54．What did the mother think of the author's performance?

A. Unbelievable. 　 B. Unusual.　　　 C. Successful.　 　　　　 D. Special.

　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　C

“If there is one thing I’m sure about, it is that in a hundred years from now we will still be reading newspapers. It is not that newspapers are a necessity. Even now some people get most of their news from television or radio. Many buy a paper only on Saturday or Sunday. But for most people reading a newspaper has become a habit passed down from generation to generation.

The nature of what is news may change. What basically makes news is what affects our lives - the big political stories, the coverage (报导)of the wars, earthquakes and other disasters, will continue much the same. I think there will be more coverage of scientific research, though. It’s already happening in areas that may directly affect our lives, like genetic(基因) engineering. In the future, I think there will be more coverage of scientific explanations of why we feel as we do - as we develop a better understanding of how the brain operates and what our feelings really are.

It’s quite possible that in the next century newspapers will be transmitted(传送)　 electronically from Fleet Street and printed out in our own home. In fact, I’m pretty sure that how it will happen in the future. You will probably be able to choose from a menu, making up your own newspaper by picking out the things you want to read - sports and international news, etc.

I think people have got it wrong when they talk about competition between the different media(媒体). They actually feed off each other. Some people once foresaw that television would kill off newspapers, but that hasn’t happened. What is read on the printed page lasts longer than pictures on a screen or sound lost in the air. And as for the Internet, it’s never really pleasant to read something just on a screen.　

53．What does the underlined word "reveal" in the first paragraph mean?

A. give up　　　 B. give away　　　 C. go out　　　 　　　 D. go away

52．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The author wasn't interested in the singing competition at all.

B. The author was nervous because she couldn't see her mother.

C. The author didn't do well in the singing competition.

D. The author got confidence from her mother's eyes.

51．What's the author's purpose of telling us about her unforgettable experience?

A. To prove that we can express ourselves through our eyes.

B. To explain that our eyes are an important part of our bodies.

C. To share her unforgettable experience with us.

D. To tell us how she became brave.

50．In the morning, you can only go to _____ to see a film.

A.WANNER VILAGE　　　　 B.THE ROYAL THEATRE

C.HOLLYOOD THEATRE　　 D.THE KING'S CINEMA　

B

　　 Apart from speeches, in my point of view, we can use our eyes to express ourselves. And through one's eyes, we can read sorrow, happiness, encouragement, and many other emotions(情感).Eyes are always the most direct organs to reveal our thoughts.

　　 Until now I still remember an experience, which happened when I took part in a singing competition at the age of nine. It was the power of my mother's eyes that encouraged me to go for it. I had shown great interest in singing competition. With my mother's company and encouragement, I decided to meet that challenge. Standing on the stage, I suddenly found I had become the focus of all attention. I got so nervous that I couldn't even keep my eyes open. When it was my turn to be introduced to the audience and sing, I became even more nervous, I felt my legs were shaking and my memory seemed to have left me-- I couldn't remember anything. Searching for help, I met my mother's eyes which were sparkling with encouragement and strong power. It seemed that they were speaking to me," Take it easy. You can do it! I'll always be with you !"I read the message in her eyes and at that moment I got my confidence back and began to sing my song. When I came down from the stage, she came up to me, saying, "Great! I'm proud of you!" And gave me a big hug. At that moment, I saw her eyes filled with tears of joy .

　 Sometimes, you see, just a look of encouragement from a loved one can make a shy person brave.

49．When Mr. Green and his 9-year-old son go to see The Twins, they should pay___.

A. $4.20　　　 B. $4.00　　　 C. $3.00　　　　　　 D. $ 2.00

48．If you want to book a ticket for Catch Me If You Can , you can call _____.

A. 0115--845616 　　　　　　　　 　B. 0115---831831

C. 0115---873420 　　　　　　　 　D. 0115---806163

47．Which film lasts the longest?

A. Harry Potter .　　　　　　 　B. Catch Me If You Can .

C. The Twins .　　　　　　　 D. I Spy .

45．A. forget　　　　 　　　 B. remember　 　　 C. imagine　　　　　　 D. think