Andy is the most unreasonable, pigheaded life form in the world, and he makes me so angry I could scream! Of course, I love him like a brother. I have to because he is my brother. More than that, he is my twin! That’s right. Andy and Amy(that’s me) have the same curly(卷曲的) hair and dark eyes and equally stubborn character. Yet, though we may look alike, on most issues we usually take completely opposite positions. If I say day, you can count on Andy to say night.

Just this week, the hot topic in school was all about the PTA’S proposal(提议) to adopt a school dress principle. Every student would be required to wear a uniform. Uniforms! Can you imagine? Oh, they would be uniforms in color. The dress style would be sort of loose and free.

I think a dress principle is a good idea. The reason is simple. School is tough enough without worrying about looking cool every single day. The fact is, the less I have to decide first thing in the morning, the better. I also wouldn’t mind not having to see guys wearing oversized jeans and shirts. And I certainly would welcome not seeing kids showing off designer clothes.

Andy is surprised at my opinion. He says he can’t believe that I would be willing to give up my all-American teenage birthright by dressing like — well, like a typical teenager. Last night, he even dragged out Mom and Dad’s high school photo albums. What a couple of peace-loving hippies(嬉皮士) they were!

The vote for or against uniforms took place later that day. The results of the vote and the headmaster’s decision will be announced next week. I wonder what it will be. I know how I voted, and I’m pretty sure I know how Andy voted.

How would you vote—for or against?

68.  The story is about _______.

A. a conflict of opinions between boys and girls

B. a historical event and is told in the third person

C. a personal experience and is told in the first person

D. a school policy decision that will affect parents and students

69. Amy’s position on school uniforms is most likely based on _______.

A. not liking anything her brother likes

B. her preference for designer-labeled clothes

C. an aggressive reaction to what she has been told by people in authority(权威)

D. logical conclusions drawn form her own observation and personal experience

70. Which of the following is the best statement of Andy’s position?

A. School clothing should reflect parents’ values.

B. How one dresses should be an expression of one’s individuality.

C. Teenagers should never follow the latest fashions in dress.

D. Wearing school uniforms means one less decision every morning.

71.  What is the best title for the text?

A. A School Dress Principle.                B. My Stubborn Twin Brother

C. Endless Fights with My Brother           D. For or Against?--That Is the Question

My first day of retirement came at last! I cooked a great breakfast for my wife and me,leisurely read the paper, cleaned a bit of the house, and wrote a few letters to friends.On thesecond day, I cooked breakfast, read the paper …On the third day, ...This is retirement? Itried to tell myself that it was just the transition, that those golden moments were right roundthe corner, and that I would enjoy them soon enough.But something was missing.
A former colleague asked a favor.A group of students was going to Jamaica to work withchildren in the poorest neighbourhood.Would I interrupt my newfound "happiness" and returnto the students, just this once? One trip.That's all.My bags were packed and by the door.
The trip was very inspiring.I was moved not only by the poverty I saw but also by thesense of responsibility of the young people on the trip.When I returned home, I offered to workone day a week with a local youth organization.The experience was so positive that I was soonvolunteering nearly full-time, working with students across North America to assist them intheir voluntary work.
Now，it seems, the tables have turned .Some days I am the teacher, other days I am thestudent.These young people have reawakened my commitment to social justice issues bychallenging me to learn more about the situation in the world today, where people are still poorand suffer because of greed, corruption and war.Most importantly, they have given me theopportunity to continue to participate in helping to find solutions.In return, I help them do theircharitable projects overseas.I've gone from running one school to helping oversee theconstruction of schools in twenty-one countries!

1. 1.

   What did the writer expect to do after he retired?

   1. A.
      To stay away from busy schedules.
   2. B.
      To write some great books.
   3. C.
      To do some voluntary work.
   4. D.
      To plan for his future.
2. 2.

   Why did the writer decide to go to Jamaica?

   1. A.
      He missed his students in that country.
   2. B.
      He couldn't reflise his colleague's favor.
   3. C.
      He was concerned about the people there.
   4. D.
      He was not satisfied with his retired life.
3. 3.

