下面五人想要尋找有意思的活動(dòng)來(lái)放松自己。閱讀下面活動(dòng)的介紹（A, B,C,D,E和F）,選出符合各自需求的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有一項(xiàng)是多余選項(xiàng)。

______ 1. Li Ling is a university student who studies music. He hopes to get some practical experience of foreign music from western band.

______ 2. Albert is interested in Chinese literature, so he came to China with his parents. During his stay in Beijing. He wants to know more about Chinese contemporary Literature.

______ 3. Li hua is a eighteen-year-old boy. He is studying in a high school. After many month’s study, he is tired of his lessons. He would like to experience something adventurous.

______ 4. Alice is an American girl who studies Art in Beijing University. She has no classes on September 14. She hopes she can enjoy some wonderful oil paintings.

______5. Victoria is fond of Chinese music. She hopes to listen to various songs performed by different bands. She doesn’t care much about what kinds of songs they are.

A．An acrobatic (雜技)soul: To celebrate its 50^th anniversary, the China Acrobatic Troupe will present “The Soul of China”, where the seemingly impossible is made real. Chills will run down you spine as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge.

Time: 7:30p.m, September 13-19

Place: capital Theatre, 22 Wang Fujing Dajie, Dong Cheng District

B．Exhibitions

Joint Show: A group ink painting exhibition is running at the Huangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing. About 50 works by 25 young artists including Ge Yun and Yu Yang are on display.

Time: 9a.m-5p.m. until September 10

Place: Huang shicheng Gallery, 136 Nanchizi Djie, Dongcheng District

C．Oil paintings: The Wanfung Art Galley will host a joint show of oil paintings by 10 young and middle-aged artists. On display are more than 30 of their latest works, which capture（捕捉） the wonderous variety of life in unique（獨(dú)特的） styles.

Time: 9a.m-4pm until September 15

Place: 136 Nanchizi Street, Dong Cheng District

D．Literature Museum: The Nation Museum of Modern Chinese Literature offers an indepth study of the evolution of Chinese contemporary literature form 1919 to 1949.

Time: 9a.m-4p.m, daily

Place: 45 Anyuan Donglu, Chaoyang District (Shaoyaoju area)

E. Concerts

Beijing rocks: “The Fashionow Night of Chinese Rock” is set to bring rock fans out by the thousands next month. Nine Chinese rock bands will perform at the concert, including older generation bands, middle generation and some recent arrivals The audience will be given a chance to decide what songs they want to hear, which is sure to bring a storm.

Time: September 16

Place: The Olympic Center

F. Belgium Orchestra (管弦樂(lè)隊(duì)): La Petite Band, the Baroque Orchestra of Belgium will perform in Beijing at he Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities as part of activities across the world to commemorate（紀(jì)念） the 250^th anniversary of Bach’s death.

Time: 7:30p.,. September 11-14

Place: Grand theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities

 

 

                                                  

  The people below are all looking for something interesting to relax themselves. After the description of these people, there is information about six amusements A-F. Decide which amusement would be most suitable for the person mentioned in questions 61-65 and then mark the correct letter (A-F) on your answer sheet. There is one extra paragraph about one amusement which you don’t need to use.

______ 1. Li Ling is a university student who studies music. He hopes to get some practical experience of foreign music from western band.

______ 2. Albert is interested in Chinese literature, so he came to China with his parents. During his stay in Beijing. He wants to know more about Chinese contemporary Literature.

______ 3. Li hua is a eighteen-year-old boy. He is studying in a high school. After many month’s study, he is tired of his lessons. He would like to experience something adventurous.

______ 4. Alice is an American girl who studies Art in Beijing University. She has no classes on September 14. She hopes she can enjoy some wonderful oil paintings.

______5. Victoria is fond of Chinese music. She hopes to listen to various songs performed by different bands. She doesn’t care much about what kinds of songs they are.

 

A. An acrobatic (雜技)soul: To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the China Acrobatic Troupe will present “The Soul of China”, where the seemingly impossible is made real. Chills will run down you spine as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge.

Time: 7:30p.m, September 13-19

Place: capital Theatre, 22 Wang Fujing Dajie, Dong Cheng District

 

B. Exhibitions

Joint Show: A group ink painting exhibition is running at the Huangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing. About 50 works by 25 young artists including Ge Yun and Yu Yang are on display.

Time: 9a.m-5p.m. until September 10

Place: Huang shicheng Gallery, 136 Nanchizi Djie, Dongcheng District

C. Oil paintings: The Wanfung Art Galley will host a joint show of oil paintings by 10 young and middle-aged artists. On display are more than 30 of their latest works, which capture（捕捉） the wonderous variety of life in unique（獨(dú)特的） styles.

Time: 9a.m-4pm until September 15

Place: 136 Nanchizi Street, Dong Cheng District

D. Literature Museum: The Nation Museum of Modern Chinese Literature offers an indepth study of the evolution of Chinese contemporary literature form 1919 to 1949.

Time: 9a.m-4p.m, daily

Place: 45 Anyuan Donglu, Chaoyang District (Shaoyaoju area)

E. Concerts

Beijing rocks: “The Fashionow Night of Chinese Rock” is set to bring rock fans out by the thousands next month. Nine Chinese rock bands will perform at the concert, including older generation bands, middle generation and some recent arrivals The audience will be given a chance to decide what songs they want to hear, which is sure to bring a storm.

Time: September 16

Place: The Olympic Center

F. Belgium Orchestra (管弦樂(lè)隊(duì)): La Petite Band, the Baroque Orchestra of Belgium will perform in Beijing at he Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities as part of activities across the world to commemorate（紀(jì)念） the 250th anniversary of Bach’s death.

