“Cool” is a word with many meanings. Its old meaning is used to express a temperature that is a little bit cold. As the world has changed, the word has had many different meanings. “Cool” can be used to express feelings of interest in almost everything.
When you see a famous car in the street, maybe you will say. “It’s cool.” You May think,“He’s so cool,”when you see your favourite football player.
We all maximize(扩大)the meaning of “cool”. You can use it instead of many words, such as “new” or “surprising”. Here’s an interesting story we can use to show the way the word is used. A teacher asked her student to write about the waterfall(瀑布) they had visited. On the student’s paper was just the one sentence,“It’s so cool.”Maybe he thought it was the best way to show what he saw and felt.
But the story also shows a scarcity(缺乏)of words. Without “cool”, some people have no words to show the same meaning. So it is quite important to keep some credibility(可信性).Can you think of many other words that make your life as colourful as the word “cool”? I can. And I think they are also very cool.
【小题1】We know that the word “cool” has had ________.

A.only one meaningB.no meaning
C.many different meaningsD.the same meaning
【小题2】In the passage, the word “express” means “_______”.
A.seeB.showC.knowD.feel
【小题3】If you are ________ something, you may say,“It’s cool.”
A.interested inB.angry aboutC.worried aboutD.unhappy with
【小题4】The writer takes an example to show he is ______ the way the word is used.
A.pleased withB.strange toC.worried aboutD.unhappy with
【小题5】In the passage, the writer suggests(暗示)that the word “cool”___________.
A.can be used instead of many wordsB.usually means something interesting
C.can make your life colourfulD.may not be as cool as it seems



Gao Wenqi, 49, owner of a restaurant in Xi'an, Shanxi, started to offer a new service on April 13, 2013: suspended meals (待用快餐). Now many restaurants in China, such as in Henan,Chongqing and Yunnan, have joined the program.
You can pay 10 yuan for a meal, which should be sold at 16, and leave it at the restaurant. Then other people in need, such as the disabled(残疾人), the poor elderly or homeless children,can have it without paying.
This idea comes from the cafes (咖啡馆) in Naples, Italy. It's a tradition that someone there pays in advance for an extra (额外的) cup or two. Then another coffee-drinker can take them for free.
“The program is meaningful. It offers help with dignity(尊严),” said Gao to Xinhua. However, people are worried that someone who is able to pay would also ask for the suspended meals, so there should be rules for this program.
【小题1】According to the passage, this program may possibly take place        .

A.in a restaurant B.at a bus station C.in a school D.on a train
【小题2】The suspended meals are offered to     .
A.students B.workers C.people in need D.the rich
【小题3】The underlined phrase “in advance” in the third paragraph means “_        _” in Chinese.
A.滞后 B.预先 C.优先 D.胜过
【小题4】It's said that the idea of “suspended meals” comes from      .
A.Italy B.the U.S. C.Canada D.China
【小题5】Which of the following is NOT true?
A.Someone who is unable to pay can ask for the suspended meals.
B.The program is meaningful and it offers help with dignity.
C.Gao Wenqi's restaurant joined the program on April 13, 2013.
D.All customers must pay an extra meal at the restaurant.

Dear Liz,
My stay in Thailand has certainly been the experience of my life. 
Life is busy and exciting.Bangkok is just like any other big city with a population of 10  million and heavy traffic.I'm very lucky because my host family is in a nice quiet area outside  the city.There are Mr. and Mrs. Phairat, their son Sanan, who is 18, the daughter Chinda, who  is 16, and Grandpa and Grandma.  
I go to an international school with Sanan and Chinda.The school teaches about 70 percent  in English,and 30 percent in Thai. I've learned some spoken language,but Thai writing is very difficult.The cooking lesson is my favourite.I'm learning all about Thai food and culture People don’t use chopsticks here,but spoons and forks.When I come back,I'm going to cook you a real Thai meal.   
Last weekend we visited some temples.We also drove to Pattaya beach near Bangkok.I  thought it was great,but Sanan and Chinda say that next month they’re taking me to Phuket  Island,where the beaches are even more beautiful.The month after next,we’re going to travel  to Mr.Phairat,s hometown in the north of Thailand.The Phairats own land there,and they  have two elephants.I’m going to ride those elephants — and even wash them.Sanan and  Chinda say it’s really fun.   
I'm amazed by everything in this country,especially by the elephants.Elephants are an  important pan of Thai culture and way of life.They have been a traditional symbol(象征)of  Thailand for many years in times of war and peace.In the seventh century,a Thai king trained 20,000 elephants for battle.
I’ll tell you all about my Thai boxing(拳击)lessons next time I write.
Love,
Mandy
【小题1】How many family members are there in Mandy’s host family?

A.4.B.5.C.6.D.7.
【小题2】Mandy writes in her e.mail that the__________ lesson is her favourite.
A.Thai speakingB.boxing C.Thai writingD.cooking
【小题3】Next month,Mandy is going to visit__________.
A.Pattaya beachB.Phuket Island
C.Phairat’s hometownD.Bangkok
【小题4】According to the e-mail,__________has been a symbol of Thailand for many years.
   
A.B.C.D.
【小题5】From the e-mail we know that Mandy is__________ when she stays In Thailand.
A.boredB.quietC.excitedD.proud
【小题6】What is the possible subject of the e-mail?
A.Study trip in Thai landB.Food culture in Thailand
C.Elephant riding in ThailandD.International schools in Thailand

书面表达。
在重庆这座闻名中外的山城,有一道靓丽的风景——交巡警平台(police platform)和交巡警(city police)。它就在我们身边,在我们的居所和校园旁边,日日夜夜守护着我们;并且还警察进驻校园。因为它,重庆成为最安全、最少事故的城市。因为它,重庆成为最宜居城市之一;因为它,交巡警成为“新时期最可爱的人”。它是重庆亲民爱民的第一窗口,也是平安重庆的第一名片。
请参考上文和以下信息,写一写重庆的交巡警平台和交巡警。
他们保护市民安全、指挥交通、处理日常和紧急事务;
他们给城市带来的变化,尤其是对在校学生的好处;
你给交巡警平台的评价和建议;
4,你对交巡警说句心里话......
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