D
He looks like somebody important! I remember thinking about a middle-aged man standing at a checkout counter. Something set him apart. Even the boy bagging groceries seemed to sense it. He sped up than usual as he glanced with respect at the man.
Trying to find out what was different about him, I found that he looked quite ordinary. Although he gave the impression of being tall, I could see he was actually a little shorter than average. His appearance wasn’t particularly outstanding, and he was wearing plain weekend sports attire ( 运动休闲装 ). Not until the man was leaving did it strike me. He carried himself as if he were somebody worth caring about. Head up and chest out, he walked proudly from the market. I watched the other shoppers as they looked down over their baskets. And me? In the glass of the store’s side doors, I saw reflected ( 映现 ) a worn-out housewife who looked as if she’d carried too many bags of groceries.
Suddenly, the words I’d heard my mother repeat hundreds of times as I was growing up held new meaning. “Stand up straight ! Lift yourself by pretending strings are pulling you from the tops of your ears.” I thought of myself being pulled up . I felt taller as I came nearer to the market’s doors. This time I saw reflected a woman who looked as if she knew where she was going! But as I rushed home in five o’clock traffic and tried to fix dinner before a seven o’clock meeting, my good manners disappeared. It wasn’t until the next day as I was trying on clothes in a department store that I remembered again. Each thing I put on seemed wrong. Suddenly I recalled the man in the supermarket. I lifted myself up. The dress looked nicer on me. I liked the dress! Sure enough, I looked five to seven pounds lighter. Dieting titles I’d read came to mind, such as “How to Lose Pounds in Weeks?” Now I had a new title: “How to Look Thinner in Seconds.”
68.The boy bagging groceries glanced with respect at the man because    ____   .
A.the man gave him some tips for his service
B.the man walked in a strange way in the supermarket
C.his manners was different from the other people in the supermarket
D.the man was a special person for him 
69.The writer looked five to seven pounds lighter because _________   .
A.she was having a diet
B.she stood straight up
C.she was taking exercise
D.she wore a beautiful dress 
70.The underlined phrase “ set him apart ” in the first passage probably means        .
A.made him unordinary
B.made him strange
C.made him handsome
D.upset him

William, Paul, Tony, Sarah和Tim分别想乘火车外出游览观光。阅读下面六则周末旅游计划的简介,选出符合他们各人需要的最佳选项。

A

Sunday, June 1: Train leaves London at 7:00 and breakfast is served as we head north. Arrive Durham after a light lunch and visit this city full of history with its famous castle and cathedral. Travel by coach to the open-air Museum of Northern Life just outside Durham. Leave Durham Station for the journey home and arrive in London after dinner on board at 22:00.

B

Sunday, June 23: Try a Sunday luxury day out! Train leaves London about 9:00 and breakfast is served on the journey. Transfer to a comfortable coach at Repford Station which takes you straight to the famous Shockton House built in the heart of the city in the sixteenth century. Arrive back in London at 21:00.

C

Saturday, August 31: Train leaves London about 8:30. Breakfast and a light lunch will be served on the journey and the train will run slowly over the most beautiful parts of the route. Leave the train in the Lake District and take the opportunity to photograph the countryside. Dinner will be served during the journey back, arriving in London at 21:30.

D

Sunday, June 9: This trip is especially for photographers. Leaving London at 9:30 for the Museum of Photograph in the west country. Lunch is served on arrival at the museum and after a short talk by the museum director you are free to enjoy the exhibitions in the afternoon. Train arrives back in London at 20:00.

E

Saturday, June 8: Train leaves London about 9:15 with breakfast served on the way. At Chepstow we transfer to coaches and drive to the lovely Wye Valley where there will be a boat waiting to take you on a river trip. We will stop on the way for a short walk. Dinner will be served on the return trip, arriving back in London at 21:30.

F

Saturday, June 22: A day trip to the coast! Train leaves London at 8:00 and breakfast is served before you arrive at Poole Harbour. There you have the rest of the day to watch the ferries(渡船) or take a fishing trip. Supper is served on the return journey arriving back in London at 20:30.

