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Who are these people rushing by you in the street? More than 215 million people now call America “home”, but most of them can trace their families back to other parts of the world. If you look at the names on shop windows, you will see that Americans come from many different lands. The idea that these people, who once were strangers to the United States, have lost the customs and cultures of their original countries and have become “American” is really not true. In fact, what exists in America is more often a kind of “side-by-side” living in which groups of people from other countries often have kept many of their customs and habits. They join the general American society only in certain areas of their lives—such as in schools, business, and sports—but they keep many of their own native customs and manners socially and at home. This living “side-by-side” has both advantages and disadvantages. Sometimes it may cause disagreements to develop between groups whose ways of life are very different from one another. However, there are also great advantages that come from the variety of cultures brought by settlers from other lands. There is great freedom of choice among ideas and dress, food, and social customs in America. Everyone can find some part of his or her familiar world in the United States, in churches, music, food, national groups, or newspapers.

1. More than 215 million people call America “home” because_______.

A. they have their houses there

B. they settle there now

C. they want to make their home there

D. they like that land very much

2. “Side-by-side” living style means _______.

A. to make friends with native people

B. to keep their own customs while sharing American ones in certain areas

C. the groups of people who live nearby

D. that they get closer to American society

3. according to the passage, people in the USA ________.

A. share American customs and culture

B. live in a kind of “side-by-side” society

C. keep their own customs and habits firmly

D. make no choice to accept American customs

4. Which of the following statements is true?

A. They always stick to their own customs and habits.

B. “Side-by-side” living style is not suitable.

C. They face the society they are not familiar with.

D. The advantages coming from the variety of cultures make life in America colorful.

5. Which is the best title for this passage?

A. Advantages and Disadvantages.

B. Different Customs and Habits.

C. Home for the People.

D. “Side-by-side” Living Style in America.

BBBDD

【解析】文章主要介绍美国多种文化和习俗并存的现象。

B。推理判断题。从However, there are also great advantages that come from the variety of cultures brought by setters from other lands可知以美国为家的人主要是已经定居在美国,即答案选B。 

B。推理判断题。从They join the general American society only in certain areas of their lives—such as in schools, business, and sports—but they keep many of their own native customs and manners socially and at home. This living “side-by side” has both advantages and disadvantages(他们在某些方面融入美国社会,但他们同时也保留自己民族的文化和风俗)可知答案B正确。

B。事实细节题。从In fact, what exists in America is more often a kind of “side-by-side” living in which groups of people from other countries often have kept many of their customs and habits可知答案B正确。

D。推理判断题。从文章最后对多种文化并存优点的分析,可推知这种局面使生活在那里的异国人可以自由选择生活方式,使生活丰富有色彩,故答案选D。

D。主旨大意题。文章主要讲了美国多种文化并存的原因及优缺点,故最佳标题为D。

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  “Who made your T-shirt?” A Geo etown University student raised that questionPietra Rivoli, a professor of business, wanted to fin the answerA few weeks later, she bought a T-shirt and began to follow its path from Texas cotton form to Chinese factory to charity bin(慈善捐赠箱)The result is an interesting new book, The Tra ’s of a T-shirt in the Global Economy(经济)

  Following a T-shirt around the world in a way to make her point more interesting, but it also frees Rivoli from the usual arguments over gobal tradeShe goes wherever the T-shirt goes, and there are surprises around every cornerIn China, Rivoli shows why a clothing factory, even with its poor conditions, means a step toward a better e for the people who work thereIn the colorful used-clothing markets of Tanzania, she realizes, th “it is only in this final stage of life that the T-shirt will meet a real market,” where the price of a shirt changes by the hour and is different by its size and even colorRivoli’s book is full of mem able people and scenes, like the noise, the bad air and the “muddy-sweet smell(泥土香味)of the cotton”She says, “Here in the factory, Shanghai smells like Shallowater Texas

  Rivoli is at her best when making those sorts of unexpected connectionsShe even finds one between the free traders and those who are against globalizationThe chances opened up by trade are vast, she argues, but free markets need the correcting force of politics to keep them in checkTrue economic progress needs them both

(1)

What do we learn about Professor Rivoli?

[  ]

A.

She used to work on a cotton farm

B.

She wrote a book about world trade

C.

She wants to give up her teaching job

D.

She wears a T-shirt wherever she goes

(2)

By saying T-shirt “meet a real market”, Rivoli means in Tanzania ________

[  ]

A.

cheaper T-shirt are needed

B.

used T-shirt are hard to sell

C.

prices of T-shirt rise and fall frequently

D.

prices of T-shirt are usually reasonable

(3)

What does the word “them” underlined in the last paragraph refer to?

[  ]

A.

Free-markets

B.

Price changes

C.

Unexpected connection

D.

chances opened up by trade

(4)

What would be the best title for the text?

[  ]

A.

What T-shirt Can Do to Help Cotton Farms

B.

How T-shirt Are Made in Shanghai

C.

