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  A mother and daughter living in my community are two of the most unfriendly people I have ever come across in my life.They are totally separated, mixing with   1  .As they drive past   2   they keep their eyes looking away and make no sign of acceptance.The only fame they have is making a nuisance of themselves to the local police station by   3   music played too loud, dogs barking more than once a day and any other pretty   4   gripe(把柄).

  On moving into this neighborhood, I was   5   of these two but decided I would make up my own mind.This proved quite a   6   to me as more than once either the mother or the daughter would knock on my door and blast(猛烈抨击)me with some   7   or other.

  I   8   answered politely and made sure I   9   as they went past my place and also made the effort now and then to make a kind remark about their garden or pets.

  Time passed and in October, as part of the kindness rock give(送爱心石活动), Maureen and I   10   to place a kindness rock in their garden.Their   11   remained unchanged, however, and I continued to be as friendly as possible.During the Easter give, we decided once again to   12   these two unhappy ladies to our list and left a packet of cookies on their   13  .Imagine my   14   when two days later they    15  at my gate and jokingly said they are considering hanging their Christmas stockings on their gate, and they   16   me a bunch of flowers!

So, my fellow gifters, do not   17   on your random(随意的)gifts of kindness.You may never know just what this   18   to others, nor how many broken or   19   hearted people you may just change with a simple act of   20  .

(1)

[  ]

A.

nobody

B.

someone

C.

anyone

D.

nothing

(2)

[  ]

A.

ladies

B.

neighbors

C.

friends

D.

relatives

(3)

[  ]

A.

composing

B.

requesting

C.

reporting

D.

explaining

(4)

[  ]

A.

important

B.

easy

C.

interesting

D.

little

(5)

[  ]

A.

accused

B.

warned

C.

reminded

D.

convinced

(6)

[  ]

A.

challenge

B.

job

C.

task

D.

matter

(7)

[  ]

A.

jokes

B.

advice

C.

explanation

D.

complaint

(8)

[  ]

A.

seldom

B.

never

C.

always

D.

sometimes

(9)

[  ]

A.

waved

B.

stared

C.

noticed

D.

laughed

(10)

[  ]

A.

started

B.

continued

C.

mentioned

D.

decided

(11)

[  ]

A.

smile

B.

attitude

C.

decision

D.

anger

(12)

[  ]

A.

add

B.

recommend

C.

reduced

D.

drove

(13)

[  ]

A.

place

B.

roof

C.

gate

D.

fence

(14)

[  ]

A.

interest

B.

smile

C.

surprise

D.

face

(15)

[  ]

A.

whispered

B.

stopped

C.

shouted

D.

wandered

(16)

[  ]

A.

brought

B.

wished

C.

threw

D.

expected

(17)

[  ]

A.

take in

B.

take up

C.

give in

D.

give up

(18)

[  ]

A.

refers

B.

means

C.

relates

D.

contributes

(19)

[  ]

A.

kind

B.

light

C.

hard

D.

warm

(20)

[  ]

A.

sorrow

B.

hope

C.

imagination

D.

kindness

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  Leaving a tip in a restaurant has become a custom in most countries.The word“tip”came from the Latin word“Gratis”, meaning free.Tips are defined as small gifts of money for service in addition to the payment due.

  Believe it or not, the practice of tipping has an interesting history.The custom can be traced back to the Roman era.The Romans were the first civilization to use coins.It is possible that the word“tip”came from the word stipend.Stipend in Latin means gift.A more common belief is tips were first given in 18th century England.A popular coffee house equipped each table with a coin box.The label on each box read,“To Insure Promptness”.Dropping a coin into the box would result in quick service.Also, the first letter of each word spells T.I.P.-tip.

  In America and Europe it is customary to tip anything from 10% to 20%.Taxi drivers, waiters in restaurants, waitresses in lounges, hotel boys, doormen, and disco coat check girls, all expect a little something.People working at these jobs usually receive a low basic salary, Tips are quite necessary to supplement their income.Today most people decide the size of tip according to the quality of the service.If the service and food are not satisfactory, a small tip or possibly no tip will be left.For excellent food and service most people are quite happy to leave a tip.

  The world is full of big spenders and people who act like big spenders.Surprisingly, rich people are not“big tippers”unless entertaining guests.It is no use showing off if nobody is there to watch, right?Many throw money around like water to impress a group of friends out an evening“on the town”.People who usually cannot afford it are the biggest tippers in front of their friends.It is all part of the show to prove a certain level of social success.Nobody wants to look cheap, stingy, or poor in front of their friends.Or tipping also gives some satisfaction just to see the waiter’s reaction.

  For, whatever reason, tipping will continue to be practiced in most countries.Tipping does have its place in our modern society.It will also remain a somewhat personal expression of gratitude.

(1)

What may be the reason why people working in service trades are poorly paid?

[  ]

A.

That the employers know that employees will be tipped.

B.

That their jobs are easy ones.

C.

That they don’t work hard.

D.

None of the above.

(2)

What is the meaning of the word“Gratis”according to the passage?

[  ]

A.

free of obligation

B.

free of charge

C.

plenty in time

D.

free from tax

(3)

When were tips first given in England?

