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Ⅰ.单项选择
1. We are living in an age ____ many things are done on computer.
A. which B. that C. whose D. when
2. The idea puzzled me so much that I stopped for a few seconds to try to ____.
A. make it out B. make it off C. make it up D. make it over
3. ——What happened to the priceless works of art?
——____.
A. They were destroyed in the earthquake
B. The earthquake was destroying them
C. They destroyed in the earthquake
D. The earthquake destroyed them
4. ____ everyone knows, China is a developing country belonging to the third world.
A. Which B. That C. As D. The thing
5. The research scientist often ____ problems that require new types of instrument for their solution.
A. come across B. comes across C. comes along D. come at
6. During the Second World War, once before, the U-boats had been____ because of aircraft.
A. in trouble B. in the trouble C. for trouble D. within trouble
7. After their dog died, the couple felt ____ for weeks.
A. miserably B. misery C. miserable D. to be misery
8. Mark Twain ____ in a small town beside the Mississippi River around the middle of the nineteenth century.
A. grow up B. grows up C. grew up D. had grown up
9. If you are driving to the airport, can you give me a ____?
A. hand B. seat C. drive D. lift
10. Since the doctor has given you ____, I advise you to ____.
A. an advice; take his B. some advices; listen to him
C. some advice; follow him D. an advice; obey him
11. David jumped ____ to get the first ____ the beginning of the sports.
A. enough high; in B. enough highly; in
C. high enough; at D. highly enough; at
12. ——Mary told me she would ____ computer studies.
——Really? I’ll ask her to give up such foolish ideas.
A. pick up B. put up C. turn up D. make up
13. The dictionary is being printed and it will soon ____.
A. turn out B. come out C. start out D. go out
14. ____ with what he had already, the new stamps were not very interesting.
A. Compare B. Comparing C. Compared D. To compare
15. ——What has made you so happy, Mary?
——Oh, I’ve just ____ an old friend I haven’t seen for years.
A. come upon B. come in C. come out D. come up
Ⅱ.完形填空
The passengers watched sympathetically as the woman made her way carefully up the steps. She paid the bus driver and __1__ the seat which the driver had told her was empty. Then she __2__.
It had been a year since Susan, 34, became blind. Due to a medical misdiagnosis(误诊), she was __3__ thrown into a world of darkness, frustration and self-pity. And all she had to stick to was her husband, Mark.
Mark was an air force officer and he loved Susan with all his heart. He was __4__ to help his wife gain the strength and __5__. For the first two weeks, Mark __6__ Susan to and from work each day. He taught her how to rely on her other __7__, specifically her hearing, to determine where she was and how to __8__ to the new environment. __9__, Susan decided that she was ready to try the trip on her own. Monday morning, she said good-bye, and for the first time, they went __10__ ways.
On Friday morning, Susan took the bus to work __11__. As she was getting off the bus, the driver said, “Boy, I do __12__ you.” Susan had no idea __13__ the driver was talking about, and asked, “What do you mean?”
The driver answered, “You know, every morning for the past __14__, a fine looking gentleman in a military uniform has been standing across the corner, __15__ you get off the bus and cross the street safely. He watches __16__ you enter your office building. You are one __17__ lady.”
Tears of __18__ poured down Susan’s cheeks. Mark had given her a gift more __19__ than sight, a gift that can bring__20__ where there is darkness.
1． A． felt B． touched C． spotted D． took
2． A． set back B． turned around C． fell down D． settled in
3． A． gradually B． eventually C． suddenly D． deliberately
4． A． expected B． forced C． encouraged D． determined
5． A． patience B． confidence C． dependence D． competence
6． A． advised B． accompanied C． persuaded D． inspired
7． A． feelings B． abilities C． senses D． organs
8． A． move B． keep C． adapt D． lead
9． A． Actually B． Hopefully C． Surprisingly D． Finally
10． A． separate B． similar C． opposite D． private
11． A． as usual B． at ease C． on purpose D． by chance
12． A． envy B． respect C． adore D． appreciate
13． A． which B． what C． that D． why
14． A． month B． week C． day D． year
15． A． noticing B． observing C． watching D． discovering
16． A． as B． unless C． once D． until
17． A． attractive B． lucky C． wealthy D． unique
18． A． anxiety B． excitement C． gratitude D． satisfaction
19． A． significant B． touching C． beneficial D． powerful
20． A． light B． warmth C． courage D． comfort
Ⅲ.阅读理解
(A)
The Tower of London Exhibits
The Crown Jewels
The Tower of London has been home to the Crown jewels since the 14th century and the Jewel House is an essential part of any visit to the Tower today. Marvel at some of the world’s largest and most historic diamonds set in the regalia used to crown the sovereigns(君主) of England.
