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1、1.- When are you going on holiday?- _A.Last night.B.Next week.C.By plane.D.With my brother.2.- This is a challenging job. Who wants it? - _A.I'll take it.B.It's a good idea.C.You bet!D.No sweat!3.- Madam, do all the buses go downtown?- _.A.Wow, you got the ideaB.No, never mindC.Pretty well,

2、I guessD.Sorry, I'm new here4.- Could I borrow your car for a few days?- _.A.Yes, you may borrowB.Yes, go onC.Sure, here your are. Enjoy your journeyD.It doesn't matter5.- David injured his leg playing football yesterday. - Really? _?A.Who did thatB.What's wrong with himC.How did that ha

3、ppenD.Why was he so careless6.- Would you like to go to a concert this evening? - _A.OK. Let's go.B.You are welcome.C.But I have nothing else to do.D.Not bad.7.- What do you think of your new teacher?- _A.He came to teach us last week.B.He teaches us English.C.He has two children.D.He is very ni

4、ce.8.- Doctor, I don't feel well.- _A.You are fine.B.It doesn't matter.C.What's the matter?D.Don't take it seriously.9.- How was your trip to London, Jane? - _.A.Oh, wonderful indeedB.I went there aloneC.The guide showed me the wayD.By plane and by bus10.- Excuse me, how much is the

5、jacket?- It's 499 Yuan. _A.Oh, no. That's OK!B.How do you like it?C.Which do you prefer?D.Would you like to try it on?11.- How's your family?- _A.Thanks all the same.B.Thanks for calling.C.Not too bad.D.Don't mention it.12.- Would you like another slice of Christmas cake? - _ I'm

6、 full.A.Yes, please.B.No more, thanks.C.Why not?D.Nothing more.13.- Unbelievable! I have failed the driving test again! - _. This is not the end of the world.A.Good luckB.Cheer upC.Go aheadD.No problem14.- If you like I can mail this letter for you?- _.A.That's very kind of youB.You are so kindC

7、.Please give me a handD.You are great15.- How many languages does Peter speak?- _A.Many languages.B.Pretty well.C.Four languages.D.With his roommates.16.- We are planning an outing. _ - Sure.A.Where are you going?B.When will you leave?C.How is everything?D.Do you want to join us?17.- Why didn't

8、you come to my birthday party yesterday?- _.A.Excuse me, my friend sent me a flowerB.Fine, I never go to birthday partiesC.Haha, I don't like birthday partiesD.Sorry, but my wife had a car accident18.- Who's that speaking?- This is Tom_ .A.speaksB.spokenC.speakingD.saying19.- Thank you for c

9、alling.- _A.Don't mention it.B.That's fine.C.Nice talking to you.D.Call back again.20.- How's your mother doing?- _A.She is very kind.B.She is very well.C.She is not very old.D.She is doing shopping now.21.- How about going to dinner at the Mexican restaurant tonight?- _A.Forget it.B.Sor

10、ry, I like Mexican food.C.That's great!D.Glad you like it.22.- Thank you for inviting me.- _A.I really had a happy time.B.Oh, it's too late.C.Thank you for coming.D.Oh, so slowly?23.- I'm sorry. I lost the key.- _. A.Well, it's OKB.No, it's all rightC.You are welcomeD.You are wro

11、ng24.- How many students do you teach?- _A.Quite a bit.B.More boys than girls.C.About 50.D.Three mornings.25.- Hello, I'm Harry Potter.- Hello, my name is Charles Green, but _. A.call my CharlesB.call me at CharlesC.call me CharlesD.call Charles me26.- Where is Miss Smith?- _A.She's from Eng

12、land.B.She's at home.C.She's not back.D.She's very well.27.- What do you do?- _A.What do you do?B.Fine, thank you.C.I'm a college student.D.I do well in my studies.28.- Please help yourself to the seafood.- _.A.No, I can'tB.Sorry, I can't helpC.Well, seafood don't suit fo

