February has long been a month of romance. With the sweet smell of roses in the air, romantic films hit cinemas and love stories fill newspapers and magazines.
On the 14th day, it is a custom for a boy to take his girlfriend out to dinner, buy her flowers and chocolates, write poems, sing to her or even spell out her name with rose petals! This is what you see on Valentine’s Day, a day named after Valentine who was a priest in the third century Rome. When the emperor (皇帝) decided that single men could become better soldiers than those with wives, he didn’t allow marriage.
But Valentine continued to perform marriage ceremonies for young lovers in secret. When his actions were discovered, the emperor sentenced him to death. While in prison, it is said that Valentine fell in love with the daughter of his prison guard. Before his death, he wrote her a letter, which he signed “From your Valentine”, an expression that is still in use today. Valentine died for what he believed in and so he was made a Saint (圣徒), as well as becoming one of history’s most romantic characters.
Nowadays, Valentine’s Day is also popular among Chinese young people. Some students are planning to make Valentine’s cards for parents, teachers and friends. Others want to hold parties at which they will exchange small gifts and eat heart-shaped cakes. The idea is to have fun and encourage people to share in the spirit of St. Valentine.
【小题1】Why did the emperor in Rome not allow marriage in his country?

A．Because there were few women in his country at that time.

B．Because he thought men without wives could be better soldiers.

C．Because there wasn’t enough food for so many people.

D．Because he wanted to control the birth rate.

【小题2】 Valentine was put into prison because ______.

A．he killed one of the soldiers	B．he stole a lot of food
C．he didn’t obey the emperor’s order	D．he didn’t want to be a soldier

【小题3】The last paragraph mainly tells us ______.

A．students in China send cards to their teachers

B．it is a good idea to celebrate Valentine’s Day in China

C．it is interesting to celebrate Valentine’s Day in China

D．Valentine’s Day is also popular in China now

【小题4】The best title for this passage should be ______.

A．Valentine’s Day	B．A Brave Priest
C．Valentine’s Day in China	D．A Romantic Man

TODAY, Friday, November 12
JAZZ with the Mike Thomas Jazz Band at The Derby Arms. Upper Richmond Road West, Sheen.
DISCO Satin Sounds Disco. Free at The Lord Napier, Mort lake High St., from 8a. m. to 8p.m.
Tel: 682—1158.
SATURDAY, November 13
JAZZ Lysis at The Bull’s Head, Barnes. Admission 60p.
MUSICAL HALL at The Star and Garter, Lower Richmond Road, Putney, provided by the Aba Daba Music Hall company. Good food and entertainment fair price. Tel: 789—6749.
MFAMILY night out? Join the sing-along at The Black Horse. Sheen Road, Richmond.
The John Bennett Big Band at The Bull’s Head, Barnes. Admission 80p.
ATHE DERBY ARMS, Upper Richmond Road West, give you Joe on the electric accordion(手风琴).
Tel: 789—4536
SUNDAY, November 14
DISCO Satin Sounds Disco, free at The Lord Napier, Mort Lake High Street, from 8 am to 8 p.m.
FOLK MUSIC at The Derby Arms, Upper Richmond Road. The Short Stuff and residents the Norman Chop Trio. Non-remembers 70p. Tel: 688—4626.
HEAVY MUSIC with Tony Simon at The Bull, Upper Richmond Road.
【小题1】Where and when can you hear the Norman Chop Trio?

A．At the Bull’s Head on Sunday.

B．At the Derby Arms on Sunday.

C．At the Bull on Saturday.

D．At the Black Horse on Saturday.

【小题2】Where and when can you hear the Mike Thomas Jazz Band?

A．At the Derby Arms on Friday.

B．At the Black Horse on Friday. "

C．At the Star and Garter on Saturday. ,

D．At the Derby Arms on Sunday.

【小题3】You want to enjoy the electric accordion on Saturday. Which telephone number do you have to ring to find out what time it starts?

A．789—6749.

B．789—4536.

C．682—1158.

D．688—4626.

【小题4】 You want to spend the Saturday by joining the entertainment with your family.
Where should you go?

A．Disco at The Lord Napier.

B．The sing-along at The Black Horse.

C．The electric accordion at The Derby Arms.

D．Jazz at The Bull’s Head.

【小题5】 You want to spend the same day at two different places and don’t want to cross any street. Which of the following is your best choice?

A．The sing-along at the Black Horse and Jazz at The Bull’s Head.

B．The sing-along at The Black Horse and Folk Music at The Derby Arms.

