Brighton is in the county of East Sussex, on the South coast of England. Situated between the English Channel and the South Downs, Brighton is 90 km from London. Brighton's nearby neighbor, Hove, is seen by some as a more desirable location than Brighton and it is often referred to by locals as "Hove, actually".

Brighton is a small city but there's probably as much going on here as anywhere in the country except London. Brighton has numerous entertainment facilities, which additionally serve a considerable business conference industry. There's a huge range of entertainment venues, including comedy at the Brighton Komedia, world music, opera and ballet at the Brighton Dome, jazz at the Joogleberry, top stars at the Brighton Centre and pre-West End shows at the Theatre Royal. The live music scene is also alive and well with several bands originating from the Brighton area going on to have commercial success in recent years.

Every year in May, Brighton hosts the "Brighton Festival" ------ the largest arts festival in England. Brighton's theatres, concert halls, streets and some of the city's most extraordinary venues host an array of art, entertainment and extravaganza (盛大表演). The earliest feature of the festival, "Open Houses" ------ homes of artists and crafts people, opened up to the public as galleries and usually sell the works of the inhabitants and their friends.

Students at the two universities in the area give the city a youthful vitality (活力), and in the summer, thousands of young students from all over Europe gather in the city to attend language courses. In addition to the usual coastal attractions, vacationers are drawn to the city's Georgian architecture, trendy shops, and fine restaurants. Points of interest also include the Edwardian Preston Manor, the ornate Royal Pavilion, the engaging Sea Life Center, and a  variety of museums and art galleries.

1.What's the author’s purpose of writing the passage?

A. To introduce Brighton to the readers.

B. To attract foreign students to study in Brighton.

C. To show his admiration for the city of Brighton.

D. To list entertainments in Brighton.

2. What does the first paragraph mainly tell us?

A. The term of "Hove"               B. The situation of Brighton.

C. The county of East Sussex.           D. The distance between Brighton and London.

3.According to the passage，where can you go if you enjoy watching opera?

   A. Brighton Komedia.         B. Joogleberry.

   C. Theatre Royal.            D. Brighton Dome.

4. Why do people in Brighton have a good time in May every year?

A. Because they can enjoy all kinds of music played by top artists.

B. Because top stars from the world will go to Perform there.

C. Because the largest arts festival in England is held there.

D. Because the local people can appreciate works in the Open Houses.

5.How many of the followings that attract people to Brighton are mentioned?

a. two universities            b. the summer language courses

c. the coastal attractions       d. the city's Georgian architecture

e. the fine restaurants

A. 2           B. 3           C. 4             D. 5

My grandmother Lillie Ford Combs was a post woman．Her mail career ___1__ in 1947，when she became a postwoman of the Ellerville Post ore&in Cherokee County．

___2__ the deliveries（投递物品）she made were brown paper-wrapped packages from Montgomery Ward or Sear Roebuck，which were both ___3__ in Cherokee County．When someone on the route needed something from them，they left the ___4__ and cash in the mailbox．

My grandmother took them all to the post office and ___5__ them out．She delivered fruit，milk，garden seeds，and even baby chickens，with their heads ___6__ out of small coops（笼子），chirping wildly．

But the most ___7__ things were the letters．There were no ___8__ and very few cars in those days．The only way ___9__ family members and friends could ___10__ was through handwritten letters．

The country had been through a very hard time and ___11__ people had the things that we ___12__ necessary for our everyday life today．My grandmother was asked to do things that，today，would be ___13__，such as bringing everyday necessities to country people．

Some people had mailboxes and some did not．___14__，my grandmother cold not leave any mail beside the road ___15__ it belonged to the government．It was hard work，but my grandmother ___16__ it and soon became popular among the people there．If a ___17__ didn't own a mailbox，someone would wait beside the road to pick up the mail ___18__ and share a few stories with her．

My grandmother ___19__ working as a post-woman until the post office closed on December 31，1954．She was a post-woman for more than 7 years，and made many lifelong ___20__．

1．A．changed                B．speeded               C．improved                      D．began

2．A．Among                  B．Before                 C．On                        D．Around

3．A．schools                 B．supermarkets          C．hospitals                D．factories

4．A．goods                 B．letter                    C．order                     D．menu

5．A．read                      B．pulled                  C．blew                      D．mailed

6．A．hanging                    B．trembling             C．circling                  D．shining

7．A．important               B．beautiful               C．surprising               D．expensive

8．A．addresses              B．mailboxes             C．phones                   D．radios

9．A．unlucky                 B．faraway               C．clever                    D．poor

10．A．afford                  B．meet                    C．share                     D．communicate

11．A．many                   B．more                   C．few                       D．all

12．A．ensure                 B．consider               C．explain                   D．doubt

13．A．unusual                B．impossible    C．unfair                    D．difficult

14．A．In a word            B．For example           C．Of course              D．As a result

15．A．in case                 B．though                 C．because                 D．even if

16．A．spread                 B．enjoyed                C．protected                      D．developed

17．A．family                  B．town                   C．county                   D．store

18．A．strangely              B．unexpectedly          C．personally              D．unwillingly

20．A．friends                       B．customers            C．followers                      D．admirers

Brighton is in the county of East Sussex, on the South coast of England. Situated between the English Channel and the South Downs, Brighton is 90 km from London. Brighton's nearby neighbor, Hove, is seen by some as a more desirable location than Brighton and it is often referred to by locals as "Hove, actually".

Brighton is a small city but there's probably as much going on here as anywhere in the country except London. Brighton has numerous entertainment facilities, which additionally serve a considerable business conference industry. There's a huge range of entertainment venues, including comedy at the Brighton Komedia, world music, opera and ballet at the Brighton Dome, jazz at the Joogleberry, top stars at the Brighton Centre and pre-West End shows at the Theatre Royal. The live music scene is also alive and well with several bands originating from the Brighton area going on to have commercial success in recent years.

