上海市七宝中学09学年第一学期新高三英语摸底试卷
上海市七宝中学09学年第一学期新高三英语摸底试卷
第I卷 (105分)
I. Listening Comprehension 30%
Section A
1. A. He lent her his extra pen. B. He was afraid of losing his pen.
C. He offered her a pencil.
D. He said he didn?t have any extra ink.
2. A. The teacher reviewed a previous lesson.
B. The teacher taught a new lesson.
C. The teacher postponed the class until Friday.
D. The teacher made the students write in class.
3. A. It?s going to attract a lot of students. B. It?s going to be a lot of fun.
C. It?s going to require a lot of reading.
D. I t?s going to work out quite well.
4. A. She agrees to lend him the car. B. She offers him the car.
C. She refuses to lend him the car.
D. She is pleased to lend him the car.
5. A. To the beach. B. To a movie theatre. C. To a play. D. To a restaurant.
6. A. Policeman and driver. B. Policeman and thief.
C. Teacher and pupil.
D. Director and actress.
7. A. He is often late for meals. B. He is expecting a letter from abroad.
C. He wrote to his family last month.
D. He is anxious to go back home.
8. A. He is modest. B. He is satisfied. C. He is proud. D. He is upset.
9. A. Europe. B. Here. C. Canada. D. California.
10. A. The train is crowded. B. The train is late.
C. The train is on time.
D. The train is out of order.
Part B Passages
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. He was struck by lightning. B. He had a car accident.
C. He was very old.
D. He fell down in his yard.
12. A. His wife. B. A clock. C. A tree. D. Lightning.
13. A. A fall from the tree. B. The unexpected return of his wife.
C. Another flash of lightning.
D. Another heavy blow.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. at 1:06 am B. at 0:16 am C. at 6 am D. at 6 pm
15. A. 21 B. 6 C. 20 D. 12
16. A. U.S still has much trouble in it?s economic field.
B. U.S has gone out of the woods of economic crisis.
C. U.S has seen the light of recovery in its economic field.
D. U.S will completely overcome the economic crisis soon
Part C Longer Conversations
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation
II. Grammar and Vocabulary: 16%
Section A
25. He would not tell a lie, because dishonesty was _______ his principles.
A. against
B. over
C. beyond
D. below
26. Regardless of the difficulty, the project ______be finished by next Monday.
A. must
B. can
C. may
D. need
27. The characters in the novel had many troubles at first, but _______ came out all right in the end.
A. something
B. anything
C. nothing
D. everything
28. The customers were free to take ____________ they wanted.
A. as many samples of the products as
B. as many as samples of the products
C. as many samples as of the products
D. as many samples of the products than
29. In the past decade, computer technology _______ explosive growth.
A. sees
B. has seen
C. saw
D. is seen
30. It all depends on the weather ______ we will go to the park tomorrow or not.
A. that
B. when
C. if
D. whether
31. He had given up smoking, _______ made his colleagues quite happy.
A. which
B. that
C. this
D. it
32. After surviving the terrible accident, the man gained a new perspective towards life, finally_______ its value.
A. had understood
B. to understand
C. understood
D. understanding
33. Receiving a horrendous haircut, the woman decided ______ the hair salon.
A. suing
B. to sue
C. to be sued
D. not suing
34. There is little point in ______ grammatical rules without understanding them.
A. recitation
B. how to recite
C. recited
D. reciting
35. _______ they have different personalities, they get along well with each other.
A. As long as
B. Unless C . Although D. Even
36. Never ________ that his guesswork would be so totally contrary to fact.
A. did he expect
B. he expected
C. expected he
D. had he expected
37. The family kept all of their family photos in a shoebox _____ of cardboard.
A. making
B. being made
C. to make
D. made
38. It was since the customer did not return the loan______ the bank was forced to react.
A. when
B. how
C. that
D. which
39. _________ the truth is, it is always convenient to blame outsiders for creating trouble.
