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Dear teachers and schoolmates, it’s a great pleasure for me to be here today and share my experience of learning English with you.                                               _______________

                                                                               ______

Thank you for listening.

Unique Traditions from UK

Boxing Day

This holiday, which is observed on Dec. 26, is a unique part of the Christmas season in Great Britain, as well as other Commonwealth nations. Boxing Day comes from a tradition that began in the Middle Ages more than 800 years ago. On this day, English churches would open their “alms box” and distribute its contents to needy members of the community. It was also a day for servants to celebrate the holidays with their families, having usually worked the day before. Today, Boxing Day is one of the twenty-two paid holidays received by most working Brits. Most people now spend Christmas Day with their family and reserve Boxing Day for exchanging gifts with friends. Although the government shuts down for the day, cinemas and theatres are open.

Queen’s Telegram

In the United States, if you make it to the ripe old age of 101 or 102, Willard Scott will wish you happy birthday on national television. In England, the queen herself will send her congratulations. This fairly new custom is known as “the Queen’s Telegram” and assures centenarians (people at least 100 years old) that they will receive a birthday telegram from the queen on their one-hundredth birthdays. The telegram is so longed for by some Brits that one 98-year-old woman was recently proved to have faked her age by two years just to receive the telegram.

High Tea

High tea was first enjoyed by the English working class during the 1700s. This tradition began as a practical attempt to hold off hunger pains between breakfast and supper, as eating just two daily meals was common at the time. It was called “high” tea because it was usually taken sitting on top of stools in a tea shop or standing at a counter or buffet table. Today, high tea has become a more elegant and popular tradition that is practiced in fine hotels and restaurants around the world.

Public Houses

Visiting a pub is one of Britain’s oldest forms of entertainment. The idea for the first public houses was brought to Britain thousands of years ago by the conquering Roman army. The first pubs served wine, but after the discovery of hops (啤酒花) in the 14th century, pubs began to serve mainly beer and ale (麦芽酒), as they do today.

British pubs operate between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. every day except Sunday, when they must close at 10:30 p.m.

The drinking age in Britain is eighteen, but fourteen-year-olds may enter a pub unaccompanied if they order a meal.

Unique Traditions from UK

Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank and of having nothing to do. Once or twice she had peeped into the book her sister was reading, but it had no pictures or conversations in it. “What is the use of a book,” thought Alice, “without pictures or conversation?”

So she was considering in her own mind (as well as she could, for the hot day made her feel very sleepy and stupid), whether the pleasure of making a daisy-chain (花环) would be worth the trouble of getting up and picking the daisies, when suddenly a White Rabbit with pink eyes ran close by her.

There was nothing so VERY remarkable in that; nor did Alice think it so VERY much out of the way to hear the Rabbit say to itself, “Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be late!” (when she thought it over afterwards, it occurred to her that she ought to have wondered at this, but at the time it all seemed quite natural); but when the Rabbit actually TOOK A WATCH OUT OF ITS WAISTCOAT—POCKET, and looked at it, and then hurried on, Alice started to her feet, for it flashed across her mind that she had never before seen a rabbit with either a waistcoat-pocket, or a watch to take out of it. Burning with curiosity, she ran across the field after it, and fortunately was just in time to see it pop down a large rabbit-hole under the hedge.

In another moment down went Alice after it, never once considering how in the world she was to get out again.

The rabbit-hole went straight on like a tunnel for some way, and then dipped suddenly down, so suddenly that Alice had not a moment to think about stopping herself before she found herself falling down a very deep well.

Either the well was very deep, or she fell very slowly, for she had plenty of time as she went down to look about her and to wonder what was going to happen next. First, she tried to look down and make out what she was coming to, but it was too dark to see anything; then she looked at the sides of the well, and noticed that they were filled with cupboards and book-shelves; here and there she saw maps and pictures hung upon pegs. She took down a jar from one of the shelves as she passed; it was labeled “ORANGE MARMALADE”, but to her disappointment it was empty; she did not like to drop the jar for fear of killing somebody, so she managed to put it into one of the cupboards as she fell past it.

