Jesse McCartney began entertaining and delighting audiences at a very early age in off-Broadway stage shows including Oliver, A Christmas Carol, and Annie Get Your Gun. At the age of seven, he began a national tour the stage musical show of The King and I. 1998 brought his big chance in television with the role of Adam Chandler, Jr. on All My Children. McCartney stayed with the show for the next three years and won several awards for his role of Chandler.

In 1999 he showed great interest in music, when he auditioned(试听) for and won a spot in a boy band called Dream Street. Sales of the group's album(唱片) once reached up to 300,000 copies. Shortly after the album went platinum, they toured around the USA with Britney Spears(布兰妮) before the band broke up in 2002.His first band was called the Sugar Beats, and in 2003 McCartney partnered with their producer Sherry Kondor to launch his solo(个人专辑)career. The song Beautiful Soul became the title track for McCartney's first solo album. Following the great success of his album, it took McCartney one and a half year to make his new one, Right here You Want Me, which, according to McCartney himself, has had more personal experiences and thoughts.

McCartney never gave up acting and appeared the films The Pirates of Central Park and The Strange Legacy of Cameron Cruz. In 2004 he successfully played the role of Brandin Westerly on the TV series SummerlanD.He has also combined music and film, contributing songs to films .

Born April 9, 1987, Jesse is the oldest of three children. His parents were actors in New York City. His sister Lea Joyce was born in 1991 and brother Timmy, with whom Jesse is very close, came along in 1996.He graduated from Ardsley High School (New York) in 2005, where he was a junior baseball pitcher(投手). Jesse's best friend is former band mate Greg Raposo.

61.Which of the following is NOT mentioned of Jesse McCartney?

       A.education             B.family         

       C.success in music          D.tours abroad

62.Choose the right order about Jesse McCartney’s achievements .

       ①launched the song Beautiful Soul    

       ②successfully played the role of Brandin Westerly

       ③a national tour of The King and I 

       ④launched the album, Right here You Want Me

       ⑤played the role of Adam Chandler, Jr. on All My Children.

       A.③⑤①②④    B.③⑤①④②       C.③⑤④②①      D.④③⑤①② 

63.Which of the following is not films or TVs where McCartney acted?

       A.All My Children                      B.A Christmas Carol   

       C.The Pirates of Central Park        D.The Strange Legacy of Cameron Cruz

64.The underlined phrase “went platinum” (Paragraph 2)probably means_____.

       A.went worse and worse        B.lost reputation  

       C.became very popular         D.became a failure

65.Which of the following is NOT supported by the passage?

