Weddings in the United States vary as much as the people do. There are church we

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Weddings in the United States vary as much as the people do. There are church weddings with a great deal of fanfare； there are weddings on mountain-tops with guests barefooted； and there have been weddings on the ocean floor with oxygen tanks for the guests. But

many weddings, no matter where or how they are performed, include certain traditional customs.
　　Before a couple is married，they become engaged. And then invitations are sent to those who live nearby, their close friends and their relatives who live far away. When everything is ready，then comes the most exciting moment.
　　The wedding itself usually lasts between 20 and 40 minutes. The wedding party enters the church while the wedding march is played. The bride carrying a bouquet enters last with her father who will "give her away". The groom enters the church from a side door. When the wedding party is gathered by the altar， the bride and groom exchange vows. It is traditional to use the words "To have and to hold from this day forward， for better， for worse， for richer， for poorer， in sick

ness and in health， to love and to cherish， till death do us part". Following the

vows， the couple exchange rings. Wearing the wedding ring on the fourth finger of the left hand is an old custom.
　　After the ceremony there is often a party, called a "reception" which gives the wedding guests an opportunity to congratulate the newlyweds.
The car in which the couple leaves the church is decorated with balloons, streamers and shaving cream. The words "Just Married" are painted on the trunk or back window. The bride and groom run to the car under a shower of rice thrown by the wedding guests. When the couple drives away from the church， friends often chase them in cars， honking and drawing attention to them. And then the couple go on their honeymoon.
小题1: What’s the main idea of the passage?

A．Introducing the kinds of wedding in the USA

B．introducing the whole procedure of the wedding in the USA

C．Introducing the traditional wedding ceremony in the USA

D．Introducing a forgetful wedding party in the USA

小题2:Which of the following sentences is true?

A．In American ,before a couple are married, they never get engaged.

B．It is an old custom to wear the wedding ring on the fourth finger of the right hand.

C．They don’t invite the relatives who live far away to the wedding party.

D．The couple will go on their honeymoon on the very wedding day.

小题3:Which is the last but one step of the wedding ceremony?

A．The bride carrying a bouquet enters with her father who will "give her away"

B．t he bride and groom exchange vows

C．the couple exchange rings

D．The wedding party enters the church while the wedding march is played

答案

小题1:A
小题1:B
小题1:B

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William Butler Yeats, a most famous Irish writer, was born in Dublin on June 13, 1865. His childhood lacked the harmony (和睦) that was typical of a happy family. Later, Yeats shocked his family by saying that he remembered “little of childhood but its pain”. In fact, he inherited (继承) excellent taste in art from his family—both his father and his brother were painters. But he finally settled on literature, particularly drama (戏剧) and poetry.
Yeats had strong faith in coming of new artistic movements. He set himself the fresh task in founding an Irish national theatre in the late 1890s. His early theatrical experiments, however, were not received favorably at the beginning. He didn’t lose heart, and finally enjoyed success in his poetical drama.
Compared with his dramatic works, Yeats’s poems attract much admiring notice. The subject matter includes love, nature, history, time and aging. Though Yeats generally relied on very traditional forms, he brought modern sensibility to them. As his literary life progressed, his poetry grew finer and richer, which led him to worldwide recognition.
He had not enjoyed a major public life since winning the Nobel Price in 1923. Yet, he continued writing almost to the end of his life. Had Yeats stopped writing at age 40, he would who probably now be valued as a minor poet, for there is no other example in literary history of a poet Auden wrote, among others, the following liners:
Earth, receive an honored guest:
William Yeats is laid to rest.
Let the Irish vessel (船) lie
Emptied of its poetry.
小题1:Which of the following can describe Yeats’s family?

A．It filled Yeats’s childhood with laughter.

B．It was shocked by Yeats’s choice.

C．It was a typically wealthy family.

D．It had an artistic atmosphere.

小题2:According to the passage, what do we know about Yeats’s life?

A．Yeats founded the first Irish theater.

B．Yeats stuck to modern forms in his poetry.