13、rD.Thanks, but I don't like the seafood29.- Hi, welcome back! Have a nice trip?- _.A.Oh, fantastic! Fresh air, and sunshine every dayB.Come on, I've got lots of funC.By the way, I don't like SaturdaysD.Well, I'll look forward to your phone call30.- Excuse me, could you show me the wa

14、y to the nearest post office?- _ Oh yes! Two blocks away from here at the Green Avenue. You can't miss it.A.I beg your pardon?B.What do you mean?C.You're welcome.D.Mm, let me think.31.- Could you help me with my physics, please？- _.A.No, no wayB.No, I couldn'tC.No, I can'tD.Sorry I c

15、an't. I have to go to a meeting right now32.- I wonder if I could use your computer tonight? - _ I'm not using it right now.A.Sure, go ahead.B.I don't know.C.It doesn't matter.D.Who cares?33.- Can you help me?- _A.No, I don't know.B.Sure. What is it?C.Don't mention it.D.That&

16、#39;s it.34.- Let's go for a drive. - _A.I'm busy.B.It drives me mad.C.All right. Let's go.D.I don't say anything.35.- Must I take a taxi?- No, you_. You can take a car.A.had better toB.don'tC.must notD.don't have to36.- Do you think this is a nice place?- _A.That's all r

17、ight.B.You're well.C.No, it's not here.D.Yes, I think so.37.- What's the matter with you?- _A.It doesn't matter.B.Not too bad.C.I don't feel well.D.That's all right.38.- Thanks for your help.- _. A.My pleasureB.Never mindC.Quite rightD.Don't thank me39.- Oh, Betty, we wil

18、l be having a buffet party next Saturday, and we'd like you to join us. - _ , Susan. What's the occasion? What time do you want me to come?A.I'd love toB.No wayC.By no meansD.I'm afraid not40.- Shall we sit up here on the grass or down there near the water?- _A.I'd rather stay he

19、re if you don't mind.B.Sorry, I don't like neither.C.Certainly, why not?D.Yes, we like these two places.41.- Oh, sorry to bother you.- _.A.That's OkayB.No, you can'tC.That's goodD.Oh, I don't know42.- Are you getting a new flat this year?- _ I can't afford to pay my bills

20、, let alone buy a new flat.A.Without question.B.You must be joking.C.Good idea!D.Are you sure?43.-You know, I have three kids now.- _A.Well, I've grown a mustache.B.That's terrific!C.Say, you've really changed your hair.D.Well, I gave up drinking.44.- Why did Mrs. Green go to the travel

21、agency?- _A.By car.B.Yesterday afternoon.C.In New York.D.For some information about travel.45.- How are you, Bob?- _, Ted.A.How are you?B.I'm fine. Thank you.C.How do you do?D.Nice to meet you.46.- We are going to have a singing party tonight. Would you like to join us?- _.A.I'm afraid not,

22、because I have to go to an important meetingB.Of course not. I have no ideaC.No, I can'tD.That's all set47.- Hi, Tom, how's everything with you?- _ , and how are you?A.Don't mention itB.Hm, not too badC.ThanksD.Pretty fast48.- How did Mr. Jones get to the cinema?- _A.At 10 o'cloc

23、k.B.To Mrs. Jones.C.By car.D.To the Grand Theater.49.- Wow! This is a marvelous room! I've never known you're so artistic.- _.A.Great, I am very art-consciousB.Don't mention itC.Thanks for your complimentsD.It's fine50.- What does Peter do?- _A.He's good at fixing things.B.He can

24、 speak good German.C.He does the washing-up after supper.D.He's a language teacher.51.- That's a beautiful dress you have on!- _.A.Oh, thanks. I got it yesterdayB.Sorry, it's too cheapC.You can have itD.See you later52.- May I see your tickets, please?- _.A.No, they are mineB.No, you can

25、'tC.SureD.Yes, you can53.- Marilyn, I'm afraid I have to be leaving now.- _ A.That sounds wonderful.B.Oh, so early?C.Not at all.D.Good luck!54.- Paul, _?- Oh, that's my father! And beside him, my mother.A.what is the person over thereB.who's talking over thereC.what are they doingD.w

