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摘要：16．According to the passage, it can be imagined that . A．all high school students say yes to the Pledge of Allegiance. B．all high school students say no to the Pledge of Allegiance. C．all kids don’t agree to the requirement of saying the Pledge of Allegiance. D．all high schools will require their students to pledge allegiance to the flag. E “Life is speeding up. Everyone is getting unwell. This may sound like something someone would say today. But in fact, an unknown citizen who lived in Rome in AD 52 wrote it. We all love new inventions. They are exciting, amazing and can even change our lives. But have all these developments really improve the quality of our lives? Picture this: You’re rushing to finish your homework on the computer. Your mobile phone rings, a QQ message from your friend appears on the screen, the noise from the television is getting louder and louder. Suddenly the computer goes blank and you lose all your work. Now you have to stay up all night to get it done. How calm and happy do you feel? Inventions have speeded up our lives so much that they often leave us feeling stressed and tired. Why do you think people who live far away from noisy cities, who have not telephones, no cars, not even any electricity often seem to be happier? Perhaps because they lead simpler lives. One family in the UK went “back in time to see what life was like without all the inventions we have today. The grandparents, with their daughter, and grandsons Benjamin, 10, and Tomas, 7, spent nine weeks in a 1940s house. They had no washing machine, microwave, computer or mobile phones. The grandmother, Lyn, said, “It was hard physically, but not mentally. She believed life was less materialistic. “The more things you have, the more difficult life becomes, She said. The boys said they fought less to fight over, such as their computer. Benjamin also noticed that his grandmother had changed from being a “trendy, beer-drinking granny, to one who cooked things. Here are some simple ways to beat the stress often caused by our inventions! Don’t be available all the time. Turn off your mobile phone at cartain times of the day. Don’t check your e-mail every day. Don’t reply to somebody as soon as they leave a text message just because you can. It may be fun at first, but it soon gets annoying.

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LOS ANGELES Jesus Ibarra was puzzled by the elderly man.

He was obviously much older than other students at Central Ault High School. And he was an Anglo on a campus where most students are Latins, Blacks, and Asian Americans.

“I asked myself what he was doing here,” said Ibarra, 21, of Los Angeles. “I thought he was a visitor. The first time I talked to him, I asked a question in English, and he answered in Spanish. I thought he was white and Jewish. I never imagined that he would speak Spanish.”

Jacob Blitzstein surprised his fellow students all the time. He isn’t some stuffy man, though he wears his neat gray beard and conservative (traditional) clothes.

Blitzstein is warm and gregarious (enjoys being with others). He likes to hear a good joke and loves to tell a good story. He is determined, especially when it comes to realizing his dream.

Recently, that dream came true. At a graduation ceremony attended by two of his children and three grandchildren, Blitzstein, 81, graduated from high school.

After Principal Lanny Nelms handed him the diploma（毕业证书）and announced his age, Blitzstein waved to the audience and cried.

And why not? He’s probably the oldest Central High School graduate since the school opened in 1974. According to the Los Angeles district spokesman, although no records of such things are kept, Blitzstein is the oldest graduate he’s ever heard of.

Earning his diploma took 10 years, during which the retired store owner suffered heart attack and ill health, and lost his wife and two brothers.

He kept to his task for a reason. “School is the best medicine you can have,” he said. “You have something on your mind a goal.”

With his diploma in hand, Blitzstein states that he’s not through yet.

“You know something ? I’m going to college,” He told a visitor recently. He has checked out West Los Angeles and Santa Monica community colleges and hopes to move from there to a four-year school.

“It’s not a joke,” he said. “If I live to the year 2008, maybe I’ll be a doctor.”

64．What was Jacob Blitzstein’s dream?

A．To be the oldest graduate.

B．To graduate from high school.

C．To surprise his fellow students.

D．To invite his children to attend his ceremony.

65．The underlined word “stuffy” in the 4th paragraph means “ ”.

A．old fashioned B．respectable

C．narrow minded D．fat

66．What does Blitzstein mean by saying “he’s not through yet?”

A．It’s a dream from which he can’t wake up.

B．He will continue his studies and there is a long way to go.

C．He can’t believe that he can get the diploma.

D．He doesn’t think he’ll pass the examination.

67．You can conclude from the passage that .

A．Jacob is the oldest graduate in the world

B．it’s necessary to receive college education

C．learning is an art

D．a person’s effort can lead to success

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After the September 11 terrorist attacks, some high schools in America wanted the students to pledge allegiance（宣誓效忠） to the flag. Is it necessary or not? Let’s see how the kids think of this requirement.
Lea Mouallem, Marymount High School
I believe that saying the Pledge of Allegiance is a way of reminding our country that no matter what happens, we are united. I don’t think our president wants us to go and join the army now, but he wants to tell us that we will be able to overcome the disaster as a whole nation that is working together.
Harry Chin, 15, Culver City High School
I am not for the Pledge of Allegiance and I am not against the Pledge of Allegiance because I just say it so many times that it loses meaning. I say it every day at school in the second period. It doesn’t mean anything any more.
David Tran, 15, Warren High School.
The Pledge of Allegiance is another sign of country. We should have some respect to it. In many schools, we don’t say the Pledge every morning-we just stand up and let the National anthem ring through the silence. We said the Pledge of Allegiance on Sept. 12.
Danny Maryanor, 16, Santa Monica High School
I wonder why we were suddenly asked to recite the Pledge when many of us stopped after elementary school; and the Pledge was recited before the play of “Ode to Joy” （欢乐颂）with recorders. This was not to express patriotism（爱国主义）, or even to remember those who lost their lives on Sept. 11.
I feel I cannot support a nation that in this time of crisis looks outward for revenge（报复）instead of inward for peace. Perhaps we should think more about our problems.
68.Saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag first appeared in American schools______
A．after Sept. 11, 2000     B．before Sept. 11, 2001
C．on Sept. 11, 2001           D．after Sept. 11, 2001
69．Who were for the Pledge of Allegiance?
A．Lea Mouallem; David Tran        B．Harry Chin; Danny Maryanor
C．Lea Mouallem; Danny Maryanor    D．Harry Chin; David Tran
70．Which of the following is TRUE?
A．Harry Chin thought the government required them to join the army.
B．Lea Mouallem thought the Pledge of Allegiance of no meaning.
C．Danny Maryanor felt the terrorist attacks happened partly because of America’s own problem.
D．The Pledge of Allegiance is of another country.
71．According to the passage, it can be imagined that________.
A．all high school students say yes to the Pledge of Allegiance.
B．all high school students say no to the Pledge of Allegiance.
C．all kids don’t agree to the requirement of saying the Pledge of Allegiance.
D．all high schools will require their students to pledge allegiance to the flag.

