This week, London will be full of celebrations to welcome the Year of the Rat. Every year, London’s Chinatown holds a great event to celebrate Chinese New Year, the largest event outside of Asia.

This year in the UK, there seems to be a huge amount of interest in Chinese culture. For the third year running, the “China in London” season is being held. This extended event will run from February to April, ending in the Olympic torch relay, when the Olympic flame will pass through London on its way to the start of the Beijing Games.

The “China in London” season will incorporate a huge number of events, ranging from art exhibitions to modern dance, film festivals to tea tastings, musical concerts to children’s half-term activities. In addition, another Chinese culture festival, “China Now” is launching at Chinese New Year.

This is a nationwide season of events leading up to the Beijing Olympics. As well as cultural events, this programme includes an education programme for schools to develop relationships with China, and a Football Exchange, where the UK Football Association will be coaching children in China and offering a lucky few the chance to visit Britain on a football tour.

The main Chinese New Year celebration will be held on Sunday 10th February, and is expected to attract around 300,000 visitors. It will showcase both traditional and contemporary Chinese arts, bringing together British-born and Chinese performers.

The most important thing of the day is the grand parade(游行) through the streets of London, led by a traditional dragon dance, followed by musicians, acrobats, artists and children. There will be a large stage and screen in Trafalgar Square featuring(展现) martial arts, music and dance.

It wouldn’t be Chinese New Year without fireworks and firecrackers, so Leicester Square will see displays on the hour all afternoon. Nearby theatres and arts centres will also be holding special New Year events, such as variety shows.

Happy New Year to you, we hope you enjoy your celebrations as much as we will enjoy them in London.

1．What does the passage mainly talk about?

       A．The “China in London” season.

       B．A number of celebrations to welcome the New Year in London.

       C．The grand parade of London.

       D．Varieties of shows about Chinese culture.

2．The underlined word incorporate in the third paragraph means         .

       A．include                B．co – operate         C．exist                   D．celebrate

3．We can learn from the passage that          .

       A．a great number of the children in China will have the chance to visit Britain on a football tour

       B．there won’t be fireworks or firecrackers during the celebrations in London

       C．London’s Chinatown holds an event to celebrate the Chinese new Year every year

       D．the main Chinese New Year celebration will be held on Saturday 10 th February

4．The “China in London” season will include the following events except           .

       A．martial arts                                          B．film festivals

       C．musical concert                                   D．art exhibitions

5．Where do you think this passage is taken from?

       A．a textbook.          B．a newspaper.        C．a guide book.       D．an official report.

This week, London will be full of celebrations to welcome the Year of the Rat. Every year, London’s Chinatown holds a great event to celebrate Chinese New Year, the largest event outside of Asia.

This year in the UK, there seems to be a huge amount of interest in Chinese culture. For the third year running, the “China in London” season is being held. This extended event will run from February to April, ending in the Olympic torch relay, when the Olympic flame will pass through London on its way to the start of the Beijing Games.

The “China in London” season will incorporate a huge number of events, ranging from art exhibitions to modern dance, film festivals to tea tastings, musical concerts to children’s half-term activities. In addition, another Chinese culture festival, “China Now” is launching at Chinese New Year.

This is a nationwide season of events leading up to the Beijing Olympics. As well as cultural events, this programme includes an education programme for schools to develop relationships with China, and a Football Exchange, where the UK Football Association will be coaching children in China and offering a lucky few the chance to visit Britain on a football tour.

The main Chinese New Year celebration will be held on Sunday 10th February, and is expected to attract around 300,000 visitors. It will showcase both traditional and contemporary Chinese arts, bringing together British-born and Chinese performers.

The most important thing of the day is the grand parade(游行) through the streets of London, led by a traditional dragon dance, followed by musicians, acrobats, artists and children. There will be a large stage and screen in Trafalgar Square featuring(展现) martial arts, music and dance.

It wouldn’t be Chinese New Year without fireworks and firecrackers, so Leicester Square will see displays on the hour all afternoon. Nearby theatres and arts centers will also be holding special New Year events, such as variety shows.

Happy New Year to you, we hope you enjoy your celebrations as much as we will enjoy them in London.

1. What does the passage mainly talk about?

       A. The “China in London” season.

       B. A number of celebrations to welcome the New Year in London.

       C. The grand parade of London.

       D. Varieties of shows about Chinese culture.

2. The underlined word incorporate in the third paragraph means         .

       A. include                 B. co – operate          C. exist                     D. celebrate

3. We can learn from the passage that          .

A. a great number of the children in China will have the chance to visit Britain on a football tour

       B. there won’t be fireworks or firecrackers during the celebrations in London

       C. London’s Chinatown holds an event to celebrate the Chinese new Year every year

       D. the main Chinese New Year celebration will be held on Saturday 10 th February

4. The “China in London” season will include the following events except           .

       A. martial arts B. film festivals C. musical concert D. art exhibitions

5. Where do you think this passage is taken from?

       A. a textbook. B. a newspaper.      C. a guide book.     D. an official report.

In 1933 an unknown American called Clarence Nash went to see the film-maker Walter Disney. He had an unusual voice and he wanted to work in Disney’s cartoon film for children. When Walter Disney heard Nash’s voice, he said, “Stop! That’s our duck!”

