河南省鹤壁市山城区综合高中2020届高三下学期线上第四次模拟考试英语试卷 WORD版含答案.doc

1、英语试卷第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每道题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AFour Places to Visit Before You DieSantorini, GreeceIt is actually an island of Cyclades. There are a lot of islands in this city andthe most famous tourists place in the world. Every year, the celebrations

2、of new yeartake place at this bridge where millions of people gather from the world to welcome the new year.RomeIt is also called the center of Western civilization. The Colosseum (罗马圆形大剧场 )which is the worlds most iconic monument is also in Rome. There is no onewho wishes to return from Rome withou

3、t seeing this monument. Moreover, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona are also worth visiting in Rome.Taj MahalTaj Mahal, located in the city of Agra in India is also called the monument oflove. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in love of his wife Mumtaz Mahalin 1932. It is located at the South

4、bank of Yamuna River. Its ivory white color attractsthe tourists from a distance.21. Which of the following is a natural wonder?A. Santorini, Greece.B. Sydney.C. Rome.D. Taj Mahal. 22. What can we learn from the passage?A. The best time to visit Santorini is spring.B. Sydney is the most populous cit

5、y in Australia.C. The Colosseum is a must-see of visitors to Rome.D. All the four amazing places mentioned are in Europe.23. Whats the main purpose of this passage?A. To persuade people to travel before dying.B. To introduce four amazing places worth a visit.C. To make some comparisons of four amazi

6、ng places.D. To advertise four amazing places for a travel agency.BWhen her five daughters were young, Helene An always told them that there was strength in unity ( 团 结 ). To show this, she held up one chopstick, representing one person. Then she easily broke it into two pieces. Next, she tied sever

7、al chopsticks together, representing a family. She showed the girls it was hard to break the tied chopsticks. This lesson about family unity stayed with the daughters as they grew up. Helene An and her family own a large restaurant business in California. However, when Helene and her husband Danny l

8、eft their home in Vietnamin 1975, they didnt have much money. They moved their family to San Francisco. There they joined Dannys mother, Diana, who owned a small Italian sandwich shop. Soon afterwards, Helene and Diana changed the sandwich shop into a small Vietnamese restaurant. The five daughters

9、helped in the restaurant when they were young. However, Helene did not want her daughters to always work in the family business because she thought it was too hard.Eventually the girls all graduated from college and went away to work for themselves, but one by one, the daughters returned to work in

10、the family business. They opened new restaurants in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Even though family members sometimes disagreed with each other, they worked together to make the business successful. Daughter Elisabeth explains, Our mother taught us that to succeed we must have unity, and to have u

11、nity we must have peace. Without the strength of the family, there is no business.Their expanding business became a large corporation in 1996, with three generations of Ans working together. Now the Ans corporation makes more than $20 million each year. Although they began with a small restaurant, t

12、hey had big dreams, and they worked together. Now they are a big success.24. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. How to Run a Corporation WellB. Strength Comes from PeaceC. How to Achieve a BigD. Family Unity Builds Success25. What can we infer about the Ans daughters? A.

13、 They went out to work for themselves before graduation. B. They all would not like to work in their family business. C. They were deeply influenced by what Helene taught them. D. There always were disagreements among family membersA. the quality of the chopsticksB. the difficulty of being united26.

14、 Helene once used chopsticks to show C. the strength of family unityD. how to be a strong person27. We can learn from Paragraph 2 that the Ans family A. began to run a restaurant in 1975B. left Vietnam without much money C. bought a restaurant in Los AngelesD. opened a sandwich shop in San Francisco

15、C“In only six days I lost seven pounds of weight.” “Two full inches in the first three days!”These are the kinds of statements used in magazine, newspaper, radio and television ads, promising new shapes and new looks to those who buy the medicine or the device. The promoters of such products say the

16、y can shape the legs, slim the face, smooth wrinkles, or in some other way add to beauty or desirability.Often such products are nothing more than money-making things for their promoters. The results they produce are questionable, and some are dangerous to health.To understand how these products can

17、 be legally promoted to the public, it is necessary to understand something of the laws covering their regulation. If the product is a drug, FDA(Food and Drug Administration) can require proof under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act that it is safe and effective before it is put on the market. But if

