Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给):
It seems school children all over the world complain about their school food.
Cherie Blair,the wife of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair,said that she would prepare a p__1.__lunch for some if school dinners do not improve.So what do students of your age eat for lunch at school?
Japan
High schools have canteens, which serve everything from noodles to rice, but not burgers and chips. Other children bring food from home such as cold rice balls, meat or fish, pickles and vegetables.
Students take home a menu for the coming month containing notes on nutrition value.Twice a year parents are invited to have a t__2._of the food.The class with the fewest leftovers at the end of the month receives a prize.
United States
A typical menu from the US school is made up of a hamburger with fried potatoes or roast chicken, lettuce and pickles, fruit and cookies.School lunches must also p__3.__at least one third of the daily dietary allowances of protein vitamin A,vitamins C ,calcium and calories.
Australia
Meat pies sausage rolls and hot dogs are all traditional dishes in Australian school shops.But as the nation pays more attention to c__4.__health, healthier foods have started to find their way onto school menus.
Many schools have used a traffic light system.The sale of red labeled foods, including pastries, chocolate and soft drinks , is served only twice a week.Healthier green labeled foods such as sushi, sandwich , corn and watermelon,however,are a__5.__ every day. In some schools,students have a choice of up to 89 foodsto choose from,including popcorn and rice.
South Africa
Most of South Africa's schools do not serve meals at all.Classes end at1:30p.m. and students get their own lunches.Many students bring food from home,u__6._sandwiches.
Fast food and fried food sell the best among students, which has led to a rise in obesity among children.But as more people began to realize the fact that b__7.__too fat may cause different diseases,some schools in towns have led the way towards better nutrition.Now students at these schools are offered lunches of porridge with vegetables,such as cabbage, onions, beans, carrots and tomatoes.
Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage（选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文)
Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage（选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文)
People around me always told me that I could dance,because it was a girl's sport.
But I never gave up my____ of becoming a dancing star.I practiced secretly,learning from books,movies,and shows.However,without my parents support,it seemed impossible to reach.
One summer,my little sister Maggie was going to dance lessons.I immediately asked my parents for permission to take her to the lessons.What a ____chance to learn dancing!
One afternoon,I was practicing a new dance in my room,when Maggie walked in.
"What's the matter ,Maggie?"I stopped dancing.
"Denis,you're a great dancer!Can you help me?"
"What is it?"I wondered.
"There will be a dancing performance in my school,but the boys think I'm slow,and ____of them wants to be my partner.Could you dance with me for it?"She looked at me anxiously.
"You can be a good dancer!"I encouraged her."Let's show those people that they have been wrong all along."
In the following months,we practiced every evening,hiding from my parents.I was having a fantastic time and soon Maggie improved a lot.
Finally came the big day.I became____ when I heard my parents would come to watch the performance.As the music began,I took a deep breath and tried to calm down.we moved____,shining with pride.From the cheering of the crowd,I was sure we were successful.
My heart was beating wildly when I saw my father coming towards me.He put his hand on my shoulder."Well
done ,son.Though it is hard for me to admit it,it seems that you really ____this stage.Go for itand make us proud."
I'd been waiting for this moment for so long.I knew that the road ahead was going to be easy,but I wouldn't give up.I wanted nothing more in life than to dance.
1.A.work B. dream C.answer D.message
2.A.wonderful B.funny C.similar D.strange
3.A.all B. both C.neither D.none
4.A.shy B.bored C.nervous D.angry
5.A.politely B.perfectly C. quietly D.carefully
6.A.stood on B.put on C.fell into D.belonged to
Reading Comprehension (阅读理解)：
A. Choose the best answer (根据文章内容，选择最恰当的答案)：
I put my carry-on in the luggage compartment(行李舱架),
and sat down in my seat.Just before take-off,a line of soldiers came down the aisle（过道） andfilled all the empty seats.
After flying for about an hour,an announcement was made that sack lunch （午餐袋）were availablefor $5.As I reached for my wallet to buy one,I overheard the soldier ask his buddy if he plannedto buy lunch."No ,that seems like a lot of money for just a sack lunch.I'll wait till we get toChicago."His friend agreed.
I looked around at the other soldiers.None were buying lunch.I walked to the back of the plane,and handed the flight attendant（服务人员）a $50 bill." Take a lunch to all those soldiers."
After we finished eating. I went again to the back of the plane,heading for the restroom.A man stopped me."I saw what you did.I want to be part of it.Here,take this."He handed me $25.