C．Folk Music at The Derby Arms and Heavy Music with Tony Simon at The Bull.

D．Musical Hal lat The Star ＆Garter and Disco at The Lord Napier.

Like any good mother, when Karen found out that another baby was on the way, she did what she could to help her three-year-old son, Michael, prepare for a new baby. They found out that it was going to be a girl, and day after day, night after night, Michael          to his sister in Mommy’s tummy(肚子). He was building a bond of love with his little sister before he even met her.

The pregnancy progressed       for Karen. In time, the labor pains came. Soon it was every five minutes ... every minute. But something serious        during delivery. Finally, Michael’s little sister was born. But she was in serious        . With siren(警报) howling in the night, the ambulance         the infant(婴儿) to the Intensive Care unit at St. Mary’s Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee.

       inched by. The little girl got worse. The doctors told the parents, “There is very little hope.” Karen and her husband contacted a local cemetery (墓地) about a burial plot. They had        a special room in their home for the new baby — now they planned a funeral.

After two weeks in Intensive Care, it looked as if a funeral would come       the week was over. Michael, kept begging his parents to let him see his sister, “I want to sing to her,” he said. Kids were never          in Intensive Care. But Karen made up her mind to take Michael        they liked it or not. If he didn’t see his sister now, he may never see her alive.

She        him in an oversized suit and       him into ICU. He looked like a walking laundry basket, but the head nurse         him as a child, “Get that kid out of here now!” The mother rose up strong in Karen, and the usually         lady glared steel-eyed right into the head nurse’s face, saying in a         tone of voice, “He is not leaving until he sings to his sister!” Karen towed Michael to his sister’s bedside. He gazed at the tiny baby       the battle to live. And he began to sing.         the pure hearted voice of a 3-year-old, Michael sang:

“You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy when skies are gray…”    the baby girl responded. The pulse rate began to         down and became steady.

“Keep on singing, Michael.” encouraged Karen. “You never know, dear, how much I love you. Please don’t take my sunshine away…”As Michael sang to his sister, the baby's breath became as smooth as a kitten’s purr.

“Keep on singing, Michael.” “The other night, dear, as I lay sleeping…” Michael’s little sister relaxed as rest, healing rest, seemed to sweep over her.

Funeral plans were        . The next day — the very next day — the little girl was well enough to go home!

The medical staff just called it a miracle. Karen called it a miracle of God’s love!

1.A. talked            B. sang          C. played        D. whispered

2.A. quietly           B. peacefully         C. hopefully          D. normally

3.A. arose           B. raised               C. rose               D. aroused

4.A. situation        B. place                   C. condition           D. position

5.A. took            B. sent                 C. carried     D. rushed

6.A. The years       B. The months          C. The weeks             D. The days

7.A. fixed up         B. made up     C. built up             D. set up

8.A. until            B. before     C. after              D. when

9.A. asked           B. allowed                 C. admitted       D. acquired

10.A. no matter             B. even if                 C. whether           D. as if

11.A. put          B. dressed    C. wore                 D. fit

12.A. marched             B. forced       C. hid                D. followed

13.A. required     B. replied              C. recognized         D. regarded

14.A. warm-hearted        B. well-managed       C. mild-mannered     D. cold-blooded

15.A. firm                  B. strong               C. hard       D. tough

16.A. losing                 B. lost                  C. to lose                 D. having lost

17.A. In                     B. On                  C. At            D. With

18.A. Finally                 B. Instantly             C. Patiently             D. Interestingly

19.A. calm                  B. quiet                C. slow          D. fast

20.A. erased        B. scratched           C. abandoned        D. switched

 

To find how the name Canada came about we must go back to the 16th century. At that time, the French dreamed of disclosing and controlling more land, of expanding(扩展)trade beyond(超出)  their borders and of spreading their faith(信仰) across the world .In 1535, Francois I ,King of France, ordered a navigator (航海家) named Jacques Cartier to explore(探险) the New World and search for a passage to India.
Cartier first arrived at the Gulf of the St. Lawrence, which he wanted to explore. He did not know what to expect but he hoped that this Gulf was just an arm of the ocean between two islands. If it was, he would soon be on his way to the Far East. So he sailed upstream along the St. Lawrence River. However, instead or reaching Asia he arrived at Quebec or Stadacona, as the Indians called it. It was at this point that the term “ Canada” entered the country’s history. Apparently the word “Canada” came from an Indian work “Kanata”, which means community or village. Cartier first used it when he referred to Stadacona or Quebec. What a huge “ village” Canada is!
【小题1】In the early sixteenth century , the King of France ordered Cartier to ______

A． find the new world

B． build an entirely new country

C． go and visit the American Indians

D． get more information about America and find a way to Asia

【小题2】Having reached the Gulf of St. Lawrence Cartier thought _____

A． he had already got to India

B． it was a water way to the New World

C． it was a water passage to the East

D． he had sailed into the Atlantic

【小题3】In the early sixteenth century , Quebec was only ____.

