A Nigerian boy 71.______ (abandon) by his family who believed he was a witch has been rescued by a charity.

The 2-year-old was left starving and alone after his family refused 72.______ (care) for as he fell ill. After feeding off scraps (零屑) of food from passerby for eight months, the boy was 73.______ (eventual) saved last month by Danish charity worker Anja Ringgren Loven.

Loven is the 74.______ (found) of African Children’s aid Education and Development Foundation, and has named the boy Hope as he battles back to full strength. “I have chosen to call the boy Hope. We all hope that he survives, ” she wrote on her charity’s Facebook page. “Hope’s condition is stable now. He is taking food for 75.______ and he responds to the medicine he gets. Today, he has been able to sit up and is smiling 76.______ us. He’s a strong little boy.”

Loven 77.______ (establish) the charity in her native Denmark three years ago to help children that are neglected after 78.______ (identify) as “witches.” “Thousands of children are being accused of being witches and we’ve seen torture (痛苦) of children, dead children and 79.______ (frighten) children,” she added.

Loven runs a center 80.______ the children receive medical care, food and schooling. Earlier this year, Loven and her husband began building their own orphanage to care for the children with donations received from around the world.

I put my sunglasses on and took a deep breath. With her hand held   41in mine, we started walking down the street to her first day of school. I knew that she would be crying; she always cries when she is anxious about new   42  .

As we walked, she asked, “What if   43   talks to me?”

“I know that your   44   will talk to you. She’ll help you find your seat and she’ll even __45   you all to each other. And you already know two friends in the class from preschool. They are   46  too, I bet.”

She   47  and started to play with her backpack strap. It’s the backpack that we spent 20 minutes   48   up the night before. And the same one she slipped her small animal puppy into _ 49   she thought I wasn’t looking this morning.

“What if I get shy and can’t talk to anyone”

“You might feel shy at first,” I said to her, “  50   give yourself a little time and you’ll realize that you are having fun and feeling more   51 .”

She looked up at me and smiled, as we waited at a stop sign. “I’m   52   but really excited.”

“What are you most excited for?”

“  53  .”

I laughed because this was the same girl who weeks before told me she was   __54__from running one block down the street and needed to rest and drink water to   __55  .

As we turned the corner, her face dropped. The massive group of students gathered everywhere overwhelmed her and her face   56   fell as the tears swelled up in her eyes.

“You can do this, sweetie. Everyone has a place to queue up in   57  ; let’s go find yours.”

We lined up with her classmates and just as she was about to hold onto my leg   __58  , her friend from preschool stood next to her. In a second, she   59  . As the teacher began to walk them all into the school, she was not   60  , not holding onto me, but smiling. I held my husband’s hand, feeling happy and proud.

41. A. casually     B. carefully    C. tightly      D. naturally

42. A. senses       B. exercises    C. expectations D. experiences

43. A. anyone       B. everyone     C. no one       D. someone

44. A. friend       B. classmate    C. sister       D. teacher

45. A. mention      B. introduce    C. report       D. command

46. A. nervous      B. crazy        C. cautious     D. happy

47. A. looked on    B. looked away C. looked over  D. looked up

48. A. finishing    B. washing      C. keeping      D. packing

49. A. unless       B. although     C. when         D. until

50. A. but          B. so           C. and          D. or

51. A. delighted    B. worried      C. familiar     D. comfortable

52. A. shocked      B. tired        C. scared       D. sick

53. A. Maths        B. Chinese      C. English      D. P.E.

54. A. separated    B. exhausted    C. prevented    D. free

55. A. review       B. reform       C. recycle      D. refuel

56. A. slowly       B. instantly    C. constantly   D. eventually

57. A. class        B. line         C. seat         D. school

58. A. surprisingly B. roughly      C. desperately  D. naturally

59. A. gave in      B. came out     C. turned over  D. lit up

60. A. crying       B. shouting     C. jumping      D. whispering

In China, chain restaurants – especially the big multinational ones – are cool. Going to Starbucks, for example, is a status symbol. It not only says, “I’m rich enough to buy this overpriced coffee,” but also, “I’m cosmopolitan (见多识广的) enough to be part of globalization.”

Where I come from in the UK, however, chains are neither fashionable nor gourmet(美食的). Chains are where you go on New Year’s Day when nowhere else is open, or when you are 5 years old and your parents can’t stand hearing, “I’m huuuuuungry!” any longer. In my own case (with regards to McDonald’s), a chain is where you are taken on your first “date”. Even at the age of 13, I knew to give the guy the “let’s just be friends” phone call the next day.

