Fifty-three years ago Barbie Millicent Roberts first appeared in the world of toys. Since then, Barbie doll, as everyone called her, has become the most successful toy doll in history. Her parent, the Mattel Company, said that 90% of all American girls between 3 and 10 have at least one Barbie at home.

However, Barbie is facing some trouble at present(现在). There are many similar dolls on the market in competition with her. Another doll named Bratz, for example, came to life thirteen years ago. She looks more like today's pop stars with heavy makeup(浓妆) and miniskirts. And her company offers more kinds of clothes too.

It seems that Barbie has lost her magic among older girls. 'For younger girls, playing with a Barbie is much fun. But when you get older, you want something smarter and more modern,' says Vera Shepherd, a shop assistant in a New York toy store.

It is good news that on the international market, Barbie is still No. 1. Although Mattel is selling fewer barbie in the United States these years, sales in other countries are still going up. In January 2009, Mattel opened its first Barbie store in Shanghai, where girls can shop, eat, drink or even become fashion designers for their own Barbies.

Mattel is planning big celebrations for Barbie's 53rd birthday. She has called Fashion designers from all over the world to make new dresses for Barbie. How long will Barbie stay popular in the world of toy dolls? It is hard to say, but 53 is surely not the age to retire(退休).

1.Barbie's trouble is that_______.

A. it wears heavy makeup and miniskirts

B. other dolls are more popular with little girls

C. other dolls are trying to beat her in the market

D. it has become less popular in the international market

2.Girls can do the following in the first Barbie shop in Shanghai except_______.

A. going shopping B. having food

C. drinking juice D. taking photos

3.What's the meaning of the underlined words 'fashion designers' in the passage?

A.珠宝设计师 B.发型设计师

C. 舞台设计师 D. 时装设计师

4.What is the best title of the passage?

A. First Barbie shop in Shanghai

B. Barbie's past and present

C. Barbie's 53rd birthday party

D. Barbie lost her magic

阅读下面短文,根据短文内容填写表格,每空限填一词。

Travelling is one of the most important activities and people have been interested in it for many years. Modern traffic develops fast, so travelling to different places has become much faster than before. Staying healthy while travelling can make your trip happier. But do you know how to keep healthy during a trip? The following information may be useful to you.

Before leaving

Wear comfortable shoes, a hat and sunglasses.

Take some necessary medicine with you. They can be used when you get sick or have other problems.

Do some exercise for weeks or months before you leave if you plan to do lots of walking or climbing during your trip.

Prepare proper food. Before you prepare the food, the first thing you need to think about is how long you will travel with the food. If you take a long trip, you should bring food such as bread, biscuits and some fruit. They don’t go bad quickly. The nearer people can bring meat, fish, eggs, milk and even salads and vegetables.

While travelling

Be sure not to eat dirty food or bad fruit.

Have enough time to take a rest during your trip.

Tap water is not safe, so drink bottled water and always clean the cover of the bottle.

Keep food in good condition. If you take hot food, you should try to keep it hot. For example, you can put it in heavy towels. If you need to keep cold food cold, you can put cold food in a box with ice. When you arrive, put cold food in the fridge. Remember: If you travel with food, keep hot food hot and cold food cold.

How to keep 1._________ during a trip

Before leaving

●Wear comfortable shoes, a hat and 2.________.

●3.________ some necessary medicine with you.

● Exercise for weeks or months4. ________ you leave.

● Prepare proper food. Take bread, biscuits and some fruit for a 5.________ trip or bring meat, fish, eggs, milk and even salads and vegetables for a nearer one.

While

6.______

●7._______ eat dirty food or bad fruit.

● Have enough8. ________ to take a rest during your trip.

● Drink 9._______ water and always clean the cover.

● Keep food in good condition. 10._______ to keep hot food hot and cold food cold.

书面表达

泗阳---这颗苏北大地上的璀璨明珠在过去的几年中发生了很大的变化。作为泗阳人我们感到自豪和骄傲。请根据下面表格中的提示,以“Changes in Siyang”为题,写一篇短文,向你的朋友介绍泗阳的变化。

过去

现在

环境

又窄又脏的马路;到处垃圾;但却有大片开阔的空间;

宽阔干净的街道;路两边的绿化带;但开阔的空间却建起许多高楼;

生活

住在又小又旧的房子;空余时间打牌或听收音机;

住在新公寓里;在家上网周游世界;大部分人有手机

交通

步行或骑自行车

乘公交或打的;许多人有自己的车;

注意:

1. 词数80左右。开头和结尾已经写好,不记入总词数;

2. 内容必须包括上表中的要点,可作必要的发挥;

3. 条理清楚、语句连贯,无语法错误;

4.文中不得出现真实的人名等信息。

参考词汇:绿化带 green belts

Changes in Siyang

Many changes have taken place in Siyang over the years. __________________________________________________________________________________

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Now people here are enjoying a comfortable life.

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