英语卷·2018届上海市浦东新区四校高二上学期期中联考（2016-11）

英语卷·2018届上海市浦东新区四校高二上学期期中联考（2016-11）

‎ 班级 姓名 考试号 ‎ ‎…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………‎ ‎2016学年第一学期期中四校联考 高二年级英语考试试卷‎ ‎ 第Ⅰ卷 (共73分)‎ I． Listening comprehension Section A Directions: In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.‎ ‎1. A. At 2:30. B. At 3:00. C. At 4:00. D. At 3:30. ‎ ‎2. A. In a restaurant. B. In an office. ‎ C. In a dressing room. D. At a tutorial center.‎ ‎3. A. Coach and player. B. Employer and employee.‎ C. parent and child. D. Husband and wife.‎ ‎4. A. To the classroom. B. To the court. ‎ ‎ C. To the library. D. To the teacher’s office.‎ ‎5. A. He hasn’t played basketball for 5 years.‎ ‎ B. He is still good at playing basketball now.‎ ‎ C. He doesn’t like playing basketball any more.‎ ‎ D. He used to be a superman.‎ ‎6. A. John helps the team a lot. ‎ B. The team always loses games.‎ C. He will also vote for John as the new team leader. ‎ D. John is not qualified as a team leader.‎ ‎7. A. tennis. B. Pingpang. C. Football. D. Basketball. ‎ ‎8. A. Go to watch the Olympic games with the man.‎ B. Stay at her home.‎ C. Visit some places.‎ D. Do something expected.‎ ‎9. A. How the coach made the substitutions.‎ B. How Manchester United won the last game.‎ C. How Rooney scored the 2 goals.‎ D. How to score goals in football games.‎ ‎10. A. A player was badly injured in the game.‎ B. A player’s sports career was ruined.‎ C. A dangerous defense was done in the game.‎ D. Some people were taking a dangerous action.‎ Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only ‎ once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.‎ Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following introduction.‎ ‎11. A. After the year 1936. B. After the 3rd White Olympics.‎ C. Before the 3rd White Olympics. D. Before the year 1932.‎ ‎12. A. Basketball. B. Table tennis. C. Football. D. Skating.‎ ‎13. A. Only the host countries can publish stamps to mark those Games.‎ B. Only the non-host countries can publish stamps to mark those Games.‎ C. All the countries can publish stamps to mark those Games.‎ D. Japan can’t publish stamps to mark those Games.‎ Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following speech ‎14. A. 84 hours. B. 86 hours. C. 90 hours. D. 96 hours. ‎ ‎15. A. Because they were too excited. B. Because no one watched them play.‎ C. Because they only slept for a short time. D. Because it was very long.‎ ‎16. A. Some of the boys were hurt when playing the basketball marathon.‎ ‎ B. It was hard for the players to fall asleep at night.‎ C. The boys started playing at 6 o’clock in the evening. ‎ D. In the end, all the boys felt happy.‎ ‎ ‎ II. Grammar and vocabulary.‎ Section A ‎ Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.‎ ‎ Americans are proud of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, ___17______ it is the uniform of an elevator operator or the uniform of __18____ five-star general. Why are uniforms so popular in the United States?‎ Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian clothes. People ____19_______ (become) conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform since it came into existence. The television repairman who wears a uniforms ____20________ (tend) to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. A uniform increases faith in the skill of a garage mechanic. What ____21______ (easy) way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lose professional identity than to step out of uniform.‎ Primary among the arguments __22________ uniforms is their lack of variety and the consequent loss of individuality experienced by people ___23_______ must wear them. Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearers of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, __24_______ retirement. When people look alike, they tend to think, speak and act similarly, on the job at least.‎ ‎ Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. ___25_______ they are long lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes. Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain, __26_______ (require) professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes. ‎ Section B Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box． Each word can only be used once． Note that there is one word more than you need.