The White Tower
Begun in the control of William the Conqueror (1066-87), the White Tower marks the start of the Tower of London’s history as both a palace and a fortress. Today its house displays form the Royal Armories’ collection, which includes the Armour of Henry Ⅷ and the historic instruments of torture.
Crowns and Diamonds
The Martin Tower houses a special exhibition Crown & Diamonds: the making of the Crown Jewels, which explains the development of British crowns and the role that diamonds played in their decoration. Included in the display are five royal crowns, and over 12,000 diamonds.
Traitor’ Gate
The gate beneath St Thomas’ Tower provided access to the Tower from the River Thames. In time it became known as Traitor’s Gate because of the number of prisoners accused of treason(叛国罪) who are supposed to have passed through it. For some, the trip was to be their last.
The Bloody Tower
The Bloody Tower is traditionally believed to be where the ‘Princes in the Tower’ were imprisoned and murdered in 1483. Today the tower is furnished as it might have appeared during the 130-year imprisonment of Sir Walter Ralegh, who was charged with plotting against James I.
Beauchamp Tower
The Beauchamp Tower was one of the several towers used to provided accommodation for prisoners and several people of high rank were held here. The upper hall contains many inscriptions(题字) carved into the walls by prisoners, including a memorial to Lady Jane Grey.
1. If you want to see crowns and as many diamonds as possible, you will go to ____.
A. The Jewel House B. The White Tower
C. The Martin Tower D. Beauchamp Tower
2. The name of the Bloody Tower suggests that ____.
A. some bloody incidents ever happened in it
B. the tower was built for a prison in history
C. many governors were kept and killed there
D. it was once a place to kill prisoners
3. Which of the following was the first building of the Tower of London? ____.
A. Beauchamp Tower B. The Martin Tower
C. Traitor’s Gate D. The White Tower
4. Traitors’ Gate was used as ____ in ancient times.
A. a door for people who turned against his country
B. a way to transfer prisoners secretly
C. a passage to the Tower of London from river
D. a tunnel only used to transfer important prisoners
5. In which of the following places can you find information carved the walls by prisoners? ____.
A. Traitors’ Gate B. Beauchamp Tower
C. The Bloody Tower D. The White Tower
(B)
Some of the best-known names in the entertainment industry have taken part in an unprecedented telethon to help victims of the terrorist attacks in the United States.
The benefit（义演）, called“America: a Tribute to Heroes” was sponsored by all four major U.S. television networks, ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC. It was broadcast by three dozen television, cable and radio networks across the country and aired live to more than a hundred countries around the world.
Hollywood stars joined music entertainers in asking listeners and viewers to pledge cash donations to charities helping the victims of the September 11th attacks.
Actors, including Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Tom Cruise and Clint Eastwood, told stories of heroic acts by people who tried to save others from the burning World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali made a rare public appearance in a show of support.
The appeals alienated with performances by such popular entertainers as Bruce Springs Teen, Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon and the rock band U2.
They appeared on stages in New York, Los Angeles and London, decorated with hundreds of burning candles.
Singer Billy Joel sang “New York State of Mind” with a New York City firefighter’s hat on his piano. Sting dedicated his song “Fragile” to a friend who died in the World Trade Center. Stevie Wonder condemned hatres in the name of religion before singing his song“Love’s in Need of Love Today”. Pledge phones were manned by dozens of other celebrities, including Jack Nichlson, Meg Ryan, Whoopie Goldberg, Cindy Crawford, Al Pacino and Sylvester Stallone.
