Around the world there are some festivals that for some of us may sound bizarre.

In England they celebrate the rolling cheese race, which occurs every year during the last Monday in May. This festival’s characteristic is a contest where an official rolls cheese down a steep hill and festival- goers go chasing after it. The winner is the first one to reach and catch the cheese.

Another festival celebrated in England is the world championship of grimaces (鬼臉). It is a celebration that dates back to 1297 and is celebrated during the month of September. The task is to perform the best grimace using anything you can to win.

The worldwide championship of wife lifting is celebrated in Finland. The game is based on Viking traditions where a man should carry away his neighbor’s wife. According to the rules, any woman above 17 is considered as a wife, so if you are within this age, take care while visiting this country during the month of July.

Many of you have watched Pirates of the Caribbean and have known something about pirates. The 19^th of September has been declared worldwide as the day to talk like a pirate. Plenty of people have celebrated it thanks to the publicity (宣傳) on the Internet.

First staged in 1998, the Boryeong Mud Festival is an attraction that pulls more than a million visitors to the South Korean City. As you all know, the town is said to be rich in minerals, so there is no shortage of mud. Mud is trucked onto Daecheon Beach for tourists and locals to enjoy the festival to their best.

The Monkey Buffet Festival is held in Thailand to develop tourism. It’s an unusual feast held for about 600 monkeys. The Monkey Buffet Festival is held in honor of the Hindu gods Ram and Hanuman and involves 3,000 kilograms of vegetables and fruits being laid out for monkeys to stuff themselves.

1.What does the underlined word “bizarre” in Paragraph1 probably mean?

A．Dangerous        B．Strange           C．terrible           D．Familiar

2.If a participant wants to win in the rolling cheese race, he / she should __________.

A．roll as much cheese down the hill as possible

B．find the largest piece of cheese rolling downhill

C．perform the best grimace when chasing the cheese

D．be the first one to catch the cheese rolling downhill

3.According to the writer, a girl above 17 should be careful when enjoying __________.

A．the worldwide championship of wife lifting

B．the world championship of grimaces

C．the Boryeong Mud Festival

D．the Monkey Buffet Festival

 

Free Fun Guides

Free Admission to Hundreds of Museums Sept.25   What a weekend! This Saturday, Sept.25, hundreds of U.S. museums admission free for the Smithsonian’s annual Museum Day. Unlike previous Museum Day celebrations, you must sign up for a free ticket that admits two people to any of the participating museums. That means filling out a form and having the ticket emailed to you. Not bad for a freebie that will give you admission to museums such as the Adler Planetarium in Chicago and the Air & Space Museum in San Diego.    Some participating museums are closed on Saturday, so they offer free admission on Sunday, Sept.26, instead.
Free Admission to National Parks & Public Lands   Would you rather visit a National Park for free instead of a museum for free? The choice is yours on Saturday, Sept.25, as all 392National Parks and all other national public lands are admission free for National Public Lands Day. The fee-free day for national parks, forests, monuments and other public lands falls on the same day as the Smithsonian Museum Day, when hundreds of U. S. museums are also admission free.    If you love the outdoors, consider signing up or just show up for one of the volunteer projects at the public lands sites on Saturday. Spend the morning helping clean up and restore our national natural treasures, then spend the afternoon just enjoying and exploring them.
Free Books for Kid @ Barnes & Noble!   If your kids love to read—and we hope they do!—be sure to sign them up for Barnes & Noble’s summer reading programs so they can earn a free book!   It’s easy for kids ages 12 and under to participate. For Barnes & Noble’s Passport to Summer Reading program, just download and print out your passport. Read any eight books, log them into the passport and bring it to any Barnes & Noble by September 7. Choose your free book from the list on the back of the passport.
FREE Night of Theater Across the U. S in October   Hark! ‘Tis a chance to see this thing called the play, and not just Mr. Shakespeare’s! It’s the annual run of the Free Night of Theater, when hundreds of theaters in 120 U. S. cities give away thousands of tickets to local productions.   While the kickoff date is October 15, many of the theaters start releasing their free tickets by Oct. 1 or in waves during the month of October for performance dates throughout the month. Ticket seekers are limited to two tickets for one performance.   Find your city on the Free Night of Theater Website and check the listings for performances, their dates and their ticket giveaway times and locations.

1.What is new about this year’s Museum Day?

   A. People can visit a museum for free     B. Two museums offer free admission

   C. People will get free tickets online      D. Some museums open for free on Sunday

2.How is National Public Lands Day different from the other three events?

   A. It comes on Sept. 25            B. Visitors may offer help

   C. All can visit the parks for free     D. Visitors may choose what to do

3. How can kids get a free book?

   A. By choosing one of the books they have read    B. By downloading and printing out a passport

   C. By reading eight books at any Barnes & Noble   D. By listening to B & N’s free online stories

4.Which of the following shows the similarity between Museum Day and Free Night of Theater?

   A. They take place once a year             B. They last for the same length of time

   C. The tickets can be used in any U.S cities   D. The same number of free tickets is given away

5. The main purpose of the passage is to      .

   A. help people who are very poor          B. introduce ways to save money

   C. give guidance on how to have some fun   D. provide information about free things to do

 

 

Thursday, January 3
Book a Librarian One-on-One Computer or Internet Training Session	Location：Main Library Training Center(5th F1．) Address：100 Larkin St．(at Grove) Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：4 p．m．－6 p．m． Description： Do you need personalized help Using a computer or the Internet? During the month of January，the library is offering limited one-on-one training sessions(培訓(xùn)課程)．Sessions are limited to 30 minutes and require signing up in advance．Call(415)557-4400 to book an appointment or for more information．
Friday, January 4
Beyond Journal Writing for Teens	Location：Main Library Paley Rm．(3rd F1．) Address：100 Larkin St．(at Grove) Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：4 p.m.--- 5：30 p.m. Description： In this nine-week(January 4 through February 29)class，you will have the opportunity to develop and share your writing (poetry, biography and more) in a supportive group led by a Writers Corps teacher．Open to teen writers aged 13-19． For information，communicate with Betsy Levine，Teen Librarian，at (415)557-4497 or Dmail blevine@sipI．org．
Tuesday, January 8
Power Panels and Films by World Savvy	Location：Main Librarv Koret Auditorium Address：100 Larkin St．(at Grove) Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：5 p．m．-8 p．m． Description: World Savvy，The Global Film Initiative team up to take you on a world tour through explorations of art，media and film．Come and share how film and media affect youth，education and our global community at large．To book a position，communicate with Jennifer Collins at(415)557—4268 or jennifercollins@sfpl.org．
Wednesday, January 9
Business Counseling Sessions	Location：Main Library(Fourth Floor Business Center) Address：100 Larkin St．(at Grove) Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：10 a．m．-3 p．m． Description： SCORE—Service Corps of Retired Executives(行政人員)offers free，one-hour business counseling(咨詢)sessions from 10 a．m．to 3 p．m． To schedule an appointment with a SCORE counselor, call(415)744-6827．Cosponsored by the Business，Science and Technology Center．

1.．If a boy wants to improve the skill of writing poems he can call            ．

    A．(415) 744-6827               B．(415)557-4268

    C．(415) 557-4497               D．(415)557-4400

2.Who would be most likely to attend the event on Wednesday, January 9？

    A．A science teacher              B．A retired worker．

    C．A school headmaster．         D．A supermarket owner．

3.Which event doesn’t need booking in advance?

