广东省佛山市高明区第一中学2018届高三9月两周一测英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、2017-2018学年高明一中第一学期高三两周一测 英语试题 2017/9/16本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，满分150分。考试用时120分钟。2:30发卷 考试时间： 2:35-4：35注意事项：1. 答题前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的班级、姓名、学号（2015XXXX）、座位号等相关信息填写在答题卡指定区域内。2. 考生必须保持机读卡和答题卡的整洁。 第I卷 第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A, B, C和D项中，选出最佳选项。 AThe Grand PalaceIf there is on

2、e must-see sight without which no visit to Bangkok would be complete,its the spectacular Grand Palace,undoubtedly the citys most famous landmark.Built in 1782 and for 150 years the home of the Thai King,the Royal court and the administrative seat of government,the Grand Palace of Bangkok continues t

3、o have visitors in awe of its beautiful architecture and complicated details,which is a proud salute（致敬）to the creativity and creativity and craftsmanship of Thai people.Within its walls were also the Thai war ministry,the state departments,and even the mint（铸币厂).Today, the complex remains the spiri

4、tual heart of the Thai Kingdom.Important Notes about the Grand PalaceA strict dress code applies.The Grand Palace with the Temple of the Emerald Buddha is Thailands most sacred site.Visitors must be properly dressed before being allowed entry to the temple.Men must wear long pants and shirts with sl

5、eeves (no tank lops).If youre wearing sandals or flip-flops you must wear socks,in other words,no bare feet. Women must be similarly modestly dressed.No see-through clothes,bare shoulders,etc.If you show up at the front gate improperly dressed,there is a booth near the entrance that can provide clot

6、hes to cover you up properly (a deposit is required).Opening Hours: Daily 8:30-15:30 Location: Na Phra Lan Road,Old City (Rattanakosin) Price Range: Tickets sold from 8:30-15:30 and cost 500 baht!One ticket includes entry to Vimanmek Palace and Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall.1.What makes the Grand Palace

7、 an important landmark?A.Its convenient location. B.Its cheap price of the tickets.C.Its excellent guides and service. D.Its splendid history and architecture.2.Who can be allowed to enter the Grand Palace?A.Edward wearing shorts and sandals. B.Cathy wearing a T-shirt and a short skirt.C.Tom wearing

8、 a sweater,jeans and sports shoes. D.Anne wearing a long dress with bare shoulders.3.What can we learn from the text?A.Visitors can enter the Grand Palace every day.B.The Grand Palace has nothing to do with the Thai King.C.Clothes for improperly dressed people are sold at the gate.D.You cant visit A

9、bhisek Dusit Throne Hall with your ticket.BOne day, a wise man heard some villagers were arguing about whose suffering was the worst. They each thought, “If my pain was as little as my neighbors, I could laugh and be joyous.” The wise man called them together around a tree and handed each person a p

10、encil and an envelope with a string through a hole in the corner, and a blank piece of paper inside.“Ive been very troubled that many of you feel that Spirit has given you a more severe burden to carry than your neighbors. I took this heartfelt (真心真意的)concern to prayer with me, and Spirit has offere

11、d a solution. We will each take the paper out, write down our personal suffering, and put the paper back in the envelope. Write your name on the front of the envelope and find a branch to tie your envelope on. This is our suffering tree. When you tie your envelope，your suffering, onto the tree，Spiri

12、t has promised youll be free of it. However, as you have left a suffering on the tree, you must take one from the tree. Every person will be allowed to exchange their sufferings for any other that they pick off this tree as we walk around it. Once all the sufferings have been taken back from this tr

13、ee, we will be done, and Spirit promises each of us will then be more content with the sufferings we bear.”It took quite a long time to walk around the tree before anyone took any suffering to be their own. But eventually, the first envelope was claimed (认领）.Little by little，every envelope came off

14、the tree, each person claiming the suffering of their choice.And each person claimed the very same suffering they had hung on the tree. Each one was more content with what was theirs to bear.4. What did the villagers think of their neighbors suffering at first?A. They think it is as little as their

15、own. B. They think it is worse than their own.C. They think it is not as bad as their own. D. They think it is the worst in the world.5. Why did the wise man call the villagers together?A. He wanted to let them understand a truth. B. He liked talking with the villagers.C. He wished the villagers to

