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  I've been in the taxicab business for thirty-five years, and I know there is a lot about it that is not so good.Taxicab drivers have to be   1   fellows to be able to work in New York.You've got to fight the New York   2   eight hours a day these days, so people get the wrong   3   that they are bad.

  Actually, taxi drivers are just like other people.Most of them will   4   as honest fellows.You read in the   5   almost every week where a taxi driver turns in money or jewels or bonds that people   6   in their cabs.If they weren't honest, you wouldn't be reading those stories in the papers.

  One time in Brooklyn, I found a diamond ring in my cab.I   7   helping a lady with a lot of packages that day, so I went back to where I had   8   her.It took me almost two days to trace her down in order to return her ring to her.I didn't   9   as much as “thank you”.Still I felt good   10   I had done what was right.I think I felt better than she did.

  I was born and   11   in Ireland and lived there until I was nineteen years old.Then I came to this   12   in 1913 where I held several jobs to earn a few dollars before enlisting(参军)in World War I.After being discharged(退役), I had a family and bought my own cab.Life hasn't been too   13   at times, but my wife takes care of our money and we have a good bit   14   for a rainy day.

  When I   15   driving a cab, Park Avenue was mostly a bunch of coal yards.Hoofer's Brewery was right next to where the Waldorf-Astoria is now.I did pretty well,   16   in those days.

  In all my years of driving a taxicab, I have   17   had any trouble with the public, not even with drunks.

  I believe   18   is one of the greatest gifts there is.I know they call it a lot of fancy names these days, like integrity(正直), etc.But it doesn't make any   19   what they call it; it's still what makes a man a good   20  .This is my code, and I try to live by.

(1)

[  ]

A.

cheerful

B.

tough

C.

familiar

D.

popular

(2)

[  ]

A.

weather

B.

pollution

C.

condition

D.

traffic

(3)

[  ]

A.

impression

B.

suggestion

C.

expression

D.

information

(4)

[  ]

A.

talk

B.

perform

C.

behave

D.

wander

(5)

[  ]

A.

websites

B.

papers

C.

posters

D.

magazines

(6)

[  ]

A.

leave

B.

find

C.

give

D.

place

(7)

[  ]

A.

regretted

B.

continued

C.

remembered

D.

tried

(8)

[  ]

A.

noticed

B.

supported

C.

met

D.

dropped

(9)

[  ]

A.

say

B.

overhear

C.

claim

D.

get

(10)

[  ]

A.

though

B.

while

C.

because

D.

unless

(11)

[  ]

A.

raised

B.

married

C.

employed

D.

trained

(12)

[  ]

A.

college

B.

country

C.

company

D.

village

(13)

[  ]

A.

easy

B.

busy

C.

hard

D.

simple

(14)

[  ]

A.

left behind

B.

used up

C.

put away

D.

sorted out

(15)

[  ]

A.

started

B.

considered

C.

recalled

D.

learned

(16)

[  ]

A.

maybe

B.

only

C.

definitely

D.

even

(17)

[  ]

A.

always

B.

never

C.

often

D.

seldom

(18)

[  ]

A.

personality

B.

security

C.

honesty

D.

dignity

(19)

[  ]

A.

sense

B.

profit

C.

difference

D.

progress

(20)

[  ]

A.

servant

B.

customer

C.

businessman

D.

citizen

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  I've been in the taxicab business for thirty-five years, and I know there is a lot about it that is not so good.Taxicab drivers have to be tough fellows to be able to work in New York.You've got to   1   the New York   2   eight hours a day these days, so people get the wrong   3   that they are bad.

  Actually, taxi drivers are just like other people.Most of them will   4   as honest fellows.You read in the   5   almost every week where a taxi driver turns in money or jewels or bonds that people   6   in their cabs.If they weren't honest, you wouldn't be reading those stories in the papers.

  One time in Brooklyn, I found a diamond ring in my cab.I   7   helping a lady with a lot of packages that day, so I went back to where I had   8   her.It took me almost two days to trace her down in order to return her ring to her.I didn't   9   as much as “thank you”.Still I felt good   10   I had done what was right.I think I felt better than she did.

