摘要:B Mandela Born-again as An Artist at 84 VAN Gogh. Picasso. Matisse. Mandela? He may not quite fit with those legendaryartists, but at age 84, revolutionary-turned-peacemaker Nelson Mandela has taken charcoal to canvas and transformed himself into a top-selling artist. In just five months, the former South African president and Nobel Peace winner has sold more than 1, 000 lithographs (prints made using a stone or metal surface) of five charcoal and pastel drawings of his time as a prisoner at the brutal , apartheid-era Robben Island prison. His pictures cut across cultures, people’s ethnic backgrounds and economic backgrounds, said Ross Calder, an art publisher. Mandela’s new career in art began when Calder saw how John Lennon’s wife Yoko One was using his sketches to raise money for charity and decided Mandela could do the same thing to raise funds for his children’s charity. “I may be artistic, but it’s in the back, far recesses (remote or secret place) of my mind. It will take a lot to get that out, Mandela said. Mandela learned from Cape Town artist Varenke Paschke in the mysteries of composition and colour. He decided to recreate his time on Robben Island, but not in a dark and gloomy way. His simple charcoal and pastel pictures of the island are surprisingly cheery and bright. Even a view of Cape Town’s Table Mountain through the bars of his cell appears optimistic. The bars are a cheery orange, and the vast distance between Mandela and the freedom of the mountain is a green field. “I have attempted to color the island sketches in ways that reflect the positive light in which I view it, Mandela said. “This is what I would like to share with people and, hopefully, project the idea that even the most fantastic of dreams can be achieved if we are prepared to endure life’s challenges. 66. Nelson Mandela is now. A. a top-selling B. a prisoner C. an artist D. a president 67. Mandela’s picture are . A. simple charcoal and pastel pictures B. about the view of the Robben Island C. the mysteries of composition D. the real reflection of his life and dreams 68. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT TRUE? A. Mandela successfully changed himself into an artist after retiring. B. It took a lot for Mandela to show his artistic talent far recesses of his mind. C. Mandela convinced people that any dreams could be realized only if they were ready to suffer difficulties. D. Mandela got a great deal of money as well as fame by selling his pictures. 69. What can we infer from the passage? A. Mandela is the former South African president. B. Mandela is able to use colors and light in his pictures successfully. C. The life in the Robben Island prison was terrible. D. Mandela used his sketches to raise money for the children’s charity. 70. Which of the following can best describe Nelson Mandela? A. Foolish B. Determined C. Excited D. Proud

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Europe's first major university department to promote research into government and public policy will open in Oxford under new plans.
In a hugely significant move, Oxford University will create a new school of government in 2012 following a£75 million donation by Leonard Blavatnik, the American industrialist and philanthropist(慈善家).The school is intended to train outstanding graduates from across the world in the skills and responsibilities of government.The move is being backed by world leaders including Nelson Mandela, Bill Clinton and Kofi Annan.
Andrew Hamilton, Oxford's vice - chancellor, said: "The school represents a huge milestone in Oxford's history.It will give tomorrow leaders the best of Oxford's traditional strengths alongside new and practical ways of understanding and meeting the challenges of good governance.
"The university has educated 26 British Prime Ministers and over 30 other world leaders, yet until how the major international schools of government have all been outside Europe, principally in the United States."
Under plans, the Blavatnik School of Government will provide a series of practical courses leading to a Master's degree.It will cover a range of subjects including the humanities, social sciences, law, science, technology, health, finance, energy and security policy.
Oxford said Mr Blavatnik's donation was one of the most generous in the university' s 900 year history The university itself will be investing an additional£26m in the school, as well as land in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, where the school will be located.
Lord Patten, Oxford's chancellor, said: "This is a once - in - a - century opportunity for Oxford through the Blavatnik donation, Oxford will now become the world's leading centre for the training of future leaders in government and public policy - and in ways that take proper account of the very different additions, institutions and cultures that those leaders will serve.It is an important moment for the future good government throughout the world."
【小题1】What is the text mainly about?

A.Political leaders from Oxford.
B.Traditions and strengths of Oxford.
C.Oxford ways to train future leaders.
D.Oxford school of government under plans.
【小题2】The move is meant to _____.
A.provide varieties of courses
B.promote popularity of Oxford
C.find talented graduates in Europe
D.educate tomorrow’s political leaders
【小题3】What can students learn in the new school?
A.Politics and economics.
B.Philosophy and humanities.
C.Traditional and practical courses.
D.Modern science and technology.
【小题4】Which of the following is true of the school?
A.It is named after Leonard Blavatnik.
B.It will not provide traditional courses.
C.It is wholly financed by Leonard Blavatnik.
D.It is the first international school of government.
【小题5】What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A.Public policy is the present focus.
B.More world leaders will rise from Oxford.
C.World leaders need to respect each other.
D.Lord Patten has different opinions of the plan.

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第三部分:阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
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“Mr. Mandela has spent 67 years making the world a better place. We’re asking you for 67 minutes”. Nelson Mandela turns 91 on the 18th of July, and the call has gone out for people everywhere to celebrate his birthday and the global launch of Mandela Day by acting on the idea that each person has the power to change the world.
The call by the Nelson Mandela Foundation and its sister organizations for the creation of an official global Mandela Day is gaining great support. It is to be celebrated on the 18th of July every year-Mandela’s birthday.
“The celebration of Mandela Day aims to call on people to recognize their power and devote 67 minutes to making an imprint (印记) and helping change the world around them for the better”, the Nelson Mandela Foundation said at the launch of the campaign in April.
“Nelson Mandela has been making an imprint on the world for 67 years, beginning in 1942 when he first started to fight for the human rights of every South African. He has set a good example to the world. ”
Mandela said at the time of the launch that he would be honoured if such a day can serve to bring together people around the world to fight poverty and improve peace.
Former US president Bill Clinton said Mandela’s example showed that the power of public kindness does not require public office, but a well-placed heart and a determined mind .
South African President Jacob Zuma said it would give people in South Africa and all over the world the opportunity to do something good to help others. Let us wholeheartedly support Mandela Day and encourage the world to join us in this wonderful campaign.
51. The underlined word “launch” in the first paragraph can be replaced by“________”.
A.celebration            B.creation           C.realization         D. activity
52. The aim of setting up Mandela Day is to________ .
A.celebrate Nelson Mandela’s 91st birthday
B.improve the international position of South Africa
C.encourage people to fight poverty
D.call on people to make the world a much better place
53. It can be inferred from the passage that Bill Clinton and Jacob Zuma________.
A.do not support some ideas of Nelson Mandela
B.were too busy to attend Nelson Mandela’s 91st birthday celebration
C.think highly of the contribution Nelson Mandela has made to the world
D.disagree with the idea of setting up a global Mandela Day
54. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Nelson Mandela began to fight for the human rights in 1942.
B.It took 67 minutes to celebrate Mandela’s birthday.
C.Presidents form all around the world will attend the celebration.
D.The Nelson Mandela Foundation made 18th July Mandela Day.

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