B:【1】

A: I love its round face.【2】

B: It's called smart.

A: Why?

B: Because it's really smart.【3】

A: How amazing! Then that's a good name for it!【4】

B: Five years old. By the way, do you have a pet?

A:【5】My mother worries that keeping a pet will bring me a lot of trouble.

B: Actually, pets can bring you lots of pleasure. I hope you will have a pet one day in the future.

A.Yes, I have a pet, too.

B.It can even play the guitar.

C.It's my pet cat.

D.No, I don't have one though I love pets too.

E.How old is it?

F.What’s its name?

G.It's kind of silly.

Mona Island is very small. The government of Puerto Rico(波多黎各) takes care of the island and has made it a natural reserve. That means the island’s animals and plants are protected from being harmed by people. Mona Island is different from most places because people are not allowed to live there. Only a few park workers are able to stay.

The park workers’ job is to keep Mona Island safe and wonderful. Rules must be followed on the island. One rule is that only 100 people at a time can visit the island. That way, the park workers can make sure the land and animals remain safe.

On the island, visitors can go to see Mona Island iguanas(鬣蜥) which live only on Mona Island.

Also, visitors can come to the island to have a close look at many kinds of fishes. They can dive(潜水) far below the surface. They use special tools to be able to breathe under the water. Through the clear water, visitors can see the bright colors of the fishes.

Visitors can also explore caves. Some of the caves even have paintings on the walls. These paintings were made by some Indians who lived on the island hundreds of years ago.

After a full day of fun activities, visitors can take a rest, listen to the night sounds, and watch the stars in the huge sky. The stars are easier to see. Visitors say that watching the stars is amazing. It’s the perfect end to a perfect day.

根据短文内容选择最佳答案。

【1】The underlined(划线的) word “reserve” in the passage means “________” in Chinese.

A.休息区B.保护区C.风景区

【2】Only 100 people at a time are allowed to visit the island so that ________.

A.many park workers are able to stay on Mona Island

B.the park workers’ job is to keep Mona Island safe and wonderful

C.the park workers can make sure the land and animals remain safe

【3】What can visitors do on Mona Island?

A.They can live on the island for several days.

B.They can go to see Mona Island iguanas.

C.They can meet the Indians who lived on the island hundreds of years ago.

【4】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A.Mona Island is a large island and taken care of by the government.

B.Fishes can dive far below the surface with special tools.

C.Visitors are amazed to watch the stars in the huge sky on Mona Island.

【5】What’s the best title for the passage?

A.Mona Island — an Amazing Place to Take a Vacation

B.Mona Island — a Good Place to Watch Stars

C.Mona Island — the Best Place to Protect Animals

"Finally, the door opened. He put me on the table, and I began to become cool. Then I was polished. After that, my master brushed and painted me all over. How terrible the smell was! I thought I would die. 'Stop!' I cried. He only shook his head, 'Not yet.' Then suddenly he put me into the second oven. This oven was twice as hot as the first one and I couldn't breathe at all. I begged (哀求). However, my master put me on the table again. 'Not yet.' I nearly lost hope. Just then, the door opened. He took me out and put me on the table again."

"One hour later he handed me a mirror and said, 'Look at yourself.' And I did so. I was surprised and said, 'That's not me. Why am I so beautiful?'I want you to remember,' my master said, 'without those paints, you would never be a perfect product.'"

根据短文内容判断正、误。正确的涂“A”，错误的涂“B”）

【1】One day, a couple went into a shop to buy a tea cup.

【2】When the couple saw the tea cup, it looked ugly.

【3】After being polished, the master was brushed and painted all over.

【4】The second oven was hotter than the first one.

【5】According to the passage, we know that those paints helped the tea cup become a perfect product.

Dear David,

How time flies! It's been 3 months since I came to China. I'm having a great time on my student exchange program here. So far, I've completely got used to the life here and have known a lot about traditional Chinese culture. I'd like to share some with you.

In China, there are many different kinds of traditional art forms, such as paper cutting, Chinese clay art and so on. Among them, the kite interests me most. The first ancient Chinese kite appeared more than 2,000 years ago. Then flying kites was spread into Japan, Korea and Malaysia during the Tang Dynasty and the Song Dynasty. Kites are regarded as the earliest craft (飞行器). They played an important role in the process of inventing the plane.

Tea culture is important in China. Tea was discovered as a kind of drink by accident about 5,000 years ago. It is believed that tea was brought to Korea and Japan during the 6th and 7th centuries. It didn't appear in England until around 1660. The tea trade from China to Western countries took place in the 19th century. Now tea has become one of the most popular drinks around the world.

Lastly, I'd like to tell you something about one of the traditional Chinese festivals — the Mid-Autumn Festival. It is on the fifteenth day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar (阴历). Chinese people have been celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival and enjoying mooncakes for centuries.

If you'd like to know more about traditional Chinese culture, I will talk about it in the next letter.

Best wishes!

yours,

John根据语言材料内容选择最佳答案。

【1】From this passage, we know that John Smith is from ________.

A.CanadaB.the USC.the UK

【2】Which of the following isn't a traditional Chinese art form?

A.Paper cutting.B.Chinese clay art.C.The Mid-Autumn Festival.

【3】About 5,000 years ago, ________.

A.the first ancient Chinese kite appeared

B.flying kites was spread into Japan, Korea, and Malaysia

C.tea was discovered as a kind of drink by accident

【4】Which of the following is TRUE according to the letter?

A.David came to China three months ago.

B.Tea didn't appear in England until around the 16th century.

C.Kites played an important role in the process of inventing the plane.

【5】John wrote this letter to David in order to ________.

A.share something about traditional Chinese culture with him

B.tell him the tea trade from Western countries to China took place in the 19th century

C.tell him the Mid-Autumn Festival is in August every year

The next morning, we_________early. After a quick breakfast, we set out on our long journey to the orphanage. As soon as we arrived there we started to work. We had_________much to do, such as preparing for the dinner, setting the tables, and organizing the kids to come in, that we had no time to have a rest. However, all I could think about was the Christmas dinner I couldn't enjoy. How_________I was! But the thoughts (想法) quickly disappeared. Over the next few hours, I watched the kids sitting around the tables and enjoying the dinner. They talked happily all the time. For some kids, this was the most delicious meal they ate that week. For_________, it was an unusual Christmas dinner they would never forget. The kids were so happy. Laughter filled the orphanage.

Through this__________, I have learned a lot. Although I didn't enjoy the Christmas dinner at home, I got much more pleasure. Now I am a 19-year-old college student. I will remember that Christmas Day forever.

根据短文内容选择最佳答案。

【1】A.nineB.tenC.nineteen

【2】A.onB.beforeC.after

【3】A.avoidB.practiceC.manage

【4】A.whatB.whereC.how

【5】A.wasB.weren'tC.wasn't

【6】A.picked upB.got upC.took up

【7】A.tooB.veryC.so

【8】A.disappointedB.pleasedC.satisfied

【9】A.the otherB.anotherC.others

【10】A.ecosystemB.exhibitionC.experience

A.24B.22C.18

①wear the school uniform ②fight with your classmates ③be quiet in the library ④run in the hallways ⑤eat snacks in class

A.①②③B.②③⑤C.②④⑤

A.Chengdu Research BaseB.StonehengeC.The Hollywood Walk of Fame

—They are talking about the greatest inventions ________ have made a big difference to our daily life.

A.whichB.whoC.that

—Really? Let's have a party to say goodbye to her ________ she is free this weekend.

A.unlessB.ifC.though