In Britain you’re allowed to drive a car when you’re seventeen. You have to get a special two-year driving license before you can start. When you’re learning, someone with a full license always has to be in the car with you because you aren’t allowed to drive the car on the road alone. You don’t have to go to a driving school --- a friend can teach you. The person with you isn’t allowed to take money for the lesson unless he’s got a teacher’s license.
Before you’re allowed to have a full license, you have to take a driving test. You can take a test in your own car, but it has to be fit for the road. In the test you have to drive round for about half an hour and then answer a few questions. If you don’t pass the test, you’re allowed to take it again a few weeks later if you want to. In 1970 a woman passed her fortieth test after 212 driving lessons! When you’ve passed your test, you don’t have to take it again, and you’re allowed to go on driving as long as you like. Britain’s oldest driver was a man who drove in 1974 at the age of 100.
Before 1904 everyone was allowed to drive, even children. Then from 1904 car drivers had to have a license. But they didn’t have to take a test until 1935. On the early days of car driving, before 1878, cars weren’t allowed to go faster than four miles an hour, and someone had to lead the car with a red flag.A person can’t take money for driving lessons unless he __________.
| A．has learnt to drive in a driving school |
| B．has a full driving license |
| C．has a full license and a teacher’s license |
| D．is given a special two-year driving license |
In the driving test, one _______________________.
| A．mustn’t drive his car, even though the car is fit for the road |
| B．is usually asked to drive on roads for some time |
| C．has to be examined only in car driving skills |
| D．must drive around for more than an hour |
When can I take the driving test again if I don’t pass it?
| A．a few years later |
| B．right after the first test |
| C．a few weeks later |
| D．never |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．There is no limit (限制)to the age of an old man who drives a car. |
| B．One can take a driving test again and again until he passes it. |
| C．There was a speed limit to cars before 1878. |
| D．A car driver didn’t have to get a limit license until 1935. |
The best title for the passage is _____________.
| A．Driving Licenses in Britain |
| B．Tests for Britain People |
| C．Driving Cars |
| D．Young Men’s Driving Licenses |
It is said that all dreams serve a purpose. While there is no agreement among scientists about why we dream, there are many ideas about the different kinds of dreams we have.
One common kind of dream is the repeating dream, in which the same story is repeated again and again, often for many months or even years. Some believe these are a sign people have a problem in their life and once that problem is gone then the dream will stop. Others think they are a way to help people remember something very important.
Another well-known kind of dream is the nightmare. The pictures and stories in such dreams make people very afraid and dreamers usually remember them far more clearly than normal dreams. The cause of such dreams may be seeing something terrifying such as a car accident or some deadly snakes. Others think such dreams may be trying to make a person pay attention to something that is dangerous in their life.
Daydreams happen during wake-time when we forget where we are or what we are doing and find ourselves in a made-up story or unreal world. We often daydream when we are doing something that is not interesting or exciting. They help us think about our future.
Lucid (神志清醒的) dreams are the most fun. These happen when dreamers suddenly understand that they are dreaming. Instead of waking up, they stay in the dream and are able to control what happens in the dream as if they are making a movie.
| A．dreams | B．problems |
| C．dreamers | D．scientists |
| A．frightening | B．interesting |
| C．disappointing | D．amazing |
| A．During a very interesting movie. |
| B．While playing at a fun park． |
| C．While listening to an uninteresting talk. |
| D．When making a movie． |
| A．We can remember the dream very clearly. |
| B．We can control what happens in the dream. |
| C．We think that the dream is like a movie. |
| D．We feel very nervous after we wake up. |
| A．Daydreaming of You | B．Enjoy Your Dream |
| C．What Dreams Mean | D．Where Dreams Go |
An eight-year-old child heard her parents talking about her little brother. All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money for a very expensive operation.
When she heard her daddy say “Only a miracle (奇迹) can save him now,” the little girl went to her bedroom and pulled her money from its hiding place and counted it carefully.
She hurried to a drugstore with the money in her hand.
“What do you want?” asked the salesman. “It’s for my brother, Andrew” the girl answered. “He has something bad growing inside his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him. So how much does a miracle cost?”
“We don’t sell a miracle here, child. I’m sorry,” the salesman said with a smile.
“Listen, if it isn’t enough, I can try and get some more. Just tell me how much it costs.”
A well-dressed man heard it and asked, “What kind of miracle does your brother need?”
“I don’t know,” she answered with her eyes full of tears. “He’s really sick and mum says he needs an operation. But my daddy can’t pay for it, so I’ve brought all my money.”
“How much do you have?” asked the man.
“$1.11, but I can try and get some more,” she answered.
“Well, what luck,” smiled the man. “$1.11, the price of a miracle for your little brother.”
He took up the girl’s hand and said, “Take me to your house. I want to see your brother. Let’s see if I have the kind of miracle you need.”
That well-dressed man was Dr Carlton Armstrong, a famous doctor. The operation was successful and it wasn’t long before Andrew was home again.
How much did the miracle cost?