Organizers said the two-hour telethon raised millions of dollars. All participants, from stars to stage-hands, worked without pay.
1． Those who appeared on stages were ____.
A. some best-known names in the USA
B. some famous singers, film stars and other music entertainers
C. people who tried to save others from the burning World Trade Center and the Pentagon
D. former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali and Hollywood stars
2． The underlined word “telethon” most probably means ____.
A. a performance to charge for tickets
B. a concert held by some television networks
C. a television program which lasts a long time
D. a television program for entertainment
3． Which of the following statements is True? ____.
A. Four major U. S. television networks broadcast the benefit
B. The former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali sang a song to show his support
C. Billy Joel, wearing a firefighter’s hat, played the piano for the listeners and viewers
D. The organizers, stars and people who worked for the benefit didn’t get any money for themselves
4． The best title for the news report is ____.
A. U. S. Telethon Raises Money for Attack Victims
B. Best-known Names Pledge Donations
C. Seeking More Support
D. A Tribute to Heroes
(C)
American are proud of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of an elevator operator or the uniform of a five-star general. Why are uniforms so popular in the United States?
Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian（百姓的） clothes. People have become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform. The television repairman who wears a uniform tends to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform. What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lose professional identity（身份） than to step out of uniform?
Uniforms also have many practical benefits. They save on other clothes. They save on laundry bills. They are tax-deductible（可减税的）. They are often more comfortable and more durable than civilian clothes.
Primary among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the consequent loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them. Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. When people look alike, they tend to think, speak, and act similarly, on the job at least.
Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. Though they are long-lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes. Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes.
1． It is surprising that Americans who worship variety and individuality ____.
A. still judge a man by his clothes
B. hold the uniform in such high regard
C. enjoy having a professional identity
D. will respect an elevator operator as much as a general in uniform
2． People are accustomed to think that a man in uniform ____.
A. suggests quality work
B. discards his social identity
C. appears to be more practical
D. looks superior to a person in civilian clothes
3． The chief function of a uniform is to ____.
A. provide practical benefits to the wearer
B. make the wearer catch the public eye
C. inspire the wearer’s confidence in himself
D. provide the wearer with a professional identity
4． According to the passage, people wearing uniforms ____.
A. are usually helpful
B. have little or no individual freedom
C. tend to lose their individuality
D. enjoy greater popularity
5． The best title for this passage would be ____.
A. Uniform and Society
B. The Importance of Wearing a Uniform
C. Practical Benefits of Wearing a Uniform
D. Advantages and Disadvantages of Uniforms
(D)
What’s on
■ Oscar Film Themes Symphony Concert
Film highlights accompanied by live performances of movie theme music by the China Opera and Dance Drama Theatre Symphony Orchestra, which has recorded the music for many films. Familiar tunes will come from such films as Titanic, Jurassic Park and Waterloo Bridge.
Where: Nationality Cultural Palace Theatre
When: March 8, 7:30 p.m.
Admission： 80-380 yuan
Tel： 65287674 ext. 508
■ Fantastic View All the Way
The mountains in this area are not very high, but the views are excellent. This walk is gentle and very interesting, going through valleys, over passes, along a ridge and through a few little peaceful villages that are located in amazing places. Many sites along the walk offer the most beautiful view of the surrounding mountains.
Where: Pinggu, northeast of Beijing
When: March 9, meet 8:30 a.m. outside Starbucks at Lido Hotel, or 9 a.m. at Capital Paradise front gate, return 5 p.m.
Admission: adults 150 yuan, children 100 yuan
Tel: 13701003649
Email: fihikers@yahoo.com.cn
■ Spring Greetings
Paintings in bold colors in a traditional Chinese style by the young artist Tian Xifeng are displayed to welcome the spring. Tian is a student of famous bird-and-flower painting artist Wang Qing. He has won several prizes at various national painting exhibitions and developed a style emphasizing vivid close-ups of natural scenes.
Where: Melodic Gallery, 14 Jianwai Dajie, opposite Friendship Store
When： till March 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: free
Tel: 65188123
■ Cala, My Dog
Directed by Lu Xuechang, starring Ge You. The story is about a middle-aged working man, known as Lao Er, whose chief source of stability and comfort in life is his dog, Cala. One day, when his wife is out walking Cala, a policeman confiscates(没收) the unregistered dog. As Lao Er tries to recover his dog, the difficult circumstances of his life are revealed. Chinese with English subtitle(字幕）.
