1、My hometown is a quiet and beautiful small village, which is ______.
A．worth to visit
B．worthy of visiting
C．worth of visiting
D．worthy of being visited
2、People _______ hobbies which offer enjoyment, knowledge and relaxation.
A.bring up B.set up C.take up D.pick up
3、—How can I get to the island you mentioned?
—You can’t get there ________ by swimming.
A．other than
B．more than
C．rather than
D．less than
4、Long time no see! It has been 2 years _____ we graduated from school.
A.before B.when C.since D.that
5、The boy, though up in the countryside, soon adapted himself to the way of life in this big city.
A.bringing B.having brought C.brought D.being brought
6、Li Ying is one of the girls _______ to college in the village.
A. who goes B. who go
C. which went D. that goes
7、No sooner had he arrived than he ______ to complain about the terrible weather.
A. began B. would begin C. had begun D. begins
8、He took up the post of general manager, little knowing how this appointment ________ his life.
A．has changed
B．changed
C．would change
D．change
9、— That woman has been taking care of the two white tigers for 8 years.
—Oh, dear! She _____ a lot of difficulties!
A．could go through
B．might go through
C．might have gone through
D．must have gone through
10、Meeting again by chance, Lucy and Amy are delighted to _______ the friendship where it left out years ago.
A. set up B. build up
C. bring up D. pick up
11、It was in the small house ___ was built with stones by his father ____ he spent his childhood.
A. which; that B. which; which
C. that; which D. where; that
12、I didn’t know what use he could make ______ the desk to help him escape from the prison.
A. of B. from
C. into D. with
13、He didn’t selfishly keep for himself the money inherited from his uncle. Instead, he made a ______ contribution to help the community.
A. commercial B. generous C. comparable D. profitable
14、Having no money but ______ to know, he simply said he would go without dinner.
A．not to want anyone
B．not wanting anyone
C．wanted no one
D．to want no one
15、When you with somebody you love, it takes time to get along well each other again.
A. get up B. break off
C. break up D. get together
16、I was surprised by her words， which made me recognize___silly mistakes I had made.
A．what
B．that
C．how
D．which
17、The poem is _________ of the Romantic period, which makes it known to all.
A．satisfying
B．regular
C．formal
D．typical
18、________ time at Beijing University, I'm very impressed with the quality of the teachers and students.
A．Having spent
B．Being spent
C．To spent
D．Spending
19、The hikers made marks on the way ________ they wouldn’t get lost in the mountain.
A．as if B．so that C．even though D．in case
20、—Eric, what about ______ the movie My Country and I this weekend?
—Good idea! Let's make it Sunday afternoon.
A.watch B.watches C.to watch D.watching
21、Teen Fitness
Our Teen Fitness program will be available from July 4 to September 3 for youth aged 12 to 17 at all GoodLife Fitness clubs from coast to coast, across Canada.
Participating teens will have full club access with the following exceptions: pool, Hot Yoga Studio, Tennis Court and Tanning Salon (日光浴沙龙).
We've all heard the news: Overweight teenagers are tipping the balance at an alarming rate. According to the Canada Health Measure Survey :
★ Over 26% of children and youth are overweight.
★ 60% of Canadian youth do not get the required daily physical activity for their growth and development.
★ 93% of children and youth are not meeting Canada's Physical Activity Guidelines.
Instead of a Teen Fitness membership card, this year our teens will have a regular membership card presented to them.
Pre-registration will be available in June.
General Teen Information:
★ Free teen membership for ages 12 - 17 only.
★ Membership term: July 4-September 3; all teen memberships come to an end September 3.
★ Parents or legal guardians must register for a Teen Member and provide proof of age.
★ Membership includes access to most club areas at all locations: 7 days a week from 8 am to 4 pm with last check-in at 3:00 pm.
★ The teens will receive their membership key tags (标签)upon completion of registration at the club.
★ Maximum workout time for Teen Members is 2 hours per day.
【1】What does the survey in Canada show?
A．Teens' state of health is worrying.
B．Most teens can't balance study and play.
C．Schools pay much attention to teens' fitness.
D．50% of teens benefit from GoodLife Fitness.
【2】What can Teen Members enjoy in the program?
A．At most two hours' daily exercise.
B．Three-month free membership.
C．Free access to the Tennis Court.
D．Light exercise at night on weekends.
【3】A participating teen is required to .
A．buy a key tag after registration
B．make the registration by himself
C．arrive no later than 3:00 pm
D．be accompanied by his parents
22、What is Hanukkah?
