Some people think of a family ____ a mother, a father, and their children.

A . implementation B . manifestation C . demonstration D . expedition

In the early nineteenth century, people did not use stamps. They had to pay postage (邮费) when they received letters. Sometimes they didn't want to receive a letter at all, but they had to pay money for it. They were unhappy about this. The postage was high at that time, because the post offices had to send many people to get the postage. Rowland Hill was a school teacher in England. He was the first to think of using stamps in 1850s. He thought it would be much easier for people to use stamps. People could go to the post office to buy stamps and put them on envelopes before they sent the letters. The post office could just put seals (邮戳). on the stamps so that people could not use the stamps again. In this way, the post office did not need to send post men to get postage. It only needed fewer postmen to send letters. People began to use stamps ______. A．at the beginning of the nineteenth century B．in the middle of the nineteenth century C．more than two hundred years ago D．when people first sent letters and postcards.

These who have a passion【C1】______climbing high and difficult mountains are often【C2】______with astonishment. Why are men and women【C3】______to suffer cold and hardship, and to【C4】______on high mountains？ This astonishment is caused, probably, by the difference between mountaineering and other forms of activity【C5】______which men give their leisure. Mountaineering is a sport and not a game. There are no man-made rules, as there are for【C6】______games as golf and football. There are, of course, rules of different kinds which it would be dangerous to【C7】______, but it is this freedom from man-made rules【C8】______makes mountaineering attractive to many people. Those who climb mountains are free to use their own【C9】______. If we【C10】______mountaineering with other more familiar sports, we might think that one big difference is【C11】______mountaineering is not a" team work". We should be mistaken in this. There are it is true , no" matches"【C12】______"teams" of climbers, but when climbers are on a rock face linked by a rope on which their lives may【C13】______, there is obviously teamwork. A mountain climber knows that he may have to fight forces that are stronger and more powerful than man. He has to fight【C14】______of nature. His sport requires high mental and【C15】______qualities. A mountain climber【C16】______to improve in skill year after year. A skier is probably past his best by the age of thirty, and most international tennis champions【C17】______in their early twenties. But it is not【C18】______for men of fifty or sixty to climb the highest mountains in the Alps. They may take more【C19】______than younger men, but they probably climb with more skill and less【C20】______of effort, and they certainly experience equal enjoyment. 【C1】 A．for B．in C．to D．of

A．Right B．Wrong C．Not mentioned

The suggestion was to shape the city like a harbor. The outer wall of the harbor would stand on steel columns resting on the sea-bed. Naturally this could only be where the water was fairly shallow. The people would like to live in flats in fifty-metre high outer wall. The flats would all face inwards, and would be made of concrete and glass. The glass would be specially made and colored to control the heat and strong light from the sun. The planners called this water the lake. The water inside this man-made harbor would be calm. On it would be floating islands carrying more buildings; a hospital, two theaters, a museum, an art exhibition hall and a church. On one of the islands would be a special factory to take the salt out of sea water and turn it into fresh water. People living in the city could move around on small boats driven by electricity, so there would be no air pollution from the burning of gas. There would be platforms outside the main wall for ships bringing supplies. People could also travel to the mainland by motorboat or water plane. What was suggested about the construction of a new city at sea？ A．The city was to be designed together with a harbor. B．The walls around the city would be made of steel and glass. C．The buildings of the city would rest on a floating island. D．The people would live in tall buildings surrounded by a wall.

A taking B setting C making D resorting

M: Not much．But then，the new ones aren't so great either. Q: What does the man mean？ (14) A．He no longer watches much television. B．He prefers comedies from the sixties. C．He thinks comedies haven't improved for years. D．He hasn't seen many of the old shows.

(23) A．Individuals good at conversations may find it hard to make their first speech before a large audience. B．Students trained for their first public speeches should be given lessons in a conversational setting. C．The future of those people afraid of giving a public speech lies in the training of making wonderful conversations. D．Most individuals prefer to make a public speech in a conversational setting with an attentive audience.

