Chinese New Year Celebration is the most important celebration of the year. Chinese people may celebrate the Chinese New Year in slightly different ways but their wishes are almost the same; they want their family members and friends to be healthy and lucky during next year.
Chinese New Year Celebration usually lasts for 15 days. Celebratory activities include Chinese New Feast, firecrackers, giving lucky money to children, the New Year bell ringing and Chinese New Year Greetings. Most of Chinese people will stop the celebrating in their home on the 7th day of New Year because the national holiday usually ends around that day, however celebrations in public areas can last until the 15th day of New Year.
It is the money given to kids from their parents and grandparents as New Year gift. The money is believed to bring good luck, ward off monsters; hence the name "lucky money". Parents and grandparents first put money in small, especially-made red envelopes and give the red envelopes to their kids after the New Year"s Feast or when they come to visit them on the New Year. They choose to put the money in red envelopes because Chinese people think red is a lucky color. They want to give their children both lucky money and lucky color.
小题1:What can we learn from the Paragragh 1？| A．Chinese New Year Celebration is one of the most important celebrations in China | | B．Chinese New Year Celebration can bring luck to them during the next year | | C．Some different celebrations still exist | | D．Kids can get their lucky money during the Chinese New Year Celebration |
小题2:Where can we meet some celebrations in the 13th day of the New Year in China？| A．Wal-Mart Stores | B．Your uncle’s family | | C．Yuanmingyuan Imperial Garden | D．High school |
小题3:Which way is not mentioned in the passage below to celebrate New Year？| A．Set off fireworks | B．Come over relatives | | C．Receive presents | D．Get lucky money |
小题4:Where can we probably find the passage？| A．A travel brochure | B．A newspaper | | C．A tradition guide | D．A textbook |
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小题1:C
小题2:A
小题3:C
小题4:C |
试题分析：本文介绍了中国庆祝春节活动的意义、活动时间和在春节期间长辈给小辈压岁钱的习俗。
小题1:推理题：根据第一段内容可知春节庆祝活动是中国人一年中最重要的活动，虽各地的庆祝方式略有不同，但人们期望是相同的，都是希望家人、朋友身体健康，明年会有好运气。由此可知A、B两项错误，D项不是第一段的内容。故选C。
小题2:细节题：根据第二段最后一句“celebrations in public areas can last until the 15th day of New Year.
”公共场合的庆祝活动可持续到正月十五。四选项中A选项是公众场合。故选A。
小题3:细节题：根据第二段中“Celebratory activities include Chinese New Feast, firecrackers, giving lucky money to children, the New Year bell ringing and Chinese New Year Greetings.”庆祝活动包括农历节日,鞭炮,给孩子压岁钱,新年钟声和中国的新年问候。有A、B、D项内容，没有C项。故选C。
小题4:推理题：根据文章内容可知是介绍中国传统节日春节的庆祝活动内容。故选C。 |
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试题【Chinese New Year Celebration is the most important celebration of the year. Chin】；主要考察你对
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High childcare costs are putting British mothers off going out to work. It really is that simple. Eurostat figures show that 66 per cent of mothers in the UK work, less than France (72 per cent), Denmark (86 per cent), the Netherlands (78 per cent) or Germany (69 per cent). This not only damages Britain’s economic prosperity—it limits women’s careers and squeezes family incomes. It would be fine if this is the choice parents want to make, but it isn’t. Half of those surveyed want to go to work and the expense of childcare is one of the key reasons they couldn’t.
Despite claims made by Labour (工党) about childcare, a forthcoming (即将到来的) report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) confirms the true legacy of their time in government. They left behind a childcare system with high costs to parents, variable quality and patchy (不均匀的) coverage, despite soaring government spending. British parents now face the highest childcare bills in the world after Switzerland.
In the Eighties and Nineties under Mrs Thatcher and John Major, the picture was very different. Mothers in England were more likely to go out to work than their Dutch or German counterparts. But the position has reversed, despite a huge rise in public spending.
So why does the British Government spend more on childcare than France or Germany, even though the costs given to parents are sky-high? As always, under the previous government, money was frittered away (浪费) without adequate focus on improving quality. Instead of clear and transparent funding, four separate funding streams were created, skewing (偏离) the market and confusing parents and providers alike. The majority of the money was given away in cash benefits; so much of it did not get through to the front line.
The IPPR report points out that continental systems, in countries such as Germany, France, Denmark and the Netherlands, manage to deliver better value for money. What all of these systems have in common is a focus on quality, with greater flexibility and autonomy given to local providers. They also see a much higher proportion of government money getting to the front line.
