Section B (10 marks)

     Directions: Read the following passage, Answer the questions according to the

information given in the passage.

Secret Santas

      On Christmas morning, Linda wakes up, and tries to imagine the wide-eyed surprise of children in another household as they unwrap the presents she carefully chose for them. Linda has never met the children, but that’s all part of the joy of giving as secret Santas, she says.

      "It's an amazing feeling to buy gifts on an anonymous (匿名的) basis," says Linda.

"It brings a whole new meaning to the holidays."

      Linda and Tony are an American couple living in Toronto, Canada, and Linda did charitable work as a member of the American Women's Club of Toronto. As the name suggests, members are U.S. citizens living in Toronto, who join together for fellowship and community service.

      To find her "adopted" family, Linda goes to the local schools and requests a wish list for a family that's struggling to survive. Last year she helped a single mother with three children. The mother works as a cleaning lady in a nursing home.

      "The list is always heartbreaking. They have an opportunity to ask for anything and do just the opposite, asking for basic clothes or simple toys," she says. "We always buy the kids a new winter coat, hats, and gloves." She also buys gifts for the parents.

      Last year Linda asked the mother for a second wish list--one that didn't include the basics. "Every child should have a Christmas that sticks with them for a lifetime." She purchased iPods for the two older children and a video game system for the youngest."I have learned a very valuable lesson in all of this," says Linda. "Pay attention to what's going on in your own backyard--no matter where you live."

      The joy of giving as secret Santas is much sweeter when the gift is anonymous.

81. What reaction does Linda imagine the children will have?

      (No more than 5 words)                                       (2 marks)

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82. Why did Linda join the American Women's Club of Toronto?

      (No more than 10 words)                                         (2 marks)

______________________________________________________________________________                                                                          

83. Why did Linda ask for a second wish list?

      (No more than 15 words)                                         (3 marks)

______________________________________________________________________________                                                                         

84. What kind of people does "secret Santas" in the passage refer to?

      (No more than 12 words)                                         (3 marks)

Directions: Read the following passage, Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.

Secret Santas

On Christmas morning, Linda wakes up, and tries to imagine the wide-eyed surprise of children in another household as they unwrap the presents she carefully chose for them.Linda has never met the children, but that’s all part of the joy of giving as secret Santas, she says.

"It's an amazing feeling to buy gifts on an anonymous (匿名的) basis," says Linda."It brings a whole new meaning to the holidays."

Linda and Tony are an American couple living in Toronto, Canada, and Linda did charitable work as a member of the American Women's Club of Toronto.As the name suggests, members are U.S.citizens living in Toronto, who join together for fellowship and community service.

To find her "adopted" family, Linda goes to the local schools and requests a wish list for a family that's struggling to survive.Last year she helped a single mother with three children.The mother works as a cleaning lady in a nursing home.

"The list is always heartbreaking.They have an opportunity to ask for anything and do just the opposite, asking for basic clothes or simple toys," she says."We always buy the kids a new winter coat, hats, and gloves." She also buys gifts for the parents.

Last year Linda asked the mother for a second wish list--one that didn't include the basics."Every child should have a Christmas that sticks with them for a lifetime." She purchased iPods for the two older children and a video game system for the youngest."I have learned a very valuable lesson in all of this," says Linda."Pay attention to what's going on in your own backyard--no matter where you live."

The joy of giving as secret Santas is much sweeter when the gift is anonymous.

What reaction does Linda imagine the children will have? (No more than 5 words)

(2 marks).

Why did Linda join the American Women's Club of Toronto?

(No more than 10 words)                                   (2 marks)

Why did Linda ask for a second wish list? (No more than 15words)

(3 marks)

What kind of people does "secret Santas" in the passage refer to?

(No more than 12 words)                                       (3 marks)

Just a few hours ago,the Italian ship Andrea Doria was sailing through thick fog toward the city of New York. Captain Piero Calamai kept watch. He knew that many other ships were nearby. He should have slowed down because of the fog but he decided not to. He wanted to arrive on time the next morning.
At about 11∶00 PM,another ship,the Stockholm,suddenly hit the Andrea Doria. It made a huge hole in the Italian ship. Some people were badly hurt. Others fell into the sea. But one girl was saved by the Stockholm.
Linda Morgan was fourteen. She lived in Spain with her mother and her little sister. She was going to visit her father in New York. She was excited about seeing her father.
Linda had loved the trip. She wanted to have dinner with the captain on the last night at sea. The captain did not sit at his table that night,though. He was busy guiding the ship through the fog. Linda did not get to talk to him.
When Linda went to bed,everything seemed fine. Her mother turned off the lights. Linda talked to her little sister. She thought about seeing her father the next morning.
What happened next was a terrible surprise. Linda woke up not knowing where she was. She was not in her bed. When she called to her family,no one answered. Both her knees were broken.
Linda had been saved by an amazing accident. When the Stockholm made a hole in the side of the Andrea Doria,it lifted Linda out of her bed. She landed on the deck (甲板) of the Stockholm instead of falling into the ocean. A sailor heard her cries and found her.
Right now,the girl is in the hospital. She is expected to get better. Her father is at her side,glad that his little girl was saved. The Andrea Doria lies under the waves at the bottom of the sea.
【小题1】Why didn’t Captain Piero Calamai reduce the speed?