    A．One-on-One Computer or Internet Training Session.

    B．Beyond Journal Writing for Teens.

    C．Power Panels and Films by World Savvy.

D．Business Counseling Sessions.

 

第二節(jié)：完形填空（共20小題；每小題2分，滿分40分）
閱讀下面短文,從短文后各題所給的四個選項(A、B、C、D)中,選出最佳選項。
During the month of September, a dear friend of mine lost her husband suddenly in an accident．The tragedy was a  36  to everyone. When I got the news，I drove home  37  that we just don’t know when a loved one is   38  going to be with us. We sometimes take our loved ones  39 ，and we expect that they will be with us forever. __40 , as we all know, life does not work that  41  and sometimes we get a wake-up call that shocks us and makes us realize how  42  life is.
In comforting her at the funeral, I tried to imagine if I were in her  43   ，how I would feel.
As I was leaving the  44 , I ran into Marilyn, who has been a true friend to me over the years. When she asked me how my job was, I started  45  things through. I was having a  46  week with my job and I was telling her how I was feeling. She listened to me as I was shouting my  47 , then without saying a word, she took her hands and  48  them on my face, and said to me, “But at least you had a day.”
The  49  of her hands on my cheeks, the  50  in her voice, and the words she spoke, “BUT AT LEAST YOU HAD A DAY”, hit me like a ton of  51  . All the frustrations, all the stress that was _52  inside me came to a complete  53 .
Since that day，when I start feeling  54 . I remind myself of Marilyn's words--but at least I had a day! Things could be a lot  55  sometimes, but I am alive and I have a lot to be thankful for.
36.      A.symbol                  B.punishment       C.shock               D.morning
37.      A.knowing                B.imagining         C.admiring          D.realizing
38.      A.for the moment      B.no longer         C.for ever            D.sooner or later
39.      A.for granted            B.for mistake       C.for instance      D.for example
40.      A.Therefore              B.Anyhow          C.Meanwhile       D.However
41.      A.way                      B.manner            C.method            D.direction
42.      A.long                      B.easy                 C.tough               D.short
43.      A.situation                B.position            C.condition          D.direction
44.      A.meeting                 B.funeral             C.reception          D.gathering
45.      A.cutting                  B.breaking           C.talking             D.putting
46.      A.stressful                B.wonderful        C.inspiring          D.rewarding
47.      A.successes               B.happiness         C.frustrations       D.emotions
48.      A.turned                   B.placed              C.attached           D.flashed
49.      A.touch                    B.light                C.knock              D.smell
50.      A.blame                   B.coldness           C.calmness          D.pleasure
51.      A.feathers                 B.clothes             C.grains              D.bricks
52.      A.building up            B.breaking up      C.opening up       D.bringing up
53.      A.existence               B.surprise            C.stop                 D.decision
54.      A.annoying               B.proud               C.pleased             D.stressed
55.      A.better                    B.worse               C.lighter              D.heavier

Thursday, January 3全品高考網(wǎng)
Book a Librarian One-on-One Computer or Internet Training Session	Location：Main Library Training Center（5th F1．） Address：100 Larkin St．（at Grove） Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：4 p．m．－6 p．m． Description： Do you need personalized help Using a computer or the Internet? During the month of January，the library is offering limited one-on-one training sessions（培訓(xùn)課程）．Sessions are limited to 30 minutes and require signing up in advance．Call（415）557-4400 to book an appointment or for more information．
Friday, January 4
Beyond Journal Writing for Teens	Location：Main Library Paley Rm．（3rd F1．） Address：100 Larkin St．（at Grove） Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：4 p.m. --- 5：30 p.m. Description： In this nine-week（January 4 through February 29）class，you will have the opportunity to develop and share your writing（poetry, biography and more）in a supportive group led by a Writers Corps teacher．Open to teen writers aged 13-19． For information，communicate with Betsy Levine，Teen Librarian，at （415）557-4497 or Dmail blevine@sipI．org．
Tuesday, January 8
Power Panels and Films by World Savvy	Location：Main Librarv Koret Auditorium Address：100 Larkin St．（at Grove） Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：5 p．m．-8 p．m． Description: World Savvy，The Global Film Initiative team up to take you on a world tour through explorations of art，media and film．Come and share how film and media affect youth，education and our global community at large．To book a position，communicate with Jennifer Collins at（415）557—4268 or jennifercollins@sfpl.org．
Wednesday, January 9
Business Counseling Sessions	Location：Main Library（Fourth Floor Business Center） Address：100 Larkin St．（at Grove） Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：10 a．m．-3 p．m． Description： SCORE—Service Corps of Retired Executives（行政人員）offers free，one-hour business counseling（咨詢）sessions from 10 a．m．to 3 p．m． To schedule an appointment with a SCORE counselor, call（415）744-6827．Cosponsored by the Business，Science and Technology Center．

 

20．If a boy wants to improve the skill of writing poems he can call __________．

A．（415）744-6827               B．（415）557-4268

C．（415）557-4497               D．（415）557-4400

21．Who would be most likely to attend the event on Wednesday, January 9？

A．A science teacher              B．A retired worker．

C．A school headmaster．         D．A supermarket owner．

22．Which event doesn’t need booking in advance?

A．One-on-One Computer or Internet Training Session.

B．Beyond Journal Writing for Teens.

C．Power Panels and Films by World Savvy.

D．Business Counseling Sessions.