1.William and his friend enjoy visiting old buildings especially in large city centers, but they are not free on Saturday as they have to work.

2.Paul loves the countryside and is keen on taking photographs, so he is looking for a trip which will give him both possibilities.

3.Tony would like a trip on a river and he does not want to leave London before nine o’clock as he hates getting up early like most young people.

4.Sarah and her brother want a trip that includes three meals. They are on holiday in June and would also like to visit some famous castles and museums.

5.Tim is looking for a Saturday trip but he must be back in London by 21:00 so that he can catch the last bus home. He is interested in boating and sailing.

 

At two o’clock a bank robber stole in.“This is a holdup,” the man said loudly. He took a gun from under his jacket, pointing to George.“Hand it over!” George reached into his money-box and took all the bills from the top part-close to six thousand dollars. The robber took them and turned to leave.

  Then, while everyone watched the robber, George calmly lifted the top part of the money-box, took bills from the bottom part and put them into his own pocket secretly.

  The door was shut and the bank robber was gone. George fainted(晕倒).

  As soon as he was safely behind his bedroom door, George counted the money. He had eight thousand dollars. He was very happy.

  The next morning, while the others were examining the bank's records, George was called into Mr Burrow's office and was introduced to Mr. Carruthers, who used to be president of the bank.

  “Good morning, George, I was sorry to give you a hard time yesterday, but with all the banks being robbed these days I thought it would be a good idea to prove that our little bank can be robbed too. I have retired(退休), but I’m always thinking of our bank. That's why I played my little game yesterday, just to keep everyone on his toes(趾). Now, I have put the money back in your money-box all six thousand.”

1.This passage tells us ______.

A.a serious case

B.one part of a play

C.a humorous story

D.a meaningful story

2. Which of the following do you think is true?

A.George wanted to protect the money for the bank.

B.George had been thinking of taking money away.

C.This bank had been robbed several times.

D.Nobody knew the bank would be robbed that day.

3. Why was George called into Mr. Burrow’s office?

A.His stealing money was disclosed.

B.Mr. Burrow wanted to say sorry to him.

C.Mr. Carruthers wanted to explain the whole thing to him.

D.Mr. Burrow wanted to tell him the money had been put back.

4. In this article “to keep everyone on his toes” means “______”.

A.to make everyone work hard

B.to keep everyone standing straight

C.to make everyone do a kind of exercise

D.to keep everyone paying attention to the coming danger

5. Which sentence can be used to end the story?

A.George turned cold with fear.

B.George turned red with anger.

C.George was pleased with the end.

D.George was disappointed with the end.

 

Ideal for anyone who wants a good time, the Gold Coast is packed with enough fun for everyone in Australia.It's impossible to be bored on the Gold Coast.Below are the attractions;

Dream World

    This is a fun place for everyone, whether you are a family with young kids, older kids, or out with your mates.This theme park is actually a series of parks, made up of such places as preschooler heaven Wiggles World and such attractions as Big Brother for inner reality TV fans.Dream World also owns the theme park White Water World.It is possible to buy tickets from Dream World that covers several different parks.

Sea World

    Get up close and personal with dolphins, sharks and polar bears.This theme park also offers the right mixture of shows, exhibits, animal fights and thrill rides such as roller coaster.This is a must-see for your Gold Coast adventure.

Warner Bros Movie World

    This theme park has the best combination of fast-paced entertainment.Visitors can have fun living as though they're in the movies.Kids will see all their cartoon favourites on parade and in shows.Bigger kids and grown-ups can pretend they're on real movie sets with their favourite action heroes, and then put themselves into some serious action.

    How to get there梇ou can easily travel to the Gold Coast by plane.Fly straight into Gold Coast International Airport, or to Brisbane and then catch the '"airtrain" service to the Gold Coast.All of the major airlines have daily flights, some with several per day depending on your departure city.If you want to save money, you can get there by train.

    Accommodation—Want something truly unusual? Consider staying in the world's largest residential tower (塔式住宅) and enjoy beautiful views.The accommodation choices on the Gold Coast are just as varied and interesting as the activities, so whether you are a single, couple, family, friends, a large or small group, you will find options perfect for you at TakeABreak.corn.an.