18、 the product is a device, FDA has no authority to require premarketing proof of safety or effectiveness. If a product already on the marker is a danger to health, FDA can request the producer or distributor to remove it from the market voluntarily, or it can take legal action ,including seizure(查封)o

19、f the product.One notable case a few years ago involved an electrical device called the Relaxacisor, which had been sold for reducing the waistline. The Relaxacisor produced electrical shocks to the body through contact pads. FDA took legal action against the distributor to stop the sale of the devi

20、ce on the grounds that it was dangerous to health and life. Obviously, most of the devices on the market have never been the subject of court proceedings( 诉 讼 ), and new devices appear continually. Before buying, it is up to the consumer to judge the safety or effectiveness of such items.28. It can

21、be inferred that the ads mentioned at the beginning of the passage are .A. illegalB. unreliableC. objectiveD. costly29. Which of the following will the author probably agree with?A. The court is in charge of removing dangerous products.B. It is possible that new products are questionable.C. The prod

22、uction of a device must be approved by FDA.D. The promoters usually just care about profits.30. The Relaxacisor is mentioned in the passage as .A. a product which was designed to produce electricityB. a product whose distributor was involved in a legal caseC. a successful advertisement of a beauty p

23、roductD. an example of a quality beauty product31. By writing the passage, the author intends to .A. make consumers aware of the promoters false promisesB. show the weakness of the law on product safetyC. give advice on how to keep young and beautifulD. introduce the organization of FDADResearchers

24、continue to show the power behind our sense of smell. Recent studies have found, among other things, that the smell of foods like pizza can cause uncontrollable anger in drivers on roads.The review explains that smell is unique in its effects on the brain. According to Conrad King, the researcher wh

25、o carried out the review, “more than any other senses, the sense of smell goes through the logical part of the brain and acts on the systems concerned with feelings. This is why the smell of baking bread can destroy the best intentions of a dieter.”Smell, which dictates( 决 定 ) the unbelievable compl

26、exity of food tastes, has always been the least understood of our senses. Our noses are able to detect up to 10,000 distinct smells. Our ability to smell and taste this extremely large range of smells is controlled by something like 1,000 genes (基因), which make up an amazing 3% of the human genome.

27、Researchers Richard Axel and Linda Buck were together awarded a Nobel Prize in 2004 for their ground-breaking research on the nature of this extraordinary sense. These two scientists were the first to describe the family of 1,000 olfactory (嗅觉) genes and to explain how our olfactory system works.Acc

28、ording to one study in the research review, smelling fresh pizza or even the packaging of fast foods can be enough to make drivers feel impatient with other road users. They are then more likely to speed and experience uncontrollable anger on roads. The most reasonable explanation is that these can

29、all make drivers feel hungry, and therefore desperate to satisfy their appetites.In contrast, the smells of peppermint and cinnamon were shown to improve concentration levels as well as reduce drivers impatience. Similarly, the smells of lemon and coffee appeared to promote clear thinking and mental

30、 focus.However, the way genes regulate smell differs from person to person. A study by researchers in Israel has identified at least 50 olfactory genes which are switched on in some people and not in others. They believe this may explain why some of us love some smells and tastes while others hate t

31、hem. The Israel researchers say their study shows that nearly every human being shows a different pattern of active and inactive smell-detecting receptors.32. What did Richard Axel and Linda Buck find out?A. The type of food smells.B. The logical part of human brain.C. The nature of human olfactory

32、system.D. The relationship between food and feelings.33. Which of the following can help people concentrate?A. Bread.B. Pizza.C. Coffee.D. Fast food. 34. What do we know from the last paragraph?A. Some people can recognize up to 50 smells. B. Every person has a different pattern of genes.C .Differen

33、t people are sensitive to different smells. D. There are still some olfactory genes to be found out.D. Olfactory genes and its system.C. Sense ability and food tastes.B. Smell and its influence.A. Logic and behavior.35. What is the passage mainly about?第二节（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

34、空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Self-care activities can help you cope with stress and improve overall well-being.36 . Normally, a good deal of practicing self-care is learning how to understand your own needs emotionally and physically. Now, lets start from practicing physical Self-Care.Exercise regularly. Mo

