Over time, the custom of kissing developed as a way for adults to express their love and affection for one another. The roots of this form of affection can be traced back to primitive times, when mothers fondled their children, much as mothers do today.
Much later, in the sixth century, society apparently accepted the custom of kissing between adults as an expression of their affection. Not surprisingly, France first accepted kissing in courtship (求爱). There, figure dancing was popular, and each dance was sealed with a kiss.
The custom of kissing swept from France through Europe to Russia, where Russian nobility loved to imitate the French. Eventually, the kiss was incorporated into marriage ceremonies, and today lip locks couples into sweet matrimony.
The custom of kissing today, as well as in ancient times, serves to pay homage to another. Early Romans kissed each other on the mouth or on the eyes to greet one another in a manner they thought to be dignified. One Roman emperor even ranked a person's importance by the body part he was allowed to kiss. He allowed important nobles to kiss his lips, less important ones to kiss his hands, and the least important ones to kiss his feet.
In Russia, the highest sign of recognition from the Crown meant a kiss from the Tsar himself. Today, natives of many African tribes pay homage to their Chief by kissing the ground over which he has walked.
1.What’s mainly talked about in the passage?
A. The way to express love and respect. B. The expression of affection.
C. The custom of kissing. D. The function of kissing.
2.Which of the following can best explain the underlined word “homage” in the 4th paragraph？
A. recognition B. respect C. importance D. loyalty
3.It can be learned from the passage that ___________.
A. kissing is a widely accepted way to show love and affection
B. kissing used to be a proper way to show love on the wedding ceremony
C. kissing is a widely accepted way of greeting in the world
D. kissing from the Tsar is only sign of being accepted from the Crown
4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. It was France that made the custom of kissing go to the whole world.
B. Early Africans kissed each other on the mouth or on the eyes to greet one another.
C. One Roman emperor allowed important nobles to kiss his nose.
D. Russian nobility followed the custom of kissing from the French.
5. We can infer from the passage that __________.
A. mothers created the custom of kissing
B. kissing means differently on different occasions
C. figure dancing was usually sealed with a kiss in Russia
D. society found it hard to accept kissing in public in the sixth century
One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by selling goods from door to door found that he only had one dime left. He was hungry so he decided to 36 for a meal at the next house.
However, he lost his nerve 37 a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked 38 so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it 39 , and then asked, “How much do I owe you?”
“You don’t owe me anything,” she 40 . “Mother has taught me never to accept pay for a __41 .” He said, “Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart.” As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger 42 , but it also increased his faith in God and human race. He was about to give up before this point.
Years later the young woman became critically ill. The local doctors were baffled（难住）. They finally sent her to the big city, where specialists can be called 43 to study her rare disease. Dr. Howard Kelly, now 44 , was called in for the consultation. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light 45 his eyes. Immediately, he 46 and went down through the hospital hall into her room.
47 in his doctor’s gown he went in to see her. He 48 her at once. He went back to the consultation room and 49 to do his best to save her life. From that day on, he gave 50__attention to her case.
After a long 51 the battle was won. Dr. Kelly 52 the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it and then wrote something on the side. The bill was sent to her room. She was afraid to open it because she was 53 that it would take the rest of her life to pay it off. Finally she looked, and the note on the side of the bill caught her 54 . She read these words…
“Paid in full with a glass of milk.”
(Signed) Dr. Howard Kelly
Tears of joy flooded her eyes as she 55 silently. “Thank you, God. Your love has spread through human hearts and hands.”
1.A．call B．make C．beg D．prepare
2.A．while B．when C．though D．unless
3.A．thirsty B．lazy C．tired D．hungry
4.A．slowly B．unexpectedly C．steadily D．hurriedly
5.A．announced B．shook C．replied D．doubted
6.A．reward B．kindness C．hand D．value
7.A．physically B．mentally C．normally D．properly
8.A．up B．for C．on D．in
9.A．rich B．famous C．observant D．vivid
10.A．fixed B．consulted C．filled D．concentrated
11.A．rose B．raised C．got D．left
12.A．Worn B．Having C．putting D．Dressed
13.A．recognized B．knew C．spared D．regained
14.A．desired B．declared C．determined D．declined
15.A．special B．ordinary C．normal D．no
16.A．decision B．preparation C．struggle D．debate
17.A．ordered B．requested C．confused D．compressed
18.A．negative B．uncertain C．positive D．obvious
19.A．presentation B．preference C．attention D．arrangement
20.A．praised B．pretended C．pressed D．prayed
It’s such a good place___ everyone wants to go and visit ___ it is well-known all over the world.
A. that; that B. as; as C. as; that D. that; as
Miss Li ___as a secretary for five years in the company, and now she is general manager of it.
A. serves B. served C. has served D. had served
The result was not as good as expected but the ________ on his face told us that he was still very happy.
A．expression B．impression
C．celebration D．appearance
He is a ________ man—he always says what he thinks.
A．curious B．serious C．sincere D．upset
