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“I promise.” “ I swear to you it’ll never happen again.” “I give you my word.” “Honestly. Believe me.” Sure, I trust. Why not? I teach English composition at a private college. With a certain excitement and intensity, I read my students’ essays, hoping to find the person behind the pen. As each semester progresses, plagiarism（剽窃）appears. Not only is my intelligence insulted as one assumes I won’t detect a polished piece of prose from an otherwise-average writer, but I feel a sadness that a student has resorted to buying a paper from a peer. Writers have styles like fingerprints and after several assignments, I can match a student’s work with his or her name.

Why is learning less important than a higher grade-point average（GPA）? When we’re threatened or sick, we make conditional promises. “If you let me pass math I will …” “Lord, if you get me over this before the big homecoming game I’ll…” Once the situation is behind us, so are the promises. Human nature? Perhaps, but we do use that cliché（陈词滥调）to get us out of uncomfortable bargains.

Six years ago, I took a student before the dean. He had turned in an essay with the vocabulary and sentence structure of PhD thesis. Up until that time, both his out-of-class and in-class work were borderline passing.

I questioned the person regarding his essay and he swore it that it was the consequence of his hardwork, but he had already had a given sheet of paper so he understood what was asked. He sat one hour, then turned in part of a page of unskilled writing and faulty logic. I confronted him with both the essays. “I promise…, I’m not lying. I swear to you that I wrote the essay. I’m just nervous today.”

The head of the English department agreed with my finding, and the meeting with the dean had the boy’s parents present. After an hour of discussion, touching on eight of the boy’s previous essays and his grade-point average, which indicated he was already on academic probation（留校察看）, the dean agreed that the student had plagiarized. His parents protested, “He’s only a child” and we instructors are wiser and should be compassionate. College people are not really children and most times would resent being labeled as such… except in this uncomfortable circumstance.

61.According to the author, students commit plagiarism mainly for_____.

A. money B. degree C. higher GPA D. reputation

62.The sentence “ Once the situation is behind us , so are the promises” implies

that_________.

A. students usually keep their promises

B. some students tend to break their promises

C. the promises are always behind the situation

D. we cannot judge the situation in advance, as we do to the promises

63.The “borderline passing”（Line 3,Para.3）probably means____________.

A. fairly good B. extremely poor C. above average D. below average

64.The boy’s parents thought their son should be excused mainly

because_______________.

A. teachers should be compassionate B. instructors were wiser

C. he was only a child D. he was threatened

65.Which of the following might serve as the title of this passage?

A. Human Nature B. Conditional Promises

C. How to Detect Cheating D. The Sadness of Plagiarism

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(part of Yanglan’s speech in Beijing's bid for the 2008 Olympic Games)

　　Mr．President, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good afternoon!

　　Before I introduce our cultural programs, I want to tell you one thing first about 2008．You're going to have a great time in Beijing．

　　Many people are fascinated by China’s Sport legends(传奇)in history．For example, back to Song Dynasty, which was the 11th century, people in our country started to play a game called Cuju, which is regarded as the origin of ancient football．The game was so popular that women were also participating．So now, you probably will understand why our women football team does so well today．

　　With a concept inspired by the famed Silk Road, our Torch Relay will break new ground, traveling from Olympia through some of the oldest civilizations known to man－Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Byzantine, Mesopotamian, Persian, Arabian, Indian and Chinese．Carrying the message "Share the Peace, Share the Olympics," the eternal flame will reach new heights as it crosses the Himalayas over the world's highest summit-Mount Qomolangma, which is known to many of you as Mt．Everest．In China, the torch will pass through Tibet, cross the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers, travel the Great Wall and visit Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and the 56 ethnic communities who make up our society．On its journey, the flame will be seen by and inspire more human beings than any previous relay．

　　I am afraid I can not give the whole picture of our cultural programs within such a short period of time．Before I end, let me share with you one story．Seven hundred years ago, amazed by his incredible descriptions of a faraway land of great beauty, people asked Marco Polo whether his stories about China were true．And Marco answered：What I have told you was not even half of what I saw．Actually, what we have shown you here today is only a fraction of Beijing that awaits you．

　　Ladies and gentlemen, I believe that Beijing will prove to be a land of wonders to all of you to athletes, spectators(观众)and the worldwide television audience alike．Come and join us．

　　Thank you, Mr．President．Thank you all．

(1)

