Hanukkah is celebrated on the 25th day of the Jewish month. which is usually sometime in December. On Hanukkah, like most Jewish families. we light a menorah and say a prayer each night. We also say a special prayer on the first night. After that, it is a tradition tor my sister and me to do ‘hot and cold’, for our hidden Hanukkah gifts. When we walk towards the gift, our parents say ‘hot’ and when we walk further away, they say ‘cold’. We each receive one present every night of Hanukkah. Another part I like about this holiday is seeing family members who we do not see often. My aunt usually stays for a few days, and we sometimes visit other relatives.

Diwali is celebrated on the 13th day of the dark fortnight of the month of Ashwin(October / November). To celebrate Diwali, my family does a pooja, or prayers, in honor of the goddess Lakshmi. Since she is the goddess of wealth and prosperity, the pooja includes washing silver coins in milk and water. In India, people decorate their houses with lamps, similar to the way you might light up your house for Christmas. My family just places a few candles outside We also set off firecrackers, which is my favorite part. We often do this activity with friends to add to the excitement.

Both holidays have different histories and stories We celebrate them in different ways, yet they both have the same meaning. They both translate into. Festival of Lights, and they both mean family and presents for me!

【1】Why does the author receive gifts on both Hanukkah and Diwali?

A. Because he lives in a rich family.

B. Because he lives in two different countries

C. Because his parents like celebrating their different cultures.

D. Because his parents like spending money buying gifts for them.

【2】What does the underlined phrase “hot and cold” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A. A kind of Hanukkah game.

B. A kind of Hanukkah gift

C. A can of festival drink.

D. A riddle written on lights.

【3】we can learn from the text that Hanukkah and Diwali .

A. share the same history and culture

B. are celebrated by both Jews and Indians

C. are both related to the legend of lights

D. encourage the families to do their prayers

【4】What is the author’s attitude towards Hanukkah and Diwali?

A. She enjoys celebrating both of them.

B. She does mind spending them.

C. She likes Hanukkah better.

D. She likes Diwali better.

Hannah was my best friend, a year younger but much taller, almost five foot ten. " Hannah's a knockout, "my mother always said. And that summer she signed with a modeling agency. She was already doing runway work.

A month after my birthday, Hannah and I went to the movies. On the way home, we stopped at the McDonald’s drive-through, putting the fries on the seat between us to share. "Let’s ride around a while, "I said. It was a clear night, full moon slung(懸掛)low over the desert. Taking a turning too fast, I plowed (撞)through a neighbor’s wall and drove into a full-grown tree.

We were taken in separate ambulances.I’d cracked(使裂開)my cheek bone;Hannah’s forehead had split wide open. End of her modeling career.What would I say to her?

When her mother, Sharon, came into my hospital room, I started to cry. She sat beside me and took my hand.“I rear-ended(追尾) my best friend when I was your age, ”she said. “I totaled her car and mine.”

“I’m so sorry，” I said.

“ You’re both alive，” she said.“ The rest is window dressing. I forgive you. Hannah will too.”

Sharon’s forgiveness allowed Hannah and me to stay friends throughout high school and college, to be at each other’s weddings … The scars are so faded no one else would notice, but in the sunlight I can still see it just below her hairline --- for me, a mark of grace(優(yōu)雅).

【1】Why did the author think her father’s present was a waste?

A. It wasn’t necessary for her.B. She had already owned a car.

C. Her family was very poor then.D. She didn’t have a driving license.

【2】What does the underlined word “knockout” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A. Honest person.B. Famous person

C. Friendly person.D. Attractive person

【3】What did the author and her friend do after leaving the movies?

A. They went for a drive.B. They enjoyed beautiful scenery.

C. They made a visit to a neighbor.D. They worked at the Mcdonald.

【4】What is the best title for the text?

A. A valuable gift from my father.B. The meaning of friendship.

C. An unforgettable journey.D. The gift of forgiveness.

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Yesterday my mother let me to help her make chocolate cookies. First we measure ingredients(配料). As soon as the butter was soft, we put them into a large bowl and mixed it with sugar. Next, she asked me to add eggs into the butter or sugar. Then it was time to adding flour. You must be careful that you don't add too many flour at one time or you'll cover everything in a white dust. Final, we added chocolate and some nuts. The mixture put on a cookie sheet with a spoon and twenty minute later, our delicious creations were ready. After taste some, I found that cookies taste the best when they are still warm.

·It allows people to know more about the universe.

Undoubtedly, space exploration has answered the question of whether the earth is round or not and proved the earth does circle around the sun and not the other way around. 【2】 It gives people a deeper understanding about the universe and provides them with more information about the world they live in.

·It paves the way to advanced technology.

Scientists are always developing new technology for space programs, but the good news is that these new innovations(創(chuàng)新) aren’t just useful for astronauts and space programs. 【3】 In fact they have already led to the development of modern products and devices that many people use such as the GPS systems, and breast cancer test imaging, to name a few.

·【4】

Space exploration doesn’t just involve scientists and astronauts; it also requires the skills and labor of many engineers, research assistants, technicians, mechanics, and other professionals. If space exploration would be stopped today, these people would become jobless, and they wouldn’t have the means to support themselves and their families.

It can offer a solution to many problems.

Aside from collecting information about the outer space, many space exploration programs are used to solve some of the problems with our modern society. Some programs, for example, help scientists learn more about the earth’s atmosphere and know how to better predict weather and natural disasters. 【5】 This may be the solution to the earth’s growing population.

Space exploration is one of the biggest achievements of humans as a whole, and it has paved the way to greater scientific understanding and technological advancement over the years. I can see no reason why we should stop our exploration.

