B
Miss Green planned a class trip this year. On the day of the trip,all the students got on the bus early in the morning. They were excited.
There was a tunnel(隧道)on the way. The bus had to pass through it. When they arrived at the tunnel,they saw a sign that said,“The tunnel is 5 metres high.” The bus was almost 5 metres high. Because the bus driver had passed through the tunnel many times before,he thought the bus would pass without any problem. However,this time,halfway through the tunnel,the bus got stuck and couldn't move.
At that moment,a man passed by.“Last month,some workers paved(铺)this road,so the road level is a little higher now,” he said.
The students got off the bus. They tried to push the bus,but it didn't move. Then Tom said,“Why not let some air out of the tires(轮胎)? Then the bus will be a little lower,and it will be able to pass through the tunnel safely.” Everyone thought Tom's advice was brilliant and fol- lowed it. The bus finally came out of the tunnel.
It is the same in our life. We often get stuck and become unhappy because we want too many things. If we let go of some of them,it will be much easier for us to enjoy our life.
()34. What do we know from Paragraph 1?
A. How long the trip was.
B. How the students went on the trip.
C. What subject Miss Green teaches.
()35. Why did the bus get stuck?
A. Because the driver made a wrong turn.
B. Because the level of the road was higher.
C. Because there was something wrong with the tires.
()36. What does the underlined word “brilliant” in Paragraph 4 mean?
A. Strange.
B. Clever.
C. Common.
()37. What is the structure of the text?(①=Paragraph1,...)

34.B 35.B 36.B 37.C

新素材 传统文化 Chinese calligraphy is an art form of writing Chinese characters,often with a brush and ink on xuan paper. The development of Chinese calligraphy began from the Shang Dynasty (16th century-11th century BC)in Anyang,Henan Province,as one way to record dates on animal bones.
There are mainly five famous styles: running,cursive,offcial,seal and regular. Each of them shows its special beauty.
Calligraphy is a challenging art. The type of brush,ink and paper can all change the work. The structure of every character can influence its quality as well. Moreover,it is said that the feelings of the writer are shown in calligraphy.
Calligraphy is a beautiful art. Lan Ting Xu (The Orchid Pavilion Preface ),created by Wang Xizhi during the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317-420 ),is one of the most famous works of Chinese calligraphy. Its beauty gives it both historical and cultural importance in Chinese culture.
▲ Like the Spring Festival couplets(对联 )on the doors,calligraphy can be easily seen in Chinese families. It is also learnt as a hobby for both the young and the old.
Where there is Chinese language,there is Chinese calligraphy,and where there is calligraphy,there is beauty. The art is still highly valued today,for it is more than just writing,and it is a national treasure.
()38. What was the early form of calligraphy used to do?
A. Draw pictures.
B. Keep diaries.
C. Record dates.
()39. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a point influencing calligraphy quality?
A. The price of xuan paper.
B. The type of brush and ink.
C. The structure of Chinese characters.
()40. 新考向 信息还原 Which sentence can be put in ▲?
A. Calligraphy is quite useful in our life.
B. Calligraphy is not far from our life.
C. Calligraphy is popular with the young and the old.
()41. What can we learn from the text?
A. People from Henan are very good at calligraphy.
B. Calligraphy is not only a challenging art,but also a beautiful art.
C. Lan Ting Xu was created by Wang Xizhi more than 2,000 years ago.

38.C 39.A 40.B 41.B