This is time of year when we think about giving and receiving presents. Can you find a little extra to give? On this page we suggest a few organizations you might like to help.

       Littleton Children’s Home

       We don’t want your money, but children’s toys, books and clothes in good condition would be very welcome.

       Also—we are looking for friendly families who would take our children into their homes for a few hours or days as guests. You have so much—will you share it?

       Phone Sister Thomas on 55671.

       Children’s Hospice

       We look after a small number of very sick children. This important work needs skill and love. We cannot continue without gifts of money to pay for more nursing staff. We also need story books and toys suitable for quiet games.

       Please contact The Secretary, Little Children’s Hospice, Newby Road.w.^w.k.s.5*u.c.#o@m

       Street Food

       In the winter weather, it’s no fun being homeless. It’s even worse if you’re hungry. We give hot food to at least fifty people every night. It’s hard work, but necessary. Can you come and help? If not, can you find a little money? We use a very old kitchen, and we urgently need some new saucepans. Money for new ones would be most welcome indeed.

       Contact Street Food, c/o Mary’s House, Elming Way, Littleton. Phone 27713.

       Littleton Youth Club

       Have you got an unwanted chair?—a record player?—a pot of paint?

       Because we can use them!

       We want to get to work on our meeting room!

       Please phone 66231 and we’ll be happy to collect anything you can give us.

       Thank you!

       The Night Shelter

       We offer a warm bed for the night to anyone who has nowhere to go. We rent the former Commercial Hotel on Green Street. Although it is not expensive, we never seem to have quite enough money. Can you let us have a few pounds? Any amount, however small, will be such a help.

       Send it to us at 15, Green St, Littleton. Please make check payable to Night Shelter.

Reading the passage, you might like to help these organizations which work for     

       A.homeless and sick children    

       B.less fortunate members of our society   

       C.hungry people who have no beds to sleep in 

       D.friendly members of our society to help others

If you like children and can offer a happy family to a homeless child, you may go to      .

A.Street Food  B.Night Shelter     C.Children’s Home   D.Children’s Hospice

We can infer that       .

       A.there are too many social problems in this country      

       B.people are very poor during the time for giving presents     

       C.warm-hearted people like to give away money     

       D.this passage is taken from a local newspaper

If your child has grown up, you may take the child’s things to        .         

       A.Children’s Home and Children’s Hospice  B.Youth Club and Children’s Home     

       C.Children’s Hospice and Night Shelter     D.Youth Club and Night Shelter

完形填空(共20小题;每小题2分,满分30分 )

The car, running along the well-lit road, now sank in darkness. I broke the _____36_____ on purpose, ______37_____ that the driver was too tired to drive. ''When do you go back home in the evening?“9 o’clock after this _____38_____.”Then when do you come out in the morning?“I _____39______ another question.”9 o'clock, too——just as if I worked at an office.” His ____40____ surprised me, because every time I ride a taxi, what I _____41____ from the driver are only complaints that they have to work from morning till night, it's hard to earn money, they're often _____42____ by the police, or that their leaders are seated lazy, ____43____ the fruits. But this driver told me,”I find it ____44____ to be a section chief as I was before. I like driving just for _____45_____. Its fortunate that I hardly drive ____46____ a passenger. So I earn two or three thousand Yuan a month with ease. Yes, I never _____47_____ an empty taxi. If it goes southward, I go northward. If it goes along a _____48_____, I turn into a narrow street…”

  His words showed his ______49_____ with his life and the pride he _____50_____ in his job. Such feelings are so rare among people nowadays as oxygen in high _____51_____. As an ancient saying goes,”Neither joy in material _____52_____ nor grieve over personal setbacks.” How many people nowadays can show high ideals by _____53_____ living and go far with a calm mind? I couldn't help feeling _____54_____ when finding such a state of mind in a stranger on a cold _____55_____.

A. window     B. stillness    C. silence D. quietness

A. on condition B. for fear   C. in belief    D. in order

A. night B. trip     C. cycle    D. process

A. threw out   B. gave away    C. made up D. led to

A. character   B. confidence   C. explanation D. easiness

A. suffer B. request C. benefit D. hear

A. detected   B. ordered C. fined    D. seized

A. keeping    B. tasting C. enjoying     D. choosing

A. exciting    B. disappointing C. tiring D. amazing

A. freedom    B. pleasure     C. hobby    D. company

A. without     B. with     C. behind   D. beside

A. follow     B. admire   C. envy     D. meet

A. route B. path     C. railway D. highway

A. intelligence B. satisfaction C. competition    D. honesty

A. made   B. held     C. caught   D. took

A. buildings B. mountains    C. standard     D. heaven

A. gains B. concerns     C. supports     D. loss

A. special    B. happy    C. simple   D. original

A. angry B. content C. dangerous    D. curious

A. morning    B. night    C. moment   D. season

One thing that British and Chinese cultures share is a love for fine tea. Today, when we think of Western tea culture, we often think of the English and beautiful china tea cups.
Afternoon tea
People believe that an English lady, Anna, first introduced the idea of afternoon tea. In the 18th and 19th centuries. the English ate only two main meals each day ,breakfast and a heavy supper that would last for several hours in the evening. As a result, people often got very hungry during the long wait between these two meals. To solve this problem, Anna came up with the clever idea of inviting some friends to join her for an afternoon meal between four and five o’clock. This meal included cakes and sandwiches. and tea was served(提供)to wash down the food. In order to make this afternoon meal important, fine china cups and plates, and silver teapots. knives, forks and spoons were used .Soon, afternoon tea parties became popular social occasions. Today, afternoon tea parties continue to play an important part in the social life in modern Britain.
Will you come for coffee?
Coffee also has an important role in British culture. People often use the words“Will  you come for coffee?” to mean “Would you like to come to my home for a chat?” Normally, several different drinks such as tea, hot chocolate or a soft drink like orange Juice will be served as well as coffee. and you will be asked what you would like. However, you will not normally be offered wine at a "coffee" party.
Coffeehouses and the London Stock Exchange
In the 17th century London, coffeehouses were busy and noisy places. Businessmen and  bankers went to coffeehouses to do their business, as well as to drink coffee. In fact, the London Stock Exchange(股票交易所) is believed to have started from these coffeehouses 

