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Mary: Hey, Mike! Good to have you back! You look 1_____ (exhaust)!
Mike: Hi, Mary. Yeah, I’m 2 absolute ly worn out. I can hardly keep my eyes 2.____. Mary: Was it a rough trip?
Mike: Well, it was actually pretty productive, 3______ all the flying really annoyed me. Mary: Ah, jet lag.
Mike: Yep. I flew from Beijing to Boston for a meeting, and then 4______ (get) on a plane to go to the trade fair in Beijing before 5______ (catch) a train back here to Shanghai. Mary: Wow! That’s a lot of traveling! No 6______ you’re tired!
Mike: The worst thing was adjusting 7______ the Time zones! It’s so hard to get used to the difference! Mary: Yeah. You know jet lag only hits 8______ you travel east-west or west-east. You could fly from Germany to Cape Town in South Africa and you wouldn’t feel anything.
Mike: Right, because it is all in the same time zone. Unfortunately for me ... all my travel was between different time zones. I have got to say: I’m really 9______ (suffer)
Mary: I know 10______ you mean. Well, you will be OK once you get some rest. (18)1. exhausted 2. open! 3. but 4. got 5. catching 6. wonder 7. to 8. if/when 9. suffering 10. what
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Jack: Hi, could you tell me why there are so many red clothes in the shop? I don‘t like them.
Rose: Well, in China the color red is often 1________ (relate) to happy things like joy and celebration. Jack: Do you mean people like to be 2________ red on happy occasions?
Rose: 3________ (exact) so. For example, some people here wear red wedding dresses. What about this color in your country?
Jack:It’s 4________ opposite. In the States, red mostly 5________bad things, such as danger or violence. Rose: Oh, really? So the 6 color may mean quite different things in different countries. Jack: You’re quite right. I have never expected it to be so different. Rose: So we should be careful in 7________ (choose) colours. Jack: I see. Could you tell me more about it?
Rose:8 I saw many people wearing red clothes for the first time in an African country, I thought there must be a wedding.
Jack: 9________ really happened then?
Rose: To10_______ surprise, they were holding a funeral.
(19)1. related 2. in 3. Exactly 4. the 5. represents 6. same 7. choosing 8. When 9. What 10. my
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Patty: Alberto, can I pick your brains for a minute?
Alberto: Yeah, sure, 1________ you’ll have to make it quick. I’ m going to a meeting soon.
Patty: Sure. 2__________ (hope), this won’t take long. I’m thinking about asking for a raise. I 3___________ (work) here for a year and a half, and I now have more responsibilities on my plate than when I started. I think I’ve deserved a raise, but I don’t know 4_______ to talk about the issue with our boss Wayne.
Alberto: You’re right. It’s not an easy thing. The only thing 5________ I did when I asked for raise last year was to remind Wayne 6_________ my qualifications and all of the work I do round here.
Patty: Obviously it worked. You got a raise and7._________ too. All I want is an increase in pay.
Alberto: The trick is to sell yourself without 8_________(seem) self-serving. And, you don’t want to give 9_________ final warning either. That certainly will make Wayne angry.
Patty: I can see that. I plan 10__________ (talk) to him at the end of the week, so wish me luck. Alberto: You don’t need it. I’m sure Wayne will see things your way.
(20)1.but 2. Hopefully 3. have worked /been working 4.how
5..that 6.of / about 7. promotion, 8.seeming 9.a 10. to talk
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Sarah: I think I really need to move, Fei. This apartment is too noisy and too dark. There are so many cars
going by, and no sun comes through the windows. Do you think it would be easy for me to find a 1. ______ (good) apartment?
Tom: Sure. Which part of the city would you like to live 2.______? Sarah: I'd like to stay on the west side, near the universities.
Tom: Maybe you should consider the Xizhimen area. It's 3.______ very convenient location. Sarah: 4._____(sound) good. It's also near the zoo and the National Library.
Tom: Next you have to think about rent. Apartments of above average here rent for 180 yuan at least a month. Sarah: No, I really can't afford to pay 5.______ much. 150 yuan is definitely my limit. Tom: You could share an apartment with others.
Sarah: That might be 6.______(interest), but I really like my privacy. Tom: What kind of apartment you want?
