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MONTREAL (Reuters) – Crossing the US-Canada border to go to church on a Sunday cost an American ＄10,000 for breaking Washington’s strict new security rules.

The expensive trip to church was a surprise for Richard Albert, who lives on the Canadian border. Albert often crosses the border like the other half-dozen people of Township 15. The nearby Quebec village of St. Pamphile is where they shop, eat and go to church. There are many such situations in these areas along the largely unguarded 5,530-mile border between Canada and the US, which in some cases actually runs down the middle of streets or through buildings.

As a result, Albert says he did not expect any problems three weeks ago when he returned home to the US after attending church in Canada as usual. The US customs station in this area is closed on Sundays, so he just drove around the locked gate, as he had done every weekend since the gate appeared last May, following a tightening of border security. Two days later, Albert was told to go to the customs office, where an officer told him he had been caught on camera crossing the border illegally.

Ottawa has given out special passes to some 300 Americans in that area so they can enter the country when Canadian customs stations are closed, but the US stopped a similar program last May. That forces the people to a 200-mile detour along hilly roads to get home through another border checkpoint.

Albert has requested that the customs office change their decisions on the fine, but he has not attended a Sunday church since. “I feel like I’m living in a prison,” he said.

1.We learn from the text that Richard Albert is ________.

A. an American working in a Canadian church     B. a Canadian living in a Quebec village

C. a Canadian working in a customs station      D. an American living in Township 15

2.Albert was fined because he ________.

A. broke the American security rules            B. failed to obey traffic rules

C. worked in St. Pamphile without a pass        D. damaged the gate of the customs office

3.According to paragraph 4, how can Americans in that area get home?

A. They have to drive through the town.

B. They have to race across the fields.

C. They have to drive to the mountain area.

D. They have to drive in a roundabout (绕道的) way.

4.What would be the best title for the text?

A. A Cross-country Trip.                    B. An Expensive Church Visit.

C. An Unguarded Border.                     D. A Special Border Pass.

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MONTREAL (Reuters) – Crossing the US-Canada border to go to church on a Sunday cost an American ＄10,000 for breaking Washington’s strict new security（安全）rules.

The expensive trip to church was a surprise for Richard Albert, who lives  on the Canadian border. Albert often crosses the border like the other half-dozen people of Township 15. The nearby Quebec village of St. Pamphile is where they shop, eat and go to church. There are many such situations in these areas along the largely unguarded 5,530-mile border between Canada and the US, which in some cases actually runs down the middle of streets or through buildings.

As a result, Albert says he did not expect any problems three weeks ago when he returned home to the US after attending church in Canada as usual. The US customs（海关）station in this area is closed on Sundays, so he just drove around the locked gate, as he had done every weekend since the gate appeared last May, following a tightening of border security. Two days later, Albert was told to go to the customs office, where an officer told him he had been caught on camera crossing the border illegally（非法）.

Ottawa has given out special passes to some 300 Americans in that area so they can enter the country when Canadian customs stations are closed, but the US stopped a similar program last May. That forces the people to a 200-mile detour along hilly roads to get home through another border checkpoint.

Albert has requested that the customs office change their decisions on the fine, but he has not attended a Sunday church since. “I feel like I’m living in a prison,” he said.

1.We learn from the text that Richard Albert is ________.

A．an American working in a Canadian church

B．a Canadian living in a Quebec village

C．a Canadian working in a customs station

D．an American living in Township 15

2.Albert was fined because he ________ .

A. broke the American security rules

B．failed to obey traffic rules

C．worked in St. Pamphile without a pass

D．damaged the gate of the customs office

3.According to paragraph 4, how can Americans in that area get home ?

A．They have to drive through the town.

B．They have to race across the fields.

C．They have to drive to the mountain area.

D．They have to drive in a roundabout(绕道的) way.

4.What would be the best title for the text?

A．A Cross-country Trip             B．An Expensive Church Visit

C．An Unguarded Border            D．A Special Border Pass

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After finishing my teaching for a school year,I thought that I should go back to Montreal,Quebec,my hometown for a visit.My main goal was to relax in preparation for the challenges of my retirement in the coming year.

Through my stay in Montreal,I met lots of Chinese who are struggling to succeed and then lead a better life in Canada.

