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阅读下列短文，从A、B、C三个选项中选出一个正确答案。Passage 1Mary began playing the violin when she was only six. Her father came across a really old instrument at his aunts house, and he brought it back home with him. Mary loved it and immediately tried to play it. After a few months she began to have lessons. She got on very well with the violin. When she was about eleven, she really needed a better violin. One day she took part in a concert, and a man went up to her parents and talked to them about her. He said that she had real talent and pointed out that she needed a better violin. When he found out that they couldnt afford one, he offered to buy one for her. Later, when she was about 16, she set up her own group. She named it after the man who gave her the violin - she called it the Eric Sound.31. Marys father _.A. bought the violin from a shopB. borrowed the violin from a friendC. got the violin from his aunt32. Mary began to need a better violin when she was about _.A. 10B. 11C. 1233. The man at the concert told Marys parents that _.A. she had real talentB. her voice was very goodC. she needed a better teacher34. Mary _ when she was 16.A. graduatedB. set up her own groupC. had a new violin35. Eric Sound was the name of _.A. Marys violinB. Marys music groupC. Marys friend31-35 CBABB Passage 2David: Whats happened about the tickets?Xiaoyan: Ive got them. Susan has just given them to me. She collected them on her way to work this morning.David: And the other arrangements?Xiaoyan: Shes reserved rooms at the Concorde, and shes collected my visa. Ive asked Elaine for the list of participants and Ive picked up the handouts from Debbie.David: Has Susan booked a taxi?Xiaoyan:I dont know. Ill ask her to book one. We need to be at the airport by 6.00 oclock. What about the conference? Has Susan fixed the times?David: Ive told her not to worry about that. I spoke to Max in Paris last night myself. Everythings ready, so theres nothing for Susan to do now. He has had the folders prepared. I have told him that I want a two-hour meeting with Guy and Rose, but we dont need to fix the time until we get there. Shall we have lunch together?Xiaoyan: Yes, lets. Ive got some things to do, but Ill finish them by 12.30.David: Ok. Im in a meeting until 1.00, so Ill come to your office after that.31. Susan _ the tickets this morning.A. bookedB. gotC. lost32. _ has prepared the handouts for Xiaoyan.A. ElaineB. DebbieC. Susan33. We have to be at the airport by _.A. 7B. 5C. 634. David will have a two hour meeting with _.A. Guy and RoseB. MaxC. Xiaoyan35. David wont be free for lunch until _.A. 1.00B. 12.30C. 2.0031-35 BBCAA Passage 3Ivydale Guesthouse *Bath Tourist Association ApprovedRon and Ann welcome you to Ivydale, where modern comforts and traditional hospitality meet. Conveniently located a short walk from the city centre. Well-equipped all rooms have an en suite bathroom, colour TV with satellite channels, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini bar and phone. Excellent food we offer full English and buffet breakfasts. Vegetarian food available on request. Peace and quiet Ivydale is situated in its own gardens, offering the perfect atmosphere for business travellers and tourists. Please note that we operate a strict no-smoking policy. Mini-break deals available.For reservations or a brochure, please call (01225) 121235531. The owner of the guesthouse is/are _.A. Ron and Ann B. IvydaleC. Bath 32. The guesthouse is _the city centre.A. far from B. near toC. in33. Guests can _.A. get online with their computerB. smoke in their room C. make tea in their room34. The guesthouse is _.boring but quietpeaceful and quietnoisy and busy35. People can call (01225) 1212355 to _.A. book a roomB. pay the bill C. ask for help31-35 ABCBA Passage4From: XiaoyanLTo: Sharon HSubject: Coming homeHi, Ive only got 10 days left in England. Can you believe Ive already been here for a year? Theres so much to do before I leave! I really must buy presents for my English friends to thank them for all their help. I have to move out of my room on Friday because Franco has got another tenant. At least I dont have to find somewhere else to live. Ive going to spend a few days with friends. He is letting the whole flat because Mary is moving just before her marriage. The time has gone so quickly. I cannot believe that Ive been here for a whole year. And I must start packing too I have bought a lot since I came, and I need another suitcase. Ill give some things to charity shops I think.Anyway, Im really writing to say that Ill be back in Shanghai on the 27 April, and it would be great to see you to catch up on all our news. Ill phone as soon as I get back.How are things with you?Love Xiaoyan31. Xiaoyan has been in England for _.A. 10 daysB. a yearC. 5 years32. Franco is going to _.A. sell his houseB. have a new tenantC. move out of his house33. Xiaoyan needs to buy _.A. a new suitcaseB. something for the charity shop C. more books34. Xiaoyan is going to be back in Shanghai _.A. early in AprilB. nearly the end of AprilC. in the middle of April35. Xiaoyan is going to see Sharon to _.A. talk about what has happened to themB. buy some new clothesC. learn more IT skills31-35 BBABA Passage 5David and Xiaoyan arrived at the airport in good time. After checking in at the BA (British Airways) desk, they had their boarding passes checked, put their bags through the x-ray machine and went through the passport control on their way to the departure lounge.They didnt have anything to eat because they would eat on the plane, but they had a coffee and then they looked round the shops. Xiaoyan bought something for Mary, but David didnt anything.Then they went to the date. They had about 20 munites to wait before embarking. Suddenly David realised that he hadnt got his camera with him. They went back and looked everywhere to see where he could lost itin the shops, in the cafe, at the X-ray machine, at the passport control and at the checking in desk, but nobody had seen it.