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LONDON―A morning’s train ride away, across the Channel, English kids talk about Liverpool’s soccer team in a
Some Parisians have even started to go to work in
In the 19th century, Charles Dickens compared the two great rival(竞争的) cities, London and Paris, in “A Tale of Two Cities.” These days, it might be A Tale of One City.
Parisians are these days likely to smile in sympathy at a visitor’s broken French and respond in polite English.
As jobs grew lack at home over recent years, perhaps 250,000 Frenchmen moved across the Channel. With an undersea tunnel, they could travel between cities in three hours. The European Union freed them from immigration and customs.
Paris, rich in beauty, is more attractive. But
“For me, the difference is that
Chantal Jaouen, a professional designer, agrees. “I am French, but I’ll stay in
There is, of course, the other view. Julie Lenoux is a student who moved to
In fact, London and
“Both cities have changed beyond recognition.” Said Larry Collins, a writer and sometimes a Londoner.
Like most people who know both well, he finds the two now fit together comfortably.
“I first fell in love with
“But if I had to choose, it would be
But certainly not cheaper.
In fancy parts of London, rents can be twice those on Avenue Foch in
Deciding between London and
Like Daphne Benoit, a French journalism student with perfect English, many young people are happy to be close enough so they don’t have to choose.
“I love
68.The best title for this passage is ____.
A. Londoners and Parisians
B. A Modern Tale of Two Cities
C. The Similarity of Two Cities
D. Fancy London and Fashionable
69.We can infer from the text ____.
A. Paris and
B. London feels more full of life.
C. life in
D. Paris and
70.The underlined word “flocked” probably means ____.
A. came in large numbers
B. flew a long way
C. rushed hurriedly
D. drove long distances
71.From the passage we can know ____.
A. the two cities have developed very fast
B. London is better than
C. Paris is a favorite place for all journalism students
D. people in both London and
The battle was followed by a terrible storm. Therefore, it wasn't until October 26 that Vice-Admiral(海军中将)Collingwood was 36 to send off his report to Britain 37 tile victory and Nelson' s death.
He chose 38 the task one of the smallest ships in his fleet. Pickle. 39 by Captain Lapenotiere. In spite of 40 winds and rough seas, Pickle made the 41 of more than 1,000 miles in just over eight days, 42
From there, Captain Lapenotiere 43 a fast post chaise (轻便马车) to London, traveling 44 for 37 hours. He reached the Admiralty in
Most of the officials had gone to bed 46 , but the secretary was still 47 in the famous Board Room. Lapenotiere hurried in and 48 the report with the simple words:" Sir, we have gained a great victory. But we have 49 Lord Nelson."
Copies of the report were quickly made and 50 to the Prime Minister and King George III. A special edition of a 51 was rushed out and delivered all over the country.
The atmosphere of public 52 for the victory was weakened by widespread sorrow for the 53 of Nelson. As one poet later wrote: "The victory of Trafalgar was 54 . indeed, with the usual forms of rejoicing (欢庆), 55 they were without joy."
36. A. eager | B. anxious | C. able | D. sure |
37. A. announcing | B. telling | C. mentioning | D. warning |
38. A. with | B. from | C. for | D. among |
39. A. seated | B. brought | C. owned | D. led |
40. A. strong | B. weak | C. warm | D. light |
41. A. distance | B. flight | C. voyage | D. march |
42. A. leaving for | B. arriving at | C. staying in | D. sailing for |
43. A. made | B. took | C. kept | D. sat |
44. A. freely. | B. aimlessly | C. slowly | D. continuously |
45. A. seen | B. found | C. told | D. left |
46. A. long before | B. long ago | C. before long | D. long after |
47. A. on leave | B. on business | C. at work | D. at sea |
48. A. took over | B. handed over | C. gave out | D. turned out |
49. A. defeated | B. beaten | C. missed | D. lost |
50. A. sent | B. carried | C. suggested | D. written |
51. A. book | B. newspaper | C. weekly | D. magazine |
52. A. hope | B. search | C. desire | D. happiness |
53. A. return | B. failure | C. death | D. injury |
54. A. congratulated | B. celebrated | C. gained | D. reported |
55. A. and | B. so | C. for | D. but |