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1. It has around 3 billion fans—nearly half the world's population!

And about 300 million people play this game. That's 4 percent of the world's population!

2. Many people in old days played the early form of this modern game. Cuju(蹴鞠), a ball-kicking game in China, was reported as early as 2, 500 B. C. . Around the same time in Greece, people were also playing a similar ball game without using their hands.

But modern soccer didn't become official(官方的)until 1863. An Englishman called Cobb Morley introduced the idea of a soccer association(联盟) 3. From then on, other associations in the countries were set up. They came together—to make up the FIFA, which organizes the World Cup.

It's not easy to tell what makes soccer so popular. 4. Soccer needs only two feet and a ball. This makes it a sport that developing countries can play easi- ly. Some of the sport's best players come from these poor nations .

5. The sport's no-hands rule makes beautiful dance—like movements on the field.

What's more, this sport excites the heart. Teams might score only a few times each match, so matches can turn around suddenly.

No one knows who will win at the next World Cup. But one thing is certain: The world will be watching.

A. He also wrote the sport's official rules.

B. Soccer is the world's favorite sport.

C. Soccer performances are pleasing to the eyes.

D. But one reason is how simple the sport is.

E. People love soccer as well as their countries.

F. It's hard to say where soccer's birthplace is.

A well-known poem by Tang dynasty poet Du Mu tells of a scene in early April: “Rains fall heavily as Qingming comes, and passersby with lowered spirits go.”

This scene takes place on Tomb Sweeping Day, also known as Qingming Festival. Tomb Sweeping Day is a traditional Chinese festival. Tomb Sweeping Day is a traditional Chinese festival. It began in the Zhou dynasty, over 2, 500 years ago. Chinese people celebrate it to remember and honor their ancestors(祖先). This year, it falls on April 4. Tomb Sweeping Day became a public holiday in the Chinese mainland in 2008. People have one day off for that day.

On this day. families bring flowers, food and wine to the grave sites(墓地) of their ancestors. They place cakes, fruits in front of the grave and some may bum joss paper as money for the dead. After that, they sweep the tombs and cherish(怀念) the memories of their dead family members.

Tomb Sweeping Day gives us a chance to show respect to our ancestors and family members who have passed away and show that we miss them. This tradition shows that family values are an important part of Chinese culture.

Tomb Sweeping Day is also the beginning of the time for gardening and outdoor activities in China. Families often get together for outings or to fly kites at this time.

1.The Chinese meaning of the underlined word “passersby” is ______.

A. 行人 B. 陌生人 C. 故人 D. 古代人

2. Tomb Sweeping Day is celebrated for people to ______.

A. go out to fly kites

B. B. have a public holiday

C. get together with their families

D. remember and honor their ancestors

3.What can people take to the grave sites according to the passage?

A. Flowers, food, fruits and umbrellas.

B. Flowers, food, wine and joss paper.

C. Food, fruits. joss paper and kites.

D. Flowers, wine and pets.

4.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. We have one day off for Tomb Sweeping Day.

B. Tomb Sweeping Day began in the Zhou dynasty.

C. People in the world celebrate Tomb Sweeping Day.

D. Family values play an important role in Chinese culture.

5.What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. People bring many things to the grave site.

B. Du Mu wrote a poem about Qingming Festival.

C. Tome Sweeping Day is a traditional Chinese festival.

D. Qingming Festival is a good time for outdoor activities.

One day Jack met his good friend Sue in the park. A dog was looking up at the woman beside her.

Jack walked up to Sue and said, “Hello, how are you? May I sit and talk with you for a moment?” “Of course, please sit down,” Sue said. Jack sat down next to Sue on the bench(板凳), and they talked quietly together. The dog continued to look up at Sue, as if( 似乎) waiting to be given some food.

“That's a nice dog, isn't he?” Jack said, pointing at the animal.

“Yes, he is. He's handsome. He's strong and healthy.”

“And hungry,” Jack said. “He hasn't taken his eyes off you. He thinks you've got some food for him.”

“That's true,” Sue said. “But I haven't.”

They both laughed and then Jack said, “Does your dog bite(咬)anyone?”

“No, ”Sue said, “ He's never bitten(咬)anyone. He's always gentle and friendly.”

Hearing this, Jack decided to hold out his hand and touched the animal's head. Suddenly it jumped up and bit him.

“Hey!” Jack shouted. “You said your dog didn't bite.”

Sue answered in surprise, “Yeah, I did. But this is not my dog. My dog is at home.”

1.Jack and Sue were ________.

A. friends B. neighbors

C. classmates D. brother and sister

2.The dog looked at the woman because _______.

A. the woman wanted to feed him B. the woman was friendly

C. he was strong and healthy D. he was hungry

3.Jack touched the dog because he believed _______.

A. the dog was handsome B. Sue's dog was unfriendly

C. the dog was Sue’s D. Sue's dog was at home

4.We can guess from the story that _______.

A. Sue gave a wrong answer

B. Jack made a mistake(错误)

C. the dog wasn’t dangerous

D. both Jack and Sue liked the dog

5.Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?

A. A Wrong Question B. Sue's Dog

C. A pleasant talk D. Sue's Friend

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