Do you know Xinjiang? How is the weather there? Yes, the weather in Xinjiang changes a lot from morning to evening. In the morning, it's very cold. The people there wear coats when they are out. But at about 12: 00, it's very hot. It's like the weather in summer. Many people wear shorts, shirts or skirts. In the evening, it turns cold. People wear coats again to get warm.

    How about the fruits there? There are many different delicious fruits in Xinjiang and the grapes are very famous (著名的).  You can go there in July, August or September if you want to have a trip in Xinjiang, because the grapes are very sweet at that time. I am sure you will like the grapes of Xinjiang.

根據短文內容，選擇正確答案。

1. What can we know about the weather in Xinjiang?

  A. It's hot in the morning.          B. It's cool in the evening.

  C. It's hot in the afternoon.         D. It's hot from morning to evening.

2. What do people wear in Xinjiang?

A. They wear different clothes in a day.

B. The like to wear coats.

C. They wear the same clothes in summer. 

D. They like to wear shirts and shorts.

3. The underlined works "have a trip" mean "        " in Chinese.

  A.種植          B.學習         C.定居            D.旅行

4. What is the famous fruit of Xinjiang?

  A. Bananas.    B. Cakes.     C. Grapes        D.Noodles.

5. The passage mainly (主要的) tells us that       in Xinjiang.

A. people wear the cool clothes in the afternoon

B. the weather is not rainy

  C. the weather and one of the fruits

D. the grapes are very sweet

  Do  you know who shaped President Obama? It was his unconventional（非凡的）mother——Ann Soetoro. She was charming（有魅力的）and liked to laugh. She was a tireless and hardworking woman. When Obama was young, his mother said, “He can do anything he wants in the world, even be president of the USA.” And she was right.

  When Obama was a little boy, his mother paid much attention to manners（禮儀）. So Obama was very polite. He got up to study at 5 a．m. every morning. His mother typed and corrected his homework for him. Besides, his mother let him know the sense of duty to the world, the importance of hard work and the need to give back. Just as Obama said, “Like most of my values(價值觀)，I learned about empathy(同情) from my mother.” When he was nine, his mother sent him to Hawaii, where she soon joined him. In 1975, his mother left him to grandparents, so as to return to Indonesia(印度尼西亞) to begin her PH．D. field work(為博士學位做實地考察)。

  Obama’s mother was optimistic and easygoing. This great mother produced an excellent son.

 47. What’s the best title of the passage?

A. Great Mother Made Obama Succeed

B. Hardworking Obama.

C. Ann Soetoro Got Ph．D。

D. Obama’s Mother Was Easygoing.

 48. Which of the following is true?

A. When he was nine, his mother and he went to Hawaii together.

B. Obama didn’t study hard when he was  young.

C. In 1975, Obama’s mother returned to Indonesia to begin her Ph．D. field work.

D. His mother didn’t want him to become President of the USA.

 49. According to the passage, we know that his mother       .

A. was a great mother and she knew how to educate her children.

B. didn’t like to study herself.

C. was so busy that she had no time to look after her children.

D. wasn’t hopeful about the future.

 50. The underlined word “optimistic” means       .

A. 消極的       B. 樂觀的       C. 自私的      D. 善良的

 51. When Obama was young, his mother let him know         .

A. the sense of duty to the world

B. the importance of hard work

C. the need to give back

D. A, B and C

Can you swim? Do you like swimming? Yes? Well, how can you learn to swim? I think the best way is to go into the water and learn. I’m afraid you’ll never learn to swim just by reading books about swimming or looking at others swimming. It’s the same with the English study. We must practice, practice and practice.
Listening and speaking are very important for beginners. The children in English-speaking countries first listen to others. Then they try to imitate(模仿) and speak. We can listen to English programs on radio. You may just understand a few words. It doesn’t matter. Just be relaxed, try to catch every word.
Somebody may be a good listener. But he is terrified to speak. He’s afraid of making mistakes. You know we sometimes make mistakes when we speak Chinese. Don’t be afraid. We must be brave. If you really want to learn English well, you must try to speak with everyone so long as he knows English. Whether you know him or not is not important. When there’s nobody to talk with, you can talk to yourself in English. It’s interesting and also a good way to practice your spoken English. Remember, the more you speak, the fewer mistakes you’ll make.
Reading and writing are more important for senior school students. First we must choose the books we’re interested in. A lot of reading will improve your language sense(語感). This is the most important.
Keep writing English diaries. We can also write English articles. You may even post them to English magazines. Don’t be afraid of failure. Failure is the mother of success.
Easier said than done. Well, let’s do more practice from now on. I’m sure you’ll learn English better in this way.
【小題1】You can learn to swim by_______.

