History is full of examples of leaders joining together to meet common goals. But rarely have two leaders worked together with such friendship and cooperation as American President Franklin Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. They both were born in wealthy families and were active in politics for many years. Both men loved the sea and the navy，history and nature.
Roosevelt and Churchill first met when they were lower­level officials in World War One. But neither man remembered much about that meeting. However，as they worked together during the Second World War they came to like and trust each other. Roosevelt and Churchill exchanged more than one thousand seven hundred letters and messages during five and a half years. They met many times，at large national gatherings and in private talks. But the closeness of their friendship might be seen best in a story told by one of Roosevelt’s close advisors，Harry Hopkins. Hopkins remembered how Churchill was visiting Roosevelt at the White House one day. Roosevelt went into Churchill’s room in the morning to say hello. But the president was shocked to see Churchill coming from the washing room with no clothes at all. Roosevelt immediately apologized to the British leader for seeing him naked. But Churchill reportedly said: “The Prime Minister of Great Britain has nothing to hide from the president of the United States.” And then both men laughed.
The United States and Great Britain were only two of several nations that joined together in the war to resist Hitler and his Allies. In January,1942，twenty­six of these nations signed an agreement promising to fight for peace，religious freedom，human rights，and justice. The three major Allies，however，were the most important for the war effort: the United States，Britain，and the Soviet Union. Yet，Churchill and Roosevelt disagreed about when  to attack Hitler in western Europe. And Churchill resisted Roosevelt’s suggestions that Britain give up some of its colonies. But in general，the friendship between Roosevelt and Churchill，and between the United States and Britain led the two nations to cooperate closely.
【小题1】What can be inferred from the passage?

History is full of examples of leaders joining together to meet common goals. But rarely have two leaders worked together with such friendship and cooperation as American President Franklin Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. They both were born in wealthy families and were active in politics for many years. Both men loved the sea and the navy，history and nature.

Roosevelt and Churchill first met when they were lower­level officials in World War One. But neither man remembered much about that meeting. However，as they worked together during the Second World War they came to like and trust each other. Roosevelt and Churchill exchanged more than one thousand seven hundred letters and messages during five and a half years. They met many times，at large national gatherings and in private talks. But the closeness of their friendship might be seen best in a story told by one of Roosevelt’s close advisors，Harry Hopkins. Hopkins remembered how Churchill was visiting Roosevelt at the White House one day. Roosevelt went into Churchill’s room in the morning to say hello. But the president was shocked to see Churchill coming from the washing room with no clothes at all. Roosevelt immediately apologized to the British leader for seeing him naked. But Churchill reportedly said: “The Prime Minister of Great Britain has nothing to hide from the president of the United States.” And then both men laughed.

The United States and Great Britain were only two of several nations that joined together in the war to resist Hitler and his Allies. In January,1942，twenty­six of these nations signed an agreement promising to fight for peace，religious freedom，human rights，and justice. The three major Allies，however，were the most important for the war effort: the United States，Britain，and the Soviet Union. Yet，Churchill and Roosevelt disagreed about when  to attack Hitler in western Europe. And Churchill resisted Roosevelt’s suggestions that Britain give up some of its colonies. But in general，the friendship between Roosevelt and Churchill，and between the United States and Britain led the two nations to cooperate closely.

1.What can be inferred from the passage?

A．Roosevelt and Churchill had much in common.

B．Roosevelt and Churchill had nothing in common.

C．Roosevelt and Churchill had no difference but cooperation.

D．Roosevelt and Churchill always joined together to meet common goals.

2.Which of the following about Roosevelt and Churchill is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Since World War One they had believed in each other.

B．They exchanged just 27 letters and messages per month during the 5.5 years.

C．Harry Hopkins never let out the closeness of their friendship.

D．Roosevelt and Churchill hadn’t been presidents before World War One.

3.We can know from the passage that________.