Sarah: I don't need any special furnishings, but I certainly want a sunny room with a balcony.
Tom: That should be easy to find. Most apartment buildings have rooms7.______( face) south, usually with a
balcony. But 8._____ you only want to pay 150 yuan, maybe you will only have one room, not two. Sarah: I see. That's a bit small 9.______(compare) to my apartment in New York. But I guess Beijing is more
crowded.
Tom: I'll look through some 10. ______ and make some phone calls. Sarah: That's great, thanks a lot.
(18)1.better 2.in 3.a 4.Sounds 5.that/so 6.interesting 7.facing 8.if 9.compared 10.advertisements
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Pay: Hi Jerry. I’m thinking of applying 1. ______ a job with a multinational(跨国的) company, but I’m worried
about having an 2.______ in English, Can you give me any good tips?
Jerry: Hmm, That’s a tough one. I guess the first thing is to try to make a good 2. _______impression. Fay: That sounds good. But 3.________ (serious) how can I do that?
Jerry: To begin with, you should firmly shake the interviewer’s hand and keep eye contact while 4. _______
(greet) him or her with a smile.
Pay: Ah, “body language” is really important, isn’t it?
Jerry: Yes. The second thing is to be confident. You gain 5._______ (confident) from being prepared. You
should learn a little bit about the company before the interview. Find out what they do, how long they’ve been in business, 6.______ their business motto is, that kind of thing.
Fay: I never 7.________ (think) about that before. You’re really smart, Jeny! But what should I do if I can’t
remember an English word when I’m 8. _______(answer) a question?
Jerry: In 9.______ case, you have to paraphrase. In other words, you have to explain what you want to say. Fay: That s very 10.______ (help), Jerry. Thanks very much. Ah, one more thing. Should I ask about the salary
during the interview?
Jerry: No, either let them bring up the topic of money, or wait for a second interview. Good luck! Pay: Thanks!
(19)1.for 2. interview 3. impression 4.greeting 5.confidence 6.what 7.thought 8. answering 9.
that 10.helpful
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Rob: hi, Andy. Are you tired of watching television?
Andy: No, but I dislike ads. Shall we change the ______ channel? Bob: But ads are part of modern life. Everyone must face 2.______
Andy: Ads are no good. They always try to persuade you to buy what you actually don’t need. Bob: Well, do you mean some ads even tell lies 3.______ (cheat) consumers? Andy: That’s 4.______ I really mean.
Bob: But I think what you have said is not 5.______ (entire) true. In fact, some ads are very good. Andy: Could you show me some examples?
Bob: Yes, some public service ads are to educate people about 6.______ (safe), health and so on. What do you
think?
Andy: I agree, 7.______ commercial ads are quite different. The advertisers always suggest their products
8.______ (be) the best. So we can never believe them.
Bob: But commercial ads can also give us a lot of information about products. They promote 9.
________(compete) and sales, which benefits consumer’s. If we are good at comparing them, ads are good 10. ______ us.
(20)1.channel 2. them 3. to cheat 4. what 5.entirely 6. safety 7.but 8.are 9. competition
10.for
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Amy : Mike , could you show me how to hold the racket ?
Mike : sure Amy, it is just like ___1___ ( shake ) hands . Hold your hand out ___2___ you were going to shake my hand .
Amy : Oh, I see. So now I ' m ready to___2___ hit the ball !
Mike : Remember ___3___ I told you . There are two types of swings, the forehand and the backhand . Ainy : 1 remember You told me hitting a forehand is like hitting ___4___ ping-pong ball . Mike : Exactly . Why not try one now? Ready? Hit this ball! Amy : Oops ! I missed it _____5___(completely)!
Mike : That ' s okay. Try again . This time, _____6___your eye on the ball, which means
______7_____(watch) the ball carefully. . Amy: Oh , 1 see . Let me try again.
Mike: Here ___8____ (come) another ball . Wow! You hit it over the fence! You're a very___9___ (power) lady.
Amy: Ha ! I guess I need to practice more.
Mike: Sure, with a bit of practice, you will be able to keep the ball in the court. Amy: Now what about the backhand?
