Where in the world can you take an hour’s train ride, and pass a forest, a London street, a scene from the Wild West, and a burning building that never burns down? There’s only one place, and that’s Hollywood, in California. The scenes you see from the tourist train are film sets（布景） in the Universal Studios, one of the oldest and largest movie companies(公司) in the USA.
A visit to Universal Studios brings back memories of great days of Hollywood, the films and the stars. But they are only memories. Hollywood isn’t quite the same as it used to be. Costs have gone up and confidence has gone down. Movie-makers are afraid to spend their money on expensive new ideas. Instead, they repeat old ones.
The film industry is changing fast. Teenagers still go out to the movies. The theatre is a good place to meet friends away from home. But older people mostly stay home to watch series, like Dynasty have become as important to Hollywood as expensive movies. These “soap opera”, as they are called, show rich, powerful families living in beautiful homes and wearing beautiful clothes. But the actors and actresses are nearly all middle-aged, like many of the people who watch them.
Though it is soap operas that are keeping the film-makers of Hollywood in Business, big films are still being made in America. But more and more of them are made outside Hollywood. New York is the most important new center, but there are many others as well. Movie-makers have realized that they don’t need Hollywood any more. Modern cameras and real houses instead of expensively made copies in a studio. Other states, especially Florida and Texas, are working hard to take the film business away from California. They are offering better working conditions and lower cost.
But Hollywood is fighting back. The state of California is trying hard to keep its best-known industry.
【小題1】From the passage, we know Universal Studios is ______.

A．a(chǎn) very large park	B．a(chǎn) busy London street
C．a(chǎn) famous movie company	D．a(chǎn)n old Hollywood movie

【小題2】The movie industry in California isn’t as successful as before because ______.

A．young people don’t go to movie theatres any more

B．there is strong competition from other states

C．its movie companies are in neeed of young stars

D．the state hasn’t put a development plan into action

【小題3】Which of the following seems to be a threat（威脅）to Hollywood？

A．The use of modern cameras and other equipment

B．The interest of middle-aged film stars

C．The making of TV series like Dynasty

D．The expensively made copies of scenes

You want to know about my staying in America, right? Well, to tell you the truth, it is really an eye-opening experience to study here.
In China, I had English classes five times a week since fifth grade. However, I didn’t know how different textbook English could be from everyday English until I came to Hotchkiss School, Connecticut.
When I first studied English, I was told to say,” I am fine” when people say “How are you?” But in the US, I found that people say, “I am good” or “I’m tired”.
One day, someone greeted me with “What’s up?” It made me confused . I thought for a moment and then smiled because I didn’t know what to say.
Since then, I have discovered more and more differences between Chinese and US cultures.
To my surprise, US girls spend a lot of time in the burning sun to get a tan(曬黑). However, in China, girls try every possible way to get their skin paler, or “whiter”.
I was also surprised by how hardworking US students are.  In China, schoolwork is almost everything, so we study hard and that’s it. But here, a “good” student gets good grades, does a lot for the public and plays sports or music.
The kids here are so talented, I am starting to be sorry that I gave up playing the piano at an early age and that I have never thought about sports.
【小題1】 What does the word “confused” in the fourth paragraph mean in Chinese ?

A．困惑

B．憧憬

C．悲痛

D．后悔

【小題2】A good US student spends his / her time ______ .

A．only in doing homework

B．on studies, sports or music and public work

C．only in working for the public

D．only on sports or music

【小題3】Which of the following is NOT true ?

A．The writer is now in US.

B．American girls love to have white skin.

C．US students are talented and hard working.

D．The writer regrets that he gave up playing the piano.

閱讀以上5段語(yǔ)言材料，請(qǐng)找出與他們相對(duì)應(yīng)的標(biāo)題，并將其標(biāo)號(hào)填入下列方框內(nèi)。
A Friendship Day present plays an important part in developing friendships. We must choose it with love and care. It doesn’t need to be expensive, but it must be able to show your love to your friend. If you find it hard to choose a good Friendship Day present for your best friend, here are some good ideas for you.
【小題1】_______
Friendship bands are one of the most popular present on that day. Many colorful friendship bands hit stores much ahead of the Friendship Day. They come in special designs for both boys and girls.
【小題2】_______
Flowers are presents which are popular among girls. Sending flowers is the best and the easiest way to show your love to your friend. If possible, you’d better choose your friend’s favorite flower. If your friend doesn’t have a specific choice, you can buy yellow roses. Yellow roses are thought to be Friendship Day flowers.
【小題3】_______
Photo albums are good Friendship Day presents. You can place a picture of you along with your friend into a photo album. This reminds both of you of the good time you spent together.
【小題4】_______
21Books are suitable for friends who like reading. Keep your friend in mind while choosing the book. Usually, you can choose an inspirational.
【小題5】_______
If you don’t know which present to choose, why not invite your friend to have dinner? That will be a good chance to chat with your friend. I am sure you can have a good meal and a great time.

