I was glad when somebody told me, "You may go and collect Negro folklore（民间传说）．" In a way, it would not be a new experience for me． When I pitched head first into the world of Negroism, it was fitting me like a tight chemise （衬衣）．I couldn't see it for wearing it．It was only when I was out of college, away from my native surroundings that I could stand off and look at my garment．Then I had to have the spy-glass of anthropology to look through．

I was asked where I wanted to work and I said, "Florida． It's a place that draws people─Negroes from every Southern state and some from the North and West．" So I knew that it was possible for me to get across the section of the Negro South in one state．And then I realized that I felt new myself, so it looked sensible for me to choose familiar ground．

I started in Eatonville, Florida, because I knew that the town was full of material and that I could get it without causing any hurt or harm． As early as I could remember, it was the habit of the men particularly to gather on the store porch in the

evenings and exchange stories．Even the women would stop and break a breath with them at times．As a child when I was sent down to the store, I' d drag out my leaving to hear more．

Folklore is not as easy to collect as it sounds．The ideal source is where there are the fewest outside influences, but these people are．reluctant at times to reveal that which the soul lives by．I knew that even I would have some hindrance（障碍）among strangers．But here in Eatonville I knew everybody was going to help me．

63．In the first paragraph, the author' s claim "In a way, it would not be a new experience for me" refers to the fact that ____．

       A．she had already attended college in Florida

       B．she had already received permission to conduct the study

       C．she had already experienced new cultures by leaving home

       D．she was already familiar with the Negro folklore that she was to collect

64．In the second paragraph, the author indicates that one reason why she chose to work in Florida was that she wanted to collect folklore _____．

       A．from Negroes of different geographical backgrounds

       B．as her teachers advised

       C．from a place she had never visited

       D．in a state far from where she grew up

65．Which of the following statements about the interactions on the porch is true?

       A．Men went there more frequently than women．

       B．Most of the storytellers didn't grow up in Eatonville．

       C．The author' s parents sent her to the porch to hear the stories．

       D．One man in particular told most of the stories．

66．Which of the following is NOT the reason why the author decided to collect folklore in Eatonville?

       A．The people of Eatonville would be grateful if she published their stories．

       B．The people of Eatonville would have many stories for her collection．

       C．She believed that she could collect stories without doing any harm．

       D．She believed that the people of Eatonville would help her in her project．

As I look back on that day now, it surely lacks any sense of reality. I believe I stayed in a state of pleasant disbelief until I was halfway through rehearsals (排练) on my first day. I never actually expect to get the job. After being offered the position, I was completely astonished. I remember shaking with excitement.
Though I was absolutely thrilled with the chance, it did not come without its fair share of challenge. Through the strict rehearsal period of dancing six days a week, I found it vital to pick up the material fast with every last bit of concentration. It is that extreme attention to detail (细节) and stress on practice that set us apart. To then follow those high-energy rehearsals with a busy show schedule of up to five performances a day, I discovered a new meaning of the words “hard work.” What I thought were my physical boundaries were pushed much further than I thought possible. I learned to make each performance better than the last.
Today, when I look at the unbelievable company that I have the great honor of being a part of, not only as a member, but as a dance captain, I see a tradition that has inspired not only generations of little girls but a splendid company that continues to develop and grow-and inspires people every day to follow their dreams.

1. 1.

   How many years has the Capital Dancing Company existed when the author received the phone call from it?

   1. A.
      180
   2. B.
      1925
   3. C.
      2005
   4. D.
      80
2. 2.

   How did the author feel when she look back on that day now?

   1. A.
      strange
   2. B.
      unrealistic
   3. C.
      indifferent
   4. D.
      lucky
3. 3.

   Which of the following statement can best interpret the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?

   1. A.
      Though I was excited, I should share the chance with others.
   2. B.
      Though I was excited, it’s fair to share the chance when there is challenge.
   3. C.
      Though I was excited, it’s a challenge for me to share the chance with others.
   4. D.
      Though I was excited, I know clearly where there is chance there is challenge.
4. 4.

   What conclusion could be drawn from the passage?

   1. A.
      The company values practice most.
   2. B.
      The company extremely focus on intelligence.
   3. C.
      The company has an inherited tradition of inspiring its members break their limits.
   4. D.
      The company sets the members apart in order to extremely stress detail and practice.

In modern civilization, mankind is destroying the planet, all __________ progress.

