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A few roads in Singapore are named by their shapes. There is “Circular Road” for one. Other roads may have part of their names to describe their shapes, like “Paya Lebar Crescent”. This road is called a crescent(月牙) because it begins on the main road, makes a crescent and comes back to join the main road again. 66. We learn from Paragraph 1 that ____. A. the government is usually the first to name a place B. many places tend to have more than one name C. a ceremony will be held when a place is named D. people prefer the place names given by the government 67. What does the underlined phrase “die hard” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A. change suddenly. B. change violently. C. disappear gradually. D. disappear very slowly. 68. Which of the following places is named after a person? A. Raffles Place. B. Selector Airbase. C. Piccadilly Circus. D. Paya Lebar Crescent. 69. Bras Basah Road is named ____. A. after a person B. after a place C. after an activity D. by its shape 70. What can be inferred from the passage? A. Some place names in Singapore are the same as in Britain. B. Some places in Singapore are named for military (军事的) purposes. C. The way Singaporeans name their places is special. D. Young Singaporeans have forgotten the pioneers. C Sweetest Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in October as a day to make someone happy. It is an occasion which offers all of us an opportunity to remember not only the sick, the aged, and children who have lost their parents, but also friends, workmates, relatives and neighbors whose helpfulness and kindness we have enjoyed. Over 60 years ago, when a Cleveland man noticed that some people, such as children who lost their parents and patients who lay in bed, too often felt forgotten and neglected, he developed in his mind the idea of showing them that they were remembered. He did this by giving them small gifts. With the help of his friends and neighbors, he gave those people small gifts on a Saturday in October. During the years that followed, other Clevelanders began to take part in the celebration, which came to be called “Sweetest Day”. Over time, the Sweetest Day idea of spreading cheer to the poor, the sick and children who had lost their parents was broadened to include everyone, and became an occasion for remembering others with a kind act or a small gift. Soon the idea spread to other cities all over the USA. Sweetest Day is not based on any single group’s religious beliefs or on a family relationship. It is a reminder that a thoughtful word or deed enriches life and gives it meaning. Because for many people remembering takes the form of gift giving, Sweetest Day offers us the opportunity to show others that we care, in a positive way. 71. What can we learn from the first paragraph? A. Sweetest Day is a day to make others happy. B. Sweetest Day is just an occasion to care about disabled people. C. Sweetest Day is an occasion for lovers to express love. D. Sweetest Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in October. 72. Which of the following has little relationship to Sweetest Day? A. Visiting sick people of the hospital. B. Visiting children who have lost their parents. C. Giving friends small gifts. D. Giving flowers to sweethearts. 73. What is Cleveland? A. An island. B. A country. C. A village in England. D. A city in America. 74. What do most people usually do to show their care to others according to the passage? A. They give money. B. They give gifts. C. They send regards. D. They offer help. 75. The underlined word “neglected” in the second paragraph means “____”. A. remembered B. hated C. paid little or no attention to D. disappointed D SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND Captain Goodfellow Do your children enjoy interesting stories, funny games, and exciting dances? Captain Goodfellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at 10:00, free. Walking Tour of the Town Forget your worries on Saturday morning. Take a beautiful walk and learn about local history. Meet at the front entrance of City Hall at 9:30. Wear comfortable shoes! Films at the Museum Two European films will be shown on Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre. See Broken Window at 1:30. The Workers will be at 3:45. For further information, call 4987898. International Picnic Are you tired of eating the same food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world. Delicious and not expensive. Noon to 5:00 p.m. Take Me out to the Ballgame It’s October, and tonight is your last chance to see the Redbirds this year. Get your tickets at the gate. It might be cold… Don’t forget sweaters and jackets. Do you want to hear “The Zoo”? “The Zoo, a popular group from Australia, will give their first U.S. concert tomorrow night at 8 at Rose Hall, City College. (责任编辑：admin) |