“Well!” thought Alice to herself, “after such a fall as this, I shall think nothing of tumbling

down stairs. How brave they’ll all think of me at home! Why, I wouldn’t say anything about it, even if I fell off the top of the house!’ (Which was very likely true.)

Down, down, down. Would the fall NEVER come to an end!

By LEWIS CARROLL

67. Which of the following is NOT a reason why Alice ran after the rabbit?

A. Because she heard the rabbit speak to her.

B. Because she was tired of sitting there with nothing to do.

C. Because she noticed the rabbit had a waistcoat-pocket.

D. Because she saw the rabbit take a watch out.

68. Alice’s adventure mainly happened _________.

A. in her family garden                                    B. in a rabbit-hole         

C. on the river bank                                        D. around a hedge

69. As Alice fell down the well, she felt rather ________.

A. disappointed          B. proud                 C. afraid                  D. relaxed

70. From which sentence can we judge this is a fairy tale?

A. “I have nothing to do but make a daisy-chain.” said Alice.

B. “THE ORANGE MARMLADE is empty,” said Alice disappointedly.

C. “Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be too late!” the Rabbit said to itself.

D. The hot day made her feel very sleepy and stupid.

I believe influence is the union of power and purpose. As a TV star, magazine founder, businesswoman and celebrity, Oprah Winfrey certainly has power. But most important, she has purpose—a lasting commitment to the principles of goodness and generosity that goes beyond any one individual. ① I have sat with Oprah in interviews and in my home. I have felt her warmth, and I am always moved by her deep love for others. She makes you want to invite her into your life—and she invites you into hers.

Oprah’s story is America’s story: a young girl from Mississippi, who grew up without electricity or running water but realized her promise through education and achieved her dreams in liberty. Oprah, 52, reminds us that we who prosper in freedom have a moral responsibility to help others who have the desire to succeed but just need an opportunity. ②  Oprah is helping create those opportunities. Out of her own pocket, she built new homes—and gave new hope—to 65 families who lost everything in Hurricane Katrina. ③ And just last year, Oprah launched a successful campaign to help victims of abuse find the justice they deserve, so they can move on with confidence.

For most people, Oprah’s influence is less direct but no less meaningful. Those are the millions of ordinary men and women who wish to improve themselves—to become better parents, kinder friends and stronger individuals. For those people, Oprah is an inspiration. She has struggled with many of the challenges that we all face, and she has transformed her life. ④ Her message is powerful: I did it, and so can you. So who, then, is Oprah Winfrey? She is a woman of moral character and a source of strength for millions of her admirers. Her life and her work are evidences to the greatness of her generous heart. She is influential, to be sure. And she is someone I am deeply honored to call my friend.

63. Through this passage the author intended _________.

A. to show her encouragement to Winfrey Oprah

B. to summarize the whole life of Winfrey Oprah

C. to introduce Winfrey Oprah as a friend and her shows 

D. to show her appreciation of Winfrey Oprah

64. Which of the following story is America’s story in the author’s eyes?

A. Rich young girls from Mississippi gain success in their life.

B. Poor young girls achieve their success through hard work.

C. Rich young men experience hardship and win success.

D. Poor young men pursue higher education but get nothing.

65. The supporting sentence “In South Africa, the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls will educate a new generation of women leaders.” should be placed at _______.

A. ①                                 B. ②                          C. ③                          D. ④

66. Through the underlined part “I did it”, the author means that Winfrey Oprah is saying ________.

A. I managed to overcome the challenges                       

B. I encouraged parents, friends and individuals

C. I created many opportunities to help people          

D. I was admired as a source of strength

A   What Is A Hookworm Infection (感染)?

    Hookworm is an infection of one of two different 7 to 13 mm long roundworms. Heavy infection with hookworm can create serious health problems for newborns, children, pregnant women, and persons who are malnourished. Approximately one-quarter of the world’s population is infected with hookworm.

