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For as much as 8，000 years before European contact， the San Juan Islands were inhabited by the Northern Straits Salish people and other native people seasonally， preserving food in summer for winters spent elsewhere. All were drawn to the islands by the rich abundance of food and materials found here.

In the mid-1800s， a company came to the San Juan following its numerous international trade routes. One employee， known as “Friday”， settled alone in the area of what is now the town of Friday Harbor. This caused many to refer to the place as “Fridays Harbor”.

By 1900， Friday Harbor had a population of only three or four hundred residents （居民）. Road and telephone networks linked the town to the rest of the island. The community was growing and many public facilities had added. What these buildings had in common was simplicity of design. They were attractive and functional， but without complex decoration. Typically， both residential and commercial buildings were built with local wood. Money was so little that it couldnt be used for the unnecessary， and so most buildings were painted white， more for functional protection against rot， than for decoration. The town wore a pinched look until the late 1960s， when tourism， retirement， real estate （房地产）， construction， the arts and a variety of cottage industries began to take hold. Today， the town is again busy and prosperous. Over 6，000 people live in the town.

Though the traditional industries have all but disappeared， there are still many visible reminders of the pioneer era—100-year old orchards （果园）， kitchen gardens， turn-of-the-century wooden buildings and companionable roof lines—all acquaint islanders and visitors alike with Friday Harbors spirited early days.

1. The name of Fridays Harbor came from ___ .

A. the name of the company

B. the day when it was discovered

C. an international trade route

D. the first resident of the town

2. What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the Friday Harbor？

A. Its future.

B. Its architect.

C. Its population.

D. Its development.

3. The underlined word “pinched” in Paragraph 3 suggests the town used to be ___ .

A. clean and attractive B. messy and poor

C. crowded D. developed

4. What attracts visitors to the Friday Harbor？

A. The unique historic sites.

B. The busy but wealthy life.

C. The rich abundance of food.

D. The comfortable community.

B

Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. Take my familys last vacation for example. It was my six-year-old sons winter break from school， and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip. The flight was overbooked， and Delta， the airline， offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day. I had meetings in New York， so I had to get back. But that didnt mean my husband and my son couldnt stay.

The next day， my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight. Yes， I encouraged and， ordered them to wait it out at the airport to “earn” more Delta Dollars. Our total take： $1，600. Not bad， huh？

Now some people may think Im a bad mother and not such a great wife， either. But as a big-time bargain hunter， I know the value of a dollar. And these days， a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.

Ive made a living looking for the best deals and exposing the worst tricks. I have been the consumer reporter of NBCs Today Show for over a decade. I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade： A Consumer Survival Guide. And I really do what I believe in.

I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your moneys worth. Im also tightfisted （吝嗇的） when it comes to shoes， clothes for my children， and expensive restaurants. But I wouldnt hesitate to spend on a good haircut. It keeps its shape longer， and its the first thing people notice. And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture. Quality lasts.

5. Why did Delta give the authors family $400 per person in credits？

A. They were asked to take a later flight.

B. They had early bookings.

C. Their flight had been delayed.

D. Their flight had been cancelled.

6. What can we learn about the author？

A. She rarely misses a good deal.

B. She seldom makes a compromise.

C. She is very strict with her children.

D. She is interested in cheap products.

7. What does the author do？

A. A teacher.

B. A housewife.

C. A media person.

D. A businesswoman.

8. What does the author want to tell us？

A. How to expose bad tricks.

B. How to reserve airline seats.

C. How to spend money wisely.

D. How to make a business deal.

阅读七选五

How to Avoid Weight Gain over Holidays？

Do you love the holidays， but hate the pounds followed？ You are not alone. Many people are worried about their weight. With proper planning， though， it is possible to keep normal weight during the holidays.  You dont have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy.

Here are some tips for preventing weight gain and maintaining physical fitness：

Dont skip meals.

This may help to avoid getting too excited before delicious food.

Control portions.

Use a small plate （about 10 inches） and put aside the large ones that may encourage you to “load up”.

Begin with soup and fruit or vegetables.

Fill up beforehand with water-based soup and raw fruit or vegetables， or drink a large glass of water before you eat to help you feel full.

Stick to physical activity.

A 20-minute walk after a meal can help burn off additional calories.

Dishes that look oily or creamy may have a large amount of fat. Choose lean （少脂肪的） meats. Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables. Use lemon juice instead of butter.

A. Avoid high-fat foods.

B. Dont let exercise take a break during the holidays.

C. Remember the Dos and Donts to keep fit and slim.

D. The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much.

E. Before you leave home， have a small， low-fat meal or

snack.

F. Youd better turn your attention away from delicious

foods.

G. You should be most comfortable eating an amount of food about the size of your fist.

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One day in September we were doing repair work on my parents old house to get it ready for my youngest daughters wedding. We had to  a great climbing plant that had  across a roof beam （房梁） so that we could repair the roof and  the walls.

When my husband was taking the plant away， he found a（an）  of a blackbird that had made its home in the leaves. He then noticed something  among that mass of earth and straw of the nest. He  the earth around it into pieces with his fingertips and， to his  saw glittering gold. It was a childs bracelet （手鐲）. He ran into the house to  me.

“You wont believe that the  blackbirds not only steal the best fruit we  to feed on，” he said， “but they also want their children to  in a cradle （搖篮） of gold！”

When my daughter came over on the eve of the ， we told her about this  occurrence.

“Dont you remember， Mother？” she said with a loud . “When I was eight， you gave me a bracelet that I  a few days later while playing in the yard？ It was this one！”

As the bracelet no longer  its owner and was dirty， I decided to take it into my safekeeping.

In December of the following year， the young couples baby son was baptized （受洗礼）. Among the  the newborn baby received， I placed his mothers bracelet， now shining like . I hope that if my grandson  loses it， one of the  that live in my backyard is somewhere nearby.

1. A. remove B. cover C. bring D. water

2. A. run B. come C. grown D. put

3. A. build B. paint C. draw D. print

4. A. nest B. baby C. body D. egg

5. A. nice B. colorful C. shiny D. special

6. A. broke B. got C. picked D. chose

7. A. horror B. surprise C. delight D. regret

8. A. ask B. remind C. show D. scold

9. A. working B. cheating C. dreaming D. thieving

10. A. buy B. plant C. store D. collect

11. A. lie B. sing C. listen D. wait

12. A. party B. gathering C. birthday D. wedding

13. A. important B. strange C. terrible D. funny

14. A. cry B. sigh C. laugh D. sound

15. A. hid B. threw C. lost D. found

16. A. fitted B. satisfied C. matched D. interested

17. A. jewels B. toys C. clothes D. presents

18. A. attractive B. new C. modern D. golden

19. A. almost B. just C. even D. ever

20. A. blackbirds B. grandchildren C. neighbors D. mice

语法填空

There was a time when， if a lady got into a crowded bus or train a gentleman would immediately stand up and offer his seat  her. But now he will probably look out of the window or hide behind his newspaper，  （leave） the lady standing  someone else gets off. You cant entirely blame  men for this change in manners.  （go） are the days when women could be referred to as  weak. A whole generation has grown up demanding  （equal） with men in jobs， in education and in social life. Hold a door for some women and you are likely  （get） an angry lecture on treating women as weakling. Take a girl out for a meal and she will probably insist on paying her share of the bill.