题目内容
Big football matches are always exciting affairs.Besides the action on the field, the noise the crowd makes really creates the unique atmosphere.At this summer’s World Cup, you can be sure that every country’s fans will be in full voice,supporting their teams.
The football chant(口号)is as old as the sport itself.It’s a way for fans to express their support for their team.It’s not uncommon for the noise of supporters to provide the encouragement for a team to win a match.Most agree that a chant is for building a great atmosphere and to support the team.
One of the most famous football songs is the Liverpool club anthem(颂歌)You’Never Walk Alone,originally from a 1945 Broadway show,which was adopted by Liverpool and is sung
before every match.It has been said that as soon as the opposite hears the song,they become
aware of how tough winning at Anfield (Liverpool’s stadium)will be.
The key to a good football song is that it should be simple.It has to he easy for all fans to
sing along with.When I went to watch Beijing Guo’an last season, I could join in one chant
though I could only speak a little Chinese.“Beijing wo ai ni。”the Guo'an fans sang—you
didn't have to be gifted to work out what that meant.
At the World Cup,the first songs you’ll hear at matches will he the national anthems.Fans and players join together to sing the anthems before each match, and it is considered a mark of
respect that the opposite remains silent while each team's an them is being sung.
So, even though I’ll be supporting England from home in the summer, you can be sure I'll be
chanting at my TV:“En-ger-land, En-ger-land, En-ger-land!”
59.From the passage we can learn that .
A.a good football chant is usually very long
B.the football chant can express support to the team
C.the football chant appears later than football itself
D.a fan is talented to learn foreign languages
60.What can fans do to support their team?
A.To kick the ball on the field.
B.To fight with the opposition fans.
C.To provide encouragement with chants.
D.To donate money to the players.
61.Why the national anthems of both the teams can be heard at the world Cup?
A.Because it is a sign to show the respect to each other.
B.Because it is sung for the leaders of the host country.
C.Because it represents encouragement from their fans.
D.Because either team senses the support from country.
62.Which of the following is the best title?
A.You’ll Never“Cheer”Alone
B.National Anthems at Matches
C.You’ll Never Walk Alone
D.Football—A Popular Sport
59-62 BCAA
Henry works in a factory. He comes from a poor family and was in school for only four years. He has to do the hard work, but he is paid less. He likes to watch football matches very much and spends much time on them.
One afternoon there was a big football match on the playground. He borrowed some money from his friend and hurried there. There were a lot of people there. And all the tickets were sold out. He was sorry for it. He saw a pole outside the playground and climbed it quickly. A policeman came and said, “It is dangerous to stay on it! Come down!”
“Wait a minute, please!” Henry said and just at that moment the policeman heard cheers on the playground and asked in a hurry, “which team has kicked a goal?” “Ours!” “Wonderful! You can stay there. But take care!” The policeman said happily and left. When the match would be soon over, he came back again and asked, “who has won?” “Theirs, 3:2.” “Come down,” the policeman said angrily. “ Such a match is not worth watching!”
Henry had to come down. But soon they heard cheers again. The policeman said in a hurry, “Climb up quickly and see who has kicked a goal.”
【小题1】From the passage we know that _________.
A.Henry doesn’t like his work |
B.Henry comes from a rich family. |
C.Henry is paid less |
D.Henry doesn’t like the policeman |
A.all the tickets were sold out |
B.he didn’t want to buy a ticket |
C.he had no time to buy a ticket |
D.he had no money to buy a ticket |
A.the other team kicked a goal | B.Henry had no ticket |
C.their team kicked a goal | D.it was dangerous |
A.the policeman wanted to teach Henry a lesson. |
B.the policeman was also a football fan. |
C.the policeman didn’t like Henry. |
D.the policeman tried to please Henry |
Thanksgiving is an important festival in North America. We interviewed several students from the US and Canada. Here is what they have told us about their Thanksgiving experiences.
