F.Scott Fitzgerald, born on September 24, 1896, an American novelist, was once a student of St.Paul Academy, the Newman School and attended Princeton University for a short while.In 1917 he joined the army and posted in Alabama, where he met his future wife Zelda Sayre.Then he had to make some money to impress her.
His life with her was full of great happiness, as he wrote in his diary:“My own happiness in the past often approached such joy that I could share it even with the person dearest to me but had to walk it away in quiet streets and take down parts of it in my diary.”
This side of paradise, his first novel, was published in 1920.Encouraged by its success, Fitzgerald began to devote more time to his writing.Then he continued with the novel the Beautiful and Damned(1922), a collection of short stories The Tales of the Jazz Age(1922), and a play The Vegetable(1923).But his greatest success was The Great Gatsby, published in 1925, which quickly brought him praise from the literary world.Yet it failed to give him the needed financial security.Then, in 1926, he published another collection of short stories All the Sad Young Men.
However, Fitzgerald's problems with his wife Zelda affected his writing.During the 1920s he tried to reorder his life, but failed.By 1930, his wife had her first breakdown and went to a Swiss clinic.During this period he completed novels Tender Is the Night in 1934 and The Love of the Last Tycoon in 1940.While his wife was in hospital in the United States, he got totally addicted to alcohol.Sheila Graham, his dear friend, helped him fight his alcoholism.
(1)
How many novels written by Fitzgerald are mentioned in the passage?
[ ]
A.
Five
B.
Six
C.
Seven
D.
Eight
(2)
Which of the following is the correct order to describe Fitzgerald's life according to the passage?
a.He became addicted to drinking.
b.He studied at St.Paul Academy.
c.He published his first novel This Side of Paradise.
d.The Great Gatsby won high praise.
e.He failed to recorder his wife.
f.He joined the army and met Zelda.
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A.
f-c-e-a-b-d
B.
b-e-a-f-c-d
C.
f-d-e-c-b-a
D.
b-f-c-d-e-a
(3)
We can infer from the passage that Fitzgerald ________.
[ ]
A.
had made some money when he met Zelda in Alabama
B.
was well educated and well off before he served in the army
C.
would have completed more works if his wife hadn't broken down
D.
helped his friend get rid of drinking while his wife was in hospital.
(4)
The passage is probably followed by a concluding paragraph about ________.
Isaac Murphy, son of a slave and perhaps the greatest horse rider in American history, rides Buchanan to win his first Kentucky Derby.He becomes the first rider ever to win the race three times.
May 9, 1754
Benjamin Franklin’s Pennsylvania Gazette produces perhaps the first American political cartoon(漫画), showing a snake cut in pieces with the words “Join or Die” printed under the picture.
May 11, 1934
The first great dust storm of the Great Plains Dust Bowl, the result of years of drought(干旱), blows topsoil all the way to New York City and Washington, D.C.
May 19, 1994
Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, former first lady and one of the most famous people of the 1960s died of cancer in New York City at the age of 64.
May 24, 1844
Samuel F.B Morse taps out the first message, “What hath God wrought, ” over the experimental long-distance telegraph line which runs from Washington, D.C., to Baltimore, Md.
(1)
We know from the text that Buchanan is ________.
[ ]
A.
Isaac’s father
B.
a winning horse
C.
a slave taking care of horses
D.
the first racing horse in Kentucky
(2)
What is the title of the first American political cartoon?
[ ]
A.
Join or Die
B.
Pennsylvania Gazette
C.
What Hath God Wrought
D.
Kentucky Derby
(3)
In which year did the former first lady Jacqueline die?
[ ]
A.
1934.
B.
1960.
C.
1964.
D.
1994.
(4)
Which of the following places has to do with the first telegram in history?
[ ]
A.
Washington, D.C.
B.
New York City.
C.
Kentucky.
D.
Pennsylvania.
阅读理解
The Week’s Best
A
Wild Rose Tuesday/Thursday
This TV drama is about a young private detective employed by a businessman who sends her to Brazil to look into a series(系列)of hotel robberies.When she gets there, she discovers that the hotel, owned by the businessman, has been empty for the last two years and has no record of any robberies.
B
Animal Planet Monday/Wednesday
This is a classic black-and-white film from the forties in which astronaut Charlie Huston crash-lands on a planet ruled entirely by animals.It is a first-class suspense adventure which also looks the human condition, although this is not always a successful part of the film.
C
Strange Encounter Tuesday/Wednesday
Suspense is skillfully built up in this story.A young couple visit a deserted house that they are interested in buying.They meet a strange old lady who tells them of the amazing powers of the house and how previous owners were able to travel back through the centuries to meet their ancestors.
