Commonwealth Games gold winner Liam Killeen is one of England’s most successful Mountain Biking stars. Liam recently came third in the opening round of the World Cup Series.
Do you come from a sporty family?
NO, but my family have encouraged me and supported me from the beginning of my career.
Were there any sports you didn’t like playing at school?
I didn’t do much swimming or cricket. My school focused more on rugby and athletics including cross-country running which I really enjoyed.
How does it feel to represent England?
Good, and it’s a responsibility as well as an honor, whether representing England, as in the Commonwealth Games, or Great Britain as I did in the Athens Olympics (2004). I am proud to represent a nation that is generally well regarded by others.
Which other sports stars do you like?
Everyone who has made it to world class competition level has earned respect. I particularly admire Paula Radcliffe and Lance Armstrong.
What are your hopes for the future?
To have this season continue as successfully as it has started and make the podium in the World Cup in Fort William in May, and at the Mountain Bike World Championship on 27th August this year in New Zealand. In the longer term, to win a medal at the Olympics in Britain and to see more people racing and enjoying mountain biking.
【小題1】The passage is taken from .
| A．an interview between a reporter and Liam Killeen |
| B．a daily talk between Liam Killeen and his father |
| C．a book written by Liam Killeen |
| D．a speech made by Liam Killeen |
| A．World Championships | B．World Cup |
| C．Commonwealth Games | D．Olympic Games |
| A．Liam’s family enjoy sports very much. |
| B．Liam loves swimming and mountain biking |
| C．Liam took part in the Olympic Games in 2004 |
| D．Liam’s father also enjoys mountain biking very much |
| A．Liam Killeen will win a gold medal in the Olympics in 2012 |
| B．Lance Armstrong is a world-class sports player |
| C．Liam Killeen has earned a lot of money |
| D．Liam has won many gold medals in world competitions |
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If you go to Brisbane, Australia, you can easily get a small book called Discover Brisbane free． Here is something about banks on page 49:
ANZ Banking Group
Corner Greek & Queen Sts ………………………………………238-3228
Bank of New Zealand
410 Queen Street ……………………………………………… 221-0411
Bank of Queensland
229 Elizabeth Street …………………………………………… 229-3122
Commonwealth Banking Group
240 Queen Street ………………………………………………… 237-3111
National Australia Bank Ltd
225 Adelaide Street ……………………………………………… 221-6422
Westpac Banking Corp
260 Queen Street ………………………………………………… 227-2666
Banking hours are Mon.—Thu． 9:30 am to 4 pm． Fri． 9:30 am to 5 pm． All banks close Sat． Sun.& Public Holidays.
You can find ANZ Banking Group on _________.
A． Queen Street
B． Elizabeth Street
C． the corner of Greek Street and Queen Street
D． the corner of Queen Street and Elizabeth Street
_________ seems to be the most important street in Brisbane.
A． Queen Street B． Elizabeth Street
C． Greek Street D． Adelaide Street
On Saturdays, you can go to _________ to put your money in or take your money out.
A． ANZ Banking Group B． Bank of Queensland
C． National Australia Bank Ltd D． none of the banks
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Women, Race & Class
Angela Y Davis
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Analysing the differences and similarities between the experiences of black and white women, Davis casts new light on the struggle for human rights.
The Words to Say it
(an autobiographical novel)
Marie Cardinal
translated by Pat Goodheart
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Marie Cardinal's groundbreaking book was the first and remains the complete book about the personal experience of psychoanalysis (精神分析學). It reveals her traumatic (創(chuàng)傷的)childhood and institutionalisation(收容), followed by her escape to the cul-de-sac(死路)where her analyst(精神分析醫(yī)師)lived. There, for many years, she made the journey towards recovery through Freudian psychoanalysis. A worldwide bestseller, translated into eighteen languages, it remains one of the most highly-praised books of our age.
Jade
Millie Murray
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The book is very popular with people all over the world.
Which of the following can prove the book The Words to Say it is very successful ?
A. It is the first book about psychoanalysis.
B. It has a successful beginning and ending.
C. It has translated into 18 languages.
D. It remains the complete book about personal experiences.
From the third part we can learn that ________about Jade Wilson’s mother, Jojo.
A. She didn’t care about Jade.
B. She gave it up because of lack of interest in her career.
C. She wouldn’t like Jade to be what she was.
D. She was willing to accept Jade’s boy friend first.
The sentence “there is hell to pay” in the third part probably means _____.
A. there are a lot of ghosts
B. there is a lot of trouble
C. the price has to be paid
D. it cost too much to do something
Which book do you buy if you want to read about women’s rights?
A. Women, Race & Class B. Jade
C. The Words to Say it D. Marie Cardinal
What is it that makes the book The Words to Say it different from two other books in writing style?