A.He didn’t want to be late.
B.He went crazy because of the bad weather.
C.He thought the fog was not serious.
D.He had rich experience.
【小题2】When the accident happened,________.
A.Linda was asleep
B.the day was about to break
C.few people were killed
D.the Andrea Doria hit a hole in the Stockholm
【小题3】What can we learn from the text?
A.Linda hated the trip very much.
B.Linda was saved by the Stockholm.
C.Linda lived with her father in Spain.
D.The Andrea Doria wasn’t badly damaged.
【小题4】What’s the main idea of the passage?
A.A little girl’s braveness moved people.
B.Andrea Doria sailed through thick fog.
C.The Italian ship Andrea Doria was hit by Stockholm.
D.A fourteen­year­old girl was saved by accident after the crash.

Just a few hours ago,the Italian ship Andrea Doria was sailing through thick fog toward the city of New York. Captain Piero Calamai kept watch. He knew that many other ships were nearby. He should have slowed down because of the fog but he decided not to. He wanted to arrive on time the next morning.

At about 11∶00 PM,another ship,the Stockholm,suddenly hit the Andrea Doria. It made a huge hole in the Italian ship. Some people were badly hurt. Others fell into the sea. But one girl was saved by the Stockholm.

Linda Morgan was fourteen. She lived in Spain with her mother and her little sister. She was going to visit her father in New York. She was excited about seeing her father.

Linda had loved the trip. She wanted to have dinner with the captain on the last night at sea. The captain did not sit at his table that night,though. He was busy guiding the ship through the fog. Linda did not get to talk to him.

When Linda went to bed,everything seemed fine. Her mother turned off the lights. Linda talked to her little sister. She thought about seeing her father the next morning.

What happened next was a terrible surprise. Linda woke up not knowing where she was. She was not in her bed. When she called to her family,no one answered. Both her knees were broken.

Linda had been saved by an amazing accident. When the Stockholm made a hole in the side of the Andrea Doria,it lifted Linda out of her bed. She landed on the deck (甲板) of the Stockholm instead of falling into the ocean. A sailor heard her cries and found her.

Right now,the girl is in the hospital. She is expected to get better. Her father is at her side,glad that his little girl was saved. The Andrea Doria lies under the waves at the bottom of the sea.

1.Why didn’t Captain Piero Calamai reduce the speed?

A.He didn’t want to be late.

B.He went crazy because of the bad weather.

C.He thought the fog was not serious.

D.He had rich experience.

2.When the accident happened,________.

A.Linda was asleep

B.the day was about to break

C.few people were killed

D.the Andrea Doria hit a hole in the Stockholm

3.What can we learn from the text?

A.Linda hated the trip very much.

B.Linda was saved by the Stockholm.

C.Linda lived with her father in Spain.

D.The Andrea Doria wasn’t badly damaged.

4.What’s the main idea of the passage?

A.A little girl’s braveness moved people.

B.Andrea Doria sailed through thick fog.

C.The Italian ship Andrea Doria was hit by Stockholm.

D.A fourteen­year­old girl was saved by accident after the crash.

 

 

     Directions: Read the following passage, Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.

Secret Santas

      On Christmas morning, Linda wakes up, and tries to imagine the wide-eyed surprise of children in another household as they unwrap the presents she carefully chose for them. Linda has never met the children, but that’s all part of the joy of giving as secret Santas, she says.

      "It's an amazing feeling to buy gifts on an anonymous (匿名的) basis," says Linda. "It brings a whole new meaning to the holidays."

      Linda and Tony are an American couple living in Toronto, Canada, and Linda did charitable work as a member of the American Women's Club of Toronto. As the name suggests, members are U.S. citizens living in Toronto, who join together for fellowship and community service.

      To find her "adopted" family, Linda goes to the local schools and requests a wish list for a family that's struggling to survive. Last year she helped a single mother with three children. The mother works as a cleaning lady in a nursing home.

      "The list is always heartbreaking. They have an opportunity to ask for anything and do just the opposite, asking for basic clothes or simple toys," she says. "We always buy the kids a new winter coat, hats, and gloves." She also buys gifts for the parents.

       Last year Linda asked the mother for a second wish list--one that didn't include the basics. "Every child should have a Christmas that sticks with them for a lifetime." She purchased iPods for the two older children and a video game system for the youngest."I have learned a very valuable lesson in all of this," says Linda. "Pay attention to what's going on in your own backyard--no matter where you live."

      The joy of giving as secret Santas is much sweeter when the gift is anonymous.

1.What reaction does Linda imagine the children will have?

      (No more than 5 words)                                             (2 marks)

  They will feel greatly surprised.                                         

2.Why did Linda join the American Women's Club of Toronto?

      (No more than 10 words)                                            (2 marks)

   She joined it for fellowship and community service.                         

3.Why did Linda ask for a second wish list?

      (No more than 15 words)                                            (3 marks)

   She wanted to give the children some other gifts rather than the basics.          

4.What kind of people does "secret Santas" in the passage refer to?

      (No more than 12 words)                                            (3 marks)

   It refers to people who give away anonymous gifts on Christmas.                

 

 

 

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