Time: 7:30p.,. September 11-14

Place: Grand theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities

 

A. An Acrobatic (雜技) Soul

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the China Acrobatic Troupe will present "The Soul of China", where the seemingly impossible is made real. Chills will run down your spine as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge.

Time: 7:30pm, September 13-19

Place: the Capital Theatre, 22 Wangfujingdajie Street, Dongcheng District

B. Exhibitions Joint Show

A group ink painting exhibition is running at the ltuangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing. About 50 works by 25 young artists including Ge Yun and Yu Yang are on display.

Time: 9am-5pm until September 10

Place: Huangshicheng Gallery, 136 Nanchizi Road, Dongcheng District

C. Oil Paintings                   

The Wanfang Art Galley will host a joint show of oil paintings by 10 young and middle-aged artists. On display are more than 30 of their latest works, which capture the wonderful variety of life in unique styles.

Time: 9am-4pm until September 15

Place: 136 Nanchizi Street, Dongcheng District

D. Literature Museum

The National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature offers a study of the evolution of Chinese contemporary literature from 1919 to 1949.

Time: 9am-4pm, daily

Place: 45 Anyuandonglu Road, Chaoyang District (Shaoyaoju area)

E. Concerts

Beijing rocks: "The Fashion Night of Chinese Rock" is set to bring rock fans out next month. Nine Chinese rock bands will perform at the concert, including older generation bands, middle generation and some recent arrivals. Audiences will be given a chance to decide what songs they want to hear, which is sure to bring a crowd.

Time: September 16

Place: The Olympic Center

F. Belgium Orchestra

La Petite Band, the Baroque Orchestra of Belgium, will perform in Beijing at Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities as part of activities across the world to commemorate(紀(jì)念) the 250th anniversary of Bach's death.

Time: 7:30pm, September 11-14

Place: Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities

閱讀下面待選人的信息，然后匹配他／她所選的活動(dòng)：

1.Wang Lin: Wang Lin is a university student who studies music. He hopes to hear some live examples of foreign music from a western band.

2.Simon: Simon is interested in Chinese literature, so he came to China with his parents. During his stay in Beijing, he wants to learn more about Chinese contemporary Literature.

3.Li Hua: Li Hua is an eighteen-year-old boy. He is studying in a high school. After many months of hard studying, he is tired of his lessons. He would like to experience something adventurous.

4.Alice: Alice is an American girl who studies art at Beijing University. She has no classes on September 14. She hopes to enjoy some wonderful oil paintings.

5.Victoria: Victoria is fond of Chinese music. She hopes to listen to various songs performed by different bands. She doesn't care what kinds of songs they are.

 

There are two basic ways to see growth: one as a product, the other as a process. People have generally viewed personal growth as a result or product that can easily be identified (識(shí)別) and measured. The worker who gets a rise, the student whose grades improve, the foreigner who learns a new language—all these are examples of people who have measurable results to show for their efforts.
By contrast, the process of personal growth is much more difficult to determine, since it is a journey and not the specific signposts or landmarks along the way. The process is not the road itself, but rather the attitudes and feelings people have, their caution or courage, as they meet with new experiences and unexpected obstacles (障礙). In this process, the journey never really ends; there are always new ways to experience the world, new ideas to try, new challenges to accept.
In order to grow, to travel new roads, people need to have a willingness to take risks, to face the unknown, and to accept the possibility that they may “fail” at first. How we see ourselves as we try a new way of being is extremely important to our ability to grow. Do we notice ourselves as quick and curious? If so, then we tend to take more chances and to be more open to unfamiliar experiences. Do we think we’re shy and indecisive? Then our sense of fear can cause us to hesitate, to move slowly, and we think we’re slow to adapt to change or that we’re not smart enough to deal with a new challenge. Then we are likely to take a more passive role or not try at all.
These feelings of insecurity (無(wú)把握) and self-doubt are both unavoidable and necessary if we are to change and grow. If we protect ourselves too much, then we stop growing. We become trapped inside a shell of our own making.
【小題1】Which of the following can be viewed as the process of personal growing? 

A．Helen was always willing to accept challenges.

B．Jane won the first prize in the speech competition.

C．Jerry picked up French during his stay in Paris.

D．Father’s salary rose from 5,000 to 7,000.

【小題2】For personal growth, the writer is in favor of ________.

A．being cautious(謹(jǐn)慎的) with changes

B．having little interest in new things

C．staying away from failures and challenges

D．having an open mind to new experiences

【小題3】How do you understand the last sentence of this passage? 

A．We are trapped and injured.

B．Our body is trapped and stops growing.

C．We get stuck in what we are doing and can not achieve real growth.

D．We can’t protect ourselves and are trapped by others.

【小題4】Which of the following would be the best title for the text? 

A．Facing New Challenges	B．Growth—Product or Process
C．Two Basic Ways of Growth	D．Overcoming Fears

The 12—year—old CEO（首席執(zhí)行官）of a Web site design company will be one of 300 business and political leaders accompanying Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien on a trade visit to China in March.

Keith Peiris, who founded Cyberteks Design in June 1999 and now has 25 clients （客戶）in North America ,insisted in an interview that he is “just like any other kid.”

He and his father will spend nine days on the Team Canada trip to Beijing ,Shanghai and Hong Kong ,where Chretien aims to showcase the best of Canadian business in the most populous country in the world .

A glance at the complex ,elegant animations （動(dòng)畫(huà)）on his www.cybertecks.com site shows the extent of Peiris’ talent . “He doesn’t want to be No.2,”his father Deepal said proudly .

