In addition to seeing wonderful films, one of the joys of coming to the Quad Cinema is to hang out in the area. The Quad Cinema is located right in the heart of Greenwich Village, perhaps the most charming and interesting neighborhood in the city. Here are some attractions we recommend, all within a comfortable walk from the Quad Cinema:
Washington Square Park
As one of the best－known of New York City's 1,900 public parks, it is a landmark in the Manhattan neighborhood of Greenwich Village, as well as a meeting place and center for cultural activity. Come on a Sunday when it's most lively and festive.
New York University
It surrounds Washington Square. See the wonderful Bobst Library and visit the amazing bookstores. NYU is now considered one of the most powerful universities in the world.
Judson Memorial Church
Located in the south of Washington Square between Thompson Street and Sullivan Street, opposite Washington Square Park, this beautiful church was completed in 1892. The Judson Memorial Church is most famous for its vocal participation in social events.
Washington Mews
It is a hidden, private street in New York City between Fifth Avenue and University Place, just north of Washington Square Park. It was first developed as a mews(马厩街) that serviced horses from homes in the area. Since the 1950s the former stables have served as housing, offices and other facilities for New York University.
Jefferson Market Courthouse
Built in 1833 as a market, it was later changed to a courthouse, and in the 1950s it was emptied and close to being destroyed. It was saved and turned into a library. Many consider it to be the most beautiful building in the village.
1.What is the author's purpose of writing this passage?
A. To suggest the Quad Cinema is the best place.
B. To introduce some attractions around the Quad Cinema.
C. To show the Quad Cinema attracts a lot of customers.
D. To tell readers to enjoy their life fully.
2.Where is the Judson Memorial Church?
A. In the south of Washington Square.
B. Behind Washington Square Park.
C. Opposite Thompson Street.
D. Close to New York University.
3.When Washington Mews came into being, ________.
A. it was designed for a university
B. it was intended for keeping horses
C. it was used as a park for horses
D. it was filled with free facilities
My parents knew their wealth: each other, their six children, and their faith. They tried to live simple lives so that they could have time for what was most important.
They didn’t busy themselves buying a bigger house, because that would mean working harder to pay the monthly mortgage(按揭贷款), working overtime or taking a second job. Who would go running with me then? Who would read stories to me?
They didn’t burden themselves with buying an expensive car because that would mean worrying about installment(分期付款) bills. Besides, walking to the shopping centre every Saturday afternoon with me gave my dad his needed exercise, and made me feel so special.
One of my heart’s delights was seeing Dad and Mom in their bedroom at night, after our nightly family prayer. The lights were turned off, and I’d see the figure of my father seated on his old chair and Mom standing behind him, gently massaging his shoulders. I’d hear them talk about what happened during their day. Even as a child, I sensed their quiet pleasure in being together.
My question today: Could they have done this rich practice each night and nourished(滋润) their marriage if they had been busy paying for expensive clothes for themselves or their kids, or if they had been worrying about monthly bills for new hi-tech equipment? I don’t think so. And I’ve made a choice: I don’t want that of life either.
1.Which of the following is TRUE about the author’s family?
A. There were six people in the family.
B. They decided to buy a bigger house.
C. They lived an easy and happy life.
D. They had a second-hand car.
2.What did the parents regularly do with the author?
A. They wrote stories together.
B. They read newspapers together.
C. They went shopping together each day.
D. They regularly took exercise together.
3.The author believed that his/her parents’ happiness was because of_______.
A. their attitude towards life
B. their love for each other
C. Their common interests
D. their ability to communicate with each other
4.It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the author __________.
A. got bored with his/her parents’ way of educating kids
B. was influenced by his/her parents’ lifestyle
C. didn’t want to follow his/her parents’ advice
D. didn’t want to live the same life as his/her parents
书面表达
近年来，桂林开展了“绿色出行”（Green Transportation）计划，向市民提供了大批量的公共自行车。学校将举办以此为主题的演讲比赛，请你以“Let’s Ride Bicycles”为题，撰写一篇演讲稿，主要内容包括：
1. 表明观点：倡导“绿色出行”
2. 简述倡导“绿色出行”的理由（如：环境保护，有益健康等）
要求：1. 可适当增加细节使行文连贯 2. 书写规范，卷面整洁 3. 字数：100词左右 （开头已给，不计入总词数）
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短文改错
假定英语课老师要求同桌交换修改作文，请你修改同桌的一下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句最多两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意： 1. 每处错误及修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
It is well-known that good habits do us good all our life. Entered high school, I took delight in having fast food and often eat too much. In the end, I was so serious overweight that I suffered a lot from my awkward appearance. It made matters worse was the fact that my classmates made a fun of me at times. From now on, I made up my mind to avoiding snacks. In the meanwhile, I took off jogging to lose weight. To my surprise, it was not long until I did succeed in creating my new appearance. Only then I start to appreciate the importance of developing a good habit.
根据下列各句句意和空白后的汉语提示，在横线上写出对应单词的正确、完整形式，每空只填一词。
1.The school rules that no child shall be allowed out of school during the day, unless _____(陪伴) by parents.
2.We want to make sure that our food supply is _____ _ (充裕)for all of us.
3.He worked all summer to save money for the________ (购买) of a piano.
4.By reading this book I am sure that you will ________(获得）a lot of information about Britain.
5.As the wages were low, few people ________(申请) for the job.
6.Some settlers were believed to have crossed the strait to America by ________(方式；手段)of a land bridge.
7.The idea ____________(打动；撞击) a mixture of fear and excitement into people’s hearts.
8.This movie is ________(改编) from one of Shakespeare’s works.
9.The fact that some cannot see the real person inside my body doesn’t make me _____________(烦恼；不悦)
10.Having retired from business, he now ________(忙于) himself with the welfare of the disabled.
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容（一个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
British people are working to an older age. 1. number of working 70-74-year-olds has doubled in recent years. Around 10% of people in 2. (they) early 70s now work. This is the 3. (high) figure on record. An important reason4. the British work in their old age is that retirement pensions are becoming more difficult to live on. 5.___________(consequence) many older people have to work in order to survive.
Britain6._______ (see) great changes in the labor market during the last decade, 7. _______far more people working beyond their retirement age. While there are plenty who enjoy remaining in work, many need to earn extra cash because they can not afford8._______(retire) early. Older people need decent(体面地) jobs and pensions so that they can make a proper 9. (choose) about whether they remain in work. Now they are deciding on a career change later in life and are starting up their own businesses, 10. (devote) to something they may have dreamed of doing for years.