A．Roosevelt and Churchill did not always agree with each other

B．over two differences between Churchill and Roosevelt were mentioned

C．Churchill urged Roosevelt to give up some of its colonies

D．the differences between Roosevelt and Churchill had an effect on their cooperation

History is full of examples of leaders joining together to meet common goals. But rarely have two leaders worked together with such friendship and cooperation as American President Franklin Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. They both were born in wealthy families and were active in politics for many years. Both men loved the sea and the navy，history and nature.
Roosevelt and Churchill first met when they were lower?level officials in World War One. But neither man remembered much about that meeting. However，as they worked together during the Second World War they came to like and trust each other. Roosevelt and Churchill exchanged more than one thousand seven hundred letters and messages during five and a half years. They met many times，at large national gatherings and in private talks. But the closeness of their friendship might be seen best in a story told by one of Roosevelt’s close advisors，Harry Hopkins. Hopkins remembered how Churchill was visiting Roosevelt at the White House one day. Roosevelt went into Churchill’s room in the morning to say hello. But the president was shocked to see Churchill coming from the washing room with no clothes at all. Roosevelt immediately apologized to the British leader for seeing him naked. But Churchill reportedly said: “The Prime Minister of Great Britain has nothing to hide from the president of the United States.” And then both men laughed.
The United States and Great Britain were only two of several nations that joined together in the war to resist Hitler and his Allies. In January,1942，twenty?six of these nations signed an agreement promising to fight for peace，religious freedom，human rights，and justice. The three major Allies，however，were the most important for the war effort: the United States，Britain，and the Soviet Union. Yet，Churchill and Roosevelt disagreed about when  to attack Hitler in western Europe. And Churchill resisted Roosevelt’s suggestions that Britain give up some of its colonies. But in general，the friendship between Roosevelt and Churchill，and between the United States and Britain led the two nations to cooperate closely

1. 1.

   What can be inferred from the passage?

   1. A.
      Roosevelt and Churchill had much in common
   2. B.
      Roosevelt and Churchill had nothing in common
   3. C.
      Roosevelt and Churchill had no difference but cooperation
   4. D.
      Roosevelt and Churchill always joined together to meet common goals
2. 2.

   Which of the following about Roosevelt and Churchill is TRUE according to the passage?

   1. A.
      Since World War One they had believed in each other
   2. B.
      They exchanged just 27 letters and messages per month during the 5.5 years
   3. C.
      Harry Hopkins never let out the closeness of their friendship
   4. D.
      Roosevelt and Churchill hadn’t been presidents before World War One
3. 3.

   We can know from the passage that________

   1. A.
      Roosevelt and Churchill did not always agree with each other
   2. B.
      over two differences between Churchill and Roosevelt were mentioned
   3. C.
      Churchill urged Roosevelt to give up some of its colonies
   4. D.
      the differences between Roosevelt and Churchill had an effect on their cooperation

LONDON — Britain awoke on Easter Monday to a period of mourning for the Queen Mother, who died over the weekend after a life spanning a century of noisy and evident change. The 101-year-old royal matriarch died in her sleep last Saturday with Queen Elizabeth, her elder and only surviving daughter, at her bedside. For a woman who was one of the best-known figures in Britain for more than 80 years - from the time of colored portraits on tin biscuit boxes and cigarette cards to the age of the Internet, the Queen Mother remained an mysterious figure that is difficult to capture.

She achieved such a respect through immeasurable long time of, first, flattering and, later, intrusive media fascination, by remaining almost entirely silent. Her private thoughts were never showed off in public. What the public saw was a charming and kind elderly lady, expert at winning the admiration of press photographers, whom she always favored with a particular smile.

XINHUA(2007-10-29 06:51)—China’s lunar probe Chang’e I is expected to arrive at the apogee（远地点）of more than 120,000 kilometers from the earth on Monday afternoon after its third orbital transfer after launch, according to the moon probe team.

Ultraviolet image sensors installed on the satellite will begin to work to collect information on the earth and the moon after it enters the 48-hour orbit, Wang Yejun, chief engineer with the Beijing Aerospace Control Center(BACC) told Xinhua.

The images it collects will be transmitted back to the earth when it enters the lunar orbit, Wang said.

