Most people around the world use the same calendar(日历) as you do, which is called the Gregorian calendar. The months are named mostly for gods from ancient myths(神话). For example, the name January comes from Janus, the Roman god of gates and doorways. And March comes from Mars, the Roman god of war.

       But native people in North America had another way of choosing names for months. Different tribes gave them different names, depending on happenings in the natural world. Also, months were called “moons”, since they were measured from one new moon to the next.

       For one tribe, the Moon of Popping Trees came at the beginning of the year, when frost made branches creak(吱吱作响) and crack with cold. Other tribes had names for months such as Baby – Bear Moon, Buuding – Moon, Maple(枫) Sugar Moon, and Strawberry Moon. And it’s not hard to guess what happened during Egg – Laying Moon. Goose – Calling Moon, or Food – Almost – Gone Moon.

       Want to make your own calendar? Start by going outside with a sheet of paper and pencil. Notice the natural things around you. Look. Listen. Sniff. Are flowers blooming? Birds singing? Squirrels building nests? On your sheet, write down the date and the interesting natural things you see. You can make little drawings too.

       Do this several times during the next few weeks. By the end of the month, you can choose your favorite natural event and name the month.

       We’d love to see the names you choose—and copies of your sheets well! Send them to us after you name the first month, or when you’ve named a few. The address is:

       Ranger Rick, Dept. NC;

       8925 Leesburg Pike;

       Vienna, VA22184.

       And keep an eye out for n ext month’s GreenZine Coumn. We’re starting up a natural calendar of our own. Check it out!

45．The best title of this passage would be       .

       A．Galendars in Use Now                                 B．Ancient Calendars

       C．Make a Natural Calendar                              D．Calendars in the World

46．For some native Americans, the Moon of Popping Trees was        .

       A．a month in winter                                       B．a month with a moon

       C．a month with blooming flowers                    D．a month with almost no food

47．Which of the following is NOT necessary when making a calendar of your own?

       A．Drawing some pictures to record what you’ve done or seen.

       B．Going out to observe nature.

       C．Learning the Gregorian Calendar by heart.

       D．Studying traditional calendars to get some ideas.

48．It is implied in the last three paragraphs that         .

       A．you should write to Ranger Rick once a month

       B．the mailing address is not used

       C．you need to pay for your calendar to be selected

       D．your calendar may be published next month

     The Marches were a happy family. Poverty, hard work, and even the fact that Father March was away with the Union armies could not down the spirits of Meg, Jo, Beth,Amy, and Marmee, as the March girls called their mother.

     The March sisters tried to be good but had their share of faults. Pretty Meg was often displeased with the schoolchildren she taught; boyish Jo was easy to become angry; golden-haired schoolgirl Amy liked to show up; but Beth, who kept the house, was loving and gentle always.

   The happy days passed and darkness came when a telegram arrived for Mrs. March.  “Your husband is very ill,” it said, “come at once.” The girl tried to be brave when their mother left for the front. They waited and prayed. Little Beth got scarlet fever (猩红热) when she was taking care of the sick neighbor. She became very ill but began to recover by the time Marmee was back. Then Father came home from the front and at that joyful Christmas dinner they were once more all together.

   Three years later the March girls had grown into young womanhood. Meg became Mrs. Brooke, and after a few family troubles got used to her new state happily. Jo had found pleasure in her literary efforts. Amy had grown into a young lady with a talent for design and an even greater one for society. But Beth had never fully regained her health, and her family watched her with love and anxiety.

   Amy was asked to go and stay in Europe with a relative of the Marches’. Jo went to New York and became successful in her writing and had the satisfaction of seeing her work published there. But at home the bitterest blow was yet to fall. Beth had known for some time that she couldn’t live much longer to be with the family and in the springtime she died.

   News came from Europe that Amy and Laurie, the grandson of a wealthy neighbor, had planned to be married soon. Now Jo became ever more successful in her writing and got married to Professor Bhaer , and soon afterwards founded a school for boys.

   And so the little women had grown up and lived happily with their children, enjoying the harvest of love and goodness that they had devoted all their lives to.

56. The members of the March family were Father March, Mrs. March and their _______.

   A. four daughters                 B. five daughters   

   C. son and four daughters      D. son and five daughters

57. Who was the most successful in career (事业) among the March girls?

  A. Jo.                     B. Beth.                 C. Amy.                 D. Meg. 

58. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

  A. The March Family             B. The March Parents  

  C. The March Girls            D. The March Relatives

59. It can be inferred from the passage that the March family had ______.

  A. both happiness and sadness     B. wealthy neighbors 

  C. more girls than boys           D. a lot of rich relatives

The Marches were a happy family. Poverty, hard work, and even the fact that Father March was away with the Union armies could not down the spirits of Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy, and Marmee, as the March girls called their mother.

