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Breathe, wave and smile. Along with more than 300 other seniors, I marched into the stadium on the afternoon of May 10. The audience burst into deafening cheers. The huge stadium shook with all the whistling and clapping.
It was as if a Hollywood superstar had walked on stage. And indeed, every single senior that day was a star of the moment. Each deserved it. The seniors had been preparing for four years for this once-in-a-lifetime moment—the commencement (graduation ceremony).
Seated, I waited anxiously for the opening address. As a foreign exchange student, I was not able to receive a diploma. However, I still had the wonderful feeling of being part of things. Like the other graduates, I was dressed in marron cap and gown.
Our principal, Mr. Glover, delivered a short, warm greeting. The US national anthem followed and then, hands on chests, a solemn Pledge of Allegiance(美国的爱国誓言).
Students who had excelled academically gave farewell speeches. The tears in some eyes convinced me that many had deep feelings about the occasion. It was as the class motto says, “Life brings us tears, smiles and memories. The tears dry; the smiles fade; but the memories last forever.”
Then came the core (the most important part) of the commencement. Hundreds of names were announced. Each graduate walked across the stage to receive his or her diploma from the principal. From the different cheers each graduate got, we had the funny sense that it was a kind of competition of who could cheer the loudest.
To be honest, the presentation of diplomas got boring. A girl sitting next to me even started yawning. But it wasn’t boring for those receiving the diploma: they would treasure the moment the principal placed the sacred brown document in their hands for the rest of their lives.
A new page in the book of that person’s life had turned. They were glimpsing their futures: futures of challenge, hardship, perhaps loneliness too, which would take all of their courage.
What’s the article mainly about?
A. An American high school’s graduation ceremony.
B. The opening ceremony of a sports meeting.
C. A presentation of college diplomas.
D. A US college’s farewell party.
Which of the following statements about the author is FALSE?
A. She was one of the graduates. B. She was a foreign exchange student.
C. She was excited to receive her diploma. D. She felt it great to be at the ceremony.
The right order of the following events is______.
a. Diplomas were presented to graduates. b. Students gave farewell speeches.
c. The US national anthem was played. d. The principal gave a short, warm speech.
e. Seniors went into the stadium.
A. b,c,a,d,e B. c,d,b,e,a C. d,b,e,a,c D. e,d,c,b,a
From the text, we can conclude that_______.
A. a diploma ensures a good job
B. a diploma guarantees a bright future
C. the commencement symbolizes the beginning of a new stage in life
D. everyone felt excited at the presentation of the diploma
According to the passage, which of the following statement is true?
A. Hollywood superstars went to attend the commencement.
B. Every single senior became a superstar on the commencement day.
C. All graduates would treasure the diploma for the rest of their lives.
D. When each graduate got his or her diploma, there were loud cheers.
The country life he was used to______greatly since the opening policy.
A. changed B. has changed C. changing D. having changed
—Yao Ming has begun his new season in NBA.
—Yes,he couldn’t have wished for a______start to the new NBA year.He scored 19 points in 20 minutes in the opening game.
A.good B.better C.best D.nice
Welcome to ChatsworthOpening TimeHouse 11:00 a.m. Last admission (允许进入) 4:30, closes 5:30 p.m. Last entry to Scots Rooms, when open, is 4:00 p.m.Garden 11:00 a.m. Last admission 5:00, closes 6:00 p.m.June, July and August Garden opens at 10:30 a.m.AdmissionAdults ………………………………………………………………………£ 6.50Senior citizens & students ………………………………………………… £ 5.25Children …………………………………………………………………… £ 3.00Childrenunderthree …………………………………………………………FreeFamily Ticket …………………………………………………………… …£ 16.75Car Park …………………………………………………………………… £ 1.00ShoppingTwo gift shops, with many times based on designs from the House and Garden.Christmas shopping available at weekends from November to ChristmasEatingRestaurant serving home made food. Bar serving drinks and cakes.Special Events in 2003Angling Fair weekend8th and 9th May. One of the only fairs in the Country for game and sea fishing funs.Flower and garden Show Weekend26th and 27th June. The second year of this event, with flower shows and sales and gardening advice.Guided ToursGuided tours for children and students in English and French at an extra charge. Further details from the Booking office after 10:30 a.m.63. When is the opening time, during summer?A. 11:00 a.m. B. 4:30 p.m. C. 10:30 a.m. D. 10:30 p.m.64. An old person above 60 will pay ______ less than an adult.A. £1.25 B. £ 2.25 C. £ 5.25 D. £ 6.50 65. How much is a guided tour for children?A. It’s free B. £10 C. I don’t know D. £366. What are on sale on 26th and 27th June?A. Fishes B. Gardens C. Fairs D. Flowers67. If you want to visit Scots Rooms, when will you get there?A. At 10:00 a.m. B. At 5:00 p.m. C. Before 4:00 p.m. D. After 6:00 p.m.
四、阅读理解。（共20小题：每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。GUANGZHOU: The successful Guangdong International Tourism and Culture Festival has become a perfect stage to showcase the popularity of Guangdong and Pan Pearl River Delta (PPRD) region as a tourism destination, said Tang Bingquan, vice-governor of Guangdong Province.According to the provincial tourism administration of Guangdong, more than 40,000 people attended the opening ceremony of the festival. More than 1, 000 high-ranking officials from the central government and Guangdong provincial government, World Tourism Organization, consulates (领事馆) of various countries in Guangzhou, and other provinces of China, also showed up in the ceremony. The activities in the past few days attracted a large number of visitors from home and abroad.In the past 30 years, Guangdong Province has been one of the leaders in the nation in terms of economic development. Its average annual economic growth maintained a rate of 13.8 percent, according to Tang.Last year, Guangdong’s gross domestic product (GDP) hit 330 billion, accounting for one-eighth of the total of the country. The province’s import and export volume hit 527.2 billion, accounting for one-third of the country’s total foreign trade volume.Guangdong Governor Huang Huahua earlier predicted that the province’s GDP will surpass that of Taiwan by the end of this year.“Guangdong is also leading the development of the whole country’s tourism industry,” Tang said.Last year, Guangdong’s tourism revenue (年收入) hit 212.5 billion, occupying one-fourth of the country’s total tourism income. The net profit of the province’s tourism industry was 7.5 billion, which was one fifth of the nation’s total.Tang noted that the tourism festival will give a further boost (促进) to the tourism development of Guangdong and the entire PPRD region.The closing ceremony of the festival will take place tonight in Foshan, a city in Guangdong Province. （China Daily Nov. 30, 2007）56. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Event to boost Guangdong’s tourism industry.B. Guangdong -- China’s leading city in economy.C. The increase in Guangdong’s tourism revenue.D. The development of Guangdong’s tourism industry.57. Which of the following is NOT true?A. The past 30 years have seen Guangdong’s fast development in economy.B. Guangdong is one of the leading provinces in national tourism industry.C. Guangdong’s GDP makes up almost 13% of the total country last year.D. Guangzhou will be the host city for the closing ceremony of the festival.58. Which of the following word is the closest to the underlined word in the text?A. replace B. survive C. overtake D. succeed59. What is the writer’s attitude towards the event?A. indifferent B. neutral C. opposed D. supportive
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