(09·陕西B篇)

When people hear a president speak, they seldom think about others helping to shape the presentation（报告）. Today, however, presidents depend on writers such as J. Terry Edmonds to help them communicate （交流） effectively. Edmonds is the first African American ever to work as a full-time speechwriter for a U. S. president; he is so the first African American to serve as director of speechwriting for White House. His is an all-American story of success.

Edmonds grew up in Baltimore, Maryland; his father drove a truck, and his mother worked as a waitress. A. great reader, Edmonds showed a gift for writing at his high

School, Baltimore City College After graduating in 1967 Edmonds went on to Morgan State University

Edmonds began his career in business, with jobs in public relations and communications. He joined the world of politics as news secretary for his congressman （国会议员） from Baltimore During Bill Clinton’s presidency,  he wrote speeches for Health and Human Services  Secretary Donna Shalala and worked in a number of job in the White House and in governmental departments President Clinton then appointed （任命）himto the office of directory of speechwriting Following the 2000 elections Edmonds returnedto Morgan State University as the school’s special assistant to the president for 2001-2002

45. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

A. Edmonds proved himself to be good at writing at high school

B. Edmonds graduated from Morgan State University in 1967.

C. Edmonds was the first full-time speechwriter.

D. Edmonds served the White House after 2000.

46.Edmonds entered the world of politics first as         .        

A. news secretary for a Congressman

B. a speechwriter for President Clinton

C. news secretary in the White House

D. a speechwriter for Secretary Donna Shalala

47. The text is most likely to be found in a book about        .      

A. popular science                         B. historical events

C. successful people                       D, Political systems

对话填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）

Jack-J; Laura-L

J: I’d like to mail this box to Hong Kong. How much will it be, please?

L: Do you want to send it first class or second class?

J: How much is first class and how (76)l       does it take?                                1.   

L: It’s a light box. First class would cost $ 8.20. I(77)g      it                                   2.   

will take about eight to ten days to arrive.

J: And second class?

L: Sending it second class would be (78) c       ,                                              3.   

 but it wouldn’t arrive (79)u      about a month from now. You’ll pay $ 4.90 only.4. 

J: Oh, I want it to arrive (80)e      than that. I’ll mail it first class.                            5.   

L: What’s in the box? I need to know in order to(81) c       the form.                6.   

J:A(82)s        of glasses.                                             7.   

Are there any other forms I need to fill out because it’s going to a foreign country?

L: Yes , one more. You have to write clearly what is in the box and the (83) v       8.

J: Here it is.

L: You forgot to put a return address on this box. It’s not a post office rule,

but we usually (84)a    people that all mail have a proper return address.                  9.

J: OK. I’ll do it right now. I’ll also buy ten 60-cent stamps.

L: Let’s see. The box and the stamps. Your (85)t       bill comes to $ 14.20.        10.  

J: Thank you.

 

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Kalong Community Centre provides enrichment activities at reasonable rates. This December holiday, Katong CC has packed a complete and dynamic series of holiday activities for kids. From discovery science, street magic to speech & drama camps, we have it all!  Bring out the natural creativity in your child. We have Baking Workshop (5 years & up) on 17 December 09. Discover that little magician of yours with our IKIDS-Street Magician: Building Confidence courses on 11 December 09 (7-12years) Future Doctors-to-be with our Lollipops Life Science: The Little Doctor course on 9 December 09 (5-10 years) and The Little Cell Biologist course on 13 December 09(5-10 years) Get professional advice from a certified image consultant@ Kids’ Dining Etiquette course (6-14 years) on 3 December 09. Now you can bring your kids to your wedding anniversary dinner without worrying about them making a scene. Fun in Mandarin on 2 December 09 (3-6 years) caters specifically to pre-school kids                                                                              Due to overwhelming demand, we have arrested 3 extremely popular kids’ camps (6-12 years) this December holiday! Fairytale Holiday Chinese Camp 28-30 November 09 Magic Moments English Speech & Drama Camp 2-6 December 09 and Magic Moments Mandarin Speech & Drama Camp 9-12 December 09.   Materials for all activities will be provided. Register before 27 October 09 to get a free gift! Bring your kids down to Katong CC and experience learning the fun way!

71. Which one of the following activities requires the longest time to complete?
A. Fun in Mandarin
B. Fairytale Holiday Chinese Camp
C. Magic Moments English Speech and Drama Camp
D. Magic Moments Mandarin Speech anti Drama Camp
72. After attending the Building Confidence course, the children will  __    .
A. become magicians               B. overcome stage fright
C. grow cells in the lady             D. tend to patients in the hospital
73. If you want your son to learn some table manners, which of the following activities can you register him in?
A. Baking Workshop                      B. Lollipops Life Science
C. Flower anti Card Making                D. Kids' Dining Etiquette course
74. Which of tile following statements is true?
A. Participators need not bring any materials for the activities.
B. All activities are targeted at primary school children only.
C. All participants will receive a free gift upon registration.
D. All activities are organised throughout the year.
75. A couple with three children aged 6, 9 and 14 want them to attend the same activities together. The number of activities they can attend is
A. one          B. two         C. three           D. four

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Kalong Community Centre provides enrichment activities at reasonable rates. This December holiday, Katong CC has packed a complete and dynamic series of holiday activities for kids. From discovery science, street magic to speech & drama camps, we have it all!  Bring out the natural creativity in your child. We have Baking Workshop (5 years & up) on 17 December 09. Discover that little magician of yours with our IKIDS-Street Magician: Building Confidence courses on 11 December 09 (7-12years) Future Doctors-to-be with our Lollipops Life Science: The Little Doctor course on 9 December 09 (5-10 years) and The Little Cell Biologist course on 13 December 09(5-10 years) Get professional advice from a certified image consultant@ Kids’ Dining Etiquette course (6-14 years) on 3 December 09. Now you can bring your kids to your wedding anniversary dinner without worrying about them making a scene. Fun in Mandarin on 2 December 09 (3-6 years) caters specifically to pre-school kids                                                                              Due to overwhelming demand, we have arrested 3 extremely popular kids’ camps (6-12 years) this December holiday! Fairytale Holiday Chinese Camp 28-30 November 09 Magic Moments English Speech & Drama Camp 2-6 December 09 and Magic Moments Mandarin Speech & Drama Camp 9-12 December 09.                      Materials for all activities will be provided. Register before 27 October 09 to get a free gift! Bring your kids down to Katong CC and experience learning the fun way!

71. Which one of the following activities requires the longest time to complete?

   A. Fun in Mandarin

   B. Fairytale Holiday Chinese Camp

   C. Magic Moments English Speech and Drama Camp

D. Magic Moments Mandarin Speech anti Drama Camp

72. After attending the Building Confidence course, the children will  __    .

   A. become magicians               B. overcome stage fright

   C. grow cells in the lady             D. tend to patients in the hospital

73. If you want your son to learn some table manners, which of the following activities can you register him in?

   A. Baking Workshop                      B. Lollipops Life Science

   C. Flower anti Card Making                D. Kids' Dining Etiquette course

74. Which of tile following statements is true?

   A. Participators need not bring any materials for the activities.

   B. All activities are targeted at primary school children only.

   C. All participants will receive a free gift upon registration.

   D. All activities are organised throughout the year.

75. A couple with three children aged 6, 9 and 14 want them to attend the same activities together. The number of activities they can attend is

A. one          B. two         C. three            D. four

(09陕西卷)16. He must be helping the old man to water the flowers,        ?    

A. is he     B. isn’t he     C. must he     D. mustn’t he