‎ A. includes B. physical C. comment D. independent E. favorite F. attracts G. enroll H. unknown I. programmes J. participants K. confidence Although there are no state controlled survival courses in Britain or the United States, there are various __27_________ organizations offering similar activities. Students can participate in outdoor training courses through university clubs and societies. Any one can ___28_______ on a course with such groups, which then organize courses, training and trips for all members.‎ One of the most popular outdoor training ____29_______ in both the US and Britain, is Outward Bound (户外训练). It was founded in 1941 in Wales and ____30_______ hundreds of thousands of adventurous types every year.‎ The courses are intended to broaden minds through experiences that build ___31______, self-esteem and character. As well as specialist courses such as canoeing, leadership skill and sailing, participants can take part in week-long adventure training which ___32_______ a host of sports and survival training education skill.‎ Michael William, an American student took part in an Outward Bound course last year. He said: “We learned lots of first aid skills, lots of natural history, lots of environmental facts, and participated in a wildlife preservation programme. Beyond that, my __33_______ skills learned were sailing and rock climbing.”‎ Courses can last up to 40 days and are open to anyone over the age of 14, and ___34_______ must be in general good health, but do not need to be experienced in outdoor-sports. There is no selection process; everyone is welcome, although new ones are advised to pick a course matching their __35_________ capacity. ‎ According to the leaders, such adventures are “an awakening, an exploration into the ____36_______.” Outward Bound believes that participants will “use mind and body travelling some of the Earth’s roughest wilderness areas.‎ Ⅲ．Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B, C and D． Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.‎ Reading as a teen __37________ success. When teens read more than just their classroom assignments, research clearly shows that they generally do well in school. First of all, the __38____ reading expands their vocabularies. It also shows them how different writers put down their thoughts leading to better writing skills. And teens who read more serious literary works __39_______ skills in handling complex ideas. The more teens read, the more information they pick up. This leads to a solid core of knowledge that is useful in a wide __40______ of classes. For example, the teen who reads biographies has a better __41________ of prominent people studied in history classes.‎ Another big __42______ of reading as a teen is a good ___43_______ score on the verbal section of a college admissions test. No other activity builds the vocabulary and comprehension skills needed to do well on these tests as well as reading.‎ ‎__44_______ helping teens do well in school, reading also helps them __45______ their ‎ horizons as they learn more about people and the world. Plus, reading can __46______ the fact to teens that everyone has problems in his or her life and may even help teens see __47_______ to their own problems. Finally, reading is __48______. It can bring a great deal of pleasure to teens.‎ Parents can encourage their children to stay __49________ with reading by expressing interest in what they are reading and tying it to other activities. If a teen is __50______by racing stories, try to take the child to __51_________ in a race. If a teen likes a book that has been turned into a movie, make sure he or she sees the movie.