My life as a ‘runner’ began by running in a playground near my home in order to lose weight about 2 years ago. As time went by, I found myself so good at running that sometimes, I even forgot how many rounds I ran around the playground.
Thanks to all this practice, I was able to win the 5th place in short course marathon game at ‘BASF Yeosu Site Athletic Competition’ held in October 2002. This event inspired（鼓舞）me to take part in public short-course marathon games such as 10km, 20km and half-course competitions. Finally, in May 2003, I was able to complete a full course （路线） marathon for the first time of my life. My next challenge was the Boston Marathon race, which is the world's oldest and most famous marathon races. To qualify for the Boston Marathon, one should meet the designated time standard of their age group at a certified marathon. So I took part in ChunCheon Marathon in Korea. I had to finish the full coursewithin 3 hours and 30 minutes to meet the time standard for my age group (45 to 49 years old). But to my pleasant surprise, I recorded 3 hours 22 minutes, which is 25 minute faster than my previous best record!
In April 2004, I was finally able to go to Boston. I was very pleased and proud because I could play a role to promote BASF all across the world through this sport. And it really happened! When I ran in the Boston Marathon wearing BASF logo（标记）, people along the streets rooted for me shouting ‘BASF! BASF!’. I was very touched and so proud of my company. Of course I completed the full course successfully. After the game, I was interviewed by Korean local newspapers and had an opportunity to appear on several TV shows, which helped me to promote BASF in the community.
1.The author first began running in order to ______.
A. build up his strength B. prepare for a marathon race
C. lose weight D. train for a sport meet
2. From the passage we can learn that BASF is ______.
A. a company B. a book
C. a piece of sports equipment D. a city
3.We learn from the passage that the author is NOW______.
A. in his thirties B. in his late forties
C. in his twenties D. in his fifties
4.According to the passage, the author first took part in a full course marathon in ______.
A. 2002 B. 2003 C. 2004 D. 2005
Finding something to do during the school holidays isn't always easy, but one mum has set up a new website to help families find activities and events in Norfolk.
Fiona Anthony of Bawburgh, near Norwich, was persuaded by her friends to set up the website, Info4Families, when they noticed she always knew what events were happening in the county（县）.
"I am always looking for things to keep my children occupied and Norfolk has such a lot going on," she said.
Detail（细节）from Info4Families
"But I found it quite difficult to get information about events and activities for children and families, as there was no central information point and it would often involve collecting leaflets（传单） and checking notice boards at different places.
"So I decided to set up a website which would allow people to find things to do, without leaving home," she added.
Fiona was also concerned that some events she had booked had to be cancelled（取消） because not enough people wanted to go.
"It is a real shame that some parents can’t find the events and some event organisers don’t get the numbers they need. I want to help bring the two together," said Fiona.
The website gives details on regular, one-off and free events, and includes activities which children can do on their own or with the family.
Parents can look for activities by category（种类）and by age so that they can find events suitable for their children’s interests and needs. The site also links to local places of interest, such as libraries, museums and cinemas.
1. Fiona Anthony set up the website __________.
A. to tell people how to spend their holidays at home
B. to design some activities for event organizers
C. to help people choose activities and events they’re interested in
D. to make money by providing some useful information
2.The underlined word “occupied” in the third paragraphs probably means “________”.
A. busy B. happy C. free D. tired
3.From the website Info4Families, we can easily access to the following websites about Norfolk except ________.
A. museums B. schools C. cinemas D. libraries
4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Not all the events on the website are free of charge.
B. Fiona always knew what events were happening in her country.
C. Children must take part in the activities provided by the website together with their parents.
D. some organizers often feel disappointed that not enough people take part in their activities.
On
26 May 1928, at a meeting in Amsterdam (阿姆斯特丹), the FIFA
congress (国际足联) decided that a new competition open to all its
members should be played. A year later in Barcelona it was agreed that Uruguay(乌拉圭), the strongest football team at the period of time., should celebrate
100 years of independence（独立） by hosting the first World Cup the following
year.
Only 13 nations came to the opening of the games and nine from South America. All games were played in three stadiums in Montevideo(蒙得维的亚) and, as expected, the South American countries were stronger, although the European teams did not bring shame.
Some 100,000 fans came for the final on 30 July between Argentina(阿根廷)and Uruguay. The FIFA president and brains(主要领导人)behind the World Cup, presented the trophy(奖杯)to winning captain and football’s greatest tournament was born.
After a pre-match row(争吵)over which ball to use for the final, it is believed the Argentine ball was used in one half and the Uruguayan ball in the other.
