Jean – Gilles was a millionaire. But Tuesday night, he was sleeping in his car.
Jean – Gilles was the owner of the Peace of Mind Hotel in Jacmel, Haiti, a three – story, 30 – room building in a quiet tropical valley on Haiti’s southern coast, 25 miles from the noises of the capital, Port – au – Prince. Jean – Gilles and his wife, Marie, lived in an apartment on the property, close enough to watch carefully over the guest rooms, conference rooms and restaurant, close enough that they know the first name of every guest.
After the 7.0 – earthquake hit at 4:57 pm on Jan. 12,2010, they slept in their aging Isuzu, parked in the hotel driveway.
Jean – Gilles figured a second was the difference between life and death when the earthquake struck. He was working in a ground – floor conference room and first heard, then felt the quake. He asked his electrician, Roberne St. Louis, who was working nearby, what was happening.
“Get out. Now . Get out. Now,” St. Louis said.
Jean – Gilles cleared the falling structure by a mere second, he estimated. His wife, who was working in the couple’s apartment on the second floor, wasn’t able to get clear. People nearby heard her screams after the shaking stopped and removed the building blocks around her by hand. She was shaken and scratched, but walked away from the ruins.
“I am alive. God is good,” she repeated over and over on Saturday.
The Peace of Mind Hotel was a dream which had come true for Jean – Gilles, 57, and Marie, 59. Born in Port – au – Prince, they moved to the United States shortly after meeting 34 years ago. Together, they owned a beauty supply store in jersey City, New Jersey, and invested in real estate. In 2003, they cashed out their US investments, returned to Haiti and began building the Peace of Mind Hotel, looking to make a future for themselves and the people of their homeland.
64．Which of the following statements about Jean – Gilles is TURE?
A．He lived far from the Peace of Mind Hotel.
B．He helped St. Louis to manage a hotel.
C．He was born in Haiti in 1976.
D．He once owned a store in the US.
65．According to the passage, the Peace of Mind Hotel .
A．offered guests different services
B．was located in the capital city of Haiti
C．was a building with 30 guest rooms
D．was owned by Marie and St. Louis
66．When the earthquake hit, Marie was .
A．sleeping in the car B．working in the conference room
C．working on the second floor D．cooking in the restaurant
67．It can be inferred from the passage that .
A．Haiti is the 51 st state of the US
B．the earthquake happened quickly and unexpectedly
C．nobody in the hotel died in the earthquake
D．Marie was not sad about losing her property in the earthquake
The Rockford police chief and some city officials want to install video cameras in all 100 police cars. They think this will reduce the number of lawsuits(诉讼) against the city. In the last five years, Rockford has paid out more than five million dollars to settle about 40 lawsuits.
The chief said, “If cameras had been in those cars, we wouldn’t have had to pay one penny. We’re always pulling over drunks or drug users who try to fight the policemen or shoot them. Then they always say that the police started beating them first or started shooting at them first. What nonsense!”
The cost of installing cameras will be about $500 per car. The city council(委员会) will vote on the plan next Monday. Ten of the 13 council members, when asked about the plan, said that they liked the idea. One member said that it made good financial sense and common sense. If the cameras are supported, they can be installed in all the cars within six weeks.
The police officers gladly support camera use. One officer said that too many people thought the police were liars; cameras would show citizens that the police told the truth.
Citizen reaction to the idea of police car cameras is mixed. One person said that the police should have started doing this years ago when video cameras were invented. But an elderly man said that cameras were against privacy. “These police are trying to stick their nose into everything,” he said. He was going to attend the council meeting to fight the plan. He hoped that other citizens would join him.How did most council members feel about the plan?
| A．Worried. | B．Surprised. |
| C．Disappointed | D．Satisfied. |
The underlined word “liars” refers to the people.
| A．who tell lies | B．who catch thieves |
| C．who give advice | D．who buy products |
What are the public’s attitudes towards the plan?
| A．They will attend the council meeting. |
| B．They strongly support the elderly man. |
| C．They hold different opinions about it. |
| D．They think highly of video cameras. |
What would be the best title for this passage?
| A．Cameras in Police Cars. |
| B．A Plan Against the City. |
| C．All the Citizens, United! |
| D．Shooting at the Police. |
Rockford should pay about $dollars for the plan.
| A．5,000,000 | B．50,000 |
| C．40,000 | D．1,300 |
Dear Parents,
Welcome to our fifth grade class in Room 35 at Anne E. Moncure Elementary School. We have a very busy and exciting year in store for us!
