--Me, too. My mouth was watering ______ I watched the TV program A bite of China.

A.whenB.beforeC.sinceD.after

The author’s name is Jo Cotterill. She is an English author who lives in Oxfordshire with her husband and daughters. She has won many awards for writing books for children and teenagers.

In her speech, Cotterill told us a lot about her childhood, as well as her love for unicorns (獨(dú)角獸), her previous job as an actress and, of course, her books. She also showed us some of her award-winning books and described their plots (情節(jié)) for us. I was fascinated by her book A Library of Lemons. It is a story about a girl, Calypso, whose father stops believing in friendship and love after his wife dies. All he believes in are books – he teaches his daughter to close her heart and only love books as well.

As you can see from the book’s title, Cotterill likes to play with words and invent new titles for her books. In fact, her writing career started with inventive (別出心裁的) titles. She said that sometimes she would read in bed on a Sunday and think about interesting titles for new books. She has another book called A Storm of Strawberries. Do you think this title is creative? I simply loved Cotterill’s talk. It inspired me to take up my pen again and keep writing.

【1】Which of the following is NOT true about Jo Cotterill?

A.She gave a speech at the author’s school this year.

B.She has written books for children and teenagers.

C.She told the students a lot about herself during her speech.

D.She has won many awards for acting.

【2】What did Jo Cotterill do before she became a writer?

A.A teacher.B.A doctorC.An actressD.A housewife.

【3】The book A Library of Lemons is about _____.

A.friendship and love

B.Calypso and her father

C.the loss of a family member

D.advice for choosing books

【4】What is special about Cotterill as a writer?

A.She writes books that are based on real stories.

B.She likes to give creative titles to her books.

C.She enjoys giving speeches about her books.

D.She has a special interest in fruit.

【5】Which do you think is the best title of the passage?

A.Keep reading.

B.World Book Day

C.Celebrating reading with famed author.

D.Reading is interesting.

--Yes, I visited the Giant's Causeway last month.

A.anywhere fantasticB.somewhere fantastic

C.fantastic somewhereD.fantastic anywhere

One evening we went out for a night in the town. We were sitting in an elegant restaurant that had a small but lively band. When it played a familiar waltz tune I decided toinvitehim for a dance.

"Dad, you know I've never dancedwith you before. I begged you but you neverwanted to. How about right now?"

I waited for the______refusal. But instead, he considered thoughtfully and then said, "Let's hit the floor and I'll show you just what kind of moves an old guy like me can still make. “My father took me______his arms and I felt overcome by emotion.

As we danced, I looked up at my father carefully but he______my eyes. "Dad," I finally whispered(低語), tears in my eyes, "Why is it so hard for you to______me?" At last his eyes dropped to my face. "______I love you so much." he whispered back. I was struck dumb by his______. It wasn't what I had thought. But it was of course exactly what I needed to hear. I had always known that he loved me. I just hadn't understood that his vast emotion had frightened him and made him silent. "I love you too, Dad!" I whispered back softly. He stumbled (結(jié)結(jié)巴巴地說) over the next few words: "I'm sorry that I'm not open. It'sdifficult for me, but just remember______I love you."

When the dance ended I excused myself to the ladies' room and during my absence______changed. When I came back, Dad sat in his chair withhis body leaning forward, very pale. Everything was really too late. He wasgone.

That night all I saw was his leaning body and pale face. But it's a totally different scene that Iremembernow. I remember him saying "I love you" and my saying it back. The three words______on forever long after we are gone.

【1】A.answerB.expressC.mentionD.understand

【2】A.finalB.usualC.simpleD.first

【3】A.inB.onC.atD.for

【4】A.noticedB.escapedC.avoidedD.greeted

【5】A.look upB.look inC.look atD.look for

【6】A.becauseB.thoughC.ifD.while

【7】A.excuseB.adviseC.promiseD.response

【8】A.how manyB.how muchC.how soonD.how often

【9】A.somethingB.anythingC.nothingD.everything

【10】A.dependB.carryC.liveD.take

--It can't be her. She ______ Xiamen for a meeting.

A.has been toB.has gone toC.has been awayD.went

A.joinedB.joined inC.took part inD.entered

The meaning of silence is different among different cultures.

Many people in some Asian cultures think silence is a basic part of communication. When a traditional Chinese or Thai is speaking and suddenly stops, he probably wants the listener to consider what he has said before he continues. Many people may think silence is a sign of respect (尊重), especially to an elder or a person with power (權(quán)力).

