When I was a boy growing up in New Jersey in the 1960s, we had a milkman delivering milk to our doorstep. His name was Mr. Basille. He wore a white cap and drove a white truck. As a 5-year-old boy, I couldn’t take my eyes off the coin changer fixed to his belt. He noticed this one day during a delivery and gave me a quarter out of his coin changer.

Of course, he delivered more than milk. There was cheese, eggs and so on. If we needed to change our order, my mother would pen a note-“Please add a bottle of buttermilk next delivery”-and place it in the box along with the empty bottles. And then, the buttermilk would magically appear.

All of this was about more than convenience. There existed a close relationship between families and their milkmen. Mr. Basille even had a key to our house, for those times when it was so cold outside that we put the box indoors, so that the milk wouldn’t freeze. And I remember Mr. Basille from time to time taking a break at our kitchen table, having a cup of tea and telling stories about his delivery.

There is sadly no home milk delivery today. Big companies allowed the production of cheaper milk, thus making it difficult for milkmen to compete. Besides, milk is for sale everywhere, and it may just not have been practical to have a delivery service.

Recently, an old milk box in the countryside I saw brought back my childhood memories. I took it home and planted it on the back porch （門廊）. Every so often my son’s friends will ask what it is. So I start telling stories of my boyhood, and of the milkman who brought us friendship along with his milk.

【1】Mr Basille gave the boy a quarter out of his coin changer____.

A. to show his magical power. B. to pay for the delivery

C. to satisfy his curiosity. D. to please his mother.

【2】What can be inferred from the fact that the milkman had the key to the boy’s house?

A. He wanted to have tea there.

B. He was a respectable person.

C. He was treated as a family member.

D. He was fully trusted by the family.

【3】Why does home milk delivery no longer exist?

A. Nobody wants to be a milkman now.

B. It has been driven out of the market.

C. Its service is getting poor.

D. It is forbidden by law.

【4】Why did the author bring back home an old milk box?

A. He missed the good old days.

B. He wanted to tell interesting stories.

C. He missed it for his milk bottles.

D. He planted flowers in it.

A. given B. to give

C. giving D. having given

A. he wants; also he tries B. does he want; he also tries

C. wants he; he also tries D. does he want; does he try

Once there lived a rich man【1】wanted to do something for the people of his town. But first he wanted to find out whether they【2】(actual) deserved his help.

In the centre of the main road into the town, he placed【3】very large stone. Then he【4】(hide) behind a tree and waited. Soon an old man came along with his cow.

“Who put this stone in the centre of the road?” said the old man, but he did not attempt【5】(remove) the stone.【6】,with some difficulty he passed around the stone and continued on his way.【7】man came along and did the same thing; then another came, and another. All of them complained about the stone but nobody tried to remove it. Late in the afternoon a young man came along. He saw the stone,【8】(say) to himself; “The night【9】(be)very dark. Some neighbors will come along later in the dark and will fall against the stone.”

The he began to move the stone. He pushed and pulled with all his【10】(strong)to move it. To his amazement, he found a bag of money under the stone.

—Do you think I can beat Mike?

A. Are you joking? B. What's up?

C. It's hard to say. D. Don't mention it.

We’re looking for producers to join us in the second of London 100FM. You’ll work on the station’s music programmes. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply(申請) in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss100.

Father Christmas

We’re looking for a very special person preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit.

Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December17 to December24 except Sunday, 10:30—16:00

Excellent pay.

Please contact(聯(lián)系)the Enterprise Shopping Center, Station Parade, Eastbourne.

Accountants Assistant

When you join the them in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience.

Wealden District Council

Software Trainer

If you are aged 24-45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make our decision, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of ￡15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (簡歷) to Mrs R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.

【1】Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?

A. Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100. B. Mrs R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.

C. The Enterprise Shopping Centre D. Wealden District Council.

【2】We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who __________________.

A. is aged between 24 and 40 B. may do some training work

C. should deal with general duties D. can work for about a month

【3】which position is open to recent school graduates?

A. Producer,London Kiss.

B. Father Christmas.

C. Accountants Assistant

D. Software Trainer

【4】What kind of person would probably apply to Palmace Limited?

A. One with GCSE grade C level.

B. One with some office experience.

C. One having good computer knowledge

D. One trained in producing music programmes.

PSAs are often run 【1】 free, and are meant to educate people about health, 【2】 (safe), or any other problem that affects public welfare. PSAs use some methods, like 【3】 (attract) pictures and clever language, but they are made 【4】 (serve) the public. China began a nationwide public service advertising campaign in 1996. Since then, many kinds of PSAs 【5】 (appear) around the country.

