Movies are the most popular form. of entertainment for millions of Americans. They go to the movies to escape their normal everyday existence and to experience a life more exciting than their own. The

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It is doubtful that there was a more successful comedy team in the 20th century （1) the Three St

It is doubtful that there was a more successful comedy team in the 20th century(1)the Three Stooges. Larry, Moe, and Curly became famous for their many short movies(2)extraordinary comedy. In their movies, they found many ways of(3)funny actions. They attracted large audience and received a lot of(4). However, their movies also(5)criticism. Some people who didn't like the Three Stooges(6)they were too violent. In a TV interview Moe and Larry were roused to(7)themselves. Their coarse brand, they said, shouldn't be taken(8). It was just "cartoon violence".

The Stooges got their name and their start in an act(9)Ted Healy and His Stooges. This act began(10)the way for their exceedingly successful career.(11), the team was composed of Larry, Moe and Shemp.(12), Shemp left for a career in more serious movies. When Shemp left, Curly took his(13). Shemp's clumsy character returned in 1946 after Curly(14)a stroke.

Moe was the heart and soul of the team, acting as(15)their main comic force and their director. He was responsible(16)scripting many of the jokes. He'd also spend time providing his services as their business manager. In 1934 the team began a series of comedy shorts that numbered more than 200(17)they ceased in 1958,(18)won them numerous fans.(19)all the criticism, the Three Stooges are undoubtedly the most famous comedy team that history.(20)invented.

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根据以下内容回答下列各题, About 35% of all high school graduates in America continue their

education in an institution of higher learning. The word college is used to refer to either a college or a university. These institutions offer four-year programs that lead to a Bachelor of Arts (B．A．) or Bachelor Science (B．S.) degree. Some students attend a junior college (providing only a two-year program) for one to two years before entering a four-year college as a sophomore (二年级生) or junior (三年级生). It is generally easier to be accepted at a state university than at a private one. Most private schools require strict entrance examinations and a high grade point average (GPA), as well as specific college prep classes in high school. Private schools cost considerably more than state colleges and famous private schools are very expensive. Poorer students can sometimes attend, however, by earning scholarships. Some college graduates go on to earn advanced masters or doctoral degrees in grad (graduate) school. Occupations in certain fields such as law or medicine require such advanced studies. Since college costs are very high, most students work at part-time jobs. Some have full-time jobs and go to school part-time. Often some will take five or more years to complete a four-year program because of money / job demands on their time. While the college and work demands take up the great part of a students time, most still enjoy social activities. Sports, dances, clubs, movies, and plays are all very popular. However, gathering together for long, philosophical talks at a favorite meeting place on or near the university is probably the most popular activity. College education is _______ in America．

A.quite common

B.very rare

C.something difficult

D.almost impossible

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About35%ofallhighschoolgraduatesinAmericacontinuetheireducationinaninstitutionofhigherlear

About 35% of all high school graduates in America continue their education in an institution of higher learning. The

word college is used to refer to either a college or a university. These institutions offer four-year programs that lead to a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor Science (B.S.) degree. Some students attend a

junior college (providing only a two-year program) for one to two years before entering a four-year college as a

sophomore (二年级生) or junior (三年级生).

It is generally easier to be accepted at a state university than at a private one. Most private schools require strict

entrance examinations and a high grade point average (GPA), as well as specific college prep classes in high school.

Private schools cost considerably more than state colleges and famous private schools are very expensive. Poorer

students can sometimes attend, however, by earning scholarships. Some college graduates go on to earn advanced

masters or doctoral degrees in grad (graduate) school. Occupations in certain fields such as law or medicine require

such advanced studies.

Since college costs are very high, most students work at part-time jobs. Some have full-time jobs and go to school

part-time. Often some will take five or more years to complete a four-year program because of money / job demands

on their time.

While the college and work demands take up the great part of a student’s time, most still enjoy social activities. Sports,

dances, clubs, movies, and plays are all very popular. However, gathering together for long, philosophical talks at a

favorite meeting place on or near the university is probably the most popular activity.