‎ ‎37‎ A. refers to B. adapts to C. leads to D. responds to ‎38‎ A. supplementary B. detective C. qualified ‎ D. reasonable ‎39‎ A. desire ‎ B. compete C. gain D. afford ‎40‎ A. command ‎ B. variety C. recommendation D. competition ‎41‎ A. affecting ‎ B. searching ‎ C. promoting D. understanding ‎42‎ A. qualification ‎ B. instruction C. resistance D. benefit ‎43‎ A. convenient ‎ B. effective C. academic ‎ D. likely ‎44‎ A. Nevertheless ‎ B. Therefore C. As a result D. Besides ‎45‎ A. endure ‎ B. expand C. comment ‎ D. describe ‎46‎ A. adopt ‎ B. illustrate ‎ C. promote ‎ D. connect ‎47‎ A. confidence ‎ B. resistance C. solutions D. success ‎48‎ A. enjoyable ‎ B. gentle C. equal D. fashionable ‎49‎ A. qualified ‎ B. participated C. involved D. enrolled ‎50‎ A. fascinated ‎ B. adopted C. recommended D. engaged ‎51‎ A. attend ‎ B. participate ‎ C. combine D. check Section B Directions: Read the following two passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.‎ A It was the last day of final examination at a university. On the steps of one building, a group of engineering students were discussing the exam that was about to begin. On their faces was confidence. This was their last exam before they graduated and found jobs. With four years of college study, they felt ready and able to conquer the world.‎ The coming exam, they knew, would be easy. The professor had said they could bring any books or notes they wanted, but they couldn’t talk to each other during the test.‎ They walked into the classroom. The professor passed out the papers. The students’ smiles broadened as they saw there were only five essay-type questions.‎ Three hours passed and the exam ended. Then the professor began to collect the papers. The students no longer looked confident. They seemed anxious.‎ The professor looked at all the worried faces in front of her, and then asked: “How many students completed all five questions?”‎ Not a hand was raised. ‎ ‎“How many answered four?” Still no hands.‎ ‎“Three? Two?” The students moved restlessly in their seats.‎ ‎“One, then. Certainly somebody finished one.” But the class remained silent. The professor put down the papers. “That is exactly what I expected.” She said.‎ ‎“I just wanted to make sure you realize that even though you have studied engineering for four years, there are still many things about the subject you don’t know. Instead of testing you on what you learned in this class, I’ve given you questions that professional engineers face in the world outside the classroom. You can‘t expect to be an expert on the day you graduate. You have to learn as you go.”‎ Then, smiling, she added: “You will all pass this course, but remember that your education has just begun.”‎ The students would always remember the lesson they learned that day.‎ ‎52. The students felt confident about the last exam at first because ________________ .‎ ‎ A. they had all studied well in college ‎ B. they could discuss the problems while taking the exam ‎ C. they were allowed to take reference materials into the exam ‎ D. the professor had told them the exam problems in advance ‎53. The professor designed the final exam problems in such a way as to _______________ .‎ A. show she is much more knowledgeable than her students in engineering B. make the students realize they still had a lot to learn after graduation C. find out whether the students could put what they had studied into practice.‎ D. test whether the students grasped what they had studied ‎54. The underlined word “restlessly” most probably means ____________ .‎ ‎ A. eagerly B. nervously C. hopefully D. willingly ‎55. what can we learn from the passage?‎ ‎ A. Most of the students had found good jobs before graduation.‎ ‎ B. Once the students saw the exam papers, they were worried.‎ ‎ C. Almost all the students finished answering all the five questions.‎ ‎ D. Difficult as the questions were, the students all passed the exam.‎ B Canada is undoubtedly one of the world’s top ski holiday destinations. The excellent snow conditions, spacious track, perfectly groomed runs and superb powder are just a few of the many attractions that can be found skiing in Canada. And to this unbeatable hospitality and service and you have the recipe for an outstanding , unforgettable ski holiday.‎ ‎ Canadian Ski Resorts ‎ Skiing in Whistler ‎ Regularly voted the No.1 ski resort in North America, Whistler offers everything that you could possibly want: fantastic scenery, an attractive village, efficient lift system, wonderful skiing for all standards, good accommodation to suit all pockets and entertaining after ski.