I practised for hours in Aunt Cindy’s shop. I made little coloured dots (圆点) on a piece of wax paper (蜡纸). Unluckily, I could not get the dots to be the same shape or size.

I decided to take a break from making the dots, so I helped move cakes. However, that was not easy for me, either. I dropped a cake when trying to take it out of the freezer (冷冻箱) by myself. Luckily one of Aunt Cindy’s assistants (店员) was there. He saved the cake from hitting the floor.

It takes a whole team to make a huge cake. That’s one of the most important things I learned. Each person on the team has to be great at his or her job. Aunt Cindy designs the cakes on paper, Larry does the mixing and baking, and assistants carve and put frosting on the cakes. Aunt Cindy and Larry do most of the decorating while the assistants help make small parts like flowers and figures. Building a big cake is like playing a team sport. If one person doesn’t do his or her job well, the whole team pays for that.

Even though I was not much help to my aunt, I’m glad I spent the week in Aunt Cindy’s shop. Designing cakes takes more than just baking skills. It takes art and painting skills too. Now when I see a really nice cake, I don’t think of eating it first. Instead, I look at it and wonder how many hours it took to make.

【1】What does the underlined word “occasions” mean in this passage?

A. events B. needs

C. places D. ideas

【2】Why did the writer take a break from putting coloured dots on wax paper?

A. Because she practised for hours and became bored.

B. Because she could not make the dots good enough for a cake.

C. Because Aunt Cindy did not want her to make any more dots.

D. Because Aunt Cindy wanted her to help somewhere else.

【3】Who designs the cakes on paper?

A. Aunt Cindy. B. Larry.

C. Assistants. D. The writer.

【4】What was the main reason the writer was glad to have spent a week in her aunt’s shop?

A. She got to practise making coloured dots.

B. She learned the importance of teamwork.

C. She got to take a cake out of the freezer.

D. She learned art and painting skills.

【5】What is this passage mainly about?

A. Helping an aunt design cakes.

B. Spending a week in a cake shop.

C. Working as the assistant to a cake decorator.

D. Discovering that making a nice cake is difficult.

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根据材料内容，选择正确的答案。

【1】The underlined word “plain” means “ ”.

A. 易懂的 B. 老套的

C. 无聊的 D. 腐朽的

【2】How often does Easy English Times come out?

A. Once a week. B. Once a month.

C. Once a year. D. Ten times a year.

【3】The passage is mainly about a .

A. book B. magazine

C. newspaper D. dictionary

【4】Each copy of Easy English Times has a page of activities.

A. outdoor B. classroom

C. family D. business

【5】If you want to learn more about Easy English Times, you can .

A. make a call B. send an e-mail

C. send a letter D. visit its website

The canyon is famous for rock climbing. There are many paths that you can stop and hike.

Of course, you can travel around the canyon by car. The greatest thing is that you can see the sights without ever leaving your car. If you are a little adventurous (爱冒险的), you can choose one of the paths and make your way a little off the road. Even though you are just in Las Vegas, a trip to Red Rock Canyon is a great escape from the noise of the city.

根据短文内容，判断句子的正误。正确为“A”，错误为“B”。

【1】Red Rock Canyon is in the centre of Las Vegas.

【2】People can learn about animals and plants at the visitors’ centre.

【3】Red Rock Canyon is famous for skating.

【4】People can visit the canyon only on foot.

【5】Red Rock Canyon is quiet.

A． Here you are.

B． When did you go there?

C． Have you ever visited it?

D． Did you have a good time?

E. Brilliant!

F. What are those on your desk?

A: Hey, Steven.【1】

B: Oh, they are some photos I took in Guizhou.

A: 【2】

B: In March. I went there to visit my uncle.

A:【3】

B: Oh, yes. My uncle took me to visit Huangguoshu Waterfall. It’s one of China’s largest waterfalls.【4】

A: No, never. May I have a look at the photos?

B: Sure.【5】

appear, natural, walking, become, million

appear, natural, walking, become, million

Many visitors to the UK only go to visit famous buildings and shops in London. It’s a pity if you don’t visit some of 【1】 wonders there.

The Cairngorms are a group of mountains in Scotland. They are popular for 【2】 and climbing. In winter, the mountains 【3】 silver because of the snow. So you can go there to ski. There are many kinds of wild animals too. Eagles (鹰) and deer (鹿) sometimes 【4】 there.

Snowdonia is a region in north Wales and a national park of 823 square miles. Over six 【5】 tourists visit it very year and mountain walking is very popular.

【1】琳达不在家，她去机场了。

Linda isn’t at home. She______the airport.

【2】你要是恐高就呆在这儿。

Stay here if you ______heights.

【3】汤姆太小，还不能独自坐飞机。

Tom is ______ take the plane by himself.

【4】我刚刚在操场看见贝蒂了，她正在弹吉他。

I saw Betty in the playground just now. She ______the guitar.

【5】—— 我听说你考试成绩优异。

—— 真的吗？我怎么不知道！

— I hear you’ve got excellent grades in your exams.

— Really?______!

【1】In my ______ (看法), the greatest wonder of the world is the Great Wall.

【2】My grandmother’s hair has turned______ (灰色的).

【3】What a fine day! The sun is ______ (照耀) brightly.

【4】Can you tell me what the ______ (讨论) is about?

【5】Now I can’t imagine the life without ______ (电).

—

A. Good luck! B. Thanks a lot. C. Have a good trip D. That’s a fantastic idea!

— Yes, and she is ______ popular with her students.

A. sometimes B. never C. always D. hardly

A. the careful．the few B. the more careful，the less

C. careful，few D. the more careful，the fewer