Some travelled thousands of miles to get knowledge.When I spoke with some of them about the major barrier they had to face after they arrived in Canada,they all talked about the two official languages of Canada.But I was impressed by their ability to express their ideas while switching between English and French.

Almost all of those people said they often felt homesick.They miss their families and friends.Though Montreal has lots of Chinese restaurants,they long for a home-cooked meal.

I met some tourists who were trying to realize their childhood dreams of experiencing the life in a developed country.When I asked them if Montreal had lived up to their expectations,they hesitated.They said that reality never agrees with fantasies.However,they were glad to have the opportunity to visit Montreal and didn't regret taking the trip.

Not all the Chinese people I met were happy.I once met a young lady who met with a gentleman through the Internet.However,to her disappointment,he disappeared after he promised to marry her in Montreal.

I was served by another Chinese person who could not handle the challenges of studying in an English environment and ended up working in a restaurant with minimum pay.

Exploring different parts of the world,without any doubt,is an amazing experience.However,one should be realistic when it comes to leaving his hometown to set up a new life in a foreign country.One should take the time to examine the advantages and the shortcomings of the venture before they decide to chase an uncertain dream of achieving success or leading a better life.

1.The writer went to her hometown to_____.

A. meet her old friends　　 B. study a new language

C. go on with her teaching　　 D. prepare for her retirement life

2.The main barrier for some Chinese to get knowledge in Canada is_____.

A. food　　 B. homesickness

C. language　　 D. income

3.The writer thinks that_____.

A. overseas Chinese are good at communication in Canada

B. the trip to Montreal is a good chance for people to study

C. overseas Chinese feel disappointed at their life in Canada

D. people should think carefully before chasing the dreams abroad

4.What is the best title for the passage?

A. Improving Life Skills in Canada

B. Exploring Different Parts of Canada

C. Struggling for a Better Life in Canada

D. Going to Canada—Your Ideal Destination

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Please go _____ the ship quickly. There is only 10minutes left.

A. abroad　　 B. border　　 C. aboard　　　 D. broad

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LONDON (Reuters) ---Organic fruit, carried right to the doorstep. That is what Gabriel Gold prefers , and he is willing to pay for it. If this is not possible, the 26-year-old computer technician will spend the extra money at the supermarket to buy organic food.

“Organic produce is always better,” Mr. Gold said. “The food is free of pesticides(杀虫剂), and you are generally supporting family farms instead of large farms. And more often than not it is locally grown and seasonal, so it is more tasty.” Mr. Gold is one of a growing number of shoppers buying into the organic trend, and supermarkets across Britain are depending on more like him as they grow their organic food business. But how many shoppers really know what they are getting, and why are they willing to pay a higher price for organic produce? Market research shows that Mr. Gold and others who buy organic food can generally give clear reasons for their preferences---but their knowledge of organic food is far from complete. For example, small amounts of pesticides can be used on organic produce. And about three quarters of organic food in Britain is not local but imported to meet the growing need. “The demand for organic food is increasing by about one third every year, so it is a very fast-growing market.” Said Sue Flock, a specialist in this line of business.

1.More and more people in Britain are buying organic food because         .

A. they are getting richer        B. they can get the food anywhere

C. they consider the food free of pollution    D. they like home-grown fruit

2.Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Those who buy organic food have a complete knowledge of organic food.

B. Some of the organic food is produced outside Britain.

C. Organic produce is not seasonal and tastes more tasty.

D. Organic products are those which are free of pesticides.

3.The underlined words “organic trend” means          .

A. higher prices of organic food    B. better quality of organic food

C. rising market for organic food   D. growing interest in organic food

4.The news story is mainly about             .

A. that more and more people prefer organic food in Britain

B. the production of organic food in Britain

C. the complete knowledge of organic food in Britain

D. good qualities of organic food in Britain

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ARLANDA, Sweden (Reuters Life!) --Many people hate the idea of having to sleep on a plane. But Swedish entrepreneur（企业家）Oscar Dios thinks they can be persuaded otherwise and he has created a new kind of hostel（旅社）to prove it.

Dios says it is the world’s first Jumbo jet hostel, an actual jet-plane at Sweden’s main airport outside Stockholm which has been changed into a 25-room guesthouse that sleeps as many as 72 people.

