China’s Zhou Yang won the Olympic Games women's 1,500-metre short-track gold in 2009.

“I told myself a few days ago ‘Zhou Yang，you Can do this’”the18-year-old Olympic newcomer said. “I believed in myself. ”

   “This gold medal will change things. It will give me more confidence. It will give my mum a better lifestyle. ”

    China’s Shen Xue，aged 31，and Zhao Hongbo，aged 36， celebrated St. Valentine’s Day and the Chinese New Year by winning a gold medal in the pairs figure skating at the Vancouver Olympics . —“We have not competed(比赛) much in the last two years and we came back to compete at the Olympic Games as it is our dream to win an Olympic gold medal.”

    China’s Wang Meng won again her Olympic women's

500-metre short track skating title on Wednesday.

   “I have a lot of confidence. I feel that it's my duty to win that. It's still the Chinese New Year holiday，”she said，“Kowtow(磕头)was the only way to express my thanks to the coaches. team leaders and teammates. ”

1.How old is the Olympic newcomer，Zhou Yang, now?

A. 18      B. 19         C. 31         D. 36

2.What is Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo’s dream?

A. To celebrate Chinese New Year.             B. To give their parents a better life.

C. To win an Olympic gold medal. D. To spend a special Valentine’s Day.

3.In what sport did Wang Meng win the gold medal?

A. Figure Skating.       B. Women’s l,500 metre short-track skating.  

C. Skiing.              D. Women’s 500 metre short-track skating

4.Where may you probably read this passage?

A. In a story book.                  B. In a news report.    

C. In a TV play.                     D. In an advertisement.

 

I’m Alfred. I was born with a problem in my backbone and mobility(行走能力）was a big challenge, but thanks to my teachers and friends, my school life was excellent.

My friends and I used to sit together and have lots of fun. Whenever we got a free period, we used to start shouting or play games. I would take part in all competitions, such as poetry writing, story writing and painting and all activities like Teachers’ Day or anybody’s birthday and had much fun.

My English teacher was very tall. The moment she would enter the class, we would all sit quiet and open the books. She would encourage me by giving me important assignments and also morning news to read during the assembly. She would come down and hear my English debate(辩论), which made me participate in all debate competitions.

The same was true of my biology and science teacher. She was very nice and sweet. She would always give me extra information on the biology project. I could not go to the lab for the practicals (lessons or exams in science, cooking etc. in which you have to do or make something yourself rather than write or read about it), so she would bring the lab down and help me with the biology and science practicals and would give me excellent marks.

My friends made me monitor and the naughty boys listen to me. My friends used to help me with my notes if I was absent. My teachers always gave me important project work and I felt proud when they patted me on the back after I finished it quickly and correctly.

I was never shouted at or made fun of or scolded(批评) by any of my friends and teachers. Today I saw the terrible punishments given to students on television news. I felt very sad.

I really want to express my love and thanks to all my wonderful teachers and friends, without whom my school life would not have been so excellent and unforgettable. I really pray to God that each child in the world is blessed with caring teachers and wants to attend school every day.

1.Alfred’s problem in his backbone _________ .

A．made him have fewer friends than others

B．prevented him enjoying an excellent school life

C．left him feeling down all the time in his life

D．made it impossible for him to move freely

2.How many Alfred’s teachers are mentioned in the passage?

A．One.             B．Two.              C．Three.            D．Four.

3.Alfred tried to do the following EXCEPT _________.

A．play games during a free period with his friends

B．take part in all competitions and all activities

C．go to the school lab to do the practicals

D．complete his project work quickly and correctly

4.The underlined part “patted me on the back” is closest in meaning to “_________”.

A．scolded and hit me                      B．encouraged and praised me

C．touched my backbone                    D．made me calm down

5.By writing the passage, Alfred aims to __________.

A．tell us how lucky a boy student he was

B．express his thanks to his teachers and friends

C．get understanding and care from more people

D．show us his great school achievements

 

阅读理解

“ Cool ” is a word with many meanings. Its old meaning is used to express a temperature that is a little bit cold. As the world has changed, the word has had many different meanings.

“ Cool ” can be used to express feelings of interest in almost anything.

When you see a famous car in the street, maybe you will say, “It’s cool . ” You may think, “He’s so cool，”when you see your favourite footballer.

