Engagement, wedding, and birth of a baby are ...

Engagement, wedding, and birth of a baby are the three steps of a new family. The Danes’ special ways of doing these things inform their native culture.

People in other places of the world usually give their lovers a finger ring or a bundle of flowers as a gift of engagement. 36 in some areas of Denmark, it is still considered 37

for a young man to 38 his fiancée with the wooden clappers once used to 39 clothes

40 in a stream. These clappers were engraved with love-poems, and 41 tradition, they ensured good fortune and happiness.

And their country weddings also show a tint of local convention(传统). Until recently, a Danish country wedding was an event which 42 all who lived in the surrounding 43. Everyone was tacitly(不言而喻地) invited to celebrate with the young couple. Preparations for the wedding lasted for many days but were made 44, because to show happiness openly 45

arouse the anger and jealousy of evil spirits.

46 the wedding morning the couple met in the courtyard of the bride’s house. The relatives and friend presented themselves to the couple, bowed and placed gifts at their feet. Every gift was 47 by good wishes recited in prose(散文) or in verse; 48 modest the gift the more elaborate(精致的) the wishes had to be. 49 who had neither the means to give 50

the imagination to make a speech were, as a sign of their goodwill, placed 51 guard over the presents and, in the evening, over the couple’s bed.

52 the conclusion of the ceremony a large jar of beer was taken to the courtyard. The hands of the betrothed(已订婚的) were joined over the jar and it was 53 into fragments(碎片). These pieces were picked 54 by the girls of marriageable age who were present, the girl with the largest 55 being destined to marry first.

36．A．However             B．But                     C．Therefore            D．So

37．A．a luck                 B．luck                    C．lucky                  D．lucks

38．A．send                   B．present                C．bring                  D．give

39．A．strike                  B．beat                    C．hit                      D．blow

40．A．to wash               B．washed                C．to be washed        D．washing

41．A．according to        B．with a view to      C．so far as              D．in addition to

42．A．stated                  B．related                C．concerned            D．considered

43．A．area                    B．district                C．zone                   D．region

44．A．publicly              B．silently                C．unknowingly       D．secretly

45．A．would                 B．should                 C．must                   D．may

46．A．At                     B．In                       C．On                      D．To

47．A．completed           B．accompanied        C．accomplished       D．matched

48．A．much more          B．the more             C．any more             D．more

49．A．These                  B．Those                  C．People                D．They

50．A．or                       B．and                     C．nor                     D．then

51．A．in                       B．on                      C．at                       D．against

52．A．At                      B．In                       C．To                      D．For

53．A．smashed(弄碎)    B．ruined                 C．crashed               D．cracked

54．A．out                     B．up                      C．on                      D．at

55．A．part                    B．fragment             C．section                D．block

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Each year millions of babies are born too soon and too small. Premature or preterm births mean births at less than thirty-seven weeks.

Prematurity is the leading cause of death in newborn babies. More than one-fourth of the four million newborns who die each year around the world were born too early.

Preterm babies that survive can suffer a lifetime of serious health conditions. The examples include cerebral palsy, blindness, hearing problems and learning disabilities. Families and communities face emotional, physical and financial costs.

Christopher Howson is the vice president for global programs at the March of Dimes. His group and the World Health Organization recently published a report called “The Global and Regional Toll of Preterm Birth.”

Christopher Howson: “Frankly the problem of preterm birth is under-recognized and undervalued. People fail to recognize how serious the problem is. I mean, this report shows that thirteen million babies are born every year preterm, and that over a million of those babies die as a result of being born too early.”

And these are just estimates; the true numbers could be even higher. More than eighty-five percent of preterm births happen in Africa and Asia. Africa has the highest rate, with about four million cases each year.

Christopher Howson says many of the causes of preterm births are related to poverty and weak health-care systems.

Christopher Howson: “For example, the poor overall health and nutritional status of women. A high burden of infectious diseases. A lack of family planning – allowing a woman to decide when to start and end having children. And also the lack of good prenatal(产前) care programs that might identify problems early on in pregnancy.”

Preterm births are a problem not just in the developing world. The combined rate in the United States and Canada is the second highest in the world. Preterm birth rates in the United States have increased thirty-six percent in the last twenty-five years.

This has been largely the result of two reasons. One is an increase in pregnancies among women over age thirty-five. The other is an increase in the use of reproductive therapies（生殖治疗）.

1. This passage is mainly about ______.

A. the causes of people’s bad health throughout the world

B. how to improve people’s health throughout the world

C. premature or preterm births throughout the world

D. Christopher Howson, vice president for global programs at the March of Dimes

2. All of the following are causes of preterm births EXCEPT______.

A. too many deaths of newborn babies

B. poverty

C. Lack of family planning

D. the lack of good prenatal care programs

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

A. Preterm birth rates in developing countries are dropping and they are increasing in some developed countries like the US and Canada.

