DAY1

Military masters (P4)

阅读文章并根据文章内容回答问题,注意答案不要超过题目规定的字数。

1. What was the relationship between Sun Bin and Pang Juan? (Within 10 words)

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2. Why was Sun Bin punished in Wei? (Within 5 words)

__________________________________________3. Where were Sun Bin’s military ideas developed? (Within 5 words)

__________________________________________4. Which sentence in the article is closest in meaning to the following one?

Pang wanted to maintain his position so he moved against Sun.

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5. Translate the following sentence into Chinese.

Besides Sun Tzu, author of The Art of War during the Spring and Autumn Period, Sun Bin and Pang Juan are no less famous for the battlefield know-how during the Warring States Period.

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DAY2

How Americans ... (P4)

Choose the best answer:

1. The evolution of the American dream includes all of the following EXCEPT ________.

A. becoming an overnight success

B. enjoying equality whatever one’s skin color

C. giving children what parents can afford

D. owning big cars and big houses

2. What does the underlined word “priority” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

A. something that is important and needs to be done first

B. the ability to survive something harmful or unpleasant

C. the desire to achieve something for someone

D. a special choice that makes you proud

3. What do American youth prefer to do nowadays, according to the article?

A. They prefer to live like Americans.

B. They care about fame and money.

C. They like to spend more time with their families.

D. They want to work for big companies rather than on farms.

4. According to the article, what was the original American dream?

A. Spending more money than one had.

B. Not having to work hard for success.

C. Enjoying life whatever one’s living standard.

D. Being successful when one grasps opportunities.

DAY3

We will farm ... (P5)

Choose the best answer:

1. What is the article mainly about?

A. A new technique to grow food.

B. How to increase food production.

C. The possibility of skyscraper farms.

D. The problems created by lack of farmland.

2. Brazil is mentioned in the article _______.

A. because it is the fifth largest country in the world

B. as part of the argument about how serious the food problem is

C. to prove the bad situation in South America

D. to inform about the UN’s solution to food problems there

3. Which of the following is a challenge that skyscraper farms might face?

A. Food transportation costs.

B. Weather stability and insect pests.

C. Controlling weather conditions.

D. Carbon-dioxide emissions.

4. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Artificial light is crucial for growing crops indoors.

B. The world’s population will increase by 70% by 2050.

C. Plants share the same weather condition when grown indoors.

D. Professor Despommier suggested to plant fruits on the top of skyscrapers.

DAY4

You can achieve ... (P6)

Choose the best answer:

1. Why did the author sign up for the race?

A. She was bored with the volunteer work.

B. The people doing the race inspired her.

C. She was really interested in running.

D. She wanted to prove that she was the best.

2. The defining moment came when the author _______.

A. found racing was uninteresting

B. didn’t know if she could finish

C. fell behind an old man

D. crossed the finish line

3. The author felt ______ at her race result.

A. regret B. embarrassment

C. satisfaction D. amazement

4. According to the article, if you find you are not as good as others, you should ________.

A. change or redefine your goal

B. try to explore other skills you might have

C. avoid comparing yourself with others

D. try to motivate yourself

DAY5

第一节、听下面5段材料。从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段材料读一遍。

1. Where is the supermarket?



2. When did the play begin?

A. 8:00. B. 8:30. C. 7:30.

3. What sports does the woman like?

A. Boating. B. Swimming. C. Skating.

4. Which Mp3 is the cheapest?

A. The white one. B. The blue one.

C. The red one.

5. What are the speakers doing?

A. Waiting for a bus.

B. Waiting for the dinner.

C. Waiting in the bank.

第二节、听下面5段材料。从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段材料读两遍。

请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What is the woman going to do this weekend?

A. See the new movie.

B. Go hiking.

C. Do some shopping.

7. What advice does the man give the woman?

A. Bring a camera.

B. Wear good shoes.

C. Take enough water

请听第7段材料，回答第8-10题。

8. What is the relationship between the two speakers?

A. Saleswoman and customer.

B. Boss and clerk.

C. Husband and wife.

9. What does the woman do?

A. Secretary. B. Salesperson. C. Manager.

10. What can we infer from the dialogue?

A. The woman gets a new job.

B. The woman doesn’t like to talk with others.

C. All the workmates are very friendly.

请听第8段材料，回答第11-13题。

11. How many cities are mentioned in the weather forecast?

A. 6. B. 5. C. 4.

12. Which city is the coldest?

A. Beijing B. Mexico City. C. New York.

13. What will the weather be like in Taipei?

A. Cloudy, wet and hot.

B. Windy and cold.

C. Cloudy and heavy rain.

请听第9段材料，完成第14-16题。

Lost & Found

Date: Dec. 13th, 2007

Name: (14)

Address: 40 Spring Gardens, Knotley.

Tele Number: (15)

Lost (16) ________

请听第10段材料，完成第17-20题。

17. Name: ____________ Museum

18. Opening hours on weekdays: ____________

19. Days closed: _____________

20. Tickets price: ____________