If Jim is free on Sept. 27. 2008, which of the following lectures can be attend? A. Secret Underwater Edens B. Global Warming: Glacial Earthquakes C. On Travel: The Smaller Mammals of Tanzania D. Microcosm: E. coli and the New Science of Life C Since the 800’s, November 1st is a holiday known as All Saints’ Day. The evening before is known as All Hallowe’en or Halloween. During the festival, poor people would beg for food and families would give them “soul cakes’ in return for their promise to pray for the family’s dead relatives. Halloween, however, has a special meaning for children today, who dress in funny or ghostly clothes and knock at neighborhood doors shouting “Trick or Treat! Princesses, ghosts and witches all hold bags open to catch the candies or cakes that the neighbors drop in. Today school dances and neighborhood parties called “block parties are popular among young and old. They dress up as historical or political figures and go to costume parties. Teenagers enjoy costume dances at their schools and the more outrageous the costume the better! Certain tricks such as soaping car windows and knocking at the neighbors’ windows are expected. But parties and tricks are not the only things that Halloweeners enjoy doing. Some collect money to buy food and medicine for poor children around the world. Halloween began as a celebration connected with bad spirits. Black is one of the traditional Halloween colors, probably because Halloween festivals and traditions take place at night. Pumpkins are also a symbol of Halloween. Carving pumpkins into Jack-o’-lanterns is a Halloween custom originating in Ireland. When the Irish brought their customs to the United States, they carved faces on pumpkins instead of turnips because in the autumn pumpkins were more plentiful than turnips. Today Jack-o’-lanterns in the windows of a house on Halloween night let costumed children know that there are candies waiting if they knock and say “Trick or Treat! 查看更多

 

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Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando in Florida
People say that it is the home of the “Harry Potter Theme Park”. The Wizarding World is the most popular part of the park. Other popular rides include the Adventures of Spider-Man, Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges and the Jurassic Park River Adventure.
It is open from Monday to Saturday. $15.95 for children, 3 to 13 years old; $29.95 for ages 14 and over.
PI-O Indoor Theme Park in Longueuil
The PI-O Indoor Theme Park features(以……为特色) 16 rides, a small sea train, a kid-sized bowling alley(保龄球场), a mirror maze(迷宫), theme rooms which include the Christmas room on-the-sea, and a private reception room.
“I wanted to create a safe environment for kids aged 1 to 10,” explains owner Jocelyne Pinard. She noted how many competing amusement parks have sections that can be unsafe for young kids — such as the “ball rooms” full of loose plastic balls. So this is how it is different from other amusement parks.
Open seven days a week. The admission fees are $16.99 for individuals(个人) and $64 for families.
Legoland Windsor Theme Park in London
Legoland Windsor is the best choice for young families. The park is designed for children from 3 to 12. There are over 50 rides as well as live shows, workshops, and other attractions aimed at younger children, and especially those who are already fond of building-block(积木) toys.
The park is open every single day. Adults: $35; Ages 3-15 and 60+: $26. Buy online and save $3 per person.
Wonder La Theme Park in India
Wonder La is a world-class amusement park. It’s modern, clean and green, and has all kinds of attractions. There are over 50 rides, 12 of which are water based and 9 especially for small children. If you love getting wet, don’t miss the Rain Disco — an indoor dance floor with a rain system that provides showers of warm water to the music.
Monday to Friday 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Holiday and Festival seasons 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Single adult / child — $13.50; Family ticket (for any four people) — $50.00; Children 3 and under — Free.
【小题1】If Jim is free this Sunday, he can choose to visit the following parks EXCEPT________.

A.Islands of AdventureB.PI-O
C.Legoland WindsorD.Wonder La
【小题2】How is PI-O Indoor Theme Park mainly different from other parks?
A.It is much safer. B.It features more rides.
C.It is much cheaper.D.It offers more activities.
【小题3】If a couple want to visit Legoland Windsor Theme Park with their 5-year-old son, how much do they need to pay when booking online?
A.$70. B.$87.C.$93.D.$96.
【小题4】Which of the following about Wonder La Theme Park is NOT true?
A.It is located in India.
B.It is free for children of 3 and under.
C.There are nine rides especially for small children.
D.The Rain Disco lets children enjoy cool showers while dancing.
【小题5】Where is the passage most probably taken?
A.A science magazine. B.A text book.
C.A travel guide.D.A local newspaper.

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Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando in Florida

People say that it is the home of the “Harry Potter Theme Park”. The Wizarding World is the most popular part of the park. Other popular rides include the Adventures of Spider-Man, Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges and the Jurassic Park River Adventure.

It is open from Monday to Saturday. $15.95 for children, 3 to 13 years old; $29.95 for ages 14 and over.

PI-O Indoor Theme Park in Longueuil

The PI-O Indoor Theme Park features(以……为特色) 16 rides, a small sea train, a kid-sized bowling alley(保龄球场), a mirror maze(迷宫), theme rooms which include the Christmas room on-the-sea, and a private reception room.