A. Whatever
B. What
C. How
D. However
40. The plain fact ______ you'll never get to university is obvious if you don?t study hard now.
A. what
B. which
C. that
D. why
Section B (9%)
You may be surprised to h ear that children in Britain, home to the world?s most successful author, JK Rowling of Harry Potter fame, have a problem with reading. The problem, as far as the government, experts and many parents are ___41___, is that kids are just not doing ___42___ of it.
It?s not just a question of children not reading the classics—difficult works by William Shakespeare and Charles Dickens. Reading ___43___ is in crisis in the UK. Many different reasons are given: lack of encouragement form parents, competition from TV and the Internet and computer games.
But the government and schools have not given up on youngsters. There are many schemes to encourage kids to read more and thereby get into the habit of a(n) ___44___ that will bring real fulfillment.
The National Literacy Trust (NLT), a body, set up by the government, ___45___ has a scheme called “Reading Champions”. This summer Reading Champions has a(n) ___46___ called “Quest Seekers”. It is___47___ to take children on a ride into ___48___ and wondrous land where they can discover the joy of reading and nurture a ___49___ love affair with reading and books. The idea is to turn a trip to their local library into a kind of magical adventure, of the kind that young readers love in the Harry Potter books.
III. Reading Comprehension 15%
Section A
More and more young women want to look beautiful. Young women?s desire to achieve the figure of a fashion model has an 50 form of expression in the problem of anorexia nervosa. Anorexia nervosa is a(n) 51 disorder which occurs largely among young girls; 52 , it is also found among some of the young women, and in some cases, among boys.
Anorexia nervosa is 53 starvation attitudes toward food, and distorted (扭曲的) body image. 54 they are often extremely thin, anorexic girls believe that they are fat and are 55 on dieting. Their perceptions of their own bodies are very much distorted. They do not see themselves as thin but 56 , as fat. Most 57 of anorexia lose 25 percent or more of their body fat. Anorexia also causes them to become weak. From five to six percent of anorexics __58 _die from starvation.
Anorexia, which means “without food”, seems to be quite59 among young girls, although it was 60 a problem twenty years ago. The 61 of Anorexia is not known. Researchers are trying to find out its 62 but it is related to a psychological (心理的) need. One theory is that they want to avoid becoming an adult, since starvation can 63 down physical growth and the beginning of puberty(青春期). Another theory is that anorexia is related to refusal of the mother
figure or to being the daughter of an overly protective and controlling mother. By being anorexic, the girl shows her ability to _64 _at least one aspect of her own life.
In addition, researchers note that the problem may result in a wrong body image---the ideal of female beauty of being very thin.
50．A．ordinary B．extreme C．interesting D．everlasting
51．A．acting B．sleeping C．studying D．eating
52．A．however B．furthermore C．anyhow D．therefore
53．A．brought by B．found in C．regarded as D．characterized by
54．A．Because B．When C．Although D．If
55．A．forced B．willing C．checked D．fixed
56．A．rather B．nevertheless C．further D．even
57．A．lovers B．victims C．women D．patients
58．A．greatly B．strangely C．actually D．steadily
59．A．strange B．common C．possible D．often
60．A．hardly B．certainly C．hopefully D．exactly
61．A．medicine B．truth C．result D．cause
62．A．possibility B．opportunity C．necessity D. importance
63．A．break B．cut C．slow D．turn
64．A．control B．improve C．build D．instruct
Section B 30%
A
Today?s dad spends more hours on childcare than a dad a generation ago. But he still lags behind the modern-day mom, even when her wages are equal, a new study reports. Researchers found that the number of hours a mother spent at work had no effect on the amount of time a father devoted to childcare during the week. Similarly, a mother?s income had very little influence on fathers? involvement in childcare. On weekends, however, fathers spent more time wit h their children. Despite women?s increasing role in the labor market, most mothers remain the primary caregivers of young children on weekdays.