Where: Dongchuang Theatre, 4 Xinzhongjie, Dongzhimenwai
When: March 13 and 20, 8:30 p.m.
Admission: 20 yuan
Tel: 64169253
1. If you are a music lover, you can go to ____ on Women’s Day.
A. Capital Paradise
B. Nationality Cultural Palace Theatre
C. Capital Gymnasium
D. Dongchuang Theatre
2. The exhibition held in Melodic Gallery ____.
A. is open to the public from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. till April 1st
B. presents the works by Tian Xifeng and his teacher
C. is to display some bird-and-flower paintings
D. costs the painting lovers much money to visit
3. Most of the following statements are correct except that ____.
A. you’ll have to dial 65188123 to book a ticket for the film
B. both adults and children can take part in the walk in Pinggu
C. even if you don’t know English, you can enjoy Cala, My Dog
D. you’ll have a choice of two meeting places on March 9th
4. All the advertisements in this passage are about ____.
A. music B. movies C. exhibitions D. entertainments
Ⅳ.短文改错
Dear Lily,
I got your letter and pleased to hear about your job 1.____
interview at a grocery store. I know you wanted to 2.____
get the job at a TV station, but you’ve been looking 3.____
for several week now and haven’t found anything. 4.____
The job at the grocery store doesn’t sound badly. If I 5.____
am you, I’d take it. If you worked there a while, you 6.____
could earn some money. Its your decision, of course, 7.____
but I advise you to take it. Let me to know what you 8.____
decided to do. By the way, after you get the job you 9.____
can think about get a bike later. 10.____
Love,
Dad
Ⅴ.书面表达
根据下述内容写一篇词数在100～130之间的短文。
计算机是一种精细微妙的机器。它有多种类型。大多数计算机都有储存器，信息可以储存，需要时随时取出。现在计算机的体积越来越小、价格越来越低、操作越来越容易、工作速度越来越快。计算机可以应用在许多方面，它们确实已成为一种最流行的使用工具。
Key(9)
1. We are living in an age ____ many things are done on computer.
A. which B. that C. whose D. when
2. The idea puzzled me so much that I stopped for a few seconds to try to ____.
A. make it out B. make it off C. make it up D. make it over
3. ——What happened to the priceless works of art?
——____.
A. They were destroyed in the earthquake
B. The earthquake was destroying them
C. They destroyed in the earthquake
D. The earthquake destroyed them
4. ____ everyone knows, China is a developing country belonging to the third world.
A. Which B. That C. As D. The thing
5. The research scientist often ____ problems that require new types of instrument for their solution.
A. come across B. comes across C. comes along D. come at
6. During the Second World War, once before, the U-boats had been____ because of aircraft.
A. in trouble B. in the trouble C. for trouble D. within trouble
7. After their dog died, the couple felt ____ for weeks.
A. miserably B. misery C. miserable D. to be misery
8. Mark Twain ____ in a small town beside the Mississippi River around the middle of the nineteenth century.
A. grow up B. grows up C. grew up D. had grown up
9. If you are driving to the airport, can you give me a ____?
A. hand B. seat C. drive D. lift
10. Since the doctor has given you ____, I advise you to ____.
A. an advice; take his B. some advices; listen to him
C. some advice; follow him D. an advice; obey him
11. David jumped ____ to get the first ____ the beginning of the sports.
A. enough high; in B. enough highly; in
C. high enough; at D. highly enough; at
12. ——Mary told me she would ____ computer studies.
——Really? I’ll ask her to give up such foolish ideas.
A. pick up B. put up C. turn up D. make up
13. The dictionary is being printed and it will soon ____.
A. turn out B. come out C. start out D. go out
14. ____ with what he had already, the new stamps were not very interesting.
A. Compare B. Comparing C. Compared D. To compare
15. ——What has made you so happy, Mary?
——Oh, I’ve just ____ an old friend I haven’t seen for years.
