DAY1

Just like a fish (P3)

根据文章内容在表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。

 

DAY2

What the British ... (P4)

Choose the best answer:

1. The article is mainly about _________.

A. the greatest British exports

B. some famous British comedies

C. different aspects of British humor

D. the importance of humor in British culture

2. The Beatles are mentioned in the article to ________.

A. emphasize their importance in music history

B. stress their popularity in Britain

C. introduce its similar style as Monty Python’s

D. show Monty Python’s influence on comedy

3. Why does Basil Fawlty say “Why don’t you have another vat of wine, dear?”?

A. He believes wine will make his wife happy.

B. He is being sarcastic at the expense of her alcoholism.

C. He wants to encourage his wife to drink more.

D. He wants to stop his wife from drinking.

4. What can we infer from the article?

A. Afternoon tea is more important than humor in British culture.

B. Mr Bean is popular in Britain because of his childlike appearance.

C. The awkward behavior of others often annoys Mr Bean.

D. Sometimes non-British people do not understand British humor.

DAY3

A special birthday ... (P6)

Choose the best answer:

1. On the Thursday evening, the author ________.

A. found two of her students shared the same birthday

B. had a great plan for the birthday party

C. doubted if either parent would bring gifts

D. bought four slices of cake

2. What does the underlined word “treat” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A. fun B. food

C. card D. candy

3. What can we infer about the author from the article?

A. She didn’t eat any cake herself.

B. She got a handsome salary as a teacher.

C. She bought five pieces of cake in the bakery.

D. She was sure that neither student had ever had a birthday party.

4. From the story, we can conclude that ______.

A. different people have different tastes

B. it’s worthwhile to save up for a birthday cake

C. students love to celebrate their birthdays together

D. the happiness of her students filled the author with satisfaction

DAY4

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Many people think of guys as being carefree when it comes to their appearance. But in fact, a lot of guys spend plenty of time in front of the mirror. They care just as much as girls do about their body image.

Body image is a person’s opinions and feelings about his or her own body and physical appearance. 1.________. You appreciate your body for its capabilities (能力) and accept its imperfections.

2.________ Here are some ideas:

Recognize your strengths. Different body types are good for different things. What does your body do well? Maybe your speed, strength, or coordination (协调性) makes you better than others at a certain sport. That may be basketball, table tennis, mountain biking, dancing, or even running. Or perhaps you have non-sports skills, like drawing, painting, singing, playing a musical instrument, writing, or acting. 3.________

Exercise regularly. Exercise can help you look good and feel good about yourself. Good physiques (体形) don’t just happen. 4.________. A healthy habit can be as simple as exercising 20 minutes to 1 hour three days a week. Working out can also lift your spirits.

Respect your body! Practicing good habits; regular showering; taking care of your teeth, hair, and skin; wearing clean clothes, and so on – can help you build a positive body image.

5.________ Your body is just one part of who you are. Your talent for comedy, a quick wit (智慧), and all the other things make you unique. So try not to let small imperfections take over.

A. Use this as an opportunity to discover what you’re good at.

B. Be yourself.

C. Having a positive body image means feeling satisfied with the way you look.

D. Just explore talents that you feel good about.

E. They take hard work, regular workouts, and a healthy diet.

F. The good news is that self-image and body image can be changed.

G. So, what can you do to develop a positive body image?

DAY5

从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

1. No matter how little they sleep, some people can work efficiently ________ others will yawn and struggle through the day.

A. while B. when

C. as if D. even if

2. My host sister Brooke and I ______ in the same grade and we spend a lot of time together.

A. am B. are

C. has been D. have been

3. Everyone talks about saving energy, but ______ really take action.

A. many B. most

C. few D. little

4. At the University of Central Florida, the alternative spring break program has grown so fast that this year three students were _________ for every one accepted.

A. turned away B. turned out

C. turned over D. turned up

5. On February 26, 2011, Discovery arrived at the International Space Station, _________ its last visit before it is retired from service.

A. to make B. have made

C. made D. making

6. The same kind of panic happened with vinegar during the SARS _______ and garlic at the time of the big influenza.

A. outbreak B. breakthrough

C. breakdown D. breakaway

7. The top leaders of the two countries are holding talks in a friendly ______.

A. state B. situation

C. atmosphere D. phenomenon

8. The New York University Shanghai will begin to teach its first group of undergraduates, _________ will be Chinese, in 2013.

A. most of them B. most of which

C. most of those D. most of whom

9. The local fire department also takes people into trucks _______ they experience an artificial earthquake.

A. which B. when

C. that D. where

10. There are many art classes in my school, like photography and sketching. __________, language fans can join classes for German, French and Japanese.

A. In a word B. What’s more

C. That’s to say D. Believe it or not

上期参考答案

Reading

D1

1. They studied military strategy together but became rivals/enemies later.

2. He was accused of treason.

3. In the state of Qi.

4. (When they served in the state of Wei,) Pang plotted against Sun for fear of losing his position in the state.

5. 除了春秋时期著有《孙子兵法》的孙武之外，战国时期的孙膑和庞涓也同样以擅长兵法出名。

D2 CACD

D3 CBCA

D4 BCCD

Listening

D5 1-5 ACBAB 6-10 BACBA

11-13 BCA 14. Mrs Roome

15. 09934643 16. a necklace

17. Natural History 18. 10:00 am – 5:30 pm

19. Dec. 24-25 20. free