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There are stories about two U.S . presidents,Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren,which attempt to explain the American English term OK.We don’t know if either story is true,but they are both interesting.

The first explanation is based on the fact that President Jackson had very little education.In fact,he had difficulty reading and writing.When important papers came to Jackson,he tried to read them and then had his assistants explain what they said.If he approved of a paper.he would write“all correct”on it.The problem was that he didn’t know how to spell.So what he really wrote was“ol korekt”.After a while,he shortened that term to“OK”.

The second explanation is based on the place where President Van Buren was born,Kinderhook,New York.Van Bnren’s friends organized a club to help him become President They caned the club the Old Kinderhook Club,and anyone who supported Van Buren was called“OK”.

1.The author ________

A.believes both of the stories

B.doesn’t believe a word of the stories

C.is not sure whether the stories are true

D.is telling the stories just for fun

2.According to the passage,President Jackson ________

A.couldn’t draw up any documents at all

B.didn’t like to read important papers by himself

C.often had his assistants sign documents for him

D.wasn’t good at reading,writing or spelling

3.According to the first story, the term “OK”

A.was approved of by President Jackson

B.was the title of some Official documents

C.was first used by President Jackson

D.was an old way to spell“all correct’’

4.According to the second story,the term‘‘OK”

A.was the short way to say‘‘old Kinderhook Club”

B.meant the place where President Van Buren was born

C.was the name of Van Buren’s club

D.was used to call Van Buren’s supporters in the election

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As a hospital volunteer, I call on each assigned AIDS patient at least once a day. I most patients with a gentle hug and a kiss on the cheek.I can usually whether or not a patient is comfortable with this .

After my third to Mary, I asked politely. “Would you like a hug and a kiss on your cheek?”

Mary smiled, “Yes, I’d love one.” I drew back,I noticed a tear working its down one cheek. “What’s wrong?”I asked.

“That’s the first time anyone has me this way since I was attacked by AIDS. The medical staff (工作人员) touch me, but…” she said between sobs (哭泣). I simply sat beside her, in silence.

A few days later, when I went to see Mary , one of her sons and his wife were visiting. “Good evening, Mary. I see you have , so I’ll stop back later,”I said, giving her a gentle hug and a kiss. Mary grabbed my right wrist as I turned to . “Wait a minute, Mack. I want you to meet my son, John, and daughter-in-law, Sarah.”During the , her anxious family sat clear across the room Mary’s bed.

Later, when I looked in on her, her visitors were still keeping their distance.

The evening, John and Sarah were back again, and the scene itself like a familiar rerun on television. I went in, gave Mary a hug and a kiss, to come back later.

When I returned, had changed, John and Sarah were seated in chairs — one on each side of Mary’s — and they were holding hands.

Obviously moved, John said, “I guess nothing to if a stranger can hug and kiss my mother.”

1.A. greet B. see C. visit D. help

2.A. expect B. ask C. sense D. doubt

3.A. gesture B. fashion C. hope D. idea

4.A. greeting B. apology C. visit D. explanation

5.A. Because B. Where C. Although D. As

6.A. face B. eye C. nose D. way

7.A. visited B. pitied C. touched D. eared

8.A. listening B. sobbing C. waiting D. staring

9.A. late B. again C. last D. first

10.A. interviews B. roommates C. affairs D. guests

11.A. speak B. leave C. sit D. stay

12.A. days B. greetings C. introductions D. visits

13.A. to B. beside C. on D. from

14.A. dangerous B. near C. safe D. different

15.A. following B. final C. previous D. usual

16.A. expressed B. discovered C. searched D. repeated

17.A. getting B. trying C. promising D. managing

18.A. something B. nothing C. somebody D. nobody

19.A. room B. bed C. son D. daughter-in-law

20.A. take care of B. be afraid of C. speak well of D. be proud of

Wisconsin Historical Museum

30 N. Carroll Street on Madison’s Capitol Square

Discover Wisconsin’s history and culture on four floors of exhibits. Open for public programs. Admission is free.

Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00—4:00 pm.

(608)264—6555 www. Wisconsinhistory. org/museum

Swiss Historical Village

612 Seventh Ave. New Glarus

The Swiss Historical Village offers a delightful look at pioneer life in America’s heartland. 14 buildings in the village give a full picture of everyday life in the nineteenth-century Midwest.

Tue.—Fri. May 1st— October31st, 10:00 am— 4:00 pm. Admission is $20.

(608)527—2317 www. swisshistoricalvillage. com

Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café

6858 Paoli Rd, WI

One of the largest collections of fine arts and crafts in Wisconsin. Over 5,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space in a historic creamery(干酪制造厂). While visiting enjoy a wonderfully prepared lunch at our café overlooking the Sugar River. Just minutes from Madison!

Gallery open Tue.—Sun. , 10:00am—5:00 pm.

Café open Wed.—Sat. , 11;00 am—3:00 pm

Sun. brunch with wine, 10:00 am—3:00 pm.

(608) 845—6600 www. artisangal. Com

Christopher Columbus Museum

239 Whitney St. , Columbus

World-class exhibit—2,000 quality souvenirs marking Chicago’s 1893 World Columbian Exhibition. Tour buses are always welcome.

Open daily, 8:15 am—4:00 pm

(920)623—1992 www. columbusantiquemall. Com

1.Which of the following is on Capitol Square?

A. Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café

B. Christopher Columbus Museum

C. Wisconsin Historical Museum

D. Swiss Historical Village

2.Where can you go for a visit on Monday?

A. Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café

B. Christopher Columbus Museum

C. Wisconsin Historical Museum

D. Swiss Historical Village

3.Where can visitors have lunch?

A. Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café

B. Christopher Columbus Museum

C. Wisconsin Historical Museum

D. Swiss Historical Village

4.We learn from the text that____________.

A. Swiss Historical Village is open for half a year.

B. Christopher Columbus Museum overlooks a river

C. tickets are needed for Wisconsin Historical Museum

D. Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café are open daily for four hours

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