A growing number of students in the United States are studying Mandarin(普通话). It is the official language of China. More and more people speak Mandarin than those who speak other languages in the world.
Schools that teach Mandarin want to prepare students for a future in which they are likely to work with people from China. Business in China is booming(繁荣的), and that trend(趋势) is expected to grow.
The US government is trying to encourage even more public schools to teach Mandarin. Officials are considering spending about $1 billion on Mandarin programs in schools. China is getting involved(参与) too. The Chinese government has donated Mandarin textbooks to US schools. Some schools are also taking part in teacher exchange programs with China.
“It is important for students to learn Mandarin and Chinese culture,” said Mary Patterson, a school principal(校长) in Portland, Oregon. “Students who do so will have wider opportunities when they become adults.”

1.
Why are US schools teaching Mandarin?
1. A.
  To help students communicate with Chinese students
2. B.
  To encourage students to move to China,
3. C.
  To prepare students for the future
4. D.
  To get students interested in business
2.
The underlined word “donated” (in Paragraph 4) can be replaced by “______”?
1. A.
  provided
2. B.
  kept
3. C.
  made
4. D.
  found
3.
What is the best title for this passage?
1. A.
  Why US students learn Mandarin
2. B.
  Schools in China
3. C.
  How to speak Mandarin
4. D.
  China today

Because of the stress and strains of modern life folks today would rather watch television than get together with neighbors. Their behavior doesn't mirror TV soaps like Coronation Street and East Enders.?
The Street's Ashley Peacock and Toyah Battersby know all their neighbors. But the Royal Mail survey shows that real-life under?35s wouldn't dream of popping next door for a chat or to borrow a cup of sugar.?
Three out of ten say they wouldn't know their neighbors if they saw them in the street. The same proportion would only offer to help neighbors if absolutely necessary, while thirty-one??percent? don't want to get to know them better. Twenty-six percent rarely or never speak to the person next door. Thirty-five percent only talk to neighbors occasionally, and six percent actively dislike them. The older generation are still sociable, with seventy percent of over?55s ?taking? time to chat to people next door. The report says: “In the past, the British tradition of village green gossip（闲聊）between neighbors was celebrated worldwide. But there's been a clear shift away from local links by the young generation.” Londoners are least likely to be neighbors, with a third rarely or never chatting over the garden fence. People in the Midlands—where 65 percent often speak to their neighbors are most friendly.?
Sociologist Jane Blakeman said: “People are working longer hours than ever before, and are traveling further to work. It leaves them far less time at home.”?

1.
Almost a third of young people_______.?
1. A.
  know their neighbours quite well?
2. B.
  have no idea who lives next door to them ?
3. C.
  talk to their neighbours when they want to borrow something?
4. D.
  spend time chatting with neighbours like their parents?
2.
It can be inferred that Ashley Peacock and Toyah Battersby are both_______.?
1. A.
  important roles in a popular TV series
2. B.
  famous stars in TV programmes?
3. C.
  old soap operas
4. D.
  members of royal family?
3.
Gossip among neighbours is still common among_______.?
1. A.
  people under?35s
2. B.
  people between 35 and 55?
3. C.
  people over?55s
4. D.
  people of different ages?
4.
There is a difference between London and the rest of Britain mainly in that non-Londoners
_______.?
1. A.
  would help their neighbours only when necessary?
2. B.
  are less likely to have good relations with their neighbours ?
3. C.
  wouldn't travel far and find more time to chat with neighbours?
4. D.
  are more likely to keep up the old British tradition of having a chat over garden fence

Harry is eighteen now. He studies in a middle school.His parents like him very much and hope he can become a famous man. So they often tell him to study hard and they do almost everything for him. They wakes him up at six in the morning, after breakfast his father takes him to school in a car and in the afternoon, as soon as the young man comes back, the supper is ready. Of course, he never washes his clothes or goes to buy anything in the shops.
Once Harry’s father was sent to London on business. He would stay there for half a year. Upon leaving, he told his wife to take good care of their son. The woman had to get up eatlier and did all that her husband did before. And two months later she was so tired that she was ill in bed. Now the young man got into trouble. He couldn’t do any housework. He had to do as his mother told him. He didn’t even know where to get on the bus!
One day Harry’s mother found his shoes were worn out and told him to buy a pair in the shop. But he didn’t know how to choose The woman had a sigh (叹息)and give him a shoe patten(鞋样)and told him to buy a pair of.shoes himself. With a policeman’s help, Harry found a shop. The shopkeeper was friendly to him. The man brought a lot of shoes and asked him to choose. When he was trying on a pair, suddenly he remembered something and took them off. The man was surprised and asked, “What’s the matter, young man?”
“I’m sorry. I’ve left the shoe pattern at home!”

