This is a song millions of Americans will hear this New Year’s Eve. It is called Auld Lang Syne (《友谊地久天长》). It is the traditional music played during the New Year’s celebration. Auld Lang Syne is an old Scottish poem. It tells about the need to remember old friends.
The words “auld lang syne” mean “old long since”. No one knows who wrote the poem first. However, a version by Scottish poet Robert Bums was published in 1796. The words and music we know today first appeared in a songbook three years later.
The song is played in the United States mainly on New Year’s Eve. The version (译文) you are hearing today is by the Washington Saxophone Quartet. As we end our program with Auld Lang Syne. I would like to wish all of our radio friends a very Happy New Year! This is Buddy Thomas.
根据以上短文内容，然后从每题所给的四个选项中选择最佳选项。Where is this passage from?
| A．A newspaper. | B．A magazine. |
| C．A TV program. | D．A radio program. |
Who is introducing Auld Lang Syne to us?
| A．Robert Bums. | B．The Washington Saxophone Quartet. |
| C．Buddy Thomas. | D．The passage doesn’t tell us. |
When is Auld Lang Syne mainly played in the USA according to the pass--age?
| A．On New Year’s Eve. | B．On Christmas Eve. |
| C．On weekends. | D．On holidays. |
When did the words and music of Auld Lang Syne we know today first appear?
| A．In 1790. | B．In 1793. |
| C．In 1796 | D．In 1799. |
What’s Auld Lang Syne about?
| A．It’s about the history of Scotland. |
| B．It’s about an old Scottish poet. |
| C．It’s about the need to remember old friends. |
| D．It’s about the wishes to the radio friends. |
Susan is a 14-year-old girl. She lives in New York with her parents. Her father works in a horse-riding school. She also likes riding a horse(马). Susan goes horse-riding every Saturday and she can ride very well now. At the horse-riding school, she helps to give the horse food and water when the classes are over. She also cleans them.
Susan writes something about horse-riding in her blog (博客).
When you ride a horse for the first time, it’s very difficult! The first thing you learn is to get onto a horse. Then you learn to move(移动) up and down like the horse. If you don’t do that, it is very uncomfortable(不舒服) for you and the horse! At first you learn to walk the horse around. Then you learn to run slowly. When your teacher thinks you ride well, you can learn to jump(跳跃).Not everyone has to learn to jump, but I like jumping. It is exciting!Susan comes from ______.
| A．America | B．Thailand |
| C．Australia | D．China |
Susan doesn’t ______on Saturdays.
| A．ride a horse |
| B．give food to the horses |
| C．teach others how to ride a horse |
| D．clean the horses |
In the first paragraph(段落) them 指代______.
| A．horses | B．classes |
| C．schools | D．foods |
From Susan’s blog, we know that it is ______to ride a horse.
| A．interesting | B．boring |
| C．scary | D．not good |
Which is the following is TRUE? _____.
| A．Susan’s father works in a middle school |
| B．Susan goes to the horse-riding school every day |
| C．Susan can’t use a computer |
| D．Susan likes jumping on the horse |
My name is Lin Tao. I'm a Chinese boy. Now I'm studying in America. There are many kinds of clubs here. When I first come here, l don't know anything about clubs.
I'm a shy boy, so I can’t speak English well. In my first year in America, l don't like to speak to others. In my second year I have to change（改变）myself by doing some new things. I realize that school is not just about getting good grades(成绩), it's also about being part of a club. One day, when I go to the Media Center with my classmate Jim, he tells me something about the club, It's interesting, so 1 join it.
I am in many clubs now, it’s good to be part of a club. These clubs help me to make new friends.Where is Lin Tao studying now?
| A．In America | B．In China. |
| C．In Canada. | D．In Australia. |
Lin Tao doesn't speak t the first year because ______.
| A．he is busy with his study |
| B．he can't speak English well |
| C．he doesn't like his classmates |
| D．he doesn't know anyone |
What does Lin Tao think in his second school year?
| A．He must study hard. |
| B．He must speak English more. |
| C．He must do some new things. |
| D．He must make more friends. |
What does the underlined word "realize" mean in Chinese?
| A．想象 | B．猜测 | C．怀疑 | D．明白 |
What can you learn from the passage(短文)?
| A．Lin Tao lives in America with his parents. |
| B．The Media Center is Lin Tao's first club. |
| C．Lin Tao doesn't like joining clubs. |
| D．Lin Tao makes many new friends in the first year. |
Passage A
Shenzhou Travel Agency (旅行社)
Five-day trip to Zhangjiajie By train
Five-star hotel
Call Miss Li at 5678-9230 for more information.
