February 28th, 2009 2:54 am GMT
I have to say that am shocked at just how bad the new music is. This cannot be the same band that produced great albums such as HTDAAB and ATYCLB! This is awful! They either do not care anymore, or have completely lost it. I never thought U2 would become irrelevant, but they have officially become one of those bands that you will now say, “Remember when they were great?”
----- Posted by Ronald Harris
February 28th, 2009 8:29 pm GMT
Total drivel, Mr Harris. The new album is great, far better than the safe, cynical HTDAAB and ATYCLB. U2 have become inventive again, like they were in the 1990s. thank goodness!
----- Posted by Dan
March 3rd, 2009 12:09 pm GMT
Agree, Dan. The new album is the best since Actung Baby. Magnificent is an anthem in the waiting, Breathe is unbelievable, and Stand Up Comedy is absolutely outstanding----- to name just three! Loving the new sound, pure class as usual.
----- Posted by Martin
March 4th, 2009 7:43 pm GMT
Totally agree with you guys. This album is unbelievable. Breathe is definitely a great song, same with Moment of Surrender. I bet their upcoming tour will be amazing. If you haven’t bought the CD yet, you should. I bought mine on Amozon.com for $3.99. I couldn’t believe it.
----- Posted by Josh Briggs
【小题1】According to Ronald Harris, U2’s new album is _________.

A.pretty goodB.so badC.the same as beforeD.completely fresh
【小题2】 whose comment is contrary to the others?
A.Martin’sB.Dan’sC.Josh Briggs’D.Ronald Harris’
【小题3】Martin and Josh Briggs both like the song _________.
A.MagnificentB.Moment of SurrenderC.BreatheD.Stand Up Comedy
【小题4】 Which of the following statements is not true according to the passage?
A.Most fans felt disappointed at the new album.
B.The new album is available on the Internet.
C.The people who made comments are fans of U2.
D.U2’s upcoming tour may be a great success.
【小题5】The passage is most probably from ________.
A.a concert posterB.a TV reviewC.a newspaperD.the Internet

Ⅲ.完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)

阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

One day at the day care centre(日间托儿所)I watched a mother try to pick up her daughter. The girl wanted to go to McDonald’s. The mother replied, “Susie, not tonight. Maybe we can go tomorrow.”. Susie  36 dropped to the floor, kicking and screaming. “I want to …”

Her mother tried to  37  Susie’s tantrum(发脾气). Finally her mother  38  . I was surprised that we could have almost anything we wanted by throwing a tantrum.

That day my mother 39  me up early because we were going to a department to do the shopping for 40  Day. I was excited to see a toy telephone. Looking lovingly 41 at my mother, I asked, “Can I have that telephone?”

She replied, “Baby, not now, but  42 you are a good girl, maybe Santa Clause will 43 you.” “But Mama, I want that telephone right now,” I said. My mother’s eyes   44  and her hand tightened(紧握)on mine. “Becky, you   45  have that telephone today, and if you  46  you can have a spanking(打屁股).”

We were standing in the long   47  ,and I knew from my experience that it was now or   48  . So I lay down on the ground and began screaming, “I want that telephone.” Tired Christmas   49 looked as my mother calmly said, “Becky, you’d better get up by the   50  of three or else.” “One…Two…Three.” But I was   51  in full tantrum. Then she lay down beside me on the   52

and began screaming, “I want a new car, I want some jewellery, I want…”

53  , I stood up. “Mama, stop, Mama, get up,” I tearfully 54  .

She stood up. The others waiting began to laugh. The next thirty minutes was complete  55 for me. Then on parent said to me with a smile, “I bet you’ll never try that again”.     

36.A.heavily     B.immediately     C.directly     D.hopelessly

37.A.cover       B.free   C.resist D.stop

38.A.gave in    B.dropped    C.moved on D.walked away

39.A.carried     B.picked      C.held  D.sent

40.A.Mother’s  B.Children’s C.Christmas D.National

41.A.down       B.up     C.over  D.out

42.A.if      B.unless       C.until  D.while

43.A.praise       B.believe     C.love  D.help

44.A.opened     B.closed       C.narrowed  D.shone

45.A.won’t       B.daren’t     C.mustn’t     D.can’t

46.A.lie     B.risk   C.scream      D.steal

47.A.line   B.street C.row   D.passage

48.A.never       B.ever  C.later  D.then

49.A.managers  B.sellers       C.families    D.shoppers

50.A.noise B.count C.voice D.word

51.A.again B.even  C.still   D.more

52.A.bench       B.mat   C.counter     D.floor

53.A.Frightened       B.Satisfied   C.Embarrassed    D.Amused

54.A.begged     B.ordered     C.explained  D.promised

55.A.luck  B.discomfort       C.complaint D.anger

 

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