[  ]

A.

In the 17th century.

B.

In the 18th century.

C.

In the 19th century.

D.

In the 20th century.

(4)

Why are people who cannot afford tipping the biggest tippers in front of their friends?

[  ]

A.

Because they have a lot of money.

B.

Because they sympathize with taxi drivers, waiters in restaurants, waitresses in lounges and disco coat check girls, etc.

C.

Because of their vanity.

D.

Because they want to get excellent service next time.

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  阅读下列短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

  I was shown into the waiting-room which, as I had expected, was full.Any waiting-room, especially a dentist’s , is not the best place in the world to __36___ an afternoon.No matter how hard a dentist(牙医)tries to make his waiting–room look __37___, it always has an atmosphere of its own----the unpleasant smell and disordered(混乱的)__38___ in the room.

       This waiting-room was no exception.There were ___39__ pictures on the wall and the magazines on the table __40__ like a great pile of waste paper.I took my __41__ and decided to pass the time ___42___ the people around me.

       A little man beside me was ___43__ the pages of a magazine quickly and nervously.It was __44___ to understand what he was looking at, for __45__ three minutes or so he would throw the magazine onto the __46___, take another, and sink back into his chair.Opposite me there was a young mother who was trying to __47__ her son from making a ___48__.He had placed an ash-tray(烟灰缸)on the floor and was making plane-noises _49___he waved a pencil in his hands.The boy had clearly become uninterested in ___50___.Near him, and old man was fast asleep, and the boy’s mother was __51___ sooner or later her son would __52__ the gentleman up.There was a deep silence in the room as the door opened and a nurse __53__.The people looked __54___ with hope in their eyes, then murmured something as the next lucky __55___ was led out of the room.

36.A.spend                                              B.take               C.cost               D.stay

37.A.unpleasant      B.happy             C.funny              D.pleasant

38.A.teeth             B.people             C.things              D.books

39.A.dirty              B.nice               C.valuable           D.modern

40.A.tasted            B.sounded          C.looked             D.felt

41.A.chair             B.seat               C.bench             D.desk

42.A.talking with         B.watching           C.thinking about      D.listening to

43.A.turning over       B.counting           C.looking up          D.looking at

44.A.interesting         B.possible            C.easy              D.hard

45.A.each                                               B.every              C.about             D.certain

46.A.chair             B.floor                C.bed               D.table

47.A.prevent         B.allow               C.forbid              D.fight

48.A.song                                               B.noise              C.mistake            D.model plane

49.A.as              B.if                   C.so                D.though

50.A.reading         B.talking              C.waiting             D.singing

51.A.sure            B.sorry               C.angry             D.afraid

52.A.make                                              B.wake              C.call                D.turn

53.A.left               B.entered            C.smiled             D.spoke

54.A.down                                               B.around            C.up                D.behind

55.A.patient           B.doctor             C.boy               D.mother

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听下面5段材料。每段材料后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段材料前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段材料读两遍。

听第1段材料,回答第1~3题。

W:Don’t you have any good news?

M:No.Yesterday, I had to stay after school, because I was talking during my biology teacher’s class.

W:You’d better keep quiet during class.

M:Sometimes I do.The day before yesterday, I was very quiet during my history teacher’s class and I still had to stay after class.

W:I don’t understand.

M:Because I fell asleep during his class, but it wasn’t my fault.The lesson was very dull.

W:I advise you to take school more seriously.If you don’t pass your exam, you’ll have to go out and work as a result.

M:I don’t see that it makes much difference.If I have a job, I have to do dull work every day, but if I’m in school I must listen to dull teachers every day.

1.What is the possible relationship between the man and woman?

A.Good friends.

B.Mother and son.

C.Teacher and student.

2.What did the boy often do at school?

A.He was often late for school.

B.He often fell asleep in class.

C.He often stayed after class.

3.Which of the following statements is true?

A.The boy prefers to go out and work.

B.The boy has neither interest in school nor in work.

C.The boy is discouraged because he hasn’t passed the exam.

听第2段材料,回答第4~6题。

M:How long have you been studying English?

W:For about six years.I started when I was ten.My teacher was from America.He was a very good teacher.I enjoyed studying English with him.

M:Are you still studying English?

W:Yes, I go to an evening school now.

M:How often do you have classes?

W:Twice a week usually.

M:Do you find English difficult?

W:Yes, it’s rather difficult, I think.Do I make many mistakes?

M:No, your English is very good.Do you often listen to the radio?

W:Yes, I listen to the radio every night.

M:Do you enjoy reading English books?

W:Yes, I read a lot of English books.But I prefer conversation.I like talking to foreigners.

4.How old is the girl?

A.Fifteen.

B.Sixteen.

C.Seventeen.

5.What does the woman think of the study of English?

A.Interesting.

B.Easy.

C.Hard.

6.What did the woman enjoy most?

A.Listening.

B.Writing.

C.Talking.

听第3段材料,回答第7~9题。

M:You look worried.Is anything the matter?

W:It’s my son.He hasn’t come home yet.I can’t understand him being so late.

M:Where’s he gone?