Researchers found that fathers spent an average of 2.5 hours on a weekday and about 6 hours on a weekend day with their children. This included time spent playing together or doing schoolwork, personal care such as bathing and feeding.
On weekdays, children spent one-third less time with their fathers than with their mothers, but on weekends the time gap closed and kids spent only 13% more time with their mothers than with their fathers. Children of women who made more money spent more time with their fathers on weekends, however. “The good news is that as women become equal contributing partners, the relative invol vement of fathers does increase,” one researcher said. “The bad news is that men still do less on traditional women?s jobs —(taking care of) babies, dishes, etc.”
In other findings, fathers with some college education spent 17 more minutes per weekday with their children than dads without any college education. Fathers who made more money spent less time with children on weekdays, but the amount of time was fairly small. “Our findings suggest that although mothers still shoulder most parenting, fathers? in volvement relative to that of mothers appears to be on the increase,” the researchers conclude. “A …new father? role is emerging on weekends in families.”
65．The underlined word“This” in the second paragraph refers to _________.
A．the study reported in the text
B．the role a father plays in childcare
C．time a father spends with his children on weekends
D．time a father spends with his children during the whole week
66．Which of the following explains a fathers? increasing involvement in childcare?
A．Women?s liberation movement. B．The kind of job women do.
C．The kind of job fathers do. D．A mother?s income.
67．Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of the text?
A．Fathers are more involved but mothers are still main caregivers.
B．Children need care from both parents in a family.
C．Education is the key to the improvement of women?s good health and happiness.
D．Women have become equal contributing partners of income in a family.
68．Which of the words below best describes the researchers? attitude towards a “new father” role?
A．Surprised. B．Pleased.
C．Disappointed. D．Dissatisfied.
B
You can be proud of yourselves, even if you can only make one or two of these green changes. The goal here is to
69. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Tips to Save Money
B. Approaches to being Earth-Friendly
C. Strategies to End Global-Warming
D. Ways to Limit Carbon Dioxide
70. According to the writer, what will happen if our PC is switched off when not in use?
A. It will help to save a large amount of money.
B. It will help to reduce a great deal of CO2.
C. It will save the amount of oil that runs your car for a mile.
D. It will be like planting 1.7 million acres of new trees.
71. Which strategies suggest recycling or reuse of things?
A. Strategies 1 & 3.
B. Strategies 2 & 5.
C. Strategies 3 & 6.
D. Strategies 4 & 5.
72. What benefits do these strategies have in common?
A. They all help reduce the use of energy like electricity.
B. They all cut down the amount of the use of paper.
C. They all result in producing less greenhouse gases.
D. They all aid to preserve our trees and forest.
C
Just the mention of the TOEFL, GRE and GAMT exams brings a thought of long hours of dull paper work. But that idea is becoming increasingly out of date. As planned, computerized tests will begin next year which will bring a series of changes from test psychology to scoring techniques.
From computer - equipped rooms, examinees will answer the questions on a computer. If they are sure about their choices, they can pass to the next question by pressing the entry(条目) “next”. Then anoth er question will be randomly(任意地)selected from a vast test item bank and appear on the screen. After answering all the questions, examinees can choose the entry “quit” if they are not satisfied with their performance, or “score” if they want to see the res ult. Scores will be calculated immediately and appear on the screen. By that point, student's marks are official--there is no going back.
Since they greatly shorten the painful waiting process-which used to be two or three months, computerized tests have won worldwide popularity. Besides, there will be no rushing to the registration offices( 登记处)for these exams. Computerized tests will be given every workday in an exam center with all three kinds of tests being held in the same room. All test takers need to do is to call the exam center and book their seats for a particular day.
In addition it will become technically possible to apply new testing procedures. In the past，each examinee had the same set of test items despite differences in their ability. Under a computerized system, however, if the computer judges an answer is right, a question of a relatively difficult nature will follow. But if an examinee continues to give wrong answers and is judged as un-qualified by the computer system, he will be automatically denied the chance to go further in the test.
