9. be listed_    10.    have a point_

7. change roles_ 8.    in    our daily lives_

5. shoes with special heels_ 6. in what order_

3. be invented by..._ 4.    was/were invented last year_

1. be used for doing_ 2.    the  style of the shoes_

假设你是张莉，你的朋友Mary正在研究中国的节日和文化，她想了解元宵节的情况，

需要你的帮助。请你给Mary回一封电子邮件，简要说明你们什么时候、怎样度过元宵节。 要求：1.至少说出三种活动；2.词数：80词左右。邮件的开头和结尾已给出，不计人总

词数。

提示词：the Lantern Festival 元宵节；sweet rice dumplings 汤圆；play with firecrackers燃放鞭炮 

Dear Mary,

How are you? You asked me something about the traditional Chinese festival— the Lantern Festival._

By the way, what do you usually do during Christmas?

Love, Zhang Li

My wife,daughter and I moved into our home nine years ago. We spent a lot of time

and energy in the yard making it (56)c_ and  beautiful.

Last summer I went to our garden and found a very small little (57)p_,but I

didn’t know what it was. I knew I hadn’t planted it and my wife said that she hadn’t，

(58)e_.    We decided to let it (59)g_until  we   could  find out what it was.

Weeks passed and the mystery plant appeared to be a sunflower. It was skinny(瘦小 的）（60)w_  a  tall weak stalk (莲）and only one head on it. As I moved stones

(61) a_from   the area to get to the weeds (野草），I saw something

(62) u_.  The sunflower had not started (63)w_ I  saw the stalk begin. It

actually had begun under a big stone and grown under and around it to get the sun.

That’s when I (64)r_ that  if  a tiny little sunflower didn’t let a big rock stand

find the sun,no matter how difficult.

Stand tall like the sunflower and be proud of who and what you are and the environment will begin to support you. You will find a way to go under or around your big obstacle(障碍）so that you can reach your goals.

Erhu stars in movies

In the famous film Up in the Air, as George Clooney walks through an airport, audiences can hear the familiar sound of a Chinese musical instrument—erhu. The gentle sound seems to bring a sad and lonely feeling to those who hear it.

Interestingly, erhu is very popular among Hollywood filmmakers. Many music writers,directors and producers feel that this instrument can add color and emotion to their films. In the movie Pirates of the Caribbean , erhu music is heard in Chow Yun-Fat’s scenes. Erhu also appears in Kungfu Panda. When people watch these movies，they also enjoy the special music of erhu.

Erhu is often called Chinese violin, but in many ways they are different. Like the violin,erhu is a stringed instrument made of natural wood and played with a bow,but the violin has four strings and.erhu has only two. While the violin is played horizontally(水平

地），erhu is played vertically(垂直地）.The sounds made by each instrument are different.

In classical Chinese music，erhu is well-known for its sad and blue (not happy) sounds. The most famous piece is Moonlight on Second SfrzVzg* (《二 泉映月》）.It was written by a musician who was born blind, and lived most of his short life as a homeless person.

Erhu is said to date back to the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907). In Chinese characters, “Er” means two,because it has two strings； and “hu” means the Western area of China, which is the Silk Road area.

51. In the film Up in the Air, which musical instrument seems to bring a sad and lonely feeling?

52. Erhu is very popular among Hollywood filmmakers, why do many music writers, directors and producers use erhu in many films?

53. In this passage，how many films does erhu appear in?

54. What does the Western area of China mean in this passage?

55. What’s the Chinese meaning for the underlined sentence?

Home may be where the heart is, but it’s even more important that your family’s hearts    are    happy. Regardless of the challenges    each    family member may    face, you    will    all

be family    for the rest of your lives—so    you    might    as well put some    effort    into    making

your family relationships as healthy and happy as possible.

First，know who you are as a family. As a parent,we should set an example. Knowing your family values is important to help you weather life’s challenges. Don’t worry about what other families do or say—just do what is right for your own family. Keep your values and make decisions as a family. Listen to what your children have to say to help them feel valued and important in your family unit.

Second,keep the lines of communication open between all family members,and if you

have an argument,learn how to resolve it and bounce back from(从 中恢复过来）it.

Every family goes through its ups and downs(坎;fef), but happy families are empowered to face life’s challenges and stay strong together.

Next, relax and have fun together. Share meals with each other at least three times a week. Having time to spend as a family is relaxing. Talking or eating with your family members is the most treasured time. Children and adults need this to form closer and stronger relationships with each other.

Finally, lean on(依赖）each other and support each other through every challenging experience. When you need support or advice，it’s important to turn to your family firvst. Everyone needs people in their lives who care for them and are there for them no matter what happened.

(    )46. Home may be where our heart is，but_.

A. ourselves’ value is more important

B. communication is more important

C. staying with our friends is more important

D. family’s hearts are happy is more important (    )47. If you are a parent,first you should_.

A. give everyone in your family a lesson

B. set an example for them

C. have a meeting

D. do what you think are right

(    )48.    What’s the meaning of the underlined    word “weather”？

A.天气    B.损坏    C.日晒雨淋    D.经受住

(    )49. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. When we make a decision,we needn’t think about others in our family.

B. If there is an argument in my family, I should talk about it with my best friends.

C. As a family,we should lean on each other and support each other.

D. Staying with our friends is more important than with family.

(    )50.    What’s the main idea of this passage?

A. Family rules.    B.    How to have a happy family.

C. Happy family，united members.    D.    East, west, home    is the best.

There are many expressions with heart. One of them is to “lose your heart’’to someone. When that happens, you have fallen in love. But if the person who “won your heart” does not love you,then you are sure to have a “broken heart”. In your sadness,you think that the person you loved is “hard-hearted”，and in fact，has a “heart of stone”.

You may decide to “pour out your heart” to a friend. Telling someone about your personal problems can often make you feel better.

If your friend does not seem to understand how painful your broken heart is，you may ask her to “have a heart”. You are asking your friend to show some sympathy (同情）for your situation. Your friend “has her heart in the right place” if she says she is sorry for how you feel.

If your friend says，“My heart bleeds(流血）for you”，she means the opposite. She is a cold-hearted person who does not really care about your, situation.

When you are feeling afraid，“your heart is in your mouth”. You might say，for example,that your heart was in your mouth when you asked a bank to lend you some money for a new house.

If that bank says no to you,do not “lose heart”. Be “strong-hearted”. Sit down with the banker and have a “heart to heart” talk. Be open and honest about your situation. The bank may have a “change of heart” and agree to lend you the money. Then you could stop worrying and “put your heart at rest”.

(    )41.    If the person who won your    heart    does not love you,what do you think    of her?

A. She has a strong heart.    B. She has a heart of stone.

C. She has a broken heart.    D. She loses his or her heart.

(    )42.    If your friend has her heart in the right place,she may_.

A. be kind to you

B. tell us about her personal information

C. live a happy life

D. have a right heart

(    )43.    If your friend says,44My heart bleeds for you’’，she may_.

A. not know about her health problem

B. have a heart trouble

C. not care much about you

D. want to know what happened

(    )44. Which expression can best describe the feeling when a student has to see his

headteacher?

A. A broken heart.    B.    Lose one’s heart.

C. Heart in one’s mouth.    D.    Have a heart.

(    )45.    What’s the main idea of the last paragraph?

A. Do not lose heart if your request is refused.

B. A “heart to heart” talk means being open to the banker.

C. A strong-hearted person always puts his heart at rest.

D. The bank lends money to those who need most.