Ⅳ. 词汇运用(每小题1分，共l0分)

(I) 根据句意及首字母提示完成单词。

1. There are many differences in table m in different cultures.

2. It's i to ask a woman's age in many countries.

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  You may feel comfortable with some people. You spend an hour with them and feel as if you have known them half a life. These people have something in common. And once we know what it is,we can try to do it ourselves.

   How is it done? 11 If you ff〇U〇w the skills,you’ll make friends with people quickly.

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  First of all,good talkers ask questions.12 One well-known businesswoman says ,“At business lunches,I always ask people what they did that morning. It's a common question,but it will get things going." From there you can move on to some other questions. And how he answers will let you know how far you can go.

  14 If someone sticks to one topic,it means he's really interested in it. Real listening also means not just listening to words,but to tones (声 调) of voice. If the voice sounds boring,then,it's time for you to change the subject.

  Finally,good talkers know well when to say good-bye. Remember to give him a handshake and say ,“I've really enjoyed meeting you." 15 Let people know what you feel,and they may walk away feeling as if theyVe known you half their life.

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   A. Almost anyone will answer a question.

   B. Here are several skills that good talkers have.

   C. If you want to see that person again,don't keep it a secret.

   D. First,it means not changing the subject of the conversation.

   E. Second,once good talkers have asked questions,they listen to the answers.

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14. 15.

Ⅱ.完形填空(每小题1分，共10分)

  I sat down to read under an old tree in the park. I felt my life was 1 ,for my whole world was dark.

A young boy ran up to me,out of breath. He stood right before me with his head down and said 2 ,“Look what I found!” In his hand was a flower,and what a poor sight!The flower was dry and 3 I gave him a small smile and then turned my eyes away so that he could take his dry flower and go off to play.

  4 ，he sat next to my side and placed the flower to his 5 and said in surprise ,“It smells sweet and it's beautiful,too. That's why I picked it. Here,it's for you." The flower before me was dead. But I knew I must 6 it,or he might never leave. So I accepted the flower,and replied , “This is just what I want." Just then,for the first time I noticed that the boy could not see—he was blind.

  Tears (眼泪) came down my face as I 7 him for picking the best one. “You’re welcome”’ he smiled,and then ran off to 8 I sat there and wondered how he was able to learn about my pain (痛苦).

  Through the eyes of a blind child,at last I could see the problem was not with the world;the problem was me. And for all those years I myself had been 9 . I decided to see the beauty in life,and 10 eyery second of my life. And then I held that dry flower up to my nose and breathed in the smell of a beautiful rose.

1. A. hopeless   B. colorful  C. simple   D. wonderful

2. A. sadly   B. strictly  C. angrily   D. excitedly

3. A. dead   B. fresh   C. alive   D. heavy

4. A. So   B. Or   C. However   D. And

5. A. head   B. nose   C. ear   D. neck

6. A. buy   B. sell   C. accept   D. break

7. A. forgave   B. thanked   C. paid   D. hated

8. A. sleep   B. study   C. dance   D. play

9. A. cheerful   B. useful  C. blind   D. deaf

10. A. waste   B. enjoy   C. lose   D. forget

12. The homework must tomorrow.

A. finish   B. is finished    C. finished   D. be finished

11. Never give up,but your dreams. I am sure you will succeed day.

A. hold on to;one   B. hold on;some   C. to hold on to;one   D. to hold on;some

10. There’s a good TV program tonight. I want to

to wait for the program.

   A. stay up   B. invite

   C. show up   D. exchange

8. I'm . in swimming than Paula.

A. much interesting   B. interested    C. more interested   D. more interesting

7. The red hair band isn’t Linda's. I think it Luna's,because Luna has a red one.

A. may   B. must  C. must be   D. can't be

6. Their parents are very with them.

They don't allow the children to drive.

A. pleased   B. polite  C. friendly   D. strict

5. I have been told many times the importance of working hard and not just what I enjoy,but running is the only thing I have ever liked most.

   A. doing;what   B. to do;what

   C. doing;that   D. to do;that