Hanukkah (光明节) is the Jewish Festival of Lights. It lasts for eight days and is usually celebrated in November or December. Hanukkah traditions include lighting candles, giving presents, playing games and eating food fried in oil, like doughnuts or potato pancakes.
Fried food is traditional at Hanukkah. latkes are fried pancakes made with potatoes, onions, eggs, flour and oil. Jam filled doughnuts are another popular Hanukkah treat. Dairy food such as cheese and cheesecake are also traditionally eaten at this festival.
The traditional Hanukkah candle holder is called a Hanukkah menorah (烛台) or hanukkiah and it has been used as a Jewish symbol since ancient times. A Hanukkah menorah has nine candles which are lit at night-time during Hanukkah.
In London you can see a giant menorah lit up with candles for the Hanukkah London event, in celebration of the Jewish Festival of Lights. This huge menorah in Trafalgar Square is put close to the Christmas tree for a truly multicultural winter celebration.
Playing with the dreidel (陀螺) is a traditional Hanukkah game played in Jewish homes in Britain and all over the world, and rules may vary from family to family. There are various games you can play with the dreidel.
It's traditional to give presents or money to family and friends at Hanukkah. Hanukkah Gelt refers to money given as a gift at the festival. 'Gelt' is the Yiddish word for money. Children are often given chocolate coins wrapped in gold foil (金箔).
People also give Hanukkah greetings cards. The cards often show a picture of a menorah or dreidel. One UK online greetings cards company even combines Christmas and Hanukkah to make a card with the greeting 'Very Merry Chrismukkah wishes'!
Happy Hanukkah!
【1】What are the traditional foods of Hanukah?
A.Fried pancakes and cheesecake.
B.Potato cakes and doughnuts.
C.Eggs and fried pancakes.
D.Cheese and onion doughnuts.
【2】What is a long used Jewish symbol during Hanukkah?
A.A candle.
B.The dreidel.
C.Hanukkah Gelt.
D.A Hanukkah menorah.
【3】What do we know about Hanukkah?
A.Hanukkah is only celebrated in December.
B.Playing with the dreidel is a traditional Hanukkah game.
C.Children are often given money wrapped in gold foil.
D.People will make Hanukkah greetings phone calls.
23、WHAT’ S ON
STAGE
Russian dances: The famous“Little White Birth”Dance Troupe will travel from Russia to Present performances in Beijing.
The troupe, founded in 1948, is famous for their combination of Russian folk dances and classical dancing art.
It has been invited by the Beijing Foreign Culture Exchange Co to give four performances in Beijing.
Tickets are available（可得到的）through ticket hotlines and website such as www. paio. com.cn, www.chinaticket. com and www.ticket. elong. com
Time: 7:30 pm, January 18—21
Place: Beizhan Theatre, 135, Xiwai Dajie, Xicheng District
Tel: 6606—4258
EXHIBITIONS
Kite show: All together 81 kites collected by the China National Art Museum is on show in the Yanhuang Art Museum.
Kong Xiangze, an expert on Chinese kites, published a book on kites, explaining the origins of the Kite—making process. The exhibited kites are made in a traditional Chinese style.
Time: 9 am—5 pm until February 11
Place: 9 Huizhong Lu
Tel: 6491—2902
CONCERTS
Folk music: A concert of classics of Chinese folk music will greet audiences on the first day of the Year of Snake at the Beijing Concert Hall.
The China Song and Dance Ensemble will perform dozens of traditional instrumental pieces, such as “Full of Joy,” “Colourful Cloud Chasing the Moon,” and “Spring Festival Suite.”
Time: 7:30 pm, January 24
Place: 1, Beixinhuajie, Xicheng District
Tel: 6559—8285
EVENTS
Flower festival：The Beijing Botanical Garden is bringing people a blooming festival with the beautiful flowers in its tropical（热带）plants greenhouse.
The garden has introduced nearly 80 kinds of flowers from abroad for the exhibition.
There is also an exhibition of potted narcissus（水仙）landscapes（风景）. More than 300 mini landscapes involving imported narcissus will be displayed. People can get a preview of the show by visiting www. beijingbd. com, the garden’s website.
Time: 8:30 am -5pm until January 28
Place: Wofosi Lu near the Fragant Hills
Tel: 8259—5547
【1】Suppose you are too far away from Beijing or you can’t spare time to go there in person, which of the following show can you enjoy all the same?
A.Russian dances B.Kite show
C.Folk music D.Flower festival
【2】The phrase “get a preview of” used in the passage means .
A.watch in advance B.see clearly
C.get good position of D.get a general idea of
【3】If you and your classmates have a free evening to spend on the 19th of January, which is a useful number to call?
