After he left college , he was employed in an international company and _____         there ever since .

A．worked    B．has worked      C．had worked     D．was working    

—Where have you been recently?

   —I ________ in Hangzhou on business for a week last month.

   A. have been    B. had gone   C. had been　 D. was

--- The weather has been very hot and dry.

--- Yes. If it had rained even a drop, things would be much better now! And my vegetables

      then.

       A．wouldn’t die           B．didn’t die

       C．hadn’t died             D．wouldn’t have died

To us it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains, But actually the umbrella was not invented as protection against the rain, Its first use was as a shade against the sun!

Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient

times . Probably the first to use it were the Chinese in the 11th century B C.

We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing connected with its use: it became a symbol of honor. In the Far East in ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by those in high office.

In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. And the umbrella was in commonly used in ancient Greece. But it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans.

During the Middle Ages, the use of the umbrella practically disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century. And again it was considered as a symbol of power. By 1680, the umbrella appeared in France and later in England.

By the eighteenth century, the umbrella was used against rain throughout mostof Europe.

Umbrellas have hot changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. It wasn’t until the twentieth century that women’s umbrellas began to be made , in a whole variety of colors.

According to this passage, the umbrella was probably first invented in ancient_______.

       A．China         B．Egypt     C．Greece          D．Rome

Which of the following statements is not true about the umbrella?

       A．No one exactly knows who the inventor of the umbrella was

       B．The umbrella was first invented to be used as protection against the sun.

       C．The umbrella changed much in style in the eighteenth century

      D．In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade.

A strange feature of the umbrella’s use is that it was used as__________.

       A．protection against rain         B．a shade against the sun  

       C．a symbol of honor and power  D．women’s decoration (装饰)

In Europe, the umbrella was first used against the rain_______________.

       A. during the Middle Ages   B. by the 18^th   C. in Rome      D  .in Greece

This passage talks mainly about_______________.

       A．when and how the umbrella was invented

B．why the umbrella was so popular in Europe

       C．the development of the umbrella

 D．The history and use of the umbrella

________ many other scientists , Albert Einstein enjoyed music besides scientific research work.

A. In common with     B.  In common   C. In the same  D. At the same

---Are you still very busy?

       ---Yes, I _____ the report for the manager and it won’t take long．

       A．have just finished        B．am just finishing

       C．had just finished            D．am just going to finish

Sometimes you’ll hear people say that you can’t love others until you love yourself. Sometimes you’ll hear people say that you can’t expect someone else to love you until you love yourself. Either way, you’ve got to love yourself first and this can be tricky. Sure we all know that we’re the apple of our parents’ eyes, and that our Grandmas think we’re great talents and our Uncle Roberts think that we will go to the Olympics. But sometimes it’s a lot harder to think such nice thoughts about ourselves. If you find that believing in yourself is a challenge. It is time you build a positive self-image and learn to love yourself.

       Self-image is your own mind’s picture of yourself. This image includes the way you look, the way you act, the way you talk and the way you think. Interestingly, our self-images are often quite different from the images others hold about US. Unfortunately, most of these images are more negative than they should be. Thus changing the way you think about yourself is the key to changing your self-image and your whole world.

       The best way to defeat a passive self-image is to step back and decide to stress your successes. That is, make a list if you need to, but write down all of the great things you do every day. Don’t allow doubts to occur in it.

       It very well might be that you are experiencing a negative self-image because you can’t move past one flaw or weakness that you see about yourself. Well, roll up your sleeves and make a change of it as your primary task. If you think you’re silly because you aren’t good at math, find a tutor. If you think you’re weak because you can’t run a mile, get to the track and practice. If you think you’re dull because you don’t wear the latest trends, buy a few new clothes. But remember, just because you think it doesn’t mean it’s true.

       The best way to get rid of a negative self-image is to realize that your image is far from objective, and to actively convince yourself of your positive qualities. Changing the way you think and working on those you need to improve will go a long way towards promoting a positive self-image. When you can pat（拍）yourself on the back, you’ll know you’re well on your way. Good luck!

You need to build a positive self-image when you _________.

A. dare to challenge yourself     B. feel it hard to change yourself

C. are unconfident about yourself  D. have a high opinion of yourself

How should you change your self-image according to the passage?

A. To keep a different image of others. B. To make your life successful.

C. To understand your own world.           D. To change the way you think.

What is the passage mainly about?

A. How to prepare for your success.     B. How to face challenges in your life.

C. How to build a positive self-image.  D. How to develop your good qualities.

Who are the intended readers of the passage?

A. Parents.     B. Adolescents.      C. Educators.       D. People in general.

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

    Friends play an important part in our lives，and although we may take the fact of friendship for granted, we often don’t clearly understand how we make friends. While we get on well with a number of people,     ．

    Moreover, a great many relationships come under the general term “friendship”．In all cases，two people like one another and enjoy being together，but beyond that，the degree of closeness between them and the reasons for their interest in each other change greatly．

    At the beginning, much depends on how people meet，and on good first impressions. As we

get to know people,     . Although these factors are not of the greatest importance，it is more

difficult to have a good relationship with people when there is a big difference in age and background．

    Then,   ．Friends will stand closer together and will spend more time looking at each other than ordinary friends．Smiles and soft voices also express friendliness，and it is because they may give the wrong signals that shy people often have difficulty making friends. A friendly look with a wrong facial expression can turn into an unfriendly stare，and nervousness may be wrongly understood as unfriendliness．

    Some relationships are a result of argument and discussion，but it is usual for close friends to have the same ideas and beliefs，the same opinion and interests. The more closely involved people become．the more they depend on each other. And     . Equally, friends have to learn to make allowances for each other, to put up with annoying habits，and to accept differences in opinion.

    In contrast with marriage,    . But the support and understanding that results from shared experiences and affections does seem to create a close and lasting relationship

A．we are usually friends with only a few

B．many factors can affect friendship and relationship

C．people want to do friends favors and hate to let them down

D．argument and discussion can improve personal relationships

E．we consider things like age，race，looks，economic and social status，etc

F．we pay attention to actual behavior，facial expression，and the way a person speaks

G．there are no friendship ceremonies to strengthen the relationship between two people

－Shall I look after your house while you are away?

   －______.

A. If you like   B. It couldn't be better.  C. Of course you can.   D. It's up to you.

“I don’t understand what you are saying,” she said, with a _____ expression on her face.

A. puzzling   B. puzzled   C.  puzzle   D. puzzlement