Every year in May, Brighton hosts the "Brighton Festival" ------ the largest arts festival in England. Brighton's theatres, concert halls, streets and some of the city's most extraordinary venues host an array of art, entertainment and extravaganza (盛大表演). The earliest feature of the festival, "Open Houses" ------ homes of artists and crafts people, opened up to the public as galleries and usually sell the works of the inhabitants and their friends.

Students at the two universities in the area give the city a youthful vitality (活力), and in the summer, thousands of young students from all over Europe gather in the city to attend language courses. In addition to the usual coastal attractions, vacationers are drawn to the city's Georgian architecture, trendy shops, and fine restaurants. Points of interest also include the Edwardian Preston Manor, the ornate Royal Pavilion, the engaging Sea Life Center, and a variety of museums and art galleries.

63. What's the author’s purpose of writing the passage?

A. To introduce Brighton to the readers.

B. To attract foreign students to study in Brighton.

C. To show his admiration for the city of Brighton.

D. To list entertainments in Brighton.

64. What does the first paragraph mainly tell us?

A. The term of "Hove"　　　　　

B. The situation of Brighton.

C. The county of East Sussex. 　　　　　　

D. The distance between Brighton and London.

65. According to the passage，where can you go if you enjoy watching opera?

A. Brighton Komedia. B. Joogleberry.

C. Theatre Royal. 　　　　 D.Brighton Dome.

66. Why do people in Brighton have a good time in May every year?

A. Because they can enjoy all kinds of music played by top artists.

B. Because top stars from the world will go to Perform there.

C. Because the largest arts festival in England is held there.

D. Because the local people can appreciate works in the Open Houses.

       Pingyao, in the center of Shanxi Province, is a famous historic cultural city of China and a world cultural heritage (遗产) site. It’s 90 kilometers south of Taiyuan on the Fen River.

       People lived in Pingyao during the New Stone Age. Its long period as a county government seat has left Pingyao with lots of historic buildings and sites, with a 2,700-year history. Ninety-nine of them are under government protection, including Zhengguo Temple, Shuanglin Temple and Pingyao Ancient City.

       During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, businessmen organized commercial (商业的) groups that did business nationwide. Shanxi Province had some of the most important ones and Pingyao was their center. In 1823, a store, known as Rishengchang (Sunrise Prosperity), traded in bank checks rather than in silver or gold coins. It was the beginning of modern Chinese banking. Branch (分支) banks were soon set up in major cities in China and other parts of Asia, leading to great development in Pingyao. Its lacquer ware (漆器) became well known.

       In Pingyao Ancient City are many traditional houses and commercial buildings, 3,797 of which are protected and more than 400 of which are in good condition. Not only do the houses in Pingyao show Shanxi’s history and culture, but this large number is valuable for studying its history, customs, ancient buildings and art. Most of these houses are still used as homes and shops of local people.

       In 1997, Ancient Pingyao City was listed in World Heritage List as “World Culture Heritage Site”.

53. What does the underlined word “them” (in Paragraph 2) refer to?

A. Historic buildings and sites.        B. The three temples.

C. The county government seats.      D. The 2,700-year history.

54. Which of the following about Pingyao is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. Its location.        B. Its tourism.     C. Its business.          D. Its history.

55. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Pingyao was a leading center in _____.

A. agriculture                    B. raising cattle   

C. commercial trade               D. making gold coins

    The local bus network gives access to most of the attractions of Nottinghamshire，making it easy for you to enjoy all that the county has to offer.

    Why not let Nottinghamshire’s buses provide you with a cheep，convenient and safe way of enjoying a day out. they even take away the worry of stopping for lunch, having a drink and then deciding who’s going to drive home.

Special Sunday ticket saves you money．

Nottinghamshire County Council’s Day Ranger tickets give you unlimited travel on buses right across the county every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday and will entitle（给…资格）you to discounts at several visitor attractions．This means that you can save money by traveling by bus．Prices are currently：

      Adults                                             ￡5.00

      Children＆Concessions                     ￡2.50

      Family ticket                                    ￡9.00

                                          (2 adults＆up to 3 children)

Simply buy your ticket on the first bus you board on a Sunday and then travel wherever you want in Nottinghamshire for the rest of the day．

Finding out about getting around the county couldn’t be easier．Information on bus service is widely available at：

    . Bus stations

    . Libraries

    . County contact points

    .Tourist information centers．

You can also visit our web site at：www．Nottinghamshire.gov.uk/buses There is extensive information on bus travel and the attractions of the county. We also provide a journey planner and access to timetables for all the bus services operating in the county. There are links to the individual bus operators for further information on fares and special offers．

                                    Traveline

                                    Public transport info

                                    0870 608 2 608

                          www. traveline.org.uk

67．What can we do according to the ad?

    A. We can enjoy all of the attractions of the county by bus．

    B. Day Ranger tickets～offer us unlimited bus travel across the county every day．

    C. We may be able .to visit some scenic spots at a fairly low price．

    D. We need purchase our tickets anytime we get on board the bus．

68. Information on bus services is available at these places EXCEPT＿.

   A. visitor attractions

   B. tourist information centers

   C. the County Council’s web site

   D. university libraries

69. How much will you be charged if your family (a couple and two children) goes on a special-Sunday-ticket trip?

   A. ￡15.00    B. ￡12.50      C. ￡9.00      D. ￡5.00

70. If you ask for further information on fares , you may as well＿.

   A. browse www.Nottinghamshire.Gov.uk/buses

   B. call 0870 608 2 608

   C. go to the County contact points