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1、19951.He was _ enough to understand my questions from the gestures I made. (A)A. intelligentB. efficientC. proficientD. diligent2.Does it _ to let little children play with fireworks? (D)A. make clearB. make sureC. make outD. make sense3.All parts of this sewing machine are _ so that it is very simp

2、le to get replacements for them. (D)A. mechanizedB. minimizedC. modernizedD. standardized4.Have you a funny _ or unusual experience that you would like to share? (B)A. amusementB. incidentC. accidentD. section5.As a salesman, he works on a (n) _ basis, taking 10% of everything he sells. (B)A. income

3、B. commissionC. salaryD. pension6.Cut off by the storm, they were forced to _ food for several days. (C)A. go in forB. go overC. go withoutD. go out7.China Daily never loses sight of the fact that each day all of us _ a tough, challenging world. (D)A. encounterB. acquaintC. presideD. confront8While

4、shopping in a department store, I _ left my purse lying on a counter of handbags. (D)A. initiallyB. fortunatelyC. frustratedlyD. accidentally9He pointed out that the living standard of urban and _ people continued to improve. (C)A. remoteB. municipalC. ruralD. provincial10.Why does a vegetarian rest

5、aurant make its dishes resemble meat in every way except _? (A)A. ingredientsB. elementsC. componentsD. compounds11._ the impact of the ideas introduced to Europe by soldiers returning from the east, the West was greatly changed. (A)A. Because ofB. By means ofC. In addition toD. In spite of12.For th

6、e past two years, Audi cars have _ Germanys Touring Car Championship. (A)A. dominatedB. conqueredC. determinedD. contested13.If you push hard on the world, the world will push back on you; if you touch the world gently, the world will touch you gently _. (A)A. in returnB. in the long runC. in turnD.

7、 in place14.Rejecting the urging of his physician father to study medicine, Hawking chose to _ on math and theoretical physics. (D)A. imposeB. centerC. overworkD. concentrate15.The concerns with the origins of the earth _ their study. (A)A. motivatedB. advisedC. excitedD. imposed16.The cashier was a

8、sked to _ every penny of the money that he took care of. (D)A. account toB. use upC. amount toD. account for17.By the end of 1994, - 558 kinds of products had been _ green food. (D)A. namedD. restrictedC. classifiedD. labeled18.At a press conference after the award ceremony, the 18-year-old girl spo

9、ke in a barely _ voice. (A)A. audibleB. optionalC. legibleD. identical19.A neat letter improves your chances of a favorable _. (D)A. circumstanceB. requestC. receptionD. response20.Our readers are comfortable with our clear, _ words that inform and entertain them. (B)A. conventionalB. conciseC. crea

10、tiveD. crucialPassage One“High tech” and “state of the art” are two expressions that describe very modern technology. High tech is just a shorter way of saying high technology. And high technology describes any invention, system of device that uses the newest ideas or discoveries of science and engi

11、neering.What is high tech? A computer is high tech. So is a communications satellite. A modern manufacturing system is surely high tech.High tech became a popular expression in the United States during the early 1980s. Because of improvements in technology, people could buy many new kinds of product

12、s in American stores, such as home computers, microwave ovens, etc.“State of the art” is something that is as modern as possible. It is a product that is based on the very latest methods and technology. Something that is “state of the art” is the newest possible design or product of a business or in

13、dustry. A state of the art television set, for example, uses the most modern electronic design and parts. It is the best that one can buy.“State of the art” is not a new expression. Engineers have used it for years to describe the best and most modern way of doing something.Millions of Americans beg

14、an to use the expression in the late 1970s. The reason was the computer revolution. Every computer company claimed that its computers were “state of the art”.Computer technology changed so fast that a state of the art computer today might be old tomorrow. The expression “state of the art” became as

15、common and popular as computers themselves. Now all kinds of products are said to be “state of the art”.1.What is the purpose of the passage?A. To tell how “high tech” and “state of the art” have developed.B. To give examples of high tech.C. To tell what “high tech” and “state of the art areD. To de