B  Where are hookworms commonly found?

One of the most common species, Ancylostoma Duodenale, is found in southern Europe, northern Africa, northern Asia, and parts of South America. A second species, Necator Americanus, was widespread in the southeastern United States early in this century. The Rockefeller Sanitary Commission was founded in response, and hookworm infection has been largely controlled.

C  How do I get a hookworm infection?

You can become infected by direct contact with contaminated (污染的) soil, generally through walking barefoot, or accidentally swallowing contaminated soil.

Hookworms have a complex life cycle that begins and ends in the small intestine (肠道). Hookworm eggs require warm, moist, shaded soil to hatch into larvae (幼虫). These barely visible larvae enter the skin (often through bare feet), are carried to the lungs, go through the breathing tract to the mouth, are swallowed, and eventually reach the small intestine. This journey takes about a week. In the small intestine, the larvae develop into half-inch-long worms, attach themselves to the intestinal wall, and suck blood. The adult worms produce thousands of eggs. These eggs are passed in the human waste. If the eggs contaminate soil and conditions are right, they will hatch, molt, and develop into infective larvae again after 5 to 10 days.

D  Who is at risk?

People who have direct contact with soil that contains human feces (粪便) in areas where hookworm is common are at high risk of infection. Children—because they play in dirt and often go barefoot—are at high risk. Since transmission of hookworm infection requires development of the larvae in soil, hookworm cannot be spread person to person. Contact among children in institutional or child care settings should not increase the risk of infection.

E  _______________

In countries where hookworm is common and re-infection is likely, light infections are often not treated. In the United States, hookworm infections are generally treated for 1-3 days with medication prescribed (开药方) by your health care provider. The drugs are effective and appear to have few side effects. For children under the age of 2, the decision to treat should be made by their health care provider.

59. We can guess that the passage is intended for __________.

A. doctors                          B. scientists                 C. medical students       D. common readers

60. We can imply that the Rockefeller Sanitary Commission in the second paragraph is_______.

A. a centre for information about hookworm infection in the United States

B. an organization for preventing and treating the hookworm infection

C. an educational organization in the United States in the 1950s

D. an organization which identifies the hookworm all over the world

61. The best heading for Part E should be ________.

A. What are the symptoms of hookworm?

B. How can I prevent hookworm?

C. What should I do if I think I have a hookworm infection?

D. What is the treatment for hookworm?

62. Which of the following statements about the life cycle of hookworms is right according to the passage?

A. Hookworm eggs develop into hookworm larvae in the small intestine.

B. Hookworm larvae feed on human’s blood in the intestine walls.

C. Hookworm eggs will become larvae in warm, moist, shaded soil.

D. Hookworm larvae will become hookworm eggs in human waste.

Theodore, the manager of the Paradise Hotel, told a middle-aged couple that they would have to leave the hotel after just one night. The couple, visiting from Texas, had booked a room for eight nights.

“They wanted a sterile (消毒了的) environment, ”Theodore said, “They should have rented a room in a hospital，maybe an operating room. This hotel is clean, but it isn’t that clean.”

Theodore said that, on the very first day, the couple brought all the sheets, pillowcases, and bedspreads down to the main hall and just dropped them next to the front desk. They stood there next to this pile of bedding while other guests looked, pointed, and murmured. The hotel got three cancellations within the hour from people who witnessed this strange, event.

When Theodore asked the couple what the problem was, they said that their bedding was filthy and they wanted it replaced. The couple could not identify any specific “filth” on the bedding. The wife just said, “We’re paying good money to stay here. How dare you doubt us？We know the filth is there. That’s all the proof you need.” Theodore called room service, and the bedding was replaced immediately.

Early the next evening, however, the couple marched to the front desk again and demanded seven cans of sterilizer, “We need a can for each night. We have to spray the phone, the TV, all the door handles, the toilet handle, the shower stall, the faucet, the sink, and any hotel staff entering our room. ”

Worried, Theodore politely suggested that a hotel more suitable for them was just around the corner. He then called ahead to reserve a “very clean” room, and gave them free transportation in the hotel Rolls-Royce. Also, he told the couple that they wouldn’t he charged for the second day.