1.From the passage, we know _____.

    A.visitors can go t.o the Gold Goast only by air

    B.the Gold Coast is famous for its golden beach

    C.it is difficult for a family to find a right place to stay

    D.the theme park "Sea World" will attract animal lovers

2.Which is NOT included in the theme parks?

    A.Children can see their favorite cartoons.

    B.Visitors have opportunities to take roller coasters.

    C.Some famous movie actors often act with visitors.

    D.Visitors can share the joy from animals.

3.This passage is mainly ______.

    A.to describe the theme parks in Australia

    B.to draw more visitors to go to the Gold Goast

    C.to tell some exciting shows, adventures, etc.

    D.to introduce how to get to the Gold Coast

 

Hee-haw! Scores of farms across the country are opening up to overnight guests. The best have all the appeal of a first-rate inn ----- plus here a moo, there a moo.

Sure, you and your kids plan to conquer the theme parks. In the meanwhile, why not make a little hay? Farm stays are fast becoming the great American alternative to the pre-packaged vacation.

LIBERTY HILL FARM

Rochester, Vt.; 802/767-3926; www.libertyhillfarm.com. Adults$75, teens $50,kids 12 and under $35, including breakfast and dinner; shared baths.

Beth and Bob Kennett run a farm straight out of a storybook. You’ll find Beth in the kitchen, rolling out dough(生面团) for a pie. Bob’s busy with other work. Guests sleep in seven sunny bedrooms right in the farmhouse and can participate in any of the farm jobs. Maybe you and your kids won’t be up at 6 a.m. to meet the milk truck, but you can help with the milking twice a day, collect eggs, and pick sweet corn and wild blackberries in season.

HULL-O FARM

Durham, N.Y.; 518/239-6950; www.hull-o.com; Adults $110, kids 10—14 $60, 5—9 $50, 2—4 $35, under 2 free, including breakfast and dinner; private baths.

It started in 1993 as a way to bring in some extra money at a time of falling milk prices. But soon after Frank and Sherry Hull opened their Catskill Mountains dairy farm to overnight visitors, they discovered they loved it. As you drive up, Sherry greets you on the porch(入口处)of the 1825 farmhouse with a cow-shaped cookie jar. Before long your kids are playing around with the cows, sheep, ducks, goats and getting ready for a hayride(乘坐装满干草的牛车出游).

MERAMEC FARM CABINS

Bourbon, Mo.; 573/732-4765; http://www.wine-mo.com Doubles with private bath $75, $10 per additional person. Trail and riding fees extra.

Climb onto the back of the Ford pickup and catch up with the herd. One gentle cow named Cricket will even let the kids sit on her back. At the barn(牲口棚), Carol will introduce you to the horses ---15 Missouri Fox Trotters --- and lead you on a trail ride over the hills and down along the spring-fed Meramec River, where everyone swims. Grab a fishing pole and head back to the river. When you have your fill of the wild, try Carol and Dave’s favorite restaurants or wineries(酿酒厂), within 20 miles of the farm.

1.The underlined sentence in the first paragraph implies that ___________.

A. you can enjoy the best cuisine at the first rate restaurant

B. some farm provide country experiences as well as good accommodations

C. farm work is hard, but you can enjoy it a lot, playing with the animals

D. if you want to hear a cow’s cry, please stay on a best farm

2.We can learn from the three ads that _____________.

A. Hull-O Farm was not built for overnight visitors

B. Frank and Sherry Hull run a farm out of a storybook

C. kids can sit on a gentle cow’s back on Hull-O Farm

D. you can’t milk a cow if you get up late on Liberty Hill Farm

3.The Browns have a 13-year-old son and 11-year-old daughter. If they stay on Liberty Hill Farm for one night, how much will they pay?

A. $175.                 B. $220.                C. $235.                D. $250.

4.Who will be most likely interested in the webpage?

A. Kids who want to find pleasure in the theme parks.

B. People who expect to be employed on the farm.

C. Researchers who are interested in raising cows on farms.

D. Those who plan to have family vacations on working farms.

 

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