Can you swim? Do you like swimming? Well, how can you learn to swim? I think the best way is to go into the water and learn. I’m afraid you’ll never learn to swim just by reading books about Swimming or looking at others swimming. It’s the same with the English study. We must practice, practice and practice.
Listening and speaking are very important for beginners. We can listen to English programs on radio. You may just understand a few words. It doesn’t matter. Just be relaxed, try to catch every word.
Somebody may be a good listener, but he is afraid to speak because he’s afraid of making mistakes. You know we sometimes make mistakes when we speak Chinese. Don’t be afraid. We must be brave. If you really want to learn English well, you must try to speak with everyone as long as he knows English. When there’s nobody to talk with, you can talk to yourself in English. It’s interesting and also a good way to practice your spoken English. Remember, the more you speak, the fewer mistakes you’ll make.
Reading and writing are more important for senior（年級較高的）school students. First we must choose the books we’re interested in. A lot of reading will improve your language sense. This is very important.
It’s easier said than done. Well, let’s do more practice from now on. I’m sure you’ll learn English well in this way.
根據短文內容，從題中所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選擇最佳答案。（10分）
【小題1】 What’s the best way to learn to swim?

Can you swim? Do you like swimming? Well, how can you learn to swim? I think the best way is to go into the water and learn. I’m afraid you’ll never learn to swim just by reading books about Swimming or looking at others swimming. It’s the same with the English study. We must practice, practice and practice.

Listening and speaking are very important for beginners. We can listen to English programs on radio. You may just understand a few words. It doesn’t matter. Just be relaxed, try to catch every word.

Somebody may be a good listener, but he is afraid to speak because he’s afraid of making mistakes. You know we sometimes make mistakes when we speak Chinese. Don’t be afraid. We must be brave. If you really want to learn English well, you must try to speak with everyone as long as he knows English. When there’s nobody to talk with, you can talk to yourself in English. It’s interesting and also a good way to practice your spoken English. Remember, the more you speak, the fewer mistakes you’ll make.

Reading and writing are more important for senior（年級較高的）school students. First we must choose the books we’re interested in. A lot of reading will improve your language sense. This is very important.

It’s easier said than done. Well, let’s do more practice from now on. I’m sure you’ll learn English well in this way.

根據短文內容，從題中所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選擇最佳答案。（10分）

1. What’s the best way to learn to swim?

A．Reading books about swimming.

B．looking at others swimming.

C．Going into the water and learning.

D．Listening to others’ advice.

2.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A．Listening is very important while speaking is not.

B．The more you speak, the more mistakes you’ll make.

C．Listening and speaking are very important for beginners.

D．You can only learn English by listening.

3.What’s more important for senior school students?

A．Speaking and writing.                    B．Writing and listening.

C．Speaking and listening.                   D．Reading and writing.

4.Wat’s the best way to learn English well according to the passage?

A．By reading.                            B．By listening to the radio.

C．By speaking.                           D．By doing more practice.

5.Which is the best title for the passage?

A．How to Learn English.                    B．Easier Said Than Done.

C．Listen First, Speak Second.                D．How to learn to Swim.

Can you swim? Do you like swimming? Well, how can you learn to swim? I think the best way is to go into the water and learn. I’m afraid you’ll never learn to swim just by reading books about Swimming or looking at others swimming. It’s the same with the English study. We must practice, practice and practice.
Listening and speaking are very important for beginners. We can listen to English programs on radio. You may just understand a few words. It doesn’t matter. Just be relaxed, try to catch every word.
Somebody may be a good listener, but he is afraid to speak because he’s afraid of making mistakes. You know we sometimes make mistakes when we speak Chinese. Don’t be afraid. We must be brave. If you really want to learn English well, you must try to speak with everyone as long as he knows English. When there’s nobody to talk with, you can talk to yourself in English. It’s interesting and also a good way to practice your spoken English. Remember, the more you speak, the fewer mistakes you’ll make.
Reading and writing are more important for senior（年級較高的）school students. First we must choose the books we’re interested in. A lot of reading will improve your language sense. This is very important.
It’s easier said than done. Well, let’s do more practice from now on. I’m sure you’ll learn English well in this way.
根據短文內容，從題中所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選擇最佳答案。

1. 1.

   What’s the best way to learn to swim?

   1. A.
      Reading books about swimming
   2. B.
      looking at others swimming
   3. C.
      Going into the water and learning
   4. D.
      Listening to others’ advice
2. 2.

   According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

   1. A.
      Listening is very important while speaking is not
   2. B.
      The more you speak, the more mistakes you’ll make
   3. C.
      Listening and speaking are very important for beginners
   4. D.
      You can only learn English by listening
3. 3.