16、help him solve a problem.D. He was ready to help the villagers get rid of their sufferings.6. Which of the following thing is the right order?a. The villagers took one envelope from the tree.b. The villagers wrote down their own sufferings.c The villagers were called together.d. The villagers tied t

17、heir envelopes on the tree.A. abcd B.bcda C.cbad D. cbda7. Whats the best title for the passage?A. A Wise Man Likes to Help His VillagersB. Whose Life Would You Like to Live?C. A Suffering Tree Helps Reduce Your SufferingD. Each Person Claims His Neighbors EnvelopeCBeing PoliteI simply love a tag li

18、ne：“Isnt it nice when someone makes you feel special?” I guess we all feel nice when we arc given good treatment. So how about being someone elses reason of delight or even just giving them their due respect?Im sure you have heard the quote：“Do to others, what you want others to do to you.” Be nice

19、to people around you. Every time we interact (互动)with people, remember that a smile，a raised hand, a small pat on the back，a firm handshake. Thats all it takes to show your appreciation. A lot of times we tend to believe that such small gestures dont make any difference. Think again and Im sure you

20、will think otherwise.I agree that while at work, it might be someones duty to do a particular job and doesnt call for a “thank you”. Yet，we should try to be polite with all those we interact. We should respect everyone and not look down upon anyone. As a team manager would agree, every member is imp

21、ortant in the team. Everyone is like a piece of the jig-saw puzzle(拼图玩具）and the picture wouldnt be complete without each one of them.A lot of times, we may be facing the anger of someone through no fault of our own. At times，with so much pressure, frustration, and despair all around us we tend to lo

22、se control of ourselves and shout，even abuse people for something they do which upsets us.Let me clarify that being polite doesnt mean being a soft rubber that anyone can tread over (践踏）.I strongly believe that being polite and giving respect is a sign of strength and not weakness. Be strong; take c

23、harge of your emotions and channel your energy. I know, its easier said than done.8. What does the author mainly tell us?A. Being polite to others is important. B. Famous quotes make differences.C. Bringing happiness to others. D. Expressing your appreciation.9. The underlined sentence in Paragraph

24、2 is used to ask us to .A. learn how to communicate with others B. smile at those who dont smile at usC. shake hands with others firmly D. be nice to people around us10. In the authors opinion, we should say “thank you”_.A. only when others help us when we are in trouble B. even if others do what th

25、ey should do for usC. when others are not polite to usD. if others do something well11. What can be learned from the passage?A. Its easy to take charge of your emotions and channel your energy.B. When we face pressure, we are likely to lose control of ourselves.C. Not every member of a team plays an

26、 important part in a team.D. Being polite means being a soft rubber. DMany people dont realize the importance of music education in the schools today. A new study showed, however, music education is extremely important.In college, music education is one of the largest programs. Teachers have to lear

27、n general education materials and techniques. They must learn to play every instrument; they must learn music history and music theory; they must learn instrument repair and teaching methods; they must learn conducting and so much more. At the same time, much of our culture and tradition is absorbed

28、 in music.Music plays a very important role in our education.Music helps with math and science. Students learn to count, and how to multiply and divide. Students also use science to help them discover what sounds good together and what doesnt. Students also need science to understand something calle

29、d the “overtone series, which is about how music is produced by vibration（颤动）and why. Students learn a lot about languages through musicMany songs are written in other languages, including ancient ones. Students must learn to translate these works to understand what they are singing about. A song is

30、 likely to be a famous short work set to music; so students are exposed to that very often while singing.Students learn a huge amount of cooperation （协作）of body parts through music, so parts of the body can work better together. Students must use motor（肌肉运动的）skills in order to play an instrument. Si

31、ngers and wind（管乐器）players must learn breath control and be in good shape to play.Students learn about art. Some famous pieces were written about important pieces of art, and students learn about the artists and styles as theyre playing the music.Music education also brings higher thinking to our ch

32、ildren. It allows them to think about complex patterns. Students have to be aware of what every other musician does at every time. In that way, it develops cooperation, as well. They tend to develop more ability for learning. As one can see, music is very important to education.12. What can we infer