A．Choosing Good Books

B．Inviting Your Friend to Dinner

C．Buying Photo Albums

D．Sending Flowers

E. Buying Friendship Bands

根據(jù)材料內(nèi)容選擇最佳答案，并將其標(biāo)號(hào)填入題前括號(hào)內(nèi)。
“Can I see my baby?” the happy new mother asked. When she saw the baby, she was surprised. The baby was born without ears.
As time went by, the baby grew up. There was nothing wrong with his hearing. But some kids laughed at him because he didn’t have ears. The baby was very sad, but his parents did nothing but felt sorry for him.
The boy’s father talked with a doctor. “Could nothing be done?” the father asked. “ I believe I could give him a pair of outer ears, if they could be got.” The doctor answered. So they began to look for a person who would like to give his or her ears.
Two years went by. Then the father said, “You are going to the hospital, son. Mother and I have found someone and it will give the ears you need. But it’s a secret, ”said the father. The operation was very successful. Several years later, he got a good job.
One day, he told his father “ But I must know who gave so much to me. I want to do something for him or her.” “I am sorry, but I can’t tell you.” Said the father.
The secret was kept for years, but the day did come. For the boy it was one of the darkest days. He stood with his father over his mother’s coffin.
Slowly, the father raised her thick brown hair to show that his mother had no outer ears. “Your mother said she was glad that she never let her hair be cut,” he said, “and nobody ever thought she was less beautiful, did they?”
【小題1】Why did the kids laugh at the boy?

A．Because he heard nothing.	B．Because he had only an ear.
C．Because he had no parents.	D．Because he had no ears.

【小題2】Who gave the ears to the boy？

A．A doctor.

B．His father.

C．His mother.

D．A good man.

【小題3】Why did the boy’s mother never let her hair be cut?

A．Because she liked long hair.

B．Because she didn’t let her son know the secret.

C．Because she had only an ear.

D．Because she had no ears when she was born.

【小題4】 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．There is nothing wrong with the boy’s ears.

B．The boy’s parents did nothing for the boy.

C．Just after the operation, the boy knew the truth.

D．Before the boy knew the truth, his mother died.

【小題5】From the passage, we know “__________”.

A．ears are very important	B．no ears are good
C．parents’ love is great	D．secrets are known by people

Monday…oh, I don’t like Monday because I’ll have to go back to school again after the weekend. Tuesday is not so bad. I usually play tennis with my friends after school. On Wednesday evening I don’t go out. I stay at home and do my homework. I like Thursday because the next day is Friday. I always go out on Friday—maybe to the cinema. I love the weekend. On Saturdays I get up late, and I sometimes go to the shops in the afternoon. In the evening we go to a club. Then on Sundays I go to my friend’s house or she comes to mine. I usually visit my grandmother for an hour in the afternoon. Then the weekend is over and it’s Monday…and I feel bad again!
【小題1】I don’t like Monday because           .

A．Monday is the first day of a week	B．I just spend a happy weekend
C．Monday is the first school day of a week	D．I will have many lessons on Monday

【小題2】Tuesday is not so bad because           .

A．I can play tennis with my friends	B．I have no homework to do
C．I have a P.E. class	D．I’m free

【小題3】I can go to the cinema on           .

A．Monday

B．Tuesday

C．Wednesday

D．Friday

【小題4】Which one is true?

A．I get up late on Monday.	B．I visit my grandmother on Saturday.
C．I play tennis on Sunday.	D．I do some shopping at weekends.

【小題5】From the text, we know that the writer           .

A．doesn’t like school	B．likes to stay at home
C．only likes Friday	D．only likes Saturday

If you look at the word Christmas, you can see the word Christ in it. On Christmas, people celebrate (慶祝) the birthday of Jesus Christ.
Of course (當(dāng)然) not everyone in America thinks Christ a great man, but Christmas is a holiday for all the people. It’s on December 25. Shops and schools are not open. Almost (幾乎) every family has a Christmas tree in the house. People make their Christmas trees very beautiful. They put many colored bulbs on the trees. The bulbs make the trees more beautiful at night. They also put some dolls, balls and small animals on the trees. On Christmas day almost everyone gives gifts to others and also gets gifts from others.
【小題1】The word Christmas comes from          .

A．the name of a holiday	B．the name of a tree
C．the man of a man	D．the name of some presents

【小題2】In America people celebrate Christmas because          .

A．it is a holiday	B．Jesus Christ died
C．shops and schools are not open	D．they can get gifts

【小題3】People have Christmas trees in their houses          .

A．to put some small things on them	B．to make their houses beautiful
C．because they like trees	D．because shops will not open

【小題4】The word “bulb”means something that _________.

A．can give us light	B．children can play with
C．people can eat	D．can make people sleep well at night

【小題5】On Christmas,  __________.