You have probably seen or heard some of these PSAs, such as, “Yes to life, No to drugs” and “Knowledge changes life”. These ads tell people 【6】 to deal with widespread social concerns. There are also PSAs 【7】 encourage people to support public service projects, such as Project Hope. Its motto is “Project Hope---educating every child”. There are even PSAs to teach us how to live 【8】 healthy life. One of these is, “When you smoke cigarettes, you are killing yourself 【9】 (slow)”. People can benefit 【10】all of these ads, and can often learn a lot by following the advice they give.

One morning, I was waiting at the bus stop, worried about 【1】 (be) late for school.

There were many people waiting 【2】 the bus stop, and some of them 【3】 (look)very anxious 【4】 disappointed . when the bus finally came, we all hurried on board. I got a place next 【5】the window, so I had a good view of the sidewalk. A boy on a bike 【6】 (catch ) my attention. He was riding beside the bus and waving his arms. I heard a passenger behind me shouting to the driver, but he refused 【7】(stop) until we reached the next stop. Still, the boy kept 【8】(ride). He was carrying something over his shoulder and shouting. Finally, when we came to the next stop, the boy ran up to the door of the bus. I heard an excited conversation. Then the driver stood up and asked,“【9】anyone lose a suitcase at the last stop?” A woman on the bus shouted, “Oh, dear! It ‘s 【10】 (I )”. She pushed her way to the driver and took the suitcase thankfully, Everyone on the bus began talking about what the boy had done, and the crowd of strangers suddenly became friendly to one another.

Within twenty years, the British government sent a team of explorers to settle in New South Wales. On 26 January 1788, its commander, Arthur Phillip, began to rule over the eastern half of the country. The thousand officers, soldiers, officials, and prisoners who got off from the eleven ships of the First Fleet, anchored (停泊) in the port of Sydney. They prepared the way for later immigrants who spread out over the continent.

This is the story of a sleep land brought to life by Endeavour, the name given to Cook’s ship and the quality given to those who followed him.

The newcomers brought with them some animals, plants and tools. They also brought with them new ideas. That achievement in turn shaped what Australia is now.

【1】According to this passage, Australian history began at the end of ____________.

A. the sixteenth century

B. the seventeenth century

C. the eighteenth century

D. the nineteenth century

【2】The eastern coast of Australia was named New South Wales in 1770. Who did it? _______

A. James Cook B. Arthur Phillip

C. George Washington D. William Shakespeare

【3】According to the passage, the British government sent a team of explorers to settle in New South Wales within ________________years.

A. twelve B. sixteen

C. twenty D. eighteen

【4】Arthur Phillip in this passage is referred to as ____________ who began to rule the eastern half of the country in 1788.

A. an army officer B. a rich businessman

C. a poor farmer D. a university student

The Cuban iguana is a species of lizard（蜥蜴） of the iguana family. It is the largest of the West Indian rock iguanas, one of the most endangered groups of lizards. This species with red eyes and a thick tail is one of the largest lizards in the Caribbean.

The Cuban iguana is primarily herbivorous; 95% of its diet consists of the leaves, flowers and fruits from as many as 30 plant species, including the seaside rock bush and various grasses. However, Cuban iguanas occasionally consume animal matter, and individuals have been observed eating the dead flesh of birds, fish and crabs. The researchers wrote that quite a few people on Isla Magueyes could have caused this incident.

The Cuban iguana is distributed throughout the rocky southern coastal areas of mainland Cuba and its surrounding islands with a wild population booming on Isla Magueyes, Puerto Rico. It is also found on the Cayman Islands of Little Cayman and Cayman Brac, where a separate subspecies occurs. Females guard their nest sites and often nest in sites half destroyed by Cuban crocodiles. To avoid the attack from them, the Cuban iguana often makes its home within or near prickly-pear cacti（仙人掌）.

In general the species is in decline, more quickly on the mainland than on the outlying islands. One of the reasons for their decline is habitat destruction caused by the over consuming of farm animals, housing development, and the building of tourist resorts on the beaches where the animals prefer to build their nests. Although the wild population is in decline, the numbers of iguanas have been sharply increased as a result of captive-breeding（圈養(yǎng)）and other conservation programs.

【題文1】The underlined word "herbivorous" （Paragraph 2） probably means .

A. dangerous B. gentle

C. plant-eating D. flesh-eating

【2】Why does the Cuban iguana build its nest near prickly-pear cacti?

A. To keep itself cool. B. To get the food easily.

C. To stay away from people. D. To avoid crocodiles' attack.

【3】How many reasons are mentioned for the habitat destruction?

A. Two. B. Three.

C. Four. D. Five.

【4】What's the author's purpose of writing the text?

A. To give us a brief introduction to the Cuban iguana.

B. To show he is concerned about the Cuban iguana.

C. To explain reasons for the Cuban iguana's decline.

D. To draw people's attention to the endangered Cuban iguana.