( )45. A. lucky B. only C. still D. happy

四、阅读理解 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容选择最佳答案。(20分)

A

American schools begin in September after the long summer holidays. There are two terms in a school year, the first term is from September to January, and the

second is from February to June. Most American children go to public schools.

High school students study only four or five subjects at a time. They usually go to the same classes every day, and they have an assignment(课外作业) for every class. After class they have many activities.

After high school, many students go to college. They can go to a small one or a large one. They usually have to pay a lot of money for college education (教育). But there are scholarships (奖学金) for good students, and many college students work part time in order to get money for their education.

( ) 46. How long do American students study in school every year?

A. 8 months B. 9 months C. 10 months D. 11 months

( ) 47. High school students take ______ subjects at a time.

A. all B. four C. five D. B or C

( ) 48. ______ can get scholarships.

A. Many college students B. All the students

C. Good high school students D. Good college students

( ) 49. Many college students work part time because ______ .

A. they have many activities B. they have a lot of free time

C. they like doing things D. they have to pay a lot of money for their education

( ) 50. According to the passage, which sent ence is Not true?

A. American schools have long summer holidays.

B. There are two terms in the USA.

C. American students don’t do exercises after class.

D. They do part time job to get money to pay for their education.

B

Working people in Hong Kong are always busy in the daytime. They don’t have enough time to enjoy themselves. If you are one of those people, come and join us! We’ll take a night-time cruise (乘船游览) around the Victoria Habour (维多利亚港). You can see fantastic city lights during the trip, and you can also enjoy a wonderful dinner on the junk (帆船) if you like.

( ) 51 What transport will people use during the trip?

A .They’ll take a train B. They’ll take the underground.

C .They’ll take a junk. D .They’ll take a plan.

( ) 52.Today is Friday. How long can people enjoy the night cruise tomorrow?

A .Three hours B .Three and a half hours

C .Four hours D. Four and a half hours

( ) 53. People can enjoy ________ during the cruise.

A .fresh air B .city lights

C .tall buildings D .wonderful bridges

( ) 54.You will go to __________ to buy tickets.

A.Star Company B.No.30 Cyberport Road