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Happy birthday

The China National Opera(CNO) will give a concert to celebrate its 50th birthday.

Different generations of CNO vocalists, like Li Guangxi, Yao Hong and Ma Mei, will present the concert which will feature both songs from famous Chinese operas like “The White-haired Girl” and “The Hundredth Bride”,as well as arias of such Western opera classics as “Madame Butterfly”,“La Traviata” and “Rigoletto”.

Time/date:7:30 pm, September 7,8

Location: Tianqiao Theatre

Tel: 6551-4787, 8315-6170

Tickets: 60～500 yuan (US $7.2～60.2)

Folk music

A concert will be held to feature some recently composed traditional Chinese music works.

The concert, given by the Folk Orchestra of the China Opera and Ballet Theatre, will include such pieces as “Memory of Childhood”,“Memorial Ceremony for God” and “Wine Song”.

Time/date:7:30 pm, September 13

Location: Concert hall at the National Library of China

Tel:6848-5462,6841-9220

Tickets:30～200 yuan (US $3.6～24.1)

Moon music

A concert of traditional Chinese music will be given on the eve of the Moon Festival which falls on September 21st this year.

The concert will feature a number of famous pieces centered on the theme of the moon, such as “Moonlight”,“Spring Night on a Moonlit River” and “Lofty Mountain and Flowing River”.

A number of established traditional Chinese music performers, like Zhou Yaokun and Fan Weiqing, will play solos as well as collaborate with the folk music orchestra.

Time/date:7:30 pm, September 20th

Location: Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities

Tel:6606-8888,6606-9999

1.If you want to buy tickets for listening to the music “Memory of Childhood”,you will dial ______.

A.6551-4787　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　    B.6848-5462

C.8315-6170　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　    D.6606-9999

2.Which statement is right according to the passage?

A.Li Guangxi, Yao Hong and Ma Mei stand for the same generation of CNO vocalists.

B.“Rigoletto” is a famous piece on the theme of the moon.

C.“Lofty Mountain and Flowing River” is a traditional Chinese music.

D.Zhou Yaokun will play solos and Fan Weiqing will collaborate with the folk music orchestra.

3.“Madame Butterfly” is ______.

A. a Chinese opera　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　    B.a Western opera

C.a piece of music　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　    D.a song

4.In which column of a newspaper will the article be published?

A. Entertainment.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B.People.

C.Culture.　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D.Sports.

Happy birthday

The China National Opera(CNO) will give a concert to celebrate its 50th birthday.

Different generations of CNO vocalists, like Li Guangxi, Yao Hong and Ma Mei, will present the concert which will feature both songs from famous Chinese operas like “The White-haired Girl” and “The Hundredth Bride”,as well as arias of such Western opera classics as “Madame Butterfly”,“La Traviata” and “Rigoletto”.

Time/date:7:30 pm, September 7,8

Location: Tianqiao Theatre

Tel: 6551-4787, 8315-6170

Tickets: 60～500 yuan (US $7.2～60.2)

Folk music

A concert will be held to feature some recently composed traditional Chinese music works.

The concert, given by the Folk Orchestra of the China Opera and Ballet Theatre, will include such pieces as “Memory of Childhood”,“Memorial Ceremony for God” and “Wine Song”.

Time/date:7:30 pm, September 13

Location: Concert hall at the National Library of China

Tel:6848-5462,6841-9220

Tickets:30～200 yuan (US $3.6～24.1)

Moon music

A concert of traditional Chinese music will be given on the eve of the Moon Festival which falls on September 21st this year.

The concert will feature a number of famous pieces centered on the theme of the moon, such as “Moonlight”,“Spring Night on a Moonlit River” and “Lofty Mountain and Flowing River”.

A number of established traditional Chinese music performers, like Zhou Yaokun and Fan Weiqing, will play solos as well as collaborate with the folk music orchestra.

Time/date:7:30 pm, September 20th

Location: Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities

Tel:6606-8888,6606-9999

1.If you want to buy tickets for listening to the music “Memory of Childhood”,you will dial ______.

A.6551-4787　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　    B.6848-5462

C.8315-6170　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　    D.6606-9999

2.Which statement is right according to the passage?

A.Li Guangxi, Yao Hong and Ma Mei stand for the same generation of CNO vocalists.

B.“Rigoletto” is a famous piece on the theme of the moon.

C.“Lofty Mountain and Flowing River” is a traditional Chinese music.

D.Zhou Yaokun will play solos and Fan Weiqing will collaborate with the folk music orchestra.

3.“Madame Butterfly” is ______.

A. a Chinese opera　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　    B.a Western opera

C.a piece of music　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　    D.a song

4.In which column of a newspaper will the article be published?

A. Entertainment.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B.People.

C.Culture.　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D.Sports.

We were the only family with children in the restaurant. I sat Eric in a high chair and noticed everyone was quietly eating and talking. Suddenly, Eric screamed with 36 and said, “Hi there.” His fat baby hands hit the high chair tray, and his eyes were wide with excitement.

I looked around and saw the 37 of his enjoyment. It was an old man with a worn and oily coat. And his hair was uncombed and unwashed. I was sure he 　38 . His hand waved. “Hi there, baby; I see ya,” the man said to Eric.

