Summer in Europe is very nice for us to visit one of our favourite cities for a break. Below we have put together a short list of our favourite summer break locations（地方） that offer a great balance of culture, sunshine and fun.

　　　 Berlin, the second most populous city in the European Union, gets the third place on our list. It has three famous airports: Tegel International Airport, Tempelhof International Airport, and Schonefeld International Airport.

　　　 The capital of Germany is on this list not only because it is a fantastic place to go on holiday but also since it teaches a very important lesson to humanity（人，人性）. The Berlin Wall, the better part of which still remains well kept for educational and amusement（娛樂(lè)） aims, reminds us of the extra costs paid by everyone. Today, the undamaged part of the Wall, known as the East Side Gallery, shows striking murals(壁畫)；if you are interested in this chapter(時(shí)期) of the city’s history, there is also a Berlin Wall Memorial you would want to visit. The Potsdamer Platz, divided into two by the Wall, is a newly developed area that is famous for a large shopping center and movie theatre complexes（混合體）, and adds a bit of modern colour to Berlin’s historical value.

　　　 Much like the other places that made the list, Berlin is also a city of art. The city has over one hundred and fifty museums in all, and a few of the ones providing an extraordinary experience include the Art Center Berlin Friedrichstrabe, the Museum of Indian Art, and the Museum of East Asian Art. Appreciating Berlin’s art is much like taking a university course in itself and it can only be truly appreciated in several trips.

48．Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned in this passage?

A. Berlin is a city with a large population in Europe.

B. Berlin has many parks and bridges.

C. Berlin is a city with many museums.

D. Berlin is the capital city of Germany.

49．From the passage, visitors can enjoy 　　　 .

A. beautiful sights　 B. striking murals　 C. art museums　　 D. all the above

50．What is the main idea of the third paragraph?

A. The reasons for Berlin to be chosen on the list.

B. Berlin’s modern developments.

C. Berlin’s historical feature.

D. The significance(意義)of the Berlin Wall.

51．If Peter is interested in German history, he should visit 　　　 .

A. the Art Center Berlin Friedrichstrabe　　　

B. the Museum of Indian Art

C. the Berlin Wall Memorial　　　　　　　　　　　

D. movie theatre complexes

　　　 Most children now chat daily either online or through their mobile phones. They are connecting to a huge number of other children all over the world. Some are shy “in real life” but are confident to communicate with others online; others find support from people of their own age on relationship issues, or problems at home.

　　　 Sometimes the online world, just like the real world, can introduce problems, such as bullying or arguments. Going online is great fun, but there are also a few people who use the Internet for offensive(冒犯性的)or illegal aims. Children must be made aware（意識(shí)到的） of both the good things and the dangers.

　　　 To keep children safe your management must cover the family computer. Just as you decide which TV programs are suitable, you need to do the same for the websites and chat rooms your children visit. Remind your children that online friends are still strangers. Reminding them of the risks will keep them alert(警惕).

　　　 Computer studies are part of schoolwork now, so it’s likely that your children may know more than you do. We get left behind when it comes to the latest gadgets（小玩意）and the interactive areas of websites, like chat rooms and message boards, which are especially strange. The language of chat is strange to many parents, too. Chatters love to use abbreviations(縮寫)such as: atb-all the best, bbfn-bye bye for now, cul8er-see you later, gr8-great, Idk-I don’t know, imbl-it must be love, kit-keep in touch, paw-parents are watching, lol-laugh out loud, xlnt-excellent!

　　　 It seems like another language, and it is!

44．The passage is meant for 　　　 .

A. children　　　　　　 B. parents　　　　　　 C. teachers　　　　　 D. net bar owners

45．Which of the following will the author probably agree with?

A. The Internet is no good for children.　　　 　

B. The chat language is strange to adults.

C. Children shouldn’t chat so much online.

D. The Internet is a good place for children.

46．In order to keep children safe online, you’d better 　　　 .

A. choose suitable websites and chat rooms for them

B. teach them to use correct net words

C. surf the Internet together with them

D. forbid them to use the Internet

47．If you stand beside him when your son is chatting about something secret online, he may use 　　　 .

A. bbfn　　　　　　　　 B. lol　　　　　　 C. paw　　　　　 D. cul8er

　　　 Here’s an unusual story: a diamond ring was recently found in an egg. The magician（魔術(shù)師）, Liu Qian, discovered it, in front of an audience of millions at CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala. Liu’s magic tricks have made the centuries old art of magic fashionable once again, and made him the hottest magician in China.

　　　 As a seasoned young magician from Taiwan, Liu is popular worldwide for his magic shows. Countries he has performed in include the United States, Japan, South Korea and the UK.

　　　 Witnessing something impossible happen right before your eyes is the root of people’s love for magic.

　　　 Liu is known for his interaction(互動(dòng)) with his audiences. He has a unique understanding of showmanship (演出技巧).

　　　 “It is actually thinking, rather than one’s manipulation(操作)skills, that is more important to achieving a successful magic show. We think carefully about how to design the shows creatively, to make them appear more intriguing(吸引人的),”Liu said.

　　　 Liu Qian’s success dates back to his childhood. Born in 1976 in Taiwan, he found himself attracted to a magic toy in a shop when he was seven years old. At the age of 12, he won Taiwan’s Youth Magic Contest, which was judged by the great American magician, David Copperfield.

　　　 Yet, Liu never planned on becoming a professional magician. He studied Japanese literature at university and only hoped to be an amateur（業(yè)余的） magician in his spare time. However, his failure to find a decent(體面的)job after graduation pushed him towards magic as a career.

　　　 To refine（升華） his performing skills, he has performed on streets, roads and fields, for pedestrians(路人), policemen and farmers.

