How important is music? Students, teachers and parents usually answer that music is nice, but not very ________. It is often only thought to be entertainment (娱乐的), but not the ______choice for education. This opinion is wrong. In fact, music education is necessary for ________ students.

Music tells us who we are. Music ________ the musicians’ thinking and values, and the social environment it was ________ in. For example, just as Mozart music represents (代表) a lifestyle, rock music ________ represents a lifestyle. George Gershwin’s music is another ________.

He introduced jazz influence into his music. The influence was of course part of American lifestyle and culture ________ it came from American musical traditions.

Music provides a kind of ability to know the world in a different ________. Science explains how the sun rises and sets. Music works to explore (探索) emotive (情绪的) meanings. All people in the world ________ every possible way to learn about our world.

Music is a form of thought. We can “________” to each other in this amazing way. _______the language we express our feelings, discoveries, ideas and hopes. All of these can be ________ with others. When we do not let our children ________ good music education, we take _______away from the meanings that music expresses. So music education is much more necessary than people generally think.

1.A. interesting B. exciting C. important D. boring

2.A. last B. third C. first D. only

3.A. some B. any C. few D. all

4.A. reflects B. writes C. sounds D. thinks

5.A. born B. danced C. sung D. showed

6.A. never B. seldom C. hardly D. also

7.A. lesson B. story C. result D. example

8.A. though B. while C. because D. if

9.A. time B. way C. place D. person

10.A. answer B. need C. refuse D. remember

11.A. talk B. tell C. write D. smile

12.A. Without B. Through C. Across D. Along

13.A. worked B. shared C. collected D. allowed

14.A. receive B. give C. offer D. explain

15.A. him B. her C. them D. it

The Plain of Jars(石缸平原)is a great man?made wonder(奇观)in Laos，a country in southeast Asia.It is made up of thousands of stone jars.More than 90 jar sites have been found there.Each site has from 1 to 400 stone jars.The jars come in different sizes from 1 to 3 meters tall.Scientists have long been perplexed by their original(最初的)use.

Not long ago，scientists found ancient things and burial practices at the Plain of Jars.“This will be the first major effort since the 1930s to try to understand the purpose of the jars and who created them.”Dougald O'Reilly from the Australian National University said.“The jars are empty now，but it is possible that they were once used to hold bodies.”

Only a few simple objects，such as a handful of glass beads(玻璃珠)，have been found at the burial sites.And scientists think they are from about 500 or 600 BC to 550 AD.

An Australia?Laos research team spent a month collecting data(资料)at the site.O'Reilly said，“Though the stone jars remain a mystery，I hope a better understanding of the Plain of Jars will help have it listed as a World Heritage site(世界遗产保护区)．”

1.The Plain of Jars is in ________．

A. Asia B. Europe C. America D. Australia

2.What do we know about the jars?

A. They are of the same size.

B. They were used for holding water.

C. They are all made of stones.

D. All the sites have the same number of jars.

3.The underlined word “perplexed ”means “ ________ ” in Chinese.

A. 无视 B. 困惑 C. 遗忘 D. 玩弄

4.What can we learn from the passage?

A. The Plain of Jars is a natural wonder.

B. There are all kinds of things in the jars.

C. The mystery of the Plain of Jars hasn't been solved.

D. The Plain of Jars is a World Heritage site.

5.Where can we probably find the passage?

A. In a storybook. B. In a movie review.

C. In a dictionary. D. In a geography magazine.

In your school bags, you may have a pencil, some kinds of pens, a ruler, and some books. None of these things grow in the fields. They were all made in factories. And, of course, they were invented by some people. There have not always been pencils or pens, a ruler and books. Thousands of years ago no one knew about these things.

Who invented them first? How did they have such clever ideas? We always don’t know. There have been many thousands of inventions, large and small, in the human history. Some of these inventions have changed the world. Such as paper, printing, radio, telephone and computer, and we know the inventors. But we have forgotten most of the other inventors.

Who invented the clock, for example, or the lock to the door? We don’t know. There have been thousands of inventors and we should grateful to them for their clever ideas. Will you be one of them when you grow up?