26、hich is that55.- It's rather cold in here. Do you mind if I close the window?- _.A.Yes, pleaseB.No, go aheadC.Sure, pleaseD.I don't like it56.- How are you feeling?- Much better. _. A.Thanks for coming to see meB.You look greatC.You are so kindD.Don't mention it57.- Susan is absent from

27、today's writing class.- _? As far as I know, she has never missed a class.A.How comeB.So whatC.WhyD.What for58.- _? - He teaches physics in a school.A.What does your father want to doB.Who is your fatherC.What is your fatherD.Where is your father now59.- What can I do for you?- _.A.I want a kilo

28、 of pearsB.You can do in your own wayC.ThanksD.Excuse me. I'm busy60.- Hey, Tom, what's up?- _A.Yes, definitely!B.Oh, not much.C.What is happening in your life?D.You are lucky.61.- Haven't seen you for ages! What are you busy doing now?- _.A.I hate the weather hereB.My hair is getting a

29、bit longerC.Yeah, thanks for comingD.I am working part time in a bookshop, you know二、阅读理解Passage 1One day a man and his daughter were going out for a walk. The man had put on a pair of old shoes, one with a thick sole（鞋跟）and one with a thin sole. As he came out to the street, he felt very uncomforta

30、ble.Turning to his daughter, he said: “Why should one of my legs be longer than the other one?” The daughter looked at her fathers legs and said, “You have put on two odd shoes!”When he heard this, the man was very happy and thought to himself: “What a bright daughter Ive got!” Then he asked his dau

31、ghter to go back to the house and got him another pair of shoes.When the daughter went back to the house, all she could find was one shoes with thick sole and one with thin sole. Taking the shoes to show her father, she said, “Its no use changing! These shoes are also odd, one with a thick sole and

32、one with a thin sole.”The man listened and thought to himself: “It cant be helped. I might as well wear the ones I have on now.” So they went for their walk.1. The man thought that his daughter was _.A. beautifulB. cleverC. lazyD. clean2. It was the _ that found the reason for it.A. fatherB. daughte

33、rC. neighbourD. passer-by3. The daughter came back, bringing _ with her.A. a pair of shoesB. a pair of odd shoesC. a pair of thick-soled shoesD. nothing4. What do you think that the man should have done?A. He should return to his home and got the shoes himself.B. He should have the thick sole cut of

34、f.C. He should have changed one of his shoes.D. He should have no shoes on.5. What do you think of the man and his daughter?A. They both were not clever.B. The father was cleverer than the daughter.C. The daughter was cleverer than the father.D. Either of them was foolish enough.Passage 2Community s

35、ervice is an important component of education here at our university. We encourage all students to students to volunteer for at least one community activity before they graduate. A new community program called “One On One” helps elementary students whove fallen behind. Your education majors might be

36、 especially interested in it because it offers the opportunity to do some teaching, that is, tutoring in math and English.Youd have to volunteer two hours a week for one semester. You can choose to help a child with math, English, or both. Half-hour lessons are fine, so you could do a half hour of e

37、ach subject two days a week.Professor Dodge will act as a mentor to the tutorshell be available to help you with lesson plans or to offer suggestions for activities. He has office hours every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. You can sign up for the program with him and begin the tutoring next week.Im

38、 sure youll enjoy this community serviceand youll gain valuable experience at the same time. It looks good on your resume, too, showing that youve had experience with children and that you care about your community. If youd like to sign up, or if you have any questions, stop by Professor Dodges offi

39、ce this week.6. What is the purpose of the talk? _A. To explain a new requirement for graduation.B. To interest students in a new community program.C. To discuss the problems of elementary school students.D. To recruit elementary school teachers for a special program.7. What is the purpose of the pr

40、ogram that the speaker describes? _A. To find jobs for graduating students.B. To help education majors prepare for final exams.C. To offer tutorials to elementary school students.D. To provide funding for a community service project.8. What does Professor Dodge do? _A. He advises students to partici