The satellite will start its propeller when it begins the transfer to raise its apogee from 70,000 kilometers to 120,000 kilometers, according to Wang.

Wang said the working time of Chang’e –1 engine will be longer than that in the second transfer.

Since Saturday, surveillance posts , on land and sea, and four astronomical observatories have kept watching over Chang’e –1. According to the data received so far, all systems of the satellite have been working normally.

TAIPEI-A powerful earthquake hit Taiwan, killing five construction workers, authorities said. Over 200 injuries were reported across the island, mostly minor, as a result of Sunday’s 7.5-magnitude quake. The quake was centered off Hualien, 180 kilometers east of Taipei. It struck at 2:53 pm and lasted for nearly a minute.

1．Which of the following statements is true according to the news?       

A．The British people felt sorry for the death of the Queen Mother.

　　B．The Queen Mother was an attractive person in her political life.

　　C．The Queen Mother died on Easter Monday alone.

　　D．The Queen Mother was suffering a lot when she was dying.

2．It can be inferred that           .

A．ultraviolet image sensors installed on the satellite has transmitted back information on the

   moon surface

B．it will take the craft at least 48 hours to arrive at the apogee of more than 120,000

   kilometers from the earth.

C．according to the date received so far, China’s lunar probe Chang’e I had been a great

   success till the passage is written.

　　D．the Chinese scientists did a lot of experiments in space.

3．The third news mainly talks about the _______ in Taiwan.

A．political matters                                B．unexpected damage

C．social problems                                       D．construction workers

There is no better place to be than beside the seaside in the summer. And even in Britain you can still find beaches away from the crowds with golden sand.

COMPTON BAY, ISLE OF WIGHT

This wide sandy beach is on the south west coast, between Freshwater and Brook is part of the Tennyson Heritage Coast. There are striking views of the white cliffs further along the coast. A coastal path passes behind the beach, and you can enjoy scenic cliff top walks in either direction.

Accommodation: Sandpipers Hotel (01983 758150, www. Sandpipershotel.com) with doubles from ￡10 pp.

KINGSGATE BAY, KENT

Around the beach round a bend in the coastal road from Ramsgate are white cliffs with Kingsgate Castle dominating the whole landscape. It is fairly isolated, with few facilities, but is perfect for summer bathing or for bracing winter walks.

Accommodation: Fayreness Hotel (0188 86866, www.fayreness.com) with doubles with breakfast from ￡69.50 pp.

RINGSTEAD BAY, DORSET

A picturesque 210 ft crescent (弦月状) of pebbles with clean water--- that’s a perfect escape from some of the busier beaches around Weymouth. You reach it by passing through the village of Upton, then along a narrow country road. Next to the car park is a well-stocked shop. The cliffs behind RINGSTEAD Bay are an excellent place for fossil hunting.

Accommodation: Glenburn Hotel (01305 832318, www. Glenburnhotel.com) with doubles from ￡79 including breakfast.

BRANSCOMBE, DEVON

Lying on the East Devon Heritage Coast, Branscombe has good facilities with toilets and a car park close to the beach, as well as a small picnic area. A well-stocked shop sells the most attractive dairy ice cream. Next to the shop is the Sea Shanty restaurant—open every day until 5 pm during the summer.

Accommodation: The Mason’s Arms, Branscombe Village (01297 680300, www. Masonsarms. Co.uk) with doubles from ￡65 pp with breakfast.

64. Which beach is the most wonderful place for summer bathing?

       A. COMPTON BAY.         B. BRANSCOMEBE.

       C. KINGSGATE BAY.    D. RINGSTEAD BAY.

65. If you want to know more information about Fayreness Hotel, you’d better refer to the following website_____________.

       A. www. Masonsarms. co. uk       B. www. Fayreness. Com

       C. www. Glenburnhotel.com        D. www. Sandpipershotel.com

66. What is the purpose of the passage?

       A. To attract more tourists

       B. To describe some beautiful beaches.

       C. To tell us the most beautiful places in UK are beaches.

       D. To tell us where to spend summer.