T-shirts out; uniforms in
School uniforms（制服） are becoming more and more popular across the U.S.A. That’s no surprise, because they offer many benefits. They immediately end the powerful social sorting and labeling (标记) that come from clothing. If all students are dressed in the same way, they will not pay too much attention to their clothing, and some of them will not be laughed at for wearing the “wrong” clothes.
Some people are against the strict rule of school uniforms, but they do not realize that students already accept a kind of rule — wanting to look just like their friends. The difference is that the clothing students choose for themselves creates social barriers(障碍); school uniforms tear those barriers down.
As in other places, uniforms remind the wearers of their purposes and duties. For example, when a man or woman puts on a police uniform, he or she becomes, for a time, the symbol (象征) of law and order. The uniform means to the wearer his or her special duties and sends the same message to everyone the wearer meets. People with different jobs wear uniforms of one kind or another. For students, the school uniform reminds them that their task for the six or seven hours they are in school is to get an education.
Some parents are unhappy about uniforms, saying that school uniforms will affect their children’s “creativity.” First, the clothes students choose to wear do not necessarily express their individuality (个性). They just copy their classmates. Second, students have the rest of the day to be as creative as they like. While they’re in school, their job is to master reading, writing, and maths; this should take up all the creativity they have. Mastery of those skills will be good for the students to build up their creativity in every way.From the passage we learn that uniforms in general .
| A．prevent the wearers from being laughed at |
| B．help the wearers keep their duties in mind |
| C．are seen as a symbol of power |
| D．help to create social barriers |
Some people are against school uniforms because .
| A．they fail to realize that students have accepted the uniforms |
| B．they believe that uniforms will make students less creative |
| C．they don’t agree that uniforms can remove social barriers |
| D．they think that school uniforms are too popular |
The author would probably agree that .
| A．it makes no difference whether to wear school uniforms or not |
| B．students’ individuality may not come from school education |
| C．students’ creativity is related to the clothes they choose |
| D．school uniforms help to create equality among students |
School uniforms are becoming more and more popular and important because _____
| A．they can stop the powerful social sorting and labeling. |
| B．if all students are dressed in the same way, they will not pay too much attention to their clothing. |
| C．uniforms can remind the wearers of their purposes and duties |
| D．school uniforms will affect their children’s creativity. |
B
Love ,suaeess, happincss, family and frecdom——how important are these valucs to you? Here is one interview which explores the fundamental questions in life.
Question : Could you introduce yourselr first?
Amswer:My name is Misbah,27 years old. I was born in a war-torn area. Right now I’m a web designer.
Q :What are yout grcat memorise?
A:My parents xxxx to take xx to hunt birdo.and play in the fields. For me it was like a holidax xxx 
we were going to have fun all day long. Those aer my great mernorics.
Q:Does your childhood mean a lot to you?
A:Yes. As life was very hard, I used to work to help bring money in for th
e family. I spent my chidhood working. I learnt to be independent.
Q;What changes would you like to make in your life?
A:If I could change comething in my life. I’d change it so that my childhood could have taken place in another xxx. I would have loved to live with my family in freedom. Who cares whether we have mach money, or whether we have a beautiful house? It doesn’t matter as long as I can live with my family and we are safe.
Q:How do you get along with your parents?
A:My parcnts supported me until I came of age. I want to give back what I’ve got. That’s our way. But I am working in another city. My only contact with my parents now is tbrough the phone, but I xxx using it. It filters(过滤)out your cmotion and leaves your voice only. My deepest feelings should be passed through sight, henring and touch.
60.In Misbuh’s childhood, _________.
A.he was free from worry
B.he liked living in the countryside
C.je was fond of getting close to nature
D.he often spent holidays with his farnily
61.What did Mishap desire most in his childood？
A.A colorful life.
B.A beaunful house
C.Peace and freedom
D.Money for his family
62.How would Misbah prcfer to communicatc with his parents?
A.By chatting on the Internet.
B.By calling them som
etimes
C.By paying weekly visits
D.By writing them letters
63.If there were only one question left ,what would it most probably be?
A.What was your childhood dream?
B.What is your biggest achievement?
