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第三部分：阅读理解（共两节, 40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分, 共30分）
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。
A
A Special Halloween Party
Ever since its opening, “Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party” has been the center of attraction for thousands of Disney vacationers during Halloween in Orlando. Started as a special one night event in 1995, this Halloween event at Disney World has been transformed and developed into one of the most family-fun events today, and runs throughout selected nights in September, October and November.
“Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party” guarantees a unique Halloween experience right in the middle of the most magical place on Earth. Whether it’s you or the kids, “Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party” welcomes all with equal fun and entertainment opportunities. Visiting this special Halloween party once in your life is a dream that comes true. Even though it costs you a few extra dollars, there is every reason to visit it.
It starts at 7 pm on every selected night and continues till midnight. During the show the entire Magic Kingdom Park is transformed into a heaven of Halloween adventures, including amazing fireworks, grand parade, and plenty of trick-or-treat opportunities. One of the most striking features of the event is—guests are allowed to visit in their favorite Halloween costumes（服装）. Unlike the usual party guidelines, there is no restriction for dresses at “Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party”. Both adults and kids are encouraged to choose their favourite Halloween costumes.
The Party unfolds amazing Halloween activities. If you are a character lover, don’t miss the various “Character Meet& Greet” opportunities. Let your child take photos with his or her famous Disney characters. Or you can have a magical trick-or-treat experience at the numerous candy locations all over the park with the kids. Also don’t miss the unique “Mickey’s Boo to You Halloween Parade”, which is one of the rarest, must-see Disney shows. The parade also enables you to see all your favorite Disney characters in their own Halloween costumes. The skeleton（骨架） dancers make the Parade a little scary too, but it’s a great fun. The “Hallo Wishes Firework Display” is another grand show, which lasted for about 20 minutes and one should not miss at the party.
56. “Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party” __________.
A. is an event intended for all ages
B. attracts more tourists than usual
C. is usually held on Halloween night
D. lasts longer than regular Disney parties
57. Tourists to “Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party” need to ___________.
A. wear Halloween costumes
B. prepare trick-or-treat candies
C. go to the party with their families
D. pay more for admission than regular days
58. In “Mickey’s Boo to You Halloween Parade”, tourists will be able to ___________.
A. see holiday symbols
B. watch grand firework
C. frighten each other for fun
D. take photos with Disney characters
B
Hockerill’s Suggestion
Caught between the rising cost of university tuition in England and the falling percentage of applicants offered places, one British school is giving its students some surprising advice.
By any measure HockerilI is one of the most successful schools in Britain. Named last month as one of the government’s flagship academies, its students regularly come at or near the top of exam results for the entire country, outperforming such famous names as Eton or Harrow. But unlike those private schools, where fees can exceed ￡28, 000 or ￡45, 000 a year, Hockerill, in the Hertfordshire town, is a state comprehensive, which charges no tuition fees and is forbidden from selecting its students on the basis of academic ability. And while a third of Hockerill’s 830 students are boarders, they are chosen on the basis of need rather than ability to pay.
So when the school’s principal heard of government plans to raise university tuition fees in England to ￡9, 000 a year, he decided to make use of the school’s international focus. urging his students to apply to universities abroad and hiring a counselor（顾问） to help the students who want to apply to universities in countries whose fees are cheaper. “If you can get into a university in France and pay about ￡180 a year for an education at one of the best institutions in the world, why would you pay ￡9, 000 a year in Britain?” the principal asked.
Pupils at Hockerill are offered a choice of seven foreign languages：French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese or Mandarin. History and geography classes are taught exclusively in French or German. But with English rapidly becoming the international language of education, even less linguistically flexible students soon find that going abroad can save them money while enhancing the quality of their education.
“Our students can get to Maastricht in Holland by train more quickly than they can get to Lees from London,” the principal said. Just over the border from Germany and Belgium, Maastricht University offers a highly regarded undergraduate program taught in English. Tuition fees are about ￡1, 430, a year. Germany and France offer even greater savings.
59. What is Hockerill’s suggestion to its students?
A. Learning foreign languages.
B. Picking courses on their basic needs.
C. Applying for less famous universities.
D. Receiving further education outside of UK.
60. We can learn from the passage that Hockerill __________.
A. admits students based on their academic performance
B. provides dormitories to the students in need
C. collects less money than private schools
D. hires counselors for every student
61. What’s Hockerill’s principle’s attitude towards government’s tuition plan?
A. Neutral. B. Supportive. C. Indifferent. D. Negative.
62. Students choosing Maastricht in Holland will benefit from the followings EXCEPT
A. education quality
B. convenient location
C. flexible program plans
D. lessons taught in English
