Jackie is an international photojournalist(新聞攝影記者)who has won many photo competitions. (1)
photos have been published in newspapers and magazines all over the world.His parents are Americans,but he was born in Sydney.His parents moved from America to (2)
just before he was born.They spent a lot of time (3)
in Australia during the holidays. Jackie first became (4)
in taking pictures when he was given a camera for his 10th birthday.He took it along with him to the park.When he showed his photos to his family,they were surprised to find that the (5)
of the photos were pretty high.They said that he would be a great photographer in the future.It made him excited.He later went to a photography school.There he (6)
as one of the best students to take part in a national photo competition.He chose the(7)
by himself.After solving some (8)
he finished the task successfully.He was the (9)
of the competition.When the chairman(10)
the prize to him,he said that he would like to take a photo from the top of Mount Qomolangma!He is not ready for that right now,but he won't stop until he makes it.
Part 3 Reading and Writing(第三部分 讀寫) VI Reading Comprehension (閱讀理解) (共20分)A. Choose the best answer (選擇最恰當(dāng)?shù)拇鸢福?(5分)
44.Once there lived an old man.He liked gold better than anything else in the world.He often said, "If I have enough gold,I will be the happiest man in the world." One day when he was traveling in the desert(沙漠),the old man lost his way.He was very hungry and thirsty,but there were only rocks and sand around him.Just then,he found a bag lying on the sand.He hoped he would find water and food in it.He took up the bag and opened it.He saw that the bag was full(滿的) of gold.He was so sad that he threw away the bag and began crying. Now,the old man knew that there was something better than gold in the world. (1)The old man liked
best before he traveled in the desert. A.food B.bags C.gold D.watches (2)When he lost his way,he wanted to get
. A.some food and water B.some rocks and sand C.bags full of gold D.cola and fruit (3)What did he do with the bag?
. A.He didn't take it up B.He brought it home C.He threw it away D.He forgot it (4)The old man did not become the happiest man when he got the bag of gold because
. A.the bag was too small B.the gold wasn't his C.he was very hungry and thirsty D.he lost his bag (5)In the end,the old man knew that gold was
in the world. A.the best thing B.not the best thing C.better than anything D.not good at all
D. Answer the questions (根據(jù)以下內(nèi)容回答問題) (5分)
47.Chinese people have enjoyed the beauty of lanterns for years.Lantern shows are held throughout the country on the Lantern Festival.Yuyuan Lantern Show in Shanghai and Qinhuai Lantern Show in Nanjing are two famous shows.In Northeast China,shows are held on snow and ice,creating a fantastic world of light and color. When talking about Chinese lanterns,people would think about a city in Southwest China's Sichuan province,Zigong,often known as the City of Lanterns.The custom of enjoying lanterns on festivals began in Zigong in the Tang Dynasty.Most Chinese lanterns are made of wire (金屬絲) and cloth.To add to its beauty,Zigong craftsmen(工匠) use many other materials,such as silk,bamboo,and even porcelain (瓷器). Many visitors come to Zigong to enjoy lanterns and other fun activities.The skillful hands of Zigong craftsmen have also taken this show abroad.The lantern shows have been held in more than 70 countries around the world.Zigong lanterns are now a name card for their hometown,as well as their motherland.
(1)Where are the lantern shows held in Northeast China?
(2)Which city is known as the City of Lanterns?
(3)When did the custom of enjoying lanterns on festivals begin?
(4)How do Zigong craftsmen make lanterns more beautiful?
(5)How many countries have the lantern shows been held around the world?
48.假設(shè)你準(zhǔn)備參加學(xué)校"英語角"開展的"用英語講故事"活動(dòng),你選取了"曹沖稱象"這個(gè)大家熟悉的故事。請你根據(jù)下面圖片的內(nèi)容,用英語寫一篇80詞以上的小短文。 注意:標(biāo)題、開頭和結(jié)尾已給出,不計(jì)入總詞數(shù)。提示:scale:秤 How Cao Chong Had the Elephant Weighed Cao Cao was very glad to have received an elephant as a present. "Add up all the numbers and we will know the weight of the elephant,"Cao Chong said to his father with kind of pride.