For six years I’ve walked past the same man, a shoe-shiner, on a particular street corner. Today we __41__ for the first time.

He stood up and beckoned（示意）me to his chair. I gratefully __42__. I asked him how much and how __43__ it would take. He replied, “Seven dollars and five minutes.” It was the exact amount of cash I had, and I had just enough __44 __ before I had to be at work.

He __45 __ to tell me he wasn’t a __46__ man. He believed, however, there is a higher power to help good people. We talked a lot __47 __ he felt he could talk freely with me. We talked about how it takes humility（谦恭）to give and to __48 __. It had been a(n) __49 __ morning, and I found a small potato with great wisdom.

He shared with me a brief summary of his __50 __---how he walked about the streets __51 __ to make a living. He had several troubles with people threatening（威胁）him and __52 __ they all walked away without any serious result. Those and other __53__ in his life made him understand the truth of humility. It doesn’t stand for weakness or means __54__. It can be a(n) __55__ to your enemies. Let them learn to respect.

Then I sat there listening silently. While he was talking, he was also __56 __ my shoes. True to his words, at the end of five minutes, he __57 __. They looked really good.

Yes, I had shoes in need of a shine, but it was my spirits that really needed __58 __. After exchanging hugs, I shook his hand, __59 __ him, and told him he was my angel. I walked away __ 60__ as if I just experienced a modern-day foot washing（洗足礼）.

41. A. met             B. recognized  C. cooperated D. spoke

42. A. picked up     B. looked down      C. sat down           D. walked away

43. A. long             B. many         C. far                    D. often

44. A. energy         B. reason        C. time           D. distance

45. A. wanted B. continued          C. refused             D. happened

46. A. careful         B. rich                   C. hardworking      D. religious

47. A. because       B. or                     C. but                   D. until

48. A. receive  B. leave          C. do                    D. talk

49. A. boring          B. exciting             C. wonderful         D. painful

50. A. work           B. life                    C. childhood          D. joy

51. A. trying          B. pretending         C. seeming            D. coming

52. A. luckily         B. generally            C. quickly              D. finally

53. A. friends         B. opportunities      C. incidents           D. coincidences

54. A. giving up      B. giving out          C. giving off          D. giving in

55. A. goal             B. attack         C. idea           D. attraction

56. A. shining               B. making              C. repairing            D. watching

57. A. forgot          B. succeeded  C. finished             D. failed

58. A. education     B. help                  C. encouragement  D. experience

59. A. convinced    B. admired             C. protected           D. thanked

60. A. recognizing  B. feeling        C. acting        D. sounding

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Just like the United States，Britain is divided into different areas. Britain is one of the most diverse nations in Europe with over 250 different languages being spoken in London alone. With such a various culture，adapting to it can be a challenge for anyone. Following these steps should be of great help to you.

Forget the stereotypes (成见). Many of the long formed stereotypes simply have nothing to do with Britain today. Don't think that everyone enjoys drinking tea or beer. Abandoning some old ideas of people and culture will allow you to be more open­-minded and easily get into the culture.

Understand the differences. Britain is made up of different areas that have their different tradi­tions and languages. Understanding different cul­tures will help you avoid making mistakes.

Get used to small spaces. The US is a huge country where people are used to bigger cars, houses and spaces .__________, Britain does not have the luxury of space. Houses，apartments and cars are all smaller than you are used to，so trying to become fa­miliar with smaller areas is very necessary.

Be polite. Always apologize for knocking in­to someone， even if it was their fault. Respect people's personal space and always wait in line. Bill Brysons' book Notes from a small island is filled with many useful tips.

Accept the jokes. One of the most confusing aspects of British culture is humor. Kidding，teasing，or "taking the mick" are all ways to describe making fun of someone but this isn't necessarily a bad thing. Playing tricks on someone is a common way to show affection. As Britons usually put it，"you never make fun of someone you don't like".

76.What's the best title of the passage? (no more than 6 words)

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77.Complete the following statement with words from Paragraph 1.(no more than 2 words)Because of a different culture, it is a very difficult task for anyone to ______it.