His father ,who is now vice president of operations at Cyberteks ,said , “I am teaching my son what I know .We make decisions together .I haven’t done anything my son disagreed with .He makes the final decision .”

The company has seven offices in the United States and five part—time employees who ,like the Peiris family ,work from their London homes .  

Keith Peiris admitted some potential clients change their minds when they learn his age ,but the well—informed not—yet—teenager tries to ignore them .

“Suddenly ,I’ve been called a whiz kid or geek ,which I am not too happy about .A few people have asked if they should call me ‘mister’, but I stay casual , I am still a kid .

That Keith Peiris insisted that he is “just like any other kid” shows he is           .

A．proud        B．modest            C．honest             D．excited      

Who makes the final decision on operations at Cyberteks Design?

A．Keith Peiris       B．Deepal Peiris          C．Jean Chretien        D．Both A and B.

According to the information in the passage ,which is the best and fastest way to know more about the Web giant ?

A．We can go to Canada to pay him a visit .         

B．We can make an international telephone call to him.

C．We’d better visit his web site—www.cyberteks.com.

D．We can write to his father for the kid’s information.

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?

A．Keith Peiris is a Canadian boy .       

B．All the employees of the child’s company work at home .

C．The Canadian Prime Minister means to show off Keith’s success during his stay in China .

D．Keith always tries his best to be the best in the field of web site designing .

There are two basic ways to see growth: one as a product, the other as a process. People have generally viewed personal growth as an external （外在的） result or a product that can easily be identified and measured. The worker who gets a rise, the student whose grades improve, the foreigner who learns a new language—all these examples of people who have measurable results to show for their efforts.

   By contrast （對(duì)照）,the process of personal growth is much more difficult to determine, since it is a journey and not the specific signposts or landmarks along the way. The process is not the road itself, but the attitudes, feelings people have, and their caution or courage, as they meet with new experiences and unexpected difficulties. In this process, the journey never really ends；There are always new ways to experience the world, new ideas to try, new challenges to accept.

   In order to grow, to travel new roads, people need to have a willingness to take risks, to face the unknown, and to accept the possibility that they may “fail” at first. How we see ourselves as we try a new way of being is necessary for our ability to grow. Do we see ourselves as quick and curious? If so, we tend to take more chances and be more open to unfamiliar experiences. Do we think we’re shy and indecisive? Then our sense of fear can cause us to hesitate, to move slowly, and we think we are slow to adapt （適應(yīng)） change or that we’re not smart enough to deal with a new challenge. Then we are likely to take a more passive role or not try at all.

These feelings of insecurity （不安全） and selfdoubt are both unavoidable and necessary if we are to change and grow. If we protect ourselves too much, then we stop growing. We become trapped inside a shell of our own making.

1.In the author’s eye, one who views personal growth as a process would ______.

A. succeed in climbing up the social ladder

B. grow up from his own achievements

C. face difficulties and take up challenges

D. aim high and reach his goal each time

2. Which of the following can be viewed as the process of personal growing? 

A. Our manager was always willing to accept new challenges.

B. Jane won the first prize in the speech competition.

C.J erry picked up French during his stay in Paris.

D. Father’s salary rose from 5000 to 7000.

 3.For personal growth, the author is in favor of all the following EXCEPT ______.

A. being curious about more changes 

B. being quick in self-adaptation

C. having an open mind to new experiences

D. staying away from failures and challenges

4. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? 

A. It is not so easy to measure personal growth.

B. To try and fail on the new road facing the unknown is unavoidable.

C. There are only two ways to see a person’s growth.

D. If you are too shy to take any risks in life, you cannot grow up.

5. The best title for this passage should be ______. 

A. Facing New Challenges

B. Growth—Product or Process

C. Two Basic Ways of Growth

D. Overcoming Internal Fears

When Dean Arnold got his first job, he was miserable (痛苦的), Each time he went to work, he coughed and he couldn’t breathe. Working in a bakery(面包房) when you are allergic to (對(duì)…過(guò)敏) flour can be painful.
But Arnold stayed with the National Biscuit Company for ten years. He was a businessman and he helped them improve production. At last his health problems became too serious. He left and formed his own company.
With his wife and mother, he founded Arnold Bakery. They tried new recipes (配方), changing the kind and amount of flour used. This enabled Arnold to work there without too much pain. The bread, made with unbleached flour (標(biāo)準(zhǔn)粉), was baked in a brick oven (烘爐).
They began by baking two dozen loaves. The bread was sold door to door for fifteen cents a loaf. Winning customers to his unusual, old-fashioned bread took time. But Arnold, struggling against his allergy, built his bakery into one of the largest in the United States.
【小題1】A good title for this passage would be ______.

A．A Sick Baker	B．A Brick-oven Bread Baker
C．An Old-fashioned Baker	D．How to Overcome Allergy

【小題2】 Dean left the National Biscuit Company because he ______.

A．suffered from allergy to flour	B．didn’t like the job
C．wanted to make more money	D．wanted to form his own company

【小題3】During his stay in the National Biscuit Company, ______.

A．he founded Arnold Bakery

B．he tried a new method of baking

C．he helped the company improve their production

D．he became successful in his business

【小題4】Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A．Arnold’s bread was baked in a brick oven.

B．Arnold’s bread was made with unbleached flour.

C．Arnold’s bread was sold at a low price.

D．Arnold’s bread was of poor quality.