Mike: Many people think the backhand is difficult, but ___10___ (actual) it’s quite simple. Amy: I will have a try.
(18)1 shaking 2 as if/though 3 what 4 a 5 completely 6focus 7 watching 8 comes 9 powerful 10 actually
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Jack: Hi Peter, what’s wrong? You look rather pale.
Peter: I’m not myself today. I seem to be coming down with another cold. Jack: Would you mind my making a 1 (suggest)? Jack: No, I don’t mind. Go ahead.
Jack: Maybe you should try some traditional Chinese medicine.
Peter: 2 it can help me get rid of this cold, I’d be willing to give it a shot.
Jack: Actually, it might not make 3 difference to this cold, but it can make your whole body stronger so you won’t catch so many 4
Peter: What’s so special 5 traditional Chinese medicine?
Jack: One special point is that it is all natural. Chinese medicine is made from plants, not chemicals, 6 means there are few side effects.
Peter: That’s a big advantage. Some people can't stand the thought of 7 (take) medicine because of all the chemicals.
Jack: Another advantage is that Chinese medicine works 8 (slow) ,so it keeps your body healthy in the long run.
Peter: Great! That is really just what I need! Can I get some now?
Jack: I'm afraid not. First, you should 9 (examine). I know a good doctor just around the comer. Peter: Great! I’ll be free at the end of next week.
Jack: I’ll call the doctor ___10 (make) an appointment, then let you know what has been
decided.
Peter: That’s wonderful, Jack. It should be a very interesting experience for me.
(19)1.suggestion 2.If/ As long as 3. a 4. colds. 5. about 6. which 7.taking 8. slowly 9. be examined 10. to make
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Julia: (chatting with her e-friends online) Oh my God! It must be so late. What time is it? Mary: Just after 2 am.
Jillia: ____1__’s wrong? Can’t you go to sleep?
Mary: No, actually I was just waiting for you. I have ___2___ important to tell you. Julia: Really? What is it?
Mary: I’ve had an offer ___3____ (work) for a company in your city. Julia: I can’t believe it! Is it true? You’re moving here?
Mary: I’m still ______4___(hesitate) about whether to accept the 5 . With the upcoming holiday I think it s a perfect chance to visit the city and take a good look at the company before making the final decision. __6___ you have time, I think we could get together in person.
Julia: Just give me the dates and I ___7__ (make) sure I’m free. You know after all this chatting online, it will be great to meet you in real life, I look forward to __8___ (see) you soon! Julia: Thanks. This is so ___9___ (excite). Sleep fight and sweet dreams! Mary: Talk to you ___10 __ (late).
(20)1.What 2.something 3.to work 4.hesitating 5. position6. If 7will make 8.seeing 9.exciting
10.later
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Sara: Alan! Will you help me write this advertisement ___1____ the spare room?
Alan : Yes, we have got so much space.____2.____would be great to get some money to help with the rent. Sara : Now we need to make it sound attractive .
Alan : Well, the room might be on the small side but the windows are very big ___3___the natural light is really nice . Few rooms have such good natural light.
Sara : It is a great room for working in during ___4__ day, and it has also got a great ___5__of the garden .
Alan : Exactly. What shall we say about the furniture?
Sara : Well , it is not first-class but it is very comfortable . The room has everything you need. Alan : That is true.
Sara : And it’s got a great wardrobe,___6___ has even got a few ___7___(shelf)for clothes . Alan : Great . What about the location?
Sara : We could say it is close to transport. We are really lucky because we have got the bus and the train nearby . Alan : And how much rent shall we charge ?
Sara : Let’s make it £60, ___8___(include ) electricity and any other household bills . Alan : Good, now pass me the newspaper .
Sara : I ___9___ ( think ) you had already read the news today.
Alan : Yes, I have, but I want to look at some accommodation advertisements before we finish ___10___ ( we ) . (10) 1.introduce2. It 3. so 4. the5. view 6. which 7. shelves 8. including 9. thought 10.ourselves
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W: Welcome to our program! Could you please___1 ___ yourself first?
M: Hello, everyone. My name is Misbah, and I’m for web designer. I was born and grew up in a war-torn area. W: Can you share any good memories from your childhood ___2___us?
