Welcome to Shawnee Mountain, a great place for skiing! All people can have a wonderful time here. For more information, you can visit www.shawneemt.com or call 570-421-7231.

1. 1.

   Shawnee Mountain is a wonderful place for___________

   1. A.
      staying
   2. B.
      skiing
   3. C.
      climbing
   4. D.
      visiting
2. 2.

   Two parents and a child of 45cm tall will pay ___________for the lifts on weekend,

   1. A.
      $100
   2. B.
      $86
   3. C.
      $50
   4. D.
      $43
3. 3.

   If a soldier goes to the mountain, ___________should be shown for a lift ticket

   1. A.
      the proof of age
   2. B.
      the college ID
   3. C.
      the phone number
   4. D.
      the active duty ID
4. 4.

   It is known that people can go to Shawnee Mountain___________

   1. A.
      with expensive tickets at night
   2. B.
      for 6 hours on Christmas Day
   3. C.
      from Mid December to March
   4. D.
      just from Monday to Friday
5. 5.

   Which is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

   1. A.
      There are 2 holiday periods during a winter
   2. B.
      The prices now are not the same as last year
   3. C.
      People over 70 are also welcome to be there
   4. D.
      People can go to the mountain in the afternoon

It’s over three years since I began to learn English. I’m glad that I am getting on well with it.
I find English quite difficult, but very interesting. When I first started, I thought I had only to remember the new words and learn some grammar  I knew little about English idioms（習(xí)語(yǔ)）.I thought each English word had the same meaning in Chinese. When I learn to say“I see a book on the desk,” I thought the English word “see ” was just like the Chinese word “ kan ”，So one day when my teacher asked me,“ what are you doing?”, I answered， “I’m seeing a book.” “That’s wrong .”  the teacher said, “you don’t see a book, You read a book. You can’t use English word like a Chinese one.. Be sure not to make the same mistake again.”
After that I began to pay more attention to the differences between Chinese and English. For example, in English we say a“ high mountain”, but a“ tall man. ” In Chinese we use the same word “gao ” for both.。Again in English we say“ take part in the sports meeting ”, “ attend the meeting ” and“ join the army,”  while in Chinese we can use “can jia ” for all three. Interesting ，isn't?
So to study English doesn't only mean hard wok, it can be great fun,  too! We not only have to pay attention to pronunciation, grammar spelling and handwriting, we also have to understand English idioms. We can learn English well only in the way!
But all this is only a beginning and I still have a long way to go. I’ll try my best and work even harder than before. I must speak and listen to English more both in and out of class. I must learn English well so that I can work well when I grow up

1. 1.

   I have learned English for ___________ years

   1. A.
      one
   2. B.
      five
   3. C.
      three
   4. D.
      more than three
2. 2.

   When I first started English I ________________

   1. A.
      knew more English words
   2. B.
      knew more English idioms
   3. C.
      used an English word like a Chinese one
   4. D.
      found English easy and interesting
3. 3.

   I began to pay more attention to the differences between Chinese and English __________

   1. A.
      When I began to learn English
   2. B.
      when I said“ I see a book on the desk.”
   3. C.
      before I began to learn English
   4. D.
      after the teacher told me not use an English word like a Chinese one
4. 4.

   We should speak and listen to English __________

   1. A.
      only in class
   2. B.
      out of class
   3. C.
      both in and out of class
   4. D.
      either in or out of class
5. 5.

   To study English well, we have to ______________

   1. A.
      remember the new words and learn more grammar
   2. B.
      know the differences between Chinese and English
   3. C.
      pay attention to pronunciation, spelling, handwriting and idioms
   4. D.
      do all the above things

On March 31, 2013, the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health of Hong Kong and the Chinese National Health and Family Planning Commission notified(通知) the World Health Organization of three confirmed human cases of influenza A (H7N9) in Shanghai and Anhui. On April 2, the CHP confirmed four more cases in Jiangsu province.
The first reported death associated(與……有聯(lián)系) with H7N9 was an 87-year-old man who died on March 4. A second man, Wu Liangliang, aged 27, died on March 10. On April 3, Chinese government reported another death, bringing the number to three. On April 4, the number of reported cases was 14, with 5 deaths. On April 6, 2013, the Chinese Ministry of Health reported 18 positive cases, death toll still at 6. Two days later, positive cases rose to 24 and one death case from Shanghai brought the death toll to 7.
The World Health Organization reiterated(重申) there was still no evidence of human-to-human transmission(傳播) of the new strain of H7N9 bird flu

1. 1.