  I was born and   11   in Ireland and lived there until I was nineteen years old.Then I came to this   12   in 1913 where I held several jobs to earn a few dollars before enlisting(参军)in World War I.After being discharged(退役), I had a family and bought my own cab.Life hasn't been too   13   at times, but my wife takes care of our money and we have a good bit   14   for a rainy day.

  When I   15   driving a cab, ParkAvenue was mostly a bunch of coal yards.Hoofer's Brewery was right next to where the Waldorf-Astoria is now.I did pretty well,   16   in those days.

  In all my years of driving a taxicab, I have   17   had any trouble with the public, not even with drunks.

  I believe   18   is one of the greatest gifts there is.I know they call it a lot of fancy names these days, like integrity(正直), etc.But it doesn't make any   19   what they call it; it's still what makes a man a good   20  .This is my code, and I try to live by.

(1)

[  ]

A.

fight

B.

escape

C.

control

D.

forecast

(2)

[  ]

A.

weather

B.

pollution

C.

traffic

D.

condition

(3)

[  ]

A.

suggestion

B.

impression

C.

expression

D.

information

(4)

[  ]

A.

talk

B.

work

C.

drive

D.

wander

(5)

[  ]

A.

websites

B.

papers

C.

posters

D.

magazines

(6)

[  ]

A.

leave

B.

find

C.

give

D.

place

(7)

[  ]

A.

remembered

B.

regretted

C.

continued

D.

tried

(8)

[  ]

A.

noticed

B.

supported

C.

met

D.

dropped

(9)

[  ]

A.

say

B.

overhear

C.

speak

D.

get

(10)

[  ]

A.

though

B.

while

C.

unless

D.

because

(11)

[  ]

A.

employed

B.

married

C.

raised

D.

trained

(12)

[  ]

A.

college

B.

country

C.

company

D.

village

(13)

[  ]

A.

hard

B.

busy

C.

easy

D.

simple

(14)

[  ]

A.

left behind

B.

used up

C.

put away

D.

sorted out

(15)

[  ]

A.

started

B.

considered

C.

recalled

D.

learned

(16)

[  ]

A.

even

B.

only

C.

definitely

D.

maybe

(17)

[  ]

A.

never

B.

always

C.

often

D.

seldom

(18)

[  ]

A.

personality

B.

honesty

C.

security

D.

dignity

(19)

[  ]

A.

sense

B.

profit

C.

difference

D.

progress

(20)

[  ]

A.

servant

B.

customer

C.

businessman

D.

citizen

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I believe being honest is one of the greatest gifts. I know they call it a lot of fancy names these days,like  36 and straightforward. And it’s still what 37 a man a good citizen. This is my code(准则),and I try to live by.

I’ve been in the taxi business for thirty-five years, 38  there is a lot about it that is not so good. Taxi drivers have to be rough fellows to be able to take it in New York. You've got to be 39 to fight the New York traffic eight hours a day.

Because taxi drivers are tough,people get the 40 impression that they are bad. Taxi drivers are just like other people. Most of them will act as 41 fellows. Almost every week you read in the papers where a taxi driver 42 money or jewels or like that people leave in their 43 . If they weren't honest,you wouldn't be reading those stories in the papers. One time,I found an emerald(翡翠的)ring in my car. I remembered helping a lady with a lot of suitcases that day,so I went back to where I had 44 her off. It took me almost two days to wait for her in order to return her 45 to her. I didn't get as much as “thank you.” 46 ,I felt good because I had done what was right. I think I felt better than she  47 .

I was born and brought up in Ireland until I was nineteen years old. I came to this country in 1913 where I 48 several jobs to earn a few dollars before joining the army in World War I. After being discharged(退伍), I bought my own car and have owned one ever since. It hasn’t been too easy 49 , but my wife takes care of our money and we have a good bit 50 for a rainy day(一时之需). In all my years of driving a taxi,I have never had 51 with the public,not even with drunks. Even if they get a little headstrong(顽固的) once in a while,I just agree with them and then they behave themselves.

