Britain’s oldest man made his first visit to London yesterday at the age of 110. Mr. John Evans had never found the time or the money – to make the trip from his house near Swansea. But, when British Rail offered him an all-expenses-paid birthday trip to the capital, he just could not refuse.
Until yesterday he had never been far from home, except for one trip to Aberdeen. Mr. Evans, who spent 60 years working as a miner in South Wales, almost made the journey to London once before, at the turn of the century. “There was a trip to the White City but it was ten shillings (1 shilling ="1/20" pound) return from Swansea – too much I thought. All my money went to the family then, “he said.
During the next two days Mr. Evans will be taken on a whistle–stop tour of London to see the sights. Top of his list is a visit to the Houses of Parliament (国会).
The only arrangement he does not care for is the wheelchair provided to move him about if he gets tired. “I don’t like the chair business – people will so think I am getting old,” he said.
His secret for a long and healthy life has been well publicized–no alcohol, no cigarette and no angry. Before setting off from Swansea with his 76-year-old son, Amwel, he quipped, “I’m glad to see they’ve given me a return ticket. ”
1.It’s reported that Mr. Evans’s healthy long life was to a certain extent due to his _____.
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A．wine drinking |
B．proper smoking |
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C．mild temper |
D．sense of humor |
2.Which of the following statements is true?
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A．A single trip from Mr. Evans’s house to the White City used to be ten shillings. |
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B．The first place for Mr. Evans to visit is the Houses of Parliament. |
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C．He appreciated people’s arrangement of a wheelchair during his visit |
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D．Mr. Evans once made the journey to London at the end of the century. |
3.The word “quip” in the last sentence most probably means _____.
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A．to make a witty remark |
B．to express a happy message |
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C．to make a wish |
D．to tell a joke |
4.What might be the best title for this passage?
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A．110-year-old Tourist |
B．Secret for Long and Healthy Life |
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C．Free Return Ticket |
D．Sightseeing in London |
Martha had been working for Miller Laboratories for two years, but she was not happy there. Nothing significant had happened in the way of promotions or salary increases. Martha felt that her supervisor, a younger and less experienced person than she, did not like her. In fact, the supervisor often said unpleasant things to her.
One day, while talking with her friend Maria, she mentioned how discouraged she was. Maria gave her the name of a cousin of hers who was director of Human Resources Department for a large chemical company. Martha called him the next day and set up an interview on her lunch hour.
During the interview, Mr. Petri said, “You’re just the kind of person we need here. You’re being wasted in your other job. Give me a call in a day or two. I’m sure we can find a place for you in our organization.” Martha was so happy she almost danced out of the building.
That afternoon, Ruth Kenny, her supervisor, saw that Martha had come in ten minutes late from her lunch hour and she said, “Oh, so you finally decided to come back to work today?”
This was the last straw. She could not take another insult. Besides, Mr. Petri was right: she was being wasted in this job.
“Look,” she said angrily, “if you don’t like the way I work, I don’t need to stay here. I’ll go where I’m appreciated! Good-bye!” She took up her things and stormed out of the office.
That night she called Maria and told her what had happened and then asked Maria, “What do you think?”
“Well,” said Maria carefully, “are you sure about the other job?”
“Well, not exactly, but…”
Maria continued, “Will you be able to get a recommendation from Mrs. Kenny if you need one?”
“A recommendation?…from Mrs. Kenny?” hesitated Martha, in a worried tone.
“Martha, I hope you didn’t burn your bridges.” Maria said. “I think I would have handled it differently.”
1.Martha is unhappy in her job because _____.
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A．she has not advanced |
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B．the work is not significant |
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C．her supervisor is younger than she |
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D．there is too much work with little payment |
2.Which of the following statement is NOT true?
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A．At her supervisor’s criticism, Martha lost her temper. |
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B．Mr. Petri felt Martha was not valued in her present job. |
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C．Martha’s interview with the director was on her lunch hour. |
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D．Martha got the name of the director through her cousin. |
3.The phrase “the last straw” probably refers to _____.
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A．the last opportunity |
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B．the straw that saves Martha’s life |
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C．the last reminder |
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D．the final unpleasant thing |
4.What does Maria think of Martha’s decision?
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A．Martha has handled the matter properly. |
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B．Martha shouldn’t have set the bridge on fire. |
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C．Martha should have found a new job before leaving. |
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D．Martha shouldn’t have lost her temper with her supervisor |
jaguar n. a type of large, yellow-colored cat with black markings found in the southwestern region of the US. and in Central and South America.
jargon 1. n. speech that doesn’t make sense. 2. n. an unknown language that seems strange or impossible to understand. 3. n. a language made up of two or more other languages: His jargon was a mixture of French and English. 4. n. the special vocabulary of a field or profession: Her report on computers was field with jargon.
jaunt 1. n. a trip taken for fun 2. v. to go on a brief pleasant trip: We jaunted to the country last Saturday .
javelin 1. n. a spear most commonly used as a weapon or in hunting 2. n. a light-weight metal or wooden spear that is thrown in track-and-field contests. 3. n. the contest in which a javelin is thrown. 4. v. to strike, as with a javelin
jazz 1. n. a type of music that originated in New Orleans and is characterized by rhythmic beats. 2. n. popular dance music influenced by jazz. 3. n. slang empty talk. 4. adj. of or like jazz: a jazz band, a jazz records
jennet n. a small Spanish horse
1.Which meaning of the word javelin is used in the sentence below?
At the competition, Jack drew his arm back and threw the javelin 50 yards.
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A．Definition 1 |
B．Definition 2 |
C．Definition 3 |
D．Definition 4 |
2.Which meaning of the word jargon is used in the sentence below?
Doctors often speak in medical jargon.
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A．Definition 1 |
B．definition 2 |
C．Definition 3 |
D．Definition 4 |
3.What does the word jazz mean in the following sentence?
Don’t give me that jazz, for I am a practical person.
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A．rhythmic beats |
B．a type of music |
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C．meaningless talk |
D．a kind of dance |
There’s a small cross by the side of Highway128, near the town o Boonville. If this cross could talk, it would tell you this 16 story:
Seven years ago my brother, Michael, was at a friend’s farm. They decided to go out for dinner. Joe arrived and 17 to drive—after just one 18.
19, the four friends traveled the winding road. They didn’t know where it would end ---- 20 did. Suddenly, they turned 21 into the opposite lane(车道), running into an oncoming car.
22 home we were watching E.T. on video in front of a warm fire. Then we went to bed. At 2:00 am a police officer 23 my mom with the shocking 24. Michael had been killed.
In the morning, I 25 my mother and sister crying. I stood there 26. “What’s wrong?” I asked, rubbing my 27 eyes.
Mom took a deep breath. “Come here…”
Thus began a difficult 28 through grief, where all roads lead to nowhere. It 29 hurts to remember that day.
The only thing tat helps is telling my story, 30 you will remember it 31 you want to get into a car with someone who has had a drink ---- even just one drink.
Joe chose the road to 32. He was convicted of manslaughter(过失杀人罪) and served time. However, the real punishment is 33 the consequences(后果) of his actions. He left us 34 and ache in our hearts that will never go away, a nightmare that will 35 him--- and us ---- or the rest of our lives. And a small cross by the side of Highway 128.
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The ___ of Chairman Mao is hung on the wall.
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A．draw |
B．picture |
C．portrait |
D．photo |
Seventy-two percent of Chinese males ____ not want to marry a female ___ is “more capable” than they are.
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A．do; who |
B．does; that |
C．does; who |
D．do; / |
