LONDON (Reuters) —Organic fruit, delivered right to the doorstep. That is what Gabriel Gold prefers, and he is willing to pay for it. If this is not possible, the 26-yearold computer technician will spend the extra money at the su permarket to buy organic food.

    “Organic produce is always better,” Gold saiD“The food is free of pesticides (农药), and you are generally supporting family farms instead of large farms. And more often than not it is locally (本地) grown and seasonal, so it is more tasty. ” Gold is one of a growing number of shoppers buying into the organic trend, and supermarkets across Brit ain are counting on more like him as they grow their organic food business. But how many shoppers really know what they are getting, and why are they willing to pay a higher price for organic produce? Market research shows that Gold and others who buy organic food can generally give clear reasons for their preferences—but their knowledge of organic food is far from complete. For example, small amounts of pesticides can be used on organic products. And about three quarters of organic food in Britain is not local but imported(进口) to meet growing demanD“The demand for organic food is increasing by about one third every year, so it is a very fast-growing market,” said Sue Flock, a specialist in this line of business.

1.More and more people in Britain are buying organic food because _______.

Athey are getting richer

Bthey can get the food anywhere

Cthey consider the food free of pollution

Dthey like home-grown fruit

2.Which of the following statements is true to the facts about most organic produce sold in Britain?

AIt grows indoors all year around.

BIt is produced outside Britain.

CIt is grown on family farms.

DIt is produced on large farms.

3.What is the meaning of “the organic trend” as the words are used in the text?

AGrowing interest in organic food.

BBetter quality of organic food.

CRising market for organic food.

DHigher prices of organic food.

4.What is the best title for this news story?

AOrganic Food—healthy, or Just for the Wealthy?

BThe Making of Organic Food in Britain.

COrganic Food—to Import or Not?

DGood Qualities of Organic Food.

 

LONDON (Reuters) —Organic fruit, delivered right to the doorstep. That is what Gabriel Gold prefers, and he is willing to pay for it. If this is not possible, the 26-yearold computer technician will spend the extra money at the su permarket to buy organic food.

    “Organic produce is always better,” Gold saiD“The food is free of pesticides (农药), and you are generally supporting family farms instead of large farms. And more often than not it is locally (本地) grown and seasonal, so it is more tasty. ” Gold is one of a growing number of shoppers buying into the organic trend, and supermarkets across Brit ain are counting on more like him as they grow their organic food business. But how many shoppers really know what they are getting, and why are they willing to pay a higher price for organic produce? Market research shows that Gold and others who buy organic food can generally give clear reasons for their preferences—but their knowledge of organic food is far from complete. For example, small amounts of pesticides can be used on organic products. And about three quarters of organic food in Britain is not local but imported(进口) to meet growing demanD“The demand for organic food is increasing by about one third every year, so it is a very fast-growing market,” said Sue Flock, a specialist in this line of business.

1.More and more people in Britain are buying organic food because _______.

Athey are getting richer

Bthey can get the food anywhere

Cthey consider the food free of pollution

Dthey like home-grown fruit

2.Which of the following statements is true to the facts about most organic produce sold in Britain?

AIt grows indoors all year around.

BIt is produced outside Britain.

CIt is grown on family farms.

DIt is produced on large farms.

3.What is the meaning of “the organic trend” as the words are used in the text?

AGrowing interest in organic food.

BBetter quality of organic food.

CRising market for organic food.

DHigher prices of organic food.

4.What is the best title for this news story?

AOrganic Food—healthy, or Just for the Wealthy?

BThe Making of Organic Food in Britain.

COrganic Food—to Import or Not?

DGood Qualities of Organic Food.

 

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  February is a golden time to release films in China, particularly since Chinese Lunar New Year’s Day this year also happens to be Valentine’s Day.

  Animation, kung fu - and 3-D kung fu mystery and romance are on offer.Fans of "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf" are reveling in the sequel that has so far taken in around 100 million yuan(US$14.6 million)at the box office.The small-budget film based on a hit TV series follows the adventures of a gray wolf family and their goat friends who unite to defeat the enemy tiger.It is expected to be made into a series in which each of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs will be new characters to the hilarious story.Super Girl Zhou Bichang sings the theme song.Kung fu films are a holiday highlight.Hong Kong director Daniel Lee’s latest romantic martial-arts film "14 Blades", starring Donnie Yen and Zhao Wei, centers on a Ming Dynasty secret agent Qinglong who fights to expose a conspiracy."True Legend" is another highly anticipated martial-arts film.It’s the world’s first 3-D kung-fu movie by the "master of kung-fu choreography" Yuen Woo-Ping.The film tells the saga of a legendary martial-arts master named Su Can, or Beggar Su.The holiday fare includes a few other romantic comedies and a detective film."Hot Summer Days", which takes place in hot summer days, features six intertwined love stories starring A-listers such as Nicholas Tse, Daniel Wu and Jacky Cheung.Touching stories show ordinary people seeking love."Sherlock Holmes" follows a new adventure of the legendary detective and his partner Watson in a battle of wits and brawn with a nemesis whose plot is a threat to all of England.

(1)

How many new films will be on according to the passage?

[  ]

A.

3

B.

4

C.

5

D.

6

(2)

What can we know from this passage?

[  ]

A.

True Legend is a romantic martial-arts film

B.

It takes around 100 million yuan to make the film Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf

C.