1.
always does some housework in the morning
1. A.
  Harry's father
2. B.
  Harry's mother
3. C.
  Harry
4. D.
  Nobody
2.
The woman had to look after her son by herself because .
1. A.
  her husband wasn't at home
2. B.
  she was stronger than her husband
3. C.
  she knew the youno man well
4. D.
  she was freer than her husband
3.
When his father was in London, .
1. A.
  Harry had to stay at home
2. B.
  Harry couldn’t even find the bus stop
3. C.
  Harry fell behind in his class
4. D.
  Harry wouldn’t go to school
4.
Harry had to buy shoes himself because _ .
1. A.
  his mother didn't know what kind he needed
2. B.
  his mother was busy with the housework
3. C.
  something was wrong with his mother
4. D.
  his mother wanted her son to do something himself
5.
According to the passage, what can we learn about Harry?
1. A.
  He wanted his mother to buy shoes for him.
2. B.
  He would rather use the shoe pattern than try the shoes himself.
3. C.
  He wouldn't listen to his mother.
4. D.
  He was strong enough to buy shoes for himself.

Having finished her homework, Ma Li wants some music for relaxation^①. As usual, she starts her computer and goes to Baidu.com to download music files. But this time she is surprised when an announcement about protecting songs’ copyright bursts onto the screen. The age of free music and movie downloads may have come to an end as Web companies like Baidu are accused of pirating copyright. Lawsuits^② have been filed against four websites offering free downloads. In September 2005, a Beijing court ordered Baidu to pay recording company Shanghai Push compensation for their losses. Baidu was also told to block the links to the pirated music on the website. This caused a heated discussion on Interact file sharing.
“Baidu’s defeat in the lawsuit shows it is not right to get copyrighted songs without paying. Downloaders may face lawsuits or fines,” said an official.
Like many teens, Huang Ruoru, an 18-year-old girl from Puning in Guangdong Province, doesn’t think that getting music from websites is wrong. She always shares her favourite songs downloaded from Baidu with her friends. When told about the lawsuit, she began to feel a little guilty about obtaining others’ work without paying.
However, other teenagers have different ideas. Wang Yafei, a Senior 2 girl from Jinan, Shandong Province pointed out that file sharing is a good way to promote pop singers. “If I download a song and really like it, I will buy the CD,” she said. “So what the recording companies really should concentrate on is improving their music, rather than pursuing^③ file-sharers.”
Notes:
①    relaxation n. 娱乐
②    lawsuit n. 诉讼
③    pursue vt. 追赶，追击
Choose the best answers according to the above:

1.
Which of the following best describes the passage?
1. A.
  Music on the Internet is of better quality
2. B.
  Downloading material can be illegal
3. C.
  It’s good to get free music on the Internet
4. D.
  Baidu is a popular web company
2.
The four web companies were put to court because _________
1. A.
  they got copyrighted songs without paying
2. B.
  they downloaded copyrighted music for people
3. C.
  they make copyrighted files for free downloads
4. D.
  they offer free music on line
3.
How do some of the teenagers feel while downloading free music after the lawsuit?
1. A.
  A bit guilty
2. B.
  A little sad
3. C.
  Extremely angry
4. D.
  Awfully sorry
4.
What’s the advantage of tile sharing for recording companies?
1. A.
  Getting more money from web companies
2. B.
  Enabling people to download favorite songs
3. C.
  Helping to improve the music
4. D.
  Making pop singers more popular
5.
It can be inferred from the text that _________
1. A.
  Web companies are still ignoring the copyright laws
2. B.
  Teenagers haven’t got money to buy CDs
3. C.
  Teenagers are probably still downloading free music
4. D.
  Teenagers prefer CDs with copyright to pirated music

Mrs. Blake teaches English in a large school in the inner area of a big city on the west of coast. Even since she was a young girl,she has wanted to become a teacher. She has taught eight years now and hasn‘t changed her mind.
After she graduated from high school， she went on to college. Four years later， she received her bachelor’s degree （B A） in English and her teaching certificate（证书）. Then she went to teach in the secondary schools of her state. In the summers， Mrs. Blake takes more classes； she hopes to get a master‘s degree （M A）. With an MA， she will receive a higher salary and if possible. She hopes to get a doctor’s degree as well.
The school day at Mrs. Blake‘s high school， like that in many high schools in the United States， is divided into one hour each. Mrs. Blake must teach five of these periods. During her free period， which for her is from 2 to 3 P.M. Mrs. Blake must meet with parents， make out examinations， check assignments at al.， Mrs. Blake works continuously from the time she arrives at school in the morning till the time she leaves for home late in the afternoon.

