_____.
A. two cats and a dog B. three dogs
C. a dog, a cat, and an unspecified animal D. a cat, a dog, and a parrot 68. From the context of the note, it is most likely that the name ―Rex‖ is _____.
A. Spanish B. English C. French D. Latin
69. If the sitter is to follow the owner‘s directions in playing fetch with Regina, at what point will
he or she tell Regina ―good girl‖?
A. Every time Regina goes after the ball. B. After Regina finds the ball. C. When Regina brings the ball back. D. After Regina drops the ball.
(B)
I was born under the Blue Ridge, and under that side which is blue in the evening light, in a wild land of game and forest and rushing waters. There, on the borders of a creek that runs into the Yadkin River, in a cabin that was chinked with red mud, I came into the world a subject of King George the Third, in that part of his realm known as the province of North Carolina.
The cabin smelt very strongly of corn-pone and bacon, and the odor of pelts. It had two shakedowns(临时床铺), on one of which I slept under a bearskin. A rough stone chimney was raised outside, and the fireplace was as long as my father was tall. There was a crane in it, and a bake kettle; and over it great buckhorns held my father‘s rifle when it was not in use. On other horns hung jerked bear‘s meat and venison hams, and gourds for drinking cups, and bags of seed, and my father‘s best hunting shirt; also, in a neglected corner, several articles of woman‘s clothing. These once belonged to my mother. Among them was a gown of silk, of a fine, faded pattern, which I always wondered. The women at the Cross-Roads, twelve miles away, were dressed in coarse butternut wool and huge sunbonnets. But when I questioned my father on these matters he would give me no answers.
My father was—how shall I say what he was? To this day I can only surmise many things of him. He was a Scotchman born, and I know now that he had a slight Scotch accent. At the time of which I write, my early childhood, he was a frontiersman and hunter. I can see him now, with his hunting shirt and leggins (绑腿) and moccasins（莫卡辛鞋）; his powder horn, engraved with wondrous scenes; his bullet pouch and tomahawk and hunting knife. He was a tall, lean man with a strange, sad face. And he talked little except when he drank too many ―horns,‖ as they were called in that country. These little bad behaviors of my father‘s were a permanent source of wonder to me—and, I must say, of delight. They occurred only when a passing traveler who hit his fancy chanced that way, or, what was almost as rare, a neighbor. Many a winter night I have lain awake under the skins, listening to a flow of language that held me spellbound, though I understood scarce a word of it.
―Virtuous(有德行的) and vicious(罪恶的) every man must be,
Few in the extreme, but all in a degree.‖
The chance neighbor or traveler was no less struck with wonder. And many the time have I heard the query, at the Cross-Roads and elsewhere, ―Whar Alec Trimble got his larnin‘?‖
70. The mention of the dress in the second paragraph is most likely meant to _____.
A. show the similarity between its owner and other members of the community B. show how warm the climate was
C. show the dissimilarity between its owner and other members of the community
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D. give us insight into the way most of the women of the region dressed
71. Judging by the sentences surrounding it, the underlined word ―surmise‖ in the third paragraph
most nearly means _____.
A. to form a negative opinion B. to praise C. to desire D. to guess
72. Why did the narrator enjoy it when his father drank too many ―horns,‖ or drafts of liquor?
A. The father spoke brilliantly at those times. B. The boy was then allowed to do as he pleased.
C. These were the only times when the father was not abusive. D. The boy was allowed to sample the drink himself.
73. What is the meaning of the lines of verse (诗句) quoted in the passage?
A. Men who pretend to be virtuous are actually vicious.
B. Moderate amounts of virtuousness and viciousness are present in all men. C. Virtuous men cannot also be vicious.
D. Whether men are virtuous or vicious depends on the difficulty of their circumstances.
(C)
Cultural Center Adds Classes for Young Adults
The Allendale Cultural Center has expanded its arts program to include classes for young adults. Director Leah Martin announced Monday that beginning in September, three new classes will be offered to the Allendale community. The course titles will be Yoga for Teenagers; Hip Hop Dance: Learning the Latest Moves; and Creative Journaling for Teens: Discovering the Writer Within. The latter course will not be held at the Allendale Cultural Center but instead will meet at the Allendale Public Library.