“I learned about this plane that was standing deserted at Arlanda airport and I’ve been trying the concept of hostels in many different houses and buildings,” he told Reuters. “I thought, ‘ Why not a plane?’ ”

Jumbo Hostels opened for business on Thursday, giving customers the chance to check in and sleep in a room that can best be described as comfortable.

“The most challenging part with this project is trying to build something inside a metal hull(外壳)--it’s just really, really tight.”

The jet, which was originally produced for Singapore Airlines, was taken out of service in 2002. It is held on a concrete（混凝土）foundation with the landing gear（着陆装置）secured in steel cradles.

One feature of the hostel is its price--a room starts at 350 Swedish crowns (about $ 41 ), which is a lot less than hotel rooms outside of major airports.

Another feature is that customers can get married on the wing of the plane and stay in the plane’s more luxurious honeymoon suite (套房).

Instead of walking down the aisle（过道）in the church, lovebirds can take what Jumbo Hostels calls the “wing walk,” where they can be joined in great happiness at the wing tip. The hostel has someone ready to perform the ceremony.

But in some respects, this hostel remains a plane--most customers have to share the jet’s nine bathrooms and the staff only wear air host and hostess clothes. The only room that has its own bath-room is the honeymoon suite.

1. One of the features of the plane hostel is that _______.

A. customers can sleep in comfortable rooms B. air hostesses can offer good service

C. the staff can have a “wing walk”       D. a wedding ceremony can be held on the wing

2. We can learn from the text that _______.

A. the hostel lies at Arlanda airport in Stockholm

B. the jet plane was out of use for over six years

C. every hostel room is $ 41 per night

D. the hostel provides nine bathrooms for customers

3. The underlined word "tight" means _______.

A. crowded          B. tense               C. small           D. full

4.The purpose of the passage is to _______.

A. introduce a new kind of hostel           B. prove people can sleep on a plane

C. describe a wonderful place for weddings

D. call on people to make use of the deserted things

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At the crossing there is an arrow _______the direction to the Andrew farm.

A．indicating         B．to indicate         C．indicated          D． dictating

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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What should the man do after getting to the bridge?

A.Turn right before crossing it.

B.Cross it and turn right.

C.Cross it and turn left.

2.What’s the most probable relationship between the speakers?

A.Neighbors. B.Classmates. C.Strangers

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He was lying on the grass, his hands _____ under his head.

A. crossing B. crossed

C. to cross D. having crossed

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(Reuters) — A group of Chinese scientists and explorers are looking for international help to organize a new search for the country’s answer to Bigfoot, known locally as the “Yeren”, or “wild man”.

Over the years, more than 400 people have said they saw the half-man, half-ape (半猿) Yeren in a remote, mountainous area of the central province of Hubei, state news agency Xinhua said on Saturday.

Expeditions (探险) in the 1970s and 1980s found hair, a footprint, and a sleeping nest suspected(怀疑) of belonging to the Yeren, but there has been no conclusive proof (确凿的证据), the report added.

Witnesses(目击者) describe a creature that walks upright and is more than 2 meters tall with grey, red or black hair all over its body, Xinhua said.

Now the Hubei Wild Man Research Association is looking for volunteers from around the world to join them on another expedition to look for the Yeren.

“We want the team members to be devoted, as there will be a lot of hard work in the process,” Luo Baosheng, vice president of the group, told Xinhua.

But the team will have to come up with about 10 million yuan ($1.50 million) first, and is talking to companies and other bodies to secure the money, so there is no timetable yet for when they may start, the report added.

China is no stranger to crypto zoology. There are many tales about mysterious, monster-like creatures in remote parts of the country. For example, Tibetans have long talked about the existence of the Yeti (喜马拉雅雪人), or “Abominable Snowman”, in the high mountains of their snowy homeland.

1.What the volunteers for this expedition need most is _____.

A. experience　　　 B. enthusiasm

C. confidence　　　　 D. devotion

2.The timetable for starting the trip depends on _____.

A. the number of explorers

B. government’s support

C. the money

D. local people’s guiding

3.According to the text, the underlined word “crypto zoology” in the last paragraph probably refers to _____.

A. the study of mysterious animals

B. the study of human beings

C. dangerous expeditions

D. tourism industry

4.What would be the best title for this text?

A. Volunteers for an expedition needed

B. Scientists to look for China’s Bigfoot

C. International cooperation in finding wild animals

D. Yeren appeared in Hubei again

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