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　　One of the most interesting of all studies is the study of words and word origins （来源） . Each language is 1 of several earlier languages, and the words of a language can sometimes be traced （追溯） back through two or three different languages to their 2 . Again , a word from one language may 3 into other languages and 4 a new meaning. The word “etiquette” , which is of Freuch origin and originally meant a label , 5 a sign , passed into Spanish and 6 its original meaning. So in Spanish the word “etiquette” today is used to 7 the small paper which a store 8 to a suit, a dress or a bottle. The word “etiquette” in French, 9 , gradually developed a different meaning. It 10 became the custom to write directions on small cards, or “etiquette” , as to how visitors should dress themselves and 11 during an imporiant ceremony. 12 the word “etiquette” began to mean a system of correct manners for people to follow. 13 this meaning, the word passed into English.

　　Consider the word “breakfast”. To fast is to go for some period of time without 14 . Thus in the morning, after many hours 15 the night without food, one 16 his fast.

　　Consider the everyday English 17 “Goodbye” . Many , many years ago people would say to each 18 on parting:“God be with you. ” As this was 19 over and over millions of times , it gradually became 20 to “Goodbye” .

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Farmers, as we all know, have been having a hard time of it lately, and have turned to new ways of earning income from their land. This involves not only planting new kinds of crops, but some 1 ways of making money, the most unusual of which has got to be sheep racing. Yes, you heard me 2 ! A farmer now holds sheep races on a regular basis, and during the past year over 100,000 people have 3 to watch the race. “I was passing the farm on my way to the sea for a holiday.” one punter (赛马经纪人) told me, “and I thought I'd have a look. I didn't believe it was serious, to tell you the truth.” According to a regular visitor, betting on sheep is more interesting than betting on horses. “At proper horse races everyone has already studied the form of the horse 4 , and there are clear favourites. 5 nobody has heard anything about these 6 ! Most people find it difficult to tell one from another in any case.” I stayed to watch the races, and I must admit that I found it quite 7 . In a usual sheep race, half a dozen sheep race down hill over a course of about half a mile. Food is waiting for them ar the other end of the 8 just to give them some encouragement, I ought to add! The sheep run surprisingly fast. 9 they have probably not eaten for a while. Anyway, the crowd around me were obviously enjoying their day out at the races. 10 by their happy faces and the sense of excitement.

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Farmers, as we all know, have been having a hard time of it lately, and have turned to new ways of earning income from their land. This involves not only planting new kinds of crops, but some 1 ways of making money, the most unusual of which has got to be sheep racing. Yes, you heard me 2 ! A farmer now holds sheep races on a regular basis, and during the past year over 100,000 people have 3 to watch the race. “I was passing the farm on my way to the sea for a holiday,” one punter(赛马经纪人) told me, “and I thought I'd have a look. I didn't believe it was serious, to tell you the truth.” According to a regular visitor, betting on sheep is more interesting than betting on horses. “At proper horse races everyone has already studied the form of the horse 4 , and there are clear favourites. 5 nobody has heard anything about these 6 ! Most people find it difficult to tell one from another in any case.” I stayed to watch the races, and I must admit that I found it quite 7 . In a usual sheep race, half a dozen sheep race down hill over a course of about half a mile. Food is waiting for them at the other end of the 8 just to give them some encouragement, I ought to add! The sheep run surprisingly fast, 9 they have probably not eaten for a while. Anyway, the crowd around me were obviously enjoying their day out at the races, 10 by their happy faces and the sense of excitement.

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It is universally known that friendship is one of the permanent themes in the literature of all languages. Friends are people who willingly and readily help us when we are in trouble, and show    36   for us when we are in misery. This is   37   human beings were born to need the warmth and laughter of friends. Some of us like    38   friends, while others different friends. Personally,I prefer both.  

      It goes without saying that having similar friends has many    39   , We can feel a renewed sense of    40   when we have a group of old friends who would    41    our sufferings and happiness.    42   ,  old friends always  know  how to   43   mutual trust（互信）and how to avoid    44    conflicts. I always feel    45    when I meet an old friend after a long   46  . Immediately, hearty laughter    47    the atmosphere.  

Nevertheless I believe that a mixture of friends is    48   advantageous. One can ___49___ various sorts of friends in three aspects. First, frequent    50   with different friends broadens my world   51    ．Just as various kinds of nutriments keep you healthy, making a   52   of friends keeps you lively. Secondly , I have found that the   53   friends cannot only    54   new adventures but alse show me new   55   to success in life. Thirdly, they can help me with whatever difficulties I encounter in life.  

To conclude, I prefer to have both types of friends and as many as possible. Of course, I will not forget friends wisely.

36．A．direction          B．respect                    C．sympathy         D．anxiety

37．A．because           B．why                       C．how                D．What

38．A．true                 B．right                       C．same               D．similar

39．A．problems         B．advantages             C．disadvantages   D．duties

40．A．tension            B．challenge                C．strength          D．oppression

41．A．share              B．convey                   C．guarantee         D．cause

42．A．Therefore        B．Otherwise               C．However          D．Moreover

43．A．lack                B．abandon                  C．bear                D．maintain

44．A．obvious           B．impossible                  C．impressive       D．hidden

45．A．stressed           B．worried                  C．delighted         D．confused

46．A．experience       B．departure                C．work               D．discussion

47．A．fills               B．weakens                  C．ruins               D．buries

48．A．eagerly            B．equally                  C．bitterly            D．rarely

49．A．make with              B．benefit from            C．result from       D．appeal to

50．A．quarrel            B．contact                   C．argument               D．view

51．A．attitude            B．position                  C．outlook          D．ambition

52．A．range                     B．series                      C．quantity           D．variety

53．A．strange            B．doubtful                 C．available          D．different

54．A．result from      B．stick to                   C．attend to          D．lead to

55．A．avenues          B．appeal                    C．benefit             D．attitude