My husband and I 39 　looks. Eric continued to laugh and answer, “Hi, there.” Everyone in the restaurant noticed this. My husband and I were embarrassed.

We finally got through the meal and 　40 　 the door. My husband went to pay the check and told me to meet him in the parking lot. The old man sat between me and the door. “Lord, just let me out of here before he speaks to me or Eric,” I prayed. As I drew closer to the man, I turned my back trying to sidestep him and avoid any air he might be 41 . As I did so, Eric leaned over my arm, reaching with both arms in a baby's “pick-me-up” position. Before I could stop him, he had 　42 himself to the man's arms．Eric, in an act of total 43 , and love, laid his tiny head upon the man's torn shoulder.

His 　44 　hands full of dirt, pain and hard labor gently, so gently, cradled my baby's waist and patted his back. I stood amazed. After a while, he pushed Eric from his chest 45 as though he were in pain, saying “God bless you, ma'am. You've given me the best Christmas gift.”

I had just witnessed a genuine (pure or true) love shown through the innocence of a tiny child who saw no sin, who made no 46 . The ragged old man, unknowingly, had reminded me that a genuine love is one in which the true meaning of love is 47 .

36. A. surprise　　　 B. delight　　　 C. anger　　　　 　　 D. nerve

37. A. source　　　　 　　　 B. reason　　　 C. effect　　　　　 　 D. resource

38. A. smiled　　　 　 B. mopped　　 C. smelled　　　　　 D. wiped

39. A. consulted　　 B. exchanged　 C. separated　　　　 D. replaced

40. A. ran for　　　 B. headed for　 　 C. sent for　　　　 D. accounted for

41. A. breathing　　 B. fighting　　 　 C. creating　　　　 D. holding

42. A. thrown　　　 　 B. devoted　　 　 C. driven　　　　　 　 D. jumped

43. A. independence 　　 B. desire　　　 C. trust　　　　　　 D. dignity

44. A. allergic　　　 B. strong　　　 　 C. smart　　　　　 　D. aged

45. A. eagerly　　　 B. violently　　 C. gladly　　　　 　　　 D. unwillingly

46. A. judgment　　 　 B. decision　　 C. conclusion　　　 　 D. choice

47. A. sharpened　　 　 B refreshed　　 　 C. realized　　　　 　　 D. learned

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　 She was 80 years old but still very active．In this small town, not much happened．It was just another 21 day for a senior citizen living by herself． 22 she even has several great grandchildren．she was often alone．With the need of some small things and a 23 to get outside and be 24 people，she went shopping．　

　 Buying just six items, she 25 for the checkout．

　 He wandered the 26 ．He’d come for a cup of hot coffee and perhaps someone to 27 with．The coffee was good．which always was，but 28 wanted to chat with fin old man． 29 ，he was about to leave when he saw her．

　 “Morning，Ma’am．”He smiled．“You 30 leave yet．”

　 She turned and found a gentleman smiling and 3 1 what she'd selected．“Your basket is not 32 ．”

　 “No need to buy a lot．No one to eat it．”she replied．

　 He 33 at her for a moment and said，“I'm so 34 ! My beloved all died．”His

eyes softened．“I just 35 my little Brownie．”　　　　　　　　　 “Sorry．”She felt her own eyes 36 ．He was as alone as she was．

　37 a brave face．he said，“It’s OK．I hope I call find another dog like her．She was such a joy． 38 someone needed me．She gave me purpose．But now my days are empty．”

　 Twenty minutes passed by．It was time to part．Suddenly he looked back at her and asked softly．“Can I give you a hug?”

　 A bit surprised．but fully understanding his need，she 39 ．

　 There they stood，in a warm hug，in a busy store，on a normal day，which was made 40 by a simple hug．

21．A．happy　 B．empty　 C．exciting 　 D．comfortable

22．A．Although　 B．If　 C．Since 　 D．As

23．A．preparation　 B．trouble　 C．desire 　 D．view

24．A．for　 B．among　 C．between 　 D．above

25．A．gathered　 B．traveled　 C．rushed 　 D．headed

26．A．restaurant　 B．street　 C．store 　 D．square

27．A．argue　 B．walk　 C．play D．　 talk

28．A．neither　 B．anyone　 C．no one 　 D．everyone

29．A．Disappointed　 B．Excited　 C．Astonished 　 D．Encouraged

30．A．needn't　 B．can’t　 C．daren’t 　 D．mustn’t

3 1．A．sticking to　 B．referring to　 C．devoting to 　 D．pointing to

32．A．full　 B．empty　 C．crowded 　 D．enough

33．A．came　 B．1aughed　 C．stared 　 D．glanced

34．A．eager　 B．10nely　 C．quiet 　 D．worried

35．A．1ost　 B．forgot　 C．1eft 　 D．raised

36．A．open　 B．hurt　 C．dry 　 D．wet

37．A．Putting up　 B．Putting down　 C．Putting on 　 D．Putting out

38．A．At most　 B．At least　 C．At first 　 D．At last

39．A．accepted　 B．refused　 C．received 　 D．showed

40．A．common　 B．formal　 C．usual 　 D．special