In the 13^th century, the famous Italian traveler, Marco Polo, traveled a long way to China. During his stay in China, he saw many wonderful things. One of the things he discovered was that the Chinese used paper money. In western countries, people didn’t use the paper money until 15^th century. However, people in China began to use paper money in the 7^th century.
A Chinese man called Cai Lun invented paper almost 2,000 years ago. He took the wood from trees and made it into paper. He then put these pieces of paper together and made them into a book.
Now paper still comes from trees. We use a lot of paper every day. If we keep on wasting so much paper, there will not be any trees left on the earth. If there are no trees, there will be no paper. Every day, people throw away about 2,800 tons of paper in our city. It takes 17 trees to make one ton of paper. This means that we are cutting nearly 48,000 trees every day. Since it takes more than 10 years for a tree to grow, we must start using less paper now.
So how can we save paper? We can use both sides of every piece of paper, especially when we are making notes. We can use cotton handkerchiefs and not paper ones. When we go shopping, we can use fewer paper bags. If the shop assistant gives us a paper bag, we can save it and reuse it later.
Everyone can help to save paper. If we all think carefully, we can help protect trees. But we should do it now, before it is too late.
【小題1】 When he was in China, Marco Polo ____________.

A．discovered Cai Lun invented paper	B．learned to make paper
C．saw many wonderful things	D．read a lot of books

【小題2】 Which of the following is not a way of saving paper?

A．To use both sides of every piece of paper

B．To use fewer paper bags when shopping

C．To use cotton handkerchiefs instead of paper ones

D．To grow more trees

【小題3】 Which of the following is not true?

A．If we keep on wasting paper, we will have no paper to use one day.

B．The Chinese used paper money much earlier than people in western countries.

C．About 48,000 trees can be used to make 2,800 tons of paper.

D．It is never too late to plant trees for paper.

【小題4】 Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A．Saving Paper	B．The History of Paper
C．Cotton Handkerchiefs Back Again	D．Cai Lun, the Inventor

There are two basic ways to see growth: one as a product, the other as a process. People have generally viewed personal growth as an external (外在的) result or a product that can easily be identified and measured．The worker who gets a rise, the student whose grades improve, the foreigner who learns a new language—all these examples of people who have measurable results to show for their efforts．

By contrast, the process of personal growth is much more difficult to determine, since it is a journey and not the specific signposts or landmarks along the way．The process is not the road itself, but the attitudes, feelings people have , and their caution or courage, as they meet with new experiences and unexpected difficulties．In this process, the journey never really ends；there are always new ways to experience the world, new ideas to try, new challenges to accept．

In order to grow, to travel new roads, people need to have a willingness to take risks, to face the unknown, and to accept the possibility that they may “fail” at first．How we see ourselves as we try a new way of being is necessary for our ability to grow．Do we see ourselves as quick and curious? If so, we tend to take more chances and be more open to unfamiliar experiences．Do we think we’re shy and indecisive? Then our sense of fear can cause us to hesitate, to move slowly, and we think we are slow to adapt change or that we’re not smart enough to deal with a new challenge．Then we are likely to take a more passive role or not try at all．

These feelings of insecurity (不安全) and self-doubt are both unavoidable and necessary if we are to change and grow．If we protect ourselves too much, then we stop growing．We become trapped inside a shell of our own making．

1.In the author’s eye, one who views personal growth as a process would ______． 

A．succeed in climbing up the social ladder

B．grow up from his own achievements

C．face difficulties and take up challenges

D．a(chǎn)im high and reach his goal each time

2.Which of the following can be viewed as the process of personal growing?

A．Our manager was always willing to accept new challenges．

B．Jane won the first prize in the speech competition．

C．Jerry picked up French during his stay in Paris．

D．Father’s salary rose from 5, 000 to 7,000．

3.For personal growth, the author is in favor of all the following EXCEPT _______．

A．being curious about more changes

B．being quick in self-adaptation

C．having an open mind to new experiences

D．staying away from failures and challenges

4.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A．It is not so easy to measure personal growth

B．To try and fail on the new road facing the unknown is unavoidable

C．There are only two ways to see a person’s growth

D．If you are too shy to take any risks in life, you cannot grow up

 

The people below are all looking for something interesting to relax themselves. After the description of these people, there is information about six amusements A-F. Decide which amusement would be most suitable for the person mentioned in questions 61-65 and then mark the correct letter (A-F) on your answer sheet. There is one extra paragraph about one amusement which you don't need to use.

______ 1. Wang Lin is a university student who studies music. He hopes to get some practical experience of foreign music from western band.

______ 2. Simon is interested in Chinese literature, so he came to China with his parents. during his stay in Beijing. He wants to know more about Chinese contemporary Literature.

______ 3. Li Hua is a eighteen-year-old boy. He is studying in a high school. After many month's study, he is tired of his lessons. He would like to experience something adventurous(冒險(xiǎn)的).

______ 4. Alice is an American girl who studies Art in Beijing University. She has no classes on September 14. She hopes she can enjoy some wonderful oil paintings.

______ 5. Victoria is fond of Chinese music. She hopes to listen to various songs performed by different bands. She doesn't care much about what kinds of songs they are.

 

A. An acrobatic (雜技) soul: To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the China Acrobatic Troupe will present "The Soul of China", where the seemingly impossible is made real. Chills will run down you spine as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge.

Time: 7:30p.m, September 13-19

Place: capital Theatre, 22 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District 

B. Exhibitions Joint Show: A group ink painting exhibition is running at the Huangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing. About 50 works by 25 young artists including Ge Yun and Yu Yang are on display.

Time: 9a.m-5p.m. until September 10

Place: Huang Shicheng Gallery, 136 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District.

