To us all in China, _______experience of taking the College Entrance Examination seems an important way to judge whether one’s life is_______ complete one.

A． the; a                B． an; a

C． the; the             D． an; the

 Everyone’s attention was drawn to the eight-year-old girl who was 　　　 the piano perfectly. 

A. acting              B. behaving     C. doing           D. performing

Take local transportation and see the real China. Using local tranportaion like buses, trains and taxis will let you see China and interact with Chinese in the way you have had never experienced before.

Local Transportation in China

Many of us came into China expecting half of the Chinese population to be on bicycles. Nothing can be further from the truth today. Personal cars and taxis seem to be the most common mode of transportation today and in fact, you can hardly see bicycles in the streets in some of the major cities in China! Many young adults in China may not even know how to cycle!

Taxis in China

If you are new to China, start with taxis. Depending on the city you are in, fares start from RMB5(US$0.8) to RMB12(US$1.2) and run on taxi-meter. Taxis will be able to print receipts. Always ask for a receipt at the end of a journey. In case you leave behind something, a receipt will be useful to trace the driver and the taxi.

Public Buses in China

Public buses in cities are the most common and popular form of public transport. Public bus fares in China are extremely cheap and usually cost a flat RMB1 or RMB2(US$0.15 to US$0.25). You pay the same price regardless of the distance you travel.

Metro or Subway in China

Underground trains are not found in most Chinese cities except the biggest ones such as Beijing or Shanghai.

Even then, these subway networks are not well developed as compared to other major cities around the world. In fact, Beijing subway is so disappointing with just two major lines given that it is such a large city.

Ask a Chinese colleague of friend to advise you on what subway line to take.

Railway Trains in China

China has an extensive railway system and train fares are cheap and trains are very punctual. Book your tickets at the hotel reception or at the railway station. Certain tickets may be pre-booked and there are different classes of seats.

21. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A. Half of the Chinese population are using bicycles as their transport means.

B. In Beijing and Shanghai, few bicycles can be found in the streets.

C. More and more young grown-ops learn how to cycle as an entertainment.

D. Personal cars and taxis are seldom used in the small cities in China.

22. When you come to China for the first time, which is the most suitable means to take?

A. Public buses     B. Underground trains       C. Railway trains.      D. Taxis

23. What can we infer from the passage?

A. If you leave some of your belongings in a taxi, you won’t get it back.

B. The underground train system is developed perfectly in big cities.

C. Public bus is the most popular form with very low price despite the distance.

D. You can book the train tickets in the classroom without going to the station.

 ---Guess what? I met Mark at the party.

  ---If my memory serves me correctly, you two _______each other for almost ten years.

  A. haven’t seen         B. hadn’t seen      C. didn’t see         D. don’t see

 Nowadays, more and more students tend to ______ online courses instead of taking courses at the training center.

   A. subscribe to      B. appeal to            C. adapt to             D. stick to

 — Was he sorry for what he’d done?      — _______.

A. No wonder      B. Well done     C. Not really  D. Go ahead

 He hesitated for some time to decide         he would choose to improve his reading skills from all the books referred to.

  A. what             B. which            C. if                D. whether

 Nowadays, you’ll notice a phenomenon _____ a lot of people are wearing jeans to concerts.

   A. where                       B. that                       C. if                        D. whether

A hospital has been forced to ban Pokemon Go players from the site after a monster hub(妖怪枢纽站) was found in the A&E department. Royal Stoke University Hospital discovered that its casualty unit(急诊室) is on the same spot as a Pokemon Go ‘gym’ —— where players can train their newly caught Nintendo creatures.

The University Hospitals of North Midlands Trust agreed last week that patients can play Pokemon Go on wards because walking around is healthy. But the Trust has been forced to post a warning on its website about public access to A&E. It said if Pokemon Go becomes a major annoyance it would ask Nintendo—— which decides on the locations of the virtual gyms according using GPS——to have it removed from the premises(道馆).

Kevin Parker, associate chief nurse, said, “Members of the public who do not need to be at Royal Stoke should not attempt to enter A&E or any other part of the hospital building to play the game. The A&E department is incredibly busy this summer. We want the public to understand that anybody who visits the hospital solely to play the game will provide an unwanted distraction to the important work of the hospital. I’m also aware of various reports in the media of unsafe areas that the game has been played in.”

“Royal Stoke University Hospital is a safe area where gamers can enjoy Pokemon Go.” Michelle Harris, the Trust’s manager, said the game could still be played by those already in hospital. “We recognize that the Pokemon Go game encourages walking and exercise, which is something that the Trust is equally keen to promote,” she said.

There are a number of “walking routes” established throughout the Trust that can be used to combine walking and playing the game. “Walking just 30 minutes, five times a week, can help reduce the risk of preventable illnesses such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.”

