Several years ago, a television reporter was talking to three of the most important people in America.One was a very rich banker, another owned one of the largest companies in the world, and the third owned many buildings in the center of New York.
The reporter was talking to them about being important.
“How do we know if someone is really important?”the reporter asked the banker.
The banker thought for a few moments and then said,“I think anybody who is invited to the White House to meet the President of the United States is really important.”
The reporter then turned to the owner of the very large company.“Do you agree with that?”she asked.
The man shook his head,“No.I think the President invites a lot of people to the White House.You’d only be important if while you were visiting the President, there was a telephone call from the president of another country, and the President of the US said he was too busy to answer it.”
The reporter turned to the third man.“Do you think so?”
“No, I don’t,”he said.“I don’t think that makes the visitor important.That makes the
President important.”
“Then what would make the visitor important?”the reporter and the other two men asked.
“Oh, I think if the visitor to the White House was talking to the President and the phone rang, and the President picked up the receiver, listened and then said,‘It’s for you.’”
【小题1】This story happened in_________.
A.EnglandB.AmericaC.JapanD.Australia
【小题2】There are_________ in this passage.
A.two men and two womenB.three men and one woman
C.three women and one manD.four women
【小题3】The banker thought________.
A.he was really important because he was a rich banker
B.the visitor to the White House to meet the President of the U.S was really important
C.the visitor who met the President of the US
D.the reporter was really important
【小题4】The owner of the very large company thought_________.
A.she was really important because she owned one of the largest companies
B.the banker was really important
C.the owner of many buildings in the center of New York was really important
D.the visitor would be really important if while he was visiting the President.the President would not answer any telephone call
【小题5】The owner of many buildings thought__________.
A.he was really important because he owned many buildings in the center of New York
B.the owner of the very large company was really important
C.the visitor was really important if he was talking to the President and the President received a telephone call for the visitor
D.the person who worked in the White House was really important

综合填空(每小题1分,共10分)
用方框中所给词的适当形式填空,使短文正确、能顺。每词限用一次。

call , student, that, each, with , suitable , volunteer, place, provide, play
Each nation has many people who help to take care of others . For example , some high school and college   【小题1】    in the U S A often spend many hours as volunteers in hospitals , orphanages ( 孤儿院 )or rest homes for the people in need . They decide on  【小题2】    ways to help them . For example , they read books to the people in these places , or just visit them and play games 【小题3】    them or listen to their problems .
Other young volunteers go and work in the homes of people who are sick or old . They paint , clean up or repair their houses , 【小题4】   them with food or mow ( 割,修剪 ) their lawns . For boys who no longer have fathers, there is an organization    【小题5】    Big Brothers. College students and other men take these boys to baseball games or on fishing trips so   【小题6】    they help boys know what a father can do .
 【小题7】   city has a number of clubs . They are good places for boys and girls 【小题8】   . Some of these clubs show films or organize short trips to the mountains or other   【小题9】    of interest. Most of these clubs use a lot of high school and college students as  【小题10】because they are young enough to remember the problems and needs of young boys and girls.

In the United States, every year, Thanks-giving Day is on the fourth Thursday in November. Because Canada is on the north of the United States, and is colder, the harvest comes earlier(更早) in the year. In Canada, people have Thanksgiving Day on the second Monday in October.

   The harvest brings a lot of food to the people. On Thanksgiving Day people in Canada and America like to have a big meal with their friends and family just like Chinese people do at Mid-autumn festival. Many Canadians and Americans put flowers, vegetables and fruits around their homes to say “Thank you” for the harvest. At a Thanksgiving Day dinner, many Canadians and Americans will eat turkey, potatoes, and pumpkin pie. These are food like the food of many years ago. They are saying “Thank you” for the harvest that comes every year.

1.____________ celebrates the Thanksgiving Day like the U.S.A. .

A. China      B. Canada     C. Korea    D. Japan

2.In Canada, Thanksgiving Day is  __________________.

