My wife and I moved into our home two years ago. We had a   41   with a lot of rocks. Very often when we have flowers, Denise or I would plant some between the rocks，just to   42   some color to the area.

  Last summer, I found a tiny little plant in the yard that I could not immediately   43  . I knew I didn’t plant it and Denise said she didn’t either. We decided to let it continue   44   until we could find out what it was.

  Weeks passed and as I made my way back to the strange   45  , it appeared to be a sunflower. I decided to   46   the weeds around it. As I pulled rocks from the area to get to the weeds, I noticed something   47  . The sunflower had not started where I saw it begin. It   48   had begun under a big   49   and grown under and around it to reach the   50  .

  That’s when I   51   that if a tiny little sunflower didn’t let a big rock stand in its   52   of developing，we too have the   53   to do the same thing. If we believe in ourselves like that little sunflower, we can reach where we   54   to go and get what we need for growth.

  We need to   55   ourselves knowing we have the ability to achieve our goals. Like the   56  , it knew it had the ability to get over the rocks because it had   57   in itself that it would succeed. Stand tall like the sunflower and be   58   of who and what we are, then the environment will begin to   59   us. We will find a way to go under or around any “rocks” in order to   60   our goals.

41. A. field               B. farm                     C. yard                     D. pool

42. A. limit                  B. add                         C. devote                     D. prefer

43. A. use                   B. replace                    C. identify                    D. consume

44. A. growing            B. standing                   C. improving                D. increasing

45. A. house                B. plant                        C. seed                         D. tree

46. A. watch              B. tend                        C. remove                    D. collect

47. A. wonderful         B. valuable                   C. terrible                     D. unusual

48. A. actually             B. completely               C. eventually                 D. gradually

49.A. tree                   B. table                        C. rock                        D. wall

50. A. air                    B. top                          C. water                             D. sun

51.A. acknowledged     B. realized                     C. recognized                D. hoped

52. A. place                B. process                   C. course                            D. way

53. A. idea                  B. dream                    C. chance                            D. ability

54. A. forget               B. aim                         C. hate                         D. wait

55. A. believe in          B. care for                    C. nod to                      D. equip with

56. A. sunflower          B. weed                        C. home                             D. summer

57. A. energy              B. love                        C. courage                    D. faith

58. A. aware               B. afraid                             C. tired                         D. proud

59. A. affect                B. support                   C. like                         D. praise

60. A. reach                B. set                         C. shoot                      D. kick

Britain’s oldest man made his first visit to London yesterday at the age of 101. Mr. John Evans had never found the time or money to make the trip from his home in Forest Fach, near Swansea. But, when British Rail offered him an all-expenses-paid birthday trip to the capital he just could not refuse.

　　He arrived at Paddington Station and smartly turned out in his best suit, favorite Panama hat and a red rose in his buttonhole. “It’s very exciting. There’s no doubt about it,” he said.

　　Until yesterday he had never been far from home, except for one trip to Aberdeen. “But I’ve been on the seas to that faraway land called Ilfracombe 21 miles from home,” he joked.

　　Mr Evans, who spent 60 years working as a miner in South Wales, almost made the journey to London once before, at the turn of the century. “There was a trip to the White City but it was ten shillings return from Swansea — too much I thought. All my money went to the family then,” he said.

　　During the next two days Mr. Evans will be taken on a short tour of London to see the sights. Top of his list is a visit to the House of Parliament organized by his MP, Mr. Gareth Wardell.

　　The only arrangement he does not care for is the wheelchair provided for him if he gets tired. “I don’t like the chair — people will think I am getting old. ” he said. His secret for a long and healthy life has been well publicized — no wine, no tobacco and no anger.

