Tired of the noise from the highway being mended, . A. to shut the windows was necessary ——青夏教育精英家教网—

Tuesday was the eighth day of the 12 th month on the Chinese lunar calendar. I first became aware of the day as a traditional festival called laba, or the eighth day of the winter month – when I was working in a factory 30 years ago.

At lunch time，some elder co-workers opened their lunch boxes, and out came the sweet smell of well-cooked rice porridge mixed with beans，nuts and dates（枣）and they talked excitedly. Then, I wondered why there should be such an unnecessary excitement over the laba festival. Growing up during the “cultural revolution” (1966－1976), when almost all traditional things were considered out-of-date，I had scarcely become aware of most of the traditional festivals.

I really started to value and celebrate these traditional festivals when I began to write about Chinese culture. It is really encouraging that, despite the dramatic changes and modernization that our country has experienced over the past three decades, people have come to treasure many of our traditions more. Some people may have a complaint against the extreme commercialization（商业化）of these traditional festivals, but I believe the business promotions have at least worked to increase people’s awareness.

Most of the traditional Chinese festivals are celebrated with feasts. No wonder that on Tuesday a lot of people were buying rice，nuts，dry fruit, and beans from supermarkets and stores. A few thousand went to the Yonghegong Lama Temple to make prays for peace and happiness.

Now that we have celebrated laba festival，we are now looking forward to the Lunar New Year, when we are supposed to have a lot more feasts. In fact, it is reported that almost all popular restaurants have been booked out for the Lunar New Year Eve dinner in major cities across the country.

1．As a whole，the passage is mainly organized by_________.

A．space B．examples C．time D．comparison

2．What is the writer’s attitude toward Chinese Festivals?

A．He takes them seriously all the time.

B．He values them more than before.

C．He expects only the Lunar New Year.

D．He thinks Chinese Festival are too commercialized.

3．The common ways to celebrate traditional Chinese festivals in the passage are to________.

① stop working in the factory ② enjoy some special delicious food

③ have feasts with the family or friends ④ pray for peace in temples

⑤ buy rice，nuts，fruits and beans ⑥ write about Chinese culture

A．①③⑤ B．②⑤⑥ C．①④⑥ D．②③④

4．From the last paragraph it can be inferred that now_________.

A．people are eager to show their richer life

B．people have become tired of laba festival

C．people are living a better life than before

D．people are always active in celebrating festivals

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阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。

　　An “apple polisher” is one who gives gifts to win friendship or special treatment．It is not exactly a bribe(贿赂),but is close to it．

　　All sorts of people are apple polishers, including politicians and people in high offices－just about everybody．Oliver Cromwell, the great English leader, offered many gifts to win the support of George Fox and his party, but failed．

　　There are other phrases meaning the same thing as “apple-polishing”－“soft-soaping” or “butter-up”．A gift is just one way to “soft-soap” somebody, or to “butter him up”．Another that is just as effective is flattery, giving someone high praise－telling him how good he looks, or how well he speaks, or how talented and wise he is．

　　Endless are the ways of flattery．Who does not love or hear it ? Only an unusual man can resist the thrill of being told how wonderful he is．In truth, flattery is good medicine for most of us, who gets so little of it．

　　We need it to be more sure of ourselves．It cannot hurt unless we get carried away by it．But we just lap it up for its food value and nourishment, as a cat laps up milk, then we can still remain true to ourselves．

　　Sometimes, however, flattery will get you nothing from one who has had too much of it．A good example is the famous 12 th century legend of King Canute of Denmark and England．The king got tired of listening to the endless sickening flattery of his courtiers(朝臣)．They overpraised him to the skies, as a man of limitless power．

　　He decided to teach them a lesson．He took them to the seashore and sat down．Then he ordered the waves to stop coming in．The tide was too busy to listen to him．The king was satisfied．This might show his followers how weak his power was and how empty their flattery．

(1)

Which of the following activities has nothing to do with “apple-polishing” ?
[　　]
A．	A boy tells his girlfriend how pretty she looks
B．	An employee tells his boss how good he is at management
C．	A knight(骑士)is said to be of limitless power by his followers
D．	A teacher praised his students for their talent and wisdom．

(2)

Which of the following statement about flattery is TRUE according to the author ?
[　　]
A．	Too much flattery can carry us away
B．	Flattery is too empty to do people any good
C．	Flattery can get nothing but excessive(过度的)pride
D．	Flattery is one of the ways to apple-polish people．

(3)

King Canute of Denmark and England took his followers to the seashore because ________．
[　　]
A．	he was sick of his normal
B．	he disliked being overpraised any more
C．	he wanted them to realize how wise he was
D．	he wanted them to see how weak he was as a king

(4)

The author thinks that flattery can do good to those who ________．
[　　]
A．	are really excellent
B．	lack confidence
C．	are politicians or in high offices
D．	think highly of themselves

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阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳答案。

Recently, I stopped by a convenience store to get a newspaper and a bottle of drink. The young woman at the check-out counter said, "That'll be five dollars 1 please," She then 2 down at the paper I was 3 and said, "I'm sick and 4 all this negative (消极的) stuff on the front 5 . I want to read some 6 news for a change." She then said, "In fact, I think someone should just 7 a Good News newspaper — a paper with wonderful, inspirational 8 about people overcoming difficulty and doing good things for 9 . I'd buy one every day!" She then 10 me for coming in and said, " Maybe we'll get some good news," and she laughed. She made my day.The following day after my business appointments, I 11 the same store again to 12 bottled water and a piece of newspaper, but a 13 young lady was behind the counter. As I checked out I said, "Good afternoon" and handed her my 14 . She said nothing — not a word, not a smile or not a gesture. She just handed me my change and 15 a negative tone ordered…"Next!"

It hit me right between the eyes: Two people, the same age; 16 made me feel great, and the other, well, made me feel that I had inconvenienced her by 17 .

Every morning, you should ask 18 this important question: "Who do I want

to be today? 'The Grouch (不高兴的人)' or 'The Good News Girl'"? Your answer will do great good to 19 the joy and happiness that you will experience in your 20 .

1. A．at all B．in all C．for all D．all for

2. A．stared B．glared C．glanced D．noticed

3. A．carrying B．taking C．reading D．buying

4. A．tired of B．interested in C．concerned about D．fond of

5. A．columns B．editions C．pages. D．parts

6. A．bad B．good C．latest D．interesting

7. A．collect B．print C．sell D．publish

8. A．stories B．ideas C．concepts D．experiences

9. A．rewards B．the others C．others D．nothing

10. A．praised B．thanked C．appreciated D．criticized

11. A．dropped ou B．dropped off C．dropped on D．dropped by

12. A．pick up B．take up C．bring up D．carry up

13. A．beautiful B．fantastic C．different D．stupid

14. A．card B．money C．dollar D．change

15. A．with B．at C．through D．in

16. A．one B．who C．what D．it

17. A．moving up B．going away C．showing up D．showing off

18. A．her B．them C．yourself D．themselves

19. A．creating B．determining C．enjoying D．guaranteeing

20. A．home B．work C．study D．life

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John as well as his classmate ___________ one exam after another.

A．are tired of having	B．are tired to have
C．is tired of having	D．is tired of have

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--- I don’t know about you, but I’m sick and tired of this weather.

--- _______I can’t stand all this rain.

A．I don’t care B．It’s hard to say C．I hope so D．So am I

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