In the UK, independent cafes and restaurants are making a comeback on the fashion scene. Nowadays, a Londoner who says “let’s meet for a coffee at Monmouth” (an independent cafe) is much cooler than one who says “let’s go to Starbucks”. Even if Monmouth’s coffee is a little more expensive, there’s a satisfaction in knowing your pounds aren’t going straight to the big corporations.

Of course, there are chain stores all over the UK; you can’t go five minutes without spotting a Costa Coffee. But numbers do not add up to good taste.

I do, however, have a confession (坦白). After moving to China I had moments when all the rice and Kung Pao Chicken became too much. I, too, have retreated to McDonald’s.

4. Many Chinese people like to go to multinational chain restaurants because ______.

A. the restaurants give customers a taste of foreign culture

B. the restaurants offer different food and drinks from other restaurants

C. they believe that eating there will show their wealth and social status

D. these restaurants are perfect places for a romantic date

5. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. The author has grown tired of Chinese food.

B. Branches of Monmouth’s cafe can be found all over the UK.

C. Most independent stores are closed on New Year’s Day in the UK.

D. It is cool in the UK to take your first date to a chain restaurant.

6. We can infer from the article that ______.

A. the author doesn’t like food from Pizza Hut

B. the author doesn’t like to follow fashion trends

C. many Britons think that numbers mean poor quality

D. many Britons don’t like big corporations

7. What does the underlined word (in the last paragraph) mean?

A. adapted    B. contributed

C. subscribed    D. Switched

The engineers are so busy that they have no time for sports activities,      they have the interest.

       A. even if                                  B. as if                               C. whenever               D. wherever

Thinking of buying a pair of new running shoes?Have the latest running shoe advertisements left you confused? To know which pair of shoes is the best for you,read on.

_36_

If you do not know your foot size,I advise you to go to a footwear specialty shop and check your foot size.If the sizes of your feet vary,then your shoe size must match the size of your larger foot.

_37_This will help you identify your pronation（内翻）quickly.Wet your feet and stand on the bathmat.Observe your footprints.If your footprints indicate your entire foot,then you over-pronate.If your footprints show a very thin band between the ball of your foot and your heel,then you under-pronate.Normal pronation lies between over-pronation and under-pronation.

Time to buy.

When you buy your shoes also plays a major role in the fitting of your shoes.You should preferably shop for shoes in the late afternoon._38_The feet have a tendency to expand while running.So buying shoes that match the largest size of your feet is always advised.

Curve（弯曲）of the shoes.

_39_Shoes with a curved shape will be the best for those who under-pronate.Shoes with a semi-curved shape will be suitable for those who have normal pronation.

Testing your shoes.

Once you have chosen your pair of shoes,you should test them.Walk and jump around in them._40_If you don't feel comfortable,then ask for another pair.

Knowing how to choose running shoes is essential.It helps you avoid injuries.Get running shoes that fit you, instead of following those advertisements blindly.

A.Style of the shoes.

B.Know your feet.

C.Your feet are the largest then.

D.Choose the shoes in your favorite color.

E.You should also know your arch（足弓）shape.

F.Make sure that you arc comfortable in them.

G.If you have flat feet,then shoes with a straight shape are suitable for you.

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

  2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

People always communicate with words.Do you think you can communicate with words?A smile on your face shows you are happily or friendly.Tears in eyes told others that you are sad.When you put down your hand in class, the teacher knows they want to say something.Other things can also express message.For example,a sign at the bus stop helps you know that which bus to take.Signs on the door tell you whether to go in and out.Have you ever seen that there is a lot of signs around you and that you receive messages from them all time?

The bed should be used as a place for sleep, but more and more people like to read an iPad a lot in bed before they go to sleep.

Charles Czeisler, a professor at Harvard Medical School, and his coworkers got a small group of people for an experiment. For five days in a row, these people read either a paper book or an iPad for four hours before sleep. Their sleep patterns were monitored all night. Before and after each trial period, they took hourly blood tests to paint a day-long picture of just how much melatonin(褪黑激素) was in their blood at any time.

When the people read the iPad as compared to the paper books, they felt less sleepy at night and less active the following morning. People also took longer to fall asleep on the iPad nights, and the blood tests showed that their melatonin secretion(分泌) was delayed by an hour and a half.

