The guitar ________ Dave composed our first hit is in a music museum.

A. in which B. to which

C. with which D. by which

You have nothing to _______ by refusing to listen to our advice.

A. grasp B. gain C. earn D. catch

--- I want someone to write the composition for me.

--- No! As a student, you _______ depend on yourself.

A. shall B. will C. can D. may

--- How are you getting on with your study ? Do you need my help ?

--- __________, but I think I’m all right.

A. No, thanks B. That’s OK

C. You are very helpful D. That’s very kind of you

--- Are you familiar _______ the music?

--- Yes. The music is very familiar _______ me, but I can’t remember when and where I heard it.

A. with ; with B. to ; to

C. with ; to D. to ; with

I think the student ought to be punished. He shouldn’t ______ telling lies.

A. come up with B. keep up with

C. get away with D. get along with

--- This dish is really delicious. _______ you please say it in Chinese?

--- Sure, we call it “doufu”.

A. Might B. Could

C. Shall D. May

As I look back on it now，I realize it was kind of silly of me to be so worried when Daddy was really just late. I____ every night for Daddy whom I ____ around everywhere.

　　That day, I stood at my __38__ place by the door, awaiting his ____ from work.

　　After standing there for a while, I began to ____ where Daddy was. I ran into the kitchen to Mummy. “When is Daddy coming？”I asked ____ because I didn’t want to find out he was on a business trip.

　　“____ ，honey，” Mummy replied distractedly（心不在焉的） ____ she was following a difficult recipe for dinner.

　　I ran back to the ____, for I knew that Daddy was coming and that I wasn’t standing there for ____，I began to recite the words from my favorite books.

　　Tired of that, I went back to the kitchen to ask Mummy again but ____ I could open my mouth，she handed me a My little Pony coloring book. She said： “I’ m____，Danielle. Go and ____ a pretty picture and I’ll hang it on the refrigerator. ”

　　I went back to the door，put my book and crayons（蠟筆）down, then went to get my mini-rocking chair to sit in. After a while, the____ became a pink-and-purple artistic wonder.

　　Soon I smiled with ____ as I heard the sound of the garage door ____ and Daddy’s car driving in. I heard him turn off the engine and open and close his car door. The ____ thing I knew was that the door opened and ____ stood Daddy. I stood up and held my arms ___ . I hugged him tightly and whispered, “I love you.”

　　As I sit at the computer finishing this story, I know Daddy will be home soon. I still ____ when he’s late. I still go to greet him when he arrives. And I still tell him I love him.

1.A. worried B. waited C. cared D. watched

2.A. played B. walked C. looked D. followed

3.A. own B. usual C. favorite D. strange

4.A. return B. know C. look for D. wish

5.A. think B. guess C. wonder D. search

6.A. hopefully B. thoughtfully C. politely D. unhappily

7.A. Just wait B. Soon C. No hurry D. Take it easy

8.A. because B. that C. if D. and

9.A. kitchen B. place C. room D. door

10.A. fun B. pastime C. nothing D. good

11.A. when B. until C. unless D. before

12.A. quick B. sick C. busy D. hungry

13.A. color B. make C. draw D. paint

14.A. book B. picture C. refrigerator D. chair

15.A. satisfaction B. relief C. anger D. surprise

16.A. opening B. shaking C. cracking D. shutting

17.A. first B. natural C. next D. last

18.A. out B. then C. in D. there

19.A. over B. up C. out D. down

20.A. mind B. wonder C. excite D. worry

As we all know, the Dragon Boat Festival is our country’s traditional festival, but do you know there is also a Dragon Boat Festival in South Korea, which also falls on May 5 of the lunar calendar(陰歷)? It has been reported that South Korea will apply to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO 聯(lián)合國教科文組織) to make the celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival its own intangible cultural heritage (非物質(zhì)的文化遺產(chǎn)). If successful, people from other countries may see the Dragon Festival as a Korean creation.