41、pate in certain program.B. He teaches part-time in an elementary school.C. He observes elementary school students in the classroom.D. He helps students prepare their resumes.9. What should students who are interested in the tutorials do? _A. Contact the elementary school.B. Sign up for a special cla

42、ss.C. Submit a resume to the dean.D. Talk to Professor Dodge.10. Whom do you think the speaker addresses to? _A. Faculty.B. Students.C. Residents.D. Graduated students.Passage 3Long，long ago there was no zero. To write the number sixty-three people wrote 6 3. To write six hundred and three, people w

43、rote 63. The space between six and three was there to mean. “not any” tens. Sometimes people did not remember the space. It was hard to see and read.Later people used a dot to hold the space. Six hundred and three looked like this 6.3. But the dot was hard to see. So people put a circle around is li

44、ke this 63. Then people could see the dot. They remembered the space. At last, only the circle around the dot was used. It was like a zero. This is one story of how the zero came to be used.Now zero has many important users. Zero tells how many. Can you tell some other ways of using zero?11. Long, l

45、ong ago people didn't know how to _.A. writeB. write zeroC. write numbersD. sixty-three12. Long, long ago if they wrote two hundred-eight, people wrote _.A. 218B. 28C. 228D. 20813. Later _ was used to mean space.A. "not any"B. letter"o"C. zeroD. a dot14. People used circles _

46、.A. to remember waysB. to remember numbersC. not to forget the spaceD. to mean nothing15. The story tells us _.A. how zero came to be usedB. how to write zeroC. what's the use of zeroD. that zero means a dot, a circle or spacePassage 4Mr Perkin stood at the bus-stop and watched the cars go by. M

47、any of the cars were new Beta 400s, and most if them were yellow. Mr Perkin always wore the same clothes as other men, ate the same food as other people, and did the same things after work, and at the end of the week, Mr Perkin did not like to be different.The following week, Mr Perkin bought a new,

48、 bright yellow Beta 400s. He was satisfied with it, and drove to work in it the very next day. He was even more satisfied with his new car, when he saw all the other Beta 400s, in front, behind, and on both sides of him.Mr Perkin parked his car in a big car-park near his office, and walked the rest

49、of the way. But when he came back at five oclock, there were so many bright yellow Beta 400s in the car-park that he did not know which car was his. He tried his key in some of the cars, but people passing by gave him a look he didnt like. So he stopped.Poor Mr Perkin had to wait nearly two hours un

50、til his was the only yellow Beta 400s in the car-park16. Mr Perkin wanted a new yellow Beta 400s because_.A. the bus did not comeB. he liked new clothes, food and carsC. he liked to do the same as other peopleD. he liked to be different from others17. He drove to work in his new car_.A. the very nex

51、t dayB. the day he bought itC. a week he bought inD. on the day he first watched the cars passing18. He was satisfied with his new car because_.A. no one else had a yellow oneB. it was the same as other cars all around himC. he was in front of all the other carsD. other cars were not as bright as hi

52、s19. People gave him a look because_.A. he had a nice new car.B. he could not open the door of his car.C. he was in the wrong car-park.D. he was trying to open more than one car20. Mr Perkin had to wait until_.A. there was only one yellow Beta 400s in the car-parkB. there was only one car in the car

53、-parkC. there were no bright yellow cars in the car-parkD. there was no one about to look at himPassage 5Linda and David have traveled by air from London to Sydney, Australia. Linda has promised her mother that she will ring her to let her know that they have arrived safely. This is something she ha

54、d done ever since she was a child. David thinks it is not a good idea to ring so far, to spend too much, and to say so little.“If there were an accident.” He says, “Theyd know soon enough. Bad news travels fast.”But Linda has promised that she would ring. “However, ” she says, “it doesnt cost much w

55、hen you just think its the other side of the world. Its only six pence per second（每秒六便士）.”“If youre on that telephone for less than one minute, Ill eat my hat,” David says, “And one minutes nearly four pounds.”“Thats no more than youd pay for a new hat,” Linda answers.She has asked the man at the hotel desk to get her the number. The telephone rings. Linda picks it up.“Hello, Mum. Is that you?” She says.“Six p