C．Yeats began to produce his best works from the 1910s.

D．Yeats was not favored by the public until the 1923 Noble Prize.

小题3:What kind of feeling is expressed in W. H. Auden’s lines?

A．Envy.	B．Sympathy.
C．Emptiness.	D．Admiration.

小题4:What is the passage mainly about?

A．Yeats’ literary achievements.

B．Yeats’ historical influence.

C．Yeats’ artistic ambition.

D．Yeats’ national honor.

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Do you think that a universal language will emerge within the next century? English is   51  the lingua franca in many parts of the world, and is the best language currently to know   52  business and science,   53  I don’t think English will   54  become a universal language. I think that if a language becomes the world language, it should be an artificial one.   55 , it might seem to many as an effort to   56  a certain cultural group. The   57  with a universal language is how to   58  it, and how to get the governments of the world to agree   59  its implementation.
If this were to happen, the international language would be the   60  second language of all countries, and legally it would still play second fiddle to the current language of that country. It could allow different tribes in Africa to communicate, or   61  communication between small villages in India that each speaks different languages. Not to   62  it would mean that one would only have to learn two languages no matter   63  in the world he travels.
What   64  specifics—what writing   65  should it use? Where should its words come from? Should the language be highly inflected or very analytical? And furthermore, how will the language be established?
小题1:

A．preciously

B．uncertainly

C．indefinitely

D．currently

小题2:

A．for

B．under

C．over

D．in

小题3:

A．so

B．moreover

C．but

D．therefore

小题4:

A．even

B．hardly

C．still

D．ever

小题5:

A．Otherwise

B．Meanwhile

C．Nevertheless

D．So

小题6:

A．promote

B．exceed

C．conduct

D．predict

小题7:

A．problem

B．impact

C．benefit

D．result

小题8:

A．set

B．build

C．rank

D．publish

小题9:

A．for

B．about

C．in

D．on

小题10:

A．normal

B．official

C．legally

D．suddenly

小题11:

A．cause

B．enable

C．make

D．persuade

小题12:

A．tell

B．mention

C．say

D．speak

小题13:

A．how

B．what

C．where

D．whether

小题14:

A．about

B．for

C．if

D．kind of

小题15:

A．organization

B．change

C．management

D．system

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Inaugural Address－John F. Kennedy
delivered 20 January 1961
We observe today not a victory of party, but a celebration of freedom—symbolizing an end, as well as a beginning—signifying renewal, as well as change. For I have sworn before you and Almighty God the same solemn oath our forebears prescribed nearly a century and three-quarters ago.
The world is very different now, for man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life. And yet the same revolutionary beliefs for which our forebears fought are still at issue around the globe–the belief that the rights of man come not from the generosity of the state, but from the hand of God.
We dare not forget today that we are the heirs of that first revolution. Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans—born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at home and around the world.
Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and the success of liberty.
This much we pledge—and more…
In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility -- I welcome it. I do not believe that any of us would exchange places with any other people or any other generation. The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it. And the glow from that fire can truly light the world.
And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.
My fellow citizens of the world, ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.
Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us here the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God"s work must truly be our own.
小题1:
What should friends and foes know?

A．That the United States is powerful.

B．That a new generation of Americans are responsible for their government.

C．That the United States is governed by liberals.

D．That the rights of man come from the hand of God.

小题2:
What is Kennedy’s promise to the world?

A．To support liberty.	B．To abolish all forms of human poverty.
C．To visit each country at least once.	D．To support any friend.

小题3:
What should citizens of the world ask of America?

A．How America can help them.

B．If America plans to invade their country.

C．What they can do for freedom.

D．What they can do for America.

小题4:
Which of the following statement is NOT true according to the passage?

A．Human beings have the power to put an end to all forms of poverty.

B．We should remember we are the first revolution.

C．Our nation has always been committed to human rights.

D．We should assure the survival and the success of liberty.

