Equipped with the information they have gathered, they can     preparing their business plan.

A．set out           B．set about          C．set off            D．set up

The Spring Festival marks the first day of a new year, so the first meal is rather important. People from the North and the South have different   36  about the foods they eat on this  37  day. In Northern China, people   38  eat Jiaozi. The word Jiaozi in Chinese means the   39  and the beginning of time. According to historical   40 , in the past people from the North and the South both ate Jiaozi on Chinese New Year’s Day. Perhaps   41  the areas in Southern China   42  more rice than those in Northern China, southern people slowly  43  to eat many other kinds of food on New Year’s Day.   44  , the most common foods for the first   45  are noodles, New Year Cake and Tangyuan. The noodle  46  long life. The New Year Cake is called Niangao in Chinese, which   47  the hope of improvement in   48  year after year. Tangyuan is a symbol of   49   according to the Chinese.

To  50  a New Year visit to relatives and friends is an important activity during the Spring Festival. People also send cards to   51   a New Year’s greeting. What children love most is to set off firecrackers.   52  , as the pace of life is becoming faster and faster, people have   53  new ways to celebrate the Chinese traditional New Year. For example, many people no longer send out greeting cards.   54  , they use short messages or emails. Also to travel during the New Year holidays has come into   55  .

1.                A．word          B．habits          C．meanings D．stories

2.                A．usual          B．unforgettable    C．common  D．special

3.                A．seldom         B．usually         C．always    D．hardly

4.                A．end            B．future          C．result    D．effect

5.                A．reasons         B．records         C．notes D．stories

6.                A．as long as       B．though         C．when D．because

7.                A．caused         B．took           C．produced D．brought

8.                A．understood     B．knew           C．made D．began

9.                A．Besides         B．Therefore       C．Consequently  D．Usually

10.               A．subject         B．title           C．program   D．meal

11.               A．symbolizes      B．reveals         C．shows D．indicates

12.               A．transports       B．represents      C．fetches    D．takes

13.               A．health          B．family          C．life   D．work

14.               A．reunion        B．luck           C．happiness  D．harmony

15.               A．do            B．pay            C．get   D．carry

16.               A．express        B．describe        C．establish   D．define

17.               A．Luckily         B．Unfortunately    C．However  D．Besides

18.               A．given away      B．made out       C．got into   D．taken up

19.               A．Instead         B．Fortunately      C．Moreover D．Furthermore

20.               A．fashion         B．effect          C．sight  D．power

I heard many parents complaining that their teenage children are rebelling. I wish it were so. At your age you ought to be growing away from your parents. You should be learning to stand on your own two feet. But take a good look at the present rebellion. It seems that teenagers are taking the same way of showing that they disagree with their parents. Instead of striking out boldly on their own, most of them are clutching (紧握) at one another’s hands for reassurance.

They claim they want to dress as they please. But they all wear the same clothes. They set off in new directions in music. But somehow they all end up huddled (聚在一起) round listening to the same record. Their reason for thinking or acting in thus-and-such a way is that the crowd is doing it. They have come out of their cocoon (蚕茧) into a larger cocoon.

It has become harder and harder for a teenager to stand up against the popularity wave and to go his or her own way. Industry has firmly carved out a teenage market. These days every teenager can learn from the advertisements what a teenager should have and be. And many of today’s parents have come to award high marks for the popularity of their children. All this adds up to a great barrier for the teenager who wants to find his or her own path.

But the barrier is worth climbing over. The path is worth following. You may want to listen to classical music instead of going to a party. You may want to collect rocks when everyone else is collecting records. You may have some thoughts that you don’t care to share at once with your classmates. Well, go to it. Find yourself. Be yourself. Popularity will come — with the people who respect you for who you are. That is the only kind of popularity that really counts.

1. In this passage, the author wants to tell _______.

A．teenagers to try to pursue their real selves

B．readers to try to be popular with people around

C．parents to try to control and guide their children

D．people to try to understand and respect each other

2.The author disapproves of rebelling teenagers _______.

A．growing away from their parents            B．following the popularity trend

C．walking a new way on their own            D．turning to their friends for help

3.The phrase “ larger cocoon” at the end of the second paragraph refers to _______.

A．the distractive and variable society          B．the dazzling music world

C．the parental care and love                D．the popularity wave in the society

4.What does the author think of advertisements?

A．Convincing.                            B．Instructive.

C．Influential.                             D．Authoritative.

