China celebrated the opening of the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai with an evening of fireworks (烟火) and music on April 30. Just like 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Shanghai World Expo has given China a chance to show its great progress. | |
| The emblem (象徽) stands for the big family of mankind, like three people-you, me, him/her holding hands together, in the shape of the Chinese character "世" (the world). |
The mascot (吉祥物) of Expo 2010, Haibao, is a cartoon figure in the shape of the Chinese character "人" (people). | | 核心考点
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阅读下面短文,根据第1至第3小题的具体要求,尽可能简要回答问题。 | Today there are policemen everywhere, but in 1700, London had no policemen at all. A few old men used to protect the city streets at night and they were not paid. In 1750, Henry Fielding started to pay a group of people to stop thieves. They were like policemen and were called "Bow Street Runners" because they worked near Bow Street. Fifty years later, there were 120 "Bow Street Runners", but London had become very big and needed more policemen. So in 1829, London Police Force was started with 3 000 officers. Until 1920 all the police in London were men. | 1. Who protected London in 1700?(回答词数不超过4个) _____________________________________________________________________ 2. When was London Police Force started?(回答词数不超过2个) _____________________________________________________________________ 3. What do you think of Henry Fielding?(回答词数不超过10个) _____________________________________________________________________ | 阅读理解。 | Many large cities in the United States have an area called Chinatown. Each of them was set up by people who came from China. For example, Chinatown in San Francisco, California, began in the 1840s. The Chinese immigrants (移民) came to America to look for gold. Then the area they lived in later became known as Chinatown. Chinatowns were also setup in cities in the western states of Oregon and Washington during the middle of the 19th century. Many Chinese immigrants in these areas helped build the first railroad system across the United States. However, after the work ended in 1869, many Chinese moved to the eastern and middle parts of the United States. Chinatowns can also be found in cities outside the United States. For example, the first Chinese immigrants in London arrived in the late 18th century. They were men who worked for the East India Company. Later, the Chinese immigrants opened small stores and restaurants there. Today, many people visit Chinatowns. They have special Chinese gates and walking areas for visitors. Chinatowns around the world are not only places where Chinese people live and work. They are also places where visitors can learn more about Chinese culture and traditions. | 1. In the 1840s, a large number of Chinese people went to America to _____. | A. look for jobs B. look for gold C. build Chinatowns D. build the railway | 2. According to the passage, Chinatown in Oregon was set up about _____ years ago. | A. 100 B. 160 C. 200 D. 300 | 3. According to the passage, Chinatown can also be found in _____ outside the United States. | A. London B. Oregon C. Washington D. San Francisco | 4. Visitors come to Chinatowns because they want to _____. | A. taste the food there B. do shopping there C. make some Chinese friends D. learn more about Chinese culture | 5. What"s the best title of the passage? | A. The History of Chinatowns B. The Visitors to Chinatowns C. The Culture about Chinatowns D. The Immigrants in Chinatowns | 阅读理解。 | New Zealand
What can you see? Mountains, volcanoes, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, forests, beaches. Both islands are mountainous. In fact, only 30% of New Zealand is flat.
| The Maoris When the Maoris first arrived in New Zealand, they lived in villages and were excellent fishermen, hunters and farmers. About 50 years ago many Maoris started to live and work in the large cities and took jobs in government, industries, medicine and education. They are proud of their culture and are determined to keep many of the customs which are part of their way of life. | Who can you meet? Most people live on North Island. Eighty-five percent of New Zealanders are "pakeha" ("white people"), which means their "great grandfathers" came from Europe. Ten percent are Maoris. The Maoris came to New Zealand from the Polynesian islands probably around the tenth century. The "pakeha" started to arrive in New Zealand from Europe about 200 years ago as farmers and businessmen. | Fact box: New Zealand Position: South of the Equator (赤道); nearest neighbor. Australia, 1 600 km away. Size: Two main islands-North Island and South Island: together they are 268 680 km2. Population: 4 million Capital: Wellington Languages: English and Maori
| 完形填空。 | When you were young, who rode you around on the back of his bike? Who played football and flew kites with you in the park? Who helped you 1 your first difficult maths problem? Who taught you the 2 between right and wrong? Your dad. Now it is your turn to do something for him. This Sunday is 3 Day. So why not do something 4 to thank your dad? The idea of Father"s Day came from an American lady called Sonora Smart Dodd in 1909. She wanted a special 5 to honour her father. He raised (抚养) six children by himself 6 his wife died during the birth of their 7 child. Dodd thought it was necessary to choose a day to honour great and loving dads. 8 her father was born on June 19, she chose to hold the first Father"s Day celebration on his birthday in 1910. In 1924, US president Calvin Coolidge liked the idea of a national Father"s Day. 9 , in 1966, the third Sunday in June was named Father"s Day. There are many ways for you to 10 your love and thanks. Send 11 a greeting card. Usually fathers receive common cards. So perhaps choose a funny card that will make him 12 . A small present, such as a photo of your family, 13 make him feel happy. Send him 14 : the red rose is the official Father"s Day flower. If he has a computer, cover his desktop (桌面) with 15 like "I love you, Dad." | ( )1. A. to ( )2. A. difference ( )3. A. Teacher"s ( )4. A. easy ( )5. A. hour ( )6. A. when ( )7. A. third ( )8. A. As ( )9. A. In the end ( )10. A. take ( )11. A. you ( )12. A. cry ( )13. A. need ( )14. A. clothes ( )15. A. songs | B. with B. report B. Women"s B. sad B. day B. until B. fourth B. If B. In a word B. bring B. her B. laugh B. can B. books B. pictures | C. for C. subject C. Children"s C. special C. week C. after C. fifth C. When C. After all C. show C. me C. shout C. has to C. flowers C. papers | D. in D. news D. Father"s D. silly D. month D. before D. sixth D. Although D. As usual D. receive D. him D. sleep D. used to D. shoes D. words | 阅读下面短文,根据短文内容,判断所给句子的正误。从每题所给的A、B两个选项中,选出正确选项。 | Eating in Argentina Most Argentines (阿根廷人) are primarily of European descent (血统), which separates them from other Latin American countries where European and Indian cultures are more mixed. Argentines often seem more European than other Latin Americans in culture and emotion. If you are invited to an Argentine home, you should keep the following things in your mind. The first one is to dress well. Men should wear a jacket and tie. Women should wear a dress or a skirt and blouse. Next is to arrive 30 to 45 minutes later than the invited time for a dinner party. Arriving on time is not the standard. Finally, telephone your hosts the following day to thank them. As for table manners, you have to pay attention to the following things: Wait for the host or hostess to tell you where to sit. There may be a seating plan. Table manners are Continental (欧式的)-hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right While eating. Do not begin eating until the hostess invites you to do so. Always keep your hands in sight when eating, but do not rest your elbows on the table. Wait for a toast to be made before taking a drink. It is considered polite to leave a small amount of food on your plate when you have finished eating. | 1. If Tom is invited to his friend"s home in Argentina, he should wear a jacket without a tie. | A. 正确 B. 错误 | 2. You must arrive half an hour ahead of time if an Argentine invites you to a dinner party. | A. 正确 B. 错误 | 3. You had better not take a seat before the host or hostess tells you where to sit. | A. 正确 B. 错误 | 4. According to the passage, you should hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right while eating. | A. 正确 B. 错误 | 5. It is not polite to eat up the food on your plate when you have finished eating. | A. 正确 B. 错误 |
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