第三部分: 阅读理解 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
Part-time Front Desk Position Kirchoff, Inc., a book development company, is looking for a part-time front desk office worker. This position is perfect for a person who is cheerful, dependable, and pleasant to work with. Also, you should be able to welcome guests, redirect phone call, and take messages. More importantly, you can stay cool under pressure. You are expected to work 5:00--6:00 pm weekdays. You need to fill in some forms if you are interested. Forms can be collected at Kirchoff, Inc. 866 United Nations Plaza, #525 New York, NY 10037 |
Important Points to Remember When Swimming ·Wait at least an hour after meals. ·Follow the advice of lifeguards. ·Don’t dive into unknown waters. Always swim in line with the shore. ·Find out at the seaside when and where it is safe to swim. ·Don’t use floating toys on the water. Wind can easily sweep them out to sea. ·Get out of the water if you feel tired or cold. Cold can kill even strong swimmers. Help Telephone:212-543-5902 Atlantic City Beach Office |
Arrive on time. Introduce yourself in a polite manner. Read company materials while you wait. Have a firm handshake. Listen. Use body language to show interest. Smile and nod to the interviewers. Ask about the next thing you should do. Thank the interviewer. Write a thank-you letter to anyone you have spoken to. For more information, please visit jobweb.com 368 Cooper Square, New York, NY10008 |
56. What does a person need most to be fit for the one-hour weekday job?
A. He should he cheerful, dependable, and easy-going.
B. He has to work from Monday to Friday.
C. He can remain calm in a difficult situation.
D. He can welcome guests and deal with phone calls.
57. According to the above information, what is the right thing to do when you swim ?
A. To keep close to the beach. B. To dive into unknown waters.
C. To use floating toys on the water. D. To swim soon after lunch.
58. The best title for the last piece of information would be_________.
A. Tips on Showing Interest in a Job
B. Steps to a Successful Interview
C.Advice on Introducing Yourself Politely
D.Rules of Body Language in an Interview
第二节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,共30分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
"How did you do it, Dad? How have you 36 to not take a drink for almost 20 years?" It took me almost 20 years to have the___ 37___to even ask my father this very personal question. When Dad first 38 drinking, the whole family was on pins and needles every time he 39 a situation that, in the past, would have 40 him drinking again. For a few years we were afraid to bring it up 41 the drinking would begin again.
"I had this little poem that I 42 recite to myself at least four to five times a day," was Dad's reply to my 18-year-old 43 question. "The words were an instant relief and constant 44 to me that things were never so 45 that I could not handle them," Dad said. And then he 46 the poem with me. The poem's simple, yet profound words immediately became part of my daily 47 as well.
About a month after this talk with my father, I 48 a gift in the mail from a friend of mine. It was a book of daily affirmations (誓词)with one affirmation 49 for each day of the year.
It has been my experience that when you get 50 with days of the year on it, you automatically turn to the 51 that lists your own birthday.
I 52 opened the book to November 10 to 53 what words of wisdom this book had in store for me. I did a double-take and tears of 54 and appreciation rolled down my face. There, on my birthday, was the 55 same poem that had helped my father for all these years! It is called the Serenity (安详)Prayer:
God, grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the Courage to change the things I can; and the Wisdom to know the difference.
36. A. prepared B. promised C. managed D. performed
37. A. courage B. opportunity C. inspiration D. reason
38. A. began B. avoided C. permitted D. quit
39. A. got away with B. got into C. got down to D. got through
40. A. forbade B. started C. attracted D. caused
41. A. for fear B. for sure C. so that D. otherwise
42. A. should B. might C. would D. had to
43. A. unanswered B.unasked C. unexpected D. unwelcome
44. A. prayer B. performer C. inspector D. reminder
45. A. rough B. severe C. tough D. urgent
46. A. created B. explained C. spared D. shared
47. A. schedule B. routine C. habits D. customs
48. A. mistook B. posted C. accepted D. received
49. A. copied B. presented C. listed D. printed
50. A. something B. anything C. everything D. nothing
51. A. date B. page C. matters D. problems
52. A. doubtedly B. eventually C. patiently D. hurriedly
53. A. see B. recite C. repeat D. forecast
54. A. sadness B. loneliness C. disbelief D. belief
55. A. exact B. correct C. almost D. much
This is one of the best films ______ this year.
A.they have been shown |
B.that has been shown |
C.that have been shown |
D.which have been shown |
Under good treatment, Linda is beginning to_________ and will soon recover.
A.turn up |
B.pick out |
C.pick up |
D.show up |
I’m just wondering ______ I first met Tom.
A.where it was that |
B.that it was where |
C.where was it that |
D.that was it where |
— Would you like Alice or Jane to do the task?
—_______ is up to it. I’m sure they have the ability.
A.None |
B.Both |
C.Neither |
D.Either |