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While a female politician or first lady can use her clothing to create a favorable public image, male politicians don¡¯t have as many fashion choices to play with. But Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seems to have discovered a goldmine ¨C his socks.

He¡¯s been seen wearing ¡°statement socks¡± at many public events. For example, during a NATO (±±´óÎ÷Ñó¹«Ô¼×éÖ¯) meeting in Brussels in May, Trudeau wore one blue sock and one pink, both with the NATO symbol printed on them. And in June, he wore a pair of socks with the pattern of maple leaves ¨C a national symbol of Canada ¨C when he appeared on a TV show.

The New York Times¡¯ editor Vanessa Friedman praised Trudeau¡¯s play on his socks as ¡°clever¡±. ¡°Socks are subtle enough not to be distracting, but visible enough that you can¡¯t miss the point,¡± she wrote. ¡°Rarely have a man¡¯s ankles said so much.¡±

One example is a pair he wore during a meeting with Enda Kenny, then the prime minister of Ireland, in Montreal on May 4. During their meeting, Trudeau wore Star Wars socks ¨C simply because that day happened to be International Star Wars Day. If this pair of socks sent out any message, according to Vogue magazine reporter Emily Farra, that message was ¡°just that he has a quirky side and loves George Lucas films,¡± she wrote.

However, some say that 45-year-old Trudeau¡¯s unusual sock choices show a childish side of the prime minister that proves he isn¡¯t mature enough to be the leader of a country.

But Friedman doesn¡¯t see it that way. ¡°The socks have been a source of pride and applause on an international scale ¨C a symbol both of Mr Trudeau¡¯s ability to embrace multiculturalism and of his position as a next-generation leader not bound by old traditions,¡± she wrote. They have opened up possibilities for the future.

56. Trudean wore a pair of socks with the pattern of maple leaves to ________.

A. distract audience¡¯s attention from the TV show B. send a message that he is proud of his country C. narrow the gap between politicians and civilians D. claim that he is the new-generation leader of the country

57. The underlined word ¡°quirky¡± is closet in meaning to ________. A. abnormal or immature B. serious or straight C. patriotic or enthusiastic D. odd or unpredictable 58. According to Friedman, Justin Trudeau ________. A. has a promising future but is still an inexperienced politician B. used a clever way to explore and finally discovered a goldmine C. is open-minded and is ready to accept different cultures D. is a leader who has abandoned old traditions to build up his future 59. The article is mainly about ________. A. the strange hobby of a young politician B. a young leader¡¯s clever choice of socks C. how male politicians maintain public image D. the gender difference in modern politicians

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Cross Country aims to provide the most punctual service possible. However, when delays do occur, we will provide you compensation in line with our Passenger Charter and National Rail Conditions of Travel. If your train has been delayed by 30 minutes or more to the destination printed on your ticket, you will be entitled to compensation. You can rest assured that your journey is covered whatever happens.

How much refund am I entitled to?

The amount of compensation that you may be entitled to depends on the length of time your journey was delayed by:

Delay of 30-59 minutes

50% of the cost of your single ticket or 50% of the cost of either portion of your return ticket

Delay of 60 minutes or more

100% of the cost of your single ticket or 100% of the cost of either portion of your return ticket

Delay of two hours or more for return tickets

If either or both the outward or return legs of your journey are delayed by more than two hours and you have a return ticket, you will be entitled to receive up to 100% of the cost of the return ticket

How will I be paid?

Compensation will be paid in National Rail Travel Vouchers (µÖÓÃȯ) or, at your request, in money£¨for example by cheque or BACS£©. Rail Travel vouchers can be used as payment or part payment towards any National Rail ticket, including season tickets.

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Please complete the form below within 28 days of the date of the delay. A readable, scanned copy of your ticket is required to make a claim.

Our Customer service team will respond as soon as possible and aim to reply within 10 working days. Should you have any difficulties completing the form, please call us on 03447 369 123.

Alternatively, you can download our Delay Repay claim form and post to us at the address on the form.

60. John bought a single ticket from London to Glasgow, which cost him ¡ê20.60. Unfortunately, the

journey was delayed by 40 minutes. How much refund can he receive? A. None. B. ¡ê10.30. C. ¡ê20.60. D. 41.20. 61. With no special request, the compensation will be paid ________.

A. by bank transfer B. by cheque or in cash C. in National Rail ticket D. in National Rail Travel Vouchers 62. To make a claim for refund, one must ________.

A. get his train ticket clearly scanned B. download the claim form and mail it

C. call the service hotline to get the form D. complete the form within 10 days after the delay

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Section C A. The philosophy of Barefoot College is largely inspired by the principles of Gandhi, starting with equality beyond gender or religion. B. Barefoot College also offers education to the younger generation both during the day and at its solar bridge schools at night. C. The first is up and running in Zanzibar, while others are still under construction in other African nations. D. Barefoot College insists that letting individuals apply their own local wisdom to new knowledge is vital to this goal. E. Several years later donations enabled the purchase of several acres of land for expansion. F. Despite the objection from families, young women registered at the college and did what they had never imagined before.

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