1.Countries like France, Brazil and even Japan have their own hip-hop culture. But where did this strange speaking-singing style come from? Many centuries ago, in West Africa, traditional storytellers played musical instruments while they were telling stories. When this tradition travelled from West Africa to the USA, it developed into different musical styles. For example, blues and jazz.2.And in the 1970s, there were many poor areas in New York. There wasn’t any money for music lessons in schools, so kids made their own music. Teenagers Afrika and DJ Here played their records outside in the streets. Everybody joined in. MCs had rapping（说唱） competitions. Every week, there were talented new dancers, new DJs and new MCs. Hip-hop culture was born.
3.It was 1980. I was at a party in New York. There was a young DJ at the party. He was playing records. While he was putting a record on, a kid picked up a microphone（话筒） and begantapping. Some other kids were break-dancing to the music. It was loud and boring, and I
hated it. I preferred jazz.
4.Today’s successful American artists like Missy and her friend Tim heard it on the radio when they were growing up.
The last time I heard hip-hop, I was in West Africa.5.I was going to interview a traditional storyteller when I met a young hip-hop artist, He told me there are hundreds of rap groups in Africa today. We live on a hip-hop planet.
A. I remember the first time I heard hip-hop.
B. You can find hip-hop everywhere you go.
C. I was writing a book about African-Americans.
D. Many Americans gave music lessons to poor children.
E. These styles all started in poor African-American areas.
F. During the 1980s, hip-hop became popular all over the USA.
G. Some people don’t like hip-hop because of its spoken words.
A. I remember the first time I heard hip-hop.
B. You can find hip-hop everywhere you go.
C. I was writing a book about African-Americans.
D. Many Americans gave music lessons to poor children.
E. These styles all started in poor African-American areas.
F. During the 1980s, hip-hop became popular all over the USA.
G. Some people don’t like hip-hop because of its spoken words.
Making a good job choice is almost as good as choosing a good life. So, choosing a job is one of the most important decisions to make in life.
For my job, there are three important things that I will consider:
The first one － that I must work in an area I like － is most important to me. Someone once said if you find a job that you enjoy, then you won't have to work another day. I would like to work in an area where I can be more creative. I would like to be the most valuable member there. All this is possible only if I like what I do.
The second one is that the area of my work must lead me to solve some new and hard problems. I would like to stay in the same area for a long time. In order for this to happen, the work must provide enough problems. More than just working to live, I enjoy making a difference and trying my best for the whole progress. I would also like to be well remunerated for my hard work, so I can lead a comfortable life with this hard-won money. Then I can provide the best for my family.
The third important thing is that I would like to work in an area that would help other people. The work in my mind is in fields such as the army, training or management. In such areas, I can help to develop the abilities of others and bring out their best. It would be a most satisfying job to help young people to become the best that they can be. When I become old, I would like to look back with a great sense of satisfaction that thousands of people have become better persons through my work.
I accept the idea that no one should make a choice of a job suddenly or quickly. He should decide what he wants to be in the long run. Then, he should decide how he works towards it. He should study the proper courses, read the books and speak to knowledgeable persons in that field before making a job choice. A good choice will most probably lead to a better life.
1.According to the passage, a good job choice probably makes people __________.
A. solve fewer problems B. choose a good life
C. be good family members D. provide hard things
2.The underlined word "remunerated" in the passage means" ________"
A. trained B. praised C. accepted D. paid
3.The writer wants to tell us that everyone should ______
A. become a knowledgeable person
B. join the army to become a better person
C. make preparations to find a satisfying job
D. help young people to choose an interesting job
4.What is the best title for the passage?
A. My Job Choice B. My Favorite Job
C. My Comfortable Life D. My Sense of Satisfaction
next to Dandy's Store and Cleo's Cafe ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ The Super Shopping Center is proud to hold the Super International Crafts Market. The market owns hand-crafted products from all over the world. Come to learn about other cultures and see beautiful things from different countries! A part of the sales will be given to the International Children's Fund (ICF). Some of the interesting products include: | |
Beaded bracelets (圆珠手链) from Africa Do you love bracelets? Here you can find bracelets made from special wooden beads, and no two pieces are the same! Each bracelet looks expensive, but costs only $20. What is more, if you buy two, you can get a card for a free drink at Cleo's Cafe! | Silk handbags from Thailand These colorful bags are beautiful and useful! You can use them every day. Each bag is as much as $150. If you buy more than one, they will be 10% cheaper for you. |
Fantastic! We will have introductions about the different countries, as well as a lucky draw (M!) for a free trip to one of the special countries in the market! You can also taste foods from the different countries at our International Foods Stand. Visit the International Crafts Market and learn about different cultures. Buy beautiful, interesting things and support the International Children's Fund! |
1.The passage above is probably _________.
A. a piece of news B. a visitor's letter
C. a shopping guide D. a trip introduction
2.The Super International Crafts Market is _________.
