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    There are many differences between the living conditions of   people in the Los Angeles area and those of Topeka, Kansas. For   example, the Los Angeles area offers many places to go and see, but in   Topeka the places are limited. Places such as Disneyland and Knott's   Berry Farm or even the mountains and ocean, which are common to Los   Angeles, provide the area with entertainment, for example.

  

    Another major contrast (对照) between the two geographic areas is   in the field of job opportunities. Los Angeles has many industries,   which in turn create job opportunities, but in the Topeka area there   are only a few industries and thus few job opportunities. Also, the   people working at their jobs in Topeka stay with the same job for many   years because of the limited opportunity for advancement. By contrast,   the job advancement opportunity in the Los Angeles area is much better   because there are more jobs to begin with and, therefore, people will   change jobs more freely.

  

    An equally important contrast is the variation of shopping places.   In Los Angeles anyone can shop around for the best deal before making   a major purchase, such as a new car; in Topeka there are few shopping   places, especially shopping centers and car dealers. Thus people in   Topeka do not have the choice in the first place, nor can they make   the deals that the people in Los Angeles can.

  

    On the whole the Los Angeles area has many advantages over the   entire Topeka, Kansas area.

  

(1) Which is the diagram showing the right relation of the places mentioned in the passage?

 (Lo = Los Angeles  Di = Disneyland      To = Topeka     Ka = Kansas)      

[    ]

  

(2) Which is NOT talked about in the passage?

[    ]

A. There are many more places to visit in Los Angeles than in Topeka.       

B. Los Angeles has a larger population than Topeka.      

C. It is easier for one to find a job in Los Angeles than in  Topeka.      

D. It is more difficult for people in Topeka to change a job  than those in Los Angeles.   

(3) The reason for more job opportunities in Los Angeles than in Topeka is that __________.

[    ]

A. there is a major difference between the two geographic areas      

B. there are more people in Los Angeles      

C. there are many industries in Los Angeles      

D. there are limited opportunities in Topeka   

(4) In the writer's eyes, if you want to make a good choice before  buying a new car, go to ___________.

[    ]

A. Los Angeles  B. Topeka      C. Disneyland   D. Kansas   

(5)  According to the article, we believe __________.

[    ]

A. the writer likes Los Angeles best      

B. the writer prefers life in Los Angeles to that in Topeka      

C. the writer lives in Los Angeles      

D. Topeka is better than Los Angeles

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  Coming from the Bronx, Jennifer Lopez knew from an early age it would be tough to achieve her dream.In an interview in 2002 she remembered, “I had such a will in me.I had such a passion in me.I could overcome my situation.But a lot of people will get beaten down and be held back by that.” Lopez was not beaten by her situation.She worked hard dancing, singing, and acting in theaters and her hard work paid off with small roles in television and films.

  Lopez’s big breakthrough came in 1996 when she played the main role in the movie Selena.For this movie, Lopez got paid $1 million and became the highest paid Latin actress of all time.Since then, she has had starring roles in several successful movies, including Out of Slight(1998)with George Clooney.

  Then, Lopez turned her attention toward music.In 1999, she released first album, On the 6.Two songs from the album, “If You Had My Love” and “Waiting for Tonight,” both reached number one on the Billboard music charts.The album sold more than three million copies around the world.

  After starring in The Cell(2000), Lopez released her second album, J.Lo, in 2001.The album went straight to the top of the Billboard chart.At the same time that her album came out, Lopez’s new movie, The Wedding Planner, opened in theaters.It became the number one movie at the box office.This meant that Lopez was the first entertainer to ever have a number one album and a number one movie at the same time! Like her first album, J.Lo went tripe-platinum.

  But her entertainment career was not the only thing Lopez focused on that year.2001 was also the year Lopez started her own line of clothing, called J.Lo, and she married Cris Judd, a dancer who performed in her videos.The marriage did not last long, and Lopez and Judd divorced nine months later.

  In 2002, Lopez starred in the films Enough and Maid in Manhattan.Maid in Manhattan became Lopez’s biggest movie yet, earning $19 million during its first weekend in theaters.Lopez also put her third album, This Is Me… Then, and the single “Jenny from the Block” hit number one for a week.To go with her line of clothing, Lopez introduced her own perfume.

  In an interview, Lopez was asked if she planned to do more acting, singing, designing, or something new.She answered, “Yes, yes, yes, and yes! All of those things.I love making music, I love doing movies and all the other things.I think that everyone should do everything that they have a passion for.”

(1)

What is the main idea of the passage?

[  ]

A.