A. come upon B. come in C. come out D. come up
Ⅱ.完形填空
The passengers watched sympathetically as the woman made her way carefully up the steps. She paid the bus driver and __1__ the seat which the driver had told her was empty. Then she __2__.
It had been a year since Susan, 34, became blind. Due to a medical misdiagnosis(误诊), she was __3__ thrown into a world of darkness, frustration and self-pity. And all she had to stick to was her husband, Mark.
Mark was an air force officer and he loved Susan with all his heart. He was __4__ to help his wife gain the strength and __5__. For the first two weeks, Mark __6__ Susan to and from work each day. He taught her how to rely on her other __7__, specifically her hearing, to determine where she was and how to __8__ to the new environment. __9__, Susan decided that she was ready to try the trip on her own. Monday morning, she said good-bye, and for the first time, they went __10__ ways.
On Friday morning, Susan took the bus to work __11__. As she was getting off the bus, the driver said, “Boy, I do __12__ you.” Susan had no idea __13__ the driver was talking about, and asked, “What do you mean?”
The driver answered, “You know, every morning for the past __14__, a fine looking gentleman in a military uniform has been standing across the corner, __15__ you get off the bus and cross the street safely. He watches __16__ you enter your office building. You are one __17__ lady.”
Tears of __18__ poured down Susan’s cheeks. Mark had given her a gift more __19__ than sight, a gift that can bring__20__ where there is darkness.
1． A． felt B． touched C． spotted D． took
2． A． set back B． turned around C． fell down D． settled in
3． A． gradually B． eventually C． suddenly D． deliberately
4． A． expected B． forced C． encouraged D． determined
5． A． patience B． confidence C． dependence D． competence
6． A． advised B． accompanied C． persuaded D． inspired
7． A． feelings B． abilities C． senses D． organs
8． A． move B． keep C． adapt D． lead
9． A． Actually B． Hopefully C． Surprisingly D． Finally
10． A． separate B． similar C． opposite D． private
11． A． as usual B． at ease C． on purpose D． by chance
12． A． envy B． respect C． adore D． appreciate
13． A． which B． what C． that D． why
14． A． month B． week C． day D． year
15． A． noticing B． observing C． watching D． discovering
16． A． as B． unless C． once D． until
17． A． attractive B． lucky C． wealthy D． unique
18． A． anxiety B． excitement C． gratitude D． satisfaction
19． A． significant B． touching C． beneficial D． powerful
20． A． light B． warmth C． courage D． comfort
Ⅲ.阅读理解
(A)
The Tower of London Exhibits
The Crown Jewels
The Tower of London has been home to the Crown jewels since the 14th century and the Jewel House is an essential part of any visit to the Tower today. Marvel at some of the world’s largest and most historic diamonds set in the regalia used to crown the sovereigns(君主) of England.
The White Tower
Begun in the control of William the Conqueror (1066-87), the White Tower marks the start of the Tower of London’s history as both a palace and a fortress. Today its house displays form the Royal Armories’ collection, which includes the Armour of Henry Ⅷ and the historic instruments of torture.
Crowns and Diamonds
The Martin Tower houses a special exhibition Crown & Diamonds: the making of the Crown Jewels, which explains the development of British crowns and the role that diamonds played in their decoration. Included in the display are five royal crowns, and over 12,000 diamonds.
Traitor’ Gate
The gate beneath St Thomas’ Tower provided access to the Tower from the River Thames. In time it became known as Traitor’s Gate because of the number of prisoners accused of treason(叛国罪) who are supposed to have passed through it. For some, the trip was to be their last.
The Bloody Tower
The Bloody Tower is traditionally believed to be where the ‘Princes in the Tower’ were imprisoned and murdered in 1483. Today the tower is furnished as it might have appeared during the 130-year imprisonment of Sir Walter Ralegh, who was charged with plotting against James I.
Beauchamp Tower
The Beauchamp Tower was one of the several towers used to provided accommodation for prisoners and several people of high rank were held here. The upper hall contains many inscriptions(题字) carved into the walls by prisoners, including a memorial to Lady Jane Grey.
