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英语阅读A篇
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Do you want to speak English easily and well？In this lesson，we'll help you improve your spoken English with some really useful expressions.For example, “Tom went missing during the rainstorm last night，but luckily，he was found __▲__．” Use them a lot.They are really useful! OK？Let's start！
Bright and early If you get up “bright and early”，you get up very early in the morning. Example：I like to get up bright and early every day on holiday so I can go for a swim before breakfast. Fair and square If something such as a game or decision is “fair and square”，it's honest and fair. Example：I think I won that game fair and square，even though Mark would probably disagree with that.
Alive and well If someone is “alive and well”，they're finally safe after being in danger. Example：I'm pleased to report that the missing climbers are all alive and well. First and foremost We use “first and foremost” before we refer to the most important part of something.It's like saying “most importantly”． Example：First and foremost，I'd like to thank everybody for all their help.
( )51.The passage is mainly to help ________.
A．practice some reading skills B．understand some grammar rules
C．improve some writing methods D．learn some useful expressions
( )52.Which of the following can be the best to fill in “__▲__” in the passage
A．bright and early B．fair and square C．alive and well D．first and foremost
( )53.“First and foremost” has similar meaning to ________.
A．get up early B．honest and fair C．out of danger D．most importantly
( )54.According to the passage，which of the following is NOT true
A．The four items are useful expressions in written English.
B．“Fair and square” is usually used in games.
C．“Alive and well” can describe a lucky man.
D．If you get up “bright and early”，you are a early bird.
( )55.The passage can usually be read in the part of ________ in a magazine.
A．English Corner B．Health Garden C．News Square D．Sports World
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Traditional Chinese Festivals
Yuanxiao，the Lantern Festival，is on the 15th day of the first month in the Chinese calendar.People watch lanterns and eat sweet dumplings. Qingming，the Tomb Sweeping Day，is around April 5.People go to the graves (墓) in memory of (纪念) the dead.
Duanwu，the Dragon Boat Festival，is on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese calendar.People eat rice dumplings and have dragon boat races in memory of the poet Qu Yuan. Qixi，the Night of Sevens，is on the seventh day of the seventh month in the Chinese calendar.It's the Chinese version (版本) of Valentine's Day.
Zhongqiu，the Mid Autumn Festival，is on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese calendar.Families enjoy mooncakes and tell the story of Chang'e. Chongyang，the Double Ninth Festival，is on the ninth day of the ninth month in the Chinese calendar.It's the date to pay respect (尊敬) to the old.
( )51.The Mid Autumn Festival is ________ in the Chinese calendar.
A．on August 15th B．on July 7th C．on January 15th D．on May 15th
( )52.Chinese people eat ________ at the Dragon Boat Festival.
A．dumplings B．mooncakes C．rice dumplings D．sweet dumplings
( )53.The Chinese version of Valentine's Day is ________.
A．the Lantern Festival B．the Night of Sevens
C．the Spring Festival D．the Tomb Sweeping Day
( )54.At the Tomb Sweeping Day，people go to the graves in memory of ________.
A．Qu Yuan B．the elderly C．Chang'e D．the dead
( )55.At the Double Ninth Festival，people usually ________.
A．watch lanterns B．pay respect to old people
C．visit their relatives D．get together to tell stories
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Asking for directions is the first thing we need to do when we get to a foreign country.Knowing how to ask for help can make our life much easier！Here are some tips for you.
Use greetings and polite expressions
　　Starting the conversation with friendly greetings is a must.If you want to get a great answer，begin by saying “hello” first.And finish with “thank you” and “have a nice day”． Examples： Excuse me，could you help me Hello！May I ask for some help？I need to get to the CN Tower.
Build your vocabulary
　　You should know the basic vocabulary that can be used in asking for directions.Try to remember places like High Park，Queen Street，and words like bank，block，etc. Examples： It's about two blocks away from here. Go along the street until you reach the traffic lights.