　　Before setting off from Swansea with his 76-year-old son, Amwell, he said jokingly, “I’m glad to see they’ve given me a return ticket. ”

41. The very reason that Mr. Evans didn’t go to see the world is that _________.

　　A. he had already been on the seas to Ilfracombe

　　B. he was too busy to go too far away from home

　　C. he couldn’t afford both the time and the money

　　D. he believed “East or west, home is best”

42. Mr Evans didn’t like the wheelchair simply because _________.

　　A. he was not used to traveling in it

　　B. the wheelchair was of poor quality and not easy to operate

　　C. he actually preferred walking to sitting in it at home

　　D. he thought he was still young enough to manage the trip

43.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

　　A. Mr. Evans had to work hard to raise his family when young.

　　B. The trip to London excited Mr. Evans very much.

　　C. Mr. Evans could not really enjoy the trip because of his age.

　　D. Humor was one of Mr. Evans’ characters.

44.The probable explanation to Mr. Evans’ long life lies in _________.

　　A. his good living habits           B. his hard working for the family

　　C. his sticking to his hometown       D. his living conditions near the Swansea

According to a recent survey, violence did exist in schools. Students showed their fear and parents and teachers also expressed their great concern about it,   61   (hope) the whole society pay more attention to the mental health of adolescents.

Nowadays, school violence is   62   hot issue. I think this is a phenomenon,  63   calls for our great concern. We should try every effort   64   (prevent) violence happening at school, for more and more students would drop out of school   65   their personal safety could not   66   (guarantee). In fact, violence can be learned. Children learn violent behavior from adults or from   67   they see on television or on the Internet.

If I meet with school violence, I will not answer violence   68   violence, for it will result in  69  (much) fighting. I will tell my teachers or parents about it. I think they will help me deal with it well and they will protect me from the bad guys.

 All in all, every student should behave   70   (he) and keep away from violence.

I had to visit my sister in another town because her husband was very ill. My whole   41   couldn't go because school was in session. My children stayed back in their father's    42   , except for the youngest, who was just a year old. I was    43   about taking a train journey alone with my one-year-old daughter. However, I knew I had to go, so I gathered all my courage and   44   the train. After waving goodbye to my husband, I settled down.

There were three other   45   in that carriage, and two of them were quite elderly, while one was a young man. My daughter was    46    , missing her dad. I tried to   47   her, but it didn’t work. I tried giving her water and some biscuits, but her crying wouldn't    48    . By this time, I was getting worried about the   49   being caused to the others. One of the old men was dozing, but   50   seemed to become very angry. But however much I tried, the sobbing continued.

Just then, the young man offered to take my baby into his   51   . He stood with her near the window and started   52   to her in a soft voice. My daughter stopped crying   53   , listening to his baby talk. I was both surprised and   54   , especially because the unhappy old man was now happily reading his book. The stranger   55   my daughter back once she fell asleep. I thanked the   56   worker repeatedly and settle down to   57   .

During the long train journey this young man   58   helped me. He fed my baby, sang to her and told her countless stories. I arrived at my   59   rested and grateful for this man who had come to my   60   .
    After so many years, I still remember this stranger on the train with a grateful heart.

 My eyes are getting tired. I _____ for two hours. I think I’ll take a rest.

A. have read    B. have been reading   C. would have read   D. read

Sydney Town Hall is well known as a performance and multi-function venue. Here is a program of upcoming events being held in Sydney Town Hall. Should you have any enquiries about Sydney Town Hall as a venue for hire, please call (02) 9265 9189.

Note: This information is correct at the time of publication but is subject to change without notice. For further information or updates, please contact City Info on (02) 9265 9007

Check our internet site on …www.sydneycity.nsw.gov.au

70. If you don’t want to miss some events you are keen on held in Sydney Town Hall in November, you’ d better contact on_____.

    A. (02) 9265 9573             B. 0413 156 417         C. 9267 9100              D. (02) 9265 9007

71. If you are interested in music but have to work on daytime, you can enjoy yourself in

Sydney Town Hall ______.