Staff member Tricia Cousins will teach the yoga and hip hop classes. Ms. Cousins is an accomplished choreographer (舞蹈教师) as well as an experienced dance educator. She has an MA in dance education from Teachers College, Columbia University, where she wrote a thesis on the pedagogical (教学法的) effectiveness of dance education. The journaling class will be taught by Betsy Milford. Ms. Milford is the head librarian at the Allendale Public Library as well as a columnist for the professional journal Library Focus.
The courses are part of the Allendale Cultural Center‘s Project Teen, which was initiated by Leah Martin, Director of the Cultural Center. According to Martin, this project is a direct result of her efforts to make the center a more essential part of the Allendale community. Over the last several years, the number of people who have visited the cultural center for classes or events has steadily declined. Project Teen is primarily funded by a generous grant from The McGee Arts Foundation, an organization devoted to bringing arts programs to young adults. Martin oversees the Project Teen board, which consists of five board members. Two board members are students at Allendale‘s Brookdale High School; the other three are adults with backgrounds in education and the arts.
The creative journaling class will be cosponsored by Brookdale High School, and students who complete the class will be given the opportunity to publish one of their journal entries in Pulse, Brookdale‘s student literary magazine. Students who complete the hip hop class will be eligible to participate in the Allendale Review, an annual concert sponsored by the cultural center that features local actors, musicians, and dancers. All classes are scheduled to begin immediately
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following school dismissal, and transportation will be available from Brookdale High School to the Allendale Cultural Center and the Allendale Public Library. For more information about Project Teen, contact the cultural center‘s programming office at 988-0099 or drop by the office after June 1 to pick up a fall course catalog. The office is located on the third floor of the Allendale Town Hall.
74. Which of the following statements is correct?
A. Tricia Cousins will teach two of the new classes. B. The new classes will begin on June 1.
C. People who want a complete fall catalogue should stop by the Allendale Public Library. D. The cultural center‘s annual concert is called Pulse.
75. According to Leah Martin, what was the direct cause of Project Teen?
A. Tricia Cousins was available to teach courses in the fall. B. Community organizations were ignoring local teenagers.
C. The McGee Arts Foundation wanted to be more involved in Allendale‘s arts programming. D. She wanted to make the cultural center a more important part of the Allendale community. 76. Which of the following factors is implied as another reason for Project Teen?
A. The number of people visiting the cultural center has declined over the last several years. B. The cultural center wanted a grant from The McGee Arts Foundation.
C. The young people of Allendale have complained about the cultural center‘s offerings. D. Leah Martin thinks classes for teenagers are more important than classes for adults. 77. This article is organized in which of the following ways?
A. In time order, from the past to the future.
B. Most important information first, followed by background and details. C. Background first, followed by the most important information and details. D. As sensational news, with the most controversial topic first.
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(A)
Well, parents, surprise! Lots of us are using Twitter and Facebook to find rides, and not just to school. It‘s awkward to call a friend and ask for a ride, and half the time they‘ll say, ―Sorry, my car is full.‖ But with Twitter, you just tweet #AshleysPoolParty and look for other people heading the same way.
It may sound risky, but many teens stay within their own social circles to find rides, and don‘t branch out beyond friends of friends when asking on Twitter. For me, I only rideshare with people I know, but to some young people, especially those taking longer trips, stranger danger is less of a concern.
The sharing economy got big during the recession（经济衰退）. It allows people to access more goods and services using technology, while also allowing them to share cost. And that technology, for me, is what the car was for my mom, a gateway to more freedom.
According to the researchers at the University of Michigan, 30 years ago, eight in ten American 18-year-olds had a driver‘s license. Today it‘s six in ten. So it‘s not that surprising that on my 16th birthday I wasn‘t rushing to get a license. All I wanted was an iPhone. Juliet Schor
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(Sociology professor at Boston College) knows people my age love being connected and for young people driving means they have to disconnect from their technology, and that‘s a negative. So if they could sit in the passenger side and still be connected, that‘s going to be a plus.
