Look at your watch for just one minute.

1. A.
   about
2. B.
   over
3. C.
   only
4. D.
   less than

Look at your watch for just one minute.　

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A．about　　　B．over　　　C．only　　　D．less than

阅读理解

　　Look at your watch for just one minute. During that time in 1981, 239 babies were born in the world. Perhaps you think that isn’t much. In the next hour, over 14,000 more babies will be born on the earth. Just think how many more babies there will be born in one year. If this goes hour after hour, what will happen in a hundred years?

　　The population problem may be the greatest one of the world today. Two thousand years ago, there were only 250 million people on the earth. Four hundred years ago, the number was over 500 million. The population may be 8,000 million by the year 2000.

　　In China, the population problem is quite great, too. The Party’s leaders are paying much attention to it, but lots of people don’t think so. They like to do what they want. Some love more children. Some wish to have both son and daughter. Other would like to have not only daughters but also sons. Haven’t they ever thought the population problem? If nothing is done to stop this, things will get worse and worse. The figure of the world’s population will certainly be a terrible one. There will be only standing room on the earth some day.

根据短文判断正误

1．The article tells us something about the population problem.

2．250 million babies were born in one minute in the world in 1981.

3．Over 14,000 babies are born every hour in China.

4．All the Chinese people are paying much attention to the population problem.

5．In the sentence“There will be only standing room oil the earth some day. ”the word“room”means a small place in a house.

Jane got home late at night. She was going to knock at the door. Just then it opened.
Her father was standing by the door. He was a tall man with white hair.
“Come in,” he said. “I am getting cold.”
Jane went in. Her mother was waiting in the room. Her mother was a short woman in her early forties. She was wearing a nightdress(睡衣).
Her father closed the door.
“Well,” he said, “Where have you been? You promised to be home at eleven o’clock. It’s one o’clock now.”
“It’s only ten to one.”
“That doesn’t make any difference,” her father replied angrily.
“We’ve been very worried about you,” said her mother.
“I’m sorry,” Jane said. “I was at a dance. I didn’t notice the time.”
“You’ve got a watch,” said her father. “Your mother and I have waited for a long time. We didn’t know where you were.”
“I can look after myself,” replied Jane. “I’m not a baby any more.”
54. When Jane got home, her parents _______.
   A. were in bed                 B. turned on the light
   C. were waiting for her          D. did not get up
55. Jane promised to be home at eleven, _______.
   A. but she was nearly two hours late       B. and she came back before dark
   C. but she stayed out the whole night      D. and she returned on time
56. Why did Jane get home late?
   A. She had to walk a long way.           B. She left her watch at home.
   C. Her watch stopped.                  D. Time passed before she knew it.
57. Which of the following is true?
   A. Jane’s parents knew when she would be back.
   B. Jane refused to apologize, so her parents were angry.
   C. Jane thought she was old enough to take care of herself.
   D. Jane’s mother was as tall as her father.

     Thank you, Mr. Morley, for your kind introduction. It was very nice of you to speak of me like that. While I was listening, I had trouble believing that I was the man you were talking about.

     My thanks go out to all of you for being here at this dinner. I look around and say to myself, "These people are my friends." And you know how good it is to be among friends.

     Seven years ago, I became the tennis coach (教练) at this school. I can remember arriving here as if it were yesterday. When ! started coaching, we only had a small team then, just three boys and two girls, and only one tennis court. So my first job was to increase the team. At the end of the first year, we had ten boys and six girls. And it seems like the team keeps getting stronger every year.

     I've been lucky to have some really good players to coach. Coaches love good players. Some great players from our school over the past years include Herbert Bradbury, Christopher Stanton and Emma Austen, all champions (冠军) during the years they played.

     Among the players on our team now is Arthur Burney, perhaps the best of them all. I'm sure you all join with me in wishing him good luck as he leaves for Capetown next week. He's our first student to enter the Capetown Junior International Tennis Tournament, where he will play against some of the best young tennis players in the world. Good luck, Ace!

     The time has come for me, however, to make a change. Recent health problems have made it difficult for me to continue coaching.

     I must say, I'm looking forward to my retirement (退休) with mixed feelings. I'm certainly ready for a long rest, but I'm a bit worried about what I'll do with all my spare time. You might find me coming down to watch the games from time to time. If you can still remember me, you might say hello.

     Thank you everyone. I'll miss you all.

38. What did the man say in the speech?

     A. He introduced a famous person.    B. He started a meeting.

     C. He would not work any more.      D. He thanked the school for an award.

39. Who were Bradbury, Stanton, and Austen?

     A. Ace's teachers                   B o other coaches at the school

     C. players on the team now          D. students from the past

40. What happens to Ace next week'?

     A. He leaves Capetown.             B. He's away from this school.

     C. He's unhealthy for work.          D. He comes to Emma Austen

41. How does he probably feel during the speech?

     A. Very surprised  B. Quite satisfied  C. A bit frightened     D. A little sad

42. What causes the speaker's retirement?

     A. His health problems.             B. The changes in the players.

     C. He's too old.                    D. He's sick of coaching.