In Yanglan’s speech, she mentioned a game called Cuju, she implied that ________．
[　　]
A．	China is the original country of football．
B．	China is a country with a long histry in sports．
C．	People in China used to play football well．
D．	Women in China are good at football．

(2)

Mt．Everest refers to ________．
[　　]
A．	a person who is known to many people in the world
B．	Himalayas
C．	Mount Qomolangma
D．	the Olympic Torch

(3)

Which of the following is not the promise that China will keep to the world?
[　　]
A．	Whoever takes part in the Beijing Olympic Games will have a great time in Beijing．
B．	The flame will be seen by and inspire more human beings than any previous relay．
C．	The Olynpic Torch will reach the world's highest summit - Mount Qomolangma．
D．	Marco Polo’s stories will await athletes, spectators and the worldwide television audience．

(4)

Marco Polo's answer meant that ________
[　　]
A．	what he wrote was half better than what he saw．
B．	he was interested in half of what he had seen．
C．	he was not able to describe the beauty of the faraway land．
D．	there were so many true stories that he could only tell part of them．

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　　(Part of Yanglan’s speech in Beijing’s bid for the 2008 Olympic Games)

　　Mr．President, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good afternoon!

　　Before I introduce our cultural programs, I want to tell you one thing first about 2008．You're going to have a great time in Beijing．

　　Many people are fascinated by China’s sport legends(传奇)in history．For example, back to Song Dynasty, which is regarded as the origin of ancient football．The game was so popular that women were also participating．So now, you probably will understand why our women football team does so well today……．

　　With a concept inspired by the famed Silk Road, our Torch Relay will break new ground, traveling from Olympia through some of the oldest civilizations known to man-Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Byzantine, Mesopotamian, Persian, Arabian, Indian and Chinese．Carrying the message“Share the Peace, Share the Olympics,”the eternal flame will reach new heights as it crosses the Himalayas over the world's highest summit-Mount Qomolangma, which is known to many of you as Mt．Everest．In China, the flame will pass through Tibet, cross the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers, travel the Great Wall and visit Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and the 56 ethnic communities who make up our society．On its journey, the flame will be seen by and inspire more human beings than any previous relay．

　　I am afraid I can not present the whole picture of our cultural programs within such a short period of time．Before I end, let me share with you one story．Seven hundred years ago, amazed by his incredible descriptions of a far away land of great beauty, people asked Marco Polo whether his stories about China were true．He answered：What I have told you was not even half of what I saw．Actually, what we have shown you here today is only a fraction of Beijing that awaits you．

　　Ladies and gentlemen, I believe that Beijing will prove to be a land of wonders to athletes, spectators(观众)and the worldwide television audience alike．Come and join us．

　　Thank you, Mr．President．Thank you all．

(1)

In Yanglan’s speech, she mentioned a game called Cuju, she implied that ________．
[　　]
A．	China is the original country of football．
B．	China is a country with a long history in sports
C．	people in China used to play football well
D．	women in China are good at football

(2)

Mt．Everest refers to ________．
[　　]
A．	a person who is known to many people in the world
B．	Himalayas
C．	Mount Qomolangma
D．	the Olympic Torch

(3)

Which of the following is NOT the promise that China will keep to the world?
[　　]
A．	Whoever takes part in the Beijing Olympic Games will have a great time in Beijing．
B．	The flame will be seen by and inspire more human beings than any previous relay．
C．	The Olympic Torch will reach the world’s highest summit–Mount Qomolangma．
D．	Marco Polo’s stories will await athletes, spectators and the worldwide television audience．

(4)

Marco Polo’s answer meant that ________．
[　　]
A．	What he wrote was half better than what he saw
B．	he was interested in half of what he had seen
C．	he was not able to describe the beauty of the faraway land
D．	there were so many true stories that he could only tell part of them

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My brother-in-law opened the bottom drawer of my sister's bureau(衣橱) and picked out a wonderful skirt. "Jan bought this the first time we went to New York, at least 8 or 9 years ago. She never wore it. She was saving it for a special occasion.” Well, I guess this is the occasion.

He took the skirt from me and put it on the bed.His hands touched the soft material for a moment, then he shut the drawer and turned to me, "Don't ever save anything for a special occasion. Every day you're alive is a special occasion."