    A. on October 5^th       B. on October 7^th C. on Friday evening        D. at the weekend

72. You can have lunch or coffee in Sydney Town Hall while you are there for _____.

   A. The SBS Radio & Television Children’s Choir

   B. Songs From Scotland

   C. Entertainment Seminar

   D. The Sydney Church of Christ presents

73. If any associations need to have a meeting or alike, __________.

   A. Treasury Club Bar will always be the place for break coffee or drink

   B. Centennial Hall is always available

   C. it’s possible for them to rent a place in Sydney Town Hall

   D. Lower Town Hall is really a good choice for that

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：在错的词下画一横线，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。

One evening two young man were walking in the street together. They tried to find a chance to steal everything. The clock struck twelve. Most of the people were in bed. Quickly they came to a house and it seemed everyone in the house had fallen asleep. Standing at the front gate, one man whispered in English to the other at a low voice, “You wait here and I’ll go around to the back door and then get into the house.” Suddenly out of the house ran a dog, barked at them. The two men was very frightened and ran away as fast as possibly. They didn’t stop until they get to a lonely place. The man said to the other in a surprise, “It’s too bad, but I hadn’t thought what the dog could understand English.”

 — When can I use your computer?

—Never!_______ should you touch it.

A. In no time       B. Under no circumstance  C. At no case        D. On no condition

Music festivals are popular across Africa.But this seems something few would have imagined   possible in Goma.For years,the city___41___ (link)to wars.The young people were tired of years    of___42___(violent),and a youth group set out to organize a music festival ___43___  peace   in the Democratic Republic of Congo.They decided to hold the event in the ___44___  (east)city of  Goma.                                

Their first attempt in 2013 was cancelled ___45___  Goma came under attack.But last year,

25,000 people came to the city to hear their favorite artists play.And this year,some of Africa’s top   musicians decided to attend.                    

The crowd cheered ___46___ Habib Koite arrived for his performance.The smoke machinesfired up.Some people stood one behind another,___47___ (form)a line.Thousands of other peopleate,drank and danced in the dust.

    Vianney Bisimwa was one of the ___48___  (organizer)of the festival.He says he and other  young people wanted to change the image of Goma.

Although the country is known for wars,it is also famous for ___49___(it)music.Many local   artists sing openly about the conflict.Vianney Bisimwa says this gives people___50___ chance to  express their feelings.

假定你是李华，从互联网((the Internet)上得知一个国际中学生组织将在新加坡(Singapore)举办夏令营，欢迎各国学生参加。请写一封电子邮件申请参加。

    内容主要包括:

    1.自我介绍(包括英语能力);

    2.参加意图(介绍中国、了解其他国家);

3.希望获准。

注意:

1.数100左右;

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;

3.邮件开头和结尾已为你写好.

Dear Sir or Madam,

________________________________________________________________________

BEIJING—Family planning officers will handle the illegal birth case of film director Zhang Yimou by following legal procedures, a government spokesman said on Tuesday, December 10, 2013.

When asked to comment on Zhang’s case at a press conference, Yao Hongwen, spokesman for the National Health and Family Planning Commission(NHFPC), said “Every citizen is equal before the law and nobody is allowed to have privileges(特权)to give birth to more children than allowed.”

Yao’s comment came after media stories claimed that Zhang had remarried and fathered a total of seven children: one with his former wife, three with his present wife, Chen Ting, and another three from two lovers.

“The NHFPC’s attitude towards citizens’ birth violations(违法)is consistent and clear. Every Chinese citizen should obey and safeguard the seriousness of laws and regulations.” NHFPC spokesman Yao Hongwen said.

China’s family planning policy, introduced in the late 1970s to slow down the country’s growing population, limits most urban couples to one child and most rural couples to two. The policy was recently relaxed, allowing couples to have two children if one of them is an only child.

Those who break the policy face severe fines. The amount of the fine is generally several times the yearly annual income of the two spouses(配偶). Some media calculations put the fine that Zhang may face at as much as 160 million yuan(over $26 million).

