第四組ALast year,my mum and I joined my dad in California during the summer vacation.We visited two famous amusement parks of Los AngelesUniversal Studio and San Diego Sea World.In Universal Studio,I saw how rain,car crash,air crash effects are created for movies.I also saw the sets where Spider Man movies are made.I saw Mr Beans car.We also experienced a live show of Fear Factor.There we enjoyed a ride about the Jurassic Park.Then we visited the San Diego Sea World where we saw a lot of dolphin shows and one show by “Shamu”the famous shark.We also had a 4D movie experience in the “Haunted House”.We saw an effect where a snake seemed to strike out of the screen and come into the audience.We enjoyed a simulated helicopter(模擬直升機) ride to the Antarctic Glaciers(南極冰川).Then my vacation time was over and we had to fly back so that I could go to school.I couldnt help myself and started to cry.I remembered all the good time I had with my parents.I asked my mother to extend our stay,but she insisted(堅持) that going back to school was more important.This is how my story of my happiest vacation ended.(C)1.Universal Studio is a place to.A.make carsB.make planesC.make moviesD.watch movies(D)2.Which movie isnt mentioned in the passage?A.Spider Man.B.Mr Bean.C.Jurassic Park.D.Rush Hour.(B)3.What did they see in the 4D movie?A.Dolphin shows.B.Snake.C.A helicopter.D.Antarctic Glaciers.(B)4.What does the underlined word “extend” mean in Chinese?A.提供B.延長C.拓展D.給予B“Red envelop” fever has swept the country recently.Cash(支付金額) can be sent through electronic payments.Children can get more money than before.But everyone needs to understand something about money:where it comes from,how to save it and how to spend it wisely.Too many parents dont take time to teach their children about money,and as a result,many of those children dont know how to deal with money when they grow up. When should parents begin teaching their children about money?Experts agree that its never too early.The more children learn about money,the more wisely they will be able to deal with money as they grow older.To begin with,parents can teach kids how to count money.Next,parents can teach kids how to save money.For example,a kid wants a new bicycle.Parents can teach them to save part of their pocket money for that bike,while still keeping some money for ice-cream and movies.In this way they will begin to understand the meaning of saving.Also,it is never too early to teach children different ways to make money besides snatching(搶)red envelops.For example,they can wash cars,clean gardens,look after babies and so on.Sit down with children and talk with them about some ways they could to make money.You will be surprised and glad at the effort they will begin making.Teach children about money when they are young and their future will be brighter.(D)5.When should children begin to learn about money in the writers opinion?A.When they are old enough.B.When they grow up.C.When they can make money by themselves.D.The earlier,the better.(B)6.What should parents do if their children want a new bicycle according to the passage?A.Tell them it is not a good idea.B.Teach them to save pocket money for that.C.Buy it for them.D.Ask them to do housework for that.(D)7.What is experts advice for children?A.They neednt know how to deal with money at an early age.B.They can learn about money by themselves.C.They dont have to learn the ways of making money.D.They must learn to count money.(B)8.The passage is mainly about.A.how to spend moneyB.how to deal with moneyC.how to make moneyD.how to save moneyCChristmas Singing Competition xxEntry Form(參賽表)Singers nameSingers ageCompetition typeMusicAgeSingingBring your own CD.Prepare 2 songs13-19 year olds onlyPrizesEntry dateFee1st,2nd and 3rdBefore November 30,xxNoneCompetition rules:Relatives of judges(評委) and organizers are not allowed to take part in the competition.All singers must be between 13 and 19 years of age.Singers aged 17 or younger need the permission of a parent to take part.