Tea, coffee and cocoa are three major drinks all over the world. Tea is drunk by the largest number of people in the world. Tea, as well as silk and porcelain, began to be known by the world over a thousand years ago and has been an important Chinese export since then.
Tea has a history of over 4 , 000 years and China is the home of tea. In ancient China, tea was used as a kind of medicine, while nowadays people drink tea daily.
Longjing, Pu'er, Wulong and Tieguanyin are all famous tea. Thanks to the mild climate and rich soil in Fujian, Zhejiang and Yunnan, tea is produced mainly in these provinces.
The word for tea in different languages came from Chinese, like "cha'i" in Russian. And the Japanese character for tea is written exactly the same as it is in Chinese.
Over the past centuries, Chinese people have developed their unique tea culture, which includes tea planting, tea-leaf picking, tea making, tea drinking and so on. Tea is also popular in some sayings, like "A friendship between gentlemen is like a cup of tea." In dances, songs, poems and novels, tea is often mentioned. too.
【小題1】How many drinks are mentioned in this passage?
| A．Three. | B．Four. |
| C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．they are all big provinces |
| B．they are all close to the sea |
| C．there are quite a lot of mountains there |
| D．the climate is mild and the soil is rich there |
| A．一個朋友就是一杯茶 | B．君子之交淡如水 |
| C．看到朋友就會想起茶 | D．紳士才能夠喝茶 |
| A．Tea, cocoa and silk are important Chinese exports. |
| B．Tea has more than 1, 000 years of history. |
| C．Japan is the home of tea. |
| D．In ancient China, people used tea as a kind of medicine. |
| A．China's Tea Culture | B．A Saying of Tea |
| C．Drinks in the World | D．Tea and Coffee |
【小題1】A
【小題2】D
【小題3】B
【小題4】D
【小題5】A
解析試題分析：中國作為茶的故鄉，茶在中國已經有4000多年的歷史了，龍井，普洱，烏龍和鐵觀音都是中國的名茶，在過去的幾個世紀以來，中國人民有著自己獨特的茶文化，包括種茶，采摘，生產，茶道等等都有了很大的發展。中國有句古話“君子之交淡如水”也說明了茶很受歡迎。
【小題1】細節理解題。根據文中原句Tea, coffee and cocoa are three major drinks all over the world. （茶、咖啡、可樂是世界上三大主要喝的東西）可知此題選A。
【小題2】細節理解題。根據文中原句Thanks to the mild climate and rich soil in Fujian, Zhejiang and Yunnan, tea is produced mainly in these provinces.（由于福建、浙江和云南的溫和的氣候和肥沃的土壤，茶主要生產于這幾個省份）可知此題選D。
【小題3】語義猜測題。根據文中句子含義，此句的意思是君子之交淡如水，故選B。
【小題4】細節理解題。根據文中描述及原句In ancient China, tea was used as a kind of medicine, （在古代中國，茶被用作來作為一種藥）可知D的描述是正確的。
【小題5】標題歸納題。這篇文章主要講中國的茶文化，所以選A。
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It is well-known that the “prom”, a formal dance held at the end of high school or college, is an important date in every student’s life. What is less well-known is that the word “prom” comes from the verb “to promenade”, which means to walk around, beautifully dressed, in order to attract attention. The idea is that you should see and be seen by others.
The prom is not just an American tradition, though most people believe that it started in America. In Canada the event is called a “formal”. In Britain and Australia the old fashioned word “dance” is more and more frequently being referred to as a “prom”. Most countries have some form of celebration when students finish high school: after all, it means the end of life as a child, and the beginning of life as an adult.
The prom is expensive to organize and the tickets can cost students a lot of money. The tradition is that students themselves have to raise the money to pay for it. Selling the students newspapers is one way to raise money; so is taking a part-time job at the weekend.
Although the prom should be the experience of a lifetime, it also worries many students. There is the problem of what to wear, who to take as your partner, who will be voted “prom queen”, etc. And it is not only students who feel worried. What many parents find difficult is the realization that their children’s school days are almost over. However, for most people at the prom, once the music starts playing, everyone relaxes and stops worrying.
【小題1】In which country is the prom called a “formal”?
| A．America. | B．Canada. | C．Britain. | D．Australia. |
| A．It’s the sign of becoming an adult. |
| B．It’s an old tradition in many countries. |
| C．There are many problems to work out. |
| D．The students can raise money by themselves. |
| A．The history of the prom. |
| B．The traditions of the prom. |
| C．The development of the prom. |
| D．The general information of the prom. |
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The word was first used in 2002. In the past 12 months, its frequency (出現頻率) in the English language has increased by 17,000 percent, said Oxford dictionaries. Now, almost everybody knows it.
“Almost every day, I take a photo of myself at school, and save it in my Qzone (QQ空間),” said Huang Xu, 13, from Hunan. These photos record her happy and sad moments.
Pop stars also take a lot of selfies. Li Chunping, 14, from Harbin, is a big fan of Yang Mi. “She has used many selfies to tell us what’s going on in her personal life,” said Li.
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Young people are using selfies to make friends online, Jonathan Freedland wrote in The Guardian. “The usual purpose of taking a selfie is to share online. They express a human need to connect with others,” wrote Freedland.
Huang Xu agrees with that. “During summer vacation, my classmates and I shared many selfies online. Hair or clothes were not our interests. Through these photos, we got to know each other’s holidays and feelings,” said Huang Xu.
