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
【小题2】The underlined sentence in paragraph means that __________.
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
【小题3】Many American girls watch Harry Porter again and again in order to __________.
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
【小题4】What is probably the best title for this passage?
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 languageB.how the language is spoken
C.the cultural differences of the speakers D.the fashion of the day
【小题2】The underlined word “cute “probably means__________.
A.strangeB.excitingC.attractiveD.fashionable
【小题3】Many American girls watch Harry Porter again and again in order to __________.
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
【小题4】What is probably the best title for this passage?
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.

信息匹配(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)

阅读下列应用文及相关信息,并按照要求匹配信息。

Ever wonder what President  George “Dubya” Bush will be doing once he leaves the White House? Well.we wondered too and voted for him to run a hot dog stand.in the city that never sleeps New York!

Life’s tough in the Stone Age.Fortunately our man Sam has got your brain to help him out! He’s got to find food,make weapons,survive tigers,and keep his girlfriend Lucy happy! So let’s get prehistoric and help Sam in this crazy adventure.

Hit the snow slopes with this snowboarding game.Perform special skills on your snowboard to collect points.Pump air into your stride by timing your jumps carefully while negotiating 3 killer kickers.Whatever you do — Have fun!

Add logic,fun and load of color and what do you get? The crazy cube!  And we promise you, it’s the craziest cube you’ll come across this side of the universe.Rack your brains crazy in this totally addicting puzzle game and beat the colored cube!

Put your hard hat on…because we’re going under construction! This addictive puzzle game will have you constructing for hours! Build beautiful towers using colorful building blocks.

Fight to conquer the universe in this strategic space simulation game.Play as a space commander and protect your imperial star base from enemies.Become the most powerful air force and fulfill your one and only mission:complete space dominance!

请阅读以下的人员资料,然后匹配人员与相关游戏。

1.Sammy is a girl with a logical mind.She would like to play the kind of games that can not only practice her intelligence but Call challenge her memory as well.

2.Amy has always been interested in politics and loves to play jokes on politicians.As a result,any game that concerns government officials would interest her.

3.Jack is a student who is keen on architecture.He has problem in concentrating himself on a piece of work.He hopes to find a game that can suit his interest and help him focus his mind on it.

4.William is a sports fan who would like to take up extreme sports.But he isn’t allowed to try such kind of dangerous sport,SO he could only find some relevant games to play.

5.Teddy is a film lover.After seeing the film The Star Wars,he imagined that he could one day be a commander,leading his soldiers to protect his planet from being invaded.

 

There are many kinds of friends. Some are always   36  you, but don't understand you. Some say only a few words to you, but understand you. Many people will step in your life, but only   37   friends leave footprints (脚印).

I shall always recall (回忆) the autumn and the girl with the   38  . She will always bring back the friendship between us. I know she will always be my best friend.

It was the golden season. I could see the yellow leaves   39  on the cool   40  . In such a season, I liked walking alone in the leaves,   41  to the sound of them.

Autumn is a   42  season and life is uninteresting. The free days always get me   43  . But one day, the sound of a violin   44  into my ears like a stream (小溪) flowing in the mountains. I was so surprised that I jumped to see what it was. A young girl, standing in the wind, was   45  in playing her violin.

I had   46  seen her before. The music was so nice that I listened quietly. Lost in the music, I didn't know that I had been   47  there for so long but my existence (存在) did not seem to disturb her.

Leaves were still falling. Every day she played the violin in the corner of the building   48  I went downstairs to watch her performance. I was the only listener. The autumn seemed no longer lonely and life became   49  .    50  we didn't know each other, I thought we were already good friends. I believe she also loved me.

Autumn was nearly over. One day, when I was listening carefully, the sound suddenly   51  . To my astonishment (惊讶), the girl came over to me.

“You must like violin.” she said.

“Yes. And you play very well. Why did you stop?” I asked.

Suddenly, a   52  expression appeared on her face and I could feel something unusual.

“I came here to see my grandmother, but now I must leave. I once played very badly. It was your listening every day that   53  me.” she said.

“In fact, it was your playing   54  gave me a meaningful autumn,” I answered, “Let's be friends.”

The girl smiled, and so did I.

I never heard her play again in my life. I no longer went downstairs to listen like before. Only thick leaves were left behind. But I will always remember the fine figure (身影) of the girl. She is like a        55  —so short, so bright, like a shooting star giving off so much light that it makes the autumn beautiful.

1.                A.with           B.for            C.against   D.to

 

2.                A.good           B.true            C.new D.old

 

3.                A.sound          B.song           C.play D.violin

 

4.                A.shaking         B.hanging         C.falling    D.floating

 

5.                A.wind           B.snow           C.air   D.rain

 

6.                A.watching        B.listening        C.seeing    D.hearing

 

7.                A.lively           B.lovely          C.harvest   D.lonely

 

8.                A.up             B.off             C.down    D.over

 

9.                A.flowed         B.grew           C.entered D.ran

 

10.               A.lost            B.active          C.busy D.interested

 

11.               A.once           B.never          C.often D.usually

 

12.               A.waiting         B.stopping        C.standing   D.hearing

 

13.               A.because        B.so             C.when     D.but

 

14.               A.interesting      B.moving         C.encouraging    D.exciting

 

15.               A.But            B.However       C.Even D.Though

 

16.               A.stopped        B.began          C.gone D.changed

 

17.               A.happy          B.sad            C.strange    D.surprised

 

18.               A.surprised       B.excited         C.encouraged    D.interested

 

19.               A.that           B.which          C.it    D.who

 

20.               A.song           B.dream          C.fire   D.sister

 

 

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

 

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