A. It creates many jobs.

B. But it does much more than that.

C. It was a big step in space exploration.

D. They can also be used in other industries.

E. They also help scientists know more about the earth.

F. Others focus on looking for planets that can support human life.

G. Since then, space exploration has been going on and brought many benefits.

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I was lucky enough to study abroad as an exchange student, but this allowed me to improve my language skills and found out more about the local culture. It was my active participation which helped me make the friends in a foreign country. Instead staying in my room, I got out of the house so as not to be homesick. I’ll never forget the times when I first went camping with my friends. I also tried something entire new such as a dance class and a walking club. In addition, I tried to make my voice hearing as much as I could. As a result, everyone wanted to know something about myself. Consequently, I made much good friends.

【1】What equipment did the speakers need?

A. The string.B. The compass.C. The ruler.

【2】What does the man say about the method they used to measure wave speed?

A. It was simple to carry out.B. It provided accurate results.

C. It required special equipment.

【3】What mistake did the man make when first drawing the map?

A. He chose the wrong scale.

B. He stood in the wrong place.

C. He did at the wrong time.

【4】What will the man do next with their map?

A. Scan it into the report.

B. Check it with photographs.

C. Download it from the Internet.

【1】（小題1）How many days is the Visitors’ Center open a week?

A. Five. B. Six. C. Seven.

【2】（小題2）What should car drivers do at Finchbrooke Country Park?

A. Limit the speed. B. Pay the parking fee. C. Drive on hard-surfaced paths.

【3】（小題3）Where can visitors find a telephone when the Visitors’ Center is closed?

A. In the cafe. B. At the park entrance. C. Near the lake.

【4】（小題4）What is allowed to do at the park?

A. Swimming. B. Skating. C. Camping.

【1】（小題1）Why is the boy tired?

A. He stays up watching TV. B. He plays lots of sports. C. He wakes up early.

【2】（小題2）At what time does the boat leave?

A. 6:15. B. 7:00. C. 7:30.

【3】（小題3）Where does the boy have dinner?

A. At his aunt’s house. B. At school. C. At home.

【4】（小題4）When does the boy do his homework?

A. While he is on his way home. B. When he gets home. C. After he watches TV.

Over the past twenty years, American country music has become more and more popular. Song writers are no longer writing about the modern values of the USA—money, success or expensive things to buy. Instead they are writing once more about things that are common for everyone: feeling alone in the modern world, the value of having good friends and so on.

In the 1950s, American music was about other things, for example, love—getting or losing a boyfriend or girlfriend. Money was also thought to be important.

Then in the 1960s, song writers turned to other subjects. During these years many young students were angry with society, so songs were often full of anger. Political leaders were not well thought of and those songs often made fun of them.

Today country music has returned. It has become big business and brings in between 200 and 400 million dollars a year. Once, the home of American country music was Nashville, Tennessee. Now, however, the music has reached all parts of the States, from Los Angeles in the west to New York in the east. Singers do not just come from the States but from all over the world. There are many famous singers from Britain, Canada and Australia. A lot of them appear on television too.

The first country singers sang while playing the guitar. It was easy for them to carry a guitar on their travels. Now, however, a lot of electrical equipment is needed for large theatres.

Country music today remains much the same as before. One subject to which country music often returns is “the good old days”. In “the good old days” people thought well of each other. People loved life in the open air. They believed that the best things in life were free: sunshine, laughing, walks in the beauty of the country, friends and music.

【1】What do we know about American country music?

A. Country singers had a great interest in politics.

B. Country music is originally written for the black.

C. More musical instruments are used by country singers.

D. Televisions lead to the growing popularity of country music.

【2】Which of the following does modern American country music focus on?

A. Friendship. B. Love.

C. Power. D. Money.

【3】Country singers return to the subject of “the good old days” to ___________.

A. record their past achievements

B. remind people of American history

C. express their appreciation of a simple life

D. call on people to stay away from social problems

“Is there a chemist’s near here?” she asked the waiter. “Yes, madam.” the waiter said. “It’s only about three minutes’ walk away. Turn right when you go out of the restaurant, then take the second turning to the left. You’ll find a big chemist’s about a hundred yards up the road on the right-hand side. It closes at five, but if you ______, you’ll just get there in time.”

Mrs. Brown followed the waiter’s directions ______ and found the chemist’s shop without any difficulty. She bought the cough mixture and started to ______ her way back to the restaurant. But after she had walked for about ten minutes and there was still no ______ of the restaurant, she realized that she must have made a mistake.

“Oh! I am ______!” said Mrs. Brown. “I’ve left all my shopping in the restaurant and now I’m lost.”

She was still wondering what to do when a policeman came ______ and asked if he could help. Mrs. Brown ______ what had happened.

“Well, first of all,” said the policeman, “we had better go back as far as the chemist’s”. “Now,” suggested the policeman, when they got to the chemist’s, “l(fā)et’s go in this direction. It leads to the main road, where we shall probably find your restaurant.” When they reached the main road, the policeman said, “I think you’ll find the restaurant you are looking for along there, on the opposite side of the road.” Mrs. Brown thanked the policeman for his help. “I can’t _______ how I went wrong,” she said. The policeman smiled. “It’s quite easy,” he said, “to get lost in a big city like London.”

【1】A. when B. until C. before D. as

【2】A. clothing B. dessert C. gift D. medicine

【3】A. move B. hurry C. wander D. compete

【4】A. carefully B. doubtfully C. curiously D. genuinely

【5】A. make B. change C. push D. clear

【6】A. way B. signal C. poster D. sign

【7】A. confused B. stupid C. boring D. slow

【8】A. across B. up C. in D. back

【9】A. discovered B. confirmed C. explained D. admitted

【10】A. measure B. inspect C. expect D. understand