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“It’s never too late and you are never too old to start something new!” says Englishtown______Ellen Rema. Ellen began to learn English at the age of 50, and in just a few years, she had made______progress!

Ellen chose to study at Englishtown because no evening classes were______in the German countryside where she lives. At Englishtown, she joins______classes online and speaks with live native English-speaking teachers.

In 2001, Ellen began with the first level of Englishtown and quickly______. “I spent hours and hours studying.” she said. “Maybe I wanted too much in a short time. I finished all my______after 2 years and studying English isn’t all about hard work. It should also be______! I really like the online conversation classrooms, in which I can learn so much about other cultures and traditions. I am open for all______.” Ellen has been able to______her English to use by visiting England five times! “I'm very thankful to Englishtown because most of the English I know was learned here,” Ellen says. “My life has______with Englishtown.”

1.A. professor B. friend C. student D. reporter

2.A. amazing B. challenging C. discouraging D. disturbing

3.A. satisfied B. offered C. attended D. represented

4.A. conversation B. composition C. listening D. reading

5.A. dropped B. brushed C. awarded D. progressed

6.A. channels B. schedules C. courses D. papers

7.A. fun B. waste C. weakness D. wonder

8.A. measures B. topics C. timetables D. fashions

9.A. take B. set C. make D. put

10.A. ruined B. started C. changed D. turned

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I am a android. My owner is an eight-year-old boy. 1.

His mother buys me from a store last month and 2.

gave me to him for a birthday present. He likes me 3.

very much, so I can do a lot of things. For example, 4.

I can tell him stories and helps him with his homework. 5.

When he feels alone, I play with him. However, 6.

there was a problem now. He has become lazy. 7.

He likes asking me questions instead thinking by himself. 8.

I’m really worried about that. I do think he should 9.

learn how to solve the problem on his own. Only in this way 10.

will he really master what he has learnt.

The students in the class were   four groups before they started the game.

A. divided into B. separated into

C. divided from D. separated from

Li Hua, who will graduate from high school soon, have a talk with his father yesterday about what he should learn at a university. His father, who was proud his son's success in maths, advised Li Hua to learn economics. He said it would be easily to find out a good job whether Li Hua chose to learn economics. Li Hua, determined to became an astronaut, didn't agree with his father at all.

He told her father that since he had a strong body and a good knowledges of science, he would like to be an astronaut instead of an economist. Heard this, his father said nothing but to agree to his son, for he thought interest was very important for a person.

The National Gallery

Description:

The National Gallery is the British national art museum built on the north side of Trafalgar Square in London. It houses a diverse collection of more than 2,300 examples of European art ranging from 13th-century religious paintings to more modern ones by Renoir and Van Gogh. The older collections of the gallery are reached through the main entrance while the more modern works in the East Wing are most easily reached from Trafalgar Square by a ground floor entrance.

Layout:

The modern Sainsbury Wing on the western side of the building houses 13th-to15th-century paintings, and artists include Duccio, Uccello, Van Eyck, Lippi, Mantegna, Botticelli and Memling.

The main West Wing houses 16th-century paintings, and artists include Leonardo da Vinci, Cranach, Michelangelo, Raphael, Bruegel, Bronzino, Titan and Veronese.

The North Wing houses 17th-century paintings, and artists include Caravaggio, Rubens, Poussin, Van Dyck, Velazquez, Claude and Vermeer.

The East Wing houses 18th-to early 20th-century paintings, and artists include Canaletto, Goya, Turner, Constable, Renoir and Van Gogh.

Opening Hours:

The Gallery is open every day from 10 am to 6 pm (Fridays 10 am to 9 pm) and is free, but charges apply to some special exhibitions.

Getting There:

Nearest underground stations: Charing Cross (2-minute walk), Leicester Square (3-minute walk), Embankment (7-minute walk), and Piccadilly Circus (8-minute walk).

1.In which century’s collection can you see religious paintings?

A. The 20th B. The 17th

C. The 18th D. The 13th

2.Where are Leonardo da Vinci’s works shown?

A. In the East Wing. B. In the main West Wing.

C. In the Sainsbury Wing. D. In the North Wing.

3.Which underground station is closest to the National Gallery?

A. Charing Cross. B. Leicester Square.

C. Embankment. D. Piccadilly Circus.

If you ever visit an English village, make sure to look out for morris dancing. Undoubtedly one of the strangest traditions of English culture, morris dancing is a form of folk dancing that dates back to the 15th century. If you ever get the opportunely, you really have to see it.

Men and women wearing old-fashioned, shabby clothing dance in the streets of towns and villages across the country during the holiday periods. Women wear long, frilly(有褶皱边的) skirts and men wear short trousers with bells attached to them. They dance to traditional folk music which is often played on traditional musical instruments.

Some groups carry heavy black sticks which they beat against each other while they dance. Other groups wave handkerchiefs in the air while they perform. The dances are usually performed near a pub so that when it’s over, the dancers and audience can sing some traditional folk songs over a pint of beer. The celebrations will often continue long into the night, by which point most people are too drunk to think about performing again.

