I met this guy _____ some other occasions but he did not seem to recognize me.

A. for                                                             B. on

C. at                                                               D. in

You didn't believe John won the first prize at the speech competition, ______?

       A．did he   B．didn't he        C．did you         D．didn't you

 It was an American man called Henry Ford ___created the motor car ____ we know it today.

  A. that; what   B. whom; that   C. who; where  D. who; as

 ---Won't you go shopping with your mother？

--- _______ she promises to buy me a new sweater．

A．Now that        B．In case       C．If         D．Unless

 Nowadays, more and more people are dedicated _____ the poor in the remote areas.

   A. to help           B. in helping        C. on helping        D. to helping  

C

Kids Wall Art

Large wall posters for kids. Your kids will love these cool posters by artist Darla Daly. Zebras boarding in the skateboard park, a group of jungle animals play in the playground and two giraffes take a drive in the city. Your kids will enjoy decorating their bedroom walls with these posters and their friends will think they are the coolest!

Displaying 1 to 4 (of 4 products)

58. Of the four posters, which one is the cheapest?

A. Alphabet Wall Art.                                       B. Kids World Map.

C. Skateboard Park.                                                 D. City Slickers.

59. Which poster has the biggest size?

A. Alphabet Wall Art.                                       B. Kids World Map.

C. Skateboard Park.                                                 D. City Slickers.                               

60. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

   A. Kids can just learn some English letters on Alphabet Wall Art.

   B. City Slickers posters can be bought at 2:00 pm every day in a week.

   C. Kids can get some geography knowledge on Kids World Map.

   D. Kids can find two cool giraffes on Skateboard Park.

61. The underlined word “illustrated” in Poster II most probably means “       ”in Chinese.

A. 印刷                       B. 裝飾                       C. 展示                       D.圖解

第三部分  閱讀理解（共20小題，每小題2分，滿分40分）

For many people Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. One of the reasons people love it so much is that you get presents. But like presents, Christmas needs to be unwrapped so that you can understand the true meaning behind the day.

Many Chinese believe everyone in Western countries celebrate this holiday. That is not true. Christmas is an important religious holiday for Christians. December 25 represents the birthday of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the son of God.

Christianity (基督教) is a very popular religion in America and Europe. However, there are many other religions, too. People who celebrate those religions don’t celebrate Christmas. But during the winter season they usually have their own important holiday. That is why when talking to a foreigner it is safer to say, “ Happy holidays” instead of “Merry Christmas” because you never know his/her religious background.

The image of a fat, happy man in red---Santa Claus---has come to represent the idea of goodness and love instead of religious part or the “Christmas spirit”. Santa Claus is based on a man named Saint Nicholas who was a 4th century Greek Christian.

Saint Nicholas bought presents for children and gave them away anonymously(匿名地). This is where the idea of gift on Christmas began. But the Santa Claus didn’t exist until the 19th century when an American named Thomas Nast drew cartoons of him. So really, Santa has nothing to do with the religious holiday.

In fact, some people who celebrate Christmas don’t really care about Santa Claus.

Christmas is a special day for Christians but the ideas of being good and loving your neighbors are not limited to Christianity. So buy a gift for your friend, tell your mother you love her and have merry Christmas. I mean ,”Happy holidays!”

56. Christians believe December 25 represents the birthday of _________.

A. Santa Claus     B. God    C. Jesus Christ     D. Thomas Nast

57. In the passage, the author thinks __________.

A. Santa Claus was a real person in the past

B. everyone should believe in Christianity

C. all people in Western countries celebrate Christmas

D. Santa Claus has nothing to do with Christmas holiday

58. What is “the true meaning” in the first passage?

A. For many people Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year

B. The Westerners have different religious backgrounds

C. Some like to say “Merry Christmas”, and others like to say “Happy holidays”

D. Being good and loving our neighbors are the virtues of all humans

59. What is the CORRECT explanation of Santa Claus?

A. He was a Greek Christian in the 4th century

B. He was an American who was born in the 19th century

C. His image represents the “Christmas spirit”

D. He was a cartoon figure drawn by Thomas Nast

                               One of the most popular American singers of the twentieth century was Elvis Presley. He made the rock ”n” roll music popular all over the world, He sold millions of records and made many successful films, and he helped change the direction of popular music in the 1960s.

       Elvis Presley was born in a poor family in 1935, His parents were simple country people who often took him to church, where he learned to sing, and he never forgot the kind of songs that he used to sing in church as a child.