1.
How long is it since Mrs. Blake graduated from middle school？
1. A.
  four years
2. B.
  eight years
3. C.
  twelve years
4. D.
  twenty years
2.
According to the article，which is the right order of the degrees a person can receive after going to university？
1. A.
  a doctor‘s degree – a bachelor’s degree – a master‘s degree
2. B.
  a bachelor’s degree – a master‘s degree – a doctor’s degree
3. C.
  a master‘s degree—a bachelor’s degree – a doctor‘s degree
4. D.
  a bachelor’s degree – a doctor‘s degree—a master’s degree
3.
How many degrees has Mrs. Blake achieved so far？
1. A.
  one
2. B.
  two
3. C.
  three
4. D.
  none
4.
Which of the following sentences is not true？
1. A.
  Mrs. Blake teaches in the inner area of big city on the east of the United Sates
2. B.
  Mrs. Blake has turned her wish of becoming a teacher into reality.
3. C.
  Mrs. Blake is still studying in her holidays in order to get higher degrees.
4. D.
  The working hours in the school where Mrs. Blake works are similar to those of many other high schools in the states.
5.
According to that third paragraph，Mrs. Blake is ______ during the school day.
1. A.
  lonely
2. B.
  free
3. C.
  funny
4. D.
  busy

Some houses are designed to be smart. Others have smart designs. An example of the second type of house won the Award of Excellence from the American Institute of Architects.
Located on the shore of Sullivan’s Island off the coast of South Carolina, the award-winning cube-shaped beach house was built to replace one damaged by Hurricane Hugo years ago. In September 1989, Hugo struck South Carolina, killing 18 people and damaging or destroying 36,000 homes in the state.
Before Hugo, many new houses built along South Carolina’s shoreline were poorly constructed, according to architect Ray Huff, who created the cleverly-designed beach house. Now all new shoreline houses are required to meet stricter, better-enforced codes. The new beach house on Sullivan’s Island should be strong enough not to be damaged by a Category 3 hurricane with peak winds of 179 to 209 kilometres per hour.
At first sight, the house on Sullivan’s Island looks anything but(根本不) hurricane-proof. Its redwood shell makes it look like “a large party lantern” at night. But looks can be deceiving. The house’s wooden frame is strengthened with long steel rods(杆) to give it extra strength.
To further protect the house from hurricane damage, Huff raised it 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings(木桩) buried deep in the sand. Pilings might appear insecure, but they are strong enough to support the weight of the house. They also raise the house above storm waves. The pilings allow the waves to run under the house instead of running into it. “The waves of water come ashore at tremendous speeds and cause most of the damage done to beach-front buildings,” said Huff.
Huff designed the timber pilings to be partially concealed(隐藏) by the house’s ground-to-roof shell. “The shell masks the pilings so that the house doesn’t look like it’s standing with its legs pulled up,” said Huff. In the event of storm, the shell should break apart and let the waves rush under the house, the architect explained.

1.
After Hurricane Hugo, new houses built along South Carolina’s shore line are required
to .
1. A.
  be easily pulled down
2. B.
  look smarter in design
3. C.
  meet stricter building standards
4. D.
  be designed to be cube-shaped
2.
The award-winning beach house is quite strong because .
1. A.
  it is strengthened by steel rods
2. B.
  it is made of redwood
3. C.
  it is in the shape of a shell
4. D.
  it is built with timber and concrete
3.
Huff raised the house 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings in order to .
1. A.
  avoid peak winds of about 200 km/h
2. B.
  bury stronger pilings deep in the sand
3. C.
  break huge sea waves into smaller ones
4. D.
  prevent the waves from running into it
4.
It can be inferred from the passage that the house’s shell should be .
1. A.
  smooth
2. B.
  waterproof
3. C.
  easily broken
4. D.
  extremely hard

