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from one way to the next. Throughout a country, children arrive at school at the same time, take fixed seats, use 49 (similarity) textbooks, do homework, take exams and so on. Schooling has 50 (usual) been limited by the edges of the subjects being taught. 第二部分 :短文改錯(cuò):(共 10 小題,每小題 1 分, 滿(mǎn)分 10 分) 假定英語(yǔ)課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文 ,請(qǐng)你修改你同桌寫(xiě)的以下作文。t realize that people in other places often get married in very different ways and with different motives(動(dòng)機(jī)). 17 A marriage provides a safe and stable home for the husband and wife. It also joins two families, which benefits the couple39。 senior citizens, $6。 but donations are gratefully accepted. At Your Fingertips Park information (212) 3637620 Emergencies (212) 3633260 Ferryboat information (212) 2695755 Lost and found (212)3637620 Dining, gifts amp。(共 15 小題;每小題 2 分,滿(mǎn)分 30 分) A Ellis Island is located in New York Harbor. Ellis Island is open daily year round from 9:30 . to 5 ., with extended hours during summer. It is closed on December 25. There is no admission charge to Ellis Island。 call the number above Closed: December 25 Ferry fees (includes Liberty and Islands) adults, $7。 Can you imagine your parents choosing your husband or wife for you? And can you imagine not setting eyes on him or her until your wedding day? This situation is mon in India, the Middle East and many parts of Africa. 16 We don39。s dress while she is dancing. The money is meant to bring luck and to help the young couple build their new life. In Bermuda, the young couple plants a tree in the yard of their new home. Once they move in, they take good care of the tree , making it grow and blossom. The planting of the tree is a good metaphor(隱喻) for marriage. 20 A. Every culture has its own ways of bringing good luck to the happy couple. B. A truly good marriage is something that grows with care. C. In the United States, parents do not arrange marriages for their children. D. And something blue reminds her to be true to her husband. E. Marriage customs around the world often differ from our own. F. In many countries, marriage is a practical matter. G. Different countries have different cultures. 第二部分:完型填空(共 20 小題;每小題 分,滿(mǎn)分 30 分) This morning I was in an unfamiliar town to cheer myself up. I had stopped at a gas station to get some gas 21 I left to go home. I was not in a good 22 . I have very impractical ideas and therefore have 23 mild depression (沮喪 )on occasions. I walked up to the entrance of the building to 24 my gas and stopped to read a bulletin(小報(bào) )on the door 25 , “Please help me attend the Special Olympics this year by donating.” As I walked 26 , I saw a lovely young girl with Down Syndrome. She spoke to me very 27 and asked if I could donate to her cause. I politely 28 and told her that I didn’t have cash on me at that time. Although secretly I knew I 29 easily get cash from the ATM. I just wasn’t in the mood. So after paying for my gas, I 30 out of the gas station and the girl waved me goodbye. 31 I was walking back to my car, the girl’s words rang in my ears and I was 32 by guilt. I knew I was able to 33 . And although I was in a bad mood before, 34 seemed to disappear. I wasn’t upset anymore. 35 I thought about before stepping into my car was that lovely girl who deserved to have her moment to 36 . My next action was obvious. I walked back into the 37 and headed towards the ATM. I 38 the $20 dollar bill and handed it straight to her. She was wild with 39 . She looked at me and gave me a huge smile and thanked me again and again. I accepted her 40 and walked out of the building