   The underlined part "the tables have turned" （Paragraph 5 ） means that thewriter  .

   1. A.
      improved the situation in his school
   2. B.
      felt happy to work with students again
   3. C.
      became a learner rather than a teacher
   4. D.
      changed his attitude toward his retired life
4. 4.

   What does the writer think of his retired life now?

   1. A.
      Disappointing.
   2. B.
      Troublesome.
   3. C.
      Promising.
   4. D.
      Meaningful.

This week, London will be full of celebrations to welcome the Year of the Rat. Every year, London’s Chinatown   1   a spectacular event to celebrate Chinese New Year, the largest event outside of Asia.

This year in the UK, there seems to be a huge amount of   2   in Chinese culture. For the third year running, the ‘China in London’ season is being held. This   3  event will run from February to April, finally in the Olympic torch relay,   4  the Olympic flame will pass through London on its way to the start of the Beijing Games.

The ‘China in London’ season will combine a huge number of events,   5  from art exhibitions to modern dance, film festivals  6   tea tasting, musical concerts to children’s half-term activities. In addition,  7   Chinese culture festival, ‘China Now’ is launching at Chinese New Year.

This is a nationwide season of events leading up to the Beijing Olympics. As well as   8 events, this programme includes an   9   programme for schools to develop relationships with China, and a Football Exchange, where the UK Football Association will be   10   children in China and offering a lucky few the chance to visit Britain on a football tour.

The main Chinese New Year   11   will be held on Sunday 10th February, and is expected to attract around 300,000 visitors. It will showcase both   12   and contemporary Chinese arts, bringing together British-born and Chinese performers.

The   13   of the day is the grand parade through the streets of London, led by a traditional dragon dance, followed by musicians, acrobats, artists and children. There will be a large stage and screen in Trafalgar Square featuring martial arts, music and dance.

It wouldn’t be Chinese New Year   14   fireworks and firecrackers,   15  Leicester Square will see displays on the hour all afternoon. Nearby theatres and arts centers will also be holding special New Year events, such as variety shows.

1．A．celebrates              B．welcomes            C．holds                  D．delivers

2．A．passion                 B．interest                C．sensation             D．increase

3．A．old                       B．extended              C．new                    D．developed

4．A．when                    B．where                 C．which                 D．what

5．A．exchanging            B．preventing           C．ranging               D．changing

6．A．and                       B．with                    C．for                      D．to

7．A．one                       B．a                         C．another               D．that

8．A．wonderful             B．terrific                 C．interesting           D．cultural

9．A．education              B．economy             C．culture                D．football

10．A．coaching             B．teaching              C．practicing            D．enrolling

11．A．parade                 B．celebration           C．performance        D．show

12．A．good                   B．wonderful            C．ancient                D．traditional

13．A．show                  B．event                   C．share                  D．highlight

14．A．without               B．except for            C．with                    D．apart from

15．A．where                B．so                       C．when                  D．if

       This week, London will be full of celebrations to welcome the Year of the Rat. Every year, London’s Chinatown holds a great event to celebrate Chinese New Year, the largest event outside of Asia.

       This year in the UK, there seems to be a huge amount of interest in Chinese culture. For the third year running, the “China in London” season is being held. This extended event will run from February to April, ending in the Olympic torch relay, when the Olympic flame will pass through London on its way to the start of the Beijing Games.

       The “China in London” season will incorporate a huge number of events, ranging from art exhibitions to modern dance, film festivals to tea tastings, musical concerts to children’s half-term activities. In addition, another Chinese culture festival, “China Now” is launching at Chinese New Year.

       This is a nationwide season of events leading up to the Beijing Olympics. As well as cultural events, this programme includes an education programme for schools to develop relationships with China, and a Football Exchange, where the UK Football Association will be coaching children in China and offering a lucky few the chance to visit Britain on a football tour.

       The main Chinese New Year celebration will be held on Sunday 10th February, and is expected to attract around 300,000 visitors. It will showcase both traditional and contemporary Chinese arts, bringing together British-born and Chinese performers.