Piano Lessons
Music teacher
Good at teaching kids from 5 to 10 years of age
Call Mary at 8230-7861
Babysitter(保姆) Wanted
A 2-year-old baby At my home
From 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
A woman who is less than (不到)45 years old
Be good with kids.
Call Mr Johnson at 5817-6291
Room for Rent(出租)
One of two bedrooms
Share (共享) kitchen and bathroom with a quiet and clean girl
E-mail Lisa at ryhou@hotmail.comWho can teach children to play the piano?
| A．Mary. | B．Miss Li | C．Mr Johnson. | D．Lisa. |
What number should you call if you want to go to Zhangjiajie?
| A．8230-7861 | B．5678-9230 |
| C．5817-6291 | D．7187-9867 |
Who can get the job as a babysitter?
| A．A man who is good at cooking. |
| B．A man who loves kids. |
| C．A woman who has two kids. |
| D．A woman who is 40 years old. |
How do you contact (联系) Lisa for more information?
| A．Call her. |
| B．Go to visit her |
| C．Send her an e-mail. |
| D．Write to her. |
Where can we find these ads?
| A．In a newspaper. | B．In a story-book. |
| C．In the library rules. | D．In a history book. |
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. Only a very expensive operation could save him now and there was no one to lend them the money. When she heard her daddy say to her tearful mother. "Only a miracle 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 （药店） with the money in her hand.
"And what do you want？”asked the salesman.”It's for my little brother，" the girl answered. "He's really; really sick and I want to buy a miracle."
"Pardon？”said the salesman.
"My brother Andrew has something bad growing in-side 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 a 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 have 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 little brothers."
He took up the girl's hand and said， "Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. 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？ What was the trouble in the little girl's family？
A. Her brother was seriously ill.
B. They had no money.
C. Nothing could save her brother.
D. Both A and B. In the eye of the little girl， a miracle might be _______.
| A．something interesting |
| B．something beautiful |
| C．some wonderful medicine |
| D．some good food |
The little girl said again and again "……I can try and get some more." That shows _______.
| 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 |
What made the miracle happen？
| A．The girl's love for her brother. |
| B．The girl's money. |
| C．The medicine from the drugstore. |
| D．Nobody can tell. |
From the passage we can infer （推断） that _______.
| A．The doctor didn't ask for any pay |
| B．A miracle is sure to happen if you keep on |
| C．The little girl is lovely but not so clever |
| D．Andrew was in fact not so sick as they had thought |
Mitsuaki recently arrived in the United States to enter university．He wants to do well in his studies and fit the new culture．But Mitsuaki has a problem．It's not his teachers．It's not even his English ability．His problem is that he doesn't have a car．Mitsuaki has already discovered a basic fact of American culture： Driving is a way of life．
There are different transportations in America．Many cities have taxis, buses and subways. But most people find it the easiest to drive, even if they do have to deal with heavy traffic. Nowadays busy families often have more than one vehicle．Many people think their car as a status symbol．But no matter what their social status are, people without wheels feel stressed．
When Mitsuaki first arrived, he was amazed at how young many American drivers there were．Young people in America often get their driver's license around age 16 by passing a written test and a driving test．Before they can get their license, they have to take a driver education course, For teenagers, being able to drive is important. It's hard to find an American teenager without one．
Mitsuaki finally decides that he needs a car. His host family helps him find a good used car to buy. But before he gets his license and starts driving, he has to understand the American style of driving, He also needs to learn some of the basic rules of the road that good drivers follow.
Driving to Americans is what flying to birds．It's almost part of their nature．For many Americans, being behind the wheel is like their natural home．But if they don’t drive carefully, they can become an endangered animal. What is Mitsuaki’s trouble in the USA?
| A．His roommates are not friendly. |
| B．He doesn't have enough money. |
| C．He doesn't have a car himself. |
| D．He can't speak English well. |
Which is the easiest transportation in the USA?
| A．Taxis | B．Planes | C．Cars | D．Buses |
How many tests do teenagers have to pass before they get their license?
| A．One | B．Two | C．Three | D．Four |
Which of the following is true?
| A．Mitsuaki decided he should buy a car. |
| B．Mitsuaki bought a new car in the end. |
| C．Mitsuaki didn't have to learn traffic rules. |
| D．Mitsuaki didn’t have to get a license. |
The best title of the passage is _____________.
| A．How to get driving license in the USA |
| B．Do we have to buy cars in the USA |
| C．It’s not easy to live in the USA |
| D．Driving is a way of life in the USA |