Soon after I returned to my seat,I saw the Flight Captain coming down the aisle.
When he got to my row,he stopped and said,"I want to shake your hand.I was a soldier and I was a military（军队） pilot.Once,someone bought me a lunch.It was an act of kindness I never forgot."I was embarrassed when applause（掌声） was heard from all of the passengers.
Later I walked to the front of the plane so I could stretch my legs.A man who was seated about six rows in front of me reached out his hand,wanting to shake mine.He left another $25 in my hand.
We landed in Chicago,I picked up my belongings.Waiting just inside the airplane door was a man who stopped me and put something in my shirt pocket.Another $25.
Upon entering the terminal（航站楼）,I saw the soldiers gathering for their trip to their base.
I walked over to them and handed them $75."It will take you some time to reach the base.It will be about time for a sandwich.God Bless You."I said.
These soldiers were giving their all for our country.I could only give them a couple of meals.It seemed so little.
1.The writer met the soldiers when he to Chicago.
A.took a coach B.took a plane
C.took a bus D.took a train
2.The soldiers didn’t buy sack lunches because .
A.they were not hungry at the time
B.They missed the time when they could buy sack lunches
C.They thought the sack lunches were too expensive
D.They thought the lunches on the plane tasted bad
3.When the writer bought lunch for the soldiers, .
A.he wanted the soldiers to thank him
B.he expected others to pay for them with him
C.he wanted to impress the Flight Captain
D.he didn’t know others would notice what he did
4.The writer received from the other passengers in the end.
A.$125 B.$75 C.$50 D.$25
5.Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the article?
A.The writer bought sack lunches for the soldiers and the captain
B.A flight attendant give the writer $25 to buy lunch for the soldiers
C.Someone once bought the Flight Captain a lunch when he was a military pilot
D.The writer bought sandwiches for the soldiers when they got off the plane
6.The article is mainly about “ .”
A. Love for one’s motherland is often rewarded
B. You should show pity to people around you
C. An act of kindness will invite others to join in
D. Sometimes it costs a little to help people in need
Rewrite the following sentences as required（根据所给要求，改写下列句子。每空格限填一词)
1.My friend knew something about the car accident.(改否定句)
My friend know about the car accident.
2.The Browns used to live in a small town near the beautiful beach.(对划线部分提问)
the Browns use to live?
3.The truck brings vegetables here every morning.(改为被动语态)
Vegetables here every morning.
4.Few of them can understand what the maths teacher said.(改为反意疑问句)
Few of them can understand what the maths teacher said， ？
5.Tim doesn’t like the film.Dick doesn’t like the film ,either.(合并为一句)
Tim Dick likes the film.
6.There is little rain in our city in winter.(保持原句意思)
It in our city in winter.
7.one week, Harry Potter,the book,reading,Laura,spent.(连词成句)
。
Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms（用括号中所给单词 的适当形式完成下列句子)
1.Helen lives on the floor of this tall building.(twelve)
2.As a teacher, Mrs.Green always speaks to the children.(slow)
3.I don’t think Tom can swim the river at this point.It’s too wide.(cross)
4.My grandparents say that regular exercise and a good diet can years to life.(addition)
5.Many students in Shanghai go to America for study every year.(far)
6.George is measuring the of his computer desk to see if it will fit the new study.(long)
7.If you don’t go on a diet, it is for you to lose weight.(possible)
8.The served us so wonderfully that we thanked her again and again.(wait)
A.condition B. created C. after D.second E. twice |
In every little girl's toy box, there might be a Barbie Doll（芭比娃娃）.Barbie is a 57 years old this year.It was designed in 1959 by an American business woman named Ruth Handler.She and her husband Elliott started the toy company Mattel.She named the new doll__1.__their daughter Barbara.The first Barbie Doll appeared at the toy fair in New York on March 9th,1959.This date is used as Barbie's birthday.
Mattel Sold three hundred thousand Barbie Dolls in the first year at a price of three dollars.Today, a 57-year-old Barbie in good__2.__might cost more than twenty-seven thousand dollars.Mattel says 90% of the girls in the United States aged from three to ten own at least one Barbie Doll.
When Mattel __3.__Barbie Dolls half a century ago,they never thought this store would become a legend.Now Barbie Dolls are famous all over the world.They are sold in one hundred and fifty countries,and every __4.__three Barbie Dolls are sold around the world.
