The British policeman has several nicknames, ...

The British policeman has several nicknames, but the most frequently used are"copper"and"bobby". The first name comes from the verb "cop" meaning "to take" or "capture", and thesecond comes from the first name of Sir Robert Peel, a 19th century politician, who was the founder of the police force. An early nickname for the policeman was "peeler", but this name had died out.

Visitors to England seem，nearly always, to be very impressed by the English police. In fact, it has become a joke that the visitors to Britain, when asked for his views of the country, will always say，at some point or other, "I think your policemen are wonderful."

Well, the British bobby may not always be wonderful but he is usually a very friendly and helpful character.

A music-hall song of some years ago was called, "If you want to know the time, ask a policeman." Nowadays, most people own watches but they still seem to find plenty of other questions to ask the policeman. In London, the policemen spend so much of their time directing visitors about the city that one wonders how they ever find time to do anything else!

1. The British policeman has _______ nicknames mentioned in the passage.

A. five       B. two       C. three           D. ten

2.One of the nicknames for the policeman, "peeler" _______ .

A. is the name of a politician

B. is most frequently used sometimes

C. is not used any more

D. is still used as much as "bobby"

3. "If you want to know the time, ask a policeman." That means _______ .

A. the British policeman is friendly and helpful

B. the British policeman has plenty of time to help people

C. people usually think that the policeman always knows the time

D. it is a duty for the policeman to tell people the time

4.Which of the following is NOT true?

A. The British policeman has some nicknames.

B. The British policeman is wonderful.

C. Only the British policeman knows the time very well.

D. The British policeman is ready to help people.

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One of the most successful singers of the twentieth century, Ella Fitzgerald has made several different styles of her own. She was born in Virginia but was brought up in an orphanage in Yonkers, New York. Chick Webb spotted her in an amateur competition when she was sixteen. He engaged her to sing with his band and when he died in 1939, she took over.

Unlike Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald taught herself the sentimental music so popular in the 1930’s — songs like “My Heart Belongs to Daddy”— and her recordings became best-sellers. During the 1940’s she developed her own “scat singing” — a breathless, nonsense—syllable style—for songs like “Flying Home” and “Lady Be Good.”

Ella Fitzgerald was the perfect musical partner for her friend, the trumpeter Louis Armstrong, matching him in warmth and artistry. “I just like music, period,” she said. “To me, it’s a story. There’s only one thing better than singing…. It’s more singing.”

1.What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. A comparison of Ella Fitzgerald and Bessie Smith.

B. The musical career of Ella Fitzgerald.

C. Ella Fitzgerald’s early childhood.

D. Ella Fitzgerald’s most recent recordings.

2.The underlined word “spotted” means ________.

A. noticed            B. brought up            C. employed            D. recognized

3.What does the passage imply about Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong?

A. They were the founders of “scat singing”.

B. They played the same musical instruments.

C. They performed well together.

D. They were a married couple.

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Of the several films Hirokazu has made about childhood and children, this one is the most modest, but no less pleasing for its delicate style and small setting. I Wish was originally called Miracle, and the change is for the better. The two-word title makes you want to know who’s wishing for what, while the single word sounds plain and self-praising. This wise and funny film works small miracles in describing such a moment when kids turn from the wishfulness of childhood into shaping the world for themselves.

The sweetly reflective hero, a sixth-grader named Koichi, starts out by wishing for a volcano to erupt. Not just any volcano, but the one that towers above his town, smoking heavily and giving off ash. An eruption would lead to a withdrawing, which would lead, at least in his mind, to a reunion with his father and kid brother, who’ve been living in Hakata while Koichi lives with his mother and retired grandparents in Kagoshima. The volcano, knowing nothing of this, refuses to erupt, but Koichi hears of another approach to realizing the desired miracle.

One of the pleasures of I Wish is watching how kids behave — how Koichi attacks his dinner, for example. Another pleasure is rediscovering how kids think. These kids can be logical and ever so tricky. But children’s thought processes can also be fancy. A boy wishes he could play baseball like one of baseball stars, who eats curry for breakfast; so he, too, starts eating curry for breakfast, instead of practicing on the field. Another boy tries to wish his dead dog, Marble, back to life. And what does Koichi finally wish for? I wish you’d see this delightful film to find out.

