题目内容
Let’s start at once, _______?
A. will you B. shall we C. do you D. do we
B
Many English learners have difficulty deciding what kind of English accent they want to have. A US accent, perhaps modeled on the way a Hollywood star speaks? Or maybe you want to imitate(模仿) the British accent of a BBC news reader?
Young British people find the US accent attractive while young US people like a British accent. Especially when the person speaking is of the opposite sex(异性)! Let’s listen to what they have to say.
Stephen Yang, 17, from London, UK
A US accent is cute, especially when a girl speaks it. Whether it’s Jessia Alba speaking or the girl- next-door, the way US girls speak has a sweet tingle that is really sassy(时髦). A girl from Texas recently moved into our neighborhood. Her Texan twang(鼻音) had all the boys here on their knees within seconds of meeting her.
To me, accents reflect the attitudes, characteristics and lifestyles of the people.
Jennifer Sun, 16, from New Jersey, US
From watching English actors like Daniel Radcliffe, my friends and I have developed a soft spot for British men.Some are attracted to the qualities of English males, while others admire their sense of style.
Everyone, however, agrees that the most appealing aspect of an English man is his accent. For example, many American girls watch Harry Potter movies over and over again just to listen to the actors speak.
The English accent seems almost like art.
【小题1】In Stephen Yang’s opinion, accents just show__________.
A.the beauty of the language |
B.how the language is spoken |
C.the cultural differences of the speakers |
D.the meeting of the day |
A.All the boys broke their knees |
B.All the boys fell to the ground |
C.All the boys liked her accent very much |
D.All the boys imitated(模仿)her accent |
A.learn the acting skills of the these stars |
B.learn the magic performed by Harry Potter |
C.imitate the actors’ accents |
D.know more about British English |
A.British English and American English |
B.British Accent or American Accent |
C.American English Accent is Most Accepted |
D.The difference between British Accent and American Accent. |
Many English learners have difficulty deciding what kind of English accent they want to have. A US accent, perhaps modeled on the way a Hollywood star speaks? Or maybe you want to imitate(模仿) the British accent of a BBC news reader?
Young British people find the US accent attractive while young US people like a British accent. Especially when the person speaking is of the opposite sex! Let’s listen to what they have to say.
Stephen Yang, 17, from London, UK
A US accent is cute, especially when a girl speaks it. Whether it’s Jessia Alba speaking or the girl- next-door, the way US girls speak has a sweet tingle that is really sassy(时髦). A girl from Texas recently moved into our neighborhood. Her Texan twang(鼻音) had all the boys here on their knees within seconds of meeting her.
To me, accents reflect the attitudes, characteristics and lifestyles of the people.
Jennifer Sun, 16, from New Jersey, US
From watching English actors like Daniel Radcliffe, my friends and I have developed a soft spot for British men. Some are attracted to the qualities of English males, while others admire their sense of style.
Everyone, however, agrees that the most appealing aspect of an English man is his accent. For example, many American girls watch Harry Potter movies over and over again just to listen to the actors speak.
The English accent seems almost like art.
【小题1】In Stephen Yang’s opinion, accents just show__________.
A.the beauty of the language | B.how the language is spoken |
C.the cultural differences of the speakers | D.the fashion of the day |
A.strange | B.exciting | C.attractive | D.fashionable |
A.learn the acting skills of the these stars |
B.learn the magic performed by Harry Potter |
C.imitate the actors’ accents |
D.know more about British English |
A.British English and American English |
B.British Accent or American Accent |
C.American English Accent is Most Accepted |
D.The difference between British Accent and American Accent. |
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
B
In the hit film The bucket List, Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman meet in hospital in California after they have been diagnosed with cancer. Between them they cook up a “bucket list” – a to-do list of all they want to do before they kick the bucket. The movie makes you wonder what would be on your bucket list. So let’s pack up some and see what it would cost to go out and have a little fun.
THE PYRAMIDS, GIZA, EGYPT
On to the pyramids, surely on anyone’s bucket list. Exotik Tours can take you there on a variety of trips, including their popular Egypt Express which includes three nights in Cairo and a three-night Nile Cruise(乘船游览). From $1,384, including four-and five-star accommodation, 12 meals and a ton of sightseeing.
www.exotiktours.com 416-646-3347
TAJ MAHAL, AGRA, INDIA
One of the world’s most fascinating images, India’s Taj Mahal makes even Nicholson and Freeman look calm. Toronto’s Goway Travel has many suggestions for India, including a three-day independent visit to Agra. Stay at the attractive Oberoi AmarVilas overlooking the Taj. Include two breakfasts, touring and airport transfer from $1,420.
www.gowaytravel.com 416-322-1034
THE GREAT WALL, CHINA
If the Great Wall of China is on your bucket list, check into Tour East Holiday’s four-day Amazing Beijing Tour for $580 per person, four-star accommodation, sightseeing including the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, breakfasts and two lunches, transportation and guide.
www.toureastholidays.com 416-929-0888
THE HIMALAYAS, NEPAL
And on to the Himalayas. Talk about “something truly majestic(壮丽的). See the top of the world on GAP Adventures’ Everest Adventure tour, a 15-day exploration including Everest Base Camp, teahouse lodge stays, and walking through Sherpa villages. Incredibly affordable at just $665 plus local payment of $250. GAP Adventures warns that this is a physically demanding trip.
www.gapadventures.com 416-260-0999
1.The underlined phrase “kick the bucket” in Paragraph 1 means ______.
A.come to life |
B.play a game |
C.pass away |
D.list interesting places |
2. If you take on the Everest Adventure tour, you should be aware that ____.
A.the sights may not be so good. |
B.It is a tiring trip |
C.you may not be used to the food there |
D.it is an expensive trip |
3.According to the passage, where can you enjoy a view of the whole Taj Mahal?
A.In Sherpa village. |
B.Near the Forbidden City |
C.Through Egypt Express. |
D.At Oberoi AmarVilas |
4.Which of the following websites may offer you more information about Agra?
A.www.gowaytravel.com |
B.www.exotiktours.com |
C.www.gapadventures.com |
D.www.toureastholidays.com |