B. The increase in pregnancies among women over age thirty-five and the increase in the use of reproductive therapies result in the increase of preterm birth rates.

C. Fortunately, many people have already realized the seriousness of the problem of preterm births.

D. Preterm births must be a problem for only poor areas because of poverty.

4.Where can we probably read this article?

A. International news reports

B. History and political papers

C. Science magazines

D. World trade guides

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1.The Disturbed Dad’s in-laws were upset because _______.

A. they all had failed marriages　　 B. they knew of the Dad’s thoughts

C. one of the grandsons got mad　　 D. some kids had no blood relation

2.What’s Amy’s attitude towards the Disturbed Dad’s opinion?

A. Objective.　　 B. Negative.

C. Doubtful.　　 D. Cautious.

3.Amy may agree that _______.

A. the Dad shouldn’t be narrow-minded about the family tree

B. it’s necessary to consider biological relationships in a family

C. the Dad shouldn’t be accepted as family by their in-laws

D. it’s good news for the family members to disregard the Dad

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Whether for a special 　　　　　 such as an engagement or a wedding or simply as a gift, diamond rings make the ideal choice.

A. opportunity B. adjustment

C. occasion　　 D. convenience

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A woman in her 60s　　　　　　 gave birth to two test tube babies three years ago, after her only daughter died of gas poisoning.

A．slightly　　　　 B．eventually　　　　 C．approximately　　　 D．directly

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Strange Baby-Naming Laws

Germany Parents are banned by law from using last names and the names of objects and products as first names. A child’s first name must clearly indicate his or her sex, and all names must be approved by the office of vital statistics in the area in which the child was born.

Iceland The country’s naming committee consults the National Register of Persons to determine if a name is acceptable. If parents want to go off-list, they must apply for approval and pay a fee, and the name must contain only letters in the Icelandic alphabet.

New Zealand The country’s Births, Deaths, and Marriages Registration Act of 1995 prohibits parents from choosing a name that “ might cause offense to a reasonable person; is unreasonably long; or is, includes, or resembles an official title or rank,” including, apparently, Adolf Hitler and Yeah Detroit—both names recently rejected.

Denmark If Danish parents prefer a moniker not on the list of 7,000 preapproved baby names, they must get permission from local church and government officials. Fifteen to 20 percent of the 1,100 reviewed names—including creative spellings of common names, last names as first names, and unusual names—are rejected each year.

1.You can tell whether a baby is a girl or a boy according to the first name in _____.

A. Germany　　　 B. New Zealand

C. Iceland　 　　 D. Denmark

2.In Iceland, the names should _____.

A. be approved by the office of vital statistics.

B. be accepted by the National Register of Persons.

C. contain only letters in the Roman alphabet.

D. be paid for some money.

3.Which name is accepted in New Zealand?

A. Bin Laden　　 　　 B. Talula Does The Hula

C. John Smith　 　　　　 D. Keenan Got Lucky

4.According to the passage, which of the following is true?

A. Parents should pay a fee for babies’ names if the names are rejected.

B. Each year about 150-200 reviewed names are rejected in Denmark.

C. Adolf Hitler is banned in Iceland.

D. Danish babies’ names should be on the list if parents can’t get the permission.

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Everybody knows the saying “Two steps forward and three steps back”. That described my life pretty well as a single mom. I was raising two teenagers on a teacher’s aide’s salary. It wasn’t nearly enough to cover the bills, so I moonlighted as a waitress. Every time I thought that I had found a solution to my money worries, something would fall through and I would end up feeling worse off than before.

The next evening at the restaurant I tried on my apron, wishing I could be home with my kids. I walked up to my first table. Around it was a cheerful older couple. The woman gave me a smile that warmed me. I couldn’t help but notice her unusual glass ring. “What a beautiful ring,” I said. We chatted for a minute then I took their order and left. When I came back with their drinks, the woman held out her ring. “I would like to give this to you,” she said.

“Oh, no, I couldn’t,” I said, embarrassed.

She gently placed the ring in my hand and closed my fingers around it. “It’s yours,” she said. “Please accept it and your things are going to be okay.” Right there at their table in the middle of the restaurant I broke down in tears. “Thank you for giving me hope,” I said.

Long after that night, that sense of peace stayed with me. I knew the right job would come in time. Nine months later it did. I got a better position at another school and I started waitressing at a restaurant where I was allowed to spend more time with my kids.

Now in these tough times, I have money worries again, but they don’t get me down. I know things will turn out okay. And when I wear that unusual glass ring, I’m reminded I’m not alone.

1.From the saying “Two steps forward and three steps back”, it means the writer_______.