A. on the fourth Thursday in November    B. on the second Monday in October

C. on the second Thursday in November   D. on the fourth Monday in October

3.At a Thanksgiving Day dinner, many Canadians and Americans will eat_____________.

A. chicken, potatoes, and pumpkin pie.   B. turkey, tomatoes, and pumpkin pie.

C. turkey, potatoes, and apple pie.       D. turkey, potatoes, and pumpkin pie.

4.Why people celebrate the Thanksgiving Day?

A.Because people want to have a big meal.

B.Because people want to eat turkey, potatoes and pumping pie.

C.Because people want to get together with their friends and family.

D.Because people want to say “Thank you” for the harvest.

5.Which of the following is TRUE?

A.Canada has Thanksgiving earlier in the year because the harvest comes earlier.

B.The harvest doesn’t bring a lot of food to the people.

C.Canada is on the south of the United States.

D.People are saying “Hello” for the harvest on Thanks-giving Day.

 

As you are soon on your way to Eastern Europe, here are a few tips on what you should pack. In general, pack lightly, with only the most basic clothes. People dress casually(随便地) in Eastern Europe, so you don’t need to bring along your smartest clothing.

Batteries: If your camera, flash, or other appliances run on batteries, bring enough supply along. Certain types of batteries don’t exist in Eastern Europe, and those that do often don’t last very long.

Cash: We have found it good to have supply of small-unit U.S. bills($1and $5) to use in hard–currency stores, to buy international train tickets, etc. The hard–currency stores never seem to have the right change.

Electric Current Adapter(转换器): If you bring any appliances, remember that the electricity in Eastern Europe uses 220 volts A.C., not the standard 110 volts of North America. A 110 volts appliance will soon burn out when attached to an unchanged 220-volt plug.

Language Tools: One of Europe’s biggest challenges is communicating with the local people since their languages are so different from our own. To help overcome difficulties, you might buy phrasebooks before you go — you won’t find them once you are in Eastern Europe.

Money Belt: A money belt is especially helpful when you have many documents to carry around ( as you always do in Eastern Europe). The best one we find is made by Eagle Greek Travel Gear, 143 Cedros Ave. (P. O. box 651), Solona Beach, CA 92075 (tel. 619/755 – 9399, or toll free 800/874 – 9925) outside California.

Traveler’s Checks: These are necessary. Bring your traveler’s checks in small to medium unit ($10, $20, or $50) to change a little bit at a time, so as not to be left with a lot of local money. To be on the safe side, be sure to copy down the check numbers in two places, just in case something happens to the checks.

1.How many tips are mentioned in the passage?

A.6                B.7                C.8                D.9

2.Which of the following things may be the biggest challenge in Eastern Europe?

A.Appliances.        B.Money.           C.Language.         D.Clothes.

3.Which of the following statements is NOT a fact according to the passage?

A. No shop in Eastern Europe accepts hard currency.

B. Travelers may need to carry many documents in Eastern Europe.

C. The electricity in Eastern Europe uses 220 volts A.C.

D. Eastern European languages can be a problem to foreign travelers.

4.What’s the writer’s purpose of writing this passage?

A.To tell you it’s not easy to stay in Eastern Europe.

B.To give you some advice on what you should pack when you’re in Eastern Europe.

C.To tell you something about the life in Eastern Europe.

D.To show you the life in Eastern Europe is different from that in your country.

5.What do the underlined words “change” and “check” probably mean according to the given dictionary entries(词条)?

change

1. [V] to become different 改变;变化

2. [V] to exchange money into the money of another country 兑换

3. [U] the money that you get back when you have paid for sth giving more money than the amount it costs 找给的零钱;找头

check

1. [V] to examine sth to see if it is correct, safe or acceptable 检查;审查

2. [C] an act of making sure that sth is safe, correct or in good condition by examining it 检查;查看

3. [C] a printed form that you can write on and sign as a way of paying for sth instead of using money 支票

A.1; 3              B.3; 3              C.2; 3              D.2; 2

 

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