“I wanted to create a safe environment for kids aged 1 to 10,” explains owner Jocelyne Pinard. She noted how many competing amusement parks have sections that can be unsafe for young kids — such as the “ball rooms” full of loose plastic balls. So this is how it is different from other amusement parks.

Open seven days a week. The admission fees are $16.99 for individuals(个人) and $64 for families.

Legoland Windsor Theme Park in London

Legoland Windsor is the best choice for young families. The park is designed for children from 3 to 12. There are over 50 rides as well as live shows, workshops, and other attractions aimed at younger children, and especially those who are already fond of building-block(积木) toys.

The park is open every single day. Adults: $35; Ages 3-15 and 60+: $26. Buy online and save $3 per person.

Wonder La Theme Park in India

Wonder La is a world-class amusement park. It’s modern, clean and green, and has all kinds of attractions. There are over 50 rides, 12 of which are water based and 9 especially for small children. If you love getting wet, don’t miss the Rain Disco — an indoor dance floor with a rain system that provides showers of warm water to the music.

Monday to Friday 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Holiday and Festival seasons 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Single adult / child — $13.50; Family ticket (for any four people) — $50.00; Children 3 and under — Free.

1.If Jim is free this Sunday, he can choose to visit the following parks EXCEPT________.

A.Islands of Adventure                     B.PI-O

C.Legoland Windsor                       D.Wonder La

2.How is PI-O Indoor Theme Park mainly different from other parks?

A.It is much safer.                         B.It features more rides.

C.It is much cheaper.                      D.It offers more activities.

3.If a couple want to visit Legoland Windsor Theme Park with their 5-year-old son, how much do they need to pay when booking online?

A.$70.             B.$87.              C.$93.             D.$96.

4.Which of the following about Wonder La Theme Park is NOT true?

A.It is located in India.

B.It is free for children of 3 and under.

C.There are nine rides especially for small children.

D.The Rain Disco lets children enjoy cool showers while dancing.

5.Where is the passage most probably taken?

A.A science magazine.                     B.A text book.

C.A travel guide.                          D.A local newspaper.

 

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第二部分:阅读理解(第一节20小题;第二节共5小题;每小题2分,满分50分)

第一节:阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。

         When I was an education official in Palo Alto, California.Polly Tyner, the president of our school board, wrote a letter that was printed in the Palo Alto Times.Polly’s son, Jim, had great difficulty in school.He was classified as educationally disabled and required a great deal of patience on the part of his parents and teachers.But Jim was a happy kid with a great smile that lit up the room.His parents acknowledged his academic difficulties, but always tried to help him see his strengths so that he could walk with pride.Shortly after Jim finished high school, he was killed in a motorcycle accident.After his death, his mother submitted this letter to the newspaper.

         Today we buried our 20-year-old son.He was killed instantly in a motorcycle accident on Friday night.How I wish I had known when I talked to him last that it would be the last time.If I had only known I would have said, “Jim, I love you and I’m very proud of you.”

         I would have taken the time to count the many blessings he brought to the lives of the many who loved him.I would have taken the time to appreciate his beautiful smile, the sound of his laughter, his genuine love of people.

         When you put all the good qualities on the scale and try to balance all the irritating phenomena such as the radio which was always too loud, the haircut that wasn’t to our liking, the dirty socks under the bed, etc., your angry feelings won’t amount to much.

         I won’t get another chance to tell my son all that I would have wanted him to hear, but, other parents, you do have a chance.Tell your young people what you would want them to hear if you knew it would be your last conversation.The last time I talked to Jim was the day he died.He called me to say, “Hi, Mom! I just called to say I love you.Got to go to work.Bye.” He gave me something to treasure forever.

         If there is any purpose at all for Jim’s death, maybe it is to make others appreciate more of life and to have people, especially family members, take the time to let each other know just how much we care.

1.According to the passage, we know that ____.

         A.Jim kept to himself    B.Jim did very well in his studies

         C.Jim’s parents were patient with him         D.Jim failed to finish his high school

2.The underlined word “irritating” in Paragraph 4 means ____.

         A.annoying             B.aggressive       C.impatient            D.thrilling

3.By writing the letter printed in the Palo Alto Times, the author intends to ____.

         A.mourn her son’s sudden death in a traffic accident

         B.remind people to be cautious of motorcycles

         C.advise people to take the chance to express their love in time

         D.appreciate more of life than ever before

4.What can be the best title of the passage?

         A.Love Your Family.    B.Do It Today.

         C.Walk with Pride.         D.Appreciate Smiles.

