Since 1995,      people call the Year of the Internet, the world has turned flat thanks to the network.

A. when       B. which       C. in which      D. by which time

 Some women           a good salary in a job instead of staying home, but they decided not to work for the sake of the family.

A. could have made      B. should have made        C. would make   D. must make

 So quickly ____________ is a possibility today may be a reality tomorrow.

A. are science and technology advancing that 

B. science and technology advancing are that

C. are science and technology advancing that what 

D. science and technology advancing what that

 — Why do you look so angry?

— He insists on my presence here, but I can see it makes no difference ______.

A. I am here            B. I was here       C. me to be here        D. my being here

 How long do you think _______ the computer company turns out a new product?

A. it will be that    B. will it be until                 C. will it be since     D. it will be before

 You can’t complain of being lonely         you don’t make any effort to communicate

with others.

A. when            B. until         C. unless          D. once

请阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将选项的标号涂黑。

After winning a big game，athletes are often asked how they feel．Usually athletes say how  1it is to win this big game．On the contrary，the fact is that losing a big game，or in my case，all the games，can be even harder．

    From the spectators’ point of view，last year’s basketball  2for my high school team was nothing  3of an embarrassment．And  40 and 20 is certainly nothing to be proud of，that season had a bigger impact on me than any other．As a team captain，I knew it probably wouldn’t be the  5year，but did I ever think we would lose every game？Of course not．Since six of our top players had graduated，it was clear that we were a (n)  6team who would struggle．The struggle began earlier than expected，  7，as our team center was suspended (禁赛) for the season，and two key members decided to  8for some reason．At this point，dropping out probably passed through every player’s mind，but in the end，we all stuck it out，  9to work still harder．

    Then there came a time when even our    10had given up on us．Personally，I felt like it was  11worthwhile giving my all．I thought，if even the coach doesn’t believe in us，why should I？But just as my hope began to  12，a teammate called a meeting．He said，“Nobody thinks we are going to win，but，as teammates and friends，we  13it to each other to go all out every game．”

    It was that moment that  14me how to be a leader．It hit me that I certainly didn’t  15the role．As a leader you can never quit  16the team who looks up to you．It is one  17to be named captain，feel great and go through the motions，but it is quite another to be a real captain and make sure everyone realizes their full  18all the time．

    I am sure it is great to go through without losing and bringing home awards．But in all honesty，I  19the fact that my team lost every game last year．It may not help me to become a better basketball player，but it already has made me a better leader，and  20．

1.A．exciting           B．pleasant         C．tough        D．significant

2.A．game               B．event                C．league       D．season

3.A．short              B．full             C．lacking      D．sufficient

4.A．as             B．while                C．since            D．now that

5.A．most interesting   B．dullest          C．most difficult   D．easiest

6.A．unique         B．adventurous      C．young        D．untrained

7.A．meanwhile      B．though           C．instead      D．somehow

8.A．quit               B．stay             C．resign       D．rest

9.A．hoping         B．swearing         C．claiming     D．wishing

10.A．fans              B．classmates       C．sponsor      D．coach

11.A．only too          B．more than            C．not a little     D．no longer

12.A．fade              B．gain             C．destroy      D．grow

13.A．owe               B．think                C．demand       D．recommend

14.A．reminded          B．told             C．taught       D．guided

15.A．act               B．deserve          C．play         D．take

16.A．with              B．alongside            C．on           D．for

17.A．matter            B．aspect           C．issue            D．thing

18.A．potential         B．goal             C．enthusiasm   D．confidence

19.A．hate              B．treasure         C．admit        D．recognize

20.A．character         B．captain          C．person       D．figure

CARDIFF, Wales  Poets, singers and musicians from across the globe gathered in Wales to celebrate the tradition(传统) of storytelling.

“It might seem strange that people still want to listen in age of watching television, but this is an unusual art form whose time has come again,” said David Ambrose, director of Beyond the Border, an international storytelling festival(节) in Wales.

    “Some of the tales, like those the Inuit from Canada, are thousands years old. So our storytellers have come from distant lands to connect us with the distance of time,” he said early this month.

Two Inuit women, both in their mid 60s, are among the few remaining who can do Kntadjait, or throat singing, which has few words and much sound. Their art is governed by the cold of their surroundings, forcing them to say little but listen attentively.

    Ambrose started the festival in 1993, after several years of working with those reviving (coming back into use or existence) storytelling in Wales.