C. Oil paintings: The Wanfung Art Galley will host a joint show of oil paintings by 10 young and middle-aged artists. On display are more than 30 of their latest works, which capture（捕捉） the wonderous variety of life in unique（獨(dú)特的） styles.

Time: 9a.m-4pm until September 15

Place: 136 Nanchizi Street, Dong Cheng District

D. Literature Museum: The Nation Museum of Modern Chinese Literature offers an indepth study of the evolution of Chinese contemporary literature form 1919 to 1949.

Time: 9a.m-4p.m, daily

Place: 45 Anyuan Donglu, Chaoyang District (Shaoyaoju area).

E. Concerts

Beijing rocks: "The Fashion Night of Chinese Rock" is set to bring rock fans out by the thousands next month. Nine Chinese rock bands will perform at the concert, including older generation bands, middle generation and some recent arrivals The audience will be given a chance to decide what songs they want to hear, which is sure to bring a storm.

Time: September 16

Place: The Olympic Center

F. Belgium Orchestra (管弦樂(lè)隊(duì)): La Petite Band, the Baroque Orchestra of Belgium will perform in Beijing at he Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities as part of activities across the world to commemorate（紀(jì)念）the 250th anniversary of Bach's death.

Time: 7:30p.m. September 11-14

Place: Grand theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities.

 

第三部分閱讀理解(共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分)
請(qǐng)認(rèn)真閱讀下列短文，從短文后各題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。
Marco Polo was born in Venice in 1254．He was the most famous Westerner to visit Asia during the Middle Ages．He wrote a book about his travels．In his book he wrote about all the things he saw and heard．Many people read the book, but few believed what Marco Polo said．He spoke of strange people and places that nobody knew about at that time．But, he even said, “What I have written down is only half of what I have seen．”
As a young man, Marco Polo decided to travel together with his father．It took them more than three years to travel to China．He became the Chinese emperor’s (皇帝)friend．He learned the Chinese language when he traveled around and talked to many people．Before he reached the age of 30 he was made a Chinese official．After nearly 17 years in the east, Marco and his father prepared to return home．When they finally arrived in Venice, their family and friends were surprised to see them again．They had been away for almost 25 years and everybody thought that they must have died a long time ago．
56、What did Marco Polo write about in his book?
A. About Venice．                                    B. About the Chinese emperor．
C. About what he saw and heard in Asia．   D. About how he returned home．
57、What did Marco Polo learn Chinese for?
A.To become a Chinese official．       
B.To become the Chinese emperor’s friend．
C.To become a translator for his father.
D. To travel around conveniently in China．
58、Which is NOT true according to the text?
A. Marco Polo and his father had been in China for 17 years．
B. Marco Polo and his father spent nearly 5 years returning home．
C. Marco Polo’s father died on the way home．
D. Marco Polo spent more than three years traveling from Venice to China．
59、By saying “What I have written down is only half of what I have seen…”,  Marco Polo meant that_________．
A.he only saw half of the country during his stay in China        
B.there were still a lot more he couldn’t write down
C. half of the people went to China during that time
D. he wanted to write down the other half of what he saw in China

   When Dean Arnold got his first job, he was miserable (痛苦的), Each time he went to work, he coughed and he couldn’t breathe. Working in a bakery(面包房) when you are allergic to (對(duì)…過(guò)敏) flour can be painful.

    But Arnold stayed with the National Biscuit Company for ten years. He was a businessman and he helped them improve production. At last his health problems became too serious. He left and formed his own company.

    With his wife and mother, he founded Arnold Bakery. They tried new recipes (配方). changing the kind and amount of flour used. This enabled Arnold to work there without too much pain. The bread, made with unbleached flour (標(biāo)準(zhǔn)粉), was baked in a brick oven (烘爐).

    They began by baking two dozen loaves. The bread was sold door to door for fifteen cents a loaf. Winning customers to his unusual, old-fashioned bread took time. But Arnold, struggling against his allergy, built his bakery into one of the largest in the United States.

61. A good title for this passage would be     .

   A. A Sick Baker                           B. A Brick-oven Bread Baker

   C. An Old-fashioned Baker                  D. How to Overcome Allergy

62. Dean left the National Biscuit Company because he _______.   

    A. suffered from allergy to flour          B. didn’t like the job

    C. wanted to make more money          D. wanted to form his own company

63. During his stay in the National Biscuit Company, _______.

   A. he founded Arnold Bakery

   B. he tried a new method of baking

   C. he helped the company improve their production

   D. he became successful in his business

64. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

   A. Arnold’s bread was baked in a brick oven.

   B. Arnold’s bread was made with unbleached flour.

   C. Arnold’s bread was sold at a low price.

   D. Arnold’s bread was of poor quality.

65. From the passage we can conclude that Arnold was ________.

   A. determined         B. brave         C. usual         D. unhealthy

 

There are two basic ways to see growth: one as a product, the other as a process. People have generally viewed personal growth as an external (外在的) result or a product that can easily be identified and measured．The worker who gets a rise, the student whose grades improve, the foreigner who learns a new language—all these examples of people who have measurable results to show for their efforts．

  By contrast (對(duì)照) , the process of personal growth is much more difficult to determine, since it is a journey and not the specific signposts or landmarks along the way．The process is not the road itself, but the attitudes, feelings people have , and their caution or courage, as they meet with new experiences and unexpected difficulties．In this process, the journey never really ends；there are always new ways to experience the world, new ideas to try, new challenges to accept．