16、scribe very modern technology.2.What can we infer from the passage?A. American stores could provide new kinds of products to the people.B. High tech describes a technology that is not traditional.C. “State of the art” is not as popular as “high tech”.D. A wooden plough pulled by oxen is “state of th

17、e art”.3.All the following examples are high tech EXCEFT _.A. a microwave ovenB. a home computerC. a hand pumpD. a satellite4.Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Since the computer revolution, the expression “state of the art” has become popular.B. “State of the art” means something tha

18、t -is the best one can buyC. With the rapid development of computer technology, a state of the art computer may easily become out of date.D. All kinds of products are “state of the art” nowadays.5.The best title for the passage is _.A. Computer TechnologyB. High Tech and State of the ArtC. Most Adva

19、nced TechnologyD. Two New ExpressionsKey: C, B, C, D, DPassage TwoIn the Arctic Circle, it is not that Eskimos lack ability or industry, but the surroundings restrict constructive effort to the barest necessities of existence. This retards progress to higher development.Agriculture is impossible all

20、 along the thousands of miles of the north shore. The only wood is such as drifts in. Other than this driftwood, the only available building materials are snow, ice, stone, and bones of animals. All of these have been used for habitations and storage, places, differing in various tribes according to

21、 the requirements and skill of the workers.The lack of necessary timbers to build walls and span wide spaces is probably one reason why they construct their houses at least partly beneath the surface of the ground. This device also makes the houses more impervious (不能渗透的) to the cold.Most of us are

22、inclined to think that the Eskimo lives always in an igloo or snow house. This is not entirely true. After the long cold winter, the family is very likely to move, when the weather permits, into a tent of sealskin. The actual construction of such a tent is similar to that used by other, more souther

23、ly tribes and will be described later.The snow house, however, is an interesting and unique habitation. Our summer campers will not build, with snow, but the delicate art is worth recording and some of our winter camps mountains might try to make snow houses.1.Eskimos efforts to build houses _.A. re

24、sult in various buildingsB. are limited by a hostile environmentC. are restricted by their abilityD. retard progress to higher development2.Which of the following about the construction of houses is true?A. Building materials differ from tribe to tribe.B. Building materials are the same for all the

25、houses.C. Building materials are selected according to weather.D. Building materials are decided by skilled workers.3.Why do Eskimos build their houses partly under the ground?A. They like to live under the ground.B. They are short of essential materials for walls and roofs.C. They want their houses

26、 less affected by the cold.D. Both B and C.4.In the long winter, Eskimos commonly live in _.A. a snow houseB. a stone houseC. a storage placeD. a tent of sealskin5.What does the author think of snow houses?A. Interesting.B. Artistic.C. Unique.D. All of the above.Key: B, A, D, A, DPassage ThreeIf Eur

27、opeans thought a drought was something that happened only in Africa, they know better now. After four years of below-normal rainfall (in some cases only 10 percent of the annual average), vast areas of France, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Britain and Ireland are dry and barren. Water is so low in the c

28、anals of northern France that waterway traffic is forbidden except on weekends. Oyster growers in Brittany report a 30 percent drop in production because of the loss of fresh water in local rivers necessary for oyster breeding. In southeastern England , the rolling green hills of Kent have turned so

29、 brown that officials have been weighing plans to pipe in water from Wales. In Portugal, farmers in the southern Alentejo region have held prayer meetings for rain-so far, in vainGovernments in drought-plagued countries are taking drastic measures. Authorities in hard -hit areas of France have banne

30、d washing cars and watering lawns. In Britain, water will soon be metered, like gas and electricity. “The English have always taken water for granted,” says Graham Warren, a spokesman of Britains National Rivers Authority. “Now theyre putting a price on it.” Even a sudden end to the drought would no

31、t end the misery in some areas. It will take several years of unusually heavy winter rain, the experts say, just to bring existing water reserves up to their normal levels.1.What does the author mean by saying they know better now”?A. They know more about the causes.B. They have a better understandi

32、ng of the drought in Africa.C. They have realized that the drought in Europe is the most serious one.D. They have realized that droughts hit not only Africa but also Europe.2.The drought in Europe has brought about all the following problems EXCEPT _.A. below-normal rainfallB. difficult navigationC.

