Of the two girls over there, the one in green is _________.     

A. tall                   B. taller                C. the tall             D. the taller

“Never ________ to hurt your feeling while I was expressing myself in the discussion.” explained Jim.

  A. I expected         B. expected I            C. had I expected       D. did I expect

– Won’t you go to the football match tonight?

   - ________. I might stay at home watching it live on TV instead.

  A. I’d rather not       B. I’m not sure          C. I guess so           D. I’d love to

– Hi, Mr. Wang! Here is good news for you. Your son has been admitted to a university.

   - ________ How great!

  A. Has he?           B. Good idea!           C. Pardon?            D. Congratulations!

It is difficult to ________ a conversation with someone who only says “Yes” and “No”.

  A. keep up           B. take up              C. make up            D. pick up

The funny story ________ a loud laugh in the classroom.

  A. got off            B. set off               C. took off            D. turned out

Not to waste time searching, she kept everything just ________ she could get her hands on it.

   A. where            B. as            C. when            D. if

As I was driving out of the store parking lot, they crossed in front of me．My first reaction was filled with   36   at being delayed for a whole ten seconds．But I quickly became   37   when I realized that it was an elderly   38    ．

       The man leaned on his   39   who walked in front of him．He not only used her for   40   but it was obvious that he was blind．The two of them  _41   as one—each needing the other to  42     in this fast-changing world．

   That little example of true strength   43   my whole personal perception(理解) of life that day．Suddenly I wasn’t so   44  having to work a few extra hours on Saturdays．I had my    45  ，and I was still   46   young．

   That picture of those two elderly people walking with dignity(尊严) and strength   47   me the entire week．My   48   wasn’t so bad after all．I had my health and a good job．I had a wonderful，          49   wife．I started to think—not only was I   50   to have these all, but so was that wonderful old couple，who， _51   the trials and sufferings of a long life，still had the love and support of each other to   52    them through this world．

   There are so many people out there just like that couple．My wife and I sometimes   53  ourselves in our old age, walking arm in arm into the sunset. That image always gives us a    54  feeling．Just remember, none of us would be here if it wasn’t for our elders．We all should spend a little extra time and patience,   55   helping our elder friends．

1.A . tension           B. anger            C. surprise             D. puzzle

2.A. nervous                B. worried          C. patient              D. satisfied

3.A. couple                 B. driver               C. policeman            D. truck

4. A. friend                B. daughter             C. wife                 D. mother  

5. A. fun               B. free                 C. support              D. care

6.A. worked             B. stood            C. thought              D. considered

7. A. warn              B. point                C. remind               D. function

8.A. ruin               B. remove           C. change               D. fail

9.A. sure of                B. mad about            C. excited with         D. curious about

10.A. courage           B. freedom          C. dream            D. strength

11.A. similarly             B. extremely        C. naturally        D. relatively

12.A. agreed with           B. stayed with     C. happened to     D. connected with

13.A. family                B. plan             C. life            D. salary

14.A. supportive            B. famous               C. active          D. pretty

15. A. lucky                B. fit             C. willing              D. eager

16.A. unless                B. despite              C. owing to        D. since

17.A. challenge             B. value            C. carry                D. arrange

18. A. picture              B. share            C. compare          D. teach

19.A. sad               B. bitter          C. serious            D. warm

20. A. in case of           B. regardless of        C. as a result of      D. when it comes to

In the computer age, most of us take a broadband Internet connection for granted. Whether cable or mobile broadband, today’s connections are many times faster than those in the early days. Videos play smoothly, complex websites load quickly, and files download much faster than ten years ago. And the files are much bigger too.

There’s a catch, of course. You have to live near enough to a major city to get broadband Internet. If you don’t, it’s slow dial-up access for you. And for those living really far out, there may be no Internet access at all.

Technology experts often talk about the “last mile” problem, which refers to the difficulty of bringing Internet access to remote locations. In cities and suburbs, it’s relatively easy to provide access for everyone. It is much more difficult to deliver access to those living far from cities, especially in developing countries. Internet service providers, for their part, have been reluctant to provide access to sparsely(稀疏地) populated areas. The handful of Internet users they would reach wouldn’t cover the expense.

But every year, technological advancements allow of more and more Internet users. Most broadband connections today run over existing cable TV and telephone lines although these technologies aren’t available everywhere. Some companies have delivered the Internet over standard power lines. Advancements in cheaper, more efficient fiber optics cables(光纤电缆) promise to bring extremely fast Internet connections to more users.

Still, the “last mile” problem remains hard to deal with. There will always be somewhere that doesn’t have an affordable broadband connection. But someday that might not matter. If the rapid progress in cell phone technology is any indication(迹象), it may not be too long before an Internet connection simply follows you wherever you go.

1.The underlined part “ a catch” (in Paragraph 2) probably means “________”.

A. a rare challenge                         B. a desirable plan   

C. an efficient device                       D. a hidden problem

2.What can we know from the third paragraph?

A. Internet connection has not been popular in most cities.        

B. Internet service providers care about rural customers.         

C. Computer is popular in developing countries.        

D. It is hard to bring Internet access to users in remote areas.

3. Paragraph 4 mainly tells us that technological advancements ________.

A. make TV and telephone available everywhere                           

B. bring great change to people’s everyday life

C. make it possible for more people to use the Internet

D. bring faster Internet connections to users

4.What may eventually settle the “last mile” problem?

A. The broadband connection’s getting faster.

B. More and more Internet users.

C. More and more Internet connections.

D. The rapid progress in cell phone technology.

Internet dating has become one of the biggest and most successful business ventures on the Internet. Basically, Internet dating is a way to meet people for either friendship or dating without actually having to meet them in person first.

The first thing to do if you decide to try Internet dating is to build your profile(简介) which can include your hobbies, hopes for the future, and so on. A photograph is optional, but many sites claim that a photograph increases the number of people who look at your profile.  Many Internet dating sites will charge a one-time registration fee to use their services.

Internet dating makes it possible to meet people from all over the world. You can even narrow the search down to your area by zip code. Another advantage is that you can communicate by email before you meet in person. Thousands of people have met, fallen in love, and married through Internet dating. It is an excellent way for shy people to meet. It is also a way for people with busy lives to connect with others, and an easy way to meet people who share your interests.

Just as in conventional dating and love, there are some pitfalls to be aware of in Internet dating. The person you have been talking to on the net may not be who they say they are. Be very aware that there are some people who misrepresent their appearance or private details, such as marital status, income, and so on, for their own reasons. It would not be the first time that someone has been taken in, and talk shows are full of cheating partners who have been caught dating over the Internet in their spare time. Nevertheless, taking a few simple precautions should help ensure that your Internet dating experience is fun.

1.Which of the following is a must to make an Internet dating possible?

A. A photo.                                B. A profile.

C. Registration fee.                       D. Business experience.

2.One advantage of Internet dating is that _______.

A. you can avoid a face-to-face meeting in the beginning

B. you're sure to find a partner with the same interests

C. you'll find absolutely reliable information of others

D. you'll gain fame and money overnight

3. The underlined word "pitfalls" in Paragraph 4 most probably means________.

A. rules             B. trends               C. problems            D. skills

4.What is probably talked about following the last paragraph?

A. Conventional dating.                      B. Hidden advantages.

C. Safety measures.                        D. Romantic love.