“I must have left it in the cafe,” said David, “I should have put it in my bag. I suppose someone must have walked off with it!”31. When they arrived at the airport, they had _. A. hardly any time B. plenty of time C. just enough time32. They first went _. A. to the check-in desk B. through customs C. through the passport control33. David realised that his camera was missing when he was _. A. in the cafe B. in the depature louge C. at the gate34. They looked for the camera was missing when he was _. A. in the shops B. at the X-ray machine C. on the plane35. David though he must have left it _. A. in the cafe B. in the taxi C. at homeBACCAPassage 6Dear Vicky,I live in Aberdeen, in the north of Scotland. My family live in Cornwall, at the other end of the country. My parents are getting old now, and I really want to go and see them this Christmas. The problem is my boss. He only gives us 2 days holiday at Christmas. Its 500 miles to go from Aberdeen to Cornwall and then 500 miles back again, and Ill be exhausted (筋疲力尽) when I get back. I want to ask for more time off, but I dont get on very well with my boss. A few months ago, he walked into the room and heard some of us saying rude things about him. Since then the atmosphere (气氛) has been very difficult.Anxious in AberdeenDear Anxious in Aberdeen,Its obvious to me that you need to rebuild your relationship with your boss. You have hurt his feelings, and now that you need something from him. You have realized what you have done. There is only one thing to do: its time you apologized. Im sure your boss will be relieved (宽慰的). If you explain why you need the time off, he will probably be more than happy to let you go. Good luck!Vicky1. What does the letter-writer want to do at Christmas?A. He wants to have a long holiday abroad (海外的).B. He wants to visit his parents who live quite far away.C. He wants to change his job.2. How many miles will the letter-writer travel to go to and come back from Cornwall? A. 500 miles. B. 1500 miles. C. 1000 miles.3. Why doesnt the letter-writer get on well with his boss?A.His boss is a very rude person.B.His boss heard the letter-writer and others say very bad things about him.C. The letter-writer doesnt like the atmosphere at work.4. What does Vicky advise the letter-writer to do? A. To make his boss feel sorry about what happened. B. To have a good relationship with his boss. C. To apologize to his boss for what he has done.5. What does Vicky think the letter-writers boss will do after he hears the explanation (解释)?A. He will probably be very happy to give the letter-writer a longer holiday.B. He will not be happy to let the letter-writer go.C. He will probably give the letter-writer a raise (涨工资).BCBCAPassage 7Dear all,This message is just to confirm the details for the next few days. Daves picking up the van tomorrow and were loading it at his place at 10.00 on Friday morning. Ive booked us all into The Tolly for one night. Its a hotel near the university in Welbeck Street. Steve and I are getting the 4.30 p.m. train. Were stopping to check in at the hotel to pick up the keys and get changed at 6.00. We have to check out of the hotel by 9.00 on Saturday morning because they have a big group coming to the hotel. So we have to get up early, Im afraid!Dave and Paul, if you cant get to the hotel by about 7.00, lets meet in the cafe at the university at 7.30. Well set up the equipment at 8.00 for the gig and have a rehearsal.See you all,Mary1. Theyll load the van _.A. after Dave has picked it up B. tomorrow morning C. when Dave comes2. Theyll stay in a hotel for _.A. two nights B. one night C. a few hours3. Mary will get to the hotel _.A. at 4.30 pm B. at 5 pm C. before 6 pm4. Theyll stay at the hotel on _ night.A. Saturday B. Friday C. Sunday5. Dave and Paul can meet Mary at the hotel if they _.A. arrive before 7.30 B. arrive before 7 C. get up early in the morningABCBBPassage 8Hi, Sharon,Ive only got 10 days left in England. Can you believe Ive already been here for a year? Theres so much to do before I leave! I really must buy presents for my English friends to thank them for all their help. I have to move out of my room on Friday because Franco has got another tenant. At least I dont have to find somewhere else to live. Im going to spend a few days with friends. He is letting the whole flat because Mary is moving just before her marriage. The time has gone so quickly. I cannot believe that Ive been here for a whole year. And I must start packing too I have bought a lot since I came, and I need another suitcase. Ill give some things to charity shops I think.Anyway, Im really writing to say that Ill be back in Shanghai on the 27 April, and it would be great to see you to catch up on all our news. Ill phone as soon as I get back.How are things with you?Love Xiaoyan1.When will Xiaoyan leave England?A. A month