This is a song millions of Americans will hear this New Year’s Eve. It is called Auld Lang Syne (《友谊地久天长》)。 It is the traditional music played during the New Year’s celebration. Auld Lang Syne is an old Scottish poem. It tells about the need to remember old friends.
The words “Auld Lang Syne” mean “old long since”. No one knows who wrote the poem first. However, a version (版本) by Scottish poet Robert Burns was published（出版）in 1796. The words and the music we know today first appeared in a songbook three years later.
The song is played in the United States mainly on New Year’s Eve. The version you are hearing today is by the Washington Saxophone Quartet. As we end our program with Auld Lang Syne, I would like to wish all our radio friends a very Happy New Year! This is Buddy Thomas.
【小题1】This passage is from ___________.

A．a newspaper

B．a magazine

C．a TV program

D．a radio program

【小题2】Who is introducing Auld Lang Syne to us ?

A．Robert Burns	B．the Washington Saxophone Quartet
C．Buddy Thomas	D．The passage doesn’t tell us.

【小题3】The words and the music of Auld Lang Syne we know today first appeared _________.

A．in 1790

B．in 1793

C．in 1796

D．in 1799

When my son, Mark, was in the third grade, he saved all his pocket money for over three months to buy holiday presents. The third Saturday in December Mark said he had made his list and had twenty dollars in his pocket.
I drove him to a nearby supermarket. Mark picked up a hand basket and went in while I wailed and watched in the car. It took Mark over 45 minutes to choose his presents. Finally he came to the checkout counter (交款处) and reached into his pocket for his money. It was not there! There was a hole in his pocket, but no money. Mark stood there holding his basket, tears falling down his face.
Then a surprising thing happened. A woman came up to Mark and took him in her arms. "You would help me a lot if you let me pay for you," said the woman. "It would be the most wonderful gift you could give me. I only ask that one day you will pass it on. When you grow up, I would like you to find someone you can help. When you help others, I know you will feel as good about it as I do no."
Mark took the money, dried his tears and ran back to the checkout counter as fast as he could. That year we all enjoyed our gifts almost as much as Mm-k enjoyed giving them to us.
I would like to say "thank you" to that very kind woman, and tell her that four years later, Mark went house to house collecting blankets (毯子) and clothes for the homeless people in the fire. And I want to promise her that Mark will never forget to keep passing it on.
【小题1】When did the story probably happen?

A．On Christmas Day.	B．Before Christmas Day.
C．On New Year’s Day.	D．After New Year’s Day.

【小题2】When they got to the supermarket, Mark went in     .

A．with the writer	B．by himself
C．with the woman	D．with his friends

【小题3】 What happened to Mark in the supermarket?

A．His gifts were stolen.	B．He broke his basket.
C．He lost his money.	D．He lost his way.

【小题4】 Why did the writer want to say "thank you" to the woman?

A．Because she bought Mark a nice present.

B．Because she always paid money for others.

C．Because she collected clothes for the homeless.

D．Because she taught Mark to help people in need.

【小题5】 What’s the best title for this passage?

A．A big supermarket	B．A kind woman
C．A happy family	D．A wonderful gift

Old George bought the black gloves for just $35 ten years ago. They were made of lamb skin, soft and warm and very strong. Until then, he had worn cheaper man-made material. Those gloves never lasted longer than three years. He first decided to buy the expensive gloves, because they would make him feel nice in front of others.
George never let a drop of water or rain touch his expensive gloves, so they looked new. Losing this favourite thing was almost like losing a child to him.
Bad luck! George lost his expensive gloves on New Year's Day.
…
Back home. George was at a loss. In deep winter, he could not do without a pair of gloves. If he bought cheap ones again, he would have to replace (更换) them very soon. If he bought a new leather pair, it would cost $50 now. He was upset that people no longer returned things they found on the road.
After the holiday, poor George decided to buy another leather pair. Before boarding the subway, he went into Value Mart again to see if his gloves had been returned to the Lost and Found Office (失物招领处).
"What colour are they?" the woman in the office asked again.
"Black," he gave the same answer. She looked into her drawer and drew out a pair of men's leather gloves. "Are they?"
"Yes! Those are mine!" George explained, with great joy in his eyes.
【小题1】When did George buy the leather gloves?