(See Parent Permission below)All singers must arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the competition.Late comers will not be allowed to take part.Prizes:1st Prize$1,000(one prize only)2nd Prize$250(three prizes)3rd Prize$100(five prizes)Winners will be decided according to the following:Voice quality 50%Song choice 15%Audience response 25%Dancing ability 10%Christmas Singing CompetitionHead organizer:William DanielsTel:234343453Email:w-danielsgmail.comWebsite:www.christmassingxx.comDate of event:December 20,xxWhere:City Town Hall 191 King StreetNewtownTime:1:30 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.Tickets:$15(adults) $5(children under 17)Parent Permission(needed for singers aged 17 or younger)Parent name:Signature:Date signed:(C)9.How many people will be given prizes in total?A.Three.B.Five.C.Nine.D.Ten.(C)10.Who can take part in the competition?A.A 20-year-old singer.B.A 19-year-old daughter of a judge.C.A 15-year-old friend of an organizer.D.A 12-year-old friend of William Daniels.(D)11.If one singers parents want to watch the competition,how much will they pay?A.$15.B.$20.C.$25.D.$30.(A)12.Which of the following is the most important for deciding the winners?A.Voice Quality.B.Song Choice.C.Audience Response.D.Dancing Ability.DWhat do you often do when you wait for a bus or a train at the station?Tom arrived at the bus station quite early for Paris bus.The bus for Paris would not leave until five to twelve.He saw a lot of people waiting in the station.Some were standing in line;others were walking around.There was a group of schoolgirls.The teacher was trying to keep them in line.Tom looked around but there was no place for him to sit.He walked into the station cafe.He looked up at the clock there.It was only twenty to twelve.He found a seat and sat down before a large mirror(鏡子)on the wall.Just then,Mike,one of Toms workmates,came in and sat with Tom.“What time is your bus?” asked Mike.“Theres plenty of time yet,” answered Tom.“Well,Ill get you more tea then,” said Mike.They talked while drinking.Then Tom looked at the clock again.“Oh!Its going backward!” he cried.“A few minutes ago it was twenty to twelve and now its half past eleven.”“Youre looking at the clock in the mirror,” said Mike.Tom was so sad.The next bus was not to leave for another hour.Since then Tom has never liked mirrors.(D)13.Tom went into the station cafe because .A.Mike asked him to have a cup of tea togetherB.he wanted to have a drink with his workmate there C.he didnt like to stay with the schoolgirlsD.it was quite early and he couldnt find a seat in the station(C)14.What time was it in fact when Tom looked at the clock in the mirror?A.Half past eleven.B.Twenty to twelve.C.Half past twelve.D.Half past one.(A)15.From the story we know that when we look at a clock in a mirror,we will find .A.its going backwardB.its going slowerC.the time is rightD.its going faster(B)16.Which of the following is TRUE?A.Tom arrived in Paris on time that day.B.Tom looked at the clock in the mirror only once.C.After that Tom didnt like clocks any longer.D.The next bus would leave in half an hour.(A)17.Which of the following is the best title for the story?A.The clock in the mirrorB.Not a careful manC.Being late for a busD.The mirror of the stationE“May we all be blessed with longevity(長壽).Though miles apart, we are still able to share the beauty of the moon together(但愿人長久,千里共嬋娟),”wrote Su Shi,a poet during the Song Dynasty,in his well-known poem to his younger brother Su Zhe.The moon is at its brightest on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar(陰歷).On this day,people celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.It has been enjoying great popularity all over the country.In ancient China,that day was a harvest(收獲) festival because crops(莊稼) were harvested during that period.It was a time for relaxation and celebration.Just like Thanksgiving in Western countries,families also try to get together for the Mid-Autumn Festival in China.Usually,no matter how far away or how busy they are,people will try to return home for the celebration.The Mid-Autumn Festival has its own special food just as other traditional Chinese holidays.People eat moon cakes with fillings such as sugar and eggs.The round shape of the cake makes it look like the full moon.The full moon and moon cakes stand for family reunion(團聚).With the beautiful moon up in the sky,people sit together,enjoy the full moon,eat moon cakes and fruits,share the stories,and express the best wishes for the family members and friends.18.Who did Su Shi write the poem for in Paragraph 1?(不超過5個詞)His younger brother Su Zhe.19.Why was the Mid-Autumn Festival a harvest festival in ancient China?(不超過10個詞)Because crops were harvested during that period.20.What do the full moon and moon cakes stand for?(不超過10個詞)Family reunion.