                                        Sixteen years ago, Eileen Doyle's husband, an engineer, took his four children up for an early morning cup of tea, packed a small case and was never seen or heard of again. Eileen was astonished and in a state of despair. They had been a happy family and, as far as she knew, there had been nothing wrong with their marriage.

   Every day of the year a small group of men and women quietly pack a few

belongings and without so much as a note or a good--bye close the front door for the last time, leaving their debts, their worries and their confused families behind them.Last year, more than 1,200 men and nearly as many women were reported missing

from home--the highest in 15 years. Many did return home within a year, but others

rejected the past completely and are now living a new life somewhere under a

different identity.

   To those left behind, this form of desertion is a terrible blow to their pride and self-confidence. Even the finality of death might be preferable. At least it does not imply rejection or failure. Worse than that, people can be left with an unfinished marriage, not knowing whether they will have to wait seven years before they are free to start a fresh life.

  Clinical psychologist Paul Brown believes most departures of this kind to be well

planned rather than impulsive. "It's typical of the kind of personality which seems

able to ignore other people's pain and difficulties. Running away, like killing yourself,is a highly aggressive act. By creating an absence the people left behind feel guilty,upset and empty."

51. When her husband left home, Eileen Doyle________.

  A. could not forgive him for taking the children

   B. had been expecting it to happen for some time

   C. could not understand why

   D. blamed herself for what had happened

52. Most people who leave their families behind them___________.

   A. do so without warning

   B. do so because of their debts

   C. come back immediately

   D. change their names

53. Some people would even prefer the death to the running away of their spouse

     Because_________.

   A. their spouse would feel no pain during the death

   B. their spouse death would not blow their pride and confidence

   C. a desertion would not bring a feeling of rejection or failure

   D. their spouse death would make them feel less painful

54. Which might be the best tire of the passage?

   A. Broken Marriage       B. New life after Desertion

   C. A New Social Problem  D. Desertion and its Influence

55. What can be inferred from the passage?

   A. Many people choose to leave home quietly because they hate their family.

B. Paul Brown regards leaving home as an act of selfishness.

C. Those who are left behind will lose confidence and won't marry again.

D. Eileen's husband, together with his four kids, were probably killed in an accident.                  

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Some people who find themselves unable to solve a problem react by just giving up. But it is not good to  36  problems by giving up or make excuses for  37 . You may be sure that all young people  38  the same difficult process that you are going through: meeting new situations, developing new skills, and testing their abilities.

If you are unhappy about something, face it. Try to  39  the problem in a few words, so that you will know exactly what you are  40 . Then see if you can “put you finger” on the  41    of your unhappiness.

In many cases, we only “think” there is no  42  to a particular problem. But often we can  43  the problem and achieve the goal by making a direct  44 .

For example, a boy wanted to be a debater(辩论家). When he tried for the debating team as a  45  , the coach thought he was  46 . He was shy; he had a high-pitched voice and his posture(姿态) was poor. Although he was given little hope of success, he took  47  of every   48  to debate. He studied from successful speakers and  49  his own weakness and assets. Then he  50  many hours learning all the facts on the topics for the debate, and worked at developing good posture and at speaking clearly. In his junior year, he made the school  51    team, and in his senior year, he was on the winning team in his state. He  52  his goal because he had made a direct attack on his problem.

 53  direct attack is often the best way to face problems, we have to be  54  in judging situations and sometimes it is necessary to  55  the goal. So it is important to study the situation and make a wise decision about what to do.

A. escape             B. notice           C. clear up         D. dismiss

A. success             B. failure          C. change           D. himself

A. go through         B. experienced      C. escape from      D. give up

A. say                    B. state                C. find             D. solve

A. dealt with         B. up to                C. escaping         D. up against

A. cause             B. purpose          C. point                D. statement

A. way                B. solution         C. method           D. hope

A. give up                B. think of         C. consider         D. overcome

A. attack             B. method           C. change           D. catch

A. director               B. instructor           C. adviser         D. freshman (新人)

A. hopeful             B. great                C. hopeless         D. grateful

A. use                    B. advantage            C. value                D. effect

A. minute             B. opportunity      C. effort               D. other

A. sized up               B. thought up       C. made up          D. gave in

A. cost               B. found            C. spent                D. wasted

A. speaking           B. successful       C. debating         D. member

A. gave up             B. escaped          C. caught           D. achieved

A. Although           B. Since                C. Because          D. However

A. false              B. realistic            C. hopeful          D. valuable

A. give up     B. change           C. attack           D. strike