DAY 1

All friends now (P4)
Answer the questions:
1. What is the article mainly about? (Within 10 words)
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2. Why does the author say “Knowing how to address someone from a different culture can be a tricky affair?” (Within 12 words)
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3. What is the main point of the last three paragraphs? (Within 10 words)
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4. Which sentence in the article is closest in meaning to the following one?
It shows that society is becoming more and more informal.
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5. If a foreign friend asked you how to address people in China, what would you suggest? Why? (Within 25 words)
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DAY 2

Like a heaven on Earth (P4)
Choose the best answer:
1. The underlined phrase “fall on the deaf ears” probably means _______.
A. are ignored B. are promoted
C. are reflected D. are understood

2. What does the author think of Suzhou’s slogan?
A. It needs to be better translated.
B. A travel agency wrote the slogan.
C. It matches reality.
D. It is boastful.

3. The author believes tourists appreciate Suzhou mainly because of _______.
A. its long history
B. its convenient facilities
C. the beautiful gardens in the city
D. the atmosphere and spirit of the city

4. Which of the following statements about Suzhou is TRUE, according to the article?
A. It attracts many artists.
B. Drivers are not allowed to honk in Suzhou.
C. Its history can be traced back to 1276.
D. The large number of tourist visitors has affected its culture.


DAY 3

Choose the best answer:
1. The underlined phrase “gone off” probably means _______.
A. spoiled B. disappeared
C. changed color D. been prepared

2. How does the new type of plastic film react to rotting food?
A. It releases biogenic amines into the air.
B. It produces an unpleasant smell.
C. Its color changes from yellow to blue.
D. Its indicator dye gradually fades away.

3. The underlined word “They” in the third paragraph refers to “______”.
A. foods B. biogenic amines
C. meat and fish D. plastic films

4. According to the article, the plastic film _______.
A. is intended for any fresh food
B. has been proved to be environmentally friendly
C. will be on sale in supermarkets at the end of this year
D. can benefit those who are very sensitive to some amines

5. What can be concluded from the last three paragraphs?
A. Plastic chemicals used in the first aid bandages have been tested to see if they have any side effects.
B. The future T-shirts with the plastic chemicals may be able to prevent sweat becoming acidic.
C. Plastic chemicals that change color in a certain condition have potential in many fields.
D. The new packaging is believed to have a great market potential despite its much higher price.




DAY 4

It just takes ... (P6)
Choose the best answer:
1. The executive must have been ______ when he received the check.
A. calm B. relieved
C. annoyed D. worried

2. Why did the executive put the uncashed check in his safe?
A. He didn’t want it to be stolen.
B. With the check as a backup, he felt he was secure against further difficulties.
C. He was afraid he wouldn’t be able to return the money when the year was up.
D. Since he didn’t know the lender, he didn’t dare to use the money.

3. The underlined sentence “He closed several big deals.” in Paragraph 6 probably means ______.
A. He made some profitable deals.
B. He shut down some of his main businesses.
C. He stopped buying from several major suppliers.
D. He lost out to competitors in several big deals.

4. What is the message of the story?
A. An offer of money can be a mixed blessing.
B. A mad man can save a bankrupt company.
C. It’s always good to have some backup money.
D. Self-confidence matters in problem-solving.



DAY 5

阅读下面短文，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。
President Abraham Lincoln often visited hospitals to talk with wounded soldiers during the Civil War. 1 , doctors pointed out a(n) 2 soldier who was near 3 and Lincoln went over to his bedside.
“Is there anything I can do for you?” asked the President.
The soldier 4 didn’t recognize Lincoln, and with some 5 he was able to 6 , “Would you please write a letter to my 7 ?”
A pen and paper were 8 and the President carefully began writing 9 what the young man was able to say:
“My dearest mom, I was 10 hurt while doing my 11 . I’m afraid I’m not going to 12 . Don’t grieve (伤心) too much for me, please. Kiss Mary and John for me. May God bless you and father.”
The soldier was too 13 to continue, so Lincoln 14 the letter for him and added, “Written for your son by Abraham Lincoln.”
The young man asked to see the 15 and was astonished when he 16 who had written it. “Are you really the President?” he asked.
“Yes I am,” Lincoln replied quietly. Then he asked if there was anything 17 he could do.
“Would you please 18 my hand?” the soldier asked. “It will help to see me 19 to the end.”
The President took the boy’s hand in his and spoke warm words of encouragement 20 death came.
1. A. Sometime B. Once
C. Then D. Usually
2. A. young B. silly
C. old D. humorous
3. A. them B. death
C. breakdown D. him
4. A. fortunately B. completely
C. finally D. obviously
5. A. strength B. courage
C. effort D. time
6. A. whisper B. beg
C. cry D. decide
7. A. grandma B. mother
C. father D. wife
8. A. provided B. placed
C. taken D. collected
9. A. for B. out
C. about D. down
10. A. slightly B. deeply
C. badly D. hardly
11. A. plan B. dream
C. duty D. position
12. A. arrive B. recover
C. succeed D. meet
13. A. excited B. confused
C. sad D. weak
14. A. sent B. read
C. passed D. signed
15. A. book B. name
C. note D. handwriting
16. A. discovered B. guessed
C. remembered D. read
17. A. ever B. else
C. even D. also
18. A. hold B. watch
C. carry D. draw
19. A. in B. off
C. through D. up
20. A. when B. since
C. though D. until

上期参考答案

Reading
D1 CCDD
D2 1. cultures/countries 2. restaurants
3. relax/socialize 4. pubs 5. cafés
6. newspaper 7. wine 8. host
9. vary/differ 10. fun
D3 CDCB D4 ACCC
D5 1-5 ADBCA 6-10 ADDCB