1. Who is older than the man?
A.Ann. | B.Oliver. | C.Mike. |
A.Ann. | B.The woman. | C.Oliver. |
A.A teacher. | B.A volunteer. | C.An architect. |
A.Three years ago. | B.Two years ago. | C.A year ago. |
2 . Genealogy (the study of family history) is a popular hobby in the US and around the world. Finding out about your close relatives as well as your ancestors can help you learn more about your cultural background.
Make a family tree.
One fun way to begin is by making a family tree.
Plan a family reunion.
Last names, also called surnames, are one way families maybe linked across generations. When you look at your family tree, you may see a few common last names. These surnames can give you clues about your family’s history. Some last names are related to jobs people may have held (for example, the name Smith was originally used by blacksmiths), while others might be related to where a family lived. You can find out more about surnames on lots of websites.
A.Research names. |
B.Explore where your family once lived. |
C.This is a chart that lists people you’re related to. |
D.Learning more about your relatives’ past can be fun and rewarding. |
E.Keep adding names as far back as you or your relatives can remember. |
F.You can also feel closer to your family, and strengthen your sense of identity. |
G.One of the best ways to celebrate your family history is to get together with your relatives. |
3 . Have you heard of the BBC series Who Do You Think You Are? In one programme in the series, model Jodie Kidd learns that she is the great-granddaughter of the newspaper owner Lord Beaverbrook, who was a politician during both world wars. Jodie also discovers that her great-grandfather on her mother’s side of the family built ships during World War I and received letters from the King of England and Winston Churchill. And on the subject of kings, Olympic athlete Matthew Pinsent finds that he is related to Edward I, one of the most famous kings in British history.
Davina McCall, presenter of Big Brother, knows her mother’s side of the family is from France. She goes to Paris and finds out that her great-grandfather, Celestin Hennion, was famous throughout France as head of the French police. He once received a medal from King George V for organising security for the king’s trip to France in 1914.
However, Jerry Springer learns that his parents escaped from Nazi Germany three days before the start of World War II but other family members died in the war. And actress Kim Cattrall discovers that her grandfather, from Liverpool, the UK, left his family including three young daughters. He didn’t go far. Forty miles down the road in Manchester, he started another family.
Finally, Nigella Lawson, a famous cook whose father was a British politician, discovers that her grandfather was a thief from the Netherlands. After being sentenced to prison, he escaped to England, which is how the Lawsons ended up in London.
1. Which of the following persons makes a living by playing sports?A.Jodie Kidd. | B.Lord Beaverbrook. | C.Matthew Pinsent. | D.Davina McCall. |
A.Come on! Try again! | B.I am sorry to hear that. |
C.Why are you late again? | D.Thanks! You did a good job. |
A.were told that their parents died in a war | B.learned something about their grandfathers |
C.are very popular actresses | D.live in the Netherlands |
A.deals with family histories | B.talks about the life of famous stars |
C.helps people improve themselves | D.shows you how to succeed |