Day1

Is Yi the new Yao? (P1)

阅读短文并根据文章内容回答问题,注意答案不要超过题目要求的词数。

1. What does the underlined phrase “step into his basketball shoes” in the first paragraph probably mean? (No more than 5 words)

2. What makes AFP believe Yi Jianlian will be the next leader of the Chinese basketball team? (No more than 10 words)

3. Why didn’t Yi perform well in the Stankovic Cup, according to his coach? (No more than 8 words)

4. How has Yi changed, according to his former teammate Su Wei? (No more than 12 words)

5. What qualities do you think a great basketball player should have? Give reasons. (No more than 25 words)

Day2

The hunger divide (P2)

Choose the best answer:

1. We can learn from the article that hunger exists mainly because of ______.

a. waste

b. poor management by charities

c. poor distribution

d. a huge rise in food prices

e. a rising population

f. thin genes that people in some parts of the world have

A. ade B. acd

C. abe D. bcd

2. We can learn from the IFRC report that ______.

A. 1.5 billion people are starving around the world

B. nutrition science is key to the problems of both obesity and hunger

C. more people now suffer from obesity than starvation

D. most African people suffer from starvation

3. We can conclude from the article that ______.

A. changes in modern lifestyle are behind increased rates of obesity around the world

B. genetically overweight people don’t need to exercise

C. farmers across the world are more likely to be poor

D. there will not be enough food to feed everyone in the world unless we come up with new technology

4. What is the main point of the article?

A. How to solve the poverty issue around the world.

B. The gap between obesity and starvation is growing.

C. The causes of obesity are very different from those of hunger.

D. People around the world should eat together.

Day3

Pretty for prom (P3)

Choose the best answer:

1. According to the author, girls get excited long before prom because ______.

A. they expect to meet someone special at the prom

B. they want to start searching for a beautiful dress for the prom

C. they will be given a large allowance from their parents

D. they will learn how to put on make-up

2. We can learn from Paragraph 2 that the author’s hairdresser ______.

A. had her hair done quickly

B. helped her with her make-up

C. loves Lady Gaga’s music

D. made fun of the author’s prom dress

3. Which of the following statements is TRUE about prom?

A. At the prom dinner, the dates usually split the bill.

B. Prom is often an expensive and time-consuming event.

C. Most couples use slow waltz to show off their dancing skills.

D. It is embarrassing if you don’t know how to dance.

4. What’s the article mainly about?

A. The difference between prom and homecoming.

B. Advice on how to pick a dress for your prom.

C. Why American girls are obsessed with prom.

D. What prom is like and how American teenagers prepare for it.

Day4

It’s a dog’s life (P6)

Choose the best answer:

1. According to the first two paragraphs, we can conclude that ______.

A. the puppy was not lovely

B. the puppy didn’t love her owner

C. the owner quickly got tired of her

D. the owner loved her and forgave her easily

2. The underlined phrase “a dog person” in Paragraph 3 refers to a person who ______.

A. loves dogs

B. trains dogs

C. is always happy

D. is as loyal as a dog

3. Why did the puppy’s owner send the puppy to the dog pound?

A. Because the owner had no space for the puppy.

B. Because he knew it would be a nice place for the puppy.

C. Because he was afraid the puppy might bite the children.

D. Because the puppy was not as lovely as she had been before.

4. What can be concluded from the last three paragraphs?

A. The dog loved the dog pound at first sight.

B. The dog wanted people to love her.

C. The dog hated people after this incident.

D. The dog knew she would find a better home one day.

Day5

Below are introductions to five US national parks.

Acadia National Park, Maine	The Attraction: With the highest mountains on the US Atlantic coast, deserted offshore islands and 41 miles of shoreline, it is easy to understand how Acadia became the only national park in the northeast. Hiking (徒步旅行) or driving to the top of 1,532-foot Cadillac Mountain enables you to enjoy the view of Frenchman Bay (海湾). When to Go: Head to Acadia during the fall, when the trees in the park turn red, orange and yellow.
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah	The Attraction: Utah’s Bryce Canyon (峡谷) is one of the few national parks where you look down with great admiration, instead of up at mountains. Here, hundreds of colorful rocks stand at attention like soldiers. When to Go: Summer is a good time to go. Bryce at 8,000 to 9,000 feet high keeps the park fairly cool.
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona	The Attraction: Looking down at the huge hole in the earth that forms a mile-deep canyon, visitors to Arizona’s Grand Canyon enjoy an amazing view. They can walk 500 feet down along the path, or try the horse ride for something different. When to Go: From mid-September to October, the temperature is below 24℃, much cooler than Arizona in the summer.
Olympic National Park, Washington	The Attraction: Washington’s Olympic National Park is often referred to as three parks in one, combining Pacific Ocean coastline, high mountains and rain forest. Try the Kalaloch Beaches for a day hike. In the high country, paths lead you to above-treeline walks with beautiful views. When to Go: August and September are the driest months at Olympic without clouds and fog, thus offering the best view.
Shenandoah National Park, Virginia	The Attraction: Shenandoah National Park is a super mix of water, valley and high mountains. Drive 105 miles on the high mountain roads, and you’ll see many of the park’s well-known hikes. It is home to six waterfalls, too. When to Go: Fall is even more popular than summer at Shenandoah. Head there in the spring, however, and the weather’s a bit cooler, the wildflowers are coming out, and it’s much more peaceful.

1. If you want to take a horse ride, which park would you choose to visit?

A. Acadia National Park.

B. Olympic National Park.

C. Grand Canyon National Park.

D. Bryce Canyon National Park.

2. The national park that offers a view of colorful rocks is in the state of ______.

A. Utah B. Virginia

C. Washington D. Maine

3. Which is the most popular season to visit Shenandoah National Park?

A. Spring. B. Summer.

C. Fall. D. Winter.

4. How many of the national parks are on the coastline?

A. One. B. Two.

C. Three. D. Four.（答案见下期）

上期参考答案

D1 1-4 DCCC

D2

1. Trying new things and food.

2. Chicken’s feet, bullfrog, scorpion, snake, turtle soup.

3. They are surprised and even angry.

4. 不过，蝎子腿的确很容易塞牙。

D3 1-4 BDCA

D4 1-4 BDAC

D5 1-5 ABADC 6-10 DAAAB 11-15 CCBDB 16-20 DABBC