‎ ‎ Skiing in Lake Louise ‎ Located in the heart of Canadian Rockies and yet only 90 highway minutes away for Calgary International Airport, the charming village of Lake Louise offers breathtaking views, exceptional accommodation, dining, shipping and nightlife.‎ ‎ Skiing in Banff ‎ Lying in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Banff promises memorable skiing and snowboarding across 3 very different ski areas: Banff, Mount Norquay and sunshine. Each of ‎ these resorts is efficiently linked by an excellent ski bus service. Non skiers are also just as welcome here with a huge array of non ski activities including snowmobiling, dog sledding and ice skating. 56. This passage is written mainly for ________________ .‎ A. sportsmen B. trainers for skiing C. holiday makers D. guides ‎57. Janet and her ten-year-old boy choose to go to Banff for skiing most probably because _______ .‎ A. Banff offers very good hotels and dining halls.‎ B. they are not very good at skiing but love to play with snow C. Banff is not far away from the International Airport D. they can enjoy a wonderful meal and nightlife ‎58. __________ is the skiing resort suitable for those who enjoy skiing very much and can spend less money on hotels.‎ A. Whistler B. Lake Louise C. Banff D. Sunshine Section C ‎ Directions: Read the passage carefully and choose the most suitable sentences form A—F for each blank. There are two extra sentences you do not need. ‎ ‎ The next time you watch NBA playoff ( 季后赛) action on TV, take a close look at the shoes that many players are wearing. Gone, for the most part, are the ankle-hugging high-tops that are supposed to help protect players from injury. ‎ ‎ _____59_____________________________________________________________________ Strangely, though, Steven Nash and Kobe Bryant, two of the most talented players with the Los Angeles Lakers, aren’t worried.‎ ‎ Nash has worn low-tops all his life. Bryant’s switch to low-tops last year prompted （促使）at least four of his teammates to follow suit. ____60_______________________________________‎ ‎ Even though the NBA doesn’t release any data on what its players wear on their feet, team officials and shoe companies say high-tops peaked about eight years ago and have been losing ground ever since. _____61__________________________________________________________ In an article in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in 2008, University of Newcastle researcher Craig Richards found no evidence that hip-top sneakers limited injuries. His research actually found that high-top basketball sneakers could even cause players to run slower and jump lower. ‎ ‎ It’s been almost a century since the release of the Converse All-star, the first shoes designed specially for basketball players. _____62________________________________________________ Now the contest has become a war. Companies like Adidas, Nike, Converse and Reebok are all fighting to create the next “Air Jordon” and win the next battle.‎ A. One of the reasons why high-tops are not popular any more, according to players and injury experts, is that they were never really very good at protecting feet.‎ B. They greatly affected the life of the players before Nike appeared on the market.‎ C. The shoes practically owned the sneaker market until 1973 – when Nike agreed to send shoes to NBA players.‎ D. The change over the last few years to low-top sneakers seems to go against traditional wisdom.‎ E. The reason why low-tops are popular with the basketball players is that it can effectively prevent injuries.‎ F. They have helped to quicken the “death” of high-top sneakers, one of the most famous symbols in the history of modern basketball.‎ 第II卷 (共27分)‎ I. Translation ‎ Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.‎ 63. 老实说，我买不起房子。 (afford)‎ ‎64. 尽管缺乏经验，在假期他还是设法找到了一份兼职工作。（manage） ‎ 65. 你越努力工作，你就越有可能成功。（likely）‎ ‎66. 她熟练掌握英语和电脑，这使她有资格担任这项工作。(qualify)‎ II. Guided Writing ‎ Directions: Write an English composition in 100-120 words according to the instructions given below.‎ 假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Peter给你发来E-mail寻求帮助。请根据E-mail的内容，写作要点和写作要求回信。