Zhang’s birth case has caused criticism online about famous people who have more children than the policy allows.

In an open letter on December 1, Zhang admitted that the couple has two sons and daughter and they are willing to accept investigation and punishment according to China’s laws and regulations. He apologized to the public.

However, the letter denied that Zhang had lovers and was father to as many as seven children from various mothers.

Zhang, one of the “fifth generation” of Chinese filmmakers, made his first directorial work in 1987 with “Red Sorghum” and has won a number of award worldwide. He was chief director of the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympic Games.

25. The purpose of the news report is to_______.

A. claim that Zhang Yimou remarried and fathered a total of seven children

B. inform us that Zhang’s illegal birth case will be dealt with by the government

C. convince us that Zhang is a famous director and his case will be pardoned

D. confirm that Zhang’s illegal birth case has resulted in lots of criticism online

26. According to Yao Hongwen, which of the following statements is true?

A. Every Chinese citizen should obey and safeguard laws and regulations.

B. Few people have the privileges to give birth to more children than allowed.

C. China’s family planning policy has never been relaxed since introduced.

D. Zhang will be fined as much as 160 million yuan for his violations.

27. Judging from the recent relaxed policy, a couple_______.

A. can have as many as three children if they live in a rural area

B. will definitely be fined if they have two children nowadays

C. can give birth to two children if one of them is an only child

D. can only give birth to two children if they live in an urban area

Earlier this week, I wrapped up (圆满完成) a 5-day trip in San Francisco. I woke up a few hours before sunrise, drove through the darkness and out of the city, hiked for 30 minutes to the top of a hill overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, and snapped(拍摄) this photo. As I stood there soaking in the early morning light, I was reminded of an important lesson.

   When I arrived in San Francisco, I told myself, “Just take photos as you do other things.” My primary goal was to meet with friends and so I figured I could take pictures as we walked around the city. This resulted in exactly zero photos worth sharing. I had vague ideas like, “I’d like to do some street photography,” but I never went out with the intent of photographing something specific. Finally, on the last morning, I went out with the intent of capturing a specific picture and I ended up with something worth sharing. My mistake was that I assumed that because I wanted to take photos, I would end up getting a desirable result.111.Com]

   How often do you this in your own life? We go to the gym to “work out” without trying to become better at something specific. We wish that we were more creative, but never work on a particular project. When you commit to a task, however, then the next step is obvious. You want to take a picture of the Golden Gate Bridge at sunrise? Next step: find a good spot. You’ve found a good spot? Next step : wake up early and drive there.

This is perhaps the most shocking thing: if box yourself in, then you’ll begin to break out and achieve something greater than you ever imagined.

32. What’s the author’s original purpose of the trip?

   A. To take pictures       B. To attend lessons   C. To visit friends   D. To enjoy sunrise

33.What lesson did the author learn?

   A. A given task leads to achievement      B. Stick to your own decision111]

   C. Get ready for challenges              D. Hard work pays off

34. What are you advised to do first when you want to get stronger physically?

   A. Make a detailed outline                B. Go to work out immediately

   C. Discuss the ways with coaches           D. Choose a certain muscle group

35. What’s the function of the last paragraph?

   A. To introduce a new topic                 B. To draw a conclusion

   C. To make a suggestion                    D. To ask readers to reflect on something

If you are a booklover, you may be interested in the following.

1. H is for Hawk, by Helen MacDonald

After the sudden loss of her father, Helen Macdonald decided to take on the unimaginable: train one of the most cruel predators, the goshawk (苍鹰).  Driven by the sorrow that controlled her soul, she felt drawn to the fierce bird. It was through training this beast that she was able to cope with her own mourning (哀伤). This book is for anyone who’s struggled with bad emotions that come with heart-aching, loss.