   The first person died of H7N9 on ______________

   1. A.
      March 4
   2. B.
      March 10
   3. C.
      March 31
   4. D.
      April 2
2. 2.

   On April 26, the number of reported cases was _________

   1. A.
      115
   2. B.
      118
   3. C.
      120
   4. D.
      128

Driving a car at a high speed along a highway seems to be fun. You need only to follow the bright traffic signs beside the highways and it will take you to where you wish. But to a London taxi driver, driving is not an easy job. A taxi driver has to have not only skills but also a good knowledge of the city of London, from the smaller road to the most popular bar around. He has to be at service of all kinds of passengers at all times.
A certain London taxi driver told of his job as follows.
During the night it is quite usual for him to stop two or three times for some refreshments (提神). He said, “I never drink when I’m working --- I would lose my license.”
He usually goes home between 2 and 3 o’clock in the night. There are times he has to stay longer and try to make more runs. He said, “That’s the worst thing about working for yourself. If you don’t make any money, no one is going to give it to you.”
  London taxi drivers not only “take” but also “give”. Every summer hundreds of children from London will go for a day at the sea --- by taxi! Their rides are paid by the taxi drivers, and these all go to the “London Taxi for Underprivileged Children”. At the sea, they are met by the mayor (市長(zhǎng)), and a lunch party is also held in honor of the taxi drivers and the children. After a happy day running around the sea beaches and visiting the markets, the children go home again --- by taxi, and free of charge (支出), of course!

1. 1.

   From the first paragraph, we can see that________

   1. A.
      highways are developing very fast and there are more and more taxis
   2. B.
      it is easy to get to any place of the country now
   3. C.
      it is fun to travel everywhere in a car
   4. D.
      the writer wants to tell us that a London taxi driver has many difficulties in his driving
2. 2.

   It is not easy to be a taxi driver in London because ________

   1. A.
      he has to know all the places in the city and serve all kinds of passengers at all the time
   2. B.
      there is much traffic in London and people there like traveling by taxi
   3. C.
      he has to follow the bright traffic sighs
   4. D.
      although he works hard he earns little money
3. 3.

   The underlined phrase “Underprivileged Children” in the last paragraph is about the children ________

   1. A.
      who have little knowledge
   2. B.
      whose families are poor
   3. C.
      who will go to sea
   4. D.
      who like taking a taxi
4. 4.

   What is the passage about?

   1. A.
      Traffic in London
   2. B.
      London taxi for children
   3. C.
      Taxi divers’ job in London
   4. D.
      Drivers disliking taxis in London

The final exam comes in June. When the exam ends(結(jié)束) , the summer vacation begins. Boys and girls have about two months to relax. The summer vacation is the best time of the year for most children. The weather is usually fine. They can swim, go to summer camps or visit other places with their parents.
Of course, the beaches  are  good places for relaxing.  Some children are lucky(幸運(yùn)的)  to live near the beach. They can often play in the water. But for the children far(遠(yuǎn)的)from the sea, they go to the beaches for one or two weeks with their parents.
Why do children like spending their summer vacation on the beaches? It is because they like the sand(沙) , the sun, the cool wind and the sea water. There are lots of new things to see, nice things to eat, and exciting things to do

1. 1.

   School children usually have exams     

   1. A.
      in June
   2. B.
      after June
   3. C.
      before June
   4. D.
      In July
2. 2.

   The summer vacation is about     

   1. A.
      two weeks
   2. B.
      two months
   3. C.
      three months
   4. D.
      Two days
3. 3.

   Why do children like summer vacation?

   1. A.
      Because the weather is fine
   2. B.
      Because it is long
   3. C.
      Because the weather is fine and they can have lots of activities
   4. D.
      Because they can have exams
4. 4.

   Children near the beach can enjoy the sea____

   1. A.
      in the evening
   2. B.
      for one or two weeks
   3. C.
      for two months
   4. D.
      very often
5. 5.

   Which of the following is NOT right?

   1. A.
      Children like going to the beaches only because they can see lots of new things
   2. B.
      Children like summer vacation best
   3. C.
      Children can swim and enjoy the sand, wind, and water on the beaches
   4. D.
      Children like to spend their summer vacation on beaches

1. 1.