33、 about learning music in college? A. It is an easy task without much effort. B. It attracts more and more people to learn.C. It is such a challenging job to finish D. It has no value to our future life.13. Music benefits us a lot in many ways except for_. A. making us a scientist later. B. improving

34、 language ability C. bettering cooperation of body parts. D. making us think more about how to learn well14. The underlined word “that” in Para. 5 refers to “_” A. the music B. the work C. the culture D. the language15. What can we know from the passage? A. A good achievement of science is vital to

35、music learning. B. Learning music to a higher level on ones own is impossible C. People have long known the importance of music to our growth. D. Music has benefits to the allaround development of human beings.第二节 七选五 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。答案：E涂AB F涂C

36、D G涂ACHow to Prepare for an Exam_16_ Theres no need to be tense or cram（死记硬背). By doing a couple simple things ahead of time,you can ensure that you are confident and ready for anything that comes up on the test._17_ After you have taken notes from studying all of your materials including the book a

37、nd your notes,use that information to make flash cards.Turn statements into questions.Quiz yourself.Once everything is written down on flashcards,quiz yourself with the cards.Keep reviewing the questions that you get wrong until you get them right.You can carry flashcards around with you and quiz yo

38、urself when youre on the subway or riding in the car._18_Definitely continue to quiz yourself until your get them all right.Do practice questions._19_Practice doing the questions in the book that you were assigned for homework.Do extra questions in the back of the book.Re-do questions that you got w

39、rong,and try to figure out why you got them wrong.Do practice questions until you feel more comfortable with subject matter.On the day of the exam, set your alarm at least two hours before the test.Scientists believe that a good nights rest is the key to better test scores.An hour and a half before

40、the exam,start running through all the themes and sub-topics in your head.Like always,check your notes if you get stuck.Use your flashcards to help you commit all the tiny details to memory if theyre not already memorized._20_If youre given yourself enough time to study,you should feel well prepared

41、 and relaxed.A.Go on a balanced diet.B.Take exercise and keep it up.C.Make flash cards.D.This is especially helpful for subjects such as math.E.You might quiz yourself for a half hour or so,then take a break.F.Stop studying at least 15 minutes before the exam,but an hour is preferable.G.Preparing fo

42、r an exam can be stressful and time-consuming,but it doesnt have to be.第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 One of my fathers favourite sayings as I was growing up was “Try it！” I couldnt say I didnt like _21_， whatever it might

43、 be, _22_ I tried it. Over the years Ive come to _23_ how much of my success I owe to my_24_ of those words as one of my values. My _25_ job was just one I decided to try for a couple of years until I _26_ what I wanted to do as a career(职业). _27_I believed I would work for a few years, get married,

44、 stay home and raise a family, so I didnt think the job I took _28_ that much. I couldnt have been more _29_. I mastered the skills of that beginning level position and I was given the opportunity(机会)to _30_ through the company into different _31_. I accepted each new opportunity with the _32_，“Well

45、, Ill try it; if I dont like it, I can always go back to my _33_ position.” But I was with the same company for the past 28 years, and Ive _34_ every career change Ive made. Ive discovered I _35_ a large number of different talents and skills that I never would have thought were within me，had it not

46、 been for my being _36_ trying new opportunities. Ive also discovered that if I _37_ what Im doing and work hard at achieving my_38_， I will succeed. Thats why Im so _39_ to be a part of CareerFables. com. I think_40_ has come and I am determined to make it a success.21.A everything B something C ev

47、erybody D somebody22.A until after B ever since C so that D long before23. A consider B argue C include D realize24. A suggestion B explanation C acceptance D discussion25. A hard B best C extra D first26. A determined B examined C experienced D introduced27. A Actually B Gradually C Finally D Usual

48、ly28. A helped B required C expressed D mattered29. A careful B mistaken C interested D prepared30. A look up B take up C move up D put up31. A situations B choices C directions D positions32. A thought B reply C. action D advice33. A easier B newer Cearlier Dhigher34. A permitted B counted C. organ

49、ized Denjoyed35. A show Bpossess C need D. gather36. A lucky for Bslow at C open to Dafraid of37. A think of Bgive away Cbelieve in D turn into38. A business Bgoal C fortune D growth39. A excited B curious C surprised D helpful40. A dream B time C power D honour 第 II 卷第四部分 英语知识运用第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分