A．On New Year's Day.	B．Before the holiday.
C．Ten years ago.	D．In the winter.

【小题2】Why did George decide to buy the expensive gloves?

A．Because they were black.

B．Because they made him feel good before others.

C．Because they had a long history

D．Because they were much cheaper.

【小题3】The leather gloves looked new after years because _______.

A．George took very good care of them.

B．they were soft and warm.

C．they were expensive.

D．George washed them with water.

【小题4】How did George feel when he got home on New Year's Day?

A．He was happy.

B．He felt nice

C．He was thankful

D．He felt upset

【小题5】About old George, which of the following is true?

A．He was a very rich man

B．He never bought cheap gloves

C．He believed somebody would return the gloves to him

D．He hadn't ecpected to get his gloves back.

When my son, Mark, was in the third grade, he saved all his pocket money for over three months to buy holiday presents. The third Saturday in December, Mark said he had made his list and had twenty dollars in his pocket.
I drove him to a nearby supermarket. Mark picked up a hand basket and went in while I waited and watched in the car. It took Mark over 45 minutes to choose his presents. Finally he came to the checkout counter and reached into his pocked for his money. It was not there! There was a hole in his pocket, but no money. Mark stood there holding his basket, tears falling down his face.
Then a surprising thing happened. A woman came up to Mark and took him in her arms. “ You would help me a lot if you let me pay for you, ” said the woman. “It would be the most wonderful gift you could give me. I only ask that one day you will pass it on. When you grow up, I would like you to find someone you can help. When you help others, I know you will feel as good about it as I do now.”
Mark took the money, dried his tears and ran back to the checkout counter as fast as he could. That year we all enjoyed our gifts almost as much as Mark enjoyed giving them to us.
I would like to say “ thank you ” to that very kind woman, and tell her that four years later, Mark went house to house collecting blankets and clothes for the homeless people in the fire. And I want to promise her that Mark will never forget to keep passing it on.
【小题1】 When did the story probably happen?

A．On Christmas Day	B．Before Christmas Day
C．On New Year’s Day	D．After New Year’s Day

【小题2】When they got to the supermarket, Mark went in          .

A．with the writer	B．by himself
C．with the woman	D．with his friends

【小题3】 What happened to Mark in the supermarket ?

A．His gifts were stole.	B．He broke his basket.
C．He lost his money.	D．He lost his way.

【小题4】 Why did the writer want to say “ thank you ” to the woman ?

A．Because she bought Mark a nice present.

B．Because she always paid money for others.

C．Because she collected clothes for the homeless.

D．Because she taught Mark to help people in need.

【小题5】What’s the best title for this Passage ?

A．A Big Supermarket	B．A Kind Woman
C．A Happy Family	D．A wonderful Gift

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Come and see the Indian elephants and tigers from America. The koalas are waiting to meet you, and the monkeys from Thailand are waiting to throw things at you. The cute dogs from Australia are waiting to laugh at you, and the giraffes from Zambia are waiting to look down on you.
Tickets (票)                                         Time
Adult (成人): $ 6                                   June 1~ June 2
Children: Free                                   9:00 am.~ 7:00 pm.
Keep the park clean!
Do not touch (触摸), give food or go near the animals!
【小题1】How many kinds of animals are talked about in the poster (海报)?

A．4

B．5

C．6

D．7

【小题2】Mr. and Mrs. Brown will take their twins aged 6 to the park. How much will the tickets be together (总共)?

A．$6

B．$12

C．$18

D．$24

【小题3】Visitors can do the following things EXCEPT (除了) _____________.

A．giving some food to the tigers

B．watching the elephants dancing

C．laughing at the dogs from Australia

D．taking some photos

【小题4】From the passage we can know the animal “giraffe” is ____________.

A．long

B．fat

C．tall

D．strong

【小题5】The poster may be made (制作) just ________________.

A．on New Year’s Day (元旦节)

B．on Christmas Day (圣诞节)

C．after Children’s Day (儿童节)

D．before Children’s Day