Tom is an honest person，I say it，________ I disagree with him.
A．if B．even though C．as though D．as if
After the fire was put out，we found everything here was in a ________.
mess B．way C．time D．sense
A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms(成语), though my teacher told us the importance again and again.But ___ the importance of English idioms was shown in an interesting experience.
One day I happened to meet an Englishman on the road，and soon we began to talk. As I was talking about how I was studying English, he seemed to be ___ by gently shaking his head，shrugging (耸肩) his shoulders, saying，“You don't say！You don't say！”I was puzzled.I thought，“Perhaps this is ___ a good topic.”I had ___ change the topic.So I said to him, “Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall? ___ , have you ever ____ there？”“Certainly，everyone ____ home will laugh at me if I leave China without seeing ____.” He was deep in thought when I began to talk ____ a guide.“The Great Wall is one of the wonders in the world. We are very ____ of it.”Soon I was interrupted again by his order—“You don't say！”I ___ help asking，“____ do you ask me not to talk about it？”“Well, I didn't ask you ___ so，”He answered，greatly ____.I said，“Didn't you say ‘you don't say’？”____ this, the English ____ to tears.He began to ____，“‘You don't say' actually means really. It is an ____ of surprise. Perhaps you don't pay attention to English idioms.”___ then did I know I had made a fool of ___.Since then I have been more careful with idioms.
1.A.rapidly B．very fast C．soon D．quickly
2.A.tired B．moved C．interested D．amazed
3.A.just B．only C．not D．really
4.A.rather B．better C．never D．like
5.A.Excuse me B．Tell me C．After all D．By the way
6.A.gone B．visited C．seen D．been
7.A.from B．back C．with D．in
8.A.it B．them C．anything D．something
9.A.as B．to C．with D．like
10.A.glad B．satisfied C．proud D．found
11.A.couldn't B．wouldn't C．shouldn't D．mustn't
12.A.How B．When C．Why D．Where
13.A.doing B．to do C．making D．to make
14.A.encouraged B．frightened C．pleased D．surprised
15.A.Heard B．To hear C．Hearing D．Listening
16.A.laughed B．cried C．was moved D．was touched
17.A.explain B．shout C．prove D．say
18.A.experience B．expression C．explanation D．example
19.A.From B．Since C．By D．Only
20.A.me B．myself C．mine D．somebody
The arrival of autumn starts the traditional fall festivals which aim to welcome the new season. Here's a guide to several fall festivals that are held in the Roanoke region each year.
Boones Mill Apple Festival
It is held the third Saturday in September every year.The festival is hosted by the Boones Mill Lions Club and attracts(吸引) people from all over Virginia. The most important things of the festival include art shows, fried apple pies，and a high school band. There are lots of food，crafts，music，and games for every age group. Admission (入场费) is free. For more information, call 540－334－5975.
Blue Ridge Folklife Festival
Ferrum College hosts the festival as an October celebration of the harvest every year.The festival shows some farm fresh produce and the farming practices of the last year.Children can enjoy playing many of the games.The festival begins at 10：00 a．m.Admission is $ 10 for adults and $ 5 for children and senior citizens.You can call 540－365－4412 or visit the website：http：//www，blueridgeinstitute.org.
Mountain Magic Fall Festival
The town of Buchanan on the outskirts of Roanoke is the place where the Mountain Magic Fall Festival is held.The festival is held in October and has two to four groups of crafters，antique dealers，and food vendors.Live Bluegrass music plays all day and children enjoy visiting the pet zoo. The auto show and farmers' market are also big attractions. Call 540－357－2509 for more information.
Vinton Fall Festival
A 5K walk, a truck ride, and a civil war group are just some of the exciting parts of the Vinton Fall Festival.The festival is held in October under the golden shade trees in downtown Vinton.Other attractions include hayrides，agriculture judging, health education，and children's activities.Phone: 540－343－1364.
1.If a boy and his parents go to Blue Ridge Folklife Festival，they should pay________.
A．$5 B．$10 C．$15 D．$25
2.By visiting the website you can learn more information about________.
A．Boones Mill Apple Festival
B．Blue Ridge Folklike Festival
C．Mountain Magic Fall Festival
D．Vinton Fall Festival
3.If your children want to see some animals，you probably should go to ________.
B．Blue Ridge Folklife Festival
4.Which would be the BEST title for this passage?
A．Autumn—the Season of Harvest in America
B．Traditional Fall Festivals in the Roanoke Region
C．Interesting History of Some Traditional Festivals
D．The Differences Between the Traditional Festivals
On Boy's Day，children don't have to go to school.Every family with a boy hangs up huge carp?shaped flags.The flags are usually three colors：black(representing the father)，red (representing the mother)and blue(representing the son). Japanese parents believe that the flags will bring their boys good luck and give them courage and power.