50、15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Once upon a time, a poor traveler stopped under a tree.From his bag he took out a bowl of (41)_ (boil) rice and started to eat.Nearby was a small shop, where a woman was selling fried fish to travelers able to pay for (42)_When the man finished eating and got

51、 up to leave, she shouted, “You have not paid me for your meal！”“But I ordered nothing from you！” he said.“Everyone can see that you (43)_ (enjoy) the smell of my fried fish with your rice，” argued the woman.“If you hadnt smelt the fish, your meal would not have been so (44)_ (please)！”Soon a crowd

52、gathered.(45)_ they supported the traveler, they also agreed that the wind was blowing from the shop to the place (46)_ he had eaten, carrying the smell of the fried fish to him.At last, the woman took him to a judge and after (47)_ (tell) the judge the story, she insisted that (48)_ the man had enj

53、oyed her fish smell, he should pay 25 cents.After hearing the evidence, the judge asked the man to drop (49)_ 25-cent coin on the ground.“Here is your payment, the sound of 25 cents (50)_ the smell of the fried fish.”第五部分 词汇、书信写作翻译与写作 （55分）第一节 ：词汇基础（每空1分， 满分21分）根据下列各句句意及所给汉语提示，用单词的恰当形式填空，并把完整单词填写在答题

54、卷的相应位置上。（每空只能填一个单词）51. She speaks _ and idiomatic English and she suggests that more practice will make you speak with greater _. (流利，流畅)52. _ warming is a real problem which should be considered by people from every corner of the _. (地球，世界)53. The _ who was caught by the police in an old house last

55、 month is accused of _ from a supermarket. (偷窃)54. She was generous enough to _ her successor and walked over to him and shook his hand saying _ . (祝贺) 55. Perhaps, unconsciously, Ive done something to _you but I didnt mean any _. (冒犯；得罪)56. _is a necessary habit in all public affairs in civilized s

56、ociety. (守时）57. The hospital is going to be with advanced medical by the end of this year. (装备、配备)58. The couple are to each other. They believe that theyll keep with their marriage but carry out their duties .(信心)59. He is holding a wishing to be into the yard.(许可，允许)60. Over 100 children ate the f

57、ood which were prepared by the who was caught by the police after 2 days on purpose. Fortunately, the doctors saved them by pumping the out of their stomachs. (毒药) 第二节 书信写作翻译（每小题3分，满分9分）61.这里有些提高中文口语流利度和准确度的建议。62. 相信自己，多练习。我保证你一定会成功。63. 我的申请已经准备好了，真诚希望你能帮我润色一下。第三节 短文改错（每小题1分，满分10分） 每句只有一处语言错误，每处错误仅涉

58、及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 改错不涉及拼写、大小写、标点符号。My family was very poor when I was child. My parents were workers but couldnt afford to buy toys from me. As a result, my dolls looked a lot differently from those bought fr

59、om toy stores. My dolls were home-made. The first doll that I owned it was made of a glass Coca-Cola bottle. I was such excited to make a doll by itself. Soon I became a collector of empty Coca-Cola bottles because I see each bottle as a possible baby doll at that time. People whom worked in the sto

60、re selling Coca-Cola could see me pick up empty bottles almost every day. Those home-made toy brought me a lot of happiness.第四节 书面表达 （满分25分）你是李华，你收到在London的笔友Edgar寻求帮助的邮件，他说对中国文化感兴趣，想系统的学习正规标准的汉语，但是不知道用什么教材，去什么机构学比较好，网上学也可以。 请写封邮件建议他去孔子学院学习。 内容包括：1. 简介： ； 名字的由来； 截止于2016年4月全球已有127个国家和地区开办了476所孔子学院和85

61、1个中小学孔子课堂 ； .; 2. 推荐理由： 教材；教学渠道； 师资； 教学内容；注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：孔子学院Confucius Institute；哲学家philosopher Dear Edgar，How are you doing? Im glad to receive your letter. _ Yours Li Hua 2017-2018学年高明一中高三两周一测 二 答案答案和解析 A1. D 第一段介绍泰国的大皇宫。“建于1782年，150年来的泰王皇宫参观者们敬畏于它美丽的建筑的复杂的细节。”2. C 第二段是进入大皇宫的要