How T-shirt Are Sold in Tanzania

D.

What T-shirt Can Teach Us

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  Becoming a teacher is one of the best ways to make a difference in the life of a child and even older students.Here are some great scholarships and grant opportunities to get the ball rolling on your dreams of becoming a teacher.

  Straightforward Teacher Program

  This is one of the most popular and unique scholarships available for students working towards becoming teachers.The foundation offers their scholarships every three months as opposed to each year.During each payment, four students receive a $500 scholarship.

  Prezell Robinson Scholarship Program

  While this scholarship is available only to students in the state of North Carolina, it is so incredibly helpful that many students choose to study in the state for the only purpose of receiving it.It is offered to college students who come from low-income high schools or families that are interested in pursuing a long term career in education at any level.

  New York State Scholarship Program

  Officials in the state of New York founded this program to award students who want to give back to their community through their ability to teach.The catch for this scholarship is that the students must be pursuing a teaching career in mathematics or science at the secondary level.

  Also, because the program was designed to improve the education system in New York, the candidates must sign a service contract agreeing to work full time within the state for at least five years after graduation.

  Coca-Cola Scholarships

  You may have many opportunities for grants and scholarships through The Coca Cola Foundation.There is the Coca Cola Teaching Foundation that will provide free money for students pursuing an education in the teaching field.This is the most obvious for teachers, but do not be afraid to check out their other offers.

  Funds For Teachers

  Not all scholarships or grants are for students entering or already in college.The Funds for Teachers scholarships are for graduates who are already working in the field, but want to improve their possibilities, skills and education in an effort to increase their ability to teach the students that cross their path more effectively.Teachers in PreK through 12 th grade are applicable no matter where they teach or what subject they specialize in.

(1)

How many students get their scholarships each year according to the Straightforward Teacher Program ?

[  ]

A.

Four

B.

Sixteen

C.

Eight

D.

Six

(2)

The reason why many students choose to study in the state of North Carolina is that ________.

[  ]

A.

They can pursue a long term career in education

B.

There are some good universities in North Carolina

C.

They can receive Prezell Robinson Scholarship

D.

They can go to college easily.

(3)

Which scholarship goes to the student who must be a science or math teacher after graduation?

[  ]

A.

Coca-Cola Scholarships

B.

New York State Scholarship

C.

Prezell Robinson Scholarship

D.

Straightforward Scholarship

(4)

Who will get the Funds For Teachers scholarship?

[  ]

A.

All the students

B.

The students who are working as a teacher

C.

All the science teachers

D.

The college graduates teaching in PreK

(5)

What is the best title of the passage?

[  ]

A.

Dreams of Becoming a Teacher

B.

Teaching Scholarships and Grants

C.

Five Scholarships for Teachers

D.

Five Scholarships for Students

Over three million people will do their Christmas shopping entirely online this year without once visiting an actual shop, a poll (民意调查) has found. Overcrowding and long queues in shops are forcing people away from the high street as the hassle (烦扰) of Christmas shopping becomes too much.
The number of people turning their backs on the high street is almost one million higher than it was last year, according to the poll by YouGov. Last Christmas 2.4 million shoppers did not do any of their shopping in actual shops. The figure this year is predicted to be around 3.4 million, equal to around 7 percent of the adult population.
Over a third of people said that the main turn-off about shopping on the high street is 0ver-crow-ding. Meanwhile almost a quarter said that long queues at the cheek-out are the worst thing about it.
Of the 2.065 people pored, even those who are stir taking to the shops plan to spend less time in them this Christmas. Around 31 percent of shoppers who plan to spend at least some time on the high street will spend less than half of their shopping time in actual shops, using the rest of the time to shop remotely via the internet. This compares to 28 percent of people last year. Meanwhile the proportion of people spending over half of their shopping time in high street shops has dropped from 41 percent last year to 39 percent this year. Just 2 percent of people said that they are looking forward to dealing wi.th store staff this festival season.
Guy Boxall, senior product marketing manager at Casio Business Solutions Division, which commissioned the research from YouGov, said that despite the fall in people visiting the high street,humans are "social creatures" who actually like spending time together.
"Although the high street is facing a big challenge Christmas, retailers (零售商) should see this research as a challenge to improve the in-store shopping experience, rather than the nail in the coffin. We are social creatures, and the desire to spend time with each other, particularly at Christmas, is never going to go away," said Mr. Boxall.
【小题1】According to the poll, in this year's Christmas       

A.about 7 % of the population will do both online and actual shopping
B.about 31% of shoppers will do half of their shopping in actual shops
C.about 39% of shoppers will do more than half of their shopping in actual shops
D.over three million shoppers will quit actual shopping just because of the long queues
【小题2】What's the meaning of "turn-off" in Para.5?
A.Something that makes people lose heart
B.Something that makes people lose face
C.Something that makes people lose interest
D.Something that makes people lose courage
【小题3】It can be inferred from Mr. Boxall's words that                                                                                                   
A.retailers should reduce their in-store goods.
B.retailers wiR be pessimistic about the result of this research.
C.retailers should focus on the advantage of in-store shopping.
D.retailers will make more profits this Christmas than last Christmas
【小题4】Wheat's the writer's attitude towards Christmas online shopping?
A.Concerned.B.Doubtful.C.Approving.D.Objective.

