Every year, there is an important lottery(彩票)in Newtown. The lottery raises money for the local hospital. Most people buy at least one ticket, because the first prize is a million dollars!
One year, John Smith won the first prize. He immediately gave up his job and started to enjoy himself. He bought the fastest and most expensive car he could find. He bought a motorboat. He traveled twice around the world, eating and drinking at the most expensive restaurants. He went on a safari in Africa. He explored the South Pole. He lived a life of pleasure, luxury and adventure. He put on a lot of weight from eating too much good food.
Two years later, after he had spent all his money, he returned home and asked for his job back. He had only been back at work a few days when one of the girls in the office tried to sell him a lottery ticket.
“You must buy one, John,” she said. “Remember how lucky you were last time?”
“I am not buying any more lottery tickets. ” He said.
“But you must,” the girl argued. “You might win again. ”
“That’s what frightens me,” John said. “If I try to do again all the things I did last year, I will be dead before the end of this year!”
61. Where did the lottery take place?
A. In the local hospital. B. In Newtown. C. In Africa. D. At the South Pole
62. What was the money raised by the lottery used for?
A. To buy fast cars. B. To allow people to travel
C. To help the local hospital. D. To feed hungry people.
63. What did John Smith win?
A. A lottery ticket. B. A car C. Money D. A vacation
64. When John Smith won, what was the first thing he did?
A. He ate a lot. B. He bought a motorboat.
C. He bought another ticket. D. He stopped working.
65. How long did it take John Smith to spend his money?
A. Two years B. One year. C. A few days D. Until the end of the year.
Each participating team will receive ______.
A.1 T-shirt and 1 souvenir | B.4 T-shirts and 1 souvenir |
C.1 T-shirt and 4 souvenirs | D.4 T-shirts and 4 souvenirs |
A family team which does not complete any task at the activity stations but has completed the hunt at 11.30 a.m. will ______.
A.not be entitled to any prize | B.be awarded a mystery gift |
C.be awarded the consolation prize | D.not receive the T![]() |
The main purpose of the hunt is to ______.
A.get people to spend time with family | B.attract people to win cash and prizes |
C.encourage people to appreciate nature | D.promote Wiedken & Kennedy Advertising |
The wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton on April 29 has focused the world’s camera lenses(镜头)on the UK.
In Britain, there is a constant debate about the relevance of the royal family to modern British society. However, Windsor (the family name of the British Royal Family) and Middleton have been seen to represent a more modern, forward-looking nation.
Nigel Baker, the British ambassador to Bolivia, believes that the royal wedding is “about modern Britain”. “The estimated 2 billion spectators across the world will see that Britain is one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse nations in the world, home to 270 nationalities speaking 300 different languages, founded on tolerance and respect for difference,” wrote Baker on his blog.
According to Baker, the wedding could help viewers to see “why Britain is one of the most dynamic and creative countries in the world”: The television on which most people watched the event was invented by John Logie Baird, a Briton, and the World Wide Web that broadcast the event to millions more was invented by another Briton, Tim Berners-Lee.
The guests who attended the wedding ceremony gave more than a few clues as to the nature of modern Britain. David and Victoria Beckham represent Britain’s obsession(着迷)with football and celebrity.
Leaders from different religious backgrounds supported Baker’s comments on the multicultural nature of modern British society.
Before the wedding, David Elliott, arts director of the British Council China, agreed that the wedding would be a showcase for modern Britain: “I think, and hope, that it (modern British influence) would be values like openness, multiculturalism, creativity, sense of humor and the traditional British sense of fair pl
ay,” he said.
Furthermore, events such as the Olympics in London in 2012 may also increase people’s sense of Britishness.
According to a poll published in Daily Telegraph, more than a third of people in the UK admitted they felt “very British” when watching the Olympics. What is the main point of the article?
A.To introduce Prince William’s wedding arrangements in detail. |
B.To comment on the significance of the royal wedding. |
C.To question the relevance of the royal family in modern British society. |
D.To explain why the royal wedding is linked with the 2012 Olympics. |
What can be concluded from the article?
A.Some say that the royal wedding is a reflection on modern Britain. |
B.Some think the royal wedding only shows Britain’s multiculturalism and sense of fair play. |
C.About 2 billion people across the world will see the wedding ceremony online. |
D.Britons are obsessed with football due to the influence of David Beckham. |
Why is the inventor of the World Wide Web mentioned?
A.To inform readers a![]() ![]() |
B.To point to the importance of the World Wide Web for the wedding. |
C.In support of the idea that Britain is a nation of creative and original people. |
D.To encourage people to watch the wedding on the Internet. |
According to the article, both the 2012 Olympics and the royal wedding .
A.have increased the British sense of national identity |
B.have promoted traditional British values |
C.represent a more modern Britain |
D.have encouraged the interest of Britons in Football |
Gaudi Nanda sees a wearable computer as a handbag --- one that's built out of four-inch squares and triangles of fiber, with tiny computer chips embedded (嵌于) in it. It looks, feels and weighs like your typical leather purse.
That's where the similarities end: this bag can wirelessly keep track of your belongings and remind you, just as you're about to leave the house, to take your wallet. It can review the weather report and suggest that you take an umbrella. This purse can even upload your favorite songs onto your scarf.
Surely, a computing purse and scarf set may seem like the stuff of science fiction. But these devices, part of next generation of wearable computers, could become commonplace within a few years. Dupont created new super strong fibers that can conduct electricity and can be woven into ordinary-looking clothes. And the chipmaker developed chip packaging allowing wearable computers to be washed, even in the heavy-duty (耐磨损的) cycle.