根据短文内容，选择正确答案

1.Most things in your school bags are made of _________.

A. paper B. wood C. metal D. nylon

2.The inventors invented these things because _________.

A. their children were at school B. they hoped to save some money

C. they have a lot of clever ideas D. they have good machines

3.The history books tell us _________.

A. who invented paper and printing B. who invented clocks and doors

C. when the first key was invented D. how much the silk cost

4.We don’t know ________.

A. the names of the inventors of paper B. the names of the inventors of telephone

C. the names of the inventors of lamp D. the names of most inventors

5.The writer wonders _________.

A. if you are an inventor B. if you want to be an inventor

C. what’s invented by you D. how many inventors you know

David Beckham was born on May 2, 1975. When he was a young boy, David started playing football for a local team. At that time nobody expected him to become a top footballer, as he was too thin. However , David was much more interested in football than in school. He said that he knew what he wanted and that Manchester United was the dream. David always wanted to play for the Red Devils, so in 1991 he left his family and home and moved to Manchester to join United as a trainee. “It was though, but well worth in the end.” David said. He signed as a professional for United in 1993 and since then he was won lots of awards. He has gained international fame and earned millions of pounds. In the year 2000 he was voted the second best player in the world! David has proved that he’s got natural talent. This, along with hard work, has made him develop a wonderful technique in a very short time. Anyone who has seen him play will tell you that he has scored some spectacular goals.

根据短文，将下列信息匹配

1.______

2._____

3._____

4._____

5._____

Many teenagers feel that the most important people in their lives are their friends. They believe that their family members don’t know as well as their friends do．In large families，it is quite often for brothers and sisters to fight with each other and then they can only go to their friends for some ideas．

It is very important for teenagers to have one good friend or a group of friends．Even they are not with their friends．they usually spend a lot of time talking among themselves on the phone. This communication is very important in children's growing up，because friends can discuss something．These things are difficult to say to their family members．

However, parents often try to choose their children's friends for them．Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their good friends．Have you ever thought of the following questions?

Who chooses your friends? Do you choose your friends or your friends choose you? Have you got a good friend your parents don't like? Your answers are welcome．

阅读短文，判断正（T）误（F）

1.Many teenagers think that friends can understand them better．

2.To stop meeting friends is very important to teenagers．

3.When teenagers have something difficult to say to their parents，they usually discuss it with their friends.

4.The sentence “Your answers are welcome” means “Your answers are always right ”．

5.“Parents should understand their children better” is the writer's attitude(态度).

Soela Zani is a photographer from Albania. In 1988, a quiet boy lived next door to her. Born with Down's syndrome (唐氏综合征), the boy never spoke and seldom went outside because his parents felt shame to be seen with him.

“It was sad to see that,” Zani said. “Now, people know differently. Children with Down's syndrome are lovely. We need to accept them as they are and give them a chance to succeed in life.”

Zani wanted to do something for those lovely children, so she opened an exhibition (展览) last year at Albania's National Historical Museum. Photos of children with Down's syndrome were shown in the exhibition. In the photos, the children are copying poses (姿势) from famous paintings.

“When we opened the exhibition, the visitors enjoyed all the pictures. Many even started to cry in front of them. I was very touched,” Zani said. “These children are beautiful. They are pieces of art. This is my message.”

In some parts of Albania, having a child with Down's syndrome is still thought to be unlucky or shameful. But Zani has found the beauty of the children, inside and out. “There is no difference between a child with Down's syndrome and a child without it. They are the same,” Zani said. “This exhibition is a present from me to them.” Zani plans to take more photos of children with Down's syndrome and raise money for them this year.

根据材料内容简要回答下列问题。

1.What did Zani's next-door neighbor think of their child?

__________________________________________

2.Who did Zani open the exhibition for?

__________________________________________

3.What could be seen in Zani's exhibition?

__________________________________________

4.Was Zani's exhibition successful?

__________________________________________

5.What's Zani's plan for 2016?