A. Her brother was seriously ill. B. They had no money.
C. Nothing could save her brother. D. Both A and B.
| A．something interesting | B．something beautiful |
| C．some wonderful medicine | D．some good food |
| A．she had still kept some money |
| B．she hoped not to be refused |
| C．There was no need to worry about money |
| D．she thought money was easy to get |
| A．The girl’s love for her brother. | B．The girl’s money. |
| C．The medicine from the drugstore. | D．Nobody can tell. |
| A．A miracle is sure to happen if you keep on |
| B．The doctor didn’t ask for any pay |
| C．The little girl is lovely but not so clever |
| D．Andrew was in fact not so sick as they had thought |
| Interested in Soccer? Join us now! King’s School is organizing a soccer camp for students aged 15~17. Join us for 5 days of fun as you learn to play this exciting sport! When Where 14 ~18 July, 2014 (Monday to Friday)City Sports Hall 3:00 p.m. ~5 p.m. 267 State Street Our special offer: Players from the National Soccer Team will be your coaches for the five days of camp! Coach Ben Smith --- National Soccer Team Coach Bill Williams --- National Soccer Team Coach Jim White --- National Soccer Team captain AimsCost: ＄10 each After the camp, you will be able to: ■ understand the rules of the game ■ carry the ball with your feet ■ pass the ball to other players using your feet ■ kick the ball towards the goal Please come in comfortable shorts, T-shirts and track shoes. To sign up for the camp and for further information, please call us at 01159515092, or email us at KSsoccercamp@hotmail.com.uk |
| A．are good at soccer |
| B．are 15~17 years old |
| C．come form King’s School |
| D．want to relax in camp |
| A．July 14 | B．July 19 |
| C．Sunday | D．Friday |
| A．$ 5 | B．$6 | C．$7 | D．$ 10 |
| A．carrying the football |
| B．kicking a goal |
| C．passing the football |
| D．making game rules |
| A．The camp lasts for 5 days. |
| B．The camp doesn’t cost much. |
| C．The camp is organized by King’s School. |
| D．The coaches will be national soccer players. |
Making a good conversation with a stranger can be difficult. Here are some ways to try if you don’t know what to do:
① Talk about a topic common to both of you. The topic can be the food or the weather. For example, “How do you like the food?” But keep it on the positive side!
②“What’s keeping you busy these days?” is a good question if you are talking to a person who doesn’t have an office job.
③For example, if you ask, “Where are you from?”, an interesting follow-up question might be, “What would your life be like if you still lived there?”
④ Ask getting-to-know-you questions. You can ask, “What are your favorite newspapers and magazines? What websites do you often visit?”
⑤ React (作出反应) to what a person is saying. If you are trying to make the conversation interesting, but the person never reacts, you will feel unhappy.And if he offers some surprising information, react with surprise.
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| A．So, if the person tells a joke, even if it’s not funny, try to laugh. |
| B．Ask open questions that can’t be answered with one word. |
| C．Ask a follow-up (接下来的) question if you have asked a question that can be answered with one word. |
| D．The first time you meet a person isn’t a good time to complain. |
E. These questions often show a hidden interest, which can help you go on with a great conversation.
One day in 1924, five men who were camping in the Cascade Mountains saw a group of huge apelike creatures coming out of the woods. They hurried back to their wooden house and locked themselves inside. While they were in, the creatures threw rocks against the house. Several hours later these strange hairy giants went back into the woods.
After the men returned to the town and told the people about their adventure, . These were the people who remembered hearing tales about footprints of an animal that walked like a human being.
The five men, however, were not the first to have seen these creatures called Bigfoot. Long before their experience, the local Native Americans were certain that a group of apelike animals had been living in the neighboring mountain for centuries.
In 1958, some workers, who were building a road through the jungles of Northern California, often found huge footprints in the earth around their camp. Then in 1967, Roger Patterson, a man who was interested in finding Bigfoot, went into the same jungles with a friend. While riding, they were suddenly thrown off from their horses. Patterson saw a tall apelike animal standing not far away. He managed to take photos of the hairy creature before it disappeared in the jungles. When Patterson’s photos were shown to the public, not many people believed his story.
Richard Brown, an experienced hunter, discovered a similar creature. He saw the animal clearly through the telescopic lens (望远镜头) of his rifle (步枪). He said the creature looked more like a human being than an animal.
Later many other people also found deep footprints in the same area. In spite of regular reports of sightings and footprints, most experts still do not believe that Bigfoot really exists (存在).What did the five campers do when they saw a group of apelike creatures?
| A．They fought with the creatures by throwing rocks at them. |
| B．They ran into the woods and hid there for several hours. |
| C．They made a big fire to frighten the creatures away. |
| D．They quickly ran back into their house and locked the door. |
Which of the following can be put in ?
| A．however, only a few people accepted their story |
| B．all the people said they had seen the animal |
| C．some said they were making up their own story |
| D．only those who had killed the creature believed them |
. Who were the first to have seen these apelike creatures?
| A．Some workers. |
| B．Richard Brown. |
| C．The local Native Americans. |
| D．Roger Patterson and his friend. |
The word neighboring may mean .
| A．great | B．nearby |
| C．snowy | D．tall |
The BEST title for this passage would be “ ”.
| A．The adventures of five campers | B．The experts and Bigfoot |
| C．The creatures called Bigfoot | D．The adventures of Bigfoot |