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Wednesday, October 29,2008.

The United States federal government had two young men in the state of Tennessee arrested on October 22 on unknown charges.

In court documents published on Monday, it came to light that the men had discussed attacking an African – American school and killing 14 of them.

Another crime was about planning to murder Presidential candidate Barack Obama. According to their affidavits (口供), the suspects’ “final act of violence” would be like this: when they attacked Obama they would wear white suits and top hats and drive “their vehicle as fast as they could toward Obama shooting at him from the windows.”

The two suspects are Paul Schlesselman, 18, of West Helena, Arkansas and Daniel Cowart, 20, of Bells, Tennessee. According to the court papers, they met last month over the Internet through a friend. Schlesselman and Cowart are believed to share “very strong views” about White Power.

Schlesselman listed “being racist” as his occupation on his MySpace page. He further wrote: “I'm white. I'm proud. I get angry. I like guns.”

Cowart also had a MySpace page on which photos of guns were presented under a heading of “My Guns”. On his page he wrote, “Better to die quick fighting on your feet than to live forever begging on your knees.”

Some have questioned the pair's ability to carry out the charged plan, but authorities have been very concerned about Obama as the first black presidential candidate from a major party.

“We honestly don't know if they had the ability or the skill to carry out the kind of plan that they talked about.” said Malcolm Wiley, of the United Satates Secret Service in an interview with The New York Times. “But we take any threat seriously no matter how big or how small it is.”

Cowart and Schlesselman are scheduled to appear before a judge on Thursady.

1.The passage is mainly about____________.

 A.Americans’ attitudes towards Barack Obarma        B.two young men planning to commit violence

 C.the violence in the United States                   D.the disadvantages of the Internet

2.From the passage, we can know that the two young men_________.

 A.shot 14 students in an African – American school     B.came from the state of Tennessee

 C.were proud of Barack Obama                     D.have not been sentenced yet

3.Which of the following shows the right order of the events?

 a.The two suspects were arrested.

 b.The two suspects will be tried in the court.

 c.Cowart set up his MySpace page on the Internet.

 d.Malcolm Wiley was interviewed by The New York Times.

 A.a; b; c; d      B.d; c; b; a        C.c; a; d; b        D.c; a; b; d

4.What can we infer from the news?

   A.Most of the white people in the United States don’t like Barack Obama.

  B.The two young men planned to shoot President Barack Obama.

  C.The two young men were innocent in fact.

D.The two young men strongly believed that the president should be a white man

 

【答案】

 

1.B

2.D

3.C

4.D

【解析】略

 

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People unhappy with the rich: Poll

  There is growing dissatisfaction toward rich people, according to a new online poll. The poll by the China Youth Daily in collaboration(与…合作) with Sina.com has highlighted the apparent discontent (不满)over the country's widening income gap. Nearly 8,000 people filled in online questionnaires last week, and when asked to use three words to describe society's rich, the top responses were "extravagant"(奢侈的), "greedy" and "corrupt".About 57 percent of those polled said that "extravagant" was the best word to describe the rich, followed closely by "greedy".Ironically, despite their dissatisfaction, 93 percent of those polled wished they could be rich too, and that richer people should be "socially responsible".Some 33 percent of respondents also praised rich people for being "smart".Nearly 90 percent of respondents agreed that most people in society, including themselves, were willing to speak up for the poor but were reluctant to take action and actually do something for them.The survey comes on the heels of a heated debate over comments made by renowned economist Mao Yushi, who said he was "speaking for the rich and working for the poor".A report released by the Asian Development Bank last Wednesday revealed that China's Gini coefficient - an indicator of the wealth divide - rose from 0.407 in 1993 to 0.473 in 2004.

An earlier CASS report said that the richest 10 percent of Chinese families now own more than 40 percent of all private assets, while the poorest 10 percent share less than 2 percent of the total wealth.The country's income disparity(悬殊) is close to that of Latin America, the report which came out in January, said.

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People unhappy with the rich

The poll by China Daily

Nearly 8,000 people filled in(36)_____ on the (37)_____last week.

There is an(38) _____ dissatisfaction tendency toward rich people.

Ironically, in (39)_____ of their dissatisfaction, 93 percent of the polled wished they could be rich too, and rich people should take “(40)______ responsibility”.