Thursday, January 3
Book a Librarian One-on-One Computer or Internet Training Session	Location：Main Library Training Center(5th F1．) Address：100 Larkin St．(at Grove) Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：4 p．m．－6 p．m． Description： Do you need personalized help Using a computer or the Internet? During the month of January，the library is offering limited one-on-one training sessions(培訓(xùn)課程)．Sessions are limited to 30 minutes and require signing up in advance．Call(415)557-4400 to book an appointment or for more information．
Friday, January 4
Beyond Journal Writing for Teens	Location：Main Library Paley Rm．(3rd F1．) Address：100 Larkin St．(at Grove) Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：4 p.m.--- 5：30 p.m. Description： In this nine-week(January 4 through February 29)class，you will have the opportunity to develop and share your writing (poetry, biography and more) in a supportive group led by a Writers Corps teacher．Open to teen writers aged 13-19． For information，communicate with Betsy Levine，Teen Librarian，at (415)557-4497 or Dmail blevine@sipI．org．
Tuesday, January 8
Power Panels and Films by World Savvy	Location：Main Librarv Koret Auditorium Address：100 Larkin St．(at Grove) Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：5 p．m．-8 p．m． Description: World Savvy，The Global Film Initiative team up to take you on a world tour through explorations of art，media and film．Come and share how film and media affect youth，education and our global community at large．To book a position，communicate with Jennifer Collins at(415)557—4268 or jennifercollins@sfpl.org．
Wednesday, January 9
Business Counseling Sessions	Location：Main Library(Fourth Floor Business Center) Address：100 Larkin St．(at Grove) Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：10 a．m．-3 p．m． Description： SCORE—Service Corps of Retired Executives(行政人員)offers free，one-hour business counseling(咨詢)sessions from 10 a．m．to 3 p．m． To schedule an appointment with a SCORE counselor, call(415)744-6827．Cosponsored by the Business，Science and Technology Center．

【小題1】．If a boy wants to improve the skill of writing poems he can call           ．

A．(415) 744-6827	B．(415)557-4268
C．(415) 557-4497	D．(415)557-4400

【小題2】Who would be most likely to attend the event on Wednesday, January 9？

A．A science teacher	B．A retired worker．
C．A school headmaster．	D．A supermarket owner．

【小題3】Which event doesn’t need booking in advance?

A．One-on-One Computer or Internet Training Session.

B．Beyond Journal Writing for Teens.

C．Power Panels and Films by World Savvy.

D．Business Counseling Sessions.

E

Thursday, January 3
Book a Librarian One-on-One Computer or Internet Training Session	Location：Main Library Training Center (5th F1．) Address：100 Larkin St．(at Grove) Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：4 pm．－6 pm． Description： Do you need personalized help using a computer or the Internet? During the month of January，the library is offering limited one-on-one training sessions(培訓(xùn)課程)．Sessions are limited to 30 minutes and require signing up in advance. Call (415) 557-4400 to book an appointment or for more information．
Friday, January 4
Beyond Journal Writing for Teens	Location：Main Library Paley Rm．(3rd F1．) Address：100 Larkin St．(at Grove) Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：4 pm- 5：30 pm． Description： In this nine-week (January 4 through February 29) class，you will have the opportunity to develop and share your writing (poetry, biography and more) in a supportive group led by a Writers Corps teacher. Open to teen writers aged 13-19． For information，communicate with Betsy Levine，Teen Librarian，at (415) 557-4497 or E-mail blevine@sipI．org．
Tuesday, January 8
Power Panels and Films by World Savvy	Location：Main Library Koret Auditorium Address：100 Larkin St．(at Grove) Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：5 pm-8 pm Description: World Savvy，The Global Film Initiative team up to take you on a world tour through explorations of art，media and film．Come and share how film and media affect youth，education and our global community at large．To book a position，communicate with Jennifer Collins at (415) 557—4268 or jennifercollins@sfpl．org．
Wednesday, January 9
Business Counseling Sessions	Location：Main Library (Fourth Floor Business Center) Address：100 Larkin St．(at Grove) Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：10 am-3 pm Description： SCORE—Service Corps of Retired Executives(行政人員) offers free，one-hour business counseling(咨詢) sessions from 10 am to 3 pm To schedule an appointment with a SCORE counselor，call(415) 744-6827. Cosponsored by the Business，Science and Technology Center．

 
72．If a boy wants to improve the skill of writing poems he can call___________．
A．(415) 744-6827                         B．(415) 557-4268
C．(415) 557-4497                           D．(415) 557-4400
73．Who would be most likely to attend the event on Wednesday，January 9？
A．A science teacher               B．A retried worker．
C．A school headmaster.            D．A supermarket owner．
74．Which event doesn’t need booking in advance?
A．One-on-One Computer or Internet Training Session．
B．Beyond Journal Writing for Teens．
C．Power Panels and Films by World Savvy．
D．Business Counseling Sessions.

Around the world there are some festivals that for some of us may sound bizarre.
In England they celebrate the rolling cheese race, which occurs every year during the last Monday in May. This festival’s characteristic is a contest where an official rolls cheese down a steep hill and festival- goers go chasing after it. The winner is the first one to reach and catch the cheese.
Another festival celebrated in England is the world championship of grimaces (鬼臉). It is a celebration that dates back to 1297 and is celebrated during the month of September. The task is to perform the best grimace using anything you can to win.
The worldwide championship of wife lifting is celebrated in Finland. The game is based on Viking traditions where a man should carry away his neighbor’s wife. According to the rules, any woman above 17 is considered as a wife, so if you are within this age, take care while visiting this country during the month of July.
Many of you have watched Pirates of the Caribbean and have known something about pirates. The 19^th of September has been declared worldwide as the day to talk like a pirate. Plenty of people have celebrated it thanks to the publicity (宣傳) on the Internet.
First staged in 1998, the Boryeong Mud Festival is an attraction that pulls more than a million visitors to the South Korean City. As you all know, the town is said to be rich in minerals, so there is no shortage of mud. Mud is trucked onto Daecheon Beach for tourists and locals to enjoy the festival to their best.
The Monkey Buffet Festival is held in Thailand to develop tourism. It’s an unusual feast held for about 600 monkeys. The Monkey Buffet Festival is held in honor of the Hindu gods Ram and Hanuman and involves 3,000 kilograms of vegetables and fruits being laid out for monkeys to stuff themselves.
【小題1】What does the underlined word “bizarre” in Paragraph1 probably mean?

A．Dangerous

B．Strange

C．terrible

D．Familiar

【小題2】If a participant wants to win in the rolling cheese race, he / she should __________.

A．roll as much cheese down the hill as possible

B．find the largest piece of cheese rolling downhill

C．perform the best grimace when chasing the cheese

D．be the first one to catch the cheese rolling downhill

【小題3】According to the writer, a girl above 17 should be careful when enjoying __________.

