Every morning, kids from a high school are working hard. They are _1. and selling special coffee at a coffee shop. They are also making a lot of money.

These students can make up to nine 2. _ dollars a day. They are selling their special coffee to airplane passengers. After the students get paid, the _3. of the money goes to a local youth project.

These high school students use a space in the Oakland airport. It is 4. very crowded. Many people who _5. on the planes like to drink the special coffee.

One customer _6. that the coffee costs a lot but it is good and worth it. Most customers are pleasant but some are unhappy. 7. do not like it if the coffee cafe is not open for business.

The students earn $ 6.10 an hour. They also get school credit while they learn _8. to run a business. Many of the students enjoy the work 9. it took some time to learn how to do it.

They have to learn how to heat milk, load the pots, and add flavor. It takes some skill and sometimes 10. are made. The most common mistake is forgetting to add the coffee.

The Spring Festival Gala hosted by China Central Television each year has become an important part of the Chinese Lunar New Year celebration since 1983. As an important part of traditional Chinese culture, the celebration of Spring Festival is spreading around the world.

The Spring Festival Gala is combined with songs, dances, comic sketches, opera and folk arts. Harmony（和谐）and reunion（团聚）are the two themes of the gala. With a cheerful atmosphere, the gala is filled with laughter and applause from the beginning to the end. The gala usually starts at 8 on New Year’s Eve and lasts for about four hours. The program’s TV ratings have ranked first among China’s different shows over the past twenty years.

But it’s difficult to fit all audiences’ tastes. Each year the gala hopes to absorb(吸收) new ideas and surprise people. So it has become a big challenge for CCTV and its creative staff. In recent years, some people have thought the Spring Festival Gala should be canceled. But lots of people still support it. Some people local TV stations even have begun to host their own shows, which have met the growing cultural needs of audiences. One successful example is Hunan TV’s gala, which now ranks second. Another new type of show is the Shanzhai (copycat) Spring Festival Gala Show. Whether people watch CCTV’s gala or other similar shows, Chinese people will surely enjoy themselves on the Lunar New Year’s Eve.

1.Why does the celebration of the Spring Festival spread around the world?

It spreads around the world because it is __________________________.

2.What are the themes of CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala?

The themes of the gala are ______________________.

3.How long does CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala usually last?

It uaually lasts for ____________.

4.Why does the Spring Festival Gala become a big challenge for CCTV and its staff?

It becomes a big challenge because it is difficult _____________.

5.What is the best title of this passage? ____________.

根据对话内容，将方框内符合对话情境的句子抄写在对话空白处，使对话恢复完整。选项中有两项是多余的。

A: Where do you prefer to live, in the city or in the countryside?.

B: 1._________________

A: Don’t you think it’s too noisy to live there?

B: A little. 2.______________ And there are theatres, restaurants, libraries and many ither interesting places to go and have fun.

A: I see. 3.___________ It’s dangerous somtimes. While in the country, it’s quite different. People there often go by bike or on foot. It’s much safer and cheaper.

B: So what about you?. 4.____________

A: Yes, I like its fresh air, blue sky and I can climb up the trees to pick fruits.. 5._________________

B: Maybe you are right. But I think every coin has its two sides.

A.It’s really cool.

B.Where do you prefer to live?

C.Do you like living in the countryside?

D.But I like to go shopping in the city.

E.I prefer to live in the city.

F.But there is much traffic in the city.

G.Where do you think of the countryside?

根据下面对话中的情境，在空白处各写一个句子，使对话完整正确。

A: Hello! May I Speak to Sandra?

B: Hello! This is Sandra speaking. 1. ______________?

A: This is William. I hear you are going to a trip next weekend. 2._______________?

B: I’m going to Fuping, Shaanxi Province with my family.

A: Really? That’s really a beautiful place. It’s President Xi’s hometown.

B: It seems that you’re familiar with it. 3.______________?

A: Yes, I have been there twice.

B: 4. _________________?

A: I went there two years ago. By the way, don’t pack anything to eat.

B: 5. ________________? What if I can’t get anything delicious to eat?

A: Don’t worry. There are many kinds of delicious food there. It’s reported that our president invited Lian Zhan to eat some famous snacks from Shaanxi including Fuping. Don’t you know that?

B: I nearly forgot! And I think Fuping and its food will be more and more famous like Qing Feng Steamed Stuff Bun.

书面表达（共1题，满分15分）：

西安市一座具有悠久历史和灿烂文化的东方城市。可是近年来，很多景点和文物都遭到了破坏。假如你是李华，针对这种情况，请你用英文写一封不少于80词的倡议书，提倡游客遵守各景点的规章制度，保护环境，爱护文物。

参考词汇：long history, splendid culture, places of interest(名胜古迹), obey the rules, protect, cultural beritage(文化遗产)，scenic spots(景点)

I just have _____ cup of milk for _______breakfast.

A. a; a B. a; the

C. the; a D. a; /

—Are the keys over there ______.

—No. Go and ask Anna. They may belong to her.

A. you B. your C. yours D. yourself

—Could you take ______ of these_______? They are very beautiful.

—Certainly.

A. any photos; tomatoes

B. some photos; tomatoes

C. some photos; tomato

D. any photos; tomatoes

—Do you know the man _______ black?

—Oh, he is the famous singer, Jay Chou.

A. on B. in C. with D. at

— ______ are you in such a hurry?

—I was told that my mother had been sent to the hospital. I have to leave right now.

A. Where B. What C. Why D. How