   If you want to have a guitar lesson, you may 　　　　　　　　　

   1. A.
      call Susan at 7328059　
   2. B.
      surf the website: www.music.com.au
   3. C.
      telephone Mr. White at 5132683　
   4. D.
      e-mail
2. 2.

   Who is the owner of the lost dog?

   1. A.
      Mr. White.　
   2. B.
      Larry.　
   3. C.
      Susan.　
   4. D.
      David
3. 3.

   If you want the job as a taxi driver, you should 　　　　

   1. A.
      master at least three languages
   2. B.
      know the city very well
   3. C.
      be an experienced driver
   4. D.
      both B and C
4. 4.

   Which information about the apartment is not mentioned in the table?

   1. A.
      It has a beautiful view
   2. B.
      It has hot water in the daytime
   3. C.
      It has three floors
   4. D.
      It has a kitchen
5. 5.

   How can you contact the owner of the apartment for more information?

   1. A.
      By sending an e-mail
   2. B.
      By going to visit it
   3. C.
      By making a phone call
   4. D.
      By sending a fax

I had my first job at the age of thirteen, when a friend of my mother’s who owned a book shop hired（雇傭） me for six hours a week to help her in the shop. I was very 　1　 　to earn my own pocket money and my parents 　2　 　interfered（干涉）with how I spent it, even when I was spending it foolishly. They believed that by earning money, spending it, and learning from the 　3　 , I would become more mature（成熟的） and responsible about how to handle work, relationships with others, and money.
　　Like many American parents, my parents also let me and my brothers do things over which they 　4 　　a great deal. When I was sixteen, for example, after I finished high school and before I entered university, I wanted to spend the summer months traveling around Europe. My mother was against the idea of my traveling alone at such a young age, but my father felt that it would be a great 　5　 　for me. In the end, my father won the argument（爭(zhēng)論） on the 　6　 　that I limited（限定）my traveling to France, my mother’s home, where I had many uncles, aunts and cousins spread out through the country who could 　7　 　shelter（住處）and help if I needed them.
　　Three years later, my younger brother decided to 　8　 　a year off after his first year in university and travel through the United States and the Caribbean. Again my mother was very worried and not eager to see my brother leave school, but my father encouraged him and my brother had a(n) 　9　 　year working his way on trains and ships to 　10 　　passage to different ports and cities, and discovering many fascinating places and people.
　　These kinds of experiences are probably rare（稀少的）for children in many countries but in the US they are fairly common. Most parents start 　11　 　their children at a young age to do small things by themselves. By the time they have finished high school, many American kids have already had part-time jobs, traveled around the US or other countries on their own, have selected the university they plan to attend and maybe even 　12　 　on their future career, and so on.

1. 1.
   1. A.
      anxious　　
   2. B.
      content　　　
   3. C.
      proud
   4. D.
      hopeful
2. 2.
   1. A.
      never
   2. B.
      ever　　　 　
   3. C.
      always
   4. D.
      even
3. 3.
   1. A.
      problems
   2. B.
      mistakes
   3. C.
      disappointment
   4. D.
      failure
4. 4.
   1. A.
      helped
   2. B.
      supported
   3. C.
      shared
   4. D.
      worried
5. 5.
   1. A.
      journey　　
   2. B.
      experience
   3. C.
      decision　　　　
   4. D.
      possibility
6. 6.
   1. A.
      situation　
   2. B.
      agreement
   3. C.
      gesture
   4. D.
      condition
7. 7.
   1. A.
      promise　　
   2. B.
      afford
   3. C.
      provide
   4. D.
      serve
8. 8.
   1. A.
      set
   2. B.
      put
   3. C.
      take
   4. D.
      keep
9. 9.
   1. A.
      unusual
   2. B.
      hard
   3. C.
      strange
   4. D.
      busy
10. 10.
    1. A.
       accept　　
    2. B.
       earn
    3. C.
       find
    4. D.
       search
11. 11.
    1. A.
       bringing　　
    2. B.
       forcing
       　　
    3. C.
       pushing　　　　　
    4. D.
       protecting
12. 12.
    1. A.
       worked　　
    2. B.
       decided
    3. C.
       carried
    4. D.
       tried

10% Off Show this voucher（優(yōu)惠券）at the Book Store to   get a 10% discount(減價(jià)) on any books you buy. We have   lots of books to choose from, including children’s books, novels, travel   guides and hobbies. You’re sure to find something that you will enjoy.

Assistant Wanted For a busy restaurant work on weekends.   All meals are free. Call at 4323577 for more information.