A．the worldwide championship of wife lifting

B．the world championship of grimaces

C．the Boryeong Mud Festival

D．the Monkey Buffet Festival

閱讀下面短文,從短文后各題所給的四個選項(A、B、C、D)中,選出最佳選項。

During the month of September, a dear friend of mine lost her husband suddenly in an accident．The tragedy was a  36  to everyone. When I got the news，I drove home  37  that we just don’t know when a loved one is   38  going to be with us. We sometimes take our loved ones  39 ，and we expect that they will be with us forever. __40 , as we all know, life does not work that  41  and sometimes we get a wake-up call that shocks us and makes us realize how  42  life is.

    In comforting her at the funeral, I tried to imagine if I were in her  43    ，how I would feel.

    As I was leaving the  44 , I ran into Marilyn, who has been a true friend to me over the years. When she asked me how my job was, I started  45   things through. I was having a  46  week with my job and I was telling her how I was feeling. She listened to me as I was shouting my  47 , then without saying a word, she took her hands and  48  them on my face, and said to me, “But at least you had a day.”

    The  49  of her hands on my cheeks, the  50   in her voice, and the words she spoke, “BUT AT LEAST YOU HAD A DAY”, hit me like a ton of  51  . All the frustrations, all the stress that was _52  inside me came to a complete  53 .

    Since that day，when I start feeling  54 . I remind myself of Marilyn's words--but at least I had a day! Things could be a lot  55  sometimes, but I am alive and I have a lot to be thankful for.

36.	A.symbol	B.punishment	C.shock	D.morning
37.	A.knowing	B.imagining	C.admiring	D.realizing
38.	A.for the moment	B.no longer	C.for ever	D.sooner or later
39.	A.for granted	B.for mistake	C.for instance	D.for example
40.	A.Therefore	B.Anyhow	C.Meanwhile	D.However
41.	A.way	B.manner	C.method	D.direction
42.	A.long	B.easy	C.tough	D.short
43.	A.situation	B.position	C.condition	D.direction
44.	A.meeting	B.funeral	C.reception	D.gathering
45.	A.cutting	B.breaking	C.talking	D.putting
46.	A.stressful	B.wonderful	C.inspiring	D.rewarding
47.	A.successes	B.happiness	C.frustrations	D.emotions
48.	A.turned	B.placed	C.attached	D.flashed
49.	A.touch	B.light	C.knock	D.smell
50.	A.blame	B.coldness	C.calmness	D.pleasure
51.	A.feathers	B.clothes	C.grains	D.bricks
52.	A.building up	B.breaking up	C.opening up	D.bringing up
53.	A.existence	B.surprise	C.stop	D.decision
54.	A.annoying	B.proud	C.pleased	D.stressed
55.	A.better	B.worse	C.lighter	D.heavier

Free Fun Guides

Free Admission to Hundreds of Museums Sept.25 What a weekend! This Saturday, Sept.25, hundreds of U.S. museums admission free for the Smithsonian’s annual Museum Day. Unlike previous Museum Day celebrations, you must sign up for a free ticket that admits two people to any of the participating museums. That means filling out a form and having the ticket emailed to you. Not bad for a freebie that will give you admission to museums such as the Adler Planetarium in Chicago and the Air & Space Museum in San Diego. Some participating museums are closed on Saturday, so they offer free admission on Sunday, Sept.26, instead.
Free Admission to National Parks & Public Lands Would you rather visit a National Park for free instead of a museum for free? The choice is yours on Saturday, Sept.25, as all 392National Parks and all other national public lands are admission free for National Public Lands Day. The fee-free day for national parks, forests, monuments and other public lands falls on the same day as the Smithsonian Museum Day, when hundreds of U. S. museums are also admission free. If you love the outdoors, consider signing up or just show up for one of the volunteer projects at the public lands sites on Saturday. Spend the morning helping clean up and restore our national natural treasures, then spend the afternoon just enjoying and exploring them.
Free Books for Kid @ Barnes & Noble! If your kids love to read—and we hope they do!—be sure to sign them up for Barnes & Noble’s summer reading programs so they can earn a free book! It’s easy for kids ages 12 and under to participate. For Barnes & Noble’s Passport to Summer Reading program, just download and print out your passport. Read any eight books, log them into the passport and bring it to any Barnes & Noble by September 7. Choose your free book from the list on the back of the passport.
FREE Night of Theater Across the U. S in October Hark! ‘Tis a chance to see this thing called the play, and not just Mr. Shakespeare’s! It’s the annual run of the Free Night of Theater, when hundreds of theaters in 120 U. S. cities give away thousands of tickets to local productions. While the kickoff date is October 15, many of the theaters start releasing their free tickets by Oct. 1 or in waves during the month of October for performance dates throughout the month. Ticket seekers are limited to two tickets for one performance. Find your city on the Free Night of Theater Website and check the listings for performances, their dates and their ticket giveaway times and locations.

【小題1】What is new about this year’s Museum Day?

A．People can visit a museum for free	B．Two museums offer free admission
C．People will get free tickets online	D．Some museums open for free on Sunday

【小題2】How is National Public Lands Day different from the other three events?

A．It comes on Sept. 25	B．Visitors may offer help
C．All can visit the parks for free	D．Visitors may choose what to do

【小題3】 How can kids get a free book?

A．By choosing one of the books they have read	B．By downloading and printing out a passport
C．By reading eight books at any Barnes & Noble	D．By listening to B & N’s free online stories

【小題4】Which of the following shows the similarity between Museum Day and Free Night of Theater?

A．They take place once a year	B．They last for the same length of time
C．The tickets can be used in any U.S cities	D．The same number of free tickets is given away

【小題5】 The main purpose of the passage is to     .

A．help people who are very poor	B．introduce ways to save money
C．give guidance on how to have some fun	D．provide information about free things to do

