Emma had never read it,nor had she ever bought a copy.But,when she opened it up,she was floored to see her own name and address inside the cover in her own handwriting (笔迹).It turned out that the summer before,at a concert back in Montreal, Emma had met a Californian who was in town visiting friends.They decided to exchange (交换) addresses,but neither of them had any paper.The man opened up a book he was carrying in his backpack (背包) and asked Emma to write her name and address inside. When he returned to California,he left the book behind in Montreal,and his friend Alex kept it.When Alex later moved to Jerusalcm,he took the book along.?

1.Alex lent Emma the book,Markings, ______.?

A.to show his friendliness to her　　　　　

B.to show his interest in reading?

C.to tell her about the importance of UN　　　　　

D.to let her write her name and address inside?

2.How did Emma feel the moment she opened the book??

A.Pleased.　　　　B.Satisfied.　　　　C.Worried.　　　　D.Surprised.?

3.We can learn from the text the Californian______.?

A.met Emma at a concert　　　　　　　　　 B.invited Emma to a concert?

C.introduced Emma to his friend　　　　　D.left Emma his backpack?

4.Who was supposed to be the first owner of the book??

A.An official of the UN.　　　　　　　 B.A coffee shop owner.?

C.A friend of the author's.　　　　　 D.Alex's friend form California.?

Ellen:Are you？Gestures differ from country to country.

Tom:Yes.Listening about gestures is a lot of fun.

Ellen:I've noticed that Japanese women often cover their mouths when they laugh.

Tom:They think it's impolite to show their teeth.

Ellen:I once talked to some students from India.They moved their heads up and down when they meant “No”,and from side to side for “Yes”.That looked strange to us.

Tom:Is that right？I thought nodding meant “Yes” in all parts of the world.

Ellen:No,not in some parts of India.But those students said their gestures were so natural to them that they couldn't change them.

Tom:This is one of the most popular comics in my country.Do people in American comics jump this way when they are surprised？

Ellen:Yes,they do.Comics always use big gestures,you know.(Ellen shows Tom a picture of a man.)

Tom:I've often seen this picture.He is shrugging his shoulders,isn't he？

Ellen:Yes,he is.It means I don't care or I give up.How do you gesture with your hand when you mean “Come here” in Japan？

Tom:We hold out our hand with the palm down,and move it up and down.

Ellen:That looks like “Sit down” “Be quiet” or “Get away” to us.When we mean “Come here”,we hold out our hand with the palms upward,and move our fingers toward our bodies.

1.The main idea of this dialogue is________.

A.Americans,Japanese and Indians have different languages of gestures

B.Americans,Japanese and Indians have one and the same language of gestures

C.Americans and Japanese have one and the same language of gestures

D.Indians and Chinese have one and the same language of gestures

2.Which of the following statements is true？

A.Americans nod their heads to mean “No”.

B.Americans shrug their shoulders to show they are interested.

C.American women cover their mouths when they laugh.

D.Japanese women often cover their mouths when they laugh.

3.Which of the following best describes the writer's attitude？

A.The language of Indian students' gestures is unlike the American one.

B.The language of Indian students' gestures is quite like the American one.

C.The language of Chinese students' gestures is quite like the American one.

D.The language of Japanese gestures has something to do with that of Chinese gestures.

4.In some parts of India,nodding means________

A.“Yes,I agree.”　　　　　　　 B.“No,I don't agree.”

C.“Yes,I do.”　　　　　　　　　　　　　D.“No,I do.”

5.To Americans,shrugging the shoulders means_______

A.“I'm sorry.I don't care (or I give up).”　　　　　　　

B.“I'm right.”

C.“Thank you very much.”

D.“That's all right.”

　　Lori and Reba have never been alone and they want to keep it that way.?

　　The 40-year-old conjoined twins in Pennsylvania,US,have read about others locked together by an accident of birth who have been medically separated.But they insist only death can part them.

“We've never imagined a life divided,”Lori said.?

　　Lori and Reba are joined together at the side of their heads,facing in opposite directions.Their blood supply is partly linked,but each has a separate brain.?

　　Reba suffers from a disease which has left her completely dependent on her sister.?

