题目内容
Judging from his accent, he_______ be from Australia.
A. needn't B. mustn't C. can't D. wouldn't
On two occasions he was accused of stealing money from the company, but in neither case ______ any evidence to support the claims.
A. was there B. there was
C. had there been D. there had been
Charlie Bucket,the beloved hero of British writer Roald Dahl’s evergreen 1964 children’s story Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ,is like all of Dahl’s readers.We may come from richer or poorer families than Charlie does,but we all share his desire to win that golden ticket to explore the wonders of Mr Willy Wonka’s candy factory. . .
Mr Wonka is the most famous chocolate maker in the world.His chocolates
are not just sweet and delicious but little works of art. He makes hot ice creams for cold days and candies that change color every 10 seconds as you suck on them.
So, naturally, when Mr Wonka announces a competition to visit his famous chocolate factory, very kid in the world is wildly excited. To win a place you have get a ticket. To get a ticket you have to be lucky, finding a golden ticket beneath the silver foil(箔) when you buy a bar of Wonka's chocolate.
Charlie wants a ticket more than anyone. But his family is so poor that they have no money to spare for candy. Charlie watches on the news as each lucky kid gets a ticket. When his grandpa slips Charlie some money and tells him to buy a Wonka bar, it seems that the story will change. But no, there's no ticket in the bar.
But Charlie's luck does change. Against all the odds(逆境),when he has given up all hope,he finds himself holding the last golden ticket.
So Charlie,along with other kids,starts his magical trip. Inside, there are more amazing things than you could ever imagine.
People love to read about the downtrodden(受压迫的)hero who comes out on top. but Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is much more than a simple story.“Dahl's words.,wild imagination and menacing(令人讨厌的)adult characters all combine to make his work ring so true ,”commented Publishers Weekly. “The way he celebrates the innocence of childhood never goes out of style.”
1.According to the passage, Wonka's chocolates .
A. are works of art appealing to kids
B. can change shapes every 10 seconds
C. are popular with poor families
D. can bring good luck to poor kids
2.Charlie buys a Wonka bar in order to .
A. taste sweet and delicious chocolates
B. try his luck to get a ticket in the bar
C. explore the wonders of chocolates
D. find out how chocolates are made
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passages?
A. Charlie wants to get more golden tickets than anyone else.
B. Charlie has learnt to produce the most delicious chocolate.
C. Charlie's trip in the Chocolates Factory is full of amazement.
D. Mr. Wonka announces an activity in which kids can get chocolates.
4.The author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory thinks highly of .
A. wild imagination B. innocence of childhood
C. vivid description D. disgusting adult characters
Anhui Province has relaxed the one-child policy,allowing couples to have a second baby if____ parent is an only child.
A.neither B.no C.either D.Any
The Tropical Paradise Holiday
Welcome to St Anna, our tropical paradise just off the coast of Latin America. You can spend two weeks in our luxury four-star hotel. The cost of your flight is included in the holiday, and you can be picked up from your home by our special airport bus. On your arriving, our coach will be waiting to take you to the hotel. All flights leave from Heathrow on a Monday morning.
The Cowrie Hotel is built right on the beachfront, and many rooms have wonderful ocean views. If swimming and surfing are not enough for you, the hotel also offers horse rides on the island, and a discount membership of the golf club.
The Rain Forest Adventure Holiday
Every year Broughton holidays offer twelve days of unforgettable adventure in a tropical rain forest. You may have a choice of Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia, or even to the greatest rain forest of them all, the mighty Amazonian forest.
You will fly to our special base camps at the edge of the forest, where you will be given five days of survival training, and talks on the local wildlife.
Then you take a bus into the forest. You will have to walk the final five miles to the camp sites to avoid disturbing the local ecology. All of the camp sites have been carefully built to cause the minimal amount of disturbance to the local wildlife.
Remember that these adventure holidays take you deep into the wilderness,and they are not suitable for families with young children. Also remember that no more than two dozen guests can stay at any camp at one time, so if you want to go on one of these very special holidays, you will need to book early !
1. Choosing the Tropical Paradise Holiday, travellers can enjoy ______.
A. a welcome party
B. beautiful ocean views
C. different indoor activities
D. free membership of the golf club
2. What can we learn about the rain forest holiday?
A. Different means of transportation will be used.
B. Travelers will learn to talk with wild animals.
C. The holiday will end with a survival training.
D. Booking early, travelers will get a discount.
3. What kind of people will probably choose the rain forest holiday?
A. People loving water sports.
B. People travelling with children.
C. People preferring comfortable hotels.
D. People concerned with environment and wildlife.
4. Which of the following is mentioned in both holidays?
A. Price. B. Transportation.
C. Reservation. D. Departure time.
With my mother's________ words in my mind, I never doubt I'll succeed.
A. inspired B. inspire
C. inspiring D. to inspire
书面表达
寒假就要到了,你的美国笔友Mike来信谈到将在寒假中去旅游,请根据下面表格中的提示给他回信
注意:
1.词数100左右;
2.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数;
3.可根据提示适当发挥使行文连贯。
Dear Mike,
Glad to hear you choose to travel during the winter vacation. I also like traveling.
___________________________________________________________________________
Have pleasant journey!
Li Hua
写作
假如你是李华,正在英国留学,住在一户英国人家里。圣诞节将至,你准备外出办些事情,你的房东Mrs Smith不在家,请给你房东留言。内容包括:
1)外出买圣诞节礼物
2)去图书馆借书
3)Tracy的电话留言:1)本周末的会议取消
2)尽快回电
注意:1词数100-120左右。 2适当增加细节,使行文连贯。
The Collection
The Portrait Gallery’s collection is an exceptional national resource of over 30,000 fascinating images containing a rich variety of media and including many internationally outstanding works of art. The portraits depict (刻画)the men and women whose lives and achievements helped shape Scotland and the wider world. The Gallery is also home to the NGS ’ s outstanding collection of photographs which includes around 6,000 works by the early Scottish pioneers of the medium, Robert Adamson and David Octavius Hill as well as new works by leading-edge contemporary photographers.
Visitor Facilities
The new Portrait Gallery cafe serves a delicious menu of fresh dishes and classic recipes, using the very best local ingredients and seasonal produce. Our new shop offers a fresh twist on design—led gifts and souvenirs. The Gallery now has all the facilities which today’s visitors expect, including a fantastic new lift, an Education suite and disabled access throughout the building.
1.What do we learn about the Scottish National Portrait Gallery?
A. Every display reflects Scotland.
B. It is well-known for its building.
C. There are about 6,000 works in it.
D. It has a comparatively short history.
2.Its visitor facilities can be described as ________.
A. rare and user-friendly
B. characteristic and attractive
C. modern and all-round
D. beneficial and conventional