【小題1】According to the story, a “selfie” is _______.
| A．a person with a smart phone |
| B．a smart phone which can take photos |
| C．a photo taken by oneself |
| D．an English dictionary |
| A．More than ten years ago. |
| B．In 2013. |
| C．When smart phones appeared. |
| D．12 months ago. |
| A．only famous people enjoy taking selfies |
| B．all the people love selfies because of narcissism |
| C．people love to share selfies online |
| D．US psychiatrist Carole Lieberman hates selfies |
| A．Paragraph 4 | B．Paragraph 5 |
| C．Paragraph 6 | D．Paragraph 7 |
| A．Selfies and narcissism. |
| B．Selfies and sharing. |
| C．Selfies and smart phones. |
| D．Selfies, the hottest word in 2013. |
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I drove him to a nearby supermarket. Mark picked up a hand basket and went in while I waited and watched in the car. It took Mark over 45 minutes to choose his presents. Finally he came to the checkout counter and reached into his pocked for his money. It was not there! There was a hole in his pocket, but no money. Mark stood there holding his basket, tears falling down his face.
Then a surprising thing happened. A woman came up to Mark and took him in her arms. “ You would help me a lot if you let me pay for you, ” said the woman. “It would be the most wonderful gift you could give me. I only ask that one day you will pass it on. When you grow up, I would like you to find someone you can help. When you help others, I know you will feel as good about it as I do now.”
Mark took the money, dried his tears and ran back to the checkout counter as fast as he could. That year we all enjoyed our gifts almost as much as Mark enjoyed giving them to us.
I would like to say “ thank you ” to that very kind woman, and tell her that four years later, Mark went house to house collecting blankets and clothes for the homeless people in the fire. And I want to promise her that Mark will never forget to keep passing it on.
【小題1】 When did the story probably happen?
| A．On Christmas Day | B．Before Christmas Day |
| C．On New Year’s Day | D．After New Year’s Day |
| A．with the writer | B．by himself |
| C．with the woman | D．with his friends |
| A．His gifts were stole. | B．He broke his basket. |
| C．He lost his money. | D．He lost his way. |
| A．Because she bought Mark a nice present. |
| B．Because she always paid money for others. |
| C．Because she collected clothes for the homeless. |
| D．Because she taught Mark to help people in need. |
| A．A Big Supermarket | B．A Kind Woman |
| C．A Happy Family | D．A wonderful Gift |
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Require them to be active in class. Teach them to ask teachers questions when they don’t understand something. Some children think teachers are bothered by questions, but most teachers are impressed when children take the initiative(采取主動) in asking questions. They should take part in class discussions, giving their opinions politely.
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【小題1】What should parents do according to the passage?
A. They should ask their children’s teachers questions at times.
B. They should prepare their children cookies as well as fruits.
C. They ought to have discussions over difficulties with their children patiently.
【小題2】Which of the following statements is Not true?
A. Teachers aren’t able to decide if parents do homework for their children.
B. Children should go to school on time and learn to behave well.
C.Hungry and tired children can’t focus on their study.
【小題3】The passage mainly tells us that being parents, you should ________.
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Use hand motions. Move your hands along as you talk, using them to express your key points and keep the class interested. It will also lead your nervous energy into a better place.
【小題1】According to the passage, ______ of people might fear to speak in public.
| A．100 percent | B．75 percent |
| C．50 percent | D．25 percent |
| A．smiles can be passed on | B．it’s hard to smile |
| C．smiles keep people fit | D．people should smile every day |
| A．a boy’s speech in class |
| B．how to write note cards |
| C．the fear of public speaking |
| D．how to make a speech better |
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【小題1】How many basic questions do the students often ask?
| A．Two. | B．Three. |
| C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．He’s too shy to talk with others. |
| B．He’s not able to count English words. |
| C．He can’t remember new words. |
| D．He doesn’t know what real English is. |
| A．How to learn English |
| B．Talking about English films |
| C．Advice about English writing |
| D．The way of beginning an English conversation |
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The man who is too lazy to work is the man who’s generally most ready to beg or steal. Every boy should learn some useful work when he is young.
But it is not enough that a boy should learn some kind of work. He should put his effect completely into his work, and not waste his free time. “Working while you work and playing while you play is as good rule for young people as for the old.”
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【小題1】After reading the passage we know that those who are too lazy to work will become________.
| A．beggars | B．thieves | C．beggars or thieves | D．useful men |
| A．form the habit of getting up late |
| B．learn some good subjects |
| C．work all the time without play |
| D．work while they work and play while they play |
| A．spends some time learning something |
| B．is diligent in his study |
| C．makes up for his lost time |
| D．loves his school |
| A．Lazy Boy Can Learn to Be Diligent. |
| B．Young People Should. |
| C．Lost Time Never Returns. |
| D．Diligence, the Mother of Success. |
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New traffic laws (交通法) say that if people cross the street when the light is red, they can be fined as much as 50 yuan.
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There are rules for bus drivers, too. If bus drivers smoke, drink or make phone calls while driving, they can be fined. Buses that carry too many people are also against the law.
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Do you bike to school? It’s not a good idea to carry classmates on the back. You could be fined 50 yuan.
And stay in the bike lane (慢車道) when you’re riding. The big roads are for cars and buses.
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Do you ride in cars often? Don’t forget to put on your seat belt (安全帶), even if you’re going for a short taxi ride. It could save your life.
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| A．the light is green | B．the light is red | C．the bus is leaving | D．traffic is busy |
【小題2】What does the word “crosswalk” mean is Chinese?| A．過馬路 | B．人行橫道 | C．立交橋 | D．車行道 |
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| B．you can’t talk to others |
| C．you can’t smoke |
| D．you can drink |
【小題4】When you ride in a car, the first thing you must do is __________.| A．to put on the helmet |
| B．to tip the driver |
| C．to put on the seat belt |
| D．to see if it carries too many people |
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| B．phoning the police when you see a hit-and-run |
| C．helping people to the hospital if they are hurt in an accident |
| D．wearing your helmet while riding a motorbike |
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