A.liked stepping forward and backward

B.had difficulty raising her family

C.couldn’t walk regular like other people

D.wanted to look for a better job

2.The writer worked as a waitress in the restaurant in order to_______.

A.live with her children

B.serve the older couple

C.search for a glass ring

D.make more money

3.Hearing the woman’s words, the writer felt　　 .

A.moved

B.embarrassed

C.puzzled

D.successful

4.From the fifth paragraph we can know the writer believed that_______.

A.her children loved her very much

B.she could find a better restaurant

C.the glass ring would bring her good luck

D.it was easy to get a right job

5.Now the writer’s attitude toward her life is_______.

A.positive　　　 B.disappointed

C.proud 　　　　　 D.worried

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Michelle Obama, Kate Moss and Samantha Cameron are three of the most stylish women on the planet but it seems they have their daughters rather than their style know how to thank for that. New research has shown that women with daughters tend to be more stylish than mothers of sons; a fact partly because of the style advice their daughters offer as they get older.

78 percent of women over the age of 50 say they would be more than happy to let their daughters choose a complete outfit for them. However, just five percent of women say they would turn to their sons for style advice, while 28 percent believe that mothers of boys are less fashionable than women with girls.

“Women who don’t have daughters become less interested in style as they grow older but having a daughter may keep alive her interest in looking great,” comments psychologist Honey Langcaster - James. “And, because of their close relationship, they also have a source of support and encouragement when it comes to their style decisions.”

More than a quarter of women believe that Mums who have sons are less fashion - conscious than Mums with daughters. The most common reasons for this are that daughters are more critical (爱挑剔的), offer good advice and inspiration, and add an element of competition to look the best while sons don’t seem to care and aren’t as strict as daughters.

Interestingly, although mothers tend to rely on their daughters’ style tips, their confidence isn’t reciprocated, with 40 percent of women between the ages of 19 and 34 saying they wouldn’t allow their mothers to shop for them as what their mothers would choose for them would not be as good as they expected.

And although they might not appreciate the fashion advice, the research, which was conducted by online retailer Gray & Osbourn, showed that daughters do still need their mothers with 71 percent saying they chat to their female parent every day.

“Overall, the research shows just how important relationships are between mothers and daughters,” added Langcaster - James, “and just how much women appreciate an honest and trustworthy opinion.”

1. The opening paragraph is mainly to show ________.

A. girls influence their mothers’ style decisions

B. women with children are often less stylish

C. mothers like to follow their children’s advice

D. boys are actually better advisors than girls

2.It can be inferred from the passage that girls ________.

A. show more interest in science than boys

B. care more about what their mothers wear

C. can help a lot to solve family problems

D. are good at encouraging other people

3.By saying “their confidence isn’t reciprocated”, the author means that ______.

A. some women would not like to follow their mother’s style advice

B. some women aren’t sure what to wear when attending a party

C. some women don’t like to choose clothes for their mothers

D. some women often show no confidence in themselves

4.What does the author mainly tell us in the passage?

A. It confuses many parents how to talk with their kids.

B. Daughters prefer to talk with their mums instead of dads.

C. It is important for parents to respect their children’s choice.

D. Mothers of girls are more fashionable than those of boys.

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Bolivia has a population of three and a half million. About one tenth of the total population are white; one-fourth are mixed Indians and white; and more than half are full-blooded Indians. The government and the industries are under the control of the white people.

The Indians today live in much the same way as their ancestors. Most of them are farmers. Many work in the mines, for mining is the most important industry on Bolivia’s. Of all the mining products, tin is the most important, which makes up three-fourths of all Bolivia’s exports. The eastern slopes of the Andes, since there are very few roads there, are fertile but not highly developed. The two primary means of transportation are river boats and porters. East of the hill region is the great plains where tropical plants are grown. A serious problem for Bolivia is the transport of food from the warm regions, where it is grown to the mountainous regions, where most of the people live.

Bolivia gained its independence from Spain about a hundred years ago. It has been slow in developing, but its rich resources promise a better future in it.

1..

The majority of the Bolivian population are ________ .

A. full-blooded Indians                        B. mixed Indian and white

C. white citizens                              D. all whites and mixed-blooded people

2..

. The Indian’s way of life today is  .

A. quite different from that of their ancestors  B. quite interesting

C. almost the same as their ancestors’        D. very exciting

3..

The main product Bolivia exports is  ________ .

A. tropical plants                                    B. gold and silver              C. tin                                                              D. food

4..

Bolivia has been slow in developing, but it has hope for a better future because of its ________ .

A. mining products                             B. rich resources

C. independence from Spain                     D. two primary means of transportation

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Women ,　　　　 to air pollution before giving birth to a baby, are more likely to give birth to children with heart defects, researchers reported on December 29.

A. exposed　　　　　 B. exposing

C. are exposed　　　　　　　　　　 D. are exposing

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