Lopez is better at singing than acting.

B.

Lopez has done many things in her career.

C.

Lopez grew up in a poor family.

D.

Lopez has had many problems in her personal life.

(2)

Which of the following was most important in helping her career take off?

[  ]

A.

acting in the movie Selena

B.

getting married to a dancer

C.

releasing a second album

D.

starring with George Clooney

(3)

Which is NOT true about Lopez?

[  ]

A.

She has had several number one songs.

B.

She was a famous singer before she started acting.

C.

She wants to do other things besides acting and singing.

D.

She wanted to be an entertainer when she was young.

(4)

“…J.Lo went triple-platinum.” What does this mean about the album?

[  ]

A.

It was made by an actor or actress.

B.

It sold more than three million copies.

C.

It had songs from a movie on it.

D.

It sold most of its copies outside the United States.

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  I walked alongside my father, clutching his right hand.All my clothes were new:the black shoes, the green school uniform, and the red cap.They did not make me happy, however, as tins was the day I was to be thrown into school for the first time.I tried in vain lo convince him that I did nothing wrong all the way, but it didn't help.

  When we.arrived at the sate we could see the courtyard, vast and full of boys and girls.I hesitated and clung to his hand, but he gently pushed me from him."Be a man, "he said."today you truly begin your life.You will find me waiting for you when it's time to leave."

  I took a few steps.Then the faces of the boys and girls came into view.I did not know a single one of them, and none of them knew me.I felt I was a stranger who had lost his way.But then some boys began to glance at me in curiosity, and one of them came over and asked, "Who brought you? "

  "My father," I whispered.

  ''My father's dead, " he said simply.

  I did not know what to say.The gate was now closed.Some of the children burst into tears.The bell rang.A lady came along, followed by a group of men.The men began soiling us into ranks.We were formed into an intricate pattern in the great courtyard surrounded by high buildings.

  Well, it seemed that my misgivings had had no basis.From the first moments I made many friends and fell in love with many girls.I had never imagined school would have this rich variety of experiences.

  We played all sorts, of games.In the music room we sang our first songs.We also had our first introduction to language.We saw a globe of Earth, which revolved and showed the various continents and countries.We started lean-line numbers, and we were told the story of the Creator of the universe.We ate delicious food, took a little nap, and woke up to go on with friendship and love, playing and learning.

  Our path, however, was not totally sweet and unclouded.We had to be observant and patient.It was not all a matter of playing and fooling around.Rivalries could bring about pain and hatred or give rise to fighting.And while the lady would sometimes smile, she would often yell and scold.Even more frequently

  she would resort to physical punishment.

  The bell rang, announcing the passing of the day and the end of work.The children rushed toward the gate, which was opened again.I said goodbye to friends and sweethearts and passed through the gate.I looked around but found no trace of my father, who had promised lo be there.I stepped aside to wait.

(1)

The writer hesitated and clung to his father's hand when they got to the school gate because ________.

[  ]

A.

he loved his father and didn't want to leave his father

B.

he had thought attending school meant being punished

C.

he was afraid of the punishment given by teachers

D.

he did not want to leave his mother and his rather alone at home

(2)

What happened to him first during his first day at school?

[  ]

A.

He was moved to tears by a sad story told by a girl.

B.

He together without other students was grouped.

C.

He learnt music and other courses and had a good time.

D.

He got punished by die woman teacher because of his impatience.

(3)

Which of the following subjects did he not probably have?

[  ]

A.

Cooking.

B.

Math.

C.

Music.

D.

Geography.

(4)

From the last but one paragraph we can learn that ________.

[  ]

A.

they got on well with one another all the time

B.

they had a good time at school without being scolded

C.

their teacher was more kind to them than strict with them

D.

more often than not they experienced physical punishment

(5)

The writer stepped aside after he got out of the school gate because _______.

[  ]

A.

he was polite to let other students go before him

B.

he left something behind in his classroom

C.

he wanted to say goodbye to his teacher

D.

his father has promised to wait for him

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  People often fall ill because of me.  1  , they can hardly blame me; it is largely their own   2  .A tired person may get   3  , especially when he goes to crowded places with polluted air.A sudden change in   4   is another factor.In hot summer, people turn on the air-conditioner upon returning home.They will catch a cold easily.

  My latest victim is an energetic student.After school, he played football hard for two hours.Though   5  .He still went to the cinema.Then he got back home and took a cold shower immediately.