M: Well, my parents used to take us to hunt birds, climb trees, and play in the fields. W: Was ___3___(grow) up as a child in that area difficult?
M: Yes. As life was very hard, I had to work to help bring money in for the family.____4___, it taught me how to deal wi th problems myself. I learnt to be ___5___(depend). W: What____6___(change) would you like to make in your life?
M: ___7____I could change anything in my life, I’d change it so that my childhood could have taken place in another area ____8___ we could have been safe and free. W: How is your relationship with your parents?
M: My parents supported me until I was 18. Now they’re both in their late ____9____(seventy). I want to give back what I’ve got. That’s our way. But I____10_____(work) in another city now, so my only contact with my parents now is through the phone.
(15)1. a 2. with 3. growing 4. However 5. independent 6. changes 7. If 8. where 9. seventies 10. am working
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Mum: (putting on her coat) I'm going to have to go down to the shop for more bread. Alan: Why?
Mum: I'm not sure what 1 . I made some sandwiches earlier and left them on the table 2 I went to answer the phone. But someone must have taken them because they're 3 (go). Alan: Oh, it must have been Dad. I'm sure he was in the kitchen 4 (early). Mum: No, he went off to his tennis match before I finished 5 (make) them, so he couldn't have done it. 6 , he couldn't carry a plate of sandwiches as well as all his tennis stuff, so I'm sure 7 wasn't him. Alan: (opening the fridge door) Well, it wasn't me. But Mum, look! Are these your sandwiches here on the bottom shelf of 8 fridge? Mum: Are they there? Oh, my goodness. I 9 (put) them in there when the phone rang. Oh, dear. I really must be losing my 10 . Now, why did I put on my coat? 1.happened 2.when 3. gone 4. earlier 5. making
6. Anyway 7. it 8. the 9. must have put 10. mind/memory
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阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。White:British railways are a nationalized industry.There's only one railway system in the country.If you don't like a particular kind of big beans,you can go and buy__61__. But if you don't like a particular railway, you can't go and use another.
Marine:I don't think we do anything on purpose to upset our customers. Since 1946,__62__the Transport Act came in, we have been nationalized.
White:Has it been a good thing for the railways nationalized?
Marine:Oh, I think__63__, yes. Let's face__64__fact.The car arrived and would stay. There is no question about that.
White:So what are you saying then? Does__65__mean that if the railways are nationalized, they would simply disappear?
Marine:Oh, I think so. They__66_ fast in America.Er, the French railways lose I billion pounds a year.The German railways lose 2 billion pounds a year.__67__you see,those governments are preparing to pour money
into the transport system to keep it__68__(go).
White:So in a sense, you are__69__two extremes. On the one hand, you're trying not to lose too much money. And on the other hand, you've got to provide__70__(good)service. Marine:Yes, yon are right.
61.________ 62.________ 63.________ 64.________ 65.________ 66.________ 67.________ 68.________ 69.________ 70.________
【文章大意】 双方谈论的话题是英国的铁路系统。他们认为铁路国有化不利于铁路的发展,尽管政府会投资,但铁路公司依然会赔钱。
61.解析:考查不定代词。根据下文暗示“you can't go and use another”可知答案。句意:如果你不喜欢某种豆子,你可以去买另外一种。答案:another
62.解析:考查定语从句的关系词。此处when指代先行词1946,并在定语从句中充当时间状语。答案:when
63.解析:考查代词。在动词think后,指代前面所提到的内容,用代词so。答案:so 64.解析:考查冠词。此处the fact表示铁路系统国有化这一特定事实。答案:the 65.解析:考查it的用法。此处it指代上文对方所说的内容。答案:it
66.解析:考查时态。根据上下文语境可知此处应用现在进行时,强调正在进行或发生的动作。答案:are disappearing
67.解析:考查逻辑关系。上下文之间存在逻辑上的转折关系,因此用hut。答案:But 68.解析:考查现在分词作宾语补足语keep...going“使……运转”,该结构用现在分词作宾语补足语。答案:going
69.解析:考查介词。从某种意义上说,你处于两种极端之间。答案:between 70.解析:考查形容词的最高级。根据上文语境“two extrenles”可知,此处指最好的服务。
答案:the best
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