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      China has a rich and colorful cultural history,and masks (面具) have played a major role in Chinese tradition for thousands of years. Why do people wear masks? The reasons are to protect their bodies,to hide themselves,or to do some amusement. In fact,masks are used all over the world.

     African masks are usually made by a traditional style. There are many different kinds of African masks,but many of them represent animals. African masks are a part of full-body costumes (服装) and they are made for dancers. The dancers usually wear the masks in religious (宗教的) events.

     Japanese masks have been used in many different performances such as dance,theater,festivals or religious events. They represent heroes,devils (恶魔) ,ghosts,or some animals in the performances. Most of them are made with clay (黏土) ,cloth,wood,or some paper.

     Greek masks are used to represent the spirits of nature during religious events. Also,theater actors use masks to show different characters. In Rome,devil and other masks are used in carnivals (狂欢节) .

     Today,masks continue to be of great artistic and entertainment value.

() 6. What did most African masks represent?

   A. Humans. B. Animals. C. Plants. D. Stones.

() 7. What materials were used to make Japanese masks?

   A. Water and sand. B. Food and paper.

   C. Clay and cloth. D. Metal and glass.

() 8. The underlined word “ they” refers to “  ” here.

   A. masks       B. performances

   C. festivals   D. religious events

() 9. Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?

   A. People often use masks to have entertainment.

   B. Many dancers in Africa like to wear masks.

   C. Masks played a major role in Chinese tradition.

   D. Masks can be used as many different toys.

() 10. This article is about  .

   A. various masks in the world   B. African masks  

   C. reasons for wearing masks    D. when to wear masks

Cloze 13(2012 上海) 

      Tiffany,a 16-year-old girl,was very shy. Last September,her best friend,Sophie,moved abroad with her family because she had to continue her studies in America. She even said she would not come back for at least a few years. Tiffany became 1  and helpless. “ I was really sad the moment heard the bad news and I didn't know what to do,”Tiffany recfllde(回忆) .“ I 2  myself in my room fora whole week.It was then that my aunt took me to a sports club one Saturday and I saw so many young people playing various sports there.I signed up for a beginners, course in volleyball and since then I have been playing this sport. Now I practise twice a week there.lt is wonderful playing sports in this club and I have made lots of 3  as well.What's more,I feel I am much healthier than before."

      The most basic aim of playing sports is that you can improve your health even if you are not very good at sports. 4 ,you can get to know a circle of people at your age while playing sports. Tiffany used to be a very quiet girl.Since she joined the sports club,she has opened up herself and now she has become very 5  and enjoys meeting and talking with others.

      For most people,that is one of the attractions of joining a sports club.You can get to know other young people who have similar inter?ests. You don^ have to sit down and talk to strangers. You go in for sports and it is easier to understand your partners on the same team. Now Tiffany is quite 6  her friends and she has also gained more confidence.

      Try to do regular sports.The mind needs exercise as well as the body.

   1.A. angry   B. lonely   C. tired   D. surprised

   2.A. shut   B. hurt   C. enjoyed   D. helped

   3.A. trouble   B. mistakes   C. money   D. friends

   4.A. So far   B. In addition   C. Once again   D. After all

   5.A. active   B. strong   C. lucky   D. independent

   6.A. generous to  B. different from C. popular with   D. disappointed in

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