It is an odd coincidence（巧合）that in the year when the Oxford English Dictionary is being put on to a computer, which will be able to read all of it in 10 minutes, we should also be celebrating the bicentenary of the death of the last man to write an English dictionary only with single－handed－Dr. Samuel Johnson.

Johnson’s dictionary took him eight years from 1747 to 1755, working in the attic of his London home, now one of the city’s tourist sights. Then, it was like a counting house with his copyists on high stools, transcribing the works and their illustrative contexts, which he had underlined（勾画）in his wide range of reading.

He had six assistants and finished his task in eight years. The editor of the Oxford dictionary had 25 lexicographers（词典编纂人员）to assist him and, although the first volume was published in 1884, the last supplement（补编）would not be ready until next year－101 years later. The present editor, Robert Burchfield, had put 28 years into it.

Yet Johnson's dictionary was still being used until the Oxford dictionary replaced it, and it was regularly reprinted long after his death in 1784. It was written, he said, to refine the English language,“to clear it from colloquial barbarisms（不规范语言）and licentious idioms.”

It certainly bore the stamp of one man's personality. Many of his definitions（释义）show his sense of humor. “Novel”, for instance, is defined as “a small tale, generally of love”, and“dull” is illustrated by the sentence:“To make dictionaries is a dull work.”

72.We know from the passage that the Oxford English Dictionary     .

A.was put on to a computer in 1984

B.was published at the year when Dr. Johnson died

C.was published 200 years after Dr. Johnson died

D.was put on to a computer in 1985

73.The sharp contrast mentioned in the passage between Johnson’s dictionary and the Oxford English Dictionary is     .

A.the former came before the latter.

B.the former bore the stamp of one man’s personality while the latter that of 25 lexicographers.

C.the latter was put on to a computer while the former was replaced by the latter.

D.the former was finished almost single－handed while the latter was the product of a group of lexicographers.

74.Dr. Johnson's dictionary is s dictionary of     .

A.colloquial barbarisms   B.licentious idioms 

C.standard English        D.colloquial barbarisms and licentious idioms

75.Which of the following is not true?

A.After Johnson joint efforts are employed to compile dictionaries.

B.The compiling of the Oxford English Dictionary was finished in 1985.

C.Johnson’s dictionary is popular for more than 100 years.

D.Johnson’s dictionary is the first English Dictionary.

LONDON (Reuters) ---Organic fruit, carried right to the doorstep. That is what Gabriel Gold prefers , and he is willing to pay for it. If this is not possible, the 26-year-old computer technician will spend the extra money at the supermarket to buy organic food.

“Organic produce is always better,” Mr. Gold said. “The food is free of pesticides(杀虫剂), and you are generally supporting family farms instead of large farms. And more often than not it is locally grown and seasonal, so it is more tasty.” Mr. Gold is one of a growing number of shoppers buying into the organic trend, and supermarkets across Britain are depending on more like him as they grow their organic food business. But how many shoppers really know what they are getting, and why are they willing to pay a higher price for organic produce? Market research shows that Mr. Gold and others who buy organic food can generally give clear reasons for their preferences---but their knowledge of organic food is far from complete. For example, small amounts of pesticides can be used on organic produce. And about three quarters of organic food in Britain is not local but imported to meet the growing need. “The demand for organic food is increasing by about one third every year, so it is a very fast-growing market.” Said Sue Flock, a specialist in this line of business.

1. More and more people in Britain are buying organic food because　　　　 .

A. they are getting richer　　　 B. they can get the food anywhere

C. they consider the food free of pollution　 D. they like home-grown fruit

2. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Those who buy organic food have a complete knowledge of organic food.

B. Some of the organic food is produced outside Britain.

C. Organic produce is not seasonal and tastes more tasty.

D. Organic products are those which are free of pesticides.

3. The underlined words “organic trend” means　　　　 .

A. higher prices of organic food　 B. better quality of organic food

C. rising market for organic food　 D. growing interest in organic food

4. The news story is mainly about　　　　　　 .

A. that more and more people prefer organic food in Britain

B. the production of organic food in Britain

C. the complete knowledge of organic food in Britain

D. good qualities of organic food in Britain

LONDON (Reuters) ---Organic fruit, carried right to the doorstep. That is what Gabriel Gold prefers, and he is willing to pay for it. If this is not possible, the 26-year-old computer technician will spend the extra money at the supermarket to buy organic food.

