During my travels through the mountains of Greece I was only ever scared once, it was dusk and as I walked. I came across six large wolves that were feeding on the body of a dead animal. I had heard many stories about wolves as a child and it was this animal that I feared more than any other. The wolves before me were huge, at least 6 feet long and covered with thick grey fur.

As I went near, the wolves left the blood-covered snow that surrounded the body and started walking towards me, one after another. They stopped about 20 meters from me and stared. The lead wolf raised his head into the air and took in a deep breath, as if he was smelling me. The animals looked both beautiful and frightening, but I knew I couldn't show them my fear. As I drew nearer, the lead wolf raised his head once more but this time let out a long, loud cry. The awful cry rang out across the silent valley. I had never heard a more frightening sound. I was almost certain it was a sign to be death.

Every moment I expected to see the pack of wolves’ dash at me. I knew my only hope was to pretend I had no fear. I walked past the line of wolves, like a general moving among his soldiers. They cried out loud again. But when they saw that their cry did not cause me to change my direction or make me run they feared to come after me, so they let me pass and returned to the dead animal.

If I had turned back or tried to run away when they marched out to meet me, I am certain the whole pack would have attacked me in a moment. But my show of false courage intimidated them and kept them back.

1.Why didn't the wolves attack the man?

A.They were no longer hungry when they saw him.

B.The man was already known to the wolves.

C.They were too far away to catch the man.

D.The man showed no fear as he passed by.

2.The underlined word 'intimidated' means .

A.encouraged B.scared C.doubted D.hurt

3.What is the author's purpose in writing this story?

A.To show that mountains can be dangerous places.

B.To discuss the habits of mountain wolves.

C.To stress the need for courage when in danger.

D.To make people aware of the danger of wolves.

4.Which of these is right according to the passage?

A.The wolves were friendly to the writer.

B.The writer knew wolves were dangerous in childhood.

C.The lead wolf asked the other wolves to stand in line.

D.The writer wasn't afraid of the wolves at all.

5.The best title of the passage could be .

A.In Face of Fear B.My Trip to Greece

C.My Mountain Travels D.A Man without Fear

Tokyo is Japan’s capital (首都) and largest city. It’s also one of the largest cities in the world. Tokyo has a history of hundreds of years.

Many streets of Tokyo are very crowded, and most of the buildings are very tall and modern (现代的). But how could such an old city look so modern? During World War Ⅱ, over a third of the buildings in Tokyo were destroyed (被摧毁). After World War Ⅱ, people began to build the city again. That way, the city looks different from before. Today Tokyo is a very welcoming city. Many people come to visit Tokyo every day. The best way to go to the city from other parts of Japan is by train. Visitors from other countries can enjoy themselves a lot in Tokyo. They can learn Japanese culture and try Japanese food. There are lots of nice restaurants in Tokyo. The city never goes dark(黑暗的) at night. So walking in Tokyo at night is always an option for most visitors.

If you come to visit Japan, make sure you stop in Tokyo for at least a few days.

1.From Paragraph 1, we can know Tokyo is ________.

A.the oldest city in Japan

B.the largest city in Japan

C.the most modern city in the world

2.What happened to Tokyo during World War Ⅱ?

A.It had to be dark at night.

B.People built a new city near it.

C.Many buildings there were destroyed.

3.If you travel in Japan, traveling ________ is the best way.

A.by bus B.by car C.by train

4.The underlined word “option” in Paragraph 2 means ________ in Chinese.

A.考验 B.选择 C.任务

5.What does the writer think of Tokyo?

A.It is a great city to visit.

B.It is getting less popular.

C.It has fewer problems than before.

I am a girl called Yuan Ningfei from Beijing. Now I live in London and I’m a student at City of London School for Girls. In my school, music is not just for people who play an instrument. It is for everyone.           

We have music lessons once every week. Not everyone plays a musical instrument, but everyone is expected to learn a little bit about music. After all, it is never too late to pick up an instrument. During our lessons, we learn about musicians like Beethoven and Schumann. We not only listen to the music they composed (作曲), but also learn about their personal history.

 We have concerts each grade. And it’s not just musicians who take part in our concerts. Everyone can take part! The students play the main role. Teachers give non-musicians some simple percussion (打击乐器) instruments because they’re easier to play. When I was in Grade 7, my classmates and I performed(表演) for our parents. I have a few friends who don’t play music. But they played these percussion instruments for that concert. I asked them what it felt like. One of my friends said, “It made me feel confident even if I didn’t think I could be there!” 

Except the concerts, we have many other musical activities as well. Last month, I took part in the Young Musician of the Year Competition, which was organized (组织)by my school this year. I played the piano and won an award (奖项). I felt like I was a star performer onstage. I was so proud!

We all love music, and we believe music is an important part of life and that everyone should have the right to enjoy it.

根据短文内容,选择最佳选项,并在答题卡上将选定答案的字母标号涂黑。

1.Where does Yuan Ningfei study at?

A.a school for Boys in Beijing B.a school for Boys in London.

C.a school for Girls in Beijing D.a school for Girls in London

2.How often does Yuan Ningfei have music lessons?

A.Once a day. B.Twice a week. C.Once a week. D.Twice a day.

3.Which of the following is TRUE about the concerts?

A.Only musicians can take part in the concerts.

B.The teachers play the main role in the concerts.

C.Yuan Ningfei performed for her parents when she was in Grade7.

D.Yuan Ningfei’s friend didn’t play any instruments at that concert.

4.What does the underline word onstage mean?

A.在舞台上 B.在会议上 C.在网上 D.在讲台上

5.What do we know from the passage?

A.Music makes everyone become confident.

B.Music is important for Yuan Ningfei’s life.

C.Yuan Ningfei likes classical music the most.

D.Students should take part in different activities.

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