题目内容
An important question about eating out is who pays for the meal. If a friend of yours asks you to have lunch with him. You may say something like this, “I’m afraid it’ll have to be some place cheap, as I have very little money.” The other person may say, “OK, I’ll meet you at McDonald’s.” This means that two agree to go Dutch, that is, each person pays for himself. He may also say, “Oh, no. I want to take you to lunch at Johnson’s”, or “I want you to try the steak(牛排) there. It’s great.” This means the person wants to pay for both of you. If you feel friendly towards this person, you can go with him and you needn’t pay for the meal. You may just say, “Thank you. That would be very nice.”
American customs about who pays for dates(约会) are much the same as in other parts of the world. In the old days, American women wanted men to pay for all the meals. But, today, a university girl or a woman in the business world will usually pay her own way during the day. If a man asks her to dinner or a dance outside the working hours, it means “come as my guest”. So as you can see, it is a polite thing to make the question clear at the very beginning.
In the old days _______ often paid for all the meals.
A. women B. men
C. university students D. businessmen
“To go Dutch” means to _______.
A. go to play outside B. eat out
C. pay for oneself D. go to a cheaper eating place
“McDonald’s” here means _______.
A. a tea house B. a gate
C. an office D. an eating place
If you feel friendly to the person, _______.
A. you should pay for him B. you needn’t pay for him
C. you can accept his invitation D. you can’t accept his invitation
We’d better know who will pay for the meal _______.
A. at the beginning B. at the end
C. in the middle of the meal D. after drinking
完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36—55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Fifteen years spent in the field of education has provided me with many treasured moments. One of the most unforgettable 36 when I was teaching second grade 10 years ago.
In May I decided to plan something special for the children; a Mother’s Day tea. We had put our 37 together to come up with ideas of how to 38 our mothers. We practiced singing songs, memorized poems and wrote cards. We decided to hold our tea the Friday before Mother’s Day. I was surprised and 39 to learn that every mother was planning to attend. I 40 invited my own mother.
Finally, the big day arrived. Each child lined up at our classroom door, 41 the arrival of his or her mom. 42 it got closer to starting time, I looked around and my eyes quickly found Jimmy. His mother hadn’t 43 up and he was looking upset.
I took my mother 44 the hand and walked over to Jimmy. “Jimmy,” I said, “I have a bit of problem here and I was 45 if you could keep my mother 46 while I’m busy.”
My mom and Jimmy sat at a table. Jimmy 47 my mom her treats, presented her with the gift I had made, just as we had 48 the day before. Whenever I looked over, my mother and Jimmy were in deep 49 .
Last year, I took a senior class on a field trip, and there was Jimmy, I had the students complete an outline of the day’s 50 and an evaluation of our trip. Then I collected the students’ booklets and checked them to see if 51 was completed. When I came to Jimmy’s 52 , he had written “Remember our Mother’s Day tea we had in second grade, Mrs, Marra? I do! Thanks for all you did for me, and thank your mother, too.”
I told him I really enjoyed what he had written. He looked rather embarrassed and 53 his own thanks and walked away. Suddenly he ran bark and gave me a big hug.
“Thanks again. No one even knew my mother didn’t 54 it.”
I ended my workday with a hug from a teenage boy who 55 stopped hugging teachers years ago.
36．A．lasted B．happened C．experienced D．described
37．A．heads B．brains C．minds D．hearts
38．A．love B．please C．respect D．admire
39．A．astonished B．worried C．relieved D．interested
40．A．even B．ever C．still D． once
41．A．expecting B．hoping C．predicting D．supposing
42．A．Although B．As C．While D．Because
43．A．set up B．picked up C．turned up D．held up
44．A．over B．to C．on D．by
45．A．considering B．wondering C．asking D．doubting
46．A．connection B．safety C．company D．concern
47．A．served B．supplied C．assigned D．applied
48．A．taught B．studied C．practiced D．told
49．A．mood B．thought C．agreement D．conversation
50．A．feeling B．behavior C．events D．performances
51．A．something B．everything C．anything D．nothing
52．A．page B．help C．side D．turn
53．A．announced B．delivered C．stated D．whispered
54．A．make B．get C．do D．take
55．A．probably B．exactly C．rarely D．fairly
Summer Holiday Fun 2010!
The summer holidays are upon us again. Here is our guide to summer holiday fun in Peterborough!
Peterborough Museum
The Age of the Dinosaurs’（恐龙）is the museum’s main attraction this summer. Get up close to prehistoric creatures via some great hands—on exhibits! Watch out for monsters lurking around every ember! The museum is open from 10：00am to 5:00 pm Monday to Saturday， and from 12：00pm to 4：00 pm on Sundays in August．
Call 01733 864663 for details.
Saxon Youth Club
School holiday fun：Young people aged 13—19 will be able to produce their own music, compete in spots activities, or try their hand at cooking at Saxon Youth Club, Saxon Community Centre, Norman Road. Peterborough every Monday and Wednesday from 3:00pm. PLUS an aero ball tournament will take place on Thursday 12th August between 3：30pm and 6：30pm．
Call 01 353 720274 for details
Houghton Mill
Alice through the Looking Class—a new play of the family favorite on Monday 30th. August．Bring rugs or chairs to sit on and a picnic if you wish to eat during the play．Gates open 5：30pro，performance 6：30pm—8：30pm. Tea room will be open until end of the interval. Adult ￡10．Child￡7．Family ￡20．
Booking advisable on 0845 4505157．
Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
Farmland Gaines：From Wellie Wanging to Pretend Ploughing matches，come and join the Farmland Team．Collect your sporting stickers and create a colorful rosette that is fit for a winner！No need to book, just turn up between 12：00pm and 4：00pm on Thursday 19th August Suitable for children aged four and above, each child should be together with an adult and all activities are included in the normal admission price Tickets Cost￡7 per child．
For further information，call 01223 810080．
If you are interested in cooking, you can go to .