       2. An Ember (余烬) in the Ashes, by Sabaa Tahir

Set in a cruel fantasy world of ancient Rome, An Ember in the Ashes tells the story of Laia and Elias. After her brother is arrested by the Empire, Laia has to make the final choice: aid the rebel army, who promises to rescue her brother if she agrees to become a spy within the Empire’s military academy, or keep silent (and safe) under the extreme rule of the Empire. Naturally, she chooses to become a spy.

       3. Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania, by Erik Larson

For all you history fans out there, Erik Larson tells the story of the luxury ocean liner (班轮) Lusitania that left New York in May 1915 bound for Liverpool with a record number of children aboard. While we all know the disastrous fate of this liner — it was sunk by a German U-2 torpedo (鱼雷) seven days later — Dead Wake explores the international secrets that unfolded on the days leading up to the tragedy.

       4. Ghettoside: A True Story of Murder in America, by Jill Leovy

In Ghettoside, Jill Leovy details her decade-long job as a crime reporter for the Los Angeles Times. In her reporting, she was devoted to a series of murder cases that happened in the southern districts. While the book details one particular crime, the murder of a young 18-year-old black man and Detective John Skaggs who was devoted to solving the case. Leovy gives us a picture of black crime in America.

21. Why does Helen Macdonal train the fierce bird?

   A. To realize its nature.                             B. To lessen her sadness.

   C. To honour her father.                                   D. To show her bravery.

22. Laia agrees to work as a spy for the rebel army to __________.

   A. fight the Empire’s rule                                  B. liberate the people

   C. fight for peace                                             D. save her brother

23. Which book do you choose if you want to enjoy a history story?

   A. H Is for Hawk.                                           B. An Ember in the Ashes.

   C. Dead Wake.                                               D. Ghettoside.

 _____ with the other players on the team, that footballers was short. But his speed______ his small size.

  A. Compared; compensated for           B. Comparing; headed for

  C. Comparing; applied for               D. Compared; pushed for

假如你是English Corner栏目的编辑李华，有个叫李明的学生向你请教如何学好英语。下面你就如何学好英语以书信的形式给他提出几条建议。

1．每天早上朗读英语单词、句子及短文。尽量多记一些有用的句子并背诵一些文章。

2. 经常进行大量的课外阅读。

3. 每天应安排一些时间进行听力训练。

4. 只要你能充分利用业余时间来学习英语，你的英语很快就会得到提高。

Dear Ling Ming,

I’m an editor of English Corner. I’ve received your letter asking me to give you some advice on how to learn English well     

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Yours,

                                                                            Li hua

  _______by the recovering world economy, the oil price has been rising rapidly.

A. Driven                 B. To be driven        C. To drive            D. Having driven

Monthly Talks at London Canal Museum

Our monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you don’t need to book. They end around 21:00.

November 7^th

The Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of nanal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early “civil enginerrs”.

December 5^th

Ice for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering, Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells, and how London’s ice trade grew.

February 6^th

An Update on the Cotsword Canals, by Liz Payne. The Smoudwater Canal is moving towards reopenling. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.

March 6^th

Eyots and Aits- Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames had many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.

Online bookings:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/book

More into:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson

London Canal Museum

12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RT

www.canalmuseum.org.uk   www.canalmuseum.mobi

Tel:020 77130836

13．When is the talk on James Brindley?

A. February 6^th.   B. March 6^th.

C. November 7^th.   D. December 5th.

14．What is the topic of the talk in February?

A. The Canal Pioneers.

B. Ice for the Metropolis

C. Eyots and Aits- Thames Islands

D. An Update on the Cotsword Canals

15．Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames.

A. Miranda Vickers   B. Malcolm Tucke

C. Chris Lewis       D. Liz Payne

　　You can’t always predict a heavy rain or remember your umbrella. But designer Mikhail Belvacv doesn’t think that forgetting to check the weather forecast before heading out should result in you getting wet. That’s why he created lampbrella, a lamp post with its own rain sensing umbrella.

