Beijing Opera is also called Peking Opera. It came into being after 1790 when the famous four Anhui opera troupes(戏班) came to Beijing. Its music and singing (唱腔) come from Xipi and Erhuang in Anhui and Hnbei. Its costumes are all fascinating and artistic. It is the highest expression of the Chinese culture. It's full of famous stories, beautiful facial paintings, and wonder gestures and fighting. This kind of opera is very popular with Chinese people. There are four main roles in Beijing Opera: Sheng, Dan, Jing and Chou. Sheng is the leading male (男性) actor. For example. a Wusheng is a soldier or fighter Xiaosheng is a young man. A Laosheng is an old man Dan is the female(女性)role. Jing, mostly male, is the face-painted role and Chou is the comedy actor or clown. Stories in Beijing Opera are very interesting. Some of them are from the history book, but most of them are from the literature, especially famous novels. The people in the story usually have some disagreements. They become angry and unhappy. They are sad and lonely,
Sometimes they are nervous and worried. Then they find a way to make peace. The stories usually end with happiness and laughter and people are all happy in the end.
1.Beijing Opera's singing is from _______.
A.Anhui and Hubei B.Beiiing and Anhui C.the history book
2.The second paragraph(%%)of the reading is about the ______ of Beijing Opera.
A.stories B.roles C.paintings
3.From the reading, we know the role Chou most probably has a(n) ______feature.
A.honest B.funny C.dull
4.Which of the following is the role Sheng?
A.
B.
C.
5.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.Peking Opera is full of different gestures.
B.There are only four roles in Beijing Opera.
C.Beijing Opera is the most popular in the world
Different weather makes people feel different. It influences health， intelligence ( 智力) and feelings.
In August, it is very hot and wet in the southern part of the United States. People there have heart trouble and other kinds of health problems during this month. In the Northeast and the Middle West, it is very hot at some times and very cold at other times. People in these states have more heart trouble after the weather changes in February or March.
The weather can also influence intelligence. For example, in a 1983 report by scientists, IQ(1 F) of a group of students was very high when a very strong wind came, but after the strong wind, their IQ was 10% lower. The wind can help people have more intelligence. Very hot weather, on the other hand, can make it lower. Students in many schools of the United States often get worse on exams in the hot months of the year (July and August).
Weather also has a strong influence on people's feelings. Winter may be a bad time for thin people. They usually feel cold during these months. They might feel unhappy during cold weather. But fat people may have a hard time in hot summer. At about 18℃，people become stronger.
Low air pressure may make people forgetful. People leave more bags on buses and In shops on low-pressure days. People feel best at a temperature of about18℃.
Are you feeling sad, tired, forgetful, or unhappy today? It may be the weather's problem.
根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
1.What can cause problems on health?
A.Hot and wet weather. B.A strong wind. C.Warm weather.
2.A report shows that people may have more intelligence when______ comes.
A.a heavy rain B.a strong wind C.very hot weather
3.According to the writer, fat people may feel bad in_________ weather
A.cold B.cool C.hot
4.The writer wants to tell us that________.
A.hot and cold weather influences all people in the same way
B.weather influences people's behavior
C.IQ changes when weather changes
5.Which is the best title for this passage ?
A.Weather Influences Health, Intelligence and Feelings
B.Different Weather Makes People Feel Bad
C.Weather Influences Feelings
One day last winter, my dad and I were standing in line to buy tickets for the circus (马戏表演). Finally, there was only one family in front of us. There were eight children. All were perhaps under the age of 12. You could tell that they didn't have much money. Their clothes were not expensive but clean. All of them were standing in line, two by two behind their parents. I could feel that the children had never seen the circus before .They were very excited. The ticket lady asked the father how many tickets he wanted. He proudly answered, "Eight children's tickets and two adults' tickets so that I can take my family to the circus" The ticket lady answered the price. The man’s wife looked sad. The father asked again in surprise, "How much did you say?” The ticket lady said the price again. The man didn't have enough money. How could he tell his eight children that he didn't have enough money? At that time my dad put his hand in his pocket, pulled out twenty dollars and dropped it on the ground (In fact, we were not rich). My dad picked up the money and said to the father, “Excuse me, sir. This fell out of your pocket. "The man knew what happened at once. He looked at my dad and took my dad’s hands. He was so thankful that he couldn't say a word. My dad and I went back home. We didn't see the circus, but I would never forget that day.
