Venice | Venice is in the northeast of Italy. It was built on small islands in saltwater lakes more than 1,500 years ago. Venice is a city with no cars and people travel by boat. There are 117 waterways and more than 400 bridges that can guide you where you want to go. |
Auckland | Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand. In the seaside city, you can enjoy an amazing view from the city's tallest tower-the Sky Tower. You can also see Maori traditional dances at the Auckland Museum. Auckland is called" The city of Sails" because it has more boats than anywhere else in the world. |
Los Angeles | Los Angeles was founded in 1781. It is now the second largest city in the United States. It is famous for its modern highways and its movie stars of Hollywood. There are many beautiful beaches near the city. |
Budapest | The population of Budapest is about three million and the city is a very popular place for tourists. Visitors like to take boat rides along the Danube (多瑙河). Budapest is also popular with its exciting nightlife. The best time to visit Budapest is July or Autumn since it is very cold in winter. |
1. People mostly travel _____ in Venice.
A. by ship B. by car C. by bus D. by boat
2.Los Angeles has a history of _____.
A. more than 100 years B. more than 200 years
C. more than 300 years D. more than 400 years
3.If Mary wants to visit Budapest, the best season for her to go is _____.
A. spring B. summer C. autumn D. winter
4.Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Auckland?
A. Modern highways B. The Sky Tower
C. Maori traditional dances D. A lot of boats
5.The four cities are all _____ according to the passage.
A. modern cities with a short history
B. in New Zealand
C. near lakes, rivers or seas
D. large cities
On Saturday morning, every boy in town was happy, except Tom Sawyer. Tom was by his aunt for causing some trouble. And he had to paint their fence(篱笆) which was 30 yards long. He knew other boys would him. He didn’t want to become a joke, so he thought hard. Then he came up with an idea and his brush to start the work.
A moment later, Ben Rogers came with an apple in his hand.
“You did something wrong again, right?” Ben asked.
“Of course not. I’m enjoying myself. Does a boy get a to paint a fence like this everyday?” Tom said and went on painting.
Ben watched in silence for a while and became more and more . “Tom, will you let me have a try?” He asked.
But Tom , “Sorry, but Aunt Polly trusted me to do the painting. She said only I could do the job .”
“Oh, please, Tom,” said Ben. “I’ll be really careful. I’ll give you half my . Wait,I’ll give you all of it.”
“That’s a deal,” said Tom. “But you must be careful.”
Tom gave Ben his brush with worry on his face joy in his heart. He sat down and started to eat the apple.
When Ben got , Billy was waiting for his turn. He gave Tom a kite for the chance to paint. Behind Bill, there were many others…
Soon Tom got lots of “treasure”, and the fence got three coats of paint. Aunt Polly was so pleased that she gave Tom a big apple!
1.A. chosen B. guided C. praised D. punished
2.A. connect with B. laugh at C. wait for D. take care of
3.A. picked up B. brought up C. gave up D. kept up
4.A. competition B. journey C. decision D. chance
5.A. nervous B. interested C. lonely D. sleepy
6.A. refused B. agreed C. stopped D. succeeded
7.A. sadly B. comfortably C. perfectly D. poorly
8.A. brush B. kite C. apple D. toy
9.A. but B. so C. and D. or
10.A. worried B. sick C. relaxed D. Tired
— Your pencil case looks really beautiful.
—______. But in fact, Gina’s looks better than mine.
A. Of course B. Not at all
C. I’m afraid not D. Thank you
—That’s a nice toy. Could you tell me _______?
—I made it with my uncle’s help.
A. how did you like it B. how you made it
C. who did you make it for D. who you made it for
A British high school is going to allow students ______ lessons in the afternoon.
A. start B. starting C. to start D. Starts
—I didn't see you last night. Where did you go?
—I went to see a movie called The Mermaid ______was directed by Zhou Xingchi.
A. who B. whom C. when D. which
