When people hear a president speak, they seldom think about others helping to shape the presentation(报告). Today, however, presidents depend on writers such as J. Terry Edmonds to help them communicate (交流) effectively. Edmonds is the first African American ever to work as a full-time speechwriter for a U. S. president; he is so the first African American to serve as director of speechwriting for White House. His is an all-American story of success. 
Edmonds grew up in Baltimore, Maryland; his father drove a truck, and his mother worked as a waitress. A. great reader, Edmonds showed a gift for writing at his high
School, Baltimore City College After graduating in 1967 Edmonds went on to Morgan State University
Edmonds began his career in business, with jobs in public relations and communications. He joined the world of politics as news secretary for his congressman (国会议员) from Baltimore During Bill Clinton’s presidency,  he wrote speeches for Health and Human Services  Secretary Donna Shalala and worked in a number of job in the White House and in governmental departments President Clinton then appointed (任命)him to the office of directory of speechwriting Following the 2000 elections Edmonds returned to Morgan State University as the school’s special assistant to the president for 2001-2002
【小题1】Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

A.Edmonds proved himself to be good at writing at high school
B.Edmonds graduated from Morgan State University in 1967.
C.Edmonds was the first full-time speechwriter.
D.Edmonds served the White House after 2000.
【小题2】Edmonds entered the world of politics first as____。         
A.news secretary for a Congressman
B.a speechwriter for President Clinton
C.news secretary in the White House
D.a speechwriter for Secretary Donna Shalala
【小题3】The text is most likely to be found in a book about____。       
A.popular scienceB.historical events
C.successful peopleD.Political systems

请根据首字母或括号内的提示用单词的正确形式填空 (共15题; 每小题1分, 满分15分)
【小题1】Harry Potter, the a_______ of which is J.K. Rowling, has been one of the best-sellers for years.
【小题2】WWF is d_______ (致力于) to protecting wild animals around the world and the places where these animals live.
【小题3】If I’m late for the interview, I will be _______ (暴怒的) with myself!
【小题4】We can a_______ (呼吁) to charities to help those less fortunate.
【小题5】Can you a_______ for the series of failures in our experiment?
【小题6】You must ask for _______ (permit) if you want to leave early.
【小题7】“You always were the best-tempered man,” said Amanda, smiling g_______ (温柔地).
【小题8】After his wife passed away, he s_______ (寻求) escape in the bottle from hard realities.
【小题9】A g______ (真正的) friend will not desert you in time of trouble.
【小题10】He wanted to be a _______ (物理学家) and devote himself to research.
【小题11】Looking up, he found himself s_______ (包围) by many children in rags.
【小题12】The house is more than twenty meters long and m_______ six meters in width.
【小题13】Without mutual (相互的) respect, true love cannot possibly e_______.
【小题14】Modern industry has been concentrated in a few u_______ (城市的) centers.
【小题15】It is 2 weeks since the Art Festival, but the performances of all the students are still very _______ (令人印象深刻的).

Sea turtles have been on Earth for millions of years, but they may soon die out. The main    to them is people who kill them for food, according to Dr. Wallace J. Nichols of the University of California.

But the latest news may   2   turtle hunting: Dr. Nichols has found that sea turtles   3   a lot of pollution from the ocean. This pollution is unhealthy for both turtles and humans. It can cause __4__ damage to their bodies and lead to death. Research shows that many people get sick and even die from eating sea turtle meat. 

In the US, most people have never eaten turtle. This is because turtles are   5   by the United States law, which makes it   6   to harm or kill these amazing animals. “But many people in other countries still eat them,” explains Nichols. “Our first   7   was to save turtles; now we must save   8   too.”

Davis said he also wants to send out a bigger   9   that we should protect the oceans. “The health of the ocean, animals in the ocean, and our own health are all   10  . A clean ocean is really good for us too because of the food we eat from there.”

1.A. doubt            B. stream                              C. danger                            D. worry

2.A. accelerate     B. slow               C. improve          D. change

3.A. cause        B. expand            C. absorb           D. reduce

4.A. accidental     B. occasional          C. unknown         D. serious

5.A. qualified      B. protected           C. restricted         D. produced

6.A. impossible       B. difficult           C. illegal            D. abnormal

7.A. goal                   B. impression         C. difficulty         D. cost

8.A. Earth            B. ocean             C. people           D. animals

9.A. advertisement     B. message          C. sign             D. problem

10.A. concerned          B. disturbed         C. developed         D. connected

 

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首先,请阅读以下六种社会群体的简介:

Future Foundation咨询公司对英国社会的生活方式进行了研究,发现了六种群体:

A. Transient 20s

The transient 20s are an emerging group who refuse to settle down. They regularly change jobs, and move from one area to another for adventure and travel. Driven by changes and new challenges, they reject job and home security. Areas like Manchester and Bright will see a flood of these 20-somethings over the next decade.

B. Urban Farmer

The urban farmer is a city-dweller but tries to re-create country life by growing his own organic vegetables in a garden. He may live in the busy suburbs and drive a sporty vehicle, but nothing better than a long walk.

C. Young Fogy

The young fogies are a generation of youthful Londoners who behave as if they were middle-aged. They are in their 20s, but they give up night clubs for radio programs, and trendy bars for traditional bars. They are also characterized by a love of real ale, good housekeeping and comfort-over-style clothes.

D. Brickies' Wags

These wags' (wives and girlfriends) spending power is growing. The tradesman's wife now uses his cash for designer clothes, Vogue and champagne, gold jewelry and expensive cars. This woman is most likely to be found within easy reach of central London, where her husband makes a fortune.

E. Virtual Villagers

This group of people has nothing to do with the popular online game Virtual Villagers. They are the people who are set to take advantage of major technological advances. Offices could be emptying out over the next 10 years as the number of Brits escaping to rural areas will triple because of the World Wide Web. Areas where countryside and motorways are in good supply will be key homes for these villagers.

F. The Unstoppable

The unstoppable are those people over 65 who still enjoy eating out, traveling, taking evening classes and generally having a good time.

阅读下面五个人的情况介绍,请与相应的社会群体匹配:

56. D. Gruber used to work with a foreign trade firm in central London for many years. He felt so tired physically and mentally that he was about to give his job up. Luckily, with the help of his wife, a computer programmer, he can continue his job at home by using the Internet. He enjoys the advantages technology has on his life.

57. Irene Ponbs has settled down in London after he graduated from college in 2003. Unlike his colleagues who spend most nights in a noisy place such as a club and a bar, he prefers to live a quiet life, listening to radio programs and doing housework.

58. J. Barnes had a hard time adapting himself to the retired life. Later, he found great happiness visiting different places before he was addicted to planting vegetables in his gardens. Now he is much healthier by eating such vegetables and taking a walk in the morning.

59. M. Neilson recently often quarrels with his girlfriend May. May is eager to marry and have a stable home. However, Neilson thinks it is foolish to stay in the same place and do the same job to support a family.

60. H. Wolf now is very grateful to her parents' decision. Otherwise, she would live in the countryside and struggle to make both ends meet with Jim. Now, she only needs to learn how to shop and dress herself up. Her parents chose Mr. Right for her, who could afford almost everything she dreamed of.

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