短文理解6

Who will stage the games?

Preparing for the Olympics Games is a huge undertaking. Just like the athletes, the host city spends years getting ready for the event. Before deciding which city will host the Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has to examine bids from all over the world. Bidding for the games begins about ten years in advance. Without preparing a very strong bid¹, a city will not win the competition to host the games. Beijing was chosen for the 2008 games from five bidders — Osaka, Paris, Toronto and Istanbul.²

Why does it take so long to prepare?

Building the infrastructure costs huge amounts of money. Holding the World Cup in 2002 in Japan and South Korea, for example, meant that ten new stadiums had to be built, as well as many hotels and an improved transport system. In Beijing, after winning the bid the government began major construction projects — the extension of the underground, the improvement of the airport and the building of new motorways³. Each host city must also build an Olympic village for the athletes. By planting trees and creating parks, the city becomes more attractive for tourists.

Why do countries want to host the Olympic Games?

Hosting the games has a major effect on the economy and brings international prestige to the country. Thousands and thousands of visitors come to the games and the host cities are permanently improved.

1. Bidding for the Olympic Games usually starts ____________ before the games are really held.

A. two years                B.  eight years              C. ten years

2. Beijing was one of the _______ bidders  for the 2008games.

A. five               B. four                    C. three

3. The World Cup 2002 was held in _____________.

A. Japan         B. South Korea                 C. A and B

4. What construction projects did Beijing start after winning the bid?

A. The extension of the underground.                 B. The improvement of the airport.

C. The building of new motorways                     D. All of the above

5. Why do countries want to host the Olympic Games?

A. Because it has a major effect on the economy.

B. Because it brings international prestige to the country.

C. Because the host cities are permanently improved.

D. All of the above.

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短文理解7

The ancient Olympic Games were part of a religious festival in honour of the Greek god Zeus, the father of all Greek gods and goddesses. The festival and games were held in Olympia, a religious sanctuary. The athletes came to Olympia from all parts of the Greek world, from as far as Spain in the west and Turkey in the east.

The ancient Olympic Games began in the year 776 BC when Koroibos, a cook from the city of Elis, won a 200-metre-long race. They took place for a period of 617 years until the last games were held in AD 393.

In the ancient games, athletes received prizes worth large amounts of money. In fact the word “ athlete ” is an ancient Greek word, meaning “ one who competes for a prize ”. Although women did not compete in the games, there was a separate festival held at the same time in honour of Hera, wife of Zeus. At this festival unmarried girls competed in foot races.

The marathon was not an event of the ancient Olympic Games. The marathon is a modern event that was first introduced in the Olympic Games in 1896. It was named after a village called Marathon where the Persians were defeated by a small Greek army. The news of the victory was brought to Athens by soldier, who ran the 26 miles from the village of Marathon to the capital. 26 miles was therefore adopted as the distance of the modern marathon race.

The Olympic flag was introduced in 1908 and carries the symbol of five linked rings. Which represent the five continents – Africa, America, Asia, Australasia and Europe. The Olympic flame was first carried in the 1932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. There was no torch relay in the ancient Olympic Games. The first torch relay in the modern Olympic Games was staged in Berlin in 1936.

1. The ancient Greeks held the first Olympic Games in 617 BC.

2. The ancient Greeks held the Olympic Games for 393 years.

3. They did not allow women to compete in the ancient Olympic Games.

4. They first used the Olympic flag in 1908.

5. Both the Olympic Games and the Marathon Race are very popular for old and young people in many countries of the world.

短文理解8

Lily is 70 years old and she takes care of her 91-year-old mother. She told us about caring for her mother.

I wake up early every day, it’s usually about 6.30 am, and wait until I hear Tilly, my mum, moving about. Then I make her a cup of tea. At about half past seven she gets up and we have breakfast together. We normally just have toast, but on Sundays we always have bacon and eggs. After breakfast she reads the newspaper, then she sits by the window and waves to the neighbours as they walk by.

She hardly ever goes out but she is very proud of her personal appearance, so she goes to the hairdresser once a month.

She doesn’t like being left on her own for very long, so I always arrange for a neighbour to come and sit with her when I go out. Now and again, my friend and neighbour, Joan, comes to spend the day with her, and I can go and have lunch with another friend, May, who lives in town.

I have a brother, Syd. He comes to stay two or three times a year. He is very good and keeps in touch, but he lives 300 miles away. Once a year, he collects mum and takes her to stay with him in London for a week. She doesn’t really like going because it’s a long journey, but I need the rest.

Sally, the nurse, comes to see mum regularly. My next-door neighbour, Jack, often calls in.  In the evening we usually watch TV and we sometimes play cards. Mum is fantastic for her age. But I can never decide to go anywhere spontaneously. I always have to plan it, so I feel a bit trapped. But what is the alternative? An old people’s home? I couldn’t do that to my mother.

1. Lily wakes before her mother.

2. Joan sometimes spends the day with Lily’s mother.

3. Tilly is satisfied with her hairdresser.

4. Lily’s brother comes to visit every three weeks.

5. Lily and her mother play cards more than they watch TV. 

第五部分  书面表达

Topic 1

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a passage to state your views on the topic: My Favorite TV Program. You should write at least 80 words and base your writing on the Chinese outline below:

1． 你最喜欢的电视节目是什么

2． 你喜欢它的理由

3． 作出结论.

Topic 2

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a letter to a new friend, telling him/her about your ambitions and dreams. You should write at least 80 words and base your letter on the Chinese outline below:

1.         童年的梦想

2.         目前的情况

3.         对未来的希望

Topic 3

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a passage to state your views on the topic My favorite means of transportation. You should write at least 80 words and base your writing on the Chinese outline below:

1.      哪一种是你最喜欢的交通方式

2.      阐述你的理由

3.      作出结论

Topic 4

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a passage to state your views on the topic: How to keep healthy. You should write at least 80 words and base your writing on the Chinese outline below:

1．保持身体健康的重要性

2．保持身体健康的方法

3．重申保持身体健康的意义

答    案

第一部分 交际用语

1. C     2. A     3. C    4. A     5. C    6. B     7. A      8. B

9. B     10. C    11. A   12. A    13. B   14. C    15. A     16. A

第二部分  词汇与结构

1. B    2. B    3. C    4. A     5. C     6. C     7. B     8. A

9. B    10. C   11. A   12. B    13. C    14. A    15. B    16. B

17. B   18. B   19. C   20. A    21. C    22. B    23. A    24. C

25. B   26. B   27. A   28. C    29. A    30. A    31. A    32. C

第三部分  完型填空

Passage 1

1. B     2. C    3. C     4. A     5. C

6. B     7. B    8. C     9. C     10. A

Passage 2

1. C     2. A     3. C     4. C      5. B

6. A     7. A     8. C     9. B      10. C

Passage 3

1. C     2. B     3. A     4. B     5. C

6. A     7. C     8. B     9. C     10. A

Passage 4

1. B     2. B     3. C     4. C     5. A

6. B     7. C     8. B     9. A     10. C

第四部分  阅读理解

短文理解1

1. C    2. A     3. A      4. B      5. B

短文理解2

1. A    2. C     3. B      4. C      5. C

短文理解3

1. A    2. C    3. B     4. C     5. B

短文理解4

1. C    2. B    3. C     4. A     5. C

短文理解5

1. A    2. B     3. B     4. A     5. C

短文理解6

1. C      2. A      3. C     4. D      5. D

短文理解7

1. F     2. F     3. T       4. T      5. NG

短文理解8

1. T     2. T      3. NG     4. F       5. F