摘要: 24. The reason he was late is his clock didn’t give the alarm. a. because b. due to c. since d. that

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        The one-month holiday taken by a newly married couple (新婚夫妇)   1 "honeymoon (蜜月)" all over the world. But 2 does the word come into 3 ? In the early 4 century Ireland was still a place where the Celts (凯尔特人) 5 . The head of the Celts had a beautiful   daughter 6 Alice who loved flowers and liked to eat honey. She was so beautiful that a lot of princes (王子) of the other countries asked to 7 her. As they 8 that Alice liked to eat honey, they sent her the best honey 9 her. After 10 time her room 11 a show of honey.

       At last Alice 12 in love with a prince from 13 and decided to get   married to him. 14 the wedding she ordered the cooks 15 all the honey 16 wine. She entertained (招待) 17 with the wine at the wedding (婚礼) breakfast. The wine was so sweet that everyone liked 18 . But Alice had 19 that she and her husband enjoyed it 20 a whole month.   21 , the newly married couples began a travel of one month 22 after the night 23 which they had their wedding and drank the wine. This   custom (习俗) has come to this day and has gone around 24 .Thus a newly married couple's 25 holiday is called "honeymoon".

1. A. called         B. was called   C. is called      D. calls             [  ]  2. A. what         B. which   C. whether        D. how             [  ]  3. A. uses         B. use    C. useful         D. used            [  ]   4. A. sixth        B. fifth   C. twentieth       D. six             [  ]  5. A. live         B. were living   C. was living       D. were live           [  ]  6. A. named        B. name    C. was named      D. call            [  ]  7. A. marries         B. marry    C. marry with       D. marry to          [  ]  8. A. both knew      B. all knew   C. knew all       D. know both           [  ]  9. A. to like        B. to love    C. to please      D. to pleasure         [  ] 10. A. some         B. a piece of   C. a number of      D. a good many         [  ] 11. A. was          B. is     C. becomes        D. became            [  ] 12. A. fall         B. felt    C. fell         D. fallen            [  ] 13. A. southern       B. north   C. the south      D. south             [  ] 14. A. Before         B. After    C. In           D. At              [  ] 15. A. to making      B. made     C. make         D. to make           [  ] 16. A. from         B. of     C. into         D. out of            [  ] 17. A. her parents      B. the friends    C. hosts        D. ladies            [  ] 18. A. it           B. them   C. those        D. her             [  ] 19. A. so much wine     B. such much wine    C. so many wine     D. so wine           [  ] 20. A. in           B. for    C. after        D. by              [  ] 21. A. Late         B. Later     C. Before         D. After             [  ] 22. A. rightly        B. justly   C. right        D. correct           [  ] 23. A. on           B. for   C. at           D. under             [  ] 24. A. through the world  B. over the world   C. throughout the world D. all over world        [  ]
25. A. one-month      B. one month   
    C. thirty-days      D. thirty days         [  ]

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A Letter from Steve Jobs

  August 24, 2011

  To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community,

  I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple's CEO, I would be the first to let you know.Unfortunately, that day has come.

  So I resign(辞职)as CEO of Apple.I would like to serve, if the Board feels fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.

  As far as my successor goes, I strongly suggest that we name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.

  I believe Apple's brightest days are ahead of it.And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.ks5u

  I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.

  Steve

  More Information:

  Steve Jobs(February 24, 1955-October 5, 2011)was an American businessman, designer and inventor.He is best known as the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Apple Inc.Unluckily, in 2003, Jobs was diagnosed(确诊)with a pancreas neuroendocrine tumor(胰腺癌).Although the cancer was

  treated in the first place, he appeared thinner as his health fell.On medical leave for most of 2011, Jobs finally made a decision to resign as Apple CEO in August that year.Shortly after that, on October 5, he died.He continues to receive honors and public attention for his influence in the technology and music industries.

(1)

Why did Jobs resign as CEO of Apple according to the letter?

[  ]

A.

He was found seriously ill in 2003.

B.

He felt he could no longer meet the responsibilities as a CEO.

C.

He would like to be Chairman of the Board rather than CEO.

D.

He was on medical leave for most of 2011.

(2)

Which of the following statement is NOT true?

[  ]

A.

After receiving the medical treatment, Jobs was in good health again.

B.

Tim Cook was a friend and co-worker of Jobs.

C.

People will remember and honor Jobs for his influence in the technology and music industries.

D.

Jobs believed that Apple would have a bright future.

(3)

What is Jobs’ mood when writing this letter?

[  ]

A.

Optimistic for the company

B.

Sorry for himself

C.

Grateful to his friends and co-workers

D.