As the birthplace of the yearly event more than 2,000 years ago, China is not happy with the situation. "It would be a shame if another country successfully made a traditional Chinese festival part of its own cultural heritage ahead of China," said Zhou Heping, deputy(副) culture minister. The Ministry of Culture is even thinking of making its own application to UNESCO, covering all traditional Chinese festivals, including the Dragon Boat event.

It is thought that the festival is held in memory of the great poet Qu Yuan (340-278 BC), who lived in the State of Chu during the Warring States Period. Qu was known to be a patriot (愛國者) and admired by ordinary people.

He is said to have jumped into Miluo River, because he had lost hope in his country's future. When people heard about Qu's death, they sailed up and down the river searching for his body. They also beat the drums to frighten away the fish and threw Zongzi into the water to stop the fish touching Qu. Dragon boat racing is said to come from this search for the poet's body.

Over the years, the Dragon Boat Festival has spread throughout the world. In Japan and Viet Nam, as well as South Korea, the festival has mixed with and become part of the local culture.

1.The Dragon Boat Festival _______.

A. is also kept by South Korea

B. comes from South Korea

C. was created by South Korea

D. is South Korea’s cultural heritage

2.What is the reaction of the Ministry of Culture to South Korea’s intending to make the Dragon Boat Festival its own cultural heritage ?

A. Fighting against South Korea

B. Telling South Korea it’s not right to do so

C. Considering to do the similar thing

D. Asking South Korea not to do so.

3.What is the purpose of the Dragon Boat Festival’s being held?

A. In memory of Qu Yuan

B. In memory of all the patriots of China

C. To frighten away the fish

D. In honor of QuYuan’s birthday

4. After Qu Yuan’s death, Zongzi was thrown into the water to _______.

A. feed him.

B. protect his body from going bad.

C. prevent the fish biting his body

D. attract his soul

5.Now, the Dragon Boat Festival has become ______ activity.

A. a nationwide B. a worldwide

C. an Asian D. a foreign

No one doubts that students should study languages, maths and science in high school, but some may be against the idea that they should study art and music as well. To them, these subjects are useless for students' future and are not worth the time and effort. In my opinion, however, it is necessary for middle school students to study art and music.

　　Art and music are a valuable culture legacy（遺產(chǎn)）, which bring us pleasure and enjoyment. Have you ever been deeply moved by Beethoven's famous Fifth Symphony? Have you ever been shocked by the colorful starry night produced by Vincent van Gogh in his paint? Have you ever longed for the moving love between the Butterfly Lovers when you hear this well-known Chinese melody（曲調(diào)）? Art and music are not only images and sounds, but something beyond them. They are the products of passion and human wisdom.

　　Art and music help make students more creative. Artists and musicians are considered the most creative people in the world. It is because art and music sharpen their senses and provide a different perspective (視角)for them to see the world. Many great scientists benefited from art and music. Einstein, the greatest physicist in the 20th century, as well as an excellent violin player, is a good example.

　　Enjoying art and music is also a good way to relax ourselves. Middle school students, who typically carry heavy burdens of study, will definitely benefit from it.

　　In a word, art and music should absolutely be included in the middle school courses, for they can bring students pleasure,creativity and relaxation.

1.According to the author, people who think art and music are useless for middle school students_____.

A. don't realize the value of art and music

B. don't know the history of art and music at all

C. never benefit from artists and musicians

D. know little about the future education

2.In paragraph 2, the author tries to argue that______.

A. Beethoven is one of the greatest musicians

B. art and music help express people's feelings

C. art and music are valuable pictures and sounds

D. art and music bring people joy and relaxation

3.The example of Einstein is used to_______.

A. show the importance of creativity

B. prove that scientists are creative

C. encourage students to study art and music

D. provide students with a new way to see the world

4.Which of the following is used to support the writer's opinion?

A. Art and music are helpful to make students creative learners.

B.Art and music provide people with more opportunities.

C.Art and music help people become scientists.

D.Art and music must help students in other subjects.

5.Which of the following is an effective way for middle school students to study ?

A. Relaxing themselves regularly while studying.

B. Attending concerts during holidays or after school.

C. Avoiding too much homework by studying art and music.

D. Listening to music while studying language, maths or other subjects.