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When people say ‘culture’, we think of art and history. But one very famous symbol in American culture is a cartoon. We all know and love the black mouse with two large round ears ―Mickey Mouse. Over 80 years ago, he first appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie. When this cartoon came out in New York on November 18, 1928, it was the first cartoon with sound and music. The man behind Mickey was Walt Disney. He became very rich and successful. In the 1930s, he made 87 cartoons with Mickey.

Some people might ask how this cartoon animal became so popular. One of the main reasons is that Mickey was like a common man, but he always tried to face any danger. In his early films, Mickey was unlucky and had many problems such as losing his house or girlfriend, Minnie. However, he was always ready to try his best. People went to the cinema to see the ‘little man’ win. Most of them wanted to be like Mickey.

On November 18, 1979, Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Today’s cartoons are usually not so simple as little Mickey Mouse, but everyone still knows and loves him. Who has a pair of ears more famous than Mickey’s?

1.Who is a famous symbol of American culture?

A.Monkey King B.Walt Disney C.Mickey Mouse D.Happy Goat

2.How many cartoons with Mickey did Walt Disney make in the 1930s?

A.80 B.87 C.18 D.28

3.Which is the first cartoon with sound and music?

A.Steamboat Willie B.Snow White C.Sleeping Beauty D.Cinderella

4.Why is Mickey so popular in America?

A.Mickey is very cute.

B.Mickey has a famous pair of ears.

C.Mickey is like a common man, but he always tried to face the danger.

D.Mickey is the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

5.Which of the following is true?

A.Steamboat Willie came out in New York on November 18, 1979.

B.Minnie is Mickey’s sister.

C.Today’s cartoons are usually as simple as Mickey Mouse.

D.Mickey was always ready to try his best.

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Contract for Bicycle Rental

By signing this contract, .I, , agree that I will be the only rider using this bicycle and that I have the experience to use it safely. I agree to ride the bicycle no farther than100 miles from the Wheel Have Fun! office. I will return the bicycle by the time indicated below. For every hour the bicycle is late, I agree to pay an additional $10.

All bicycles include a pump, lock, and repair kit (patches, spare tube, tire levers). These items must be returned with the bicycle. There is no cost for using items in the kit, but please report their use to the rental agent at the time of return.

The rental rate includes insurance, which covers minor damage to the bicycle.

This insurance does NOT cover any of the following costs:

※ damage caused to property or other vehicles;

※ medical costs related to an accident; or

※theft or loss of bicycle.

Rental

Rate

1hour

$12

2hour

$20

4hour

$35

You are fully responsible for any and all of the costs named above.

Period of Rental: Start Time End Time

Name(please print):

Signature Date

1.What information is not included in the contract after it has been completed?

A.the name of the renter. B.the value of the bicycle.

C.the time the rental period begins and ends. D.the cost of each extra rental hour.

2.Which of the following situations would require the renter to pay an additional amount?

A.returning the bicycle two hours late B.riding the bike faster than 25 miles per hour

C.using a patch from the repair kit D.refusing to sign the contract

3.The insurance included with the rental will pay _______.

A.the cost of the bicycle if it is stolen B.the hospital bills of anyone hit by the bike

C.to repair a small tear in the bicycle's seat D.to fix an automobile that the bike hits

“Without music, life would be a mistake,” famous German philosopher（哲学家）Friendrich Nietzsche said over a century ago. Music is a big part of our lives. But in recent years, some US schools have cut music classes to control budgets（预算）.

For example, Chicago public schools hurt arts education when it fired over 1,000 teachers. Among them, 10 percent of the teachers taught art or music, according to The Washington Times. In fact, this is not just a problem in the US. In other countries, such as China and the UK, music classes are not thought to be as important as ones like science, math and history. That’s partly because music is not seen as a very important life skill, and it isn’t tested. Many students are busy with schoolwork, so parents and students choose to focus on subjects that are tested more often.

However, learning music is beneficial（有益的）in many ways.

When playing music, you need different abilities to work together. It is not as simple as it looks, according to Kenneth Guilmartin of Music Together, an early childhood music development program. For example, when playing the piano, people see music notes and decode（解码）them in their brains. They also use their fingers to make sounds. You need to deal with all these things at the same time.

Music has a special connection with science as well. You can see that many scientists are good at playing music: Einstein played the violin, and German physicist Max Planck was talented in playing the piano.

1.Some schools in the US cut music classes, because ______.

A.they were too difficult to learn B.students in the US weren’t interested in music

C.the schools wanted to control budgets D.there weren’t enough music teachers in the US

2.In Paragraph 2, what does the underlined word “them” refer to(指代)?

A.Students in Chicago. B.Public schools. C.Parents in Chicago. D.Fired teachers.

