I. Choose the best answer to the blank. (3%×10=30%)
1. The tricks played by the _______ on the stage have attracted Jim.
A. magician B. clown C. master D. circus
2. During the huge earthquake, the animals were _______ to the extreme that they refused to go back to the cage.
A. happy B. horror C. frightened D. shocked
3. I don’t think those curtains _____ very well with the wallpaper.
A. suit B. go C. fit D. match
4. Seeing the ants coming near, the dog jumped out to ____ them away from its food.
A. run B. call C. chase D. shout
5. On Halloween, children dress themselves in various _____ to go to parties.
A. clothes B. uniform C. shirts D. costume
6. The cuckoo birds are the regular ______ of the forest.
A. people B. persons C. inhabitants D. owners
7. Despite scholars’ study, the _______ of human beings is still unclear.
A. origin B. cause C. begin D. initiate
8. After several failures, Tom still ________ in doing the experiments.
A. carries on B. insists C. persists D. keeps
9. With the ______ put on, the table looks splendid.
A. paper B. ornaments C. water D. food
10. Seventeen years’ hard work and achievements have gained his a well-________ place in the company.
A. built B. known C. established D. defined
II. Choose suitable answers to the questions. There is usually more than one correct answer to each question. (3%×10=30%)
1. The festival the Celts held at the beginning of every winter is for the following except ____________.
A. the goddess of gardens B. Christ C. the Lord of the Dead D. the saints
2. What are not the forms of the coming-back dead spirits in Celtic culture?
A. black cats B. devils C. wild animals D. witches
3. Which of the following is the name of the festival? _____________.
A. Halloween B. All Hallows’ Day C. All Saints’ Day D. Ghosts’ Day
4. Which is not a symbol of Halloween?
A. The Christmas tree B. The witch C. Children D. The turkey
5. What is not given to children on the night of Halloween?
A. shouts B. broomsticks C. treats D. cards
6. How do people celebrate Christmas?
A. decorating houses and yards with lights
B. putting up Christmas trees
C. giving gifts
D. sending greeting cards
7. Who are most responsible for establishing Christmas traditions in America?
A. Roman Catholics B. Anglican churches
C. The German sects D. Buddhists
8. Santa Claus ________.
A. is famous for his kindness and generosity
B. is real
C. started with a real person, Saint Nicholas
D. lives in the north
9. The Christmas Tree ________.
A. is not popular and omitted during Christmas
B. is a German tradition
C. was decorated with candies and cakes in Victorian times
D. can be decorated with electrically lighted bulbs.
10. The Romans held a celebration at the beginning of winter because_____.
A. that was harvest time
B. it is in the latter part of the year
C. they are religious people
D. the gods and goddesses are waiting for their sacrifice
III. True or false questions. (2%×20=40%)
Section A
_____The belief in witches came from Christianity.
_____Halloween customs came to the United States from Britain.
_____If people do not give treats to children on Halloween, they might play tricks; thus, Halloween is a very dangerous holiday.
_____People associated apples and nuts with Halloween because they were symbols of the harvest in Roman times.
_____The custom of trick-or-treating in costumes comes from the days of the Celts.
_____ The Celts were the original inhabitants of parts of France and the British Isles.
_____ The witch custom has long been established in England.
_____ Today many children know the history of their holidays.
_____ Christmas is always observed on December 24th.
_____ The tradition of Christmas tree was spread by the Germans to England and America.
Section B
Read the following passage and then answer the questions.
Ticket £ 2.50 / £ 1.50
WILD AT HEART 127mins.
Wed 6---Fri 8 February 8:00 pm
Tickets on sale 7:00 ---8:00 pm
Dir: David Lynch 1990 US
A first class film. Cage and his girlfriend Dern are on the run through the dangerous Deep south. They are hiding from gunmen who have been hired to kill Cage by Dern’s mother. Victims（受害人）, yes --- but they also have fun. It’s wild at heart, strange on top. Funny, frightening and
brilliant.
DICK TRACY(PG)113mins.
Mon 11 ---Sat 16 February 6:30 pm
Tickets on sale 5:30 ---6:30 pm
Dir: Warren Beatty 1990 US
Warren Beatty, Madonna
The famous detective tries to stop Big Boy and the Blank from taking over the city. A colorful and exciting film. Some parts are frightening, so think twice about taking children.
BATMAN 126 mins.
Mon 11 ---Sat 16 February 8:30 pm
Tickets on sale 7:30 ---8:30 pm
Dir: Tim Burton 1989 US
Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson
A few essential questions must be asked. Is Batman a mad hero? Why does Bruce Wayne spend millions dressing up as a bat? … Great action and excellent acting especially by Nicholson.
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (PG)93 mins.
Mon 18---Fri 22 February 6:00 pm
Tickets on sale 5:00 ---6:00 pm
Dir: Steve Barron 1990 US
If you’ve eaten Teenage Mutant Hero Turtle pizzas and then cleaned your teeth with a Teenage Mutant Hero Turtle toothbrush, we need say no more … If not, then get in on the craze and see for yourself. The crime-fighting man-sized turtles fight their enemy Shredder in an action-packed story.
11. _____ TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES will be shown for the longest time altogether in a week.
12. _____ If you want to see a film without frightening scenes on Saturday you may buy a ticket around 8:00pm.
13._____ We may learn from the text that Jack Nicholson is the name of a hero.
14. _____ Some parts of BATMAN is frightening, yet interesting.
15. _____ DICK TRACY is the only film without any frightening scenes.
16. _____ WILD AT HEART is a first class film, which is funny, frightening and brilliant.
17. _____ DICK TRACY is about the fight between a detective and two criminals.
18. _____ The turtle in the last movie is quite small in size.
19. _____The turtle fights bravely against the evil enemies.
20. _____ WILD AT HEART will be a good choice on weekends.
