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Angus MacLeod was fifty and he had spent his entire life as a shepherd in the remote mountainous region of northwest Scotland. He had never owned a radio or television nor had he travelled further than forty kilometres from his birthplace. His knowledge of the world was gained only from his brief trips to the village to sell his sheep and buy food. However, he had lately come to rely on the growing number of hill-walkers in the region as sources of international news.

In the spring of 1992, a Spanish student came across Angus high in the mountains. Eager to practise his English he engaged Angus in conversation. The student told Angus of the forthcoming Olympic Games in Barcelona. Excited by the student's colourful description of Spain and the Games, Angus decided to attend the event in person and two months later arrived in Barcelona.

The ticketless Angus stood outside the stadium with his canny brain working overtime, watching a growing number of individuals entering the stadium through a small entrance at the side. He noticed that they all seemed to be carrying objects. Perhaps they were workmen, he thought. He moved closer and watched.

Within minutes a thin young man came along carrying an extremely long pole. He approached the official at the door and said "Pole Vault". The official moved to the side and the man entered. Next came a heavy-set man with a spear. Angus wondered how a man could carry such a dangerous weapon in a modern city. The man shouted " Javelin " and was presently admitted. Angus was puzzled. Perhaps they were all connected with security. His puzzlement grew when a huge man appeared with a steel ball in his hand. He shouted "Shot Putt" and walked past the official.

It suddenly dawned on Angus that these people were competitors. He opened his programme and sure enough under the heading "events" he saw the three words the men had said. Angus laughed to himself as a plan began to take shape in his mind. First he needed to buy one or two things.

An hour later he reappeared dressed in a tracksuit with "Scotland" written across the chest. Over his shoulder he carried a roll of barbed wire (铁丝网). Smiling to himself he walked up to the official and as casually as he could, shouted, "Fencing!"

46. Which was Angus' new way of getting information about the outside world?

A. Travelling from his birthplace. B. Listening to radio and watching TV.

C. Going to the nearby village to sell sheep. D. Talking to hill-walkers in the region.

47. What are "Javelin" , "Pole Vault", "Shot Putt" and "Fencing" in the passage?

A. Olympic events. B. Names of competitors.

C. Security weapons. D. Names of countries.

48. From the passage we can learn that ______.

A. more and more people went to Scotland to practise their English

B. the Spanish student's description of his country excited Angus

C. Angus had been planning a trip to Barcelona to see the Olympic Games

D. Angus became a member of the Scottish Olympic team

49. From the passage we know that Angus seemed to be

A. poorly-informed B. intelligent C. strong-minded D. athletic

50. What do you expect the official would do in the end?

A. Help him carry the wire. B. Refuse to let him in.

C. Give him a close inspection. D. Lead him to the competition.

【小题1】D

【小题2】A

【小题3】B

【小题4】A

【小题5】B

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When I was a child, I often dreamed of the time when I could leave home and escape to the city. We lived on a farm, in the winter especially, we wear quite out off from the outside world. As soon as I left school, I packed my bags and moved to the capital.

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Of course there are advantages. First, there is so much to do in the city, whatever you tastes in culture or entertainment(娱乐活动). Besides, there are wonderful jobs and greater chances of moving to a more important job or position. Finally, if you like shopping, the variety of goods is very surprising --- and , what is more, shops are often only a short walk away.

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61. What was the writer always thinking about when he was a child?

A. Staying on the farm. B. Moving to the countryside.

C. Leaving home for the city. D. Running away from the school.

62. Which of the following is true about the writer?

A. He is very old now. B. He is in good health.

C. He prefers driving a car. D. He lives in the city now.

63. In the passage, the writer tries to __________.

A. express his opinions about way of life B. describe his life in the countryside

C. an interest in the outside world D. persuade the reader to live in the city

64. How is the passage mainly developed?

A. By inferring. B. By comparing.

C. By listing examples. D. By giving explanations.