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Christmas in Australia is often very hot. Whereas the northern hemisphere is in the middle of winter, Australians are baking in summer heat. It is not unusual to have Christmas Day well into the mid 30 degrees Celsius, or near 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
A traditional meal includes a turkey dinner, with ham, and pork. A flaming Christmas plum pudding is added for dessert. In the Australian gold rushes, Christmas puddings often contained a gold nugget. Today a small favor is baked inside. Whoever finds this knows s/he will enjoy good luck. Another treat is Mince Pies.
Some Australians and particularly tourists often have their Christmas dinner at midday on a local beach, Bondi Beach in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs attracts thousands of people on Christmas Day. Other families enjoy their day by having a picnic. If they are at home, the day is punctuated by swimming in a pool, playing Cricket out the backyard, and other outdoor activities.
The warm weather allows Australians to enjoy a tradition which started in 1937. Carols by Candlelight is held every year on Christmas Eve, where tens of thousands of people gather in the city of Melbourne to sing their favorite Christmas songs. The evening is lit by as many candles singing under a clean cut night sky. The sky with its Southern Cross stars is like a mirror. Sydney and the other capital cities also enjoy Carols in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
Australians surround themselves with Christmas Bush, a native plant which has little red flowered leaves.
68. It is usual to have a hot Christmas in Australia because _________.
A. the country is in the Northern Hemisphere
B. people go shopping in shorts and T-shirts
C. the festival is not in winter but in summer
D. Santa Claus is on a surfboard at many beaches
69. Which of the following statements is Not true according to the passage?
A. Tourists like to have Christmas dinner on a beach.
B. People play outdoor activities at home after picnic.
C. Carols by Candlelight is held every year on Christmas Eve.
D. Sydney enjoys Carols in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
70. It seems that people can enjoy Carols by Candlelight because of _______.
A. the warm weather B. the Christmas Bush
C. the activities at daytime D. the Southern Cross stars
71. The best title of this passage is ________.
A. Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs B. Christmas meals in Australia
C. Christmas in Australia D. Christmas shopping in Australia
C
A serous problem for today’s society is who should be responsible for our elderly and how to improve their lives. It is not only a financial problem but also a question of the system we want for our society. I would like to suggest several possible solutions to this problem.
First, employers should take the responsibility for their retired employees. To make this possible, a percentage of profits should be set aside for this purpose. But when a company must take life-long responsibility for its employees, it may suffer from a commercial disadvantage due to higher employee costs.
Another way of solving the problem is to return the responsibility to the individual. This means each person must save during his working years to pay for his years of retirement. This does not seem a very fair model since some people have enough trouble paying for their daily life without trying to earn extra to cover their retirement years. This means the government might have to step in to care for the poor.
In addition, the government could take responsibility for the care of the elderly. This could be financed through government taxes to increase the level of pensions. Furthermore, some institution should be created for senior citizens, which can help provide a comfortable life for them. Unfortunately, as the present situation in our country shows, this is not a truly viable answer. The government can seldom afford to care for the elderly, particularly when it is busy trying to care for the young.
One further solution is that the government or social organizations establish some working places especially for the elderly where they are independent.
To sum up, all these options have advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, it is reasonable to expect that some combination of these options may be needed to provide the care we hope to give to our elderly generations.
64.What is the passage mainly about?
A.The problem faced by the old in society.
B.Why we should take responsibility for the old.
C.How we can improve the lives of the old.
D.Where the old can go to get their pensions.
65.According to the passage, how can the government help to improve the lives of retired people?
A.Set aside some profits to help people with problems after they retire.
B.Increase savings levels of people during their working years.
C.Increase the discounts for food and transport for the old.
D.Make available pensions for those who have retired.
66.The underlined word “viable” most probably means .
A.impossible B.practical C.useful D.successful
67.What can be concluded from the passage?
A.Taking care of the old is mainly an issue of money.
B.Employers should allow their workers to retire at a later age.
C.Becoming independent should be the goal of most old people.
D.There is no single solution to the problems of the old.
B
One of the big challenges that students face in applying to universities abroad is writing the application essay.