73. Computerized tests allow the examinee to know their scores .
A. immediately on a central computer for scoring test papers
B. a few minutes after the exam with the help of a test center worker
C. on the next day after they have taken the exam
D. immediately after the exam by means of the same computer
74. If an examinee is not satisfied with his performance .
A. he can admit defeat and give it up
B. he can ask the computer to give some advice
C. he can ask another chance within a few days
D. he is allowed to do it once again
75. Under a computerized system, all of the following would be possible except that .
A. different exams can be taken in the same room
B. o ne doesn?t need to rush to the registration officer for taking an exam
C. it will be much easier to pass an examination
D. one can take an exam almost at any time of the year
D
A team of researchers from the University of California, San Francisco, reported that middle- aged men without wives were actually twice as likely to die during a 10 — year span as men with wives. It was the kind of news that swept through offices and watering holes — and it made people feel conceited or anxious, depending on their circumstances.
Davis?s team had set out to examine the effect of various living arrangements on mortality (the number of death from a certain cause). Because of the buffering (缓冲作用) social support marriage is known to provide, Davis and her colleagues fully expected to find that men and women living alone did worst in survival rates. It came as some surprise, however, that in their study population, subjects who shared living quarters with people other than a spouse had the same lower survival rates as those who lived by themselves. 'The critical factor," Davis says, "seems to be the presence of a spouse."
The lower survival rates for the spouseless were found primarily in men who were widowed(丧偶), separated or divorced, rather than in those who had never been married. Emotional and social factors probably played a role in higher mortality among the spouseless men. The researchers will analyze questionnaires that asked how frequently the men felt worried, nervous or poorly rested. But the team will also look at the causes of death; if the men without wives show higher rates of suicide or fatal accidents, it?s likely that emotional stress contributed to their higher mortality rate.
Davis has already discovered that the married men reported a significantly higher level of well- being than those who weren?t married. So perhaps the explanation for their longer survival isn?t really so complicated. Because they are cared for by nurturing wives, they just plain feel happier than the other guys do. And what better reason than that for staying alive?
76. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The mortality of middle- aged men is closely related to their well - being.
B. The mortality of middle- aged men is directly proportional to their wives' survival rates.
C. The mortality of middle- aged men is not in proportion to their divorce rates.
D. The mortality of middle- aged men is closely related to their marriage condition.
77. The news reported makes .
A. the widowers happy and the widows worried
B. the married happy and the spouseless worried
C. the divorced happy and the separated worried
D. the widowed happy and the spouse worried
78. It seems that in terms of survival rates .
A. widowed men are easier to be hurt than widowed women
B. married men are easier to be hurt than married women
C. married women are easier to be hurt than married men
D. widowed women are easier to be hurt than widowed men
79. It can be predicted, while looking at the cause of death, researchers will .
A. remove certain health factors
B. consider the circumstances
C. consider racial support
D. remove certain emotional factors
Section C 5%
E
80. _______
In the 1960s, people asked about your astrological sign. In the 1990s, they wanted to know your website. These days, having a Web address is almost as important as a street address. You website is an electronic meeting place for your family, friends and potentially, millions of people around the world. Best of all, you may not have to spend a cent. The Web is filled with all kinds of free services and all it takes is some time and creativity.
81. _______
Think of your home page as the starting point of your website. Like the table of contents of a book or a magazine, the home page is the front door. Your site can have one or more pages, depending on how you design it. While web pages vary greatly in their design and content, most use a traditional magazine layout. At the top of the page is a banner GRAPHIC. Next comes a greeting and a short description of the site. Pictures, texts, and links to other websites follow.
82. _______
Before you start building your site, do some planning. Think about whom the site is for and what you want to say. Next, gather up the material that you want to put on the site. Draw a rough layout on a sheet of paper.
