B

It is a matter of common observation that although money income keeps going up over the years, we never seem to become richer. Prices are rising continuously. This condition is what we call inflation: the money supply is becoming inflated so that each unit of it becomes less valuable. We have got used to higher and higher rates of inflation in recent years. What could be bought twenty years ago for one pound now costs well over 2 pounds. And at present this rate of inflation seems to be rising rather than falling. If in the real world our money incomes go up at the same rate as prices do. One might think that inflation doesn’t matter. But it does .When money is losing value it also loses one of the qualities of a good money—stability(稳定)of value. It is no longer acceptable as a store of value; and it becomes an unsuitable means of delayed payment. Nobody wants to hold a wasting possession, so people try to get rid of money as quickly as possible. Inflation therefore simply simulates(刺激)our spending and discourages saving.

61.From the passage we can know that inflation is a situation in which________.

A. everyone’s incomes rise

B. money will hold its value

C. we can watch our money grow

D. money constantly loses its value

62.In the writer’s view, if incomes and prices rise at the same rate, ________.

A. inflation maybe still be a problem

B. we have nothing to worry about

C. inflation is no longer a problem

D. we will become richer and richer

63.Under inflation people are likely to ________.

A. go to the bank more often than usual

B. save more money since their incomes rise

C. spend money quickly rather than to save it

D. keep money at home instead of going to banks

64.We can conclude according to the passage that ________.

A. the writer is a government official

B. the writer is worried about inflation

C. the writer encourages people to spend money

D. the writer has become richer because of inflation

65. Which of the following words is omitted(省略)at the end of the underlined sentence “But it does”?

A. Matter. B. Goes. C. Rises. D. Falls.

C

66.The most important thing of the year in high schools and colleges is in America.

A.Homecoming B.the football game

C.graduation D.to go to a party

67.When do students begin to arrange everything for Homecoming?

A.The day before Homecoming.

B.Many weeks before the day.

C.At the beginning of each term.

D.Several days before Homecoming.

68.Which of the following is NOT done on Homecoming Day?

A.To see old friends.

B.To call on teachers they remember.

C.To watch the football game.

D.To see their parents.

69.The underlined word vote (line3, paragraph4) in the passage means .

A. attend B. choose C. give D. show

70.Who can probably become Homecoming Queen or King?

A.The student who is liked most by the others.

B.The guest who is most popular with the students.

C.The student who is most liked by the teachers.

D.The player who plays best in the football game.

D

February has long been a month of romance. With the sweet smell of roses in the air, romantic films hit cinemas and love stories fill newspapers and magazines.

On the 14th day, it is a custom for a boy to take his girlfriend out to dinner, buy her flowers and chocolates, write poems, sing to her or even spell out her name with rose petals! This is what you see on Valentine’s Day, a day named after Valentine who was a priest in the third century Rome. When the emperor (皇帝) decided that single men could become better soldiers than those with wives, he didn’t allow marriage.

But Valentine continued to perform marriage ceremonies for young lovers secretly. When his actions were discovered, the emperor sentenced him to death. While in prison, it is said that Valentine fell in love with the daughter of his prison guard. Before his death, he wrote her a letter, which he signed “From your Valentine”, an expression that is still in use today. Valentine died for what he believed in and so he was made a Saint (圣徒), as well as becoming one of history’s most romantic characters.

Nowadays, Valentine’s Day is also popular among Chinese young people. Some students are planning to make Valentine’s cards for parents, teachers and friends. Others want to hold parties at which they will exchange small gifts and eat heart-shaped cakes. The idea is to have fun and encourage people to share in the spirit of St. Valentine.

71. On the 14th day, a boy will do the following things for his girlfriend but not _________.

A. take her out to dinner.

B. buy her flowers and chocolates.

C. write poems, sing to her or even spelling out her name with rose petals

D. marry her.

72. Why did the emperor in Rome not allow marriage in his country?

A. Because there were few women in his country at that time.

B. Because he thought men without wives could be better soldiers.

C. Because there wasn’t enough food for so many people.

D. Because he wanted to control the birth rate.

73. Valentine was put into prison because ______.

A. he killed one of the soldiers

B. he stole a lot of food

C. he didn’t obey the emperor’s order

D. he didn’t want to be a soldier

74. The last paragraph mainly tells us ______.

A. students in China send cards to their teachers

it is a good idea to celebrate Valentine’s Day in China

it is interesting to celebrate Valentine’s Day in China

D. Valentine’s Day is also popular in China now

75. The best title for this passage should be

A. Valentine’s Day

B. A Brave Priest

C. Valentine’s Day in China

D. A Romantic Man