As a result, these new wearable devices are different from the heavy and downright silly versions of the recent past, which often required users to be wrapped in wires and type on their stomachs. Unlike their predecessors, these new wearable computers also make economic sense. When her bag becomes commercially available in two to three years, Nanda expects it will cost around $ 150, which is the price of an average leather purse.
Here's how the bag works: You place a special radio-signal-transmitting chip onto your wallet. A similar radio in your purse picks up the signal and notifies you that you've forgotten to take your wallet. In turn, sensors on your purse's handles will notify the computer that you've picked up the purse and are ready to go.
Already, these new kinds of wearable devices are being adopted for use in markets like auto repair, emergency services, medical monitoring - and even, increasingly, for consumers at large. Indeed, more people will want to cross that bridge in the coming years - making for a booming market for wearable computers that don't look like something out of science fiction. According to the passage, the new wearable computers _______.
A.require users to operate on the stomach |
B.pick up the signals through wires and chips |
C.are being applied in some different areas now |
D.are smarter but more expensive than the old ones |
What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean?
A.The new wearable computers have become fashionable. |
B.People would like to learn more about the new computers. |
C.New wearable computers promise to sell well in the future. |
D.The idea of the purse-like computers comes from science fiction. |
The purpose of the passage is to ________
A.introduce a new kind of computer |
B.explain the functions of computers |
C.compare different types of computers |
D.show how high technology affects our life |
Today, almost everyone has heard of Harry Potter. The books detailing his experiences at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry have aroused passion, creativity, and interest in readingthroughout theworld.
But have you ever considered why you are a fan of theHarry Potterseries?
JK Rowling has created a list of characters and an environment for them to inhabit that appeals to both adults and children.
The fantasy aspect of the wizarding world expands the imagination, and takes the mind to new and exciting places. Anything could happen there. Her stories contain parts of the believable and unbelievable, changing the predictability that readers commonly come across and bear in fiction.
The main theme of the series, including good versus evil, prejudice, love, death, sacrifice, friendship and loyalty, in actuality contributes to the ever-lasting nature of the stories.At the same time, these themes remind us of classic literature, offering mature readers tales that wear like a comfortable pair of shoes, while introducing younger readers to concepts they will meet throughout their lives.
Much of the appeal also comes from the characters. In each book, JK Rowling introduces and describes the characters in such a way that we wonder not only about their futures, but also about their pasts.Even supporting characters are suddenly more than just extras in the background. And what of Harry Potter himself? We care about Harry, because we watch him grow from an innocent boy to a powerful wizard. We see him as both Hero and Victim. He experiences endless love and extreme pain, and as readers, we experience them with him.
This perfect combination of emotion, suspense and fantasy, together with the fact that JK Rowling is a superb storyteller is the reason why we are Harry potter fans. People are fond of Harry Potter series. With books like these, it’s hard not to be.Harry Potter series become popular partly because ____________.
A.they remind us of the childhood and environment we had in the past |
B.they take us to a world beyond our imagination and expectation |
C.they offer us ever-lasting nature of the stories |
D.they set an example of hero for us to follow |
What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 6 mean?
A.The supporting characters are not necessary in the story. |
B.Readers care only about Harry but not those supporting characters. |
C.Even the supporting characters are attractive in the story. |
D.Those supporting characters only appear all of a sudden. |
The themes of the Harry Potter series do not contain ____________.
A.prejudice and love | B.good and evil |
C.death and sacrifice | D.safety and peace |
People care for Harry Potter because ____________.
A.they think of classic literature when reading the story |
B.they find different experiences from theirs on Harry |
C.they share the experiences with Harry |
D.they like JK Rowling’s description very much |
STRANGERS parties go wild these days. The main idea of them is to never let the people know who their matches are until the last minute. These are some popular practices that are storming the world’s youth on this V-day.
Speed dating
It’s exactly what the name implies. Complete with a timer, a whistle and 50 willing singles, speed dating is not the traditional dinner and a movie type of first date. Singles pay US $35 for three minutes with more than two dozen future dates. They ask questions and try to get to know each other. At the sound of a whistle, they do the same thing all over again―25 times in all.
Lock and key party
Women are given a lock and men are given a key, upon arriving at the party. Each key and lock has several matches. One can hunt for his/her later-to-be sweetheart in various groups, and try out the key or lock. Each time a lock and key match the pair are entered into a ballot (票数) for top prizes!
Dinner in the dark
Waiters wearing night vision glasses guide the guests through the pitch-black dining room. They are seated at the table and familiarized with the wine glass and plate. Food is handled with the fingers. People will not see the food they are eating or the guests at their table until the dessert course. At that moment, dining partners will appear.
Message party
Have A Cocktail, Leave A Message! When you arrive, you get a tag with a number and a pad of post-it notes. If you see someone you like, write a message on the message board. But wait… You’ve got a message… Go and collect it! You can make new friends and win lots of gifts. The more messages you leave on the bulletin board, the more chances you have of winning prizes. What do you think the similarities of these parties are?
A.All the parties have very ![]() |
B.If you want to go to any of the parties, you have to buy a ticket. |
C.All the parties are aimed at strangers who want to be lovers. |
D.All the parties are suitable not only for the young but for the old. |
In which party does a participant have to be careful with the time?
A.Speed dating. | B.Lock and key party. |
C.Dinner in the dark. | D.Message party. |
If you go to the Dinner in the dark, ________.
A.you have to wear night vision glasses |
B.you have to eat with your hands |
C.guests eat all the courses in the darkness |
D.your dining partners will help you choose the food |
How many of the parties offer gifts or prizes?
A.1. | B.2. | C.3. | D.4. |