The researchers concluded that because of the rise of e-readers and the widespread use of e-things among children and teenagers, more research into the "long-term influence of these e-things on health and safety is urgently needed." Czeisler and coworkers went on, in the research paper, to point out that reading an iPad in bed may increase cancer risk.

However, software has been developed that can reduce some of the blue light from the screens of phones and computers, and there are also glasses that are made to reduce short wavelengths. While they seem like a logic solution for the nighttime tech users, it needs more research.

25. In Charles Czeisler's experiment, the group of people were asked to_______.

   A. sit in a row and receive the strict tests

   B. read a paper book and an iPad before sleep

   C. have their sleep patterns observed all night

D. have their blood tested per hour during the trial

26. The third paragraph tells us the iPad readers were likely to_______.

   A. feel less sleepy and tired in the day

   B. become less energetic the next morning

   C. fall asleep more easily after reading

   D. have a lot more melatonin secretion

27. The special software recently developed can _______.

   A. reduce the harm caused by doing nighttime e-reading

B. reduce the blue light from the screens completely

   C. help prevent eyes being harmed by short wavelengths

   D. be used in all the e-things widely and safely

The Italian dinners we had every Sunday when I was a boy were feasts fit for a king. There were    1     ( loaf ) of Italian bread ready to be eaten. They were great with butter and even better when you dipped them in the sauce. My grandma,    2    we called “Nanny”, would always bake them a day ahead so they would be ready. I remember watching her make the dough (面团). I would often ask to help but only because I wanted to have a bite of the dough    3     she placed it in the pans to bake.

One day I   4   (fool) asked Nanny why she didn’t just buy bread at the store   5   (save) time. “Because they’re not as good,” she said in her thick Italian accent. Then she laughed, smiled, and gave me a piece of dough to eat.

Nanny was right. Today I buy my bread at    6    store and it isn’t as good. It is factory-made and    7    (lack) all the taste, warmth, and love that Nanny put into    8    bread. Store-bought happiness is a sad substitute for homemade joy. If you want    9    (last) love, permanent peace, and endless joy, then you have to bake them    10    your own.

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

  增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。

  删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。

  修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

  注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;

         2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。

I feel it a great honor to be welcomed to participate in such a wonderful activity.

As for me, read a good book is just like talking with a learned person. It is wide considered that what reading plays an important part in learning. Besides, reading can open my eye and make my life colorful. As matter of fact, only through reading can one person become a succeed.

When it comes to the books I’ve read, A Global History has had a deep influence with me. The book give the history of the world. It not only has enlarged our knowledge, but also get me interested in history.

下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（ʌ），并在其下面写出该加的词；

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一次；

      2. 只允许修改10出，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Last Wednesday our class organized a environmental activity whose theme were “Joining Together to Build a Civilized City” in a community. The students divided into three groups. Group 1 went from door to door recycling the using batteries. Not feeling tired, the second group had cleared up the posters and advertisements on the walls as good as the rubbish on the ground. The last group hand out the leaflets of the environmental protection and they also invited the resident（居民）to take part. The locals praised us with our practice and gave us many support.

_______ warm at night，I would fill the woodstove，then set my alarm clock for midnight so I could

refill it．（　　）

A．Staying  B．Stayed  C．To stay  D．Stay

In February of 2005, Phil Belfiore was teaching one of Robert Frost’s poems “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening”. He liked it so much that he recorded it on his home answering machine, which would later  lead to one of the most unusual     36     of his life.

When Phil returned from his vacation, he listened to his voice     37    . One gentleman caller     38     for dialing the wrong number. But, he added, he’d really    39     the poem. Phil laughed and thought nothing more of     it－    40    the phone rang a few days later.

Phil     41     John’s hollow voice immediately, who said sorry to     42    , but he was calling to hear the     43     again. The two men talked. It turned out that his brother’s phone number was     44     from Phil’s by one digit. Before hanging up, Phil told John to     45     anytime, whether to hear the poem or just to have a chat.

That was 11 years ago. They’ve spoken on the phone a few times a month ever since. It is John who is     46     the starter of most calls. However, Phil will ring if a long while has passed. Not     47   , John has been in poor health. His special voice is just the     48    of some heart trouble. They seem to always     49     when  there’s  been  a big sports event  and they like to

discuss     50     in particular. John will also     51     Phil on his life. Slowly, their conversations have grown much more     52    . When asked what drew them together, Phil    53     that it was the telephone. They planned to meet twice, but circumstances went     54     them. Their friendship is based on the simple act of picking up the phone. “My best friend is someone I’ve not yet met     55    ,” says John.