35、ving around does so many great things for you and can be done in the comfort of your own home! Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, even if its just in 10-minute breaks. Its okay if you cant exercise every single day, just aim for most days of the week. 37 .Try to do a variety of different intere

36、sting things.38 . This will help keep you energized and your body healthy. When youre busy working or taking care of others, it can be difficult to plan and cook a healthy meal for yourself. Eventually though, the easy foods you tend to take are going to weaken you and leave you feeling unhealthy.Mo

37、nitor your physical health. When youre sick, take time off work or school. 39 . Make sure youre taking any treatments consistently and accurately. Your body is working to keep you alive, so take care of it well.Make a vacation. 40 . Vacations dont necessarily have to be yearly trips to the beach, as

38、 those can be stressful and expensive. Vacations can be mini-breaks that you take from stress throughout the week or month. For example, you can leave your work just for quiet and relaxation for half an hour every day. Find places inside or outside your home that are comforting to you.A. Eat healthy

39、 foodsB. Have your meal regularlyC. Practicing self-care is especially importantD. Schedule time-off from your responsibilitiesE. Schedule regular appointments with your doctorF. However, people are practicing self-care everydayG. Choose activities that are fun and interesting for you第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，

40、满分 45 分） 第一节 （共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I was studying chemistry at college because my family thought it was the key to success. One day, my professor took me aside and asked a very simple question, “Why are you in my class when its obvious that you ha

41、ve little or no 41 in chemistry?”I came up with an explanation by 42 pressure from my dad, but he knew it was just a /an 43 excuse. He gave me the following advice.“Success can only be measured by oneself, and each of us is 44 . Your success will not be the same as mine, as your neighbors or your pa

42、rents. There is no secret formula( 公 式 ), no examination you have to 45 , and no guarantee, but there is a secret ingredient 46 . To be successful in life in the broadest sense, you must pursue your passion. 47 it is fixing cars or exploring the world, you must be passionate about your 48 and set a

43、path to achieve it. Only then will you find true 49 .”Since I was just nineteen years old, that was pretty profound advice to 50 , but I knew instinctively ( 本 能 地 ) that he was 51 . I made a conscious self-examination of my short life to 52 where my passion was hiding. It was so 53 that even my kid

44、 sister could have toldme my true passion was music. It was in my genes. I could play the piano by ear, but had 54 considered music as a hobby.Could I be a successful musician? Or a songwriter? Or a music critic? There was only oneway to find out, so I took my professors 55 and switched to the unive

45、rsitys music school. I studied harmony and composition, learned how to play a clarinet(单簧管 ) and 56 the symphony orchestra. I felt as though I was on top of the world, and that 57 has never left me.Im now fifty-four years old, and a very happy and 58 man. As I look at the walls of my small office, I

46、 still get a thrill at seeing the records I 59 , the photos of the famous musicians I was lucky enough to play with, and the praises from many of the finest instrumentalists in the world who I am honored to call my friends.Life was a long journey, and not a/an 60 one, but I followed my passion and s

47、ucceeded.41.A. achievementB. doubtC. interestD. belief42.A. blamingB. gatheringC. overcomingD. reducing43.A. accurateB. weakC. directD. innocent44.A. differentB. perfectC. honestD. creative45.A. designB. passC. controlD. stand46.A. knowledgeB. confidenceC. passionD. effort47.A.UnlessB. BecauseC. Whi

48、leD. Whether48.A. studyB. needC. goalD. gift49.A. fortuneB. friendshipC. characterD. happiness50.A. confirmB. absorbC. rememberD. seek51.A. sensitiveB. generousC. kindD. right52.A. chooseB. reportC. discoverD. follow53.A. likelyB. obviousC. popularD. practical54.A. onlyB. evenC. neverD. seldom55.A.

