Day 1
Having food problems (P3)
Choose the best answer:
1.What challenged the author most when he first came to China?
A. Changing his diet to be a meat eater.
B. Adapting to Chinese cuisine.
C. Understanding Chinese civilization and culture.
D. Communicating with his relatives using the correct accent.
2. How did the author feel when he was invited to try the food at the welcoming party?
A. Excited.B. Annoyed.
C. Awkward.D. Frightened.
3. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?
A. The author thinks that lunch in China isn’t as big as lunch in Germany.
B. The author has gradually become fascinated with Chinese food culture.
C. The author has developed a love for Chinese cuisine with the help of his relatives.
D. After a stay of two years in China, the author has managed to cook many traditional Chinese dishes.

Day 2
Christmas differs ... (P4-5)
Choose the best answer:
1. Which of the following expressions is often used by Americans?
A. “Chrimbo”. B. “Happy Christmas”.
C. “Father Christmas”.D. “Merry Christmas”.
2. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?
A. A typical Christmas dinner in the US includes turkey.
B. Americans are more devoted to Christmas decorations than Britons are.
C. Christmas puddings and pumpkin pies are popular Christmas desserts in the UK.
D. During Christmas dinner, Americans often put on paper hats and pull a Christmas cracker.
3. How does the article mainly make its points?
A. Through comparisons.
B. Through cause and effect analysis.
C. By following the order of time.
D. By presenting research findings.

Day 3
Inventions of the year (P5)
Choose the best answer:
1. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?
A. Selfie sticks come in only one size, and come with a handheld bluetooth button.
B. Selfie sticks enable people to take photos at a distance and from better angles.
C. Wireless electricity is a technology that can improve the performance of cellphones.
D. Wireless electricity allows people to charge objects wherever they want.
2. The “super banana” is meant to ______.
A. help Ugandan people get richer
B. take the place of local bananas in Uganda
C. reduce the possibility that children in Uganda get blind
D. add more protein to Ugandans’ diets and make them healthier
3. Which of the following inventions is going to be significant in changing the way we make products?
A. Selfie sticks.B. Wireless Electricity.
C. The super banana. D. 3-D Printing.
4. The main purpose of the text is to ______.
A. analyze why the four inventions were made
B. describe the four most popular inventions of 2014
C. attract potential customers to the four inventions
D. introduce four inventions that have made the world better

Day 4
A great challenge (P6)

Choose the best answer:
1. Which of the following descriptions is TRUE of Pete?
A. He played baseball in a motorized wheelchair in the past.
B. He can’t see things clearly without the help of a device.
C. He has to rely on a ventilator to survive because of his injured diaphragm.
D. His brain is the only physical part of his body left working normally.
2. Why did Pete’s roommate take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge?
A. He loved to do adventurous activities.
B. He expected to win the award offered by the organizers.
C. He wanted to raise some money for Pete.
D. He wanted to see how well he could endure the cold.
3. From what happened to Uncle Dave, it can be inferred that ______.
A. Uncle Dave got very angry at the activity
B. Uncle Dave started his own Facebook page because of the activity
C. Uncle Dave was in charge of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
D. a large number of people showed how much they cared for Pete
4. In the last paragraph, the speaker mainly conveys the message that ______.
A. the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has encouraged her to help those in need
B. it is up to us to choose to live whatever life we want to
C. we shouldn’t blame anybody who can’t handle life’s troubles by themselves
D. we should cherish what we own and be kind to people around us

Day 5
阅读下面材料，掌握其大意，然后从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
• Membership
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• Membership Savings Program
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1. Which of the following is NOT promised by Hostelling International?
A. A safe and clean place to stay.
B. Welcoming atmosphere.
C. Membership benefits.
D. Opportunities to meet local people.
2. Which of the following is TRUE about the HI hostels?
A. Accommodation discounts for members are not available at every HI hostel.
B. For some HI hostels, you have to be a member to find accommodation.
C. You will enjoy high quality services at the cheapest possible price.
D. Free public transportation to your destination is ensured.
3. If you want to be a member of HI, ______.
A. you can either call the HI Youth Hostel Association office or buy a membership online
B. you should book a room at an HI Youth Hostel first
C. you can buy a membership at an HI Youth Hostel Association office or outlet
D. you can buy a membership when you check in at an HI Youth hostel
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