　　Lori wheels her everywhere they go in different professional directions.Lori worked in a laundry room at a hospital for six years before giving that up to allow Reba to try to become a country singer.?

　　Her first song is called “The Fear of Being Alone”,which was inspired by Reba and Lori's desire for togetherness.?

　　 Reba's career has taken her across the United States,Europe and parts of Asia.?

While the twins receive some money from the government,the earning from Reba's concerts go to AIDS and cancer charities(慈善机构).?

　　 The sisters have set goals for themselves.Reba looks forward to a successful career as a country singer,while Lori says she hopes to get married and have children.Lori said,“So when it comes,it comes.Meanwhile,I live wonderfully from day to day.”?

1.By leading separate lives,the topic means that_______.?

A.either of the two can look after herself?

B.the twins do different things?

C.they face in opposite directions?

D.they are no longer conjoined now?

2.When Reba gives performances as a country singer,Lori _______.?

A.works in a hospital　　　

B.continues her college education?

C.brings up her children　　　

D.looks after her sister?

3.The twins lead active lives because they _______.?

A.are tired of staying at home doing nothing?

B.need more money?

C.want to prove themselves as useful citizens?

D.have to earn their own bread?

4.From the last paragraph we can understand that Lori _______.?

A.thinks it's too late for her to have children?

B.is sure she'll get married and have children?

C.prefers to have things go naturally?

D.would rather not change her way of life

Just over six months ago, I saw an advertisement in the Morning Mail for a set of the complete works of William Shakespeare. Your company, Cosmo Books Ltd., offered this set at what was claimed（声称）to be a “special” price: fifteen pounds and fifty pence. I had wanted a set of Shakespeare's plays and poems for some time, and these books looked particularly attractive; so I sent for them.?

Two weeks later, the books arrived, together with a set of the complete works of Charles Dickens which I had not ordered. So I returned Dickens books to you, with a cheque for fifteen pounds and fifty pence for the works of Shakespeare. Two weeks passed. Then there arrived on my doorstep a second set of the works of Shakespeare, and books by other writers, which were of no use to me at all. However, I could not afford to post all these books back to you, so I wrote to you, instructing you to come and collect all the books that I did not want. You did not reply to that letter. Instead, you sent me a bill for forty two pounds. And since then, a new set of books has arrived every two weeks. The books are still in their boxes, in the garage, and my car has to stand in the rain outside.?

I have no room for any more books. Please sent no more books, send no more bills, send no more angry letters demanding payment. Just send one large lorry and take all the books away, leaving me only with the one of the complete works of Shakespeare for which I have paid.?

Yours faithfully,?

Simon Walker?

1.The advertisement that Mr. Walker saw in the Morning Mail was for　　.?

A.unlimited number of Cosmo Books?

B.a set of books of the works of Shakespeare?

C.a book containing all the plays and poems of Shakespeare?

D.fifteen pounds and fifty pence?

2.Mr.Walker answered the advertisement because　　 .?

A.he wanted a set of Shakespeare's works, and this set was cheap, and looked attractive?

B.he claimed that the books were being offered at a special price?

C.he had ordered the set and had been waiting for them to come for some time?

D.the set he already had was not particularly attractive?

3.Two weeks later,　　 .?

A.a set of the works of Dickens arrived instead of the set of Shakespeare?

B.Charles Dickens arrived with the set of Shakespeare's works?

C.a set of Charles Dickens'play and poems arrived?

D.the set arrived,together with a set of the works of Dickens?

4.Cosmo Books have　　 .?

A.sent bills for books that they have not sent?

B.continued to send books that Mr.Walker did not order?

C.still not sent Mr.Walker the books that he ordered?

D.made a gift to Mr.Walker of several sets of books?

5.Mr.Walker wants Cosmo Books to　　 .?

A.send him a bill for all the books that he has received?

B.take away all the books except the Shakespeare??

C.send him the set of Shakespeare's works that he first ordered?

D.send no more books until he has read those already received??

The researcher organized an experimental tournament(联赛；锦标赛)including four youth teams. Each match lasted an hour, divided into three periods of 20 minutes during which different referees were in charge.