(41)______ ,Mao Yushi, said he was “speaking for the rich and working for the poor.”

A report (42)______ by the Asian Development Bank

The richest 10 percent of Chinese families now own more than 40 percent of all (43)_____ assets, while the poorest 10 percent (44)_____ for less than 2 percent of the total wealth.

The country’s income disparity is close to that of Latin America, the report came out in (45)______.

It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, career, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit (追寻) of the dreams. There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife and son. He was working on his future, and nothing could stop him.

Over the phone, his mother told him, “Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral(葬礼) is Wednesday.”  Memories flashed(闪现)through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.

“Jack, did you hear me?”

“Oh, sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. it’s been so long since I thought of him. I’m sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago,” Jack said.

“Well, he didn’t forget you. Every time I saw him he’d ask how you were doing. He’d reminisce (回忆) about the many days you spent over ‘his side of the fence’ as he put it, ” Mom told him.

“I loved that old house he lived in,” Jack said.

“You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stepped in to make sure you had a man’s influence (影响) in your life,” she said.

“He’s the one who taught me carpentry. I wouldn’t be in this business if it weren’t for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things that he thought were important. Mom, I’ll be there for the funeral.” Jack said.

Busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to his hometown. Mr. Belser’s funeral was small and uneventful. He had no children of his own, and most of his relatives had passed away.

The night before he had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time, which was exactly as he remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture … Jack stopped suddenly.

“What’s wrong, Jack?” his Mom asked.

“The box is gone,” he said.

“What box?” Mom asked.

“There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he’d ever tell me was ‘the thing I value most’,” Jack said.

It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except for the box. He figured someone from the Belser family had taken it.

“Now I’ll never know what was so valuable to him,” Jack said sadly.

Returning to his office the next day, he found a package on his desk. The return address caught his attention.

“Mr. Harold Belser” it read.

Jack tore (撕)open the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope(信封). Jack’s hands shook as he read the note inside,

“Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bernett. It’s the thing I valued most in my life.” A small key was taped to the letter. His heart racing, and tears filling his eyes, Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch. Running his fingers slowly over the fine cover, he opened it.

Inside he found these words carved: “Jack. Thanks for your time! Harold Belser.”

“Oh. My God! This is the thing he valued most …”

Jack held the watch for a few minutes, then called his assistant and cleared his appointments for the next two days. “Why?” his assistant asked.

“I need some time to spend with my son,” he said.

1.Why did Belser send Jack his gold watch?

A.Because he had no children or relatives.

B.Because he was grateful for Jack’s time with him.

C.Because he thought he had to keep his word.

D.Because Jack had always wanted it during his childhood.

2.Why did Jack say he needed some time to spend with his son?

A.He was very tired of his work and wanted to have a good rest.

B.He had promised to spare more time to stay with his son.

C.He had missed his son and his family for days.

D.He came to realize the importance of the time with his family.

3.Why did Jack think Mr. Belser died years ago?

A.College and career prevented him from remembering Mr. Belser.

B.Jack was too busy with his business and family to think about Mr. Belser.

C.Jack was too busy realizing his dreams to think about Mr. Belser.

D.His present busy life washed away his children memories.

4.Jack’s mother told him on the phone about Mr. Belser EXCEPT that _________.

A.Mr. Belser often asked how Jack was doing

B.Mr. Belser’s funeral would take place on Wednesday

C.Mr. Belser had asked for Jack’s mailing address

D.Mr. Belser had pleasant memories of their time together

5.Which of the following is the most suitable title for this passage?

A.The Good Old Times

B.The Lost Childhood Days

C.An Old Gold Watch

D.What He Valued Most

 

I first went to hear a live rock concert when I was eight years old. My brother

and his friends were all  36  of a heavy metal group called Black Wednesday. When they  37  that Black Wednesday were going to perform at our local theatre, they all bought  38  for performance. However, at the last minute, one of the friends couldn’t go, so my brother  39  me the ticket. I was really  40 !

I remember the buzz (嘈杂声) of excitement inside the theatre as we all found our  41 . After a few minutes, the lights went down and everybody became  42 . I could barely make out the stage in the  43 . We waited. Then there was a roar from the crowd, like an explosion, as the first members of the band  44  the stage. My brother leaned over and shouted something in my ear, but I couldn’t  45  what he was saying. The first song was already starting and the music was as  46  as a jet engine. I could  47  the drum beats and bass notes in my stomach.

