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It is well-known that the “prom”, a formal dance held at the end of high school or college, is an important date in every student’s life. What is less well-known is that the word “prom” comes from the verb “to promenade”, which means to walk around, beautifully dressed, in order to attract attention. The idea is that you should see and be seen by others.
The prom is not just an American tradition, though most people believe that it started in America. In Canada the event is called a “formal”. In Britain and Australia the old fashioned word “dance” is more and more frequently being referred to as a “prom”. Most countries have some form of celebration when students finish high school: after all, it means the end of life as a child, and the beginning of life as an adult.
The prom is expensive to organize and the tickets can cost students a lot of money. The tradition is that students themselves have to raise the money to pay for it. Selling the students newspapers is one way to raise money; so is taking a part-time job at the weekend.
Although the prom should be the experience of a lifetime, it also worries many students. There is the problem of what to wear, who to take as your partner, who will be voted “prom queen”, etc. And it is not only students who feel worried. What many parents find difficult is the realization that their children’s school days are almost over. However, for most people at the prom, once the music starts playing, everyone relaxes and stops worrying.
In which country is the prom called a “formal”?

A．America.

B．Canada.

C．Britain.

D．Australia.

Why is the prom important in the students’ lives?

A．It’s the sign of becoming an adult.

B．It’s an old tradition in many countries.

C．There are many problems to work out.

D．The students can raise money by themselves.

What is the passage mainly about?

A．The history of the prom.

B．The traditions of the prom.

C．The development of the prom.

D．The general information of the prom.

A
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根据短文内容及首字母提示，填写所缺单词（每空一词，计10分）
Have you had a headache during a test? Have you ever been so worried about something t __ you have a headache or even can’t sleep at night? If s____, then you know what stress is. Stress is what you f___ when you are worried about something. This worry in your mind can make your body feel bad. You may feel angry, sad, scared, or afraid. All of them can give you a stomach or a headache.
However, there are different kinds of stress. Some kinds of stress are good and o___ are bad. Good stress might happen when you are called to answer questions in class. This kind of stress can help you get things better done. For e____, you may do a better job on your test if the stress pushes you to p___ better before the test.
On the other hand, bad stress can happen if the stress l____ too long. You may not feel well if your parents are fighting, if a family m___ is sick, and if you are having problems at school, or anything else makes you unhappy every day. That kind of stress isn’t going to help you. And it can actually make you sick.
The best way to fight stress is to have a balanced life. Make s___ you keep your SELF in mind: Sleep, Exercise, Leisure(休闲) and Food. If you get e____ sleep and eat properly, and if you exercise and leave time for fun, you’ll probably feel less stressed.

阅读下面短文，根据所给的汉语意思或首字母写出单词的正确形式（每空一词，计10分）
An old gentleman was very unhappy about modern education (现代教育) . He thought that young (人)nowadays were not taught how to know the difference between right and wrong .
One day , he was （散步）in the park near his home . There he saw some b. They were standing aa small cat . The old gentleman went up to the boys and asked twhat was happening . One of the boys said to him ,”We’re having a contest . We’re telling lies . We want to see who can tell the （大）lie . The biggest liar can （得到）the cat .”
The old gentleman thought that this was a good chance. He could use this opportunity to teach a useful lesson . She said to them ,” （我） have never told a lie in my life . “ At once , there was a great shout from all the boys . They all said , “ You (赢 ). You can take the cat .”

任务向阅读（每小题 1 分，计5 分）
阅读以下材料，获取必要的信息，然后匹配有关信息，并在答题卡上将对应的答案标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余的。（共5小题，每小题1分）
请阅读以下一些酒店的介绍：
Alex Centre Hotel is 300 meters away from the centre square. It has many modern and large rooms. It also has a business centre, meeting rooms, a car park and several restaurants.
Youth Hotel provides more than a hundred rooms. The rooms are not big but clean. No noise can be heard from the streets. There is an outdoor barbecue(烧烤) that everyone loves.
Holiday Village is built in a beautiful valley. You can have your own house with a small garden. The restaurant in it has delicious food and all kinds of wine, ready for you in the evening, but it may cost much.
Fishermen’s Home is built by the sea. You don’t need to spend much staying here. Walking along the beach, you can see many fish. You can go fishing on the boat, too. Of course, you can enjoy seafood with your friends in the restaurant.
Holiday Inn is great for its value. It is lying at the foot of the mountain. It provides basic conditions, but the rooms are clean and big enough for a dance. It has a nice swimming pool.
Karin’s Hotel is on an island. It is famous for its wonderful natural views(风景), nice rooms and its service. Staying here can make your trip a pleasant one.
请阅读以下个人信息，并将他们的需求和以上的酒店匹配。
Mr. & Mrs. Smith live in a noisy street. They are going to the beach for a weekend. They dream of eating seafood by the sea and spending a quiet night. They also hope the hotel rooms are not so expensive.
Jack is a businessman. He is looking for a modern hotel with good service in the centre of the city.
The Lees are having a three-day holiday. They aren’t rich and they enjoy a simple life. The family all like swimming.
Jim and Susan plan a trip after their wedding(婚礼). They want to choose a hotel with natural environment, comfortable rooms and good service.
A group of college students are having their holiday. They want a quiet place where they can have their BBQ. They don’t care about the room size.