May 5th is Japanese Children's Day. But since the festival is mainly celebrated by boys，it is usually called Boy's Day. The celebration of Boy's Day has a long history.It is said that the festival is derived from the Dragon Boat Festival in China.
On this day，Japanese boys eat a special kind of rice cake. It is covered with a leaf and filled with bean paste (豆酱)．Children love to eat it. And eggs on leaves are another traditional food.
Japanese children are so happy that they have three festivals each year. In addition to Boy's Day，they also have Girl's Day and the 7?5?3 Festival.
Girl's Day is the girl's festival on March 3. It is also called the Doll's Festival because on that day，families get a set of dolls at home for their daughters. It is celebrated because the parents want their daughters to be strong and healthy.
The 7?5?3 Festival is for children aged three, five and seven years old. Japanese people think that these three ages are the luckiest ones in one's life. On that day, these children get special candies wrapped in beautiful bags.The candy is a symbol of a long and healthy life for these children. The 7?5?3 Festival falls in November.
1.What is the BEST title for the passage?
A．Japanese 7?5?3 Festival
B．Japanese Boy's Day
C．Japanese Girl's Day
D．Japanese Children's Day
2.On Boy's Day，you may not see________.
A．eggs on leaves
B．leaves filled with bean paste
C．carp?shaped flags
D．dolls
3.Which of the Days is said to come from a Chinese festival?
A．International Children's Day
B．Boy's Day
C．Girl's Day
D．The 7?5?3 Festival
4.According to the passage，why do the girls in Japan always receive dolls on Girl's Day?
A．Because girls themselves want dolls.
B．Because doll factories want to send dolls to girls to celebrate Girl's Day.
C．Because parents want their daughters to be healthy.
D．Because parents believe dolls can bring them good luck.
President Abraham Lincoln often visited hospitals to talk with wounded soldiers during the Civil War.Once，Lincoln went over to the bedside of a young dying soldier.
“Is there anything I can do for you？”asked the President. The soldier obviously didn't recognize Lincoln, and with some effort he was able to whisper, “Would you please write a letter to my mother？”
So the President carefully began writing down the soldier's words，“My dearest mother, I was badly hurt while doing my duty. I'm afraid I'm not going to recover. Don't grieve too much for me, please. Kiss my sister Mary for me.May God bless you and Father.”
The soldier was too weak to continue, so Lincoln signed the letter for him and added, “Written for your son by Abraham Lincoln.”The young man asked to see the note and was astonished when he discovered who had written it.“Are you really the President？”he asked. “Yes, I am，”replied Lincoln quietly.Then he asked if there was anything else he could do.“Would you please hold my hand？”asked the soldier.“It will help to see me through to the end.”
In the quiet room, the tall gaunt (憔悴的)President took the soldier's hand and spoke warm words of encouragement until death came.
【小题】According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A．The dying soldier was filled with love.
B．Lincoln only signed his name in the letter instead of the soldier's.
C．The soldier was the only child in his family.
D．Lincoln often wrote letters for the wounded.
【小题】When the soldier's mother read the letter, she would probably be________.
A．sad but feel greatly relieved
B．apologetic but grateful
C．calm and thankful
D．sorry and feel it unexpected
【小题】The underlined word “grieve” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by“________”．
A．feel worried B．feel sad C．cry D．miss
【小题】In writing the passage，the author intends to________.
A．tell us war is cruel B．make us laugh
C．draw our attention D．tell us Lincoln was great
农历新年将至，你的班级将在学期结束之际举行一个新年派对。请在你的博客上写一篇英语短文，介绍这次派对的一些情况。你的文章应该包含以下要点：
1．派对的准备情况(购买气球、彩带装饰班级，准备礼物)。
2．派对的内容(互换新年礼物，表达新年祝福，进行表演、游戏等活动)。
3．同学们对派对的期盼。
4．你准备的礼物与你期待收到的礼物。
注意：
1.可以适当组合要点，适当删减或添加信息以使文章流畅。
2．必须使用至少一个定语从句，一个被动语态。
3．词数100个左右。段落开头语已为你写好。
参考词汇：balloon(气球)，ribbon(丝带)，exchange(交换)。
The Lunar New Year is drawing near.At the end of this term，my class will have a party.
________________________________________________________________________
She removed________ hat she was wearing and tried on ________ black silk one.
A．a；a B．the；the C．the；a D．a；the
In the evening there was a barbecue，with the whole village ________ the fun.
A．joined B．joined in C．joining D．joining in
We felt excited so much________ we saw the Statue of Liberty in America last year.
A．that B．which C．when D．while