33、 a sharp drop in oyster harvestD. bone-dry hills3.The British government intends to _.A. forbid the car-washing serviceB. increase the price of the water usedC. end the misery caused by the droughtD. pipe in water4.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. Germany is the

34、only country free from the drought.B. Water reserves are at their lowest level in years due to the drought.C. The drought is more serious in Britain than in France.D. Europe will not have heavy rain until several years later.5.Which of the following is the most appropriate title for the passage?A. E

35、urope in MiseryB. Drought Attacks EuropeC. Be Economical with WaterD. Europe, a Would-be AfricaKey: D, A, D, B, BPassage FourIn some ways the employment interview is like a persuasive speech because the applicant (interviewee) seeks to persuade the employer (interviewer) to employ him or her.A job a

36、pplicant has the responsibility for ascertaining certain types of information prior to the interview. First, the applicant know what kind of job he wants and how that job relates to his career objective. It is important that the applicant be able state his reasons for wishing to work for a particula

37、r company. Second, the applicant should seek as much information as possible concerning the company. Relevant information for the applicant to locate includes such items as the location of the home and regional offices, the financial status of the company, plans for expansion, and company philosophy

38、, information about most major corporations available in reference books and periodicals.After gathering information concerning the company, the applicant is ready for the interview. The interviewers first impression comes from the interviewees appearance. For most interviews, appropriate dress for

39、man is a conservative (保守的) dark colored suit with a long sleeve white or light blue shirt. For women a conservative, tailored suit or dress is appropriate. Both men and women should have neat, conservative length of hair.Although hairstyle and dress are matters of personal taste, many personnel dir

40、ectors form initial impressions from these characteristics. For example, one recent college graduate, who felt himself qualified, interviewed for a public relations job. However, the personnel manager considered this young mans long hair, sloppy dress, and overly casual manner unsuited for this part

41、icular position.1.For whom is the passage most likely written?A. An employee.B. An employer.C. An interviewee.D. An interviewer.2.As the author suggests, what the applicant should know before the interview is _.A. the type of work and his career expectationB. his career objective a particular compan

42、y will decideC. the reasons a particular company has to employ himD. All of the above.3.Before the interview, the applicant should obtain some information about _.A. most major corporationsB. the company be wants to work forC. reference books and periodicalsD. business and philosophy4.What the appli

43、cant wears, as the author suggests, can make him look _.A. personalB. persuasiveC. informativeD. conservative5.What is the author trying to tell us through the example in the last paragraph?A. The importance of personal taste.B. The importance of public relations.C. The importance of self-confidence

44、.D. The importance of first impression.Key: C, A, B, D, DPassage FiveIN THE BEDROOM1)Dont smoke in bed it causes 1,000 fires a year, many with fatal results.2)Dont overload your electrical points: the ideal is “one appliance, one socket”.3)Dont use an electric underblanket over you or an overblanket

45、 under you. An underblanket, unless of the low-voltage type, MUST be switched off before you get into bed.4)Never let furniture or clothing get close to a lighted fire. Make sure that there is a suitable guard for the room heater.5)Keep aerosol-type containers (喷雾器) away from heat and NEVER burn or

46、puncture (刺) them.6)Dont dim a table by covering it: buy a low-wattage bulb.7)Pajamas and nightdresses, especially for children and elderly people, should be made from flame-resistant material.IF CUT OFF BY FIRE8)Close the door of the room and any fanlight or other opening and block up any cracks wi

47、th bedding, etc.9)Go to the window and try to attract attention.10)If the room fills with smoke, lean out of the window unless prevented by smoke and flame coming from a room below or nearby. If you cann6t lean out of the window, lie close to the floor where the air is clearer until you hear the fire brigade.11)If you have to escape before the fire brigade arrives, make a rope by knotting together sheets or similar materials and tie it to a bed or another heavy piece of furniture.12)If you cannot make a rope and the sit