3.What’s the main idea of Paragraph 4?

A.Different abilities are needed to work together while we are playing music.

B.Playing the piano needs people to use fingers to make sounds.

C.Decoding music notes is needed while we are playing music.

D.Playing the piano needs people to see music notes.

4.How many scientists who are good at playing music are mentioned in this passage?

A.One. B.Two. C.Three. D.Four.

5.What’s the writer’s opinion according to this passage?

A.Music is as simple as it looks. B.Music classes should be cut in some schools.

C.Music is a big part of our lives. D.Music isn’t a very important life skill for us.

If there are any letters for me, ______ you send them on to this address?

A.must B.need C.can D.should

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My two little daughters and I usually go out and help others on Thankful Thursday. Last Thursday, we were going to buy lunch for the beggars (乞丐) in the street. Then we went to the nearest KFC. I ordered 15 lunches from it and drove my car to hand them out. We gave the lunches to the beggars. They were excited. We were happy to see that. Then we noticed a small, old woman, asking for pocket money. We gave her our last lunch bag. Before we got into the car, she started to speak to us. “No one has done anything like this for me before,” she said with a smile. “Well, I’m glad that we were the first,” I answered. “So, when will you eat your lunch?” I asked. She just looked at me with her big, tired brown eyes and said, “Oh, dear, I’m not going to eat this lunch. You see, I have a little daughter. I usually can’t buy her favourite food, but today she will be so happy!” I don’t know if the kids noticed the tears in my eyes. I have asked many times whether our actions of kindness were too small to change anything. Yet at that moment, I realized the truth of words: We cannot do great things-only small things with great love.

1.Who were they going to buy lunch for?

_________________________________________________________

2.How many lunches did the writer order?

________________________________________________________

3.When did the woman start to speak to the writer?

_________________________________________________

4.Who was going to eat the lunch, the woman or her daughter?

________________________________________

5.What can we learn from the story?

_____________________________________________________________

It’s a long way to get there. You have to go ________ a forest and ________ two bridges.

A.through, through B.across, across

C.across, through D.through, across

Where have you _______? Wu Dong is looking for you. Now he has ______ to the playground.

A.gone; gone B.gone; been C.been; been D.been; gone

— How is Carla getting along with her English?

—You wouldn't believe these days.

A.what a quick progress she was making

B.what quick progress she's made

C.how quickly she was progressing

There are many kinds of places for you to stay in Britain if you visit there. Whatever your plan is, the choice — from basic barn to small hotel, from tiny cottage to grand castle — is all part of fun.

Hostels(招待所)

Cheap, good-value hostels are aimed at all types of like-minded travelers, who prefer value over luxury and you don’t have to be young or single to use them. Britain’s independent hostels and backpackers hostels also offer a great welcome. Facilities(设备) and prices vary, especially in rural(偏远的) areas, where some hostels are a little more than a bunkhouse(临时住房) while others are remarkably comfortable — almost like cheap hotels.

Youth hotels

Founded many years ago to “help all, especially young people of limited means, to a greater knowledge, love and care of the countryside”, the Youth Hotels Association is still going strong in the 21st century. The network of 230 hotels is a perfect gateway for exploring Britain’s towns and countryside.

B&Bs

The B&B (bed and breakfast) is a great British institution(机构). Sometimes you get a room in somebody’s house, and small B&Bs may only have one guest room, so you’ll really feel like part of the family. Larger B&Bs may have four or five rooms and more facilities, but just as warm as a welcome.

In country areas your B&B might be in a village or a farm surrounded by fields. Prices reflect facilities: and usually run from around ￡12 to ￡20 per person. City B&Bs charge about ￡25 to ￡30 per person, although they’re often cheaper as you go further out to the suburbs(郊区).

Pubs & Inns(小酒馆)

As well as selling drinks and meals, Britain’s pubs and inns sometimes offer B&B, particularly in country areas. Staying a night or two can be great fun and puts you at the heart of the local community.

Rates range from around ￡15 to ￡25 per person. Pubs are more likely to have single rooms.

1.In this passage the author mainly ________.

A.tells us where to stay while visiting Britain

B.advises readers to pay a visit to Britain

C.introduces the wonderful public services in Britain

D.gives us some information about British life

2.If you travel alone and want to know better about family life in Britain, you’d better stay in ________.

A.Pubs & Inns B.Youth Hotels C.Hostels D.B&Bs

3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the last part of the passage?

A.Pubs and inns sometimes provide visitors bed and breakfast.

B.All pubs and inns offer visitors bed and breakfast.

C.Pubs and inns charge a visitor ￡25 at the most.

D.If you want a single room, you are more likely to get one in pubs.

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