1、A Nowadays, most of us live a busy life. What do you do to keep yourself relaxed? Besides spending time with family, having a glass of wine with friends or reading a book, how about a hobby? Personally, Im a collector. I like blue and white pieces the best-blue and white anythingPlates，jars，vases, c
2、ups, bowls-I love them all. Collecting items is like something you cant get enough of. You get one, and you want to have more. I find collecting to be a fun and inspirational hobby. In many ways, its like a puzzle Im never tired of solving. I look high and low for new pieces to add to my collection.
3、 I can often be found visiting Marshells, looking over their inexpensive offerings. In fact, I found one of my favorite pieces there. Ive mixed inexpensive pieces from Marshells with more expensive finds. A lot of times, its the piece Im not looking for that falls into my lap; I find a way to make i
4、t part of my blue and white family. What I love about my collection is that when I get inspired, I can move them around the house, mix and match and make things look fresh and new.Ever since I was a little girl, blue has been my favorite color. I think I got it from my aunt in Mexico. Some of my ear
5、liest memories are visiting her in Mexico and sitting on a chair in her kitchen, which had blue and white tiles(瓷砖)from the floor to the ceiling. I would spend countless hours admiring all the beautiful blue and white plates and shiny blue tiles around her kitchen. Once I had a home, I began to buil
6、d my own blue and white collection.51. We can infer that in the writers opinion,_. A. having a hobby can help us relax B. reading a book alone is really boring C. keeping a hobby is not easy for most of people D. having a glass of wine with friends is not a good idea52. What does the underlined sent
7、ence in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Collecting things requires a lot of money. B. People always want more than they need. C. People may not know what they want to collect. D. Once you start collecting things, its hard to stop.53. If something falls into your lap, it means you_. A. have been lookin
8、g for it B. dont know what it is C. get it unexpectedly D. like it very much54. Whats the last paragraph mainly about? A. When the writer started collecting things. B. When the writer started liking blue things. C. What kind of thing the writer collected first. D. Why the writer liked her aunts thin
9、gs so much.B Thank you for your card. Im glad youre having a good time, but Im not surprised. Washington D.C. is wonderful at this time of year. I would like you to come to my place and meet my people at the end of your journey. You cant leave America without visiting New York. My brothers hobby, as
10、 you know, is taking pictures. He has a big album(相册)of pictures of the United States and of New York. Im sending some of them to you. When you look at them youll understand why New York is a city of islands. In fact it lies on three big islands: Manhattan, Staten Island and Long Island. There are m
11、any small islands in the city.来源:Zxxk.Com The most expensive part of New York is Manhattan. This island is famous for its skyscrapers(摩天大楼).Broadway is a famous street in New York. It is known for its theatres and you can see wonderful shows there. There are many museums and art galleries(画廊)in New
12、York. Pupils often visit museums and have their art classes there. School children often visit the Bronx Zoo. It is the largest of the New York City zoos. It opened in 1899 and since then has always been a favorite place for animal lovers and children. In 1789, New York became the first capital of t
13、he United States of America but it remained the capital for only one year. Now, as Im sure you know, Washington, D.C. is the capital of the country.55. The underlined word “them” in Para.2refers to_. A. cards B. albums C. pictures D. letters56. From the passage we know that_. A. Manhattan is known f
14、or its skyscrapers B. New York is famous for its wonderful shows C. the Bronx Zoo has the longest history among the zoos in America. D. New York contains three islands in total57. We can infer that the text is probably_.A. an advertisementB. a letterC. a travel journalD. a geography report58. The wr
15、iter writes this passage to _. A. persuade his friend to visit New York B. introduce Washington D.C. in America C. describe three islands in New York D. show his brothers albumC Some people may say a hero is someone older than you, someone you personally know, someone who has done something everyone
16、 knows about, etc. I dont think a hero necessarily has to be an older person or a close friend or a family member. My hero is younger than me, but we are related. His name is Marcus. He is my cousin. He isnt necessarily a wise person or someone who does something great every day, but he has taught m
17、e to appreciate some of the simple things in life. I am now in 11th grade. When I was in 8th grade, Marcus had a brain tumor (脑瘤) which had to be removed. Thankfully the tumor was benign (良性的). When the doctors removed it Marcus lost his sight. He felt down only once. Ever since then, he has been an
18、 extremely happy second-grader. He is very typical of a nine-year-old. He likes to tell jokes, play new games, and he likes to play tricks on people, just like children at his age. I love spending time with him. We go to movies whenever there is a good one and look after him every chance I get. I sa
19、y that Marcus helps to appreciate the simple thing in life. He doesnt have his sight and that causes me to realize how lucky I am to be able to see, to walk, and to talk. I can do everything I need to. If everyone could see how happy and satisfied Marcus is and how much he makes everyone around him
20、happy, then they might just be able to better appreciate the simple things in life.59. It can be inferred that the author has_. A. the same idea about heroes as others B. a different idea about heroes from others C. the idea that a hero must be older D. the idea that a hero must be a close friend60.
