What if you could fly like a bird just by thinking happy thoughts? Or you could disappear to a faraway land, never grow old and fight pirates every day? For Peter Pan and his friends, the Lost Boys, these dreams come true.
More than 100 years after this playful boy was “born”, Peter Pan and his friends are to continue their adventure in a sequel(续集)to J.M. Barrie’s original novel. “Peter Pan in Scarlet”(重返梦幻岛),written by British author Geraldine McCaughrean, was published earlier this month.
The sequel brings all the original characters back. Peter Pan’s friends, the Lost Boys, are now grown up and live in the real world. What’s more, at the end of the first book, Peter Pan thinks he has killed his enemy, Captain Hook. But ,new readers discover he is not so dead at all.
For those who are unfamiliar with the original story, Peter Pan lives in faraway Neverland with a group of orphans. But they are eager for a real mother and Peter Pan flies to London with a fairy(仙女), Tinkerbell, to find one. They visit a young girl, Wendy, who loves to read stories, and bring her and her two brothers back to Neverland to live with them. In Neverland, children never have to grow up, and there are no parents to tell them what to do.
Many teenagers dream of a world where they don’t have to grow old and take responsibility. But, the author explains such a world is not the paradise(乐园)when it first appears: adventures can be scary and often dangerous, and, though we all sometimes dream of running away, we all need someone to love and look after us too.
【小题1】The passage is written to ________.

A.tell you about an unrealistic dream
B.introduce novels about Peter Pan
C.analyze the difficulties of growing up
D.explain why Peter Pan can’t grow old
【小题2】“Peter Pan in Scarlet” is about _________.
A.how some children fought against the pirate–Captain Hook
B.the care–free life the children led in Neverland
C.how peter Pan looked for a real mother for the Lost Boys
D.how the Lost Boys return to Neverland for more adventures
【小题3】The stories of Peter Pan and the Lost Boys reflect that those at their age ________.
A.are ready to shoulder responsibility
B.choose adventures in faraway places
C.long for independence but also need someone to love them
D.can’t wait to grow up
【小题4】 The place Peter Pan and his friend stay is named Neverland probably because    .
A.they never have to grow up
B.they don’t have parents
C.they never have troubles
D.they never need to worry
【小题5】 Peter Pan flies to London _________.
A.to find a fairyB.to visit a young girl
C.to find a real motherD.to earn money

Lots of folks don't think about what they eat over the holiday season until January, when they stare sadly at the number on the scale and then hurry off to hit the gym, join Weight Watchers or pick up the latest diet book.

It doesn't have to be that way. Health experts say you can still enjoy the holidays.

"It's OK to indulge(沉溺), but it doesn't mean you have to gain weight," said Karen Ansel, a New York-based registered dietitian and a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association (ADA). Jessica Crandall, a registered dietitian from Denver who's also an ADA spokeswoman, added that gaining weight during the holidays and then working hard to lose it again is not good for a person's body.

For starters, people interested in maintaining their weight during the holidays should keep eating on a regular schedule, the two dietitians said. Research has shown that people who skip meals -- particularly breakfast -- end up eating more throughout the day. "Try and stick to consistent meal times so you can avoid being overly hungry," Crandall said. "When you're overly hungry, you can make some bad decisions regarding what you eat. Don't starve yourself during the day waiting for that party at night -- because you'll eat too much or overeat."

Ansel suggests that you think now about the foods you really enjoy and plan to focus on those while eating less of more common fare.

Be careful, too, about alcohol intake, for a couple of reasons. Alcoholic drinks, particularly the fancy ones handed out at holiday time, tend to come loaded with calories. "It's usually what you're adding to a drink that contains the calories," Crandall said. Also, if you're drunk, you might forget to watch what you're eating. "It totally lowers your inhibitions(压抑)," Ansel said.

Other holiday eating tips, suggested by Crandall and Ansel, include:

?Eat lots of vegetables, and eat them first before moving on to the other items on your plate.

?Recognize that many holiday extras, like cheese or cranberry sauce, come loaded with calories. "If those aren't your favorite foods, don't put them on your plate," Crandall said.

?If your favorite food has a lot of calories, be sure to minimize your portion. "Two bites cure the craving," Crandall said. "After that, you're just really feeding your old habits.

?After a big holiday meal, don't sink into a chair or couch. Go for a walk outdoors or participate in some other activities that help burn off some of the calories you've just eaten.

1.Both Karen Ansel and Jessica Crandall ________.

A.think highly of the latest popular diet book

B.like going to the gym often

C.think trying to lose weight isn’t good for a person’s body

D.are registered dietitians and work for ADA

2.Ansel asks people wishing to keep slim not to skip meals because _________.