       A.The role of Adam Chandler McCartney played was very popular

       B.McCartney's solo album Right here You Want Me was a great success

       C.Brandin Westerly is a leading character of the TV series Summerland

       D.McCartney's brother Timmy is nine younger than him


D
After the September 11 terrorist attacks, some high schools in America wanted the students to pledge allegiance(宣誓效忠) to the flag. Is it necessary or not? Let’s see how the kids think of this requirement.
Lea Mouallem, Marymount High School
I believe that saying the Pledge of Allegiance is a way of reminding our country that no matter what happens, we are united. I don’t think our president wants us to go and join the army now, but he wants to tell us that we will be able to overcome the disaster as a whole nation that is working together.
Harry Chin, 15, Culver City High School
I am not for the Pledge of Allegiance and I am not against the Pledge of Allegiance because I just say it so many times that it loses meaning. I say it every day at school in the second period. It doesn’t mean anything any more.
David Tran, 15, Warren High School.
The Pledge of Allegiance is another sign of country. We should have some respect to it. In many schools, we don’t say the Pledge every morning-we just stand up and let the National anthem ring through the silence. We said the Pledge of Allegiance on Sept. 12.
Danny Maryanor, 16, Santa Monica High School
I wonder why we were suddenly asked to recite the Pledge when many of us stopped after elementary school; and the Pledge was recited before the play of “Ode to Joy” (欢乐颂)with recorders. This was not to express patriotism(爱国主义), or even to remember those who lost their lives on Sept. 11.
I feel I cannot support a nation that in this time of crisis looks outward for revenge(报复)instead of inward for peace. Perhaps we should think more about our problems.
68.Saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag first appeared in American schools______
A.after Sept. 11, 2000     B.before Sept. 11, 2001
C.on Sept. 11, 2001           D.after Sept. 11, 2001
69.Who were for the Pledge of Allegiance?
A.Lea Mouallem; David Tran        B.Harry Chin; Danny Maryanor
C.Lea Mouallem; Danny Maryanor    D.Harry Chin; David Tran
70.Which of the following is TRUE?
A.Harry Chin thought the government required them to join the army.
B.Lea Mouallem thought the Pledge of Allegiance of no meaning.
C.Danny Maryanor felt the terrorist attacks happened partly because of America’s own problem.
D.The Pledge of Allegiance is of another country.
71.According to the passage, it can be imagined that________.
A.all high school students say yes to the Pledge of Allegiance.
B.all high school students say no to the Pledge of Allegiance.
C.all kids don’t agree to the requirement of saying the Pledge of Allegiance.
D.all high schools will require their students to pledge allegiance to the flag.

 

After the September 11 terrorist attacks, some high schools in America wanted the students to pledge allegiance(宣誓效忠) to the flag. Is it necessary or not? Let’s see how the kids think of this requirement.

Lea Mouallem, Marymount High School

I believe that saying the Pledge of Allegiance is a way of reminding our country that no matter what happens, we are united. I don’t think our president wants us to go and join the army now, but he wants to tell us that we will be able to overcome the disaster as a whole nation that is working together.

Harry Chin, 15, Culver City High School

I am not for the Pledge of Allegiance and I am not against the Pledge of Allegiance because I just say it so many times that it loses meaning. I say it every day at school in the second period. It doesn’t mean anything any more.

David Tran, 15, Warren High School.

The Pledge of Allegiance is another sign of country. We should have some respect to it. In many schools, we don’t say the Pledge every morning-we just stand up and let the National anthem ring through the silence. We said the Pledge of Allegiance on Sept. 12.

Danny Maryanor, 16, Santa Monica High School

I wonder why we were suddenly asked to recite the Pledge when many of us stopped after elementary school; and the Pledge was recited before the play of “Ode to Joy” (欢乐颂)with recorders. This was not to express patriotism(爱国主义), or even to remember those who lost their lives on Sept. 11.

I feel I cannot support a nation that in this time of crisis looks outward for revenge(报复)instead of inward for peace. Perhaps we should think more about our problems.

1.Saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag first appeared in American schools_______.

         A.after Sept. 11, 2000  B.before Sept. 11, 2001

         C.on Sept. 11, 2001                D.after Sept. 11, 2001

2.Who were for the Pledge of Allegiance?

         A.Lea Mouallem; David Tran         B.Harry Chin; Danny Maryanor

         C.Lea Mouallem; Danny Maryanor       D.Harry Chin; David Tran

3.Which of the following is TRUE?

         A.Harry Chin thought the government required them to join the army.

         B.Lea Mouallem thought the Pledge of Allegiance of no meaning.

         C.Danny Maryanor felt the terrorist attacks happened partly because of America’s own problem.

         D.The Pledge of Allegiance is of another country.

4.According to the passage, it can be imagined that___________.

         A.all high school students say yes to the Pledge of Allegiance.

         B.all high school students say no to the Pledge of Allegiance.

         C.all kids don’t agree to the requirement of saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

         D.all high schools will require their students to pledge allegiance to the flag.

 

After the September 11 terrorist attacks, some high schools in America wanted the students to pledge allegiance(宣誓效忠) to the flag. Is it necessary or not? Let’s see how the kids think of this requirement.

Lea Mouallem, Marymount High School

I believe that saying the Pledge of Allegiance is a way of reminding our country that no matter what happens, we are united. I don’t think our president wants us to go and join the army now, but he wants to tell us that we will be able to overcome the disaster as a whole nation that is working together.

