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It is well-known that the “prom”, a formal dance held at the end of high school or college, is an important date in every student’s life. What is less well-known is that the word “prom” comes from the verb “to promenade”, which means to walk around, beautifully dressed, in order to attract attention. The idea is that you should see and be seen by others.
The prom is not just an American tradition, though most people believe that it started in America. In Canada the event is called a “formal”. In Britain and Australia the old fashioned word “dance” is more and more frequently being referred to as a “prom”. Most countries have some form of celebration when students finish high school: after all, it means the end of life as a child, and the beginning of life as an adult.
The prom is expensive to organize and the tickets can cost students a lot of money. The tradition is that students themselves have to raise the money to pay for it. Selling the students newspapers is one way to raise money; so is taking a part-time job at the weekend.
Although the prom should be the experience of a
lifetime, it also worries many students. There is the problem of what to wear,
who to take as your partner, who will be voted “prom queen”, etc. And it is not
only students who feel worried. What many parents find difficult is the
realization that their children’s school days are almost over. How
ever,
for most people at the prom, once the music starts playing, everyone relaxes
and stops worrying.
1.In which country is the prom called a “formal”?
A. America. B. Canada. C. Britain. D. Australia.
2.Why is the prom important in the students’ lives?
A. It’s the sign of becoming an adult.
B. It’s an old tradition in many countries.
C. There are many problems to work out.
D. The students can raise money by themselves.
3.What is the passage mainly about?
A. The history of the prom.
B. The traditions of the prom.
C. The development of the prom.
D. The general information of the prom.
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“That’s very kind of you,” the woman said, “I’m having a lot of trouble with it. Maybe it sticks (卡住) in the car door.”
“Together we’ll soon move it,” the man said. “I’ll get in and take the other end.” And he got in the car.
“Right,” the man said. “I’m ready,” and he began to push the box hard.
For several minutes, the man and the woman tried to move the box. Soon they felt very tired.
They rested for a moment. Then the woman said, “Let’s try again. One, two, three!” They went on moving the box.
At last, when they were exhausted, the man said, “I’m sorry, but I don’t think there’s any way to get it out of your car.”
“Get it out?” the woman cried. “I’m trying to get it in! You know?”
【小题1】 Where did this story happen?
| A．At a bank. | B．In a shop. |
| C．In the street. | D．In the woman’s car. |
| A．The woman. | B．The man. |
| C．Both of them. | D．Neither of them. |
| A．精疲力竭的 | B．激动的 |
| C．充满希望的 | D．沮丧的 |
| A．The man stuck in the car door. |
| B．The woman asked the man for help. |
| C．The man refused to help the woman. |
| D．The woman tried to get the box into the car. |
| A．He is a helpful man. |
| B．He looks very strong. |
| C．He is funny and stupid. |
| D．He likes to play jokes on others. |
根据相关的文化背景知识，选择正确答案。
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A．Mobile phone B．Digtal Camera C．Computer D．Mp3 player
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A．Russia B．Brazil C．Canada D．The South Africa
3.In Switzer land. It’s very important to be ______.
A．in time. B．on time C．take manners D．Custom
4.E-mail English is used ______.
A．to have fun B．to save time C．to study faster D．to make friends
5._____is a place of interest in France.
A．The Big Ben B．The Sydney Opera
C．The Golden Gate Bridge D．The Eiffel Tower
6.Yellow River Fisher man is _______ latest movie.
A．Chen Long’s B．Li Lianjie’s C．Hony Tao’s D．Li xiaolong’s
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