       When he was young, Elvis moved from Toledo to Memphis in Tennessee, where he attended high school, but he was not a good student, His only real interest was singing. He began to sing in the style that is called “country and western”.

       In 1955 he recorded some songs for his mother’s birthday. The people at the recording studio liked his singing and his music. It was country and western music, but it also sounded a little like the music which black people used to sing in the American South. It was called “blues”.

       Shortly after that, Elvis met Tom Parker, who became his manager and arranged (安排) concerts for him across the United States and new recordings as well. Soon Elvis became famous around the country. Later Elvis went to Hollywood and began to appear in films such as Love Me Tender and King Creole.

       But Elvis found it difficult to live with success. Like many other famous people, He began to take drugs and his health started to suffer. When he died at an early age of 42 in 1977,his many millions of fans were shocked, “The King Is Dead!” the newspaper said, But today his memory and his music live on and will always be remembered as the King of Rock “n” roll.

66. From the passage, we can see________________.

       A. the church songs didn’t help Elvis develop his own style

       B. Elvis forgot his church music at a later age

       C. Elvis didn’t get any help from his parents

       D. the church songs helped Elvis’ development in his singing

67. Who was Tom Parker?

       A. A manager of a bank                             B. A famous singer

       C. Elvis’ manager                                      D. Elvis’ best friend since childhood

68. What caused Elvis’ death?

       A. His singing too much                                   B. His taking the drugs

       C. His parent’s death                                  D. Tom Parker’s help

69. What was Elvis’ music style like most?

       A. Only country and western

       B. Only country and blues

       C. Both western and church music

       D. Not only country and western but also a bit “blues”

70. Which is the right order of Elvis’ life?

       a. Elvis learned to sing at church

       b. Elvis gave concerts all across America

       c. Elvis recorded some songs for his mother’s birthday

       d. Tom Parker became his manager

       e. Elvis went to high school in Memphis

       f. Elvis was born in Toledo

       A. f; a; e; c; d; b                                       B. f; a; c; e; d; b

       C. f; e; a; d; b; c                                        D. f; e; a; c; d; b

The manager and staff are happy to welcome you and will do all they can to make your stay an enjoyable one.

MEAL TIMES

Our overnight charge includes a continental-type breakfast.

Breakfast: 7:30—9:30 a.m.

Lunch: 12:00—2:00 p.m.

Afternoon tea: 4:00—5:30 p.m.

Dinner: 7:00—9:15 p.m.

Meals can be served in rooms at a small extra charge. We regret that meals can not be served outside these times.

Light refreshments(茶點(diǎn)) including tea, coffee, biscuits and sandwiches can be served in rooms between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. except during the meal times listed above. Cold drinks are available in the room refrigerator.

ROOM CLEANING

Please hang the sign on your door handle if you do not wish to be disturbed. It will be easier for the maids if you can leave the room temporarily(暫時(shí)地) at any time between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

VALUABLES

We are not responsible for the loss of money, jewels, or other valuables unless they are kept in the safe and signed for by the manager.

DEPARTURES

Please inform receptionists(接待員) of your intended leaving before 9:30 a.m. of the day concerned and leave the room by noon to allow for its preparation for incoming guests. If necessary, luggage can be left in the charge of the hall porter(搬運(yùn)工人).

A SPECIAL REQUEST

We would respectfully suggest that in consideration of the comfort of other guests, the volume of radios and televisions should be turned down after 11:00 p.m. .

72．Meals can be served __________ .

A. in rooms at 9:00 p.m.                    

B. in the dining room from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 p.m.

C. in the dining room at 6:00 p.m.      

D. outside the room at 3:00 p.m.

73．If you intend to leave the room tomorrow, you may leave at any of the following hours EXCEPT _________.        .

A. 10:00 a.m.   B. 12:00 a.m.            C. 3:00 p.m.          D. 11:00 a.m.

74．Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. Cold drinks can be found in the room refrigerator.

B. Guests are requested to turn down their radios and televisions after 11:00 p.m.

C. The sign that can be hung on the door handle shows that the room needs to be cleaned.

D. Your luggage can be kept by the hall porter.

75．Where is this notice most likely to be found?

A. In hotels                         B. In the newspapers     

C. At restaurants                   D. In shops

— Can I look at other dresses before I decide which one I’d like to buy?

    — Of course. ___________.

   A. Have a good time                         B. Enjoy yourself  

 C. Take your time                      D. It doesn’t matter