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It’s really true what people say about English politeness: it’s everywhere. When squeezing past someone in a narrow aisle, people say “sorry”. When getting off a bus, English passengers say “thank you” rather than the driver. In Germany, people would never dream of doing these things. After all, squeezing past others is sometimes unavoidable, and the bus driver is only doing his job. I used to think the same way, without questioning it, until I started travelling to the British Isles and came to appreciate some more polite ways of interacting (交往) with people.
People thank each other everywhere in England, all the time. When people buy something in a shop, customer and retail assistant in most cases thank each other twice or more. In Germany, it would be exceptional to hear more than one thank you in such a conversation. British students thank their lecturers when leaving the room. English employers thank their employees for doing their jobs, as opposite to Germans, who would normally think that paying their workers money is already enough.
Another thing I observed during my stay was that English people rarely criticize others. Even when I was working and mistakes were pointed out to me, my employers emphasized (强调) several times but none of their explanations were intended as criticism. It has been my impression that by avoiding criticism, English people are making an effort to make others feel comfortable. This also is showed in other ways. British men still open doors for women, and British men are more likely to treat women to a meal than German men. However, I do need to point out here that this applies to English men a bit more than it would to Scottish men! Yes, the latter (后者) are a bit tightfisted.
小题1:
. What is the author’s attitude towards English politeness?

A．He thinks it is artificial.	B．He gives no personal opinion.
C．He appreciates it.	D．He thinks it goes too far.

小题2:
What can we learn about customers and retail assistants in Germany?

A．A customer never says thank you to a retail assistant.

B．It’s always a retail assistant who says thank you.

C．They may say thank you only once.

D．they always say thank you to each other.

小题3:
We can learn from the last paragraph that Scottish men __________.

A．are more likely to be involved in a fighting

B．are more polite than English men

C．treat women in a polite way

D．are not so willing to spend money for women

小题4:
The author of this text is most probably ___________.

A．an Englishman	B．a German
C．a Scottish man	D．a Welshman

小题5:
The author develops the text through the method of ____________.

A．making comparisons	B．telling stories
C．giving comments	D．giving reasons

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Nowroz: Iranian New Year or Nowroz is celebrated on the first day of spring sometime in March. Nowroz ceremonies are symbolic representations of good and evil. People sing, dance and parade as in a carnival through the streets with drums and trumpets to spread the news of the coming new year.
Rosh Hashanah: The Jewish New Year is called “Rosh Hashanah”, and is celebrated in the month of September. It is a holy time when people think of the things they have done wrong in the past, and promise to do better in the future. Special prayers are held, and an instrument called a Shofar is played. Children are given new clothes, and New Year loaves are baked and fruits are consumed to remind people of harvest time.
Shogatsu: In Japan, the New Year (Shogatsu) celebrations are from January 1 to January 3 and most Japanese don’t work during these days. In Japan, years are traditionally seen as completely separate from each other, and the New Year is a fresh start. This means that in December all duties should be completed. Parties are held to forget the worries and troubles of the old year. Homes and cars are decorated. On New Year’s Eve, most people spend their time with their families.
Bahai New Year: The Bahai people have their own calendar consisting of nineteen months of nineteen days plus a couple of extra days between the eighteenth and nineteenth months. They have, however, adopted the Iranian custom of beginning the New Year in the spring equinox (春分). The day begins at sunset rather than midnight, and the New Year celebrations are held on the evening of March 20th.
小题1:During the Jewish New Year, .

A．people don’t mention things they have done wrong

B．children often wear new clothes

C．loaves and fruits are often forbidden to be served

D．Shofar is their favourite food

小题2: Which of the following festivals are celebrated in the same month?

A．Nowroz and Shogatsu.	B．Rosh Hashanah and Shogatsu.
C．Nowroz and Rosh Hashanah.	D．Nowroz and the Bahai New Year.

小题3: What can we learn from the text?

A．Japanese families often stay together to celebrate Shogatsu.

B．The Bahai people usually hold a carnival to celebrate the New Year.

C．The Jewish harvest fruits to celebrate Rosh Hashanah.

D．The Iranians often hold family parties to celebrate Nowroz.

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