49、messageB. lectureC. adviceD. view56.A. helpedB. startedC. hostedD. joined57.A. feelingB. experienceC. expressionD. appreciation58.A. independentB. patientC. braveD. content59.A. boughtB. madeC. receivedD. copied60.A. easyB. goodC. ordinaryD. safe第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括

50、号内单词的正确形式。语篇填空Litter is everywhere, doing great harm 61the environment and life on ourplanet. Jeff Kirschner, who wants to build a litter-free world, started a global community named Litterati 62 (settle) this problem.The story began with his 6-year-old daughter. One day they were going on a hike wh

51、en the girl noticed a 63 (break)plastic tub( 浴 盆 )in a river. She said, “Daddy, that doesnt go there.” That took Kirschner by surprise. He, like many adults, had become so used to the rubbish around them that he hadnt given it a second look. 64 his daughter said reminded him of the serious problem o

52、ur planet faces.Jeff started to take 65 (act). He created Litterati, an app that makes it fun to pick up litter. The idea is 66 (fair) simple: Spot a piece of trash, take a photo, post the photo online and then put the litter into dustbins.67 (see) that Jeff was keeping a record of the positive impa

53、ct he washaving on the planet, people worldwide started participating. Up to now, over 2,500,000 photos posted by 3,500 people from over 40 countries 68 (find)their way to Litteratis digital landfill.Litterati is more than an app. It is a highly 69 (effect) solution to apressing issue. Wherever you

54、live, whatever you do and 70 Litterati to make the world a cleaner and healthier place to live in.第四部分写作（共两节，满分 35 分）第一节 短文改错（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（A），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

55、词。注意： 1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。Were living in a world where we can never stress the important of sharing too much. By sharing, we can often great reduce our sadness and double our happiness.When it came to this topic, memories flood into my mind. There was a time when I caught in

56、 the sadness of not passing an important exam. My world turned gray and I didnt feel interested in something until my best friend came up to comfort me. Encouraged and moved by his kindness, I shared my trouble with him, that relieved me soon. Little by little I regained my confidence. The followed

57、months witnessed my efforts, and I finally made a great progress in other important exams.As you can see, which was sharing with my friend that helped me out of that dark time and bring back my confidence. Sharing is beautiful, not only physically but also mentally.第二节 书面表达（满分 25 分）假设你是红星中学高三学生李华,你的

58、英国朋友 Jim 在给你的邮件中提到他对中国文化感兴趣,计划明年来北京上大学。他向你咨询相关信息。请给他回邮件,内容包括:1. 表示欢迎;2. 推荐他上哪所大学;3. 建议他做哪些准备工作。注意:1. 词数不少于 100;2. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。Dear Jim,YoursLiHua英语参考答案和解析A21-23 ACB21. A 题目中的key words, natural wonder 对应文中第一段的miracle, 故答案为A22. C 选项中的must-see对应的是第三段第三行no one who wishes to return from Rome without

59、seeing this monument。23. B 尽管题目Four places to visit before you die，但表达的意思是文中描述的四个地点的确值得一看worth a visit.B24-27 DCCB24. D 主旨大意题 由文章首段故事的引入以及文章最后两句话的呼应可以看出，文章的最佳标题是“家族团结创造成功”。25. C 推理判断题 由第三段最后女儿所讲的话可以看出妈妈对她们的影响最大。26. C 细节理解题 由第一段最后一句话“This lesson about family unity stayed with the daughters as they gr

60、ew up.”可知答案。27. B 细节理解题 由第二段第二句“However when Helene and her husband Danny left their home in . much money.”可知答案。C28-31 BDBA本文是一篇议论文，通过一则减肥广告引入，说明了一些未经检查的产品会对身体造成严重损害，告诫消费者们购物时要学会判断甄别产品，谨防上当受骗。28. B 推理判断题 第一段讲的是能快速减肥，结合作者在后问题到的“The results they produce are . dangerous to health.”一些产品的效果得不到保证，甚至还会对健康带

61、来影响。29. D 推理判断题 由第四段“Often such products are nothing more than.promoters.”可知厂家生产此类商品除了赚钱别无他想。30. B推理判断题 由“a few years ago involved an .reducing the waistline”可知这是一种用来瘦腰的仪器，但是对人体造成了危害。31. A 主旨理解题 本文主旨在通过一些劣质产品的描述靠接消费者要注意甄别产品，不要被商家迷惑。D32-35 CCCB32. C 文中第二段第六行提到两位科学家获得2004年的诺贝尔奖，后文提到是因为他们是一个描述并解释人类的嗅觉系