5.According to the author, what might happen when a teenager stands up against the popularity wave and follows his/her own path?

A．He/She falls behind the time.              B．He/She loses good friends.

C．He/She faces all kinds of criticism.           D．He/She gains valuable popularity.

London is a huge city with more things to do than anywhere else. With the London Pass, you get free entry to over 50 specially selected places with one purchase. In the list you’ll find:

●19 historic buildings

●22 museums and art galleries

●8 tours, cruises and walks and leisure activities

●13 places of interest including ships and aquariums

●12 restaurants and services

The London Pass offers not only great value and convenience , but also enables you to beat the queues at selected attractions. There are also special offers such as discounts at restaurants and theaters , where the attraction is normally free to the public. The London Pass also gives you great offers such as a free guided tour. So whether you prefer museums or cinemas, galleries or ice skating or zoos, with the London Pass there really is something for everyone.

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1.With the London Pass you can probably do all the following things for free EXCEPT_________ .

A．see famous buildings                     B．stay at hotels

C．go boating                             D．join in entertainment activities

2.According to Paragraph 2, with the London Pass, visitors ________ .

A．won’t have to pay for guided tours

B．can eat meals for free at some restaurants

C．will be fined unless they wait in line

D．won’t be allowed to travel alone

3.How much should Mr King pay for the London Pass 2 days if he goes with his wife and 7-year-old son?

A．$174             B．$236             C．$244             D．$270

4.What can be inferred from the passage?

A．The London Pass has discounts for students.

B．16 year olds can enjoy the London Pass 2 days Child.

C．Children under 5 don’t need the London Pass.

D．The London Pass cannot be bought on weekends.

5.If you are a VIP customer, you can reserve by calling ______ .

A．1-888-254-0637                        B．00-800-84468370

C．+1 210 507 5997                       D．1-866-270-2849

“Our aim is to take our art to the world and make people understand what it is to move,” said David Belle, the founder of parkour(跑酷).

Do you love running? It is a good exercise, yet many people find it boring. But what if making your morning jog a creative one? Like jumping from walls and over gaps, and ground rolls? Just like the James Bond in the movie Casino Royale? Bond jumps down from a roof to a windowsill and then runs several blocks over obstacles on the way. It is just because of Bond’s wonderful performances that the sport has become popular worldwide.

Yes, that’s parkour, an extreme street sport aimed at moving from one point to another as quickly as possible, getting over all the obstacles in the path using only the abilities of the human body. Parkour is considered an extreme sport. As its participants dash around a city, they may jump over fences, run up walls and even move from rooftop to rooftop.

Parkour can be just as exciting and charming as it sounds, but its participants see parkour much more than that.

Overcome all the obstacles on the course and in life it is part of the philosophy(理念) behind parkour. This is the same as life. You must determine your destination, go straight, jump over all the barriers as if in parkour and never fall back from them in your life to reach the destination successfully. A parkour lover said, “I love parkour because its philosophy has become my life, my way to do everything.”

Another philosophy we’ve learnt from parkour is freedom. It can be done by anyone, at any time, anywhere in the world. It is a kind of expression of trust in yourself that you earn energy and confidence.

1.Parkour has become popular throughout the world because of     .

A．its founder, David Belle                   B．the film, Casino Royale

C．its risks and tricks                       D．the varieties of participants

2.The underlined word “obstacles” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to “   ”.

A．streets           B．objects           C．barriers           D．roofs

3.Which of the following is true of parkour?

A．It challenges human abilities.               B．It is a good but boring sport.

C．It needs special training.                  D．It is a team sport.

4.As its participants move around a city,     .

A．they can ask for help                     B．they may choose to escape

C．they should run to extremes               D．they must learn to survive

5.Which of the following is the philosophy of parkour?

A．Sports and extremes.                    B．Excitement and freedom.

C．Dreams and success.                     D．Determination and freedom.

“Why should I care about the environment?” some people ask. There is a very simple reason: We live on the earth, and it is the only place we can live on right now, as we cannot live in space yet. If we treat the earth like a garbage dump, it will become dirty and unlivable. If we treat it well by being eco-conscious, the earth will stay clean and suitable for living, for ourselves and for our children.

What is “being eco-conscious”?

Being eco-conscious means being aware of your actions, and what you do to the environment. For example, you might think, “Using hairspray is great for fixing my hair.” However, if you are eco-conscious, you would ask, “Does this hairspray have CFCs in it? Could I be destroying the earth by using hairspray?”