To me, another plus is ridesharing represents something much bigger than trying to save money. I see it as evidence that people still depend on each other. My generation shares their cars and apartments the way neighbors used to share cups of sugar. For the system to work, some of us still need our own cars. But until I get my own version of the silver Super Beetle, you can find me on Twitter.
66. The writer usually rideshares with _____. A. anyone heading the same way B. people he knows C. friends of friends D. strangers of his age 67. Fewer young people choose to ride by themselves because _____. A. driving means offering free rides to others. B. getting a driving license becomes more difficult. C. driving one‘s own cars causes a negative impression. D. driving makes them disconnected from technology. 68. We can conclude from the passage that _____. A. the writer rideshares just to save money B. people under 18 are not allowed to drive C. silver Super Beetle is the writer‘s favorite D. the older generation had to fight for freedom 69. Which is the best title for the passage? A. Teens use Twitter to thumb rides. B. Tips on reducing risks in ridesharing. C. Car is no longer a gateway to freedom. D. New generation knows how to save money.
(B) Visit Universal Studios in Singapore now and explore six zones! Child: $62 Adult: $75 Mid-year promotion: Family package of 4 for $250 Madagascar Go on an unforgettable, relaxing river boat ride with our four heroes, Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria, then watch the cast perform ―live‖ at the outdoor auditorium! Show times 11am 12:30 pm 2pm 3:30 pm 4:30 pm 6:30pm Ancient Egypt Enjoy the Revenge of the Mummy ride and plunge into total darkness as you come face to face with warrior mummies and scarab beetles during this indoor roller coaster ride. Drive your own desert jeep through an abandoned Egyptian excavation site. Daily Meet the Characters session: 11am—7pm Sci-Fi Get ready to experience the hyper-realistic 3DTransformers thrill ride, right in the middle 49 / 15
of the incredible world of Transformers. Join Optimus Prime and the Autobots as you become a freedom fighter in the ultimate 3D battle against the forces of evil. Hollywood Step onto Hollywood Boulevard framed by dynamic architecture, palm trees and the famous Walk of Fame and feel as if you landed in the centre of the entertainment universe. Watch the highly-praised ―Boys from the Beach‖ Movie times: 10:45am 12:15 pm 1:45pm 3:15pm 4:45pm 6:15pm Meet the Universal cast or characters from the charming Marilyn Monroe to the wacky Woody Woodpecker and more, along the legendary Hollywood Boulevard. Daily Meet the Characters session: 10:am – 7:pm Far Far Away See, hear and feel the action right from your seat as you join Princess Fiona and Shrek in a 3D fairyland adventure. Sing along with Shrek‘s sidekick Donkey as he hosts this interactive show. Lost World Enjoy a prehistoric bird‘s eye view as you fly over Jurassic Park on the Canopy Flyer. Then climb the walls of The Lost World to explore precious stones and fossilized insects. Finally, witness death-defying stunts, awesome explosions and thrills at this sensational ―live‖ water show. Show Times: 12:30 3pm 5:30pm Guests must be least 122cm and above in height to ride 70. All the zones mentioned below will have shows that allow visitors to come up close and personal to Hollywood characters except _____. A. Hollywood B. Lost World C. Far Far Away D. Ancient Egypt 71. Visitors can enjoy _____ activities at the Ancient Egypt zone. A. five B. two C. three D. four
72. Jane is not fond of terrifying adventures and she prefers places with water. Which zone will
she choose? A. Madagascar B. Ancient Egypt C. Far Far Away D. Lost World
73. According to the advertisement, which of the following statements is FALSE ? A. There is one 3D ride offered in Far Far Away. B. All visitors at Universal Studios can try the rides. C. Children may see some precious stones in the Lost World. D. Two parents and their children should pay $250 during the June holidays.
(C)
Getting kids to share their toys is a never-ending battle, and forcing them to do so never seems to help. New research suggests that allowing children to make a choice to sacrifice their
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