1.Why has the name of the film been changed from Miracle to I Wish?

A. The former is controversial and self-praising.

B. The former isn’t related to the content of the film.

C. The latter is easy for audience to remember.

D. The latter is easier to arouse audience’s interest.

2.Koichi wishes the volcano to erupt so that he can ________.

A. enjoy the wonderful scene of a volcano

B. help those who suffer from the eruption

C. get together with his family members

D. work miracles during the disaster

3.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. I Wish is a film set in a volcano eruption.

B. I Wish shows a lively and thoughtful world of children.

C. I Wish shows audience some dull and ridiculous behaviors.

D. I Wish is a serious science fiction movie.

4.What does the writer intend to do in this text?

A. To share pleasures of watching a film.

B. To make a review on a film.

C. To discuss kids’ behavior and thoughts.

D. To recommend a film.

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All areas of the world face a nurses shortage. But the shortage is most severe in developing countries. Many of their nurses move to the more developed nations for better pay, better working conditions and better chances for career development. For example, nearly 2,000 nurses left the Caribbean between 2002 and 2006.

The Caribbean nations currently have about 1 nurse for every 1,000 people. The ratio(比例) of nurses to population is about 10 times higher in the United States and countries in the European Union(EU). Now, more than 21,000 nurses who trained in the Caribbean are working in the United States, Canada and Britain.

Gaetan Lafortune is an official of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development(O.E.C.D) in Paris. He says the nurses shortage also affects industrialized countries. He says, “There is concern in most O.E.C.D.countries that the number of nurses is too small to meet the demand. And what is more worrying is that their concern is sort of growing.” Mr Lafortune says a large number of nurses are expected to retire within the next 10 years. At the same time, the health care needs of aging populations are expected to grow, intensifying the shortage of nurses.

Gaetan Lafortune said, “In the U.S., for instance, some researchers have found that there may be a shortage of close to a million nurses by 2020.” The United States is 1 of the 21 countries in the O.C.E.D. Gaetan Lafortune says in the recent years many of the countries increased their efforts to hire foreign nurses. As a result of that, O.E.C.D. countries were mainly exporting their shortage problem to countries that may have an even greater need for these nurses.

1.What will be the main causes of the global nurses shortage in the next 10 years?

a. The demand for nurses will decrease.

b. Many nurses will be too old to work.

c. Many rich countries will hire more foreign nurses.

d. Nurses are often looked down upon.

e. Aging populations will increase rapidly

A. a and b             B. b and c              C. b and e              D. c and d

2.The underlined word “intensify” in para. 3 means “________”.

A. strengthen         B. neglect            C. reduce               D. cause

3.We know from this text that America and the EU countries ______.

A. refuse to offer equal pay to foreign nurses

B. have at least one nurse out of 100 people

C. don’t like to train nurses of their own countries

D. have more serious nursing problems than the Caribbean nations

4.What does the text mainly tell us?

A. Nursing is no longer a worthwhile profession in most countries.

B. The different attitudes towards nursing in different countries.

C. Nurses shortage will result in serious consequences.

D. The health care industry needs more nurses.

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It is the most severe situation _______ Japanese _______.

A．that, has faced                          B．where, has faced

C．that, have faced                        D．where, have faced

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A baby seal robot from Japan has came to the U.S. It's been sold in Japan for several years, but now the company has created a Florida-based unit, Paro Robots U.S. Inc., to sell the creature to places like nursing homes and hospitals. The robot, named Paro, is marketed as a therapeutic（治疗的）device that can help comfort people who have problems that can lead to social isolation（隔离）.

Takanori Shibata, a Japanese engineer, invented Paro. He says the robot, which weighs about 6 pounds, is able to respond to touch, light, and sound.

Shibata says he tried making robotic cats and dogs, but that people didn't find those convincing. "They expected too much,"' he says, and would compare the robot to real animals they had known. Few people have ever seen a live baby seal, so they aren't likely to draw comparisons between the robot and the real thing. So they accept Paro as a cute little companion.