83. _______
While there are no rules you have to follow, there are a few things to keep in mind: start simply. If you are too ambitious at the beginning, you may never get the site off the ground. You can always add to your site. Less is better. Most people don?t like to read a lot of text online. Break it into small pieces. Smaller is better. Most people connect to the Internet with a modem. Since it can take a long time to download large image files, keep the file sizes small. Don?t put any material on your site unless you are sure you ca n do it legally. Learn the Net?s Copyright Article for more about this.
84. _______
Now it?s time to roll up your sleeves and start building. Learning the Net Communities provides tools to help you build your site.
第Ⅱ卷（45分）
I.Translation 20%
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
1. 我不太喜欢吃甜的东西。(agree)
2. 平常你通过什么途径了解国内外大事的？(means)
3. 上海不但是中国最大的城市，而且将成为亚洲的金融和经济中心。(finance)
4. 如今，在周末的时候，经常是老的小的互相作伴。(companion)
5. 参加会议的人发现把这种想法变为现实是非常重要的。(who)
6. 世博会被公认为“经济奥运会”，因为它能为主办城市带来直接和间接的经济增长。（as）
Ⅱ. Guided Writing 25%
Directions: Write an English composition in 120 - 150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
我校的姐妹学校英国LYMM高级中学的30位师生将于9月28日来我校进行校际文化交流。他们在上海的行程为三天。两天在我校交流、一天在上海参观活动。作为东道主你负责为他们设计“上海一日游活动”计划。请你发一封信给领队Mr. Smith提前告诉他们你设计的一份详细的上海一日游方案。包括时间、地点、具体活动等内容。信的开头和结尾已经为你写好。
Dear Mr. Smith，
I feel greatly honored to inform you of my detailed plan for your one-day trip in Shanghai…
…
I. Listening Comprehension 8%
Part C
17. 18. ___19. _______ 20. __ 21. _______________ 22. _______________________ 23. ______________________ 24. __________________________________
第II卷
I. Translation 20%
1.____________________________________________________________________________
2.____________________________________________________________________________
3.____________________________________________________________________________
4.____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
5.____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
6.____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________ II. Guided Writing 25%
Dear Mr. Smith，
I feel greatly honored to inform you of my detailed plan for your one-day trip in Shanghai…
______________________________________________________________________________
Sincerely yours,
Shang Peng
答案及评分标准
Key to test
10% 1—5 CACAD 6—10 ABDCB 12%11—13 BBD 14—16 BAC
8% 17. true 18. group 19. cheaper 20. 100
21. Chinese kite 22. Beijing Opera masks 23. of Chinese style/tradition 24. DVD/movie
16% 25—29 AADAB 30—34 DADBD 35—40 CADCAC
9%41—49 Key: D, A, CD, C, AC, B, AD, BD, BC 15%50—54 BDADC 55—59 DABCB 60—64 ADACA
30%65—68 DDAB 69—72 BBAC 73—75 DAC 76—79 DBAA 5%80—84 FACDB
20% 1—4题每题3分5—6题每题4分）注意！！！以下答案仅供参考。不要以此为唯一标准评分！
1. Sweet food doesn?t agree with me.
2. By what means do you usually know about the events happening both at home and abroad / home and abroad?
3. Shanghai is not only the largest city in China, but also it will become the center of finance and economy in Asia.
4. Nowadays, the senior and the young make companions of each other at the weekend.
5. The people who attended the meeting found it important to turn the idea into reality.
6. The World Expo is recognized as economic Olympics, as it can bring the host city direct and indirect increase in
economy.
Tape script
Listening Comprehension.
Part A. Short Conversations .
Directions. In Part A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers in your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you've heard.
1. Could you lend me a pen? Mine has just run out of ink.
I'm afraid I don't have an extra one. Would a pencil do?
Question: How did the man respond to the woman's request?
2. What did you do in class today?
The teacher went over last Friday's lesson.
Question: What did the teacher do?
3. It looks like the English course is going to be a lot of work.
Didn't you see the reading list ,is enormous?
Question: What did they think of the English course?
4. Can I use your new car, Auntie?
Yes, of course, if you drive it carefully.