There is a scene that is repeated up and down the land during the month of June. Outside a church in some Scottish town or village a small crowd has interrupted its daily affairs to gather on the pavement. Near the west door a dozen or so overdressed people are glancing impatiently at their watches. The men seem a little self-conscious in their hired kilts; the women hold their wind-blown dresses and loudly admire each other’s hats. They are all lively and talkative, yet at the same time strangely reserved. The crowd ignores them, barely noticing when they disappear into the church. Even the arrival of the groom rouses little excitement. These participants are not the main attraction. We are waiting for the bride.
Whatever her age or appearance, everyone will smile and express approval. By convention, all brides are beautiful. Nobody says so, but the spectators feel cheated unless she steps out of a car, dressed in white from head to toe. The nearer she matches their image, the greater their satisfaction. This event is not merely a wedding; it is a tradition, and such occasions are potentially dangerous. Participants must pay strict attention to detail. An untraditional bride destroys the magic.
When the crowd has left, some bystanders will remain to watch the bride walk out of church on the arm of her groom. The guests troop out behind the happy couple and all gather on the pavement with an obvious air of relief. A piper strikes up Mairi’s Wedding and the guests start shouting and jumping everywhere, putting the photographer off his work. Before bride and groom lead their party to the reception, someone is sure to disobey the priest and scatter forbidden confetti (五彩碎紙).
The particulars of this scene are modern; yet three elements are present that have existed since marriage in Scotland began—ancient Roman law redefined in a Christian context, Celtic tradition, and pre-Christian tradition.
51. Why is the scene mentioned in this article often seen all over Scotland in June?
A. It’s hot in June so men can wear kilts and women can put on beautiful dresses.
B. A lot of Scottish people like getting married at that time of the year.
C. In June people can get away from their daily affairs and go to church.
D. June is considered the luckiest month of the year.
52. The underlined word “them” (in Paragraph 1) refers to ________.
A. the overdressed people     B. the bride and groom
C. the people on the street     D. the people’s hats
53. Please put the following in correct order.
a. The bride arrives.
b. The couple walks out of the church.
c. A piper plays some music.
d. The groom arrives.
e. The bride and groom lead people to the reception.
f. People wait outside the church.  
A. f, d, a, c, b, e                 B. f, d, a, b, c, e
C. d, f, a, b, e, c                           D. d, a, f, b, e, c                
54. The underlined part “putting the photographer off his work” (in Paragraph 3) most probably means _____.
A. making the photographer feel relieved
B. giving the photographer a chance to rest
C. disturbing the photographer when he is taking pictures
D. having the photographer taken away from his duty
55. What can we infer from the passage?
A. Women going to a wedding ceremony pay most attention to each other.
B. Spectators of a wedding ceremony are particularly interested in the groom.
C. Confetti is forbidden at the wedding ceremony because it is not all white.
D. If the bride is dressed all in white traditionally, she is considered beautiful.

 

There is a scene that is repeated up and down the land during the month of June. Outside a church in some Scottish town or village a small crowd has interrupted its daily affairs to gather on the pavement. Near the west door a dozen or so overdressed people are glancing impatiently at their watches. The men seem a little self-conscious in their hired kilts; the women hold their wind-blown dresses and loudly admire each other’s hats. They are all lively and talkative, yet at the same time strangely reserved. The crowd ignores them, barely noticing when they disappear into the church. Even the arrival of the groom rouses little excitement. These participants are not the main attraction. We are waiting for the bride.

Whatever her age or appearance, everyone will smile and express approval. By convention, all brides are beautiful. Nobody says so, but the spectators feel cheated unless she steps out of a car, dressed in white from head to toe. The nearer she matches their image, the greater their satisfaction. This event is not merely a wedding; it is a tradition, and such occasions are potentially dangerous. Participants must pay strict attention to detail. An untraditional bride destroys the magic.

When the crowd has left, some bystanders will remain to watch the bride walk out of church on the arm of her groom. The guests troop out behind the happy couple and all gather on the pavement with an obvious air of relief. A piper strikes up Mairi’s Wedding and the guests start shouting and jumping everywhere, putting the photographer off his work. Before bride and groom lead their party to the reception, someone is sure to disobey the priest and scatter forbidden confetti (五彩碎紙).

The particulars of this scene are modern; yet three elements are present that have existed since marriage in Scotland began—ancient Roman law redefined in a Christian context, Celtic tradition, and pre-Christian tradition.

51. Why is the scene mentioned in this article often seen all over Scotland in June?

A. It’s hot in June so men can wear kilts and women can put on beautiful dresses.

B. A lot of Scottish people like getting married at that time of the year.

C. In June people can get away from their daily affairs and go to church.

D. June is considered the luckiest month of the year.

52. The underlined word “them” (in Paragraph 1) refers to ________.

   A. the overdressed people     B. the bride and groom

   C. the people on the street     D. the people’s hats

53. Please put the following in correct order.

a. The bride arrives.

b. The couple walks out of the church.

c. A piper plays some music.

d. The groom arrives.

e. The bride and groom lead people to the reception.

f. People wait outside the church.  

A. f, d, a, c, b, e                 B. f, d, a, b, c, e

C. d, f, a, b, e, c                                      D. d, a, f, b, e, c                

54. The underlined part “putting the photographer off his work” (in Paragraph 3) most probably means _____.

A. making the photographer feel relieved

B. giving the photographer a chance to rest

C. disturbing the photographer when he is taking pictures

D. having the photographer taken away from his duty

55. What can we infer from the passage?

A. Women going to a wedding ceremony pay most attention to each other.

B. Spectators of a wedding ceremony are particularly interested in the groom.

C. Confetti is forbidden at the wedding ceremony because it is not all white.

D. If the bride is dressed all in white traditionally, she is considered beautiful.

 

During the month of September，a dear friend of mine lost her husband suddenly in an accident．The tragedy(悲劇) was a   21   to everyone．When I got the news，I drove home   22  that we just don’t know when a loved one is   23   going to be with us．We sometimes take our loved ones   24  ，and we expect that they will be with us forever．  25  ，as we all know，life does not work that   26    and sometimes we get a wake―up call that shocks us and makes us realize how   27   life is．

    In comforting her at the funeral, I tried to imagine if I was in her   28   how I would feel．

    As I was leaving the   29  ，I ran into Marilyn，who has been a true friend to me over the years．When she asked me how my job was，I started   30   things through．I was having a   31    week with my job and I was telling her how I was feeling．She listened to me as I was shouting my   32  ，then without saying a word，she took her hands and   33   them on my face，and said to me，“But at least you had a day．”

    The   34  of her hands on my cheeks, the   35  in her voice，and the words she spoke，“BUT AT LEAST YOU HAD A DAY”hit me like a ton of   36  ．All the disappointments，all the stress that was   37   inside me came to a complete   38  ．

    Since that day，when I start feeling   39  , I remind myself of Marilyn's words--but at least I had a day! Things could be a lot   40   sometimes，but I am alive and I have a lot to be thankful for．

 

