What is your favourite colour? Do you like yellow, orange, red?     . Do you prefer greys and blues? Then you are probably quiet, shy, and you would rather follow than lead. You tend to be pessimist. At least, this is what psychologists tell us, and they should know, because they have been seriously studying the meaning of colour preference, as well as the effect that colours have on human beings.     . If you happen to love brown, you did so, as soon as you opened your eyes, or at least as soon as you could see clearly.

    .A yellow room makes most people feel more cheerful and more relaxed than a dark green one; and a red dress brings warmth and cheer to the saddest winter day.

     . A black bridge over the Thames River, near London, used to be the scene of more suicides(自殺) than any other bridge in the area---until it was repainted green. The number of suicide attempts immediately fell sharply. Perhaps it would have fallen even more if the bridge had been done in pink or baby blue.

     . It is an established fact that factory workers work better, harder, and have fewer accidents when their machines are painted orange rather than black or grey.

A. On the other hand, black is depressing.

B. They tell us, among other facts, that we do not choose our favourite colour as we grow up --- we are born with our preference.

C. The rooms are painted in different colours as you like.

D. If you do, you must be an optimist, a leader, an active person who enjoys life, people and excitement.

E. Light and bright colours make people not only happier but more active.

F. Life is like a picture or a poem, full of different colours.

G. Colours do influence our moods---there is no doubt about it

Do you like doing shopping? Have you ever had to decide whether to go shopping or stay at home and watch TV on a weekend? Now you __16__ do both at the same time. Home shopping television networks have become a __17__ for many people to shop without __18__ having to leave their homes, and you never thought it’s so convenient.

Some shoppers are __19__ of department stores and supermarkets— __20__ the crowds, waiting in long lines, and sometimes having slight __21__ of finding anything they want to buy. They’d rather sit quietly at home in front of the TV set and __22__ a friendly announcer describe a product __23__ a model shows it. And they can __24__ around the clock, buying something __25__ by making a phone call.

Department stores and even mail-under companies are __26__ to join in the success of home shopping. Large department stores are busy __27__ their own TV channels to encourage TV shopping in the future. __28__ can ask questions about products and place __29__, all through their TV sets.

Will shopping by television __30__ take the place of shopping in stores? Some people are still concerned about that. Just only some industry managers think so. __31__ many people find shopping at a __32__ store a great enjoyment. And for many shoppers, it is still important to __33__ or try on dresses they want to buy. That’s __34__ specialists say that in the future, home shopping will __35__ together with store shopping but will never entirely replace it. Let’s wait and see it.

根據(jù)對(duì)話內(nèi)容，從對(duì)話后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，選項(xiàng)中兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。

--Mari, which part of New York do you like best?

--I like Soho because there’s lots of great shopping to do.

--Yeah. I always hear about Central Park.   --Yeah, Central Park is in the middle of Manhattan. It’s really big and people go there to play sports or just hang out and walk around.

-- 

--Yes, at that time you can see a lot of joggers because on non-working days the roads are closed off and cars are not allowed to go on them.

--I see. So the park must be very large, right?

--Yes,    If you have a chance, I strongly recommend you go and visit it.

--If possible, I will. What about other parts?

--When I was in high school, I lived near Harlem and I really liked it.

--Why?  

--In Harlem, you get a neighborhood feeling. People talk to each other over the fence and get together for coffee on Sunday mornings.

--Well.   

--Yes. I don’t like going to Times Square because I think it is too commercial.

A. Is there any area you don’t like?

B. Can you tell me something about it?

C. Does it have anything special on weekends?

D. what are the things that you are interested in?

E. I don’t want to go there again as it is too boring.

F. As far as I know, it goes from 56th Street to 110th.

G. If I’m lucky enough, I can see some famous movie stars there.

Are you a student in Pickering? Do you like to write? Can you imagine Pickering in the year 2025? If you say yes to these questions then you should enter the “In Your Words ”writing contest. You can write an essay, story or a poem on the topic “Imagine my diverse community in the year 2025”
Guidelines :
1. Students are to submit a piece of writing (e.g. poem , story , essay ) on the topic.
2. Entries will be separated into three categories : Elementary : Grades 2-5, Elementary : Grades 6-8, Secondary: Grades 9-12.
3. Entries should speak to issues of diversity(差異/多樣性), equality and or race relations. Entries that speak to personal experiences or personal thoughts about the topic are recommended(推薦/建議).
4. Entries are to be 600 words at most . Typed. Double spaced . Size 12 front.
5. First, second and third places will be chosen for each category to award an “Honourable Mention”.
6. One submission per student will be accepted.
Timelines :
All entries must be submitted(上交) by 4:00 pm on December 3,2009.
Only mailed or hand-delivered original submissions will be accepted ( no faxes or emails ).
Judges will review entries and select winners in each category by February 2010.
Incentives(獎(jiǎng)勵(lì))：
Contest winners will be invited to share their submissions at the Race Relations Forum hosted by the Pickering Advisory.
Winning entries will be displayed in the lobby of the Pickering Civic Complex and featured on the city of Pickering website for the month of March 2010.
The winners of each category will have their entries printed in the News Advertiser and other possible publications.
72. Which of the following is NOT a topic of the writing contest ?
Family responsibilities                  B. Social justice(正義)
C.  Relationship between different races       D. Various races in the same community(社區(qū))
73. According to the passage, if you join in the contest, you_______.
A. must base your writing on your personal experiences
B. should write an article of at least 600 words
C. can submit several pieces of writing
will be free to choose a writing style
74. If an entry is awarded, it will be ______.
A. advertised in a newspaper                        B. used as learning material
C. posted on the Pickering website                  D. presented at an international forum
75. How many contestants at least will be awarded in all ?
A. 1                 B. 3                        C. 6                        D. 9