　　　 “Street shows are the biggest challenge for us magicians. We have to deal with unexpected situations and tough crowds,” Liu said.

40．Why do people love to watch magic?

A. Because Liu Qian is known for his interaction with his audiences.

B. Because people love watching magicians make the impossible happen.

C. Because people want to know the secret of the magic.

D. Because people are curious about everything.

41．Which word in the following is close to the underlined word “seasoned”?

A. Handsome.　　　 B. Growing.　　　　　 C. Fruitful.　　　　　 D. Experienced.

42．What is the key reason that Liu Qian decided to make magic his career?

A. He was good at magic when he was young.

B. He had won Taiwan’s Youth Magic Contest.

C. He couldn’t find a decent job after graduation.

D. He became an amateur magician in his spare time.

43．The passage is mainly about 　　　 .

A. why Liu Qian plays magic well

B. what magic tricks are

C. why people love magic　　　　　

D. how Liu Qian became China’s hottest magician

When you want to go shopping, decide how much money you can spend on new clothes, Think about the kind of clothes you really need. Then look for those clothes you really need. Then look for those clothes on sale.

　　　 There are labels(標(biāo)簽) inside all new clothes. The labels tell you how to take care of your clothes. The label for a shirt may tell you to wash it in warm water. A sweater label may tell you to wash in cold water. The label on a coat may say “dry clean only”, for washing may ruin this coat. If you do as the directions(說(shuō)明)on the label, you can keep your clothes looking their best for a long time.

　　　 Many clothes today must be dry cleaned. Dry cleaning is expensive. When buying new clothes, check to see if they will need to be dry cleaned. You will save money if you buy clothes that can be washed.

　　　 You can save money if you buy clothes that are well-made. Well-made clothes last longer. They look good even after they have been washed many times. Clothes that cost more money are not necessarily better made. They do not always fit better. Sometimes less expensive clothes look and fit better than more expensive clothes.

36．If you want to save money, you had better buy clothes that 　　　 .

A. don’t fit you B. don’t last long　　　　　

C. need to be dry cleaned　　　　　　　　　 D. can be washed

37．The labels inside the clothes tell you 　　　 .

A. how to keep the clothes looking their best

B. how to save money

C. whether the clothes fit you or not

D. where to get the clothes dry cleaned

38．We learn from the passage that cheaper clothes 　　　 .

A. are always worse made　　　　　　　　　

B. must be dry cleaned

C. can not be washed　　　　　　　　　　　　

D. can sometimes fit you better

39．The best title for the passage should be 　　　 .

A. Buy Less Expensive Clothes　　　　　

B. Taking Enough Money When Shopping

C. Being a Clever Clothes Shopper　　　

D. Choosing the Labels inside New Clothes

My First Trip in the United States

       I still remember my first day in the U. S. very clearly. My friend was waiting for me when my plane   16  at Kennedy Airport at three o’clock in the afternoon. The weather was very  17 and it was snowing, but I was too excited to   18   . From the airport, my friend and I took a taxi to my    19    .On the way, I saw the skyline of Manhattan for the   20   time and I looked in surprise at the famous skyscrapers（摩天大樓） and their man-made   21   .  22    me unpack at the hotel, my friend left and promised to return the next day.

         23   my friend had left, I went to a   24    near the hotel to get something   25     . Since I couldn’t speak a single word of English, I couldn’t tell the   26    what I wanted. I was very worried and started to make some   27    ,but he didn’t understand me. Finally, I ordered the   28   thing as the man at the next table was   29    . After dinner, I started to walk along Broadway   30    I came to Times Square with its theatres, neon lights, and crowds of people. I did not feel tired, so I   31   to walk around the city. I wanted to see   32   on my first day, although I knew it was impossible.

       When I returned to the hotel, I couldn’t fall asleep, lay    33   and thought about New York. It was a very big and amazing city with many high-rise buildings and streams of cars, and full of   34   and busy people. I also decided right then that I had to learn to   35   .

16．A. took off     B. landed               C. dropped            D. reached

17．A. hot            B. warm                C. cold                  D. cool

18．A. look           B. listen          C. enjoy                D. mind

19．A. home         B. hotel          C. office                D. school

20．A. first    B. one                   C. last                   D. only

21．A. satellites B. lakes       C. beauty               D. parks

22．A. Helped       B. Helping       C. Had helped        D. Being helped

23．A. Before long B. Shortly after      C. Soon                 D. Then

24．A. restaurant B. shop                   C. supermarket      D. pub

25．A. to drink B. to read            C. to eat                D. to listen

26．A. boss          B. cook                 C. waiter               D. waitress

27．A. voices B. suggestions C. sounds                     D. gestures

28．A. similar B. different     C. same                D. right

29．A. looking       B. ordering            C. picking              D. eating

30．A. until   B. when                C. before               D. after

31．A. tired    B. stopped             C. determined        D. continued

32．A. anything     B. everything  C. something         D. some things

33．A. asleep B. awake        C. afraid                D. alive

34．A. noise   B. voices        C. streets               D. places

35．A. drive a car  B. cook meals C. teach Chinese    D. speak English

—Bad luck. My computer doesn’t work.

—Why not turn to John? No one can match him in our class when it __________repairing computers.

　 A. comes to　 　 B. leads to 　　　　 C. contributes to　 　 D. attends to　

__________I don’t like the film, the leading actor’s performance gave me a deep impression.

    A. When      B. Since       C. If       D. While   

Jack almost fell off a big tree while climbing it, but managed to __________until help came.

  A. put on        B. hang on          C. turn on      D. take on

His little daughter was so __________that he could easily pick her out in the crowd.

  A. personal      B. unique     C. ordinary    D. pure

Once __________sport has become less popular, it has to make __________way for new sport which are more popular to enter into the Olympics.

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