There have been several warnings about the game since its UK release. Last week a group of teenagers in Wiltshire were left stranded almost 100ft underground after they got carried away searching for Pokemon Go characters. The four boys, aged 16 and 17, ended up getting lost and had to wait to get a phone signal before they could call for help. Eventually, they contacted Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue team, who took them to safety. Damien Bence, of the fire and rescue team, said: “Pokemon Go is obviously leading people into dangerous situations.”

27. It seems that Pokemon Go is a game______.

   A. designed to help patients in hospital recover sooner

   B. helping cure such diseases as obesity, diabetes and heart disease

   C. encouraging players to walk and exercise instead of staying indoors

   D. warning teenagers of the places easy to get lost or attacked

28. The A&E department is incredibly busy because________.

   A. more patients’ arrival increases the workload of the A&E department

   B. doctors’ playing the game makes the A&E department less efficient

   C. players’ injury increases the workload of the A&E department

   D. players’ arrival disturbs the work of the A&E department

29. The underlined word in the last paragraph probably means_______.

   A. hurt         B. disturbed       C. trapped      D. threatened

30. The passage is mainly about________.

   A. the negative effects of Pokemon Go since its UK release

   B. the applications of Pokemon Go in hospitals since its UK release

   C. the popularity of Pokemon Go since its UK release

   D. the establishment of Pokemon Go virtual gyms since its UK release  

   Do you make friends    61   (easy)? Do a wall-sit test and you’ll find out.

   Researchers at the University of Oxford did   62  study with 101 participants aged between 18 and 34. Participants first   63   (fill) out questionnaires about their social lives, and they were then asked  64 (press)against a wall with their   65   (knee) at right angles(直角)for as long as they could,  66  can be really painful.

   The results showed that the longer participants held the position, the bigger  67  outer network---or distant friends they contacted once or twice a month—was. That was   68  the brain’s painkilling system is associated  __69  both pain tolerance and social bonding, which means that the more active this system is, the  70  (good) you are at both.

                            Dubai

Dubai was a 6,000-person fishing village half a century ago. Since 1966, when oil was discovered there, the population of Dubai has grown   61   2.6 million. Over the years, it has become a well-known tourist destination.

  62_  attracts tourists to Dubai are tax-free shopping, dry weather, excellent accommodations, delicious food and beaches that go on for miles. In fact, some foreigners come here only   63  （experience） the shopping. There are dozens of shopping malls,   64__   （provide）every famous brand you can name. Those outdoor markets sell everything from spices（香料）to gold at fair prices.

Choosing what places to visit in Dubai is difficult, because even the hotels there are also amazing   65  （attract）. The Burj A1 Arab is considered one of the world’s best hotels, and   __66   is located on its own island, about 1,000 feet offshore from Dubai. Built in the shape of   __67   ship, this hotel is still   68  （tall） than the Eiffel Tower and nearly as tall as the Empire State Building. Certainly, there are also other great places of interest to visit.

Indeed, travelling around this country will   69  （true）give you an amazing experience because of its interesting things   70  （offer） to all types of tourists.

71. He didn’t follow the ____________(说明书) printed on the box and broken the machine.

72. The students are curious about_______________(科学的)discoveries.

73. The______________(幸存者) of the accident were rushed to the nearest hospital in no   time.

74. When you visit a museum you must ask for________________(允许)before taking  photographs inside it.

75. The scenery was so beautiful that it was almost beyond_______________(描述).

76. I’m sorry that I spell your name______________(correct).

77. To avoid _____________ (see) by the teacher , Tom got into the classroom from the back door quietly.

78. He didn’t feel nervous when _________________ (interview) .

79. The number of the  ___________(unemploy) continued to rise because small companies went out of business one by one.

80. It was only a(n)______________ (part) solution to the problem.

 ---Excuse me, what can I do for you?

---Yes. I'd like to place ________ advertisement for ________ used car in your paper.

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

_{The“selfie”is used to describe the self-taken photo，often from a smartphone．Someone takes about 10 selfies each time he does，and he only ends up48．（post）one or two of those．He picks the one that he feels make him look the49．（good）．In that picture，he gains confidence．For that moment，everything bad or terrible that has happened to him50．（remove），because that smile is what gives him the51．（determine）to love himself．}

_{I read52．_poem recently and the young man said，“If I ask you53．_you love，the answers will most likely roll off your tongue．You love to read． You love to write．You love your mom，you daughter，or your best friend． How long do you think you can go on and on before you say ‘I love54．（I）’？”}

_{That statement hit me like a ton of bricks．I’ve struggled with confidence all my life．I still do．And in55．way am I saying that taking a selfie is a gateway56．confidence．57．，the selfie does deserve some credit for allowing individuals to express themselves．}

 Along with graduation _____ to look for a job!

A. is the need come     B. does the need come  C. the need comes      D. comes the need

   After finishing my teaching for a school year, I thought that I should go back to Montreal, Quebec, my hometown for a visit. My main goal was to relax in preparation for the challenges of my retirement in the coming year.         

