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If someone were to ask you, “Why did human beings start to cover their bodies with clothes?” most would answer, “ To keep themselves warm, of course.”
It is only when we begin to think about it a little that we realize that clothes are worn for a great many reasons that have nothing to do with our need for warmth at all.
For example, we wear clothes to some degree in order to decorate ourselves — to make ourselves, if possible, look more dignified (尊严) or nicer.
Clothes of a special kind are often worn to show that the wearer has authority or power. The individual wearing them is treated with respect because he occupies a certain office. The judge on the Bench, for example, might look a very ordinary and unimpressive figure without his wig and gown. Clothes are an important part of ceremony, whether it is connected with belief, the law, parliament, and royalty, the fighting forces or the state. How very different the Queen’s Coronation ceremony (加冕仪式) would have looked without the robes, coronets and the cloth of gold.
Sometimes, even in some modern countries people wear some article of clothing, or some jewel, because they believe that it will bring them luck or protect them from evil or illness, or because it is connected with their beliefs.
None of these reasons for wearing clothes— to decorate our selves to show our position in the world for ceremonial purposes for “luck”, to give ourselves dignity and authority— have anything to do with our need for warmth.
67. From the passage we know that wearing clothes is man’s basic necessity to . A protect skin B show beauty C keep warm D bring luck 68. The judge wearing special clothes on the Bench .
A looks nicer B looks different C shows wealth D shows power 69. Even in modern countries, sometimes people wear certain clothes because . A they believe that they will get protected from bad luck and illness B it has something to do with their wealth C they want to show their power
D they enjoy wearing such kind of clothes
70. The author’s purpose in writing this article is to tell us that clothes are worn . A for ceremonial occasions
B for many other reasons besides warmth C to keep people impressive and nicer D to show people’s authority or power
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LONDON — A morning’s train ride away, across the Channel, English kids talk about Liverpool’s soccer team in a Paris pub.
Some Parisians have even started to go to work in London.
In the 19th century, Charles Dickens compared the two great rival (竞争的)cities, London and Paris, in “ A Tale of Two Cities.” These days, it might be A Tale of One City.
Parisians are these days likely to smile in sympathy at a visitor’s broken French and respond in polite English.
As jobs grew lack at home over recent years, perhaps 250,000 Frenchmen moved across the Channel. With an undersea tunnel, they could travel between cities in three hours. The European Union freed them from immigration and customs.
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Paris, rich in beauty, is more attractive. But London feels more full of life, and more fun until the pubs shut down.
“ For me, the difference is that London is real, alive,” said Trevor Wheeler, a banker.
Chantal Jaouen, a professional designer, agrees. “ I am French, but I’ll stay in London,” she said.
There is, of course, the other view. Julie Lenoux is a student who moved to London two years ago. “ I think people laugh more in Paris,” she said.
In fact, London and Paris, with their obvious new similarities, are beyond the old descriptions. As the European Union gradually loosened controls, Londoners flocked into Paris to shop, eat and buy property.
“ Both cities have changed beyond recognition.” Said Larry Collins, a writer and sometimes a Londoner.
Like most people who know both well, he finds the two now fit together comfortably. “I first fell in love with Paris in the 1950s, and it is still a wonderful place,” Collins said.
“ But if I had to choose, it would be London. Things are so much more ordered, and life is better.”
But certainly not cheaper.
In fancy parts of London, rents can be twice those on Avenue Foch in Paris. Deciding between London and Paris requires a lifestyle choice.
Like Daphne Benoit, a French journalism student with perfect English, many young people are happy to be close enough so they don’t have to choose.
“I love Paris, my little neighborhood, the way I can walk around a center, but life is so structured,” she said. “ In London, you can be who you want. No one cares.”
71. The best title for this passage is . A Londoners and Parisians B A Modern Tale of Two Cities C The Similarity of Two Cities
D Fancy London and Fashionable Paris 72. We can infer from the text . A Paris and London has become perfect partners B London feels more full of life C life in Paris is structured
D Paris and London have become fierce competitors
73. The underlined word “ flocked” probably means . A came in large numbers B flew a long way C rushed hurriedly D drove long distances
74. Living in Paris, you may find . A life is better
B things are cheaper C more attractive people D a job easily
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A the two cities have developed very fast B London is better than Paris now
C Paris is a favourite place for all journalism students D people in both London and Paris now lead a regular life
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Today is Sunday, I have been studying all day long. On the 76. Morning, I had a dry breakfast. We have no water to drink because 77. The water supply had cut off. The water had come back in 78. The evening. I did math then. I didn’t stop after 12 o’clock. After a 79. Short lunch I had the break. Then I went to my Sunday English Class. 80.
After a long and tired class for more than two hours, I got 81. To home. Some work had been done but some hadn’t. I must 82. Review all my subject such as the Sciences, the Humanities, 83. Which include Chinese, English, Politics and History as 84. Well. That’s terribly! Especially when there was no water. 85. 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
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Dear editor,
In the past my hometown used to be a beautiful place.
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第二节（满分25分） Dear editor,
In the past my hometown used to be a beautiful place. Thick trees and green grass could be seen everywhere. In order to build houses and grow more crops, people cut down more and more trees. As time went on, the whole forest was almost destroyed. Gradually, the green hills have changed into wasteland. As a result, sandstorms struck us now and then, from which we suffered a lot. So, I do hope all the people should realize the terrible result of not caring about our environment. What’s more we should take good care of the forests and plant more trees instead of cutting them down so as to improve our living conditions.
Yours, Li Hua
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