小题1:Which of the following doesn’t belong to the disadvantages caused by the mothers prevented from going to work?| A．Damaging Britain’s economic development. | | B．Causing damage to women’s careers. | | C．Decreasing the family incomes. | | D．Causing childcare costs to go up. |
小题2:According to the second paragraph, we can infer that the former government of the Labour Party _______.| A．was highly praised by British people | | B．made British people face the highest childcare bills | | C．left behind a childcare system full of problems | | D．managed to decrease the government spending |
小题3:We can learn from the passage that _______.| A．in the Eighties and Nineties, mothers in the UK were likely to work | | B．there is a prejudice against mothers in the UK employment market | | C．most of the mothers surveyed in the UK don’t want to work | | D．the percentage of mothers who work in the UK is the lowest in the world |
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Every day is a gift, and if you look forward to spending each day with happiness, wake up every morning with a positive attitude and enjoy a beautiful day!
Set up a daily plan for yourself and ensure that you reserve enough time for your homework. Also, don’t forget to spare some time for play! Stop being lazy and start participating in your life instead of just watching it pass by. Try to do something fun and constructive every day. Read a book, write something interesting in your diary, try a new hobby, spend time with your friends, or just watch your favorite show on television, and you will see how every moment of your day unfolds. You’ll achieve better results, and ultimately greater success.
However, every day will not be the way you want it to be. Some days will be good, while some will be bad. You won’t be always happy and smiling. You may come across many challenges. Don’t forget to remind yourself to slow down and take care of yourself. In today’s busy lifestyle, it is necessary to relax to bring balance and joy back into your life. So, take charge of your life. Enjoy and appreciate the small things around you. Do a good deed and make others happy. Sometimes, doing something as simple as having a cup of tea with an old friend or a family member, listening to a cheerful song, or just writing down all the things that make you happy could indeed turn your day around!
Review and analyze your day before you retire at night. Reward yourself for completing the set goals and prepare the stage for the next day. This will impact your sleep and overall happiness levels. Plan for the next day, take a good rest, and wake up fresh the next morning!
If you will you are doing the same things every day, step out of your comfort zone and set aside some time to do things you have never done before. Stretch your limits. Not only will it make a boring day exciting but it will also build your confidence.
小题1:Who are the intended readers of the passage?| A．Teachers | B．Students | C．Workers | D．People in general |
小题2:Why is “Read a book” mentioned in the second paragraph?| A．To show readers how to make them happy. | | B．To tell readers to learn hard for their future. | | C．To supply readers with ways of killing time. | | D．To offer readers suggestions on hobbies. |
小题3:What can we infer from the third paragraph?| A．Every day is beautiful and worth-remembering. | | B．Your future is up to yourself and your friends. | | C．A good start is definitely good for the future. | | D．You should make a difference in your day. |
小题4:Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?| A．Planning your schedule for the next day the night before. | | B．Getting into the habit of self-praising with goals achieved. | | C．Rising early to get ready for your day with positive energy. | | D．Trying something new to learn from it to stretch your limits. |
小题5: What would be the best title for the passage?| A．How to make the most of your day | | B．How to lead a happy and satisfying life | | C．Act now without delay to change your life | | D．Spare time to focus on daily responsibilities |
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Whether you’re eating at a fancy restaurant or dining in someone’s home. Proper table manners are likely to help you make a good impression. According to a US expert, Emily Post, “All rules of table manners are made to avoid ugliness.”
While Henry Hitchings of the Los Angeles Times admits that good manners can reduce social conflict, he points out that mostly their purpose is protective - they turn our natural warrior-like selves into more elegant ones.
So where did table manners come from?
In medieval England, a writer named Petrus Alfonsi took the lead to urge people not to speak with their mouths full. And King David I of Scotland also proposed that any of his people who learned to eat more neatly be given a tax deduction (减除).
Disappointingly, that idea never caught on. It was during the Renaissance, when there were real technical developments, opinions of correct behavior changed for good. “None of these was more significant than the introduction of the table fork,” wrote Hitchings. “Gradually, as forks became popular, they brought the new way of eating, making it possible, for instance, to consume berries without making one’s fingers dirty.”
Forks were introduced to Britain in 1608 and 25 years later, the first table fork reached America. Yet while most of the essentials (基本要素) are the same on both sides of the Atlantic, there are a few clear differences between what’s normal in the US and what holds true in the UK. For example, in the US, when food needs cutting with a knife, people generally cut a bite, then lay aside the knife and switch the fork to their right hand. Then they pick up one bite at a time. By contrast, Britons keep the fork in the left hand and don’t lay the knife down.
Though globalization has developed a new, simpler international standard of table manners, some people still stick with the American cut-and-switch method.The Los Angeles Times noted, “They are hanging on to a form of behavior that favors manners above efficiency.”
