival and on our website!

There are four teams: red, yellow, blue, and purple. You can join a team by joining the team’s Facebook group. Within each group, team members work together on how they can win the competition, and decide more fun things like team songs, team flags and so on.

Each year, one team will be named the Summer Camp Day Champion. The winning team will be decided at the end of the festival, and we will fly their flag that day. The winning team will also get a party.

As a team member, you have to wear your team color and encourage your teammates, or join in games. The games include spelling game, guessing game, water ball game and soccer game. If you win a game, you will get prizes like T-shirts or some other souvenirs. Most of the games will be during the day on Saturdays, and the winning team’s party will be on Sunday afternoon.

I hope you will enjoy yourself in our summer camp! 

三、听对话，根据所听到的对话内容和提示词语，将所缺的关键信息填写在答题卡的相应位置上。对话你将听两遍。

W: Hello, Hoffman Travel Agency.

M: Hello. I’d like to book a flight from Beijing to Shanghai, please.

W: I see. May I have your name, please?

M: Thomas Green. T-H-O-M-A-S. Thomas. G-R-E-E-N, Green.

W: Got it. So when are you travelling?

M: I’d like to fly next Monday, November 25^th.

W: Wait a moment, please. (Pause) We have one ticket left.

M: Perfect! How much is the ticket?

W: It is only 840 RMB.

M: Well, that’s a pretty fair price.

W: A ticket to Shanghai for next Monday, November 25^th. OK, your ticket has been booked. The flight number is CA1589 from Beijing International Airport Terminal Three to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. The departure time is 8:30 p.m.

M: Thank you so much! By the way, can I bring my pet with me?

W: I’m sorry. Pets are not allowed.

M: Oh, I see. Thanks.

W: You are welcome. Goodbye.                                

M: Bye.

一、听对话，从下面各题所给的A、B、C三幅图片选项与对话内容相符的图片。每段对话你将听两遍。（共4分，每小题1分）

二、听对话或独白，根据对话或独白的内容，从下面各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选择最佳选项。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。（共12分，每小题1分）

5. What’s in the backpack?

A. A notebook.       B. A pencil box.      C. A hair hand

6. Whose backpack could it be?

  A. Jack’s            B. Lily’s           C. Maria’s

  请听一段对话，完成第7至8小题。

7. What is John doing now?

  A. Watching TV.       B. Doing homework.      C. Playing baseball.

8. What does John hate?

  A. The shows.         B. The rules        C. The games.

  请听一段对话，完成第9至10小题。

9.How long will the holiday be?

  A. Two days.           B. Three days.     C. Four days.

10. What is Tina going to do during the holiday?

  A. Go hiking and camping.       B. Go to the beach.      C. Visit the museum.

请听一段对话，完成第11至13小题。

11. When is the party?

  A. Next Sunday evening.      B. Next Saturday evening.      C. Next Friday evening.

12. What will the boy probably wear for the party?

  A. A shirt and tie.         B. A suit and shirt.        C. A suit and tie.

13. What can we know about the boy?

  A. He has no friends.           B. He needs more time.      C. He wants some advice.

  请听一段对话，完成第14至16小题。

14. How can you join the team?

  A. By joining a party on Saturdays.      

B. By joining a group on Facebook.   

C. By joining games on the Internet.

15. Which game is not talked about?

A. Guessing game.      B. Spelling game.      C. Dancing game.

16. What does the speaker want to do?

  A. To tell us about a competition.      

B. To introduce a competition team.     

C. To encourage us to win the game.

三、听对话，根据所听到的对话内容和提示词语，将所缺的关键信息填写在答题卡的相应位置上。对话你将听两遍。（共10分，每小题2分）

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