  In order to grow, to travel new roads, people need to have a willingness to take risks, to face the unknown, and to accept the possibility that they may “fail” at first．How we see ourselves as we try a new way of being is necessary for our ability to grow．Do we see ourselves as quick and curious? If so, we tend to take more chances and be more open to unfamiliar experiences．Do we think we’re shy and indecisive? Then our sense of fear can cause us to hesitate, to move slowly, and we think we are slow to adapt change or that we’re not smart enough to deal with a new challenge．Then we are likely to take a more passive role or not try at all．

  These feelings of insecurity and self-doubt are both unavoidable and necessary if we are to change and grow．If we protect ourselves too much, then we stop growing．We become trapped inside a shell of our own making．

In the author’s eye, one who views personal growth as a process would ______． 

A．succeed in climbing up the social ladder

B．grow up from his own achievements

C．face difficulties and take up challenges

D．a(chǎn)im high and reach his goal each time

Which of the following can be viewed as the process of personal growing?

A．Our manager was always willing to accept new challenges．

B．Jane won the first prize in the speech competition．

C．Jerry picked up French during his stay in Paris．

D．Father’s salary rose from 5, 000 to 7,000．

For personal growth, the author is in favor of all the following EXCEPT _______．

A．being curious about more changes  

B．being quick in self-adaptation

C．having an open mind to new experiences 

D．staying away from failures and challenges

The best title for this passage should be ______．

A．Facing New Challenges        B  Growth—Product or Process

C．Two Basic Ways of Growth     D  Overcoming Internal Fear

下面五人想要尋找有意思的活動(dòng)來(lái)放松自己。閱讀下面活動(dòng)的介紹（A, B,C,D,E和F）,選出符合各自需求的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有一項(xiàng)是多余選項(xiàng)。
______ 1. Li Ling is a university student who studies music. He hopes to get some practical experience of foreign music from western band.
______ 2. Albert is interested in Chinese literature, so he came to China with his parents. During his stay in Beijing. He wants to know more about Chinese contemporary Literature.
______ 3. Li hua is a eighteen-year-old boy. He is studying in a high school. After many month’s study, he is tired of his lessons. He would like to experience something adventurous.
______ 4. Alice is an American girl who studies Art in Beijing University. She has no classes on September 14. She hopes she can enjoy some wonderful oil paintings.
______5. Victoria is fond of Chinese music. She hopes to listen to various songs performed by different bands. She doesn’t care much about what kinds of songs they are.

A．An acrobatic (雜技)soul: To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the China Acrobatic Troupe will present “The Soul of China”, where the seemingly impossible is made real. Chills will run down you spine as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge. Time: 7:30p.m, September 13-19 Place: capital Theatre, 22 Wang Fujing Dajie, Dong Cheng District

B．Exhibitions Joint Show: A group ink painting exhibition is running at the Huangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing. About 50 works by 25 young artists including Ge Yun and Yu Yang are on display. Time: 9a.m-5p.m. until September 10 Place: Huang shicheng Gallery, 136 Nanchizi Djie, Dongcheng District

C．Oil paintings: The Wanfung Art Galley will host a joint show of oil paintings by 10 young and middle-aged artists. On display are more than 30 of their latest works, which capture（捕捉） the wonderous variety of life in unique（獨(dú)特的） styles. Time: 9a.m-4pm until September 15 Place: 136 Nanchizi Street, Dong Cheng District

D．Literature Museum: The Nation Museum of Modern Chinese Literature offers an indepth study of the evolution of Chinese contemporary literature form 1919 to 1949.

Time: 9a.m-4p.m, daily
Place: 45 Anyuan Donglu, Chaoyang District (Shaoyaoju area)
E. Concerts
Beijing rocks: “The Fashionow Night of Chinese Rock” is set to bring rock fans out by the thousands next month. Nine Chinese rock bands will perform at the concert, including older generation bands, middle generation and some recent arrivals The audience will be given a chance to decide what songs they want to hear, which is sure to bring a storm.
Time: September 16
Place: The Olympic Center
F. Belgium Orchestra (管弦樂(lè)隊(duì)): La Petite Band, the Baroque Orchestra of Belgium will perform in Beijing at he Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities as part of activities across the world to commemorate（紀(jì)念） the 250^th anniversary of Bach’s death.
Time: 7:30p.,. September 11-14
Place: Grand theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities

 

There are two basic ways to see growth: one as a product, the other as a process. People have generally viewed personal growth as an external (外在的) result or a product that can easily be identified and measured．The worker who gets a rise, the student whose grades improve, the foreigner who learns a new language—all these examples of people who have measurable results to show for their efforts．

By contrast (對(duì)照) , the process of personal growth is much more difficult to determine, since it is a journey and not the specific signposts or landmarks along the way．The process is not the road itself, but the attitudes, feelings people have , and their caution or courage, as they meet with new experiences and unexpected difficulties．In this process, the journey never really ends；there are always new ways to experience the world, new ideas to try, new challenges to accept．

In order to grow, to travel new roads, people need to have a willingness to take risks, to face the unknown, and to accept the possibility that they may “fail” at first．How we see ourselves as we try a new way of being is necessary for our ability to grow．Do we see ourselves as quick and curious? If so, we tend to take more chances and be more open to unfamiliar experiences．Do we think we’re shy and indecisive? Then our sense of fear can cause us to hesitate, to move slowly, and we think we are slow to adapt (適應(yīng)) change or that we’re not smart enough to deal with a new challenge．Then we are likely to take a more passive role or not try at all．

These feelings of insecurity (不安全) and self-doubt are both unavoidable and necessary if we are to change and grow．If we protect ourselves too much, then we stop growing．We become trapped inside a shell of our own making．

1．In the author’s eye, one who views personal growth as a process would ______． 

A．succeed in climbing up the social ladder

B．grow up from his own achievements

C．face difficulties and take up challenges

D．a(chǎn)im high and reach his goal each time

2．Which of the following can be viewed as the process of personal growing?