later. B. 10 days later. C. A year later.2.Where will Xiaoyan live after moving out?A. She will stay in her friends place.B. She will be on the plane to Shanghai.C. She will have to find a hotel to live in.3. What will happen to Francos flat when Xiaoyan and Mary move out?A. It will be sold at a good price.B. It will be rented to other people.C. It will be kept for Xiaoyan when she comes back.4. Why does Xiaoyan need another suitcase?A. She has got more things than she came with.B. Her old suitcase is broken.C. She has to give things to charity shops.5. What would Xiaoyan most possibly do when she sees her friend Sharon?A. To ask Sharon to show her around Shanghai.B. To talk about what happened to them recently.C. To show Sharon her new clothes.BABABPassage 9My grandfather was a completely different person before he had a stroke. He worked as a chief accountant, and he worked really long hours. People used to say that he was a workaholic. When he came home, he was always tired and this used to make him irritable. He didnt use to be sociable at all. He used to spend a lot of time alone working in the garden. I used to be frightened of him as a child. He used to shout at us all the time. Then, suddenly he became ill, and then the doctors told him he had to give up work. He changed almost overnight. His attitude to lots of things changed. He relaxed and spent time with his grandchildren. When he died, I think he was a really happy, relaxed man.1. My grandfather used to _. A. drink a lot B. work very hard C. be the manager2. He was _ when he came home. A. very pleasant B. excited C. easy to get angry3. When I was a child, I _. A. liked him very much B. I hated him C. was afraid of him4. Doctors asked him to _after he had a stroke. A. stop working B. change his attitude C. work less5. When he died, he _. A. was feeling worried B. was irritable C. was a happy manBCCA CPassage 10When I first knew Mike, we lived in a small village in Scotland. It was very different from Mikes life in London now. We went to school together on our bicycles. Every morning I went to his house and knocked on the door. Every morning Mikes mum said, “Im sorry. Hes a bit late this morning”, and so I had to wait. Each day we were late for school, and I remember the teacher got very annoyed with us. I never told her we were late because of Mike. Now, 25 years later, I play tennis with Mike. I usually drive him to the tennis club. I go to his flat and he opens the door and says, “Im sorry. Im a bit late today.” The only reason he wasnt late for his own wedding is that we lied to him about the time!As boys we spent a lot of time out exploring on our bikes. We went walking and fishing. I didnt like fishing because I couldnt swim. Probably the funniest thing we did was when we stole a bottle of whiskey from my Dad. We cycled about 5 miles away to drink it in one of our favourite places. When we finished drinking it, we couldnt cycle back it was a long, slow walk. Im sure we looked awful. We still do, when we come back from the pub on Friday nights. Nothings changed really. Oh, and I still cant swim.1. Mike now lives in _. A. a village in Scotland B. London C. a village near London2. _ got up late every morning. A. Mike B. Mikes mum C. I3. 25 years later, Mike _.A.is early in doing everything B.still is late as in the past C.is never late again4. As boys both of them liked _. A. fishing B. riding bicycles C. swimming5. They walked 5 miles back home because they _. A. were tired B. enjoyed walking C. were drunkBA BBCPassage 11Hi, Tim,Well, I am back here and - how do you say it - nose to the grindstone again. Actually it is good to be back although I do miss London already. Shanghai has changed a little - there are more buildings going up everywhere and I think that there are even more cars. At present I havent got a car, and nowhere to live. My family is putting me up at the moment, but I am thinking of buying a flat.Big news! Theyve promoted me. Three days after I got back, the General Manager called me into his office and told me he wants to put me in charge of the ICT Division, with responsibility throughout China. He asked me if I would like the job - I said I certainly would. Its wonderful. Thank you so much for all your help - I learnt so much in London. I get a big rise, of course, which means I can get a flat in the middle of town. I probably wont bother about a car - if I live centrally, then I can use public transport or taxis.The GM also said he thought it would be a good idea if you came out to talk about ICT with us. And so do I. I told him it was a very good idea indeed (his idea of course!). So you can expect an invitation next month. Id really like you to meet our team out here.Ill be in touch again. Please give my love to everyone.Xiaoyan1. What does nose to the grindstone mean here?A. It means working very hard.B. It means returning to ones home.C. It means looking for better opportunities.2. How has Shanghai changed according to Xiaoyan? A. The public transport and taxis are better.B. There are more ICT companies.C. There are more buildings and cars.3. What is Xiaoyans family doing for her?A. They let Xiaoyan live with them.B. They support Xiaoyan in her work.C. They give Xiaoyan money to buy a flat.4. Is it possible that Xiaoyan can buy her own flat? Why? A. Yes. Because shes got a better job. B. Yes. Because shes got a higher pay. C. No. Its very expensive to buy a flat in Shanghai.5. What