62、统是如何工作的。选项中nature是特性的意思。33. C 细节阅读题。倒数第二段34. C 最后一段先看the topic sentence第一句, the way genes regulate smell differs from person to person 强调的是每个人对味道的敏感度是不同的。易错项是B，太为绝对，原文的表述是nearly。35. B 通过首尾段可以看出本文主要讲述的不同的味道带给人们不同的感受，并列举了背后嗅觉处理味道加工的一些背景知识。36-40 CGAED完形填空41-60 CABAB CDCDB DCBAC DADBA解析： 41.本题考查语境判断之其他线

63、索。句意：很明显，你对化学几乎没有兴趣，或者根本不感兴趣，为什么还来我的课?A. achievement成就；B. doubt怀疑；C. interest兴趣；D. belief信仰。根据上文I was studying chemistry at college because my family thought it was the key to success.可知，作者是因为家人的原因才去上化学课的，因此对化学课本身没有兴趣。故选C。42.本题考查语境判断之逻辑关系。句意：我把原因归咎于来自父亲的压力，但他知道这只是一个软弱的借口。 A. blaming责备；归咎于；B. gatheri

64、ng聚集；C. overcoming克服；D. reducing减少。根据下文pressure from my dad可知，作者把原因归咎于来自父亲的压力。故选A。43.本题考查语境判断之感情色彩形容词。句意：我把原因归咎于来自父亲的压力，但他知道这只是一个软弱的借口。A. accurate精确的；B. weak软弱的；C. direct直接的；D. innocent无辜的。根据下文excuse可知，教授知道这只是个软弱的借口。故选B。44.本题考查语境判断之其他线索。句意：成功只能用自己来衡量，我们每个人都是不同的。 A. different不同的；B. perfect完美的；C. hone

65、st诚实的；D. creative有创造力的。根据下文Your success will not be the same as mine, as your neighbors or your parents.可知，每个人都是不同的。故选A。45.本题考查语境判断之逻辑关系。句意：没有秘密配方，没有你必须通过的考试，也没有保证，但有一个秘密成分激情。 A. design设计；B. pass通过；C. control控制；D. stand站立。根据上文no examination you have to可知，没有你必须通过的考试，故选B。46.本题考查语境判断之其他线索。句意：没有秘密配方，没有你

66、必须通过的考试，也没有保证，但是有一个秘密成分激情。 A. knowledge知识 ; B. confidence自信；C. passion激情；D. effort努力。根据下文you must pursue your passion可知 秘密成分是激情。故选C。47.本题考查语境判断之逻辑关系。句意：无论是修气车还是探索世界，你都必须对你的目标充满激情，并为实现它设定一条道路，A. Unless除非；B. Because因为；C. While当.时候；D. Whether是否。根据下文it is fixing cars or exploring the world可知，无论是修理汽车还是探索

67、世界，短语whether.or.意为 “是还是”，故选D。48.本题考查语境判断之其他线索。句意：无论是修理汽车还是探索世界，你都必须对你的目标充满激情，并为实现它设定一条道路， A. study学习；B. need需要；C, goal目标；D. gift礼物。根据下文set a path to achieve it可知，是对目标充满激情。故选C。49.本题考查语境判断之其他线索。句意：只有这样你才能找到真正的幸福。 A. fortune财富；B. friendship友谊；C. character性格；D. happiness幸福。根据上文Only then will you find tr

68、ue可知，只有这样你才能找到真正的幸福。故选D。50.本题考查词义判断之词义辨析。句意：由于我只有19岁，这是一个需要去理解的相当深刻的建议，但我本知道 ，他是对的。A confirm确认；B. absorb吸收；理解；C. remember记住；D. seek寻找。根据上文pretty profound advice to可知 ，这是一个需要去理解的相当深刻的建议。故选B。51.本题考查语境判断之其他线索。句意：由子我只有19岁，这是一个需要去理解的相当深刻的建议，但我本能地知道 ，他是对的。A. sensitively敏感的；B. generous大方的；C. kind亲切的；D. rig