Yuen Woo-Pin will play the part of Beggar Su in the film

D.

Nicholas Tse, Daniel Wu and Jacky Cheung are all the best actors

(3)

The underlined word “anticipated” means _________.

[  ]

A.

skilled

B.

surprised

C.

inspected

D.

expected

(4)

We can learn the author hold a(n)_________ attitude in this passage.

[  ]

A.

optimistic

B.

negative

C.

indifferent

D.

critical

The 11th Beijing International Tourism Festival opening ceremony kicked off at the Olympic green on October 23, 2009, drawing together performance groups and artists from 71 countries and 18 districts and counties in and around Beijing.

25 floats(彩车) representing different aspects of travel and life in Beijing acted as mobile name cards for international friends, according to Beijing's Deputy Mayor Ding Xiangyang, adding they represent a new focus for tourism in this ancient cultural and historical city.

An impressive drum performance marked the prelude (前奏) of this year's tourism festival, with 60 Chinese traditional drummers kicking off the ceremony, while sending their birthday wishes to the motherland.Female drum players and water splash drummers also brought the drum performances to a climax(高潮).

Following the drum performance was an eye-catching parade of floats featuring Beijing's famous scenic spots. The Forbidden City, Beihai Park, the Summer Palace, the Bird's Nest, Shichahai and Happy Valley were all represented as they gracefully moved along the boulevard(林阴大道). Each float was led by an elegant model dressed in special attire with elements of the scenic spots represented.

Park Su-Ho, an assembly(集合) member from the Economy & Investment Committee of the Republic of Korea is the leader of their delegation. They do performance during the opening ceremony along with their traditional folk dance.

“This is the first time we've been in China.Beijing is very tidy and beautiful, we feel proud to take part in this tourism festival and we hope the Chinese people like our performance.”

The three day festival concluded at Happy Valley on Sunday. Over the weekend the main exhibition venue around the Olympic park displayed Beijing's rich tourism resources found across its 18 districts and countries, while at the same time visitors appreciated splendid exotic performances from international artists.

6.According to the writer what is the first excellent performance or program during the ceremony?

A.The parade of the 25 floats.

B.A drum performance.

C.Park Su-Ho's folk dance.

D.The main exhibition.

7.From the passage we can see both the floats and the models were pictured with________.

A.famous scenic spots in Beijing

B.the Olympic pictures

C.beautiful flowers

D.special attire

8.According to the passage the parade of the 25 floats represent ________.

A.all the scenic spots in Beijing

B.a new focus for Beijing

C.the 60th birthday of our country

D.the development of Beijing

9.What does the underlined word “exotic” in the last paragraph mean?

A.Traditional.            B.Folk.

C.Eye-catching.         D.Foreign.

10.What's the purpose of the writer in writing this passage?

A.To tell us some scenic spots in Beijing.

B.To let us know how flourish today's Beijing is.

C.To tell us an opening ceremony in Beijing.

D.To let us know the great change of Beijing after the Olympic Games.

  Reading poetry 36  people from different places and different times together. More than any other of literature, poetry 37    sounds, words and grammar. That makes poetry 38 to write, but very interesting to 39 .  Poetry also 40 all the colours, feelings, experiences and curious 41of a dream world.

          China has a long history42 which many of the world’s greatest poets were active. Poems by Du Fu, Li Bai and Wang Wei among others 43_ in the halls of glory. When you have read some44 poems, you will have seen and heard some of the features that all good poetry45. The 46   is very important: the number of lines and the number of characters in each line. Poetry often  47_ special patterns of rhythm and rhyme.

          Despite its short history, there is a lot of good English poetry around. The earliest English poetry was written in a kind of English that is now difficult to 48. Modern English started around the time of Shakespeare, towards the end of the sixteenth century. The seventeenth century was a great time for English poetry. Shakespeare is most famous 49 his plays. His sonnets, however, belong to the best English poetry. In the next generation of great English poets we 50   John Donne. Chinese readers 51his works because of his use of surprising images that 52 them of the works of poets such as Su Dongpo. Before the end of the century, there was 53 famous writer, John Milton. 54   published, his work became famous for the absence of rhyme at the end of each line. In the eighteenth century it was Alexander Pope 55 wrote the finest poetry in England.

36. A. brings          B. takes             C. looks               D. thinks

37. A. plays               B. goes for            C. plays with            D. goes on

38. A. easy             B. great              C. interesting            D. difficult

39. A. recite                     B. read               C. enjoy                D. reach

40. A. calls at         B. calls up          C. calls for               D. calls in

41. A. images            B. pictures             C. sight                    D. scene

42. A. at                   B. after               C. before               D. during

43. A. stand out         B. stand for           C. show up               D. follow up

44. A. English            B. Chinese          C. American          D. foreign

45. A. creates            B. shares         C. finds            D. looks

46. A. word              B. sentence            C. form            D. fact

47. A. follows           B. faces              C. joins              D. judges

48. A. understand      B. keep           C. get              D. deal

49. A. as                   B. with               C. in                      D. for

50. A. advise             B. meet            C. concern                  D. inform

51. A. inspire             B. desire            C. cheer                  D. admire

52. A. sets                B. dreams          C. reminds             D. puts

53. A. another           B. other          C. others              D. one another

54. A. Though           B. Although       C. Once              D. As

55. A. which             B.    who        C.      when          D. what

   

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