The March sisters tried to be good but had their share of faults. Pretty Meg was often displeased with the schoolchildren she taught; boyish Jo was easy to become angry; golden-haired schoolgirl Amy liked to show up; but Beth, who kept the house, was loving and gentle always.

   The happy days passed and darkness came when a telegram arrived for Mrs. March. “Your husband is very ill,” it said, “come at once.” The girl tried to be brave when their mother left for the front. They waited and prayed. Little Beth got scarlet fever (猩红热) when she was taking care of the sick neighbor. She became very ill but began to recover by the time Marmee was back. Then Father came home from the front and at that joyful Christmas dinner they were once more all together.

  Three years later the March girls had grown into young womanhood. Meg became Mrs. Brooke, and after a few family troubles got used to her new state happily. Jo had found pleasure in her literary efforts. Amy had grown into a young lady with a talent for design and an even greater one for society. But Beth had never fully regained her health, and her family watched her with love and anxiety.

  Amy was asked to go and stay in Europe with a relative of the Marches’. Jo went to New York and became successful in her writing and had the satisfaction of seeing her work published there. But at home the bitterest blow was yet to fall. Beth had known for some time that she couldn’t live much longer to be with the family and in the springtime she died.

   News came from Europe that Amy and Laurie, the grandson of a wealthy neighbor, had planned to be married soon. Now Jo became ever more successful in her writing and got married to Professor Bhaer, and soon afterwards founded a school for boys.

   And so the little women had grown up and lived happily with their children, enjoying the harvest of love and goodness that they had devoted all their lives to.

1. The members of the March family were Father March, Mrs. March and their _______.

   A. four daughters                 B. five daughters   

C. son and four daughters      D. son and five daughters

2. Who was the most successful in career (事业) among the March girls?

  A. Jo.                     B. Beth.                 C. Amy.                 D. Meg. 

3. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

  A. The March Family                    B. The March Parents  

C. The March Girls                  D. The March Relatives

4. It can be inferred from the passage that the March family had ______.

  A. both happiness and sadness      B. wealthy neighbors 

  C. more girls than boys                        D. a lot of rich relatives

 (06·江苏A篇)

The Marches were a happy family . Poverty, hard work, and even the fact that Father March was away with the Union armies could not down the spirits of Meg , Jo, Beth , Amy , and Marmee , as the March girls called their mother .

The March sisters tried to be good but had their share of faults . Pretty Meg was often displeased with the schoolchildren she taught ; boyish Jo was easy to become angry ; golden-haired schoolgirl Amy liked to show up ; but Beth , who kept the house , was loving and gentle always .

The happy days passed and darkness came when a telegram arrived for Mrs . March . “Your husband is very ill,” it said , “come at once.” The girls tried to be brave when their mother left for the front . They waited and prayed . Little Beth got scarlet fever (猩红热)when she was taking care of a sick neighbor . She became very ill but began to recover by the time Marnee was back . When Father came home from the front and at that joyful Christmas dinner they were once more all together .

Three years later the March girls had grown into young womanhood . Meg became Mrs .Brooke , and after a few family troubles got used to her new state happily . Jo had found pleasure in her literary efforts . Amy had grown into a young lady with a talent for design and an even greater one for society . But Beth had never fully regained her health , and her family watched her with love and anxiety .

Amy was asked to go and stay in Europe with a relative of the Mareches’ . Jo went to New York and became successful in her writing and had the satisfaction of seeing her work published there .But at home the bitterest blow was yet to fall . Beth had known for some time that she couldn’t live much longer to be with her family , and in the springtime she died .

News came from Europe that Amy and Laurie , the grandson of a wealthy neighbor , had planned to be married soon. Now Jo became ever more successful in her writing and got married to Professor Bhaer , and soon afterwards founded a school for boys .

And so the little women had grown up and lived happily with their children , enjoying the harvest of love and goodness that they had devoted all their lives to .

56．The members of the March family were Father March , Mrs, March and their        .

      A．four daughters                                           B．five daughters

       C．son and four daughters                               D．son and five daughters

57．Who was the most successful in career (事业) among the March girls ?

       A．Jo.                         B．Beth .                     C．Amy .                     D．Meg .

58．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage ?

       A．The March Family .                                    B．The March Parents .

       C．The March Girls .                                                               D．The March Relatives .

59．It can be inferred from the passage that the March family had       .

      A．both happiness and sadness                         B．wealthy neighbors

       C．more girls than boys                                   D．a lot of rich relatives