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一、Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.(10%)123456789101. “Dont just stand there idly; _ me a hand with the bags!” the father yelled to his son.A take B give C offer D send2. Cut off by the storm, they were forced to _ food for several days.A go in for B go over C go without D go on3. All essential _ of plant growth and development occur in water.A processes B successes C accesses D recesses4. The waiter in the restaurant hurried to _ the broken plates before his boss came.A clean up B get up C make up D close up5. A majority of Americans have taken to committing supposedly minor crime _.A as a matter of fact B as a matter of caseC as a matter of course D as a matter of record6. The young lady was _ her watch, cell phone and thousands of dollars.A taken of B robbed of C held of D rubbed of7.The police have _ the stolen money.A tracked down B turned down C ran down D looked down8. Many businesses are good at _ famous stars in their advertisements.A making use of B making advantage ofC taking use of D getting caught9. _ suburban people now can enjoy a higher standard of living in China.A For first thing B For number oneC For one thing D For other thing10.Which of the following words means referring to something which is very important because what happens in the future depends on it?A critical B creative C criminal D crystal二、Read the following passages and choose the best answer to each of the multiple-choice questions.(40%)1112131415161718192021222324252627282930Passage One Few Americans remain in one position or one place for a lifetime. They move from town to city to suburb, from high school to college in a different state, from a job in one region to a better job elsewhere, from the home where they raise their children to the home where they plan to live in retirement. With each move they are forever making new friends, who become part of their life at that time.For many of them summer is a special time for forming new friendships. Today millions of Americans vacation abroad, and they go not only to see new sights but also with the hope of meeting new people. No one really expects a vacation trip to produce a close friend, but surely the beginning of a friendship is possible.The word friend can be applied to a wide range of friendship-to someone has known for a few weeks in a new place, to a fellow worker, to a childhood playmate, to a man or woman, to a trusted confident.11. Many Americans move from place to place for the following reasons except _. A going to college B getting a better jobC finding a place to live in retirement D saving money12. Summer is a special time when many Americans _.A enjoy the sunlight B feel strangeC travel to other countries D get a new job13. When summer comes, many Americans _.A hope to meet new peopleB expect to find some close friendsC want to begin lasting friendships with new people14. From the passage it can be seen that a friend can be _.A a fellow worker B a football teammateC a boy or a girl D all of the above15. Which of the following is the topic sentence of the second paragraph?A For many of them summer is a special time for forming new friendships.B Today millions of Americans vacation abroad.C No one really expects a vacation trip to produce a close friend.D But surely the beginning of a friendship is possible.Passage Two The manager of an office in Shelford was a hard-working man who never arrived late and never left early. He was honest, clean, well-dressed, and clever. But one very important quality in men of good position he had never learnt, and that quality was politeness. He never considered the feelings of his staff. If he wanted something done, he did not say, “Do you mind doing this?”. He gave an order: “Do this and be quick about it.” The words “Please” and “Thank you” formed not part of his conversation.If he had spoken gently, the work of the office would have been done just as well, and probably better; for the staff was a good one. But one after another they left and found work elsewhere. No one could explain to him why they did not stay. It is difficult to go to the manager and tell him that he ought to speak more politely. So he never understood the cause of the frequent changes in the office staff, and probably did not know how impolite he was.Even his chief clerk, Hollis, who had been with him for many years, did not have the courage to tell him the truth until one Friday evening.Hollis had worked hard for several nights on some difficult papers that the manager wanted on Friday. It had needed a great effort to get them finished, but Hollis had succeeded. With great satisfaction he brought them into the managers office and laid them on his desk, expecting a word of praise. But the manager said nothing.As the chief clerk reached the door on his way out of the office, he turned rough and said, “ I beg your pardon, sir?”“I didnt speak,” said the manager shortly.