Josie from New York, USA
“In America, Thanksgiving is celebrated every year at the end of November. It is to remember the first group of people from Europe to live in America. When they first arrived, they found the environment strange. But they learned to survive after some native American friends showed them how to grow and find food. Thanksgiving is meant to be a traditional celebration.”
Todd from California, USA
“Thanksgiving is the first day of Christmas shopping. That means we have four weeks to buy Christmas presents for our families and friends. For me and my friends, the most important part of the festival is the big football game on TV. The match is watched by millions of people all over America. Thanksgiving is seen as an exciting day for football!”
Ian from Saskatoon, Canada
In Canada, Thanksgiving is held on the 2nd Monday in October. On the Sunday before Thanksgiving Day, many people go to church. Thanks is given for all the good things that happened to them during the year. I always give thanks for the nice big turkey I’m going to have at the family dinner! Like all festivals, Thanksgiving is about food!
Katie from Maritimes, Canada
On Thanksgiving Day, we have dinner with all our cousins, aunts and uncles. It is always very busy. Sometimes we have two Thanksgiving dinners because we go to both our grandparents’ houses. The dinner is usually attended by more than twenty people at each house! My mother and my aunts do all the cooking but the washing-up is done by me and my cousins. And that’s not an easy job! But I don’t mind because Thanksgiving is meant to be a time to give thanks.
【小题1】People in the USA and Canada ____________.
A.all have the same opinion of Thanksgiving |
B.have different opinions of Thanksgiving |
C.feel that Thanksgiving is about food |
D.have no interest in Thanksgiving |
A.Ian | B.Josie | C.Todd | D.Katie |
A.New York | B.California | C.Saskatoon | D.Maritimes |
A.All the good things that have happened |
B.Presents, a big turkey |
C.Grandparents, food |
D.Football, traditions |
Thanksgiving is an important festival in North America. We interviewed several students from the US and Canada. Here is what they have told us about their Thanksgiving experiences.
Josie from New York, USA
“In America, Thanksgiving is celebrated every year at the end of November. It is to remember the first group of people from Europe to live in America. When they first arrived, they found the environment strange. But they learned to survive after some native American friends showed them how to grow and find food. Thanksgiving is meant to be a traditional celebration.”
Todd from California, USA
“Thanksgiving is the first day of Christmas shopping. That means we have four weeks to buy Christmas presents for our families and friends. For me and my friends, the most important part of the festival is the big football game on TV. The match is watched by millions of people all over America. Thanksgiving is seen as an exciting day for football!”
Ian from Saskatoon, Canada
In Canada, Thanksgiving is held on the 2nd Monday in October. On the Sunday before Thanksgiving Day, many people go to church. Thanks is given for all the good things that happened to them during the year. I always give thanks for the nice big turkey I’m going to have at the family dinner! Like all festivals, Thanksgiving is about food!
Katie from Maritimes, Canada
On Thanksgiving Day, we have dinner with all our cousins, aunts and uncles. It is always very busy. Sometimes we have two Thanksgiving dinners because we go to both our grandparents’ houses. The dinner is usually attended by more than twenty people at each house! My mother and my aunts do all the cooking but the washing-up is done by me and my cousins. And that’s not an easy job! But I don’t mind because Thanksgiving is meant to be a time to give thanks.
1.People in the USA and Canada ____________.
A.all have the same opinion of Thanksgiving |
B.have different opinions of Thanksgiving |
C.feel that Thanksgiving is about food |
D.have no interest in Thanksgiving |
2.Which of the people interviewed feels that Thanksgiving is all about football?
A.Ian |
B.Josie |
C.Todd |
D.Katie |
3.Where does the person who thinks that Thanksgiving is a traditional celebration come from?
A.New York |
B.California |
C.Saskatoon |
D.Maritimes |
4.For what reasons do people give thanks at Thanksgiving?
A.All the good things that have happened |
B.Presents, a big turkey |
C.Grandparents, food |
D.Football, traditions |