阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。

Pleasant Goat, Lazy Goat, Beautiful Goat and Slow Goat, which one is your favorite? The second movie of the Chinese cartoon series of Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf again achieved noticeable box office takings in China，earning more than 40 million yuan merely three days after its debut(首次推出)．

Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf is no doubt the most successful “China Made” cartoon series recently. It is shown on TV almost every day and its core (主要的) products can be seen almost in every child's goods store. It is the Chinese Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck.

The cartoon series is not only welcomed by children, but is also often discussed among adult audiences. Pleasant Goat is appreciated for his courage and wisdom, while Big Big Wolf is considered a model husband though he is usually the bad guy in the story，always trying to catch goats for his wife, Big Red Wolf.

In the year of tiger, 2010, what will happen to the goats' homeland and the wolves' castle? Will Pleasant Goat break the plot of Big Big Wolf again? And will Big Big Wolf finally take his revenge as he always says when got foiled (挫败) by Pleasant Goat? Going to see the movie and laughing cheerfully among kids may be a good idea to start a brand new year.

1．Pleasant Goat is liked because of its________  .

A. beauty and friendliness 

B. kindness and courage

C. courage and wisdom 

D. beauty and wisdom

2．Big Big Wolf is________to his wife and________to goats.

A. bad; bad  B. good; bad

C. devoted; friendly

D. bad; good

3．According to the passage, we can infer that________.

A. in 2010 we will see the second movie of Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf

B. this cartoon is the most successful “China Made” cartoon series

C. all people like to see the movie

D. in 2010 it's estimated that the cartoon will earn over 40 million yuan

4．The questions in the last paragraph are intended to________.

A. encourage the readers to see the movie

B. let the readers answer them

C. ask the readers to think more about the movie

D. give the readers a surprise

You're standing in the kitchen and a voice says, “Add a little more salt to that soup.” Yes, it's always  nice  to  have someone help you when you're cooking. But this voice is not from a man. You are alone! Then where does it come from? Is it from a ghost? No, this isn't a ghost kitchen－it's the kitchen of the future.

Scientists are working to improve everything in the kitchen, from fridges to tables, and even the ways we cook. They are making a system. It will help a person cook a meal. You do not need cookbooks. You can hear how to cook food.

The fridge of the smart kitchen has a scanner. It looks at the foods in the fridge. It will order more milk from the store when your milk has gone bad or there is no more in the fridge. The gloves will test the temperature of everything they touch and say, “Need to cook longer” or “Hot and ready to eat”. If you leave them on the stove by mistake, you will hear they say, “Fire！” Even the knives and spoons will speak. For example, if your food is bad，the knives and spoons will tell you not to eat it.

The future kitchen may look wonderful, but it's not cheap. The multimedia fridge costs about 8,000 dollars. So even though high­tech kitchens are no longer a dream, not everyone can afford one.

1．In the kitchen of the future, there is________.

A. a system helping you

B. a man helping you

C. a ghost helping you

D. a servant helping you

2．In the future, you can cook________.

A. by reading                                             B. by hearing

C. by learning                                             D. by looking

3. The fridge of the smart kitchen has a scanner and it________.

A. can help you do everything

B. can clean the fridge when it is dirty

C. can give you a warning when there is something wrong

D. can talk with you

4．From the passage we know that in the future________.

A. everybody can buy such a fridge

B. not everybody can buy such a fridge

C. nobody can buy such a fridge

D. most people can buy such a fridge

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·Individual (个人) and group French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian and Swedish lessons for children and adults.

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·Summer course.

·Translation services.

·Summer immersion (浸泡式) camps—language and activities including cooking, performances, art and crafts, walking, biking, various sports etc. 9a.m.—4p.m. (lunch included)

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·Students must complete a test at their first lesson to make sure of their level.

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1. In the first paragraph, “Young at heart” refers to ________.

A. optimistic people

B. people with a strong heart

C. old professional teachers

D. the elderly people

2. It can be inferred that IELTS is ________.

A. a language course                                 B. a language test

C. a sports competition                              D. a summer camp

3. John and his father both attend the Group lessons to learn German. They learn two hours each day. How much do they need to pay per day?

A. 200 dollars                                       B. 180 dollars

C. 120 dollars                                          D. 60 dollars

4. In their first lesson, students are required to ________.

A. report their interest                               B. take an exam  

C. complete a form                                   D. pay by credit card

Why play games? Because they are fun, and a lot more besides. Following the rules...planning your next move...acting as a team member...these are all “game” ideas that you will come across throughout your life.

Think about some of the games you played as a young child, such as rope­jumping and hide­and­seek. Such games are entertaining and fun. But perhaps more importantly, they translate life into exciting dramas that teach children some of the basic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives, such as taking turns and cooperating (合作) .

Many children's games have a practical side. Children around the world play games that prepare them for work they will do as grown­ups. For instance, some Saudi Arabian children play a game called bones. Which sharpens the hand­eye coordination (协调) needed in hunting.

Many sports encourage national or local pride. The most famous games of all, the Olympic Games, bring athletes from around the world together to take part in friendly competition. People who watch the event wave flags, knowing that a gold medal is a win for an entire country, not just the athlete who earned it. For countries experiencing natural disasters or war, an Olympic win can mean so much.

Sports are also an event that unites people. Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. People on all continents play it—some for fun and some for a living. Nicolette Iribarne, a Californian soccer player, has discovered a way to give people hope through soccer. He created a foundation (基金会) to provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a promising future.

Next time you play your favorite game or sport, think about why you enjoy it, what skills are needed, and whether these skills will help you in other aspects of your life.

1. The underlined part in Paragraph 2 most probably means that games can________.

A. describe life in an exciting way

B. turn real­life experiences into a play

C. make learning life skills more interesting   

D. change people's views of sporting events

2. Iribarne's goal of forming the foundation is to ________.

A. bring fun to poor kids

B. provide soccer balls for children

C. give poor kids a chance for a better life    

D. appeal to soccer players to help poor kids

3. What can be learned from the passage?

A. Games benefit people all their lives.

B. Sports can get all athletes together.

C. People are advised to play games for fun.

D. Sports increase a country's competitiveness.

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Ways to Create Quality Time with Your Kids

Children are a reward from the Lord according to the Bible. I have certainly found that to be true. ___1__ In spite of a tight schedule, I do several things to develop my relationships with my kids.

1. Take one child along on a short trip.

Last year I had a lecture in Kamloops, and I took my daughter Hannah with me. The time we spent together in the car that day was invaluable, and now she always asks me, “Dad, when are we going to go on a trip together again？”     __2__

2.  ___3_

I try to have regular dates with each of my children. Like my wife, they deserve to have my attention every once in a while. I build the time around them, doing things they enjoy and just walking together.

3. Eat one meal together each day.

In our home breakfast is chaos, and by lunchtime we are not at home. But as much as possible we try to have dinner as a family.  ___4___  It's our chance to celebrate victories, and to help each other through the tough things.

__5__I picture myself taking aim, pulling back the bow and sending them into the world. The target that they hit depends largely on the amount that I put in them today. Does it make effort? Yes. Are there tough choices sometimes？Yes. Is it worth it?  Certainly!

A. Put their activities into your schedule.

B. Take them on dates.

C. Focus on your children.

D. The Bible speaks of children as arrows.

E. This is our time to reconnect and recharge after a busy day.

F. I've also found it's important to find the time to give each child the attention they need.

G. A one­or­two day trip like this is a great chance for you to connect with one of your kids.