A．Our manager was always willing to accept new challenges．

B．Jane won the first prize in the speech competition．

C．Jerry picked up French during his stay in Paris．

D．Father’s salary rose from 5, 000 to 7,000．

3．For personal growth, the author is in favor of all the following EXCEPT _______．

A．being curious about more changes           

B．being quick in self-adaptation

C．having an open mind to new experiences         

D．staying away from failures and challenges

4．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A．It is not so easy to measure personal growth．

B．To try and fail on the new road facing the unknown is unavoidable．

C．There are only two ways to see a person’s growth．

D．If you are too shy to take any risks in life, you cannot grow up． 

5．The best title for this passage should be ______．

A．Facing New Challenges                        B．Growth—Product or Process

C．Two Basic Ways of Growth                 D．Overcoming Internal Fears

 

There are two basic ways to see growth: one as a product, the other as a process. People have generally viewed personal growth as an external (外在的) result or a product that can easily be identified and measured．The worker who gets a rise, the student whose grades improve, the foreigner who learns a new language—all these examples of people who have measurable results to show for their efforts．

  By contrast (對(duì)照) , the process of personal growth is much more difficult to determine, since it is a journey and not the specific signposts or landmarks along the way．The process is not the road itself, but the attitudes, feelings people have , and their caution or courage, as they meet with new experiences and unexpected difficulties．In this process, the journey never really ends；there are always new ways to experience the world, new ideas to try, new challenges to accept．

  In order to grow, to travel new roads, people need to have a willingness to take risks, to face the unknown, and to accept the possibility that they may “fail” at first．How we see ourselves as we try a new way of being is necessary for our ability to grow．Do we see ourselves as quick and curious? If so, we tend to take more chances and be more open to unfamiliar experiences．Do we think we’re shy and indecisive? Then our sense of fear can cause us to hesitate, to move slowly, and we think we are slow to adapt change or that we’re not smart enough to deal with a new challenge．Then we are likely to take a more passive role or not try at all．

  These feelings of insecurity and self-doubt are both unavoidable and necessary if we are to change and grow．If we protect ourselves too much, then we stop growing．We become trapped inside a shell of our own making．

 

1.In the author’s eye, one who views personal growth as a process would ______． 

A．succeed in climbing up the social ladder

B．grow up from his own achievements

C．face difficulties and take up challenges

D．a(chǎn)im high and reach his goal each time

2.Which of the following can be viewed as the process of personal growing?

A．Our manager was always willing to accept new challenges．

B．Jane won the first prize in the speech competition．

C．Jerry picked up French during his stay in Paris．

D．Father’s salary rose from 5, 000 to 7,000．

3.For personal growth, the author is in favor of all the following EXCEPT _______．

A．being curious about more changes  

B．being quick in self-adaptation

C．having an open mind to new experiences 

D．staying away from failures and challenges

4.The best title for this passage should be ______．

A．Facing New Challenges        B  Growth—Product or Process

C．Two Basic Ways of Growth     D  Overcoming Internal Fear

 

George Gershwin, born in 1998, was one of America’s greatest composers. He published his first song when he was eighteen years old. During the next twenty years he wrote more than five hundred songs.
Many of Gershwin’s songs were first written for musical plays performed in theatres in New York City. These plays were a popular form of entertainment in the 1920s and 1930s. Many of his songs have remained popular as ever. Over the years they have been sung and played in every possible way — from jazz to country.
In the 1920s there was a debate in the United States about jazz music. Could jazz, some people asked, be considered serious music? In 1924 jazz musician and orchestra leader Paul Whiteman decided to organize a special concert to show that jazz was serious music. Gershwin agreed to compose something for the concert before he realized he had just a few weeks to do it. And in that short time, he composed a piece for piano and orchestra which he called Rhapsody in Blue. Gershwin himself played the piano at the concert. The audience were thrilled when they heard his music. It made him world-famous and showed that jazz music could be both serious and popular.
In 1928, Gershwin went to Paris. He applied to study composition (作曲)with the well-known musician Nadia Boulanger, but she rejected him. She was afraid that classical study would ruin his jazz-influenced style. While there, Gershwin wrote An American in Paris. When it was first performed, critics (評(píng)論家)were divided over the music. Some called it happy and full of life, to others it was silly and boring. But it quickly became popular in Europe and the United States. It still remains one of his most famous works.
George Gershwin died in 1937, just days after doctors learned he had brain cancer. He was only thirty-nine years old. Newspapers all over the world reported his death on their front pages. People mourned the loss of the man and all the music he might have still written.
【小題1】Many of Gershwin’s musical works were ________ .

A．written about New Yorkers	B．Composed for Paul Whiteman
C．played mainly in the countryside	D．performed in various ways

【小題2】What do we know about the concert organized by Whiteman?

A．It attracted more people to theatres

B．It proved jazz could be serious music

C．It made Gershwin leader of the orchestra

D．It caused a debate among jazz musicians

【小題3】What did Gershwin do during his stay in Paris?

A．He created one of his best works	B．He studied with Nadia Boulanger
C．He argued with French critics	D．He changed his music style

【小題4】What do we learn from the last paragraph?

A．Many of Gershwin’s works were lost

B．The death of Gershwin was widely reported

C．A concert was held in memory of Gershwin

D．Brain cancer research started after Gershwin’s death.