College education is _______ in America.

A. quite common

B. very rare

C. something difficult

D. almost impossible

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We develop our impressions of other countries and their people through books, movies, tele

vision, magazines, fellow students, and friends. But is there really any substitute for first-hand experience？

Come, spend a summer studying in the USA, and get to know people and a land which are incredibly rich in their variety. You may end up on an urban campus or a rural one, at a small school or a large one, in a cool climate or a warm one, in San Francisco or St. Louis. But whatever your experience, it will be first-hand, personal, alive, and unforgettable!

If you spend a summer studying in the USA, you'll have advantages which the tourist never will. Not only will you learn the subject matter of your choice, but you’ll gain an understanding of the American educational system as well. You'll experience the culture of the people and the dynamics of your physical environment. But above all, as a student you'll have a chance to meet Americans. Get to know them, communicate, exchange ideas and opinions, and hopefully form. friendships which will endure beyond the length of your stay in the USA.

The following articles will help you in deciding which summer program to choose, what to bring, and how to adjust to the life in the USA. But the first and most important decision is one which you can make right now. Why not say, "This summer, I'll be studying in the USA!"

According to the passage, our impressions of other countries and their people are usually developed ______.

A．through first-hand experience

B．in the very countries

C．through friendships with people

D．through various sources of experience

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Jeans were invented a little over a century ago and are currently the world's most popular

, versatile garment, crossing boundaries of class, age and nationality. From their origins as pure workwear, they have spread through every level of the fashion spectrum, and are embraced internationally for their unmatched comfort and appeal.

In the mid 1940s, the Second World War came to an end, and denim blue jeans, previously worn almost exclusively as workwear, gained a new status in the U. S. and Europe. Rugged but relaxed, they stood for freedom and a bright future. Sported by both men and women, by returning GI's and sharp teenagers, they seemed as clean and strong as the people who chose to wear them. In Europe, surplus Levi's were left behind by American armed forces and were available in limited supplies. It was the European population's first introduction to the denim apparel. Workwear manufacturers tried to copy the U. S. originals, but those in the know insisted on the real thing.

In the 1950s, Europe was exposed to a daring new style. in music and movies and consequently jeans took on an aura of sex and rebellion. Rock'n'roll coming from America blazed a trail of defiance, and jeans became a symbol of the break with convention and rigid social morals. When Elvis Presley sang in "Jailhouse Rock", his denim prison uniform. carried a potent, virile image. Girls swooned and guys were quick to copy the King. In movies like "The Wild One" and "Rebel Without a Cause" cult figures Marion Brando and James Dean portrayed tough anti-heroes in jeans and T-shirts. Adults spurned the look; teenagers, even those who only wanted to look like rebels, embraced it.

By the beginning of the 1960s, slim jeans had become a leisure wear staple, as teens began to have real fun, forgetting the almost desperate energy of the previous decade, while cocooned (包围在) in wealth and security. But the seeds of change had been sown, and by the mid 1960s jeans had acquired yet another social connotation—as the uniform. of the budding social and sexual revolution. Jeans were the great equalizer, the perfect all-purpose garment for the classless society sought by the Hippy generation. In the fight for civil rights, at anti-war demonstrations off the streets of Paris, at sit-ins and love-ins everywhere, the battle cry was heard above a sea of blue.

Jeans were first designed for ______.

A．soldiers

B．workmen

C．teenagers

D．cowboys

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（填句补文）marine it's that time of year when you start thinking about taking a vacation

Marine it's that time of year when you start thinking about taking a vacation.Part of the work involves choosing an ideal location while the hard part can be making travel arrangements. （26） While those methods may be your first thoughts, train travel is a wonderful option that sometimes gets overlooked.

In recent years, train travel has increased greatly. A 2010 poll said 62 percent of Americans would probably choose to travel by train. The group responsible for most of the increase in train travel is senior citizens.（27）

The first advantage of traveling by train is not having to worry about driving or the stresses of flying. Today, taking a plane can be quite annoying.（28） In addition, some aren't fond of heights and instead enjoy feeling safe on the ground.

