题目内容
It's seven in the morning. Mr Li needn't go to work today. He knows English and is now looking through a list of TV programmes in today's newspaper. The list is as follows. Read it over and then do the exercises.
TV programmes
Friday, September 30
Channel 2（频道2）
9∶50 Olympic Games men's basketball final
11∶40 Olympic Games track and field events
19∶45 Olympic Games special
20∶22 2002 National Day evening party
20∶59 TV drama（戏剧）: Juan and Her Braised Ship (1)
22∶57 Olympic Games men's basketball final
Channel 8
9∶40 Daughter of the Sea
14∶20 Olympic Games men's tennis single final
15∶50 TV drama: Red Leaves Beyond the Mountain (3)
16∶37 TV drama: The Tea House
18∶00 Olympic Games women's table tennis double final
CCTV English Service
22∶10 News
22∶30 Olympic Games Special
Friday, 22nd October
Dear Michael and Lisa,
You are invited to a farewell party for the“LIU FAMILY'S VISIT TO AUSTRALIA”.
Departure（出发）date: 4th of November
The best part of our big adventure to Australia will be when we come face to face with kangaroos and other Australian wildlife.
Party given by: Mr and Mrs Liu, Liu Mei and Liu Tang
Date: Saturday, 6 November, 2002
Time: 7∶00 p. m. until 12∶30 a. m.
Place: Beijing Hotel
Reply by: Tuesday, 2 November
Phone: 528--0903
Food and drinks will be provided at the party.
PS: This event is NOT to be missed!
We hope to see you there.
(1) Mr Li wants to find out what day it is the day after National Day. Please help him find it out. It is ________.
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(2) Suppose Mr Li wants to watch TV in the morning and he doesn't feel much interested in sports or games. Which program would he like to choose?
A．CCTV English Service, News.
B．Channel 2,2002 National Day evening party.
C．Channel 8, film: Daughter of the Sea.
D．Channel 8, TV Drama: The Tea House.
(3) From the invitation we can tell ________.
A．Liu Mei and Liu Tang will attend the farewell party
B．only Mr and Mrs Liu will travel to Australia
C．the Liu family have been to Australia before
D．the Liu family will not return from Australia
(4) By what date is it necessary to reply to the invitation?
第三节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1．5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白
处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
As I sat beside the window that afternoon, my heart began to sink further with each passing car. This was a day I’d looked forward to for weeks: Miss Pace’s end-of-the-year party. I had 21 volunteered my mother when Miss Pace
requested 22 volunteers. By two o’clock other mother had come with their offerings, but there was no 23 of her. As the noisy party went on, I wouldn’t 24 the window, watching outside and holding out hope that Mum would come soon. The three o’clock bell soon woke me from my thoughts and I took my book bag and 25 out of the door for home.
On the walk home, I planned my revenge(报复). I would shut the front door angrily upon entering, 26 to return her hug when she rushed over to me, and vow(发誓) 27 to speak to her again. The house was 28 when I arrived. I was lying face-down on my bed, shaking with a mixture of heartbreak and 29 .
When she returned, entered my room and sat beside me, I didn’t 30 but instead
stared into my pilliow refusing to accept her presence. “I’m so sorry, honey,” she said. “I just 31 . I got busy and forgot.” I still didn't move. “Don't 32 her,”I told myself. “She forgot you. Make her 33 .” Then my mother did something completely 34 . She began to laugh. I rolled over and faced her, 35 to let her see the anger and disappointment in my 36 . But soon I found my mother wasn’t laughing at all, actually. “I’m so sorry,” she said, in tears, “I let my little boy 37 .” she sank down on the bed and began to cry like a little girl. I was shocked 38 I had never seen my mother cry . To my understanding, mothers weren’t supposed to. “It’s okay, Mom,” I said, “we didn’t even 39 those cookies. Don’t cry. It’s all right. Really.” My words made my mother sit up. She 40 her eyes,and a slight smile appeared. I smiled back awkwardly(局促不安)， and she pulled me th her.
21．A．happily B．patiently C．worriedly D．crazily
22．A．bread B．cake C．cookie D．sandwich
23．A．message B．sign C．mark D．information
24．A．fix B．open C．leave D．clean
25．A．stepped B．looked C．knocked D．rused
26．A．decide B．refuse C．attempt D．manage
27．A．never B．ever C．seldom D．always
28．A．tidy B．dark C．empty D．warm
29．A．delight B．loneliness C．pride D．anger
30．A．hear B．move C．notice D．rise
31．A．waited B．cared C．forgot D．regretted
32．A．forgive B．comfort C．pity D．accept
33．A．worry B．pay C．remember D．fear
34．A．unexpected B．unknown C．unimportant D．unnecessary
35．A．Ready' B．glad C．afraid D．unwilling
36．A．words B．room C．mind D．eyes
37．A．in B．down C．out D．up
38．A．or B．so C．but D．for
39．A．pack B．buy C．serve D．need
40．A．closed B．lifted C．wiped D．lowered
Dr Wiseman started “the laugh lab” project in September 2001. It is the largest study of humour. Participants are invited to log on to the laugh lab website, give a few personal details , tell their favorite jokes and judge the jokes told by other people.
The project will last for a year, and the organizers hope to finally discover the world’s funniest joke. But there is also a serious purpose, the researches want to know what people from different nations and cultures find funny. And they want to find out the differences between the male and female sense of humor. The idea is that if we want to understand each other, we have to find out what makes us laugh.