A．I love honey very much.; Me too. B．That's a good point.; I 'm not sure I agree with you. C．They never do the least harm to us.; That's wrong. D．We have different opinions.; On the contrary, they are not disgusting.

Log cabins were first built in the late 1600s along the Delaware river valley. The European immigrants who settled there brought centuries' old traditions of working with logs. And in this heavily wooded area logs were the material in hand. Log cabins were the most popular in the early 1800s with the settlers who were moving west. They provided the answer to the pioneer's need for a sale and sliding boards for windows. But the log buildings that have probably had most influence on modern architects are those of the mountain retreats of wealthy New Yorkers. These country houses which were popular in the early 1900s typify what's known as the Adoroundyx style. Now let's look at those slides. What is the speaker mainly discussing？ A．Traditional European architecture. B．Techniques for building log cabins. C．The history of log structures. D．How to build a home by yourself.

People may be the most interesting show in a large city. Stroll through busy streets and see what everybody else is doing. You will probably see people from all over the world; you will certainly see people of every age, size, and shape, and you'll get a free fashion show, too. Window—shopping is also a safe sport—is the stores are closed. Check the listings in your neighborhood paper. Local colleges or schools often welcome the public to hear an interesting speaker or a good debate. The film or concert series at the local public library probably won't cost you a penny. Be sure to check commercial ad vertisements too. A flea market can provide hours of pleasant brow sing. Perhaps you can find a free cooking or crafts in a department store. Plan ahead for some activities. It is always more pleasant not to have people in front of you in a museum or at a zoo. You may save some money, too, since these places often set aside one or two free admission days at slow times during the week. (79) Pretend that you are a tourist from time to time, and get to know your city all over a gain including the indispensable (不可错过的) sights that people travel miles to see. If you feel like taking an interesting walk, find a free walking tour, or plan one yourself. You will see your city in a new perspective (视角) once you know more about its history or its architectural treasures. With imagination and a spirit of adventure you can quite easily find good entertainment at no cost at all. Which of the following statements is NOT true？ A．There are many kinds of amusements you can enjoy without spending much money. B．Local colleges often hold meetings to debate the issues people are interested in. C．The film shown at the local public library is often free of charge. D．You should be a tourist if you want to know more about the city you live in.

You should write no less than 250 words．Write your article on ANSWER SHEET 2．

Some people believe that reading a child's diary is a gross invasion of____.(private)

These crimes are not usually committed by people who are poor or in need. Young people often dislike and hate the adult world. They will do things to show that they are rebels. Also in Britain today it is easier for young people to commit crimes because they have more freedom to go where they like and more money to do what they like. There are two other possible causes which are worth mentioning. More and more people in Britain live in large towns. In a large town no one knows who anyone else is or where they live. But in the village I come from crimes are rare because everyone knows everyone else. Although it is difficult to explain, I think the last cause is very important. Perhaps there is something with our society which encourages violence and crime. It is a fact that all the time children are exposed to films and reports about crime and violence. Many people do not agree that this influences the young people, but I think that young people are very much influenced by the society they grow in. I feel that the fault may be as much with our whole society as with these young people. 6. From the passage we know that many British people are confused about (). A. the cause of juvenile crimes B. the rise of the crime rate C. the problem of crimes in their country D. the various kinds of juvenile delinquency 7. One reason why young people in large cities are more likely to commit crimes is that (). A. nobody knows anything about others B. they are free to move C. they live a better life D. they need more money 8. According to the passage, which groups of the following young people are LEAST likely to commit crimes？ A. Those living in big cities B. Those who are in need of help C. Those who are very poor D. Those living in the countryside 9. Unlike many others, the author holds that one important cause for juvenile delinquency is that(). A. young people nowadays do not like adult world B. young people in Britain today are freer than before C. too many young people have come to live in big cities D. young people are influenced by crime and violence in films and newspapers 10.According to the passage, which is to blame for juvenile crimes, apart from the young people themselves？ A. The adult world B. Their parents C. The development of the cities D. The society