20. His sister left home in 1998, and______since.

       A. had not been heard of                           B. has not been heard of 

C. had not heard of                        D. has not heard of

35. It has been reported that the country's health-care reform is still _____ debate.

A. in                  B. on               C. under             D. Within

         Big football matches are always exciting affairs．Besides the action on the field, the noise the crowd makes really creates the unique atmosphere．At this summer’s World Cup, you can be sure that every country’s fans will be in full voice，supporting their teams．

       The football chant(口号)is as old as the sport itself．It’s a way for fans to express their support for their team．It’s not uncommon for the noise of supporters to provide the encouragement for a team to win a match．Most agree that a chant is for building a great atmosphere and to support the team．

        One of the most famous football songs is the Liverpool club anthem(颂歌)You’Never Walk Alone，originally from a 1945 Broadway show，which was adopted by Liverpool and is sung

before every match．It has been said that as soon as the opposite hears the song，they become

aware of how tough winning at Anfield (Liverpool’s stadium)will be．

       The key to a good football song is that it should be simple．It has to he easy for all fans to

sing along with．When I went to watch Beijing Guo’an last season, I could join in one chant

though I could only speak a little Chinese．“Beijing wo ai ni。”the Guo'an fans sang—you

didn't have to be gifted to work out what that meant.

       At the World Cup，the first songs you’ll hear at matches will he the national anthems．Fans and players join together to sing the anthems before each match, and it is considered a mark of

respect that the opposite remains silent while each team's an them is being sung．

       So, even though I’ll be supporting England from home in the summer, you can be sure I'll be

chanting at my TV：“En-ger-land, En-ger-land, En-ger-land!”

59．From the passage we can learn that         ．

       A．a good football chant is usually very long

       B．the football chant can express support to the team

       C．the football chant appears later than football itself

       D．a fan is talented to learn foreign languages

60．What can fans do to support their team?

       A．To kick the ball on the field．

       B．To fight with the opposition fans．

       C．To provide encouragement with chants．

       D．To donate money to the players．

61．Why the national anthems of both the teams can be heard at the world Cup?

    A．Because it is a sign to show the respect to each other．

    B．Because it is sung for the leaders of the host country．

    C．Because it represents encouragement from their fans．

    D．Because either team senses the support from country．

62．Which of the following is the best title?

    A．You’ll Never“Cheer”Alone

    B．National Anthems at Matches

    C．You’ll Never Walk Alone

    D．Football—A Popular Sport

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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

The right pair of exercise shoes can do a lot to prevent discomfort and injuries, personal trainers say. Here are some shopping tips:

??   71    Depending on your workout, shoes designed for walking, running, tennis, cross-training or another specialty will provide the best support for your feet.

Shop when you normally exercise. Feet actually get bigger throughout the day, sometimes swelling up as much as a half-size by nighttime.    72  

Try them on. Never grab a pair of exercise shoes based only on the size of footwear you normally buy. Bring the type of socks you’d wear to work out and go for a walk through the store.

   73    You should be able to spread your toes out comfortably. Make sure there’s about a half-inch of space between them and the front of the shoe. The back should fit snugly (warmly and comfortably) against your heel and not move up and down. If your feet are different sizes, buy based on the larger one.

Talk to an expert. Shoe salesmen and personal trainers can study your stride (步伐) and the shape of your feet.   74  

   75    Many trainers recommend switching footwear every three to five months, if possible, to maintain proper cushioning and support.

One tip: if you have to tie your shoes very tightly to feel a good amount of support, they may be ready to go.

A. Think about how much you can afford to buy the workout shoes.

B. Consider your type of exercise.

C. Focus on fit.

D. So don’t shop first thing in the morning if you often work out in the evening.

E. Pay more attention to new style shoes.

F. Replace worn shoes regularly.

G. Usually they can recommend the best shoes to guard against injuries.

―Karen, can I talk to you for a minute?

―Sure, ________?

A. how come             B. what’s up                   C. how’s that                     D. what for

24．The purpose of education _____ be to provide students with a value system----not to prepare them for a specific job.

A. will            B. should           C. could      D. May

33．When problems such as energy crisis, pollution and population explosion_________, people are asked to share the bitterness and endure the hardship with all the whole nation of the times．

       A．are arisen  B．arise  C．arising      D．Arisen

11. Mrs. White found her husband surrounded by letters and papers and _________ very worried

       A. looked                            B. looks                       C. looking                    D. to look 

17. By this time next summer, you _____ a high paying job. But I will still be studying.

A. will find    B. are found   C. have found D. will have found

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Sunday, October 5

Clear, 69°F

My wife, Eleanor, and I took the train from Paris to Strasbourg, where we were met by our driver and guide, and the minibus which goes along with the boat. We stopped off in Barn for an hour on the way. Then we were taken to Nancy where the boat was kept.

After the other passengers arrived, we had our first dinner on the boat. After dinner we walked into downtown Nancy, a village with a large square and wooden houses.

Monday, October 6

Rained last night, cloudy in the morning, 69°F

We spent about two hours in Nancy, then sailed on the Canal de la Marne au Rhine. Kind of a lazy day, eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner, after dinner we watched a tape on Baccarat, where we will visit tomorrow.

It was pleasant to sit out on deck（甲板）and watch the scenery go by at about 3 mph.

Tuesday, October 7

Light rain, 64°F

This morning we drove over to Baccarat and toured its museum and the church , which has this unbelievable lamp that is going on a world tour the next day. We did lots of shopping, then walked across the bridge to see a very, very modern Catholic church with special Baccarat windows.

We drove to the top of the Voges Mountains and started down the eastern side. Later we drove to Sorrenbourg to see the 13th century church at the Cordeliers. It contains the largest window by Marc Chagall—24 feet wide by 40 feet high.

Wednesday, October 8

Cloudy, 65 °F

Today we sailed from Schneckenbush to Saverne. We went through two caves, an extremely unusual part of the journey. This river scenery is very different. We were in a mountain valley with grassland on one side and a forest beginning to show some color on the other.

Thursday, October 9

Cloudy, 66°F

Our dependable minibus was waiting to load the luggage and take us to the hotel where everyone went their separate ways. Our boating days are over until next time.

72. Where did the author get off the train?

A. Paris.            B. Strasbourg.          C. Nancy.          D. Barn.

73. On which days did the tourists spend most of their time on the boat?

A. Monday and Tuesday.

B. Tuesday and Wednesday.

C. Wednesday and Thursday.

D. Monday and Wednesday.

74. From the text, we learn that Baccarat and Sorrenbourg are the names of__________.

A. towns           B. churches              C. museums             D. mountains

75. What does the author think of the tour?

A. Tiring.          B. Expensive.             C. Enjoyable.            D. Quick.