  I seized this golden chance to   6   him.He reacted, trying to   7   me, but I was already   8   deep in his throat.He kept sneezing(打喷嚏)and his nose was running.  9   he put on some warm clothes, it didn't work, for there were too many of us.Besides, his sore throat kept   10   him, and he developed a cough to force me and my family out, but   11  .

  The next day he couldn't go to   12  .He had lost his appetite and was not as   13   as before.His mother made him orange juice every few hours for more vitamin C, which would help his   14  .

  For two days he was   15   by his mother.As he rested more, his defense strengthened and I began lo feel the   16  .I knew I had to   17   him before long.But I am not the one who gives up easily, and I made every effort to fight back.  18  , it was my turn to feel   19   now, for his defense system was starting an all-out attack against me.I became   20   and finally my time was over.

   Do you know what I am?

(1)

[  ]

A.

Therefore

B.

Besides

C.

However

D.

Then

(2)

[  ]

A.

business

B.

responsibility

C.

excuse

D.

fault

(3)

[  ]

A.

punished

B.

blamed

C.

caught

D.

killed

(4)

[  ]

A.

temperature

B.

season

C.

place

D.

condition

(5)

[  ]

A.

excited

B.

hurt

C.

late

D.

tired

(6)

[  ]

A.

injure

B.

bother

C.

attack

D.

destroy

(7)

[  ]

A.

get on with

B.

get rid of

C.

put up with

D.

take hold of

(8)

[  ]

A.

reproducing

B.

waiting

C.

hiding

D.

disappearing

(9)

[  ]

A.

Since

B.

Once

C.

Whether

D.

Although

(10)

[  ]

A.

reminding

B.

upsetting

C.

comforting

D.

influencing

(11)

[  ]

A.

escaped

B.

succeeded

C.

regretted

D.

failed

(12)

[  ]

A.

bed

B.

work

C.

school

D.

hospital

(13)

[  ]

A.

peaceful

B.

afraid

C.

active

D.

happy

(14)

[  ]

A.

recovery

B.

development

C.

study

D.

growth

(15)

[  ]

A.

protected

B.

nursed

C.

scolded

D.

affected

(16)

[  ]

A.

loss

B.

operation

C.

pressure

D.

movement

(17)

[  ]

A.

leave

B.

catch

C.

forget

D.

beat

(18)

[  ]

A.

Uncertainly

B.

Unsuccessfully

C.

Unusually

D.

Unfortunately

(19)

[  ]

A.

painful

B.

disappointed

C.

nervous

D.

ashamed

(20)

[  ]

A.

bigger

B.

weaker

C.

smaller

D.

stronger

Don’t talk to me; I’m busy with my iPhone

Riding a London subway, a person from China will notice one major difference: in London, people do not look at each other. In fact, eye contact is avoided at all times. That’s not rudeness—people are just too busy to bother looking.

Busy doing what, you ask? Well, they’re certainly not using the time for a moment of quiet reflection, nor are they reading a book. New technology has replaced quiet habits. Today the only acceptable form of book on the London underground is an e-book.

Apple must earn a fortune from London commuters(乘车上下班的人). Since the launch of the iPhone in 2007, over 40,000—yes, that’s 40,000—“apps” (programs downloaded for the iPhone) have been designed.

Commuters love them because they are the perfect time-fillers. One “app”, called iShoot, is a game that features tanks. Another one, Tube Exits, tells passengers where to sit on the train to be closest to the exit of their destination. ISteam clouds the iPhone screen when you breathe into the microphone. You can then write in the “ steam” on your phone screen.

For those without an iPhone, another Apple product, the iPod, may be another choice. It’s not just teenagers who “plug in” to their music—iPods are a popular way to pass the time for all ages.

And if games, e-books and music aren’t enough to keep you occupied. Then perhaps you would prefer a film. The development of palm DVD technology means many commuters watch their favorite TV show or film on the way to work. With all this entertainments, it’s amazing that people still remember to get off the train.

56.  People in London do not make eye contact on the subway because they are busy___.

A.    going to work

B.    reading books

C.    thinking private things

D.    playing games, reading e-books, listening to music or watching films.

57.  Those who like war games can download ___to their iPhones.

A.    iShoot

B.    Tube Exits

C.    ISteam

D.    iPod

58.  The underlined word “occupied” in the last paragraph probably means____.

A.    delighted

B.    busy

C.    amused

D.    controlled

59.  The article tells us that___.

A.    London commuters are unfriendly to strangers

B.    Apple has earned a lo of money from selling 40,000 iPhones

C.    technology is changing the way London commuters spend their traveling time.

D.    with all the new time-fillers, London commuters often forget to get off the train.


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