2016 is the Year of the Monkey. Monkeys are so smart and cute, and so many people like them. They have become a part of culture. Here are some stories to help you learn more about them.

New stamps for the year

The China Post Group made special stamps for the year. They made two styles. On the first one, a monkey hangs on a branch(树枝), holding a big red peach. This means to give luck to people. On the other stamp, a mother monkey holds two monkey babies in her arms. It shows the happy reunion(团聚) of families. The monkey stamps were for sale on Jan.5th.

Monkey show

In China, there is an ancient drama called Monkey Show. It tells the story of Monkey King. When actors perform, they will paint "monkey faces" with colors. Red is the main color. Interestingly, they don't draw eyebrows(眉毛).

Influence on personality

In Chinese culture, the monkey is a symbol of wisdom. Those who were born in the Year of the Monkey are said to be smart and outgoing. They are also said to have strong leadership and social skills. They can solve all kinds of problems in life and be kind to others.

Fun Fact

Did you know? The world's smallest monkey is the finger monkey. It is only 10cm tall. They live in the Amazon rainforest (亚马逊雨林) of South America. Amazingly, they can turn their heads 180 degrees.

1.Which of the following stamp means "the happy reunion of families"?

2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Actors learn how to paint "monkey faces" from Monkey Show.

B. Those born in the Year of the Monkey are thought to be friendly.

C. Stories about the Year of the Monkey is the culture of many countries.

D. The finger monkey which is 180cm tall is the smallest in the world.

3.The best title of this passage is _______.

A. Year of Monkey B. New Monkey Stamps

C. Monkey Show D. Different Monkeys

完形填空

Once a young man was traveling by train. It was a long and boring journey.

As the train was moving _______ a lonely field, the people on the train looked out of the windows _______ . But when the train reached a bend (转弯处), it became _______ and then people _______ a simple house. It was so easy to find that everybody on the________ turned to “enjoy” with eyes wide open. Some people even began to _______ about it. The young man was also _______ at the house.

On his return he _______ the train at the nearest station and found his _______ to the house. Its owner said the _______ of the train was trouble to him. He wanted to _______ the house, but nobody would buy it.

Soon the young man spent 30, 000 dollars on the _______ . Because it was facing the railway bend, he _______ it was a good place for advertisement. When the train moved slowly past, the _______ people on the train would be very interested in the house.

He tried to talk with some big companies and told them they could used it for advertisement. _______ the Coca-Cola Company took it to put up their signs. To everyone’s surprise, the young man got 180, 000 dollars for a three-year rent (租金).

This is a true story. It tells us that thinking of ideas is very important.

1.A. over B. around C. out D. across

2.A. happily B. quietly C. safely D. clearly

3.A. happy B. tired C. slow D. fast

4.A. saw B. heard C. felt D. Watched

5.A.underground B.train C. Plane D. car

6.A. talk B. speak C. tell D. say

7.A. amazed B. sad C. good D. bad

8.A. got on B. looked for C. got off D. waited for

9.A. address B. way C. key D. trip

10.A. colour B. whisper C. song D. noise

11.A. buy B. draw C. sell D. borrow

12.A. room B. place C. house D. land

13.A. wondered B. taught C. remembered D. believed

14.A. excited B. tired C. surprised D. worried

15.A. At first B. At last C. At least D. As usual

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