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While I studied at school，I felt a great difficulty in learning my Latin translations. I was always very 36 in using a dictionary，and 37 it most difficult，while to other boys it seemed no 38 .

I formed an alliance(盟友) with a boy in the Sixth Grade. He was very clever and 39 read Latin as easily as English .My friend for his part was almost as 40 troubled by the English essays he had to write for the headmaster as I was 41 these Latin words. We agreed together that he should 42 me my Latin translations and that I should do his essays. The arrangement 43 wonderfully . The headmaster seemed quite 44 with my work，and I had more time to myself in the morning .On the other hand，once a week 45 I had to compose the essays of my friend. For several months no difficulty 46 ，but once we were nearly caught out.

One afternoon，the headmaster 47 my friend to discuss one essay with him in a lively spirit. “I was interested in this 48 you make here. I think you might have gone further. Tell me 49 you had in your mind.” The headmaster continued in this 50 for some time to fear of my friend. However the headmaster，not wishing to 51 an occasion of praise into 52 of fault-finding，finally 53 him go. He came back to me like a man who had had a very narrow 54 and I made up my mind to make every effort to study my 55 .

36. A. quick B. slow C. hard D. good

37. A .made B. got C. found D. left

38. A. trouble B. difference C. labor D. worry

39. A. might B. would C. should D. could

40. A. very B. little C. much D. few

41. A. for B. by C. in D. to

42. A. change B. take C. forgive D. tell

43. A. worked B. tried C. happened D. developed

44. A. angry B. satisfied C. frightened D. sad

45. A. or so B. or else C. as usual D. as far

46. A. became B. seemed C. lay D. appeared

47. A. called B. taught C. arranged D. sent

48. A. aim B. goal C. point D. opinion

49. A. why B. how C. which D. what

50. A. excitement B. way C. meaning D. disappointment

51. A. turn B. leave C. grow D. become

52. A. none B. one C. either D. some

53. A. ordered B. asked C. took D. let

54. A. surprise B. escape C. hope D. chance

55. A. reading B. writing C. translations D. essays

The history of the Games Olympia

Olympia, the site of the ancient Olympic Games, is in the western part of the Peloponnese which, according to Greek mythology, is the island of "Pelops", the founder of the Olympic Games. Imposing temples, votive buildings, elaborate shrines and ancient sporting facilities(设备) were combined in a site of unique natural and mystical beauty.

Olympia functioned as a meeting place for worship and other religious and political practices as early as the 10th century B.C. The central part of Olympia was dominated by the majestic temple of Zeus, with the temple of Hera parallel to it. The ancient stadium in Olympia could hold more than 40,000 audience, while in the surrounding area there were auxiliary(辅助的) buildings which developed gradually up until the 4th century B.C. and were used as training sites for the athletes or to house the judges of the Games.

The Games and religion

The Olympic Games were closely linked to the religious festivals of the cult of Zeus, but were not a total part of a rite. Indeed, they had a secular character and aimed to show the physical qualities and development of the performances accomplished by young people, as well as encouraging good relations between the cities of Greece. According to specialists, the Olympic Games owed their purity and importance to religion.

Victory ceremonies

The Olympic victor received his first awards immediately after the competition. Following the announcement of the winner's name by the herald, a Hellanodikis (Greek judge) would place a palm branch in his hands, while the audience cheered and threw flowers to him. Red ribbons were tied on his head and hands as a mark of victory.

The official award ceremony would take place on the last day of the Games, at the elevated vestibule of the temple of Zeus. In a loud voice, the herald would announce the name of the Olympic winner, his father's name, and his homeland. Then, the Hellanodikis placed the sacred olive tree wreath, or kotinos, on the winner's head.

72．When did Olympia become the site of the Olympic Games?

A．In the 10th century B.C.

B．Before the 4th century B.C.

C．After the 4th century B.C.

D．It was not mentioned here.

73．Which one is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Zeus is the founder of the Olympic Games.

B．The ancient stadium in Olympic were used as training sites for the athletes in the 10th century.

C．The Olympic Games have much to do with the religion.

D．The Olympic victor would receive a golden medal.

74．Can you guess the meaning of this word “herald” in the passage?

A．the author B．the headmaster C．the announcer D．the manager

75．When the athletes won the game, ______.

A．They were awarded immediately after the competition.

B．They were awarded twice. The first, immediately after the competition; the second, on the last day of the game.

C．They were awarded on the last day of the game.

D．They were awarded on the last day of the game or immediately after the competition.

Jane was hit on the head by the robber and was knocked .