D
The Longest Walk Saturday/Sunday
Ftyona Campbell is nearly there.All she has to do now is to walk the length of France and Britain and she has succeeded in walking around the world.Tonight she drinks coffee in a tent and tells her story to Janet Porter before she sets off for the Pyrenees mountains.
E
Rubicon 5 Thursday/Friday
This is a TV film being used to start a new science fiction series.It has a strong believable cast()of characters who travel to the twenty-third century.The action place is in underground cities where the environment is controlled by computers.
F
New Science Friday/Saturday
This popular half-hour science magazine continues into its twenty-ninth year, proving itself to be a hardy survivor in the television world.Tonight it is presented by Carol Vorderman who introduces five reports, including computer-driven cars.
(1)
What is strange about the hotel in Brazil in the film Wild rose?
[ ]
A.
Young private detective stayed in the hotel
B.
Guests were often robbed in the hotel
C.
No guests have been in the hotel for the past two years
D.
Many businessmen in Brazil were afraid of the hotel.
(2)
Which of the following doesn’t belong to science fiction films?
[ ]
A.
Animal Planet.
B.
Strange Encounter.
C.
Rubicon 5.
D.
New Science.
(3)
If you are crazy about looking for adventure all over the world, you may enjoy ________ at the weekend.
[ ]
A.
Wild Rose.
B.
Animal Planet.
C.
The Longest Walk.
D.
Strange Encounter.
(4)
Which of the following is TURE according to the related programs?
[ ]
A.
Charlie Huston lands on a planet ruled by animals by accident.
B.
Janet Porter plans to climb the Pyrenees mountains in future.
C.
All the actors are invented and controlled by computer in Rubicon.
D.
The previous owners of the old house all have supernatural power in Strange Encounter.
(5)
New Science is referred as a“hardy survivor”because ________.
[ ]
A.
it is not a film, but a magazine in the list
B.
it remains popular in quiet a long period of time
C.
it is a short program with only half an hour
D.
it is at the bottom of the list of“The Week’s Best”
阅读理解
Ad.1
April fool’s party
On Friday, April 1, Inner Affair goes back to the days of funk! Classic Tunes from the 70’s and 80’s by DJs Den & Sion.9pm till late.
Tickets:Free entrance for those in costume, otherwise 50 yuan(US$6)
Time/date:9 pm, April 1
Place:Inner Affair, 1/F Qiankun Dasha, 6 Sanlitun Xiliujie, Chaoyang District
Tel:8454-0321
Ad.2
Language in use
Enjoy free in house coffee, tea and beer as well as music and dancing.Practice your Chinese, make friends and have fun.
Time/date:7 to 9 pm, March 25
Place:Language In Use Club, 2/F, Science Fortune Center, 8 Xueqing Lu, north of Xueyuan Lu, Haidian District
Ad.3
The "worst" party
Organized by Ozone Productions, the party is set to be "the worst ever", with the lamest music from the 60s, 70s and 80s.Special prizes will be awarded to the worst dressed or for bad fashion sense.
Tickets:Free entrance
Time/date:9 pm, April 1
Place:Pula Pula, Tianze Lu, Oriental Seven Colours Plaza, Chaoyang District
Tel:6466-8575
Ad.4
La Nuit Francaise
Again on the 2nd Thursday of the month La Nuit Francaise will be held at Le Rendezvous.The monthly event is an opportunity for all French people and everyone interested in France or speaking French to gather together.
The evening features three glasses of wine and canapes for participants and a special exhibition.
Time/date:7 to 10 pm, April 14
Place:Le Rendezvous, 3 Gongti Beilu, across from the Pacific Century Plaza, Chaoyang District Tel:6462-9110
Ad.5
Marco V
Dutch DJ Marco V drops by Banana for a gig which is supported by Hong Kong’s DJ Spark.
Marco V has been around for many years, as an inventive, style blending deejay and a successful and devoted producer.His spinning is energetic, crowd pleasing and never sees an empty dance floor.He was ranked No.15 in this year’s international DJ MAG DJ Top100.
Tickets:40 yuan(US$4.80)in advance, 50 yuan(US$6)at the door, both include a free drink
Time/date:10 pm to 4 am, March 31, April 1
Place:Banana, in the lobby of the Scitech Hotel, 22 Jianwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
Tel:6528-3636
(1)
Which of the following is NOT true of Ad.1 and Ad.3?
[ ]
A.
The two parties will be held on the same day.
B.
The two parties will be held at the same time.
C.
The entrance fees of the two parties will not be charged.
D.
Some old music will be played at the parties.
(2)
Which of the following is intended for the Chinese learners?
[ ]
A.
Marco V.
B.
La Nuit Francaise.
C.
Language in use.
D.
The "worst" party.
(3)
We can infer that ________.
[ ]
A.
Marco V is a newly established band
B.
La Nuit Francaise may be French words
C.
the "worst" party will attract a lot of college students