The Vinson Hall Retirement Community in McLean held a recent event to showcase the robot and Virginia Long slowly came into the activity room. When a nurse put the robot on her lap, it began to shake slightly, and Long talked to it gently. “Why are you shaking? Are you cold?" she asked. The robot made a high sound, and Long laughed. She said she used to have a cat, “but somebody stole him." "Petting a seal is unusual," she said, "but a lot of people have strange animals.

But some experts say a robot is no replacement for a real animal. "One of the things that we've learned is that it is the unexpected and natural behavior of the living creature that adds so much value to people's experience. Any kind of newness can get the attention of people who are lonely and bored, but that doesn't necessarily help them live a meaningful life. It doesn't solve the problem that is really causing their lack of enjoyment of life," says Bill Thomas, a professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

1.What is the role of Paro?

A.To look after baby seals. B.To give relief to Patients.

C.To replace home-raised pets. D.To Provide medical examinations.

2.How did people feel about robotic cats?

A.Disappointed. B.Astonished.

C.Concerned. D.Amused.

3.What was Long's reaction to Paro?

A.She refused to get close to it. B.She showed it much affection.

C.She regarded it as her new cat. D.She was frightened to talk to it.

4.What do Bill Thomas's words suggest about Paro?

A.It is of great value to people.

B.It is not of great use in solving real problems.

C.It fails to catch older people's interest.

D.It can take the place of a living creature.

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Nickname: Hawaii’s Island of Adventure     Size: 4,028 square miles

Population: 148,677. The most heavily populated areas are Hilo on the east side and Kailua-Kona on the west.

Temperature: Averages between 71°F and 77°F year around (expect the mercury (水银柱) to drop at higher heights).

Beaches: 47      Golf Courses: 20      Highest Peak: Mauna Kea, 13,796 feet.

Agriculture: The bulk (主体) of Hawaii’s farming products are grown and processed on the Big Island, including coffee, macadamia nuts and papaya.

Lodging: 9,655 rooms total; Nightly rates range from$ 35—$ 5,000.

Airports: Hilo International Airport on the east side and Kona International Airport on the west side.

Rental Cars: All of the nationally known rental car companies have locations at Hilo International and Kona International Airports as well as many resorts. In addition, Hilo, Kona and the major resort areas are serviced by taxis.

Resources: Call (800) 648—2441 to order a video, poster, brochures and maps from the Big Island Visitors Bureau. See www.bigisland.org for Updated information.

Shopping: The large shopping centers are in Hilo, Kona, Waimea and the Kohala Coast.

59．The passage is intended to be read by _______.

A．students              B．businessmen  C．tourists     D．immigrants

60．What does the underlined part “expect the mercury to drop at higher heights” mean?

A．Things are easy to lose weight at higher places.

B．Dropping things from higher places is expected.

C．Temperature is expected to be lower at higher places.

D．Temperature is expected to be higher at higher places.

61．Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a traffic means to get around the Big Island?

A．By train.        B．By air.    C．By rental car.         D．By taxi.

62．What can we infer from the passage?

A．You can see www.bigisland.org for updated information.

B．You can call (800) 648 – 2441 to order some food.

C．You can find some counts to play tennis on the island.

D．You may pay a high price for spending one night on the island.

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Nickname: Hawaii’s Island of Adventure

Size: 4,028 square miles

Population: 148,677．The most heavily populated areas are Hilo on the east side and Kailua-Kona on the west.

Temperature: Averages between 71°F and 77°F year around.

Beaches: 47 Golf Courses: 20 Highest Peak: Mauna Kea, 13,796 feet.

Agriculture: The bulk of Hawaii’s farming products are grown and processed on the Big Island, including coffee, macadamia nuts and papaya.

Lodging: 9,655 rooms total; Nightly rates range from$ 35—$ 5,000.

Airports: Hilo International Airport on the east side and Kona International Airport on the west side.

Rental Cars: All of the nationally known rental car companies have locations at Hilo International and Kona International Airports as well as many resorts．In addition, Hilo, Kona and the major resort areas are serviced by taxis.

Resources: Call (800) 648—2441 to order a video, poster, brochures and maps from the Big Island Visitors Bureau．See www.bigisland.org for Updated information.