Observers noted down the referees' errors, of which there were 61 over the tournament. Converted(转变)to a standard match of 90 minutes, each referee made almost 23 mistakes, a remarkable high number.

The researcher then studied the videotapes to analyze the matches in detail.　　 Surprisingly, he found that errors were more likely when the referees were close to the incident. When the officials got it right, they were, on average,17 meters away from the action. The average distance in the case of errors was 12 meters. The research shows the optimum(合适的)distance is about 20 meters.

There also seemed to be an optimum speed. Correct decisions came when the referees were moving at a speed of about 2 meters per second. The average speed for errors was 4 meters per second. If FIFA, football's international ruling body, wants to improve the standard of refereeing at the next World Cup, it should encourage referees to keep their eyes on the action from a distance, rather than rushing to keep up with the ball, the researcher argues. He also says that FIFA's insistence that referees should retire at age 45 may be misguided. If keeping up with the action is not so important, their physical condition is less critical(关键).

1．The findings of the experiment show that ________.

A. errors are more likely when a referee keeps close to the ball

B. the farther the referee is from the incident, the fewer the errors

C. the more slowly the referee runs, the more likely will ?errors occur

D. errors are less likely when a referee staying in one spot

2．The underlined word “officials” most probably refers to ________.

A. the researchers involved in the experiment

B. the inspectors of the football tournament

C. the referees of the football tournament

D. the observers at the site of the experiment

3．What is one of the possible conclusions of the experiment?

A. The ideal retirement age for an experienced football referee is 45.

B. Age should not be the chief consideration in choosing a football referee.

C. A football referee should be as young and energetic as possible.

D. An experienced football referee can do well even when in poor physical condition.

In a scene,the director wanted a swimming fish to stop and stare at an actor and then swim away.The special-effects was that man controls the fish with a harmless use of electricity.?

Jim White has been a special-effects man for 32 years and is famous for his work with ships and airplanes.For a movie about World War Ⅱ,he built a 165-foot-long wooden boat.As it sailed in the Pacific,it seemed so real that a USA military plane was flying down,trying to attack it.?

For fires,the special-effects man often uses pipes and gas instead of wood for gas can burn instantly and can be kept under control more easily.?

When explosives(炸药) are used,the special-effects men can usually receive extra money,for there is danger.When the scene begins,they send bags of explosives up which are held by wires.At the right time,they make them explode.If a church-tower looks like being hit by guns,they put explosives in several places in the tower,then they cut through some of the supports to make sure that the tower will fall.?

1.What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about??

A.Different types of special-effects.　　　　　 B.How special-effects are done.?

C.A special-effects problem.　　　　　　　　　　　D.A movie about fish.

2.The special-effects men get extra pay for battlefield scenes just because_______.?

A.these scenes are more difficult to create?

B.these scenes are more expensive to create?

C.these scenes are more dangerous to create?

D.the passage doesn't mention it

3.Explosives on the ground are controlled by_______.?

A.large bags which float in the air over the battlefield?

B.electric wires?

C.fire from gas pipes which are buried underground?

D.all of the above

4.A US Air Force plane flew down to Jim's model because _______.?

A.the action was part of the movie?

B.the pilot wanted to enjoy the movie being made?

C.the pilot was thinking that the ship was real?

D.the pilot saw the ship in trouble and went to help

5.Jim White was famous for creating special-effects with_______.?

A.fish　　　　　B.building　　　　　C.planes　　　　　D.fire

Baron Pierre De Coubertin was a Frenchman.At his time sports were not taught in French schools.De Coubertin believed that sports should go hand in hand with studies.?He had an idea.His idea was to?begin the Olympics all over again.

Sports teachers of other countries liked De Coubertin's ideas.So in 1896,the modern Olympic Games were held in Athens(雅典)，Greece.Since then the Olympics have been held once every four years， except three times，when there were wars.

The modern games have many foot races and field sports programmes.The longest race in the games is called marathon.?

Before the start of the Olympic Games，runners carry lighted torch(火炬)through many nations towards the stadium(运动场) where the games will be held.These sportsmen are from different countries.Yet they work together to carry the Olympic torch.It is passed from runner to runner.When the last runner enters the stadium，he or she places the torch in a special(专门的) basin filled with oil.It catches fire.It is then,only then，that the Olympic Games can begin.?