1. If you want to see crowns and as many diamonds as possible, you will go to ____.
A. The Jewel House B. The White Tower
C. The Martin Tower D. Beauchamp Tower
2. The name of the Bloody Tower suggests that ____.
A. some bloody incidents ever happened in it
B. the tower was built for a prison in history
C. many governors were kept and killed there
D. it was once a place to kill prisoners
3. Which of the following was the first building of the Tower of London? ____.
A. Beauchamp Tower B. The Martin Tower
C. Traitor’s Gate D. The White Tower
4. Traitors’ Gate was used as ____ in ancient times.
A. a door for people who turned against his country
B. a way to transfer prisoners secretly
C. a passage to the Tower of London from river
D. a tunnel only used to transfer important prisoners
5. In which of the following places can you find information carved the walls by prisoners? ____.
A. Traitors’ Gate B. Beauchamp Tower
C. The Bloody Tower D. The White Tower
(B)
Some of the best-known names in the entertainment industry have taken part in an unprecedented telethon to help victims of the terrorist attacks in the United States.
The benefit（义演）, called“America: a Tribute to Heroes” was sponsored by all four major U.S. television networks, ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC. It was broadcast by three dozen television, cable and radio networks across the country and aired live to more than a hundred countries around the world.
Hollywood stars joined music entertainers in asking listeners and viewers to pledge cash donations to charities helping the victims of the September 11th attacks.
Actors, including Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Tom Cruise and Clint Eastwood, told stories of heroic acts by people who tried to save others from the burning World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali made a rare public appearance in a show of support.
The appeals alienated with performances by such popular entertainers as Bruce Springs Teen, Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon and the rock band U2.
They appeared on stages in New York, Los Angeles and London, decorated with hundreds of burning candles.
Singer Billy Joel sang “New York State of Mind” with a New York City firefighter’s hat on his piano. Sting dedicated his song “Fragile” to a friend who died in the World Trade Center. Stevie Wonder condemned hatres in the name of religion before singing his song“Love’s in Need of Love Today”. Pledge phones were manned by dozens of other celebrities, including Jack Nichlson, Meg Ryan, Whoopie Goldberg, Cindy Crawford, Al Pacino and Sylvester Stallone.
Organizers said the two-hour telethon raised millions of dollars. All participants, from stars to stage-hands, worked without pay.
1． Those who appeared on stages were ____.
A. some best-known names in the USA
B. some famous singers, film stars and other music entertainers
C. people who tried to save others from the burning World Trade Center and the Pentagon
D. former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali and Hollywood stars
2． The underlined word “telethon” most probably means ____.
A. a performance to charge for tickets
B. a concert held by some television networks
C. a television program which lasts a long time
D. a television program for entertainment
3． Which of the following statements is True? ____.
A. Four major U. S. television networks broadcast the benefit
B. The former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali sang a song to show his support
C. Billy Joel, wearing a firefighter’s hat, played the piano for the listeners and viewers
D. The organizers, stars and people who worked for the benefit didn’t get any money for themselves
4． The best title for the news report is ____.
A. U. S. Telethon Raises Money for Attack Victims
B. Best-known Names Pledge Donations
C. Seeking More Support
D. A Tribute to Heroes
(C)
American are proud of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of an elevator operator or the uniform of a five-star general. Why are uniforms so popular in the United States?
Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian（百姓的） clothes. People have become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform. The television repairman who wears a uniform tends to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform. What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lose professional identity（身份） than to step out of uniform?
Uniforms also have many practical benefits. They save on other clothes. They save on laundry bills. They are tax-deductible（可减税的）. They are often more comfortable and more durable than civilian clothes.
Primary among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the consequent loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them. Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. When people look alike, they tend to think, speak, and act similarly, on the job at least.
Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. Though they are long-lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes. Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes.
1． It is surprising that Americans who worship variety and individuality ____.
A. still judge a man by his clothes
B. hold the uniform in such high regard
C. enjoy having a professional identity
D. will respect an elevator operator as much as a general in uniform
2． People are accustomed to think that a man in uniform ____.
A. suggests quality work
B. discards his social identity
C. appears to be more practical
D. looks superior to a person in civilian clothes
3． The chief function of a uniform is to ____.