69、ht正确的。根据上文but I knew instinctively that he可知，我本能地知道，他是对的，故选D。52.本题考查语境判断之逻辑关系。句意：我对自己短暂的一生进行了有意识的自我反省，发现我的激情藏在哪里。A. choose选择；B. report报道；C discover发现；D. follow跟随，根据下文where my passion was hiding可知，作者去发现激情藏在哪里。故选C。53.本题考查语境判断之其他线索。句意：很明显，就连我的小妹妹都能告诉我，我真正热爱的是音乐。 A. likely可能的; B. obvious明显的；C. popular流行

70、的；D. practical现实的。根据下文even my kid sister could have told me my true passion was music可知，很明显，就连我的小妹妹都能告诉我，我真正热爱的是音乐。故选B。54.本题考查语境判断之逻辑关系。句意：我可以凭听觉弹钢琴，但我只把音乐当作一种爱好。 A. only只；仅仅； B. even甚至； C. never从不； D. seldom几乎不。根据下文considered music as a hobby可知，作者只把音乐当作一种爱好。故选 A。55.本题考查词义判断之词义辨析。句意：只有一个办法可以找到答案，所以我

71、听从了教授的建议，转到了大学的音乐学院。 A. message消息；B. lecture演汫；C. advice建议；D. view意见。根据上文took my professors可知，听从了教授的建议 ，故选C。56.本题考查语境判断之逻辑关系。句意：我学习了和声和作曲，学会了单簧管的演奏，还加入了交响乐团。A. helped帮助；B. started开始；C. hosted主持；D. joined加入。根据下文the symphony orchestra可知是加入了交响乐团。故选D。57.本题考查语境判断之其他线索。句意：我觉得自己好像站在世界之巅，这种感觉从未离开过我。 A. feel

72、ing感觉； B. experience经历；C. expression表达；D. appreciation欣赏。根据上文I felt as though I was on top of the world可知，这是一种感 觉。故选A。58.本题考查语境判断之感情色彩形容词。句意：我现在54岁了，是一个非常快乐和满足的人。A. independent 独立的；B. patient耐心的；C. brave勇敢的；D. contented满足的。根据上文a very happy and可知，作者快乐和满足。故选D。59.本题考查语境判断之其他线索。句意：当我看着我的办公室的墙壁时，我仍然对我创造的

73、记录感到兴奋。A. bought购买；B. made制造；C. received收到；D. copied复制。根据上文the records可知，是创造的记录，故选B。60.本题考查语境判断之其他线索。句意：生活是一个漫长的旅程，并不容易，但我追随我的激情，并取得了成功。 A. easy容易的；B. good好的；C. ordinary普通的；D. safe安全的。根据上文Life was a long journey, and not an可知，生活是一个漫长的旅程，并不容易。故选A。语法填空答案：61. to62. to settle63. broken64. What 65. actio

74、n66. fairly67. Seeing 68. have found69. effective70. whoever 短文改错Were living in a world where we can never stress the of sharing too much. By sharing, we can often reduce our sadness and double our happiness.When it to this topic, memories flood into my mind. There was a time when I caught in the sa

75、dness of not passing an important exam. My world turned gray and I didnt feel interested in until my best friend came up to comfort me. Encouraged and moved by his kindness, I shared my trouble with him, relieved me soon. Little by little I regained my confidence. The months witnessed my efforts, an

76、d I finally made a great progress in other important exams.As you can see, was sharing with my friend that helped me out of that dark time and back my confidence. Sharing is beautiful, not only physically but also mentally.书面表达Dear Jim,Im so glad to hear your future education plan in Beijing in your

77、 last letter. First I would like to express my warmest welcome to you and I am sure you will have the most unforgettable experience during your college in Beijing.Learning your keen interest in Chinese culture, I suggest you apply for Peking University, one of the best universities in China. Its Chi

78、nese Literature major is perfect for you where you can be completely soaked in Chinese profound history and rich culture. As for preparation, some reading in advance in needed like The Story of the Stone while some online courses of spoken Chinese can be helpful for you to adapt into the Chinese language environment.I sincerely hope your dream will come true and its my pleasure to show you around in Beijing when that day comes. If you have further questions, please feel free to let me know.Yours,LiHua