This is a time of year when we think about giving and receiving presents. Can you find a little extra to give? On this page we suggest a few organizations you might like to help.
Littleton Children’s Home
We DON’T want your money, but children’s toys, books and clothes IN GOOD CONDITION would be very welcome.
Also, we are looking for friendly families who would take our children into their homes for a few hours or days as guests. You have so much─will you share it?
Phone Sister Thomas on 55671
Children’s Hospice
We look after a small number of very sick children. This important work needs skill and love. We cannot continue without gifts or money to pay for more nursing staff. We also need storybooks and toys suitable for quiet games.
Please contact the Secretary, Little Children’s Hospice, Newby Road.
Street Food
In the winter weather, it’s no fun being homeless. It’s even worse if you’re hungry. We give hot food to at least fifty people every night. It’s hard work, but necessary. Can you come and help? If not, can you offer a little money? We use a very old kitchen, and we need some new saucepans(平底锅). Money for new ones would be most welcome indeed.
Contact Street Food, c/o Mary’s House, Elming Way. Littleton Phone 27713
Littleton Youth Club
Have you got an unwanted chair? ─ a record-player? ─ a pot of paint ? Because we can use them!
We want to get to work on our meeting room!
Please phone 66231 and we’ll be happy to collect anything you can give us.
Thank you!
The Night Shelter
We offer a warm bed for the night to anyone who has nowhere to go. We rent the former Commercial Hotel on Green Street. Although it is not expensive, we never seem to have quite enough money. Can you let us have a few pounds? Any amount, however small, will be such a help.
Send it to us at 15, Green St, Littleton. Please make check payable to Night Shelter.
【小题1】What kind of people are these organizations designed for?

A.Homeless and sick children
B.Less fortunate members of our society
C.Hungry people who have no beds to sleep in
D.Friendly members of our society to help others
【小题2】If you like children and you could offer a happy family to a homeless child, you may contact ______.
A.Street FoodB.The Night Shelter
C.Littleton Children’s HomeD.Children’s Hospice
【小题3】What can be concluded from the passage?
A.There are too many social problems in this society.
B.People are very poor during the time of giving.
C.To offer help is just an excuse for these organizations to collect money.
D.There are many organizations trying to solve social problems.
【小题4】What kind of things would Littleton Youth Club like to collect?
A.Old furniture and second-hand electrical equipment.
B.An apartment and some saucepans.
C.Hot food and storybooks.
D.A sum of money and children’s toys.

One thing that British and Chinese cultures share is a love for fine tea. Today, when we think of Western tea culture, we often think of the English and beautiful china tea cups.

Afternoon tea

People believe that an English lady, Anna, first introduced the idea of afternoon tea. In the 18th and 19th centuries. the English ate only two main meals each day ,breakfast and a heavy supper that would last for several hours in the evening. As a result, people often got very hungry during the long wait between these two meals. To solve this problem, Anna came up with the clever idea of inviting some friends to join her for an afternoon meal between four and five o'clock. This meal included cakes and sandwiches. and tea was served(提供)to wash down the food. In order to make this afternoon meal important, fine china cups and plates, and silver teapots. knives, forks and spoons were used .Soon, afternoon tea parties became popular social occasions. Today, afternoon tea parties continue to play an important part in the social life in modern Britain.

Will you come for coffee?

Coffee also has an important role in British culture. People often use the words” Will you come for coffee?” to mean “Would you like to come to my home for a chat?” Normally, several different drinks such as tea, hot chocolate or a soft drink like orange Juice will be served as well as coffee. and you will be asked what you would like. However, you will not normally be offered wine at a "coffee" party.

Coffeehouses and the London Stock Exchange

In the 17th century London, coffeehouses were busy and noisy places. Businessmen and bankers went to coffeehouses to do their business, as well as to drink coffee. In fact, the London Stock Exchange(股票交易所) is believed to have started from these coffeehouses 

1.Anna introduced the idea of drinking afternoon tee because she _______.

A.enjoyed chatting with her friends at home

B.loved fine tea and beautiful china tea cups

C.wanted to share nice food with her friends

D.found people felt hungry during the long wait between the two meals

2.What does “social occasions” mean in Chinese?

A.集体婚礼

B.社交活动

C.社区表演

D.公共场合

3. If someone says to you “Will you come for coffee?”, you _______.

A.will be offered coffee only

B.are asked what you would like to drink

C.will be asked to have a chat with him or her

D.are invited to take part in an afternoon tea party

4.From the last paragraph (段落) we can see _______.

A.a new business was started in coffeehouses

B.coffeehouses are still used by businessmen and bankers

C.businessmen and bankers went to coffeehouses just for coffee

D.most people wouldn’t like to go to coffeehouses because of the noise

 

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