21. A. mark	B. punishment	C. shock	D. message
22. A. knowing	B. imagining	C. admiring	D. realizing
23. A. for the moment	B. no longer	C. for ever	D. sooner or later
24. A. for granted	B. for mistake	C. for instance	D. for example
25. A. Therefore	B. Anyhow	C. Meanwhile	D. However
26. A. way	B. manner	C. method	D. direction
27. A. long	B. easy	C. hard	D. short
28. A. situation	B. position	C. condition	D. direction
29. A. meeting	B. funeral	C. wedding	D. gathering
30. A. cutting	B. breaking	C. talking	D. putting
31. A. stressful	B. wonderful	C. inspiring	D. rewarding
32. A. successes	B. happiness	C. disappointments	D. joys
33. A. turned	B. placed	C. dropped	D. flashed
34. A. touch	B. light	C. knock	D. smell
35. A. blame	B. coldness	C. calmness	D. pleasure
36. A. feathers	B. clothes	C. grains	D. bricks
37. A. building up	B. breaking up	C. opening up	D. bringing up
38. A. existence	B. surprise	C. stop	D. decision
39. A. excited	B. proud	C. pleased	D. stressed
40. A. better	B. worse	C. lighter	D. heavier

There is a scene that is repeated up and down the land during the month of June. Outside a church in some Scottish town or village a small crowd has interrupted its daily affairs to gather on the pavement. Near the west door a dozen or so overdressed people are glancing impatiently at their watches. The men seem a little self-conscious in their hired kilts; the women hold their wind-blown dresses and loudly admire each other’s hats. They are all lively and talkative, yet at the same time strangely reserved. The crowd ignores them, barely noticing when they disappear into the church. Even the arrival of the groom rouses little excitement. These participants are not the main attraction. We are waiting for the bride.

Whatever her age or appearance, everyone will smile and express approval. By convention, all brides are beautiful. Nobody says so, but the spectators feel cheated unless she steps out of a car, dressed in white from head to toe. The nearer she matches their image, the greater their satisfaction. This event is not merely a wedding; it is a tradition, and such occasions are potentially dangerous. Participants must pay strict attention to detail. An untraditional bride destroys the magic.

When the crowd has left, some bystanders will remain to watch the bride walk out of church on the arm of her groom. The guests troop out behind the happy couple and all gather on the pavement with an obvious air of relief. A piper strikes up Mairi’s Wedding and the guests start shouting and jumping everywhere, putting the photographer off his work. Before bride and groom lead their party to the reception, someone is sure to disobey the priest and scatter forbidden confetti (五彩碎紙).

The particulars of this scene are modern; yet three elements are present that have existed since marriage in Scotland began—ancient Roman law redefined in a Christian context, Celtic tradition, and pre-Christian tradition.

51. Why is the scene mentioned in this article often seen all over Scotland in June?

A. It’s hot in June so men can wear kilts and women can put on beautiful dresses.

B. A lot of Scottish people like getting married at that time of the year.

C. In June people can get away from their daily affairs and go to church.

D. June is considered the luckiest month of the year.

52. The underlined word “them” (in Paragraph 1) refers to ________.

   A. the overdressed people     B. the bride and groom

   C. the people on the street     D. the people’s hats

53. Please put the following in correct order.

a. The bride arrives.

b. The couple walks out of the church.

c. A piper plays some music.

d. The groom arrives.

e. The bride and groom lead people to the reception.

f. People wait outside the church.  

A. f, d, a, c, b, e                 B. f, d, a, b, c, e

C. d, f, a, b, e, c                            D. d, a, f, b, e, c                

54. The underlined part “putting the photographer off his work” (in Paragraph 3) most probably means _____.

A. making the photographer feel relieved

B. giving the photographer a chance to rest

C. disturbing the photographer when he is taking pictures

D. having the photographer taken away from his duty

55. What can we infer from the passage?

A. Women going to a wedding ceremony pay most attention to each other.

B. Spectators of a wedding ceremony are particularly interested in the groom.

C. Confetti is forbidden at the wedding ceremony because it is not all white.

D. If the bride is dressed all in white traditionally, she is considered beautiful.

完形填空 　　During the month of September, a dear friend of mine lost her husband suddenly in an accident．The tragedy was a 　　1　　 to everyone．When I got the news, I drove home 　　2　　 that we just don't know when a loved one is 　　3　　 going to be with us．We sometimes take our loved ones 　　4　　, and we expect that they will be with us forever．　　5　　, as we all know, life does not work that 　　6　　 and sometimes we get a wake up call that shocks us and makes us 　　7　　 and realize how short life is． 　　In comforting her at the funeral, I tried to imagine if I was in her 　　8　　 how would I feel． 　　As I was leaving the 　　9　　, I ran into a Marilyn, who has been a true friend to me over the years．When she asked me how my job was, I started 　　10　　 things through．I was having a 　　11　　 week with my job and I was telling her how I was feeling．She listened to me as I was shouting my 　　12　　, then without saying a word, she took her hands and 　　13　　 them on my face, and said to me, “But at least you had a day．” 　　The 　　14　　 of her hands on my cheeks, the 　　15　　 in her voice, and the words she spoke, “BUT AT LEAST YOU HAD A DAY”, hit me like a ton of 　　16　　．All the frustrations, all the stress that was 　　17　　 inside me came to a complete 　　18　　． 　　Since that day, when I start feeling 　　19　　, I remind myself of Marilyn's words－but at east I had a day! Things could be a lot 　　20　　, but I am alive and I have a lot to be thankful for． (1) [　　] A． symbol B． punishment C． shock D． warning (2) [　　] A． knowing B． imagining C． admiring D． realizing (3) [　　] A． for the moment B． no longer C． for ever D． sooner or later (4) [　　] A． for granted B． for mistake C． for instance D． for example (5) [　　] A． Therefore B． Anyhow C． Meanwhile D． However (6) [　　] A． way B． manner C． method D． direction (7) [　　] A． stand up B． stand by C． stand out D． stand back (8) [　　] A． clothes B． shoes C． dresses D． trousers (9) [　　] A． meeting B． funeral C． reception D． gathering (10) [　　] A． cutting B． breaking C． talking D． putting (11) [　　] A． stressful B． wonderful C． inspiring D． rewarding (12) [　　] A． successes B． happiness C． frustrations D． emotions (13) [　　] A． turned B． placed C． attached D． flashed (14) [　　] A． touch B． light C． sense D． smell (15) [　　] A． blame B． coldness C． calmness D． pleasure (16) [　　] A． feathers B． clothes C． grains D． bricks (17) [　　] A． building up B． breaking up C． opening up D． bringing up (18) [　　] A． conclusion B． surprise C． stop D． explosion (19) [　　] A． annoyed B． proud C． pleased D． stressed (20) [　　] A． better B． worse C． lighter D． heavier

During the month of September, a dear friend of mine lost her husband suddenly in an accident. The tragedy was a  1  to everyone. When I got the news, I drove home  2  that we just don’t know when a loved one is  3  going to be with us. We sometimes take our loved ones  4 , and we expect that they will be with us forever.  5 , as we all know, life does not work that  6  and sometimes we get a wake up call that shocks us and makes us  7  and realize how short life is.