A.it will do harm to their stomachs.

B.being overly hungry will make them feel not well

C.it may make them eat more

D.it might let them make bad decisions on important occasion

3.Why does Crandall advise people wanting to lose weight not to drink wine?

A.Because if they’re drunk, they can watch what they eat.

B.Because it will make it hard for their body to burn calories.

C.Because wine itself contains many calories.

D.Because it will make them feel more stressed.

4.Which of the following is the proper way to keep slim according to the passage?

A.Eating more vegetables than rice and other food.

B.Eating more cheese or cranberry sauce.

C.Never eat food with a lot of calories.

D.Sitting less and walking more after meals.

5.The passage mainly talks about __________.

A.some advice on holiday eating             B.how to keep slim

C.the problems of fat people                D.what to do in holidays

 

What if you could fly like a bird just by thinking happy thoughts? Or you could disappear to a faraway land, never grow old and fight pirates every day? For Peter Pan and his friends, the Lost Boys, these dreams come true.

More than 100 years after this playful boy was “born”, Peter Pan and his friends are to continue their adventure in a sequel(续集)to J.M. Barrie’s original novel. “Peter Pan in Scarlet”(重返梦幻岛),written by British author Geraldine McCaughrean, was published earlier this month.

The sequel brings all the original characters back. Peter Pan’s friends, the Lost Boys, are now grown up and live in the real world. What’s more, at the end of the first book, Peter Pan thinks he has killed his enemy, Captain Hook. But ,new readers discover he is not so dead at all.

For those who are unfamiliar with the original story, Peter Pan lives in faraway Neverland with a group of orphans. But they are eager for a real mother and Peter Pan flies to London with a fairy(仙女), Tinkerbell, to find one. They visit a young girl, Wendy, who loves to read stories, and bring her and her two brothers back to Neverland to live with them. In Neverland, children never have to grow up, and there are no parents to tell them what to do.

Many teenagers dream of a world where they don’t have to grow old and take responsibility. But, the author explains such a world is not the paradise(乐园)when it first appears: adventures can be scary and often dangerous, and, though we all sometimes dream of running away, we all need someone to love and look after us too.

1. The passage is written to ________.

A.tell you about an unrealistic dream

B.introduce novels about Peter Pan

C.analyze the difficulties of growing up

D.explain why Peter Pan can’t grow old

2.“Peter Pan in Scarlet” is about _________.

A.how some children fought against the pirate–Captain Hook

B.the care–free life the children led in Neverland

C.how peter Pan looked for a real mother for the Lost Boys

D.how the Lost Boys return to Neverland for more adventures

3.The stories of Peter Pan and the Lost Boys reflect that those at their age ________.

A.are ready to shoulder responsibility

B.choose adventures in faraway places

C.long for independence but also need someone to love them

D.can’t wait to grow up

4. The place Peter Pan and his friend stay is named Neverland probably because    .

A.they never have to grow up

B.they don’t have parents

C.they never have troubles

D.they never need to worry

5.Peter Pan flies to London _________.

A.to find a fairy

B.to visit a young girl

C.to find a real mother

D.to earn money

 

第二节信息匹配(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)

下面是一篇应用文及其应用场合的信息,请阅读下列应用文和相关信息,并按照要求匹配信息。

首先,请阅读下列的应用文:

A.Las Vegas

Las Vegas is really a fascinating city, where you can dine in the finest restaurants, shop in the most luxurious stores, and watch world-class entertainment. Among them, the most attractive thing is gambling. Maybe you will become a millionaire or lose all your money overnight. What’s so clever about Las Vegas is that it makes absolutely certain that you have such a good time you don’t mind losing a bit of money along the way; that’s why they don’t even call it “gambling” any more, but “gaming”.

B.Egypt:

The old Nile brought about the civilization of Egypt; people there regard it as “the mother river” of them. On both sides of the Nile stand noble pyramids which were built as the bombs of the ancient pharaohs. And the constructions are beyond people’s imagination. Along with the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, the Great Sphinx is one of the greatest and most studied monuments of human history.

C.Parisian street:

Few cities leave the visitors with such vivid impressions. The whole city is something of a work of art. The quiet River Seine, the Eiffel Tower, Palais du Louvre and so on are really feast to your eyes. And annual film festival is held with a refreshing emphasis on art. Few cities can compete with the thousands of cafes, bars and restaurants that line every Parisian street. And along the street you will be fascinated by the beautiful window shows of various clothes.

D.Kitzbuhel:

Kitzbuhel is a paradise for all the skiers. With fine weather and breath-taking scenery, it is a world-class ski resort. Every winter, thousands of people come from all parts of the world to challenge themselves. If you can’t ski, don’t worry. The town offers many shops, café and a variety of entertainment.

