5. How much can a   (歐洲人) share the life of a young Palestinian?

4. There was a great roar and a   (巨大的) ball of fire.

3. The  (優(yōu)勢(shì)) in going faster is that you get there more quickly.

2. The nurse took a  (步) forward and held out her hand.

五、 根據(jù)句意及漢語(yǔ)提示完成單詞。(l0分)

1. Van Gogh had a major influence on the   (發(fā)展) of modern painting.

 四、任務(wù)型閱讀。(10分)

    We all have days when we are down,tired and unhappy. That's OK. You need days like this,or how would you know you are happy? You'll enjoy your good days even more when you have a few bad days. Even if sadness is a part of life,let's try to make it small. Here are a few simple ways to help you feel better when you are feeling sad.

    ★Stand up straight and this helps your energy flow (流動(dòng)) .When your energy is flowing freely,you can flow too.

    ★Smile!It's easy to do and have good results. This way can not only leave you in a good mood but also bring others a good mood.

    ★L(fēng)isten to music. It can be your favorite music. Some kinds of music work better than others,so try and find out what kind of music works the best for you.

    ★Take some “me” time. You can find pleasure in reading a book,watching a sunrise or having a hot bath,or something like that.

   ★Exercise. Even something as simple as taking a walk will get your blood flowing. It is a great way to clear your mind of anything that makes you sad.

   These ways will cheer you up when you are down,but don't just use them when you are sad. Try and practice them every day to make them a habit. You will be surprised to learn that these simple ways will keep your sadness away. But if you are in a deep depression (沮喪) ，go to see a doctor.

6.  7.  8.  9.   10.

                                   B

      China has a rich and colorful cultural history,and masks (面具) have played a major role in Chinese tradition for thousands of years. Why do people wear masks? The reasons are to protect their bodies,to hide themselves,or to do some amusement. In fact,masks are used all over the world.

     African masks are usually made by a traditional style. There are many different kinds of African masks,but many of them represent animals. African masks are a part of full-body costumes (服裝) and they are made for dancers. The dancers usually wear the masks in religious (宗教的) events.

     Japanese masks have been used in many different performances such as dance,theater,festivals or religious events. They represent heroes,devils (惡魔) ，ghosts,or some animals in the performances. Most of them are made with clay (黏土) ，cloth,wood,or some paper.

     Greek masks are used to represent the spirits of nature during religious events. Also,theater actors use masks to show different characters. In Rome,devil and other masks are used in carnivals (狂歡節(jié)) .

     Today,masks continue to be of great artistic and entertainment value.

() 6. What did most African masks represent?

   A. Humans. B. Animals. C. Plants. D. Stones.

() 7. What materials were used to make Japanese masks?

   A. Water and sand. B. Food and paper.

   C. Clay and cloth. D. Metal and glass.

() 8. The underlined word “ they” refers to “  ” here.

   A. masks       B. performances

   C. festivals   D. religious events

() 9. Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?

   A. People often use masks to have entertainment.

   B. Many dancers in Africa like to wear masks.

   C. Masks played a major role in Chinese tradition.

   D. Masks can be used as many different toys.

() 10. This article is about  .

   A. various masks in the world   B. African masks  

   C. reasons for wearing masks    D. when to wear masks

三、閱讀理解。(20分)

                                  A

      Now,on the street of China,we can see increasing numbers of foreigners,speaking various foreign languages or strangely-toned Chinese. They have become part of our life.Have you ever wondered what brings foreigners to China and what they do in China?

       Xia Yuan,a beautiful girl from Ukraine,works in the Beijing Emirates Town Office. She is in charge of the marketing department. She had studied Chinese for two years before she came to China? and she now speaks fluent Mandarin Unless you can see her in person,you might not even realize that she is a foreigner.

      Ding Luo,an Italian,is the manager of Alcatel in China. Some years ago he lived in Chengdu,Sichuaa He often went to the poor areas of Sichuan to help the kids? donating computers,clothes and bags to them. Whenever he had a problem,he would say “I don't understand Chinese” and take out a card carrying his name and working place,all written in Chinese.

      Also,many foreigners love Chinese culture. They travel around or make short visits,taking lots of photos in China. They often speak no Chinese. When they finish their travels,they’ll move on to another country.

But foreigners remain a tiny minority (極少數(shù)) in China. Few Chinese people know them well.

() 1. Xia Yuan had studied Chinese for before she came to China.

   A. two months   B. two years   C. two days   D. one year

() 2. Ding Luo works as a in China now.

   A. manager   B. teacher   C. volunteer   D. visitor

() 3. Ding Luo often donated to the kids in the poor areas of Sichuan.

   A. computers   B. clothes   C. bags   D. all of the above

() 4. The underlined word “fluent” here means “ ”in Chinese.

   A. 蹩腳的   B. 流利的   C. 標(biāo)準(zhǔn)的   D. 正宗的

() 5. Which of the following is WRONG according to the passage?

   A. Now more and more foreigners come to China.

   B. The foreign visitors often speak no Chinese in China.

   C. Ding Luo could speak Chinese well some years ago.

   D. Few Chinese people know the foreigners well.

二、完形填空。(15分) 

     Jim Green has been in China for more than two years. He has been to many interesting 1 in Beijing,but he has not yet been to many other parts of 2.Last week he went to Mount E’mei in Sichuan with his 3.

     Many people like to travel by 4 ,but the Greens think that travelling by train is the best. It is much 5 and far more enjoyable than a rushed journey by plane. They had a wonderful train ride to Chengdu 6 they went on to Mount E’mei by bus.

    The train was quite nice and tidy,and there weren’t too many people in 7 sleeping car. The Greens could stand up and 8 around. It was a long journey,9 none of them felt tired. They kept 10 the beautiful scenery out of the window. They talked,laughed and played cards. The conductor kept coming to give them hot water and 11 them newspapers. People nearby 12 with each other. A young man tried to speak English with Mr and Mrs Greea Jim thought the train was like a big moving party. He went to sleep quite 13 He enjoyed listening to the sound of the running train and then fell asleep.

   When Jim woke up the next morning,the train was already 14 Chengdu. His train ride seemed really 15 ,but his memory of the pleasant journey would last long.

() 1. A. schools   B. places       C. villages      D. cities

() 2. A. England   B. America      C. China         D. the world

() 3. A. friends   B. classmates   C. father        D. family

() 4. A. air       B. bus          C. train         D. ship

() 5. A. cheaper   B. dearer       C. dirtier       D. quicker

() 6. A. before    B. when         C. after         D. while

() 7. A. my        B. your         C. our           D. their

() 8. A. sit       B. walk         C. run           D. dance

() 9. A. and       B. so           C. also            D. but

() 10. A. looking  B. drawing      C. watching      D. getting

() 11. A. reading  B. buying       C. selling       D. writing

() 12. A. talked   B. spoke        C. told          D. said

() 13. A. early    B. late         C. easily        D. hard

() 14. A. beside   B. to           C. past          D. near

() 15. A. quick    B. slow         C. short         D. long

() 10. I'm surprised to hear from her.   ,we last met ten years ago.

   A. On one hand         B. That is to say

   C. Believe it or not   D. In other words