　　The designer says he come up with the idea after watching people get wet on streets in Russia. “once, I was driving on a central Saint Petersburg street ad saw the street lamps lighting up people trying to hide from the rain. I thought it would be appropriate to have a canopy(伞蓬)built into a street lamp.” he said.

　　The lampbrella is a standard-looking street lamp fitted with an umbrella canopy. It has a built-in electric motor which can open or close the umbrella on demand. Sensors(传感器)then ensure that the umbrella offers pedestrians shelter whenever it starts raining.

　　In addition to the rain sensor, there’s also a 360°motion sensor on the biberglass street lamp which detects whether anyone’s using the lampbrella. After three minutes of not being used the canopy is closed.

　　According to the designer, the lampbrella would move at a relatively low speed, so as not to cause harm to the pedestrians. Besides, it would be grounded to protect from possible lighting strike. Each lampbrella would offer enough shelter for several people. Being installed at 2 meters off the ground, it would only be a danger for the tallest of pedestrians.

　　While there are no plans to take lampbrella into production, Belyacv says he recently introduced his creation one Moscow Department, and insists this creation could be installed on my street where a lot of people walk but there are no canopies to provide shelter.

　　26. For what purpose did Belyacv create the lampbrella?

　　A. To predict a heavy rain B. To check the weather forecast

　　C. To protect people from the rain D. To remind people to take an umbrella

　　27. What do we know from Belyacv’s worlds in Paragraph2?

　　A. His creation was inspired by an experience

　　B. it rains a lot in the city of Saint Petersburg

　　C. Street lamps are protected by canopies

　　D. He enjoyed taking walks in the rain

　　28. Which of the following show how the lampbrella works?

　　A. motor→canopy→sensors B. Sensors→motor→canopy

　　C. motor→sensors→canopy D. canopy→motor→sensors

　　29. What does paragraph 5 mainly tell us about the lampbrella?

　　A. Its moving speed B. Its appearance

　　C. Its installation D. Its safety

　　30. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

　　A. The designer will open a company to promote his product

　　B. The lampbrella could be put into immediate production

　　C. The designer is confident that his creation is practical

　　D. The lampbrella would be put on show in Moscow

Years ago, a critical event occurred in my life that would change it forever. I met Kurt Kampmeir of Success Motivation Incorporation for breakfast. While we were __41__, Kurt asked me, “John, what is your __42__ for personal growth?”

Never at a loss for words, I tried to find things in my life that might __43__ for growth. I told him about the many activities in which I was __44__. And I went into a __45__ about how hard I worked and the gains I was making. I must have talked for ten minutes. Kurt __46__ patiently, but then he __47__ smiled and said, “You don’t have a personal plan for growth, do you?”

“No, I __48__.”

“You know,” Kurt said simply, “growth is not a(n) __49__ process.”

And that’s when it __50__ me. I wasn’t doing anything __51__ to make myself better. And at that moment, I made the __52__: I will develop and follow a personal growth plan for my __53__.

That night, I talked to my wife about my __54__ with Kurt and what I had learned. I __55__ her the workbook and tapes Kurt was selling. We __56__ that Kurt wasn’t just trying to make a sale. He was offering a __57__ for us to change our lives and achieve our dreams.

Several important things happened that day. First, we decided to __58__ the resources. But more importantly, we made a commitment to __59__ together as a couple. From that day on, we learned together, traveled together, and sacrificed together. It was a __60__ decision. While too many couples grow apart, we were growing together.

