— I’m sorry．That wasn’t of much help．

         — Oh, _______ . As a matter of fact，it was most helpful．

A．sure it was              B．it doesn’t matter    C．of course not          D．thanks anyway

        likes money, but money is not _________ ．

A．Everyone; everything     B．Anyone; anything

C．Someone; nothing       D．Nobody; everything

He said he would arrive before seven, and______ ．

     A．he did      B．did he       C．he had      D．had he

I don’t mind picking up your things from the store．______ the walk will do me good．

     A．Sooner or later           B．Besides             

       C．Still                       D．In time

Many a student ____ wearing MP3 players while walking on the street．It's quite dangerous．

       A．is used to               B．are used to         

       C．was used to                 D．were used to

Being alone in outer space can be __36__. That is one reason why astronauts on solo space flights were given plenty of work to keep them   37   . They were also in constant communication with people on the earth.   38   , being with people from whom you cannot get away might be even harder than being alone. This is what happens on long submarine(海底)voyages. It will also happen on   39    space flights in the future. Will there be special problems of adjustment under such conditions?

  Scientists have studied the reactions of men to one another during long submarine voyages. They have also found that the longer the voyage lasts, the more serious the problem of   40   is. When men are  41  together for a long period, they begin to feel  42  . Everyone has little habits of speaking and behaving that are ordinarily acceptable. In the limited space over a long period of time, however, these little habits may become very_ 43  .

  Apparently, although no one wants to be  44  all the time, everyone needs some degree of privacy. When people are enclosed together, they are in what is called stress situation. That means that they are under an unusual amount of  45  or stress.

  People who are well-adjusted are able to  46  stress situations better than others. That is one reason why so much care is taken in  47  our astronauts. These men undergo a long period of testing and training. One of the things tested is their behavior under stress, and thus they can do better than ordinary people.

A. excited             B. frightening            C. confusing              D.brave

A. tired                  B. asleep           C.conscious               D.busy

A. So far           B.     After all             C.However                D.Therefore

A. long                   B.     fast                     C.dangerous             D.direct

A. fuel          B. entertainment     C.adjustment            D.health

A. shut up             B. held up                   C.brought up             D.picked up

A. uneasy             B. interested             C.comfortable D.excited

A. pleasing  B. annoying               C.common                 D.valuable

A. noisy                 B. alone                      C.personal                 D.sociable

A. emphasis         B. conflict                   C.power                     D.pressure

A. handle              B. create           C.affect                      D.investigate

A. becoming   B. choosing                 C.ordering                 D.promoting

   Breathe, wave and smile. Along with more than 300 other seniors, I marched into the stadium on the afternoon of May 10. The audience burst into deafening cheers. The huge stadium shook with all the whistling and clapping.

It was as if a Hollywood superstar had walked on stage. And indeed, every single senior that day was a star of the moment. Each deserved it. The seniors had been preparing for four years for this once-in-a-lifetime moment—the commencement (graduation ceremony).

Seated, I waited anxiously for the opening address. As a foreign exchange student, I was not able to receive a diploma. However, I still had the wonderful feeling of being part of things. Like the other graduates, I was dressed in marron cap and gown.

Our principal, Mr. Glover, delivered a short, warm greeting. The US national anthem followed and then, hands on chests, a solemn Pledge of Allegiance(美国的爱国誓言).

Students who had excelled academically gave farewell speeches. The tears in some eyes convinced me that many had deep feelings about the occasion. It was as the class motto says, “Life brings us tears, smiles and memories. The tears dry; the smiles fade; but the memories last forever.”

Then came the core (the most important part) of the commencement. Hundreds of names were announced. Each graduate walked across the stage to receive his or her diploma from the principal. From the different cheers each graduate got, we had the funny sense that it was a kind of competition of who could cheer the loudest.

To be honest, the presentation of diplomas got boring. A girl sitting next to me even started yawning. But it wasn’t boring for those receiving the diploma: they would treasure the moment the principal placed the sacred brown document in their hands for the rest of their lives.

A new page in the book of that person’s life had turned. They were glimpsing their futures: futures of challenge, hardship, perhaps loneliness too, which would take all of their courage.

What’s the article mainly about?

A. An American high school’s graduation ceremony.

B. The opening ceremony of a sports meeting.

C. A presentation of college diplomas.                     

D. A US college’s farewell party.

Which of the following statements about the author is FALSE?

A. She was one of the graduates.                               B. She was a foreign exchange student.

C. She was excited to receive her diploma.              D. She felt it great to be at the ceremony.

The right order of the following events is______.

a. Diplomas were presented to graduates.     b. Students gave farewell speeches.

c. The US national anthem was played.      d. The principal gave a short, warm speech.

e. Seniors went into the stadium.

A. b,c,a,d,e       B. c,d,b,e,a         C. d,b,e,a,c         D. e,d,c,b,a

From the text, we can conclude that_______.

A. a diploma ensures a good job                       

B. a diploma guarantees a bright future

C. the commencement symbolizes the beginning of a new stage in life

D. everyone felt excited at the presentation of the diploma

According to the passage, which of the following statement is true?

A. Hollywood superstars went to attend the commencement.

B. Every single senior became a superstar on the commencement day.

C. All graduates would treasure the diploma for the rest of their lives.

D. When each graduate got his or her diploma, there were loud cheers.

阅读下面的短文，请根据短文后的要求答题（请注意问题后的字数要求）。

One thing Britain is famous for is pubs, and no trip to the UK would be complete without a visit to one of the thousands of pubs across the country.

Pubs play an important part in the social structure of the country. They are places where all ages and social classes mix to talk, do business, or just spend a couple of quiet hours before heading home in the evening.

There are many different types of beer available in pubs. Traditional British beer is called bitter, or ale, and is usually served at room temperature. As a result, the British are famous for their ‘warm beer’! If you prefer a cold beer, ask for lager. This beer is a light yellow in colour whereas bitter is usually a darker brown. All beers are served as pints (500 ml) or halves (250ml). To order, you need to ask for a pint or half, and then name the beer. So, you could say “                 .”

Wine, red or white, is normally available in all pubs, as are spirits such as whisky, gin or vodka.

It is not, however, necessary to drink alcohol. Non-alcoholic drinks are called soft drinks. You can have juice, lemonade or cola, among others.

If you visit a pub in a group, it is important to pay for your ‘round’. This means that you buy a drink for everyone in your group. Not buying your round is a big social mistake! Remember that you need to order and pay for your drinks at the bar.

So, follow these tips if you want to get the most out of visiting a pub, and, “cheers!”

What is the best title of the passage? ? (Please answer within 10 words.)

Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one?

If you don’t buy a drink for everyone in your group, you are socially wrong.

Please fill in the blank in the third paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence. (Please answer within 10 words.)

_______________________________________________________________________

If you are in a pub, what would you like to drink? Why? (Please answer within 30 words.)

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Translate the underlined sentence in the first paragraph into Chinese.

_________________________________________________________________________

-----Shall we go to the art exhibition right away?

-----_____.

A．It’s your opinion.  B. I don’t mind.  C. It’s all up to you.   D. That’s your decision.

To enjoy the scenery, Sara would spend long hours on the train ______ travel        by air.

       A. as to                 B. other than                 C. instead of                 D. rather than