A．parents give gifts to children

B．boys give gifts to girls or boys

C．students give gifts to their teachers

D．a(chǎn)lmost everyone gives gifts to others and also gets gifts from others

A man called his son in New York the day before Christmas and said,  “I have to tell you your Mom and I are going to divorce(離婚) ! Thirty years is quite a long time.”
“Dad, what are you talking about?” the son cried.
The father said:“We are sick of each other. I don’t want to talk about it anymore. You call your sister in Chicago and tell her about the news.”
When the daughter got the news, she is very surprised at it.
“What? They are getting divorced.” She shouted, “I’ll stop them.” She called her father immediately, and cried to her father,” Don’t do anything until I get home. I’m calling my brother back, and we’ll both be there tomorrow. Wait for us, please.”
The old man hung up his phone and turned to his wife. “OK” he said, “they’re coming for Christmas and paying their own way.”
【小題1】The old couple have been married for____ years.

A．twenty

B．thirty

C．fifty

D．fifty-five

【小題2】Why did the old man call his son on the day before Christmas?

A．Because he wanted to spend Christmas with his children

B．Because he couldn’t stand his marriage any longer.

C．Because he and his wife were sick of each other

D．Because he was sick of talking about his marriage.

【小題3】Who called the father in this story? 

A．The sick man

B．The wife

C．The son

D．The daughter

【小題4】The son and daughter would go back home on Christmas because___. 

A．they wanted to stop their parents divorcing

B．they wanted to see their parents

C．they wanted to spend Christmas with their parents

D．they wanted to give their parents the presents

【小題5】Which of the following sentences is Right ?

A．The two old men were really sick of each other

B．The two old men didn’t really want to divorce

C．The son and the daughter often went home for holidays

D．The son and the daughter knew that their parents were not going to divorce.

Collecting Barbie Dolls is a favorite hobby of many women and girls throughout the world. Since Barbie first appeared (出現(xiàn)) at the American International Toy Fair in 1959, she has become the most popular doll in the world.
Many collectors of Barbie Dolls collect the dolls just for fun. They often collect some dolls they like or think are special. However, there are some serious collectors. They have hundreds of dolls, and spend almost thousands of dollars each year.
Many Barbie collectors not only collect the dolls, but also collect items (部件) of the dolls. Many collections include different items of Barbie’s fashion clothes. If you become a serious collector of Barbie Dolls, you will be likely to want to join a Barbie collectors’ club. The more you know about Barbie and her history, the more you want to grow your collections. 
No matter which kind of collector you are, casual (隨意的) or serious, Barbie dolls can be a fun and interesting hobby for girls and women of all ages.
【小題1】How many years of history do Barbie Dolls have?

A．More than eighty years.	B．About one hundred years.
C．Less than ten years.	D．About fifty years.

【小題2】What does the word “include” mean in Chinese?

A．包括

B．醞釀

C．生產(chǎn)

D．分配

【小題3】Which of the following is NOT right about the serious collectors of Barbie Dolls?[來(lái)源:學(xué)#科#網(wǎng)]

A．They have great interest in Barbie Dolls.

B．They sometimes even collect items of Barbie Dolls.

C．They spend much money on Barbie Dolls.

D．They don’t like Barbie Dolls from America.

【小題4】 What do we know from the passage?

A．Barbie Dolls first appeared in England.

B．Casual collectors may just collect Barbie Dolls for fun.

C．Collectors collect items in order to repair the dolls.

D．Old people didn’t like Barbie Dolls before 1959.

【小題5】What is the passage mainly about?

A．Barbie Dolls.	B．Different hobbies.
C．How to repair a toy.	D．How to be a collector.

Dear editor,
I live in a beautiful city. Many visitors come to my city every year because there are so many colorful peacocks (孔雀) here.
The peacocks mostly live on the grassland of Dongfeng Square. Visitors usually throw food to them, but they don’t think about at all whether the food is good or not. Some of the peacocks became ill, and some even died eating the bad food given by visitors.
I’m sure most of the visitors who throw food to the peacocks really like the bird, but they don’t realize that they may be doing them harm (傷害). Visitors should be told that what they have done is harmful to the birds, and this kind of thing must be stopped.
Perhaps we can build some small shops beside Dongfeng Square to sell peacock food. For us every person, it is our duty to give more love to these beautiful birds to look after them carefully.
Yours,
Wang Yang
【小題1】The letter will be sent to _____________________.

A．a(chǎn) school

B．a(chǎn) hospital

C．a(chǎn) newspaper

D．a(chǎn) museum

【小題2】Many visitors come to the writer’s city every year to _________________.

A．give peacocks food

B．see peacocks

C．do some shopping

D．travel

【小題3】Some peacocks became ill and died because __________________.

A．they weren’t given any food	B．they were given too much food
C．they were given some bad food	D．they weren’t given enough food

【小題4】The writer suggests that some small shops should be built so that they may _______.

A．sell peacocks food to visitors	B．sell food to peacocks
C．make the square more beautiful	D．sell some things for everyday life

【小題5】Which of the following is Not true according to the passage?

A．Peacocks mainly live on the grassland of Dongfeng Square.

B．Some small shops were built in the square.

C．People should look after peacocks carefully.

D．Some visitors throw food to the peacocks.