A. Peterborough Museum B. Houghton Mill
C. Saxon Youth Club D. Farmland Museum
You want to watch the new play with your parents，so it will cost you ．
A. ￡7 B. ￡17 C. ￡27 D. ￡20
Which of the following activities needs parents’ company（陪伴）?
A. Playing farmland games B. Watching a new play．
C. Competing in spots activities． D. Visiting the dinosaur exhibition．
If Tom comes to Peterborough for amusement on August 19，he will have activities to choose from．
A. one activity B. two activities C. three activities D. four activities
Statistically, air travel is by far the safest way to travel, and you can make flying even safer, just by following these simple rules. As your chances of being involved in an air accident are practically nil (零), many of these tips concern what you should and shouldn't do to make your journey safer when you are airborne (升空的).
Fly on non-stop routes
? Most accidents occur during the takeoff, climb, descent and landing phases of a flight, so flying non-stop reduces your exposure to these complex procedures.
Choose larger aircraft.
? Although small aircraft have very good safety records, those with more than 30 passenger seats are designed to comply (遵守) with much stricter regulations and are tested more regularly to make sure they still comply. Also, in the unlikely event of a serious accident, larger aircraft provide a better opportunity for passenger survival.
Pay attention to the pre-flight safety briefing
? The information may seem repetitious , but it's worth listening to the flight attendants. And even if you've flown before, it doesn't mean you know everything about the aircraft you're on, such as the location of the closest emergency exit.
Store things safely
? Never put very heavy articles in the overhead storage bins. They may fall out when someone opens the bin and cause injury. Also, the bin may not be able to hold heavier objects during turbulence (气流).
Keep our seat belt fastened while you are seated
? Cabin crew always tell you this, but it's important. You would be seriously injured if the plane hits unexpected turbulence. Always fasten your seat belt if you are told to. The general rule of flying is this: If you are told to do something, do it first and ask questions later.
Let the flight attendant pour your hot drinks
? Flight attendants are trained to handle hot drinks like coffee or tea in a crowded aisle on a moving aircraft, so allow them to pour the drink and hand it to you. Never ask to take a coffee pot from one of them.
1.What is the overall reason for these air safety tips???????????
A. What to do in the event of a crash.??????????
B. How to avoid turbulence.
C. How to improve safety while you are flying.??
D. How to avoid injury.
2.The underlined word "those" in the second tip refers to _______.?????
A. smaller planes????????????? B. passengers??? C. larger aircraft????????????? D. safety records
3.The underlined phrase "The general rule" in the fifth tip refers to _______.???
A. anything the flight staff tell you to do????
B. general safety advice
C. walking around the plane??????????????
D. pouring hot drinks
4.Which of the following is NOT true??????????????????
A. Larger planes have more safety checks and are safe in an accident.
B. Take-offs are safer on non-stop flights than landings.
C. Every aircraft is different, so the safety procedures may be different.
D. Seat belts should be worn to protect against turbulence.
5.The best title of the passage should be _______.???????
A. The Safest Way to Travel????? B. Air Safety Tips
C. Non-stop Routes???????????? D. How to Fly a Plane
The UK has a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world. But to those who are new to it all, sometimes it can be confusing.
October is usually the busiest month in the college calendar. Universities have something called Freshers’ Week for their newcomers. It’s a great opportunity to make new friends, join lots of clubs and settle into university life.
However, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, the prospect (前景) of meeting lots of strangers in big halls can be nerve-wracking (令人焦虑不安的). Where do you start? Who should you make friends with? Which clubs should you join?
Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you worrying about starting their university social life on the right foot. So just take it all in slowly. Don’t rush into anything that you’ll regret for the next three years.
Here are some top advice from past students on how to survive Freshers’ Week：
● Learn rules. Make sure you know British social etiquette (礼节). Have a few wine glasses and snacks handy for your housemates and friends.
● Be kind. Sometimes cups of tea or even slices of toast can give you a head start in making friends.
● Be sociable. The more active you are, the more likely you’ll be to meet new people than if you’re someone who never leaves his room.
● Bring a doorstop. Keep your door open when you’re in and that sends positive messages to your neighbors that you’re friendly.
So with a bit of clever planning and effort, Freshers’ Week can give you a great start to your university life and soon you’ll be passing on your experience to next year’s freshers.
1.We can learn from the passage that ______.
A. Freshers’ Week usually comes in September in UK
B. all the students are required to join certain clubs in UK
C. many freshers are worried about how to fit university life
D. most of the students in the UK spend three years in universities
2.Why does the author suggest having wine glasses and snacks handy?
A. To pass the busy university life.
B. To help make friends with other freshers.
C. To show yourself a drinker as others.
D. To enjoy the time in a happy way.
3.The main purpose of the passage is to _______.
A. tell the newcomers how to make a new start in universities
B. introduce something about higher education system of the UK
C. inform the freshers of British social etiquette
D. advise the freshmen how to behave well in the beginning
