题目内容
The club ________ more than 150 members, and the number is increasing.
- A.consists of
- B.is consisted of
- C.makes up of
- D.makes up
“It’s no use, Mum,” said Johnny. “I’m just no good at dancing.”
“You’ve got to keep trying. Tonight will be 36 , dear. Try a turn with that pretty Lisette.”
Johnny 37 . Every Saturday night used to be the best of the week. He and his parents went to the 38 at the Club, where his hero, Alcide, played the accordion (手风琴) with the band. But lately everything had changed. Now that Johnny was older, he was 39 to dance with a girl!
40 Johnny and his parents arrived at the Club, music had already started. Johnny got up his 41 to approach Lisette. “May I have this dance?” Johnny asked. “That’s all right,” said Lisette. Johnny struggled to keep up with Lisette’s 42 steps, but he was always one beat behind her. Then Johnny heard his friend
burst from the crowd. Johnny 44 and ran outside, determined never to go to another dance.
The next Saturday, Alcide 45 to Johnny’s house for some potatoes. He happened to hear Johnny playing the accordion. Alcide’s eyes 46 . “Bring that accordion and play some songs tonight,” Alcide said. Then he drove off, leaving Johnny staring open- mouthed 47 him.
At the Club, Johnny scanned the crowd for Lisette and 48 her. The band played for a long time before Alcide said, “Dear friends, I got a 49 for you tonight. Young Johnny is going to join us!” 50 , Johnny stepped up on the platform, his eyes on the floor. He began to play, and the band 51 behind him. When the song ended, he heard cheers. Johnny kept playing until the dance was 52 . “You did a fine job tonight. Play with us again next Saturday night,” Alcide said. “Yes, sir!” said Johnny. 53 he went outside, Johnny saw Lisette and her friends near the door. Lisette stepped 54 , smiling. “You played really good tonight!” she said.
“Thank you,” Johnny blushed (脸红). As he walked on,
Johnny patted his accordion. Come to think of it, in his whole life, he had never once seen Alcide out on the dance floor.
36. A. difficult | B. troublesome | C. different | D. terrible |
37. A. answered | B. sighed | C. smiled | D. laughed |
38. A. platform | B. appointment | C. meeting | D. dance |
39. A. expected | B. invited | C. allowed | D. chosen |
40. A. If | B. Since | C. Though | D. When |
41. A. spirits | B. feelings | C. courage | D. strength |
42. A. smooth | B. clumsy | C. slow | D. small |
43. A. Shouts | B. Laughter | C. Applause | D. Cheers |
44. A. broke away | B. went out | C. broke up | D. turned out |
45. A. ran | B. walked | C. drove | D. cycled |
46. A. opened | B. rolled | C. sharpened | D. widened |
47. A. off | B. with | C. after | D. for |
48. A. caught | B. searched | C. sought | D. spotted |
49. A. surprise | B. puzzle | C. story | D. joke |
50. A. Struggling | B. Trembling | C. Wandering | D. Whispering |
51. A. got round | B. joined in | C. turned around | D. showed off |
52. A. in | B. out | C. over | D. on |
53. A. As | B. Because | C. Until | D. So |
54. A. backward | B. forward | C. onward | D. downward |
55. A. still | B. even | C. ever | D. almost |
A walk along the Wall -- Beijing Hikers is organizing a hike in a village along the Great Wall in Changping District, north of downtown Beijing. The walk will take around three hours covering a distance of 10 kilometres.
Time: 8:30 a.m-4:30p.m, Dec.4
Cost: 200 yuan (US $25) per adult, 150 yuan (US $18.50) for under-12s.
Meeting place: 8:30a.m. in front of Starbucks at Lido Holiday Inn, Jiangtai Lu
To sign-up (one day before the hike) and more information, contact Huijie at info@beijinghikers.com or 139-1002-5516.
Skiing and hot springs -- Cycle China plans a day’s skiing fun at a resort(度假中心) around Beijing followed by an outdoor hot spring bath for your sore body.
Cost: 350 yuan (US $43.40) & Time: 8:30 a.m-6:30p.m, Dec.4
Location: Meet at the office of Cycle China, opposite to the east gate of Jingshan Park, Xicheng District.
For more information and reservation, email reserve@cyclechina.com or call 139-1188-6524.
Horse riding -- This is a trip to a professional horse-riding club with well-trained bilingual instructors, offering lessons to people who love riding and those willing to learn more. The club is located in Hebei Province next to the Kangxi Grassland.
Time: 1:30 a.m-4:30p.m, Dec.4
Cost: 330yuan (US $40.74) including one hour’s riding, transportation, guide, lunch
To sign-up and more information, contact Lucy at 8580-5080, 130-1117-1326 or Lucy@highclub.cn.
【小题1】This passage is written mainly for _______.
A.reporters | B.holiday-makers | C.guides | D.sportsmen |
A.400 | B.450 | C.68.50 | D.65 |
A.reserve@cyclechina.com | B.139-1188-6524 |
C.130-1117-1326 | D.139-1002-5516 |
A.a website which offers traveling information | B.a traveling agency(旅行社) |
C.a trainer for skiing | D.a resort which offers hot spring bath |
It seems that the Great Wall is the place to rock(摇滚). There will be two parties held on the Great Wall this month.
Great Wall Ⅰ
The latest Great Wall party is sponsored(主办) by the Club and Elektrobeat and held at Jinshanling. Local DJ Mark, as well as guests Slab from Australia, Usami and Bobby from Hong Kong will sing at the party. All drinks are priced at 20 yuan($ 2.4).
Tickets: 200yuan($ 24), including bus ride there and back plus entrance fee to the Great Wall. T/D: 8p.m. to 2 a.m., Sept. 20.
Pre-sale tickets are to be booked at: Public Space: 6416-0759; Neo Lounge: 6416-1077.
Buses: Leave at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20 from Neo Lounge, 99 Xinfuncun Zhonglu,
Sanlitun, Chaoyang District.
For more info: www. elektrobeat. com
Great wall Ⅱ
The other party at the end of this month at Jinshanling will be started with live performances by Askar, Brain Failure, Longkuan, Supermarket, Mr. Zhou, Beijing Talking and the Yi band.
Dance till dawn to the wonderful sounds of DJs Ben, Mickey Zhang, Will, Cheese, Gao Hu and Huang Weiwei.
T/D: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., Sept. 27.
Tickets: 350 yuan ($ 42) or 300 yuan ($ 36) for groups of 10 or more, 500 yuan ($ 60) at the door and VIP tickets 800 yuan ($ 72), transportation included.
Buses: Depart from the north gate of Wbrkers’ Stadium at noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., Sept. 27.
For more info: contact Li Zhenhua at lah@msgp. Org or call 133-2119-1731.
1.If you want to book tickets for Great Wall Ⅰ in advance, you can phone _________.
A.6146-0759 |
B.6146-1077 |
C.6416-0759 |
D.133-2119-1731 |
2.What day of the week is September 27?
A.Saturday. |
B.Sunday. |
C.Weekday. |
D.It can’t be known. |
3.A dozen people want to attend Great Wall Ⅱ. They should pay at least _______ for the tickets.
A.$ 504 |
B.$ 432 |
C.$ 720 |
D.$ 864 |