摘要:B In the past, a city’s major shopping district was in its downtown area. People could get downtown easier than they could get to other parts of the city. Before the 1920s, the best way to travel in a city was on a streetcar, a subway, a railroad, or an elevated train. All these ran on tracks that led downtown. As our cities grew outward, people living far from the center of town needed other places to shop. More people were driving cars, and they needed a place they could drive to quickly. Driving downtown was difficult. Finding a parking space downtown was sometimes impossible. People also needed a shopping place where they could park easily. To meet the shopping needs of people living in the suburbs, groups of businesses moved farther out, too. Today, most suburbs have large shopping centers. Modern and well-planned shopping centers are built on large areas of ground. They have even more space for parking than they do for stores. The shopping centers have many different kinds of stores. Often, the shopper can do all his shopping in one place. The very large shopping centers have malls which make shopping pleasant. The mall is an area between stores set aside for walking. Shoppers can walk from store to store and enjoy beautiful fountains, statues, and plants. There are benches so that shoppers may rest. Some shopping centers have malls with roofs that protect shoppers from the weather outside. 60. Today, many suburbs have . A. parks with beautiful fountains B. large shopping centers C. businesses with no parking spaces D. subways and railroads 61. Why did people want suburban shopping centers? A. They lived far from the downtown stores B. They wanted stores that had statues and plants C. They liked to get to them on the subways D. They hated the downtown life 62. Which statement does the story lead you to believe? A. Most people living in the suburbs have cars. B. Most shopping centers were built before 1920. C. Most suburbs do not have shopping centers. D. Only shoppers from the suburbs go shopping in the mall. 63. On the whole, this story is about . A. going downtown on a streetcar or elevated train B. people who live in the middle of large cities C. the parking problem in the downtown areas D. why some businesses have moved to the suburbs

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I am a writer. I spend a great deal of my time thinking about the power of language—the way it can evoke(唤起) an emotion, a visual image, a complex idea, or a simple truth. Language is the tool of my trade. And I use them all—all the Englishes I grew up with.
Born into a Chinese family that had recently arrived in California, I’ve been giving more thought to the kind of English my mother speaks. Like others, I have described it to people as “broken” English. But feel embarrassed to say that. It has always bothered me that I can think of no way to describe it other than “broken”, as if it were damaged and needed to be fixed, as if it lacked a certain wholeness. I’ve heard other terms used, “limited English,” for example. But they seem just as bad, as if everything is limited, including people’s perceptions(认识)of the limited English speaker.
I know this for a fact, because when I was growing up, my mother’s “limited” English limited my perception of her. I was ashamed(难堪) of her English. I believed that her English reflected the quality of what she had to say. That is ,because she expressed them imperfectly her thoughts were imperfect. And I had plenty of evidence to support me: the fact that people in department stores, at banks, and at restaurants did not take her seriously, did not give her good service, pretended not to understand her, or even acted as if they did not hear her.
I started writing fiction in 1985. And for reasons I won’t get into today, I began to write stories using all the Englishes I grew up with: the English she used with me, which for lack of a better term might be described as “broken”, and what I imagine to be her translation of her Chinese, her internal(内在的) language, and for that I sought to preserve the essence, but neither an English nor a Chinese structure: I wanted to catch what language ability tests can never show; her intention, her feelings, the rhythms of her speech and the nature of her thoughts.
61. By saying “Language is the tool of my trade”, the author means that ______.
A. she uses English in foreign trade B. she is fascinated by languages
C. she works as a translator       D. she is a writer by profession
62. The author used to think of her mother’s English as ______.
A. impolite  B. amusing C. imperfect  D. practical
63. Which of the following is TRUE according to Paragraph 3?
A. Americans do not understand broken English.
B. The author’s mother was not respected sometimes.
C. The author’ mother had positive influence on her.
D. Broken English always reflects imperfect thoughts.
64. The author gradually realizes her mother’s English is _____.
A. well structured  B. in the old style
C. easy to translate  D. rich in meaning
65. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The changes of the author’s attitude to her mother’s English.
B. The limitation of the author’s perception of her mother.
C. The author’s misunderstanding of “limited” English.
D. The author’s experiences of using broken English.

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Jay Chou(周杰伦)is a well-known name both in Taiwan and mainland. He is now one of Asia’s hottest pop stars. His catchy tunes have main-streamed(主流)rap and R&B in the Mando-pop world. In the past his teacher thought he was dumb(木讷). Talent spotters(观察者)thought he was ugly. But his success proves that the music still matters more than looks and image. His musical talent(才能)is recognized by fans, fellow-singers and producers. Now, a singing contest was held in Taiwan

Chou appeared at the contest with band “Nan Quan Mama”, which was discovered by Chou.  Their first album the Summer of Nan Quan Mama, composed and produced by Chou was a great success.

Chou started his career at a singing contest, attracting the attention of record producers.  But the successful singer does not believe in luck. He says it’s his passion for music and hard work that are keys to his success. He said, “I didn’t know how to sing at the beginning, so I lost the first time. But I was so determined that I never stopped trying. My advice to these young singers is never to give up, and always believe in yourself. ”

Chou’s confidence has strengthened his music. He is a great source of inspiration to youngsters who share his determination to become a superstar.

The best title for this passage can be ____________.

A. From an ugly dumb to a superstar

B. Jay Chou’s way to success

C. Jay Chou and his band         

D. Jay Chou’s life

The underlined part “matters more” most probably means ____________.

A. better                           B. more different

C. more difficult                   D. more important

Which of the following is NOT true about Jay Chou?

A. Jay Chou is confident towards music.

B. He is a determined man.

C. He succeeded the first time he appeared on the stage.

D. Though not good-looking, he has a gift for music.

____________ make Jay Chou a success according to the passage.

A. His luck and talent for music

B. His talent for music and look

C. His looks and luck

D. His passion for music and hard work

Jay Chou’s musical talent is recognized by the following except ____________.

A. his teachers                 B. fellow-singers

C. producers                    D. fans

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