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Mary Quant was born in 1934. When she was young, there were no teenage fashions （时尚）.Young women were dressed like grown-ups or little girls. At thirteen, she designed （设计）her own school uniform（制服）.She wore short dresses and long socks. After school. Mary went to Goldsmith’s College in London. She didn’t enter the college gate but she met her future husband, Alexander Plunkett-Green Like Mary he wore unusual clothes, such as purple velvet trousers and pajama jackets.
In 1955 Mary left college and worked for a hat-maker in London’s West End. But soon they opened their own shop. It was called Bazaar and it was the first small shop for women in the King’s Road in Chelsea Mary designed all the clothes and made them on her old sewing machine.
The 1960s are often called the “Swinging Sixties”.During these years Mary’s designs became very popular. Everyone loved her mini-skirts（迷你裙）and coloured tights（紧身衣）.Thanks to Mary, London became the fashion capital of the world.
Mary’s fashion shows were quite different from what they had been before. Mary’s models（模特）didn’t walk-they danced to pop music.
Soon Mary’s clothes became popular in America,too.
At the age of 37, Mary had a son, Orlando. She said:“Becoming a mother is quite the most important thing that ever happened to me.”
In 1966, Mary was awarded（获奖）the O.B.E.（a special medal given by the Queen）.She went to Buckingham Palace in a mini-skirt to collect the medal.
Later on Mary started her own cosmetics（化妆品）company.
She designed smart black, white and silver packagings（包装）for it,with the Quant daisy symbol（菊花标志）that is still the same today.
Today, Mary’s business is worth 100 million pounds. She is still designing-not just only clothes,but also a perfume（香水）called“Havoc”and some other things.
She has now opened the Mary Quant Colour Shop in London’s Carnaby Street.
45．When Mary was thirteen, ____________.
A．she dressed like a little girl B．she designed her school uniform
C．she dressed like a grown-up D．she became a popular designer
46．In 1960s London became the fashion capital of the world because_______.
A．Mary’s designs became very popular. Everyone loved her clothes.
B．Mary changed fashion shows greatly.
C．of Mary’s business, which was worth 100 million pounds
D．May’s husband also helped to make unusual clothes.
47．Mary’s still designing_______ .
A．just clothes
B．not just only clothes, but also a perfume called “Havoc”and some other things
C．packaging for cosmetics
D．beautiful hats
48．The Quants’symbol is _______.
A．a daisy B．a mini-skirt C．a sewing machine D．a hat
答案
45---48 BABA
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试题【 Mary Quant was born in 1934. When she was young, there were no teenage fashions】；主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
举一反三
第二节补全对话。根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项；选项中有两项为多余选项。
(Mike is picking up the phone when Alice enters)
Alice: Are you phoning Linda?
Mike: Yes. But how do you know?
Alice: ______66_________
Mike: What did it say?
Alice: _________67______
Mike: what happened?
Alice: _______68_____ She had to go and take his place for three days.
Mike: That’s too bad.
Alice: _______ 69_____
Mike: You see, I had arranged （安排）for us to have dinner with a friend tonight.
Alice: _______70______
Mike: Sure, why not?
| A．Isn’t she your girlfriend? |
| B．It said she had left for London. |
| C．What’s the problem? |
| D．Her office left you a message. |
F. They said they had phoned Linda.
G.The manager of their office had suddenly falllen ill.
第二节：下面五位老师打算寻找适合各自学生的度假去处。第61至65题是他们的学生情况介绍。阅读下面六个度假地的简介（A、B、C、D、E和F），选出符合各人需要的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。
62．Ms Robson’s students are studying French and German. She would like them to speak both the languages at some point while they’re away.
63．Hilary’s students are fourteen years old. Some of them learn French, so she wants to find a holiday course which can offer individual language lessons for those who would like to improve their French.
64．Rose has a small group of students. They all want to sail but unfortunately some of them are unable to swim, although they’re eager to learn.
65．Mr. Pearson’s class have just started to learn German and he wants a holiday which mixes studying the language with plenty of free time to explore the foreign country.
66．John has a class of eleven-year-olds who are crazy about sports. He’d like a course which organizes a complete program including all kinds of sports, meals and entertainments.
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第二节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21-40各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。
Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money go further. The 21 you go about purchasing an article or a service can actually 22 you money or can add 23 the cost.
Take the 24 example of a hairdryer. If you are buying a hairdryer, you might 25 that you are making the 26 buy if you choose one 27 look you like and which is also the cheapest 28 price. But when you get it home you may find that it 29 twice as long as a more expensive 30 to dry your hair. The cost of the electricity plus the cost of your time could well 31 your hairdryer the most expensive one of all.
So what principles should you 32 when you go out shopping?
If you 33 your home, your car or any valuable 34 in excellent condition, you’ll be saving money in the long 35 .
Before you buy a new 36 , talk to someone who owns one. If you can, use it or borrow it to check it suits your particular 37 .
Before you buy an expensive 38 , or a service, do check the price and 39 is on offer. If possible, choose 40 three items or three estimates.