I'm still thinking about his words, and they've changed my attitude to life. I'm spending more time with my family and friends and less time in committee meetings. Whenever possible, life should be a pattern of experience to enjoy,not suffer.I'm tryingto recognize these moment now and treasure them.

"Someday" and "one of these days" are being lost from my vocabulary.If it's worth seeing or hearing or doing, I want to see and hear and do it now. I' m not sure whatmy sister would have done if she had known she wouldn't have tomorrow .

I think she would have called family members and a few close friends. She might have called a few former friends to apologize and mend her fences for past things. I like to think she would have gone out for a Chinese dinner, her favorite food.

If I knew that my hours were limited ,those little things left undone would make meangry. Angry because I put off seeing good friends whom I was going to get in touchwith someday.Angry and sorry because I didn't tell my husband and daughter often enough how much I truly love them.

I'm trying very hard not to put off, hold back, or save anything that would add laughter to our lives. And every morning when I open my eyes, I tell myself that everyday, every minute, every breath truly, is... a gift from God.

56．The best title for the passage would be______.

A．Everyday is A Gift B．My Poor Sister

C．Value Friendship Every Day D．Everyday is An Important Occasion

57．Jan bought the wonderful skirt but didn't wear it because______.

A．she wanted to wear it on special occassions

B．she kept it as a special gift for someone else

C．she saved it untill she grew older

D．she waned to keep it as a sweet memory

58．Which of the following is not the wirter’s attitude to life?

A．spending more time staying with family

B．attending social activities as often as possible

C．enjoying life and valuing every day

D．trying to get along well with friends

59．Which of the following can best explain the expression underlined “mend her fences for past things” in Paragraph 5?

A．try to be friendly again with someone

B．break her word

C．give up her point of view

D．keep her promise

60．The passage is intended chiefly to ______.

A．warn people to treasure every day and find the meaning of life

B．encourage people to be hard on themselves for a bright life

C．tell people how to get rid of being angry and sorry in life

D．persuade people to care for themselves more than others

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　　After more than 100 years, one of the nation's greatest Presidents finally has a library and museum in his honor．It took 15 years, three governors, ＄145 million, and one Illinois state historian, to complete the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library．Ceremonies for the high-tech facility were held on Tuesday．

　　The museum opened to the general public on Saturday．A visit to this museum is both educational and entertaining．It takes the story of Abraham Lincoln and teaches it with special effects．

　　The museum, designed by BRC Imagination Arts, was created to teach visitors while keeping their interest．With five major permanent exhibits, the museum experience is designed to last two hours before "museum legs" set in．Museum legs occur when you become tired after walking slowly through museum exhibits．According to BRC president Bob Rogers, the Lincoln Museum is more exciting than tiring．

　　Rogers told the reporter that the best way to start the Lincoln experience is to first see the show Lincoln's Eyes, a 16-minute movie about Lincoln's life．The story is told by an artist studying to create a portrait of Lincoln．This show summarizes most of the museum, and keeps your interest by using 3-D special effects．

　　Other major exhibits include "The Journey, Parts I and II．" The first part takes you from Lincoln's childhood to his election as President．Part II is Lincoln's life from inauguration(就职), through the Civil War years, to his funeral．

　　One of the most inspiring exhibits is the "Ghosts of the Library．" It uses special effects to explain the purpose and mission of presidential libraries．

　　"The mission of this library is essential to our country, because to understand the life and the sacrifice of Abraham Lincoln is to understand the meaning and promise of America," President George W．Bush said at the ceremony．

(1)

How did the designers of the museum keep visitors interested?
[　　]
A．	They created a portrait of Lincoln．
B．	They used 3-D special effects to present the story of Abraham Lincoln．
C．	They divided the museum into five major permanent exhibits．
D．	They used high-tech facility to build the museum．

(2)

Of the five major permanent exhibits, _________ is likely to be the first part．
[　　]
A．	Lincoln’s Eyes
B．	The Journey, Part I
C．	The Journey Part II
D．	Ghosts of Library

(3)

Which of the following can best describe the feature of Lincoln Museum and Library?
[　　]
A．	Inspiring and amazing
B．	Most exciting and tiring
C．	Educational and entertaining
D．	Real and practical

(4)

Museum legs” in Paragraph 3 means _________．
[　　]
A．	watch-keeping guards in the museum
B．	Lincoln’s legs kept in the museum
C．	visitors’ footprints left in the museum
D．	a break after visiting

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