Lost Cat Help me find my pet cat! She is   4 years old. She has long white hair and a long tail. Her name is Cathy. Call   Carrie at 2853527.

1. 1.

   If Mary wants to be an assistant, she can phone the number______

   1. A.
      2853527
   2. B.
      4323577
   3. C.
      4332577
   4. D.
      2835527
2. 2.

   You can get a 10% discount on any books if you ____at the Book Store

   1. A.
      show this voucher
   2. B.
      buy some tickets
   3. C.
      buy some gifts
   4. D.
      buy some books
3. 3.

   There are several kinds of books on sale except______

   1. A.
      children’s books
   2. B.
      travel guides
   3. C.
      magazines
   4. D.
      novels
4. 4.

   ______lost the white cat

   1. A.
      Cathy
   2. B.
      The assistant
   3. C.
      Carrie
   4. D.
      Mary
5. 5.

   The assistant has lunch at the restaurant, she should______

   1. A.
      call 2853527
   2. B.
      call 4323577
   3. C.
      work on Monday
   4. D.
      pay nothing

Personal Data (個(gè)人資料)
Name	Zhu Zhiwen
Age	44
Address	Heze , Shandong , China
Job	farmer
Called	Overcoat Brother(大衣哥)
Good at	singing
When and where to sing	2011, Shangdong TV “I am a   bigstar”

1. 1.

   Zhu Zhiwen is _______

   1. A.
      a woman
   2. B.
      forty
   3. C.
      thirteen
   4. D.
      a man
2. 2.

   Zhu Zhiwen is in _______

   1. A.
      Hangzhou
   2. B.
      Ningbo
   3. C.
      Jinghua
   4. D.
      Shandong
3. 3.

   What is Zhu Zhiwen? He is              

   1. A.
      a worker
   2. B.
      a shopkeeper
   3. C.
      a farmer
   4. D.
      a superstar
4. 4.

   Zhu Zhiwen started to sing in        

   1. A.
      2011
   2. B.
      1963
   3. C.
      2001
   4. D.
      2012
5. 5.

   He likes ______

   1. A.
      dancing
   2. B.
      swimming
   3. C.
      playing
   4. D.
      singing

Who are you? Sure you know your name, but your name is just a label (標(biāo)簽); it does not describe who you are. In a world with over six billion people, there can be millions of Johns or Jennys, but there is only one YOU. So what makes you special?
There are three things that make you different from any other person on the planet: your looks, your fingerprints (指紋) and your personality. Your looks and fingerprints certainly make you special, but these are just physical characteristics(特征). It is your personality that really describes who you are.
Personality is the form of emotions, thoughts, and behavior that people show throughout their lives, which makes them different from others. It is especially shown in how they behave towards other people.
Each person’s personality is made up of different personality traits (特征) such as kindness or shyness. These traits decide how people behave in different situations. A person’s personality decides everything they say and do. The human’s brain(大腦) has a special part that gives us personality and allows us to think for ourselves. This part of the brain is called the mind. Someone’s personality can change if their brain damaged in an accident. Scientists cannot study the mind by looking inside someone’ brain! To study the mind, scientists have to study human behavior. This includes studying people and having personality tests. Scientists believe that answers to the questions tell us something about a person’s personality traits. After asking thousands of people thousand of questions, they have found that some personality traits seem to go together. For example, shy people are often quiet. They have an introverted (內(nèi)向的) personality type. The opposite is an extroverted (外向的) personality type —people who are outgoing, friendly and like being around other people. Describing personality types is not easy. In fact, scientists do not all agree on how many personality types there are, or how exactly they are described.
根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容選擇正確答案。

1. 1.

   The underlined word “personality” in the passage means “_______” in Chinese

   1. A.
      心理
   2. B.
      特征
   3. C.
      性格
2. 2.

   From this passage, you know _______ makes you different from any other person

   1. A.
      your hair, the color of skin and height
   2. B.
      your name
   3. C.
      your looks, fingerprints and personality
3. 3.

   Your personality comes from _______

   1. A.
      
   2. B.
      
   3. C.
      
4. 4.

   Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

   1. A.
      People who are introverted don’t like being around others
   2. B.
      To study the personality, scientists have to study human behavior
   3. C.
      Everyone’s personality won’t change at any time
5. 5.

   Which is the best title for the passage?

   1. A.
      WHO ARE YOU
   2. B.
      PERSONALITY
   3. C.
      YOUR SPECIAL LOOK