E.Jerusalem:

As the cultural center and biggest center and biggest city in the region, Jerusalem is regarded as a holy place by Jews, Muslims and Christians. For Jews, it is where their ancestors built the first and second temples. Muslims knew it was the place where the Prophet Mohammed passed up to heaven. For Christians the city was the scene of Jesus’ life. However, since the war broke out, people there have suffered a lot, the situation has been tense, and peace is just a dream.

F.Mauritius

Mauritius is an island lying off the southeast Africa in the Indian Ocean, which is rich in history, natural beauty and culture. The pleasant climate and scenery provides the perfect setting to enjoy everything. The sea is full of colorful life that lives around the coral reef. This makes Mauritius a wonderful place for swimming and diving. The larger number of interesting fish means it is also an exciting place for those who like to go fishing.

请阅读以下个人信息,然后匹配到合适的地方。

Smith is a professor who does research on ancient buildings. He has been to many historical sites and discovered a lot of valuable materials. This month, his university gives a reward to him for his great contributions. So now an idea of traveling to a new place to continue his study has come into his mind.

Though Lola is a woman reporter, she is brave enough to go deep into any places even those at conflicts. This year, she was honored as “Rose of Front ”, which made her very proud of herself. She has been working to tell the truth in her reports, since she believes it’s journalists’ duty to inform people of what’s going on around the world, good or bad.

Alice and Simon are going to get married. Interested in skiing much, they are also fond of ball games and water sports. They are planning their wedding in a special place, which has beautiful scenery, silver sand and delicious seafood as well as luxurious hotels, where they can enjoy themselves.

Jane is a modern girl, who is a crazy fan of rock music and films. She has a romantic dream, that is, one day, she will go to a beautiful place to appreciated all the attractive music and films with a cup of coffee in her hand.

Tom is really depressed these days. Owing to his bad management, his company closed. He wants to go to a place to try his fortune so that he can start his business again in the near future.

申请者                                     选择意向

56.Smith                                    A.Las Vegas

57.Lola                                     B.Egypt

58.Alice and Simon                           C.Parisian street

59.Jane                                     D.Kitzbuhel

60.Tom                                     E.Jerusalem

F.Mauritius

 

To all of you at Chinese love links.

I am 44 years old and never married. I have always wanted to find that perfect someone that I dream about. For about the last five years I have almost given up the hope of ever finding the one I truly wish to spend the rest of my life with.

I have always tried to be a nice guy. I had found your website some four or five months before. I did not know what to expect. I don’t know how to speak Chinese and never thought truly of how I was to an Asian woman.

Well, I had a lot of replies from some very nice and pretty women. I had a hard time finding only a couple to write to. But one stood out from the rest. She was cute, nice and seemed to hold a lot of the same values as I do. In a short time I had decided to write only to her. We communicate via e-mails 2-3 times a day and phone calls once or twice a week.

I went and met her and her family only a week ago. Her name is Yun and she lives in Nanning. I found Nanning to be one of the most beautiful cities I had ever been to. We had even decided to marry and bring her to the USA under the finance visa. Not only did she meet everything I had ever hoped to find in someone else but turned out to be what every woman should be like, at least the ones I have met. We plan to marry as soon as she is here and start a family together as neither of us has children but we both want them.

So to anyone out there reading this, I can only say this: You may not find what you are looking for if you’re not honest with your partner and yourself. This site worked for me mostly because I was honest with something that I wanted in someone else. When I did find her, love can work even across the other side of the world, between language differences and cultural differences. I wish you all luck in finding your perfect match. I have finally found mine and wish to give all my thanks to those at Chinese love links to help make it happen.

                                                    Sincerely yours,

                                                           Arthur

1.We can infer from the letter that Chinese love links is a website to ____________.

   A. help foreigners to travel in China

   B. help both Chinese and foreigners to find one they want to marry

   C. help Chinese and foreigners make friends

   D. receive letters from the USA

2. Which of the following is true about Arthur’s story?

   A. He was sure of finding a Chinese woman as his wife at first.

   B. He was determined to find a Chinese woman as his wife.

   C. He almost lost hope in finding a perfect wife until he found Yun.

   D. No women wrote to him before Yun.

3. Yun stood out from the rest because ________.

   A. she was a Chinese.

   B. she had much in common with Arthur

   C. other women stopped writing to Arthur

   D. she was cute and nice and often phoned to Arthur

4.Arthur thinks _________ is the most important in finding someone one wants to marry .

   A. being honest with the partner and oneself   B. help from the website

   C. difference in languages and places           D. difference in cultures

 

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