D. Reading: (2.5pts)
A. Complete the passage with words in the box. (1.25pts)
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Today badminton becomes a very (26) ___________sports activity. It spreads quickly from the city to the countryside. People need only a pair (27) ____________rackets, a shuttlecock, a net and a small piece of land to play the (28) ____________Two or four players hit the shuttlecock over the net with their rackets. People can play badminton in their free time or in a competition. Now there (29) ____________ many badminton competitions and even a World Cup. One of the (30) ____________countries in badminton is China.
B. Read the text and answer the questions. (1.25pts)
My father has an unusual hobby, carving eggshells. As everyone knows, eggshells are very fragile. My dad can make beautiful pieces of art from empty eggshells. It’s amazing. He started the hobby five years ago after a trip to the US where he saw some carved eggshells in an art gallery. My father did not go to class to learn how to carve. He learned everything from the Internet. I am my father’s son. My name is Ba. I like carving eggshells, too.
21. What is the name of the hobby?
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22. When did he start the hobby?
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23. Did he go to class to learn how to carve?
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24. Where did he learn to carve?
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25. Does Ba like carving eggshells?
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E. Writing: (2.5pts) Combine these sentences using given words. (1.25pts)
11. He stayed at home. He was sick. (because)=>………………………………………………...
12. It was very cold. They went swimming. (but)
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13. We can go camping. We can go for a picnic. (or)
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14. He had a stomachache. He didn’t wash his hands. (so)
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15. She passed the exam easily. She isn’t intelligent. (although)
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