41.A. working           B. preparing            C. thinking         D. eating

42.A. suggestion        B. demand           C. plan             D. request

43.A. appeal            B. look             C. call             D. qualify

44.A. involved          B. trapped          C. lost             D. bathed

45.A. lecture           B. speech               C. discussion           D. debate

46.A. calculated        B. listened         C. drank                D. explained

47.A. eagerly           B. gradually            C. gratefully           D. finally

48.A. admitted          B. interrupted          C. apologized           D. complained

49.A. automatic     B. slow             C. independent      D. changing

50.A. confused      B. informed         C. pleased          D. hit

51.A. on loan           B. on purpose           C. on sale              D. on balance

52.A. comment       B. announcement     C. decision         D. arrangement

53.A. life              B. progress         C. performance      D. investment

54.A. contract          B. conversation     C. negotiation          D. argument

55.A. lent              B. sold             C. showed           D. offered

56.A. recalled          B. defined          C. recognized           D. declared

57.A. tool          B. commitment       C. way              D. rule

58.A. provide           B. buy              C. give             D. deliver

59.A. grow          B. survive          C. move             D. gather

60.A. difficult         B. random           C. firm             D. wise

    October 15, 1970 was declared International White Cane Safety Day(IWCSD) for the first time by the President of the International Federation of the Blind (IFB). This date was adopted at the first convention of the IFB, held in Colombo on October 4, 1969. The object of the exercise is to enable the general public to have a better understanding of blindness and visual handicap, and to make people more aware of the white cane as a mobility aid.

    Peguilly d'Herbemont was born on 25th June 1888 into an old French noble family of the same name. In her youth she led the conventional and protected existence, lack of great activity, of a girl from a "good family", an existence reminding of the life of the aristocracy(贵族) before the French Revolution. She never visited a public school, but was educated by German and English governesses and nuns. Her movements were restricted and were mainly confined to the family positions in Paris and Belgium, but she spent most of her time at the castle of Charmois not far from Verdun.

    In the process of helping individual blind people across the road, Peguilly d'Herbemont was made aware by narrow scrapes(刮擦) which almost led to accidents, of the dangerous situation of the visually impaired brought about by the steadily increasing traffic on the roads. She first spoke about measures to protect the blind against street hazards to her mother in 1930, but she was of the opinion that it was unfit for a lady of good society to create a public outcry and advised her to stick to the transcription of books, a popular pastime of ladies of rank at the time.

    But the idea did not leave her. The urgent wish to encourage the integration(成为一体) of the blind into society by providing them with a means of moving about more freely without endangering others, and at the same time attracting the attention of passers-by ready to offer assistance, caused her to take the unusual step of writing to the editor of the Paris daily Echo de Paris in which she suggested issuing the blind of the Paris region with white sticks similar to those used by the traffic police.

    The editor took up the idea, published it in November 1930 and saw to it that the relevant authorities acted with atypical speed. Thus it was that the white cane received official backing, and on 7th February 1931.

41. The underlined words "the exercise" here refer to ______.

   A. the founding of the IFB  B. the declaration of IWCSD

   C. the convention of the IFB  D. the first convention of the IFB

42. Which of the following is true about Peguilly d'Herbemont?

   A. She led a typical aristocrat life when she was young.

   B. Though she could travel around Europe, she spent most time at Charmois.

   C. She was taught German and English at a public school.

   D. She worried about possible street hazards for the blind, witnessing many traffic accidents.

43. ______ gave her the white cane idea.

   A. Her concern about the dangerous situation for the blind caused by the increasing traffic

   B. The accident she had when helping blind people across the road

   C. The scrapes she got when crossing the road

   D. Her urgent wish to integrate into society together with the blind

44. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?

   A. Peguilly d'Herbemont's mother didn't want her to draw the public's attention.

   B. It was common for people to write to newspapers to voice their opinion at the time.

   C. Peguilly's strong desire to help the blind made her not a looker-on but an advocate.

   D. The editor contributed a lot to the declaration of International White Cane Safety Day.

45. This passage mainly wants to tell us ______.

   A. Peguilly d'Herbemont's achievements

   B. how to care for the blind

   C. the function of the white cane

   D. how International White Cane Safety Day came into being