There are several important families of languages in the world. For example, most of the languages of Europe are in one large family called Indo-Europeans. (印欧语系)The original languages of this family was spoken about 4,500 years ago. Many of the present-day languages of Europe and India are modern forms of the language of 4,500 years ago.
Languages are always changing. The English of today is very different from the English of 500 years ago. In time, some even die out completely. About 1,000 years ago, English was a little known relative of German spoken on one of the orders of Europe.
www.jiaoshi66.comwww.jiaoshi66.comIf a language has a large number of speakers and if it is very old, there may be differences in the ways it is spoken in different areas. That is, the language may have several dialects. Chinese is a good example of dialect difference. Chinese had been spoken for thousands of years by many millions of speakers. The differences between the dialects of Chinese are so great that speakers of Chinese from some parts of China can not understand from other parts.
35. The first paragraph mainly tells us that _________
A. most people in the world speak Chinese B. there are hundreds of languages in today’s world
C. man has much knowledge about language D. some people know several languages
36. Most European and Indian languages _________
A. will soon die out completely B. were once a relative of English
C. are no longer spoken D. come from the same family
37. _____________ seems to have changed a lot.
A. Chinese B. English C. Spanish D. German
38. The word “dialect” in the last paragraph means __________
A. a special language spoken by English people
B. the sign used by the Chinese people in special areas
C. the difference between the old and today’s Chinese
D. the form of a language used in one part of the country
( C )
Why do people travel? Well, many people travel because they want to see other countries and visit places that are famous, interesting or beautiful. People also travel to meet new friends, to try new kinds of food, to experience life in other parts of the world or simply to get away from cold weather. Yet there are other reasons why people travel. Many of today’s travellers are looking for an unusual experience and adventure travel is becoming more and more popular. Here is a quick look at two popular activities: hiking(远足)and rafting(漂流).
Hiking
Instead of spending your vacation on a bus, in a hotel or sitting on the beach, you may want to try hiking. Hiking is a great way to travel. You will get close to nature and take exercise at the same time. Hiking is easy to do and doesn’t have to be very expensive. You can hike close to home or travel to other places. The basic equipment you need for hiking is simple: good shoes, clothes and a backpack. You can hike in the mountains, in a forest or along a river. You can also go for a hike in the city.
Hiking is fun and exciting, but you shouldn’t forget safety.
Here are some basic tips for successful hiking:
Don't hike alone ?Tell someone where you are going
? Bring water and a good map ?Watch out for dangers, such as snakes
? Wear a hat to protect yourself from the sun
Rafting
Another exciting adventure(冒险) is rafting. A raft is a small boat that you can use to paddle(划)down rivers and streams. Rafting is a good way to experience nature. If you want a normal rafting trip, choose a quiet stream or river that is wide and has few fallen trees or rocks. If you are looking for more excitement, you may want to try whitewater rafting. Whitewater rafting is more adventurous and difficult than normal rating. It is done on rivers and streams where the water moves quickly. You have to be careful not to hit rocks, trees and other dangers.
As with hiking, you should always think about your safety and wear good clothes. You also need to learn the basic skills of rafting. You should not go rafting unless you know how to swim,and you should always wear a life jacket.
39. Which of the following is the best description of hiking?
A. Hiking is a good way to get close to nature and take exercise
B. Hiking need much preparation and money
C. Hiking can not be done in the countryside
D. Hiking is very safe and people can do it freely
40. Before hiking or rafting, it is important to think about _________
A. cost B. excitement C. fun D. safety
41. Before you go rafting, you do not have to ________.
A. learn rafting skills B. know how to swim C. put on a life jacket D. wear sun glasses
42. Which of the following is the most difficult?
A. Normal rafting B. hiking C. Whitewater rafting D. swimming
43. Many people travel for the following reasons EXCEPT that _______
A. they want to see other countries B. they travel to meet new friends
C. they don’t like the life of their own D. they want to have an adventure
四、单词拼写(每空1分，共10分)
1. Pressure is a major problem of ________(现代的)life, so we need to learn to deal with it.
2. It took him a long time to get used to the __________(南方的) climate.
3. She has changed a lot. I could hardly r __________her on first sight.
4. He got a job in a foreign company after he g____________ from university.
5. With the help of Tom, Mary _________(终于) worked out the maths problem.
6. I am not f_______ with the small town. Can you show me the way to the bus station?
7. Life would be very difficult without ___________(电) .
8. As we all know, Italy is a __________ (欧洲)country.
9. Products of high q_______ sell well in the market.
10. It was the second time that he had been elected as ________(总统).
五、根据中文提示填空( 每空1分，共19分)
1. 直到战争结束他才意识到自由的重要性。
________ ________ the war was over ________he _________ the importance of freedom.
2. 这是我第一次用英语与外国人交谈。
It is _______ _______ _________ that I ______ _______ with a foreigner in English.
3. 据说运气在他的成功中起了很重要的作用.
______ _______ ________ that luck _______ an important ______ in his success.
4. 他下决心大学毕业以后经商。
He has ______ ________his mind to go into business after leaving college.
5. 我认为有必要在2008年奥运会之前提高我们的英语口语。
I think _______ _________ ________ improve our spoken English before the 2008 Olympic Games
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