 

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  Daphne asked Jim, a friend of Walter's, for some extra help on her political science homework. On Friday, they agreed to meet at his dormitory study room at 8 Sunday night. It was 8∶05 when Jim arrived. He wasn't on time as he usually is, because he had been out enjoying the spring weather after eating at McDonald's. But he wasn't worried, because he knew from Walter that Daphne was usually late. When Daphne hadn't arrived by 8∶25, Jim was a little surprised. He decided to go to the dorm lounge(休息室) and watch his favorite Sunday night TV show. It started at 8∶30, so he had to hurry. When he got to the lounge, Walter was just leaving. “Hey, Jim, your favorite TV show just finished. Where were you? It was fantastic!”

  “What do you mean, Walter? It's 8∶30, so I'm just in time to watch it!” Jim replied, looking a little confused.

   “Didn't you change your watch last night?” Walter asked. Then he explained, “Last night you were supposed to move your watch ahead one hour. We do this every year on the last Sunday in April. Then, on the last Sunday in October, everyone moves clock back an hour. We say‘spring ahead, fall back ’to help us remember which way to change our clocks.” Walter stopped to see if Jim had understood his explanation. “You don't do that in Indiana, I guess.”

  “No, we don't,” Jim said, shaking his head. “In that case, I was over an hour late for my appointment with Daphne, not only five minutes late. Wow! She'll never let me forget this!”

1.What is the important idea of this story?

[  ]

A.Daphne is usually late.

B.there are no time changes in Indiana.

C.Jim likes his favorite Sunday night TV show.

D.Jim was late because he didn't know about the time changes.

2.Why did Jim look confused when he learned the TV show had just finished?

[  ]

A.Because he missed the fantastic TV show.

B.Because he thought he was just in time to watch his favorite TV show.

C.Because he was late for the show.

D.Because he forgot the time of the show.

3. All the citizens in the United States are supposed to move their watches ahead in spring and back in fall.

[  ]

A.Certainly they are.

B.No, they are not.

C.No, those who live in Indiana do not do that.

D.Certainly they are besides those living in Indiana.

4. How did Jim feel after Walter told him about the time changes?

[  ]

A.He felt very upset that he hadn't kept his appointment with Daphne.

B.He looked confused about the time changes.

C.He was surprised that Daphne was over an hour late.

D.He felt very glad that he didn't miss his favorite TV show.

5.Imagine you are going to a party at 2 p.m. of the last Sunday in April. If you forget about the time change, what time will you arrive?

[  ]

A.1 P.m.
B.2 p.m.
C.3p.m.
D.4 p.m.

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     When I was an official of a school in Paio Alto,California, Polly Tyner, the president of our board,wrote a letter that was printed in the Palo Alto Times.Polly’s son,Jim,had great difficulty in school, He was classified as the educationally handicapped and required a great deal of patience on the part of his parents and teachers.But Jim was a happy kid with a great smile that lit up the room.His parents knew his difficulties,but they always tried to help him see his strengths so that he could walk with pride.Shortly after Jim finished high school,he was killed in a motorcycle accldent, After his death,his mother gave this letter to the newspaper.

“Today we buried our 20-year-old son.He was killed in a motorcycle accident on Friday night.How I wish I had known that the last time I had talked to him would be the last time.If I had only known that,I would have said to him,‘Jim,I love you and I’m always so proud of yon.’I would have taken the time to count the many blessings he had brought to the lives of the people who loved him.I would have taken the time to appreciate his beautiful smile,his laughter, and his genuine love to other people.

“When I put all the good things on the scale and try to balance them with all the irritating (恼人的) things such as the radio that was always too loud,the haircut that wasn’t to our liking, the dirty socks under the bed,etc.,I find that the irritations really don’t amount to much.

      “I won’t get another chance to tell my son all that I would have wanted him to hear, but,other parents, do have a chance.Tell your young people what you would want them to hear as if it may be your last conversation.The last time I talked to Jim was the morning of the day when he died.He called me to say,‘Hi, Mom! I just called to say I love you.You have to go to work now.Bye.’That day, he gave me something to treasure forever.”

      If there is any purpose at all for Jim’s death, maybe it is to make others appreciate life more and to tell people,especially family members,that they should take the time to let each other know just how much they care.You may never have another chance.Do it today! 

Who was Jim?

      A.A school boy.                                      

B.The writer

      C.The president of a school board.                      

D.An official of a school.

What’s the meaning of the underlined phrase“the educationally handicapped”?

      A.The communication difficulty.              

B.The physical problems.

      C.The psychological problems.                        

D.The learning difficulty.

According to the writer, which of the following about Jim is TRUE?

      A.He was always sad about his school marks.

      B.His parents always scolded him about his bad school marks.

      C.His study needed more attention from his parents and teachers.

      D.He was kilied in a car accident

What did PoIly think of Jim?

      A.He was a lovely boy with a beautiful smile who always loved others.

      B.He was physically sick but always happy

      C.He was an irritating boy with some bad habits.

      D.He seldom expressed his love to his parents.

The purpose of Polly’s letter is to    

      A.memorize her son

      B.teach parents to appreciate their chtidren

      C.teach children how to be good boys

      D.give some advice on how to deal with children’s problems

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