For 28 years, three months, and 12 days, I drove a New York City taxi. Now, if you were to ask me what I had for breakfast yesterday, I probably couldn’t tell you. But the memory of one fare is so vivid. I’ll remember it all my days in this world.

It was a sunny Monday morning in the spring of 1966. I was cruising down York Avenue looking for a customer, but with the beautiful weather, it was kind of slow. I had stopped at a light just opposite New York Hospital when I spied a well-dressed man dashing down the hospital steps. He was greeting me.

Just then, the light turned green, the driver behind me honked(按喇叭) impatiently, and I heard a cop’s whistle. But I wasn’t about to lose this ride. Finally, the man reached the cab and jumped in. "LaGuardia Airport, please," he said. "And thanks for waiting."

Good news, I thought. On Monday morning, LaGuardia is hopping, and with a little luck, I could get back-to-back fares. That would make my day.

As always, I wondered about my passenger. Was this guy a talker, or a newspaper reader? After a few moments, he started a conversation. It began ordinarily enough, "How do you like driving a cab?"

It was an old question, and I gave him my old answer. "It’s OK," I said. "I make a living and meet interesting people sometimes. But if I could get a job making $100 a week more, I’d take it — just like you would."

His reply intrigued me. "I would not change jobs if it meant I had to take a cut of a hundred a week."

I’d never heard anyone say such a thing. "What do you do?"

"I’m in the neurology(神经学) department at New York Hospital."

I’ve always been curious about people, and I’ve tried to learn what I could from them. Many times during long rides, I’d developed a rapport (和谐)with my passengers — and quite often I’d received very good advice from accountants, lawyers, and plumbers. Maybe it was that this fellow clearly loved his work; maybe it was just the pleasant mood of a spring morning. But I decided to ask for his help.

8．What can be inferred from the first paragraph?

A. The taxi driver was a green hand.

B. There were fewer customers near the hospital.

C. When the weather was fine, there were more customers.

D. The driver was greatly impressed by one customer.

9．Why did the driver behind the writer honk impatiently?

A. Because the light turned yellow.

B. Because the writer was about to lose his ride.

C. Because a cop whistled from behind.

D. Because the writer was in the way of him.

10．What does the underlined word in the passage mean?

A. Annoyed    B. Interested    C. Frightened   D. Inspired

11．Which of the following is true of the doctor?

A. He was not much of a talker.

B. He earned not so much as the taxi driver.

C. He loved his job very much.

D. He would go on business by train.

Seeking a suitable university for you? The University of Waikato is the right one. It is internationally recognized for its excellence and achievements. It will help you develop advanced research skills. As a university student you can get first-class research facilities with trained teachers to help, support and advise you in your study. We pride ourselves on our high standards, our research success and our international recognition. For further information: inf@waikato. ac. nz

●Degree

We offer a wide choice of bachelor’s degrees for international students, which includes: Arts Communication Studies, Social Sciences, etc. Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education are only for New Zealand citizens. For further information: deg@waikato. ac. nz

●Tuition Fees

    Tuition fees are different from department to department, generally from $5,000 to $6,000 a year. For further information: tui@waikato. ac. nz

●Accommodation

    You can have a room in a 4-bedroom flat, which will cost about $100 a month with other regular living costs of about $150 a month for one person. For further information: ave@waikato. ac. nz

●Health

    The Student Health Service provides excellent medical services for students. The Medical Centre is open five days a week, including student holidays with four doctors and nurses to meet your medical needs. For further information: heal@waikato. ac. nz

●Sports

    The Centre is a great place to have sports activities. Trained exercise teachers can help you work out a training plan and keep you active. The sports hall has volleyball, basketball and indoor football courts and a swimming pool as well. There are also a large number of sports clubs at Waikato. For further information: sport@waikcato, ac. nz

25. If you want to get more information about arts, you can write to ________.

    A. Sport@waikato.ac.nz               B. deg@waikato.ac.nz 

C. heal@waikato.ac.nz                D. inf@waikato.ac.nz

26. A British student can choose_______ in the University of Waikato?

  A. Bachelor of music           B. Bachelor of Education

    C. Social Sciences             D. Bachelor of business

27. You have to pay at least ________ a year if you study at the University of Waikato.

    A. $5,250        B. $8,000         C. $9,000        D. $11,000

28. According to the text, what will you do if you are ill during Christmas holidays?

A. Go to a hospital nearby.           

B. Buy some medicine in a drug store.

C. Try to get help from your classmates.  

D. See a doctor at the school medical centre.

下面短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2、只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分

