| ( )1. A. found ( )2. A. introducing ( )3. A. famous ( )4. A. upset ( )5. A. death ( )6. A. repaid ( )7. A. book ( )8. A. establish ( )9. A. additions ( )10. A. generally | B. misunderstood B. announcing B. sick B. anxious B. disease B. described B. article B. form B. sacrifices B. basically | C. mistook C. implying C. rich C. excited C. trouble C. supported C. will C. develop C. changes C. usually | D. judged D. advertising D. popular D. pleased D. attack D. remembered D. contract D. promote D. contributions D. certainly |
| 1-5 CBCAA 6-10 DCADB | |||
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| Time: April 8th, 2010 at 10 PM To April 9th, 2010 at 3 AM Location: Babyface Guangzhou Street: No. 83 Changdi Da Ma Road, Guangzhou City/Town: Guangzhou Website or Map: http://www.babyface.com.cn Phone: 020-8335 5771 Organized By: Babyface China Official Grammy nominated (格莱美奖提名) artist and globally admired DJ and Producer Paul van Dyk continues to lead the electronic music charts and appears at the highpoint of every Top DJ list across the globe. PvD, as his fans have nicknamed him, is currently ranked the World"s No. 1 DJ by DJ Magazine"s "Top 100 DJs poll" for the second successive year. PvD is well-known as one of the hardest working artists, with sold-out tours that cross each continent, headline spots at every major festival, and a hugely successful recording career. With over 3 million albums sold worldwide, van Dyk travels around the world over 16 times each year to sold out performances internationally. Born in Eisenhuettenstadt, East Germany, Paul van Dyk grew up in East Berlin. Because his community did not have a true club culture, Paul van Dyk listened to the radio where he discovered his passion for music that extended beyond Techno music-he wanted to create a different, more unique sound. In the early 1990"s Paul van Dyk was performing regularly at various clubs in Berlin before releasing his first album 45 RPM in 1994. But it was the release of his second album Seven Ways that put him into Top 100, followed by the release of his hit single "For An Angel," which began to earn him praise across the globe. By the time Paul van Dyk released Out There & Back in 2000, it became clear that the Berlin-based musician had far more to offer than his signature club sets that had already defined him as one of the most influential DJs and producers of all time. His first mix CD Politics of Dancing was released in 2001, followed by Global in 2003-a DVD which illustrates his own experiences traveling the world. | |||
| 1. What activity does this passage introduce to us? | |||
| A. Paul van Dyk Volume World Tour at Babyface Guangzhou. B. Grammy Prize Ceremony at Babyface Guangzhou. C. Release of PvD"s original album Reflections. D. The foundation of Babyface China Official. | |||
| 2. Which album first made PvD into the Top 100? | |||
| A. For An Angel. B. Seven Ways. C. 45 RPM. D. Out There & Back. | |||
| 3. According to the passage PvD can be best described as _____. | |||
| A. intelligent but proud B. hardworking but absent-minded C. optimistic and outgoing D. creative and potential | |||
| 4. PvD"s passion for music originated from _____. | |||
| A. performing at various clubs B. listening to the radio C. his tours across the globe D. his true club culture | |||
| 5. According to the passage, PvD _____. | |||
| A. is ranked the world"s No.1 DJ in Top 100 DJs Poll for life B. shows us his travelling experience in Global C. sings about politics in his mix CD Politics of Dancing D. received Grammy Prizes several times | |||
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| Andrew Carnegie was a 19th century steel tycoon (大亨) who became one of the 20th century"s most famous philanthropists (慈善家). His life story is one of the most famous rags-to-riches accounts in United States history. Carnegie was born in Dunfermline, Scotland, on November 25, 1835. The son of a weaver, he came with his family to the United States in 1848 and settled in Allegheny, Pennsylvania. At age thirteen, Carnegie went to work as a bobbin (线轴) boy in a cotton mill (纱厂). He then moved rapidly through a succession of jobs with Western Union and the Pennsylvania Railroad. In 1865, he resigned to establish his own business enterprises and eventually organized the Carnegie Steel Company, which started the steel industry in Pittsburgh. At age sixty-five, he sold the company to J. P. Morgan for $ 480 million and devoted the rest of his life to his philanthropic activities and writing, including his autobiography (自传). Many persons of wealth have contributed to charity, but Carnegie was perhaps the first to state publicly that the rich have a moral obligation to give away their fortunes. In 1889 he wrote The Gospel (福音) of Wealth, in which he asserted that all personal wealth beyond what was required to supply the needs of one"s family should be regarded as a trust fund to be administered for the benefit of the community. Carnegie set about giving away his fortune through innumerable personal gifts and through the establishment of various trusts. In his thirties, Carnegie had already begun to give away some