       The most important thing of the day is the grand parade(游行） through the streets of London, led by a traditional dragon dance, followed by musicians, acrobats, artists and children. There will be a large stage and screen in Trafalgar Square featuring(展现）martial arts, music and dance.

       It wouldn’t be Chinese New Year without fireworks and firecrackers, so Leicester Square will see displays on the hour all afternoon. Nearby theatres and arts centres will also be holding special New Year events, such as variety shows.

       Happy New Year to you, we hope you enjoy your celebrations as much as we will enjoy them in London.

71．What does the passage mainly talk about?

       A．The “China in London” season.

       B．A number of celebrations to welcome the New Year in London.

       C．The grand parade of London.

       D．Varieties of shows about Chinese culture.

72．The underlined word incorporate in the third paragraph means         .

       A．include                B．co operate         C．exist                   D．celebrate

73．We can learn from the passage that          .

       A．a great number of the children in China will have the chance to visit Britain on a football tour

       B．there won’t be fireworks or firecrackers during the celebrations in London

       C．London’s Chinatown holds an event to celebrate the Chinese new Year every year

       D．the main Chinese New Year celebration will be held on Saturday 10th February

74．The “China in London” season will include the following events except           .

       A．martial arts         B．film festivals       C．musical concert   D．art exhibitions

75．Where do you think this passage is taken from?

       A．a textbook.          B．a newspaper.       C．a guide book.       D．an official report.

This week, London will be full of celebrations to welcome the Year of the Rat. Every year, London’s Chinatown holds a great event to celebrate Chinese New Year, the largest event outside of Asia.

This year in the UK, there seems to be a huge amount of interest in Chinese culture. For the third year running, the “China in London” season is being held. This extended event will run from February to April, ending in the Olympic torch relay, when the Olympic flame will pass through London on its way to the start of the Beijing Games.

The “China in London” season will incorporate a huge number of events, ranging from art exhibitions to modern dance, film festivals to tea tastings, musical concerts to children’s half-term activities. In addition, another Chinese culture festival, “China Now” is launching at Chinese New Year.

This is a nationwide season of events leading up to the Beijing Olympics. As well as cultural events, this programme includes an education programme for schools to develop relationships with China, and a Football Exchange, where the UK Football Association will be coaching children in China and offering a lucky few the chance to visit Britain on a football tour.

The main Chinese New Year celebration will be held on Sunday 10th February, and is expected to attract around 300,000 visitors. It will showcase both traditional and contemporary Chinese arts, bringing together British-born and Chinese performers.

The most important thing of the day is the grand parade(游行) through the streets of London, led by a traditional dragon dance, followed by musicians, acrobats, artists and children. There will be a large stage and screen in Trafalgar Square featuring(展现) martial arts, music and dance.

It wouldn’t be Chinese New Year without fireworks and firecrackers, so Leicester Square will see displays on the hour all afternoon. Nearby theatres and arts centers will also be holding special New Year events, such as variety shows.

Happy New Year to you, we hope you enjoy your celebrations as much as we will enjoy them in London.

1. What does the passage mainly talk about?

       A. The “China in London” season.

       B. A number of celebrations to welcome the New Year in London.

       C. The grand parade of London.

       D. Varieties of shows about Chinese culture.

2. The underlined word incorporate in the third paragraph means         .

       A. include                 B. co – operate          C. exist                     D. celebrate

3. We can learn from the passage that          .

A. a great number of the children in China will have the chance to visit Britain on a football tour

       B. there won’t be fireworks or firecrackers during the celebrations in London

       C. London’s Chinatown holds an event to celebrate the Chinese new Year every year

       D. the main Chinese New Year celebration will be held on Saturday 10 th February

4. The “China in London” season will include the following events except           .

       A. martial arts B. film festivals C. musical concert D. art exhibitions

5. Where do you think this passage is taken from?

       A. a textbook. B. a newspaper.      C. a guide book.     D. an official report.