小题1:What does the story mainly talk about?| A．The importance of proper table manners . | | B．The development of table manners in Western countries. | | C．Some unwritten rules of table manners in the US and UK. | | D．Differences between American and British table manners. |
小题2:The underlined phrase “caught on” in the passage probably means ______.| A．worked in practice | B．became popular | | C．drew attention | D．had a positive effect |
小题3:Which of the following events influenced people’s table manners most according to the article?| A．The introduction of forks. | | B．The tax deduction policy. | | C．The rise of the Renaissance. | | D．Petrus Alfonsi’s efforts in promoting table manners. |
小题4:What can we conclude from the article?| A．British and American table manners are completely different from each other. | | B．American people pay more attention to their table manners than British people do. | | C．With globalization, the American cut-and-switch method has been abandoned in the US. | | D．British people’s way of using a knife and fork may be more efficient than American people’s. |
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I always knew that I depended way too much on my phone. I didn’t know how much, so I decided to do this challenge to find out.
Every morning since I got a smartphone, I’ve used The Weather Channel App to find out what to . On the first morning I had to dress without guidance, but I was able to guess that the day would be cold and foggy by looking out of my window.
I couldn’t tell what time it was. I haven’t worn a for more than a year, because my phone showed the time. So I was late for friends who had been on the bus for two hours from Santa Monica to Palos Verdes. I was also late for my part-time job. And , I couldn’t call people to tell them that I was running late.
Getting places was harder, too. I got because I couldn’t use the GPS (汽车导航系统) on my phone. My driving, though, got a lot because I no longer had my phone in one hand checking directions while with the other.
But the number one trouble was not having my contact list (联络簿). I forgot to write down my friends’ and family members’ phone numbers before I the challenge. It was sad to realize that I couldn’t my brother’s and my mom’s cell phone numbers. Oh, how I wished to turn on the phone for just a second to look up phone numbers!
Even with all the problems, however, I found not worrying about missing a text message or an e-mail.
This was a great learning experience. It surprised me how I’d taken no notice of even the things like remembering phone numbers. We all should take some time to think about how we can depend on our cell phones.
| 小题3: | | A．hopefully | B．thankfully | C．strangely | D．surprisingly |
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| 小题5: | | A．picking up | B．bringing up | C．calling out | D．making out |
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| 小题6: | | A．even so | B．after all | C．in all | D．even worse |
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| 小题7: | | A．caught | B．lost | C．changed | D．hurt |
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| 小题8: | | A．happier | B．slower | C．safer | D．quieter |
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| 小题9: | | A．moving | B．chatting | C．writing | D．driving |
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| 小题10: | | A．started | B．forgot | C．supported | D．reported |
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| 小题11: | | A．collect | B．copy | C．read | D．remember |
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| 小题12: | | A．silence | B．peace | C．patience | D．confidence |
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| 小题13: | | A．work | B．lesson | C．challenge | D．project |
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| 小题14: | | A．hardest | B．simplest | C．nicest | D．clearest |
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| 小题15: | | A．less | B．more | C．little | D．much |
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Most of the time, people wear hats to protect themselves from harsh weather conditions. Hats are also worn to show politeness and as signs of social position. But nowadays, hats, especially women’s hats, are much more than that. More exactly, hats have changed into fashion and style symbols by many movie stars. What’s more, people now consider many different features (特点)when choosing even a simple hat. Many designers point out that, when choosing the right hat, it’s important to consider the color of your skin as well as your hair, your height, and the shape of your face.
First of all, the color of the hat should match the color of your skin and hair. For instance, black hats should be avoided if you are dark skinned. If a purple hat is placed on top of red hair, one will look as attractive as a summer flower. Second, the height of the hat is also an important point. Tall women should not go for hats with tall crowns, just as short women should choose hats with upturned brims to give the look of height. Third, and most importantly, the shape of the face decides the kind of hat one should pick. A small, gentle hat that fits the head looks good on a small face. However, women with big, round faces should choose a different style.
As the saying goes, “Fine feathers make fine birds.” A good hat can not only help your dress but also support your features, so why not choose the best possible one next time you want to be in public?
小题1:What does the underlined word “harsh” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?| A．good | B．strange | C．poor | D．different |
小题2:According to the article, which of the following women would look most attractive?| A．A big-faced woman who wears a small, nice hat. | | B．A short red-haired woman who wears a purple hat. | | C．A tall woman who wears a hat with a huge upturned brim. | | D．A small dark-skinned woman who wears a black hat with a tall crown. |
小题3:What does the last paragraph suggest?| A．Hats are worn on the head to keep warm. | | B．Hats can help you look better in public. | | C．Hats are not as important as character. | | D．Hats can make you look much taller. |
小题4:What is the best title for the article?| A．How to Show Your Social Position | B．How to Improve Your Features | | C．How to Choose a Proper Hat | D．How to Design a Nice Hat |
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