Through my stay in Montreal, I met lots of Chinese who are struggling to succeed and then lead a better life in Canada.

Some travelled thousands of miles to get knowledge. When I spoke with some of them about the major barrier they had to face after they arrived in Canada, they all talked about the two official languages of Canada. But I was impressed by their ability to express their ideas while switching between English and French.

Almost all of those people said they often felt homesick. They miss their families and friends. Though Montreal has lots of Chinese restaurants, they long for a home-cooked meal.

I met some tourists who were trying to realize their childhood dreams of experiencing the life in a developed country. When I asked them if Montreal had lived up to their expectations, they hesitated. They said that reality never agrees with fantasies. However, they were glad to have the opportunity to visit Montreal and didn’t regret taking the trip.

Not all the Chinese people I met were happy. I once met a young lady who met with a gentleman through the Internet. However, to her disappointment, he disappeared after he promised to marry her in Montreal.

I was served by another Chinese person who could not handle the challenges of studying in an English environment and ended up working in a restaurant with minimum pay.

Exploring different parts of the world, without any doubt, is an enriching experience. However, one should be realistic when it comes to leaving his hometown to set up a new life in a foreign country. One should take the time to examine the advantages and the shortcomings of the venture before they decide to chase an uncertain dream of achieving success or leading a better life.

24. The writer went to her hometown to ______.

A. meet her old friends                B. study a new language 

C. go on with her teaching           D. prepare for her retirement life

25. The main barrier for some Chinese to get knowledge in Canada is ______.

A. food           B. homesickness        C. language      D. income 

26. The writer thinks that ______.

A. overseas Chinese are good at communication in Canada 

B. the trip to Montreal is a good chance for people to study

C. overseas Chinese feel disappointed at their life in Canada

D. people should think carefully before chasing the dreams abroad

27. What is the best title for the passage?

A. Improving Life Skills in Canada         B. Exploring Different Parts of Canada 

C. Struggling for a Better Life in Canada    D. Going to Canada—Your Ideal Destination

假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Alice对中国艺术感兴趣，特写信请你向她介绍中国传统艺术。请依据下列要点，给其写封回信。

  要点：1.介绍传统艺术――――年画；

        2.欢迎Alice来中国体验中国年画的创作。

注意：1. 词数100左右。

      2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

提示词：年画Chinese New Year paintings

Dear Alice,

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

                                                                                  Yours truly,

                                                                                  Li Hua

 “Fast fashion” means clothes that are inexpensive but look like the latest designs. One reason for the success of fast fashion is social media. A report by the investment research firm Bernstein found that Millennials—people born in the 1980s and 90s—wanted to wear a variety of clothes in the photos they posted on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. As a result, many businesses that offer trendy, low-cost clothes are growing.

But the situation is changing now. Maxine Bédat, a woman who is in her early 30s, looks in her closet full of clothes, but she has nothing to wear. She says she hates always shopping for what is in style. Instead, she says, she wants to buy fewer clothes that she can wear over and over. Other people want the same thing, she says.

So Ms. Bédat and a business partner, Soraya Darabi, started a “slow fashion” clothing company called Zady. “Slow fashion” means clothes that last a long time. They are often classic colors and shapes, and are made from natural materials that are biodegradable over time.

The terms “fast fashion” and “slow fashion” are related to “fast food” and “slow food”: fast food is still popular in the U. S. , but many restaurants increasingly offer higher-quality, more expensive and relaxed meals.

Like slow food, slow fashion also aims to use sources that are good for the environment and workers. Maxine Bédat says people in her generation want to know where their clothes come from and who is making them. To answer Millennials’ demand for information about the products they buy, Ms. Bédat’s company, Zady, includes details about the history of the brands. It also describes the process in which the clothes are made. Ms. Bédat says Zady aims to tell shoppers where their clothes come from, where they go, and how they impact the world.

The international business “H&M” is answering Millennials’ demands in another way. It has created a recycling program for clothes. Shoppers who bring clothes they no longer want to H&M stores can receive a discount on new things they buy. An H&M spokesperson says, “We have a clear vision to avoid and minimize waste that goes into landfills.”

12. What’s the attitude of some Millennials towards fast fashion now?

A. Crazy.    B. Tired.    C. Supportive.    D. Doubtful.

13. “Slow food” is mentioned in the text to tell us ________.

A. it is better than fast food        B. it is the healthiest food

C. why slow fashion comes now    D. why people like fast fashion

14. What can be learned from the program of H&M in the last paragraph?

A. It can help the environment.            B. It does good to people’s health.

C. It can help change people’s lives most.    D. It will take the lead in the latest fashion.

15. What is the best title of the text?

A. What Is out of Fashion        B. Fast Fashion Is Not Fast

C. Slow Fashion Is in Fashion.    D. Fast Fashion, Good or Bad