A. provide practical benefits to the wearer
B. make the wearer catch the public eye
C. inspire the wearer’s confidence in himself
D. provide the wearer with a professional identity
4． According to the passage, people wearing uniforms ____.
A. are usually helpful
B. have little or no individual freedom
C. tend to lose their individuality
D. enjoy greater popularity
5． The best title for this passage would be ____.
A. Uniform and Society
B. The Importance of Wearing a Uniform
C. Practical Benefits of Wearing a Uniform
D. Advantages and Disadvantages of Uniforms
(D)
What’s on
■ Oscar Film Themes Symphony Concert
Film highlights accompanied by live performances of movie theme music by the China Opera and Dance Drama Theatre Symphony Orchestra, which has recorded the music for many films. Familiar tunes will come from such films as Titanic, Jurassic Park and Waterloo Bridge.
Where: Nationality Cultural Palace Theatre
When: March 8, 7:30 p.m.
Admission： 80-380 yuan
Tel： 65287674 ext. 508
■ Fantastic View All the Way
The mountains in this area are not very high, but the views are excellent. This walk is gentle and very interesting, going through valleys, over passes, along a ridge and through a few little peaceful villages that are located in amazing places. Many sites along the walk offer the most beautiful view of the surrounding mountains.
Where: Pinggu, northeast of Beijing
When: March 9, meet 8:30 a.m. outside Starbucks at Lido Hotel, or 9 a.m. at Capital Paradise front gate, return 5 p.m.
Admission: adults 150 yuan, children 100 yuan
Tel: 13701003649
Email: fihikers@yahoo.com.cn
■ Spring Greetings
Paintings in bold colors in a traditional Chinese style by the young artist Tian Xifeng are displayed to welcome the spring. Tian is a student of famous bird-and-flower painting artist Wang Qing. He has won several prizes at various national painting exhibitions and developed a style emphasizing vivid close-ups of natural scenes.
Where: Melodic Gallery, 14 Jianwai Dajie, opposite Friendship Store
When： till March 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: free
Tel: 65188123
■ Cala, My Dog
Directed by Lu Xuechang, starring Ge You. The story is about a middle-aged working man, known as Lao Er, whose chief source of stability and comfort in life is his dog, Cala. One day, when his wife is out walking Cala, a policeman confiscates(没收) the unregistered dog. As Lao Er tries to recover his dog, the difficult circumstances of his life are revealed. Chinese with English subtitle(字幕）.
Where: Dongchuang Theatre, 4 Xinzhongjie, Dongzhimenwai
When: March 13 and 20, 8:30 p.m.
Admission: 20 yuan
Tel: 64169253
1. If you are a music lover, you can go to ____ on Women’s Day.
A. Capital Paradise
B. Nationality Cultural Palace Theatre
C. Capital Gymnasium
D. Dongchuang Theatre
2. The exhibition held in Melodic Gallery ____.
A. is open to the public from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. till April 1st
B. presents the works by Tian Xifeng and his teacher
C. is to display some bird-and-flower paintings
D. costs the painting lovers much money to visit
3. Most of the following statements are correct except that ____.
A. you’ll have to dial 65188123 to book a ticket for the film
B. both adults and children can take part in the walk in Pinggu
C. even if you don’t know English, you can enjoy Cala, My Dog
D. you’ll have a choice of two meeting places on March 9th
4. All the advertisements in this passage are about ____.
A. music B. movies C. exhibitions D. entertainments
Ⅳ.短文改错
Dear Lily,
I got your letter and pleased to hear about your job 1.____
interview at a grocery store. I know you wanted to 2.____
get the job at a TV station, but you’ve been looking 3.____
for several week now and haven’t found anything. 4.____
The job at the grocery store doesn’t sound badly. If I 5.____
am you, I’d take it. If you worked there a while, you 6.____
could earn some money. Its your decision, of course, 7.____
but I advise you to take it. Let me to know what you 8.____
decided to do. By the way, after you get the job you 9.____
can think about get a bike later. 10.____
Love,
Dad
Ⅴ.书面表达
根据下述内容写一篇词数在100～130之间的短文。
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