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This Christmas, maybe different from previous years, a strong desire drives me to make my own Christmas gifts. Honestly speaking, I’ve promised myself this more than once. As a crafter (工匠), I’ve frequently thought I am supposed to turn it into action. However, this year I really plan to stick to it. It’s partly because I run short of money. More importantly, I’ve recently returned from an inspiring trip around Britain, collecting some information about crafting for BBC’s Newsnight.
Actually I planned the trip couples of months ago. The idea of traveling the country — making things as I went, meeting artists and craftspeople — sounded perfect to spend the summer. I’d pack a tent and a sewing machine and I’d set off. But by the time I determined my plans and hit the road, leaves made a sighing sound under foot. It seemed crazy to camp with winter on the way; Luckily, Newsnight viewers offered me accommodations in return for help with a craft task.
My tasks ranged from sewing worn-out clothes to making trousers. Textile students in Harpenden offered to pay for my petrol in return for a talk about hats. In Derby, Amy needed help to change an old pair of curtains.
I was really struck by people’s increasing enthusiasm for making things. When I asked some people if they could sew, only a few raised their hands. But when I asked who wanted to learn, nearly everyone responded positively, hoping to learn something practical.
Craft is definitely popular at the moment. But besides fashion, we’re learning to appreciate effort and quality again. Perhaps once people rediscover the pleasure to be gained from making something unique, it may stick.
Sue is director of quilts at the V&A, where next spring she’ll be putting on the museum’s first major quilting exhibition. Sue believes the return to crafting is related to how we rethink ourselves. “People, especially women, are beginning to think about the way they live their lives. It’s 40 years since the first women’s liberation(解放) conference was held in Oxford. Since then we’ve been in the workplace, and we’ve had the opportunity of choice. Now we’re carefully choosing to go back into the home.”
Whether you agree with that or not, there’s something about Christmas that brings out the artistic flavor(气息) in everyone. Whether it’s baking bread or pies or decorating the halls or rooms, we’re all prepared to have a try at any time. So if you fancy having a different and joyful party or holiday and making a few presents, try these really simple ideas, each inspired by my recent journey there. They make small and interesting gifts, and take no longer than 30 minutes each. Enjoy Christmas songs and settle down with a cup of hot cocoa, and the cold is gone. You’ll save yourself a small quantity of money and spread a little bit of love, too!
1.Why did the author promise to make herself a Christmas gift this year?
A. She wanted to enjoy a different Christmas.
B. She wanted to make more money.
C. She was inspired by her trip for a BBC TV program.
D. She hoped to present herself with a surprise.
2.The author had her plans carried out and set out for Britain in ______.
A. spring B. summer C. fall D. winter
3.What happened during the author’s trip to Britain?
A. She met many artists and craftspeople on her way to Britain.
B. She spent a whole summer in Britain making crafts.
C. She was asked to sew clothes, and curtains and made much money.
D. Many people showed great interest in making things themselves.
4.According to the passage, people learn to ______ through crafting.
A. be grateful to what they have gained
B. keep up with fashion
C. stick to something interesting
D. know more information about craft
5.What is the author’s opinion on homemade Christmas presents?
A. Making Christmas presents can only convey a bit of your love.
B. People can find their artistic talent in making Christmas presents.
C. A cup of hot cocoa can inspire you to make a creative present.
D. It would take a long time to prepare a homemade Christmas present.
单词拼写 (共10小题; 每小题1分,满分10分)
1. When I saw her in the street, I stopped and smiled, but she i___________ me and walked on.
2. Judging from his accent, he is a n_________ of Ningbo.
3. Unexpected difficulties a_________ in the course of their experiment.
4. Many men were b__________ underground when the accident at the mine happened.
5. The hotel guests tried their best to e__________ from the burning building.
6. Of all the museum’s paintings, only one s___________ the fire.
7. The ship s__________ off the coast of Newfoundland during a storm.
8. They worked in their spare time as v_____________. In other words, they worked for free.
9. We decided to a___________ our new product (产品)in the local newspaper.
10. What t_________ of house would you prefer to live in?
第二节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36—55各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was only eight years old when the Second World War ended, but I can still remember something about the 36 celebrations in the small town where I lived on the day when the war in Europe ended. We had not 37 much from the war where, though, like most children of my age, I often saw 38 houses in the streets and the very big 39 lorries(卡车) passing through. But both at home and at school I had become 40 to the phrases “before the war” and “when the war is over”. “Before the war”, obviously, 41 had been better, though I was too young to understand why, 42 there had been no bombs then, and people had eaten things like ice cream and bananas, which I had 43 heard of. When the war was over we would go back to London, but this meant very 44 to me. I did not remember what London was like.
What I remember now 45 V-Day(victory day) was the afternoon and the evening. Some boys and girls were collecting 46 and building an enormous bonfire(篝火). We stood and watched them for a time, and then I went home and 47 myself in with my key and waited for my parents to come back from work.
It was May and still broad 48 when my mother arrived, and my father came in about an hour later. After dinner I said I wanted to 49 the bonfire, so when it got dark my father took me to the end of the street. The bonfire was very 50 , and somehow people had collected some old clothes to 51 “Hitler” with the moustache(胡子) they had put on top of it. Just as we arrived, they set light to it. The flames 52 soon. Everyone was cheering and shouting.
I stood beside my father until the 53 started to go down, not knowing what to say. He said nothing, either. He had 54 in the First World War and remembered everything he had experienced. At last he said, “Well, that’s it, son. Let’s hope that this time it really will be the 55 one.”
36. A. war B. victory C. Christmas D. birthday
37. A. suffered B. learnt C. heard D. read
38. A. crowded B. rebuilt C. bombed D. enlarged
39. A. modern B. old C. railway D. army
40. A. used B. devoted C. engaged D. related
41. A. food B. things C. houses D. news
42. A. except that B. now that C. for fear that D. in order that
43. A. never B. hardly C. only D. already
44. A. much B .little C. great D. important
45. A. about B. on C. for D. during
46. A. money B. wood C. information D. clothes
47. A. showed B. allowed C. let D. called
48. A. early B. daylight C. dark D. warm
49. A. see B. light C. find D. put out
50. A. high B. hot C. dangerous D. far
51. A. draw B. paint C. write D. dress
52. A. disappeared B. happened C. rose D. came
53. A. sun B. moon C. fire D. noise
54. A. fought B. worked C. grown D. changed
55. A. best B. worst C. first D. last
根据所给首字母或中文提示在空格处填上合适的词，并把答案填写在答题卷相应的位置上。
56. Since he can play many _________(音乐) instruments, he may well be called a man of accomplishments.
57. I _______ (提神) myself with a cup of coffee and went on with my paperwork till late into the night.
58. In World Cup 2010, the sound of vuvuzela is so ________(烦人的) that organizers are considering a ban on it.
59. The adventure tour was full of unexpected t_______ and suspense.
60. Before you leave, please check whether all the windows are properly f________.
61. You can’t go to the party without your parents’ a_______, Shelley.
62. He made that mistake ________(无意). Don’t be angry with him.
63. A v_______ is a person who suffers physical or emotional harm, or loss or damage to property as a direct result of a criminal offence.
64. World Cup fever tends to o_______ every four years, although there were years - 1974, 1978, 1994 - when the disease did not break out.
65. She refused to meet his __________ (荒谬的) demands.
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