Morris dancing is a great English tradition but it’s facing a big crisis. As the years go by, fewer and fewer young people are joining morris dancing groups. The dancers are getting older and older and eventually, if nothing is done to change this trends, the tradition will die out within the next few decades.

If you’ve ever had the fortune to see morris dancing, you may understand why teenagers aren’t rushing to sign up. Putting it to the point, it’s not exactly the coolest thing for an 18-year-old to be doing. Why dress up in bells and funny costumes when you could be going clubbing? Or playing sport? Or doing anything else?

However, it would be a great shame to lose such a fun and lively part of England’s history and culture. It’s important to look after some traditions and customs especially when it’s something as harmless and happy as morris dancing. So here’s a toast to the next generation of would-be morris dancers! Let’s hope they don’t leave it too late.

1.What is the passage mainly about?

A. The origins of morris dancing

B. The popularity of morris dancing

C. The protection of morris dancing

D. The introduction of morris dancing

2.What to we know about morris dancers?

A. They dance in pubs late into the night

B. They sing folk music while they dance

C. They wear long dresses with bells attached

D. They perform with sticks or handkerchiefs

3.What is the present situation of morris dancing?

A. It is losing appeal among young people

B. It is keeping pace with people’s demand

C. It is witnessing great changes in history

D. It is being criticized by modern people

4.What does the author think about morris dancing?

A. It help stay healthy

B. It is fun for teenagers

C. It deserves mole attention

D. It is too old-fashioned

Guided Walking Week April 2016

Dates: April 30th-May 7th 2016

Location: Abdet, Costa Blanca

A week of guided walking in the mountains around Abdet. Highlights include the climbing of Valencia’s highest summit (Sierra de Aitana), traveling completely around the impressive Puig Campana, and several explorations in the Sierra de Aitana. Ancient trails lead through spectacular canyons(峡谷) to abandoned settlements situated high in the mountains. You will discover the snow trader routes which lead from the incredible snow holes high in the mountains down to the villages and towns on the coast. These years, golden eagles have made a return to this area, and you may also see other animals—wild goats, foxes, wild pigs and red squirrels.

As part of the week you are invited to help clear some local walking paths. This involves clearing collapsed （坍塌的） walls and rocks, cutting back fallen trees. This is of course optional and is just for half a day, it’s actually great fun!

Price:$499

Includes:

·Accommodation in the beautiful mountain village of Abdet

·All food-good home cooking

·Beer, wine, soft drinks

·Snacks and post walk treats

·Packed lunches & drinks(except café/bar visits)

·Expert guiding

·Photos/Videos of your days in the mountains

·Airport pick-up/return $25 each way(fly to Alicante)

·Single room supplement $75

To book or get further information, please contact info@abdet.com.

1.What will you find during the guided walking?

A. Climbing Sierra de Aitana is the most exciting

B. Ancient trails have changed into highways.

C. The environment in Abdet is getting better.

D. Traders live in incredible snow holes.

2.What may you enjoy if you pay $499?

A. Packed lunches including bar visits.

B. Good home cooking breakfast only.

C. Bus stop pick-up/return each way.

D. Pictures and professional guiding

3.What do the details presented in the ad suggest?

A. Clearing walking paths is a must

B. People can book the walking online.

C. Accommodation conditions are tough.

D. The walking ends on April 30th 2016

Do People Need Small Talk to Be Happy?

Psychologists (心理学家）have long said that connecting with others is an important part of happiness, but just how much conversation we require is under examination. In one study， researchers found that small talk made up only 10% of their conversation related with happiness.

1.. Scientists believe that small talk could promote bonding. Late last year, Princeton researchers reported that small talk keeps closeness with loved ones, and isn’t merely the stuff of awkward exchanges with strangers.

Still, chatting with strangers could brighten your morning. In a series of experiments, psychologists gave Chicago passengers different directions about whether to talk with fellow passengers一something they typically avoided.2.. None of the chatters reported being rejected.

Small talk can also help us feel connected to our surroundings. People who smiled at，made eye contact with, and briefly spoke with their Starbucks baristas (服务员）reported a greater sense of belonging than those who rushed through the transaction (交易）.3.One report found that when volunteers broke the silence to chat with gallery goers, the visitors felt happier and more connected to the exhibit than those who were not approached.

4..In one study, people who were rated “less curious” by researchers had trouble getting a conversation rolling on their own, and had greater luck building closeness with others when they were supplied with questions that encouraged personal disclosure (透露）.But people who were considered “curious” needed no help when transforming conversations about ordinary things into personal exchanges. 5..

A. The same is true of gallery goers.

B. They found that small talk is related with happiness

C. But don’t play down small talk just yet..

D. Of course, some people are better than others at turning small talk into something bigger.

E. A “curious mindset”，the author concluded, can lead to “positive social interactions”.

F. Making small talk is an important skill for all the social situations.

G. Those told to chat with others reported a more pleasant journey.

【题目】How beautiful she sings! I have never heard _______

A .the better voice B. a good voice

C. the best voice D. a better voice

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