In Britain you may often hear “Drop in any time” or “Come to see me soon”, but you can’t really do that. People just say those things to make you feel welcome. It is better to telephone before visiting someone at home. If you receive a written invitation to an event that says “RSVP”, you should reply to let the person who sent the invitation know whether or not you plan to go.
You should never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may refuse by saying, “Thank you for inviting me, but I will not be able to come.” If, after accepting, you are unable to go, be sure to tell those who are expecting you as soon as possible that you will not be there. Although it is not necessarily expected that you give a gift to your host, it is considered polite to do so, especially if you have been invited for a meal. Flowers, chocolate, or a small gift are all appropriate(合适的). A thank-you note or telephone call after the visit is also considered polite and is an appropriate way to express your appreciation for the invitation.
【小题1】What can you do when a British friend says, “Drop in anytime”?
A.Visit him or her at any time.
B.Say no time to him or her seriously.
C.Telephone him or her before visiting.
D.Visit him or her soon.
【小题2】What does the underlined word “RSVP” probably mean in Chinese?
A.请自便B.请回复C.请审阅D.请来访
【小题3】What should you do if your British friend sends you an invitation but you do not want to go?
A.Do not give him or her an answer.
B.Tell another friend to go instead of you.
C.Tell him or her that you can’t be there for some reason.
D.Tell him or her that you don’t want to go there.
【小题4】Which of the following is considered impolite in Britain?
A.Buy small presents when invited.
B.Refuse the invitation without telling anyone.
C.Write a thank-you note after a visit.
D.Give a telephone call after a visit.
【小题5】Where would you probably see this passage?
A.In an invitation.B.In a guidebook.C.On a poster.D.In a newspaper.

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从A,B,C,D四个选项中选择能填入空白处的正确答案,并将其字母代号填入答题卷相应空格内。
Many parents want their children to be famous one day. But do children have the same  1  ?
A new   2  —Hi, Ke'ai is on at Beijing Children's Art Theatre. It tells the story of a boy called Ke'ai. His parents would like him to become a painter or a   3  one day. They teach him to   4  and to play the violin, but Ke'ai doesn't enjoy these activities. Then one day Ke'ai's parents see Liu Xiang win a gold   5  at the Athens Olympic Games, and they want him to be a sportsman.
"   6  do they want me to be someone else?" Ke'ai asks and says, "I only want to be
   7  ."
The play shows us that it is good for parents to learn to   8  their children. It helps parents to think about what kids want to do.
Young audiences(观众)enjoy the story, and also the   9  in the play. There are two songs in the play. One of them, "Ke'ai's Song" is very   10  to learn, so the audiences can sing the song on their way home after the play!

【小题1】
A.jobsB.dreamsC.habitsD.hobbies
【小题2】
A.songB.filmC.playD.opera
【小题3】
A.writerB.teacherC.sportsmanD.musician
【小题4】
A.paintB.writeC.runD.drive
【小题5】
A.matchB.ringC.medalD.race
【小题6】
A.How B.WhyC.WhenD.Where
【小题7】
A.myselfB.differentC.aloneD.great
【小题8】
A.encourageB.understandC.criticizeD.inspire
【小题9】
A.lightB.clothesC.skillD.music
【小题10】
A.easyB.difficultC.importantD.necessary

When I was in primary school, I had a big argument with a boy in my class. l can't   31   what it was about, but I have never forgotten the   32  I learned that day.
I was sure that I was right and he was wrong.   33  , he strongly believed that I was wrong and he was right. The teacher decided to teach us a lesson. She   34  a good idea. She brought both of us to the front of the class and placed him on one side of her grey desk and me on  35    In the middle of the desk was a large, round object.  It was   36  for me to see that it was black.  She asked the boy what color the object was.  "  37," he answered in a loud voice.
I couldn't   38  that the object was whites considering that it was certainly black! One more argument started between the boy and me, this time   39  the color of the object.
The teacher told me to go stand where the key was standing and told him to come stand where I had been. We changed   40  , and then she asked me what the color of the object was. I 41  answer, "White. " It was then that I knew what was wrong. It was an object with two   42   colored sides, and from .his side it was white.   43  from my side was it black.
My teacher taught 'me a very important 1.esson that day: You must "  44  in other person's position (位置) and look at the  45  through their eyes in order to truly understand their ideas.
【小题1】A. understand              B. remember              C. explain
【小题2】A. class                  B. subject                C. lesson
【小题3】A. Therefore              B. Also                  C. However
【小题4】A. came up with           B. went on with           C. got along with
【小题5】A. another                 B. other                  C. the other
【小题6】A. hard                    B. clear                  C. lucky
【小题7】A. Black                  B. White                C. Grey
【小题8】A. realize                 B. describe                C. believe
【小题9】A. like                    B. against                 C. about
【小题10】A. places                  B. objects                  C. opinions
【小题11】A. could                  B. should                  C. had to
【小题12】A. similarly               B. differently              C. brightly
【小题13】A, But                   B. Still                    C..Only
【小题14】A. appear                  B. stand                  C, hide       
【小题15】A. situation                 B. discussion               C. solution

阅读理解(二)(每小题2分,共10分)阅读下面短文,根据短文内容回答问题。
If you like unusual places, you should visit the Hebrides Islands. Not many people live on these islands in the northwest of Scotland. The land is not good for farming. It’s only good for keeping sheep (绵羊). The winters are long, cold, and wet. It’s hard to make a living on the Hebrides, but for a visitor, these islands can be very special.
They’re not for everyone. Even summer days are cool and often windy. The water is too cold for swimming. There are only a few trees and green fields. Instead of fields, there are just rocks and small plants. The hills, too, are just piles of rocks. Sometimes the view (风景) looks like pictures of the moon.
But there is beauty in this place. From the beach you can often see all the ways to the rocky hills. From the hills you can see far out to other islands and the open ocean. The colors, too, are special. Blue is everywhere. It’s in the sky and in the ocean. In the spring there is also green in the hills. In the summer and winter the hills are more purple.
On these islands you can forget about the rest of the world. The evenings are quiet. The restaurants close early, and there isn’t any nightlife. Visitors stay at a guest house or a Bed. This is the best way to learn about life on the islands. The islanders are often friendly, and they like to talk.
If you want to meet islanders, you can also try the pubs (酒吧) or even the shops. People are in no hurry here. They like to chat about the weather or the fishing.
Do not come to the Hebrides for shopping. Come to walk in the clean, cool air. Come for the quiet beauty and for the views.
【小题1】Are there many people living on the Hebrides islands?
                                                                              
【小题2】How is the weather on the Hebrides in the summer?
                                                                              
【小题3】What can you see from the hills when you are on the Hebrides?
                                                                              
【小题4】Where do visitor stay for the night on the Hebrides?
                                                                              
【小题5】According to the passage, what can we do on the Hebrides?
                                                                       

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