C.What is your parents view of you?
D.What was your handest expenrience in the war?
请阅读下列短文，从每题 所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项的标号涂黑。
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One morning more than thirty years ago. I entered the Track Kitehen, a reandeant where everyone from the humblest (卑微的) to the most powerful came for breakfast. I noticed and empty chair next to an elderly. Unshaven man, who looked somewhatdisheveled. He was wearing a worn-out hat and was alone, I asked if I might join him. He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast.
We cautiously began a conversation and spoke about a wide range of things. We never introduced ourselves. I was concemed that he might are no money and not be able to afford something to eat. So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee , I asked.
“ May I get you something ? ”
“ A coffee would he nice . ”
Then I bought him a cup of coffee. We talked more, and he accepted another cup of coffee. Finally, I rose to leave, wished him well, and beaded for the exit. At the door I met one of my friends. He asked.
“ How did yountre to know Mr.Galbreath? ”
“ XXX ? ”
“ The man you were sitting with. He is chairman of the Board of Churchill Downs. ”
I could hardly believe it . I wa
s buying, offering a free breakfast, and feeling pity for one of the world’s richest and most powerful men ! ”
My few minutes with Mr. Galbreath changed my life. Now I try to treat everyone with respect .no matter who I think they are, and to meet another human being with kindness and XXX.
56.wint ar underhand word “dishevcled mean?
A.ybtendly
B.unndy
C.centle
D.kned
57.The author beght coffce for the old man because ______.
A.he wought the old man was poor
B.he wanted to start a conserstion
C.he intended to how his politeness
D.he would like to thank the old man
58.How did the auther probabl
y feel after he talked with his friend?
A.Proud
B.Pitiful
C.Surpricd
D.Rectful
59.What is the inegge mainly expressed in the story?
A.we should learn to he generous
B.It is honorable to help those in need.
C.People in high postans are not like what we expect
D.We should avoid judging people by their appearances.
In the United Statcs, there were some well-constructed houses for native Indians, ranging from the simple brush shelter to the five-storied pueblo.
In the eastem United States, one of the existing types was that commonly know under the Algonkian name of wigwam in which the Iroquois Indians lived. The wigwams were of wagon-top shape with straight sides and ends, made by bending young trees to form the round shape. Over this shape pieces of tree bark were laid to protect the Indians from bad weather. Over the bark dried grass was added. A small hole allowde smoke to escape from the top. Doorways at each en served also as windows, The Iroquois Indians built trunk walls all around their villages. The wall had only one opening, They could quickly close this cpening if their enemies came near.
Interestingly, the Choctaw Indians in Mississippi also lived in a wigwam of a most primitive(原始的) construction, but different from those of the Iroquois Indians.The Choctaw Indians'wigwams, made from mud,cane and straw, were in the form of a bee-hive. The covering was made of a long, tough grass. A post in the centre supported the roof.A hole in the top admitted the light, and allowed the smoke to pass out.
The tipi tent-housing of the upper lake and plains area was put up with poles set lightly in the ground, tied together near the top, and covered with bark and grass in the lake country. It was easily portable, and two women could set it up or take it down within an hour.
The Pawnee, Mandan and other Indian tribes (部落) along the Missouri built solid ring-shaped structhures of trunk, covered with earth and dried grass,housing adozen families.
The Wichita and other tribes of the Texas border built large ring-shaped houses covered with dried grass.
Apart from the regular housing, almost every tribe had some style of housing.
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Which of the follwing pictures shows the house for the Iroquois Indians？ |
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According to the passage, the Pawnee Indians built their houses.
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All the native Indian houses described in the passage were.
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The passage suggests that
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Columbus College , 241 Queen Elizabeth Drive ,Kowloon City
To: All Staff
From: Jakie Mok , Secretary;Sports Development Committee
Date: May 20, 2010
A week ago , “Sports for Life” pregramme was sent to the parents, requiring them to select a sport they wanted their child to play. Since then , our staff have received lots of calls from parents asking for more information about it . Here is a memo (备忘录) for your reference when you answer the phones.
Sports 1:Basketball.