Western cultures may use silence in other ways. In America, if you keep silent in a conversation, the speaker may think you’re impolite or not listening to them carefully. Russian, French, and Spanish persons may use silence to show they agree with the discussion of the topic. However, Mexicans may keep silent when instructions are given by a person with a lot of power, even though they don’t agree with the instructions.

In our daily life, if we know the exact meaning of one’s silence, it’s quite helpful, too. A man was ill in hospital. One morning, when the nurse said “Hello!” to him, he said “Hello!” back. “How are you feeling now?” the nurse continued. But the man lay in bed and looked at the nurse, saying nothing. “Not well, right? Then I will check it for you, OK? ” the patient was still silent. Then the nurse passed him a cup of warm water. He drank it quickly. After that, the nurse checked up his health. “Mr. Smith, your blood pressure is a little high. But don’t worry, you’ll soon be well again after taking some medicine.” The man smiled and said, “You’re the best nurse I’ve ever met.” You see, this is how silence works.

【1】Is the meaning of silence the same among different cultures?

________________________________________________________________________

【2】When a traditional Thai is speaking and suddenly stops, what does he probably mean ?

________________________________________________________________________

【3】According to Paragraph 4, why did the man say “You’re the best nurse I’ve ever met.” ?

________________________________________________________________________

【4】If your parents give you instructions you don’t like, will you keep silent? Why or why not?

(about 30 words)

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Henry went straight home, and in the afternoon he went to school, as usual. But Robert had told all the boys that Henry was a coward, and they laughed at him a great deal.

Henry had learned, however, that true courage is shown in something else, and he should be afraid of nothing but doing wrong.

After few days, Robert was bathing with some schoolmates in the river. All of a sudden, he fell down and couldn’t manage to stand up. He struggled, and cried for help, but all in vain.

The boys who had called Henry a coward, got out of the water as fast as they could, but they did not even try to help him.

Robert was fast sinking (下沉), when Henry threw off his clothes, and jumped into the water. He reached Robert just as he was sinking the last time.

By great effort, and with much danger to himself, he brought Robert to the bank, and saved his life.

Robert and his schoolmates were sorry about having called Henry a coward. They knew he had more courage than any of them.

【1】In the first paragraph, the writer mentioned a fight to ________.

A.tell us how brave Robert wasB.show us the improvement of Henry

C.compare with the later accidentD.introduce us the two boys of the story

【2】The boys at school laughed at Henry because ________.

A.he didn’t fight back on the streetB.he didn’t help Robert

C.he kept himself away from the street fightD.he was a coward

【3】The underlined phrase “ in vain” in the 4th paragraph probably means ________.

A.空白B.無效C.有空D.有用

【4】The passage wants to tell us ________.

A.we should look up to the people with real courage

B.we shouldn’t laugh at anybody

C.a friend in need is a friend indeed

D.never to be afraid to do good, but always fear to do bad

Today, the【1】 (popular) of basketball has risen around the world with many young people 【2】（dream）of becoming famous players. In China, you can see people playing basketball now and【3】in parks, schools and even factories. Basketball has not only because a popular sport to play, but it has also become a popular sport to watch. 【4】 America’s NBA games are【5】 (famous) in the world, the CBA games are becoming more popular in China. The number of the foreign players, including Chinese players, in the NBA has【6】 (increase). There are also more and more foreign players in the CBA. Many young people look up【7】these basketball【8】 (hero) and want to become like them. These stars【9】 [nkrd] young people to work hard 【10】 (achieve) their dreams.

A. For about 5 hours.

B. Could you give me some information about the tours?

C. Does it include the United Nations?

D. Is there anything special you want to see?

E. It leaves from the Hilton Hotel at 8:30.

F. What can I do for you?

G. Where does the bus leave from?

A: Hello, sir. 【1】

B: Well, I’d like to travel around the city. 【2】

A: Certainly. We have a number of tours. 【3】

B: No, just the historical places in the city.

A: All right. There are morning, afternoon, and all-day tours.

B: I see. What about this morning tour? 【4】

A: No, sir. The United Nations is in all-day tour or afternoon tour.

B: Well, I think I’d better take the all-day tour and see everything. When will the tour begin?

A: 【5】

B: That’s fine. I’d like a seat on Saturday morning, please.