While he was at _________ college, he took part in political activities, and was soon thrown into           prison.

A. the; /         B. /; the             C. /; /               D. the; the

 Thank you for all your hard work last week. I don’t think we _____ it without you.      

   A. can manage     B. could have managed  C. could manage    D. can have managed

It’s an informal party, so you needn’t______________up for it.

   A. dress    B. take    C. give    D. come

Dogs have a very good ______ of smell and are often used to search for survivors in an earthquake.

A. sense              B. view               C. means             D. idea

To the joy of everyone here, the famous movie star was _____ mayor of the city.

  A. adopted                      B. appointed         C. named after             D. in the name of

 The following are some popular websites___________people can sell goods to each other.

       A. where              B. which               C. when                D. whose

The Festival of Cultures

August 11 – 14

City Park

The Festival of Cultures is a yearly event to celebrate the wide range (范圍) of cultures found in our great state. People representing 40 cultural groups will share their traditions and customs. Here are just a few of the festival’s many activities.

Crafts(手藝): See the fine art of basket weaving from Vietnam and Zimbabwe. Watch the delicate art of making paper umbrellas from Thailand and the decorative craft of paper picado, or paper cutting, from Mexico. All craft demonstrations (示范) provide a first-hand view of how things are made. You will appreciate the process involved in making these products.

Music and Dance: Experience musical instruments that you have never heard before. Listening to the music of a sho from Japan, a bull-roarer from Australia, a sitar from India, and a chakay from Thailand. You will also be entertained by folk dances from around the world, such as the troika from Russia and the mayim from Israel. From 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on August 14, special folk-dancing classes for children will be offered. Children ranging in age from 6 – 8 can learn the kinderpolka from Germany. Children ranging in age from 9 – 12 can learn the raspo from Mexico.

Storytelling: Listen for hours as professional (專業(yè)的) storytellers charm you with captivating tales. Fables, folktales, and ballads from various countries will be told. By popular demand, Gwendolyn Washington, a famous African American storyteller, is back.

Food: Enjoy delicious foods from countries, such as gyros from Greece, seafood paella from Spain, crepes from France, and tandoori chicken from India. These tasty dishes will be difficult to pass up.

Tickets August 11 - 13

Adults            $3

Ages 13 – 18       $2

Ages 6 – 12        $ 1

Ages 6 and under    Free

The festival of Cultures is organized by the World Marketplace. For more information about the festival, call (800) 555 – 0199.

60．Which of the following are from Mexico?

A. The paper picado and the raspo.      

B. The kinderpolka and sitar.

C. The paper cutting and the troika.     

D. The mayim and the gyros.

61．A couple with two children at the age of 8 and 16 are going to the festival on August 12. How much money will they pay for the festival?

A. $5.     B. $6.     C. $8.     D. $9.

62．What do we know about the festival?

A. Children will have a chance to learn different folk-dancing.

B. Storyteller Gwendolyn is invited to the festival for the first time.

C. People will be offered opportunities to play musical instruments.

D. Visitors can make paper umbrellas from their first-hand experience.

63．What’s the purpose of writing this passage?

A. To advertise (做廣告) for the World Marketplace.

B. To introduce a wide range of cultural traditions.

C. To explain the great importance of popularizing the festival.

D. To persuade (說(shuō)服) readers to attend the festival held in the City Park.

第二節(jié)：（5小題； 每小題2分， 滿分10分）

   根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。

    Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways. ____71____ Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.

You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. ____72____ Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process. ____73____

The following methods may work best for you.

● Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.

● Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.

● Write your notes in your own words.

● ____74____

● Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.

As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速記). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time. _____75____

A. Use words, not complete sentences.

B. There are three practical note-taking methods.

C. You must write your notes on separate paper.

D. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.

E. You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.

F. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.

G. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.   

 He moved to a foreign country, where he was obliged to ________ himself to the new habits and customs.

A. adapt     B. adopt     C. fit     D. suit

 You have done wrong to Jack,        you should say sorry to him.

A. to which    B. for which   C. in which     D. on which