How can I be eco-conscious?

You can find many simple ways to help the environment in your everyday life.

When you go shopping, bring a bag or a basket with you. Please try not to use plastic bags as much as you can.

You can go to work by bike or on foot if it is not far from your home.

You can put your rubbish into different bags, which makes it convenient for recycling.

You can eat less chewing gum.

You can use your own chopsticks instead of the disposable ones in your company or in restaurants.

You can put batteries in a special box instead of in garbage bins.

You can use the water which has been used for washing vegetables or fruits to clean the floor and the toilet or to water your garden.

You can turn off the decorative lights in your room when watching TV.

You can turn down your air conditioner by one degree, as this will cause a 10% reduction in energy use.

You can use recycled paper. Every ton of recycled office paper saves 380 gallons of oil. You can also use recycled glass instead of glass made from raw materials. This will reduce the related air pollution by 20%, and the related water pollution by 50%.

Please believe that. If you do a little, it will make a big difference.

1.Human beings should care about the environment because _________ .

A．if we make the earth unlivable, we’ll have to live in space

B．it can help our children live better

C．if we don’t, the earth will become a garbage dump

D．it will help to make the world a good living place

2.If your deskmate is an eco-conscious person, he should __________.

A．be aware of the importance of protecting the environment

B．use plastic bags when he buys something

C．know nothing about CFCs

D．turn his air conditioner to a higher degree

3.If you want to help the environment, you should do all the following EXCEPT ________.

A．share a car with your colleagues

B．use paper bags instead of plastic bags

C．use hairspray containing CFCs

D．use recycled glass instead of glass made from raw materials

4.It can be inferred from the passage that _________.

A．it’s very hard for human beings to keep the earth clean and comfortable

B．protecting the environment is the duty of everybody

C．we should protect the environment together, as it’s no use doing it individually

D．it’s very easy to be eco-conscious

5.According to the author, which of the following statements is WRONG?

A．Being eco-conscious means you should know much about the environment.

B．The more we care, the better the environment will be.

C．If each of us just does a little, we can’t make any difference.

D．If we treat the earth badly, we’ll make a lot of trouble for ourselves.

[l] Canadian culture was heavily influenced by British culture and traditions．Now one can also notice the influence of American culture．Over the years, lots of people have moved to Canada．There has been a healthy change of Canadian' s ideas that has resulted in the development of certain special features in Canada．The people of Canada have always been proud of their diverse cultural backgrounds．

[2] Art: Canada has some of the most wonderful classical works of art．In the year 1930, artists began developing their own personal style．The "Group of Seven" is considered to be the first group of native artists to create their own style．

[3] Language and religion: Because of its diverse cultures, Canada has two official languages, English and French．There is _________．A number of people in Canada have confirmed that they have no religious belief, though there are many other groups that follow Protestantism as a religion．

[4] Literature: The literature of Canada basically shows the different cultural influences of other countries．Some of the early works were divided according to the region of Canada from which the author came, but there were also authors who gave a humorous touch to serious contents．A number of authors have been awarded for their literature works．

[5] Music: Music in Canada has seen many developments in styles along the way．Many Canadian; musicians have earned worldwide fame．From folk music to rock, Canadian music continues to entertain people．In recent years, music from Asia and Africa has found quite a fan following in Canada．

1.What is the main idea of the text? （no more than 3 words）

2.Fill in the blank in Paragraph 3 with proper words. （no more than 3 words）

3.What does the word “their” (Line 4, Para 1) refer to? （no more than 2 words）

4.Canadian culture has been influenced by many other countries．List all of them mentioned in the text.

5.Complete the following statement with proper words .(no more than 5 words)

Recently, music from Asia and Africa has become          in Canada.

假定你班在“珍爱生命，拒闯红灯”教育活动中，召开了一次主题班会。请你根据下表中的内容，用英语写一篇短文。

注意：

1．内容可适当发挥，注意行文连贯；

2．词数：120左右。

参考词汇：pedestrian n.（行人）；jay-walk vi.（乱穿马路）; reprimand vt.（批评，训诫）

You can read        list and select an item from it just like you choose                                  _____ dish by reading the menu.

A．the; the           B．a; a              C．the; a            D．a; the

－How did it        that the secretary knew where we were?

－Maybe he had been following us.

A．come about        B．come across       C．come off          D．come round