    “It came out of a group of people who wanted to reconnect with traditions. and as all the Welsh are storytellers, it was in good hands here.” Ambrose said.

1.Ambrose believes that the art of storytelling _______.

A. will be more popular than TV         B. will be popular again

C. started in Wales                     D. are in the hands of some old people

2.From the tales told by the Inuit, people can learn _______.

A. about their life as early as thousands of years ago

B. why they tell the stories in a throat-singing way

C. how cold it has been where the Inuit live

D. how difficult it is to understand the Inuit

3.According to the writer, which of the following is NOT true?

A. Storytelling once stopped in Wales.

B. Storytelling has a long history in Wales.

C. Storytelling is always well received in Wales.

D. Storytelling did not come back until 1993 in Wales.

4.The underlined phrase in good hands means _______.

A. controlled by rich people            B. grasped by good storytellers

C. taken good care of                  D. protected by kind people

Being the head of a high school for many years, I grew tired of budget meeting, funding cuts, and many other administrative chores (杂务). I started to dream of retirement. Sitting in traffic on a weekday morning, I would find my mind wandering, I would imagine spending time with my grandchildren, quiet evenings with my wife, traveling, or rediscovering some great books. I told myself that I wouldn’t sign myself up for any committees, any classes, or anything requiring a schedule.

My first day of retirement came at last! I cooked a great break fast for my wife and me, leisurely read the paper, cleaned a bit of the house, and wrote a few letters to friends. On the

second day, I cooked breakfast, read the paper … On the third day, … This is retirement? I tried to tell myself that it was just the transition（过渡）, that those golden moments were right round the corner, and that I would enjoy them soon enough, But something was missing.

A former colleague asked a favor. A group of students was going to Jamaica to work  with children in the poorest neighborhoods. Would I interrupt my newfound “happiness” and return to the students, just this once? One trip. That’s all, My bags were packed and by the door.

The trip was very inspiring. I was moved not only by the poverty I saw but also by the sense of responsibility of the young people on the trip. When I returned home, I offered to work one day a week with a local youth organization. The experience was so positive that I was soon volunteering nearly full-time, working with students across North America to assist them in their voluntary work.

Now, it seems, the tables have turned. Some days I am the teacher, other days I am the student. These young people have reawakened my commitment  (责任感)  to social justice issues by challenging me to learn more about the situation in the world today, where people are still poor and suffer because of greed, corruption and war, Most important, they have given me the opportunity to continue to participate in helping to find solutions. In return, I help them do their charitable projects overseas. I’ve gone from running one school to helping oversee the construction of schools in twenty-one countries!

1.What did the writer expect to do after he retired?

A. To stay away from busy schedules.          B. To write some great books.

C. To do some voluntary work                D. To plan for his future.

2.Why did the writer decide to go to Jamaica?

A. He missed his students in that country.                B. He couldn’t refuse his colleague’s favor.

C. He was not satisfied with his retired life.    D. He was concerned about the people there.

3.The underlined part “the tables have turned”(Paragraph 5) means that the writer        .

A. improved the situation in his school                   B. felt happy to work with students again

C. became a learner rather than a teacher                 D. changed his attitude toward his retired life

4.What does the writer think of his retired life now?

A. Disappointing     B. Meaningful        C. Promising         D. Troublesome

Sports and Entertainment Marketing – Entry Level Sales and Advertising Reps

Are you a college graduate?

Are you looking for a career but have little or NO experience?

Are you having a had time getting your foot in a successful, proven firm?

Do you want a chance to test your work ethic, drive, and determination?

We may be just what you are looking for.

REQUIREMENTS:

* Must be able to start within 2 weeks

* Able to work in a team environment

* Capable of leading and motivating others

* High energy and open to new ideas

* Be able to perform under little guidance

* Great attitude and cool

* Exceptional communication skills

1.Which group of people is the company’s job open to?

A．College graduates.                   B．Senior sales people.

C．Experienced young people.            D．Entertainment and sports lovers.

2.Which of the following words can best describe the company’s environment?

A．Team – based.                       B．Individual – based.

C．Seniors favored.                     D．Youngsters favored.

3.Which of the four candidates best qualifies for the job?

A．One who is strong in leadership.     B．One who is imaginative.

C．One who is dependent.                D．One who is a good listener.

4.What can we infer from the advertisement?

A．The company is new.                                    B．The company is big.

C．The company doesn’t like old people.                 

D．The company has its unique way of management.