A. next to Cleo's Cafe B. next to 12 Shopping Road
C. on 1/F, Dandy's Store D. on 2/F, Super Shopping Center
3.People can _________ in the market.
A. learn about different cultures B. visit the International Children's Fund
C. sell their own hand-crafted products D. see beautiful things mostly from ssKowloon
4.Which is right according to the passage?
A. Two bracelets cost $20. B. The bracelets look the same.
C. Each bag costs only $135. D. The handbags are colorful.
One day after school, I went to the teacher's office to see my teacher, but nobody was there. As I was about to leave, I noticed a piece of paper on the floor. I picked it up and saw the words "FINAL-TERM EXAMINATION" at the top. I put the paper into my school bag secretly and ran out of the room.
After I came back home, I took out the paper quickly. It was the exam paper of my worst subject, History. I felt excited. My heart beat fast. I took out my History book and started working on the answer. I had never answered any questions so seriously.
On the day of the History exam, I went into the exam hall confidently. When the paper was sent to me, I dreamt of getting the highest mark in the whole grade and could not help smiling. "My History teacher always encouraged me to work hard and get better grades, but I let him down time and time again. This time I will give him a big surprise," I thought.
When the teacher said we could start, I turned the paper over. To my surprise, all the questions were different. Later I felt nervous. In the end, I almost left the paper undone. After the exam. I ran to the toilet, took out the paper and carefully read it from the top. Oh! It was last year's exam paper. I read all the questions but I hadn't read the date.
This is a lesson in which I know I have to put my feet on the ground. I regretted doing such a silly thing. After that, I told my teacher the truth and I promised to be honest. From then on, I worked harder than ever
1.The writer always _________ in his History exams.
A. got high marks B. did silly things
C. let his teacher down D. left the paper undone
2.The writer felt _________ when he first saw all the questions were different.
A. surprised B. excited C. nervous D. crazy
3.When did the writer know it was last year's exam paper?
A. Before he read all the questions. B. As soon as he returned home.
C. Until he went into the teacher's office. D. After he read the paper in the toilet.
4.What might the writer write in his diary?
A. I'm glad that I did very well in the exam. I gave my teacher...
B. After the exam, my teacher asked me to go to his office. My heart...
C. When I turned over the paper, I couldn't help smiling. My teacher...
D. I'm truly sorry for what I did. Everyone should be honest. I'll ...
某英语报开展“How to deal with the exam stress?”征文比赛，请你根据表格中的提示内容，简要描述并适当发表自己的观点，写一篇英语短文。
适当的压力 | 1. 积极思考，认真学习 2. 及时复习，防止遗忘 |
过重的压力 | 1. 无法入睡，非常疲惫 2. 害怕考试，导致失败 |
应对的措施 | 1. 合理计划，准备充分 2. …… |
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1. 词数90左右，短文首句已给出，不计入总词数。
2. 表格最后一栏中省略部分须用1-2句话展开合理想象，作适当发挥。
How to deal with the exam stress
Everyone may have the exam stress. A little bit of stress can be a good thing to us. _________________________
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Parents are the most important people in our life. They influence our lives in so many ways. They teach us almost everything about living, give us strength of character and make us who we are. It is because of them that we become able to do our duties. The things that we are able to do are actually their gifts to us. Right from taking care of us when we are young to guiding us whenever we need their advice, they are always there by our side.
All we can do for them is to give them love and happiness and try to make them feel proud of us. First of all, you need to follow all the good things they taught you when you were very young. It could be about eating healthily or exercising in a regular way, or it could be about helping anyone who needs help.
Not make complaints is also a good way. So don't complain about what you don't have. Learn to appreciate (感激) and love what your parents give you; you may not know the struggles they go through in order to give
you that.
Thirdly, you also need to start making your own decisions wisely and confidently. In other words, take control of your life by deciding what will be good or bad for you. Let them see that you are able to do all kinds of things without asking others for help.
More importantly, you should try to be a good person. Be polite and respectful to your family and friends. When they give you advice or a suggestion, you'd better take their ideas into consideration. Try to work as hard as you can and be modest with what you have achieved. Anyway, seeing you grow into a good person will surely make your parents proud.
Making your parents feel proud of you | ||
What your parents can do for you | ●They teach you how to make a living and develop a strong character. ●Your 1. to deal with things is a gift your parents give you. ●They are always there to look after you and guide you. | |
2. to make your parents feel proud of you | Follow what you were taught. | ●Develop a healthy habit as your parents told you. ●Help anyone in need. |
Don't complain. | Appreciate and 3. with all the things given to you by your parents. | |
Make decisions on your 4.. | Make your own decisions wisely and with 5. to show you are able to deal with everything. | |
Be a good person. | ●Treat others politely and respectfully. ●Listen to your parents' advice. ●Work hard and not to be too proud of your achievements. |