Harry Chin, 15, Culver City High School

I am not for the Pledge of Allegiance and I am not against the Pledge of Allegiance because I just say it so many times that it loses meaning. I say it every day at school in the second period. It doesn’t mean anything any more.

David Tran, 15, Warren High School.

The Pledge of Allegiance is another sign of country. We should have some respect to it. In many schools, we don’t say the Pledge every morning-we just stand up and let the National anthem ring through the silence. We said the Pledge of Allegiance on Sept. 12.

Danny Maryanor, 16, Santa Monica High School

I wonder why we were suddenly asked to recite the Pledge when many of us stopped after elementary school; and the Pledge was recited before the play of “Ode to Joy” (欢乐颂)with recorders. This was not to express patriotism(爱国主义), or even to remember those who lost their lives on Sept. 11.

I feel I cannot support a nation that in this time of crisis looks outward for revenge(报复)instead of inward for peace. Perhaps we should think more about our problems.

1.Saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag first appeared in American schools_______.

       A.after Sept. 11, 2000 B.before Sept. 11, 2001

       C.on Sept. 11, 2001           D.after Sept. 11, 2001

2.Who were for the Pledge of Allegiance?

       A.Lea Mouallem; David Tran     B.Harry Chin; Danny Maryanor

       C.Lea Mouallem; Danny Maryanor    D.Harry Chin; David Tran

3.Which of the following is TRUE?

       A.Harry Chin thought the government required them to join the army.

       B.Lea Mouallem thought the Pledge of Allegiance of no meaning.

       C.Danny Maryanor felt the terrorist attacks happened partly because of America’s own problem.

       D.The Pledge of Allegiance is of another country.

4.According to the passage, it can be imagined that___________.

       A.all high school students say yes to the Pledge of Allegiance.

       B.all high school students say no to the Pledge of Allegiance.

       C.all kids don’t agree to the requirement of saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

       D.all high schools will require their students to pledge allegiance to the flag.

Money Matters for students

GETTING A GRANT(补助)

Who pays?

The local education authority (LEA) for the area in which the student is living.

Who can get this money?

Anyone who gets a place on a first degree course, although a student who has already attended a course of advanced further education may not. Students must also have been resident in the UK for at least three years, which can exclude(排除) some students from overseas.

SPECIAL CASES

If a student has worked before going to college:

A student who is 26 or more before the course starts and who has worked for at least three of the previous six years will get extra money-£155 a year if 26, increasing to a maximum of £615 at 29 or more.

If a student is handicapped:

LEAs will give up to £500 to help meet extra expenses—such as buying a tape recorder for a blind student, extra heating or special food.

Banking:

Most of the big banks offer special services to students who open accounts (in the hope that they will stay with the bank when they become rich officials). A student won’t usually have to pay bank charges as long as the account stays in credit. Some banks allow students to overdraw by £100 or so, and still don’t make charges (though they do charge interest).

1.A student from Japan who has been staying in England for a year and intends to go to college in a few months will         .

       A.get money if he is taking a first degree course

       B.be unable to get money from any LEA

       C.get money from any LEA when he has finished his course

       D.have to open a bank account before he gets any money

2.A 31-year-old nurse wishes to qualify as a doctor at a university. She has worked since she was 25. How much extra money will she get a year?

       A.None               B.£ 155           C.£615               D.£515

3.A student who cannot walk has to buy a wheelchair costing £750 to go to classes. How much of the cost will he have to pay himself?

       A.£150             B.£250            C.£500              D.£750

4.You are a new student. Why may a bank welcome you as a customer?

       A.They know you receive money regularly.

       B.They charge students extra.

       C.They hope you will be rich in the future.

D.They need students accounts in term-time.

5.How much do the banks permit the students who open accounts with them to overdraw?

       A.£ 155            B.£ 615          C.£500              D.£110

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