Dear Liz,
My stay in Thailand has certainly been fantastic in my life.
Life is busy and exciting. Bangkok is just like any other big city with a population of 10 million and heavy traffic. I’m very lucky because my host family is in a nice quiet area outside the city. There are Mr and Mrs Phairat, their son Sanan, who is 18, the daughter Chinda, who is 16, and Grandpa and Grandma.
I go to an international school with Sanan and Chinda. The school teaches about 70 percent in English, and 30 percent in Thai. I’ve learned some spoken language, but Thai writing is very difficult. The cooking lesson is my favourite. I’m learning all about Thai food and culture. People don’t use chopsticks here, but spoons and forks. When I come back, I’m going to cook you a real Thai meal.
Last weekend we visited some temples. We also drove to Pattaya beach near Bangkok. I thought it was great. But Sanan and Chinda say that next month they’re taking me to Phuket Island. The beaches there are even more beautiful. The month after next, we’re going to travel to Mr Phairat’s hometown in the north of Thailand. The Phairats own land there, and they have two elephants. I’m going to ride those elephants — and even wash them. Sanan and Chinda say it’s really fun.
I’m amazed by everything in this country, especially by the elephants. Elephants are an important part of Thai culture and way of life. They have been a traditional symbol of Thailand for many years in times of war and peace. In the seventh century, a Thai king trained 20,000 elephants for battle (战斗).
I’ll tell you all about my Thai boxing (拳击) lessons next time I write.
Yours
Mandy
1.How many family members are there in Mandy’s host family?
A. 4. B. 5. C. 6. D. 7.
2.Next month, Mandy is going to visit ________.
A. Pattaya beach B. Phuket Island
C. Phairat’s hometown D. Bangkok
3.According to the e-mail, __________ has been a symbol of Thailand for many years.
4.From the e-mail we know that Mandy is ________ when she stays In Thailand.
A. shy B. quiet C. excited D. proud
5.What is the main idea of the e-mail?
A. Study trip in Thailand
B. Food culture in Thailand
C. Elephant riding in Thailand
D. International schools in Thailand
My grandfather Jack is 96 years old, and he has had an interesting life. He has travelled a lot in his life in the Far East. He visited the Taj Mahal in India and the Pyramids in Egypt. He hunted (狩猎) lions in Africa, and rode a camel in the Sahara Desert. He says the most beautiful place he has travelled to is Kathmandu in Nepal.
Jack has married twice. His first wife died when she was 32. He met his second wife Maria while he was cycling round France They have been married for 50 years, and they have lived happily in a small village since they got married.
Jack says that he has never been ill in his life. The secret of good health, according to my grandfather, is exercise He goes swimming every morning. He has done this since he was a boy. He also has a glass of wine every night! Perhaps that is his secret!
1.What kind of life has Jack lived?
A. A short life. B. An interesting life.
C. A lonely life D. A poor life.
2.Which of the following does Jack think is the most beautiful place?
A. Kathmandu. B. The Pyramids
C. The Sahara Desert. D. Taj Mahal
3.How many times has Jack married?
A. Once. B. Twice.
C. Three times. D. Four times.
4.Where did Jack meet Maria?
A. In India. B. In Nepal.
C. In France D. in Egypt.
5.What does Jack do every night?
A. He has a glass of wine.
B. He goes swimming
C. He hunts lions.
D. He rides a camel.
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Cancer is a serious illness. People sometimes lose their hair when they fight against cancer. Delaney Clements who suffers from a kind of cancer lost her hair _________ she was being treated for the disease.
“I’ve been getting a treatment called chemotherapy (化疗) and it makes my hair fall out,” Clements told CNN.
So her friend, Kamryn Renfro, had her hair cut to _________ Delaney. But Kamryn’s school said the “haircut” was against the school dress rule and they didn’t_________ her new “haircut”. The school asked her to stay home until her hair grew back out.
Kamryn’s mother emailed the school explaining _________ her daughter had her hair cut. But at first, school officials said they were no exceptions. “The school she attends has told her not to return to school. The school’s rulebook _________ states that students mustn’t have heads shaved,” Kamryn’s mother was _________at school’s decision and then posted on Facebook.
“We follow the rules every year … but honestly, I never thought my 9-year-old daughter would do something with so much _________ I think she is brave and selfless,” her mother continued.
After _________ a barrage(攻击)from parents across the country, officials at Kamryn’s school changed their minds. Kamryn will be _________ to continue attending her school, even with her shaved head.
School officials said the dress rule was set for uniformity(一致性)and a non-distracting(分心) _________. They said exceptions could be made in special situation.
1.A. since B. while C. before D. till
2.A. follow B. copy C. stand D. support
3.A. accept B. follow C. prevent D. like
4.A. what B. how C. why D. when
5.A. surprisingly B. clearly C. finally D. wisely
6.A. nervous B. upset C. touched D. shocked
7.A. courage B. care C. fear D. difficultly
8.A. mailing B. receiving C. publishing D. calling
9.A. wanted B. helped C. invited D. allowed
10.A. class B. rule C. environment D. Conditions
Mum, I’ve got the first prize in the photo competition.
_______!
A. Good luck B. Not at all
C. Good idea D. Congratulations
The movie_______ we saw last night was fantastic.
A. that B. what C. whose D. Who
I don’t know________.
Because he has to look after his mother.
A. why he is leaving B. why is he leaving
C. whether he is leaving D. whether is he leaving