We expect that this will be the most popular of the four sports.Therefore, students should be advised to sign up as soon as possible . Students will take a prevate bus to and from Kwun Tong Sports Park .To cover the cost of hiring a bus ,each student will have to pay ＄10 each time. There will be four basketball courts available for our use with one teacher watching over each game .
Sports 2:Gym
We will be using St.Peter’s Memorial Park. There are two reasons for choosing theis park. Frist , it is not very busy and crowded before 6:00 pm. Second , it has lot of trees with plenty of shade. Students must bring along two bottles of water to prevent thirst.Three activities, skipping , jogging , outdoor aerobics (有氧运动),all of which are free of charge, will be arranged. And there will be a teacher on duty for each of the activities.
Sports 3: Hiking
Hiking(远足)will take place at Kowloon Peak.The activitiy will start at 2:30 pm and finish 90 minutes later . Three teachers will accompany the students , and a hiking instructor will accompany each group of 15 hikers . Each instructor will cost ＄75/hr.
Sports 4:Swimming
The Kowloon City Aqueatic Centre is a 10-minute walk from our school. Four teachers will go to the pool and conduct the goings-on from the poolside . We will only be able to reserve the pool for one hour(i.e. 2:45pm to 3:45pm).Only students skilful at swimming can take up this activity . The pool will have two lifuguards present. Girls must wear a swimming suit.The cost is ＄10 per visit.
68.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Students selecting basketball had better register early.
B.Students participating in gym should arrive at 6:00 pm.
C.Hiking usually begins at 2:30 pm and lasts 2 hours.
D.Students having swimming suits can take up swimming.
69.It can be inferred from the passage that
A.students taking part in basket ball will walk to the courts.
B.every student can gain admission to one of the four sports
C.hiking students can have a regular rest in the shade of trees
D.students taking up the four sports should bring bottles of water
70.It can be concluded that
A.each sport will take only on hour
B.students will be chaarged for the four sports
C.all the sports will take place at Kowloon Peak
D.teachers will accompany students on each sport
71.The purpose of the memo is to
A.attract students’interest in the programme
B.require the parents to select a sport for their chinld
C.help the staff explain the programme to the parents
D.remind teachers and lifeguards to be present on time
Businesses are witnessing a difficult time, which has in turn produced influence on consumers' edsire to go green . However, shoppers are still laying stress on environmental concerns.
Two thirds of customers say that environmental considerations inform their purchases to the same degree as they did a year ago, while more than a quarter say that they are now even better aware of the environmental effect on what they buy.
This may help to influence how shops store goods on their shelves. And the companies should still make efforts to become more envitonmentally friendly. Two out of three people think it is important to buy from environmentally responsible companies,with about one in seven saying that they had even decided to take their custom elsewhere if they felt a company's environmental reputation was not good enough.
Harry Morrison, chief executive（主管）of the Carbon Trust, sympathizes："I understand this situation where survival is very important now. But from environmental considerations, the clocd is ticking-we don't have much time. In addition, cutting carbon has an immediate effect as costs drop and a mediun-term benefit for the brand."
Larger companies have an extra motivation to look at reducing their carbon footprint, as new rules next year will require businesses bo buy carbon allowances to make up for their emissions（排放）. Those that have taken early action will have a head start. More than two thirds of consumers are not clear about which companies are environmentally responsible. This suggests that firms that are able to relay clearly their message to the public will be in a pole position to attract shoppers.
The Carbon Trust believes that it can help by informing customers about the good work companies are doing."When companies are granted（授予）the standard, they can use a logo（标识）in all their marketing which makes it clear that they are working towards cutting emissions,"Mr.Morrison said.
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What's the main idea of the passage?
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The underlined word"inform"in Paragraph 2 probably means"".
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According to Harry Morrison, businesses. A．will benefit from cutting carbon emissions B．should buy carbon allowances for shoppers C．are required to make up for their carbon emissions D．have encouraged shoppers to take their custom elsewhere |
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We can learn from the passage that businesses will. A．have a strong desire to reduce costs B．use the same logo in their marketing C．gain advantages by taking early action D．attract more shoppers by storing goods |