Before I give you a short preview of some of the subjects to be covered during the course of this year, let me first introduce myself. I am Elaine Bogucki and I have lived in Stafford County since 1987 with my husband. This will be my fourteenth year at Anne E. Moncure Elementary School and I consider myself very fortunate to be among such a professional faculty(全体教员).
I realize that teaching your child is a privilege, as well as a very great responsibility. I will do my best this year to ensure that each student has a motivating and safe learning experience in the classroom. However, I cannot do this alone: I need your help. We both need to be partners in the learning process. I need each of you to encourage your child at home by helping to ensure that they have completed their assignments, and help them study for tests, if necessary. I will keep you informed of all assignments and subjects that are covered in class with a weekly summary.
Finally, I have prepared some information that may help answer some of your questions about our subjects and classroom. I know that with your help we are going to have a great year!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Elaine BoguckiWe can infer from the passage that the parents’ meeting was held.
| A．at the beginning of a new school year |
| B．before summer vacation |
| C．at Anne E. Moncure Elementary Scholl |
| D．after an important test |
Which of the following is TRUE about Elaine Bogucki?
| A．She was born in Stafford County. |
| B．She has been teaching for 13 years. |
| C．She’s a very good teacher. |
| D．She has got married. |
The underlined word “privilege” in Paragraph 3 means.
| A．special right only to a person |
| B．special advantage only to few people |
| C．something nice you feel lucky to do |
| D．a very difficult job |
According to the passage, it’s necessary for parents toat home.
| A．bring up their children |
| B．do homework for their children |
| C．help their children to study |
| D．encourage their children if they fail in tests |
Mrs. Elaine Bogucki.
| A．will tell the parents about their child’s assignments and subjects per week |
| B．will go to visit her students every weekend |
| C．has prepared some questions for parents to answer |
| D．asks parents to help her teach |
There are plenty of different parks to visit in the UK. All theme parks in Britain have cafes, restaurants, picnic areas and gift shops, so you’ll still have plenty to see and do when you and the kids have been on enough rides. There are usually smaller “funfair” rides and games as well, so younger children won’t get bored. Several theme parks also have other attractions next to them, e.g. water parks often open all year round, unlike the theme parks.
Wherever you are in Britain, there’s likely to be a theme park within one or two hours’ drive, bus ride or train journey. Several theme parks even have accommodation(膳宿) so you can stay for a day or two if you want to make a trip into a short holiday.
Prices for UK theme parks vary considerably; some have an entrance price which allows you to go on all the rides, while in others you have to pay for every ride individually. It can also make a difference whether you go during peak time or not. For example, tickets always cost more during school holidays and weekends than they do during the weekdays.
Theme parks always get very busy during the summer months, so if you don’t like crowds, it’s usually a good idea to go earlier or later in the year!
If you’re thinking of visiting a UK theme park, it’s worth having a look for special offers on tickets. Products such as chocolate bars and cereals sometimes have “buy one get one free” offers on theme park tickets, so keep a look out in shops and supermarkets.This passage mainly talks about all the following EXCEPT.
| A．things to do | B．prices for theme parks |
| C．rules to obey | D．special offers |
You can’tin the theme park according to the passage.
| A．have lunch | B．stay for the night |
| C．enjoy special offers | D．have a skiing |
If you go to the theme park during the weekdays, you’ll probably.
| A．have to spend more | B．save some money |
| C．get something free | D．have a good time |
According to the passage, what should you do if you are tired of crowds in the theme park?
| A．Avoid the busiest months. |
| B．Go earlier or later in the daytime. |
| C．Choose one with few visitors. |
| D．Go there when no one is in it. |
The best title for the text would be .
| A．What to Do in the Theme Park |
| B．Theme Parks in the UK |
| C．Visiting the Theme Park |
| D．Introduction to Famous Theme Parks |
Sydney has a huge bus system. No buses accept cash, and a ticket needs to be bought ahead of time. The buses often run at busy hours and regularly during the day. The Sydney Explorer bus provides air-conditioned service and stops at 27 tourist attractions. Its partner, the Bondi Explorer, stops at 19 attractions. Tickets allow holders to jump on and off as they please, and they are valid for one or two days. It’s an easy way to see the city and the surroundings.