“Oh!” said Hollis. “ I thought you said Thank you.”16. According to the author, the manager is poorly qualified for his post in that _.A he doesnt know his staff very wellB he isnt concerned about profitsC he treats his staff rudelyD he makes his staff work long hours17. None of the staff would like to talk directly to the manager about their feelings because _.A it was a difficult topic to raiseB the manager was too stubborn to listenC they hated him too much to talk to himD they were afraid of having to leave18. The author believes that a polite manager _.A will win the respect of his staffB can make his staff work betterC must be on ceremony most of the timeD should be easy to work with19. We can guess that _.A it is pleasant to work in that managers officeB it is hard work to satisfy that managers demandsC it is rather unpleasant to work in that managers officeD it is a pleasure to meet that manager every day20. What do you think of Hollis when he took up courage to remind the manager of being polite?A He was timid and careful.B He was kind and considerate.C He was rough and rude.D He was clever and mocking.Passage Three Thousands of years ago, in the middle of an ocean, miles from the nearest island, an undersea volcano broke out. The hot liquid got higher and higher and spread wider and wider. In this way, an island rose up in the sea.As time went on, hot sun and cool rains made the rock split and break to pieces. Sea waves hit against the rock. In this way, soil and sand came into being.Nothing lived on the naked soil. And then the wind and birds brought plant seeds, spiders and other little living things there. Only plants could grow first. Only they, in sunlight, could produce food from the soil, water and air. While many animals landed on the island, they could find no food. A spider made its web uselessly, because there were no insects for its web to catch. Insects couldnt stay until there were plants for them to eat. So plants had to be the first life on this new island.21. The passage centers on _.A how an undersea volcano broke outB how an island rose up in the seaC how soil was formed on a new islandD how life began on a volcano-produced island22. According to the passage, the island got its first soil from _.A sea waves B the sand brought by the windC its own rock D cool rains23. The word “naked” could be replaced by which of the following?A Red B New C Old D Bare24. The order of coming into being on the island is _.A soil, plants and animals B soil, little creations and plantsC soil, birds and plants D soil, human beings and animals25. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A Spiders were the first life that could live on the island.B The island is far away from any piece of land.C Insects could not live on the island without plants.D Plants were brought to the island by human beings.Passage Four Until the 20th century, Americans had little time for leisure activities and did not really approve of leisure. The Puritan ideal of hard work remained strong, and leisure was associated with the idle rich, sometimes called the leisure class. In the 19th century one book warned: “True recreation must not interfere with our duty; must not injure health; must not waste money; must not waste time.” At the end of that century, President James Garfield said the question was: “What shall we do with our leisure when we get it?” Modern Americans have not found this a problem and can choose from a wide range of leisure activities.The British share the Protestant work ethic but have always believed that it is also good for people to have activities outside work. A traditional saying warns that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Many people now believe that making time for relaxation after work is also necessary for the sake of good mental health. Some people, however, think that leisure time should be spent on worthwhile activities and not just wasted. Children are often encouraged to develop an interest or hobby which they can pick up in their spare time. Many British people care more about their leisure time than their work which is, for some, simply a means of getting money to live on.26. In the 19th century the American people didnt spend much time on leisure because _.A they were hard-working and had no time for relaxationB they had different ideas about leisure from modern timesC they didnt have a range of activities for leisure timeD they were afraid of being called the leisure class27.In the Puritans eyes leisure _.A goes against ones duty B is not something essentialC is associated with lazinessD can ruin ones health28. The term Protestant work ethic is closest in meaning to the belief that _.A hard work is ones dutyB people should be hard workingC hard-working people are good to societyD work makes people useful to society29. Children are encouraged to develop an interest or hobby so that _.A they will not cling to their parentsB they will not become idle and lazy peopleC they can form the habit of doing things on their ownD they can enjoy their leisure time better30. Which of the following is more important to many British people?A Having a job that is well-paidB Having a child of many gifts.C Having leisure time of high quality.D Having a stable family life.三、Fill in the blanks with any words you think fit, according to the text you have learned. (50%)Passage One313233343536373839404142434445Kid shot a young man to _(31) at a gambling house in Texas and _(32)to Buenas Tierras, where he met Mr. Thacker, the United States _(33) in this Mexican city. The two dishonest men worked hand in glove to _(34) a rich old couple out of their money. Thacker had a flying eagle _(35) on Kids left hand so that the old couple would believe Kid was their _(36)son who ran away _(37) home to Texas about twelve years before. After Kid moved into the house, he were to _(38)the money from the safe, _(39) it with Thacker and then run away. However, after staying with the old couple for a month, Kid _(40) his mind. For one thing, he was a little _(41) by his new mothers love; for another, it would be much _(42) to be the rich couples son than run away with the _(43) money, since the real son would _(44) come back. He h