21. A. form B. fashion C. way D. method
22. A. save B. preserve C. raise D. obtain
23. A. up B. to C. in D. on
24. A. easy B. single C. simple D. similar
25. A. convince B. accept C. examine D. think
26. A. proper B. best C. reasonable D. most
27. A. its B. which C. whose D. what
28. A. for B. with C. in D. on
29. A. spends B. takes C. lasts D. consumes
30. A. mode B. copy C. sample D. model
31. A. cause B. make C. leave D. prove
32. A. adopt B. lay C. stick D. adapt
33. A. reserve B. decorate C. store D. keep
34. A. products B. possession C. material D. ownership
35. A. run B. interval C. period D. time
36. A. appliance B. equipment C. utility D. facility
37. A. function B. purpose C. goal D. task
38. A. component B. element C. item D. particle
39. A. what B. which C. that D. this
40. A. of B. in C. by D. from
三、完形填空。（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36-55各题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
My friend Jessie and I have known each other since we were very young. After we both got married we seldom had time to get together 36 I always promised myself that I would meet her whenever I was free.
Friendships get more 37 as we get older. When we reached our forties, we 38 to do something to keep our 39 strong, healthy and growing. We picked out one Saturday a month and 40 to do something together that day. Sometimes we had a long lunch out, and other times we went to see a movie or went shopping. We also promised to have a(n) 41 every few days.
In some adventures we drove to our favorite places and 42 a night there. Other times we just 43 , stopping wherever we wanted. One of our adventures 44 us to a very small town in south Georgia. The people there were 45 a special festival. We were 46 to buy the handmade gifts and eating the 47 food. There was also a parade. Everyone in the parade 48 and waved to us! It was so great! We 49 had a great time that day!
Fun is always on the menu, whether it’s a weekend trip or a couple of hours 50 lunch. We are so happy and have a great 51 on each other’s lives. We share our sorrow and 52 and we ask for and receive advice. We always laugh, too!
Don’t keep promising yourself that “someday” you’ll 53 your friends. Do it now. Pick up your phone and make a 54 for THIS weekend. You’ll be a happier, 55 person for it! You need it and your friends need it, too.
36. A. as B. unless C. though D. since
37. A. precious B. difficult C. boring D. interesting
38. A. refused B. decided C. remembered D. regretted
39. A. friendship B. connection C. marriage D. life
40. A. forgot B. promised C. learned D. pretended
41. A. racing B. adventure C. hiking D. appointment
42. A. offered B. took C. cost D. spent
43. A. looked B. left C. drove D. ran
44. A. gave B. took C. pushed D. forced
45. A. obtaining B. enjoying C. preparing D. representing
46. A. unwilling B. eager C. delighted D. neat
47. A. delicious B. terrible C. awful D. valuable
48. A. wiped B. appealed C. smiled D. announced
49. A. hardly B. nearly C. really D. probably
50. A. over B. on C. at D. with
51. A. regret B. influence C. discussion D. impression
52. A. weakness B. benefits C. problems D. happiness
53. A. meet B. advise C. support D. grasp
54. A. design B. plan C. speech D. record
55. A. busier B. prettier C. healthier D. cleaner
Boston College is a state-supported college on the East coast of England which has been recruiting overseas students for over 20 years and now has almost 200 international students from more than 20 different countries. You and your parents can be sure you will receive the care and support you need to succeed at our college.
We have excellent teaching staff, with time and patience to help you learn in a stimulating but relaxed atmosphere. We are accredited by the British Council for the quality of our English Language teaching so you can be sure your learning experience will be good.
Our new modular English course is flexible and enables you to choose the best time to join us. Not only will you cover all aspects of the English Language but you will have the choice of option subjects such as IELTS Preparation, British Culture, Literature, Business English or Study Skills. We will assess your level of English when you arrive so you can be sure you will study with students of the same ability. Classes are small: usually 12-16 students so you will receive the individual attention you need to help you succeed.
Boston College is based on two main campuses with English courses being taught in our state-of-the-art language building convenient for our Hall of Residence on the Rochford Campus. A-Level and International Foundation classes are taught on both Rochford and De Montfort Campuses. Classrooms are modern and well equipped with a number of specialist facilities for photography and video, computer suites, art and music studios and an all weather sports pitch. Both campuses have large Learning Resource Centres, well equipped with computers for student use, also available for research or assignment work. Our diploma courses include catering, hairdressing, computing and engineering, each with its own specialist facilities. We also have a Music Centre providing teaching rooms, recording studio and concert hall.
65. What is Boston College famous for?
A. Its long educational history in Britain.
B. Its good location in the country.
C. Its good education conditions for overseas students.
D. Its way of living for the overseas visitors.
66. The underlined word “accredited” in Paragraph 2 most probably means __________.
A. helped B. recognized C. forbidden D. measured
67. If you decide to go to Boston College in Britain, you __________.
A. should at first pass some English language tests
B. can major in English as well as some other courses
C. have to live and study with students at different levels
D. should have achieved a high level of English proficiency
68. What is the purpose of the above passage?
A. To introduce the British education system.
B. To invite more overseas students to study in Boston College.
C. To show the modernization of British society.
D. To tell new students the rules in Boston College.
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