‎ Dear Li Hua,‎ ‎ My mom and dad have a rule for their kids. You get straight A’s in your exams, or you are out. I am only 16, I do my homework and try my best, but I feel the pressure from them and I worry about what it’s doing to me. I wonder what it is like in your family. What should I do?‎ 写作要点：1. 告诉Peter你的情况（不能出现真实姓名，学校，家庭地址等信息）；‎ ‎ 2. 给Peter提出解决问题的具体建议。‎ ‎ 3. 信的开头已给你。‎ ‎ 2016学年第一学期期中四校联考高二年级英语考试答案 ‎ 第1卷 Listening (分值 10+6）‎ ‎1-5 CCABA 6-10 DDBBC 11-13 BDC 14-16 AAB ‎ ‎ Grammar （分值10）‎ ‎17. whether 18. a 19. have become 20. tends 21. easier ‎ ‎22. against 23. who 24. until 25. Though 26. requiring ‎ Vocabulary（分值10）‎ ‎27. D. 28. G. 29. I. 30. F. 31. K. ‎ ‎32. A. 33. J. 34. E. 35. B. 36. H. ‎ Reading Section A（分值15）‎ ‎37-41 CACBD 42-46 DCDBB 47-51 CACAB ‎ Section B（分值 14, 每题2分）‎ ‎52-55 CBBD 56-58 CBA Section C（分值 8，每题2分）‎ ‎59-62 DFAC Translation（分值 12: 2+3+3+4）‎ 1. To be honest, I can’t afford a house. ‎ 2. Despite lack of experience, he managed to find a part-time job in the vacation.‎ 3. The harder you work, the more likely you are to succeed. ‎ 4. She has a good command of English and computer, which qualifies her for the job. ‎ Guided Writing（分值 15）‎ Dear Peter, ‎ I’m surprised that this kind of thing should happen in your country. Here in China parents usually take their children to tutorial centers to attend various courses after school, hoping they will get top grades in all exams. But in my family my parents treat me as their friends and won’t put too much pressure on me and allow me to develop my own interest in art, music and sports.‎ I suggest you have a heart-to-heart talk with your parents and tell them that they can set high standards, reward achievement but not punish poor performance. The most important thing is that you should let them know you are willing to learn and to work hard. I’m sure they will understand you sooner or later.‎ ‎ Yours, ‎ ‎ Li Hua ‎ 评分标准：‎ 一、翻译 （共12分）‎ 翻译第1题2分, 第2、3题,每题3分, 第4题, 4分。‎ 单词拼写、标点符号、大小写错误,累计每两处扣一分; 语法错误每处扣一分。‎ 每句同类错误不重复扣分。‎ 译文没有用所给单词扣一分。‎ 注：因同一种句子有不同译法，要求批改翻译老师在阅卷前能够先预阅几份试卷，统一不同翻译的标准，尽可能做到主观题阅卷的公平公正。‎ 二．作文 ‎1 本题总分为15分，按5个档次给分。‎ ‎2 评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。‎ ‎3 词数少于 60和多于 130的，从总分中减去2分。‎ ‎4 评分时，应注意的主要内容为：内容要点、应用词汇和语法结构的数量和准确性、上下文的连贯性及语言的得体性。‎ ‎5 如书写较差，以至影响交际，将分数降低一个档次。‎ ‎6 对紧扣主题的适当发挥不予扣分。‎ 各档次的给分范围和要求 Ⅰ. 第五档(很好)；(13-15分)：‎ ‎⑴ 完全完成了试题规定的任务，‎ ‎⑵ 覆盖所有内容要点，‎ ‎⑶ 应用了较多的语法结构和词汇，‎ ‎⑷ 语法结构或词汇方面有些许错误，但为尽力使用较复杂结构或较高级词汇所致；具备较强的语言运用能力，‎ ‎⑸ 有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑，‎ ‎⑹ 完全达到了预期的写作目的 Ⅱ. 第四档(好)：(10-12分)‎ ‎⑴ 完全完成了试题规定的任务 ‎⑵ 虽漏掉1、2个次重点，但覆盖所有主要内容 ‎⑶ 应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求 ‎⑷ 语法结构或词汇方面应用基本准确，些许错误主要是因尝试较复杂语法结构或词汇所致 ‎⑸ 应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑 ‎⑹ 达到了预期的写作目的 Ⅲ. 第三档(适当)：(7-9分)‎ ‎⑴ 基本完成了试题规定的任务 ‎⑵ 虽漏掉一些内容，但覆盖所有主要内容 ‎⑶ 应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求 ‎⑷ 有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解 ‎⑸ 应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文内容连贯 ‎⑹ 整体而言，基本达到了预期的写作目的 Ⅳ. 第二档(较差)：(4-6分)‎ ‎⑴ 未恰当完成试题规定的任务 ‎⑵ 漏掉或未描述清楚一些主要内容，写了一些无关内容 ‎⑶ 语法结构单调、词汇项目有限 ‎⑷ 有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响了对写作内容的理解 ‎⑸ 较少使用语句间的连接成分，内容缺少连贯性 ‎⑹ 信息未能清楚地传达给读者 Ⅴ. 第一档(差)：(1-3分)‎ ‎⑴ 未完成试题规定的任务 ‎⑵ 明显遗漏主要内容，写了一些无关内容，原因可能是未理解试题要求 ‎⑶ 语法结构单调、词汇项目有限 ‎⑷ 较多语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响对写作内容的理解 ‎⑸ 缺乏语句间的连接成分，内容不连贯 ‎⑹ 信息未能传达给读者。‎ Ⅵ. 不得分：（0分）‎ ‎⑴ 未能传达给读者任何信息：内容太少，无法评判；写的内容均与所要求内容无关或所写内容无法看清。‎ 注：要求批改作文老师在阅卷前能够先预阅几份试卷，统一不同作文的标准，尽可能做到主观题阅卷的公平公正。‎ 听力原文 Section A 1. W: We do need to hurry up. It’s already 2:30. The match is to begin in 30 minutes.‎ ‎ M: You must have been told a wrong time. I am sure the match begins at 4 but not 3.‎ ‎ Q: When will the match begin according to the man. ( C )‎ 2. W: I know they are good, but you know you are better. Cheer yourself up, guys, and beat them off.‎ ‎ M: OK! Let’s take the challenge and do something better in the second half.‎ ‎ Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place? ( C )‎ 3. M: If you had shot the ball but not passed it at the very last moment, we might not have lost the game.‎ ‎ W: I didn’t realize that. I have to admit it was all my fault.‎ ‎ Q: What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers? ( A )‎ 4. W: Tom, where are you going? The library needs you now. Everything is in a mess here.