All the above

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  May: Happenings from the Past

  May 5 1884

  Isaac Murphy son of a slave and perhaps the greatest horse rider in American history rides Buchanan to win his first Kentucky Derby. He becomes the first rider ever to win the race three times.

  May 9 1754

  Benjamin Franklin’s Pennsylvania gazette produces perhaps the first American political cartoon(漫画) showing a snake cut in pieces with the words “Join or Die” printed under the picture

  May 11 1934

  The first great dust storm of the Great Plains Dust Bowl the result of years of drought(干旱),blows topsoil all the way to New York City and Washington D.C.

  May 19 1994

Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis former first lady and one of the most famous people of the 1960s died of cancer in New York City at the age of 64.

  May 24 1844

  Samuel F.B Morse taps out the first message “What hath God wrought ” over the experimental long-distance telegraph line which runs from Washington D.C. to Baltimore Md.

(1)

We know from the text that Buchanan is ________.

[  ]

A.

Isaac’s father

B.

a winning horse

C.

a slave taking care of horses

D.

the first racing horse in Kentucky

(2)

What is the title of the first American political cartoon?

[  ]

A.

Join or Die

B.

Pennsylvania Gazette

C.

What Hath God Wrought

D.

Kentucky Derby

(3)

In which year did the former first lady Jacqueline die?

[  ]

A.

1934

B.

1960

C.

1964

D.

1994

(4)

Which of the following places has to do with the first telegram in history?

[  ]

A.

WashingtonDC.

B.

New York City

C.

Kentucky

D.

Pennsylvania.

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  May:Happenings from the Past

  May 5, 1884

  Isaac Murphy, son of a slave and perhaps the greatest horse rider in American history, rides Buchanan to win his first Kentucky Derby.He becomes the first rider ever to win the race three times.

  May 9, 1754

  Benjamin Franklin’s Pennsylvania Gazette produces perhaps the first American political cartoon(漫画), showing a snake cut in pieces with the words “Join or Die” printed under the picture.

  May 11, 1934

  The first great dust storm of the Great Plains Dust Bowl, the result of years of drought(干旱), blows topsoil all the way to New York City and Washington, D.C.

  May 19, 1994

  Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, former first lady and one of the most famous people of the 1960s died of cancer in New York City at the age of 64.

  May 24, 1844

  Samuel F.B Morse taps out the first message, “What hath God wrought, ” over the experimental long-distance telegraph line which runs from Washington, D.C., to Baltimore, Md.

(1)

We know from the text that Buchanan is ________.

[  ]

A.

Isaac’s father

B.

a winning horse

C.

a slave taking care of horses

D.

the first racing horse in Kentucky

(2)

What is the title of the first American political cartoon?

[  ]

A.

Join or Die

B.

Pennsylvania Gazette

C.

What Hath God Wrought

D.

Kentucky Derby

(3)

In which year did the former first lady Jacqueline die?

[  ]

A.

1934.

B.

1960.

C.

1964.

D.

1994.

(4)

Which of the following places has to do with the first telegram in history?

[  ]

A.

Washington, D.C.

B.

New York City.

C.

Kentucky.

D.

Pennsylvania.

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MayHappenings form the Past

  May 5,1884

  Isaac Murphy, son of a slave and perhaps the greatest horse rider in American history, rides Buchanan to win his first Kentucky DerbyHe becomes the first rider ever to win the race three times

  May 9,1754

  Benijamin Franklin’s Pennsylvania Gazette produces perhaps the first American political cartoon(漫画)showing a snake cut in pieces with the words “John or Die” printed under the picture

  May 11,1934

  The first great dust storm of the Great Plains Dust Bowl, the result of years of drought(干旱)blows topsoil all the way to New York City and Washington, DC

  May 19,1994

  Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, form first lady and one of the most famous people of the 1960s, died of cancer in New York City at the age of 64

  May 24,1844

  Samuel FBMorse taps out the first message, “What hath God wrought,” over the experimental long-distance telegraph line which runs from Washington, DC, to Baltimore, Md

(1)

We know from the text that Buchanan is ________

[  ]

A.

Isaac’s father

B.

a winning horse

C.

a slave taking care of horse

D.

the first racing horse in Kentucky

(2)

What is the title of the first American political cartoon?

[  ]

A.

Join or Die

B.

Pennsylvania Gazette

C.

What Hath God Wrought

D.

Kentucky Derby

(3)

In which year did the former first lady Jacqueline die?

[  ]

A.

1934

B.

1960

C.

1964

D.

1994

(4)

Which of the following places has to do with the first telegram in history?

[  ]

A.

Washing, DC

B.

New York City

C.

Kentucky

D.

Pennsylvania

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