We all maximize（扩大）the meaning of “cool”. You can use it instead of many words such as “ new ”or “ surprising ”. Here’s an interesting story we can use to show the way the word is used. A teacher asked her students to write about the waterfall （瀑布）they had visited. On one student’s paper was just the one sentence, “It’s so cool. ” Maybe he thought it was the best way to show what he saw and felt.

But the story also shows a scarcity（缺乏）of words. Without “cool”, some people have no words to show the same meaning. So it is quite important to keep some credibility （可信性）. Can you think of many other words that make your life as colourful as the word “cool”? I can . And I think they are also very cool .

1. We know that the word “ cool ” has had _________

A．only one meaning	B．no meanings
C．many different meanings	D．the same meaning

2. In the passage, the word “ express ” means “________”

A．see

B．show

C．know

D．feel

3.If you are _____________ something, you may say, “It’s cool。”

A．interested in	B．angry about
C．afraid of	D．unhappy with

4. The writer takes an example to show he is _________ the way the word is used.

A．pleased with	B．strange to
C．worried about	D．careful with

5. In the passage, the writer suggests（暗示）that the word “ cool ” _______

A．can be used instead of many words

B．usually means something interesting

C．can make your life colorful

D．may not be as cool as it seems

 

任务型阅读 (共30分，每题2分)

　　Passage E

Sending E-cards on the Internet

　　The Internet has changed our habits, including our habit of sending greeting cards. There are many e-card websites that make it so easy to find the right greeting cards. They have greatly changed the way we send greetings to each other.

　　Our lives have become so busy that we have limited personal time . These e-card websites have allowed everyone to easily share their feelings and emotions(感情) with the people they love. They contain (包括)plenty of greeting cards that can be used immediately. The users can choose any card they like, from festival greetings to birthday wishes. In fact, e-cards are perfect for any event. That's why more and more people like to send e-cards. If the users are interested in making their own greeting cards on the Internet, they can create a card within only a few minutes.

　　Another benefit(好处) of e-card websites is that they have made it possible for us to send top quality cards to our beloved(心爱的) ones and surprise them with cheerful greetings. They allow us to send our greetings on a specific(特定的) date. So we can plan for the occasion(场合) when we want to send the card. For example, we can send our e-card on a certain day and then visit the person with some flowers the next day. This will surely create a good impression(印象) on the person we love.

　　We have never forgotten the importance of saying sorry to our beloved ones. But sometimes we fail to do so because, we are not brave enough to face those we hurt. Some e-cards on these websites allow us to express our feelings in a more thoughtful way.

　　Although some people still would rather buy traditional cards in the shops for the persons they love, especially when they want the cards to last a long time, more and more people are choosing to send greetings on the Internet.

　　

 

 

Different countries have different customs. When you travel to another countries，please follow their customs，just as the saying goes，“_________ .”
Very often people who travel to the United States forget to tip（付小费）.It is usual to tip porters who help carry your bags，taxi drivers and waiters. Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your meal. Taxi drivers expect about the same amount.
In England，make sure to stand in line even if there are only two of you. It’s important to respect lines there. It’s a good idea to talk about the weather. It’s a favorite subject of conversation with the British.
In Spain，it’s a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner. People have dinner very late，and restaurants do not generally open until after 9 pm.
In Arab countries，men kiss one another on the cheek（脸颊）. Your host may welcome you with a kiss on both cheeks. It is polite for you to do the same.
In Japan，people usually give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first time. When a person gives you a card，don’t put it into your pocket right away. The person expects you to read it.
Don’t forget to be careful of your body language to express something In conversation. A kind of body language that is acceptable in one culture may be impolite in another.
【小题1】When you travel to the USA，you don’t need to tip  __________.  

A．porters

B．waiters

C．taxi drivers

D．conductor

【小题2】The missing sentence in the first paragraph should be“  __________ .”

A．Love me，love my dog .	B．He who laughs last laughs best
C．When in Rome，do as the Romans do	D．Where there is a will，there is a way

【小题3】The underline word “porters” in the passage means  __________. 

A．搬运工

B．清洁工

C．接线员

D．售票员

【小题4】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage ?

A．In Spain，People usually have dinner very early.

B．In England it’s a not polite to talk about the weather.

C．In Arab countries，men kiss one another on the cheek .

D．In Japan you should not read the business card as soon as you get it.

【小题5】What’s the best title of the passage ？
A. How to Tip                      B Body Language
C. When to Have Dinner         D. Advice to International Travelers