I’m glad to write to you. It has been near a month since you leave our hospital. I’m still worried about you.What are you getting along these days? I think you may be much better now. But you’d better to have a good rest and take good care yourself, for you are a sixty-year-old man. I still remember those days that you helped me with my English. Under your help, it made a little progress. And to my regret, my English remains very bad though I work hard at it. Can you give me some advices on it?

What do they really mean?

Food manufacturers and retailers are letting shoppers down. This is the view of the CWS, which has just brought out a new report.

According to the report, shoppers believe food labels(标签) because they think there are strict regulations in place. 　36　So the food industry can get away with all sorts of tricky strategies to make products look bigger and sound better than they are.

The report has identified the different ways in which shoppers are misled.    37____ Descriptions on packaging are sometimes inaccurate in an attempt to oversell the product. One example given in the report is the phrase "haddock fillets", used for a product that is in fact cut from big blocks of fish rather than individual slices.

　38　These include "traditional", "wholesome", or "premium". The claim that a brand is "90% fat-free" hides the fact that it contains 10% fat, which above recommended levels. Phrases such as "free from preservatives" make a virtue out of a normal attribute of food.

   Labels have a wide variety of text sizes on them. You sometimes need a magnifying glass to read the small print. 　39　

Another deliberate type of misinformation lies in the image. Many pictures on packets use small plates to make the product look bigger. 　40　

However, misleading messages on packaging could soon be a thing of the past. The CWS recently produced a code which, if used, would end the current inaccuracies and half-truths. It has called on the government to support it as a way of improving food standards.

With freezing temperatures on the way, now it is the time to take steps to protect your four-legged family members from the cold, wet weather San Antonio winters often bring. With a few simple measures, you can ensure your pets stay happy and healthy throughout winter.

What is the best way to protect your pets during freezing cold weather? Bring them inside. Pets (especially cats) are safer indoors. Can’t have your pets inside the house? Purchase a dog house or give your pet a safe, warm place to rest.

Certain pets are more vulnerable (易受伤害的) to cold temperatures than others. Short-haired dogs, very young or old dogs and all cats should not be left outside during winter months. Short-haired dogs may benefit from a sweater while outside.

Pets that spend much of their day outdoors will need some extra food throughout the winter months. That’s because they use up more energy trying to stay warm. A few extra kibbles probably won’t hurt but make sure your pets are getting daily exercise if they.re easy to gain weight. Always provide fresh, clean water regardless of the season. Cheek water daily and clean bowls regularly.

Be mindful of your pets while winterizing your car. Antifreeze (防冻剂) is deadly to pets that are attracted to its sweet taste. Store all chemicals out of reach, especially if are going to bring your pets into the garage on cold nights. It is necessary to warm up the car before you head out with your pet. A warm engine can be a welcome spot for a cold cat and the noise should scare them away before your start the engine.

San Antonio’s Animal Care Services wants to remind people that the City of Sun Antonio has laws that protect pets from neglect, including exposure to freezing weather conditions. Animal Care Service warns that if you find any pet around being left in the freezing cold weather, you can call the City’s 311 Customer Service line.

29. If you have a short-haired dog, you’d better        in winter.

A. keep it inside all the time                                                B. keep it company

C. dress it in a sweater                                                       D. pay more attention to it

30. What does the underlined word “kibbles” Paragraph that       .

A. Workouts                       B. Signs                             C. Pet food                        D. Dog tips

31. We can learn from the fifth paragraph that       .

A. Pets need more water in winter                                      B. Pets are always being curious

C. Chemicals send an attractive smell                                D. It’s better not to take pets in the car

32. It can be concluded from the passage that       .

A. Animal Care Service offers tips to protect pets in winter

B. Whoever abuses pets will be sentenced to prison

C. Many pets can’t survive the freezing winter

D. San Antonio sees numbers of homeless pets

. -----I feel terrible. I didn’t do well in the math test.

-----_______. You’re already making progress and will surely learn it well.