62、求：男性要穿长裤、长袖，如穿夹趾拖鞋要穿袜子，脚不得裸露，女性不得穿透视装、露肩装。3. A “Opening Hour: Daily” 开放时间：每天，可知A正确；第一段“for 150 years the home of the Thai King”大皇宫是150年来的泰王的宫殿，可知B错；第二段：“If you show up at the front gate improperly dressed, there is a booth near the entrance that can provide clothes to cover you up properly (a deposi

63、t is required).”（需要交保证金）可知C错；最后一句“One ticket includes entry to Vimanmek Palace and Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall.”一票通，可知D错D 12.C 13.A 14.B 15.D【解析】触这个著作，所以选B项。15.D细节理解题。本文通过Music helps with math and science 音乐能帮助学习数学与科学Students learn a lot about languages through music可以通过音乐学语言 Students learn a huge amo

64、unt of cooperation （协作）of body parts through music 通过音乐学习身体的协作Music education also brings higher thinking to our children音乐教育能帮助孩子带来更好的思维。所以从各个方面来阐明音乐的重要性，所以选D项。【学法指导】任何一篇文章中的句子在内容上都不是绝对孤立的，都跟句子所在的段落及整整篇文章有关。利用上下文提供的情景和线索，进行合乎逻辑的综合分析进而推测词义，是阅读过程中的一大关键。最常见的就是利用上下文语境、常识和语法关系推断词义。1.抓住所需推断词汇前后的“mean”或系动

65、词或破折号等直接定义该词的部分。2.抓住文章主旨与该段所表达的中心。特别对于议论文要牢记论点与论据的相互支撑关系。14.B词义猜测题。根据第五段提到A song is likely to be a famous short work set to music; so students are exposed to that very often while singing一首歌曲可能是短小与音乐有关的作品，因此学生们在唱歌时多接触这个著作，所以选B项。七选五答案和解析16. G 准备考试压力很大很费时间，但是并非都是如此。衔接下句“做好以下简单的几点，就可以不必如此。”17. C 本段主题是f

66、lash card字卡18. E 本段主题quiz yourself19. D 排除法。把其他四题做完后，剩余的A选项是关于饮食，B选项有关运动，而D选项与学科学习有关。20. F 本段主题考前时间安排两周一测二 完形填空答案解析1.【答案】B【解析】根据whatever it might be可以排除C、D项。本句表达“在我试一些事情之后，才会说不喜欢那东西。” something 用于肯定句，anything 用于否定句或疑问句。当然此规则在通常情况下是有效的，但此句不属通常用法。此题的最佳答案应是B，something 在此的意思不是“某种东西”，而是指“那种东西”或“这种东西”，相当于

67、 the thing2.【答案】A【解析】根据句意可知A项正确。3.【答案】D【解析】这么多年来，“我”开始意识到“我”的成就大多归功于父亲的话。4.【答案】C【解析】根据前文解释可知，“我”的成功源自对父亲那些话的“接受”。oweto把归功于。5.【答案】D【解析】这里开始介绍作者的工作经历，故应是第一份工作。6.【答案】A【解析】通过下文可以看出，作者在从事第一份工作时的态度只是想先试试看，但如果遇到热衷的、想当成自己固定职业的工作时，还是会离开的。7.【答案】A【解析】这里作者在表明自己的态度。事实上，作者自认为自己会工作几年之后就结婚，建立家庭。8.【答案】D【解析】根据前文可知，作者

68、并没有把第一份工作看得特别重要。matter vi.有关系，要紧。9.【答案】B【解析】根据下文可知，作者本不具有的一些生活技能居然在经历各种尝试后养成了，也就是说，作者开始的想法是错误的。“not 比较级” 表示肯定的意义。10.【答案】C【解析】move up “上升”，这里指工作上得到了提升。11.【答案】D【解析】position 指“职位，岗位”。下文也有提示。12.【答案】A【解析】with the thought带着想法；认为，思考。“我”每一次得到一个新机会，总有那种想法：如果“我”不喜欢这个新的岗位，“我”可以回到原来的那个岗位。13.【答案】C【解析】根据前一空解释可知C项