A.mindless　　　　B.unaware　　　　C.brainless　　　D.unconscious

A woman whose sports car was stolen with her dog in it put up notices all over the area that made it clear getting back her pet was more important than her cat．

“Whoever did this can keep my car．Please let Benjerman come home，”the notice said．

It is not known whether the thief showed any pity，but al-most 30 hours after the 1 pm theft Friday，Atkins and Benjerman，a 12-year-old black retriever(猎犬)，were reunited after the police located them in Barrington．

“He’s hungry，he’s dirty，but he’s very happy to be home．”Atkins said．

The car was found at about 5 pm Saturday off Route 125 in a swampy area frequented by off-the—road cars and dirt bikes．However，the police couldn’t control Benjerman, and they had to call Atkins to come and get him．

Atkins said the thief cared for Benjerman a little by providing him with some dry cat food．She believed Benjerman ended up drinking some muddy warer in the area．She said they have been together for nearly 1 l years after she took him back from a society shelter in Dallas．Texas．

Before Benjerman was found．Atkins and several friends put up notices all over the city and in Somersworth．They also contacted animal shelters throughout southern New Hampshire and Massachusetts．The notice stated there was a reward and also that the dog needed medication．Any caller could remain anonymous(匿名的)．

Atkins had parked the car outside a hardware store with the keys inside and gone in to rent a carpet cleaner．

“It was 10 minutes and I came out and my car was gone along with Benjermma in broad daylight．”Atkins said．The car thief threw Atkins’ wallet and other personal items out of the car before escaping from the scene．

Which of the following shows the correct order of what happened?

a．Notices were put up saying there was a reward．

b．Atkins saw Benjerman again．

c．The police found Atkins' car．

d．Atkins took Benjerman back from a society sheher．

e．Atkins hired a carpet cleaner in a hardware store．

A．d，e，a，b，c B．d，e，a．c．b

C．e，a，d，b，c D．e，a，c，d，b

We can infer from the passage

A．the dog was treated extremely badly by the thief

B．car stolen accidents happen frequently nowadays

C．the dog was found because of the reward

D．the thief stole the car easily

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Benjerman was sent back immediately after Atkins put up the notices．

B．Atkins and her friends made a great effort to look for Benjerman．

C．The thief gave the dog back but kept the spots car.

D．The dog was back at 1 pm on a Friday．

It was the first mow of winter -- an exciting day for every, child but not for most tether. Up until now, l had been able to dress myself for recess（课间休息）, but today I would need some help. Miss Finlayson, my kindergarten teacher at Princess Elizabeth School near Hamilton, Ontario, had been through first snow days ,tony times in her long career, but I think struggled still remember this one.

I managed to get into my wool snow pants. But I straggled with my jacket because it didn’t fit well. It was a hand-me-down from my brother, and it made me wonder why I had to wear his ugly clothes. At least my hat and matching scarf were mine, and they were quite pretty. Finally it was time to have Miss Finlayson help me with my boots. In her calm, motherly voice she said, "By the end of winter, you will be able to put on own boots. “ I didn’t realize at the time that this was more a statement of hope than of confidence.

I handed her my boots and stuck out my foot. Like most children, I expected the adult to do an the work. After mush wiggling and pushing, she managed to get first one into place and then, with a sigh, worked the second one on too.

I announced，“They’re on the wrong feet．”With the grace that only experience can bring，she struggled to get the boots off and went through the joyless task of putting them on again．Then I said，“These aren’t my boots．you know．”As she pulled the offending boots from my feet，she still managed to look both helpful and interested．Once they were off．I said，“They are my brother’s boots．My mother makes me wear them，and I hate them!” Somehow，from long years of practice，she managed to act as though I wasn’t an annoying little girl．She pushed and shoved．less gently this time，and the boots were returned to their proper place on my feet．With a great sigh of relief，seeing the end of her struggle with me，she asked，“Now，where are your gloves?’’

I looked into her eyes and said．“I didn’t want to lose them．so I put them into the toes of my boots．”

60．According to the passage，the little girl got from her brother．

A．the wool snow pants and the jacket B．the jacket and the boots

C．the jacket and the hat D．the boots and the gloves

61．What made it so hard for the teacher to help the little girl put her boots on?

A．The gloves in the toes of the boots． B．The slowness of the teacher．

C．The wrong size of the boots． D．The unwillingness of the girl．

62．It can be inferred that before the little girl finally went out to enjoy the first snow of winter，the teacher had to help her put on her boots ．

A．once B．twice C．three times D．four times

63．Which of the following sentences from the text BEST indicates that the teacher is very considerate?

A．In her calm，motherly voice she said，“By the end of winter，…”（Paragraph 2）

B．With the grace that only experience can bring，she struggled to…（Paragraph 4）

C．…．she still managed to look both helpful and interested．（Paragraph 4）

D．…，she managed to act as though I wasn’t an annoying little girl.（Paragraph 4）

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