71.“There is nothing to stop it” means 　　　　　.　

A.the wind always blows strongly without stopping　

B.there is nothing in its way to break the force of the wind　

C.there is nothing anyone can do to stop the wind blowing　

D.the cars do not find it easy to stop on the open road　

70.We can tell how strong the wind is along the beach road,by 　　　　　.　

A.the way the river flows into the Irish Sea　

B.the fact that the open road is beside the river　

C.looking at the shape of the trees　

D.remembering that this is a true story　

69.If your child has grown up,you may take the child’s things to 　　　　　.　

A.Children’s Home and Children’s Hospice　

B.Youth Club and Children’s Home　

C.Children’s Hospice and Night Shelter　

D.Youth Club and Night Sheltter　

D

This is a true story.Rex White knows too many seamen’s stories to want to add to them.Besides,this happened on land.It happened in Lytham,a town on the River Ribble,near to the place where the river flows into the Irish Sea.The shape of the trees along the Lytham beach road is proof of the great strength of the wind which comes in off the sea.It blows hard across the grass,the car-parks and the open road beside the river,and there is nothing to stop it.Rex White was a ship’s pilot.It was his job to guide ships up the river,between banks of sand,into the port of Preston.Mr White lived in a village some kilometers from the coast,so he had to drive to Lytham and leave his car in one of the car-parks beside the river.Then he used to row out to the pilot boat,and await the particular ship that it was his duty to guide.

Early one morning,Mr White returned to Lytham from a night on duty,to find that he could not start his car.He had driven from his village the evening before,and had left his car in the car-park as usual.He had rowed out to the pilot boat,and gone on board the S.S.Kilkenny,which was on her way from Ireland.Then,in the early hours of the following morning,he had returned to Lytham in the pilot boat,expecting to drive home to a cup of hot chocolate and a warm bed.But no matter what he did,he could not get the engine to sart.

It was a cold and windy night;there was no one about,and here was no garage open to which he could turn for help.He was just about to give up,and spend the rest of the night on the back seat of the car,when he had a bright idea.He pushed his car round so that it was facing in the direction of the wind,opened all four doors,pushed it along a short way,and then jumped in.The doors acted like sails,and in no time the wind had taken him right out of the car-park,and away down the beach road.When he tried the starter-switch once more,the engine roared to life immediately.All he had to do then was to stop the car and shut the doors.

He went to bed later than usual,but he did not go without his cup of hot chocolate.Mr White was not a seaman for nothing.　

68.If you want to help but you have no extra to give,you may dial 　　　　　and offer your help.　

A.27713 B.55671 C.62735 D.66231　

67.We can infer that 　　　　　.　

A.there are too many social problems in this country　

B.people are very poor during the time for giving　

C.warm?hearted people like to give away money　

D.this passage is taken from a local newspaper　

66.If you like children and you could offer a happy family to a homeless child,you may go to 　　　　　.　

A.Street Food 　　　　　　　B.Night Sheleter

C.Children’s Home 　　　　　D.Children’s Hospice　

65.Reading the passage,you might like to help these organizations which work for 　　　　.

A.homeless and sick children　

B.less fortunate members of our society　

C.hungry people who have no beds to sleep in　

D.friendly members of our society to help others　

64.The main idea of this passage is that 　　　　　.　

A.attention must be paid to the improvement of recreation　

B.greenspace facilities should be used better to improve the quality of life　

C.the city environment is providing more recreative activites　

D.we should try our best to raise our living standard　

C

you find a little extra to give?On this page we suggest a few organizations you might like to help.

Littleton Children’s Home

We don’t want your money,but children’s toys,books and clothes in good condition would be very welcome.

Also - we are looking for friendly families who would take our children into their homes for a few hours or days as guests.You have so much-will you share it?

Phone Sister Thomas on 55671.

Children’s Hospice

We look after a small number of very sick children.This important work needs skill and love.We cannot continue without gifts of money to pay for more nursing staff.We also need story books and toys suitable for quiet games.

Please contact The Secretary,Little Children’s Hospice,Newby Road.

Street Food

In the winter weather,it’s no fun being homeless.It’s even worse if you’re hungry.We give hot food to at least fifty people every night.It’s hard work, you come and help?If not,can you find a little money?We use a very old kitchen,and we urgently need some new saucepans.Money for new ones would be most welcome indeed.

Contact Street Food,c/o Mary’s House,Elming Way.Littleton Phone 27713.

Littleton Youth Club

Have you got an unwanted chair?-a record?player?-a pot of paint?

Because we can use them!

We want to get to work on our meeting room!

Please phone 66231 and we’ll be happy to collect anything you can give us.

Thank you!

The Night Shelter

We offer a warm bed for the night to anyone who has nowhere to go.We rent the former Comercial Hotel on Green Street.Although it is not expensive, you let us have a few pounds?Any amount,however small,will be such a help.

Send it to us at 15,Green St,Littleton.Please make check payable to Night Shelter.　

63.According to the author,greenspaces should be designed 　　　　　.　

A.to reduce the number of recreative activities　

B.to attract more and more people　

C.for people to use more conveniently　

D.for people to do recreative activities at the street door of the house　

62.For many years town and country planning has 　　　　　.　

A.brought living areas and places of entertainment close together　

B.separated recreation facilities far from home　

C.improved recreative possibilities in the neighbourhood　

D.enabled people to reach the best standard of living