Judge the following sentences true (T) or false (F) according to the passage.
1.One day last winter, my dad and I were standing in line to buy tickets for the concert.
2.Only eight people were in front of us.
3.The eight children’s father didn't have enough money to buy the tickets.
4.The eight children's father dropped 20 dollars on the ground.
5.My dad and I didn't see the circus at last.
Choose the best topic from A to F according to the meaning of each paragraph
A. A present-mp3 |
B. An amazing and clever dog |
C. Happiness is a feeling |
D. Dreams of teenagers |
E .A mobile phone |
F. Being a volunteer is great |
1.________ Happiness is not the same as money. It's a feeling of your heart. When you are poor, you can also say you are very happy. Because you have something else that can't be bought with money.
2.________ We all like to volunteer our time to help others. Though the volunteer work takes us several hours a week, we feel good about it and we can spend time doing what we love to do.
3.________ Teenagers have different kinds of dreams, such as being a volunteer or a sportsman or a teacher or a scientist and so on. Some dreams are more realistic, others are not. But many of them are willing to work hard to achieve their dreams.
4.________ I’m happy and lucky to have such a good helper, My life is full of pleasure. He understands different instructions and many English words. He can help me answer the phone. open or shut doors or carry things.
5.________It was bought by my father as my birthday present last year. Since then, it has always been with me. When I wake up, I turn it on to listen to English. On the bus I can listen to English or songs. I like it very much.
从A-G中选出正确答案，其中有两个多余选项
A: Christmas used to be my favorite time of year, but right now I feel terrible.
B: Yes. Jack.1. A change of situation would easily affect(影响)people’s feelings.
A: What do you miss most as Christmas is coming, David?
B: Of course, my family. 2.
A: Me, too. Nothing in the world is better than being with my family at Christmas time.
B: At least, your brother is here with you
A: That's true. 3.But now, instead I do feel great to have him around on this special day here.
B: Maybe he'll be here soon. I hope he will like the gift we bought for him.
A: I'm sure he will. He's always wanted a camera so that he can record every moment that moves him deeply here in Beijing, and he can share what’s recorded with my family.
B: Perfect. 4. One more thing, our Chinese classmates are going to hold a Christmas party for us, and they want to spend Christmas with us.
A: They are friendly. .5. I will go to the party with you.
A. It's our first Christmas away from home to study here. |
B. I used to like spending time with him |
C. I spent every Christmas with my family before this year. |
D. In this way, your parents can see people’s happy life in Beijing and understand China better. |
E. I'm sorry I can’t go to the party. |
F. He used to be boring to me. |
G. I’m very glad to get their invitation. |
China is a nation of etiquette(礼仪). Chinese people are____ the most hospitable(好客的) people in the world. If ____ visit a Chinese family. They would be ____ at the warmth that they would receive as guests.
When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you and_____ you snacks like biscuits or candy. Someone in the family will also chat with you, never letting you feel ____. At the same time， other family members will be busy ____ a meal for you. Chinese people treat their guests ____ a big meal. They always present more food than the guests can eat. On the table, the guests must be the_____ to eat. Perhaps one of the things that surprises a(an)_____ guest most is that the Chinese host likes to pick food for guests, which won't happen at western tables. The Chinese family____ to make you feel at home. As you finish eating, the host usually says, “It seems that you didn't eat much. Please have ____."You tell them you are full, ____ they still put more food in your bowl. _____warm and hospitable has been an important part of Chinese culture and tradition. As Confucius(孔子)said____ years ago: To meet friends from a place far away, how ____ we are!
1.A.between B.among C.during
2.A.foreign B.foreigner C.foreigners
3.A.surprised B.surprise C.surprising
4.A.serve B.serving C.serves
5.A.lonely B.alone C.happy
6.A.prepare B.preparing C.prepared
7.A.with B.as C.for
8.A.first B.second C.last
9.A.eastern B.southern C.western
10.A.get in their way B.go out of their way C.lose their way
11.A.more B.less C.many
12.A.although B.but C.because
13.A.Be B.Been C.Being
14.A.thousands of B.thousand C.thousand of
15.A.happily B.unhappy C.happy