A． an Indian village

B． a little town in southern Canada

C． a village at the entrance to the Gulf of St. Lawrence

D． the place which we call Canada now

【小题4】Pick out the right statements from the following _____

A． Quebec was a village and Stadacona was another

B． Cartier mistook Quebec for Stadacona

C． Stadacona was a village in Quebec

D． Stadacona was what the Indians called Quebec then

【小题5】“Canada” was first used to refer to _____

A． a small town in Stadacona

B． the place called Quebec

C． a long water passage

D． a huge village including Quebec and Stadacona

Hannah Oyler

21 Balsom St   Ventura, CA 94120   (613) 555 – 7236

Objective   To obtain a position as a photographer for a major metropolitan newspaper.

Notable Achievements   Time Magazine, Top Photos of the Year 1999 for California Wildfire Banaker Excellence in Photography Fellowship, 1995.

Experience 

Ventura County Times   Staff photographer, 1996 --- Present, Regular coverage included: Sports, Lifestyle, & Metro. Successfully met tight deadlines.

Los Angeles Times Summer Intern, 1995 & 1996   Assisted lead sports photographer. Gained valuable knowledge of function and limitations of various types of cameras, lenses, and films.

Education  University of Southern California  B.A., Photography, 1996

Thomas Stanley

817 Park Ave Seattle, WA 98023  (614) 555 – 0283

Objective  Legal Aid Practitioner.

Experience  Johnson Industries International Legal Counsel, 1998 to Present

Acted as the in-house lawyer for the company, and was responsible for providing legal support for all company operations. Instrumental in establishing written company policies and training materials with respect to international trading laws and regulations, and general commercial practices. Provided prompt, efficient and practical legal advice to support to a busy, demanding clientele of traders.

Education  Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA

Kathy Lorentz

608 Lincoln Ave Mobile, AL 36513 (623) 555 – 8237

Objective  To obtain a managerial position that will allow me to utilize my knowledge and experience to increase profit margins, productivity and quality.

Summary  Accomplished Project Manager with more than ten years experience. Proven ability to design and implement effective strategies, develop new products, and manage resources to produce profit. Proven ability to streamline processes and increase productivity.

Experience  In Tech Corporation, Mobile, AL  Project Manager, 1995 to Present

Worked with customers / potentials on development of product designs, tooling concepts, manufacturing methods, and costing for custom molded component applications. Directly supervised technical team of 3-5 project engineers responsible for new mold and molding systems implementation.

Education  Jackson University, Tampa, FL ;M.B.A., Business Administration, 1992

Gary Wilson

809 West Cayuga St Philadelphia, PA 19037 (813) 555 – 6026

Objective  Position as a Nurse of Health Care Provider.

Employment History   St. Mark's Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; Surgical Nurse, 1994 to Present;

Served as a staff surgical nurse. Provided health care checks for a diverse population. Performed blood pressure tests for community health outreach programs, provided a wide range of services including women's health clinic services and care for elderly patients.

Licenses   R.N. - American Medical Association.

Education   B.S., Nursing, 1994; University of Scranton, Scranton, PA

Professional Affiliations  Monroe County Medical Society; Pennsylvania Nursing Association

From the first resume, we can know that Hannah Oyler _______.

A. is an excellent journalist of New York Times

B. knows much about different photographic equipment

C. graduated from Stanford University

D. wants to get a job as a photographer no matter where he will work.

According to Thomas Stanley’s experience, he is most likely to be hired by_____.

A. a hospital         B. a supermarket       C. a company         D. a school

The underlined word “implement ” most probably means______.

A. complete                  B. help                        C. value              D. transform

Which of the following statements about Gary Wilson is NOT TRUE?

A. She is an experienced surgical nurse.

B. She carried out blood pressure for many people.

C. She has the experience of operating on patients.

D. She is a member of some professional groups.

Besides the personal information of the four people, what we can also get from the passage is______.

A. how to achieve success in our career 

B. how to express your desire for a job

C. how to make yourself different from others

D. how to write a standard resume