   What’s more important for senior school students?

   1. A.
      Speaking and writing
   2. B.
      Writing and listening
   3. C.
      Speaking and listening
   4. D.
      Reading and writing
4. 4.

   Wat’s the best way to learn English well according to the passage?

   1. A.
      By reading
   2. B.
      By listening to the radio
   3. C.
      By speaking
   4. D.
      By doing more practice
5. 5.

   Which is the best title for the passage?

   1. A.
      How to Learn English
   2. B.
      Easier Said Than Done
   3. C.
      Listen First, Speak Second
   4. D.
      How to learn to Swim

Last year I went to an old-fashioned bar with Lisa and her mother. When it was my turn to order, I had a problem. I was dyslexic (誦讀困難的). I had difficulty reading words. I felt embarrassed about it and didn’t want others to know it. Every time in restaurants, I pretended (假裝) that I could understand menus and ordered something that almost every restaurant could have. Luckily, I succeeded every time. This time I did as usual. bar should have this kind of ice cream. But as soon as Lisa heard me, she said, “Didn’t you read the menu? There I had a look at the menu and asked for a dish of vanilla ice cream. I thought it was safe. A place like this isn’t any vanilla ice cream at all.” After I heard this, my face turned red. And I had to tell them the truth(真相). “Dyslexia is quite common, Betty. My friend’s daughter had this problem four years ago, but she is better now,” Lisa’s mother said to me. Then she passed me a business card and said, “Go to see this doctor! Believe me! He can help you.” I am better now. I understand that sometimes it isn’t the thing itself but what we have done that makes us embarrassed. I have learned to face my problems. I won’t escape (逃避) from them anymore.

47. What problem did Betty have when it was her turn to order?

A. She couldn’t read the words on the menu.

B. She thought ice cream in the bar was too expensive.

C. She didn’t know what kind of ice cream was delicious.

D. The menu was written in English, but she wasn’t good at it.

48. How did Betty usually order food when she had meals with her friends in restaurants?

A. She ordered what she liked.         B. She ordered common food.

C. She ordered something delicious.     D. She ordered cheap food.

49. What did Betty mean by saying "I thought it was safe"?

A. She thought vanilla ice cream was cheap.

B. She thought the bar would sell vanilla ice cream.

C. She thought vanilla ice cream tasted delicious.

D. She thought eating vanilla ice cream was good for her health.

50. What did Lisa’s mother do when Betty told the truth?

A. She criticized Betty.         B. She advised Betty to forget her problem.

C. She asked Betty to go to see a doctor.

D. She asked Betty to choose another kind of ice cream.

51. The writer wrote this story to tell us ______.

A. not to eat too much ice cream          

B. not to worry about illness

C. to go to see a doctor usually           

D. to learn to face problems bravely

Can you swim? Do you like swimming? Well, how can you learn to swim? I think the best way is to go into the water and learn. I’m afraid you’ll never learn to swim just by reading books about Swimming or looking at others swimming. It’s the same with the English study. We must practice, practice and practice.

Listening and speaking are very important for beginners. We can listen to English programs on radio. You may just understand a few words. It doesn’t matter. Just be relaxed, try to catch every word.

Somebody may be a good listener, but he is afraid to speak because he’s afraid of making mistakes. You know we sometimes make mistakes when we speak Chinese. Don’t be afraid. We must be brave. If you really want to learn English well, you must try to speak with everyone as long as he knows English. When there’s nobody to talk with, you can talk to yourself in English. It’s interesting and also a good way to practice your spoken English. Remember, the more you speak, the fewer mistakes you’ll make.

Reading and writing are more important for senior（年級較高的）school students. First we must choose the books we’re interested in. A lot of reading will improve your language sense. This is very important.

It’s easier said than done. Well, let’s do more practice from now on. I’m sure you’ll learn English well in this way.

根據短文內容，從題中所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選擇最佳答案。（10分）

（   ）63. What’s the best way to learn to swim?

A. Reading books about swimming.

B. looking at others swimming.

C. Going into the water and learning.

D. Listening to others’ advice.

（   ）64.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A. Listening is very important while speaking is not.

B. The more you speak, the more mistakes you’ll make.

C. Listening and speaking are very important for beginners.

D. You can only learn English by listening.

（   ）65.What’s more important for senior school students?

A. Speaking and writing.      B. Writing and listening.

C. Speaking and listening.     D. Reading and writing.

（   ）66.Wat’s the best way to learn English well according to the passage?

A. By reading.              B. By listening to the radio.

C. By speaking.             D. By doing more practice.

（   ）67. Which is the best title for the passage?

A. How to Learn English.      B. Easier Said Than Done.

C. Listen First, Speak Second.  D. How to learn to Swim.