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1、AThe Channel Islands are a group of British-owned islands lying in the English Channel(海峡), 10 to 30 miles off the French coast, and 70 to 90 miles from the English coast. There are ten islands with a total land area of 75 square miles and a total population of 123,000. The three largest islands, Je
2、rsey, Guernsey, and Alderney, have long been known for the fine breeds(品种)of cattle that are raised on them and named after them. In earliest known history the islands were considered part of Normandy, which was part of France, but the ruler of Normandy became king of England in 1066, and from then
3、on the islands were looked upon as British land. English control was unbroken until World War II, when the Germans held the islands for five years. Although people on the islands speak both languages and they are considered English, their customs are more French than English.51. Which of the followi
4、ng maps gives the right position of the Channel Islands? Br = Britain Fr = France Ch = Channel Islands 52. Jersey, Guernsey, and Alderney breeds of cattle are _. A. considered best in England B. named after their birthplaces C. brought to the islands by the Germans D. raised on well-known farms by t
5、he French 53. The Channel Islands have been continuously under British rule since_. A. earliest known historyB. 1066 C. 1930s D. the end of World War II 54. Why do people on the Channel Islands follow French way of living? A. Their islands used to be part of France. B. Their islands are often visite
6、d by the French. C. They came from France. D. They speak French. BJames Cleveland Owens was the son of a farmer and the grandson of black slaves. His family moved to Cleveland when he was 9. There, a school teacher asked the youth his name. “J.C.” ,he replied. She thought he had said “Jesse”, and he
7、 had a new name. Owens ran his first race at age 13. After high school, he went to Ohio State University. He had to work part time so as to pay for his education. As a second-year student, in the Big Ten games in 1935, he set even more records than he would in the Olympic Games a year later. A week
8、before the Big Ten meet, Owens accidentally fell down a flight of stairs. His back hurt so much that he could not exercise all week, and he had to be helped in and out of the car that drove him to the meet. He refused to listen to the suggestions that he give up and said he would try, event by event
9、. He did try, and the results are in the record book. The stage was set for Owens victory at the Olympic Games in Berlin the next year, and his success would come to be regarded as not only athletic（体育的）but also political. Hitler did not congratulate any of the African-American winners. “It was all
10、right with me,” he said years later. “I didnt go to Berlin to shake hands with him, anyway.” Having returned from Berlin. He received no telephone call from the president of his own country, either. In fact, he was not honored by the United States until 1976, four years before his death.Owens Olympi
11、c victories made little difference to him. He earned his living by looking after a school playground, and accepted money to race against cars, trucks, motorcycles, and dogs. “Sure, it bothered（烦扰）me,” he said later. “But at least it was an honest living. I had to eat.” In time, however, his gold med
12、als(奖牌)changed his life. “They have kept me alive over the years,” he once said. “Time has stood still for me. That golden moment dies hard.” 55. Owens got his other name “Jesse” when _. A. he went to Ohio State University B. his teacher made fun of him C. his teacher took “J.C.” for “Jesse” D. he w
13、on gold medals in the Big Ten meet 56. In the Big Ten meet, Owens _. A. hurt himself in the back B. succeeded in setting many records C. tried every sports event but failed D. had to give up some events 57. We can infer from the text that Owens was treated unfairly in the US at that time because _.
14、A. he was not of the right race B. he was the son of a poor farmer C. he didnt shake hands with Hitler D. he didnt talk to the US president on the phone 58. When Owens says “They have kept me alive over the years,” he means that the medals _. A. have been changed for money to help him live on B. hav
15、e made him famous in the US C. have encouraged him to overcome difficulties in life D. have kept him busy with all kinds of jobs 59. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text? A. Jesse Owens, a Great American Athlete B. Golden Moment a Life-time Struggle C. Making a Living as a Sportsm
16、an D. How to Be a Successful Athlete? C McGill Comedy ClubImportant meeting today.Discussions on putting onBlazing Saddles.Union room302, 3-4 pm. Newmembers(both actors and non-actors, living and dead )are welcome.History StudentsAssociationProf. Michael Cross of Dalhousie University will be speaking on“Unskilled Labours on Rivers and Canals in Upper Canada, 1820-1850:The Beginnings of Class Stru