of his fast accumulating funds. His first large gifts were made to his nature town. Later he created seven philanthropic and educational organizations in the United States, including Carnegie Corporation of New York, and several more in Europe. One of Carnegie"s lifelong interests was the establishment of free public libraries to make available to everyone a means of self-education. There were only a few public libraries in the world when, in 1881, Carnegie began to promote his idea. He and the Corporation subsequently (随后) spent over $56 million to build 2,509 libraries throughout the English-speaking world. After this program was ended in 1917, the Corporation continued for about forty years an interest in the improvement of library services. Other major programs in the Corporation"s early history included adult education and education in the fine arts. During his lifetime, Carnegie gave away over$350 million. He died in Lenox, Massachusetts on August 11, 1919. | |||
| 1. Carnegie became wealthy by ____. | |||
| A. his investment in weaving industry B. his father"s financial support C. starting his steel business from nothing D. his philanthropic activities | |||
| 2. What is the correct order of events related to Carnegie? a. He sold his company. b. He organized the Carnegie Steel Company. c. He worked in a cotton mill. d. He came to the United States. e. He wrote The Gospel of Wealth. | |||
| A. c,d,e,b,a B. c,b,a,d,e C. d,c,b,e,a D. d,b,a,e,c | |||
| 3. Which of the following is TRUE about Carnegie? | |||
| A. He was the first wealthy person who contributed to charity. B. He believed that it was the duty of the wealthy to help society. C. He called on the wealthy to give away all of their fortune to help the poor. D. He was willing to give personal gifts only to his friends and relatives. | |||
| 4. Carnegie established public libraries in order to ____. | |||
| A. become famous B. earn more money C. improve library services D. help people educate themselves | |||
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| On December 8, 1980, John Lennon-an English musician who rose to fame as one of the founding members of Liverpool pop band the Beatles-was shot dead outside his New York apartment. In the 1960s and 70s, Lennon was one of the most iconic (偶像的) men on the planet. Some 30 years ago from his death, he is still respected by many people in the West. The Beatles, formed in 1960 in Liverpool, were one of the most commercial successful acts on the history of pop music, with, according to some estimates, global record sales over l.1 billion. The band conveyed the progressive ideals in which many young people of the time believed. In the 1960s and 70s, widespread tension developed in both British and American society, regarding issues such as women"s rights and the Vietnam War. Lennon in particular became known for his message of peace and for his opposition to the war in Vietnam. This led to an attempt by former US president Richard Nixon to drive him away from the US. Lennon"s second- wife Yoko Ono was also politically active. Lennon was also hugely admired for his musical abilities. Along with fellow-Beatle Paul, Lennon and McCartney were the Beatle"s song-writing team. After Lennon was shot by crazy fan Mark Chapman, one of his most iconic songs, imagine, became a humanist anthem (颂歌). Lennon"s legacy survived his death and continued till this day. In 2008, he was ranked the fifth greater singer of all time in US-based Rolling Stone magazine. Former possessions of Lennon or furnishings from his homes continue to be sold for vast sums. In an auction (拍卖) to be held next week in London, lines written by Lennon on the back of a demand for an outstanding bill are expected to sell for ￡350,000. In August, a bathroom from his last home in Britain, was auctioned for ￡9,500. And in 2009, a British film describing his early years before the Beatles began, was one of the most successful films of the years in the UK. But do Lennon and his music continue to resonate (共鸣) with the young people of today? | |||
| 1. The passage is written here to show that Lennon has ____. | |||
| A. lasting appeal B. a long history C. exciting records D. great success | |||
| 2. Which of the following is right about the Beatles according to the passage? | |||
| A. It was founded in the 1960s in London. B. It had 1.1 billion sales in Britain. C. It was commercially successful. D. Many of today"s young people believe its ideals. | |||
| 3. Lennon was forced to leave the US as a result of ____. | |||
| A. the tension between Britain and America B. his wife"s political activity C. his struggle for women"s rights D. his opposition to the war in Vietnam | |||
| 4. We can guess that the rest of the passage will tell us ____. | |||
| A. why Lennon and his music are still popular with today"s young people B. why Lennon and his music spoil today"s generations of young people C. that today"s generations of young people don"t like Lennon"s songs D. that today"s generations of young people like Lennon"s songs better | |||