Shopping: The large shopping centers are in Hilo, Kona, Waimea and the Kohala Coast.

1.The passage is intended to be read by _______.

A．students    B．businessmen       C．tourists     D．immigrants

2.The average population per square mile on the island is about _________.

A．28        B．32               C．37                D．44

3.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a traffic means to get around the Big Island

A．By train．       B．By air．     C．By rental car．  D．By taxi.

4.What can we infer from the passage

A．You can see www.bigisland.org for updated information.

B．You can call (800) 648 – 2441 to order some food.

C．You can find some courts to play tennis on the island.

D．You may pay a high price for spending one night on the island.

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Nickname: Hawaii’s Island of Adventure

Size: 4,028 square miles(平方英里)

Population: 148,677. The most heavily populated areas are Hilo on the east side and Kailua-Kona on the west.

Temperature: Averages between 71°F and 77°F year around (expect the mercury (水银柱) to drop at higher heights).

Beaches: 47      Golf Courses: 20      Highest Peak: Mauna Kea, 13,796 feet.

Agriculture: The bulk (主体) of Hawaii’s farming products are grown and processed on the Big Island, including coffee, macadamia nuts and papaya.

Lodging: 9,655 rooms total; Nightly rates range from$ 35—$ 5,000.

Airports: Hilo International Airport on the east side and Kona International Airport on the west side.

Rental Cars: All of the nationally known rental car companies have locations at Hilo International and Kona International Airports as well as many resorts(度假胜地). In addition, Hilo, Kona and the major resort areas are serviced by taxis.

Resources: Call (800) 648—2441 to order a video, poster, brochures and maps from the Big Island Visitors Bureau. See www.bigisland.org for Updated information.

Shopping: The large shopping centers are in Hilo, Kona, Waimea and the Kohala Coast.

1.The passage is intended to be read by _______.

A．tourists                               B．businessmen

C．students                              D．immigrants(移民)

2.The average population per square mile on the island is about _________.

A．28               B．32               C．44               D．37

3. What does the underlined part “expect the mercury to drop at higher heights” mean?

A．Things are easy to lose weight at higher places.

B．Dropping things from higher places is expected.

C．Temperature is expected to be higher at higher places.

D．Temperature is expected to be lower at higher places.

4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a traffic means(交通工具) to get around the Big Island?

A．By rental car.                           B．By air.

C．By train.                              D．By taxi.

5. What can we infer from the passage?

A．You may pay a high price for spending one night on the island.

B．You can call (800) 648 – 2441 to order some food.

C．You can find some courses to play tennis on the island.

D．You can see www.bigisland.org for updated information.

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In the early 1990s,the word” Internet” was strange to most people. But today, Internet has become a useful tool for people all over the world. Maybe Internet has been the greatest invention in the field of communication in the history of mankind（人类）.

Communicating with others on the Internet is much faster. We can chat with a person who is sitting in the other part of the world. We can e-mail our friends and they can read the e-mails within a minute. Giving all kinds of information is probably the biggest advantage of the Internet. We can use search engines to find the information we need. Just type in a keyword or keywords and the search engine will give us a list of suitable websites to look at.

We can enjoy a lot on the Internet by downloading games, visiting chat rooms or surfing （浏览）websites. There are some games for free. We can meet new and interesting people in the chat now. We can also listen to music and see films.

Now ,there is a lot of service on the Internet such as online banking ,job finding and ticket buying. We can also do shopping and find nearly all kinds of goods. Sometimes we can find something that is quite good but very cheap.

1.How many main advantages of the Internet are talked about in the 　　　　 passage?

A. Three.　 　 B. Four.　 　 C. Five.　 　 D. Six.

2.What fact doesn’t the passage provide?

A. We can find almost anything we want to know on the Internet.

B. Some games on the Internet are free.

C. We can buy most things we need on the Internet.

D. Goods on the Internet are more expensive than those in real shops.

3.Which title best gives the main idea of the passage?

A. Online Shopping

B. Exchanging Information on the Internet

C. The Advantages of the Internet

D. Surfing the Websites on the Internet　　

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