21、 Why does the author consider his cousin as a hero? A. Because his cousin is a very wise person. B. Because his cousin does great things every day. C. Because his cousin teaches him how to enjoy a simple life. D. Because his cousin teaches him to live a rich life.61. What does the underlined sentenc
22、e in Paragraph 2 mean? A. Marcus looks older than his age. B. Marcus isnt nine years old at all. C. Marcus is different from the other students. D. Marcus is the same as the other children at his age.62. What makes the author think himself lucky? A. Marcus simple life. B. Marcus serious illness. C.
23、Marcus blindness. D. Marcus recovery. D Bridge of Hope School is a private school. It was set up in Kalangala about two years ago. Unlike government schools, which have very large classes of 90 children , many of whom do not want to learn, Bridge has small classes, so pupils get a great deal of atte
24、ntion. Small classes are good for teaching, but the school is always having difficulty with money since private schools are dependent on parents paying on time. The school has five primary classes and three nursery classes(幼儿班). As the children progress through the school they will add another class
25、 next year. The total number of children in the primary is about 50. The parents of Bridge children are often higher earners than those that attend government schools. They want their children to have the best education available. The school is not yet finished. The classrooms have no windows or doo
26、rs. But it is very formal and insists on children wearing uniforms(制服).Discipline is strict and the children are well-behaved. Only English may be spoken and not the local language. Although English is the national language and the language of education, government schools teach in their own languag
27、e for the first three years. School starts at 7 am and the children have to be on time. Classes are formal, but children have to copy lots of things from the blackboard, because there are few textbooks, sometimes only one for the teacher to use. Class work is heavy and the children have tests every
28、week. They also study during the holiday.63. Parents send their children to Bridge of Hope School because they_. A. think the school environment is better there B. hope their children get the best education C. want their children to be different D. have no time to take care of their children64. What
29、 can we learn about government schools? A. The classes consist of a large number of students. B. Teachers dont speak English in class. C. Children always work very hard. D. It is free for children to attend them.65. Which of following is TRUE about Bridge of Hope School according to the text? A. Chi
30、ldren can wear what they like there. B. Textbooks are not needed. C. Lessons are given in the local language there. D. Life there is not easy for children.66. The purpose of the writer in writing his passage is to_. A. list differences between a private and a government school in Uganda B. introduce
31、 a private schoolBridge of Hope School in Kalangala C. tell the history of the private schools in Uganda D. show education development in Kalangala E There is no doubt that to study abroad gives you an excellent opportunity to learn things which are very helpful in your career building. Today Canada
32、 has earned a good name in providing quality education and safe healthy environment for its students. That is why more than 130,000 international students enroll(登记入学) every year in famous Canadian universities. It is an ideal education destination and gives students a unique experience education an
33、d its versatile(多样的) arts and culture. Canada spends a lot on education and is ranked the highest in G-8 countries.To study in Canada is very cost effective. These universities are affordable compared to other universities in the world such as in the US, New Zealand and UK where cost of education an
34、d living is very high. According to a survey in 2006, “Canada offered the lowest tuition fees(学费) for foreign students compared to UK and Australia.”The low rate of crimes and the peaceful safe environment of the country also attracts a lot of international students to Canadian universities. Canada
35、has 92 universities and 175 community colleges and university degrees have three levelsBachelors, Masters and Doctoral. A Bachelors degree in Canada is for three or four years full-time study depending on the nature of the program you are doing. On the other hand, a Masters degree consists of two ye
36、ars of study. For a Doctoral program in Canadian universities, you require a minimum (最低/小的) of three to four or sometimes five years of research and study.You can also find many diploma and certification (认证) program in Canadian universities where the time is generally one year. Some of the Canadia
37、n universities are well-regarded worldwide and the degree and diploma obtained from these Canadian universities are recognized globally and promise bright future. After the completion of studies, a person could also find great job offers in Canada itself. International students require a work permit
38、 to work on campus.67. We can learn from the passage that _. A. Canada has 92 community colleges B. to study in Canada is cheaper than in AustraliaC. Canada spends the least on education among G-8 countriesD. 130,000 Chinese students enroll in Canadian universities every year68. How long will you sp
39、end at least in total if you want to finish your Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral degrees in Canada? A. 11 years B. 9 years C. 8 years D. 7 years69. What advantages does Canada have to attract foreign students according to the passage? (1) Quality education. (2) Safe environment (3)Versatile culture
40、(4) Bright job future (5) High scholarship (6) Low tuition fees A. (1) (2) (4) (5) (6) B. (1) (2) (3) (5) (6) C. (1) (3) (4) (5) (6) D. (1) (2) (3) (4) (6)70. Whats the best title for the passage? A. Canadian culture B. The life in Canada C. Benefits of studying abroad D. Study in Canada- a unique experience 5170. ADCB CABA BCDC BADB BCDD.