People ask me about tips. As far as I know, 52 everyone will give you something,because most Americans are 53 generous. I always try to be nice to everyone,whether they 54 or not. I believe in God and try to be a good member of my parish(教区). I try to act toward others like I think God wants me to act. I have been trying this for a long time,and the 55 I try,the easier it gets.

36.A. honored    B. selfishless        C. upright          D. admirable

37. A. takes     B. becomes        C. makes          D. haves

38. A. distinguishing  B. recognizing    C. thinking     D. knowing

39. A. generous     B. tough       C. devoted     D. educated

40. A. cruel      B. proper      C. bad      D. wrong

41. A. rude       B. honest      C. good     D. tough

42. A. turns up    B. turns down     C. turns out        D. turns in

43. A. houses      B. cars          C. pockets        D. rooms

44. A. saw           B. dropped         C. set        D. pushed

45. A. ring       B. suitcase       C. car        D. emerald

46. A. So        B. Still           C. However     D. Though

47. A. was        B. did          C. has          D. is

48. A. made        B. shared        C. held          D. guided

49. A. at one time     B. sometime         C. in no time        D. at times

50. A. set up        B. set off         C. set down       D. set aside

51. A. trouble        B. suffering       C. word        D. violence

52. A. especially       B. specially       C. particularly       D. practically

53. A. frequently    B. rarely          C. absolutely       D. fairly

54. A. tip     B. request          C. command       D. swap

55. A. longer         B. harder       C .better        D. shorter

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阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(ABCD)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

  I’ve been in the taxicab business for thirty-five years, and I know there is a lot about it that is not so goodTaxicab drivers have to be tough fellows to be able to work in New YorkYou’ve got to   1   the New York   2   eight hours a day these days, so people get the wrong   3   that they are bad

  Actually, taxi drivers are just like other peopleMost of them will   4   as honest fellowsYou read in the   5   almost every week where a taxi driver turns in money or jewels or bonds that people   6   in their cabsIf they weren't honest, you wouldn't be reading those stories in the papers

  One time in Brooklyn, I found a diamond ring in my cabI   7   helping a lady with a lot of packages that day, so I went back to where I had   8   herIt took me almost two days to trace her down in order to return her ring to herI didn't   9   as much as “thank you”Still I felt good   10   I had done what was rightI think I felt better than she did

  I was born and   11   in Ireland and lived there until I was nineteen years oldThen I came to this   12   in 1913 where I held several jobs to earn a few dollars before enlisting(参军)in World War IAfter being discharged(退役), I had a family and bought my own cabLife hasn't been too   13   at times, but my wife takes care of our money and we have a good bit   14   for a rainy day

  When I   15   driving a cab, ParkAvenue was mostly a bunch of coal yardsHoofer's Brewery was right next to where the Waldorf-Astoria is nowI did pretty well,   16   in those days

  In all my years of driving a taxicab, I have   17   had any trouble with the public, not even with drunks

  I believe   18   is one of the greatest gifts there isI know they call it a lot of fancy names these days, like integrity(正直), etcBut it doesn't make any   19   what they call it; it's still what makes a man a good   20  This is my code, and I try to live by

(1)

[  ]

A.

fight

B.

escape

C.

control

D.

forecast

(2)

[  ]

A.

weather

B.

pollution

C.

traffic

D.

condition

(3)

[  ]

A.

suggestion

B.

impression

C.

expression

D.

information

(4)

[  ]

A.

talk

B.

work

C.

drive

D.

wander

(5)

[  ]

A.

websites

B.

papers

C.

posters

D.

magazines

(6)

[  ]

A.

leave

B.

find

C.

give

D.

place

(7)

[  ]

A.

remembered

B.

regretted

C.

continued

D.

tried

(8)

[  ]

A.

noticed

B.

supported

C.

met

D.

dropped

(9)

[  ]

A.

say

B.

overhear

C.

speak

D.

get

(10)

[  ]