The Olympic flame(火焰) burns throughout the games.It is the flame of peace.

1.De Coubertin___________.?

A.was the first man to start the Olympic Games?

B.helped start the modern Olympic Games?

C.believed that sports were less important than studies?

D.failed to begin the modern Olympic Games?

2.According to this passage,the third modern Olympic Games should have been held in_____________.?

A.1915　　　　　　　　 B.1924?　　　　C.1896　　　　　　　　 D.1904?

3.“Marathon” in this passage is_____________.?

A.a foot race?　　　　　　　　　　　　 B.a jumping contest(比赛)?

C.field sports?　　　　　　　　　　D.a boxing(拳击)match?

Sir,I was halfway through Professor Raj Persaud's article“What's the tipping point”(Financial Times Weekend,April 9-10) when it occurred to me that what I was reading was not ironic (讽刺的).If Prof Persaud wants to know why Americans tip in restaurants,he needs only to ask the first American he meets in London.?

Americans tip in restaurants for one reason,and one reason only:we tip to supplement (补贴) the salary of restaurant workers.Quality of service does not enter into it,beyond the fact that one may tip a bit less for poor service,or a little more for good service.Not tipping at all in a non-fast-food restaurant is not a choice.In the US,one used to tip about 15 per cent for dining in a family-style restaurant or in an up-market (高档的) restaurant. Here,in San Francisco Bay area restaurants,we are encouraged to tip 20 per cent or more,to help restaurant workers live in this very expensive area.

After eating at an Italian restaurant in my city,I left a tip of 20 per cent on the non-tax part of our dinner bill.It was expected.There is nothing more complicated (复杂的) than that about Americans tipping in restaurants.

Ward Hoffman,Palo Alto,CA 94306,US

***

From Mr.Philip McBride Johnson.?

Sir,I agree with most of Raj Persaud's opinion about the doubtful value of tipping,but with one exception (例外).Tips can be very useful when one is a repeat customer or diner.It is only when the tipper is a stranger and likely to remain so that the system does not work to his or her advantage.But frequent a hotel or a restaurant,always tip a bit more,and the difference in service and treatment will be easily felt.?

Philip McBride Johnson,Great Falls,VA 22066,US

1.What can we learn from Hoffman's letter??

A.Quality of service determines tipping in the US.?

B.Americans don't tip in non fast-food restaurants.?

C.Tipping in US up-market restaurant is unnecessary.?

D.How to tip in the United States is not complicated.?

2.Johnson's letter shows __________.?

A.a stranger in a restaurant is likely to tip a bit more?

B.diners receive better service if they frequent a restaurant?

C.repeat diners may get good service if they tip a bit more?

D.the tipping system works to the advantage of new customers?

3.From the two letters,we can learn Professor Raj Persaud__________ .?

A.feels doubtful about the value of tipping?

B.believes tipping improves quality of service?

C.wants to ask Hoffman about tipping m the US?

D.thinks tipping a bit more one can get good service?

4.The two letters most probably appears in a__________.?

A.notice?

B.handbook?

C.book review?

D.newspaper

　　 The mummy is believed to be Ramses Ⅰ,the founder of the 19th Dynasty of ancient Egypt.It was stolen in the 19th century,at the time when many explorers from Europe and America wanted to find the mummified bodies of Pharaohs(法老).They had heard stories of the Pharaohs being buried with treasures of great artistic, scientific and financial value.?

　　 But when King Tut was discovered in 1922 in Egypt they realized the Pharaohs might have been buried with something else as well—curses(咒语).?

　　 As soon as Englishman Howard Carter found King Tut's tomb,strange things started to happen.On the night of the discovery,Carter's canary(金丝雀) was killed by a snake.It was the same kind of snake found on a symbol worn by the Pharaohs on their foreheads. A few months later,Lord Carnarvon,the man who paid for Carter's trip,died suddenly in Cairo of unknown causes.By 1935,no fewer than 21 people connected with the discovery of the tomb had died. ?

