More than 200 activities have been held so far during the Chinese Language Year in Russia. It has not only made Chinese culture popular in Russia, but also improved understanding and friendship between Russians and Chinese people. More and more Russians begin to enjoy Chinese food and operas, watch TV programs to leam Chinese, and travel in China.

Since the Chinese Language Year program in Russia started, so many events such as movie weeks, operas, Chinese language classes, language contests and teaching programs have been popular in Russia.

Through the activities, Russian people have had a chance to leam more about the Chinese culture, literature, history and its life today. For example, the first group of 500 Russian students visited the Chinese cities of Beijing, Dalian and Qingdao. There they painted both countries' landmarks, including the Tian' anmen Square, the Great Wall, the Kremb(克林姆宫),the Volga River and the Red Square. When the Russian students returned, they took part in a photo contest and a writing contest to show their love for China.

And Russians, especially young people, have become more and more interested in learning Chinese. To date, more than 130 universities in Russia are offering Chinese courses. More than 20 middle and primary schools have also taught Chinese as their first foreign language.

1.______activities have been held so far during the Chinese Language Year.

A. Over 200         B. 130      C. Less 200        D. 200

2.Where did the Chinese Language Year program start?

A. In China.        B. ln Russia.   C. In America.   D. In Japan.

3.What did the first group of Russian students do in China?

A. They had language contests.

B. They went to see a movie and operas.

C. They had teaching programs.

D. They visited some cities and painted both countries' landmarks.

4.What's the main idea of the passage?

A. Many events have been popular in Russia.

B. Russians have had a chance to learn more about China.

C. Russians have become more and more interested in learning Chinese.

D. Chinese Language Year in Russia makes Chinese culture popular.

根据对话内容，选择恰当的句子补全下列对话。（每小题1分，共5分）

A. I will come back soon.

B. For a whole week.

C. Where did you buy it?

D. Why did you go to Qingdao?

E. I hope to visit it one day.

F. When did you go there?

G. Did you go there?

A: Hi, Lin Mei. You look so nice in the red skirt.

B: Thank you very much.

A: 1._________

B: In Qingdao.

A: Qingdao? 2._________

B: Last week. I went there with my family.

A: How long did you stay there?

B: 3._________ We went sightseeing in many places.

A: We all know the beaches of Qingdao are very beautiful. 4._________

B: Yes, when I was lying on the beach, I felt so cool and relaxed.

A: 5._________

B: I’m sure you will love it.

When you get tired of homework, several minutes’ walk in a nearby green park helps you relax at once. Or you may stand facing the lake or the sea. They’ll calm (not to be excited or nervous) you just like the green plants.
Wonder why? Color is a key part of the answers. Since it is so, green and blue help make people feel more quiet and safe.
All colors have special power. Scientists have found that many colors have specific effects (效果) on people’s minds and feelings.
Try an easy and interesting experiment and you’ll see how color “misleads” you sometimes. Wrap (包装) two boxes of the same size with colored paper, one red and the other white. Then weigh the two boxes with your hands. Which one is heavier? Most people will think that the red box is heavier, even though they weigh the same.
Colors can affect (影响) learning. Scientists have found that students spend more time reading if they read information written in blue text. Blue helps most people calm down and think more.
Smart (clever) uses of colors in daily life are to be seen everywhere. Hospital and libraries seldom (很少) paint their walls, tables and desks red. They use light colors, like light blue or green. Red makes people excited while light colors help them relax. Haven’t worked out how color affects your daily life? Start with your small room. Try to make some changes in it and you’ll get to know how important color is!
【小题1】The underlined word “misleads” means ______

_____ T-shirt do you like better, the red one or the blue one?

I prefer the red one

A) How much     B) How many      C) Whose     D) Which

Uncle Wang is a farmer. He works ____ the Red Star Farm.

A. on                   B. in                       C. at                     D. to