Question: What's the aunt's answer?
5. The Golden Lion, sounds like a nice place to eat.
Ok, let's go there. I hear that they have a complete menu, and a warm atmosphere.
Question. Where are the man and woman going.
6. Why didn't you stop when we first signaled?
I'm sorry. Will I have to pay a fine?
Question. What is the probable relationship between the man and the woman?
7. I haven't heard from my family since last month.
Don't worry Bill. Overseas mail is often slow.
Question: What can we learn about the man from the conversation.
8. Jack, how are you doing with your paper?
I have written, and rewritten it so many times, that I wonder when I can finish it.
Question: What can we learn about the man?
9. Has George returned from Europe yet?
Yes, but he had been only here for three days before his company sent him to Canada.
Question: Where is George now?
10. Excuse me. Do you know when the train will arrive?
I'm sorry. The train is behind schedule. You have to wait another twenty minutes.
Question: What do we learn from this conversation?
Part B. Passages .
Directions: In Part B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you've heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
Robert Edwards was blinded in an automobile accident nine years age. He was also partially deaf because of old age. Last week, he was walking near his home when a thunder-storm approached. He took shelter under a tree and was struck by lightning. He was knocked to the ground and woke up some 20 minutes later, lying face down in water below a tree. He went into the house and lay down in bed. a short time later, he awoke; his legs couldn't move and he was trembling, but, when he opened his eyes, he could see the clock across the room in front of him. When his wife entered, he saw her for the first time in nine years. Doctors confirm that he has regained his sight and hearing apparently from the flash of lightning, but they are unable to explain the reason. The only possible explanation offered by one doctor was that, since Edwards lost his sight as a result of a hard blow in a terrible accident, perhaps the only way it could be restored was by another blow.
Questions:
11. What caused Robert Edwards's blindness?
12. Which was the first thing that he saw after being struck by lightning?
13. What caused Edwards to regain his sight according to one of the doctors?
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.
This is ten o'clock news.
BEIJING . China successfully launched its second navigation satellite early Wednesday, as part of the country's independent global satellite navigation system. The carrier rocket, Long March, blasted off from the Sichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province at 0:16 am. The successful launch of the geostationary Earth orbit satellite was of great importance as it was the second one of the country's satellite navigation system independent from foreign technology.
Kamien pomorski. Poland. Survivors of a fire that killed 21 people at a three-story shelter for homeless families in Poland on Monday, described a fast-moving tragedy that forced some people to jump from windows into trees. Six of the victims were children and another 20 people were injured, most of whom sustained broken bones after leaping from the building to escape the fire in the northwestern city of Kamien Pomorski.
Washington. President Barack Obama proclaimed signs of economic progress Tuesday, but also warned Americans, eager for good news that "by no means are we out of the woods." "There is no doubt that times are still tough," Obama said, according to excerpts ,of his speech released in advance by the White House. "But from where we stand," he said, "for the very first time, we are beginning to see the light of hope. And beyond that, way off in the distance, we can see a vision of an America's future that is far different than our troubled economic past." Now listen again.
Questions:
14. When did our second navigation satellite launch?
15.How many people were killed in the big fire in Poland?
16.What can we learn from the U.S president's saying according to the last piece of news?
Part C Longer Conversations
Directions: In Part C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear the conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the words you've heard. Write your answer in your answer sheet.
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
Linda, I've heard it said that you are not a "true man" until you've stood on the Great Wall. I'd like to visit the Wall this weekend. Do you know how I can get there?
There are two ways to go there. You could go there directly by bus or train, or you could join a group tour.
Is one way better than the other?
Going with a group is certainly more convenient. Everything is taken care of for you, including lunch and tickets to places of interest along the way. It usually costs around 100 Yuan.
That sounds like a good deal.
On the other hand, if you go directly, you won't stop along the way, which means you can spend more time at the Wall itself. It's also cheaper.
Well, I like to go off on my own. I think going directly would be better for me. Thank you for your advice!
