My cousin ____ the chance of working abroad and returned to his hometown.

A. gave away B. gave out C. gave back D. gave up

He _____ with a pencil. Now a pen _____ by him.

A.used to write; is used to writing

B.used to write; is used to write

C.is used to write; used to write

D.is used to writing; used to write

-- I’m terribly sorry that I’ve kept you waiting for so long.

-- ____________.

A. It doesn’t matter. B. It’s a pity.

C. You are welcome. D. That’s right.

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.

词语运用

It is often said that eyes can speak. Do you have such kind of 1.On a bus you may look at a stranger, but not too long. If he 2.___ that he is being looked at, he may feel uncomfortable. It is the same in daily life. 3. you are looked at for several more times, you will look up and down in order to see if there is anything wrong with you. If nothing __4.__ wrong, you will feel angry 5. the person who is looking at you. Eyes can 6. , right Looking too long at someone may seem to be 7. . But sometimes things are different. If you wish to draw someone's attention, you may look at him or her for _8.___ than ten seconds. For lovers, they enjoy9. at each other longer to show the love that words cannot express. Clearly, eye communication should be 10. according to the relationship between the two people and the certain situation.

Do not ________ late when you go out with your friends, or your parents will worry about you.

A. stay up B. stay away C. stay out D. stay in

— Excuse me, could you tell me ________?

— Sorry, I don’t know. I’m new here, too.

A. where is the post office

B. when the shopping mall opens

C. why the ballet dancer had lived here

D. how do you celebrate Christmas

The foreigner spoke very fast, but Bruce still can understand ________ of his speech.

A. little B. few C. a few D. a little

Cats are creatures of habit. They like to go to sleep about the same time every day and for a certain length of time. They seem to have a natural clock inside them that tells them when to sleep. Cats increase their regular sleep with occasional cat naps(打盹). Some experts feel that humans could also benefit from this habit. Cat naps help to build up energy in the body. They are also a good way to get rid of trouble! Since cats have the same moods as humans, some experts believe that people can improve their moods. People might become happier.

A number of famous people have copied cats by taking cat naps during the day. The naps would usually last from 15 to 30 minutes. Winston Churchill took cat naps. So did Presidents Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy, and Lyndon B. Johnson. These famous men were known for their energy. They were also able to work long hours, often into the night. Napping was their secret.

1.Naps usually last _________.

A. three hours B. less than half an hour

C. forty-five minutes D. fifty-five minutes

2.Taking cat naps _________.

A. will make person lazy and tired

B. is a bad habit

C. will make people feel better

D. can help people to become famous

3.Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. People should take their naps secretly.

B. Cats have the same moods as people.

C. Some famous people take cat naps.

D. Some people have full energy after they take cat naps.

根据句意和汉语注释，写出单词的正确形式。

1.I’d like to know __________(是否) it is going to rain or not the day after tomorrow.

2.The people in Wuxi are having a higher and higher _________(标准) of living now.

3.I really wonder why the boy is _________(反对) the wonderful plan.

4.In the 1930s, the Red Army were ___________(被迫) to have the Long March.