A
Hawaii has always been a magic name to people who like traveling. People from all over the world dream of seeing the beautiful islands in the middle of the ocean. It’s always one of their dreams to watch the sun going down. The sun drops like a ball of bright fire into the sea, and it drops so quickly that you can even see it move.
About two thousand years ago, the first people went to Hawaii in a very small boat. They found the beautiful white sand beaches and the waving palm trees. But it was difficult for people to go to Hawaii at that time. And there were no big hotels like the ones today. Now people can get to Hawaii in different ways. More and more people go to Hawaii. So lots of nice big hotels have been built in recent years. However, the scenery (自然景色) in Hawaii hasn’t changed much. The white sand beaches and the waving palm trees are still there. People often have a peaceful time, taking a walk along the water in the morning. At night, they get together to hold parties, chatting and dancing. So if you’re thinking about relaxing yourself, Hawaii is surely the first place for you to choose.
( )1. The sun in Hawaii drops too quickly for people to see it move.
( )2. In Hawaii, a large number of nice big hotels have been built in recent years.
( )3. The scenery in Hawaii is quite different from what it was many years ago.
( )4. According to the passage, it’s common for people to hold parties in Hawaii at night.
( )5. The passage mainly tells us the first people who came to Hawaii.
B
The school day begins at 8:45.Class teachers meet the class and check who is present and absent at the beginning of the day.We meet as a whole school once a week on Fridays.The head teacher speaks to the whole school.Morning lessons begin at 9:05.There are three one-hour lessons with a fifteen-minute break.The lunch break is from 1 pm to 1:45.Afternoon lessons begin at 1:50 and the school day finishes at 4 pm.
All students study and take exams in maths,science and English. In addition, they choose one subject from history,geography,Art,Design and Technology,French and Spanish.. All students take PHSE(Personal Health and Safety Education)lessons but no exams are offered.
After school sports practice and matches are arranged on Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning.Chess,music,language and theatre clubs also arrange meetings after school.Students may join as many clubs as they like,but should join at least one.
The school has a good record in sports. Last year we were champions(冠军)in football and tennis, and individual students won prizes for swimming and gymnastics.
( )6.The first lesson begins at______ in the morning.
A.7:30 B.8:00 C.8:45 D.9:05
( )7.The school students ______once a week on Fridays.
A.meet class teachers B.review their lessons
C.listen to a speech D.take some exercise
( )8.All students take an exam in ______.
A.science B.history C.French D.PHSE
( )9.What can we learn from the passage?
A.School lunch break lasts over one hour.
B.School football team wins matches every year.
C.Students can join more than one club.
D.Students do sports on Wednesday morning.
( )10.What would be the best title for the passage?
A.A busy school day B.Our colorful school life
C.My favourite school D.My happy times at school
C
A subway is not just an important form of transport. It is also a window for other people to learn about local culture.
Beijing, China
The Beijing Subway was opened in 1969 and is the oldest subway system in China. It has added some modern technologies. All stations now have touch-screen maps. In some stations, people can also see traditional Chinese culture. For example,on the walls of a few stations of Line 8,there are some pictures of blue and white porcelain(青花瓷).
Stockholm, Sweden
The first subway line for Stockholm was opened in 1950.The Stockholm Subway is well-known for its decoration of the stations. It is called the longest art gallery in the world. Over 90 percent of its stations are decorated with paintings. A few stations are decorated with red bedrocks(岩床). This makes you feel as if you are in a cave.
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