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78.Why does Britain have so many different cultures? (no more than 15 words)

79.Fill in the blank in Paragraph 4. (no more than 4 words)

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80.What does the word "this" (Line 3,Paragraph 6) probably refer to? (no more than 5 words)

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For the most part, you are probably only exposed to the music that is played on your favorite radio stations and TV shows, music Web sites, or the music that your friends and family members enjoy. While you probably know a lot about your favorite type of music, it can be a rewarding experience to enlarge your horizons（眼界）, discovering artists and types of music that you’re not familiar with. Who knows, you might discover you like certain types of music you never even considered.
Have you ever wondered about the history and influences of your favorite types of music ? For example, did you know that rock ‘n’ roll originated（起源）from the blues, and that the blues began as a form of musical expression for African Americans during slavery（奴隶制度）？Did you know that most hip-hop is heavily influenced by early rhythm blues and jazz ?
There are many fun ways to learn about different musical styles and their historical roots. For example, if you like hip-hop, listen to some of your favorite CDs and take note of the samples the performers used to create the songs. There is a possibility that the artist used parts of older songs to create the music. You can go to the library or online to learn more about the artists and listen to more of their music by checking out CDs from the library or downloading songs online for a small fee.
You can learn so much about culture and history just by paying attention to different types of music and what is being expressed in the songs. There are so many different styles of music to learn about, and you owe（欠）it to yourself to make an effort to listen to and learn about them.
【小题1】The main topic of this passage is _____.

A loving person lives in a loving world. A hostile(敌意的)person lives in a hostile world. Everyone you meet is your mirror.

Mirrors have a very particular　 __36__. They reflect the image in front of them. Just as a　 __37__　 mirror works as the vehicle to reflection, __38__　 do all of the people in our lives.

When we see something beautiful such as a flower garden, that garden　 __39__　 a reflection. When we love someone，it's a(n)　 __40__　 of loving ourselves. We have often heard things like “I love how I am when I'm with that person”. That simply　 __41__　 into “I'm able to love me when I love that other person”.　 __42__， when we meet someone new, we feel as though we “click”. Sometimes it's as if we've　 __43__　 each other for a long time. That feeling can come from　 __44__　 similarities.

Just as the “mirror” or other people can be a positive reflection，it is more likely that we'll　 __45__ it when it has a negative connotation(内涵).　 __46__，it's easy to remember the times when we have met someone we're not particularly　 __47__　 about. We may have some criticism(批评)in our mind about the　 __48__. This is especially true when we get to know someone with whom we would rather spend　 __49__　 time.

Often, when we　 __50__　 qualities in other people, ironically(讽刺地), it's usually the mirror that's　 __51__　 to us.

At times we meet someone　 __52__　 and feel distant disconnected, or disgusted.　 __53__　 we don't want to believe it，and it's not easy or　 __54__　 to look further，it can be a great learning lesson to　 __55__　 what part of the person is being reflected in you. It's simply just another way to create more self?awareness.

36．A.target　 　 　　 B．style　　　C．function　　 D．color

37．A.medical 　 B．physical C．chemical 　　 D．mental

38．A.so 　 B．then 　C．nor 　　　 D．neither

39．A.focuses on 　　 B．applies to C．works with 　 D．serves as

40．A.reward 　 B．evaluation C．reflection 　　 D．example

41．A.grows　 　 B．translates C．enters 　 D．falls

42．A.Obviously 　　　 B．Strangely C．Fortunately 　 D．Frequently

43．A.known　 　 B．supported C．observed 　　 D．recognized

44．A.creating 　 B．lacking C．sharing D．comparing

45．A.ignore　 　 B．keep C．take 　　 D．notice

46．A.In brief 　 B．In addition C．For example D．As usual

47．A.crazy　 　　 B．anxious C．upset　 　 D．concerned

48．A.time B．mirror C．garden D．person

49．A.less B．amazingC．more 　　 D．valuable

50．A.appreciate 　　　 B．dislike C．describe 　　　 D．discover

51．A.shouting B．shining C．speaking D．pointing

52．A.new　 　　 B．nervous C．familiar D．friendly

53．A.If　 　 B．Although C．Since 　 D．Once

54．A.terrible 　　 B．noble C．reliable D．desirable

55．A.figure out　 　　 B．take out C．put out D．give out