69、正确。earlier早些时候的。14.【答案】D【解析】通过but可以看出作者态度发生了变化，在过去的28年中，作者一直待在同一个公司，并且每次的工作变化作者都很享受。15.【答案】B【解析】直到此时作者才发现其实自己拥有(possess)很多才能。16.【答案】C【解析】要不是作者愿意尝试新的机会，就不会拥有这么多的才能。be open to 对开放、开明。had it not been for if it had not been for要不是。17.【答案】C【解析】作者还发现，如果相信自己并且一直努力去做，就一定能够达到目标。believe in相信，信任。18.【答案】B【解析】ac

70、hieve ones goal达到目标，实现目标。19.【答案】A【解析】作者领悟到父亲的话的真谛，因此对作为CareerF的一员感到“兴奋”。20.【答案】B 【解析】作者认为时机(time)已到，所以决心一定要取得成功。语法填空本文讲述了一个小故事：一个旅行者在一家卖煎鱼的小店附近吃饭，吃完后卖鱼的人却说他闻了煎鱼的香味而要他付钱，最后两人到了法官面前，法官用硬币的声音为旅行者付了卖鱼人的“钱”。1boiled 过去分词作定语，表示动作已经完成。boiled 煮熟的。2it/them 指代前面的fried fish。因fish作“鱼”讲时单复同形，故可填it/them。3enjoyed 此

71、处缺谓语动词，enjoy的动作发生在过去，故用一般过去时。4pleasant/pleasing so是副词，后接形容词作表语，且此处是修饰物，故可用pleasant/pleasing。5Though/Although 由句意可知此处表示“尽管”，故用though/although引导让步状语从句。6where 先行词是place，在从句中作地点状语，故用where引导定语从句。7telling after是介词，后接动词ing形式。8since/as/because “the man had enjoyed her fish smell”与“he should pay 25 cents”之间是

72、因果关系，且为前因后果，故用连词since/as/because。9a 此处表示泛指“一个”，故用不定冠词。10for 介词for表目的。第五部分：词汇参考答案51.fluent, fluency 52.Global, globe 53.thief, theft 54.congratulate, congratulations55.offend, offence 56. Punctuality 57 equipped, equipment 58. faithful, faith , faithfully59. permit, permitted 60. poisonous, poisoner,

73、 poison写作翻译61. Here are some suggestions(Here is some advice) about/on how to enhance/increase/improve the fluency and accuracy of oral/spoken Chinese.62. Have faith/confidence in yourself (believe in yourself/ trust yourself) and practice more. Im sure/guarantee/ensure youll succeed.63. My applicat

74、ion is ready and I sincerely hope that you can help me polish/improve it短文改错My family was very poor when I was child. My parents were workers but couldnt afford a andto buy toys from me. As a result, my dolls looked a lot differently from those bought from for different toy stores. My dolls were hom

75、e-made. The first doll that I owned it was made of a glass Coca-Cola bottle. I was such excited to make a doll by itself. Soon I became a collector of empty so myself Coca-Cola bottles because I see each bottle as a possible baby doll at that time. People whom saw whoworked in the store selling Coca

76、-Cola could see me pick up empty bottles almost every day. Those home-made toy brought me a lot of happiness.toys Dear Edgar，How are you doing? Im glad to receive your letter. In the letter, you inquired about where you could learn standard Chinese systematically in London. I dont know if you have e

77、ver heard of Confucius Institute, which I think is the best place to study genuine Chinese without leaving London. Confucius Institute is named after Confucius, a famous thinker, educator and philosopher in ancient China. To popularize/promote the Chinese language and spread Chinese culture, up to 2

78、016, April, China has set up 476 Confucius Institutes and 851 Primary &High School Confucius Classrooms in 127 countries and districts all over the world. So Im sure you can find a Confucius Institute in London. There are reasons why I recommend it to you. First of all, the institutes are mainly int

79、ended to offer standard, authoritative teaching materials and prime Chinese-teaching channels for modern Chinese learning. Secondly, The services include teaching the Chinese language online; training Chinese teachers, providing standard Chinese textbooks, and introducing/spreading Chinese folk music, Chinese Kungfu, Chinese food，Chinas tourism, business, medicine and etc to the world. Also, the teachers and staff are not only qualified, but also responsible, which I think wont disappoint you.I hope whats mentioned above might be helpful and wish you good luck. Yours Li Hua