A. Don’t be silly    B. Don’t take things for granted

C. Don’t put the cart before the horse    D. Don’t take it too hard

On June 23,2010,a Sunny Airlines captain with 32 years of experience stopped his flight from departing.He was deeply concerned about a power part that might run out of all electrical power on his trans-Pacific flight.Regardless of his concerns,Sunny Airlines pressured him to fly the airplane over the ocean at night.When he refused to put the safety of his passengers at risk,Sunny Airlines' Security removed him out of the airport,and threatened to arrest his crew if they did not cooperate.

Besides that,five more Sunny Airlines pilots also refused to fly the aircraft,expressing their own concerns about the safety of the plane.It turned out the pilots were right: the power part was faulty and the plane was removed from service and finally fixed.Eventually a third crew operated the flight,hours later.In this whole process,Sunny Airlines pressured their highly experienced pilots to ignore their safety concerns and fly passengers over the Pacific Ocean at night in a plane that needed maintenance.Fortunately for all of us,these pilots stood strong and would not be frightened.

Don't just take our word.Please research this yourself and learn the facts at www.SunnyAirlinePilot.org.Once you review this shocking information,please keep in mind that while their use of Corporate Security to remove a pilot from the airport is a new procedure,flight crews' lacking confidence is becoming common at Sunny Airlines, with recorded events occurring on a weekly basis.

The flying public deserves the highest levels of safety.No airlines should maximize their gains by pushing their employees to move their airplanes regardless of the potential human cost.Sunny Airlines' pilots are committed to resisting any practices of damaging your safety for profits.We've been trying to deal with these problems behind the scenes for quite some time;now we need your help.Go to www.SunnyAirlinePilot.org to get more information and find out what you can do.

7. After the captain refused to fly the aircraft,he was       .

A. asked to find another pilot

B. forced to leave the airport

C. arrested for disobeying the order

D. made to help the Airlines fix the plane

8. What is the author's purpose of writing the passage?

A. To help Sunny Airlines make higher profits.

B. To introduce Sunny Airlines' pilot training programs.

C. To review plans for improving Sunny Airlines' service.

D. To expose problems with Sunny Airlines' security practices.

9. Which of the following is true about the aircraft?

A. It was too old for any more flight service.

B. Its problem was found and finally repaired.

C. It was removed from the airport for a week-long checkup.

D. Its problem remained and no crew would operate the flight.

10. The passage was most likely written by       of Sunny Airlines.

A. security guards    B. managers

C. pilots    D. passengers

The Lyceum Theatre

   David Bateman is a huge fan of this theatre. “You cannot find a theatre with a more varied past,” he argues. At first a place for musicals, the Lyceum soon began to host a lot of different events. Then there were more changes and the theatre was used as a music hall before once again becoming a theatre. And it was during this period, in 1934, that Queen Elizabeth II saw her very first pantomime (童话剧) here!

The London Palladium

   Felix Knight would be surprised if you hadn’t heard of this very famous theatre in the West End. In the 1950s, millions of viewers across Britain would watch Saturday Night at the Palladium, a weekly variety show (杂耍表演) televised live from the theatre. Nowadays, the theatre hosts musicals such as The Sound of Music, but it also hosts a number of important events such as the British film awards in 2007.

The Globe Theatre

   “People are likely to overlook the Globe Theatre because it’s not in the West End,” says Jane Campbell. The theatre is a copy of the Elizabethan playhouse that was built in 1599 and where Shakespeare’s plays were written and performed. Every last inch of the rebuilt Globe is authentic (逼真的), even the fact that it is an open-air theatre.

The Piccadilly Theatre

   For Mariella Clark, this theatre is her number one choice. Opened in 1928, it may not be the oldest theatre in the West End, but it is one of the biggest and has certainly made its mark---during its time as a cinema it actually showed the first talking movie ever! “I’d always thought that theatres put on plays or musicals from day one,” Mariella says, “so I was quite surprised when I first began t realise that they often have quite interesting histories.”

33. According to David, the Lyceum Theatre __________.

A.      has a very colorful past                             B. was used to show movies

C. was the favourite of Queen Elizabeth                   D. offers shows as well as events on stage

34. Which theatre could be unpleasant on a rainy day?

A.      The London Palladium.                           B. The Piccadilly Theatre.

C. The Lyceum Theatre.                              D. The Globe Theatre.

35. Who feels surprised at the history of his or her favorite theatre？

  A. Mariella.               B. David.                C. Felix.                  D. Jane