The couple were surprised but they really liked the idea of free room for a night and that expensive car service.

56. The underlined word “filthy” means     in this article．

A. clean                               B. smelly                             C. dirty                        D. old

57. Why was Theodore worried?

A. The hotel would run out of cleaning stuff.

B. The hotel was not clean enough.

C. The couple might have more demands the following days.

D. More guests would make the same requests.

58. What word could best describe the couple?

A. Generous.                       B. Expensive.                       C. Easy-going.                     D. Particular.

You may have heard of Osceola McCarty, an 88-year-old woman in Mississippi who had worked for over 75 years as a  36  woman.

One day after she retired, she went to the bank and discovered that her small monthly  37  had grown to over ＄150,000. Then to everyone’s surprise, she turned around and  38  almost all of the money to the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) for a  39  fund for students with financial needs. Immediately, she made national  40 .

What you have not heard is how Osceola’s gift had  41  my life. I am 19 years old and the first  42   of an Osceola McCarty Scholarship.

I was a  43  student, and I was determined to go to USM. But I  44  being qualified for a regular scholarship by one point on the entrance exams, and a scholarship was the  45  way I could attend.

One Sunday, I came across the story in the paper about Osceola McCarty and her generous  46 . The next day I went to the financial aid office, and they told me there was still no money  47  for me, but if anything came up they’d call.

A few days later, I was going out with my mother  48  the phone rang. I was told I had been chosen to be given the first Osceola McCarty Scholarship. I was  49 !

McCarty worked hard her whole life, washing clothes by hand. Now that she is  50 , she sits most of the day and reads the Bible, that is, when she is not getting rewards. Every time I go to visit her, she has a new  51 . She’s even gone to the White House. She is so happy and proud. We have tried to talk her into getting a VCR (录像机) so she can tape the programs and see  52  on TV—she just smiles.

McCarty gave me much more than a scholarship. She taught me about the gift of  53 . Now I know there are good people in the world who do good things. She worked hard and helped others, and in turn she has inspired me to  54  when I can some day. So  55  I plan to add to her scholarship fund.

36. A. cafe                           B. buffet                       C. laundry                    D. laboratory

37. A. expenses                    B. profits                   C. wages                      D. savings

38. A. returned                            B. donated                    C. delivered                  D. removed

39. A. welfare                      B. project                            C. scholarship               D. research

40. A. customs                            B. headlines                  C. sympathies               D. doubts

41. A. affected                            B. formed                     C. disturbed                  D. ruined

42. A. designer                   B. receiver                  C. contributor              D. reporter

43. A. considerate               B. casual                      C. hard-working            D. sensitive

44. A. advocated                  B. avoided                    C. regretted                  D. missed      

45. A. normal                       B. wrong                      C. legal                         D. only

46. A. gift                            B. idea                          C. decision                   D. plan

47. A. left                           B. raised                      C. available                   D. enough

48. A. since                         B. before                      C. though                            D. when

49. A. excited                       B. shocked                   C. puzzled                    D. encouraged

50. A. dismissed                   B. retired                      C. promoted                 D. transferred

51. A. job                                   B. hobby                      C. life                           D. award

52. A. everybody                 B. everything                C. herself                            D. us

53. A. giving                        B. understanding           C. receiving                  D. loving

54. A. give back                   B. give in                      C. give off                    D. give up

55. A. suddenly                    B. originally                  C. eventually                 D. gradually

 The open-air celebration has been put off ________ the bad weather.

A. in case of                  B. in addition to             C. apart from                D. owing to

 The shy girl felt ________ and uncomfortable when she could not answer her teacher’s questions.

A. amazed                      B. awkward                  C. curious                    D. amused

The weather _______ us _______ climbing the mountain.

A. discouraged; from       B. prevented for            C. discouraged ; into      D. stopped ; to