　　 After much argument over whether the curse of King Tut really existed,four years ago German scientist Gotthard Kramer tried to find it out for certain.He discovered that bacteria(细菌) on the mummy could have been responsible for the deaths.“When this bacteria enters the body through the nose,mouth or eyes,”Kramer said,“it can result in illness or even death,particularly to those with bad health.”?

　　 But perhaps the power of the curse is in the minds of those who believe it.Carter,the man who actually opened the tomb,lived to 66 before dying of natural causes.“All sensible people should dismiss(不予理会) these curse ideas as rubbish,”he said. ?

1. When was King Tut discovered?

A. In the 19th century.?

B. 150 years ago.?

C. In 1922.?

D. In 1935.

2. The 19th century was a time when________.

A. people from America and Europe tried to get mummified bodies of Pharaohs

B. many mummified bodies of Pharaohs were destroyed?

C. scientists began to find out the truth of mummified bodies of Pharaohs?

D. the body of King Tut was discovered

3. Many people realized the Pharaohs might have been buried with curses, because________ .

A. all the people connected with the discovery of the tomb had died?

B. many strange things took place after the discovery of the tomb?

C. supernatural power began to control humans?

D. Lord Carnarvon died suddenly in Cairo

4. Gotthard Kramer's research about the mummy showed________ .?

A. he was only interested in the study of bacteria?

B. bacteria was the cause of the deaths of many people?

C. he was the pioneer of bacteria?

D. he was thought highly of for his contributions

5.“All sensible people should dismiss these curse ideas as rubbish” means “________”.?　　

A. Paying no attention to curse ideas is not correct?

B. People shouldn't think about curse ideas, as they don't exist?

C. Not all people believe the existence of curse ideas?

D. If you want to know more about curse ideas, you should dismiss them

Departs May—October 2005?

Includes:?

●Return flights from 8 UK airports to Naples?

●Return airport to hotel transport?

●Seven nights' accommodation at the 3☆Hotel Nice?

●The services of guides?

●Government taxes?

Join us for a wonderful holiday in one of Europe's most wonderful corners.Long a favorite with holidaymakers—indeed the ancient Romans called the area “happy land”—this simply attractive coastline of colorful towns,splendid views and the warm Mediterranean Sea is a perfect choice for a truly memorable holiday!?

Choose between the peaceful traditional village of Sant's Agata,set on a hillside six miles from Sorrento,or the more lively and well known international resort(旅游胜地)town of Sorrento,with wonderful views over the Bay of Naples.?

Breathtaking scenery and famous sights everywhere.From the legendary Isle of Capri to the haunting ruins of Pompeii, and from the unforgettable “Amalfi Drive” to the delightful resorts of Positano, Sorrento and Ravello,the area is a feast for the eyes! Should you choose to join us,we know that you will not be disappointed!?

With a choice of hotels,and optional excursions(可选择的旅游线路)including Capri,Pompeii and the “Amalfi Drive”,this is a truly unmissable holiday.?

Price based on two tourists sharing a twin/double room at the Hotel Nice.?

Like to know more.Then telephone Newmarket Air Holidays Ltd on: 0845?226?7766(All calls charged at local rates).?

1.All the following are included in the price of ￡299 EXCEPT_________.?

A.transport between the airport and the hotel?

B.telephone calls made by tourists?

C.the services of guides to tourists?

D.double rooms for every two tourists?

2.What is the purpose of the passage??

A.To invite people to take a breath in the Bay of Naples.?

B.To advise people to telephone Newmarket Air Holidays Ltd.?

C.To persuade people to tour in the area of the Mediterranean Sea.?

D.To attract people to go to Sant's Agata or Sorrento for sightseeing.?

3.The underlined part “the area is a feast for the eyes” in the passage means_________.?

A.the area is pleasing to the eyes?

B.the area is really unforgettable?

C.the area may hurt the tourists' eyes?

D.the area is crowded with tourists?

4.After reading the ad,one will probably join in the tour because_________.?

A.the sights are attractive and the tour starts in May or October?

B.the price is low for those intending to stay at the 3☆Hotel Nice?

C.the price offered is reasonable and the sights are beautiful?

D.good services are offered to those intending to stay in double rooms??