W:To visit a friend.I didn’t want him to go.I don’t like him going out at night.

M:Well, it isn’t very late.

W:It’s nine o’clock.I expected him to be back about eight.And it’s already dark.

M:Well…

W:I can just imagine him losing his way.Or falling off his bicycle.

M:Er…how old is your son?

W:Thirty-five.

7.Why does the woman look worried?

A.Her son has lost his way.

B.Her son hasn’t come back yet.

C.Her son has gone out at night.

8.Where has her son gone?

A.To school.

B.For a ride.

C.To visit a friend.

9.What do you think has happened to the woman’s son?

A.He has got lost.

B.He has fallen off his bicycle.

C.We don’t know.

听第4段材料,回答第10~12题。

W:We’re thinking about putting on a show this spring.

M:Do you think you’ll be able to make some money?

W:Oh, no, we just want to do it for the fun of it.You know there are a lot of us who like to get up a stage and perform.

M:What kind of show?

W:A musical play.

M:Have you decided who to do it?

W:We have three in mind, and of course we’ve been thinking about you.

M:Me? Why me?

W:You sing, don’t you? Everyone says you have a wonderful voice.

M:Well, I have sung a little, but I’ve never really appeared on a stage.

W:I thought you sang in church every Sunday.

M:That’s different.There are so many others singing too.

W:Then here’s your chance to find out how good you are.And not just to sing but to act and dance too.

M:Oh, it might be exciting.

10.What will they put on a show for?

A.For money.

B.For fun.

C.For others.

11.What can we conclude from the dialogue?

A.They want to put on three shows in all.

B.Three people will appear in the play.

C.They will sing three songs in the play.

12.What can we learn about the man?

A.He’ll sing and dance in the show.

B.He often gets up a stage.

C.He sings pop songs for money.

听第5段材料,回答第13~15题。

Now back to the news.

Ten people died yesterday morning when a boat sank off the Gold Sand Coast.Eight were able to swim to the shore and were saved by the coast guard.The boat was on its way to Beill Island.

Police are looking for a man and a woman in their early twenties who broke into a bank in the early hours this morning.This was reported by people working in the shop opposite who heard the breaking of glass.Two people were seen running away.The man is said to be very well-built, with dark hair which is very long.The woman with him is said to be small with short hair cut very close to her head.She was wearing blue trousers and a brown jacket.Anyone who has any information please gives further details to the police.

13.What were the eight people doing after the boat sank?

A.Saving the others.

B.Swimming to the shore.

C.Helping the captain.

14.When did the robbers break into the bank?

A.In the afternoon.

B.At midnight.

C.Early in the morning.

15.What was said about the man?

A.Tall and strong.

B.Strong with long hair.

C.Fat and well built.

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     As an English teacher, one of the most common problems I've found with my students is their
lack of confidence with speaking, and difficulty in understanding native speakers. Another problem
could be that a foreign language taught in schools can sound quite different to what native speakers
actually use.
     There are a few English words and expressions that I'd never heard until I came to China. The
most common one in my experience is "How are you? I'm fine, thank you, and you?"
     I appreciate that although this greeting is much too formal for everyday use - it's easy to learn
and helps build confidence. However, it can be a hard habit to break. I've seen many parents correct
their kids if they don't use that exact phrase, as if simply replying "I'm fine" would somehow be rude.
In fact I'm banning my students from saying that in the classroom, insisting a simple "I'm fine, thanks"
is good enough.
     "Seldom" is another one that I find interesting. The first time a student told me "I seldom watch
TV", my initial reaction was a stupefied look, followed by "Huh?" I then realized the student used
"seldom" when it's more common for us to use "rarely."
     I was just as confused when I first heard a toilet referred to as a WC (water closet), another
English term I'd never heard of back in Australia. Of course, my students know the other names
for it like bathroom, toilet, washroom etc. so to prefer that name is an interesting choice.  
     I don't mind that my students have substituted familiar English words with their own, far from it.
It reminds me how creative they can be with not only their language, but with mine as well. It's healthy
for English to evolve (进化) and change and I'm happy to add these new words to my vocabulary.
     One important lesson I've learnt is that textbooks can only help you so much. For further
improvement you'd better practice with native speakers.
1. What does the article mainly tell about?
A. Learning English needs confidence.
B. Native speakers are hard to understand.
C. Chinese-English has something different.
D. Chinese students are more creative.
2. The problem with the reply "I'm fine, thank you, and you?" is that it is _____.
A. too long to remember
B. not popular with native speakers
C. sometimes misunderstood
D. considered impolite by native speakers
3. The writer mentioned parents correcting their kids to show that in China _____.
A. speaking English at home has become a habit
B. the exact reply has been trained into a habit
C. some parents are not qualified to teach English
D. children don't always obey their teachers
4. It's possible for us to hear an Australian say "We _____ use the term '_____' for a toilet."
A. seldom;  bathroom
B. rarely;  washroom
C. seldom;  WC
D. rarely;  WC
5. What is the writer's attitude towards his students using Chinese-English?
A. He's tolerant.  
B. He's angry.
C. He feels uncomfortable.  
D. He pays no attention.

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