【小題5】Which of the following best describes Gershwin?

A．Talented and productive	B．Serious and boring
C．popular and unhappy	D．Friendly and honest

One of my best friends was _______  of his possessions during his stay in a hotel .

 A. lost      B. stolen     C. robbed       D. taken 

George Gershwin, born in 1998, was one of America’s greatest composers. He published his first song when he was eighteen years old. During the next twenty years he wrote more than five hundred songs.

Many of Gershwin’s songs were first written for musical plays performed in theatres in New York City. These plays were a popular form of entertainment in the 1920s and 1930s. Many of his songs have remained popular as ever. Over the years they have been sung and played in every possible way — from jazz to country.

In the 1920s there was a debate in the United States about jazz music. Could jazz, some people asked, be considered serious music? In 1924 jazz musician and orchestra leader Paul Whiteman decided to organize a special concert to show that jazz was serious music. Gershwin agreed to compose something for the concert before he realized he had just a few weeks to do it. And in that short time, he composed a piece for piano and orchestra which he called Rhapsody in Blue. Gershwin himself played the piano at the concert. The audience were thrilled when they heard his music. It made him world-famous and showed that jazz music could be both serious and popular.

In 1928, Gershwin went to Paris. He applied to study composition (作曲)with the well-known musician Nadia Boulanger, but she rejected him. She was afraid that classical study would ruin his jazz-influenced style. While there, Gershwin wrote An American in Paris. When it was first performed, critics (評(píng)論家)were divided over the music. Some called it happy and full of life, to others it was silly and boring. But it quickly became popular in Europe and the United States. It still remains one of his most famous works.

George Gershwin died in 1937, just days after doctors learned he had brain cancer. He was only thirty-nine years old. Newspapers all over the world reported his death on their front pages. People mourned the loss of the man and all the music he might have still written.

1.Many of Gershwin’s musical works were ________ .

A．written about New Yorkers                B．Composed for Paul Whiteman

C．played mainly in the countryside            D．performed in various ways

2.What do we know about the concert organized by Whiteman?

A．It attracted more people to theatres

B．It proved jazz could be serious music

C．It made Gershwin leader of the orchestra

D．It caused a debate among jazz musicians

3.What did Gershwin do during his stay in Paris?

A．He created one of his best works           B．He studied with Nadia Boulanger

C．He argued with French critics              D．He changed his music style

4.What do we learn from the last paragraph?

A．Many of Gershwin’s works were lost

B．The death of Gershwin was widely reported

C．A concert was held in memory of Gershwin

D．Brain cancer research started after Gershwin’s death.

5.Which of the following best describes Gershwin?

A．Talented and productive                  B．Serious and boring

C．popular and unhappy                    D．Friendly and honest

 

The people below are all looking for something interesting to relax themselves. After the description of these people, there is information about six amusements A-F. Decide which amusement would be most suitable for the person mentioned in questions 61-65 and then mark the correct letter (A-F) on your answer sheet. There is one extra paragraph about one amusement which you don't need to use.
______ 1. Wang Lin is a university student who studies music. He hopes to get some practical experience of foreign music from western band.
______ 2. Simon is interested in Chinese literature, so he came to China with his parents. during his stay in Beijing. He wants to know more about Chinese contemporary Literature.
______ 3. Li Hua is a eighteen-year-old boy. He is studying in a high school. After many month's study, he is tired of his lessons. He would like to experience something adventurous(冒險(xiǎn)的).
______ 4. Alice is an American girl who studies Art in Beijing University. She has no classes on September 14. She hopes she can enjoy some wonderful oil paintings.
______ 5. Victoria is fond of Chinese music. She hopes to listen to various songs performed by different bands. She doesn't care much about what kinds of songs they are.

A．An acrobatic (雜技) soul: To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the China Acrobatic Troupe will present "The Soul of China", where the seemingly impossible is made real. Chills will run down you spine as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge. Time: 7:30p.m, September 13-19 Place: capital Theatre, 22 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District

B．Exhibitions Joint Show: A group ink painting exhibition is running at the Huangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing. About 50 works by 25 young artists including Ge Yun and Yu Yang are on display. Time: 9a.m-5p.m. until September 10 Place: Huang Shicheng Gallery, 136 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District.

C．Oil paintings: The Wanfung Art Galley will host a joint show of oil paintings by 10 young and middle-aged artists. On display are more than 30 of their latest works, which capture（捕捉） the wonderous variety of life in unique（獨(dú)特的） styles. Time: 9a.m-4pm until September 15 Place: 136 Nanchizi Street, Dong Cheng District

D．Literature Museum: The Nation Museum of Modern Chinese Literature offers an indepth study of the evolution of Chinese contemporary literature form 1919 to 1949.

Time: 9a.m-4p.m, daily
Place: 45 Anyuan Donglu, Chaoyang District (Shaoyaoju area).
E. Concerts
Beijing rocks: "The Fashion Night of Chinese Rock" is set to bring rock fans out by the thousands next month. Nine Chinese rock bands will perform at the concert, including older generation bands, middle generation and some recent arrivals The audience will be given a chance to decide what songs they want to hear, which is sure to bring a storm.
Time: September 16
Place: The Olympic Center
F. Belgium Orchestra (管弦樂(lè)隊(duì)): La Petite Band, the Baroque Orchestra of Belgium will perform in Beijing at he Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities as part of activities across the world to commemorate（紀(jì)念）the 250th anniversary of Bach's death.
Time: 7:30p.m. September 11-14
Place: Grand theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities.