题目内容
Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: Trevor The Taxi
In this children's story, suited to younger children, we have an adventure with Trevor. He is a taxi. Trevor loves his life:
“Sometimes he takes patients to the nursing home, where they can get better after being ill, and sometimes he takes people home when they have been shopping, and Stan puts all their packages inside Trevor's boot, so they will not get wet or broken.”
The black cab, in this adventure, goes far beyond the call of duty whilst he achieves his wildest dreams! What could this be? Well you will just have to read this short story for yourself!
Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: The Girl Who Believed In Fairies
The fairy queen is upset and the elves just don't know what to do:
“Oh, oh," sobbed the queen, getting her hankie all wet with her constant crying. For the twelfth time that day, Elgie the chief elf took her hankie and wrung it out on to the carpet of grass that grew all around the palace.”
How will they manage to help the queen? Why was she so unhappy? There is only one person that can help! Can she do it? This is a lovely fairy tale that will glow the embers of your heart - only for young little princesses!
Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: The Envious Kings
This story is suitable for 6 years and upwards.
Unfolding in the story pages of this recommendation is a children's story about two kings who were competing with each other:
“In spite of the easy life that the two kings had, they were not happy, for each of them kept thinking that the other one had a bigger and better palace, or owned more horses, or had more jewels or even had creamier milk.”
They were both petty and, through their envy, they caused themselves much trouble. Who do you think saved the day? Well, you will just have to read the story to find out!
Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: The Wise Old Woman
This story is probably suited to the 8 years old age range and upwards, although would appeal to adults, alike.
Here I introduce you to one of my kids on-line stories listed on the writing and literature section of Hubpages. In this parable you will find a magical world of wisdom involving trees, people and someone very special.
“As she stood and watched, the knowledge melted into her and the sapling grew...The magical transition took her breath away and as she watched on with ore, she noticed something strange.”
So, what was this strangeness and magical transition? Let me leave you with wonderment ... and a click of the link!
Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: Unusual Stories - Faffenburger's Odyssey
This story is probably more suited to the older child. So who is Faffenburger? Well with one of these free on-line short stories for kids, we enter into a different realm. A world of nonsense as Faffenburger moves within alpha and omega. This is a rather unusual story as you will find out!
“My friend, Henry Faffenburger stomped down the long lane on his short stumpy legs, moonlight glancing off his bald-spot, which was a little surprising as there was no moon that night. As he rounded the bend, he saw a pair of headlights coming toward him. They drew level, and stopped. A small man with yellow eyes emerged from the darkness behind the lights, and enquired if Faffenburger would like a lift.
"Where are you going ?" asked my friend. "Wherever you want to go", replied the owner of the yellow eyes.”
So, the adventure begins! Where will they go? Alpha, Omega or just the middle? After all, it was a long summer - especially the middle! Take a closer look at this - you might find something a little more strange and a little more hidden that you have noticed before. Intrigued? Well you should be with Faffenburger's Odyssey!
46. Which story is more well-received by young girls?
A. Trevor The Taxi B. Faffenburger's Odyssey
C. The Wise Old Woman D. The Girl Who Believed In Fairies
47. You can find the description of a night scene in _______?
A. The Envious Kings B. The Girl Who Believed In Fairies
C. The Wise Old Woman D. Faffenburger's Odyssey
48. According to the passage, the kings in “The Envious Kings” can be described as_______?
A. Jealous B. powerful C. rude D. ugly
49. Who will most probably find the passage useful?
A. parents with children B. children who love to surf the Internet
C. teachers in high school D. experts who concern children
DDAA
第二节 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
New friends. Fresh lifestyle. Better career opportunities... Those are attractions of overseas study for young people in China. "Start early, finish strong,” some of them say.
More than 300 universities from 27 countries and regions were represented at last weekend's international education exposition (展览).
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The US has always been on the top destination list for Chinese students, with its high education standards and enough scholarship. Good news:It's easier to get a US student visa (签证) nowadays. Last year, the refusal rate was only 20 to 30 per cent, much lower than a few years before, according to US Embassy. Concerns: There're a lot to prepare. The TOFEL, GRE... It's longer time to apply to US universities than schools in the UK or Australia. Useful link: www, usembassychina, org. cn |
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Easier access to visas and international environment are the UK's great attractions fox Chinese students. Good news: There many new scholarships this year, both from the government and universities, such as the Scotland International Scholarship. Concerns: Money. It's expensive to study in the UK, with an average cost of 200,000 to 300,000 yuan a year. Useful link: www, educationuk, org. cn |
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Canada's multicultural environment is good for students' studies and careers. Good news: Students are allowed to take off campus part-time jobs during their studies from last year. It'll help pay living expenses. Students can get two-year work permits after graduation. Concerns:Only a limited number of scholarships are available. They rarely cover the full cost of a study programme. Useful link: www. studycanada, ca |
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Good climate, high quality education, favorable immigration (移民) policy: these make Australia one of the most popular choices among Chinese students. Good news: A new E-visa policy ensure a quick application process ( four weeks compared with 12 weeks before ) Concerns: Tuition fees (学费) have risen in past years. The total cost is about 200,000 yuan to attend a university located in big cities like Sydney or Melbourne. Useful link:www. students, idp. come |
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Tulips, windmills and wooden shoes: this was the image that once drew tourists. But Holland has more to offer. Good news: From 2005, Holland and China started recognizing each other's education certificates. And from 2006, the government provides 4 million euros(欧元) for scholarships to Chinese students every year. Concerns: Not many Chinese know about Dutch education. Speaking Dutch sounds not easy. Useful link:www. nesobeijing, com |
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Italy is getting a lot of attention this year in China, with the China-Italy Year. Its art, culture and fashion appeal to many. Good news: China and Italy will recognize each other's educational certificates soon. Its government-funded universities are tuition free to international students. Concerns :The language is a problem. Most classes are taught in Italy. Useful link: www, studyinitaly, cn |
请阅读以下学位申请者的信息，然后匹配申请者和他/她拟要申请留学的国家：
Zhang Yuan has passed the IELTS and hopes to go to a foreign country for further study with easier access to visas and international environment, regardles of the tuition fee.
Li Hong can afford a tuition of about 200,000 yuan. She wishes to study in a foreign country with good climate and wishes to go on staying in the country after he finishes studying there.
Zhang Hua has passed the TOFEL and GRE. He wants to have more chances of getting scholarship to study in a foreign country.
Wang Ying doen’t have so much money and wishes to study art at a university in a foreign country as an international student.
Li Ming would like to take campus part-time jobs while studying in a foreign country and wishes to go on staying in the country after he finishes studying there
申请者 申请留学的国家
56. Zhang Yuan A.
57. Wang Ying
B. 
58. Li Ming
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59. Li Hong
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60. Zhang Hua
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短文改错（10%）
假如英语课上老师要求同学们交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，要求你在错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。
增加：在缺词处加出加一个漏字（^），并在其下面写上该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。
注意： 1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
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例如：It was very nice to get your invitation to spend ^ weekend with you. Luckily I was the am
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Dear Andy,
I’m glad to learn that you or some of your classmates are coming to Hangzhou and that you will stay at my home. My parents and I are very pleasing to have you with us. Now let me to tell you what we have arranged for yourself. I know the school would organize a lot things for you to do in the morning. And in the afternoon, I’ll show you around and take you to some place of interest, like the West Lake, Qianjiang New City and so on. We’ll most stay at home in the evening watching TV, playing games or meeting people. I’m surely you’ll have a wonderful time here. I’m looking forward very much to meet you soon.
Yours sincerely
Li Yue