A. It is an autobiographical novel
B. Its contents and writer
C. Its translations
D. The leading character in the book
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Unique Tradition from UK
Boxing Day
This holiday, which is observed on December 26, is a unique part of the Christmas season in Great Britain, as well as other Commonwealth nations. Boxing Day comes from a tradition that began in the Middle Ages more than 800 years ago. On this day, English churches would open their ‘alms box’ and distribute its contents to needy members of the community. It was also a day for servants to celebrate the holidays with their families, having usually worked the day before. Today, Boxing Day is one of the twenty-two paid holidays received by most working Brits. Most people now spend Christmas Day with their family and reserve Boxing Day for exchanging gifts with friends. Although the government shuts down for the day, cinemas and theatres are open.
Queen’s Telegram
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High Tea
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Public Houses
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British pubs operate between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. every day except Sunday, when they must close at 10:30 p.m. The drinking age in Britain is eighteen, but fourteen-year-olds may enter a pub unaccompanied if they order a meal.
Unique Tradition from UK
| Traditions | Time | Main Activities |
| Boxing Day | Observed on Dc.26 during the (71)______ season. | In the past, churches would open their “alms box”, with its contents (72)_______ to needy people. Today it is reserved to (73)_____gifts with friends. |
| Queen’s Telegram | (74)______by the Queen when one has his or her 100th birthday. | People over 100 years will receive a birthday telegram from the queen herself on her birthday, enjoying the Queen’s (75)_____ to them. |
| High Tea | Enjoyed and practiced between breakfast and supper. | It (76)______to be taken sitting in a tea shop, or standing at a corner. Today it’s becoming a tradition (77)_____ in the hotels and restaurants worldwide. |
| Public Houses | Visited between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. every day (78)______Sunday. | At the (79)______, only wine was served, but today they mainly serve beer and ale, but people (80)_____than eighteen are not allowed to drink. |
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Woman’s Day
Published by ACP Magazines Ltd, 54 Park St, Sydney
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Manuscripts(稿件)
should be type-written and double-spaced (雙倍行距),
using only one side of the page.
● Your name and address must be included.
● The manuscripts must be accompanied by a self-addressed envelope with
stamps of the proper value (including registered mail if required).
● Please keep copies of your text, pictures or photos.
● Allow several weeks for acceptance/return.
● ACP Magazines Ltd does not accept responsibility for damage to, or loss of,
material sent to the editor.
● Material content in Woman’s Day is protected under the Commonwealth Copyright Act (英聯(lián)邦版權
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● No material may be reproduced in part or in whole without written agreement from the copyright holders.
Subscription(訂閱) rate: Australia for one year (52 issues) $150.00 or six months (26 issues) $ 75.00.
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P.O. Box: 5252, Sydney, NSW 2001 (Postage free within Australia)
1. Which of the following is included in the requirements for the manuscripts?
A. They should be handwritten.
B. They should have no empty lines between lines.
C. They should be on the front of the page only.
D. They should include contributor’s (投稿人) age.
2. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. The contributors must keep copies of their manuscripts.
B. Woman’s Day is most probably a monthly magazine.
C. The editor will pay for the damage or loss of the manuscripts.
D. It takes several weeks before the manuscripts are published.
3. According to the passage the copyright holders are ____ .
A. those who copy the articles in Woman’s Day
B. the producers of Woman’s Day
C. the readers of Woman’s Day
D. those who subscribe Woman’s Day
4. Apart from the website, how many other ways can people gain information from the magazine?
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If you go to Brisbane, Australia, you can easily get a small book called Discover Brisbane free．Here is something about banks on page 49:
ANZ Banking Group
Cnr．Greek & Queen Sts ………………………………………………238 3228
Bank of New Zealand
410 Queen Street …………………………………………………… 221 0411
Bank of Queensland
229 Elizabeth Street ………………………………………………… 229 3122
Commonwealth Banking Group
240 Queen Street …………………………………………………… 237 3111
National Australia Bank Ltd
225 Adelaide Street ………………………………………………… 221 6422
Westpac Banking Corp
260 Queen Street …………………………………………………… 227 2666
Banking hours are Mon.-Thu．9:30 am to 4 pm．Fri．9:30 am to 5 pm．All banks close Sat．Sun．& Public Holidays.
1.You can find ANZ Banking Group on ________________.
|
A．Queen Street |
|
B．Elizabeth Street |
|
C．the corner of Greek Street and Queen Street |
|
D．the corner of Queen Street and Elizabeth Street |
2.On Saturdays, you can go to _____________ to put your money in or take your money out.
|
A．ANZ Banking Group |
|
B．Bank of Queensland |
|
C．National Australia Bank Ltd |
|
D．none of the banks |
3.In Australia, the banks have their longest service hours on _____________.
|
A．public holidays |
B．Fridays |
C．Saturdays |
D．Sundays |
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