A.6606—4258 B.6491—2902
C.6559—8285 D.8259—5547
24、Best Walking Tours in London
London is one of the most walkable capital cities in the world. People may think you’ re mad if you do lace up your sneakers — here are London’s best walking tours for your next visit. drive a car around town. Besides, nothing quite lets you get to know a city like a good walk around. So, lace up your sneakers — here are London’s best walking tours for your next visit.
Tour for Muggles
This is a can’t-miss trip in England. The tour starts near London Bridge subway station and moves on to locations used in the Harry Potter films (and several book locations). There’s one subway ride (LondonBridge to Westminster) but otherwise it’s all on foot. Groups are capped to 20 and accept tourists of all ages.
Jermyn Street Fashion Walk
A seriously professional private tour to match your preferences. Groups are recommended no larger than eight, and it’s all done on foot. Most of the guides, who lead the Jermyn Street walk, have a background of art, history or fashion, and one even trained as a tailor.
Historic Pubs, Food & Beer Tour
Think of this as a walk with friends rather than a tour (groups are capped at 12). You meet at a best selfie spot — at Rotherhithe, overlooking the Thames — then catch the overground train to the pubs. By reservation only. Five of London’s most historic pubs in four hours is not an easy but worthwhile task.
East End Walks
East End Walks is a collection of 15 tours run by one man, David Rosenberg. The tours cover the social history of the traditionally working class area. Groups are capped at 30. You meet near the subway station. Rosenberg, whose grandparents moved to the East End as children, loves the area and its social history a lot — it holds the story of the working class, which is rarely told.
【1】Which tour best suits people who are interested in the history of the working class?
A．Tour for Muggles
B．Jermyn Street Fashion Walk
C．East End Walks
D．Historic Pubs, Food & Beer Tour
【2】What do the four walking tours have in common?
A．They limit the number of a group.
B．They have professional guides.
C．They are private tours to your preference.
D．They recommend reservation in advance.
【3】Where is the text probably taken from?
A．A news report.
B．A travel brochure.
C．A geographic magazine.
D．A history textbook.
25、 John’s parents acquired the washer when he was a small boy. It happened during World War Ⅱ. His family never _______ a washing machine and, since gasoline was expensive, they could not _______ trips to the laundry several miles away. Keeping clothes _______ became a problem for young John’s household.
A family friend joined the army, and his wife _______ to go with him. John’s family _______ to store their furniture while they were away. To the family’s _______, the friend suggested they use their Bendix. So this is how they _______ the washer.
Young John helped with the washing, and across the years he _______ a love for the old, green Bendix. But _______ the war ended. When the friends came to take it back, John grew terribly ________. His mother ________ him and said. “You must remember, that machine ________ belonged to us in the first place. That we ever got to use it at all was a gift. So, instead of being mad at it being taken ________, let’s use this ________ to be grateful that we had it at all.”
The lesson turned out ________. Years later, John watched his eight-year-old daughter die a slow and painful death of leukemia (白血病). Though he ________ for months with her death, John could not begin getting over from the ________ until he remembered the old Bendix.
His daughter was a ________. When he realized the simple fact, everything changed. He could now begin recovering from the death of his daughter. He started to see her as a marvelous gift that he was fortunate enough to ________ for a time. He felt ________. He found strength and recovery. He knew he could get through the valley of loss.
【1】A. required B. repaired C. saw D. owned
【2】A. afford B. take C. have D. ride
【3】A. warm B. nice C. clean D. good
【4】A. agreed B. prepared C. managed D. desired
【5】A. decided B. offered C. expected D. promised
【6】A. astonishment B. disappointment C. sadness D. regret
【7】A. bought B. got C. borrowed D. used
【8】A. achieved B. reduced C. produced D. developed
【9】A. obviously B. finally C. immediately D. peacefully
【10】A. upset B. frightened C. hopeless D. confused
【11】A. explained B. encouraged C. comforted D. taught
【12】A. once B. already C. never D. hardly
【13】A. out B. down C. up D. away
【14】A. success B. event C. treasure D. chance
【15】A. invaluable B. important C. necessary D. reasonable
【16】A. thought B. struggled C. missed D. forgot
【17】A. lesson B. illness C. loss D. difficulty
【18】A. gift B. washer C. death D. loser
【19】A. spend B. live C. share D. earn
【20】A. grateful B. energetic C. relaxed D. happy
26、书面表达
假如你是李华。你的美国笔友Martin正在某中文学校学习汉语，他来信向你咨询如何学好汉语。请你写一封回信，给他提一些建议。
注意：词数120左右。
Dear Martin,
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Yours,
Li Hua