Over three million people will do their Christmas shopping entirely online this year without once visiting an actual shop, a poll (民意调查) has found. Overcrowding and long queues in shops are forcing people away from the high street as the hassle (烦扰) of Christmas shopping becomes too much.

The number of people turning their backs on the high street is almost one million higher than it was last year, according to the poll by YouGov. Last Christmas 2.4 million shoppers did not do any of their shopping in actual shops. The figure this year is predicted to be around 3.4 million, equal to around 7 percent of the adult population.

Over a third of people said that the main turn-off about shopping on the high street is 0ver-crow-ding. Meanwhile almost a quarter said that long queues at the cheek-out are the worst thing about it.

Of the 2.065 people pored, even those who are stir taking to the shops plan to spend less time in them this Christmas. Around 31 percent of shoppers who plan to spend at least some time on the high street will spend less than half of their shopping time in actual shops, using the rest of the time to shop remotely via the internet. This compares to 28 percent of people last year. Meanwhile the proportion of people spending over half of their shopping time in high street shops has dropped from 41 percent last year to 39 percent this year. Just 2 percent of people said that they are looking forward to dealing wi.th store staff this festival season.

Guy Boxall, senior product marketing manager at Casio Business Solutions Division, which commissioned the research from YouGov, said that despite the fall in people visiting the high street,humans are "social creatures" who actually like spending time together.

"Although the high street is facing a big challenge Christmas, retailers (零售商) should see this research as a challenge to improve the in-store shopping experience, rather than the nail in the coffin. We are social creatures, and the desire to spend time with each other, particularly at Christmas, is never going to go away," said Mr. Boxall.

1.According to the poll, in this year's Christmas       

A.about 7 % of the population will do both online and actual shopping

B.about 31% of shoppers will do half of their shopping in actual shops

C.about 39% of shoppers will do more than half of their shopping in actual shops

D.over three million shoppers will quit actual shopping just because of the long queues

2.What's the meaning of "turn-off" in Para.5?

A.Something that makes people lose heart

B.Something that makes people lose face

C.Something that makes people lose interest

D.Something that makes people lose courage

3.It can be inferred from Mr. Boxall's words that                                                                                                   

A.retailers should reduce their in-store goods.

B.retailers wiR be pessimistic about the result of this research.

C.retailers should focus on the advantage of in-store shopping.

D.retailers will make more profits this Christmas than last Christmas

4.Wheat's the writer's attitude towards Christmas online shopping?

A.Concerned.        B.Doubtful.          C.Approving.        D.Objective.

 

Bring the Family?

Port Regis is well situated for exploring the beautiful South and West of England and Wales.

The school has excellent hotels and guest houses nearby for parents who are dropping off or collecting their children from the school.

Please note:

All students attending English Country Schools must live in the appointed(指定的) place.

We do not recommend that parents live locally while their children are at school. Experience suggests that this often upsets the child and disturbs progress.

Howard’s House Country Hotel & Restaurant

About 15 minutes from Port Regis School, Howard’s House is set in large gardens hidden in the quietness of the lovely Nadder Vally.

Plumber Manor

Plumber Manor is a comfortable manor house built of local stones, situated about 20 minutes from Port Regis School. The 17 th century house is surrounded by lawns and is set in quiet Dorset countryside. The stream runs through the grounds.

Woodville Farm Bed & Self-catering

Woodville Farm is a family-run farm set in the Dorset countryside about 5 minutes from Port Regis School. Bed and breakfast accommodation: one double bedroom & one twin bedroom both with bathrooms, tea & coffee making facilities(设备), color television & hairdryer. There is also a self-catering(自己做饭) 2-bedroom bungalow(平房) nearby.

Stock Hill Country House Hotel & Restaurant

Stock Hill Country Hotel & Restaurant is a late Victorian building set in eleven acres of mature, beautifully planned grounds on the borders of Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire. About 10 minutes from Port Regis School.

68.The passage is mainly written for ________.

A. students     B. general readers     C. parents      D.overseas travelers

69.Parents are advised not to live locally when children are having classes because________.

   A. children are not too excited to be with their parents

B.parents stay with their children for too long

C.their visit makes children uneasy about themselves

D.their stay there affects children’s studies

70. If you prefer to live in a stone house, which hotel would you choose?

   A.Plumber Manor               B.Woodville farm Bed & Self-catering.

   C.Howard’s House Country Hotel & Restaurant.

   D.Stock Hill Country house Hotel & Restaurant.

71.Woodville Farm is different from other hotels in that _________.

A.it is hidden in a large garden       B.guests can cook their own food           

C.it dates back to Victorian times     

D.it has a very beautiful country scenery

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