Professor Li has ___ interest in history, especially in ___ history of Ming Dynasty.

A. an; x 　　　       B. an; the 　　        C. x; the 　　　      D. x; an

 

 China is the birth place of kites, ____ kite-flying spread to Japan, Korea, Thailand and India.

A. from that 　　　   B. from here 　　　   C. from there 　　 D. from where

 

Sony and Toyota are struggling. But one brand name is booming (繁荣) in Japan during the economic slowdown—Mickey Mouse.

According to the company that runs Tokyo Disneyland, Japan’s busiest theme park will be more packed than ever over Christmas and New Year’s Day. Despite the bad economy, it’s already been a record year for an escape which is cheaper than the average night out in pricey Tokyo.

“Here, economic depression (萧条) seems a world away,” visitor Namie Katsunuma said. “This is the only place where I can totally forget the economic worries and hardships of my life.”

The single mother’s salary at an auto factory was cut in November but, with her $500 yearly pass in hand, she makes the 95-km journey from her home to Tokyo Disneyland every couple of months.

The park’s operator, Oriental Land Co, estimates (估算) a record 26.5 million people will visit Tokyo Disneyland and its nearby sister park, Disneysea, during the financial year ending in March. The company is forecasting sales of a record $4.2 billion, up almost 10 percent.

“In a way, the economy works well for Tokyo Disneyland,” said Hiroshi Watanabe, an economist at the Tokyo-based Daiwa Research Institute. “Because of the economic depression, people have stopped buying cars and houses or going to Hawaii, and Tokyo Disneyland offers an affordable and pleasant alternative.”

Around the world, Disney’s theme parks have been a bright spot for the brand this year as people seem to look for an escape from bad times.

1.According to the passage, what happens to Tokyo Disneyland this year?

A．Fewer people visit it.	B．Less money is made.
C．It attracts more visitors.	D．Its sales have reached $4.2 billion.

2.What can be the possible reason for Tokyo Disneyland’s boom?

A．It costs less money to play here than in any other theme park.

B．People have a new understanding of amusement.

C．The economic depression has changed people’s plans to spend money.

D．Visitors seek an escape from economic depression.

3.What does the underlined word “alternative” mean in the sixth paragraph?

A．choice.

B．park.

C．time.

D．trip.

4.According to the last paragraph, what is the writer probably going to write?

A．The theme parks that attract most visitors.

B．More examples of success of Disney theme parks.

C．Tokyo Disneyland’s plan for the next year.

D．The economic depression in other companies.

 

What makes a gift special? Is it the price you see on the gift receipt? Or is it the look on the recipient's face when they receive it that determines the true value? What gift is worth the most?
This Christmas I was debating what to give my father.  My dad is a hard person to buy for because he never wants anything.  I pulled out my phone to read a text message from my mom saying that we were leaving for Christmas shopping for him when I came across a message on my phone that I had locked.  The message was from my father.  My eyes fell on a photo of a flower taken in Wyoming, and underneath a poem by William Blake.  The flower, a lone dandelion standing against the bright blue sky, inspired me.  My dad had been reciting those words to me since I was a kid.   That may even be the reason why I love writing. I decided that those words would be my gift to my father.
I called back.  I told my mom to go without me and that l already created my gift.  1 sent the photo of the cream-colored flower to my computer and typed the poem on top of it.  As I was arranging the details another poem came to mind.  The poem was written by Edgar Allan Poe; My dad recited it as much as he did the other.  I typed that out as well and searched online for a background to the words of it.  The poem was focused around dreaming, and after searching I found the perfect picture.  The image was painted with blues and greens and purples, twisting together to create the theme and wonder of a dream.  As I watched both poems passing through the printer, the white paper coloring with words that shaped my childhood, I felt that this was a gift that my father would truly appreciate.
Christmas soon arrived.  The minute I saw the look on my dad's face as he unwrapped those swirling black letters carefully placed in a cheap frame, I knew I had given the perfect gift.
【小题1】The idea for a special gift began to form when the author was________________.

A． doing shopping	B． having a debate
C． leaving for Wyoming	D． reading a message

【小题2】The author's inspiration for the gift came from __________.

A． a photo of a flower

B． a story about a kid

C． a call from the mother

D． a text about Christmas

【小题3】The underlined word "it" in Paragraph 3 refers to a poem by ______ .

A．the father	B．the author
C．Edgar Allan Poe	D． William Blake

【小题4】The author made thegift by __________.

A． searching for the poems online

B． drawing the background by hand

C． painting the letters in three colors

D． matching the words with pictures

【小题5】 What is the main purpose of the passage?

A． To show how to design images for gifts.

B． To suggest making gifts from one's heart.

C． To explain how computers help create gifts.

D． To describe the gifts the author has received.

Ideal for anyone who wants a good time, the Gold Coast is packed with enough fun for everyone in Australia．It's impossible to be bored on the Gold Coast．Below are the attractions;
Dream World
This is a fun place for everyone, whether you are a family with young kids, older kids, or out with your mates．This theme park is actually a series of parks, made up of such places as preschooler heaven Wiggles World and such attractions as Big Brother for inner reality TV fans．Dream World also owns the theme park White Water World．It is possible to buy tickets from Dream World that covers several different parks．
Sea World
Get up close and personal with dolphins, sharks and polar bears．This theme park also offers the right mixture of shows, exhibits, animal fights and thrill rides such as roller coaster．This is a must-see for your Gold Coast adventure．
Warner Bros Movie World
This theme park has the best combination of fast-paced entertainment．Visitors can have fun living as though they're in the movies．Kids will see all their cartoon favourites on parade and in shows．Bigger kids and grown-ups can pretend they're on real movie sets with their favourite action heroes, and then put themselves into some serious action．
How to get there梇ou can easily travel to the Gold Coast by plane．Fly straight into Gold Coast International Airport, or to Brisbane and then catch the '"airtrain" service to the Gold Coast．All of the major airlines have daily flights, some with several per day depending on your departure city．If you want to save money, you can get there by train．
Accommodation—Want something truly unusual? Consider staying in the world's largest residential tower （塔式住宅） and enjoy beautiful views．The accommodation choices on the Gold Coast are just as varied and interesting as the activities, so whether you are a single, couple, family, friends, a large or small group, you will find options perfect for you at TakeABreak．corn．an．
【小题1】From the passage, we know _____．

A．visitors can go t．o the Gold Goast only by air

B．the Gold Coast is famous for its golden beach

C．it is difficult for a family to find a right place to stay

D．the theme park "Sea World" will attract animal lovers

【小题2】Which is NOT included in the theme parks?

A．Children can see their favorite cartoons．

B．Visitors have opportunities to take roller coasters．

C．Some famous movie actors often act with visitors．

D．Visitors can share the joy from animals．

【小题3】This passage is mainly ______．

A．to describe the theme parks in Australia

B．to draw more visitors to go to the Gold Goast

C．to tell some exciting shows, adventures, etc．

D．to introduce how to get to the Gold Coast