I can’t recall any of the songs that the band played. I just  48  that I really enjoyed the show and didn’t want it to  49 . But in the end, after three encores (加演), the show finished. We left the  50  and walked unsteadily out onto the pavement. I felt a little dizzy, as if I had just  51  from a long sleep. My ears were still  52  with the beat of the last song.

After the  53  , I became a Black Wednesday fan too for a few years before getting into other kinds of music. Once in a while,  54 , I listen to one of their songs and  55  I’m back at that first show.

1.                A.members       B.fans            C.friends   D.volunteers

 

2.                A.guessed        B.thought         C.discovered    D.predicted

 

3.                A.flowers         B.drinks          C.clothes   D.tickets

 

4.                A.offered         B.booked         C.returned  D.found

 

5.                A.relaxed         B.excited         C.embarrassed   D.encouraged

 

6.                A.seats           B.entrance        C.spots D.space

 

7.                A.comfortable     B.serious         C.nervous  D.quiet

 

8.                A.silence         B.darkness        C.noise D.smoke

 

9.                A.fell upon        B.got through      C.stepped onto  D.broke into

 

10.               A.forget          B.bear           C.repeat    D.hear

 

11.               A.loud           B.hard           C.sweet D.fast

 

12.               A.enjoy          B.touch          C.feel  D.digest

 

13.               A.realize         B.understand      C.believe    D.remember

 

14.               A.continue       B.finish          C.delay D.change

 

15.               A.theatre         B.party          C.opera D.stage

 

16.               A.escaped        B.traveled        C.woken    D.benefited

 

17.               A.aching         B.burning        C.rolling D.ringing

 

18.               A.competition     B.performance    C.interview  D.celebration

 

19.               A.besides        B.otherwise       C.instead    D.though

 

20.               A.decide         B.regret          C.imagine   D.conclude

 

 

Social Program: 22nd—26th August 2011

Monday Evening—Study Centre or Sports Park

Study Center: The school will be open from 7.45 pm to 9.35pm.

Sports Park: Aerobics, Swimming or Fitness Training (with a Fitness Card).

Tuesday Evening—Cinema

Cinema: To get your free ticket, you must write down which film you would like to watch. See the leaflet on the board for this evening’s UCI Cinema program. For more information about the films, visit the UCI website www.uci.co.uk or see the film section in this week’s Time Out magazine.

Wednesday Evening—Study Centre of Tennis Coaching

Study Center: The school will be open from 7.35 pm to 9.35 pm.

Tennis Coaching: With former Junior Wimbledon tennis player Stuart Silvester.

Thursday Evening—Chinese Party

Chinese Party: Come along and enjoy the hospitality of the Chinese students! You can try delicious Chinese food and learn about Chinese traditions. Please note that you should eat your evening meal at your home-stay, as the food is a taster and not a full meal. Non alcoholic and alcoholic drinks will be served.

Friday afternoon—Historical Walking Tour or Sports Parks

Historical Walking Tour: This afternoon you will have the opportunity to visit parts of Norwich you may have otherwise missed, with a professional guide. In medieval times Norwich was the second most important city in England and this afternoon you can learn some of the interesting history of our fine city.

Sports Park: Badminton, Basketball, Fitness Training (with a Fitness Card), Football, Squash, Swimming or Volleyball.

Please sign early if you wish to play any of the sports listed above.

1.You can do all the following things during the weekday except ___________.

A.going to the cinema                     B.going to the Chinese party

C.taking a historical walking tour              D.taking a mountain climbing tour

2.The passage may probably be found ___________.

A.in a school’s bulletin board               B.in a school’s text book

C.in a latest newspaper                     D.in a fashion magazine

3.From the passage we know that ___________.

A.students have to pay for the film tickets

B.some of the students in the school are Chinese

C.Norwich is the second largest city in Britain

D.the school is closed during the daytime

4.From the passage we can infer that __________.

A.students in the school can have access to computers

B.students in the school only have morning classes

C.the school often serves Chinese food to students

D.every Friday afternoon the students will have a tour

 

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