This story is about a 92-year-old, short, well-behaved and proud lady. She is fully dressed each morning by eight, with her hair fashionably done and makeup perfectly applied, even though she is totally blind. She is moving to a nursing home today. Her husband of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary.
After many hours of waiting patiently in the hall of the nursing home, she moved to the elevator, I provided a visual description of her tiny room, including the eyelet(观察孔) sheets that had been hung on her window.“I love it,” she stated with the enthusiasm of an eight-year-old girl having just been presented with a new puppy.
“Mrs. Jones, you haven’t seen the room yet. Just wait.” “That doesn’t have anything to do with it,” she replied. “Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time. Whether I like my room or not doesn’t depend on how the furniture is arranged, it’s a decision I make every morning when I wake up.”
“I have a choice; I can spend the day in bed recounting(叙述) the difficulty I have with the parts of my body that no longer work, or get out of bed and be thankful for the ones that do. Each day is a gift, and as long as my eyes open I’ll focus on the new day and all the happy memories I’ve stored away, just for this time in my life. Old age is like a bank account, you withdraw(收回) from what you’ve put in. So, my advice to you would be to deposit(储蓄) a lot of happiness in the bank account of memories. Thank you for your part in filling my memory bank. I am still depositing.”

1.
Which is the direct reason for the lady’s move to a nursing home?
1. A.
  She is totally blind.
2. B.
  She can not dress herself any more.
3. C.
  She is 92 years old.
4. D.
  Her husband has passed away.
2.
When I described the room in which the lady would live, she was .
1. A.
  disappointed
2. B.
  angry
3. C.
  happy
4. D.
  sad
3.
From the third paragraph we can infer that .
1. A.
  the lady’s attitude towards life was positive
2. B.
  the lady wanted the furniture well arranged
3. C.
  the lady disliked the writer’s description
4. D.
  the lady decided to get up early every day
4.
The best title of the passage would be “ ”.
1. A.
  Life Is like a Bank Account
2. B.
  Saving More Money for Your Life
3. C.
  Life Is Full of Sorrow and Happiness
4. D.
  Coming Out from the Shadow of Life

Trip 1 Black Bear Count
There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them. The entire trip will last three hours. Bookings necessary.
Cost: Free       When: May 8
Trip 2 Garland Valley
Bring your drink and lunch for this walk in a beautiful area of the Blue Mountains. Garland Valley is close to the town of Garland hut is part of the National Park. Many wild animals live in this area, including many rare birds. This is a great walk for bird-lovers. The trip lasts four hours. Bookings necessary.
Cost: $ 15       When: May 8, May 15
Trip 3 Flashlight Adventure
Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight and a pair of glasses, and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the animals you will see on this trip . The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see. Numbers are strictly limited on night trips, so be sure to book early. This walk lasts two and a half hours.
Cost: $ 12       When: May 8, May 15, May22
Equipment to be needed:
?      Please bring enough water and food for all walks.
?      Wear good walking shoes—no high heels.
?      Wear a hat for day walks.
?      Dress warmly for night walks.
?      Children must be with an adult.
?      Make sure your flashlight works well and bring extra batteries for night walks.
?      Follow all instructions from guides during the walks. The mountains are a dangerous place.
Bookings:
?      Bookings for the above trips can be trade by telephone（893 — 4847）or on the Internet at www. Bluemountaintour. com

1.
Where are these trips?
1. A.
  In a large city.
2. B.
  In a park in the mountains.
3. C.
  In a special kind of zoo.
4. D.
  In three different countries.
2.
On which trip might you see animals that sleep during the day?
1. A.
  Black Bear Count
2. B.
  Garland Valley
3. C.
  Flashlight Adventure
4. D.
  None of the trips
3.
Which of the following is NOT necessary for the three trips?
1. A.
  Good walking shoes
2. B.
  A pair of glasses
3. C.
  Food and water
4. D.
  A sleeping-bag
4.
Which following statement about Flashlight Adventure is NOT true according to the passage?
1. A.
  Bring your drink and lunch for this walk.
2. B.
  Many of the animals you will see on this trip .
3. C.
  The guide will tell you about the lives ofthe animals you see.
4. D.
  There is no need to book early.
5.
What is the best title for the passage?
1. A.
  Adventure Travel in America
2. B.
  Hunting around the Great Mountains
3. C.
  Interesting Trips in the East of the USA
4. D.
  Discovery Trips in the Blue Mountains