1.When was the first World Cup played?
A. 1928. B. 1929. C. 1930. D. 1931.
2.Which of these statements about the first World Cup is NOT TRUE?
A. Most of the teams came from South America.
B. The South American teams were stronger.
C. All the matches were played in European countries
D. The European teams did not play badly.
3.The best title of the passage is _____.
A. The history of football
B. The history of the World Cup
C. The FIFA
D. The first World Cup
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(2) Are you looking for a part time job? We require 3 part time shop assistants to work during the evening. No experience required; applicants should between 18 and 26. Call 366 - 76564 for more information.
(3) Computer trained secretaries: Do you have experience working with computers? Would you like a full time position working in an exciting new company? If your answer is yes, give us a call at 457-896754
(4) Teacher Needed: Hania's Playschool needs 2 teacher/trainers to help with classes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Applicants should have appropriate licences. For more information visit Hania's Playschool in Leicester Square
(5) Part Time work available: We are looking for retired adults who would like to work part time at the weekend. Responsibilities include answering the telephone and giving customer's information. For more information contact us by calling 345-674132
(6) University positions open: The University of Bristol is looking for 4 teaching assistants to help with homework correction. Applicants should have a degree in one of the following: Political Science, Religion, Economics or History. Please contact the University of Bristol for more information.
1. If you want to be full time secretary, you can contact the company by ________.
A. writing letters B. making telephone calls
C. going there personally D. sending emails
2. You must work __________ if you are accepted by calling 345-674132.
A. during the evening B. at the weekend
C. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. D. during the day
3. If you are ______, you can’t work as a shop assistant according to the above advertisements.
A. a woman B. in your thirties
C. a man D. a student
4. Julian went to business school and studied computer and secretarial skills. He is looking for his first job and would like a full time position. The best position for him is ______.
A. (3) B. (1) C. (6) D. (4)
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该题涂黑。
There are a few memories from our childhood that will stay with us forever. A few that seemed so 36 at the time may cause us to smile years later.
One such memory is a phone call I 37 when I was about three or four years old. My mother had entered a contest on a local 38 show. Entrants（参加者）were to tell an interesting story about their 39 . Winners would receive a phone call from Mrs. Santa Claus（女圣诞老人）! Mrs. Claus would award（奖励） the lucky child free 40 of a local store.
Well, the call came. My mother talked to Mrs. Claus and then 41 the phone to me. I didn’t 42 the fact that many people were listening to our conversation. However, the fact that this lady had a 43 connection to Santa, that was important.
I didn’t know it yet, but my mother had 44 the attention of the contest judges by telling about the time I had 45 a wall with crayons（蜡笔）. Even I knew that this was not the kind of 46 that Santa would approve.
Suddenly, in a very pleasant tone（语气）of 47 , Mrs. Santa Claus asked me about my art work. I 48 that this lady was the real Mrs. Claus, not a radio station actress standing in for her.
I 49 down the phone and ran crying from the room. My crime（罪行）had not 50 unpunished. Santa would 51 know that I’d been bad!
It turned out that I did get a 52 present from the radio station and its sponsor（赞助商）. And I guess Santa didn’t find out about the wall. Maybe he did and was in a 53 mood. In any case, my Christmas presents did not 54 a piece of coal（煤）.
I wonder what Santa has in 55 for this year. Hopefully my wife hasn’t written Mrs. Claus any letters.
1.A. nice B. important C. impossible D. terrible
2.A. received B. made C. gave D. showed
3.A. TV B. literature C. radio D. gift
4.A. parents B. child C. husbands D. teacher
5.A. gifts B. money C. books D. pens
6.A. offered B. brought C. showed D. handed
7.A. doubt B. guess C. know D. believe
8.A. false B. direct C. weak D. wrong
9.A. put B. paid C. caught D. taken
10.A. decorated B. made C. draw D. painted
11.A. idea B. action C. behaviour D. plan
12.A. sound B. noise C. laugh D. voice
13.A. wondered B. believed C. reported D. supposed
14.A. put B. took C. knocked D. threw
15.A. met B. gone C. changed D. got
16.A. surely B. possibly C. impossibly D. happily
17.A. nice B. bad C. terrible D. cheap
18.A. satisfying B. surprising C. forgiving D. frightening
19.A. invent B. leave C. include D. exist
20.A. thought B. mind C. fact D. public
______ is certain is that Bill will recover from his injury in time for the football match.
A. As B. It C. That D. What
