In the early 80’s, I walked across the Burrard Bridge in Vancouver. Not alone, however. With me were more than 50,000 persons, mostly of my generation, on the Walk for Peace. Loving peace, I think, is one of three important qualities of my generation. 

That desire for peace has been an important characteristic of my generation for a long time. I grew up in the 60’s and early 70’s. At that time, many of us took part in demonstrations（示威游行） against the Vietnam War. Many people of my generation have devoted their lives to world peace, and lately we have seen success: US and Russian nuclear weapons are half their 1980 levels and nuclear disarmament（裁减军备） is agreed upon worldwide. 

Another characteristic of my generation is our participation in the “marriage revolution”. We were the first generation that had access to safe and reliable birth control. The idea of “free love” made it easier for men and women to safely express their love before marriage. The marriage revolution gave us power, especially to women, and the world was changed forever. 

The most important characteristic, however, is that many of us are deeply concerned about the environment. The results of my generation’s activities can be seen everywhere.

Although not all of us have participated, it is sure that we will continue to have a large impact on North America. We are nearing 50 years old, an age where people of my generation will become successful in politics and then, who knows what changes will come.

59. Which of the following does not belong to the characteristics of the author’s generation?

A. Travelling peacefully.             B. The wish for peace.

C. Belief in the idea of “free love”.   D. Protecting the environment.

60. “My generation” may be people born between ________.

A. the 50s and 60s                               B. the 60s and 70s

C. the 70s and 80s                                   D. the 80s and 90s

61. The passage implies that ________.

    A. most of the author’s generation died for world peace

    B. all the countries agreed to remove the nuclear weapons

    C. the demonstrations against the Vietnam War achieved success

    D. some of the author’s generation may have greater influence on the country

书面表达（满分15分）

最近，你校正在进行英语选修课报名，针对高一年级，学校列出了如下课程供大家选择：

请以“My Favorite Course” 为题，选择其中的一门，用英语写一篇100-120个词的短文，发表在学校论坛里和大家一起分享。要求如下：

1. 简要概括课程内容；2. 谈谈你选择该课程的理由。

注意：文章的标题和开头已给出（不计词数）。

My Favorite Course

Of the four courses listed, I                                                 

书面表达（满分15分）
最近，你校正在进行英语选修课报名，针对高一年级，学校列出了如下课程供大家选择：

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(2010·安徽安庆示范高中高三四校联考)
高中生在成长的过程中会碰到一些烦恼。就这一话题你班正积极筹备召开一次主题班会。请你依据下表进行必要的思考，并用英语准备一篇到会发言的材料。词数120左右。
pains（烦恼）                solutions（解决办法）
相貌、体形不美             不必在意
不被他人理解,朋友少         加强沟通
学习滞后，压力大            怎么办？
零花钱不多                  怎么办？
注意：1. 开头已写好，不记入词数。
2. 语言通顺，结构严谨。
Boys and girls，
We high school students do have some growing pains, but we can get rid of them correctly and wisely.
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(2010·安徽安庆示范高中高三四校联考)

高中生在成长的过程中会碰到一些烦恼。就这一话题你班正积极筹备召开一次主题班会。请你依据下表进行必要的思考，并用英语准备一篇到会发言的材料。词数120左右。

pains（烦恼）                solutions（解决办法）

相貌、体形不美              不必在意

不被他人理解,朋友少          加强沟通

学习滞后，压力大             怎么办 ？

零花钱不多                   怎么办 ？

注意：1. 开头已写好，不记入词数。

2. 语言通顺，结构严谨。

Boys and girls，

We high school students do have some growing pains, but we can get rid of them correctly and wisely.

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