Dear Flowermouse,?
Thank you for your comments on how Americans and Chinese view each other. This is an important subject. Modern technology has given many nations the chance of destroying other nations. This is a cruel picture but it is a realistic one. It means that every nation should make sure that these weapons of great destruction are never used. This requires greater acceptance of differences among people and nations in all parts of the planet.?
Your letter asks specially about Chinese-American relationships but I want to let you know my feelings on a global scale. Because China and America are the most powerful nations and I believe they have a special responsibility for promoting better understanding and for leading the way toward peaceful solutions to the world's problems.
You ask how Chinese and American people view each other. This is an important question. Because I know so little about China that I am not able to judge how Chinese view Americans. I am sure that the view differs according to individual experiences that persons might have. And it is not easy to describe America to foreigners. America is a vast mass of people and cultures. These people came from all parts of the world, from Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe and Australia. Each brought a different culture and a different set of values within a single nation.
I believe that the vast majority of Americans like the vast majority of Chinese want peace and friendship between our two nations. Both China and America have suffered through generations from war and violence in our history. And I believe that it is the special responsibility of all Chinese and all Americans to impress this need for mutual understanding on our neighbors in other.?
So my friend, this is my response. Please know that I write to you as a private person living in America. I do feel strongly that people everywhere have more in common than they have in differences. We all share the same basic needs for existence and we all depend upon the same need for the survival of this beautiful planet earth. Maybe we can begin to encourage better communication and better understanding through my columns. I hope so.?

1.
From the passage we can know that Flowermouse_______.?
1. A.
  loves Americans
2. B.
  has read about the writer's articles?
3. C.
  is an American
4. D.
  knows little about Americans?
2.
It is likely that the writer_______.?
1. A.
  disagrees with Flowermouse?
2. B.
  thinks it possible for nations to be destroyed due to modern technology?
3. C.
  thinks American government share the same opinions with its people?
4. D.
  believes the weapons of great destruction are never used?
3.
The letter that Flowermouse wrote to the writer, maybe have referred to .?
1. A.
  American culture
2. B.
  American society?
3. C.
  Chinese-American relationships
4. D.
  Chinese society?
4.
The writer's purpose to write the passage is to_______.?
1. A.
  introduce Americans to us
2. B.
  make friends with Flowermouse?
3. C.
  speak for the government of America
4. D.
  call on nations to understand each other??

He gave us another piece of advice, ________ of great help to the research work.

A.
which I think is
B.
which I think it is
C.
I think which is
D.
I think it is

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Why are US schools teaching Mandarin?

The underlined word “donated” (in Paragraph 4) can be replaced by “______”?

What is the best title for this passage?

Almost a third of young people_______.?

It can be inferred that Ashley Peacock and Toyah Battersby are both_______.?

Gossip among neighbours is still common among_______.?

There is a difference between London and the rest of Britain mainly in that non-Londoners_______.?

always does some housework in the morning

The woman had to look after her son by herself because .

When his father was in London, .

Harry had to buy shoes himself because _ .

According to the passage, what can we learn about Harry?

Which of the following best describes the passage?

The four web companies were put to court because _________

How do some of the teenagers feel while downloading free music after the lawsuit?

What’s the advantage of tile sharing for recording companies?

It can be inferred from the text that _________

How long is it since Mrs. Blake graduated from middle school？

According to the article，which is the right order of the degrees a person can receive after going to university？

How many degrees has Mrs. Blake achieved so far？

Which of the following sentences is not true？

According to that third paragraph，Mrs. Blake is ______ during the school day.

After Hurricane Hugo, new houses built along South Carolina’s shore line are required to .

The award-winning beach house is quite strong because .

Huff raised the house 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings in order to .

It can be inferred from the passage that the house’s shell should be .

Which is the direct reason for the lady’s move to a nursing home?

When I described the room in which the lady would live, she was .

From the third paragraph we can infer that .

The best title of the passage would be “ ”.

Where are these trips?

On which trip might you see animals that sleep during the day?

Which of the following is NOT necessary for the three trips?

Which following statement about Flashlight Adventure is NOT true according to the passage?

What is the best title for the passage?

From the passage we can know that Flowermouse_______.?

It is likely that the writer_______.?

The letter that Flowermouse wrote to the writer, maybe have referred to .?

The writer's purpose to write the passage is to_______.?

He gave us another piece of advice, ________ of great help to the research work.

试题分类

There is a difference between London and the rest of Britain mainly in that non-Londoners
_______.?

After Hurricane Hugo, new houses built along South Carolina’s shore line are required
to .