The essay topics all have something in common. They attempt to get at what type of person you are, what motivates you,and what you feel passion for. In a single 500-word piece of writing,
admissions officers(招生负责人)attempt to gather all about you. So your task is of your personality on the essay and make yourself special.
You can try and guess what the admissions officers like. But that won’t work.The essay will sound empty and become another dull piece of writing,which admissions officers get thousands of each year.
It is true that admissions officers aren’t exactly looking for anything. The answer is just as open-ended as the question itself. If they ask for someone who has inspired you, it could be anyone. It could be a grandmother, a teacher, or even a character from a movie. A lot of people will say their dad. But since you really feel it, you’ll have a lot to write about.
There are some important things to remember.These admissions officers want good writers. You don't have to be Ernest Hemingway, but you have to be able to form an interesting story.That means revision(校对)and editing,cutting out stupid grammar mistakes,reading it over several times,leaving it for a few days and looking at it again. Whatever you do, make sure the essay is as good as possible.
Also,you should use exciting language and really make the reader feel the same passion as you do. It also means finding something unique about your point of view, something that other people might not think of.For example,if you want to write about your dad, you can focus on a specific anecdote(趣闻)about him .Admissions officers love personal stories that ring true.
60. The purpose of the passage is to give advice on how to_________.
A. choose an essay topic B. read the officers’minds
C. be a good writer D. write an effective application
61. The underlined part of paragraph 2 suggests that you__________.
A.stick enough stamps before posting your application essay
B.write something unique in an essay to impress the readers
C.take the task of showing off yourself seriously
D.pay attention to your personal essay
62. When admissions officers ask who has inspired you,they mean to________.
A.know about your family members B. understand you better
C.find out what your father does D.discover your personal affairs
63. According to the writer, it is wise to produce an essay with__________.
A.500 beautiful words B.many funny things
C.truthful specific stories D.indirect answers
A
Read the advertisements carefully.Then answer the questions that follow.
INTERESTED IN CHILDCARE? Qualified person or preschool teacher needed for busy childcare center, south of the river.Full-time work guaranteed.Immediate start necessary.The candidate must be able to work as a co-operative team member.Phone 6345 2345 for an interview and fax resume to 6345 2345. |
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WE NEED OFFICE CLEANERS! Three people are required for professional cleaning in the CBD area.Working hours from 5:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays.Approximately five hours per shift.A good record is necessary.Experience preferred.Phone 6345 7843 now. |
WANT TO WORK AS A DENTAL NURSE? This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified dental nurse with a confident and cheerful personality to work in the School Dental Health Scheme.You must be able to get along well with children because work involves talking to groups about dental health practices.For further information, visit our website at: schooledntalservices@ gov.sg.And fax your resume to 6234 4567. |
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FLORIST WANTED! Are you a creative and trained florist with at least two years of experience? Then this may be just what you are seeking.The city's leading Florist Artist Studio needs another part - time member on their wedding team. Please phone 6098 7888 now! |
56.You may find the above advertisements .
A.in a store window B.in a newspaper
C.in a school magazine D.on a company notice-board
57.Which of the positions refers to a part-time job?
A.A florist. B.An artist. C.A preschool teacher. D.A dental nurse.
58.Which of the followings is the most important for the childcare job?
A.Cooking skills. B.Childcare experience.
C.The ability to start work in two weeks. D.The ability to work well with other people.
59.About how many hours a week will the office cleaners be required to work?
A.5. B.10. C.15. D.20.
35. - Would you please help me with the box?
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A. Yes, please. B. No, please don’t. C. With pleasure. D. My pleasure.
34.The discovery of gold in Australia led thousands to believe that a fortune _______.
A. is made B. would make C. was to be made D. had made
33.The police demanded that the ______ in the accident ______ to the hospital nearby at once.
A. injure; should be sent B. injuring; send
C. injured; be sent D. injured; should send
32. -Have Max and Tina sold out all the English dictionaries?
-Yes,complelely._______ is left.
A. None B. Nothing C.No one D. Neither
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