You are welcome.
Complete the form. Write no more than two WORDS for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
Hi Jerry, What's wrong with you?
Oh hi Peter. I didn't hear you approaching.
You were really lost in thought, Or were you sleeping?
No, I wasn't sleeping, just thinking.
About what?
Well, I'll be going back home to visit my family for a couple of weeks.
That's great. It's been a while since you've seen them, hasn't it?
Yes, it's been quite a while.
So, you must be thinking about how happy you'll be to see them again.
Yes, that's true. But I'm also thinking about what kinds of gifts I should bring back from China for everyone. my brother, my sister, her husband and daughter, and of course, for my parents.
Of course, you want to bring back some traditional things. How about some Chinese kites?
Hey, that's a good idea! I'm sure my niece would get a kick out of flying a Chinese-style kites.
And maybe you could bring back some Beijing Opera masks.
Peter, you're a genius! Beijing Opera masks are very colorful. My parents will really like them. Okay, now I have to think of something to buy my sister. That's a tough one!
Don't be so pessimistic, Jerry. Does she like fashions? Maybe you could bring back a qi pao, a traditional Chinese dress. Of course! Another great idea! How do you think of these ideas so easily Peter?
Hey, you said it before... I'm a genius!
Okay, now the toughest people to shop for . my brother . What in the world could I bring back for him?
Didn't you tell me that your brother is studying Chinese now?
Yes, that's right. He hopes to come to China after he graduates from university.
So why not buy him a DVD so that he can watch a movie in Chinese?
Sure, he'd love that. He's crazy about kung fu movies, so he can have fun and learn at the same time! You amaze me Peter.
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Dear Mr. Smith,
I feel greatly honored to inform you of my detailed plan for your one-day trip in Shanghai.
What’s your first impression about Shanghai? Whatever it is, I’m sure that you’ll give a completely new definition to it after our one-day trip.
Shanghai, one of the biggest international cities, is famous for its high modernalization in this age of scientific advancement. However, there’re still some places that refuse to change, and Qibao Ancient Town is exactly one of them. I’d like to bring you to the Qibao Old Street at 9:00 a.m. That street is every inch a Chinese street. With old but friendly crowds in the middle and diverse but mouthwatering ethnic foods before your eyes, I’m sure you’ll enjoy your wonderful heyday!
After a short break in the noon, we’ll set foot on the beach in Fengxian to admire the beauty and elegance of nature. There, you’ll find weathered rocks quietly lying near the beach telling its past and little cute crabs settled in the beach peering their heads out now and then. Never can you find a place elsewhere in the world where the nature and people mix so well as a whole. So just enjoy the company of sunshine and gentle wind.
And that’s the end of our trip. Feel a little bit short? Well, it’s said that once you come to Shanghai, you’re bound to return. So leave your phone number to me and I’ll be ready all the time for your next visit.
Early in the morning, you will be sent to Pudong and visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. As we all know, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Shanghai, and there’s no denying that it’s one of the symbols of Shanghai. Stand on the top, and you’ll enjoy a bird’s eye view of the urban area of Shanghai.
After enjoying the breathtaking view, you can get to your second destination by underground. Get off at Nanjing Road Station, and you will enjoy yourselves at various shopping malls. I’m sure you’ll be satisfied with this “shopping paradise”.
Do you feel hungry after doing shopping? Then, take a rest in a café or a restaurant near the Bund and have your lunch with so much beautiful landscape surrounding you. After lunch, you will depart for Yu Garden and learn about a traditional Shanghai. There, you can taste traditional Chinese snacks and buy some gifts for your relatives and friends.
As the sky turns dark, charming night view of Shanghai is waiting for you. Colorful lights will take you a ride into a romantic land as the sightseeing bus running on the road. Time permitting, you can visit the Expo area near the Huangpu River and take some spectacular photos.
As an international city, Shanghai will use its magnificent buildings and splendid view to welcome you. I hope you will enjoy your time here.