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小作文

2017年5月21日， 国际马拉松比赛首次在长春举行，并获得圆满成功。来自不同国家的参赛选手多达三万人，现场观众十万余人。下面是某英语社团小记者编辑的一篇相关报道，请根据提示完成短文，每空一词

The year of 2017 has special meaning to Changchun. On 1. 21st, the International Marathon was first held in Changchun. It was a great success. About 30,000 players 2. different countries took part in it as scheduled (如期). Though it was a little cold and rainy, over 100'000 people came to 3. it. Also, many volunteers offered their help.

The family marathon was the most interesting. A little kid surprised everyone. People shouted in excitement 4. he and his parents ran along the street. Sometimes kids touch our hearts. Besides, an 5. couple who have been married for 50 years got much attention. People admire them for their deep love. They inspire us to live actively.

The year of 2017 has special meaning to Changchun. On 6. 21st, the International Marathon was first held in Changchun. It was a great success. About 30,000 players 7. different countries took part in it as scheduled (如期). Though it was a little cold and rainy, over 100'000 people came to 8. it. Also, many volunteers offered their help.

The family marathon was the most interesting. A little kid surprised everyone. People shouted in excitement 9. he and his parents ran along the street. Sometimes kids touch our hearts. Besides, an 10. couple who have been married for 50 years got much attention. People admire them for their deep love. They inspire us to live actively.

大作文

最近你和父母针对“青少年该不该在周末与朋友外出”的问题进行了讨论。请根据下面信息提示，以“Should teenagers go out with friends on weekends?”为题，写一篇英语短文。开头已给出，不计入总词数。

Your parents' ideas：

1. go over lessons；

2. have a good sleep；

3. help parents do housework。

要求：

1. 所写内容需包括提示中提供的父母的想法；

2. 至少给出你的三个想法；

3. 80个词左右。

Should Teenagers Go out with Friends on Weekends?

Recently I've had a discussion with my parents about whether teenagers should go out with friends on weekends________________________________________________________

Zhao Jing is now a famous calligrapher(书法家) in Anhui. His works are getting more and more popular. Zhao Jing was a worker in a factory several years ago. His family lived a happy life until an accident happened to Zhao Jing.

One day, he was badly hurt by a large machine. The operation lasted for three hours. He woke up to find that he had lost both of his arms. That made him so sad that he even thought of ending his life. However, his wife's and parents' selfless love helped him to cheer up again. “I shouldn't depend on my parents or my wife for the rest of my life. I want to learn penmanship(书法)．” Zhao Jing told his family about his resolution.

Zhao Jing went from door to door to collect waste paper. He bit(咬) the writing brush with his teeth and began to write. He keeps on writing for thirty years. The piles of used paper and so many old brushes in the room made his dream come true. He is so good at penmanship that he has won lots of prizes.

“Never Give Up Your Dreams” is Zhao Jing's motto(座右铭) and he will continue his steps.

1.What did Zhao Jing do before that accident?

________________________________________________________________________

2.What made Zhao Jing cheer up again after the operation?

________________________________________________________________________

3.How did Zhao Jing practice writing?

________________________________________________________________________

4.把短文第二自然段中画线句子翻译成汉语。

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5.给短文拟一个恰当的标题。

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William Lindesay, a British traveler and writer, has been exploring the Great Wall—one of the human's most wonderful building projects. Not even a Chinese knows the Great Wall of China as well as he does.

When, as a schoolboy, Lindesay announced his plan to explore the Great Wall, nobody took him seriously. But Lindesay achieved his goal, by spending 25 years on the Great Wall and has become one of the world's most famous experts on its rich history. Lindesay now lives and works in Beijing. This year his new book has come out, The Great Wall Explained, with a lot of photographs and articles.

Running on the Great Wall was a brave trip and Lindesay had already run 3，000 kilometers along it! During those years, he got to many villages along the way. He was often helped by friendly villagers, although they didn't quite understand why the Englishman would have such interest in the Great Wall.

1.Who is William Lindesay?

________________________________________________________________________

2.How long did Lindesay spend on the Great Wall?

________________________________________________________________________

3.What's the name of his new book about the Great Wall?

________________________________________________________________________

4.把短文第三自然段中画线句子翻译成汉语。

________________________________________________________________________

5.给短文拟一个恰当的标题。

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