Learn the most commonly used prepositions (介词) and adverbs (副词)
　　Remember some important prepositions like “between” and “next to”．And the adverbs like “near”，“nearer”，and “nearest” are very useful when you need to find somewhere fast. Examples： The zoo is straight ahead. It's between a bank and a post office.
Try to know some important landmarks (地标)
　　Every city in the world has its own landmarks.You can cut down on search time if you know where the important landmarks are. Examples： It is next to the CN Tower! Go past the Aquarium (水族馆) and then turn left.
( )51.________ is the most important when you start a conversation.
A．Getting a large vocabulary B．Asking the right person
C．Making others understand D．Greeting the person politely
( )52.Using the word “nearest” can help you ________.
A．miss wrong places B．find the place quickly
C．find better places D．learn about more places
( )53.________ tips on how to ask for directions are given in the passage.
A．Three B．Four C．Five D．Six
( )54.Who may be most interested in the passage
A．Lisa from France，who is learning Chinese culture.
B．Mr. Green from Britain，who is teaching English.
C．Yuan Hai from China，who is taking a trip in England.
D．Miss Smith from America，who is having a meeting in New York.
( )55.This passage is probably from ________.
A．a travel guidebook B．a science report
C．a fashion magazine D．a book review
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Elisabeth　2 days ago Question：Did you use to be shy？If so，how did you overcome (克服) it and how long did it take？I need your help.
Lucy　Yesterday Answer 1：I was very shy when I was in high school.Over the last 5 years or so I have worked very hard at overcoming it.I started by making conversations with friends' friends that I didn't know.It did take a lot of effort (努力).Now I can talk to almost everyone.
Tina　2 hours ago Answer 2：Yes，I was shy about two years ago.It took me about two years to overcome my shyness.Don't worry.Find your confidence (自信)，and you'll overcome your fears.
Anna　30 minutes ago Answer 3：I used to be shy in high school until I started serving in a restaurant.I found that really helpful.I have become more outgoing now because I have to talk to strangers every day.
( )51.We can learn about Elisabeth that ________.
A．she wants to introduce herself B．she wants to overcome her shyness
C．she enjoys talking with others D．she likes to help others to solve problems
( )52.Lucy spent ________ in overcoming her shyness.
A．about a year B．less than three years
C．about five years D．more than six years
( )53.Tina thinks ________ is important to overcome shyness.
A．kindness B．fairness C．confidence D．good grades
( )54.________ helped Anna a lot to become more outgoing.
A．Serving in a restaurant B．Eating out often
C．Working day and night D．Looking for jobs
( )55.Which of the following is TRUE about Lucy，Tina and Anna
A．They are all high school students.
B．They all gave the answer on the same day.
C．They all thought it was easy to overcome shyness.
D．They all used to be shy and overcame it successfully.
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Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art.These usually try to show the things that are important in life，such as love，happiness，beauty and family.The most common things，from paper to clay to bamboo，are turned into objects of beauty.Here is some information about some of traditional Chinese arts.
Name paper cutting sky lantern clay art kite
Inventor unknown Zhuge Kongming unknown Lu Ban
Appearing Time 1，500 years ago 226 AD 4，000 years ago 2，000 years ago
Material paper paper，bamboo clay，paper or cotton paper，bamboo
Main Use
Ancient Times remembering ancestors asking for help being with the dead sending information
Today praying praying decorating playing
( )51.How many kinds of materials are mentioned in the passage
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Eight.
( )52.People make ________ most easily of all according to the passage.
A．paper cuttings B．sky lanterns C．clay arts D．kites
( )53.What are kites used for today
A．Praying. B．Asking for help. C．Playing. D.Sending information.
( )54.Paper cutting appeared about ________ than kites.
A．500 years later B．500 years earlier
C．1，500 years earlier D．2，000 years later
( )55.Which of the following is TRUE from the passage
A．The inventor of paper cutting is Lu Ban.
B. Kites and sky lanterns have different materials.
C．People used clay arts to decorate in ancient times.
D. Traditional Chinese arts show some important things in life.