The second advantage of train travel is it allows passengers to enjoy beautiful scenes during the fide. （29） What's more, people can enjoy drinks, food, movies, and games on the train.

（30） It may bring back wonderful memories to those who rode trains with their families as children. Overall, train travel is both comfortable and relaxing. It is a wonderful way of traveling for senior citizens.

A. You don't have to keep your eyes on the road.

B. And they choose trains for a number of reasons.

C. Traveling by train can be t/ring and time-consuming.

D. Finally, railroad travel can be a timeless option for seniors.

E. How are you going to get there perhaps by plane, car, or bus？

F. One needs to check in bags and be subject to various security measures.

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Futurists love computers. After all, 40 years ago electronic digital computers didn't exis

t; today microchips (微型集成电路片) as tiny as a baby's fingernail are making all sorts of tasks faster and easier. Surely the future hold still more miracles.

Some of the computer experiments now going inspire imagination of the future. For example, scientists are working in devices that can electronically perform. some sight and hearing functions, which could make easier for the blind and deaf. They are also working on artificial arms and legs that respond to the electric impulses (脉冲) produced by the human brain. Scientists hope that someday a person who has lost an arm could still have near-normal brain control over an artificial arm.

Video games, computerized effects in movies, and real-life training machines now being used by the U. S. Army are causing some people to predict new educational uses for computers. Computers could someday be used to imitate travel to other planets, to explore the ocean floor or to look inside an atom.

Experiment with electronic banking and shopping inspire predictions that these activities will soon be done from home computer terminals (终端) . Cars, too, might be equipped with computers to help drivers find their way around or to communicate with home and office computers.

Many people, including handicapped (残废的) workers with limited ability to move around, already are working at home using computer terminals. Each terminal is connected to a system at a company's main office. Some futurists say the day may come when few people will have to leave home to go to work—they'll just turn on a terminal.

Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the passage？

A．Futurists and Computers

B．A Look at Future Uses of Computers

C．Computer Experiments

D．Scientists and Computers

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Most of us trade money for entertainment. Movies, concerts and shows are enjoyable but exp

ensive. (78) If you think that you can't have a good time without spending a lot of money, read on. A little resourcefulness and a few minutes of newspaper- scanning should give you some pleasant surprises.

People may be the most interesting show in a large city. Stroll through busy streets and see what everybody else is doing. (79) You will probably see people from all over the world; you will certainly see people of every age, size, and shape, and you' II get a free fashion show, too. Window - shopping is also a safe sport -- if the stores are closed.

Check the listings in your neighborhood paper. Local colleges or schools often welcome the public to hear an interesting speaker or a good debate. The film or concert series at the local public library probably won't cost you a penny. Be sure to check commercial advertisements too. A flea market can provide hours of pleasant browsing. Perhaps you can find a free cooking or crafts demonstration in a department store.

Plan ahead for some activities. It is always more pleasant not to have people in front of you in a museum or at a zoo. You may save some money, too, since these places often set aside one or two free admission days at slow times during the week. Pretend that you are a tourist from time to time, and get to know your city all over again including the indispensable sights that people travel miles to see. If you feel like taking an interesting walk, find a free walking tour, or plan one yourself. You will see your city in a new perspective once you know more about its history or its architectural treasures. With imagination and a spirit of adventure you can quite easily find good entertainment at no cost at all.

Which of the following statements is NOT true？

A．There are many kinds of amusements you can enjoy with spending no money.

B．The film shown at the local public library is often free of charge.

C．Local colleges often hold meetings to debate the issues people are interested in.

D．You should be a tourist if you want to know more about the city you live in.

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A.music

B.poems

C.voice

D.movies

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When you ______ your meal, we'll go to the movies together.A．haveB．have hadC．will have had

When you ______ your meal, we'll go to the movies together.

A．have

B．have had

C．will have had

D．had

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