Daniel wakes up in the morning and collects his post.There’s a letter for him with a picture of a sick horse.It’s from a charity(慈善机构,慈善),asking him to give money to help save the animals.The doorbell rings and there is an old woman on Daniel’s doorstep.She is asking for money to help old people.When he turns on the TV, he hears sad music and sees a picture of a weak child who is dying of hunger in Africa(非洲).He knows those poor children need money.He is always ready to help those in trouble.
In May, 2003, Yao Ming, a basketball star, held a TV show in Shanghai and he collected $300,000 to help scientists with the medical research(医学研究).“We must do something to help our country at this difficult time.”He said.
People such as Daniel and Yao Ming feel good about helping with money.
(1)
Daniel always ________.
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A.
helps others with his money
B.
collects letters in the evening
C.
asks others for money
D.
looks after a sick horse
(2)
From this passage, we learn that Yao Ming is ________.
Beijing Opera is also called Peking Opera.It came into being after 1790 when the famous four Anhui opera troupes(戏班)came to Beijing.Its music and singing(唱腔)come from Xipi and Erhuang in Anhui and Hubei.Its costumes are all fascinating and artistic.It is the highest expression of the Chinese culture.It’s full of famous stories, beautiful facial paintings, and wonderful gestures and fighting.This kind of opera is very popular with Chinese people.
There are four main roles in Beijing Opera:Sheng, Dan, Jing and Chou.Sheng is the leading male(男性)actor.For example, a Wusheng is a soldier or fighter.A Xiaosheng is a young man.A Laosheng is an old man.Dan is the female(女性)role.Jing, mostly male, is the face-painted role and Chou is the comedy actor or clown.
Stories in Beijing Opera are very interesting.Some of them are from the history book, but most of them are from the literature, especially famous novels.The people in the story usually have some disagreements.They become angry and unhappy.They are sad and lonely.Sometimes they are nervous and worried.Then they find a way to make peace.The stories usually end with happiness and laughter and people are all happy in the end.
(1)
Beijing Opera’s singing is from ________.
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A.
Anhui and Hubei
B.
Beijing and Anhui
C.
the history book
D.
the literature and novels
(2)
The second paragraph(段落)of the reading is about the ________ of Beijing Opera.
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A.
stories
B.
roles
C.
gestures
D.
paintings
(3)
From the reading, we know the role Chou most probably has a(n)________ feature.
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A.
honest
B.
funny
C.
dull
D.
serious
(4)
Which of the following is the role Sheng?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
(5)
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
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A.
Peking Opera is full of different gestures.
B.
There are only four roles in Beijing Opera.
C.
Beijing Opera is the most popular in the world.
D.
The people in the story usually are in agreement.
阅读理解
A Xia Chimei, 51, has become both classmate and granny of kids at Xiping Primary School in Xuan'en county, Hubei Province.By far the oldest student at the school enrolled(入学)in first grade earlier this year.She is now learning pinyin with children just six and seven years of age.Her husband and children encouraged her to go to school when the new term began early this year.She had never been to school in her life.
B A dog owner in Dalian, Liaoning Province, was very surprised when his 4-year-old dog picked up a 5-yuan note and gave it to him on Monday on their way to a market.
Days earlier, Mr Ye had dropped a 10-yuan note on his sofa and let the dog pick it up for him.He then showed the pet other notes and told it how to use money.He did that just for fun.But he never thought the animal would take to(喜欢)dealing with money so naturally.
C Wang Xiaoyan, a farmer in Duanjiawan village, Shanxi Province, has carried his daughter, who suffers from polio(小儿麻痹症)? to school every day over the past 10 years.
Wang's daughter, Wang Dan, lost the use of her legs after catching polio in 1995, at the age of three.Three years later when it was time for Wang Dan to go to school, Wang Xiaoyan decided he would carry her.the girl has repaid him by her excellent studies.
(1)
How old did Xia Chimei begin her study in Passage A?
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A.
6.
B.
7.
C.
15.
D.
51.
(2)
What's the best title for Passage A?
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A.
Practice makes perfect.
B.
It' s never too old to learn.
C.
Clothes don't make the man.
D.
The early bird catches the worm.
(3)
In which province did the story happen in Passage B?
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A.
Liaoning.
B.
Hubei.
C.
Fujian.
D.
Shanxi.
(4)
What does the underlined word “repaid”mean in Passage C?
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A.
付款
B.
赔偿
C.
报答
D.
贷款
(5)
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passages above?
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A.
Xia Chimei came to school with her husband and son.
B.
The dog was so clever that it taught itself to borrow money.
C.
Wang Dan lost the use of her legs because of polio when she was three.
D.
Mr Ye picked up a 5-yuan note and gave it to the dog on the way home.
My name is Dan and I have two brothers,Bob and Ray.We like hamburgers for lunch.Bob and I like French fries,but Ray doesn’t.I don’t like eggs for breakfast,but Bob and Ray do.I like fruit for breakfast.We really like chicken and salad for dinner.
(1)
________ doesn’t like French fries.
A.Dan B.Bob C.Ray D.Dan and Bob
[ ]
(2)
________ like hamburgers.
A.Dan and B ob
B.Bob and Ray
C.Dan,Bob and Ray
D.Dan and Ray
[ ]
(3)
________ doesn’t like eggs for breakfast.
A.Bob and Ray B.Dan C.Bob D.Ray
[ ]
(4)
________ likes fruit for breakfast.
A.Bob and Ray B.Dan C.Bob D.Ray
[ ]
(5)
________ like chicken and salad for dinner.
A.Dan and Bob
B.Bob and Ray
C.Dan and Ray
D.Dan,Bob and Ray
[ ]
阅读理解
Beijing Opera is also called Peking Opera.It came into being after 1790 when the famous four Anhui opera troupes(戏班) came to Beijing.Its music and singing(唱腔) come from Xipi and Erhuang in Anhui and Hubei.Its costumes are all fascinating and artistic.It is the highest expression of the Chinese culture.
It's full of famous stories,beautiful facial paintings,and wonderful gestures and fighting.This kind of opera is very popular with Chinese people.
There are four main roles in Beijng Opera:Sheng,Dan,Jing and Chou.Sheng is the leading mate(男性) actor.For example,a Wusheng is a soldier or fighter.A Xiaosheng is a young marl.A Laosheng is an old man.Dan is the female(女性) role.Jing,mostly male,is the face-painted role and Chou is the comedy actor or clown.
Stories in Beijing Opera are very interesting.Some of them are from the history book,but most of them are from the literature,especially famous novels.The people in the story usually have some disagreements.
They become angry and unhappy.They are sad and lonely.Sometimes they are nervous and worried.Then they find a way to make peace.The stories usually end with happiness and laughter and people are all happy in the end.
(1)
Beijing Opera's singing is from ________.
A.Anhui and Hubei B.Beijing and Anhui
C.the history book D.the literature and novels
[ ]
(2)
The second paragraph(段落) of the reading is about the ________ of Beijing Opera.
A.stories B.roles C.gestures D.paintings
[ ]
(3)
From the reading,we know the role Chou most probably has a(n) ________ feature.
A.honest B.funny C.dull D.serious
[ ]
(4)
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.Peking Opera is full of different gestures.
B.There are only four roles in Beijing Opera.
C.Beijing Opera is the most popular in the world.
D.The people in the story usually are in agreement.