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After the September 11 terrorist attacks, some high schools in America wanted the students to pledge allegiance（宣誓效忠） to the flag. Is it necessary or not? Let’s see how the kids think of this requirement.

Lea Mouallem, Marymount High School

I believe that saying the Pledge of Allegiance is a way of reminding our country that no matter what happens, we are united. I don’t think our president wants us to go and join the army now, but he wants to tell us that we will be able to overcome the disaster as a whole nation that is working together.

Harry Chin, 15, Culver City High School

I am not for the Pledge of Allegiance and I am not against the Pledge of Allegiance because I just say it so many times that it loses meaning. I say it every day at school in the second period. It doesn’t mean anything any more.

David Tran, 15, Warren High School.

The Pledge of Allegiance is another sign of country. We should have some respect to it. In many schools, we don’t say the Pledge every morning-we just stand up and let the National anthem ring through the silence. We said the Pledge of Allegiance on Sept. 12.

Danny Maryanor, 16, Santa Monica High School

I wonder why we were suddenly asked to recite the Pledge when many of us stopped after elementary school; and the Pledge was recited before the play of “Ode to Joy” （欢乐颂）with recorders. This was not to express patriotism（爱国主义）, or even to remember those who lost their lives on Sept. 11.

I feel I cannot support a nation that in this time of crisis looks outward for revenge（报复）instead of inward for peace. Perhaps we should think more about our problems.

1．Saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag first appeared in American schools_______.

A．after Sept. 11, 2000 B．before Sept. 11, 2001

C．on Sept. 11, 2001 D．after Sept. 11, 2001

2．Who were for the Pledge of Allegiance?

A．Lea Mouallem; David Tran B．Harry Chin; Danny Maryanor

C．Lea Mouallem; Danny Maryanor D．Harry Chin; David Tran

3．Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Harry Chin thought the government required them to join the army.

B．Lea Mouallem thought the Pledge of Allegiance of no meaning.

C．Danny Maryanor felt the terrorist attacks happened partly because of America’s own problem.

D．The Pledge of Allegiance is of another country.

4．According to the passage, it can be imagined that___________.

A．all high school students say yes to the Pledge of Allegiance.

B．all high school students say no to the Pledge of Allegiance.

C．all kids don’t agree to the requirement of saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

D．all high schools will require their students to pledge allegiance to the flag.

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Lea Mouallem, Marymount High School

Harry Chin, 15, Culver City High School

David Tran, 15, Warren High School.

Danny Maryanor, 16, Santa Monica High School

I feel I cannot support a nation that in this time of crisis looks outward for revenge（报复）instead of inward for peace. Perhaps we should think more about our problems.

1．Saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag first appeared in American schools_______.

A．after Sept. 11, 2000 B．before Sept. 11, 2001

C．on Sept. 11, 2001 D．after Sept. 11, 2001

2．Who were for the Pledge of Allegiance?

A．Lea Mouallem; David Tran B．Harry Chin; Danny Maryanor

C．Lea Mouallem; Danny Maryanor D．Harry Chin; David Tran

3．Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Harry Chin thought the government required them to join the army.

B．Lea Mouallem thought the Pledge of Allegiance of no meaning.

C．Danny Maryanor felt the terrorist attacks happened partly because of America’s own problem.

D．The Pledge of Allegiance is of another country.

4．According to the passage, it can be imagined that___________.

A．all high school students say yes to the Pledge of Allegiance.

B．all high school students say no to the Pledge of Allegiance.

C．all kids don’t agree to the requirement of saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

D．all high schools will require their students to pledge allegiance to the flag.

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Lea Mouallem, Marymount High School

Harry Chin, 15, Culver City High School

David Tran, 15, Warren High School.

Danny Maryanor, 16, Santa Monica High School

I feel I cannot support a nation that in this time of crisis looks outward for revenge（报复）instead of inward for peace. Perhaps we should think more about our problems.

68.Saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag first appeared in American schools______

A．after Sept. 11, 2000 B．before Sept. 11, 2001

C．on Sept. 11, 2001 D．after Sept. 11, 2001

69．Who were for the Pledge of Allegiance?

A．Lea Mouallem; David Tran B．Harry Chin; Danny Maryanor

C．Lea Mouallem; Danny Maryanor D．Harry Chin; David Tran

70．Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Harry Chin thought the government required them to join the army.

B．Lea Mouallem thought the Pledge of Allegiance of no meaning.

C．Danny Maryanor felt the terrorist attacks happened partly because of America’s own problem.

D．The Pledge of Allegiance is of another country.

71．According to the passage, it can be imagined that________.

A．all high school students say yes to the Pledge of Allegiance.

B．all high school students say no to the Pledge of Allegiance.

C．all kids don’t agree to the requirement of saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

D．all high schools will require their students to pledge allegiance to the flag.

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