In comforting her at the funeral, I tried to imagine if I was in her  8  how would I feel.

As I was leaving the  9 , I ran into a Marilyn, who has been a true friend to me over the years. When she asked me how my job was, I started  10  things through. I was having a  11  week with my job and I was telling her how I was feeling. She listened to me as I was shouting my 12 , then without saying a word, she took her hands and  13  them on my face, and said to me, “But at least you had a day.”

The  14  of her hands on my cheeks, the  15  in her voice, and the words she spoke, “BUT AT LEAST YOU HAD A DAY”, hit me like a ton of  16 . All the frustrations, all the stress that was  17  inside me - came to a complete  18 .

Since that day, when I start feeling  19 , I remind myself of Marilyn's words - but at least I had a day! Things could be a lot  20 , but I am alive and I have a lot to be thankful for.

1．A．symbol                B．punishment        C．shock               D．warning

2．A．knowing               B．imagining          C．a(chǎn)dmiring            D．realizing

2,4,6

3．A．for the moment    B．no longer           C．for ever             D．sooner or later

4．A．for granted          B．for mistake        C．for instance        D．for example

5．A．Therefore           B．Anyhow            C．Meanwhile         D．However

6．A．way                   B．manner             C．method             D．direction

7．A．stand up               B．stand by             C．stand out           D．stand back  

8．A．clothes               B．shoes                C．dresses             D．trousers

9．A．meeting               B．funeral               C．reception           D．gathering

10．A．cutting               B．breaking            C．talking             D．putting

11．A．stressful             B．wonderful         C．inspiring            D．rewarding

12．A．successes        B．happiness           C．frustrations         D．emotions

13．A．turned             B．placed                C．a(chǎn)ttached             D．flashed

14．A．touch               B．light                 C．sense                D．smell

15．A．blame              B．coldness            C．calmness            D．pleasure

16．A．feathers              B．clothes              C．grains                D．bricks 

17．A．building up        B．breaking up        C．opening up         D．bringing up

18．A．conclusion         B．surprise             C．stop                  D．explosion

19.A．a(chǎn)nnoyed               B．proud                C．pleased              D．stressed

20．A．better                B．worse                 C．lighter                D．heavier

Thursday, January 3
Book a Librarian One-on-One Computer or Internet Training Session	Location：Main Library Training Center（5th F1．） Address：100 Larkin St．（at Grove） Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：4 p．m．－6 p．m． Description： Do you need personalized help Using a computer or the Internet? During the month of January，the library is offering limited one-on-one training sessions（培訓(xùn)課程）．Sessions are limited to 30 minutes and require signing up in advance．Call（415）557-4400 to book an appointment or for more information．
Friday, January 4
Beyond Journal Writing for Teens	Location：Main Library Paley Rm．（3rd F1．） Address：100 Larkin St．（at Grove） Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：4 p.m. --- 5：30 p.m. Description： In this nine-week（January 4 through February 29）class，you will have the opportunity to develop and share your writing（poetry, biography and more）in a supportive group led by a Writers Corps teacher．Open to teen writers aged 13-19． For information，communicate with Betsy Levine，Teen Librarian，at （415）557-4497 or Dmail blevine@sipI．org．
Tuesday, January 8
Power Panels and Films by World Savvy	Location：Main Librarv Koret Auditorium Address：100 Larkin St．（at Grove） Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：5 p．m．-8 p．m． Description: World Savvy，The Global Film Initiative team up to take you on a world tour through explorations of art，media and film．Come and share how film and media affect youth，education and our global community at large．To book a position，communicate with Jennifer Collins at（415）557—4268 or jennifercollins@sfpl.org．
Wednesday, January 9
Business Counseling Sessions	Location：Main Library（Fourth Floor Business Center） Address：100 Larkin St．（at Grove） Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：10 a．m．-3 p．m． Description： SCORE—Service Corps of Retired Executives（行政人員）offers free，one-hour business counseling（咨詢）sessions from 10 a．m．to 3 p．m． To schedule an appointment with a SCORE counselor, call（415）744-6827．Cosponsored by the Business，Science and Technology Center．

1．If a boy wants to improve the skill of writing poems he can call

__________．

A．（415）744-6827               B．（415）557-4268

C．（415）557-4497               D．（415）557-4400

2．Who would be most likely to attend the event on Wednesday, January 9？

A．A science teacher              B．A retired worker．

C．A school headmaster．         D．A supermarket owner

3．Which event doesn’t need booking in advance?

A．One-on-One Computer or Internet Training Session.

B．Beyond Journal Writing for Teens.

C．Power Panels and Films by World Savvy.

D．Business Counseling Sessions.

第二節(jié)：完形填空（共20小題；每小題2分，滿分40分）

閱讀下面短文,從短文后各題所給的四個選項(A、B、C、D)中,選出最佳選項。

During the month of September, a dear friend of mine lost her husband suddenly in an accident．The tragedy was a  36  to everyone. When I got the news，I drove home  37  that we just don’t know when a loved one is   38  going to be with us. We sometimes take our loved ones  39 ，and we expect that they will be with us forever. __40 , as we all know, life does not work that  41  and sometimes we get a wake-up call that shocks us and makes us realize how  42  life is.

    In comforting her at the funeral, I tried to imagine if I were in her  43    ，how I would feel.

    As I was leaving the  44 , I ran into Marilyn, who has been a true friend to me over the years. When she asked me how my job was, I started  45   things through. I was having a  46  week with my job and I was telling her how I was feeling. She listened to me as I was shouting my  47 , then without saying a word, she took her hands and  48  them on my face, and said to me, “But at least you had a day.”

    The  49  of her hands on my cheeks, the  50   in her voice, and the words she spoke, “BUT AT LEAST YOU HAD A DAY”, hit me like a ton of  51  . All the frustrations, all the stress that was _52  inside me came to a complete  53 .

    Since that day，when I start feeling  54 . I remind myself of Marilyn's words--but at least I had a day! Things could be a lot  55  sometimes, but I am alive and I have a lot to be thankful for.