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| Danielle Steel, America"s sweetheart, is one of the hardest working women in the book business. Unlike other productive authors who write one book at a time, she can work on up to five. Her research some before writing takes at least three years. Once she has fully studied her subjects, ready to divided into a book, she can spend twenty hours nonstop at her desk. Danielle Steel comes from New York and was sent to France for her education. After graduation, she worked in the public relations and advertising industries. Later she started a job as a writer which she was best fit for. Her achievements are unbelievable: 390 million copies of books in print, nearly fifty New York Times best-selling novels, and a series of "Max and Martha" picture books for children to help them deal with the real- life problems of death, new babies and new schools. Her 1998 book about the death of her was shot to the top of the New York Times best-selling list as soon as it came out. Twenty-eight of her books have been made into films. She is listed in the Guinness Books of World Records for one of her books being the Times best-seller for 381 weeks straight. Not content with a big house, a loving family, and a view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Danielle Steel considers her readers to be the most important resource and has kept in touch with them by e-mail. While she is often compared to the heroines (女主人公) of her own invention. Her life is undoubtedly much quieter. But if she does have anything in common with them, it is her strength of will and her inimitable style. There is only one Danielle Steel. | |||
| 1. Danielle Steel is different from other writers in that _____. | |||
| A. she can write several books at the same time B. she often does some research before writing a book C. she is one of the most popular American women writers D. she can keep writing for quite a long time without a break | |||
| 2. Children who have read "Max and Martha" picture books may know _____. | |||
| A. how to deal with affairs at school B. what to do if Max and Martha die C. what to do when new babies are born into their families D. how to solve the difficult problems in their writing classes | |||
| 3. We can learn from the passage that Danielle Steel _____. | |||
| A. lives an exciting life B. values her readers a lot C. writes about quiet women D. is pleased with her achievements | |||
| 4. What does the underlined word "inimitable" mean? | |||
| A. hardworking B. attractive C. strange D. unique | |||
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| Dear all, Please read Professor Hume"s email about his next lecture on Rosa Parks. Susan Miller Secretary. Dear Susan, Please forward this message to students of my history class. Besides the life story of Rosa Parks in the textbook, the students are also required to read the passage below and some related stories that can be borrowed from the school library. Ted Hume. The early experiences of Rosa Parks (1913-2005), long known as the "mother of the civil rights movement" were not different from those of many African-Americans at that time. The black woman, however, turned the course of American history in December 1955 when she refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man. "By sitting down," remarked John Lewis, "she was standing up for all Americans." Among the numerous awards Parks received in her life were the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1996) and the Congressional Gold Medal (1999). Parks died on Oct. 24, 2005. At St. Paul A. M. E. Church in Montgomery, a large crowd including Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice celebrated her life. Rice said she and others, who grew up when the political activities of Parks held public attention, might not have realized her impact (影响) on their lives, "but I can honestly say that without Mrs. Parks, I probably would not be standing here as Secretary of State." After her casket (灵柩) was placed at the Capitol, U.S. President Bush, members of Congress and ordinary Americans paid their respects. In American history Parks is the first woman to lie in state at the Capitol, a very high regard usually reserved for Presidents of the United States. | |||
| 1. What is the main purpose of Susan"s email? | |||
| A. To make arrangements for Professor Hume"s class. B. To introduce to the students Rosa Parks. C. To help the students organize a lecture. D. To answer Professor Hume"s last email. | |||
| 2. What does the underlined word "forward" mean? | |||
| A. Explain. B. Send. C. Take. D. Read. | |||
| 3. The political impact of Rosa Parks lies in the fact that she _____. | |||
| A. helped Condoleezza Rice achieve political success B. joined the civil rights movement at a young age C. made racial equality a common value in American society D. set a good example in her early life for other black Americans | |||
| 4. How was Rosa Parks treated after her death? | |||
| A. She was named "mother of the civil rights movement". B. She was received by President Bush at the Capitol. C. She was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom. D. She was honored to lie in state at the Capitol. |