This is a subject that has long interested psychologists and philosophers. Most of the time, people are not completely honest. We do things that society expects us to and say things that help us get what we want. But laughing cannot be controlled. When we laugh, we tell the truth about ourselves.
By December 2001 over 10,000 jokes had been submitted(提交). This gave the scientists enough evidence to make early conclusions. It seems that men and women do have different senses of humor, for instance.
“Our findings show the major differences in the ways in which males and females use humor,” said Dr Wiseman. “Males use humor to appear superior(优越的) to others, while women are more skilled in languages and prefer word play.”
Researchers also found that there really is such a thing as a national sense of humor. The British enjoy what is usually called “toilet humor”. But the French like their jokes short and sharp: “You’re a high priced lawyer. Will you answer two questions for $500?” “Yes. What’s the second question?”
The Germans are famous for not having a sense of humor. But the survey found that German participants were more likely to find submitted jokes funny than any other nationality. Perhaps that proves the point. Is this joke funny? I don’t know, but let’s say yes, just to be safe.
Dr Wiseman and his workmates also submitted jokes created by computer. But none of those who took part in the survey found any of them amusing. Perhaps this is relief. Computers already seem like they can do everything. At least they should leave the funny stuff to us.
1.Scientist started “the laugh lab” project ____________
A．to find the funniest joke in European countries
B．to know what funny people are from different nations and cultures
C．to find out the differences between the male and female sense of humor
D．to get more personal details about participants
2.What is the main idea of the 4 th and 5 th paragraph?
A．Man and woman have different senses of humour.
B．Male and female have similar senses of humour.
C．About 10,000 jokes have been submitted from September 2001 to December 2001.
D．Scientists have collected enough evidence to make conclusions.
3.The writer gave the examples of the British, the French and the Germans .
A．to show that French people have a better sense of humour
B．to prove the British people have a sense of “toilet humour”
C．to show people from different nations have different senses of humour
D．to prove that the Germans have no sense of humour
4.Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A．The jokes by computer are less funny than those by humans
B．The Germans cannot find the submitted jokes amusing
C．Males are better at word play compared with women
D．Females like to use humor to show that they are superior
This week, London will be full of celebrations to welcome the Year of the Rat. Every year, London’s Chinatown holds a great event to celebrate Chinese New Year, the largest event outside of Asia.
This year in the UK, there seems to be a huge amount of interest in Chinese culture. For the third year running, the “China in London” season is being held. This extended event will run from February to April, ending in the Olympic torch relay, when the Olympic flame will pass through London on its way to the start of the Beijing Games.
The “China in London” season will incorporate a huge number of events, ranging from art exhibitions to modern dance, film festivals to tea tastings, musical concerts to children’s half-term activities. In addition, another Chinese culture festival, “China Now” is launching at Chinese New Year.
This is a nationwide season of events leading up to the Beijing Olympics. As well as cultural events, this programme includes an education programme for schools to develop relationships with China, and a Football Exchange, where the UK Football Association will be coaching children in China and offering a lucky few the chance to visit Britain on a football tour.
The main Chinese New Year celebration will be held on Sunday 10th February, and is expected to attract around 300,000 visitors. It will showcase both traditional and contemporary Chinese arts, bringing together British-born and Chinese performers.
The most important thing of the day is the grand parade(游行) through the streets of London, led by a traditional dragon dance, followed by musicians, acrobats, artists and children. There will be a large stage and screen in Trafalgar Square featuring(展现) martial arts, music and dance.
It wouldn’t be Chinese New Year without fireworks and firecrackers, so Leicester Square will see displays on the hour all afternoon. Nearby theatres and arts centers will also be holding special New Year events, such as variety shows.
Happy New Year to you, we hope you enjoy your celebrations as much as we will enjoy them in London.
1. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. The “China in London” season.
B. A number of celebrations to welcome the New Year in London.
C. The grand parade of London.
D. Varieties of shows about Chinese culture.
2. The underlined word incorporate in the third paragraph means .
A. include B. co – operate C. exist D. celebrate
3. We can learn from the passage that .
A. a great number of the children in China will have the chance to visit Britain on a football tour
B. there won’t be fireworks or firecrackers during the celebrations in London
C. London’s Chinatown holds an event to celebrate the Chinese new Year every year
D. the main Chinese New Year celebration will be held on Saturday 10 th February
4. The “China in London” season will include the following events except .
A. martial arts B. film festivals C. musical concert D. art exhibitions
5. Where do you think this passage is taken from?
A. a textbook. B. a newspaper. C. a guide book. D. an official report.
It wouldn’t be Chinese New Year without fireworks and firecrackers, so Leicester Square will see displays on the hour all afternoon. Nearby theatres and arts centres will also be holding special New Year events, such as variety shows.
1．What does the passage mainly talk about?
A．The “China in London” season.
B．A number of celebrations to welcome the New Year in London.
C．The grand parade of London.
D．Varieties of shows about Chinese culture.
2．The underlined word incorporate in the third paragraph means .
A．include B．co – operate C．exist D．celebrate
3．We can learn from the passage that .
A．a great number of the children in China will have the chance to visit Britain on a football tour
B．there won’t be fireworks or firecrackers during the celebrations in London
C．London’s Chinatown holds an event to celebrate the Chinese new Year every year
D．the main Chinese New Year celebration will be held on Saturday 10 th February
4．The “China in London” season will include the following events except .
A．martial arts B．film festivals
C．musical concert D．art exhibitions
5．Where do you think this passage is taken from?
A．a textbook. B．a newspaper. C．a guide book. D．an official report.
32．A．forgive B．comfort C．pity D．accept