A.

though

B.

while

C.

unless

D.

because

(11)

[  ]

A.

employed

B.

married

C.

raised

D.

trained

(12)

[  ]

A.

college

B.

country

C.

company

D.

village

(13)

[  ]

A.

hard

B.

busy

C.

easy

D.

simple

(14)

[  ]

A.

left behind

B.

used up

C.

put away

D.

sorted out

(15)

[  ]

A.

started

B.

considered

C.

recalled

D.

learned

(16)

[  ]

A.

even

B.

only

C.

definitely

D.

maybe

(17)

[  ]

A.

never

B.

always

C.

often

D.

seldom

(18)

[  ]

A.

personality

B.

honesty

C.

security

D.

dignity

(19)

[  ]

A.

sense

B.

profit

C.

difference

D.

progress

(20)

[  ]

A.

servant

B.

customer

C.

businessman

D.

citizen

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听力(共两节,满分30分)

第一节(共8小题,每小题1.5分,满分12分)

A.听下列对话,根据所听内容完成句子。

M:Nurse, I’d like to see Dr.Brown.

W:I’m sorry, but he isn’t in today.Dr.Johnson or Dr.Pepper will be happy to see you.

1.It’s possible that ________ Dr.Johnson ________ Dr.Pepper will treat the patient ________ Dr.Brown.

W:I’ve had four colds this winter and I think I’m catching another one.

M:I’ve only had half that many, but my wife has had six.

2.His wife has had ________ times more colds than he.

M:What’s the matter with you, Mrs.White?

W:I’ve had pains here just below where my heart is.

M:Do you have these pains all the time?

W:No, not all the time.

3.Mrs.White told the doctor that ________.

B.听下列5段对话,从A、B、C三个选项中选出能回答所提问题的最佳选项。

W:When do you think I can go home, Dr Smith?

M:Well, you came in on Monday and today is Friday.I’d say that you could probably leave tomorrow, but I don’t want you to go back to work for several weeks.

4.Where is the woman?

A.In the doctor’s office.

B.At work.

A few honest men are better than numbers.诚实的朋友不在多。

C.In her office.

M:I think I’ll go to see the movie tonight instead of working on my paper.“True Lies” is on at the capital cinema.

W:I wouldn’t do that if I were you.

5.What does the woman suggest?

A.He should go to see the movie.

B.He ought to work on his paper.

C.He shouldn’t write about the movie.

W:What’s the matter with you, Harry?

M:There’s something wrong with my stomach.I feel terrible.

6.Whom should Harry go to see?

A.Scientist.

B.Repairman.

C.Doctor.

M:I’ve been coughing for some time.Do you think it serious?

W:Your illness is caused by smoking.You’d better give it up.

7.Where does the talk probably take place?

A.In a factory.

B.In a hospital.

C.In a store.

M:I have an appointment to see Dr Green for a physical examination.

W:Please have a rest.She’s doing an operation right now.

8.Where does this conversation most probably take place?

A.In an operation room.

B.In a doctor’s office.

C.On the telephone.

第二节(共12小题;每题1.5分,满分18分)

听第9段材料,回答第9~11题。

W:What’s “frozen food”?

M:It’s what it says it is:after the food is picked and washed and cut in, it is put in packages and the whole thing is frozen.

W:Does it taste as good as fresh food?

M:Generally not as good, but it’s fine.It’s more expensive than fresh foods, though.

W:How long do frozen foods keep?

M:Seven months if you have a good freezer in your refrigerator.Frozen foods are also convenient.You can shop every two or three weeks instead of every day.

9.How does frozen food taste?

A.Fine.

B.Terrible.

C.Better than fresh foods.

10.Why do we think frozen foods are convenient?

A.We can shop every day.

B.We can shop every two or three weeks.

C.We needn’t shop any more.

11.How long can frozen foods keep?

A.7 months.

B.8 months.

C.9 months.