The duck was the now-famous Donald Duck, who first appeared in 1934 in the film, The Wise Little Hen. Donald lived in an old houseboat and worn his sailor jacket and hat. Later that year he became a star after an eight minute Mickey Mouse film. The cinema audiences (观众) liked him because he was lazy and greedy, and because he lost his temper very easily. And they loved his voice when he became angry with Mickey’s eight nephews. Soon Donald was more popular than Mickey Mouse himself, probably because he wasn’t a goody-goody, like Mickey.

In the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, Donald and his friends Mickey, Goofy and Pluto made hundreds of Disney cartoons. He also made educational film about the place of the USA in the world, and safety in the home. Then in 1966 Donald Duck and his voice disappeared—there were no more new cartoons.

Clarence Nash died in February, 1985. But today’s Children can still see the old cartoons on the television and hear that famous voice.

1.Who made Donald Duck cartoons?

A．Mickey Mouse.     B．Clarence Nash.      C．Walter Disney.      D．Pluto.

2.When did the first Donald Duck film appear?

A．In 1933           B．In 1934           C．In 1966           D．In 1965

3.Who was Clarence Nash?

A．A cartoonist.

B．A writer.

C．A film maker.

D．The man who made the voice for Donald Duck.

4.Where do today’s children see Donald Duck cartoons?

A．In new cartoons.    B．At the cinema.      C．On television.      D．In the theatre.

5.Why did people like Donald better than Mickey Mouse?

A．Probably because he was lazy and greedy.

B．Probably because he wasn’t a goody—goody like Mickey.

C．Probably because he lost his temper very easily.

D．Probably because he became angry with Mickey’s eight nephews.

补全对话（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）

（Wang goes to Boston by train. Now he is at the inquiry咨询 offices.）

  Clerk: May I help you, Sir?

  Wang: Yes, I’d like some information about the trains to Boston.

  Clerk:    Wang: Tomorrow. I have to be there well before lunch time.

Clerk: There’s a train at 6 am.  It’ll get you there at 11am.   .

  Wang: And I have to get up very early too.   

Clerk: Yes, There’s one at 8:30 am train. That arrives in Boston at 11:40 am.

  Wang: I think the 8:30 train will be my best choice. 

  Clerk: Do you want to buy a single fare(车费) or round trip ticket?

  Wang: What’s the difference?

  Clerk: A round trip ticket saves you about 15 percent of the fare.

  Wang: A second class.

A. Where do we pay the fare?

B. But there are many stops along the way.

C. What’s the fare?

D. When do you want to go?

E. Do you prefer a first class ticket or a second class?

F. Are there any non-stops to Boston?

G. I’ve got plenty of pocket money.

第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
An old man was going home late one night with his horse and cart after a hard day’s work. When he was not far from his   21   , the light on the cart went out. He tried to make the lamp     22     again, but he could not.
So he went along the road     23     a light. But a policeman saw the   24    without a light. He     25    the old carter（赶车人）.
“No one     26     take a cart along a road at night without a light, ”said the policeman. “You’ve     27     the law. ”
“I    28     a light, but it has just gone out. ”
“I don’t believe that    29   ,” said the policeman . He took out a book and got     30    to write. “What’s your     31     and where do you live？”
“Please don’t take my name, ”said the man. “My house is just over    32     . I haven’t come far without a light. ”
“You came all     33    without a light. What’s your name？”
The carter quickly took the policeman’s hand and put it down hard on the     34     of the lamp. The lamp was still     35    , and it     36    the policeman’s hand. He     37     and he was very angry.
“Now what do you think?” said the carter. “Did I come all the way without a light?”
“No,”said the policeman, “I     38    you now. But I still     39     to know your name. You’ve broken the law now. You’ve burnt a policeman’s hand. So you must come with me to the police station. You’ll be there all     40   . ”
21. A. field     B. family     C. house       D. land
22. A. burning       B. lighting      C. lighted            D. burn
23. A. with     B. without      C. by           D. on
24. A. cart      B. carter     C. the old man        D. house
25. A. caught  B. kept       C. called       D. stopped
26. A. may     B. can        C. might       D. should
27. A. kept     B. observed    C. broken            D. jumped
28. A. have     B. had        C. has had       D. were having
29. A. lies       B. story      C. word        D. remark
30. A. angry   B. excited       C. prepared      D. ready
31. A. name    B. number      C. job          D. family
32. A. here     B. that        C. there        D. this
33. A. the time       B. the way      C. the night     D. by yourself
34. A. side      B. face       C. top          D. surface
35. A. bright   B. dark       C. warm       D. hot
36. A. hurt      B. burnt     C. injured            D. wounded
37. A. jumped B. screamed    C. walked        D. ran
38. A. free      B. trust       C. know       D. believe
39. A. like      B. want      C. hope        D. expect
40. A. year     B. month     C. day          D. night