Title | Time | Event |
Grandmother Student | today | An 83—year—old great grandmother received a bachelor’s degree(学士学位) from South—Eastern University today, more than 50 years after she took her first college course. |
Early Spring Storm | last night | An early spring heavy snow dumped 18 inches of snow on the city in less than six hours last night. |
Two Men Win Freedom | today | Two men picked up for disorderly conduct(不法行为)won their freedom today when they helped police officers save 20 persons from burning North Side apartment building. |
Henley Street Bridge Closed | On Friday | The Henley Street Bridge over the Tennessee will be closed at 8:00 on Friday, a State Highway official said today. |
Husband Kills Wife | today | Just 15 minutes after he shot and killed his unfriendly wife , a 22-year –old truck driver jumped to his death from the State Street Bridge. |
- 1.
From the first piece of news we know that ______.
- A.it took the old woman over 50 years to study at South-Eastern University
- B.the great grandmother was the oldest who received a bachelor’s degree
- C.the 83-year-old woman’s story surprised everyone
- D.the 83-year-old woman has a strong will
- A.
- 2.
The underlined word “dumped” means______.
- A.fell
- B.left
- C.hit
- D.lasted
- A.
- 3.
In the third piece of news, “picked up” means ______.
- A.given a ride
- B.saved from danger
- C.freed
- D.caught
- A.
- 4.
Which of the following is right according to the last piece of news?
- A.The wife was a 22-year-old truck driver
- B.The wife was shot after her husband died
- C.Shortly after having shot his wife, the young truck driver finished himself
- D.The wife died, but the husband didn’t
- A.
- 5.
Which is TRUE according to the news above?
- A.A person who is about 70 years old can get a bachelor’s degree
- B.It never snows heavily at night in spring
- C.There were only 20 persons living in North Side apartment building
- D.Maybe today is Wednesday
- A.
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- 1.
On which of the following days can’t you have computer lessons?
- A.Monday
- B.Wednesday
- C.Friday
- D.Sunday
- A.
- 2.
Rose is free after 7:20 pm . Which lessons can she take?
- A.Computer lessons
- B.Dance lessons
- C.Cooking lessons
- D.Both computer and cooking lessons
- A.
- 3.
If Dick wants to swim after playing basketball ,when can he go to the club?
- A.Monday and Wednesday
- B.Monday and Sunday
- C.Saturday and Sunday
- D.Monday to Sunday
- A.
- 4.
How often does the club have music concerts?
- A.Twice a month
- B.Twice a week
- C.Four times a month
- D.Five times a week
- A.
- 5.
If you want to know the cost of the lessons , you can ______ to get the information
- A.only go to the club
- B.call 34 789 256
- C.read the ads above carefully
- D.join the club and ask others
- A.