36.   A.symbol       B.punishment  C.shock   D.morning

37.   A.knowing     B.imagining    C.admiring     D.realizing

38.   A.for the moment   B.no longer    C.for ever       D.sooner or later

39.   A.for granted  B.for mistake  C.for instance D.for example

40.   A.Therefore    B.Anyhow     C.Meanwhile  D.However

41.   A.way     B.manner       C.method       D.direction

42.   A.long    B.easy     C.tough   D.short

43.   A.situation      B.position       C.condition     D.direction

44.   A.meeting      B.funeral C.reception     D.gathering

45.   A.cutting B.breaking      C.talking D.putting

46.   A.stressful      B.wonderful   C.inspiring     D.rewarding

47.   A.successes     B.happiness    C.frustrations  D.emotions

48.   A.turned  B.placed  C.attached      D.flashed

49.   A.touch   B.light    C.knock  D.smell

50.   A.blame  B.coldness      C.calmness     D.pleasure

51.   A.feathers       B.clothes C.grains  D.bricks

52.   A.building up B.breaking up C.opening up  D.bringing up

53.   A.existence     B.surprise       C.stop     D.decision

54.   A.annoying     B.proud   C.pleased D.stressed

55.   A.better   B.worse   C.lighter  D.heavier

 

 

Thursday, January 3
Book a Librarian One-on-One Computer or Internet Training Session	Location：Main Library Training Center（5th F1．） Address：100 Larkin St．（at Grove） Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：4 p．m．－6 p．m． Description： Do you need personalized help Using a computer or the Internet? During the month of January，the library is offering limited one-on-one training sessions（培訓(xùn)課程）．Sessions are limited to 30 minutes and require signing up in advance．Call（415）557-4400 to book an appointment or for more information．
Friday, January 4
Beyond Journal Writing for Teens	Location：Main Library Paley Rm．（3rd F1．） Address：100 Larkin St．（at Grove） Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：4 p．m．--- 5：30 p．m． Description： In this nine-week（January 4 through February 29）class，you will have the opportunity to develop and share your writing （poetry, biography and more） in a supportive group led by a Writers Corps teacher．Open to teen writers aged 13-19． For information，communicate with Betsy Levine，Teen Librarian，at （415）557-4497 or Dmail blevine@sipI．org．
Tuesday, January 8
Power Panels and Films by World Savvy	Location：Main Librarv Koret Auditorium Address：100 Larkin St．（at Grove） Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：5 p．m．-8 p．m． Description: World Savvy，The Global Film Initiative team up to take you on a world tour through explorations of art，media and film．Come and share how film and media affect youth，education and our global community at large．To book a position，communicate with Jennifer Collins at（415）557—4268 or jennifercollins@sfpl．org．
Wednesday, January 9
Business Counseling Sessions	Location：Main Library（Fourth Floor Business Center） Address：100 Larkin St．（at Grove） Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：10 a．m．-3 p．m． Description： SCORE—Service Corps of Retired Executives（行政人員）offers free，one-hour business counseling（咨詢）sessions from 10 a．m．to 3 p．m． To schedule an appointment with a SCORE counselor, call（415）744-6827．Cosponsored by the Business，Science and Technology Center．

1.If a boy wants to improve the skill of writing poems he can call            ．

       A．（415） 744-6827                    B．（415）557-4268

       C．（415） 557-4497                    D．（415）557-4400

2.Who would be most likely to attend the event on Wednesday, January 9？

       A．A science teacher                      B．A retired worker．

       C．A school headmaster．                   D．A supermarket owner．

3.Which event doesn’t need booking in advance?

       A．One-on-One Computer or Internet Training Session．

       B．Beyond Journal Writing for Teens．

       C．Power Panels and Films by World Savvy．

       D．Business Counseling Sessions．

 

There is a scene that is repeated up and down the land during the month of June. Outside a church in some Scottish town or village a small crowd has interrupted its daily affairs to gather on the pavement. Near the west door a dozen or so overdressed people are glancing impatiently at their watches. The men seem a little self-conscious in their hired kilts; the women hold their wind-blown dresses and loudly admire each other’s hats. They are all lively and talkative, yet at the same time strangely reserved. The crowd ignores them, barely noticing when they disappear into the church. Even the arrival of the groom rouses little excitement. These participants are not the main attraction. We are waiting for the bride.
Whatever her age or appearance, everyone will smile and express approval. By convention, all brides are beautiful. Nobody says so, but the spectators feel cheated unless she steps out of a car, dressed in white from head to toe. The nearer she matches their image, the greater their satisfaction. This event is not merely a wedding; it is a tradition, and such occasions are potentially dangerous. Participants must pay strict attention to detail. An untraditional bride destroys the magic.
When the crowd has left, some bystanders will remain to watch the bride walk out of church on the arm of her groom. The guests troop out behind the happy couple and all gather on the pavement with an obvious air of relief. A piper strikes up Mairi’s Wedding and the guests start shouting and jumping everywhere, putting the photographer off his work. Before bride and groom lead their party to the reception, someone is sure to disobey the priest and scatter forbidden confetti (五彩碎紙).
The particulars of this scene are modern; yet three elements are present that have existed since marriage in Scotland began—ancient Roman law redefined in a Christian context, Celtic tradition, and pre-Christian tradition.

1. 1.

   Why is the scene mentioned in this article often seen all over Scotland in June?

   1. A.
      It’s hot in June so men can wear kilts and women can put on beautiful dresses.
   2. B.
      A lot of Scottish people like getting married at that time of the year.
   3. C.
      In June people can get away from their daily affairs and go to church.
   4. D.
      June is considered the luckiest month of the year.
2. 2.

   The underlined word “them” (in Paragraph 1) refers to ________.
   

   1. A.
      the overdressed people    
   2. B.
      the bride and groom
   3. C.
      the people on the street    
   4. D.
      the people’s hats
3. 3.

   Please put the following in correct order.
   a. The bride arrives.
   b. The couple walks out of the church.
   c. A piper plays some music.
   d. The groom arrives.
   e. The bride and groom lead people to the reception.
   f. People wait outside the church.  

   1. A.
      f, d, a, c, b, e                
   2. B.
      f, d, a, b, c, e
   3. C.
      d, f, a, b, e, c                          
   4. D.
      d, a, f, b, e, c                
4. 4.

   The underlined part “putting the photographer off his work” (in Paragraph 3) most probably means _____.

   1. A.
      making the photographer feel relieved
   2. B.
      giving the photographer a chance to rest
   3. C.
      disturbing the photographer when he is taking pictures
   4. D.
      having the photographer taken away from his duty
5. 5.

   What can we infer from the passage?

   1. A.
      Women going to a wedding ceremony pay most attention to each other.
   2. B.
      Spectators of a wedding ceremony are particularly interested in the groom.
   3. C.
      Confetti is forbidden at the wedding ceremony because it is not all white.
   4. D.
      If the bride is dressed all in white traditionally, she is considered beautiful.