“Organic produce is always better,” Mr. Gold said. “The food is free of pesticides(杀虫剂), and you are generally supporting family farms instead of large farms. And more often than not it is locally grown and seasonal, so it is more tasty.” Mr. Gold is one of a growing number of shoppers buying into the organic trend, and supermarkets across Britain are depending on more like him as they grow their organic food business. But how many shoppers really know what they are getting, and why are they willing to pay a higher price for organic produce? Market research shows that Mr. Gold and others who buy organic food can generally give clear reasons for their preferences---but their knowledge of organic food is far from complete. For example, small amounts of pesticides can be used on organic produce. And about three quarters of organic food in Britain is not local but imported (进口) to meet the growing need. “The demand for organic food is increasing(增加) by about one third every year, so it is a very fast-growing market.” Said Sue Flock, a specialist in this line of business.

71. How much organic food in Britain is produced locally?

A. about15%   B.about25%     C.about50%    D. about 75%

72. More and more people in Britain are buying organic food because________.

A. they are getting richer

B. they can get the food anywhere

C. they consider the food free of pollution

D. they like home-grown fruit

73. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Those who buy organic food have a complete knowledge of organic food.

B. Some of the organic food is produced outside Britain.

C. Organic produce is not seasonal and tastes more tasty.

D. Organic products are those which are free of pesticides.

74. The underlined words “organic trend” means          .

A. higher prices of organic food

B. better quality of organic food

C. rising market for organic food

D. growing interest in organic food

75. The news story is mainly about             .

A. that more and more people prefer organic food in Britain

B. the production of organic food in Britain

C. the complete knowledge of organic food in Britain

D. good qualities of organic food in Britain

    “Organic produce is always better,” Gold saiD．“The food is free of pesticides (农药), and you are generally supporting family farms instead of large farms. And more often than not it is locally (本地) grown and seasonal, so it is more tasty. ” Gold is one of a growing number of shoppers buying into the organic trend, and supermarkets across Brit ain are counting on more like him as they grow their organic food business. But how many shoppers really know what they are getting, and why are they willing to pay a higher price for organic produce? Market research shows that Gold and others who buy organic food can generally give clear reasons for their preferences—but their knowledge of organic food is far from complete. For example, small amounts of pesticides can be used on organic products. And about three quarters of organic food in Britain is not local but imported(进口) to meet growing demanD．“The demand for organic food is increasing by about one third every year, so it is a very fast-growing market,” said Sue Flock, a specialist in this line of business.

1.More and more people in Britain are buying organic food because _______.

A．they are getting richer

B．they can get the food anywhere

C．they consider the food free of pollution

D．they like home-grown fruit

2.Which of the following statements is true to the facts about most organic produce sold in Britain?

A．It grows indoors all year around.

B．It is produced outside Britain.

C．It is grown on family farms.

D．It is produced on large farms.

3.What is the meaning of “the organic trend” as the words are used in the text?

A．Growing interest in organic food.

B．Better quality of organic food.

C．Rising market for organic food.

D．Higher prices of organic food.

4.What is the best title for this news story?

A．Organic Food—healthy, or Just for the Wealthy?

B．The Making of Organic Food in Britain.

C．Organic Food—to Import or Not?

D．Good Qualities of Organic Food.

LONDON (Reuters) —Organic fruit, delivered right to the doorstep. That is what Gabriel Gold prefers, and he is willing to pay for it. If this is not possible, the 26-yearold computer technician will spend the extra money at the su permarket to buy organic food.

    “Organic produce is always better,” Gold saiD．“The food is free of pesticides (农药), and you are generally supporting family farms instead of large farms. And more often than not it is locally (本地) grown and seasonal, so it is more tasty. ” Gold is one of a growing number of shoppers buying into the organic trend, and supermarkets across Brit ain are counting on more like him as they grow their organic food business. But how many shoppers really know what they are getting, and why are they willing to pay a higher price for organic produce? Market research shows that Gold and others who buy organic food can generally give clear reasons for their preferences—but their knowledge of organic food is far from complete. For example, small amounts of pesticides can be used on organic products. And about three quarters of organic food in Britain is not local but imported(进口) to meet growing demanD．“The demand for organic food is increasing by about one third every year, so it is a very fast-growing market,” said Sue Flock, a specialist in this line of business.

1.More and more people in Britain are buying organic food because _______.

A．they are getting richer

B．they can get the food anywhere

C．they consider the food free of pollution

D．they like home-grown fruit

2.Which of the following statements is true to the facts about most organic produce sold in Britain?

A．It grows indoors all year around.

B．It is produced outside Britain.

C．It is grown on family farms.

D．It is produced on large farms.

3.What is the meaning of “the organic trend” as the words are used in the text?

A．Growing interest in organic food.

B．Better quality of organic food.

C．Rising market for organic food.

D．Higher prices of organic food.

4.What is the best title for this news story?

A．Organic Food—healthy, or Just for the Wealthy?

B．The Making of Organic Food in Britain.

C．Organic Food—to Import or Not?

D．Good Qualities of Organic Food.