听第10段材料,回答第12~14题。

  Your body, which has close relations with the food you eat, is the most important thing you own, so it needs proper treatment and proper nourishment.The old saying“An apple a day keeps the doctor away”is not as silly as some people think.The body needs fruit and vegetables because they contain vitamin C.Many people take extra vitamins in pill form, believing that these will make them healthy.But a good diet is made up of nourishing food and this gives all the vitamins you need.The body doesn’t need or use extra vitamins, so why waste money on them?

  In the modern Western world, many people are too busy to bother about eating properly.They throw anything into their stomachs, eating hurriedly and carelessly.The list of illnesses caused or made worse by bad eating habits is frightening.

12.What does “Your body has close relations with the food you eat” really mean?

A.All kinds of food you eat can be made into your body.

B.Your body is made up of the food you eat.

C.What you eat has great effect on your health.

13.What does the old saying tell us?

A.The apple is the best among all kinds of fruits.

B.Apples can take the place of doctors.

C.Eating apples regularly do a lot of good to our body.

14.What should we do if we want to keep healthy?

A.Only eat an apple a day.

B.Eat properly.

C.Take as many vitamin pills as possible.

听第11段材料,并判断下列陈述是否正确(True or False)。

Renting an Apartment

Mr.Wei:I saw your advertisement in this morning’s New York Times, and I’d like to take a look at the apartment.

Mrs.Jones:Come in, please.It’s on the second floor.This way, please.

Mr.Wei:How much does the apartment rent for?

Mrs.Jones:It’s three hundred dollars a month...Here we are.This is the living room.There are windows in every room.The kitchen is on your left.

Mr.Wei:There are two bathrooms.That’s great!

Mrs.Jones:By the way, we don’t allow any pets here.

Mr.Wei:I see.What about decorating?

Mrs.Jones:If you decide to move in, we will repaint the apartment on the condition that you sign a two-year lease(租约).

Mr.Wei:That means if I sign a one-year lease, there will be no redecorating at all?

Mrs.Jones:That’s right.

Mr.Wei:If I decided to take it, how soon could I move in?

Mrs.Jones:You can move in any time you like.As you can see, it’s already cleaned up.

Mr.Wei:Good.Er, Mrs…?

Mrs.Jones:Jones.

Mr.Wei:Mrs.Jones, I like this apartment very much, but I’d like to know my wife’s and kids’ opinions.I’ll come back this evening with them.Will that be convenient?

Mrs.Jones:That’s fine with me.

Mr.Wei:This is my business card.Thanks very much, Mrs.Jones.We’ll see you tonight.

15.The apartment is rented for three hundred dollars a year.

16.Pets are not allowed to raise in the apartment.

17.If the man wants to have the apartment decorated(装修), he will have to rent it for at least a year.

听第12段材料,并判断下列陈述是否正确(True or False)。

Checking In

Tom:I’d like to check in, please.

Reception Clerk:Awfully sorry, sir.There are no rooms available now.

Tom:But I have reserved a room the day before yesterday.

Clerk:Sorry.May I have your name?

Tom:Tom Wang.

Clerk:Please wait a minute.Let me check…Excuse me, but I can’t seem to find your name on our list.Are you sure you have a reservation for tonight?

Tom:Of course, I did it myself.

Clerk:I’m terribly sorry.There must have been some mistakes.Let me check it again…Oh, yes.There is a name listed as Tom Huang.It must be the fault of the clerk who registered your name.I apologize.

Tom:Don’t worry about that.

Clerk:According to the records, your reservation is for a single room with shower and air conditioner for two nights.The room rate will be $110 per night, including 10% tax and 4% service charge.Is it right?

Tom:Yes, that’s right.I’d like to pay my bill by credit card.

Clerk:May I take a print of your card?

Tom:Here you are.

Clerk:OK.Now could you fill out this registration card?

Tom:All right.

Clerk:Your room number is 707.Here is your key.The bellhop will help you to carry the suitcases to your room.Have a nice evening.

18.The guest’s name is Tom Huang.

19.The guest has booked a single room with shower and air conditioner for two nights.

20.The tax and service charge are not included in the $100 for the room rate per nigh.

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