‎ ‎ M: I know I haven’t finished the job yet. But the match is about to begin.‎ ‎ Q: Where is the man probably going to next? ( B )‎ 5. W: I was informed that you are a superman at basketball.‎ ‎ M: I did use to play basketball for a club, but I have never touched it since my retirement 5 years ago.‎ ‎ Q: What does the man mean? ( A )‎ 1. W: They all vote for John as the new team leader. What’s your preference?‎ ‎ M: John? I think he can just do nothing but help our team lose games.‎ ‎ Q: What does the man mean? ( D )‎ 2. W: I guess you must like playing basketball, for you are such a tall guy.‎ ‎ M: Actually, playing basketball is the last thing I want to do, while tennis is my favorite sport, and sometimes I also play football and pingpang.‎ ‎ Q: Which of the following is NOT what the man likes? ( D )‎ 3. M: You promised to watch the Olympic games with me this afternoon. Shall we go now?‎ ‎ W: Oh, yes, I did. But, as you can see, I have some unexpected visitors now, so I am afraid I have to say sorry.‎ ‎ Q: What will the woman probably do this afternoon? ( B )‎ 4. W: I think Manchester United won the last game just because of the coach’s brilliant substitutions.‎ ‎ M: And Wayne Mark Rooney also did a good job. After all, he scored 2 goals in the game.‎ ‎ Q: What are the two speakers talking about? ( B )‎ 5. W: Oh, my God! How could the player do such a dangerous action? He almost badly injured the other one, and may even have ruined his whole sports career.‎ ‎ M: Believe me, honey. He meant no harm. He was just doing defense.‎ ‎ Q: What do we learn from the conversation? ( C )‎ Section B ‎ Questions 11 through 13 ‎ The Winter Olympics is also called the White Olympics. At this time, many colorful stamps are published to mark the great Games. The first stamps marking the opening came out on January 25, 1932 in the United States for the 3rd White Olympics. From then on, publishing stamps during the White Olympics became a rule.‎ During the 4th Winter Olympic Games a group of stamps were published in Germany in November 1936. The five rings of the Olympics were drawn on the front of the sportswear. It was the first time that the rings appeared on the stamps of the White Olympics.‎ In the 1950’s the stamps of this kind became more colorful. When the White Olympics came, the host counties as well as the non-host countries published stamps to mark those Games. China also published four stamps in February 1980, when the Chinese sportsmen began to take part in the White Olympics.‎ Japan is the only Asian country that has ever held the White Olympics. Altogether 14,500 million stamps were sold to raise money for the sports meet.‎ Different kinds of sports were drawn on these small stamps. People can enjoy the beauty of the wonderful movements of some sportsmen. ‎ 6. When did the world make it a rule to publish stamps to mark the great world games? ( B )‎ 7. What may appear on the stamps of the White Olympics? ( D ) ‎ 8. Which of the following is true? ( C )‎ Questions 14 through 16 ‎ ‎ Once a group of 17-year-old schoolboys decided to break the world basketball marathon record. They wanted to play for 90 hours and that is to add 6 hours to the record. Each team had nine players, with five at a time. The boys decided each person would play 21.5 hours and then rest for 2 hours. Then they started at 6 o’clock in the evening.‎ The first night was very hard for the players. When it was their turn to rest, they were too excited to fall asleep at once.‎ After sleeping for a short time, they had to play again. On the second night, they fell asleep as soon as they stopped. Some of them had trouble with their feet and hands, but the only serious problem was a psychological one. Each boy was thinking: why I am doing this? How can I play any longer? After the third night, the players knew they could finish the ninety hours. The basketball on the fourth night was very slow. But in the final hours, the players got better. For the last few minutes, the players looked as fresh as when they started. How happy everyone was!‎ 1. What was the world record before this basketball marathon? ( A )‎ 2. Why was the first night hard for the players to fall asleep? ( A )‎ ‎16. Which of the following is NOT true? ( B )‎