Sydney’s train service runs throughout the central city area and the surroundings. Tickets can be bought from machines that operate 24 hours a day or from ticket offices. The monorail (单轨铁路) travels through central Sydney. It is the most excellent way to gain a good view of the whole city. The monorail runs every three to five minutes, and it takes 15 minutes to complete its journey.
Sydney is build around a harbour, and the Parramatta River has a large ferry system. It serves the area around the harbour. These include Taronga Zoo, Darling Harbor, Rose Bay, the North Shore, Cockatoo Island and Sydney Olympic Park. The ferries have operated for more than 135 years and 14 million passengers take the ferries each year.
Water taxis can transport passengers to specific locations, and offer guided tours of watereways. They also offer special services that some visitors may enjoy. The tickets sell for 20 Australian dollars for a day or 57 Australian dollars for a week. It is strange, isn’t it?What should people take when getting on the bus in Sydney?
| A．Cash. | B．Tickets. |
| C．Change. | D．Bank cards. |
The underlined sentence in Paragraph I means that passengers.
| A．can stop the bus at any time |
| B．can visit the city at night |
| C．should buy two tickets to get on and off the bus |
| D．can get on and off the bus many times with a ticket |
Which of the following is the best way to view the whole Sydney?
| A．By monorail. | B．By bus. |
| C．By train. | D．By ferry. |
Compared with the ferry, what is the advantage of water taxi?
| A．It runs much faster. |
| B．It is much cheaper. |
| C．It can reach more places. |
| D．It can provide special services. |
How much will a visitor spend if he buys a water taxi ticket for six days?
| A．20 Australian dollars. | B．37 Australian dollars. |
| C．57 Australian dollars. | D．120 Australian dollars. |
Different colours can affect us in many different ways, according to Verity Allen. In her new series ‘ Colour me Healthy’, Verity looks at the ways that colours can influence how hard we work and the choices we make. They can even change our emotions and influence how healthy we are.
“Have you ever noticed how people always use the same colours for the same things ?” says Verity. “ Our toothpaste is always white or blue or maybe red. It’s never green. For some reason we consider green products as being a bit unacceptable. It’s the same for businesses. We respect a company writing its name in blue or black, but we don’t respect one that uses pink or orange. People designing new products can use these ideas to influence what we buy.”
During the four-part series, Verity studies eight different colours, two colours in each programme. She meets people who work in all aspects(方面) of the colour industry, from people designing food packets(小包), to people naming the colours of lipsticks(口红). Some of the people she meets clearly have very little scientific knowledge to support their ideas, such as the American “ Colour Doctor” who believes that serious diseases can be treated by the use of coloured lights. However, she also interviews real scientists who are studying the effects of green and red lights on mice, with some surprising results.
In a word, it’s an interesting show, and anyone who watches it will probably find out something new. But because Verity goes out of her way to be polite to everyone she meets on the series, it’s up to the viewers to make their own decisions about how much they should believe.The main purpose of the text is to provide information about .
| A．a television host |
| B．a new television series |
| C．how colours influence us |
| D．the popularity of a recent television show |
Which of the following shows the probable parts of the four shows?
| A．Part1—Blue and White; Part2—Products and Industry; Part3—Emotions; Part4—Decisions |
| B．Part1—Blue and Black ; Part2—White and Grey; Part3—Clothes; Part4—Green and Yellow |
| C．Part1—Meeting Designers; Part2—Pink and Orange; Part3—MeetingDoctors; Part4—Meeting Scientists |
| D．Part1—Blue and Black ; Part2—Red and Orange; Part3—White and Grey ; Part4—Green and Yellow |
According to Verity, a knowledge of colour can help you to .
| A．choose the best products |
| B．change people’s lifestyle |
| C．get new ideas |
| D．sell products |
Who does the author respect least?
| A．Verity Allen. |
| B．The “ Colour Doctor”. |
| C．The people who name lipsticks. |
| D．The scientists who work with mice. |
Which of the following would be the best title for the text?
| A．Enjoy It; But Don’t Believe Everything ! |
| B．Don’t Miss This If You Work in Business ! |
| C．Watch This Programme to Make You Healthy ! |
| D．Enjoy Another Great Show from Verity Allen ! |